{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10085873,"projectId":9900894,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the Puzzle Power Station Project. These floor puzzles have provided students with engaging, hands-on learning experiences that promote critical thinking, collaboration, and problem solving skills. \r\nStudents have shown increased enthusiasm, participation, and confidence while working with these floor puzzles. The puzzles have become a valuable classroom resource that supports both academic and social emotional growth. \r\nThank you for helping make our learning meaningful and interactive.","fullyFundedDate":1763597512050,"projectUrl":"project/puzzle-power-station/9900894/","projectTitle":"Puzzle Power Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Komacek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10085873"},{"teacherId":10084818,"projectId":9483226,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, I was able to use the gift certificates to purchase high-quality digital materials that directly support student learning and engagement. These resources have allowed me to differentiate instruction, reinforce skills, and provide interactive activities that meet the diverse needs of my students. The digital materials have quickly become a meaningful part of our daily lessons and have helped make learning more accessible and engaging for all students.\r\n\r\nThe classroom mailboxes have also made a wonderful impact. Students were so excited when they first saw them and immediately took pride in having a space of their own. The mailboxes are used for student work, notes, and responsibilities, helping children learn organization, independence, and accountability. Students enjoy checking their mail and have become more responsible for managing their materials and completing tasks.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom environment that encourages responsibility, confidence, and a love of learning. These resources will continue to benefit my students throughout the year and beyond. Thank you for investing in my classroom and for making a positive difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763597511674,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-responsibility-and-educational/9483226/","projectTitle":"Classroom Responsibility and Educational Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10084818_orig.jpg?crop=939,939,x140,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753056530961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10084818"},{"teacherId":10084818,"projectId":9693386,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snack project. Because of you, my students now have access to snacks during the school day, which has made a meaningful difference for children who often come to school hungry due to circumstances beyond their control. These snacks are used during instructional time and transitions, helping students stay focused, calm, and ready to learn. Something as simple as a snack has helped create a more supportive and caring classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, they were truly excited and grateful. Many of them smiled, cheered, and immediately asked when they could have one. For some students, knowing that food is available when they need it has brought a sense of comfort and security. I've already noticed improved attention, fewer disruptions, and a greater ability for students to fully participate in lessons because their basic needs are being met.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has had a direct and lasting impact on my students' daily school experience. By helping to remove hunger as a barrier, you've given them the chance to focus on learning, growing, and feeling valued. Thank you for caring about our classroom and for making a difference in the lives of my students. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1761925248899,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-will-help-us-focus/9693386/","projectTitle":"Snacks Will Help Us Focus!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10084818_orig.jpg?crop=939,939,x140,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753056530961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10084818"},{"teacherId":10085873,"projectId":9482038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! My students are able to experience a cozy reading corner which makes them super excited about reading!! Your donation is so appreciated!\r\n The materials you supplied for my classroom have made such a difference in our classroom environment. My students are focused and are beaming with confidence when they read! We are so grateful for you and your generous donation! Thank you once again for supporting my classroom!\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nMichelle Komacek\r\nGrade 3","fullyFundedDate":1755714097218,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-corner/9482038/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Komacek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10085873"},{"teacherId":10084818,"projectId":9479915,"letterContent":"We were so excited to receive the supplies from the comfort to learn project. The students could not believe that we were going to have a new rug and a bean bag chair. The rug has allowed the students to sit comfortably while learning. While learning on the rug, the students are excited to participate because they have their own space to learn.\r\nThe beanbag chair is a special treat for them to use on a special occasion. Whether it is their birthday or they are the star student that day, they use the beanbag chair for all their activities. They think they are a king or a queen. Having a new rug and the added bonus of a beanbag chair has been a wonderful addition to my classroom.\r\nThank you again to Donors Choose and the many people that support the school communities.","fullyFundedDate":1754059367728,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-to-learn/9479915/","projectTitle":"Comfort to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10084818_orig.jpg?crop=939,939,x140,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753056530961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10084818"},{"teacherId":9528867,"projectId":9687181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in supporting our students grow and learn with their speech and language skills. With the use of these materials, our students are showing progress in the areas of receptive and expressive language skills as well as learning how to play with one another! We have been able to observe our students learn how to turn take and share while engaging in table top play with toys that were funded through this project. \r\n\r\nBeing an inner city school, our students aren't always lucky enough to have materials to help them achieve their goals. By sending donations for us to purchase therapy materials, our students have been happier to come to therapy and get excited to see new materials presented or know they have something exciting to work for/earn. We couldn't have expanded our toy/therapy material repertoire without your kindness and help. \r\n\r\nWe are eager to continue to use these materials and know they will continue to help and support our students grow in their speech and language abilities!","fullyFundedDate":1757284132735,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-to-grow-speech-and-language-skil/9687181/","projectTitle":"Help Me To Grow Speech and Language Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuhn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9528867"},{"teacherId":4987113,"projectId":8481198,"letterContent":"My students have absolutely loved learning about different countries! We started with the USA and then talked about the continents and oceans. We have learned all about maps and the compass rose. \r\nLet the Adventure Begin!!!\r\nIn October we traveled to Mexico learning about Mexico City, they loved listening to the Mariachi bands and celebrating the Day of the Dead. Together they tried guacamole and cheese quesadillas. We have also been to Italy this year learning all about the Tower of Piza and its capital city of Rome. They really enjoyed talking about the gladiators and we read Vacation Under the Volcano by Mary Pope Osborne all about the lost city of Pompeii. We celebrated with pizza of course. This month in honor of St. Patrick's Day we have talked about Ireland and listen to a lot of folklore, watched Irish step dancing, learned about Dublin and Northern Ireland. We have had a lot of fun filling out our passports with interesting facts and each country has brought a unique gift for them provided by you! We are wrapping up Ireland by enjoying corned beef with cabbage, carrots, and Irish soda bread! Our leprechaun has already dug int our soda bread and made a mess of our room but that's okay its juts the Luck of the Irish, I guess! I can't thank you all enough for making this possible and I can't wait to travel some more with my students!","fullyFundedDate":1728312634568,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-adventure-begin/8481198/","projectTitle":"Let the Adventure Begin!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kennedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4987113_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511211349748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathleenkennedy"},{"teacherId":9578310,"projectId":8956425,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for making this art club a possibility. The students were thrilled when we received our shipment of new supplies. My students enjoyed every minute of this club. They were able to relax, unwind, and create a piece of artwork to take home to keep every Thursday after school. \r\n\r\nNow that my after school club is finished, any left over supplies will Be used for project-based learning within my classroom. 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