{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marshall Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4679781,"projectId":9393337,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the Cricut Maker 4 to bring creativity and school spirit to life! One of our first projects was designing and cutting a custom door hanger for our classroom. They loved seeing how the machine worked, cutting out the vinyl and how we were able to place the vinyl on the wooden round to make a door hanger. \r\n\r\nWhen the Cricut Maker 4 was first unboxed, the excitement was instant and electrifying. Students gathered around to watch it cut the first design. Their faces lit up, and one student shouted, \"It looks like magic!\" They were amazed that a machine in our classroom could make professional-looking items that could be personalized for them.\r\n\r\nWe're planning a bigger project where students will create school spirit shirts and bulletin board displays. These designs will not only brighten our classroom but also allow students to showcase their creativity across the school. The Cricut Maker 4 has opened the door for us to connect art, literacy, and community pride in a powerful way. Thank you for helping to make this exposure to my students possible.","fullyFundedDate":1748995371448,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-brighter-minds-with-a-cricut-ma/9393337/","projectTitle":"Crafting Brighter Minds with a Cricut Maker","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goodwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4679781_orig.jpg?crop=3515,3515,x1106,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720506865016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4679781"},{"teacherId":4679781,"projectId":9304836,"letterContent":"The third graders that I teach come to school each day eager to learn and ready to support one another as a classroom community. My students thrive when given tools that make learning engaging and meaningful, and this new technology, the printer, has become a powerful part of their growth.\r\n\r\nWhile many of us use technology at home, in our classroom it serves a special purpose. It helps me meet each student right where they are. I am able to print the differentiated materials right there in my classroom, which makes the learning even more accessible for my students. The printer allows me to provide differentiated activities, give immediate feedback, and support students with read-alouds or extra practice at just the right level. It ensures that learning is not one-size-fits-all, but tailored to each child's needs.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is how the printer has given them ownership of their learning. They love completing activities that feel both fun and challenging. Seeing their progress in real time has motivated them to set goals, track growth, and celebrate successes. The ecotank printer has turned everyday lessons into experiences they look forward to because it is just right for them. \r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are more engaged, more confident, and more excited to learn every single day because of the accessibility to materials that it provides for students. Thank you for making this possible and for believing in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1746727581667,"projectUrl":"project/from-chaos-to-clarity-help-us-stay-orga/9304836/","projectTitle":"From Chaos to Clarity: Help Us Stay Organized and Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goodwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4679781_orig.jpg?crop=3515,3515,x1106,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720506865016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4679781"},{"teacherId":10010717,"projectId":9306407,"letterContent":"Thank You for Your Contribution to My Classroom\r\n\r\nI want to express my deepest gratitude for your support and contribution. Your generosity has brought new energy into my teaching and has truly enriched the learning experience for my students.\r\n\r\nThe interaction and excitement from my students as they engage with our lessons—especially through the use of the easel—have brought our classroom to life in such a meaningful way. It's incredible to see their creativity bloom and their curiosity grow with every lesson.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a space where learning is not only possible, but joyful and inspiring. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and I am truly thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1750773653702,"projectUrl":"project/engage-explore-explain-a-teaching-eas/9306407/","projectTitle":"Engage, Explore, Explain: A Teaching Easel for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010717_orig.jpg?crop=1528,1528,x0,y175&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746118958446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10010717"},{"teacherId":10009784,"projectId":9406230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our class project TAPP into it. Your generosity has made a remarkable difference in our classroom. The Expo markers make learning engaging in reading and math, while the headphones and bags help students focus and stay organized. Clipboards make task card activities fun, interactive, and motivating, and the printer has been a true game-changer for creating mini anchor charts. Your support has brought joy, confidence, and lasting impact to our students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1749908005448,"projectUrl":"project/tapp-into-it/9406230/","projectTitle":"TAPP Into It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10009784_orig.jpg?crop=651,651,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754795843755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10009784"},{"teacherId":10012812,"projectId":9322554,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity to my Donors Choose project Kids can be writers too. This donation will bring excitement to the students writing. It opens the door to hands-on learning by allowing their imagination to stretch and grow in writing by personalizing their projects. Thanks to you my students engage in meaningful writing experiences. Then students publish their work making a visible impact for the bulletin board. \r\n\r\nThe copy machine allows them to share their thoughts and ideas through print and make copies to share with family and friends. Thank you for helping me foster a love for writing.","fullyFundedDate":1746720896179,"projectUrl":"project/kids-can-be-writers-too/9322554/","projectTitle":"Kids Can Be Writers Too","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012812_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x621,y95&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749240912122","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10012812"},{"teacherId":7151904,"projectId":9298411,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our class project. My reading intervention students are excited and encouraged by your donation to help improve their reading skills and work with younger students. The books and treats served as motivation for my students to practice reading the books before we visit the kindergarten classes to share their gift of a read aloud and treat. They are asking when is the next time they get to read with the little kids. The joy of reading on the faces and yes they are improving their reading skills. Thanks again to The Ned and Nathalie Fund for their generosity and supporting my students reading.This project helps to build the a community of readers who share with others as they learn how to to make a positive impact on others.","fullyFundedDate":1746646047442,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-community-of-readers-a-servi/9298411/","projectTitle":"Building a Community of Readers: A Service Learning Project","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7151904_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746683644059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maxine-rice"},{"teacherId":10010247,"projectId":9304023,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library has come alive in new and exciting ways! The students each have 15 minutes in our class library to explore books.The new books have given us the chance to introduce important reading skill. A few of my students, read a new book to a Pre-K class in my school and extended their kindness with treats to the students.\r\n \r\nYour support helped create a space where my students can explore new ideas as they build a lifelong love of reading. My students will continue to develop their reading skills with learning new words using the word building game and Sight Word Toss during center time. \"Read Treat and Repeat\" is a great success.","fullyFundedDate":1749494132202,"projectUrl":"project/read-treat-and-repeat/9304023/","projectTitle":"Read Treat and Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCullough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010247_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756608162027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10010247"},{"teacherId":8342330,"projectId":9307360,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for funding my project. My students are learning letter sounds and blending to make words. This is aiding in their comprehension. \r\nBecause of generous donors, my students gained access to resources that would have otherwise been out of reach. These materials sparked curiosity, encouraged collaboration, and made learning hands-on and engaging. Students who were once hesitant now participate with confidence, and lessons feel alive with creativity. Donors Choose didn't just provide supplies—it gave my students opportunities to dream bigger, learn deeper, and believe in themselves.\r\nThe materials are fun and engaging for the students. They enjoy working in my small groups because they know they are using the segmenting trays and magnet wands. This has truly impacted my classroom environment and learning experiences for my students. I am forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1746699606474,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-future-one-sound-at-a-time/9307360/","projectTitle":"Fuel the Future, One Sound at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gwendolyn Barnes-Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8342330_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y453&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746842178385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8342330"},{"teacherId":7151904,"projectId":9014402,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support, generous donation funding this project for my reading students. Through the Donors Choose Project, we can foster a love for reading among elementary students by creating a supportive learning environment that includes not only books but also essential snacks to keep young minds energized and focused. Generosity from the community plays a crucial role in this initiative, as it helps build a motivated group of readers and future leaders. By providing nutritional snacks alongside educational resources, we empower students to engage more deeply with their reading and learning, ultimately creating a thriving culture of literacy and collaboration within the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1738788466604,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-treats-builds-readers/9014402/","projectTitle":"Reading and Treats Builds Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7151904_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746683644059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maxine-rice"},{"teacherId":7151904,"projectId":8976701,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support and donations from our community, the Donors Choose project at Marshall Elementary has been successfully funded, enabling us to adopt the Waterford Reading Intervention APP. This initiative is designed to foster a love for reading among our students, motivating them to engage in reading and learning more effectively. With this program, we aim to build a solid foundation for literacy, ensuring that every student at Marshall Elementary develops a passion for reading that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1734536806351,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-reading-engagement/8976701/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Reading Engagement!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7151904_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746683644059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maxine-rice"},{"teacherId":7151904,"projectId":8732553,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well! On behalf of our students at [School/Organization Name], I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations to our Ready Readers project through Donor Choose. Your commitment to improving literacy among our young learners is truly commendable, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contributions, we have been able to acquire an exciting array of books and art supplies, including markers, that encourage creativity and engagement in reading. Children who once hesitated now eagerly open the pages of their new books, diving into wonderful stories that expand their horizons and inspire a love for reading.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful generosity not only enriches our classroom but also empowers our students by enhancing their reading skills and imagination. With every book, you are helping foster a brighter future for them — one where their confidence and abilities flourish through the new worlds they discover.\r\n\r\nKnowing that there are caring individuals like you supporting our efforts motivates us to keep our students excited about reading! The joy it brings them rounds out their educational experience and builds an invaluable skill that lasts a lifetime.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for being such an extraordinary advocate for education and literacy. We sincerely appreciate your kindness and support. Please keep in touch because our journey to improving readers is far from over, and your influence will continue to make a difference! \r\nWarmest regards!","fullyFundedDate":1732653774168,"projectUrl":"project/ready-readers/8732553/","projectTitle":"Ready Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7151904_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746683644059","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/maxine-rice"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6309","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":625,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":91,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":51.7,"schoolId":6309,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Marshall Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Marshall Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/orangeburg-county-school-district/marshall-elementary-school/6309"}