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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Martha Mead Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9225018,"projectId":10007074,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been filled with gratitude and excitement since receiving the donated materials. These may seem like simple items, but in our classroom, they've made a heartfelt difference in both our daily routines and our learning experiences.\r\n\r\nOne special moment that stands out was during a recent STEM exploration day. Students worked in small groups using the STEM toys to design and build their own creations. They sketched out their ideas first using the reusable markers, revising and improving their plans as they went. Watching them collaborate, problem-solve, and encourage one another was incredibly meaningful.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were full of joy and appreciation. The reusable markers were especially exciting because they gave students a sense of pride in their work—they were eager to create, label, and share their ideas in a more polished and colorful way. The STEM toys immediately sparked curiosity and hands-on engagement.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing to build on this excitement. Students are now working on more structured STEM challenges where they must design solutions to real-world problems. They'll be using the markers to plan, revise, and present their thinking, and the STEM toys to test and improve their ideas. We are also focusing on teamwork and communication as they share their learning with one another.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly created a warm, engaging, and inspiring classroom environment. These materials are more than just supplies—they are tools that are helping my students feel valued, capable, and excited to learn each day. Thank you for being part of our journey.","fullyFundedDate":1769178079491,"projectUrl":"project/mark-our-progress-the-great-classroom-r/10007074/","projectTitle":"Mark Our Progress: The Great Classroom Refill","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9225018_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721097847421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9225018"},{"teacherId":9983499,"projectId":9965596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations, which help keep my students motivated and engaged through rewards like resin animals and animal erasers. While my students are already driven to succeed, having the added incentive of choosing a tangible reward has made a tremendous impact on their enthusiasm and effort.\r\n\r\nThey especially love collecting the resin animals on their desks, and it's been exciting to see their hard work translate into something they can proudly display. As their success grew, so did the cost of maintaining these rewards—but thanks to your support, I've been able to continue encouraging their achievements while also expanding the variety of options they can choose from.\r\n\r\nYour generosity truly makes a difference in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769178074967,"projectUrl":"project/the-wild-minds-fund/9965596/","projectTitle":"The Wild Minds Fund","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noriega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9983499_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742962615884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9983499"},{"teacherId":9983499,"projectId":9965307,"letterContent":"These new books help my students build important social-emotional skills like understanding their feelings, showing empathy, and making positive choices. We use the stories to start conversations about real-life situations, which helps students connect what they're reading to their own experiences.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is very interactive. We read together in small groups, pause to talk about what's happening, and share ideas. Students also work with partners or reflect on what they've learned, so it feels more like a discussion than just reading.\r\n\r\nSome of my quieter students have really connected with these books and are opening up more during discussions. Others are excited to share and even bring up the lessons during the day. It's been great to see them not only enjoy the stories but actually use what they're learning.","fullyFundedDate":1767901417274,"projectUrl":"project/mood-boost-mission/9965307/","projectTitle":"Mood Boost Mission","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noriega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9983499_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742962615884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9983499"},{"teacherId":9983499,"projectId":10056660,"letterContent":"We've been using the new supplies every day, and they've already made a big difference. One moment that stood out was during a small-group activity where students used the markers to create anchor charts together. They were fully engaged—discussing ideas, adding details, and taking pride in their work. At the same time, having tissues, wipes, and air fresheners easily available has helped us quickly handle little disruptions so we can stay focused on learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited. Something as simple as fresh markers and a clean, well-stocked classroom made them feel valued and ready to learn. They immediately wanted to help organize and take care of the supplies, which showed their sense of responsibility and pride in our classroom.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building on their current lessons by working more collaboratively in small groups and creating more student-led projects using the markers. We're also focusing on maintaining our classroom environment together—students are taking ownership of keeping things clean and organized so we can make the most of our learning time. These small steps are helping build independence, teamwork, and a strong sense of community in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771258937817,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-impact/10056660/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noriega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9983499_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742962615884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9983499"},{"teacherId":6576100,"projectId":10015412,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! I am beyond excited to share that thanks to your support, our classroom has the new wobble stools. These stools are so much more than just a place to sit. For many of my students, the ability to move while they work is the key to staying focused and engaged. These \"active seats\" allow them to channel their energy productively, helping them stay on task during reading, writing, and independent work. By providing these tools, you have helped me create a more inclusive environment that respects and supports the different ways my students learn and grow. Your kindness has made a direct impact on our daily classroom life, and we are so grateful for your investment in our comfort and success.","fullyFundedDate":1772749941362,"projectUrl":"project/we-wobble-while-we-work/10015412/","projectTitle":"We Wobble While We Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6576100_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746192239097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6576100"},{"teacherId":9163345,"projectId":9334661,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us refresh our classroom essentials! Somehow, pencils and erasers go missing more than you'd think!\r\nWe were able to restock each student's pencil case and our group supply bins with extras.\r\nWe are very grateful for the donors that contributed to this project. Your donations help ensure that we have the proper supplies to keep learners actively engaged with the content. \r\nStudents were SO happy to see all of the brand new supplies delivered to our classroom. They even helped with the unboxing and sorting! Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1747407362464,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-markers-erasers-oh-my/9334661/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Markers, Erasers, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lester","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9163345_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691345327204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9163345"},{"teacherId":6576100,"projectId":9712445,"letterContent":"I want to send my sincerest thanks for the donation of Blueboonet books to our classroom. The Texas Library Association leads The Texas Bluebonnet Award. \"It is one of the most prestigious children's choice literary awards in the United States. Each year, 20 books are chosen for the Texas Bluebonnet Award List. Schools and libraries around the state participate in the program, encouraging students to read a minimum of five books from the list. In January, students vote for their favorite title.\" -txla.org. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to have the books for our classroom so we could read at least 5 from the list to meet our reading goal. Reading in our classroom looks like each student getting to chose a book and find a spot in the class to really just read for 20 minutes a day (during this time there is no electronic technology, no worksheets, it's just books). This can be anything from a joke book they are reading with a friend, a graphic-novel, or a chapter book. We practice reading silently and out loud to partner. We have several different reading levels in the classroom. Having been gifted these books allows for so much more voice and choice in my students reading selections. Once again, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1766807816992,"projectUrl":"project/the-magic-of-the-bluebonnet-books/9712445/","projectTitle":"The Magic of the Bluebonnet Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6576100_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746192239097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6576100"},{"teacherId":9983499,"projectId":9933724,"letterContent":"Thank you again for helping my students discover a love of reading. Each day we spend 10–15 minutes reading our class book, and the students are fully engaged—especially with the main character's development. On days when time is short, they plead to stay in from recess so we can finish the next section together. The book has brought renewed joy and excitement for reading in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of our students are refugees who have never experienced the simple pleasure of sitting on the carpet and listening to a story. Since we began, they're speaking more academically, making thoughtful predictions, and even recommending the book to friends outside class. Thank you for giving them a brand-new class set to enjoy. This collection will be treasured for years, and none of it would be possible without generous donors like you. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1766028813012,"projectUrl":"project/restart-the-storyigniting-a-love-of-rea/9933724/","projectTitle":"Restart the Story—Igniting a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noriega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9983499_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742962615884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9983499"},{"teacherId":9521997,"projectId":9358791,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students have a great start to the new year. It truly makes an enormous difference for my students to be able to start the school year with new supplies that are engaging and help them develop new skills that they are able to use while learning. These activities give my students an equatable opportunity to learn the concepts that are needed for them to be successful. I really appreciate this donation as it has brought enrichment and rigor to my classroom. My students have loved diving into the materials we have received.","fullyFundedDate":1754107249477,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-fresh-start/9358791/","projectTitle":"New Year, Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gresham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9521997_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742144297839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gresham3"},{"teacherId":9521997,"projectId":9527403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. It is truly appreciated and we have already finished 2 out of 4 of the novel studies and we are currently finishing the last two now. Your donation has shown my student that they can love reading. Reading the next chapter is my students favorite time of day.\r\n\r\nNow everyone of my students have a novel to read and use for novel study activities. This has made literacy more equitable for each of my students not only this year but for many years to come. This is a donation that will continue to benefit many students to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755685886049,"projectUrl":"project/equitable-library/9527403/","projectTitle":"Equitable Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gresham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9521997_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742144297839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gresham3"},{"teacherId":10067876,"projectId":9856685,"letterContent":"Teaching students how to recognize and make personal connections is something we strive to do through reading. As a teacher to refugees, special needs children, and children who live in poverty, sometimes these connections can be more challenging to make. \r\nThis book \"Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing\", automatically created a text to self connection with each of my students. \r\nEvery day for \"Read Aloud\" time, my students were eager to pull out their very own copy of this novel, and enjoy reading. When we finished, students signed each others copies, and now have a token of their time in fourth grade. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761512594177,"projectUrl":"project/something-for-fourth-grade/9856685/","projectTitle":"Something For Fourth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferguson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10067876_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751320314559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10067876"},{"teacherId":6576100,"projectId":9831470,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. Because of your kindness, every student in our book club now has their very own copy to hold, read, and explore.\r\nIn our classroom, we strive to build a community of lifelong readers. However, it can be challenging to facilitate deep group discussions when students have to share books or rely on limited library copies. By providing these books, you have promoted equity, sparked curiosity, and helped create a classroom reading culture. There is a special kind of magic in a \"book club\" atmosphere that makes reading feel like a shared adventure rather than a chore. The story of Roz the robot, and her struggle to survive and belong in the wilderness, has launched incredible conversations about technology, nature, and kindness.\r\nYour investment in our classroom goes beyond just paper and ink; you are investing in these students' literacy, empathy, and imagination. We are so excited to \"power on\" our reading journey thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1761153573055,"projectUrl":"project/the-wild-robot-book-club-fostering-empa/9831470/","projectTitle":"The Wild Robot Book Club: Fostering Empathy and STEM Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6576100_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746192239097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6576100"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24395","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":843,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":24,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.8,"schoolId":24395,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dr Martha Mead Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Dr Martha Mead Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/northside-independent-school-district/dr-martha-mead-elementary-school/24395"}