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Even years later, I am still using the supplies you provided, and they continue to make a meaningful difference in my students' learning every day. \r\n\r\nWe use the materials during our literacy block for independent reading, small groups, hands-on activities, and art projects. When my students first saw the supplies, they were so excited and grateful, it made them feel special and more motivated to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness,","fullyFundedDate":1683821992530,"projectUrl":"project/my-first-year-teaching-supplies/7329316/","projectTitle":"My First-Year Teaching Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9021831_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774802818630","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9021831"},{"teacherId":4912252,"projectId":9787599,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have provided this special even every year because of donors like YOU. I couldn't do it any other way. So thank you for your kindness and generosity. This event brings so much joy to my students. I have also had parents come in to join their children and they seem more excited than the children because they gave sadly never experience decorating a gingerbread house. \r\nThe funniest thing happens every year before I even start my new school year. The students will ask me, \"if I am in your classroom next year, are we decorating gingerbread houses?\". I love it! 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I am thankful that you made it possible for my students to take home a few snacks and food items to have during their Thanksgiving break. \r\nMy students were so happy to get these goodies. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1762874365369,"projectUrl":"project/i-am-hungry/9885932/","projectTitle":"I Am Hungry","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4912252_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508382859842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestrahernandez"},{"teacherId":4912252,"projectId":9656255,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. My students were so happy to hear that they were getting new water bottles. Not all of my students can afford to buy one. They got to add waterproof stickers to decorate their bottles. It was fun to see that the stickers they chose matched their personality. \r\nThey can use their water bottles daily for recess or P.E. 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Them knowing all of their facts gets them ready to go into 4th grade. \r\nIt is a fun way for them to learn their facts. We also use the flashcards here at school to play a daily 15 minute game where they compete against each other to see who can get the facts faster. Thanks again for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756176841214,"projectUrl":"project/multiplication-flashcards/9547814/","projectTitle":"Multiplication Flashcards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4912252_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508382859842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestrahernandez"},{"teacherId":4912252,"projectId":9441584,"letterContent":"I was able to provide the students with their own set of headphones. They were so happy that they didn't have to share them with anyone. It can be kind of unsanitary to share things like headphones. Now they can listen to their computer programs without interruption and more focus. I also got them their own cool book bags to put their independent books in. They can now keep their books nice and organized in their desks. I want to thank you for helping me fund this project. My students thank you too. God bless you and yours.","fullyFundedDate":1753891994742,"projectUrl":"project/essential-materials/9441584/","projectTitle":"Essential Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4912252_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508382859842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maestrahernandez"},{"teacherId":9624478,"projectId":9497151,"letterContent":"Our students were beyond excited when they first saw the new basketballs, jerseys, and soccer equipment! The smiles and cheers filled the room, they couldn't wait to get outside and start playing. 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About this school
Marshall Elementary School is
an urban public school
in San Diego, California that is part of San Diego Unified School District.
It serves 400 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.2:1.
Its teachers have had 260 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
84%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Marshall Elementary School
$115,550
raised using DonorsChoose
260
projects
funded
39
teachers
funded
633
donors
25
projects
for
basic supplies
37
projects for
technology
37
projects for
books
15
projects
for
art supplies
Marshall Elementary School has received support from
470 individuals from California and
163 individuals out-of-state.