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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Malakoff Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9158567,"projectId":9505505,"letterContent":"The Light Table has transformed our classroom into a space filled with wonder, curiosity, and hands-on exploration. From the moment it arrived, students were immediately drawn to its soft glow and inviting surface. It created a calm and focused environment where even the most hesitant learners felt confident engaging with new concepts. The table quickly became a center for discovery, offering endless ways to learn through play.\r\nWith this new resource, students practiced letters, numbers, shapes, and patterns in meaningful and memorable ways. They traced letters with glowing manipulatives, sorted colorful shapes, and experimented with transparency and color mixing. These activities supported fine motor development, early literacy, and foundational math skills, all while keeping students truly excited about learning. The light table helped connect abstract ideas to concrete experiences, making lessons stick in a powerful way.\r\nMost importantly, the Light Table inspired creativity, collaboration, and joy. Students gathered around it to solve problems together, share materials, and talk about what they noticed. It became a safe space for communication and teamwork, especially for children who often remain quiet in whole-group activities. This project did far more than provide a tool. It opened the door to imagination and exploration, enriching our classroom environment and leaving a lasting impact on our students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1755712282764,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-light-shapes-letters/9505505/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Light: Shapes, Letters, and Wonder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Contreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9158567_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700682733962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9158567"},{"teacherId":9198366,"projectId":9798548,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pizza Fraction project! My third graders were thrilled to become chefs for the day, and this experience brought math to life in the most exciting way. Students made their pizzas completely from \"scratch,\" rolling out air-dry clay dough, shaping their crusts, and carefully cutting each pizza into equal parts to match their customer's order. They added toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms, and olives based on fractional instructions, proudly explaining things like \"3/8 pepperoni and 5/8 cheese.\"\r\n\r\nThis project was also used for my formal TTESS evaluation, and it went amazing. My students were fully engaged, collaborating, problem-solving, and confidently discussing numerators, denominators, and equivalent fractions while creating beautiful work they were proud of.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping transform math into a hands-on, joyful learning experience. Your generosity made our classroom feel like a real pizzeria, and my students will remember this lesson for a long time. We are so grateful for you!\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nMrs. Carrillo & The Royal Knights Pizza Chefs 🍕⚔💙","fullyFundedDate":1760931588991,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-fractions-in-our-classroom-pi/9798548/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Fractions in Our Classroom Pizzeria!","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":9768079,"letterContent":"To: The Allstate Foundation 💗\r\n\r\nThere was so much excitement in the classroom as we opened the packages from our project \"The Ripple Effect of Kindness.\" We had been talking about kindness the weeks before receiving our materials. My students got a better picture of the multiple meaning of kindness when I read \"Sara The Bucket Filler: A Story About Showing Kindness and Being Happy.\" 📙\r\nOur bubblegum machine dispenser became the heart of our kindness mission. Instead of candy it dispensed good deeds that inspired my students to take action. We used our colorful storage bins to place all the materials and now our kindness project was in motion. We created colorful kindness bracelets and painted the rocks which turned into \"kindness rocks\" with a happy image. With excitement and teamwork, we filled treat bags with our bracelets and rocks and stickers and distributed them throughout the school. Each item we shared was a small reminder that kindness can spread just like bubbles -one thoughtful action at a time. My students returned to our classroom and were excited to use their Cra-Z-Art Crayons 🖍️and colored a sheet with a kindness message. They also read the wonderful books that were donated. 📚 Reading is at the heart of our classroom as well. \r\n\r\nThank You!!! to \"The Allstate Foundation\" \r\n\r\nThank you so much with all of our hearts 💗💗for your kindness and generosity for funding our project \"The Ripple Effect of Kindness\" This project has truly made a difference in our school community. 🏫\r\n\r\n Mrs. Martinez, 2nd Grade teacher","fullyFundedDate":1761408427373,"projectUrl":"project/the-ripple-effect-of-kindness/9768079/","projectTitle":"\"The Ripple Effect of Kindness\"","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/9557903"},{"teacherId":9278218,"projectId":9875259,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to my Bell Bandits and Mathematicians project! My students jumped with excitement as they saw me take out the class set of The Bell Bandit books. We are almost done with The One and Only Ivan novel. My students truly enjoy reading novels together. We read daily during the last 20 minutes of class. It warms my heart to see their eyes light up when its time to read. They are also loving The One and Only Ivan and were excited to see The One and Only Bob, The One and Only Ruby, and The One and Only Family at the campus book fair. Most chose to add them to their book fair wish list. As we read we practice skills by analying character traits, discussing problem/solution scenarios, predicting future events, and making inferences. I can't wait to start reading The Bell Bandit with my students. The grid paper booklets have been a great help with students as they align digits in their proper place value while adding and subtrating. The play doh was a hit! My students started learning about fractions and we used the play doh to create fraction models and sets. This was a fun hands on activity that help build a strong foundation on fractions. Thank you for making this project possible. We are truly grateful for your support! 💜","fullyFundedDate":1762459318257,"projectUrl":"project/bell-bandits-and-mathematicians/9875259/","projectTitle":"Bell Bandits and Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez Piton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278218"},{"teacherId":9278218,"projectId":9708328,"letterContent":"Your donation to my Scholastic and Time for Kids project has been a great addition to our daily learning routine. My students enjoy reading these fun filled articles of real life events happening around the world. One of their favourite articles was on the popular movie/group K Pop Demon Hunters. These articles are excellent examples of journalism at a level that third graders can understand and be inspired to read and become writers. Each edition comes with quizzes that measure student comprehension. While we read these fun articles, we look for text features, problem/solution scenarios, and so much more! The Storyorks subscirtion is also a great tool to spark student interest and shapren their ltieracy. They also get to practice their skills in mutli genre aritcles. My students are truly enjoying these magazines and the best part is that they get to take each copy home! Thank you for your donation to this awesome project! We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758046198052,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-and-time-for-kids/9708328/","projectTitle":"Scholastic and Time For Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez Piton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278218"},{"teacherId":9278745,"projectId":9760002,"letterContent":"We are overflowing with holiday cheer and gratitude! Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Student-Led Kindness Bags to Support Our School Community.\" Your contributions not only brought joy to our students but, more importantly, allowed them to practice the invaluable skills of empathy, leadership, teamwork, and community service.\r\nYour donation funded our \"Kindness Bags,\" which the students created and distributed themselves, boosting everyone's self-esteem. The students lovingly assembled the bags and added social-emotional learning drawings and affirmations. \r\nFestive and fun items such as Christmas headbands, Grinch cups, straws, socks, squeeze toys, and fidget toys provided immediate joy and novelty. In addition, edible treats including hot chocolate packs, mini marshmallows, cookies, chocolates, and popcorn transformed the bags into a warm and cozy gift package.\r\nThe most significant impact was on the students who prepared the bags. They led the entire process from sorting and organizing to ensuring every bag was assembled perfectly. \r\nThank you for providing the resources that allowed us to experience the true meaning of giving. Your kindness has taught my students a lesson they will carry with them long after the holiday season is over.","fullyFundedDate":1761063157689,"projectUrl":"project/student-led-kindness-bags-to-support-our/9760002/","projectTitle":"Student-Led Kindness Bags to Support Our School Community","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":9785509,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for your support of our project, \"Empowering Readers & Writers with StoryWorks and Teacher-Created Resources!\" Your generosity has profoundly enhanced our literacy program and the resources available to our students and me.\r\nThanks to you, we have received the Scholastic Storyworks magazine subscription and a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. These resources are making a tangible difference in how my students engage with reading and complex ideas. The Scholastic Storyworks Magazine has increased reading motivation and allows my students to practice crucial comprehension skills, and vocabulary reading strategies using content they genuinely enjoy. In addition, the TPT Gift Card has enabled personalized instruction by acquiring materials for differentiation, enrichment, and targeted skill review. \r\nThank you for investing in resources that foster a lifelong love of reading and provide the best instructional tools for my students' success. Your support is truly appreciated and makes a real difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760045712622,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-readers-writers-with-storyw/9785509/","projectTitle":"Empowering Readers & Writers with StoryWorks and Teacher-Created Resources","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":9744670,"letterContent":"I am writing with immense gratitude to share the incredible impact your donations have had on our classroom. Thanks to your support for our project, \"Science in Style: STEM Labs, Slime, and Student Smiles,\" my students are now equipped and inspired to take on the world of science! The students loved their science lab coats and choosing their favorite science patches. They felt like authentic scientists and researchers. They've used them during experiments, including the making of slime. The flexible cushions have been used for collaborative group work and independent reading. Their focus and attention was improved by allowing them to choose a comfortable, flexible learning position. In addition, your generous TPT gift card has allowed me to purchase high-quality digital resources for all content areas to directly enhance student comprehension of complex topics.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and our commitment to hands-on, engaging science education. Your investment will continue to inspire critical thinking and discovery throughout the entire school year.","fullyFundedDate":1758660381374,"projectUrl":"project/science-in-style-stem-labs-slime-and/9744670/","projectTitle":"Science in Style: STEM Labs, Slime, and Student Smiles","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":9744676,"letterContent":"I am delighted and grateful to share the tremendous impact of your generosity! Thanks to your support for our project, \"Exploring Ancient Earth With Volcanoes, Plants, and Prehistoric Life, \" our classroom has been transformed into a dynamic, hands-on science discovery center.\r\nYour donations provided an amazing collection of science kits that are allowing my students to explore everything from the smallest fossil to the vastness of space. The solar system kits allowed my students to build and manipulate models, allowing them to grasp complex concepts like scale and planetary relationships in a three-dimensional way. The volcano and fossil kits allowed my paleontologists to perform model eruptions and excavate fossils. In addition, my students were able to create a mini-habitat using the dinosaur terrariums, learning about plant life cycles and prehistoric environments. The weather STEM kit allowed my students to use tools to measure and track weather patterns. Using the gardening kits, my students are planting and maintaining their own mini-garden, giving them direct experience with seed germination and plant care. \r\nThank you for investing in these vital resources. Your belief in our classroom is fostering a new generation of curious, knowledgeable, and engaged scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1758656654562,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-ancient-earth-with-volcanoes/9744676/","projectTitle":"Exploring Ancient Earth With Volcanoes, Plants, and Prehistoric Life","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":8480485,"projectId":9627961,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your help and support for my classroom. With your help I was able to get supplies that have increased my students creativity. My students are excited to complete their work so they can have a reward and enhance their creativity. I have seen a lot of benefits since we started implementing this. Our students are excited to complete their work. They enjoy using the materials that we got with your donations. Please know that you are making a difference. Thank you for your support to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755722250527,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds/9627961/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cuello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8480485"},{"teacherId":8480485,"projectId":9573346,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. With your help my students have increased their reading comprehension skills. They love reading the stories, and then answer the questions. With your help they are able to increase their reading comprehension skills. I was able to get different levels of reading comprehension stories and all my students are benefiting from them. They have a variety to choose from. They enjoy reading about different topics and answering the questions. Thank you so much for helping my students increase their comprehension skills.","fullyFundedDate":1755631210526,"projectUrl":"project/reading-comprehension/9573346/","projectTitle":"Reading Comprehension","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cuello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8480485"},{"teacherId":8480485,"projectId":9573002,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support. My students are enjoying and learning in this new colorful and organized environment. They have been learning in an organized environment. They love coming to class and be excited to learn. 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