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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Thomas C Marsh Preparatory Academy","outOfStateSupporters":40.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7927759,"projectId":9686409,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, Snacks for Scholars has already made a tremendous difference in my classroom. When my students saw the variety box of Schoolhouse Snacks, Sour Patch gummies, Sour Punch Twists, Famous Amos cookies, and even the Rip Van Wafels, their faces absolutely lit up. Many of my students come in tired or hungry, and being able to offer them something small before we begin class has had an immediate impact on their focus and confidence. \r\n\r\nAs we move into our next reading and writing units, these snacks have become part of our routine—a small act of care that helps students settle in, engage longer, and work with more persistence. They now associate my classroom with comfort and consistency, and that shift alone has strengthened our community. Your support didn't just fill a cart; it filled a need. Because of you, my scholars feel seen, supported, and ready to learn. Thank you for investing in their growth and for giving them something to look forward to each day.","fullyFundedDate":1758224660501,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-of-scholars/9686409/","projectTitle":"Snacks of Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7927759_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691004211120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pierre"},{"teacherId":1321283,"projectId":9648246,"letterContent":"The popularity of this mini-trampoline can't be overstated. There's a timer we use with our special needs kids so they know that their turn has a start and an end. It's important to teach sharing, after all. But wow, they sure do love jumping and jumping- lots of our special needs kids have the wiggles, and this trampoline is the perfect thing to work out those wiggles without fully exasperating their teachers and aides. \r\n\r\nThe thing about having a dedicated unit for students who can't be in regular classrooms is that they need different things than general education kids. One of ours wears noise canceling headphones. One of ours likes to sort things and organize items by color. One is really into sharpening pencils. But they all uniformly seem to love jumping. Thank you for helping to fill this need.","fullyFundedDate":1758229750426,"projectUrl":"project/leaps-and-bounds-special-needs-edition/9648246/","projectTitle":"Leaps and Bounds, Special Needs Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunlap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1321283_orig.png?crop=310,310,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675011967596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dunlap"},{"teacherId":1321283,"projectId":9674835,"letterContent":"This is a game day game-changer. After school sports programs are wonderful opportunities for students to participate in teams, stay fit, build relationships and learn to be disciplined. They are academically inspiring, as well. Students need good grades to play. And with the addition of this air fryer and griddle, the students who participate in these athletic programs can get a nice meal before games. It's a great perk, and it helps take some of the pressure off the parents who may not always have the time or the resources to feed kids on the go. \r\n\r\nThe griddle arrived first, and we had a hot dog feast for our football team. It was a great way to feed the team, and it had the added benefit or bringing the boys all together before the game. Cut to the next softball game, and our girls had air-fryer chicken fingers, purchased frozen and cooked on campus. It was so much more affordable than ordering out or relying on parents to bring in fast food. \r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the value in this unconventional project. Our student athletes are going to enjoy having these items around for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1757549138092,"projectUrl":"project/game-day-grub/9674835/","projectTitle":"Game Day Grub","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunlap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1321283_orig.png?crop=310,310,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675011967596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dunlap"},{"teacherId":1321283,"projectId":9581081,"letterContent":"Bringing families back into our neighborhood schools is easier said than done. I'm in a large, urban district, and my school is situated in the middle of a neighborhood that really spans the socio-economic spectrum. For too long, we have seen the kids whose families have means take those kids out of public schools and explore other options. We want those families to believe in their local public schools again, and it's starting to work. We want all the moms, dads, aunts, uncles and grandparents in the neighborhood to feel that this middle school is a second home. We want them to feel welcome and we want their needs to be met. Our families have a dedicated space in our school where they come in, volunteer, help out and become part of what makes our campus great. And now, we have something nice to offer- a cold beverage for their troubles. With this refrigerator and our coffee maker, we can get one step closer to making all of our local families feel that the school in their neighborhood is the place where they and their children are always welcome!\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755720930164,"projectUrl":"project/keep-cool-in-the-community-center/9581081/","projectTitle":"Keep Cool in the Community Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunlap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1321283_orig.png?crop=310,310,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675011967596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dunlap"},{"teacherId":6917078,"projectId":9322325,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity and support! Because of your donations, we were able to host a successful 7th grade orientation and launch our new \"Where Everybody Belongs\" program. We have about 120 students show up to our event before school started, and since, have had a few events to welcome 7th graders to campus and help them get to know their 8th grade leaders. Your kindness helps us create a welcoming, inclusive environment where all students can thrive. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1751412623083,"projectUrl":"project/where-everyone-belongs/9322325/","projectTitle":"Where Everyone Belongs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cram","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6917078_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591835535513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/saracram"},{"teacherId":7927759,"projectId":9686282,"letterContent":"When the new books arrived, my classroom turned into a mini book festival. Students crowded around the table, flipping through covers, reading first pages aloud to friends, and calling dibs on which ones they wanted to read next. The excitement was contagious — even my most hesitant readers were eager to grab a book and get started right away.\r\nWe use these books during independent reading time, and having texts across different grade levels helps my students who are reading below grade level practice and build confidence as they improve their reading skills. During one memorable lesson, a student who usually stays quiet in class raised their hand to share a personal connection to a character's struggle — sparking a thoughtful conversation among their peers about resilience and perseverance. Moments like that remind me how powerful the right book can be.\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students are reading more, talking more, and thinking more deeply about the world around them. They are not only building reading comprehension skills, but also learning to see themselves in stories and develop empathy for others. These books are being read daily, shared between students, and even requested to be taken home — proof that your support is inspiring readers well beyond the classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1758202850783,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-beyond-inspiring-readers-dail/9686282/","projectTitle":"Books and Beyond: Inspiring Readers Daily","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7927759_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691004211120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pierre"},{"teacherId":7927759,"projectId":9684568,"letterContent":"When our Supplies for Scholars project was fully funded, my students could hardly believe all the new resources that were arriving for our classroom! The first day we unpacked the boxes, they were most excited about the class set of rose-gold headphones. Students immediately grabbed their Chromebooks and jumped into iReady lessons — now everyone can focus and hear clearly without distractions.\r\n\r\nThe storage bags and command hooks helped us set up a neat headphone station, giving each student an organized space to store their headphones and supplies. Glue sticks and dry erase markers have made our small-group and station work seamless — students use them daily to build grammar sentences, mark up texts, and collaborate on whiteboard challenges.\r\n\r\nThe energy in the room has been incredible since adding these resources. Students are proud to take ownership of the materials, and we've been able to dive into longer iReady practice sessions without technical hiccups or wasted transition time. Next, we are starting a writing unit where students will use their new supplies to plan, draft, and revise their own persuasive essays — and we can't wait to show off their progress!","fullyFundedDate":1758127377566,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-scholars/9684568/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7927759_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691004211120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pierre"},{"teacherId":7927759,"projectId":9494131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Supplies for Scholars! My students were so excited when they first saw the pencils, highlighters, mini composition notebooks, copy paper, index cards, and Post-its. The mini notebooks have already been put to use capturing key ideas as we dive into our narrative unit, starting with The Narrative of Frederick Douglass.\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures my students have the tools they need to stay engaged and organized. The highlighters and index cards have made their close reading and vocabulary work much more interactive. Next, we'll continue annotating and discussing Douglass's story, using our new supplies to prepare for small group discussions and written reflections.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my classroom is better equipped to help students think critically and express their ideas. Thank you for helping create a space where learning thrives!","fullyFundedDate":1755598427586,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-scholars/9494131/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7927759_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691004211120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pierre"},{"teacherId":1321283,"projectId":9563998,"letterContent":"I just wrapped up filming with our Spanish classes. We're doing a film project for Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts next week. They all spoke in front of the greenscreen so we can change the scene behind them to match the celebration. It's so cool, and it was so much easier to film with the iPad we were using in its new tripod! The students had a great time and really got into the project, and I am busy editing the clips today! Thank you so much for your contribution to my project! It turned out so great, and the film clips I am editing are SO STEADY! No more shaky-cam! What a great addition to my fledgeling AV studio, and what a great benefit for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1755720930465,"projectUrl":"project/ready-steady-go/9563998/","projectTitle":"Ready, Steady, Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunlap","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1321283_orig.png?crop=310,310,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675011967596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dunlap"},{"teacherId":7927759,"projectId":9230159,"letterContent":"When our students walked in and saw the new supplies waiting for them, their faces lit up. Many immediately reached for the fresh pencils and markers, amazed that everything was brand-new and theirs to use without worry. Having these tools in place has made even the most routine parts of learning—like annotating a text, solving a math problem, or creating a poster—feel exciting and important.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, \"Stocking Up for Success\" really did just that—students are more confident, prepared, and motivated. As we move forward, these resources will continue to support lessons that ask students to think critically, collaborate, and express their ideas creatively. Your generosity has given them not just supplies, but the feeling that their education is worth investing in—and that's a gift they carry into every lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1746698802419,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-up-for-success-supplies-for-fu/9230159/","projectTitle":"Stocking Up for Success: Supplies for Future Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pierre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7927759_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691004211120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pierre"},{"teacherId":5644186,"projectId":7313099,"letterContent":"Though I am very behind on reaching out to thank you, I wanted to make sure that I did so. The items purchased through your generous donation helped me create a warm and welcoming space. \r\n\r\nWe all remember our favorite teachers. Part of being a great teacher means going above and beyond the actual teaching. I believe that being in a beautiful and organized space does wonders for a person. We can't reach our potential unless we feel comfortable and supported. I rely on the donations from ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ to create this type of environment in every classroom I get to call home so that I don't have to supply these items completely alone.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation--though it has literally been years, I wanted to say how much I appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1685962685493,"projectUrl":"project/items-to-make-my-classroom-feel-like-hom/7313099/","projectTitle":"Items to Make My Classroom Feel Like Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raleigh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5644186_orig.png?crop=449,449,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615820417069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raleighs-classroom"},{"teacherId":5644186,"projectId":8165626,"letterContent":"Though I am very behind on thanking you, I do appreciate your generosity! I am happy to report that the items purchased through your donation helped the students involved in TMSCA during the 2023-2024 school year do their absolute best in competition. It means a lot to be able to provide students with academic enrichment programs.\r\n\r\nBeing able to provide students in this club took such a weight off of my shoulders when I am able to provide supplies and classroom essential to help things run smoothly without having to ask parents or dip into my own pockets. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1705895158425,"projectUrl":"project/math-adors-lead-the-way/8165626/","projectTitle":"Math-adors Lead The Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raleigh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5644186_orig.png?crop=449,449,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615820417069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/raleighs-classroom"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_14077","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":712,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":84,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":93,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.8,"schoolId":14077,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Thomas C Marsh Preparatory Academy on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Thomas C Marsh Preparatory Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/dallas-independent-school-district/thomas-c-marsh-middle-school/14077"}