{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary McLeod Bethune Charter Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3140508,"projectId":9440480,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, I thank each and every one of you for your generous support for my classroom project. Because of your help and donations, my students now have the chance to discover the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nI read Suzanne Collins' highly acclaimed novel, The Hunger Games, last year after several friends had recommended it to me. Luckily, I had enough Scholastic member points to get a free copy. I started reading The Hunger Games during silent reading reading time. Your kindness will never be forgotten.","fullyFundedDate":1761786579817,"projectUrl":"project/reading-ready/9440480/","projectTitle":"Reading Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3140508_orig.jpg?crop=1212,1212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590887365051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diana-wilson"},{"teacherId":3140508,"projectId":9079346,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, I thank each and every one of you for your generous support for my classroom project. Because of your help and donations, my students now have the chance to discover the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nI read Suzanne Collins' highly acclaimed novel, The Hunger Games, last year after several friends had recommended it to me. Luckily, I had enough Scholastic member points to get a free copy. I started reading The Hunger Games during silent reading reading time. Your kindness will never be forgotten.","fullyFundedDate":1741544588664,"projectUrl":"project/my-reading-space/9079346/","projectTitle":"My Reading Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3140508_orig.jpg?crop=1212,1212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590887365051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diana-wilson"},{"teacherId":9070146,"projectId":9387958,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my Donor Choose Project, Let's Stay Sharp Project. Your kindness is making a real difference for my students and we are truly grateful. Your support means more than you know. Because of generosity, my students will have access to the pencil sharpener and pencils that will inspire their learning and help them grow. The pencils write so nicely and the pencil sharpener works perfectly.\r\nMy students will be using them all the time.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1756136056843,"projectUrl":"project/lets-stay-sharp/9387958/","projectTitle":"Let’s Stay Sharp","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9070146"},{"teacherId":9398984,"projectId":8953899,"letterContent":"Color worksheets help us to stay on track and helps our words stay in the lines. Color helps us remember our coins and their values. Color helps us to identify things in our word and know which letters start their names. Color helps us to see, identify, and recognize the things we need to know about and makes them come to life for us. Color helps us learn. Thank you for helping us to access the world around us and to learn in color.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\n\r\nMs. Distler's 4th - 8th Self-contained Special Education class","fullyFundedDate":1741385241646,"projectUrl":"project/multi-sensory-color-printing/8953899/","projectTitle":"Multi-sensory Color Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Distler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398984"},{"teacherId":9818625,"projectId":9202943,"letterContent":"Our special education class is so grateful for the generous donation of our new classroom rug. From the moment it was unrolled, it transformed the room into a more welcoming and comfortable space. The bright colors and soft texture immediately drew our students in, and it has quickly become a favorite spot for morning meetings, story time, and quiet activities. The rug helps create a cozy, safe environment where students feel more at ease and engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nThis rug has made a significant impact on our daily routine and classroom culture. For many of our students, structure and sensory comfort are essential to their success, and the rug provides both. It helps define clear personal space during group activities, reduces noise levels, and offers a soft place for students who need a break or a calming moment. We've seen increased focus, improved transitions, and more positive interactions among our students. We truly appreciate this thoughtful gift—it's made a real difference in our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746705390019,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rug-needed-to-build-classroom/9202943/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rug Needed to Build Classroom Family!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9818625_orig.png?crop=1179,1179,x0,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756317491757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818625"},{"teacherId":9070146,"projectId":9105567,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation!! It means so much to us!! We truly appreciate it!! The wipe boards and erasers will be so helpful in our classroom. My students will be able to display their responses when ever we are having a whole group discussion. The wipe boards will also help me to identify my students who are struggling with a specific skill.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for helping create a fun learning environment for all of my students! \r\n\r\nWe greatly appreciate your kindness!!","fullyFundedDate":1743098515177,"projectUrl":"project/use-a-whiteboard-save-a-tree/9105567/","projectTitle":"Use A Whiteboard, Save a Tree","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9070146"},{"teacherId":3140508,"projectId":9079338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! My students now have various ways to show what they are learning in the classroom. They are able to work with others to complete hands-on projects that are tied to what we have been learning in the classroom. Working and interacting with other students is valuable as students need to further their communication skills.\r\n\r\nStudents enjoy doing science in the classroom when they know that there is some type of project that they will complete to enhance their learning experience. As a classroom teacher, these stem projects provide me with multiple resources to use with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1739826038698,"projectUrl":"project/primary-stem-projects/9079338/","projectTitle":"Primary STEM Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3140508_orig.jpg?crop=1212,1212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1590887365051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diana-wilson"},{"teacherId":6660595,"projectId":8773855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the storage boxes. My students were so excited when I opened the box. Once when each student recieved an individual box, their hearts were filled with joy, wide smiles all over their face. You heard loud talking with excited tones. Some students were dancing and giggling around the classroom with excitment.\r\nStudents used the storage boxes in whole group, small group and individual instruction.\r\n Classroom management was one of the best benefits of using the storage boxes.\r\nUsing the boxes, allowed my students to be organized by having a place to store their materials. Students were able to get what was needed, by gathering materials to complete a task in a timely matter. \r\nThe storage boxes assisted students to be well-managed, which lead to fewer behavioral problems, stronger engagement and better academic performance. \r\nAgain, THANK YOU!!!","fullyFundedDate":1734099394545,"projectUrl":"project/organization-power/8773855/","projectTitle":"Organization POWER!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Winslow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6660595_orig.jpg?crop=895,896,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687288678318","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6660595"},{"teacherId":4881643,"projectId":8866205,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Student Council, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support in funding our DonorsChoose project. The polo shirts you provided have already made a significant impact on our students and the way we represent our council.\r\nHow we are using the new resources:\r\nThese shirts have become an essential part of our identity as a student council. We proudly wear them on field trips, during service projects, and at school events, making it easy for others to recognize us as leaders in our community. For example, when volunteering at local community events or hosting school activities, the shirts help us stand out as a unified and professional group. They've instilled a sense of pride and responsibility in our students as they represent not only themselves but also our school.\r\nHow students reacted when they first saw the shirts:\r\nWhen the shirts were unveiled, the excitement was palpable! The students were overjoyed and couldn't wait to try them on. Many of them mentioned how \"official\" they felt, and some even suggested we take a group photo to capture the moment. The pride they felt was visible in their smiles and energy, and they immediately started brainstorming on all the occasions they could wear them. The shirts have given them a renewed sense of confidence as they step into their leadership roles.\r\nNext steps for this classroom project:\r\nMoving forward, our student council will wear these shirts every Tuesday as a reminder of their commitment to leadership and service. They will also be a staple for all our service projects and events, such as our upcoming community clean-up and school spirit activities. These shirts have become a symbol of their dedication and the standards we hold as a council. We are also planning to inspire others by sharing our experiences and encouraging more students to get involved in leadership roles.\r\nYour contribution has not only provided a tangible resource but has also elevated the sense of pride and unity among our student leaders. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their growth. You've made a lasting impact, and we can't wait to share updates on our continued journey as a student council.","fullyFundedDate":1729032897810,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-leaders/8866205/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4881643_orig.jpg?crop=399,399,x334,y228&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695606563367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4881643"},{"teacherId":6122812,"projectId":7433225,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in our class activities. We are enjoying each new product we received. My students are learning how to take turns and share daily. We look forward to many enjoyable days of new shared activities.\r\n\r\nEach of my students have been able to take the activities and books home to share over the weekends. This home delivery gives each student the responsibility to take care of the received gifted items and return to all the items back to class for the next student to share with their family.\r\n\r\nReading is exciting and we look forward reading all the new books and learning new stories. We are drawing pictures about the stories read. We are able to see new words in the stories. We can write sentences in class with using new words we have learned from the new books.\r\n\r\nWe have shared our work with each other. This has been enjoyable to see my students learn and share stories and work. \r\n\r\nThank you,","fullyFundedDate":1696253440425,"projectUrl":"project/listening-words/7433225/","projectTitle":"Listening Words","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robertson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6122812_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543964027059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6122812"},{"teacherId":8482325,"projectId":6804274,"letterContent":"Our students absolutely loved reading Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson! Through this powerful memoir, they not only connected with a beautifully told personal story but also deepened their understanding of nonfiction narratives. As we explored Woodson's use of figurative language and poetic structure, students gained a stronger grasp of how language can evoke emotion and meaning. They also experimented with free verse writing of their own—discovering new ways to express their voices. This experience sparked joy, curiosity, and growth in both reading and writing!","fullyFundedDate":1662486071866,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-dreamers/6804274/","projectTitle":"Readers Are Dreamers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metoyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8482325_orig.png?crop=367,367,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662338078287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8482325"},{"teacherId":6122812,"projectId":6746419,"letterContent":"My students being able to see maps of the entire world placed in two areas of our classroom, gives the ability to get a mind set on the location of each continent. My students can also get an idea of how large certain countries and continents are in size. My students have the interest of wanting to know about the culture of each country and continent. \r\n\r\nMy students are able to use the measurement of the country size in their Math problems. Thank you for all the brand new materials. My class has had a wonderful time in using all of these new given materials. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1669756220860,"projectUrl":"project/world-exploring/6746419/","projectTitle":"World Exploring","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robertson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6122812_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543964027059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6122812"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24563","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":661,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":95,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"19.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":42.3,"schoolId":24563,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mary McLeod Bethune Charter Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mary McLeod Bethune Charter Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/louisiana/orleans-parish-school-district/mary-mcleod-bethune-elementary-school/24563"}