{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thurgood Marshall Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3088016,"projectId":9832516,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible for my third graders! The addition of the iPad has truly strengthened our literacy instruction in meaningful ways. While many donors are familiar with technology at home, in our classroom, the iPad is intentionally used as a learning tool. Students use it for targeted reading apps, digital texts, and skill-based practice that adapts to their individual reading levels. This allows me to personalize instruction and give immediate feedback, helping each child grow at their own pace.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the technology's interactive nature. They love being able to highlight text, listen to passages read aloud, respond to comprehension questions, and track their own progress. The engagement level is noticeably higher, especially during independent practice time.\r\n\r\nI've seen particular growth from students who sometimes struggle to stay focused during traditional reading tasks. The interactive features help them remain engaged and motivated. One student who was hesitant to read aloud now confidently practices fluency using audio playback tools, listening to themselves and improving each week.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than just a device — it has created new opportunities for confidence, independence, and academic growth. Thank you for investing in our classroom and believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1760724784328,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-of-reading/9832516/","projectTitle":"Building a Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clarke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3088016_orig.jpg?crop=1769,1769,x0,y400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642014929364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3088016"},{"teacherId":10311510,"projectId":9827294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my literacy project! The students have truly benefited from the supplies. I've noticed that many students have a new-found interest in reading because of the books they now are able to read. While read, they have so much comfy seating. They love it! It allows them a comfy, calm environment while reading. \r\n\r\nThe cushions are not only used for reading time, but the students also enjoy using it while they sit on the carpet during lessons. This allows for many of the students to have a comfy seat while sitting in a preferred spot. \r\n\r\nThank you again so much for providing the materials for my classroom to have a comfy reading corner. The students thank you, too!","fullyFundedDate":1760625544368,"projectUrl":"project/lovely-literacy/9827294/","projectTitle":"Lovely Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311510"},{"teacherId":7958564,"projectId":9830876,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to my classroom. As a result of the new supplies, I am able to support students by modeling on my board using the magnetic boards that mimic the type of paper the students are writing on. In this way, at this early stage of learning to write and read, it can be helpful for the models on display in the classroom to be the same as those the students see in front of them. The magnetic nature of the boards help me use and move them to different areas of the classroom. \r\n\r\nThe phonics kits have been a big hit with the students! They love putting the magnets neatly on the graphemes and they are used daily in small group reading to practice spelling and reading words. Students in first grade need a lot of practice connecting letter sounds to letter representations and noticing the subtle differences in sound changes that lead to spelling changes in words. My students practice with these phonics kits and they enjoy the distinction between digraphs and single letter words. \r\n\r\nMy students are also learning how to write clearly and neatly. Using the magic pens and the books that go with them students have really enjoyed their handwriting practice time!","fullyFundedDate":1760912963116,"projectUrl":"project/reading-spelling-and-handwriting-tools/9830876/","projectTitle":"Reading, Spelling and Handwriting Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yarmus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7958564_orig.png?crop=710,710,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632683356801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7958564"},{"teacherId":5111216,"projectId":9821441,"letterContent":"My classroom environment has been improved upon with the supplies we were able to add to Room 27. We now have a bench and a rug where students can sit to read and collaborate while completing reading centers and working together. It creates a warm and fun place for kids to learn. \r\nBefore having these items, students had to sit in their hard chairs at their desks or the cold, hard floor to read or complete work. Now they rush to get a spot at one of the two new areas that the materials I received have created. We appreciate your kindness and consideration of students and teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1760392804657,"projectUrl":"project/positive-classroom-environment-supplies/9821441/","projectTitle":"Positive Classroom Environment Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5111216_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516739367321","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5111216"},{"teacherId":6414974,"projectId":9830775,"letterContent":"Room 15 has been enjoying the new reading materials! Students pull out the new magnetic dry erase boards and literacy games to use independently while other students are pulled into a group with a teacher. Students get so excited when the new colored pencils and crayons are pulled out for them to use during this time. They really enjoy writing their sight words and spelling words in bright colors. Just this week a student commented \"I've become a great reader.\" The new materials have made a big difference!","fullyFundedDate":1760933410662,"projectUrl":"project/succeed-and-read-with-literacy-center-fu/9830775/","projectTitle":"Succeed and Read With Literacy Center Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6414974"},{"teacherId":1877168,"projectId":9835428,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the phonics materials that encourage good readers and writers! My students love the phonics kits and the splash reading activities! They look forward to using them in small group reading! My students have been saying things like, \"When can we work with the kits?\", \"You get to learn words when we use them.\", \"You can spell and read words.\", \"I love moving the letters around and they are magnetic!\" These sayings show that students enjoy working on their reading when they have engaging materials. We use them daily! The giant magnetic pages are also awesome! I have used them to model reading response writing and editing sentences. They are large enough for everyone to see when I am teaching! I appreciate your support in building a strong foundation in reading and writing for my first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1760800871066,"projectUrl":"project/making-connections-for-young-learners/9835428/","projectTitle":"Making Connections for Young Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DuBois","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1877168_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531156679708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erindubois"},{"teacherId":5530632,"projectId":9816478,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of reading-based interventions and flexible seating for my kindergarten classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in my students' learning experiences and has strengthened my ability to provide high-quality literacy instruction at such a critical stage in their development. I am deeply appreciative of your investment in early literacy education and student success.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation has been evident in the growth and enthusiasm of my students. With access to these reading-based interventions, students have shown improved foundational literacy skills, including letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and early reading strategies. Many students have become more confident learners, eager to participate and take risks as they build essential reading skills.\r\n\r\nEqually important, the hands-on learning opportunities provided through these interventions have significantly increased student engagement and retention of literacy skills. Interactive materials and tactile activities allow students to actively explore concepts, making learning both meaningful and memorable. This approach has sparked greater interest in reading and helped students retain and apply the skills they are learning each day. Thank you again for your generosity and for making a lasting impact on my young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1760828985745,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-literacy-around-the-classroom/9816478/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Literacy Around the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiIenno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5530632_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y54&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593964742972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsdiienno"},{"teacherId":5111246,"projectId":9839253,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for supporting my project, Reading and Writing Fun in First Grade. We use at least one of the items purchased every day! First off, my standing rolling desk allows me to move freely around the room with the materials that I need. My rolling magnetic whiteboard gives me the same flexibility. It also enables students to contribute to interactive writing. These changes have impacted our days, but the next items are the favorites for the students.\r\nEvery day, in different small groups, we use either the All-in-One Phonics kit by Lakeshore or a phonics game. Some days they are all out! Picture this, I am teaching a group of 6 children at a back table with the phonics kits, while the students who are not in groups are participating with phonics games at their level. It is a beautiful thing!\r\nRight now, we are working on blends with short vowels, but we can't wait to start using the digraph and diphthong magnets too!","fullyFundedDate":1760835606195,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-writing-fun-in-first-grade/9839253/","projectTitle":"Reading and Writing Fun in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5111246_orig.jpg?crop=2286,2286,x181,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606248759721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5111246"},{"teacherId":5854102,"projectId":9830514,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of this project. Your investment made it possible to turn an important idea into meaningful action, and we are deeply grateful for your confidence in our work. Because of your commitment, we were able to move forward with clarity, purpose, and the resources needed to achieve our goals.\r\n\r\nYour funding has had a tangible impact—supporting critical activities, strengthening our capacity, and expanding the reach of this effort. Beyond the immediate outcomes, your generosity has helped lay a strong foundation for long-term success and sustainability. We are inspired by your belief in the value of this work and the people it serves.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, thank you for being an essential partner in this project. We are proud to share these accomplishments with you and look forward to continuing this work with your support. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1760662323455,"projectUrl":"project/plug-into-literacy/9830514/","projectTitle":"Plug into Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mazur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5854102_orig.jpg?crop=380,380,x131,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594308472365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrstmazur"},{"teacherId":10316457,"projectId":9839614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our third grade classroom. Because of you, my students get to learn in a space that is more engaging, comfortable, and joyful every single day. The small group stools, whiteboard, and marker holder are used daily during small group instruction and have already made a huge difference in how smoothly our lessons run. Thanks to your funding, we also now have so many beautiful new classroom books, and my students are beyond excited to explore them. Our classroom library has truly come to life!\r\n\r\nMy shorter students especially love the step stool, which allows them to confidently reach the Smart Board to show their work to the class. The lap desks have quickly become a class favorite—students are obsessed with them and always ask to use them during assessments. They help students feel comfortable and focused while doing their best work.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, the green bean bag chair has been a HUGE hit! The moment I unboxed the packages, my students were screaming with excitement about who would be the first to sit in it. It has already become a special spot in our classroom that students look forward to learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760928074203,"projectUrl":"project/howling-for-books-small-group-literacy/9839614/","projectTitle":"Howling for Books: Small Group Literacy for Ms. Patrick's Wolfpack","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patrick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316457"},{"teacherId":10317145,"projectId":9841207,"letterContent":"My students love our new resources! Excitement built every time a new box showed up in our classroom. It took about a week for everything to arrive and once it all did we had a big reveal, what I called, \"The Grand Unboxing!\" My eager students started using their new tools immediately! \r\n I teach fourth grade special education in a mostly pull-out, small-group model in a cubicle in the middle of a hallway. It's not the best set-up, but having high quality materials goes a long way to making up for less-than-ideal learning conditions. Favorite new resources have been the colorful noise-cancelling headphone, whisper phones, and reading trackers, all of which have helped my students focus while reading. Another huge hit are the sensory squares with different textures that I pass out during social group. These help to calm kids who are maybe a little nervous or not used to sharing feelings or talking about uncomfortable topics. This year, I have 10 students in two different small groups who are working on improving decoding and/or encoding skills. They love working with the phonics tiles and I love the improvement I've seen since we've received them (not to mention cleaning up is a breeze and we haven't lost a single tile this year). \r\n My writing group is working on conventions, editing, and paragraph formation. This group happens to meet at the end of the day, a notorious time of distraction for fourth graders, but they all look forward to the days when I pass out the paragraph editing work books. I've even started to notice my writing students using the editing symbols they've learned while they are in other small groups. The next step I have planned for writing group is to use the How To Write An Awesome Paragraph to help improve the content and structure of their writing. \r\n Thank you from the bottom of our hearts and book bags for your generous donation to our learning community! These resources will not only help students this year, but for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1760900512025,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-learning-fun/9841207/","projectTitle":"Small Group Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rockwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10317145"},{"teacherId":5111218,"projectId":9743701,"letterContent":"With your generous support, I was able to provide my students with choice, learning opportunities outside of the school day, and background knowledge to support students' exploration of the 250th birthday of our nation. \r\nWhen my Donor's Choose project was funded, our classroom received a new mini American History library! Students were given opportunities to choose a book that they found interesting, take it home to read over the winter break, and then write a book review to recommend the book to friends. Students LOVED the opportunity to choose how they learn and were thrilled to recommend the book to others. The books keep circulating around my classes. Now, students who are not in my classes are stopping by to ask to borrow a book because they hear they are so good! \r\nYour thoughtfulness made this learning possible and prepared my students for a year of learning and celebrating the 250th birthday of our nation!","fullyFundedDate":1760669101513,"projectUrl":"project/happy-250th-birthday-america/9743701/","projectTitle":"Happy 250th Birthday, America!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Puleo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5111218_orig.jpg?crop=2794,2794,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605968769959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5111218"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59612","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":641,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":22,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.2,"schoolId":59612,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Thurgood Marshall Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Thurgood Marshall Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/christina-school-district/thurgood-marshall-elementary-school/59612"}