{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marcus Hook Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9987585,"projectId":9767888,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snack project. Because of you, my students now have access to healthy snacks during the school day, and the impact has been immediate and meaningful.\r\nFor many of my students, snack time isn't just a treat—it's essential. Having snacks available helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. I've noticed improved concentration, more positive attitudes, and fewer distractions during lessons. Students are able to participate more confidently, knowing their basic needs are being met.\r\nBeyond nutrition, your donation has helped create a more caring and inclusive classroom environment. Students feel supported, and snack time has become a moment of connection and calm in our busy school day. Your kindness reminds them that there are people in the world who care about their success and well-being.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for making such a real difference in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1759074318280,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-help/9767888/","projectTitle":"Snack Time Help!","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":8516105,"projectId":9458844,"letterContent":"The moment the materials were unboxed, the room buzzed with excitement. Students crowded around the table, pointing out items they recognized and asking eager questions: \"Are those for us?\" \"Can we start today?\" Their faces lit up in a way that reminded me how powerful it is for children to feel seen, prepared, and supported.\r\nAlready, these supplies are helping students stay more focused and confident. With the basics fully stocked, they can dive into lessons without the stress of sharing limited materials. Our next big step is a project-based learning unit where students will use their new supplies to plan, draft, and publish their own informational booklets. They're incredibly excited to put their tools to work in creating something meaningful—and I can't wait to show them how much they're capable of.\r\nYour contribution gave my students more than materials—you gave them motivation, pride, and the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for believing in them.","fullyFundedDate":1755743869917,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-desperately-needed/9458844/","projectTitle":"School Supplies Desperately Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Celentino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516105_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755745704352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/celentino"},{"teacherId":8516105,"projectId":9736541,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Classroom Economy Snacks project! My 3rd graders were thrilled to see the snacks they can now \"purchase\" with the classroom money they earn through positive behavior and hard work. This has turned our classroom economy into an exciting, real-world learning experience—they're practicing saving, budgeting, and making responsible choices in such a meaningful way.\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom economy come alive, and my students look forward to this reward system every single week. Thank you for making learning fun and motivating for them!\r\nWith","fullyFundedDate":1758491641317,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-economy-snacks-for-my-3rd-grad/9736541/","projectTitle":"Classroom Economy Snacks for my 3rd Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Celentino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516105_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755745704352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/celentino"},{"teacherId":8516105,"projectId":9199538,"letterContent":"Our new calm-down corner has quickly become an essential part of our classroom. My students use the fidgets, kinetic sand, timers, and emotion-regulation tools to help themselves reset whenever they feel overwhelmed or need a quiet moment to regain focus. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who normally shuts down during challenging tasks independently walk over to the corner, use the kinetic sand and a visual timer, and return to work feeling calm and ready to try again. It was a powerful reminder of how important these tools are.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up. They were excited, curious, and genuinely grateful. Many of them immediately began exploring the fidgets and sensory items, and several commented on how \"peaceful\" and \"cozy\" the space felt.\r\nThanks to these resources, our next steps involve teaching students how to independently identify their emotions and choose strategies that help them regain control—skills we'll continue building during our social-emotional learning lessons. The calm-down corner has already become a trusted space, and I'm excited to watch my students keep growing in confidence as they learn to manage their feelings in healthy, productive ways.","fullyFundedDate":1746532706075,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-resources-need/9199538/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Resources Needed for Calm Down Corner!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Celentino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516105_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755745704352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/celentino"},{"teacherId":8516105,"projectId":8489862,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Flexible seating offers so many valuable benefits. During our daily morning meeting, my students are able to choose a cushion to sit on, which helps them stay focused. Providing choice empowers students to make decisions about how they learn best.\r\nMy students come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of needs. Some require fidgets to help with focus. Others prefer standing rather than sitting. Some benefit from bands on the legs of their chairs, and many simply need opportunities to move their bodies. Flexible seating allows me to accommodate all of these needs and support every learner effectively.","fullyFundedDate":1723665997667,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-diverse-learners/8489862/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Celentino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516105_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755745704352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/celentino"},{"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"}],"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"}