{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marcus Hook Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9987585,"projectId":9591307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions toward our classroom essentials. Your support has made a meaningful difference in creating a welcoming, well-equipped learning environment for our students.\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom now has the supplies and tools needed to help every child learn, explore, and grow with confidence. These essentials not only support daily lessons—they also show our students that there are people beyond our school walls who believe in their potential.\r\nPlease know that your donation is truly appreciated, and it will have a lasting impact on the students we serve. Thank you for being partners in their success and for helping us build a brighter future, one learner at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1755743870308,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-to-start-the-school/9591307/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials to Start the School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9987585_orig.png?crop=94,94,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745523511290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9987585"},{"teacherId":3508016,"projectId":9857589,"letterContent":"I wish you could be a fly on the wall to see the excitement the students have for learning this week. I know it'll carry over into weeks to come. Making learn is hard with modern day technology taking over our children's lives, but in the classroom we need to do what we can to compete with that lifestyle. With these doodle-boards, students are exposed to a new way to write their words/letters/sentences, etc in a fun way. I'll do what it takes to keep learning fun for all. Thank you for allowing this new adventure in learning our phonics skills. It is def. a new and fun way to learn. Your kindness and generosity do not go unnoticed. THANKS AGAIN. Happy Reading! Happy Learning!","fullyFundedDate":1762908662410,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-classroom-today/9857589/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Classroom Today","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackalous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3508016_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734620467744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melanier-jackalous-reading-specialist"},{"teacherId":9880168,"projectId":9274142,"letterContent":"My students and I cannot thank you enough for fully funding my social and emotional calming corner additions. My students often come to school with a lot of emotional trauma. They are often not regulated and not in a calm state to learn. \r\n\r\n Through the use of our classroom calming corner, they are able to grab a weighted stuffed animal and hug it while they do calming breaths. This helps their little bodies to feel safe. The bean bag chairs make this a much more comfortable experience. After a brief five minutes, they are calmer and then they are ready to learn. This has made a tremendous difference. We have less interruptions and more focused learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755743869762,"projectUrl":"project/social-and-emotional-calming-corner/9274142/","projectTitle":"Social and Emotional Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9880168"},{"teacherId":10291408,"projectId":9768659,"letterContent":"On behalf of our kindergarten classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution toward the purchase of our new rug. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe children absolutely love the bright and cheerful addition to our room! It has quickly become a favorite spot for story time, group activities, and quiet moments of reflection. The vibrant colors have brought new energy into our space, and the rug has truly transformed the atmosphere.\r\n\r\nWe also deeply appreciate having a clean and comfortable place to sit while learning. It's made our classroom feel even more welcoming and has helped create a cozy, safe space where our students can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful support. Your generosity has brought smiles, comfort, and joy to our little learners already!","fullyFundedDate":1761934464515,"projectUrl":"project/provide-a-carpet-for-kindergarten/9768659/","projectTitle":"Provide a Carpet for Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10291408_orig.jpg?crop=1258,1258,x178,y458&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759095358088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10291408"},{"teacherId":9987585,"projectId":9423440,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for the generous donation of literary resrpucss that were added to our classroom. My students were so excited to read the new books in the classroom library. They love to browse the new titles and try new books which is helping to develop a love of reading! \r\n\r\nSome of the new read aloud stories like \"A Bad Case of Stripes\" was used to teach literary elements such as character traits. The students enjoyed this story so much, we read it a few times! These texts are great to use as mentor texts to teach literary skills. It keeps my students engaged and helps struggling readers practice the skills without the challenge of decoding. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1754079612980,"projectUrl":"project/literacyphonics-instruction-tools/9423440/","projectTitle":"Literacy/Phonics Instruction Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9987585_orig.png?crop=94,94,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745523511290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9987585"},{"teacherId":3508016,"projectId":9771279,"letterContent":"Your generosity does not go unnoticed! You have donated towards my classroom before and I appreciate it soooo much! I sent the students to the office today to grab the delivery. The particular group was so excited to open it with me. The dry erase markers and erasers got put to use immediately. The weighted stuffed animal was used later in the day. It would brighten your day if you could see their faces when opening the goodies and it would brighten your day if you could watch them use the goods in our lessons. Thank you so much! You are the best!","fullyFundedDate":1761069300264,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-our-reading-classroom/9771279/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Our Reading Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackalous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3508016_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734620467744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melanier-jackalous-reading-specialist"},{"teacherId":3508016,"projectId":9683884,"letterContent":"My students are so excited for this project to be funded. They arrive to school 45 minutes early for Reading tutoring. We call it Good Morning Club. We are able to put a little snack into their bellies while they are learning which is so helpful and keeps them on task. It has also boosted attendance. Full tummies and learning go hand in hand. Thank you for being so gracious in fully funding the project. Your kindness and generosity do not go unnoticed. You are the best! I will continue to pay it forward.\r\nThanks again!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758232356145,"projectUrl":"project/good-morning-tutor-club-snacks/9683884/","projectTitle":"Good Morning TUTOR Club Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackalous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3508016_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734620467744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melanier-jackalous-reading-specialist"},{"teacherId":3508016,"projectId":9711182,"letterContent":"The calming cuties are a hit. Students know how to use them appropriately. They know when they need them to help calm anxious nerves. Whether it is when they comeback from recess or before a test, students use the weighted stuffed animals so that the deep pressure stimulation and emotional comfort reduces their stress and anxiety levels. \r\nThese stuffed animals promote a sense of calm and well-being in order for learning to continue soon after. They have been working like a charm. We want to send you a HUGE thank you! I love these animals but more importantly so do my students. Your kindness and thoughtfulness do not go unnoticed.","fullyFundedDate":1758636768322,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner-cuties/9711182/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner Cuties","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackalous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3508016_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734620467744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melanier-jackalous-reading-specialist"},{"teacherId":9987585,"projectId":9275379,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the donations to our classroom. My students utilize the new calming daily, sometimes multiple times a day. It has been a place where they can get themselves together when they are feeling big emotions. After setting the timer for 3 minutes, they return to their seat and resume their work. This had been extremely effective in increasing work completion and regulated emotions. \r\nWhen my students first saw the calming corner they couldn't wait to cuddle the weighted stuffed animals and utilize the fidget toys. We reviewed the purpose of the calming corner and when it would be an appropriate time to use it. So far, my students have been responsible in voicing their need to sit in the calming corner, and have been able to return back to their seat ready to work. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our clsssroom!","fullyFundedDate":1749430900557,"projectUrl":"project/cooling-down-in-the-calming-corner/9275379/","projectTitle":"Cooling Down in the Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9987585_orig.png?crop=94,94,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745523511290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9987585"},{"teacherId":3508016,"projectId":9294633,"letterContent":"My items have arrived and most are already put into use. The bean bag chairs are the perfect incentive for engaging students into wanting to read. The books are a hot item and a sign-out sheet is in place so students may check them out to take home to read with siblings are parents/guardians. The rug is just an added piece of comfort (and cuteness) for the reading books.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating and allowing my students to have fun while reading across all subject areas! Happy Reading to ALL!\r\n\r\nHere's to building a love for reading and life long learners!!!!\r\n\r\nThanks again!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1755743870153,"projectUrl":"project/beanbags-books-and-a-love-for-reading/9294633/","projectTitle":"Beanbags, Books, and a Love for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackalous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3508016_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734620467744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melanier-jackalous-reading-specialist"},{"teacherId":9880168,"projectId":9060669,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough! The books were placed in our different lending libraries. They created such a buzz and the children couldn't wait to sign them out to read them. The graphic novels and the nonfiction books were a big hit. \r\n\r\nAll of the social and emotional items were placed in our calming corner which has become such a valued space for my students. The children were so thankful that the items were there to help improve their emotional state. Each child had a different favorite item. That they choose to use. Thank you again for your impact in helping my students.","fullyFundedDate":1744227081225,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-and-lending-li/9060669/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning and Lending Libraries","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9880168"},{"teacherId":3508016,"projectId":9162451,"letterContent":"We all now that hunger really impacts learning. I know that food insecurities in Title I communities may be linked to lower academic performance, increased absences, and poorer social-emotional development... So by offering food (SNACKS) to these students before their school day even begins will provide students with some energy to get through the morning, help them to focus on the skills at hand, and hopefully keep their attendance up for our Good Morning Tutoring Club. Please know that I am grateful for your donations and appreciate you! Have a fabulous rest of the year!","fullyFundedDate":1742991336313,"projectUrl":"project/good-morning-tutor-club-snacks/9162451/","projectTitle":"Good Morning Tutor Club Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackalous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3508016_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734620467744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melanier-jackalous-reading-specialist"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_89583","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":237,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":40,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"8.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.6,"schoolId":89583,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Marcus Hook Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Marcus Hook Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/chichester-school-district/marcus-hook-elementary-school/89583"}