{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pittsburgh M L King Academy","outOfStateSupporters":27.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6231548,"projectId":9955123,"letterContent":"We are using the chart paper and markers every morning during our daily morning message. Together, we read the message, practice letter recognition, count words, count the spaces between words, and talk about the meaning of the sentence. The children were excited to see the new materials and enjoyed watching the message written in bright colors. Many eagerly volunteered to come up and copy words from the message, circle letters, underline words, and add drawings.\r\nWe are so thankful for donors like you who support our classroom and help make these meaningful learning moments possible every day.","fullyFundedDate":1765856310742,"projectUrl":"project/charting-our-way-to-pre-literacy-success/9955123/","projectTitle":"Charting Our Way to Pre-Literacy Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosgony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6231548_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755468133597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6231548"},{"teacherId":6231548,"projectId":9857085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of dot paints and construction paper to our preschool classroom. Your support has a positive impact on our children's daily learning experiences, and we truly appreciate your kindness.\r\n\r\nThese materials will be used during art center time, small group activities, and whole-group lessons throughout the school year. Dot paints are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers and help strengthen fine motor skills, hand strength, and coordination as children squeeze and press the bottles. These skills are important foundations for writing and other daily tasks.\r\n\r\nConstruction paper will be used for open-ended art projects, letter and number activities, and creative classroom displays. Children will use dot paints to practice letter recognition, write their names, count dots, create patterns, and explore colors and shapes. These hands-on activities make learning fun, meaningful, and engaging.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is a more colorful, creative, and engaging place to learn. Thank you for supporting our preschool students and helping us provide meaningful learning experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1764719833698,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-begin-with-dot-paints-and/9857085/","projectTitle":"“Bright Ideas Begin with Dot Paints and Paper”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosgony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6231548_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755468133597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6231548"},{"teacherId":6231548,"projectId":9927301,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous support and for thinking of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students and I now have access to materials that truly enhance our daily learning experiences and support the social, emotional, and creative growth of every child. Your donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom environment, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources throughout the day in purposeful and engaging ways. The fidget toys have become a valuable tool during circle time, small groups, and transitions. Some children use them to help regulate their emotions, while others use them to stay focused while listening to stories or participating in discussions. \r\n\r\nThe felt board pieces have quickly become a classroom favorite. Students use them during circle time to act out nursery rhymes, songs, and familiar stories. They also enjoy using the felt board independently during center time, working together to create their own imaginative scenes. One special moment that stood out was when a child volunteered to be the \"class leader\" and used the felt pieces to guide the class through a nursery rhyme. This activity encouraged language development, creativity, confidence, and leadership skills all at once.\r\n\r\nThe laminating sheets have allowed us to preserve student artwork and learning materials. We laminate drawings, name-writing practice, and special projects so children can revisit them throughout the year and share them with their families. \r\n\r\nBaby wipes may seem like a small item, but they play an important role in our daily routine. After meals and messy activities, we use them to clean faces and hands, helping children feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to transition to the next activity. Maintaining cleanliness supports both health and independence, as children learn to take responsibility for themselves.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support. Your donation has enriched our classroom, strengthened our learning experiences, and brought smiles to many young faces. We truly appreciate your kindness and the positive impact you have made on our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1764173257404,"projectUrl":"project/numbers-come-to-life-in-pre-k/9927301/","projectTitle":"Numbers Come to Life in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosgony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6231548_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755468133597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6231548"},{"teacherId":7990319,"projectId":9625268,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you once again for your generosity and donation towards my project. Every Wednesday at my school is called \"wellness Wednesday.\" We teach social and emotional learning and I also have incorporated our yoga and meditation practices into these lessons as well. I recently had a student who became escalated and then said, \"let me do my deep breaths.\" He closed his eyes, took several deep breaths and he was then able to communicate calmly. Proud teacher moment!\r\n\r\nOnce again thank you for your donation- my students look forward to doing this work every Wednesday!","fullyFundedDate":1758636498911,"projectUrl":"project/strike-a-yoga-pose/9625268/","projectTitle":"Strike a Yoga Pose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Britton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7990319"},{"teacherId":7999307,"projectId":9757735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of materials to our Kindergarten classroom. Your kindness and support help create a fun and engaging learning environment for my students. The students enjoy and are thankful for the snacks. They are having a great time playing with the magnetic blocks and reading the books. \r\nThank you for the cleaning materials and paper products to help keep our classroom clean and healthy. Because of your generosity, my students will have more opportunities to explore, create, and learn everyday. \r\nWe appreciate your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764700922931,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-great/9757735/","projectTitle":"Learning is Great!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maizer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7999307"},{"teacherId":490116,"projectId":9934214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation! We are so grateful and appreciative of your kindness. Everyone is so happy to have more resources for our instruments!\r\nThis donation arrived just in time for our upcoming Winter Concerts and shows. We have more reeds for clarinet and saxophone. We have valve oil for our trumpets! We have rosin for our string instrument bows, and cork grease for our saxophone and clarinets. All of these supplies will help us be prepared for our concerts! We have these because of you!! Thank you so much for your donation and helping our school! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season filled with music and peace!","fullyFundedDate":1764731221481,"projectUrl":"project/music-materials-matter/9934214/","projectTitle":"Music Materials Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monich Bushyager","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp490116_orig.jpg?crop=2289,2289,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629462321191","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mbushyager"},{"teacherId":9416340,"projectId":9343501,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. The students love all the different math activities they get to use to make math class more fun. Engaging and hands on learning is key in 3rd Grade and we are so grateful for donations like these that help make that possible. We truly couldn't do it without gracious donors like you. \r\nMath is such an important subject and any way we can make it more engaging for the students is key. Games and activities like these help the kids learn without even realizing they are doing hard work.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755203881250,"projectUrl":"project/math-is-magical/9343501/","projectTitle":"Math Is Magical","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9416340"},{"teacherId":2412312,"projectId":9290105,"letterContent":"This year, we were hit hard with the government shutdown and PA budge impasse. We simply can not thank you enough for your generous support to our project. Thanks to you, we are able to create beautiful, colorful, engaging bulletin boards. We are also able to present our work in a way that encourages others to do the same. We were able to create a stimulating classroom environment with the supplies you were so generous in helping us attain. Without people like yourselves, I could not do this work.","fullyFundedDate":1755203881700,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-start-for-2026/9290105/","projectTitle":"Fresh Start for 2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graham Jennings","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2412312_orig.jpg?crop=931,931,x0,y332&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723082045171","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2412312"},{"teacherId":6231548,"projectId":9635012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my \"Snacks for Preschool\" project!\r\nYour generosity means so much to my students and me. We received Goldfish crackers, fruit chews, and Ziplock bags, which we use to portion and store the snacks for each child. Having healthy and tasty snacks each day helps the children stay focused, happy, and ready to learn. Snack time has become a moment of joy and connection in our classroom. Your support helps my students build healthy habits, practice independence, and thrive in a caring and nurturing environment every day.","fullyFundedDate":1761938791347,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-preschool/9635012/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosgony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6231548_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755468133597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6231548"},{"teacherId":6231548,"projectId":9635137,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for donating cleaning supplies to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has made a tremendous difference in our daily routine and the overall atmosphere of our learning space.\r\n\r\nIn a preschool classroom, learning can be joyful and messy! Whether it's art projects, sensory play, or snack time, spills and smudges are part of the fun. Thanks to your support, we now have the supplies needed to keep our tables, shelves, and play areas fresh and clean throughout the day. Our classroom feels brighter, healthier, and more inviting for every child. A tidy space helps everyone focus, explore, and learn with fewer distractions.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is not only cleaner but also safer, reducing the spread of germs and helping students stay healthy and ready to learn. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your generosity and care!","fullyFundedDate":1758294448254,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-classroom-clean/9635137/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Classroom Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosgony","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6231548_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755468133597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6231548"},{"teacherId":9416340,"projectId":9478826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. We cannot say how thankful we are. Donors like you mean the world to us as educators and for our students. We couldn't do it without you! We are so thankful for your generosity and your big heart. It's people like you that really help students and educators thrive, as often we are underfunded and purchase almost everything on our own. These items help take a load off and help improve the day to day of our classroom. Thank you so much for being AMAZING!","fullyFundedDate":1755203881272,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9478826/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9416340"},{"teacherId":1870812,"projectId":9488607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Nourished, Comfortable, and Ready to Learn: Meeting My Students' Needs.\" Your kindness is helping create a classroom environment where every child feels cared for, safe, and ready to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students have the resources they need to be comfortable throughout the day. When children's basic needs are met, they can truly shine—whether that means diving into a math problem, sharing a story with confidence, or simply feeling calm and secure at school.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has gone beyond providing supplies; you have given my students the gift of dignity, encouragement, and the assurance that others believe in them. This makes a lasting impact on their education and their self-esteem.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and the difference you are making in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1755203882350,"projectUrl":"project/nourished-comfortable-and-ready-to-lea/9488607/","projectTitle":"Nourished, Comfortable, and Ready to Learn: Meeting My Students' Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1870812_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487270481301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/khartz"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88698","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":369,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":87,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.3,"schoolId":88698,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pittsburgh M L King Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pittsburgh M L King Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/pittsburgh-public-schools/pittsburgh-ml-king-acad/88698"}