{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marquette Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7809392,"projectId":9437893,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Pre-K bilingual classroom has been transformed into an even more welcoming, engaging, and inspiring space for learning. The new bulletin board materials have allowed us to proudly display student work and learning activities in Spanish. The children's faces lit up when they saw their art and writing showcased—it has built such a strong sense of pride and ownership in their work. These displays also help families connect to our classroom community, especially those who speak Spanish at home.\r\n\r\nThe calm corner you helped us create has quickly become a favorite spot for many of our little learners. It provides a safe and cozy space where students can take a break, breathe, and regulate their emotions—a crucial skill at this age. The smaller materials, like Velcro, tape, and organizational tools, have made it easier to set up and manage our learning centers, keeping our classroom running smoothly and helping students take more responsibility for their materials.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom environment. Each new addition has helped our students feel more comfortable, focused, and proud of their learning space. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping us build a warm, beautiful classroom where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1752025845727,"projectUrl":"project/bright-boards-bright-minds-building-a/9437893/","projectTitle":"Bright Boards, Bright Minds: Building a Welcoming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castaneda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7809392"},{"teacherId":9693905,"projectId":9431183,"letterContent":"Our Pre-K students have been filled with excitement and joy as we began using our new parachutes in the classroom. The individual parachutes allow each child to build coordination, practice following directions, and develop confidence through movement. The large group parachute has quickly become a favorite activity, encouraging teamwork, communication, and laughter. One of our most memorable moments was watching the children work together to keep soft balls bouncing on the big parachute—cheering for each other and celebrating every success.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the bright, colorful parachutes, their faces lit up with pure delight. They couldn't wait to explore, dance, and wave them through the air. What started as excitement quickly turned into meaningful learning through play.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our lessons, the parachutes will remain an important tool for building gross motor and social-emotional skills. We plan to integrate them into our weather and science units, helping students explore how air moves and objects lift. These resources have brought so much joy and engagement to our classroom, and we are so grateful for the donors who helped make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1750885226219,"projectUrl":"project/up-down-and-all-around-movement-fun-f/9431183/","projectTitle":"Up, Down, and All Around: Movement Fun for Every Student!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pasillas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737519147468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693905"},{"teacherId":10063084,"projectId":9444053,"letterContent":"When students walk in and find a birthday seat sack waiting for them—complete with a personalized badge, crayons, bubbles, and even a little slime—their eyes light up with pure joy. The simple moment of slipping the birthday badge over their shirt or unzipping their seat sack to discover their surprises instantly makes them feel celebrated and special. \r\n\r\nThese resources have given us a new way to create lasting memories and build a stronger sense of belonging. For many of our students, this is the first time they've had a birthday celebration tailored just for them, and the reactions have been priceless: wide smiles, happy laughter, and even a few excited wiggles in their decorated chairs.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, birthdays have become a highlight of our classroom culture—filled with joy, pride, and togetherness. Thank you for helping us create memories that will stay with our students long after the candles are blown out.","fullyFundedDate":1752782203841,"projectUrl":"project/birthday-magic-for-every-student/9444053/","projectTitle":"Birthday Magic for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10063084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752614923030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmartinez1"},{"teacherId":10063084,"projectId":9465463,"letterContent":"Many of our students learn best when they have consistent visual supports and structured routines to guide them. By laminating schedules, communication boards, and personalized learning aids, we've been able to create materials that last far beyond a single day of use. This means students always have reliable tools at their fingertips—whether it's a set of vocabulary cards, a feelings chart, or a daily schedule they can hold and follow throughout the day.\r\n\r\nFor our students, the most exciting part has been having their very own durable materials that they can use again and again. They love the sense of ownership and independence that comes from carrying a laminated card or chart that helps them make choices, stay on task, or communicate their needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is more engaging, structured, and student-centered. 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It makes my heart feel so warm to provide joy for my students who have followed classroom expectations all week to have something to look forward to. I love to see them play with each other to encourage collaborative play. Students love playing with the dentist kit, play dough, grocery basket, and blocks.","fullyFundedDate":1750256176513,"projectUrl":"project/fun-friday-playtime/9367108/","projectTitle":"Fun Friday Playtime!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9334473_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758146867086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9334473"},{"teacherId":9393191,"projectId":9195171,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart I thank you for donating to my first project. My students and I are enjoying our new donated items and they have brought such a smile to their faces. They are enjoying reading books where they can identify to the characters and their smiles say it all. The students are especially loving all the flexible seating options and jumping on the therapeutic tiles.\r\nMy students want to thank you all for the \"awesome\" and \"cool\" new items around our small but safe space. I've enjoyed telling them these items were donated to us by kind and generous people. They send you a big thank you and know that the impact of your donations is truly felt as we started the new school year. Again thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1746136801666,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-safe-space/9195171/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Safe Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9393191_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742813712134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9393191"},{"teacherId":9693905,"projectId":9075067,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donation of cleaning materials, our classroom has become a cleaner, more organized, and healthier space for learning. We use the supplies daily—students wipe down their desks, clean up after activities, and help organize shared materials. These tools have not only helped maintain a safe and tidy environment but have also encouraged students to take ownership of their classroom. It's been wonderful to see them take pride in keeping their space clean and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nOne specific moment that stood out was after a hands-on art and science activity. The classroom was a bit messy, but instead of feeling overwhelmed, students grabbed the new wipes and supplies and got right to work cleaning up. One student proudly said, \"I like making sure our table is shiny!\" It was heartwarming to see how responsible and excited they were to care for their classroom, showing how these resources go beyond practical use—they're teaching responsibility and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were thrilled. Many were curious about the different items and asked how they could help use them. As we move forward with our current unit involving group projects and shared stations, the cleaning materials are playing an important role. Students can now safely rotate through learning activities, knowing that their space is clean and ready. These resources are helping us build a classroom community where students feel empowered, engaged, and safe.","fullyFundedDate":1746557917218,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-blended-classroom-germ-free-pleas/9075067/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Blended Classroom: Germ Free Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pasillas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737519147468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693905"},{"teacherId":9334473,"projectId":7950763,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students with materials they need in the classroom to be successful. Parents, students, and myself are extremely grateful for everything we got. Thank you so much for helping our dreams come true. \r\n\r\nWorking in low-income school and navigating a school year with many newcomer students from different countries has been a challenge, but having the resources from our project being funded has helped tremendously. Many parents send their students without basic school materials, like folders and notebooks, but I am happy that I have plenty because of donors.","fullyFundedDate":1705505551076,"projectUrl":"project/lo-hicemos-todo-juntos/7950763/","projectTitle":"Lo Hicemos Todo Juntos!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9334473_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758146867086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9334473"},{"teacherId":9693905,"projectId":9063859,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to create a welcoming classroom for my students. As a diverse group of minorities, it brings me immense joy to know they are in an environment where they can see themselves represented.\r\n\r\nI have carefully selected each book that is featured in our library, and with your generous support, I am excited to add diverse manipulatives and dolls to our collection.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for enabling me to provide these valuable resources that celebrate and embrace my students'","fullyFundedDate":1737434242505,"projectUrl":"project/diverse-manipulatives-for-a-diverse-clas/9063859/","projectTitle":"Diverse Manipulatives for a Diverse Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pasillas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737519147468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693905"},{"teacherId":9693905,"projectId":8830383,"letterContent":"A Heartfelt Thank You for Your Generous Donation\r\nI want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation that has made a significant difference in my classroom. Your support has not only provided essential resources but has also transformed our Fridays into a delightful and enriching experience for my students.\r\nSince the funding of this project, my students have been able to enjoy delicious healthy options every Friday. This initiative has become a cornerstone of our weekly routine, eagerly anticipated by everyone in the classroom. The excitement surrounding our Fun Friday activities has created a sense of community and enthusiasm that extends beyond just snack time. Students now look forward to these Fridays with great anticipation, knowing they will have the chance to try something new and delicious each week.\r\nThe fresh fruit options have been a particular favorite among the students. They have embraced the opportunity to explore a variety of flavors and textures, and it's heartwarming to witness their excitement as they taste each new fruit offered. From juicy strawberries to exotic kiwis, every bite has brought smiles and joy to their faces. It's not just about the snacks; it's about the experiences we share and the memories we create together.\r\nThank you once again for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom and for providing us with the resources to make Fun Fridays truly memorable for our students. Your kindness has fostered a spirit of adventure and curiosity that will last beyond this school year, instilling a love for healthy eating and exploration in my students. Your generosity is deeply appreciated, and it has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on us all.","fullyFundedDate":1733362671672,"projectUrl":"project/fun-friday-fostering-healthy-habits-edi/8830383/","projectTitle":"Fun Friday: Fostering Healthy Habits Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pasillas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737519147468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693905"},{"teacherId":9693905,"projectId":8990932,"letterContent":"I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in providing winter essentials for my students. Your willingness to help has made a significant impact on their lives, and I cannot thank you enough for this.\r\nEach item that you helped procure was selected with a specific student in mind, addressing their individual needs. It was truly heartwarming to see how each piece of clothing or item made a difference for them. I witnessed firsthand the joy and relief on their faces when they received their winter essentials, and it was an incredible moment that I wish I could share with you. Their excitement and appreciation were palpable, and it reinforced the importance of your kindness.\r\nThank you once again for your invaluable contribution to my classroom and for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my students. Your support not only provided them with necessary items but also conveyed to them that they are cared for and valued. I am deeply grateful for your generosity and commitment to helping our youth. Your actions have truly transformed my students' winter experience, and for that, I will always be thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1736369017961,"projectUrl":"project/a-call-for-warmth-in-the-chicago-winter/8990932/","projectTitle":"A Call for Warmth in the Chicago Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pasillas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9693905_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737519147468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9693905"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5729","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1032,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.2,"schoolId":5729,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Marquette Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Marquette Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/chicago-public-school-district-299/marquette-west-elementary-school/5729"}