{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Memphis Business Academy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8807421,"projectId":9657325,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom has been transformed in so many meaningful ways. The new storage cart has helped us stay organized and efficient every single day. Each drawer now has a purpose—one for scissors, one for glue, one for rulers, and others for extra materials. Having everything in one place has made transitions smoother and has helped students take responsibility for the tools they need during class.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching my students use the rolling cart during their presentations. They were so proud to have a \"real\" presentation station, and I also use it during lessons to keep materials and examples close at hand. It has truly become a shared classroom resource that supports both teaching and student ownership.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided have been a huge motivator as well! I give them out during our ticket pulls every other week and during our Kahoot review games. You should see their faces—students are more engaged, more excited, and they genuinely try their best because they know their efforts are recognized.\r\n\r\nThe test dividers have also been incredibly helpful. They give students a sense of privacy and focus during exams, allowing them to feel more in control and less distracted. This has made a noticeable difference during testing days.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing to build students' independence during lessons and giving them more opportunities to present and collaborate using the tools you helped fund. These resources have made our room more functional, motivating, and student-centered. We are truly grateful for your support—thank you for giving us what we needed to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1759265216508,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-focus-and-flexibility-tools-to-h/9657325/","projectTitle":"Fuel, Focus, and Flexibility: Tools to Help Every Student Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8807421_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666284917836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8807421"},{"teacherId":9826633,"projectId":9286064,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to share the impact of your generosity on our classroom. Because of your donation, our students now have new books that have truly transformed their learning. The books you helped us purchased have opened up new worlds for my students. It shows our students that their education matters not only to us as teachers but as a community. For many of our students these resources are more than just supplies they are also tools that nurture a love from learning and growing. Thanks.","fullyFundedDate":1746786348008,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-awesome/9286064/","projectTitle":"Reading is Awesome","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Payne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9826633_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758765286844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9826633"},{"teacherId":6625946,"projectId":9341628,"letterContent":"The requested equipment served as vital tools to support purposeful play experiences that enriched both physical activity and educational development. Students were empowered in structured and unstructured play that promoted physical fitness, social interaction, and cognitive growth. Through games that were both fun and skill-building, students developed key competencies and strategic thinking. 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I was also able to share with teachers in other grades and they loved it. I also have lesson planners and record books that I can use this year if needed. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1755883063181,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9341580/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2399435_orig.jpg?crop=1532,1532,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567980112900","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sandra-hamer"},{"teacherId":2399435,"projectId":9233302,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these books our students really love to read and it's important to have plenty of books for them to read. You would be amazed at how many books are needed for independent reading through the course of the year for several students.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your kindness to our students. It is greatly appreciated. I always try to choose the best books for my students so they know what is trending. I appreciate everything that donors give and every sacrifice that is made. It just means the world to me.","fullyFundedDate":1746787233142,"projectUrl":"project/my-summer-read/9233302/","projectTitle":"My Summer Read","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2399435_orig.jpg?crop=1532,1532,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567980112900","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sandra-hamer"},{"teacherId":2399435,"projectId":9144406,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the materials. I needed everything that was sent to me. I have even been sharing Expo Markers with my colleagues. I use papers everyday to make homework and practice sheets in the classroom. I also have to use it to provide intervention activities to my students. When I send home printed quizzes the paper especially comes in handy.\r\n\r\nI am really loving my office tray that's on my desk. I know that I have been using the same plastic trays for the last seven years and this is definitely an upgrade. I just appreciate you all giving. So, that saves me some money.","fullyFundedDate":1746699650385,"projectUrl":"project/expo-mile/9144406/","projectTitle":"Expo Mile","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2399435_orig.jpg?crop=1532,1532,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567980112900","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sandra-hamer"},{"teacherId":9826633,"projectId":8920797,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my class. The impact it had on my students is that most didn't have warm jackets for the unexpected snow and thanks to your generosity they where able to stay warm with the jackets received. The students loved there jackets.\r\n\r\nThey where super excited to get a new jacket and they are still beaming with joy as they are still wearing them everyday. \r\n\r\nThey appreciate everything you did for our school and shows them that people truly care. Thanks so much for letting my students experience kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1730907187064,"projectUrl":"project/christmas-special/8920797/","projectTitle":"Christmas Special","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Payne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9826633_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758765286844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9826633"},{"teacherId":6625946,"projectId":8923879,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donations. The students were quite amazed by the gifts available for their families and themselves. Students who may not have been able to share with others this Christmas season were given the opportunity to provide for others. Students learned to share and think of those around them. We were able to build a community minded classroom.\r\nAlso the winter wear was so appreciated. The recent artic weather surprised many of our students that are from place that don't experience cold weather. The gloves, scarves, and hats provided protection and warmth for many of the students that did not have proper outerwear.\r\nThank you for the support provided by your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1731554138881,"projectUrl":"project/spread-the-christmas-joy/8923879/","projectTitle":"Spread the Christmas Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reeder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6625946_orig.jpg?crop=639,639,x435,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565691473943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6625946"},{"teacherId":8784581,"projectId":8710639,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for gifting my students with the whiteboards. Since having the whiteboards, my students have played games, participated in fun learning activities, and took assessments using them. They really enjoy them. 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Thank you again for this gift to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1725562255985,"projectUrl":"project/esl-teacher-needs/8710639/","projectTitle":"ESL Teacher Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Day","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8784581"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_123903","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":271,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":29,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.4,"schoolId":123903,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Memphis Business Academy Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Memphis Business Academy Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/tennessee/memphis-shelby-county-schools/memphis-business-academy-elementary-school/123903"}