{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Senator Frank Lautenberg School 6","outOfStateSupporters":35.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8317771,"projectId":9740375,"letterContent":"Current events are beneficial to young learners because they help connect what students learn in school to the real world around them. When children explore age-appropriate current events, learning becomes more meaningful and engaging rather than abstract.\r\n Current events show students how classroom topics relate to everyday life, helping them understand why learning matters. Discussing news encourages students to ask questions, compare perspectives, and think carefully about information they hear or read.\r\n Reading, listening to, and talking about current events strengthens vocabulary, comprehension, speaking, and writing skills Students are naturally curious about what is happening in the world. Current events spark interest and motivate participation.\r\n Talking about real-world events helps children build empathy, understand emotions, and learn respectful discussion and listening skills. Early exposure to current events helps students begin to understand their role in a community and the importance of being informed.Young learners start learning how information is shared, the difference between facts and opinions, and how to think responsibly about media.When presented in a developmentally appropriate way, current events empower young learners to become thoughtful, informed, and engaged citizens while strengthening essential academic and life skills","fullyFundedDate":1763045307838,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-mail-current-events-knowledg/9740375/","projectTitle":"Classroom Mail! Current Events! Knowledge is Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8317771_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689463837715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8317771"},{"teacherId":8317771,"projectId":8656792,"letterContent":"Subject: Thank You for Your Generous Donation of School Supplies\r\n\r\nDear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of school supplies to support our students. Your kindness and commitment have made a meaningful difference for the children and families we serve. Many of our students come from minority backgrounds and face financial challenges that make it difficult to access basic school materials. Because of your support, these students now have the supplies they need to feel prepared, confident, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nHaving access to essential school supplies does more than support academic success—it helps students feel valued and included. When children walk into the classroom with the tools they need, they are better able to focus, participate, and take pride in their learning. Your donation has helped create a more equitable learning environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their circumstances.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students, families, and staff, thank you for believing in our children and investing in their education. Your generosity has had a direct and positive impact on their school experience, and we are truly grateful for your support. We appreciate your compassion and partnership in helping our students thrive.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1726159543907,"projectUrl":"project/vibrant-anchor-charts-writing-materials/8656792/","projectTitle":"Vibrant anchor charts, writing materials and more…","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8317771_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689463837715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8317771"},{"teacherId":8317771,"projectId":7776083,"letterContent":"I cannot fully express how much your generous donation means to my students and me. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your kindness. Many of my students are English language learners who come from households where access to books is limited or nonexistent. For these students, school is often the only place where they are able to explore books, practice reading, and develop their language skills in a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nLearning a new language can be challenging, especially when students do not have consistent exposure to reading materials outside of school. Your donation has helped bridge that gap by providing students with access to a wide variety of books that meet them at their individual language development and reading levels. This variety is essential, as it allows students to build confidence by reading texts they can understand while also gradually challenging themselves with more complex material as their skills grow.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are now able to choose books that interest them, which has greatly increased their motivation and enthusiasm for reading. When students are excited about what they are reading, they are more engaged, more willing to take risks with language, and more confident in their abilities. These books support not only their reading comprehension, but also their vocabulary development, speaking skills, and overall academic growth. Over time, these opportunities help students become stronger, more independent readers and learners.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, access to books also helps students feel valued and supported. Having books available to them sends a powerful message that their education matters and that others believe in their potential. For many of my students, being able to take a book, explore a story, and see themselves reflected in literature is a meaningful and empowering experience. It fosters a love of reading that can last a lifetime and opens doors to new ideas, perspectives, and opportunities.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly enriched our classroom and created opportunities that would not have been possible otherwise. The impact of your generosity will continue to be felt as students grow in their English language development and gain the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for investing in my students, their education, and their futures. Your support has made a difference that will extend far beyond this school year, and we are sincerely thankful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1701712495290,"projectUrl":"project/develop-the-love-of-reading/7776083/","projectTitle":"Develop the Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8317771_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689463837715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8317771"},{"teacherId":4101323,"projectId":9550561,"letterContent":"My students have been busy at work using your generous donation of small group center games for Language Arts and Math. They use these centers twice a day, daily. Each box has a set of board-like games that focuses on various skills in 1st grade, review of Kindergarten skills, and an introduction to 2nd grade skills. Students are constantly asking when is center time so they can use these materials independently. I have even sat with them for a few games because I want to join in on the fun!\r\nI am so grateful to have people like you who seek the value in donating to teachers like me. Being a teacher isn't always easy, so getting our projects funded gives us a jump of hope!","fullyFundedDate":1755698221288,"projectUrl":"project/learn-play-repeat/9550561/","projectTitle":"Learn, Play, Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riccobono","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4101323_orig.jpg?crop=473,473,x266,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1586978510664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4101323"},{"teacherId":518401,"projectId":9050279,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students at the Senator Frank R. Lautenberg School in Paterson, N.J., \r\nI would like to say ¨ Thank You ¨ for your most generous donation! These past months with temperatures in the single digits as our students walked to school, I took note of the students walking into the building without wearing gloves. When I asked a random number of students if they had forgotten their gloves, they all told me they didn't have any! It broke my heart to see their cold, red hands.\r\n\r\nOur gloveless students were so happy to receive a pair of warm winter gloves! When standing at the school entrance, many students raised their hands to show me their new gloves! I'm certain their hands were nice and warm!","fullyFundedDate":1737558206547,"projectUrl":"project/you-cant-make-good-snowballs-without-wa/9050279/","projectTitle":"You Can't Make Good Snowballs Without Warm Winter Gloves!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dahab","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp518401_orig.jpg?crop=551,551,x300,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753357550314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/518401"},{"teacherId":518401,"projectId":8905227,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your generous donations to my project. I know my students will love reading these math mysteries books, hopefully getting them more excited about their math capabilities. When many students enter math class, they have a frown on their face. Hopefully you will help turn these frowns into multi-million dollar smiles!\r\n\r\nAs of April 11th, many 6th and 7th grade math students have read all 5 books of the series and listed them on the \"50 Book Challenge\" being held in our school district.\r\nMany students told me they loved the mysteries and how math was incorporated into the mystery!\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1731363329529,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-want-to-be-math-inspectors/8905227/","projectTitle":"My Students Want to Be Math Inspectors!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dahab","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp518401_orig.jpg?crop=551,551,x300,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753357550314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/518401"},{"teacherId":7640472,"projectId":8996265,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much from the depth of my heart. When I gave my students the gloves, scarves, hats and socks, they couldn't wait to put them on. One of my students used the scarf as a bow in her hair. I have seen several of them come in with gloves and before the week was over they were lost. Not these!!! They are so excited about them that they get upset with me when I ask them to take them off during class time. One of my students said she gave it to her sister and once she saw the other students in the class she took it back and began wearing her set.\r\n\r\nMy students really enjoy their gift and it's an honor that you thought so highly of us to donate. We appreciate you, your love and your time be blessed and know that my students enjoyed their warmth as they walked to school each day.","fullyFundedDate":1734117979544,"projectUrl":"project/walking-in-warmth/8996265/","projectTitle":"Walking In Warmth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen-Munk Graves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7640472_orig.jpg?crop=168,168,x104,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755312975113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7640472"},{"teacherId":9887598,"projectId":9031477,"letterContent":"The counting centers we received through DonorsChoose have made a tremendous difference in my 1st grade special education classroom. These hands-on materials have allowed my students to build foundational math skills in a way that's engaging, accessible, and fun. Many of my students benefit from tactile learning, and these resources—like counting bears, ten frames, and number puzzles—have created meaningful opportunities for them to explore numbers through touch and play. We've incorporated the centers into our daily math rotations, and I've already seen improvement in number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, and early addition skills.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments was when I introduced the counting bears for the first time. The students' eyes lit up, and they immediately started sorting them by color and lining them up to count. One of my students, who typically struggles with engagement during math time, eagerly used the bears to \"feed\" numbered cups in order. It was a joyful moment that showed just how powerful these tools are. Currently, we're using the centers to support a unit on comparing numbers. Students are working in pairs, using manipulatives to create visual representations of greater than/less than problems—a skill that's challenging for many but now feels much more approachable with these tools.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll be using the centers to dive into composing and decomposing numbers, and I'm excited to see how the students continue to grow. These materials have become a vital part of our classroom routines and are helping to build confidence and independence in my young learners. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn in ways that truly work for them.","fullyFundedDate":1739282334125,"projectUrl":"project/counting-centers/9031477/","projectTitle":"Counting Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ravenda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9887598"},{"teacherId":7640472,"projectId":6654198,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support my students were able to improve their reading skills. They used books and manipulatives to put their reading skills into high reading levels. They enjoyed working together in small groups as well as helping the students who had reading concerns. Once the books were completed, several of the students went home and shared what they learned with their younger siblings to increase their love of reading. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate all that you have done to increase our students love of literacy. Moving on to the next grade level wont be so hard because of the opportunity given this school year. When they first saw the items, they felt like a child getting toys on Christmas day. They couldn't wait to start using everything. \r\n\r\nDuring back to school night, a few students showed their parents the various items and the parents asked where they could find some for their home. They saw such a difference in their child they wanted to help the younger siblings. They did purchase the books and activity boxes.","fullyFundedDate":1669911835817,"projectUrl":"project/loving-literacy/6654198/","projectTitle":"Loving Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen-Munk Graves","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7640472_orig.jpg?crop=168,168,x104,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755312975113","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7640472"},{"teacherId":8317771,"projectId":7713720,"letterContent":"I cannot fully express how much your generous donation means to my students and me. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your kindness. Many of my students are English language learners who come from households where access to books is limited or nonexistent. For these students, school is often the only place where they are able to explore books, practice reading, and develop their language skills in a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nLearning a new language can be challenging, especially when students do not have consistent exposure to reading materials outside of school. Your donation has helped bridge that gap by providing students with access to a wide variety of books that meet them at their individual language development and reading levels. This variety is essential, as it allows students to build confidence by reading texts they can understand while also gradually challenging themselves with more complex material as their skills grow.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are now able to choose books that interest them, which has greatly increased their motivation and enthusiasm for reading. When students are excited about what they are reading, they are more engaged, more willing to take risks with language, and more confident in their abilities. These books support not only their reading comprehension, but also their vocabulary development, speaking skills, and overall academic growth. Over time, these opportunities help students become stronger, more independent readers and learners.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, access to books also helps students feel valued and supported. Having books available to them sends a powerful message that their education matters and that others believe in their potential. For many of my students, being able to take a book, explore a story, and see themselves reflected in literature is a meaningful and empowering experience. It fosters a love of reading that can last a lifetime and opens doors to new ideas, perspectives, and opportunities.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly enriched our classroom and created opportunities that would not have been possible otherwise. The impact of your generosity will continue to be felt as students grow in their English language development and gain the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for investing in my students, their education, and their futures. Your support has made a difference that will extend far beyond this school year, and we are sincerely thankful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1698938182944,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-and-peaceful-place-to-read/7713720/","projectTitle":"A Calm and Peaceful Place to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8317771_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689463837715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8317771"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82075","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":628,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":63,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.8,"schoolId":82075,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Senator Frank Lautenberg School 6 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Senator Frank Lautenberg School 6","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/paterson-public-schools/elementary-school-6/82075"}