{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elementary School 7","outOfStateSupporters":38.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3652336,"projectId":10746539,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we now have a dependable backup computer to help ensure that no student is left offline or misses valuable learning opportunities because of a broken device. Our classroom has experienced challenges with nonworking computers after some devices became wet due to a leaky ceiling. Having a backup computer was exactly what we needed!\r\n\r\nWhen students' computers were not working, they were able to use the classroom's backup computer to access their online educational programs, complete assignments, and practice essential reading, math, and other academic skills. This meant students could continue learning without interruption, and I no longer had to give up my personal computer to make sure they had access to the technology they needed.\r\n\r\nI love my students' determination and excitement when they have the tools they need to succeed. This computer has helped us overcome an unexpected challenge and provided peace of mind knowing that students have another option when technology problems arise. Most importantly, it helps create a more inclusive classroom where every student can participate, build confidence, and continue working toward their individual learning goals.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to our donors for making this possible. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping us keep students connected, engaged, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1792623057063,"projectUrl":"project/no-student-left-offline-a-classroom-com/10746539/","projectTitle":"No Student Left Offline: A Classroom Computer for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forchette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3652336_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502072975213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-forchette"},{"teacherId":4512852,"projectId":10714180,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for donating to my classroom. My students are so grateful for the items that have been purchased through the donations. Students were given a little goodie bag with the items that were purchased to help their year start off in the right direction. They were so excited. They couldn't wait to see what I had for them, thanks to our donors!! \r\n\r\nThey are great kids with bright minds and big hearts. This couldn't have been possible without the help of the donors. \r\nWe are a team. I tell my students all the time that no one is more important than one another on a team. We all have a special and important role. Small things always make a big difference.","fullyFundedDate":1792605488046,"projectUrl":"project/small-things-make-a-big-difference/10714180/","projectTitle":"Small Things Make A Big Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Somma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4512852_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791029640511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4512852"},{"teacherId":10423402,"projectId":10748078,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Bags of Kindness: Sharing Warmth, Comfort, and Love!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our Bags of Kindness: Sharing Warmth, Comfort, and Love project! Your kindness will help my students bring comfort, warmth, and happiness to families in our school community who are experiencing difficult times.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students will have the opportunity to assemble special bags filled with pajamas, socks, blankets, and fun keychains to share with families in need. Through this meaningful project, students will learn the importance of empathy, teamwork, compassion, and giving back to others.\r\n\r\nYour generosity does more than provide essential items; it teaches my students that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life. I am grateful that you are helping my students become caring, thoughtful, and responsible members of their community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us spread warmth, comfort, and love, one bag at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1792774281186,"projectUrl":"project/bags-of-kindness-sharing-warmth-comfor/10748078/","projectTitle":"Bags of Kindness: Sharing Warmth, Comfort, and Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10423402"},{"teacherId":3652336,"projectId":10735406,"letterContent":"Our Bobcats are excited to put kindness into action through our Bobcats Spreading Kindness: Care Bags for Families project! With these supplies, my students will work together to assemble care bags filled with hygiene essentials and convenient breakfast foods for families in our school community who may need extra support.\r\n\r\nThis project gives my students an opportunity to see that kindness is more than just words; it is something we can show through our actions. As students sort and organize the items, count supplies, and prepare the bags, they will practice important math and teamwork skills while developing empathy, compassion, and a sense of responsibility toward others.\r\n\r\nThe care bags will help students understand that even small gestures can make a meaningful difference in someone's life. They will learn the importance of giving without expecting anything in return and recognize that everyone deserves to feel cared for and supported.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our Bobcats spread kindness beyond the classroom! Your generosity is helping us build a school community where compassion matters and students learn that they have the power to make a positive difference in the lives of others.","fullyFundedDate":1792068829281,"projectUrl":"project/bobcats-spreading-kindness-care-bags-fo/10735406/","projectTitle":"Bobcats Spreading Kindness: Care Bags for Families","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forchette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3652336_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502072975213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-forchette"},{"teacherId":3652336,"projectId":10710759,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Comfort, Care & Joy for My Students!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my project, Comfort, Care & Joy for My Students! Your generosity means so much to me and my students. Because of your kindness, I can provide resources and little moments of happiness that help make our classroom a place where every student feels cared for, supported, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nMy students work hard, celebrate one another's successes, and show so much curiosity and resilience each day. Your support will help make their school experience even more meaningful in so many ways.\r\n\r\nThe warm winter boots will help keep little feet warm and comfortable during the colder months. The water bottle and lip balm will provide everyday comfort and care. The snacks, juice, and sweet treats will make classroom celebrations and positive-reinforcement moments extra special. The Phoebe and Her Unicorn book set will encourage reading, imagination, and a love of stories, while the magnet kit will provide exciting opportunities for hands-on exploration, sensory learning, fine-motor practice, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nEach of these items serves a special purpose, but together they represent something even more important: the feeling of being valued, encouraged, and cared for. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference in a child's confidence, motivation, and happiness at school.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom filled with comfort, care, discovery, and joy. Your generosity reminds us that there are people who believe in our children and want to see them succeed. I am truly grateful for your support and for the difference you are making in their everyday lives!","fullyFundedDate":1791049413142,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-care-joy-for-my-students/10710759/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Care & Joy for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forchette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3652336_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502072975213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-forchette"},{"teacherId":8084619,"projectId":10711197,"letterContent":"Our students are enjoying the donated snacks throughout the school day, and the socks are providing an additional layer of comfort and support for students who need them. These resources help us create a welcoming classroom environment where students feel cared for and ready to learn. One of the most rewarding moments has been seeing students enjoy their snacks together, share smiles with their classmates, and experience the kindness of people who want to see them succeed. These simple but meaningful resources remind our students that their community cares about them.\r\n\r\n\r\nOur students were excited and grateful when they saw the snacks and socks! Their smiles and enthusiasm showed how much these thoughtful donations meant to them. The snacks were an exciting surprise, and the socks were a practical gift that showed our students that their needs matter. It was wonderful to see them enjoying the treats and feeling appreciated. We are so thankful to our donors for helping bring these moments of happiness into our classroom.\r\n\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to support our students throughout their school day while building a classroom community rooted in kindness, gratitude, and respect. We will encourage students to recognize the importance of helping others and discuss how small acts of generosity can make a meaningful difference. As our students continue working toward their academic goals, having access to snacks and essential items such as socks helps us provide a more supportive and nurturing learning environment. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where they feel valued, supported, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1791038407104,"projectUrl":"project/warm-toes-full-bellies-ready-to-learn/10711197/","projectTitle":"Warm Toes, Full Bellies, Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8084619_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632428912591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8084619"},{"teacherId":4512852,"projectId":10437637,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for donating to my classroom. My students love their stickers and the nice sturdy place to write. They are great kids with bright minds and big hearts. \r\nThe sticker store is one of the students' favorite spots. I was able to select a variety of stickers. There is definitely something for everyone! This couldn't have been possible without the help of the donors. \r\nWe are a team. I tell my students all the time that no one is more important than one another on a team. We all have a special and important role!","fullyFundedDate":1786555833111,"projectUrl":"project/decorated-and-motivated/10437637/","projectTitle":"Decorated and Motivated","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Somma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4512852_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1791029640511","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4512852"},{"teacherId":10338910,"projectId":10182575,"letterContent":"I want to let you know how beneficial your donations have been to me and my last year's students and this year's students, too!\r\nThey are learning socialization skills and cooperation and physical coordination while playing together with the jumpropes, balls and hula hoops.\r\nI come from an era where playing outside was the norm. We would make-up our own games and fun. Today, playing outside and socializing need to be taught to children.\r\nYour generous donations are helping that happen on our playground at recess and I thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1776475261119,"projectUrl":"project/a-proper-recess/10182575/","projectTitle":"A Proper Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10338910_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765236875809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10338910"},{"teacherId":271273,"projectId":10254381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first-grade reading garden! Thanks to your support, my students now have a beautiful, welcoming outdoor space where they can let their imaginations bloom. The benches and wind chimes make the garden so very welcoming We truly appreciate your investment in our classroom and school .\r\n\r\nThey are so excited to pick out books and read surrounded by nature. In addition they have planted the garden themselves. They water it daily and ate quite proud of the work they have done. \r\n\r\nThe garden space is open to all of the classes in the school. It is a special place for all to enjoy. WE hope to add on in the upcoming years. You have planted a seed now it is up to us to tend the garden","fullyFundedDate":1777984248899,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-reading-garden/10254381/","projectTitle":"Quiet Reading Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp271273_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x129,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565104317452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/271273"},{"teacherId":3652336,"projectId":10060531,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Secure Storage for Student Data and Instructional Success.\" Your generosity and kindness are truly appreciated and will make a meaningful difference in both my classroom organization and my students' educational success.\r\nAs a teacher, I am responsible for maintaining extensive documentation throughout the school year, including student data binders, assessments, lesson plans, progress monitoring information, intervention plans, and important compliance records. With increasing data and documentation requirements, having secure and reliable storage is essential.\r\nBecause of your support, the Crucial BX500 1TB Solid State Drive will allow me to safely organize and preserve critical student information and instructional materials in one accessible location. This will help ensure that student progress data, IEP documentation, and instructional resources are readily available when needed to support effective planning and individualized instruction.\r\nYour donation will directly impact my students by allowing me to spend less time worrying about storage limitations and more time focusing on instruction, organization, and meeting each student's unique needs. Having secure and dependable digital storage helps create a more efficient learning environment where student progress can be carefully tracked and supported throughout the year.\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and supporting the important work we do each day. Your generosity helps provide the tools needed to keep students organized, supported, and successful.","fullyFundedDate":1778003362814,"projectUrl":"project/secure-storage-for-student-data-and-inst/10060531/","projectTitle":"Secure Storage for Student Data and Instructional Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forchette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3652336_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502072975213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-forchette"},{"teacherId":3652336,"projectId":10210216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping provide sneakers for our students. Your kindness and generosity mean more than words can express.\r\nI love my students for their resilience, kindness, and willingness to keep trying, even when things are challenging. They come to school each day ready to learn, support one another, and celebrate even the smallest successes. Their determination and positive spirit make our classroom a truly special place.\r\nThis project was especially important because two of my students did not have properly fitting sneakers. Shoes that are too small or too large can make it uncomfortable—and sometimes even painful—for children to walk, participate in activities, and fully engage throughout the school day. Because of your support, they now have sneakers that fit comfortably and allow them to move safely, participate confidently, and focus on learning instead of discomfort.\r\nSeeing the smiles on their faces was something I could hardly believe. It was purely magical to see children so genuinely happy and excited over a brand-new pair of sneakers. Their joy, confidence, and gratitude filled our classroom in the most beautiful way.\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Your generosity helped provide not only sneakers, but also comfort, confidence, and happiness.","fullyFundedDate":1778972011477,"projectUrl":"project/lacing-up-for-learning-sneakers-for-my/10210216/","projectTitle":"Lacing Up For Learning: Sneakers For My Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forchette","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3652336_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502072975213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-forchette"},{"teacherId":3605409,"projectId":9939872,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make our project, \"Unlocking Creativity with Kid-Friendly Paint Tools,\" a reality! Your support truly made a difference for my students.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were thrilled. Their faces lit up with excitement, and they immediately began talking about all the things they wanted to paint and create. The new tools have helped make art time more engaging, accessible, and fun for everyone.\r\n\r\nOne special classroom moment was seeing students proudly share their finished paintings with classmates after trying new painting techniques. The confidence and creativity they showed was incredible to witness.\r\n\r\nNext, we will be using the supplies in a cross-curricular project combining art and literacy, allowing students to illustrate scenes from books we are reading together in class. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1773328129576,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-creativity-with-kid-friendly-p/9939872/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Creativity with Kid-Friendly Paint Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stetson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3605409_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665839033051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ps29visualarts"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82076","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":250,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":35,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.0,"schoolId":82076,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elementary School 7 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elementary School 7","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/paterson-public-schools/elementary-school-7/82076"}