{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10187636,"projectId":9722895,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making it possible for my students in our Cleveland Title I school district to have fresh books in the classroom. Your generosity transformed our reading corner from a few worn volumes into a bright, inviting library that sparks curiosity every day. With these new texts, we introduced skills such as close reading, making inferences, comparing perspectives, and identifying theme and character development. Many of the books also build background knowledge across science and social studies topics, so students are practicing reading for information as well as for pleasure.\r\n\r\nReading now looks lively and purposeful in our classroom. Students begin independent reading time by selecting a book that interests them, jotting a quick goal, and then practicing strategies we've modeled—visualizing scenes, asking questions, and annotating key lines. Small groups meet with me to work on comprehension skills using leveled texts from the new collection; other students lead book-talks to share what they noticed and why a particular book mattered to them. The bright new covers and contemporary content have noticeably increased stamina: quiet reading stretches from 10 minutes to 25–30 minutes for many children.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been particularly transformed. A sixth grader who used to avoid chapter books recently finished a historical fiction novel and proudly wrote a book review to share with peers. An English language learner became more confident using picture-rich nonfiction to practice vocabulary and content-area words, which boosted both reading and class participation. And a small group of reluctant readers now choose books independently during free time and have begun recommending titles to classmates. Your gift didn't just bring books into our room—it changed how students see themselves as readers. Thank you for supporting their growth and excitement for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1761938479829,"projectUrl":"project/from-limited-shelves-to-limitless-storie/9722895/","projectTitle":"From Limited Shelves to Limitless Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mickley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10187636_orig.jpg?crop=1935,1935,x604,y1270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755550941921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187636"},{"teacherId":10063025,"projectId":9436728,"letterContent":"I want to take this opportunity to thank you for opening my students eyes and hearts to the knowledge that there are people in this world that care about them. Every day that another box arrived and was opened and displayed, their excited grew and grew. \r\n\r\nStudent behavior and attendance improved, because they knew that they were going to be able to participate in 'Fun Friday\" and participate in Lego fun! My students had no idea that this fun was also improving their spacial reasoning, creativity, problem-solving and focus. \r\n\r\nMaking a difference in the lives of children is so important, and you are now a huge part of that! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1754502239697,"projectUrl":"project/building-their-knowledge-of-engineering/9436728/","projectTitle":"Building their Knowledge of Engineering","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bigio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10063025_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751032537326","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/celinab"},{"teacherId":472712,"projectId":9752779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project so quickly! My students were absolutely thrilled to hear that standing desks were on their way. They put them to use right away and have used them every day since! They are truly so excited to not have to sit through another 50 minute class. Thank you for making this possible!\r\n\r\nAs for the bookshelves, you have provided us more space to organize our books! My students have been reading machines this year, but we didn't have quite enough space to put all of our books out nor to organize them well. These shelves have helped us do just that, while adding a nice, cozy library vibe to our classroom. And the bonus is that students we excited to help put them together, too!","fullyFundedDate":1758850834574,"projectUrl":"project/standing-desks-and-bookshelves-oh-my/9752779/","projectTitle":"Standing Desks and Bookshelves, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Syrowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/472712"},{"teacherId":472712,"projectId":9579747,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us start the year off right! The fans helped to keep us cool on the hottest days, which provided much needed relief. The printer ink and laminating pouches helped (and continue to help!) create organizational materials to support a positive and supportive classroom environment. The magnetic whiteboards have helped to support interactive foundational literacy lessons. Thank you so much for donating to our classroom to provide these items. Because of you, we were able to have a successful start to the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1755711080902,"projectUrl":"project/lets-start-the-year-off-right/9579747/","projectTitle":"Let's Start the Year Off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Syrowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/472712"},{"teacherId":8641341,"projectId":9637485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of snacks for our robotics team. Your kindness came at the perfect time, giving our students the energy and excitement they need to stay focused during long practices. Something as simple as a snack can make a huge difference, and your support reminds them that there are people who truly believe in their hard work and potential.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our students. Because of you, they feel encouraged, cared for, and motivated to keep pushing through the challenges of this season. Your contribution helps create a positive, uplifting environment where young minds can learn, build, and grow. Thank you for being a part of their success.","fullyFundedDate":1757423332151,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-bots/9637485/","projectTitle":"Fuel The Bots!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8641341"},{"teacherId":472712,"projectId":9202722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! These materials are already making an impact on stusents' literacy learning. Just yesterday we used our line readers to help us keep track of our place in the text, and the whisper phones were a hit! Students were so excited to practice their reading fluency and simply did not want to stop! Not only did the whisper phones help students listen their reading, but they had the unexpected effect of increasing motivation their to practice!\r\n\r\nWe can't wait to give our magnetic wands a try next. We will use these to practice blending and segmenting words and connecting sounds to graphemes (letters and letter combinations). These will surely engage and motivate students. \r\n\r\nThank you for these multi-sensory literacy tools!","fullyFundedDate":1745001513249,"projectUrl":"project/multi-sensory-literacy-support/9202722/","projectTitle":"Multi-Sensory Literacy Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Syrowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/472712"},{"teacherId":9744242,"projectId":8768369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Getting Comfy and Cozy in the Reading Hall.\" Because of your generosity, our reading area has become a warm, inviting space where students feel comfortable and excited to engage with books. The new cozy area and calming décor have transformed reading time into a favorite part of the day for many students.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were thrilled. Their eyes lit up as they explored the new space, some immediately grabbed a book and curled up in the soft seating, while others excitedly shared what they were reading with their classmates. The transformation of our reading hall has made a huge difference in their motivation and focus. I've noticed students who were once hesitant readers now choose to spend more time reading independently, and our small group discussions have become livelier and more thoughtful.\r\nAs we move forward, we plan to use this space not only for reading but also for creative writing and storytelling sessions. Your support has done more than just provide furniture, it has created a special environment where students can grow, imagine, and fall in love with reading. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1736172971932,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-and-cozy-in-the-reading-ha/8768369/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy and Cozy in the Reading Hall","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vilma Zuniga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9744242"},{"teacherId":472712,"projectId":8991235,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for supporting this project! I am continuously working to build a robust classroom library because I truly believe that students will read if they have great books to choose from! \r\n\r\nSuch an incredible thing has happened since we received the books for this project. Students from all grade levels come to my classroom to check out books. Because of your support, my classroom has the very best classroom library, and students from all over the school, not just the students I work with, are using it. They are very responsible with their books. They protect them in a plastic pouch and bring them back as soon as they are finished. \r\n\r\nIt brings me so much joy, and I cannot thank you enough for making this possible. Thank you for putting books into the hands of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1734132208461,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-graphic-novels/8991235/","projectTitle":"We Love Graphic Novels!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Syrowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/472712"},{"teacherId":472712,"projectId":8905377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! It has had many positive effects. My students absolutely loved the fig bars. Not only did it nourish their hunger, but it also helped us to practice answering questions in English, learning new vocabulary at the same time. At the beginning of each class, I asked them, \"Do you want a fig bar?\" or \"Would you like a fig bar?\" as well as, \"Would you like a half or a whole?\"\r\n\r\nThe clock has made so many students happy. Not only does it look great, but now they can keep track of the time and we can practice telling the time, date, and temperature in English. \r\n\r\nThe \"Read Books. Be Kind\" wall sign has added style to our room and has helped make it a more welcoming space for all. Additionaly, my students get so excited when they get to pick a new sticker as a reward. \r\n\r\nWe just started our project of writing letters back an forth with our new notebooks. I have already learned so much about my students and they have shown increased motivation in their English writing. \r\n\r\nThank you for your support with this project. 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