{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marcus Hook Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4249194,"projectId":10467432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our Books Are the Best! project possible! Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students are so excited to have new books to explore, read, and enjoy. Seeing their faces light up when they discover a new story is truly priceless!\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest changes has been during our independent reading time. Students are more excited to pick up a book, explore different stories, and share what they have read with their classmates. I've loved watching students who may have once been hesitant to read become more engaged, curious, and confident as they discover books that capture their interests. Our new books have helped create more opportunities for meaningful conversations, reading practice, and connections with one another.\r\n\r\nThese books provide my students with opportunities to build their reading skills, grow their vocabulary, strengthen their imaginations, and develop a lifelong love of reading. They encourage curiosity, spark conversations, and allow each child to discover stories that inspire them.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, one of the greatest gifts is watching children grow into confident readers who are excited to learn. Your kindness has helped make that possible. Thank you for investing in my students, supporting their learning, and helping create a classroom where books, imagination, and learning are celebrated every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom has a few more reasons to believe that books really are the best! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1787423569117,"projectUrl":"project/books-are-the-best/10467432/","projectTitle":"Books Are the Best!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4249194_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786731099431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4249194"},{"teacherId":3508016,"projectId":10711789,"letterContent":"The donations have arrived and we are thrilled. You are making such a difference in the lives of my students, and I appreciate you! The snacks are getting into tummies. Learning can take place more often knowing that hunger pains do not need to take over. The hats and gloves are finding homes to keep those fingers, hands, and heads warm on long walks to school, or simply a cold bus ride home. And the class favorite: Weighted Stuffies!!!!! These stuffed animals are calming hearts and allowing anxiety to fall so students can focus on the task at hand. I wish you were a fly on the wall to see how excited my students are and how very thankful they are for you! They wanted to meet you in person LOL... but I told them I would tell you in my thank you note instead. Thanks for ALL you do! Your generosity and kindness do not go unnoticed!","fullyFundedDate":1792581828178,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-and-warm-hearts/10711789/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies and Warm Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackalous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3508016_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734620467744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melanier-jackalous-reading-specialist"},{"teacherId":8516105,"projectId":10333979,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has significantly impacted my classroom by allowing my kids to purchase items from the class store. They are using fake money to learn about saving and spending. I was able to get treats and cool items for the store thanks to you!! I am happy to say after my students shopped, they were so happy with everything they bought. They couldn't wait until the next time the store opens. Everyone in the class saved some money to carry over in their wallets. They are starting to realize they don't have to spend every dollar they earn. Thank you again!!","fullyFundedDate":1786367019441,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-economics-to-life-through-our-t/10333979/","projectTitle":"Bringing Economics to Life Through Our Third Grade Classroom Economy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Celentino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8516105_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791784947564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/celentino"},{"teacherId":4249194,"projectId":10356443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our classroom a more comfortable, welcoming, and engaging place to learn! My first-grade students love learning together, and having a classroom carpet and individual carpet circles will make our daily lessons even more special. We will use our carpet for read-alouds, phonics lessons, math activities, morning meetings, and classroom discussions. The carpet circles will give each student their own special spot, helping them stay focused, respect personal space, and feel comfortable participating in our lessons.\r\n\r\nThese resources will help us build a stronger classroom community where every child feels safe, included, and ready to learn. My students are still developing important skills such as listening, taking turns, sharing ideas, and managing their bodies during whole-group instruction. Having a designated space to gather and individual carpet circles will provide the structure and support they need to be successful. I am so excited to see my students grow academically, socially, and emotionally as we learn and grow together.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where learning is fun, meaningful, and accessible to everyone. Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of our youngest learners, and we are so grateful for your support. Thank you for helping our classroom become a place where every child has a spot to belong!","fullyFundedDate":1785551345029,"projectUrl":"project/carpets-make-learning-so-much-fun/10356443/","projectTitle":"Carpets Make Learning So Much Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4249194_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786731099431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4249194"},{"teacherId":3508016,"projectId":10495843,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating towards my project. Because of you, my students have full tummies so they can focus on a days' learning rather then hunger pains. Their comfy bean bag chairs are full again so they can do their independent work or read in our amazing Reading Nook. The bright and colorful bulletin board paper and borders will be an awesome surprise when students arrive one morning to all new decor on the walls (no faded old stuff!). I can't thank you enough for helping make my classroom so much better for my amazing students!","fullyFundedDate":1790969148376,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-fun/10495843/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackalous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3508016_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734620467744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melanier-jackalous-reading-specialist"},{"teacherId":2334490,"projectId":10711836,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the winter jackets, hats, and gloves! Our students will use these resources to stay warm during recess and while walking to and from school.\r\n\r\nOur students were so excited to see the new winter gear and know that people in their community cared enough to help keep them warm. These items will help them feel comfortable and ready to learn throughout the colder months.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us provide warmth, comfort, and support to our students! Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in their school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1791043574632,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-cozy-hands-helping-our-stu/10711836/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts, Cozy Hands: Helping Our Students Stay Warm!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2334490"},{"teacherId":2334490,"projectId":10448779,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of wiggle chairs and seat cushions! These resources are making a wonderful difference in our classroom. The flexible seating options are helping my students improve their focus and attention across different classroom settings. Students are able to move safely while learning, which helps them stay engaged during reading, writing, math, small-group instruction, and independent work.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to try the new seating options, and they have quickly learned which choices help them learn best. I have noticed that students who previously struggled to sit and focus for longer periods are now more comfortable and engaged in their work. These tools have helped create a classroom environment where students feel supported and understand that it is okay to use tools that help them be successful learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a more supportive, comfortable, and engaging learning environment. Your generosity is making a meaningful impact on my students every day!","fullyFundedDate":1789558499225,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-focus-succeed/10448779/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Focus, Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2334490"},{"teacherId":10428665,"projectId":10083175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project and helping me provide some of the basic necessities my students need. Your donations have already made such a difference in my school nurse's office.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have probably been one of the biggest hits! I have students come in with hungry bellies, especially in the mornings, and they are always so grateful to have something to eat. I also received fidgets that students can use while they are waiting to be seen, along with basic necessities like skin care products, wipes, lip balm, hair ties, and other hygiene items. These may seem like small things, but to my students they can make a big difference. When a child is able to eat something, freshen up, fix their hair, or simply have something to help calm them while they wait, they can feel better about themselves and return to class feeling more comfortable and confident.\r\n\r\nIt feels great knowing that, with the help of DonorsChoose and the generosity of my donors, I am able to provide these things for my students when they need them. You have helped me create a nurse's office where students can have some of their basic needs met while also feeling cared for and supported. Thank you for helping me take care of my students in ways that go beyond just Band-Aids and ice packs. Your generosity is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778422323104,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-our-students-through-basic-ne/10083175/","projectTitle":"Empowering Our Students Through Basic Needs Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10428665"},{"teacherId":10291408,"projectId":10124256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your donation of headphones, pencils, crayons, and tissues has already made a wonderful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThe headphones allow students to work independently on learning activities and listen to instructional programs without distractions. We use the pencils and crayons every day for writing, drawing, and completing classroom activities. The tissues are also an essential classroom supply that helps us keep our learning space clean and comfortable.\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies readily available allows our students to focus on learning and creating without worrying about whether they have the materials they need. Your generosity helps make our classroom a welcoming and well-equipped place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1774548796874,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-dreams-basic-suppl/10124256/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Dreams, Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10291408_orig.jpg?crop=1258,1258,x178,y458&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759095358088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10291408"},{"teacherId":3508016,"projectId":10160333,"letterContent":"I was so excited to get the books shelf and other goodies from your generous donation. My students are already in love with the new NON_FICTION bookshelf (I put it together on my lunch break today) and when students came back from their lunch they asked if we could have independent reading time just to check out the shelf more closely. Hey, whatever it takes to get them reading then I'm all in!!!!! Your generosity and kindness do not go unnoticed! Thanks again for making my classroom a better place for all to learn. You are the best!","fullyFundedDate":1779580113616,"projectUrl":"project/non-fiction-books-on-display-for-all/10160333/","projectTitle":"Non Fiction Books on Display for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackalous","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3508016_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y132&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734620467744","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melanier-jackalous-reading-specialist"},{"teacherId":10290457,"projectId":9776274,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to help bring new books into our classroom! As a special education teacher, having engaging and accessible books is incredibly important for my students. Many of my students are working hard to build foundational reading skills, develop language, and grow their confidence as readers. Having a variety of books available gives them opportunities to practice these skills while discovering stories and topics that truly interest them. Your generosity is helping me create a classroom where my students can experience the joy of reading and feel excited and successful as learners. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1760699621261,"projectUrl":"project/love-for-learning-with-read-aloud-books/9776274/","projectTitle":"Love for Learning With Read Aloud Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10290457_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759194960815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-goach"},{"teacherId":8516105,"projectId":10046717,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom health and hygiene project. Your donation made a tremendous difference for our students throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nWith tissues readily available, students no longer had to worry about runny noses during cold and allergy season. Having an ample supply of tissues helped keep our classroom comfortable and allowed students to focus on learning instead of being distracted by minor illnesses.\r\n\r\nThe individual pocket-sized hand sanitizers were especially beneficial. Each student received their own sanitizer, which they used regularly before lunch and after recess. This simple routine encouraged personal responsibility and helped reduce the spread of germs among classmates.\r\n\r\nThe soap you provided also played an important role in keeping our students healthy. Students washed their hands before entering the classroom, reinforcing good hygiene habits and helping to prevent the spread of colds and other illnesses.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom was better equipped to maintain a clean, healthy learning environment where students could focus on learning and spending time with their friends. 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