{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marcella Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9708723,"projectId":9496420,"letterContent":"These tools have really impacted our daily learning and motivation! These small word blocks really engage my students and challenge their speed and sight word knowledge. \r\nMy students were very appreciate towards your donation and were extremely excited to use these materials as a daily resource. They are committed to learning more sight words and challenging themselves all thanks to you. \r\nSince fourth grade is a tough grade, they are slowly gaining confidence and working hard on the daily. This small donation has truly impacted my young learners minds. We are extremely appreciative and will continue to make you proud.","fullyFundedDate":1753644819522,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-literacy/9496420/","projectTitle":"Tools for Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708723_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724694081897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708723"},{"teacherId":9845186,"projectId":9441355,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you for your incredibly generous donations to our classroom. Your kindness and support have had a direct, and tangible impact on my students. I'm so excited to share just how much your contributions have meant to us! Thanks to you, our students have had a joyful and energized start to the school year. Here's how your donated items were used:\r\n\r\nThe jump ropes, flying disk ring, chalk, and bubble wands turned our outdoor time into a burst of laughter and movement. I have seen how these items have helped my shy students slowly come out of their shells during recess time, and how they have allowed new friendships to blossom as they play together with these toys. \r\n\r\nThe snacks, small prize toys, candy, and birthday pins have helped us create meaningful celebrations and reinforce positive behavior. This year, I have noticed how students eagerly await for their birthday because they want to be celebrated in class, and they want to proudly wear the birthday pin throughout the halls of our school. Behavior improves daily and students receive rewards for great effort. These treats make students feel seen and valued. \r\n\r\nYour donations of sharpened pencils, scissors, crayons, composition notebooks, and plastic folders ensured that every student had what they needed to learn, create, and stay organized. I truly have enjoyed the efficiency in our classroom because of those sharpened pencils. If their lead breaks, students can simply get up and get a new one or quickly sharpen their broken pencil with the electric sharpener. The plastic folders are currently being used as their weekly conduct folders, and they have been VERY useful! Since they're plastic, they last longer, compared to the paper folders we have used in the past!\r\n\r\nThe addition and subtraction kits have been an amazing hands-on tools to support our math learning. They've helped build confidence in students who need a little extra practice.\r\n\r\nLastly, I wanted to thank you all for helping us stay healthy! The Clorox wipes and Kleenex have kept our room clean and comfortable, especially during sniffle season.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just provide supplies — it created a positive, nurturing, and fun learning environment. Every item you gave had a purpose, and every single one has helped my students feel cared for and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts — thank you for investing in our classroom. You are truly making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1754322463521,"projectUrl":"project/strong-start/9441355/","projectTitle":"Strong Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lovo-Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9845186"},{"teacherId":9708711,"projectId":9525792,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Soon after receiving the items, I shared them with our nurse and assistant principal. They were very appreciative of these items as just earlier in the week there was a student that spent the day outside of the nurse's office waiting for a parent to get off work to bring them some clothes. These items truly are making an immediate impact on our students.\r\n\r\nI had the items in my classroom before taking them to the office and when a group of my students came in, they became so excited at seeing the clothes! They asked if it was for them and I told them that it's for emergencies and accidents. They loved knowing that if there is a need, they have clean clothes available for them. At my school, we have many working parents that at times are unable to come to school to bring their children clean clothes due to their schedule and/or transportation so these items are a blessing for them.\r\n\r\nYour support sends a powerful message to our students: they are cared for, valued, and not alone. Thank you for being a part of this meaningful impact in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1755279468018,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-kits-clothing-essentials-for-li/9525792/","projectTitle":"Comfort Kits: Clothing Essentials for Little Emergencies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Escutia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708711_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724899017001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708711"},{"teacherId":9708723,"projectId":9263631,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our classroom with our aquarium project! My students were able to enjoy their snacks after a long day at the aquarium. Like always, my students were extremely grateful and excited when the backpacks and snacks were given to them. Thankfully, every student was able to enjoy their field trip without having to go thirsty or hungry! \r\nHaving access to snacks and water can be challenging for a couple of our students so, it came with great relief to receive such kind donations.","fullyFundedDate":1746543903544,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-the-aquarium/9263631/","projectTitle":"Snacks for the Aquarium.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708723_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724694081897","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9708723"},{"teacherId":6877688,"projectId":9179542,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. All the essentials that we received made the learning process for my students much easier. My students were so excited to see all the essentials that arrived, especially the PENCIL SHARPENERS! Having pencils ready to go saved us so much time for learning. The markers were used to solve math problems on the students' personal white boards. The pens were used to correct math work. The sticky notes were used show student work on anchor charts. Thank you for making learning so much more fun for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1744032984496,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9179542/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6877688_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y146&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638482483985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dkong"},{"teacherId":6877688,"projectId":9139659,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to find out that they could have snacks during the state assessment. Because it was a state assessment, we were not allowed to take photos during the test. My students were able to use the snacks to help them stay awake during the long and enduring assessment. The best part was that we were able to share some of the jolly ranchers with all the third grade classrooms as well! The students and teachers were very appreciative. I know that it meant as much to them as it meant to my students. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1743452139436,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-staar/9139659/","projectTitle":"Snacks for STAAR","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6877688_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y146&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638482483985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dkong"},{"teacherId":9708716,"projectId":9221836,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! My students enjoyed all of the goodies you guys got them! My students were able to have snacks and drinks for our field trip. They were beyond surprised to see the bag full of goodies. And it was all thanks to all the donations. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw all the boxes they were so excited to see what was inside them. I explained to them that I had done a donors choose to get snacks for them. They went wild once they had an idea of what was inside the boxes.","fullyFundedDate":1744738050304,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-our-field-trip/9221836/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Our Field Trip","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9708716_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y401&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724867420460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zureyma-lopez"},{"teacherId":7479345,"projectId":9114680,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project, \"Our 'Starbucks' Classroom.\" Thanks to your contribution, my students now have access to a printer that allows them to print their ECRs and short response suggestions, helping them revise and improve their work, as well as color-coded materials, pencils, colored pencils, sharpeners, a fan, little cute cubes to organize pencils, glues, and scissors by table, and laminating sheets to preserve their projects and other classroom decorations.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students are more engaged, organized, and excited to learn. Your generosity has not only provided materials but has also created an environment where they can grow, explore, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and for investing in the learning and creativity of my students. Your support truly makes a lasting impact.\r\n -Muchas, muchas gracias!","fullyFundedDate":1746548970034,"projectUrl":"project/our-starbucks-classroom/9114680/","projectTitle":"Our \"Starbucks\" Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olivo-Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7479345_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609198225168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsolivo"},{"teacherId":7479345,"projectId":8998925,"letterContent":"I want to extend our sincere thanks for your generous donation to our \"Read, Dream, and Grow\" initiative. The books you provided have had an incredible impact on my students, and I'd love to share with you how they're making a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nReading is a central part of our daily routine, and these new books are helping us not only improve reading fluency but also develop critical thinking, comprehension, and vocabulary. The themes in these books open up opportunities for important lessons on perseverance, friendship, and exploring new perspectives—lessons that will stay with my students for years to come.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is much more than just an individual activity; it's a collaborative experience. We explore the stories together, discussing the characters, the plot, and the lessons embedded within. Students actively participate in conversations about the books, sharing their thoughts and predictions. We often engage in small group activities where they work together to discuss scenes or develop their own interpretations, bringing the stories to life in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe new books have been especially exciting for many students. Some who were previously hesitant readers have discovered a new passion for books, reading more regularly and discussing them with their peers. Others who were struggling with reading are now excited to take on more challenging texts, building their confidence with each new page. It's been wonderful to witness their growth and enthusiasm for reading.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are not just reading—they're dreaming bigger, growing stronger, and developing skills that will help them both inside and outside the classroom. Your generosity is making a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1734316806934,"projectUrl":"project/read-dream-and-grow/8998925/","projectTitle":"Read, Dream, and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olivo-Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7479345_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609198225168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsolivo"},{"teacherId":9845186,"projectId":9073371,"letterContent":"Thanks to your donations, we have been integrating the new resources into several activities in our math class. For example, the sheet protectors are being used to protect our multiplication sheets. Students are able to use them daily to study their math facts, when they are done with their work. They are also being used for students to practice past math concepts.\r\n\r\nWhen the new materials arrived, there was an audible buzz of excitement in the room! It's been great to see their confidence grow as they get more comfortable with the new resources.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next step is for students to become more independent as they are using these items. For example, with the pencil sharpeners, students are able to sharpen their pencils when they break without disrupting the class. Their confidence has also increased, since I have started adding motivational stickers in their language on completed assignments.\r\n\r\nThe support from our donors is really setting the stage for these next steps, and we're all incredibly grateful for the opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1738253256356,"projectUrl":"project/the-magic-of-school-supplies/9073371/","projectTitle":"The Magic of School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lovo-Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9845186"},{"teacherId":6877688,"projectId":8930572,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity through your donations. My students were so excited to see all the boxes. They were even more excited to see the items in the box. The incentives encouraged my students to work hard and behave better because they know that there is something to work for. My students earn Dojo points that they can redeem for incentives. Most days, they can earn a small treat at the end of class for their hard work and excellent behavior. This is all possible thanks to you. Thank you from all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1731515781061,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-learning-and-engagment-throug/8930572/","projectTitle":"Motivating Learning and Engagment Through Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6877688_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y146&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638482483985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dkong"},{"teacherId":9845186,"projectId":8960314,"letterContent":"I wanted to start off by thanking each and every one of you for your generous and kind hearts. The materials you donated were given to them as Christmas gifts that they could use at home. Although I have not seen the students use the items in front of me, a couple of parents have reached out and sent pictures of the students creating bracelets at home, and playing outside with their soccer balls. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, there was a mix of excitement, curiosity, and awe. Since the bracelet kits and soccer balls were wrapped in Christmas paper, they could not believe that they were each going to receive a gift! My students couldn't wait to open them! Their faces lit up when they saw all the colorful bracelet kits and soccer balls. \r\n\r\nThough these materials were not used for a specific academic lesson, my students learned something very important through these donations, and that is, that there are still kind and generous people in the world. Although practicing kindness and generosity is not part of a math curriculum, it is something valuable that I am actively teaching in my classroom. This is something that they can practice in their everyday lives, and hopefully someday make a difference in someone's life, like you guys did in theirs.","fullyFundedDate":1732372344387,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-christmas-cheer/8960314/","projectTitle":"A Little Christmas Cheer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lovo-Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9845186"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94126","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":605,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"1 - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.1,"schoolId":94126,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Marcella Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Marcella Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/aldine-independent-school-district/marcella-intermediate-school/94126"}