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They planned, prepared, packaged, and distributed popcorn to everyone who passed by our school, offering free treats along with positive messages and friendly conversations. For community members who did not want popcorn, students thoughtfully offered a fidget or sensory toy so everyone felt included. These small but meaningful interactions helped strengthen relationships, encourage engagement, and create a more welcoming, connected school environment.\r\n\r\nBeyond the smiles and excitement, this project gave students the opportunity to serve others outside the classroom while developing real-world skills. They practiced leadership, communication, teamwork, organization, and responsibility as they worked together to run a safe, efficient, and joyful community-centered initiative.\r\n\r\nYour support empowered our students to see themselves as leaders and contributors to something bigger than themselves. 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San Jacinto Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Dallas, Texas that is part of Dallas Independent School District.
It serves 429 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
Its teachers have had 325 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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San Jacinto Elementary School
$121,024
raised using DonorsChoose
325
projects
funded
56
teachers
funded
423
donors
34
projects
for
basic supplies
76
projects for
technology
18
projects for
books
29
projects
for
art supplies
San Jacinto Elementary School has received support from
287 individuals from Texas and
136 individuals out-of-state.