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Mrs. Ureña from Sylmar, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Marshie’s Legacy: Inspiring First Graders Through Friendship and Learning!

Help me give my students their very own Marshie—a learning companion that fosters creativity, builds emotional resilience, and encourages responsibility while making their first-grade journey unforgettable.

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Mrs. Ureña has another project! Donate to Building Strong Readers: Engaging Literacy Games for First Graders! to help her classroom.

$518 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Meet Marshie, our classroom's beloved emotional support plush! Marshie was "born" during the challenging COVID era when I first gifted a Marshie to each of my first-grade students. He quickly became more than a toy—he was a learning companion, a source of comfort, and a best friend. Students helped Marshie "learn" to read, solve math problems, and go on exciting adventures. During virtual lessons, Marshie brought my students a much-needed sense of connection and stability in uncertain times. Now, I want to continue this cherished tradition with a new group of students.

I am requesting 30 Marshtomp Sitting Cuties Plush (6 ¼ in.) to ensure every student has their own Marshie to support their learning journey and bring joy to our classroom.

Marshie is more than just a plush—he helps build confidence, responsibility, and emotional resilience. Students earn their Marshie through positive behavior and learning milestones, then take him home to document their adventures and share their stories. This tradition sparks creativity, fosters connection, and makes learning engaging and fun.

Your donation will help continue Marshie’s legacy, bringing joy and inspiration to a new group of first graders. Thank you for supporting my students as they thrive with Marshie by their side!

Mrs. Ureña Harding Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Marshtomp Sitting Cuties Plush - 6 ¼ In. • Pokemon Center $16.99 30 $509.70

Materials cost

$509.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $46.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$593.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.82

Total project goal

$698.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $698.81

1 Donor

-$326.00

Donations toward project cost

-$321.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.35

match offer

-$320.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$272.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.06

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.41

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 $0.00

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