{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":414961,"projectId":9907467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our library STEM stations! With energetic and curious K–5 learners, your contribution made a real difference.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation of tape, pencils, and stickers, our students have been able to continue creating, exploring, and problem-solving during their STEM time. Most recently, the tape you funded was essential in helping students build their own parade balloons for our Thanksgiving parade, a project they were incredibly excited about!\r\n\r\nYour support keeps our makerspace thriving and helps our diverse learners stay engaged and inspired. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763588056080,"projectUrl":"project/stem-stations-refresh/9907467/","projectTitle":"STEM Stations Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calandra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp414961_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576011368193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcalandra"},{"teacherId":414961,"projectId":9392534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Masked Reader Assembly project! Because of your kindness, we were able to host an unforgettable event that truly brought the joy of reading to life for our students.\r\n\r\nOur curious, and diverse students were absolutely thrilled by the Masked Reader competition. With the costumes, battery packs, and voice changers you helped fund, our readers put on a magical performance that kept every student guessing, laughing, and, most importantly, talking about books!\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just support a single assembly, it helped create a school-wide celebration of literacy. You helped our students see themselves in diverse stories, strengthened connections between students and staff, and reminded our entire community that reading is something to be enjoyed together.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and for making this joyful experience possible. We are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1757423921601,"projectUrl":"project/the-masked-reader/9392534/","projectTitle":"The Masked Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calandra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp414961_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576011368193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcalandra"},{"teacherId":8887869,"projectId":9606809,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom rug has already transformed the way we learn together. As soon as it arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement—they immediately recognized that this special space was meant for them. We began using it during our morning meetings, small-group lessons, and read-alouds, and it has quickly become the heart of our room.\r\n\r\nThe rug has given my students a comfortable, organized place to gather and focus. Many of them need structured spaces to feel secure and ready to learn, and having clearly defined spots has helped reduce distractions and create a calm, welcoming environment. Because of this, I've noticed stronger participation, better collaboration, and more meaningful discussions during whole-group time. Even during independent reading, students gravitate to the rug because they feel safe, cozy, and connected.\r\n\r\nYour gift has made our classroom feel more like a community—a place where students can come together, share ideas, and build confidence in themselves and their learning. Thank you for supporting my students and for making such a lasting impact on our everyday routines. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755980107160,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-one-rug-at-a-time/9606809/","projectTitle":"Building Community, One Rug at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8887869_orig.jpg?crop=870,870,x32,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694570392052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8887869"},{"teacherId":5876867,"projectId":9731045,"letterContent":"Our class has already begun using the wobbly focus stools during small-group lessons and independent work time, and they've made a noticeable difference in student engagement. One memorable moment was during a reading rotation when a student who often has difficulty staying seated completed the entire lesson successfully while using a wobble stool. We also used the \"Better Than Paper\" bulletin board rolls to create bright, durable learning spaces on our walls, allowing us to display current writing pieces even without traditional bulletin boards.\r\n\r\nWhen students first walked in and saw the new materials, they were full of excitement. They eagerly tested the stools, laughing and saying things like, \"This helps me focus!\" The new bulletin board areas also impressed them—several students commented that our room \"looks like a brand-new classroom\" and immediately asked when they could hang up their work.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward with our current writing unit on sequencing and adding details, the stools will continue to support students' focus during writing and reading workshop time. The new display spaces will showcase their revised and published narratives, giving them a meaningful audience for their hard work. Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom environment, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1763602111894,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success-helping-special-learn/9731045/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success: Helping Special Learners Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5876867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720494914470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maegan-ruiz"},{"teacherId":9505405,"projectId":9871666,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping bring our dance enrichment program to life by funding our Bluetooth speaker. Because of your generosity, my students now have a powerful, portable way to hear the beat and that has transformed our program in more ways than I ever expected.\r\n\r\nFrom day one, the speaker changed how my students move and learn. Before, our old, small speaker made it hard for the dancers to stay in sync or feel the rhythm. Now, with the new speaker, the music fills the gymnasium. Their faces light up when the bass drops, and they laugh, work together, and express themselves in a deeper way. \r\nBeyond just the music, the new speaker has had a ripple effect on their learning and social skills. \r\n\r\nThis program is more than movement! It helps us build community, resilience, and emotional expression. Because of your support, my students are learning that dance isn't just steps on a floor: it's teamwork, self-confidence, and a way to listen not just to music, but to each other. Thank you for giving them this gift.","fullyFundedDate":1762799902532,"projectUrl":"project/lets-move-bringing-dance-to-life-with/9871666/","projectTitle":"Let’s Move! Bringing Dance to Life With a Bluetooth Speaker!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Breier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9505405_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730749525971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9505405"},{"teacherId":9505405,"projectId":9780171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our \"Going Gaga for Gaga Ball\" project possible! Your generosity has brought a whole new level of energy and teamwork into our classroom. When the gaga ball pit finally arrived, my students were SO excited—they literally cheered. Seeing their eyes light up was one of the most joyful moments of the year.\r\n\r\nWe wasted no time putting the gaga ball pit into action. One of our first activities was a cooperative game where students rotated in teams, practicing not just physical coordination, but also communication and good sportsmanship. I watched shy students who normally hang back dive in, laugh, and strategize with teammates. The gaga ball pit became more than a game zone—it turned into a space where they practiced conflict resolution, turn-taking, and leadership. We even had a \"class championship\" at the end of the week, and the kids were so proud of their teams.\r\nMoving forward, I plan to incorporate structured gaga ball sessions into our social-emotional learning time. We'll use it for lessons on cooperation and resilience, and I hope to even run peer-led games where more confident students help guide new players.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for bringing this lively, inclusive, and playful resource into our classroom. You've made a real difference, and my students and I are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761077713179,"projectUrl":"project/going-gaga-for-gaga-ball/9780171/","projectTitle":"Going Gaga for Gaga Ball!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Breier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9505405_orig.jpg?crop=1512,1512,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730749525971","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9505405"},{"teacherId":4324366,"projectId":9582217,"letterContent":"Tis the season for ALLLL of the germs, but thanks to your donations to this project, we're all crossing our fingers that the winter season only brings snow days since we're keeping our speech room 'clean and bright!' My students genuinely enjoy keeping the speech room clean and they take turns being able to vaccuum and swiffer the small area. We are truly appreciative of your kindness and support - less germs equals more time in school to learn which is a win-win for all parties involved! Again, thank you so much for helping keep our speech room clean - we appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1757509745361,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-start-the-school-year-clean-br/9582217/","projectTitle":"Help Us Start the School Year Clean & Bright!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Biancamano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4324366_orig.jpg?crop=1077,1077,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763056899479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4324366"},{"teacherId":4324366,"projectId":9801229,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and generosity. You have made such an extreme impact on the students on my speech caseload and they are working hard every day because of the support you've provided. They are loving the ability to 'earn and learn' during speech sessions and they are engaged and actively participating for the chance to earn snacks and a few free minutes to play at the end of each session. We cannot thank you enough for contributing to our speech room and allowing all students to achieve their full potential. Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1760882624385,"projectUrl":"project/earning-learning-in-speech/9801229/","projectTitle":"Earning & Learning in Speech","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Biancamano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4324366_orig.jpg?crop=1077,1077,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763056899479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4324366"},{"teacherId":4324366,"projectId":9582521,"letterContent":"Something as simple as the ability to earn jolly ranchers during speech has gone such a long way with my students. They know the opportunity is there for them any time they're in speech and they truly look forward to an adult coming in and spinning the 'jolly rancher wheel.' They've also loved being able to earn punches on their punch cards for snacks like the Quest Bars and pretzels, and they all literally beg to picked up more times than their mandate just so they can 'learn and earn' to get punches on their punch cards! (5 punches earns them a snack!). Thank you for allowing me to continue utilizing this motivation and reward system during speech sessions; your kindness and generosity is truly one-of-a-kind and you are appreciated so much more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1756480125942,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-speech-one-bite-or-word-at-a-t/9582521/","projectTitle":"Fueling Speech One Bite (or Word) at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Biancamano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4324366_orig.jpg?crop=1077,1077,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763056899479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4324366"},{"teacherId":4324366,"projectId":9522565,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our speech room! My students are absolutely loving the hands-on, laminated materials for independent work and they are even more excited for the ability to 'learn and earn' for snacks! The new magnatiles have been a HUGE hit and one of the number one items my younger students choose to work for, and it's been so great watching them work together to build and create different things using their imagination. We truly appreciate your generosity and it's because of people like you that allow these kids to grow and make both academic and social growth.","fullyFundedDate":1755709512247,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-rewarding-accessible/9522565/","projectTitle":"Interactive, Rewarding, & Accessible!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Biancamano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4324366_orig.jpg?crop=1077,1077,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763056899479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4324366"},{"teacherId":9237171,"projectId":9215599,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom library has truly come alive! These new books have opened up countless opportunities for my students to build essential reading skills—everything from identifying theme and main idea to analyzing characters' motivations and making text-to-self connections. The variety of genres—realistic fiction, biographies, poetry, and informational texts—helps me teach students how to use context clues, visualize, and make inferences while reading.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom looks joyful, cozy, and full of conversation. Students begin each day by choosing \"just-right\" books from our new collection and settling into their reading nooks. We hold small-group guided reading sessions where we practice decoding strategies, fluency, and comprehension skills. During independent reading, students use sticky notes to track their thinking, and we share our favorite parts during \"book talks\" at the end of the week.\r\n\r\nOne of my students who previously struggled with reading now runs to the shelf to grab his favorite graphic novel each morning. Another student who rarely spoke in class now volunteers to read aloud because she \"doesn't want to stop at the good part!\" These moments remind me that reading isn't just about meeting standards—it's about finding stories that make students feel seen and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1743442823245,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-a-love-for-literacy/9215599/","projectTitle":"Fostering a Love for Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9237171_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755704395577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9237171"},{"teacherId":414961,"projectId":9265117,"letterContent":"Yay! Thank you so much for helping me to give my students an amazing experience in the Computer Lab and Library! Fun activities that are centered around learning are the things you remember from elementary school for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe students have all loved the new containers for our stem materials...especially the large shallow bins that make creating with legos more user friendly and the clean up is a dream. The packing bags are great for the pep squad pom poms that we also use when putting on our stem parades...its great that the students can easily access materials.\r\n\r\nWe couldn't have made this happen without your generosity and kindness and we can't thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1748107454939,"projectUrl":"project/stem-storage-solutions/9265117/","projectTitle":"Stem Storage Solutions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calandra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp414961_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1576011368193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pcalandra"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_22702","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":527,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":29,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"3 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.1,"schoolId":22702,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/wyandanch-union-free-school-district/martin-luther-king-junior-elementary-school/22702"}