{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"The School at Marygrove","outOfStateSupporters":34.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":391903,"projectId":9550730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Carolina Ocean Acidification Lab project. Although we haven't used the materials yet, your generosity has already made a difference by allowing us to plan a richer, more rigorous hands-on experience for our AP Environmental Science students. Usually, this unit relies heavily on diagrams and demonstrations, but now we'll be able to experiment directly with pH changes, CO₂ absorption, and shell dissolution—concepts that are far more meaningful when students can observe them in real time.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe will begin this lab during Units 7–9 in late winter/early spring, when students study atmospheric pollution, climate change, and aquatic chemistry. Your donation ensures that when we reach this part of the curriculum, students will not just learn about environmental change—they'll be able to measure it, analyze it, and connect it to global ecological impacts. Thank you for helping us create opportunities for deeper scientific thinking and discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1757955126715,"projectUrl":"project/ocean-acidification-in-detroit/9550730/","projectTitle":"Ocean Acidification in Detroit?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp391903_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450301994950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilliams"},{"teacherId":391903,"projectId":9550638,"letterContent":"The Coriolis experience was better than ever this year, thanks to your generosity. Instead of having students simply act out the phenomenon, we were finally able to see and experience it firsthand using our new Carolina Biological Supply Coriolis kits. With nine kits, every group of students had the opportunity to rotate the turntable, track the path of the ball, and watch how motion appears to bend on a spinning system—something that is incredibly difficult to visualize without the proper tools.\r\n\r\nTheir reactions were priceless. When students placed the blue marker on the \"Earth\" and watched its path curve as the platform spun, you could hear the collective \"Ohhh! I get it now!\" moments across the room. Many said it was the first time the Coriolis effect actually made sense, and the hands-on engagement kept even my most hesitant learners fully involved. We didn't end up using the water-in-a-pan component this year, but I'm excited to incorporate it next time to deepen their understanding even more.","fullyFundedDate":1758231521641,"projectUrl":"project/coriolis-connection/9550638/","projectTitle":"Coriolis Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp391903_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450301994950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilliams"},{"teacherId":391903,"projectId":9550821,"letterContent":"Thank you so much. In my class, each student has a plant that they need to keep alive until the end of the school year. One of the first things they do is research the plant's origins and nutrient needs. Then, they test the plant's soil to assess current situation and needs. Your part of the project is essential here. Once they know what is needed, they ameliorate to soil appropriately. We do this as well in the forest behind the school, but that is more out of our control. We do add the results to a full report on the forest for the official property managers. They generally do not use the information, but that is their choice. Nonetheless, this is science in action. These are real and useful life skills. THANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1759101699740,"projectUrl":"project/super-soil-scientists/9550821/","projectTitle":"Super Soil Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp391903_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450301994950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwilliams"},{"teacherId":6209980,"projectId":9495558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support with our back-to-school project! Your contributions helped us create a warm, welcoming, and engaging learning environment where our first graders feel excited and ready to learn each day. The students were thrilled to see the new materials, supplies, and resources that will help them explore, grow, and feel confident as we begin a brand-new school year together. Your partnership means so much, and it truly makes a difference in the daily learning experiences of every child in our classroom. Thank you again for helping us start the year with positivity, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of community.","fullyFundedDate":1757955123464,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school/9495558/","projectTitle":"Back to School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mulattieri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6209980_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733451823625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6209980"},{"teacherId":9838149,"projectId":9371221,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and the many thoughtful items you provided for our 4th-grade classroom. Each donation has made a meaningful difference in creating a clean, organized, comfortable, and engaging learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nOur new Hoover Power Scrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner, Shark Navigator Vacuum, and Honeywell QuietSet Tower Fan have helped us keep our classroom fresh, clean, and comfortable—something the students notice every single day. With so much movement and activity in an elementary classroom, these tools have been essential in maintaining a healthy learning space especially being on the carpet for our whole group learning time and our morning meetings. \r\n\r\nThe Canon PIXMA TR8620a Printer and ink cartridges have allowed us to print high-quality classroom materials quickly and reliably at all times of the day. This has been especially helpful for students who benefit from modified assignments, extra visual supports, and making the most during teacher preparation. \r\n\r\nThe colorful floor pillows have transformed our reading and flexible seating spaces, giving students cozy spots to read, collaborate, or take a quiet moment to regroup.\r\n\r\nOur organizational tools—including the moving/storage bags, magnetic clips, pencil parking chart, and coat rack—have helped our classroom run more smoothly. Students are taking more responsibility for their materials, and the room stays tidier and easier to navigate.\r\n\r\nThe new classroom set of headphones have been a tremendous support during independent work, testing, and small-group activities, ensuring every student can focus without distraction. The cheerful colors add to the festive environment in our space too!\r\n\r\nFinally, the paper cutters, guillotine trimmer, and electric pencil sharpeners have made preparing materials so much more efficient. Our sharpeners, in particular, have saved countless instructional minutes and prevented possible messes that could've happened with a hand-held pencil sharpener.\r\n\r\nEach item you provided has had a real, daily impact on our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students have a cleaner, calmer, more organized, and more engaging environment in which to learn and grow. We are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1749508715707,"projectUrl":"project/from-residency-to-reality-help-me-build/9371221/","projectTitle":"From Residency to Reality: Help Me Build My Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9838149_orig.jpg?crop=859,859,x478,y522&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747749931406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anamaria-lopez"},{"teacherId":7999060,"projectId":8557716,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in contributing to my classroom! Developing public speaking and professional communication skills is an area that my students are eager to improve. Your support has taken our classroom to the next level. The podium and microphone allows students to step into a more professional practice space and feel empowered and prepared to take these leadership skills outside of the classroom\r\n\r\nThese materials have not only been used in my classroom, but shared with other teachers as well throughout our building. This one project has rippled and made an impact throughout our school.\r\n\r\nThank you, again for your generosity. Know that it makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1731609216982,"projectUrl":"project/detroit-students-building-leadership-p/8557716/","projectTitle":"Detroit Students Building Leadership & Public Speaking Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. DeGarmo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7999060_orig.jpg?crop=458,458,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722960585129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7999060"},{"teacherId":9932951,"projectId":9136286,"letterContent":"This event was truly special for the Class of 2025. They were able to showcase some incredible community-based work and network with community leaders from across the city.\r\n\r\nEach year, graduates have come back and told me how valuable this project experience was. Students in college, trade programs, and the workforce have told me the skills, networking, and work ethic they built from the program have helped them succeed in their post-graduate paths.\r\n\r\nWhile celebrating their hard work was meaningful enough on its own, several students also secured post-graduate internships as a result of the program. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1742874584298,"projectUrl":"project/display-materials-for-senior-capstone-sh/9136286/","projectTitle":"Display Materials for Senior Capstone Showcase","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Janness","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9932951"},{"teacherId":9932951,"projectId":9135100,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my attendance at this truly useful training. My students will greatly benefit from my extended knowledge of PBL.\r\n\r\nThe workshop included extensive curricular resources that I am excited to adapt for my classroom. I will also be able to adapt the PBL knowledge over to my other AP courses outside of World History.\r\n\r\nThe most important thing I learned was how to structure effective PBL modules that do not sacrifice the intense content knowledge required for success on the exam.","fullyFundedDate":1743104170810,"projectUrl":"project/ap-world-history-and-place-based-learnin/9135100/","projectTitle":"Ap World History and Place-Based Learning PD Workshop (with Certification)","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Janness","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9932951"},{"teacherId":6209980,"projectId":9140730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing headphones for our classroom. While many people use headphones at home for music or entertainment, in our school they are an essential learning tool. With headphones, my students can focus on personalized reading and math programs without distraction, allowing each child to work at their own pace while I guide small groups. This quiet learning environment helps every student stay engaged and builds independence.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been discovering that they can listen to stories being read aloud while following along with the text. For some of my struggling readers, this has opened the door to books that once felt too difficult. One student in particular, who often shied away from reading, now lights up when it's time to log in because the headphones help him hear each word clearly and build his confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly transformed our classroom by making technology more accessible and meaningful for all learners. Thank you for giving my students the chance to learn in a way that feels both exciting and empowering.","fullyFundedDate":1745847070038,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-listen-store-and-so/9140730/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Listen, Store, and Soar!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mulattieri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6209980_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733451823625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6209980"},{"teacherId":6209980,"projectId":9140872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring a whiteboard small group table into our classroom. The first day my students saw it, their eyes lit up with excitement and they immediately asked if they could \"try it out.\" We began using it during reading groups, where students practiced writing sight words and breaking words into syllables directly on the table. The ability to quickly erase and try again gave them confidence to take risks without worrying about mistakes, and their engagement has grown tremendously.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during math centers, when a group of students worked together to solve word problems. They drew number bonds and equations across the table, bouncing ideas off each other and making learning a true team effort. The whiteboard surface has turned ordinary lessons into interactive projects, and it has become the most popular spot in the classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, my students will continue using this table to practice decoding strategies in reading, solve multi-step problems in math, and collaborate on creative writing drafts. Your generosity has given us not just a piece of furniture, but a tool that builds confidence, teamwork, and joy in learning. Thank you for making this possible and for supporting the growth of my first graders.","fullyFundedDate":1746576025574,"projectUrl":"project/markers-meeting-spaces-creating-a-hub/9140872/","projectTitle":"Markers & Meeting Spaces: Creating a Hub for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mulattieri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6209980_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733451823625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6209980"},{"teacherId":9909105,"projectId":9122867,"letterContent":"For this project, we allowed students to design a space in the library to suit their needs. Students in 9th grade engineering kicked off the project by surveying their peers about what would make our school library a welcoming, comfortable, and inclusive space. While they loved many things about our library, a clear consensus emerged about adding bean bags and other types of comfortable seating. \r\n\r\nAs part of that effort, we ordered beanbags and coloring supplies with the grant. Students have been thrilled with the new seating. More importantly, they appreciated that their suggestions were heard and taken into account. We hope this helps them see the space as their own and increases their willingness to speak out about changes they want.","fullyFundedDate":1740997709534,"projectUrl":"project/student-designed-library-space/9122867/","projectTitle":"Student Designed Library Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Helfman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9909105"},{"teacherId":9909105,"projectId":9082285,"letterContent":"We decided to change the direction of our museum to focus on the global future instead of the past. We had a long, difficult years and the political climate was making students feel apathetic. We decided to re-focus the project on the future. Students were directed to create a vision for a heathy, sustainable, and prosperous future for the world. There were given a few different options for expressing this vision. They could create a zine, a poem, or a fashion design. \r\n\r\nThese projects required students to research current initiatives in their community (Detroit) as a source of inspiration for their projects. Students investigated environmental and community organizations working to improve the lives of people in Detroit and summarized their findings. Next, they choose one project option to convey their vision for the future. One student, collected old clothes from students and created a small quilt to demonstrate methods of up-cycling old clothes instead of sending them to a landfill. Another, created a zine on sustainable gardening practices to show how landscaping can help mitigate the impact of climate change--in Detroit our major issue is flooding. Finally, students presented their projects to an audience of their peers.\r\n\r\nThis project allowed students to end the year on a hopeful note and the tools and knowledge needed to build a better world.","fullyFundedDate":1740232891755,"projectUrl":"project/world-history-museum/9082285/","projectTitle":"World History Museum","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Helfman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9909105"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_124454","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":300,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":97,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.0,"schoolId":124454,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about The School at Marygrove on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"The School at Marygrove","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/detroit-public-schools-community-district/the-school-at-marygrove/124454"}