{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Martin Luther King Junior School","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9849567,"projectId":9223322,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom library has come to life! The new books have opened doors to rich conversations, critical thinking, and joyful exploration.\r\n\r\nOur students are developing a wide range of reading skills as they dive into these texts—everything from identifying literary elements like theme, character development, and point of view, to building stronger vocabulary and improving reading fluency. We've also been practicing making inferences, citing textual evidence, and connecting stories to our own lives and the world around us.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become an engaging, community-centered experience. Students choose books that speak to their interests, then share what they've read in small group discussions and class read-alouds. Our reading corner is now a lively space where students curl up with books, jot down questions in their journals, and eagerly trade recommendations with one another.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly transformed our reading culture. These books are not only helping our students become stronger readers—they're helping them see themselves as readers. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746785311338,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-special-ed/9223322/","projectTitle":"Books For Special ED","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9849567_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758206253787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849567"},{"teacherId":4065291,"projectId":8709594,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in donating to my classroom. The materials you were able to help me provide my students have been such a help, and the excitement alone when I had them help me open the packages was wonderful! They all wanted a hand in it and wanted to help put everything away!\r\n\r\nA favorite in particular from this package were the math whiteboards. They have made such a difference in my lessons, small group work and for individual students who need a little extra support during their independent work. It was perfect timing for the units we are now covering too! I have many students now who seek out these materials on their own, asking if they can use them because they know they are such a help to them, plus they are fun for them to use!\r\n\r\nSo again, a heartfelt thank you for your thoughtfulness to my little 1st graders!","fullyFundedDate":1735243122946,"projectUrl":"project/math-supports-to-maximize-skills/8709594/","projectTitle":"Math Supports to Maximize Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4065291_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490713004797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4065291"},{"teacherId":9849567,"projectId":9039013,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your generous support of our reading project. Your contributions have made a significant difference in the lives of our students, and I am excited to share the impact these new texts have had in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors love to read books (we do, too!), but may not know as much about how to teach books effectively. The new texts we have introduced are not just stories; they are tools that help develop critical reading skills. For instance, they encourage students to make predictions, ask questions, and draw connections between the text and their own experiences. These skills are essential for fostering a love of reading and improving comprehension.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is a vibrant and interactive experience. Students are often found engaged in group discussions, sharing their thoughts and insights about the books. We have created a reading corner filled with these new texts, where students can explore different genres at their own pace. This environment promotes a sense of community and encourages students to discover the joy of reading together.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your support. It not only enriches our classroom but also nurtures a generation of readers who will carry their love of books into the future. Together, we are making a difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1741477355656,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-in-need-of-books/9039013/","projectTitle":"Special Education in Need of Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9849567_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758206253787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849567"},{"teacherId":101069,"projectId":8645405,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project come to life. It took some time to get it off the ground, and I apologize for how long it took to show you the results. We actually just finished and will be displaying next week in the gallery area of our school. Because my students did not have an art teacher last year, I had a lot of pre teaching to accomplish prior to starting! We worked on color mixing, painting, patterns, and learning how to be inspired by a culture in our art making. The students loved working with the plaster craft! I borrowed extra mask molds from a colleague, which allowed all the students to start at the same time. We began by sketching four different ideas and then choosing one. This instilled the idea of planning. Then we applied the plaster craft, followed by sketching our ideas on the mask. Some students added details using model magic. Then the painting began!\r\nWe ended with doing what I call a DRA which stands for describe, analyze and reflect, where students write on an exit ticket their description of their work and how it matched the assignment followed by a reflection. This unit took two months to complete as we only have art twice a week for thirty minutes! With one small sink, I assigned 3 helpers each class to assist with clean up! That was a bonus as it added leadership and cooperation to the lesson. I am so thankful to have had the help to give my students this experience!","fullyFundedDate":1730385289266,"projectUrl":"project/mask-making-cultural-or-characters-a/8645405/","projectTitle":"Mask Making: Cultural or Characters? Art Choices Are the Best!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kroupa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp101069_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x1735,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690749258611","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/101069"},{"teacherId":4065291,"projectId":8482889,"letterContent":"I just want to thank you again for your kindness and generosity! I am so grateful for your donation to my classroom. I was so excited to use all of the materials in my classroom, it truly brightens everything up with the bright colors and also helps my students become more independent because they are able to associate the bins and materials with their school supplies and work! It is so fun when I start to see them utilizing these things, or reminding one another 'oh, you put your finished work in the green bin' or 'homework goes in the yellow.' They are quick to catch on and also enjoy how it brightens up our room.\r\n\r\nSo again, thank you for adding these pops of color and additional supplies and materials to our classroom. It is so nice to be able to provide my students with these small extras that they normally would not otherwise receive from home.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1730242864720,"projectUrl":"project/get-bright-and-ready-for-the-year/8482889/","projectTitle":"Get Bright and Ready For the Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4065291_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490713004797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4065291"},{"teacherId":9849567,"projectId":8973991,"letterContent":"Our class is diving into this book, Patient Zero. They are using it to learn to conquer unfamiliar scientific vocabulary. The book is giving them a renewed interest in the scientific process. They are also building a historical context for the spread of disease and epidemiology which is more relevant than ever after the Covid 19 pandemic. Since this is a special education classroom they often struggle to read fluently. As such we often read and reread sections of the book. This depth of analysis would not be possible if not for the generosity of our donors. \r\nThe entire process only took a few days before my project was funded. Because of that the books were able to arrive even faster than I expected and students were immediately able to access the materials. \r\nKeep an eye out for the next project for my class.","fullyFundedDate":1733163466759,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-special-ed/8973991/","projectTitle":"Books for Special Ed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9849567_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758206253787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9849567"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_99103","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":505,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":57,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.4,"schoolId":99103,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Martin Luther King Junior School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Martin Luther King Junior School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/yonkers-public-schools/martin-luther-king-junior-school/99103"}