{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Donald Stewart ECC 51","outOfStateSupporters":39.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4452432,"projectId":9148743,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of these beautiful additions to our classroom! Our Art area looks great with all these new additions! My students are already excited and curious to explore everything. Art is one of our favorite things to do, and my students are already bursting with excitement to create and explore. Your support truly helps us create a joyful and engaging space for learning each day! You rock and we are beyond grateful for all the support you give each and every day for our future leaders!","fullyFundedDate":1745846950601,"projectUrl":"project/art-material-for-pre-k/9148743/","projectTitle":"Art Material for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yuelling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4452432_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516407324099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4452432"},{"teacherId":4971884,"projectId":9098111,"letterContent":"All of my students received a raincoat, beach towel, sun visor, sunglasses, and lip balm to help keep them safe and dry over the summer. We discussed the functionality of all of these items and tied it in with our unit on weather/seasons. Many of our students don't have the appropriate weather accessories to wear on a rainy day or a hot sunny day. Graciously gifting them each these essentials was wonderful and of great assistance to our needy families. We used the gift bags to put the coats, towels, sunglasses, and visors in. The children were very excited to receive them as a gift! The parents were elated to receive a laminated picture of their child wearing their new visor and jacket.\r\n Your generous donation is very much appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1742823880081,"projectUrl":"project/staying-safe-and-dry-this-summer/9098111/","projectTitle":"Staying Safe and Dry This Summer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4971884"},{"teacherId":9247671,"projectId":9231192,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom library has grown with a beautiful new collection of Spanish books! These resources have been such a gift for my preschoolers, who are excited to see stories written in their home language. Every day, we use these books during read-aloud time, small-group lessons, and even in our cozy reading corner where students can choose their favorites to explore on their own.\r\n\r\nOne special moment I'll never forget was when I introduced the books for the very first time. My students' eyes lit up when they realized the characters were speaking the same language they use at home. Some of them immediately hugged the books, while others pointed out familiar words with big smiles. It was a proud and joyful moment that showed how much representation matters in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746786473891,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-speak-their-language/9231192/","projectTitle":"Stories That Speak Their Language","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Regalo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9247671_orig.jpg?crop=2277,2277,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693531080136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9247671"},{"teacherId":9247671,"projectId":9220247,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom closet has been completely transformed! The clear storage containers have made it so much easier to keep our materials neat and easy to find. My preschoolers and I can now quickly grab what we need for lessons without wasting time searching through piles.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was when the children helped me label and fill the bins. They were so excited to see everything fit perfectly and loved guessing what would go in each container. Their smiles said it all—they felt proud to help and could see how their classroom was becoming more organized.\r\n\r\nWith everything in its place, we've already started a new science project about leaves and tree trunks. The children can easily find the magnifying glasses, sorting trays, and art supplies we need for our daily investigations. This organization lets us spend more time exploring and learning together.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us the tools to create a clean, calm, and inspiring learning space. Your kindness makes a real difference every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1746785735735,"projectUrl":"project/clean-organized-storage-solutions-for/9220247/","projectTitle":"Clean & Organized: Storage Solutions for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Regalo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9247671_orig.jpg?crop=2277,2277,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693531080136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9247671"},{"teacherId":9247671,"projectId":9117149,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our project \"Counting, Sorting, and Learning: Hands-On Math for Preschoolers!\" has brought so much excitement and engagement into our classroom! My students are now learning math in a fun, hands-on way using the new manipulatives and small toys you helped provide.\r\n\r\nWhen I first introduced the materials, my students' faces lit up with curiosity and joy. They couldn't wait to touch, explore, and start sorting and counting. Some children began grouping by color and shape, while others challenged themselves to build tall towers or make patterns. It was amazing to watch them work together, share ideas, and use new math vocabulary as they played.\r\n\r\nThese materials have made math time one of their favorite parts of the day! The manipulatives are helping my students strengthen their fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and confidence with numbers. They are now more engaged during small group activities and eager to show what they've learned.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these resources to explore early addition, compare quantities, and create simple math games together. Every day, I see how your donation is helping my preschoolers build a strong foundation for future learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and giving them the tools to count, sort, and learn through play!","fullyFundedDate":1746785720589,"projectUrl":"project/counting-sorting-and-learning-hands-o/9117149/","projectTitle":"Counting, Sorting, and Learning: Hands-On Math for Preschoolers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Regalo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9247671_orig.jpg?crop=2277,2277,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693531080136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9247671"},{"teacherId":9247671,"projectId":9140781,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom is now cleaner, safer, and more comfortable for all of my preschool students! The cleaning products and tissues have made a big difference in our daily routine. With so many little ones in one room, it's important to keep our learning environment fresh and germ-free, and your support has helped us do just that.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the supplies arrived, my students were curious and excited. They watched as I stocked our shelves and even helped me label some of the bottles with pictures to learn about the importance of staying clean and healthy. One special moment was when a student sneezed and ran over to get a tissue from our new box, saying proudly, \"I know how to blow my nose!\" It's a small thing, but in preschool, those are big milestones—and now we're able to support those learning moments more effectively.\r\n\r\nWith our classroom well-stocked, we can stay focused on learning and exploring without worrying about running out of essentials. We're currently working on a unit about taking care of ourselves and our environment, so these items tie in perfectly. The next steps for my students include practicing daily routines like handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and helping with simple classroom jobs like wiping down tables after snack time. These routines help build independence and responsibility—skills that will support them both in school and at home.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students the tools they need to stay healthy and ready to learn. Your kindness truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1742823856697,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-start-keeping-our-classroom-saf/9140781/","projectTitle":"A Clean Start: Keeping Our Classroom Safe and Germ-Free!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Regalo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9247671_orig.jpg?crop=2277,2277,x0,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693531080136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9247671"},{"teacherId":4052740,"projectId":9178528,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your incredibly generous donations! They have impacted our classroom in the best way! Teaching during these challenging timest has been met with many challenges. We were in need of an abundance of materials to help keep our students safe while actively engaging and learning. Our students are having so much fun using our new materials! It's wonderful knowing that there are caring people in this world that contribute to our children's education. \r\n\r\nWe are immensely grateful for your contribution to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742823881096,"projectUrl":"project/basic-needs-for-a-successful-school-day/9178528/","projectTitle":"Basic Needs for a Successful School Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4052740_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478545188233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4052740"},{"teacherId":4052740,"projectId":9100251,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your incredibly generous donations! They have impacted our classroom in the best way! Teaching during these challenging timest has been met with many challenges. We were in need of an abundance of materials to help keep our students safe while actively engaging and learning. Our students are having so much fun using our new materials! It's wonderful knowing that there are caring people in this world that contribute to our children's education. \r\n\r\nWe are immensely grateful for your contribution to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742823879059,"projectUrl":"project/safe-and-dry-for-summer/9100251/","projectTitle":"Safe and Dry for Summer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4052740_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478545188233","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4052740"},{"teacherId":1718535,"projectId":9108970,"letterContent":"Words cannot express my gratitude for such a generous donation to my classroom. If you could see their faces of excitement when the materials were delivered to the classroom, you would understand how important this project was and how much it meant to us. The materials you donated for my youngsters, have helped my students enjoy our outside gross motor time during the last few weeks of cold weather even more. \r\nMost of my students didn't have the basic winter necessities like hats and gloves and going outside was a bit uncomfortable for them, because they were cold. Now, that the kids have the proper protection for the cold climate, they want to stay outside longer and sometimes it's hard to get them back in the classroom, because they are having so much fun making memories with their friends.\r\nIt is generous people like you, that make the real difference. To know that there are still people who selflessly give to others in need and especially children, shows me that there is still a lot of hope for these wonderful kids. Thank You from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1742823954698,"projectUrl":"project/bundle-up-for-winter-fun/9108970/","projectTitle":"Bundle Up for Winter Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-villar"},{"teacherId":5431235,"projectId":8862479,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for the generous donation of materials to my classroom. The materials have been incredibly beneficial, especially for my autistic students, and have made a significant impact on their learning and development.\r\nThe Soft Color Giant Blocks, while not specifically ordered for my autistic students, have proven to be valuable for all students in the class, including those with autism. My intention was to add them to the existing set, as we often found that there weren't enough blocks for all students to build structures together. These soft blocks have enhanced my students' creativity and motor skills development, fostering both cooperative play and individual exploration. They encourage my students to stack, build, and describe their creations, thereby helping them to develop their language skills as well. Importantly, the blocks are safe and lightweight, which ensures that my autistic students can engage in play without the risk of breaking anything or causing accidents.\r\nThe Peanut Ball has become a favorite in my classroom, with every student eager to play with it, including my autistic students. It's not only fun, but it also helps with balance, coordination, and sensory regulation. To make sure each child gets a chance to use it, I've set up a schedule, and every day a different student, including my autistic learners, has the opportunity to enjoy it. It has become a highly anticipated activity, and I can already see how it boosts my students' confidence and motor development.\r\nThe Rainbow Stack Ball has also been very popular among my students, but it seems to have had an especially positive effect on my autistic students. They enjoy dropping the three balls that come with it, and often match colors with other manipulatives, which helps reinforce their color recognition skills. The Maze Cube, while not as universally loved as the Rainbow Stack Ball, has been especially engaging for my autistic students. They focus intently on guiding the ball through the different mazes, which is not only stimulating but also great for improving their fine motor skills and concentration.\r\nI plan to introduce the smaller materials, like the Sensory Beads, Metallic Tangle Fidgets, and Fidget Monsters, once my students reach the age of four, as I believe they will be even more beneficial at that stage of their development.\r\nThanks to your donation, I am able to better engage and support my autistic students. These materials not only keep them entertained and focused but also aid in their social, emotional, and cognitive growth. You have truly made a difference in my teaching, allowing me to devote more attention to other groups of students while my autistic learners remain engaged and motivated.\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, I cannot thank you enough for your thoughtful and impactful donation. We are all deeply grateful for the opportunity to use these educational materials.","fullyFundedDate":1738803569196,"projectUrl":"project/students-with-autism-in-need-of-a-sensor/8862479/","projectTitle":"Students With Autism in Need of a Sensory Area","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. J.A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5431235_orig.jpg?crop=723,723,x57,y329&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1589053047073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5431235"},{"teacherId":1741413,"projectId":8158219,"letterContent":"On behalf of our preschool community, I want to extend our deepest thanks for your generous support in funding our \"Once Upon a Sprout!\" project.\r\n\r\nThanks to your donation, our young learners had the opportunity to explore the plant life cycle firsthand. What began as a simple introduction to gardening blossomed into a meaningful journey of discovery. Along the way, the children experienced the ups and downs of planting—from seeds that didn't sprout to the excitement of watching new life grow. These challenges became powerful lessons in patience, perseverance, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project helped instill a lasting sense of responsibility and care—for living things, for one another, and for our planet. The children took pride in nurturing their plants, learning that even small hands can make a big difference when it comes to tending to the earth.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us the chance to provide such a rich and rewarding experience. Your generosity has helped plant seeds of curiosity, compassion, and environmental awareness that will continue to grow for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1712235662446,"projectUrl":"project/once-upon-a-sprout/8158219/","projectTitle":"Once Upon a Sprout!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feliciano / Rm 152","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1741413_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1465180321189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/yfeliciano"},{"teacherId":1718535,"projectId":9084334,"letterContent":"We are all very grateful for your donation to our classroom project. If you could only see my kid's faces of excitement, as we opened the boxes with all the new books and materials, you would understand how important this project was and how much it meant to me.\r\nReading is a big part of our day. Having books that teach our students how to express their daily experiences is very important to me. Many of my students have a lot of difficulty expressing their ideas and what they know due to lack of language. Most of my students' primary language is not English and to find the right materials including books for our age level is a bit difficult not to mention expensive. The Spanish bilingual books and materials you help fund for my youngsters have helped ignite my children's love for books even more. They can spend all day in the library area if I let them. Some of the kids have asked to bring a book home to share with their families and I think it's great. To have families come together before bedtime and share a good story while bonding and making memories that will last a lifetime, is one of the best contributions a teacher can give a student. Without your help, my students would have never had these vital resources that allows them to flourish. Our Heartfelt thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1740666957760,"projectUrl":"project/get-cozy-with-a-good-book/9084334/","projectTitle":"Get Cozy With a Good Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-villar"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75674","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":304,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":69,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - Pre-K","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.2,"schoolId":75674,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Donald Stewart ECC 51 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Donald Stewart ECC 51","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/elizabeth-public-schools/donald-stewart-ecc-51/75674"}