{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9213581,"projectId":10113063,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us keep our classroom clean, organized, and welcoming! These cleaning supplies have been such a helpful addition to our classroom. We use them regularly to wipe down tables, clean up after activities, and keep our learning spaces fresh and ready for the day. Having the right supplies makes it easier to teach students the importance of taking care of their classroom and keeping our shared spaces tidy.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new supplies and loved having everything we needed to keep our classroom looking its best! It has also helped us build daily routines around cleanliness, responsibility, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue working together to keep our classroom a comfortable and organized place to learn. These supplies may seem like small things, but they make a big difference in creating a healthy, happy learning environment. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping us make it a place where students can learn and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1772550330357,"projectUrl":"project/organized-cleaning-supplies-for-a-sparkl/10113063/","projectTitle":"Organized Cleaning Supplies for a Sparkling Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ciarrocca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9213581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747069544564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9213581"},{"teacherId":7132915,"projectId":9972887,"letterContent":"There are no words that can truly express how grateful I am for your generosity and for the kindness you have shown my students. Thank you for supporting our classroom and giving me another way to help my students feel confident and supported.\r\nI have already used the thermal printer to create mini anchor charts that are now part of my students' notebooks. They have their own visual reminders to look back on when they need help remembering a strategy, understanding a concept, or following a routine. I love being able to create resources that are personalized for my students and give them something they can use independently.\r\nThe sticker paper keeps these resources securely in their notebooks so they can use them throughout the year. We will continue adding new charts and supports as we learn, creating notebooks filled with resources that students can return to whenever they need them.\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for caring about my students and supporting our classroom. It means so much to me to be able to give my students resources that help them feel more confident and successful in their learning. I am truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. I know your gift will continue to be a part of our classroom throughout the year. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778001105113,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-visible-for-every-studen/9972887/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Visible for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7132915_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582458603033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsronco"},{"teacherId":7132915,"projectId":10213341,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for making our \"Quieting the Noise So Every Child Can Shine\" project possible. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. I am beyond grateful for your kindness and support. \r\nThe tennis balls are now on the legs of our chairs and desks, and we have already noticed a wonderful change. With our third graders constantly moving between activities, groups, and learning spaces, the scraping and squeaking of chairs could create a surprising amount of noise.\r\nNow, our classroom is noticeably quieter and more peaceful. This has been especially helpful for students who are sensitive to sound or can become overwhelmed by sensory input. With less background noise, students can focus more easily, participate comfortably, and stay engaged in their learning.\r\nYour kindness is felt in our classroom every day. Thank you for believing in my students and for being part of the village that supports them. I am so grateful for your generosity and for the opportunity to give my students a classroom where they can truly shine.","fullyFundedDate":1786065383704,"projectUrl":"project/quieting-the-noise-so-every-child-can-sh/10213341/","projectTitle":"Quieting the Noise So Every Child Can Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7132915_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582458603033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsronco"},{"teacherId":9213581,"projectId":10073688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our classroom library a cozy, organized, and welcoming space! My students are using the new shelves every day to browse books, discover new titles, and find books that interest them. Having an organized library makes it so much easier for students to independently choose books and enjoy their reading time.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new shelves, they were so excited to see our library come together! It made our reading area feel more inviting and gave them a special space in the classroom to enjoy books.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue building our love of reading through independent reading, book discussions, and opportunities to share our favorite stories with one another. These shelves will make a difference in our classroom every single day. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a space where they feel comfortable, excited, and inspired to read!","fullyFundedDate":1771028004166,"projectUrl":"project/strong-shelves-for-strong-readers/10073688/","projectTitle":"Strong Shelves for Strong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ciarrocca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9213581_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747069544564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9213581"},{"teacherId":7132915,"projectId":10117464,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make our Play Unified journey so special. As I look back on this past school year, I feel incredibly grateful for your support and for the many wonderful moments it helped create for our students. Your generosity gave them opportunities to connect, have fun, build friendships, and feel included.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our collapsible wagon became so much more than a way to carry our supplies. We used it for our games, equipment, and snacks. It also became a little spot for a student to take a break when they needed one. There were even times when a student or two enjoyed a little ride in the wagon. Those simple moments brought smiles and made the wagon feel like a special part of our Play Unified experience.\r\n\r\nThe heart of Play Unified is connection. We saw students laugh together and watched friendships grow. We celebrated students encouraging and supporting one another. Those moments were truly special.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our project and investing in our students. Your support helped create a space where every student could feel seen, valued, and included.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly made a difference. We are so grateful you were part of our Play Unified journey.","fullyFundedDate":1776351510182,"projectUrl":"project/play-unified-club-where-everyone-rides/10117464/","projectTitle":"Play Unified Club: Where Everyone Rides Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7132915_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582458603033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsronco"},{"teacherId":7132915,"projectId":9894235,"letterContent":"There are no words that can truly express how grateful I am for your generosity and support. Thank you for believing in my students and making our LEGO Adventures project a reality. You gave my students opportunities to create, collaborate, problem-solve, and experience the joy of learning through play.\r\n\r\nThroughout the school year, the LEGO bins quickly became a favorite during indoor recess. The LEGO sets came with instruction booklets for building different figures and designs, and many students eagerly followed the directions and proudly shared their completed creations. Others preferred a less structured approach, using their imaginations to invent their own buildings, vehicles, animals, and unique designs. It was wonderful to see every child find a way to create that matched their interests and strengths.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest gifts this project provided was watching my students connect with one another. They naturally worked together, shared pieces, encouraged each other's ideas, solved problems, and celebrated one another's successes. Students who might not normally have played together found common ground through building. The classroom was filled with smiles, laughter, creativity, and teamwork. Every student had the opportunity to contribute and take pride in what they created. I watched students build confidence, practice communication and collaboration skills, and discover that their ideas mattered. Those are lessons that extend far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nAlthough this school year has come to an end, the impact of your generosity is only beginning. These LEGO sets will continue to bring joy to future classes of students for many years to come. Countless children will have the opportunity to build friendships, strengthen important life skills, and let their imaginations soar because of your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom. Your generosity created memories that my students will always cherish. Your gift will continue to inspire creativity, inclusion, and joyful learning for years to come. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1776102542317,"projectUrl":"project/lego-adventures-where-imagination-takes/9894235/","projectTitle":"LEGO Adventures: Where Imagination Takes Shape","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7132915_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582458603033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsronco"},{"teacherId":5628253,"projectId":10162265,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for helping to bring new fiction books to Martin Luther King Elementary School.\r\n\r\nI am in the process of processing these books so they will ready for checkout at the beginning of school in September. Some of our students have already seen the piles of books on my desk and can't wait to read them in the fall.\r\n\r\nIt is my intention to continue building our fiction collection of books for both our primary and elementary grades. Reading fiction books allows our students to be transported from their own world to others. Between the pages of a book, they can become immersed in the lives of fictional characters and learn about cultures entirely different from their own. They also also learn new words and phrases, experience a range of emotions, and acquire skills and knowledge.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping with this project to bring new books into our library ... I surely couldn't have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1778033320402,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-growing-minds-help-us-re/10162265/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Growing Minds: Help Us Refresh Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rothchild","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5628253_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1549421344115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/donna-rothchild"},{"teacherId":9878524,"projectId":10052487,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of snacks, band-aids, and paper products to our 5th grade classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. By helping meet students' basic needs, you've created a space where they can feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to focus on their education. Something as simple as having a snack when they're hungry or access to essential supplies can truly impact a child's ability to engage and succeed.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are better able to concentrate on learning, participate more fully in class, and feel a greater sense of security throughout the school day. Your generosity is not only appreciated by me, but also by every student whose day has been made easier because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and commitment to supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769321731752,"projectUrl":"project/funding-for-care-and-hunger-projects/10052487/","projectTitle":"Funding for Care and Hunger Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cervelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9878524"},{"teacherId":9579638,"projectId":10045283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! It is truly appreciated.\r\n\r\nWith so many students frequently getting sick, these were just the essentials we needed. We were completely out of hand sanitizer and almost out of tissues, paper towels, wipes, and soap. Having these items restocked has helped create a healthy environment.\r\n\r\nStudents also get minor injuries in the classroom that don't always need the nurses attention. The band-aids and the first aid kit are the perfect thing to treat any minor cuts and scrapes!\r\n\r\nMany students come to school without any snacks, and learning cannot take place when they are hungry. Having snacks on hand has been a great help to keep these young learners fed and ready to learn! \r\n\r\nConsidering how quickly the students go through these supplies, it was such a big help to have them! \r\n\r\nYour donation has had a significant impact on our classroom, and we really appreciate it. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1769103669945,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-classroom-essentials/10045283/","projectTitle":"Healthy Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Figueiredo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9579638_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727120474057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9579638"},{"teacherId":9717706,"projectId":10058459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating food and clothing to our classroom. These everyday essentials make a huge difference for our students. Because of your generosity, fewer students arrive hungry or without proper clothing, which means they can focus on learning, participate fully in class, and feel more confident and safe. Overall, your gift improves academic readiness, classroom behavior, and students' emotional wellbeing. We see calmer mornings, brighter faces, and stronger participation every day.","fullyFundedDate":1772550515307,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-care-and-cleanliness/10058459/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Care, and Cleanliness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fedor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9717706_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740360493189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fedor"},{"teacherId":9717706,"projectId":9893374,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for supporting my most recent project dedicated to visual classroom tools! Your generous donation has already started transforming our classroom and making such a positive difference in our learning environment. These tools make our space more organized and efficient so students can find materials quickly and focus on learning. The Cricut machine, anchor chart, and colorful supplies have specifically brought so excitement to projects and displays that inspire creativity and pride. Your donations have helped create a welcoming, hands-on environment where lessons come alive and every student feels ready to participate. I am deeply grateful for your support of my third grade class. :)","fullyFundedDate":1768262213782,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-visual-cl/9893374/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life with Visual Classroom Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fedor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9717706_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740360493189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fedor"},{"teacherId":7132915,"projectId":9894911,"letterContent":"Words cannot begin to express my gratitude to everyone for supporting this project to add the All-Around Goals to our gaming activities in Play Unified Club. The students were absolutely thrilled to have these exciting new additions. It was incredible to see the enthusiasm and excitement on their faces!\r\n\r\nI am beyond grateful for all of your kindness and generosity in supporting my students on their Play Unified adventures this year. One of our top priorities is creating a positive and inclusive environment where all students can participate, regardless of their abilities. The All-Around Goals have provided an opportunity for accessible and engaging activities that are key to ensuring that every child feels included. My students have already been using the All-Around Goals in a variety of activities, including basketball-inspired games that allow everyone to practice passing, aiming, and movement in a fun, inclusive way.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my Play Unified students have been able to experience a new world of possibilities! Your amazing gifts will continue to make a world of difference in fostering an inclusive environment where all students can come together to play, build friendships, and create lasting memories. We are truly blessed to have you as part of our Play Unified journey. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1765989145400,"projectUrl":"project/scoring-inclusion-all-around-goals-for/9894911/","projectTitle":"Scoring Inclusion: All-Around Goals for Our Play Unified Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7132915_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582458603033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsronco"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81519","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":591,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":15,"percentAsian":81,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":80.3,"schoolId":81519,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/edison-township-public-school-district/martin-luther-king-junior-elementary-school/81519"}