{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thurgood Marshall Secondary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10178080,"projectId":9643789,"letterContent":"When our new marching baritone arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Up until now, our brass section has marched trombones which are great instruments, but difficult to maneuver and not ideal for depth of sound a competitive marching ensemble needs. The moment my students saw the baritone, they crowded around it, and were all admiring its beauty, a new baritone is an experience most stdunet never get to have! The excitement and pride this single instrument brought into the room was incredible. It immediately raised the bar for what our ensemble believes it can achieve.\r\n\r\nBecause of this new baritone, we've already begun transitioning the section toward a fuller, richer marching sound As a new band director who grew up marching this exact instrument, it means the world to me to give my students the same life changing experience I had. Your generosity directly strengthens our program's competitiveness, our students' musicianship. Thank you for believing in what marching band can do for young people and for helping us take this meaningful step forward.","fullyFundedDate":1756409242166,"projectUrl":"project/a-stronger-sound-for-our-marching-band/9643789/","projectTitle":"A Stronger Sound for Our Marching Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pappalardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178080_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755307506623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178080"},{"teacherId":10178080,"projectId":9616893,"letterContent":"When I started this project, Many of my beginning band students were playing on worn down, mismatched, or had to beg each other for reeds. This semester has gone so much smoother since this project was funded! In our high school classes, students were able to rehearse more confidently, with fuller tone and far fewer squeaks, with a more consistent sound as a section, because they were all playing on the same higher quality reed! This makes running rehearsals so much smoother, and students do not have to worry about not having the equipment to participate if something happens to their reed! This generosity didn't just provide supplies it removed barriers that were holding students back from sounding like the musicians they're striving to become.\r\n\r\nMy beginners are working on their first full-band pieces, and are finally able to match pitch and blend without struggling against equipment issues. Meanwhile, my high school students are preparing for our upcoming winter concert, using the new reeds to refine tone quality and intonation. The momentum in our classroom is incredible right now. Thank you for believing in young musicians and giving them the tools they need to grow with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1755702418038,"projectUrl":"project/music-reeds-for-our-students/9616893/","projectTitle":"Music Reeds for our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pappalardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10178080_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755307506623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178080"},{"teacherId":10311706,"projectId":9840911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and the meaningful impact you've made in our school health office. Your donations of organizing compartments, containers, and hanging files have transformed the way we store and access our daily essentials. Because of your kindness, we are now able to keep everything, from bandages to important forms, neatly arranged and easy to locate, allowing us to stay efficient and focused on our students' needs.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful for the ice packs and hot packs you provided, which play a crucial role in comforting students when they come in with injuries or discomfort. Having these resources readily available, and well-organized thanks to you, helps us respond quickly and effectively. Your generosity has truly improved the care we provide every day, and we deeply appreciate the difference you've made for our students and our school community. Thank you for helping us create a safer, more supportive space for every child who walks through our doors.","fullyFundedDate":1761049787284,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-a-safe-and-caring-health-of/9840911/","projectTitle":"Supplies for a Safe and Caring Health Office","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Janeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311706"},{"teacherId":5313686,"projectId":9705044,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a color printer to my 6th grade students. Thanks to you, students are able to see their work come to life in vivid color. They have printed comic strips for science, presentations of horror story analyses for English, Egypt projects for history, and so much more. Our classroom has come to life with all of their amazing projects and work. They love to see their assignments displayed in class and printing makes learning so much more meaningful when they get to see their work published.","fullyFundedDate":1757989234932,"projectUrl":"project/lets-live-life-in-vivid-color/9705044/","projectTitle":"Let's Live Life in Vivid Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5313686_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523552254465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5313686"},{"teacherId":5313686,"projectId":9583343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Action magazine to my ELD students. Thanks to you, students are reading, writing, and practicing their speaking skills using engaging articles and stories. They enjoy the topics so much and are learning to use reading comprehension skills, writing main ideas and summaries, as well as making slide show presentations and presenting information they have learned about from the articles. It is amazing to see their growth and development since we have started using these magazines.","fullyFundedDate":1757528394455,"projectUrl":"project/put-reading-into-action/9583343/","projectTitle":"Put Reading into ACTION!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5313686_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523552254465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5313686"},{"teacherId":10233684,"projectId":9767967,"letterContent":"Thank you for the art supplies donated for my students, we culminated our unit of cells with a project that allowed student to demonstrate their knowledge of the subject through the use of art.\r\nI can not thank you enough for allowing me to make my lesson more engaging and productive. I can see how my students are eager to complete the work because they are able to express their knowledge in a different manner than just answering general questions. I have noticed that I have a greater amount of students actually completing these type of assignments because they feel that it's much easier to express what they know using their creativity. Thank you front the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1759264754225,"projectUrl":"project/learning-science-through-the-magic-of-ar/9767967/","projectTitle":"Learning Science through the Magic of Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cuellar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10233684"},{"teacherId":2154693,"projectId":9787493,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has allowed the enthusiastic readers on our Battle of the Books team to have access to all of the books that we will be reading. Having the books at our school helps take a burden away from the families and the BoB program really gets them fired up about reading both chapter books and graphic novels. \r\n\r\nThe students have expressed a lot of gratitude, too. I'm sure that it makes them feel good to have people outside of our school support our team.\r\n\r\nThe gift keeps on giving because I've also made these titles book club books this year!","fullyFundedDate":1760047151872,"projectUrl":"project/battle-of-the-books-bound-ii/9787493/","projectTitle":"Battle of the Books Bound, II","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scribner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2154693_orig.jpg?crop=225,225,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757364980975","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2154693"},{"teacherId":3990915,"projectId":9766517,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for supporting our classroom project. Your generosity has made it possible for my students to have access to a mini refrigerator, a microwave, and a vacuum cleaner—resources that are already making a noticeable difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe mini refrigerator and microwave have been especially impactful. Students and I can now safely store our lunches and enjoy a warm meal when needed, which has helped them stay energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the day. On warm days, having access to cold water has kept students hydrated and comfortable, allowing them to fully engage in lessons and activities.\r\n\r\nThe vacuum cleaner is helping us to maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom. Students have taken pride in caring for their shared space, fostering a sense of respect, responsibility, and community. Together, these resources have created a more supportive and productive environment where students' basic needs are met, enabling them to collaborate effectively and focus on their academic growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can thrive, feel cared for, and reach their full potential. Your generosity truly makes a difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1761733034808,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-learning-through-comfort-and/9766517/","projectTitle":"Supporting Learning Through Comfort and Care","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Agvanian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3990915_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634754696256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zagvanian"},{"teacherId":3990915,"projectId":9725562,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous support of my project. Your contribution made it possible for my students to have their own geometry compasses and healthy snacks—two simple but powerful resources that have made a real difference in both their learning and well-being.\r\nWe've already begun using the compasses in our geometry lessons to explore circles, arcs, and geometric constructions. For many students, this was their first time using a compass, and their excitement was contagious! They were amazed to see how precise and creative geometry can be when they have the right tools. One student even said, \"Now I finally get how this works!\" Seeing their confidence grow as they constructed perfect circles and accurate designs was incredibly rewarding.\r\nThe snacks have also had a meaningful impact. Many students come to class hungry or low on energy, especially in the later periods of the day. Having something to eat before or during class has helped them stay focused, calm, and ready to learn. It's been heartwarming to see how something so small can make such a big difference in their attention and participation.\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom feels more supported, energized, and equipped for success. The next step for my students is to use their compasses in a collaborative geometry art project, where they'll design and label intricate geometric patterns to display in our classroom. This project will reinforce both mathematical precision and creativity—values that truly reflect the spirit of this donation.\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that people believe in their potential and care about their learning journey. Thank you for investing in them and helping us create a classroom where every student feels capable, focused, and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1758909083411,"projectUrl":"project/drawing-success-tools-and-snacks-for-ge/9725562/","projectTitle":"Drawing Success: Tools and Snacks for Geometry Students","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Agvanian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3990915_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634754696256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zagvanian"},{"teacherId":3990915,"projectId":9691573,"letterContent":"We've already begun using the new laminator to create durable math reference sheets. The disinfecting wipes have also become a regular part of our classroom routine—students take pride in keeping their learning space clean at the end of each period. The new toner has made it possible for me to print high-quality assignments and visual aids without interruption, which has greatly improved the flow of our lessons.\r\nMy students were genuinely excited! They were especially fascinated by the laminator—several of them gathered around to watch their work being sealed, proudly commenting that it made their projects \"look professional.\" They also appreciated having a freshly stocked, organized classroom and quickly took ownership of using the wipes to keep our shared materials and desks clean.\r\nRight now, my students are working on a collaborative math review project where they design and laminate their own problem-solving cards to use in peer-led stations. These materials will continue to serve as study tools for upcoming assessments and future classes.","fullyFundedDate":1758908997092,"projectUrl":"project/printing-protecting-and-preserving-our/9691573/","projectTitle":"Printing, Protecting, and Preserving Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Agvanian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3990915_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634754696256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zagvanian"},{"teacherId":643110,"projectId":9645755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this seemingly small, yet unquestionably huge change in the choir classroom possible!\r\nHaving new chairs that are meant for musicians to sit in has already made a huge difference on the students. They are immediately more engaged just because their posture has changed. Their breathing is better, their tuning is better, their overall sound is better!\r\nThey also act differently now. It's as though having these chairs has made them feel more professional and the way they come into class, retrieve their materials, and get ready to start singing is more professional in response.\r\nAdditionally, having a book of reproducible rhythm activities has allowed me to be more intentional in how students use their time when we break up into different activities and sectionals. Having more resources will always be a boon in allowing me to better differentiate to the varied needs of all the students in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks again for making it possible for Marshall students to sit up and sing!","fullyFundedDate":1757691384267,"projectUrl":"project/sit-up-and-sing/9645755/","projectTitle":"Sit Up and Sing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinosa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp643110_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755401704942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelle-espinosa"},{"teacherId":10233684,"projectId":9768095,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity, we are currently learning about cells, we conducted a laboratory activity where students had the opportunity to stain plant and animal cells, this is the first time in many years where students were able to take clear pictures of the cells under the microscope using their phones and I was able to show the students what the different structures of the cells actually look like. With the old microscopes, I could only tell them where to look in the hopes that they would get it right. I don't have enough works to express my gratitude, with your help, you are allowing me to keep students more engaged and excited about completing laboratory activities.","fullyFundedDate":1759264753980,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-young-minds-one-microscope/9768095/","projectTitle":"Transforming Young Minds one Microscope at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cuellar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10233684"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_28212","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1848,"numTeachers":71,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":62,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"26.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":69.1,"schoolId":28212,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Thurgood Marshall Secondary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Thurgood Marshall Secondary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/pasadena-unified-school-district/marshall-fundamental-high-school/28212"}