{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Malakoff Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9198366,"projectId":10158074,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity! These Big Nate, Wayside School, and Frankie Sparks sets have turned our library into a hub of joy. My students are having so much fun with the Sprinkles and Unicorn books, which make reading feel easy and exciting for everyone. This project has given our AR points a huge boost as students race to finish these hilarious stories. Your kindness helped my third graders build stamina and confidence as they discovered that reading is truly a wonderful adventure!","fullyFundedDate":1773849163891,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-and-loving-reading/10158074/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages and Loving Reading","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":10091520,"letterContent":"Hearts 💕 of happiness were floating in our school today. Your generosity brought our Kindness project to life in the most beautiful way possible. From the moment my students saw the boxes filled with our materials, their eyes lit up with excitement and gratitude. It was as if a simple act of kindness had opened the door to something much bigger. They eagerly explored, shared, and connected, learning not just from the snacks themselves but also from the joy of giving, community, and care for one another. These heartfelt moments created a warm, welcoming environment where every child was valued and supported in critical moments. \r\nAs my students delivered snacks to others in need, they experienced a powerful sense of pride and purpose. They felt the warmth of connection and realized that the smallest gesture can make a big difference. In those moments, they weren't just handing out a much-needed snack; they were spreading compassion, building character, and discovering the true impact of helping others. 🥨 🧃 💖💖","fullyFundedDate":1771631132782,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-in-every-snack-bag-/10091520/","projectTitle":"\"Kindness in Every Snack Bag\" 💗","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":10143716,"letterContent":"Mrs. Berkeley, you are truly amazing! You are so loved in my classroom. 💖 My students know every time you fund one of our projects. I tell them all the time, \"Mrs. Berkeley funded us!!\" They get so excited, and I think I mentioned this before, they ask, \"Are we writing thank you letters?\" You have made it possible for our bookshelves to be fully stocked with all-new, amazing books. 📚📚 You have made it possible for me to transform our classroom library into a heartwarming place, where students sit on cozy mats, open their books, and travel to faraway places. 🪄 With these new books, my students are not only strengthening their literacy skills, but they are also building confidence as independent readers. 📖\r\nIt is so rewarding for me to see my students pick a book from the shelf, cozy up on the floor, and read because I know that with every turn of the page, their minds awaken- imagining, questioning, and growing beyond the world they know.\r\nThank you so much for your kindness and generosity. You have truly made my classroom into a place where my students want to come in every day to learn. I hope you know how amazing a donor you are. Your support has redefined what learning looks like in my classroom. In my classroom, education is no longer limited by what I lack but expanded by what is possible. 💞","fullyFundedDate":1773848420452,"projectUrl":"project/sprinkling-a-little-reading-magic-in-our/10143716/","projectTitle":"Sprinkling a Little Reading Magic in Our Classroom","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":10361425,"projectId":9923980,"letterContent":"Ms. Berkeley,\r\n Thank you, once again for the Teachers Pay Teachers Gift cards you funded for my First Grade class!💖🙏🏻 Your generous donation has helped enhance my students' learning across all subjects within the our curriculum! I, along with my 1st Graders truly appreciate you!! I have purchased science and social studies activities, along with holiday and bulletin board crafts that enhance my students' learning. They are excited to participate daily and find joy as they work cooperatively with this funded project. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!🫶🏻💖🙏🏻\r\nSincerely, Pia M. Garza","fullyFundedDate":1768530340319,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-learning/9923980/","projectTitle":"We Love Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10361425"},{"teacherId":9278745,"projectId":10131025,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! Because of you, my students now have books about kindness and a comfortable library chair that makes reading even more inviting. They especially love taking turns sitting on the chair and reading aloud to their peers. Additionally, the floor lamp creates a warm reading space.\r\nThese resources are helping my students build empathy while creating a cozy space where they love to read and learn. \r\nWe are very thankful for your generosity and truly appreciate the difference you've made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773006570227,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-reading-corner-focused-o/10131025/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy Reading Corner Focused on Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278745_orig.png?crop=487,488,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695656324483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278745"},{"teacherId":9278745,"projectId":10130777,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! Because of you, our students now have books about kindness, comfortable floor cushions, and an organizer to keep our space neat and inviting.\r\nThese resources are helping create a cozy environment where my students can read, relax, and learn the importance of kindness every day. My students like choosing a cozy spot in the classroom on the cushions to read together and discuss ways to show kindness to others.\r\nWe truly appreciate the positive impact you've made in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773012749901,"projectUrl":"project/reading-with-heart-a-library-of-kindnes/10130777/","projectTitle":"Reading with Heart: A Library of Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278745_orig.png?crop=487,488,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695656324483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278745"},{"teacherId":9198366,"projectId":10127700,"letterContent":"Our classroom was filled with so much joy, excitement, and meaningful learning thanks to your incredible generosity!\r\n\r\nMy third graders, my Easter peeps, had the most egg-citing time during our \"Egg-cellent Reading Review!\" As soon as they walked in and spotted Easter eggs hidden all around the classroom, their eyes lit up with excitement. The energy was amazing!\r\n\r\nStudents eagerly searched for eggs and could not wait to open each one. Inside, they discovered task cards that challenged them to use context clues, make inferences, identify problem and solution, and analyze informational text structures. What made this activity so special was that they were practicing these important STAAR skills while having so much fun.\r\n\r\nThe best part was listening to their conversations. I heard students explaining their thinking, using academic vocabulary, and supporting each other. The accountable talk happening throughout the room was incredible. They were fully engaged, confident, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThe Easter-themed Smencils and headbands added an extra layer of joy. My students felt celebrated and motivated, and it made the entire experience even more memorable for them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my third grade peeps were able to review critical reading skills in a way that felt like a celebration instead of a test prep activity. You helped create a classroom environment where learning is fun, meaningful, and full of excitement.\r\n\r\nThank you for making moments like this possible. Your kindness is making a real difference in the lives of my students, and we are so grateful for you! 🐣🐰💐","fullyFundedDate":1772570881169,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-my-peeps-cracking-reading/10127700/","projectTitle":"Learning With My Peeps: Cracking Reading Skills Together","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":9058410,"projectId":10063524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. In our Pre-Kinder class we have a time in our daily schedule for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). During this time the students have the choice of which item they'd like to explore. With these donated items the students have the opportunity to explore and learn new things. The students enjoy building their own \"city\", \"home\", \"neighborhood\" and many more! With your generous donation, these Pre-Kinder students are able to explore new possibilities in the classroom. \r\nOnce again, thank you so very for your donation to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770394375426,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-center-time-in-pre-k/10063524/","projectTitle":"Interactive Center Time in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9058410_orig.jpg?crop=2808,2808,x340,y1057&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734711009924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9058410"},{"teacherId":5334193,"projectId":10098894,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my amazing third-grade students have the tools they need to learn, create, and grow with confidence each day.\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students were able to fully enjoy using all the new resources. From solving math problems with fresh pencils to bringing their ideas to life through hands-on projects, your contribution truly made an impact in our daily learning.\r\nWe were also thrilled to celebrate reaching our goal with a special Boba Theme Day! The kiddos had an incredible time participating in fun educational games, creative activities, and interactive challenges. They especially loved enjoying boba tea together—it made the day feel extra special and memorable.\r\nYour support not only provided essential supplies but also helped create a joyful and motivating experience that brought our classroom community even closer together. Thank you for believing in my students and for making such a positive difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1772588030436,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-learn-tools-to-grow/10098894/","projectTitle":"Tools to Learn, Tools to Grow","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":8480485,"projectId":9925919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My students enjoyed their sensory toys a lot at home. It is very rewarding to see their smiles as they were receiving the bags with their sensory toys. These toys help them to regulate. Each of these sensory toys serves a purpose and we have been teaching our students to use them when they need them. Thank you on behalf of all my students for your continued support in not only helping them with tools to reach their academic needs but their sensory needs as well.","fullyFundedDate":1765219012338,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-christmas/9925919/","projectTitle":"Sensory Christmas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cuello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8480485"},{"teacherId":9278218,"projectId":10088563,"letterContent":"This fun and hands on project has positively impacted my students learning. The RACE writing strategy teaches students to restate a question, answer the question, cite text evidence, and explain their thoughts. The materials from this project motivated my students to fully engage and understand each part of the strategy. My students enjoyed this project and they were able to \"lock in\" ( their favorite phrase that means to focus). I bought some short passages on the history of fast cars from teachers pay teachers and that is what my students used to work in their RACE strategy. The table covers, RACE banner, metallic pencils, and other racing decorations created a fun, energetic, and creative ambience that cultivated a great learning experience. The trophy cups were a hit! They were filled with racing fuel \"Hawaiian punch\" to stimulate their thinking. This fun project will be memorable and will help my students remember the process for this strategy while taking their STAAR assessment. Thank you for all that you do! My students and I are extremely grateful for your support and generosity.💜","fullyFundedDate":1771888405780,"projectUrl":"project/race-to-write/10088563/","projectTitle":"RACE to Write","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":10117540,"letterContent":"Mrs. Berkeley, it was an amazing Spring Break 2026. I rested, cleaned, but all the while my mind was in teacher mode. Your generosity came at the perfect moment, during spring break, when your support set something meaningful in motion for our classroom. We now have a TPT card, paper, and printer ink that have brought my lessons to life in vibrant, engaging ways. \r\nWhen we returned to school after spring break, I told my students that our project was funded. Excitement was in the air, and the smiles on their faces were priceless. 😊\r\nThese supplies brought opportunities for creativity and hands-on learning. \r\nMy students love Math pixels. I purchased some Spring, Easter, and summer pixels. My students dove into math with so much excitement. As they worked on the Math pixel, they were eager to see what they were creating as they solved each problem. 🔢\r\nThank you so much for believing in our classroom and investing in my students' success. Your kindness is felt every day in our classroom with every printed page, every activity, and every smile that follows. 🥰","fullyFundedDate":1773177479535,"projectUrl":"project/click-download-print-and-teach/10117540/","projectTitle":"\"Click, Download, Print and Teach!\"","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"}],"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":73.6,"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"}