{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7097336,"projectId":9799125,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donations to support our kindergarten recess time. Because of your generosity, our students now have new chalk for creative sidewalk art, balls for active play, jump ropes for building coordination and confidence, and an outdoor speaker that brings music and movement to life on the playground.\r\n\r\nRecess is such an important part of a child's day. It's a time for imagination, teamwork, laughter, and learning through play. Your contributions have already made a noticeable difference — the smiles on our students' faces say it all! From colorful chalk masterpieces to energetic dance breaks and friendly ball games, you've helped create joyful, meaningful experiences for our young learners.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support of our classroom and for investing in the well-being and development of our kindergarteners. Thank you for helping make recess even more special!","fullyFundedDate":1768415213579,"projectUrl":"project/recess-fun/9799125/","projectTitle":"Recess FUN!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davidson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7097336_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669047733661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/loramy-davidson"},{"teacherId":7097336,"projectId":9800887,"letterContent":"With full hearts and big smiles, thank you for supporting our project, \"Seats, Senses, and Smiles: A Classroom for Every Learner.\" Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in the most meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nOur students now have comfortable new chairs that help them focus and feel secure in their learning space. The puzzles have become a favorite center activity, encouraging problem-solving, teamwork, and perseverance. The stuffed animals have quickly turned into reading buddies and calming companions, offering comfort and confidence when students need it most. And the sensory bin items have created opportunities for hands-on exploration that support regulation, engagement, and joy.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just donate materials — you created an environment where every learner feels supported, included, and valued. Your kindness has truly made a difference in our students' daily experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and in every child who learns here.","fullyFundedDate":1765820910746,"projectUrl":"project/seats-senses-and-smiles-a-classroom-f/9800887/","projectTitle":"Seats, Senses, and Smiles: A Classroom for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davidson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7097336_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669047733661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/loramy-davidson"},{"teacherId":7097336,"projectId":9697201,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, thank you for your generous donation to fund our pig reading buddy stuffy, pancake maker, and syrup. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our students.\r\n\r\nThe pig reading buddy quickly became a beloved member of our classroom family. Students who were once hesitant to read aloud are now volunteering to share stories. Having a cuddly, nonjudgmental \"listener\" has helped build confidence, fluency, and enthusiasm for reading. It has transformed reading time into something students genuinely look forward to.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provided more than supplies — it created motivation, confidence, and memories. You helped foster a love of reading while building community in our classroom. 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They are an excellent addition to my classroom and I would highly recommend them to any teacher wanting to encourage creativity, team work and stem play.\r\n\r\nThe finger crayons were a huge win! I just happened to come across them when searching for items! Two friends are no making marks on their paper!","fullyFundedDate":1764675789333,"projectUrl":"project/learning-thru-creativity-in-early-childh/9806162/","projectTitle":"Learning Thru Creativity in Early Childhood!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzjarrald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6355109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758306360867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aafitz"},{"teacherId":6355109,"projectId":9732508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity and consideration when choosing to donate to my classroom at South Elementary! It is full of amazing and exceptional little people that are so appreciative as well as myself!\r\n\r\nThe items that I chose for my classroom were carefully selected. They are durable and will be easy to clean and sanitize to help prevent the spread of germs and sickness in our room!\r\n\r\nThese items are made to last! They will be used by students for years to come! The number of students impacted is well beyond 20!\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1758770302367,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-and-manipulatives/9732508/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks and Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzjarrald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6355109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758306360867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aafitz"},{"teacherId":6355109,"projectId":9752391,"letterContent":"The Lakeshore Learning write and trace magna doodle letter and number centers are soo very appreciated. The letter and number boards directly align with the Orton Gillingham reading instruction that is now being implemented in the state of Illinois. This is the case for preschool thru 5th grade.\r\n\r\nEach card that accompanies the board comes with color coded arrows and directions on how to form the upper and lower case of each of all twenty six letters of the alphabet, while the number boards have the numerals one through 20. Each one has color coded arrows to form the numeral correctly. The back of the numeral cards have the corresponding number of items to incorporate object counting as well!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1758905220363,"projectUrl":"project/learn-and-trace-lakeshore-boards/9752391/","projectTitle":"Learn and Trace Lakeshore Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzjarrald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6355109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758306360867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aafitz"},{"teacherId":6355109,"projectId":9647966,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your kindness, generosity and consideration when donating to the classroom project. My students, staff and I sincerely appreciate what you have helped purchase for our classroom!\r\n\r\nAs the pictures show, the items that were purchased have made a great impact in our classroom. The sensory items have helped tremendously with my littles that struggle with transitions and require extra time, care and items to help move throughout the classroom successfully. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your time, consideration and generosity when donating to my classroom","fullyFundedDate":1756260133288,"projectUrl":"project/exceptional-preschoolers/9647966/","projectTitle":"Exceptional Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzjarrald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6355109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758306360867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aafitz"},{"teacherId":6355109,"projectId":9499660,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your kindness, generosity and consideration when donating to the classroom project. My students, staff and I sincerely appreciate what you have helped purchase for our classroom!\r\n\r\nAs the pictures show, the items that were purchased have made a great impact in our classroom. The sensory items have helped tremendously with my littles that struggle with transitions and require extra time, care and items to help move throughout the classroom successfully. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your time, consideration and generosity when donating to my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1753884740347,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-support-for-exceptional-little/9499660/","projectTitle":"Emotional Support for Exceptional Littles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzjarrald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6355109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758306360867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aafitz"},{"teacherId":6355109,"projectId":9332142,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your kindness, generosity and consideration when donating to the classroom project. My students, staff and I sincerely appreciate what you have helped purchase for our classroom!\r\n\r\nAs the pictures show, our shelves are more organized than ever before, which is a huge win! We were able to sort diapers, wipes, sensory items, extra clothing, extra shoes and art supplies so that they are easy to access.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your time, consideration and generosity when donating to my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1746841859165,"projectUrl":"project/storage-bins/9332142/","projectTitle":"Storage Bins!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzjarrald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6355109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758306360867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aafitz"},{"teacherId":7097336,"projectId":9128283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom for our sensory bin! My students have loved learning through sensory play! When students are learning through fun play, it makes for a great day!\r\nThe slime has been a class favorite!! I have enjoyed watching them manipulate the slime and add in their favorite colors. This has been so helpful for my students who struggle with fine motor! \r\nAll of the different material and textiles have been so much fun to use in our sensory and light table! I wish you could hear all the giggles! Thank you again for making my students feel seen and loved!","fullyFundedDate":1746581002937,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-bin-items/9128283/","projectTitle":"Sensory Bin Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davidson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7097336_orig.jpg?crop=956,956,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669047733661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/loramy-davidson"},{"teacherId":6355109,"projectId":9146540,"letterContent":"Our new discovery/sensory table is simply amazing! \r\n\r\nWhen it first arrived, I don't know who was more excited? Myself or my students! It is so wonderful to be able to have a table that doesn't have broken wood, wheels, and has a stopper so that we can put water and water toys in it...maybe even add soap to make bubbles!\r\n\r\nIn the pictures, you can see how sturdy the table is and the heavy duty lid. 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About this school
South Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Marshall, Illinois that is part of Marshall Community School District C - 2.
It serves 274 students
in grades K - 2 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
Its teachers have had 34 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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3%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Mar 13, 2026
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South Elementary School
$18,528
raised using DonorsChoose
34
projects
funded
4
teachers
funded
87
donors
1
project for
technology
3
projects for
books
6
projects
for
art supplies
South Elementary School has received support from
58 individuals from Illinois and
29 individuals out-of-state.