{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marina Vista Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6480491,"projectId":8468692,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to have received funding for this project. The scholars thrived from classroom incentives, and enrichment activities such as puzzles and kinetic sand play. They love to plant and grow seeds which is so fun for them. The plants in our classroom brighten the space and opens their minds to learn all about plants. It even inspires some to gardening. I am always looking for ways to have a more organized classroom, and the book containers are being put to good use in our classroom library. For Christmas, the scholars made keepsake ornaments that they could take home and hopefully look back on in the years to come! Thank you again for your generous giving.","fullyFundedDate":1720193250534,"projectUrl":"project/twinkle-twinkle-little-star-students-t/8468692/","projectTitle":"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Students - Tomorrow's Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Belleci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6480491_orig.jpg?crop=1144,1144,x197,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659647545075","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6480491"},{"teacherId":6480491,"projectId":7529126,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for funding supplies that will give scholars the opportunity to engage in art. This expends beyond core academic subjects and is an important part of a young person's educational experience. They love to have art time, and this is not something that is even allotted for in our instructional minutes. Our art program was let go of last year, so I am always sprinkling in opportunities for scholars to express their artistic abilities. Having the proper materials such as special water color paper makes all the difference!","fullyFundedDate":1699921057700,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-artsy-inspired/7529126/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Artsy & Inspired!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Belleci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6480491_orig.jpg?crop=1144,1144,x197,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659647545075","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6480491"},{"teacherId":6480491,"projectId":6645565,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation for my scholars and my classroom. The materials and books remain as wonderful resources that educate and inspire children on many levels. With the majority of our scholars who are of the Latino culture, they are able to connect and learn about people, traditions and history that is relevant to them. It's a joy to see the conversations that arise as they share what they know, ask and answer questions about cultural heritage. I know they will go on to do great things!","fullyFundedDate":1662750081777,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-hispanic-heritage/6645565/","projectTitle":"Back to School & Hispanic Heritage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Belleci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6480491_orig.jpg?crop=1144,1144,x197,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659647545075","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6480491"},{"teacherId":1046026,"projectId":10023068,"letterContent":"These snacks will keep us going till the end of the school year. These snacks will keep my students focused on learning rather than their grumbling tummies. The final weeks of school are the most difficult to stay focused and These snacks are exactly what we needed to end with success. This time of year with the weather getting warm outside, students can only think of Summer, so these snacks will keep them focused and on task. Thank you so much for keeping us going till the end, your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1777999116081,"projectUrl":"project/im-hungry/10023068/","projectTitle":"I'm Hungry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1046026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458612548560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1046026"},{"teacherId":1046026,"projectId":9885528,"letterContent":"This gift card for TPT has broadened my lessons to reach more learners by providing lessons that are very diverse. With this card I have been able to find great lessons to reach learners with different learning modalities, visual, hands on and those who are able to learn by only text. This time of year we have more time to incorporate enrichment lessons and activities because we have mastered most grade level standards, but with these lessons we can also reach skills with different activities provided by these lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1766852955532,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-need-ideas-please-help/9885528/","projectTitle":"Teachers Need Ideas, Please Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1046026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458612548560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1046026"},{"teacherId":1046026,"projectId":9911506,"letterContent":"Our scholars have had so much fun using smelly markers and felt pen markers to enhance their writing. They are truly motivated in writing creative stories, knowing that they will get to use markers to do their illustrations. These tools have increased their writing enthusiasm a lot. The writing is creative and fun! Every time a scholar has finished a narrative writing and revised it, they are allowed to use these markers to color their illustrations that go with their writing. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768334380112,"projectUrl":"project/writing-fun/9911506/","projectTitle":"Writing Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1046026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458612548560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1046026"},{"teacherId":4918945,"projectId":9078973,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is brighter, more creative, and filled with joyful learning experiences. Your thoughtful donations are already making a meaningful impact on my students, and I want you to know how deeply appreciated they are.\r\n\r\nThe Melissa & Doug Fresh Mart Grocery Store Play Food and Role Play Companion Set has transformed our dramatic play area into a bustling, imaginative marketplace. Through pretend play, students practice real-world skills like communication, problem-solving, cooperation, and early math concepts such as counting and exchanging \"money.\" For many of my students, this is where language blossoms. They take turns being the cashier, the shopper, or the store manager, building confidence and social skills in a playful, engaging way.\r\n\r\nThe multiple sets of Crayola Washable Watercolors have opened the door to daily creative expression. Having enough materials to share means every child can participate fully without waiting or feeling left out. Watercolor painting strengthens fine motor skills, encourages focus, and gives students a safe space to express their feelings and ideas. The washable feature also allows us to explore art freely and confidently, knowing that creativity doesn't have to come with stress.\r\n\r\nThe 24 Piece Wooden Fairy Princess Puzzle adds an important layer to our hands-on learning time. Puzzles are powerful tools for building critical thinking, patience, spatial awareness, and perseverance. As students work through each piece, they are learning to try again, think differently, and celebrate small successes. The unique shapes and sturdy wooden design make it developmentally appropriate and engaging for my young learners.\r\n\r\nThe Fainne 24 Pack Pencil Boxes may seem simple, but they provide organization and ownership. Each child now has a designated space for their supplies, helping them develop responsibility and independence. When students feel organized and prepared, they are more confident and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity does more than supply materials — it creates opportunities. It supports language development, creativity, collaboration, independence, and problem-solving. Most importantly, it shows my students that there are people beyond our classroom who care about their growth and success.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for investing in these young learners. Your kindness directly supports joyful, hands-on, meaningful learning every single day. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for the difference you are making in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1741614467910,"projectUrl":"project/pencil-boxes-for-littles/9078973/","projectTitle":"Pencil Boxes for Littles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4918945_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1514770638010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4918945"},{"teacherId":9236168,"projectId":9526446,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to the resources we used to build our musical rainsticks. They learned the intricacies of building an instrument first hand with the supplies donated and their work was submitted to an all school community and family event that we held here at the school: Indigenous Peoples Museums. Their work was displayed to the entire school community. They were very happy and continued to ask when they were able to take their projects home to keep and cherish. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1754427397584,"projectUrl":"project/building-instruments-and-making-music/9526446/","projectTitle":"Building Instruments and Making Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9236168_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723228063821","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9236168"},{"teacherId":1046026,"projectId":9792361,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity, these snacks make a huge difference. With these snacks my students can focus on their learning targets. Their grumbling tummies can take a away from their learning because all they focus on is their hunger. Unfortunately, many of our students come from households where food is not always abundant or readily available. Thank you again for making a difference! We hope that you know that these snacks are helping our scholars learn and have success now and in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1762662071991,"projectUrl":"project/im-hungry/9792361/","projectTitle":"I'm Hungry","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1046026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458612548560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1046026"},{"teacherId":1046026,"projectId":9409498,"letterContent":"I can't explain to you the impact you have made in our daily learning. The snacks provided through this project allow our students to focus on the learning that is happening in class. These snacks are not only a way to cheer them up but they are essential to keeping them focused on learning. Our students don't always have food readily available at home and come to school hungry.\r\nThese snacks allow our students to feel confident and satisfied. Thank you for your extreme generosity, you have made a huge difference!","fullyFundedDate":1759563840135,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-im-hungry/9409498/","projectTitle":"\"Teacher I'm Hungry\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1046026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458612548560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1046026"},{"teacherId":7019743,"projectId":9404898,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that allowed our class to receive books about Lionel Messi! My students were so excited to learn about one of the greatest soccer players of all time. We used the books during Hispanic Heritage Month to explore who Lionel Messi is, his incredible journey, and the ways he has inspired and supported the Hispanic community.\r\n\r\nThe students loved reading about his determination, teamwork, and kindness both on and off the field. Your donation made it possible for them to connect literacy with culture, inspiration, and pride. Thank you for helping bring these meaningful lessons to life in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1751416541202,"projectUrl":"project/goal-inspiring-readers-with-the-story-o/9404898/","projectTitle":"Goal! Inspiring Readers with the Story of Lionel Messi","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bronsord","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7019743_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683818779432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bronsord"},{"teacherId":1046026,"projectId":9662494,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity, your gift of the $100 gift card has opened and expanded many doors and possibilities for my students. They now have access to many more creative lessons made by very crafty educators. These lessons have made a world of difference in enriching our curriculum with supplemental materials at different learning levels. I really appreciate your kindness and generosity and my students appreciate it even more! The lessons are fabulous and creative and have allowed my students learning to expand.","fullyFundedDate":1757502818877,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-really-need-this/9662494/","projectTitle":"Teachers Really Need This!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1046026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458612548560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1046026"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96812","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":592,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":79,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.8,"schoolId":96812,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Marina Vista Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Marina Vista Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/pittsburg-unified-school-district/marina-vista-elementary-school/96812"}