{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8193362,"projectId":9822637,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to my project, \"Help with Reading and Sensory Issues\". My students are being exposed to a more literacy rich environment. As you can see in the pictures, I am labeling EVERYTHING! \r\nWith the excitement that the month of December brings to the school environment, my students are needing more time in our restoration center. This is where they use the sensory items you helped to finance. This little break keeps them from reacting to their peers in a negative way.\r\nAgain, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness. My students are benefiting from it greatly.","fullyFundedDate":1760552181406,"projectUrl":"project/help-with-reading-and-sensory-issues/9822637/","projectTitle":"Help With Reading and Sensory Issues","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8193362_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708692426703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8193362"},{"teacherId":8193362,"projectId":9562268,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you for your generous donation to my Donors Choose \"Help us to Have a Clean and Organized Classroom\". The bins are being used to organize books from our library. The pencil cases are filled with colored pencils and one regular pencil to complete art projects. The Lysol wipes and spray are used daily to clean our classroom. I have even recruited students to help wiping down their own desks. My students are always excited to help me out around the room. They really love when we get new things in our class and it helps them to take ownership.\r\n\r\nWe are also in the process of having our school renovated. This means we have had to change classrooms temporarily while our original classroom is updated. Your donation helped them to get excited about organizing our new space. I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation that led to my students being excited. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1755010245682,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-to-have-a-clean-and-organized-cl/9562268/","projectTitle":"Help us to Have a Clean and Organized Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8193362_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708692426703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8193362"},{"teacherId":6647295,"projectId":9611897,"letterContent":"\"I truly don't know how to begin to express my gratitude for the donations to our classroom. My students look forward to snack time every day. All of my students have healthy appetites. These snack items help give the students the stamina needed to finish our day strong. I have relied solely on donations from parents and it is simply not enough. \r\n\r\nThe fidgets and trinkets help motivate students to try their best. Students receive points daily to spend in my class \"store.\" They also have chances to earn them when they are doing their best work.\r\n\r\nThrough your donation my students, will be excited.","fullyFundedDate":1758293008983,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-students/9611897/","projectTitle":"Motivating Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647295_orig.jpg?crop=462,462,x4,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603227647243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6647295"},{"teacherId":6647295,"projectId":9427255,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my class.\r\n\r\nMy classroom just got renovated with all new furniture. So with new furniture students should have new space to keep their belongings, right? They were so excited to get their new chair pockets. They couldn't wait to put their stuff in them. We love how deep the pockets are and that their things don't fall out. These pockets make things easy for the students to get what they need easily. They are large enough to keep 2 workbooks, crayon bags, and their journals at their fingertips. It also helps them to stay organized.","fullyFundedDate":1754331193611,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/9427255/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647295_orig.jpg?crop=462,462,x4,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603227647243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6647295"},{"teacherId":6647295,"projectId":9303409,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation.\r\n\r\nWhen the phone rang to tell us our supplies were in the office, I brought the whole class up to get them. I told them there was a surprise waiting for them. When they saw the boxes, we had to open them right in the middle of the office. They were so excited to see all that was in them.\r\n\r\nKindergarteners are so eager and enthusiastic about everything. We started our journals right away. They were so excited to have their own book to create their wonderful stories. We use our journals everyday, whether we respond to a prompt or free write. It is so exciting to see my kiddos so eager to share what they wrote.","fullyFundedDate":1754530180429,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-classroom-success/9303409/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647295_orig.jpg?crop=462,462,x4,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603227647243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6647295"},{"teacherId":8193362,"projectId":8983018,"letterContent":"My student's and I would love to thank you for your generosity. As you can see, they are being put to good use. They ask so nicely to use the headphones and sensory fidgets. It helps so much to keep them focused on their lessons. Again, thank you so much for your generosity. They frequently ask for the fidgets, so they don't get frustrated. One student used the headphones during a fire drill, so he didn't get agitated from the noise of the bell. He was focused on the way out of the building and able to move quickly. We can never thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1734324861423,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-sensory-help-please/8983018/","projectTitle":"A Little Sensory Help, Please?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8193362_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708692426703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8193362"},{"teacherId":207136,"projectId":8732792,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation! We can't say how thankful we are! The children are using the colors and journals everyday! They are expressing themselves a lot more than they used to. They are enjoying their private time very much. \r\n The children are asking so many questions on how to do this? And how to do that? They are so curious to get their imaginations working on paper. They really want to express their dreams and future wishes. They are enjoying it so much, I am so proud of them and thanks to your generosity we get to see it.","fullyFundedDate":1734376068001,"projectUrl":"project/color-me-beautiful/8732792/","projectTitle":"Color Me Beautiful!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Z","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp207136_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1495673147568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jlogue"},{"teacherId":9840494,"projectId":8949066,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Since receiving the materials for science experiments, my students have shown an incredible rise in their engagement. They look forward to our science lessons everyday!\r\nIt makes a huge difference to be able to use fun and engaging science lessons as our incentive. My students don't ask for candy or games as a reward for good work. They ask for extra science class.\r\nIt also makes a huge difference in being able to tie material from other subjects into the lessons. My students care more about math, now that they know that sound, and therefore music, is all about math!","fullyFundedDate":1732383026269,"projectUrl":"project/mr-poles-mystery-science-experiment-ki/8949066/","projectTitle":"Mr. Pole's Mystery Science Experiment Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9840494_orig.jpg?crop=202,202,x0,y63&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731810386212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9840494"},{"teacherId":6647295,"projectId":9027633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our class. My students were so excited when the box came. Kindergarteners get really excited. I pulled each item out of the box and held it up. We cheered for each and every item. It was so cute (and loud.)\r\n\r\nThe markers and other school supplies were great to replenish to middle of year supplies. The colored paper will be used to make centers. Students are really engaged in the centers. They not only reinforce what we do in class but also provide students opportunities to interact with each other.\r\n\r\nOf course, the snacks are greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1735928543989,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-shipment-2025-01-0/9027633/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials Shipment: 2025-01-03","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6647295_orig.jpg?crop=462,462,x4,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603227647243","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6647295"},{"teacherId":207136,"projectId":8405099,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the journals and the opportunity for the students to share and explore their own personal writings. They are enjoying them so very much and continue to care for them in the classroom. They are asking for them every minute.\r\n I originally gave them out to the students who wanted them, then the other students wanted them. I did this to create excitement for writing. They can write whatever they want, whenever they want, about whatever they want. I only ask that they be kept in the classroom for awhile. Each class kept them in their specific spot and ask for them when they desire to write. Now it is Christmas time and I decided they should take them home with them. Double excitement! They were ecstatic! I see them bringing them back and forth to class. They are really taking great care of them. \r\n Thank you so much for your generous donation, it has really gone far in this case.","fullyFundedDate":1716308640594,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-write/8405099/","projectTitle":"Help Me Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Z","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp207136_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1495673147568","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jlogue"},{"teacherId":7813243,"projectId":8342822,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project aimed at preventing summer slide and enhancing student fluency. Your generosity has provided my students with multiplication flash cards, sunglasses, Play-Doh, and camera film—tools that have truly transformed our learning environment. We use the flash cards daily in engaging partner games and timed challenges, helping students build confidence and speed in their multiplication skills. The Play-Doh has been a favorite for hands-on math activities, allowing students to create models that deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts. The sunglasses bring a fun, summer-themed twist to our outdoor learning sessions, while the camera film captures special moments of our progress, inspiring students to reflect on and celebrate their achievements.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were beyond excited. Their enthusiasm filled the room as they explored the colorful flash cards and started crafting with the Play-Doh. One student exclaimed, \"Math feels like a game now!\" Looking ahead, we are incorporating these resources into a classwide fluency competition, with students working toward mastering their multiplication tables before summer break. Your contribution has not only enriched their learning experience but has also ignited a sense of pride and motivation. Thank you for making a lasting impact on their educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1716308226090,"projectUrl":"project/ending-the-year-with-learning-and-decrea/8342822/","projectTitle":"Ending the Year With Learning and Decreasing Summer Slide","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lloyd Murray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7813243_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683379177503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7813243"},{"teacherId":8964328,"projectId":8405276,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support of my Fourth Graders. Your donations allowed my students to begin fourth grade with a little less stress as they transitioned from lower elementary school to upper elementary school. Many students use the headphones and dividers to work independently. \r\nThese materials have allowed students with auditory processing issues to remain in the classroom during whole group instruction, giving them access to the full learning experience. Students have also had storage space to keep their daily materials, such as pencils, dry erase markers, and headphones, safe at school in the labeled bins. Students who come from impoverished means are less worried about having necessary school supplies and are better able to focus on learning activities. \r\n\r\nYour contribution to my class and students specifically, has been a great help.","fullyFundedDate":1723641164634,"projectUrl":"project/phenomenal-fourth-grade/8405276/","projectTitle":"Phenomenal Fourth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Banks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8964328_orig.jpg?crop=2343,2343,x173,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694075346526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8964328"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90885","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":433,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":72,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.4,"schoolId":90885,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/mary-mcleod-bethune-elementary-school/90885"}