{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Malakoff Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5334193,"projectId":10359284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our third-graders were able to dive right into Night of the Living Dummy and start their journey into whole-class novel reading.\r\n\r\nThe kids were thrilled with their goody bags and have been busily putting their special items inside them. Plus, our top readers were especially excited to receive their activity books as a reward for all their hard work!\r\n\r\nHaving these Goosebumps books and organization tools in our room has made reading such an exciting, hands-on experience for my students. Your generosity is helping build a lasting love for reading in these young learners. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1786143306428,"projectUrl":"project/a-spooky-start-to-a-lifetime-of-reading/10359284/","projectTitle":"A Spooky Start to a Lifetime of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5334193_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773516835641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-v-long"},{"teacherId":9557903,"projectId":10675798,"letterContent":"On Friday, I introduced our Civics in Color lesson by guiding my second-grade students through informational texts about the Bald Eagle, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, the Washington Monument, Mount Rushmore, the White House, and the Alamo. As we read, I encouraged the students to identify the importance of each symbol and discuss what it represents in our nation's history. The texts sparked meaningful conversations, and students eagerly shared prior knowledge while making connections to what they were learning.📚 📚\r\n\r\nThen, they became young artists. Each student picked their favorite symbol and brought it to life using watercolor paints to create colorful backgrounds. They were thrilled to use the metallic POSCA markers, which added vibrant details to their artwork. As a teacher, it was wonderful to see my students so engaged from the very beginning. The high-quality materials inspired them to take pride in their work, stay focused, and put forth their best effort. They truly viewed this project as an opportunity to create something meaningful while learning about our country's history.🎨\r\n\r\nThe next phase of our lesson focused on communication and reflection. Students used their completed artwork as a visual aid while presenting an American symbol to the class. They explained what the symbol represents, why it is significant, and shared one new fact they learned during our study. We also created a classroom display to showcase their artwork, allowing students to celebrate their learning while reinforcing key civics concepts. This project has provided an engaging way to strengthen reading comprehension, social studies knowledge, artistic expression, and speaking skills—all within one meaningful learning experience.📝\r\n\r\nEvery time my students admire their artwork or proudly share something they have learned about our nation's symbols, they are doing so because of your support.💖","fullyFundedDate":1790613580835,"projectUrl":"project/civics-in-color-bringing-american-symbo/10675798/","projectTitle":"Civics in Color: Bringing American Symbols to Life Through Art!🎨","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557903_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758589898364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emartinez-sparkles27"},{"teacherId":10235607,"projectId":10345472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Getting these new IXL math and fraction workbooks, along with our storage units, right before the school year started was perfect timing for my brand new class of third graders.\r\nIn our classroom, math time is all about diving deep into big new concepts like multiplication, division, and fractions. Having these workbooks ready from day one has helped us build smooth, consistent routines right from the start. Instead of losing valuable instructional time passing out loose worksheets or having students copy problems off the board, my students can jump straight into their workbooks. The clear, step by step practice helps them tackle new skills with confidence, whether we're working together in small groups or practicing independently.\r\nThe storage cabinets have also been a total game changer for setting up our room. Right from the first week of school, my students have taken so much pride in having an organized, dedicated space for their workbooks and supplies. It gives them a real sense of ownership, independence, and excitement every time math time begins.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us kick off this school year on such a strong note!","fullyFundedDate":1782182175735,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-every-workbook-a-path-for-e/10345472/","projectTitle":"A Place for Every Workbook, A Path for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campos-Mayorga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10235607_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781984992336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10235607"},{"teacherId":10439620,"projectId":10278633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom subscription to TIME for Kids. Because of your investment in our students, our classroom has transformed into a lively newsroom where young readers are eager to explore the world around them.\r\nThe arrival of TIME for Kids has had a profound impact on my students' learning. For many of them, reading non-fiction used to feel intimidating or dry. Having access to high-quality, age-appropriate journalism filled with vibrant photos, infographics, and relevant current events has completely shifted their attitude toward reading. They aren't just practicing foundational literacy skills; they are building critical thinking, expanding their academic vocabulary, and learning how to evaluate real-world information. The excitement in the room on delivery days is palpable—students immediately huddle together to discuss the cover stories, debate different viewpoints, and ask thoughtful questions about global and local issues.\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I was able to accomplish a major teaching goal: seamlessly integrating non-fiction literacy across our curriculum. With these magazines in hand, I could design cross-disciplinary lessons connecting science, social studies, and language arts using real-time examples rather than outdated textbook passages. The digital and print resources allowed me to differentiate instruction effectively, ensuring that every learner—from struggling readers to advanced thinkers—could access the content and participate in class discussions with confidence.\r\nI want to extend a special, heartfelt thank-you to The Montgomery Family Fund. Your dedicated support directly empowered our classroom with resources we simply would not have had otherwise. You haven't just provided magazines; you have broadened my students' horizons, nurtured their curiosity, and shown them that their education matters to people outside our school walls.\r\nThank you again for making such a lasting difference in our daily learning journey.\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1779744286673,"projectUrl":"project/its-time-for-time-time-magazine-for-st/10278633/","projectTitle":"It’s Time for Time! Time Magazine for Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guerrero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10439620_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771627203988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10439620"},{"teacherId":9278218,"projectId":10637717,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity to our classroom! Because of your support, my students now have the lunchbox storage unit, math workbooks, binders, device chargers, and display boards making our classroom more organized and efficient. .\r\nLearning civics in our room is all about action and community. My students truly enjoy their new math workbooks which are helping them build much needed math fluency. The felt board displays make our learning environment more inclusive as students are now able to display their work. The bulletin board borders are beautiful and I can't wait to use them on my seasonal bulletin boards. Thank you for your support and generosity. 💜","fullyFundedDate":1790624541637,"projectUrl":"project/building-good-citizens-community-respon/10637717/","projectTitle":"Building Good Citizens: Community Responsibility in Our Classroom Society","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez Piton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278218_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769571215289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278218"},{"teacherId":9557903,"projectId":10566267,"letterContent":"Dear Berkeley,\r\n\r\nToday, our classroom is filled with laughter, excitement, creativity, and countless wonderful learning moments, all thanks to your incredible kindness and generosity! I wish you could see the smiles on my Superstars' faces as they enjoy the fantastic materials you've provided. I cannot thank you enough for the happiness you bring into our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur \"Mad Scientist Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game\" has quickly become a classroom favorite! My Superstars absolutely love creating silly and imaginative sentences while practicing nouns, verbs, adverbs, and adjectives. The best part is hearing their laughter as they read their hilarious stories aloud. They get so excited trying to come up with the funniest words, and they don't even realize how much they are strengthening their grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills. Watching them learn while having so much fun is truly priceless!\r\n\r\nI loved seeing their reactions to \"The Science Behind Burping: A Funny Science Book for Kids!\" Oh, the giggles this book brings into our classroom! The moment we start reading about burping, my Superstars can hardly contain their laughter. \"Oh! I just burped!\" they exclaim. 🤣 What makes this book extra special is that beneath all those giggles, meaningful science learning is taking place. \r\n\r\nOur wonderful collection of science books has also brought so much excitement into our classroom! These books allow my students to take Accelerated Reader (AR) quizzes. I love watching their excitement as they finish reading, confidently take their quizzes, and eagerly share their accomplishments with me. Thank you for making these precious moments possible! 📚\r\n\r\nWe also put our Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to great use by creating a beautiful fall-themed bulletin board that combines seasonal decorations with meaningful math activities! Our bulletin board is a celebration of hard work, growing confidence, and academic achievements. 🍂\r\n\r\nThank you for continuously sprinkling joy, kindness, and a little bit of magic into our classroom. My Superstars and I are incredibly grateful for your generous heart and the special memories we are creating because of you. 💖","fullyFundedDate":1788553054072,"projectUrl":"project/mad-libs-meet-science-learning-has-neve/10566267/","projectTitle":"Mad Libs Meet Science: Learning Has Never Been This Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9557903_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758589898364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emartinez-sparkles27"},{"teacherId":7618768,"projectId":10641299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to brand-new IXL math workbooks that are making a world of difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nThese updated materials have completely transformed our tutorial sessions. The students are genuinely excited to stay after class to work in them, gain confidence, and build a solid mathematical foundation. Having these high-quality resources ensures they are receiving targeted practice that bridges gaps and strengthens their problem-solving skills—setting them up to feel fully prepared and confident as they tackle middle school math.\r\n\r\nYour kindness provides our students with the tools and motivation they need to succeed. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1789779767169,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-5th-grade-mathematicians-with/10641299/","projectTitle":"Empowering 5th Grade Mathematicians with IXL","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7618768"},{"teacherId":7618768,"projectId":10500147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making science truly interesting and engaging for our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students have access to hands-on learning tools that bring our lessons to life.\r\n\r\nMy students' faces completely lit up when they opened the boxes of owl pellets and mounting boards. They can't wait to dig in, dissect the pellets, and make real-world food web connections. Stepping into the shoes of actual researchers, they truly feel like scientists out in the field.\r\n\r\nThese hands-on experiences make a huge difference in their learning, spark deep curiosity, and turn abstract concepts into unforgettable moments. We are deeply grateful for your support and investment in our class!","fullyFundedDate":1787266069934,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-ecology-pellets-prep-and-pre/10500147/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Ecology: Pellets, Prep, and Presentation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7618768"},{"teacherId":10306273,"projectId":10647603,"letterContent":"When you walk into our classroom during reading time, you don't just see students sitting quietly—you see a vibrant, joyful community of readers who genuinely love to read. Thanks to your support, reading in our room is dynamic, collaborative, and full of discovery.\r\n\r\nHere is a glimpse of what reading looks like in our classroom today:\r\n\r\nDeep Focus and Detail-Driven Search: During literacy centers, students lean eagerly over their Highlights Hidden Pictures books. Whether exploring Halloween themes or diving into space adventures, they treat every page like a treasure hunt. You can hear quiet whispers of excitement when they spot hidden details—a practice that builds the visual stamina, spatial reasoning, and sustained concentration needed for reading complex texts.\r\nStudents Taking the Lead: The best part of our reading block is seeing students project their own work onto the main display. Readers proudly share their annotations, explain how they solved a difficult word, or lead a group discussion. It has turned reading from a solo task into a shared experience where every student feels confident taking ownership of their learning.\r\nYour generosity did not just provide materials—it nourished a love for reading and learning that my students will carry with them for years to come. Thank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1789778844370,"projectUrl":"project/launching-learning-hidden-pictures-wi/10647603/","projectTitle":"Launching Learning: Hidden Pictures & Wireless Projections","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leyva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10306273"},{"teacherId":9278218,"projectId":10359810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, we now have wonderful new storage cubbies. The new cubbies give our students a dedicated, predictable place to store their daily materials, significantly reducing clutter and helping them learn valuable organizational skills during busy transition times. The Halloween Hidden Pictures puzzle books are fantastic for developing focus and spatial awareness, while also allowing our future leaders to express their creativity. You have truly helped us turn holiday excitement into a highly productive learning opportunity. We are deeply grateful for your investment in my students future success.","fullyFundedDate":1786142531953,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-our-spooktacular-classroom/10359810/","projectTitle":"Organizing Our Spooktacular Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez Piton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278218_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769571215289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278218"},{"teacherId":10306273,"projectId":10523596,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom has transformed into an active invention studio. Every day, students who previously lacked access to hands-on science supplies at home are now wiring functional circuits, measuring shadow angles, and using iPads to document light physics in real time. The LEGO Gear Bots have been an absolute highlight—students were extremely excited to build and test kinetic robots, eagerly experimenting with gears to make their creations come to life.\r\n\r\nThis multi-disciplinary lab did more than teach gear ratios and magnetic fields—it shifted my students from passive observers to confident, creative problem-solvers. Seeing abstract physical concepts come alive in their hands has ignited a genuine enthusiasm for science and given them the exposure needed to dream big about future careers in STEM.","fullyFundedDate":1789593439880,"projectUrl":"project/gears-circuits-shadows-illuminating/10523596/","projectTitle":"Gears, Circuits, & Shadows: Illuminating STEM Hands-On!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leyva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10306273"},{"teacherId":7832564,"projectId":10349469,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how truly grateful our class is for your kindness and generosity. Our community is a border community and many times students lack exposure to literature and experiences. Your generosity will help open doors to students' world of imagination thorough reading. \r\nOur goal is to create lifelong readers. And your generosity has put us one step closer to that goal!\r\nThe class was so excited when boxes arrived! They were so excited to open a brand new book and wanted to get to reading right away! 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