{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marrama Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9721565,"projectId":9782687,"letterContent":"I am beyond grateful for your support! When the materials arrived, my students were so curious and excited to see how our classroom was transforming. The \"privacy shields\" were an immediate hit; one student even said, \"Now I have my own little office to focus in!\" It's been amazing to see how something so simple can make them feel so empowered and concentrated during their independent work time.\r\nWe are already putting everything to great use. The voice amplifier has been a game-changer for me, ensuring that every student can hear instructions clearly without me having to strain my voice. We've also been using the \"thumbs up/down\" paddles daily—they've made our quick check-ins and voting moments so much more fun and inclusive. Even my quietest students are now eagerly participating! Plus, the rolling storage cart has finally given our classroom the organization we desperately needed to keep our projects on track.\r\nThe next steps for my students involve a series of peer-review workshops where the privacy shields will help them focus on their editing, while the voting paddles will be used to give feedback on group presentations. Your generosity has provided us with the tools to create a more organized, quiet, and engaging learning environment. Thank you for making a real difference in our daily classroom life!","fullyFundedDate":1762266391578,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-focus-and-participate-i/9782687/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Focus and Participate in Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villagomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9721565_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725080684306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9721565"},{"teacherId":9721565,"projectId":9782716,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness. When the boxes of new hats and gloves arrived, the classroom was buzzing with excitement! Many of my students walk to school or wait for the bus in very cold temperatures, and seeing their faces light up as they put on their new gear was a moment I will always cherish. One student immediately put on their gloves and said, \"Now my hands won't be too cold to write!\" It was a simple but powerful reminder of how much these items were needed.\r\nSince receiving these resources, I have noticed a significant change in my students' ability to focus. Instead of arriving at their desks shivering and distracted by the cold, they are now settling in quickly and are ready to participate in our morning lessons. We recently used our new hats and gloves during a short outdoor nature walk for a science observation, and for the first time, every student was able to stay engaged with their notebooks instead of tucking their hands into their sleeves to stay warm.\r\nOur next steps involve a creative writing project where students will describe their favorite winter activities. Having these warm materials ensures that they can actually enjoy their time outside and then come back to the classroom with a clear mind, ready to focus and learn. Your generosity has provided my students with the physical comfort they need to succeed academically. Thank you for making our classroom a warmer place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1762266283435,"projectUrl":"project/helping-my-students-focus-participate/9782716/","projectTitle":"Helping My Students Focus, Participate, and Stay Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villagomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9721565_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725080684306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9721565"},{"teacherId":2700182,"projectId":9683739,"letterContent":"My students were mesmerized by the Pixel Art Challenge kits! When they first saw the vibrant tiles, the room erupted in excitement. We are using these resources to bridge art and computer science; one student even realized that their favorite video games are built from these tiny \"blocks\" of data. This \"aha\" moment turned abstract coding into a physical reality. Thanks to you, my teaching now includes tactile STEM explorers that keep engagement high. Next, we'll use the kits to \"code\" physical sprites for a math coordinate plane project. Thank you for making these pathways possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757526888764,"projectUrl":"project/stem-by-design-pixelated-pathways/9683739/","projectTitle":"Stem by Design: Pixelated Pathways","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lueck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2700182_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453832136679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jlueck"},{"teacherId":2700182,"projectId":9080100,"letterContent":"My 5th graders were ecstatic when the Snap Circuits arrived; the room buzzed with \"wow!\" as they saw the colorful tech. We've completed multiple builds, but the highlight was watching a struggling student successfully \"debug\" a parallel circuit to light an LED. Their confidence soared! They are no longer just using tech; they are understanding the physics behind it. These resources turned our desks into an engineering lab where failure is just a step toward a solution. Next, we are ditching the manuals for an \"Inventor's Challenge,\" where students will design original alarms and sensors to solve classroom problems. Thank you for sparking this hands-on journey into STEM!","fullyFundedDate":1743599226552,"projectUrl":"project/building-stem-skills-with-snap-circuits/9080100/","projectTitle":"Building Stem Skills With Snap Circuits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lueck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2700182_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453832136679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jlueck"},{"teacherId":10246060,"projectId":9693076,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! My reading intervention classroom has been running smoothly thanks to your generous contributions. I am teaching 54 students each day and using these tools regularly.\r\n\r\nI use the white board frequently, throughout each day. I like to write an updated list of the letter sounds and heart words we are working on each day or week. I have also been using the mirrors often as I teach letter sounds. I use the pointer to point out heart words and letters and the sanitizing wipes have kept illnesses at bay. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping get my classroom set up and running smoothly! My students are learning how to read each day in my well-stocked classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758077676908,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-for-all-reading-intervention-c/9693076/","projectTitle":"Literacy for All! Reading Intervention Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Challender","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10246060"},{"teacherId":9237030,"projectId":9055193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones to our school. Your support helps our students stay focused and engaged in their learning, and it makes a meaningful difference in their daily classroom experience.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to our students' success.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones to our school. Your support helps our students stay focused and engaged in their learning, and it makes a meaningful difference in their daily classroom experience.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1746787244213,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-all/9055193/","projectTitle":"Headphones for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9237030"},{"teacherId":6590664,"projectId":8861608,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support making our project come to life. The wobbly chairs, cushion seats, and floor chairs had been a great help keeping our students engaged and staying focus while working with whole class, in small groups and working independently. The feelings chart help my students identify their feelings and what can they do when they are feeling overwhelmed, mad, or feeling sad and how to regulate their emotions.\r\nMy students were very thrilled when they first saw these materials. They become more motivated when we discuss how these materials can help them stay on task and engaged in class. \r\nI will attach some photos below so you could take a peek of how my students are using the classroom tools. We are also learning how to take care of these materials and keeping them clean so we can continue use them in class and pass along to the future students of this classroom. \r\nAgain, thank you for being part of my students learning. We greatly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1733534917952,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-scholars-need-flexible-seati/8861608/","projectTitle":"First Grade Scholars Need Flexible Seating to Stay on Task","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lacbayo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6590664_orig.jpg?crop=1353,1353,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675646519833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rhein79"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50568","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":547,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.8,"schoolId":50568,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Marrama Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Marrama Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/colorado/denver-public-school-district-1/marrama-elementary-school/50568"}