{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Donald A Quarles Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1413892,"projectId":9742385,"letterContent":"Thank you for being such an important part of our classroom community. Your generosity has helped transform the way my Kindergarten students experience reading, making it more joyful, meaningful, and engaging every day.\r\n\r\nMany of you love reading—and so do we! In our classroom, reading goes beyond simply turning pages. With the help of our Reading Buddies (stuffed animals), students are learning essential early literacy skills in a way that feels safe, playful, and exciting.\r\n\r\nThe stuffed bear Reading Buddies support learning by building confidence. Students feel more comfortable reading aloud to a non-judgmental \"buddy,\" which encourages risk-taking and reduces anxiety. As they read and talk to their buddies, students strengthen vocabulary and sentence structure. Children practice retelling stories, asking questions, and making connections. \r\n\r\nStudents love reading to one another and to their Reading Buddies, and many are proudly continuing these routines at home with their families. These simple yet powerful tools help bridge school and home, making reading a shared and joyful experience for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1766977047403,"projectUrl":"project/reading-buddies/9742385/","projectTitle":"Reading Buddies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1413892_orig.jpg?crop=270,270,x215,y302&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573943303911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1413892"},{"teacherId":1428483,"projectId":9823844,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have engaging pet-themed materials that have brought learning to life in meaningful and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nWith these new resources, the children have been able to explore the world of pets through hands-on play, storytelling, and imaginative role-play. They are caring for stuffed animals in our dramatic play \"vet office,\" building habitats, sorting and classifying animals, and using new vocabulary as they talk about pet care. These experiences are helping to strengthen language development, social skills, and creativity.\r\n\r\nWe have seen students take on roles such as veterinarians, pet owners, and groomers, which supports their ability to plan, collaborate, and stay engaged in purposeful play. Even our more hesitant learners are becoming more confident as they interact with peers and materials in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also helped us build empathy and responsibility as children practice caring for animals—feeding them, keeping them safe, and making sure they are happy and healthy. These lessons go far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support in creating a rich, playful, and nurturing learning environment. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our students' growth and joy in learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764601415794,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-pets/9823844/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Pets!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nukk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1428483_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457630366525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1428483"},{"teacherId":8308063,"projectId":10049650,"letterContent":"When our Pre-K class received brand-new winter gloves, cuddly teddy bears, and delicious snacks, the excitement was impossible to contain! The students' eyes lit up as they each picked out their own gloves, giggling as they tried them on for the first time. Holding their new teddy bears, many hugged them tightly and whispered their names, immediately forming little bonds with their soft new friends. Snack time became extra special as everyone got to enjoy treats they didn't have to share or wait for, and it sparked so much joy and conversation among the children. Seeing their faces light up with happiness reminded me how even the simplest donations can make a huge difference in a child's day.\r\nThis project has had a huge impact on my students' social-emotional growth. With the new toys, winter gloves, teddy bears, and snacks, students feel safe, cared for, and ready to learn. They are more able to recognize and talk about their feelings, practice self-regulation, and show kindness to their classmates. Simple tools like a comforting teddy bear or a healthy snack help students focus, calm down when frustrated, and engage more fully in learning activities.\r\nBecause of these donations, I was able to create a classroom environment where every child feels included and supported. I could teach lessons about emotions and coping strategies more effectively, provide hands-on learning experiences, and meet students' needs for comfort and sensory regulation. These materials also allowed me to focus on guiding positive social interactions and emotional development, instead of spending time worrying about basic needs or classroom disruptions. Overall, it has made our classroom a happier, calmer, and more engaging place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1769255804338,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-cared-for-and-ready-to-learn/10049650/","projectTitle":"Cozy, Cared-For, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8308063_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673348976514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8308063"},{"teacherId":8308063,"projectId":9857580,"letterContent":"We use our new social-emotional tools every single day during morning meeting, small groups, and when students need support regulating their feelings. The calm-down tools, sensory items, and emotion activities have become a meaningful part of our classroom routine. Recently, one student who was feeling frustrated chose a fidget and used our feelings chart to point to \"angry.\" Instead of crying or shutting down, they were able to take deep breaths and rejoin the group. That was such a powerful moment of growth and independence.\r\nThe students were beyond excited! They were immediately drawn to the colorful emotion visuals and calming tools. Many of them began naming feelings right away and sharing times they felt that way. It sparked natural conversations about kindness, problem-solving, and how to help a friend who feels sad. They truly felt seen and supported.\r\nOur next step is helping students independently recognize their emotions and choose strategies to regulate themselves. We are working on building emotional vocabulary and practicing calming techniques like deep breathing, counting, and using sensory tools appropriately. These resources are helping us create a classroom where students feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1767150546863,"projectUrl":"project/lets-always-choose-to-be-kind-with-our/9857580/","projectTitle":"Let’s Always Choose to Be Kind with Our Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8308063_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673348976514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8308063"},{"teacherId":8308063,"projectId":9758567,"letterContent":"Our new puzzles have become a daily part of our morning centers and small group instruction. We are using them to strengthen fine motor skills, problem-solving, visual discrimination, and cooperative learning.\r\nFor some of my students who struggle with emotional regulation, the puzzles have become a calming and confidence-building activity. Watching a child who once avoided challenging tasks proudly hold up a completed puzzle was such a powerful classroom moment.\r\nWe are currently working on strengthening problem-solving strategies, cooperation skills, and perseverance. Our next step is incorporating the puzzles into structured partner challenges where students will practice using language like, \"Can we solve this together?\" and \"Let's make a plan.\"\r\n\r\nAcademically, we are connecting puzzles to literacy and math skills. For example, students are writing the beginning sounds of objects they see in the puzzle pictures, counting puzzle pieces, and sorting pieces by shape (corners, edges, middle).\r\n\r\nAs the year continues, we plan to increase the complexity of the puzzles to continue building stamina, resilience, and confidence. These materials are helping us grow not only academically, but socially and emotionally — and we are so grateful to our donors for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766084271872,"projectUrl":"project/problem-solving-puzzles-help-develop-ski/9758567/","projectTitle":"Problem Solving Puzzles Help Develop Skills for Pre-k","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8308063_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673348976514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8308063"},{"teacherId":1412701,"projectId":9823873,"letterContent":"My students and I were so happy to receive the materials for this project. As soon as the boxes were delivered to the classroom, the students became curious about the contents. We took out the materials and talked about them one at a time.\r\nOnce the initial excitement was over, I placed the materials into the centers and the children immediately began using them. They began strengthening fine motor skills with these materials during Free Choice Center Time! I love these materials because they are a fun and exciting way to incorporate invaluable skills into play time. I can see the improvements already!","fullyFundedDate":1764600032352,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-fun/9823873/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hrbek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1412701_orig.jpg?crop=1864,1864,x574,y614&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624311562375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hrbek"},{"teacherId":10227214,"projectId":9878365,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in funding my classroom project with Montessori materials. Before joining the public school system, I worked for many years as a Montessori teacher, and I have seen firsthand how these materials can inspire curiosity, independence, and deeper learning in young students.\r\n\r\nKnowing how beneficial Montessori materials can be, I took the initiative to bring them into my classroom to provide my students with hands-on, meaningful learning experiences. My students are beyond excited to use the new materials! My more advanced learners, in particular, are thrilled, as the standard Common Core curriculum often doesn't provide enough activities to challenge them.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students now have tools that foster creativity, problem-solving, and a love of learning. Your support truly makes a difference, and I am so thankful for your investment in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1764598588604,"projectUrl":"project/equal-learning-opportunities-through-mon/9878365/","projectTitle":"Equal Learning Opportunities Through Montessori Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kabashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10227214"},{"teacherId":10229480,"projectId":9659969,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get our Cozy Corner and tent ready for the classroom! The students use this area whenever they need to self-regulate, take a break or just unwind for a moment before rejoining the classroom activities. The students enjoy having a quiet, safe space that they can use whenever they need it. Students also enjoy listening to music, using the sensory toys and relaxing in the tent.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate everyone's help in achieving this goal and we encourage you to set up your own cozy corner areas at home!\r\n\r\nThanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1757087346282,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-corner-that-works/9659969/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Corner That Works!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10229480_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756417694432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10229480"},{"teacherId":2211677,"projectId":9690021,"letterContent":"My students are now able to calm down in a designated area thanks to you! The canopy reminds students where to go. They love the books and all the fidget toys. \r\n Thank you so much for helping us make my dream a reality! I appreciate your generosity with assisting my classroom and providing the tools needed for maintaining self regulation. This is so important because as the children grow up the skills they are taught at a young age will help them tremendously in life and even as an adult. These skills are important for everyone to have in their invisible tool box.","fullyFundedDate":1766344459117,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-in-the-cozy-corner/9690021/","projectTitle":"Calm Down in the Cozy Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bickoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2211677_orig.jpg?crop=408,408,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596413383391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robbin-bickoff"},{"teacherId":2211677,"projectId":9208764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the social emotional resources for my preschool classroom. My students have been enjoying the positive and negative choice sorting cups during morning meeting. They love deciding which choices are good and which choices are bad and putting them in the correct cup. \r\n Thank you for the magnetic sorting board as well. This has truly helped one of my 3 year old students that has trouble attending for long periods of time. He loves taking this board and it calms him to use it!","fullyFundedDate":1749215591295,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning/9208764/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bickoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2211677_orig.jpg?crop=408,408,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596413383391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robbin-bickoff"},{"teacherId":2789227,"projectId":9241446,"letterContent":"Students are having fun playing at the light table with a large variety of objects. They can classify objects by shape, color, and identify objects that are alike, or different. Students were excited to help open the boxes of new materials, and they began naming some items as we took them from the boxes. These new learning materials promote language development among students. They can repeat words, and request materials they want to use especially during their free choice play time. \r\n\r\nStudents are learning to share materials, wait their turn, and interact appropriately with the materials and their classmates. These are very important skills we target with our students who are on the autism spectrum. These new materials have enhanced the learning experience for every student in my class. Once again, many thanks for your precious, and considerate donations to this amazing project for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746786928942,"projectUrl":"project/light-it-up/9241446/","projectTitle":"Light It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2789227"},{"teacherId":2211677,"projectId":9014540,"letterContent":"My students have been over the moon with the exciting new prize box items! I don't know if they can pick a favorite since they LOVE all the different items. We have been using the Super Spiderman stickers for the student who is following all of rules in the classroom. \r\n The prize box items are so special and so important. It's great to reward students who are doing the right thing. The students look forward to earning a trip the prize box. The bags, squishes, pencils, erasers, magic boards and stickers have been so amazing! Thank you so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1741099912825,"projectUrl":"project/prize-box-rewards/9014540/","projectTitle":"Prize Box Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bickoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2211677_orig.jpg?crop=408,408,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596413383391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robbin-bickoff"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_80539","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":431,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":69,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - K","studentTeacherRatio":"8.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.3,"schoolId":80539,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Donald A Quarles Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Donald A Quarles Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/englewood-public-school-district/donald-a-quarles-elementary-school/80539"}