{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3863700,"projectId":9980795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us add picture books with diverse characters to our collection. These books are bringing joy to readers from kindergarten through fifth grade and creating powerful moments of connection across our school.\r\n\r\nOne student lit up when he saw a book about a mosque and proudly shared that he could help with pronunciation and read it to younger students. This week, he s will read it together with first graders—and they are already counting down the days. With just one donated book, we see how vital it is for children to see themselves reflected. Imagine the impact of all the books you made possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768508101796,"projectUrl":"project/stories-where-everyone-belongs/9980795/","projectTitle":"Stories Where Everyone Belongs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3863700_orig.jpg?crop=2116,2116,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679855148030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3863700"},{"teacherId":3863700,"projectId":9823341,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Babysitters Club graphic novels! These books help my students build key reading skills, including making inferences from illustrations, understanding character development, and exploring social–emotional lessons about friendship, communication, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nReading should be is active and joyful, with students choosing books they love and sharing them with others - and these books check all those boxes. Shelved in the popular graphic novel series section, these books are almost always checked out. Students especially enjoy following Kristy and her friends as they navigate friendship ups and downs, seeing their own experiences reflected in the stories.","fullyFundedDate":1767216908688,"projectUrl":"project/baby-sitters-club-graphix/9823341/","projectTitle":"Baby Sitter's Club Graphix!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3863700_orig.jpg?crop=2116,2116,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679855148030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3863700"},{"teacherId":3863700,"projectId":9771301,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing books that truly resonate with our intermediate readers, especially our 4th- and 5th-grade boys. Your donations are helping us build a collection that reflects their interests, with engaging, up-to-date nonfiction sports titles that students are excited to pick up and read. When students see books that connect to their passions, reading becomes something they choose to do, not something they are required to do.\r\n\r\nOne of our district's goals is to ensure that our Black boys are reading at grade level, and access to high-interest books is a powerful step toward that goal. Choice plays a critical role in motivating readers, particularly outside of assigned classwork. Many of our students are eagerly selecting recent sports nonfiction, reading more frequently, and building both confidence and stamina as readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a real difference. By helping us place relevant, appealing books into students' hands, you are supporting literacy growth, student identity, and a positive reading culture. Thank you for investing in our readers and for helping us show them that reading can be both meaningful and exciting.","fullyFundedDate":1760778842371,"projectUrl":"project/turning-sports-fans-into-eager-readers/9771301/","projectTitle":"Turning Sports Fans into Eager Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3863700_orig.jpg?crop=2116,2116,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679855148030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3863700"},{"teacherId":3863700,"projectId":9823411,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in helping us put the most-loved books into our students' hands. Because of you, our library now has additional copies of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man series—the most circulated and most requested books in our collection. Seeing scholars light up when they find a book they've been waiting to read is a daily reminder of how meaningful your gift truly is.\r\n\r\nYour donation does more than add titles to our shelves; it helps foster a genuine love of reading. When students are able to choose books that excite them, they read more often, more confidently, and with greater joy. Thank you for investing in our students, our library, and in the power of choice that turns reluctant readers into enthusiastic ones.","fullyFundedDate":1766775365551,"projectUrl":"project/dogman-series/9823411/","projectTitle":"Dogman Series","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3863700_orig.jpg?crop=2116,2116,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679855148030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3863700"},{"teacherId":3637233,"projectId":9898129,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of the Calm Classroom, Mental Health Wellness project. Because of you, our classroom now has calming strips, a weighted pillow, emotion squishes, a class set of playdough, color-changing koala lights, sensory tubes, and so many other wonderful tools that are already making a meaningful difference. These resources are helping create a safe, soothing environment where students feel supported, grounded, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThis project plays a vital role in supporting social-emotional learning and student self-care. With these materials, students are learning how to recognize, understand, and manage their emotions in healthy ways. They are gaining strategies to calm their bodies, express their feelings, and build empathy for others. Your generosity is helping our students develop lifelong skills for emotional wellness, focus, and resilience, and we are incredibly grateful for the positive impact this will have on their learning and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1763772310897,"projectUrl":"project/calm-classroom-mental-health-wellness/9898129/","projectTitle":"Calm Classroom, Mental Health Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. VonStup","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3637233_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490758017244","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsv123"},{"teacherId":3637233,"projectId":9649670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of Quill's Budding Botanists: Growing Love for Plants in First Grade. Because of you, our classroom has transformed into a place of discovery and wonder. Students are absolutely thrilled to plant their seeds and watch them grow day by day in our new classroom greenhouse. Using the posters, charts, and real gardening tools, they are learning how plants grow, what they need to survive, and how to care for living things. The excitement on their faces as they check on their seedlings each morning is truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nYour support has also sparked a new enthusiasm for writing about science. Our first graders are eager to put their observations into words, describing what they can see, touch, and experience firsthand. This hands-on learning has strengthened their intuition and curiosity, helping them connect science with reading and writing in meaningful ways. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them grow—not just plants, but a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759251510701,"projectUrl":"project/quills-budding-botanists-growing-love/9649670/","projectTitle":"Quill's Budding Botanists: Growing Love for Plants in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. VonStup","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3637233_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490758017244","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsv123"},{"teacherId":9529127,"projectId":9793978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. Because of your donations of snacks our kindergarten students now enjoy a healthy snack every day. This simple gift has made a huge difference for our scholars. Knowing students have a reliable snack at the end of the day allows them to focus, participate, and learn without the distraction of hunger.\r\n\r\nThe day our boxes arrived, the classroom erupted with squeals, giggles, and even a few tears of joy. Snack time has become a daily moment of calm and celebration where students refuel and practice social skills!\r\n\r\nYour kindness is more than food — it's reassurance that our students are cared for and supported. Thank you for helping our kindergartners come to school ready to learn, play, and grow. Your gift brings smiles, calm, and energy to our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1762653989179,"projectUrl":"project/fun-fuel-for-young-learners/9793978/","projectTitle":"Fun Fuel for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9529127_orig.jpg?crop=1976,1976,x648,y1190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715315667063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9529127"},{"teacherId":3863700,"projectId":9871121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Title I library. Although I have only been the librarian here for the past four months, the impact of your donations is already clear and incredibly inspiring. The new books have sparked a noticeable excitement among our students, drawing them into the library and helping them see it as a place of discovery and joy. Your kindness is directly contributing to a growing love of reading in our school.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been hearing students talk about books with enthusiasm and purpose. Our 4th and 5th graders are asking for sequels and hoping to complete series they've just begun, while many are discovering popular new titles for the first time. In fact, the Press Start bin was full just yesterday—and today it's nearly empty after being enthusiastically \"raided\" by 3rd-5th graders! These moments are powerful reminders that your generosity is opening doors, building readers, and making a lasting difference. Thank you for helping our students find stories they can't wait to read.","fullyFundedDate":1764737103031,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-a-new-chapter/9871121/","projectTitle":"Unlock a New Chapter!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3863700_orig.jpg?crop=2116,2116,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679855148030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3863700"},{"teacherId":1419422,"projectId":7541285,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom posters for anchor charts, storage bins, and USB charging ports — your support is already making a big difference for our first graders. We use the bright, kid‑friendly posters to display key strategies and vocabulary so students can glance up and get help during independent work. The storage bins keep classroom materials, manipulatives, and student projects organized and easy for little hands to access. The USB charging ports ensure our classroom tablets and devices stay powered for practice, research, and sharing work.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, our first graders were so excited — they rushed to help unpack bins, clap when the posters went up, and giggle at the bright pictures. That excitement turned into greater ownership of routines: students took care of their materials and followed anchor‑chart steps during activities.\r\n\r\nThese tools are helping us spend more time learning and less time managing supplies, and they are building independence and confidence in our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1693449071381,"projectUrl":"project/preparation-materials/7541285/","projectTitle":"Preparation Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1419422_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588663221563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cao"},{"teacherId":1419422,"projectId":7540022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our classroom supplies — the pencils, pencil boxes, water bottles, and tissues are already making a big difference. We use the pencils for daily writing, quick checks for understanding, and assessments; the pencil boxes keep each student's supplies organized and reduce time spent searching for tools; the water bottles help students stay hydrated throughout the day and on outdoor activities; and the tissues keep our classroom clean and comfortable so learning isn't interrupted.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, students were thrilled — they excitedly inspected the pencil boxes and water bottles, immediately put their names on their boxes, and took pride in caring for their own materials. That excitement translated into greater ownership of their work and more responsibility during routines.\r\n\r\nYour gift has improved classroom routines, increased instructional time, and encouraged student independence — thank you for supporting our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1700001350417,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-back-necessities/7540022/","projectTitle":"Welcome Back Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1419422_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588663221563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cao"},{"teacherId":1419422,"projectId":7364580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our art supplies — the paints and painting mats are already enriching our classroom. We use the paints for color‑mixing lessons, texture experiments, and cross‑curricular projects that connect art with science and social studies. The painting mats keep work areas clean and allow students to experiment more freely without worrying about mess, so they take bigger creative risks.\r\n\r\nA recent moment that stands out came during a color‑mixing lesson. Students worked in pairs to blend primary colors to create secondary and tertiary hues, then painted mini‑landscapes inspired by places they've been studying in social studies. One student who is usually hesitant to try new media proudly compared their layered sky to photos from our unit and explained their choice of colors to the class — a wonderful example of art supporting communication and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were thrilled. They gathered around the supplies, excitedly choosing brushes and discussing which colors to try. That immediate enthusiasm translated into focused, joyful work and more collaboration across groups.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving our students these meaningful tools — your support inspires creativity and deepens learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1685050839749,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-art/7364580/","projectTitle":"Learning through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1419422_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588663221563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cao"},{"teacherId":1419422,"projectId":7066949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to support our social studies lessons. Your contribution allowed us to purchase high‑quality units and resources that helped students learn more about the world around them—cultures, communities, maps, and current events—using engaging, student‑friendly materials.\r\n\r\nWith these lessons, students explored new perspectives, practiced critical thinking, and made meaningful connections between classroom ideas and real‑world topics. The ready‑made activities saved planning time and let me focus on differentiating instruction and leading richer discussions. Students were more engaged and curious, and I could see their understanding deepen as they completed projects, analyses, and group activities.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful for your support. Your gift truly expanded learning opportunities and helped our students become more informed, thoughtful citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1670957689993,"projectUrl":"project/slaying-social-studies/7066949/","projectTitle":"Slaying Social Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1419422_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y28&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588663221563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cao"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_35989","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":289,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":18,"percentBlack":51,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.0,"schoolId":35989,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/district-one-seattle-public-schools/brighton-elementary-school/35989"}