{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marcella Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9708716,"projectId":9871048,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for the incredible generosity shown through our classroom wish list. When my students returned from Christmas break, their excitement was truly priceless. Their faces lit up with joy and disbelief as they realized how many thoughtful gifts had been donated just for them.\r\n\r\nThe soccer ball has already become a favorite, bringing so much laughter and energy to recess as students come together to play. The girls were especially thrilled with the bracelets and lip glosses—they proudly show them off to their friends, feeling special and seen. Every single item has brought smiles, confidence, and a sense of belonging to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness and generosity. Your donations did more than provide supplies—they created moments of joy, connection, and happiness that our students will remember for a long time. We are truly thankful for each and every one of you.","fullyFundedDate":1764783756763,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-the-holidays-for-my-third-gr/9871048/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up the Holidays for My Third Graders","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":10336897,"projectId":9873471,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generosity and kindness in supporting my project, Snack and Succeed. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and for understanding how something as simple as a daily snack can make such a powerful difference in the lives of children.\r\n\r\nI am a bilingual teacher, and I have the privilege of working with a class of 24 amazing students from low-income families. Many of my students face daily challenges that go far beyond the classroom walls. For some, school is the most stable and supportive place they experience each day. Because of your generosity, our classroom has become an even more caring, motivating, and nurturing environment.\r\n\r\nFor the past two months, my students have received a daily snack at 1:30 p.m. This time of day is especially important. By the afternoon, many students begin to feel tired, hungry, and less able to concentrate. This is the moment when they need an extra \"battery recharge\" — and thanks to you, they receive exactly that. The snacks have given them renewed energy, improved focus, and the motivation to continue working hard through the rest of the school day.\r\n\r\nI have seen firsthand how this project has changed our classroom. Students who once struggled to stay engaged in the afternoon are now more attentive and willing to participate. Their stamina for learning has increased, and their attitudes toward school have become more positive. The snacks are not just food; they are a message to my students that people care about them, believe in them, and want them to succeed.\r\n\r\nAs a l teacher, I work hard to create an inclusive space where students feel safe, supported, and valued. Many of my students are learning in a second language, which requires extra effort, patience, and confidence. Having their basic needs met allows them to focus on developing academic skills, building language proficiency, and growing emotionally. Your support has made it possible for my students to approach learning with confidence instead of worry.\r\n\r\nMy students are incredibly grateful for your help. They often ask who made the snacks possible, and when I tell them that generous donors wanted to help them learn, their faces light up. They feel seen and supported by people they may never meet, but who have made a lasting impact on their lives. This sense of community and kindness is a powerful lesson that goes far beyond academics.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity, your compassion, and your belief in education. Your support of Snack and Succeed has made a meaningful difference in our classroom every single day. From full hearts and focused minds, thank you for helping my students continue working, learning, and believing in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1762371018608,"projectUrl":"project/snack-succeed/9873471/","projectTitle":"Snack & Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336897"},{"teacherId":6877688,"projectId":9461404,"letterContent":"We're using the new resources as classroom incentives to motivate students to stay on task, try their best, and show positive behavior. A great moment was seeing students cheer each other on because they were excited to earn an incentive together.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were so excited and immediately wanted to know how they could earn them. The incentives have really boosted motivation and made our classroom feel more positive.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we'll keep using these incentives to encourage effort, teamwork, and responsibility as we continue our lessons. Thank you for helping make our classroom a fun and encouraging place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1760727383590,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-learning-with-incentives/9461404/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Learning With 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":9708723,"projectId":9532729,"letterContent":"Thank you again for being able to support my students on their math journey! Fourth grade moves quickly and the students use their manipulatives on the daily. It has helped my students be more organized and has provided great visuals for them. They are able to understand deeply by having their own supplies to support their answer and strategies. \r\nTheir multiplication facts are getting better and better every single day! They are also becoming masters in division thanks to their white boards. This has been such a great project for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758289016324,"projectUrl":"project/empower-a-childs-math-journey/9532729/","projectTitle":"Empower a Child's Math Journey","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":9825796,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the multiplication flash cards! They've already made such a positive impact in our classroom. The students love using them, and they've brought a lot of excitement and confidence to our math practice. The flash cards make it easy for kids to review facts, work with partners, and challenge themselves in a fun way. They've been practicing even more now because the cards are accessible. Your support is helping our learners build strong math skills, and we truly appreciate your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1762267729160,"projectUrl":"project/mad-about-multiplication/9825796/","projectTitle":"Mad About Multiplication","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":9476409,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating school supplies to our classroom! Your generosity has made a huge difference for our students. Because of your support, everyone has the tools they need to stay organized, be creative, and fully participate in our lessons. The kids are excited to use the new materials, and it's been amazing to see how confident and engaged they feel. Your kindness helps create a positive, welcoming learning environment, and we're truly grateful for everything you've done. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1757423355148,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-to-start-the-year/9476409/","projectTitle":"Essentials to Start the Year","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":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"}],"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"}