{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marvin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7239278,"projectId":9551835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your commitment and support towards my students. The students are extremely motivated with the new class look. Their work is posted on the wall. The students are proud of their classroom environment. They love the smelly stickers, the cork blocks on the wall, and the comfy bean bags. My students are thriving thanks to you and your donations. I am thankful from the bottom of my heart. In these hard times you have been a beacon of light! During reading the students are excited to sit on the bean bag. They also love the sharpies during art! The wallpaper is amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1754858929804,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-classroom/9551835/","projectTitle":"Help Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7239278_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684121114824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7239278"},{"teacherId":1318618,"projectId":9479625,"letterContent":"These items have made a tremendous difference in motivating my students and creating a positive learning environment.\r\nThe children absolutely love earning these special prizes, and they work hard toward their goals with excitement and determination. The toys encourage focus, responsibility, and perseverance, which in turn helps students stay engaged and make progress in their learning. It's amazing to see how something so joyful can spark such dedication and effort.\r\nYour generosity has not only brought smiles to our classroom but has also strengthened our students' learning habits and confidence. We are truly grateful for the impact you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1753827957598,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-needs-incentives/9479625/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Needs Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nava","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1318618_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x48,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581280262286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marvinave-"},{"teacherId":1318618,"projectId":9122269,"letterContent":"While I am unable to take pictures of the bathroom itself, I want you to know how big of a difference this has made for our students.\r\nThe children are now comfortable and no longer afraid to use the bathroom. This simple but powerful change has created a sense of security, allowing them to focus on learning instead of worrying. Because of this, our classroom time is being used much more efficiently—we are spending more time engaged in lessons and less time on worries or disruptions.\r\nYour support has truly brightened our classroom, both literally and figuratively. Thank you for helping create a safe, welcoming environment where students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1742909127895,"projectUrl":"project/better-lighting-for-kindergarten-bathroo/9122269/","projectTitle":"Better Lighting for Kindergarten Bathroom No More Scary Fan","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nava","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1318618_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x48,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581280262286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marvinave-"},{"teacherId":1318618,"projectId":9081190,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation toward our new kidney table for small groups. This table has already become the heart of our classroom learning! \r\n We use it daily during centers, where small groups of students gather to work closely with me on reading, math, and hands-on activities. The kidney shape allows me to sit with several students at once so I can provide guidance, support, and encouragement while still giving each child the attention they need. \r\n Your gift has created a space where collaboration, focus, and growth happen every single day. Because of you, our students now have a comfortable and purposeful spot to learn in small groups and reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1746539358878,"projectUrl":"project/small-kidney-table-needed-for-small-clas/9081190/","projectTitle":"Small Kidney Table Needed for Small Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nava","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1318618_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x48,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581280262286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marvinave-"},{"teacherId":3020096,"projectId":6380299,"letterContent":"This project provided my special needs students with the essential books and supplies they needed to build their reading fluency and comprehension. With engaging literature circles and interactive activities like sequencing drawings and book reports, students were actively involved in their learning. These materials helped foster a love of reading while supporting academic growth through hands-on, meaningful experiences. Your generous support empowered my students to start the school year with confidence and excitement for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1651797293903,"projectUrl":"project/good-readers-make-good-leaders/6380299/","projectTitle":"Good Readers Make Good Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3020096"},{"teacherId":7239278,"projectId":9301640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom! Your support has already made such a positive impact.\r\n\r\nThe students love the bean bag chairs — they've quickly become a favorite spot for reading and independent work. It's amazing to see how having a comfortable, flexible space encourages them to focus and enjoy learning. They're also thrilled with the fun stickers, inspiring posters, and colorful wallpaper that make the room feel welcoming and uniquely ours.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom now feels like a place where students truly want to be. The bright, engaging environment you helped create supports not just academics, but also creativity, motivation, and joy.\r\n\r\nWe're incredibly grateful for your kindness and investment in our learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746539475161,"projectUrl":"project/a-positive-emotional-learning-climate/9301640/","projectTitle":"A Positive Emotional Learning Climate","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7239278_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684121114824","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7239278"},{"teacherId":194102,"projectId":8782168,"letterContent":"First, I would like to thank you for allowing my students to have the tools they need to use within the classroom. As small group is the core structure of instruction, it's important that supplies are available for every student. With these items, they are able to participate and become engaged without lacking the resources needed to enhance their learning. \r\n\r\nMy students have become excited as they have a choice of highlighters to use check work, whitboard markers to use, and are now curious about their scores posted securely on the bulletin board with the marvelous tape. Thank you for increasing their involvement and excitement in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1734712116723,"projectUrl":"project/a-brand-new-fresh-start/8782168/","projectTitle":"A Brand New Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andrews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp194102_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511637565785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/194102"},{"teacherId":1318618,"projectId":9070363,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations. This project has allowed my students to not only charge their ipads easily but also have new headphones at their disposal. My students love that they can switch up their headphones if the ones they have are not fitting them comfortably.\r\nSome of my students prefer these headphones because they are light and can be worn without them feeling burdened by their weight. My students also love being charge of charging their tablets. They always say its so easy and fun to charge their technology. \r\nThank you again for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1740013226480,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-needs-headphone-replacement/9070363/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Needs Headphone Replacements and a Charging Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nava","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1318618_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x48,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581280262286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marvinave-"},{"teacherId":8458758,"projectId":8551746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating new anchor chart materials to our 3rd-grade classroom!\r\n\r\nThese resources will help us create colorful, clear, engaging charts to support our daily learning. Visual aids like these make it easier for students to understand and remember key concepts—and they love seeing their ideas come to life on our classroom walls!\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see the new anchor charts go up! They loved the bright colors and how easy it was now to refer back to essential topics during lessons. Many said it helped them feel more confident because they could quickly find reminders and examples on the walls. It's been amazing to see how much more engaged and focused they are during class! \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support. Your kindness is helping us build a brighter, more exciting learning environment for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1733234098455,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-anchor-charts/8551746/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Anchor Charts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8458758"},{"teacherId":8458758,"projectId":8438671,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project, \"Helping My Class Have Access to Engaging Activities.\" Your contribution has made a real difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students can now access hands-on, interactive resources that make learning more exciting and meaningful. Whether it's creative games, engaging lessons, or fun classroom tools, your donation has helped bring joy and inspiration to our everyday activities.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support. It reminds us that there are people who care about education and believe in our students' potential. From all of us in the class, thank you for making a positive impact!","fullyFundedDate":1720074966274,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-2024-2025-class-have-access-to-e/8438671/","projectTitle":"Help My 2024-2025 Class Have Access to Engaging Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8458758"},{"teacherId":8662040,"projectId":8933813,"letterContent":"Thank you for generous donations. My students and I appreciate the help you have provided to my classroom. With your donations my students were able to immerse themselves in the story, \"Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.\" My students along with their book buddies have been able to work on their reading fluency, so much so that it has created a love for reading. My students request independent reading time and read alouds. They have not only improved their reading fluency but they are also improving their reading comprehension. The donations that you have made helped nurture a new generation of readers. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1736055747899,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-reading-with-the-pigeon/8933813/","projectTitle":"Exploring Reading With The Pigeon","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C. 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We have used so many forms of media to support our writing. \r\n\r\nI am so grateful to have the resources needed to keep my students excited as they navigate through their experience as writers of this world.","fullyFundedDate":1733283686053,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-needs-a-printer-for-writer/8698765/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Needs a Printer for Writer's Workshop","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nava","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1318618_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x48,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581280262286","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marvinave-"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7238","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":520,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.6,"schoolId":7238,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Marvin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Marvin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/marvin-avenue-elementary-school/7238"}