{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"McKinley Community School","outOfStateSupporters":29.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9931361,"projectId":9130622,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for your donations to \"Springin' into Spring with the Environmental Club\".Thank you for your generosity in providing the tools for the students to work in the garden. Through your support, you become a hero to the students, community, and environment. \r\nThanks to your generosity, the students are learning to grow their food and take care of it. The Environmental Club students are very excited to work in the garden, growing flowers and vegetables with the tools you've provided.\r\nBeyond your physical donations, you've given these young people the resources and support they will use to open doors for the generations that come after them. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of these students.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\n\r\nSilvina Rivera-Clifford\r\nEnvironmental Club Adviser\r\nMcKinley Community School","fullyFundedDate":1747436914952,"projectUrl":"project/springing-into-spring-with-the-environme/9130622/","projectTitle":"Springing Into Spring With the Environmental/Gardening Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera-Clifford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9931361"},{"teacherId":9377125,"projectId":9689115,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. My students are having less behavior issues as they are not as hungry as they were the first few weeks of school. Many students come to school hungry so your donation is a blessing. \r\n\r\nMy students are constantly saying Mrs. G we need to wipe our desks. They love having a clean classroom and being held responsible for it. Having a clean and healthy environment is an amazing life skill to have. We appreciate you being responsible for this opportunity to help teach life skills!","fullyFundedDate":1758043703283,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-self-regulate/9689115/","projectTitle":"Help Me Self Regulate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isaacson-Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377125"},{"teacherId":2547231,"projectId":9001583,"letterContent":"The third graders were delighted in the spring to receive a replenishment of prizes. There was a wide variety of items, including Crayola dough, stackable crayon sets, bulk crayon sets, Play-Doh, fruit snacks, and color-changing putty for stress relief.\r\n\r\nThe kids were especially thrilled with the stackable crayon sets, which they found to be cool. You can't go wrong with Crayola dough or Play-Doh in individual containers. The fruit snacks were a great treat to give out before lunch, allowing the students to enjoy their prizes at school. The color-changing putty was the unexpected favorite, and there were only a few containers available. That prize sold out very quickly and will be a good item to remember for future projects. There are still many packs of the crayon sets left to be used in the following school year as well.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generosity and kindness toward us, as it allows us to provide these incentives and extras in the third-grade inclusion classroom. These supplies make a significant difference in the children's motivation and help reward them for their positive actions and behaviors in class.","fullyFundedDate":1744483171615,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-hard-working-3rd-graders/9001583/","projectTitle":"Incentives for Hard-Working 3rd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zabolinsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2547231_orig.jpg?crop=1038,1038,x887,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695322396039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547231"},{"teacherId":2547231,"projectId":8996990,"letterContent":"Your generous donation will provide the third graders with graphic novels and the I Survived series books to take home for summer reading. They can keep them in their libraries that we created this year. I wanted to have books to send home and to encourage less electronic device usage.\r\n\r\nSummer reading can help prevent the summer slide that many students experience from the end of June through September. These are books that the students were excited to view during their unboxing. They have asked several times when they will receive them, and my answer has been June. Well, now it is June.\r\n\r\nThanks again for bringing my idea to fruition. Many of the students don't have books in their homes, and the public library is on the other side of town. Transportation may be an issue in utilizing it. This way, I know that I put books into their hands for the summer.","fullyFundedDate":1742487242612,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-galore-for-summer-reading/8996990/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels Galore for Summer Reading Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zabolinsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2547231_orig.jpg?crop=1038,1038,x887,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695322396039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547231"},{"teacherId":2547231,"projectId":9147959,"letterContent":"The class was overjoyed when I told them that one kind person donated to our project and fully funded it. We eagerly awaited the arrival of the materials. Once they arrived, they sat for a few days due to scheduling and other school-related things. They were so thrilled when we opened the three boxes.\r\n\r\nThe students have slowly taken the materials as they have needed to replenish their supplies. The goal is to provide them with the items to use over the summer break. This is a good way to keep them off their devices for part of the day. They are embracing this new hobby.\r\n\r\nOne of the students has used crocheting as a relaxation technique when she is unable to sleep at night. She came up with this idea on her own.\r\n\r\nOne of the students has been making clothing items for her Labubu. She even made items for her friend's Labubu.","fullyFundedDate":1742047048737,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-crochet-club/9147959/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Crochet Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zabolinsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2547231_orig.jpg?crop=1038,1038,x887,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695322396039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547231"},{"teacherId":2994650,"projectId":8802076,"letterContent":"I can not tell you how much it has meant to our class to have the items from this project. \r\nThe excitement when opening boxes that were going to be for our class was truly wonderful!\r\n\r\nStudents were able to get calm down sensory tools, a timer and playdough with emotion cards. I have one student who has extreme behaviors and knowing I had specific calm down tools that he loved, helped to avoid multiple reactive behaviors.\r\n\r\nWe are still using the playdough and mats weekly for social emotional learning.\r\n\r\nWe all appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1733271540016,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-support-through-sensory-tools/8802076/","projectTitle":"Emotional Support through Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoplock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2994650_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639165855473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2994650"},{"teacherId":2994650,"projectId":8868395,"letterContent":"I can not tell you how much it has meant to our class to have the items from this project. \r\nThe excitement when opening boxes that were going to be for our class was truly wonderful!\r\n\r\nStudents were able to get clean uniforms, cleaning supplies and snacks. I have one student who has extreme behaviors and knowing I had specific snacks that he loved, helped to avoid multiple reactive behaviors.\r\n\r\nWe are still using the supplies to clean frequently touched surfaces to help keep sicknesses lowered. \r\n\r\nWe all appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1732142532436,"projectUrl":"project/our-class-would-benefit-from-cleaning-an/8868395/","projectTitle":"Our Class Would Benefit from Cleaning and Food Products","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoplock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2994650_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639165855473","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2994650"},{"teacherId":4024939,"projectId":8771868,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation to my 3rd Grade Math & Science classroom. This year has had its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to the various learning styles and abilities in my inclusion classroom. The students who struggle with impulse control, sensory issues, and overall attention issues have REALLY begun to benefit from the new tools they have to choose from!\r\n\r\nI was able to make Calm Kits with many of the fidgets and sensory tools, so students can grab one when they feel they need something to help them calm down throughout the day. It's easily accessible to them, doesn't cause a disruption to the class as a whole, and gives the students who use them to choice of which tool they'll use to help regulate themselves. \r\n\r\nI'm currently working on a Calm Corner in my room, where students can get a little change of scenery when they feel overwhelmed or overstimulated. I will be using the ottoman from my wish list, as well as some of the weighted items to create a safe space for students to use. Thanks again for your overwhelming kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1733272398840,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-calm-minds/8771868/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies, Calm Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4024939_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477328492132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4024939"},{"teacherId":2547231,"projectId":8973772,"letterContent":"Thank you for the opportunity to update our classroom library with the \"I Survived\" series and graphic novels. \r\n\r\nThe third graders are required to read for twenty minutes each night, and these books will provide them with materials for their homework. \r\n\r\nStudents are allowed to take these books home, as long as they are returned to the classroom. They are excited that we now have the complete set of \"I Survived\" books.\r\n\r\nYou are making an impact on their reading development and encouraging them to cultivate a love for reading for pleasure.\r\n\r\nThanks again for providing these resources to the class.","fullyFundedDate":1734099384490,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-class-library-makeover/8973772/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Class Library Makeover","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zabolinsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2547231_orig.jpg?crop=1038,1038,x887,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695322396039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547231"},{"teacherId":2547231,"projectId":8997058,"letterContent":"The class celebrated Valentine's Day with a party that included a movie about a sea beast and snacks from their decorated bags. \r\n\r\nIn the morning, the students decorated their bags, and in the afternoon, they enjoyed their treats.\r\n\r\nOne male student mentioned that he couldn't wait to go home, put on his fuzzy socks, and relax. I chose to give them these cozy socks so they could unwind at home after a busy school day.\r\n\r\nIt was a nice day about friendship and love that happened to coincide with the 100th Day of School.","fullyFundedDate":1734499518875,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-valentine-sweets-treats/8997058/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Valentine Sweets & Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zabolinsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2547231_orig.jpg?crop=1038,1038,x887,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695322396039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2547231"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81567","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":574,"numTeachers":70,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"8.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":70.4,"schoolId":81567,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about McKinley Community School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"McKinley Community School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/new-brunswick-public-schools/mckinley-community-school/81567"}