{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Malakoff Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7851785,"projectId":9530987,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding this project. Because of you, the students at my school have been able to utilize these meaningful, engaging resources and SEL space that help them grow emotionally and socially. With your support, I have been able to deliver SEL activities when they come to my office for individual sessions and guidance lessons. These tools enhanced their learning experience during my guidance lessons by helping all students experience success.\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference in my classroom. I'd like to thank the Donors Choose Community for investing in our students, their learning, and their mental wellness. We are truly grateful for your support.\"","fullyFundedDate":1755712802131,"projectUrl":"project/sel-space/9530987/","projectTitle":"SEL Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7851785_orig.png?crop=405,405,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754274525692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/elemcounselor"},{"teacherId":9557903,"projectId":9923913,"letterContent":"Thank you! Berkeley, for your continued support and generosity. Thank you so much for donating the backpack cubbies 🎒 for our classroom. What may seem like a simple piece of furniture has truly transformed our daily routine and learning environment. Before the cubbies, backpacks created clutter and constant distractions. Now, everything has a clear home, and our classroom feels calmer, safer, and more organized. When my students first saw the cubbies, their faces lit up like shiny bright stars 🌟, and immediately began choosing their own personal space, proudly placing their backpacks inside, and reminding one another to keep them neat. There was an instant sense of responsibility and ownership. \r\n\r\nThese cubbies have helped my students start and end each day with independence, confidence, and a sense of pride. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in how we learn together, and we are incredibly grateful. 🥰📚🎒Your continued support, kindness, and generosity have transformed my classroom into a learning environment where my students thrive and feel valued and loved. 💗\r\n\r\nWith Heartfelt Thank you,\r\nErnestina Martinez, 2nd Grade.","fullyFundedDate":1765773261521,"projectUrl":"project/from-chaos-to-cubbies-helping-students/9923913/","projectTitle":"From Chaos to Cubbies: Helping Students Stay Organized!","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":9557903,"projectId":9923732,"letterContent":"Thank you, Berkeley, and all my donors; you have a heart of GOLD! 🧡Your continued support and generosity have transformed our classroom into a place where every day learning is filled with excitement, joy, curiosity, and a deep love of reading. 🥰 📚\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is student-centered—children curl up with books during independent reading, eagerly recommend titles to friends, and light up during read-alouds as they make connections and ask thoughtful questions. Books are always in their hands and hearts. 💞\r\n\r\nThe new books have quickly become favorites, and the rotating shelf allows easy access. My students are eager to explore the covers, dive into new characters, and discover stories that reflect their interests and experiences. Your continued support does more than add books to our shelves—it builds confidence, nurtures imagination, and helps shape lifelong readers. We are truly grateful for you and the lasting impact you make on our classroom every single time. 📗📙🧡\r\n\r\nSincerely, \r\n\r\nErnestina Martinez, 2nd Grade","fullyFundedDate":1764036298171,"projectUrl":"project/books-shelves-and-big-imaginations/9923732/","projectTitle":"Books, Shelves, and Big Imaginations!","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":9557903,"projectId":9917977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much!! 💗 for your continued support, kindness, and generosity for my second-grade classroom. Our project \"Book Worms on a Mission\" has brought meaningful learning and excitement into our classroom. My students and I are so thankful for these new books. 📚 📙Through these texts, students are building essential reading skills such as comprehension, vocabulary development, critical thinking, and the ability to make real-world connections. \r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is lively and joyful. You'll see students curled up in reading corners, sitting on the beautiful colorful floor cushions or on the stackable stools, enjoying a book or helping each other. The rotating bookshelf makes it easy for students to find a book without moving from place to place; one easy turn of the shelf and a good book is easily accessible. These books have helped all of my students see themselves as readers, thinkers, and future problem-solvers. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping create a learning environment where curiosity grows, reading thrives, and students feel inspired every single day. 📚🎒\r\nWith Heartfelt Thank you,\r\nErnestina Martinez, 2nd Grade","fullyFundedDate":1764720519964,"projectUrl":"project/book-worms-on-a-mission/9917977/","projectTitle":"Book Worms on a Mission","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":9198366,"projectId":9798550,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our diary and reading project! My third graders were thrilled to personalize their own diaries and could not wait to write their very first entry. Choosing stickers and making their diaries feel special made the experience even more exciting.\r\n\r\nWriting in their diaries has quickly become a favorite part of our day. Students love reflecting on their day and sharing their thoughts and feelings through writing. The excitement around these books is contagious, and it is often hard for students to wait their turn because everyone wants to read them at once. 📚They are truly hooked and feel so accomplished when they pass their A.R. tests and earn points toward their reading goals.🤓✍️\r\n\r\nYour generosity has transformed reading and writing into something my students truly look forward to each day. We are so grateful for the joy, confidence, and love of learning you have brought into our classroom. Thank you for making these meaningful moments possible for us.💕🫶📚✍️","fullyFundedDate":1762730171325,"projectUrl":"project/books-diaries-and-big-smiles/9798550/","projectTitle":"Books, Diaries, and Big Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9198366_orig.jpg?crop=834,834,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697654499430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9198366"},{"teacherId":9557903,"projectId":9906054,"letterContent":"Thank you! for your continued generosity and support to my 2nd grade classroom. Our new charging station has truly transformed our classroom from a place of daily chaos into a calm, organized, and student-centered learning environment. Before, charging devices often led to tangled cords, wasted instructional time, and frustration for both students and me as we tried to problem-solve how to untangle all the cords and make sure all devices were fully charged. Now, the charging station provides a clearly labeled, safe, and structured space where students independently plug in their devices, take responsibility for their materials, and begin each day fully prepared to learn. 📚 💻\r\n\r\nWhat's new and exciting is the sense of ownership and pride my students show. They understand routines, manage their time better, and feel empowered knowing their technology is ready when they need it. With the devices consistently charged, lessons flow smoothly, transitions are quicker, and students dive straight into reading, math, and STEM activities without interruption. This simple but powerful upgrade has created a more focused classroom, boosted student confidence, and ensured that technology supports learning.\r\nWith Heartfelt Thank you, \r\nErnestina Martinez, 2nd grade","fullyFundedDate":1764720825056,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-fully-charged/9906054/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Fully Charged!","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":9198366,"projectId":9708993,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring our Grinch-themed STEM project to life! My students had an absolute blast reading The Grinch and analyzing his feelings as he changed from the beginning of the story to the end. Watching them connect the character's emotions to real-life lessons about kindness and growth was truly special.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on activities made learning unforgettable. Students loved making green Grinch slime and adding the red heart to show how the Grinch's heart grew. They were also so proud to design and build their own snowmen. To celebrate our learning, we played the Grinch Operation game and \"Pin the Star on the Grinch,\" which filled our classroom with laughter and excitement.\r\n\r\nThe festive Grinch decorations transformed our classroom, making the entire experience magical. Thank you for creating such joyful learning moments for my students. Your support made this holiday adventure one they will never forget!\r\n\r\nWith grateful hearts,\r\nMrs. Carrillo and the Grinchy Third Graders 💚❤️","fullyFundedDate":1758071447833,"projectUrl":"project/the-grinch-who-stole-our-attention-fo/9708993/","projectTitle":"The Grinch Who Stole... Our Attention for Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9198366_orig.jpg?crop=834,834,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697654499430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9198366"},{"teacherId":5334193,"projectId":9919557,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving my kiddos this amazing opportunity to enjoy all the activities and supplies that this project provided. Students were able to choose from a variety of iron on patches to create their own caps and use them throughout our last days before Christmas break. Each student also received a bag that they were able to take home full of goodies to enjoy during the break. The Teacher Pay Teachers gift card was used to purchase hands on activities to create memories and take learning into a whole new level.","fullyFundedDate":1764724968360,"projectUrl":"project/stuffed-with-confidence-empowering-3rd/9919557/","projectTitle":"Stuffed With Confidence: Empowering 3rd Graders Through Creativity and Choice","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=1694226540267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-v-long"},{"teacherId":5334193,"projectId":9908850,"letterContent":"This project supported a mental-wellness–centered literacy activity in which students chose their favorite books and created different beautiful, meaningful presentations using art and organization tools. I loved to see how my students were highly engaged and motivated as they read and discussed different books. Printer ink has been used to print literary tools and notes for students to use during group work and classroom presentations. Students also played \"detectives\" with activities that were printed with colored ink.","fullyFundedDate":1764720451711,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-calm-hearts-sharing-our/9908850/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds, Calm Hearts: Sharing Our Favorite Books Through Art","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=1694226540267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-v-long"},{"teacherId":5334193,"projectId":9910281,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible! Because of your generosity, my third graders now have access to organized, engaging STEM creation kits that spark imagination, teamwork, and problem-solving every day.\r\nMy students are imaginative engineers and artists who love to design, build, and create. They light up when given the chance to combine reading, science, and art into hands-on projects, and your support has helped bring those experiences to life. The clear storage containers allow us to keep materials like foil paper, Sharpies, googly eyes, tape, beads, magnets, pompoms, and colored sand organized and easily accessible. Each group now uses these containers as their own STEM creation kit, which has made our classroom workspace more efficient and student-centered.\r\nThe holiday-themed STEM bins rotate throughout the year and encourage big thinking using simple materials. Through these hands-on activities, students are strengthening fine motor skills, practicing collaboration, and developing perseverance as they test ideas, solve problems, and redesign their creations. They are learning to think like engineers while building confidence as makers and creators.\r\nMost importantly, these materials have made learning exciting and meaningful. My students are more engaged, communicate their ideas more clearly, and work together with enthusiasm and curiosity. You have helped create an environment where creativity and critical thinking are celebrated every day.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764724967592,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stem-to-life/9910281/","projectTitle":"Bringing STEM to Life!","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=1694226540267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-v-long"},{"teacherId":9557903,"projectId":9856611,"letterContent":"Thank you! \r\n\r\nThank you, Berkeley! So much for funding our Kindness project and making this meaningful experience possible for my students. When the materials arrived, their faces lit up with excitement! They began designing bracelets, carefully choosing colors, patterns, and messages that represent empathy, friendship, and care for others. As they worked and collaborated, I listened to their powerful conversations about what it truly means to be kind. These conversations became the focal point to write kindness message strips to place in our beautiful gumball machine. The bracelets became more than just crafts; they became symbols of connections that my students shared with our school community. \r\nThanks to your generosity, my students created kindness bags filled with thoughtful surprises and positive intentions, transforming our donations into powerful moments of connection. My students carefully assembled each bag with love and thoughtfulness, all the while discussing who might need a little extra encouragement. Using our mini printer, students printed uplifting messages and affirmations to include in the kindness bags, thereby gaining real-world practice with writing, technology, and purposeful communication. The excitement grew as they distributed bags to our school community. It was amazing to see how smiles spread, and eyes sparkled like bright shining stars while delivering the kindness bags. This experience showed my students that their words and actions matter, and that kindness-when shared, can brighten an entire school community. 🌟\r\n\r\nYour continued support and belief in my classroom have touched my students in ways that go far beyond materials-it has shaped how they see themselves and others. Because of you, my students feel valued, heard, and empowered. You have made our classroom a warmer, more connected place, and the impact you've had on my students' hearts and daily actions is something we will carry with us long after every project ends. \r\n\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nErnestina Martinez, 2nd Grade 💗","fullyFundedDate":1763331537074,"projectUrl":"project/the-kindness-crew-compassion-in-action/9856611/","projectTitle":"The Kindness Crew: Compassion in Action!","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":9198366,"projectId":9892457,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our \"Cracking Open the Magic of the Nutcracker\" an unforgettable experience for my students! From the moment they walked into the classroom, they were filled with excitement and curiosity, eager to immerse themselves in the magic of The Nutcracker.\r\n\r\nMy students participated in an escape-room-style adventure, working to solve reading, writing, and math challenges connected to the story. With each task they completed, they unlocked a new part of the journey. The excitement grew as they realized they were getting closer to the \"magic surprise.\" When the final challenge was solved, each student received a special magic key and proudly unlocked their own wooden nutcracker. Watching their faces light up was truly priceless.\r\n\r\nAfter unlocking their nutcrackers, students painted and decorated them, turning each one into a unique creation. We also watched a video of The Nutcracker ballet, which helped students connect the story to the world of dance and performance. They were completely engaged, asking questions, making connections, and sharing their favorite parts.\r\n\r\nThis project allowed my students to learn through creativity, teamwork, and hands-on exploration. Your generosity brought literature to life and created joyful memories that my students will cherish for years to come. Thank you for making this magical learning experience possible. We are so grateful for you!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nMrs. Carrillo & My Amazing Third Graders 🎄✨🗝️","fullyFundedDate":1763071229258,"projectUrl":"project/cracking-open-the-magic-of-the-nutcracke/9892457/","projectTitle":"Cracking Open the Magic of the Nutcracker","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9198366_orig.jpg?crop=834,834,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697654499430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9198366"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_8393","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":601,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.3,"schoolId":8393,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dr Malakoff Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dr Malakoff Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/united-independent-school-district/dr-malakoff-elementary-school/8393"}