{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Luis Munoz - Marin School","outOfStateSupporters":43.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":401224,"projectId":10616510,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of this project. Because of your contributions, our school uniform closet is now fully stocked, allowing us to provide uniform shirts to students and families facing hardships.\r\n\r\nAccess to clean, well-fitting uniform shirts removes a significant barrier for our children, ensuring that every student at our school can focus entirely on learning and growing. No child's education should be hindered by a lack of basic necessities, and your support ensures that our students have what they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe entire Muñoz-Marín school community is deeply grateful for your investment in our students and our school.","fullyFundedDate":1790605052902,"projectUrl":"project/shirts-for-success/10616510/","projectTitle":"Shirts for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McIlhenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp401224_orig.jpg?crop=1064,1064,x117,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721698962463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherlisa"},{"teacherId":401224,"projectId":10555094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of this library project. Because of your contributions, Marin students are enjoying a wonderful array of new learning materials and resources.\r\n\r\nThe kindergarten and first-grade classes have been particularly excited about the new dinosaur and ice cream alphabet puzzles. Additionally, the new bulletin board sets and decor have given the library an exciting visual refresh, instantly bringing smiles to the students' faces as soon as they walk through the doors. Seeing them so deeply engaged in literacy activities brings immense joy to our entire school community.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we will also be able to update the library bulletin board monthly, keeping this enthusiasm for reading alive all year long. I am deeply grateful for your donations in support of our students and our library.","fullyFundedDate":1788894053534,"projectUrl":"project/love-for-the-library/10555094/","projectTitle":"Love for the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McIlhenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp401224_orig.jpg?crop=1064,1064,x117,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721698962463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherlisa"},{"teacherId":4752192,"projectId":10526258,"letterContent":"This school year is off to a great start. We spruced up the library by bringing in new books (of course!), new decorations, a couple new desktop computers from an unused classroom, and *most importantly* the comfortable, flexible seating options for the kids!\r\nAlready, double the amount of classes are visiting the library this year compared to last. \r\nIt was amazing to see students' reactions to the new seating in the library. Their faces lit up when they realized there is a new space for relaxing and reading a book! They are very impressed with the \"gamers chairs\" that they can sit and rock with a good story. The littlest readers are even able to SHARE the oversized seats, which is perfect for buddy reading.\r\nI couldn't have purchased the seats without the generosity of the donors. So I thank you again, but I can't thank you enough! The kiddos are so happy thanks to your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1787700792979,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-seating-for-library-reading/10526258/","projectTitle":"Comfy Seating for Library Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bauman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4752192_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504304658631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4752192"},{"teacherId":401224,"projectId":10461136,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your generous donation to this project. The school year has gotten off to a wonderful start, and the classroom book nook has certainly been a student favorite!\r\n\r\nStudents have especially enjoyed listening to me read the new books, and I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story has been the biggest hit by far. The story follows a dung beetle who worries that his classmates might tease him for bringing poop to lunch. Through his journey, he learns that everyone has their own unique quirks and that we should never be embarrassed of who we truly are.\r\n\r\nNot only have the students been laughing at clever illustrations like \"poop-tarts,\" but they have also learned fascinating facts about insects while absorbing an important lesson on self-confidence. I truly appreciate your support and look forward to many more exciting reading adventures for my students throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1787006211354,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-book-nook-refresh/10461136/","projectTitle":"Back to School Book Nook Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McIlhenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp401224_orig.jpg?crop=1064,1064,x117,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721698962463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherlisa"},{"teacherId":9542063,"projectId":10207188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for investing in our classroom! Your donation toward printing ink has made an immediate, vibrant impact on our daily learning. For our Special Education and ESOL students, color visuals aren't just decorative—they are essential tools that bridge language gaps, enhance comprehension, and make complex concepts truly meaningful. Our students are deeply engaged in our curriculum and actively refer back to these colorful reference guides, and anchor charts throughout every unit, building both their independence and confidence.\r\n\r\nBeyond the ink, your generosity has given our assistive communication users something to celebrate with their bright, colorful new device cases. These heavy-duty cases are a game-changer: they allow our non-verbal and AAC-reliant students to bring their voice everywhere—from the classroom to the playground and home—without any fear of damage. By providing both the visual resources and the durable protection our students need to thrive, you have given them the freedom to communicate, learn, and fully express themselves every single day. We are endlessly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1777591871170,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-and-upgrading-our-tech-materi/10207188/","projectTitle":"Restocking and Upgrading our Tech Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGuigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9542063_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732932849763","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9542063"},{"teacherId":10258569,"projectId":10294369,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in funding our project! Because of your kindness, our reading corner has been completely transformed into a warm, comfortable, and welcoming space where students genuinely look forward to spending time with a good book.\r\n\r\nWe use our refreshed reading corner every day during independent reading time, literacy centers, and small-group instruction. The comfortable seating and updated materials have made this space the most popular spot in our entire classroom. \r\n\r\nDuring a recent independent reading block, I noticed two students who are usually hesitant to pick up a book heading straight for the newly refreshed reading corner. They grabbed cushions, settled in side-by-side, and spent the entire 20 minutes fully immersed in their reading. Seeing them choose to dive into reading comfortably and independently was a wonderful moment made possible by your generosity!\r\n\r\nWhen my students walked into the classroom and saw the refreshed reading corner for the first time, their eyes lit up! Students from previous years have voiced their jealousy of current students' access to our amazing new reading corner! Having a cozy, dedicated space made them feel truly valued and excited to settle in and read. \r\n\r\nNow that our reading corner is fully refreshed and inviting, our next step is to launch a \"Reading Corner Book Club\" routine. Students will take turns choosing a favorite book they read in the corner and sharing a quick recommendation or short review with the class. This will help us build a strong culture of peer-led reading and keep everyone motivated to explore new books! \r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping foster a lifelong love of reading in my students!!","fullyFundedDate":1780944370859,"projectUrl":"project/reading-corner-refresh/10294369/","projectTitle":"Reading Corner Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sichel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10258569_orig.png?crop=1290,1290,x0,y791&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778974761693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10258569"},{"teacherId":2822553,"projectId":10247227,"letterContent":"Thank you for your dontations to our classroom. It only being the third week of school the students were beyond excited to go to the office and pick up the delivery boxes. When they came back upstairs we did a class opening of the boxes. The squeals of excitement over paper have never been more heartwarming. The excitement of paper has bubbled over into their work. I had no idea that getting paper donated to the classroom would motivate them complete homework and classwork. \r\nThank you for giving me and my students a fresh outlook on paperwork.","fullyFundedDate":1780502078624,"projectUrl":"project/science-projects-coming-to-life-in-hallw/10247227/","projectTitle":"Science Projects Coming to Life in Hallway Displays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fail","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2822553_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625836070196","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2822553"},{"teacherId":401224,"projectId":10461135,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere thanks for your generous support of my project. I am truly excited to begin using these books with my kindergarten and first-grade students.\r\n\r\nI recently invited a few students to preview the books, and they were immediately captivated by the \"flip to see the picture\" feature. It was wonderful to watch their faces light up with pride as they successfully sounded out a word or phrase, flipped the tab, and saw the matching picture, confirming they had read the text correctly.\r\n\r\nThese books will serve as a valuable and engaging tool for building essential early literacy skills. Thank you again for your generosity and investment in my students' reading success.","fullyFundedDate":1787701070234,"projectUrl":"project/reading-without-peeking/10461135/","projectTitle":"Reading without Peeking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McIlhenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp401224_orig.jpg?crop=1064,1064,x117,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721698962463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherlisa"},{"teacherId":10112081,"projectId":10364489,"letterContent":"Thank you for making \"Brushes, Brilliance, and Big Dreams\" a reality for my fourth-grade kids, I am immensely appreciative of our kind contributors. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has new art tools that enable my pupils to express their creativity, gain self-assurance, and realize that their ideas may be beautiful. Your kindness has given my kids the means to express themselves artistically and be proud of their creations.\r\n\r\nMy students were ecstatic when the art supplies initially came! As they perused the paints, brushes, and other supplies, their expressions brightened. Many kids started discussing the things they wanted to make right away. While some looked closely at the various brushes, others began to envision the hues and patterns they may utilize. Seeing their excitement and interest was a delightful moment. Many of my pupils felt like \"real artists\" when they had access to high-quality art tools. They couldn't wait to start making things and see what they could do.\r\n\r\nDuring our fourth-grade art sessions, where students are learning about color, texture, patterns, and artistic expression, we have been utilizing our new materials. Students can experiment with various methods, blend colors, add details, and make creative decisions with the new materials. Rather than creating identical projects, students are given the chance to create artwork that is both distinctive and significant.\r\nThank you for believing in my fourth-grade students and investing in their creativity. Your generosity has given them much more than art supplies—you have given them opportunities to dream, create, experiment, collaborate, and believe in themselves. Every brushstroke represents imagination, courage, and possibility. Because of you, our classroom is filled with Brushes, Brilliance, and Big Dreams!","fullyFundedDate":1787700855505,"projectUrl":"project/brushes-brilliance-and-big-dreams/10364489/","projectTitle":"Brushes, Brilliance, and Big Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10112081_orig.jpg?crop=386,386,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754751673837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10112081"},{"teacherId":10112081,"projectId":10425581,"letterContent":"When the boxes of new gear arrived, the excitement among our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders was electric. Middle school can be a challenging time of transition, but watching these pre-teens unbox the brand-new flag belts, official-sized footballs, bright scrimmage vests, and agility cones was a moment of pure, unified joy. The students took immediate ownership of the equipment, strapping on the new belts with genuine pride and marveling at how crisp and professional everything looked. Having quality resources dedicated specifically to their after-school program sent a powerful message to these young athletes: their effort matters, and their community believes in them. That instant boost in morale replaced worn-out, mismatched gear with resources that made them feel like a real varsity-level team, eager to represent their school every single afternoon.\r\n\r\nWe put the resources to work immediately during our after-school practices, using the agility cones to set up complex footwork drills and the new footballs to refine route-running and passing accuracy. During a recent scrimmage, two 8th-grade team captains used the visual distinction of our new scrimmage vests to organize a fast-paced defensive set, encouraging 6th graders on the field and coaching them through flag-pulling techniques in real time. Beyond physical development, the gear serves as a daily medium for teaching sportsmanship, leadership, and emotional maturity. Looking ahead, our next steps involve running structured playbooks and preparing for our upcoming middle school tournament. As our 6th through 8th graders continue building offensive plays and sharpening their defensive strategies, these supplies allow us to run dynamic, high-energy practices that build physical resilience, cultivate peer mentorship, and teach every player how to achieve true success on and off the field.","fullyFundedDate":1785604446725,"projectUrl":"project/teamwork-sportsmanship-and-success-on/10425581/","projectTitle":"Teamwork, Sportsmanship, and Success on the Field","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10112081_orig.jpg?crop=386,386,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754751673837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10112081"},{"teacherId":10258569,"projectId":10208836,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in funding our project! Because of you, our classroom library has been transformed into an inviting, vibrant space full of engaging books tailored to my students' interests and reading levels.\r\n\r\nWe use our new books every single day during independent reading time, small group literacy centers, and whole-class read-alouds.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived and we unpacked the books together, the excitement in the room was electric! My students couldn't stop gasping as we pulled out each new title. Many of them immediately started pointing to covers that caught their eye and asking, \"Can I read that one first?\" Having brand-new, colorful books right at their fingertips made them feel incredibly special and inspired to dive right into reading.\r\n\r\nNow that our library is stocked with books at varying levels, our next goal is for students to track their own reading growth. Students are now able to take books home with them to read for their nighty reading logs. They truly love to have new and different books to read each week! \r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning and reading joy!","fullyFundedDate":1778714441625,"projectUrl":"project/growing-a-classroom-of-lifelong-readers/10208836/","projectTitle":"Growing a Classroom of Lifelong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sichel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10258569_orig.png?crop=1290,1290,x0,y791&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778974761693","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10258569"},{"teacherId":10112081,"projectId":9537032,"letterContent":"The \"Empowering Young Financial Thinkers\" project has made a meaningful impact on my elementary students by providing hands-on resources that bring financial literacy lessons to life. With the addition of classroom tools such as play money, financial literacy books, and poster boards, students have been able to move beyond simply learning about money concepts and begin practicing real-world skills in an engaging and interactive way. These resources have helped students better understand important ideas such as saving, spending, budgeting, needs versus wants, earning money, and making responsible financial decisions.\r\n\r\nFinancial literacy looks very different in our classroom because students are actively involved in their learning. Instead of only reading about financial concepts, students participate in activities where they count and manage pretend money, create visual projects, discuss financial choices, and apply what they have learned through classroom scenarios. The books provided opportunities for students to build reading skills while exploring topics related to money management, responsibility, and goal setting. Students practiced comprehension, vocabulary development, critical thinking, and problem-solving as they connected the lessons from the texts to their own lives.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on materials have been especially valuable for students who learn best through interactive experiences. Many students enjoy using the fake money during activities because it makes financial concepts feel real and allows them to practice skills in a safe environment. Students who may have found money concepts challenging at first have become more confident as they work through examples, collaborate with classmates, and see their progress. The poster boards have also encouraged creativity and teamwork as students share what they have learned through visual displays and presentations.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped create a classroom environment where students feel excited to learn about a topic that will impact their future. They are beginning to understand that financial literacy is not just about money—it is about making thoughtful choices, setting goals, and preparing for success. I have seen students become more curious and engaged when discussing financial topics, asking questions, and making connections between classroom activities and everyday life.\r\n\r\nI am grateful for the support that made this learning experience possible. These resources have given my students the opportunity to develop valuable life skills while building confidence, independence, and a stronger understanding of financial responsibility. Thank you for helping my students become young financial thinkers who are prepared to make smart choices today and in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1755521986375,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-financial-thinkers/9537032/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Financial Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10112081_orig.jpg?crop=386,386,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754751673837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10112081"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_66403","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":520,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":85,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.8,"schoolId":66403,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Luis Munoz - Marin School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Luis Munoz - Marin School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/philadelphia-city-school-district/hon-luis-munoz-marin-elementary-school/66403"}