ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Academy","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8125028,"projectId":9927045,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our classroom, I want to sincerely thank you for funding our project, Writing Tools to Boost Literacy and Confidence. Your generosity provided essential writing materials that have helped our students express their ideas, practice literacy skills, and gain confidence as writers.\r\n\r\nImpact from Your Support:\r\nEngaged 25+ students in regular writing activities using the tools and materials provided.\r\nImproved writing skills, including grammar, sentence structure, and creative expression.\r\nBuilt confidence, as students proudly share their writing with classmates and teachers.\r\nFostered a love of writing, inspiring students to explore new ideas and communicate effectively.\r\nEncouraged independent learning, giving students the resources to write and revise on their own.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students who once hesitated to put their ideas on paper are now excited to write, revise, and share their work. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in helping each child grow academically and develop lifelong literacy skills.","fullyFundedDate":1764739032485,"projectUrl":"project/writing-tools-to-boost-literacy-and-conf/9927045/","projectTitle":"Writing Tools to Boost Literacy and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8125028_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657600954578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125028"},{"teacherId":8125028,"projectId":9927005,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our classroom, I want to sincerely thank you for funding our project, Reading Books Students Can Read: Growing Skills and Confidence. Your generosity provided books that match our students' reading levels, giving them the opportunity to practice, grow, and gain confidence in their reading skills.\r\n\r\nImpact from Your Support:\r\n\r\nEngaged 25+ students in regular reading practice with books they can read independently.\r\n\r\nImproved reading fluency and comprehension, helping students progress grade-level skills.\r\n\r\nBuilt confidence and a love of reading, as students proudly read books on their own and share stories with classmates.\r\n\r\nEncouraged a lifelong habit of reading, creating a classroom culture where reading is exciting and accessible to everyone.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, students who struggled with reading now feel empowered and excited to explore new books. Your contribution has made a real difference in helping each child grow academically and develop a love for learning that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1764635546548,"projectUrl":"project/reading-books-students-can-read-growing/9927005/","projectTitle":"Reading Books Students Can Read: Growing Skills and Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8125028_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657600954578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125028"},{"teacherId":8125028,"projectId":9904954,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our classroom, I want to sincerely thank you for funding our project, Engineering Minds: 3D Puzzle Challenges for Curious Learners. Your generosity provided us with 3D puzzles and hands-on engineering materials that have transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these resources, our students have been fully engaged in exploring, building, and solving challenging puzzles. They've been developing critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills while also learning to collaborate and share ideas with one another.\r\n\r\nImpact from Your Support:\r\n\r\nEngaged 30+ students in hands-on learning activities that make STEM concepts come alive.\r\n\r\nEnhanced problem-solving and creativity as students experiment, design, and iterate solutions.\r\n\r\nStrengthened teamwork and communication skills through group puzzle challenges.\r\n\r\nIncreased interest in STEM fields, sparking curiosity and confidence in engineering and design.\r\n\r\nProvided equitable access to educational tools that many students would otherwise not have.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students who were previously hesitant to tackle STEM challenges are now eager to explore, experiment, and create. This experience has not only strengthened their academic skills but also nurtured confidence and excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in the minds of our future engineers, innovators, and problem-solvers. We are deeply grateful for your generosity!\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you want, I can also draft a shorter, more heartfelt version suitable for sending as a printed card or email, highlighting both gratitude and impact in just a few sentences. This is often more personal and memorable for donors.","fullyFundedDate":1764777250668,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-minds-3d-puzzle-challenges/9904954/","projectTitle":"Engineering Minds: 3D Puzzle Challenges for Curious Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8125028_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657600954578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125028"},{"teacherId":9058742,"projectId":9446882,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of positive reinforcement items. Your support makes a meaningful difference in motivating and encouraging our students. The students were very excited and showed enthusiasm when they saw the boxes I was carrying to my classroom. They were eager to know what was in the boxes and explore the new materials. Joy was in the air when I opened the boxes/bags in front of the students. They smile, cheer, and express happiness at receiving the items. The students immediately start using the materials in projects or activities.","fullyFundedDate":1761967037585,"projectUrl":"project/positive-reinforcement/9446882/","projectTitle":"Positive Reinforcement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Novoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9058742"},{"teacherId":8125028,"projectId":9859493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously funding our project, \"Awarded for Being a Role Model of Responsibility.\" Your support has already made a meaningful impact on our classroom community.\r\n\r\nOur special needs students are demonstrating their best behavior each day, motivated by the opportunity to earn meaningful incentives. I have noticed a wonderful change—students are not only excited to participate, but they are also eager to work on their behavior goals and learn new, acceptable behaviors. This project is giving them the tools and encouragement they need to grow, succeed, and feel proud of themselves.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and belief in our students. Your contribution is helping create a positive, supportive learning environment where every child can shine.","fullyFundedDate":1762267709227,"projectUrl":"project/awarded-for-being-a-role-model-of-respon/9859493/","projectTitle":"Awarded for Being a Role Model of Responsibility","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8125028_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657600954578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125028"},{"teacherId":4526597,"projectId":9085728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with a beautiful mix of art and writing materials! The Crayola sidewalk chalk, handwriting paper, colorful craft frames, and bulk crayons have already added so much creativity and joy to our daily activities. My students have been using the chalk during outdoor learning to practice shapes, letters, and number formation in a fun, movement-based way. The handwriting paper has been essential during writing time, helping my kindergarteners learn proper letter formation while feeling proud of how \"grown-up\" their work looks. The craft frames and foam stickers have been a huge hit during art projects, especially for creating keepsakes for families.\r\n\r\nThe mechanical pencil set, scissors, and glue sticks have helped students build independence during centers and small-group work. These tools support fine-motor development and allow students to create confidently without waiting for supplies to be shared. The bulk crayons—especially the gray, pink, and gold sets—have added exciting new options for drawing, labeling, and illustrating stories. My students were thrilled to see so many colors available, and immediately asked if they could start a \"special picture\" using them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought structure, creativity, and excitement into our classroom. These materials are used daily and help support students in becoming confident writers, artists, and problem-solvers. Thank you for investing in my students and giving them the resources to learn and create with joy.","fullyFundedDate":1738936570182,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-restock-new-supplies/9085728/","projectTitle":"Mid-Year Restock: New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4526597_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y425&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652853009299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgutierrez123"},{"teacherId":4526597,"projectId":9106482,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping provide snacks and drinks for my kindergarten students. The SkinnyPop, applesauce pouches, fruit snacks, crackers, Pringles, raisins, Ritz packs, and bottled water have made an incredible difference in our daily routine. Many of my students come to school hungry or without a snack, and having these items on hand ensures every child has the fuel they need to learn, focus, and feel comfortable throughout the day. The smiles on their faces when they see a variety of snacks to choose from says it all—one student even whispered, \"Teacher, we get snacks today?\" with so much excitement.\r\n\r\nThese snacks have also supported our classroom during long activity blocks, special celebrations, and days when students need a little extra boost to stay engaged. The Capri Suns and bottled water have been especially helpful during PE days and outdoor activities. Having consistent, reliable access to snacks has created a calmer and more structured environment, helping students stay regulated and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly met a basic need for my students while bringing joy and comfort to their day. Thank you for giving them the energy to learn, play, and grow. Your support makes a meaningful","fullyFundedDate":1740579890423,"projectUrl":"project/snack-stock-up/9106482/","projectTitle":"Snack Stock-Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4526597_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y425&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652853009299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgutierrez123"},{"teacherId":4526597,"projectId":9755967,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has essential tools that we use every single day during literacy, math, and center rotations. The new dry-erase boards have been especially transformative—my students use them during phonics lessons to practice letter formation, writing CVC words, and solving math problems. Having a durable, double-sided board for each child has helped them stay engaged and excited to show their thinking. The laminating pouches have allowed me to create long-lasting materials for centers, word-work cards, math games, and visual supports that my students use independently throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe Play-Doh has brought so much joy to our learning time. We use it to build letters, numbers, and sight words, and it has also supported fine-motor development for my youngest learners. The glue sticks have been a huge help during writing and art projects—students can now work without worrying about running out or sharing one worn-out glue stick across the table. Their reactions when they saw everything were priceless; several students said, \"We all get one?\" and immediately sat down eager to write, build, and create.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have helped create cleaner routines, more hands-on learning, and stronger independence during centers. Thank you for making our classroom a place where students feel supported, excited, and proud of their work. Your generosity continues to make a daily impact on our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762267544912,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-essentials/9755967/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Essentials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4526597_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y425&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652853009299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgutierrez123"},{"teacherId":4526597,"projectId":9525807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The new pencil pouches, story journals, Play-Doh, and writing tools have made a huge difference in how smoothly our learning routines run each day. Each student now has their own pouch to keep their supplies organized, which has helped build independence and reduce lost materials. The Pacon story journals have quickly become a class favorite—students love drawing their picture at the top and then writing a sentence underneath. These journals have supported our writing block beautifully, especially as students begin learning to stretch out sounds and write simple stories.\r\n\r\nThe Play-Doh and fat triangular pencils have boosted fine-motor skills and confidence for my youngest writers. Students use Play-Doh for forming letters, building sight words, and strengthening finger muscles before writing time. The triangular pencils have been a game-changer for students who struggle with grip, helping them feel successful and comfortable as they learn proper pencil control. The EXPO markers have supported our whiteboard work for phonics and math, and the \"Same or Different\" workbooks are helping students practice comparing, matching, and visual discrimination—skills essential for reading.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought structure, joy, and meaningful hands-on learning to our classroom. These materials are used daily and truly support the foundational skills my kindergarteners need to grow as readers, writers, and thinkers. Thank you for believing in my students and helping create a learning space that feels special, organized, and full of possibility.","fullyFundedDate":1754424780460,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics-starting-up-the-year/9525807/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics: Starting Up the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4526597_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y425&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652853009299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgutierrez123"},{"teacherId":4526597,"projectId":9761726,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our kindergarten PE program has taken on an exciting new life! The agility rings, plastic practice balls, flying discs, and colorful soccer cones have become essential tools in helping my students build coordination, confidence, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe very first day we unpacked the materials, the students couldn't contain their excitement—they were pointing, whispering, and asking, \"Are we going to use ALL of that?!\" They immediately wanted to try everything. We started with an obstacle-course warm-up using the agility rings, and the students were giggling as they hopped through, cheering each other on. Later that week, we used the new baseball-style practice balls for throwing and catching practice, and the soft, lightweight design helped even my most hesitant students feel successful.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments so far happened during our frisbee unit. Thanks to the bulk pack of flying discs, every student had their own disc, which meant they could ALL practice proper grip, push, and release at the same time. They were so proud hitting the cone targets we set up—made possible by the new multicolor soccer cones. Many students shouted, \"I did it!\" for the very first time, which gave them such a sense of accomplishment.","fullyFundedDate":1759361268818,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-making-exercise-fun/9761726/","projectTitle":"Physical Education: Making Exercise Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4526597_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y425&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652853009299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgutierrez123"},{"teacherId":8125028,"projectId":9639919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, Helping Hands: Writing Tools for All Learners. The students are thrilled with the special pens—they love using them during writing time! These pens have brought excitement and motivation to our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe use them daily for writing activities, and students who are showing improvement in their writing skills get to earn one as a special reward. It's been wonderful to see how something as simple as a new pen can spark joy and inspire students to take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in helping our young writers stay engaged and confident. We are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1756747997941,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hands-writing-tools-for-all-le/9639919/","projectTitle":"\"Helping Hands: Writing Tools for All Learners\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8125028_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657600954578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125028"},{"teacherId":8125028,"projectId":9730212,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express our sincere gratitude for funding our project, \"Supplies for Success: Helping Students Stay on Track.\" Your generous support made it possible for us to receive essential classroom materials that are already making a big difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe students especially love the plastic boxes for sorting math materials — they are helping keep our supplies organized and make hands-on math activities smoother and more engaging. The pens have also been a big hit, and every single item you helped provide is being used and appreciated.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought smiles, organization, and excitement to our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and for supporting their success through your thoughtful contributions.","fullyFundedDate":1758636653309,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-helping-students-s/9730212/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success: Helping Students Stay on Track","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8125028_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657600954578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125028"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_74604","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":601,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":98,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"26.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":64.5,"schoolId":74604,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Academy on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/alisal-union-school-district/dr-martin-luther-king-academy/74604"}