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Support Local Teachers: March DonorsChoose Projects

Mountain House - Manteca - Tracy Educators

By Xochitl Loza March 1, 2025

Each month, Macaroni KID Mountain House - Manteca - Tracy highlights five local teachers with DonorsChoose projects that need community support. These teachers work hard to provide the best learning experiences for their students, and with a little help, we can make a big difference in their classrooms. Check out these five amazing projects for March and consider donating to help bring them to life!

1. Mrs. Prestia- Tracy, CA

School: McKinley Elementary School
Project: Students are in Need of Large Classroom Timers
Help me give my students large timers to help with time management in our classroom!

2. Ms. Marrs – Manteca, CA

School: Brock Elliot Elementary School
Project: Positive Rewards for a Positively Amazing Class!
Help me give my students prizes! I give out tickets as incentives to do your best. On Fun Friday I draw tickets for the chance to win prizes. Our treasure box is low again.

3. Ms. Aldama – Ripon, CA

School: Colony Oak Elementary School
Project: Resiliency Is My Super Power!
Help me give my students an opportunity to play board games and flashcards as they learn how to recognize their feelings and learn new skills to cope with uncomfortable emotions in a healthy way.

4. Ms. HOOKS – Ripon, CA

School: Ripon High School
Project: Exploring Futures: Career Pathways Showcase
Help me give my students career and social/emotional manipulatives. Ensure our students are well-rounded, passionate citizens who demonstrate future focused mindsets by participating during our career fair.

5. Ms. Tafolla – Lathrop, CA

School: Joseph Widmer Elementary School
Project: Nourishing Young Minds: Snacks & Supplies for Success!
Help me give my students snacks and essential classroom supplies, including writing materials and organizational tools, to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn each day

How You Can Help

DonorsChoose allows anyone to contribute directly to classroom projects. Even a small donation can make a big impact! Visit DonorsChoose.org and search for these teachers to support their projects.

Let’s show these educators and students that the Macaroni KID community believes in them. Thank you for helping to make learning fun and accessible for all!