{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Franklin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":70.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8045012,"projectId":9217607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the canvas hats, snacks, sunglasses, and the train toy for our classroom. The hats and sunglasses help keep my students safe and comfortable during outdoor activities in the heat in Trenton, NJ. The snacks give them the energy they need to stay focused and ready to learn. They especially enjoyed the ring pops! The train toy has quickly become a favorite during center time, encouraging creativity and cooperative play. Your generosity brings both joy and comfort to our first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1746785674661,"projectUrl":"project/summer-swag-sunglasses-snacks-and-sani/9217607/","projectTitle":"Summer Swag: Sunglasses, Snacks and Sanitizers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karapelou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045012_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637634917158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8045012"},{"teacherId":8045012,"projectId":10024752,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate difference for my first-grade students, and I am truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our children.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we were able to add comfort tools that help students feel safe, focused, and ready to learn. One of the most loved items is our weighted lap dog. It truly feels like a real dog resting gently on a child's lap. During tests, independent reading, or moments when a student is feeling overwhelmed, the weighted dog provides calm and reassurance. I have watched students who normally struggle to sit still settle into their seats, take a deep breath, and focus on their work with confidence. For some children, especially in a Title I school where many face challenges outside the classroom, that sense of comfort can make all the difference.\r\n\r\nThe sensory tools for our calming corner have also had a powerful impact. Items like fidget tools and tactile materials give students healthy, productive ways to manage big feelings. Instead of shutting down or becoming distracted, they now have strategies they can use independently. They are learning self-regulation at six and seven years old — a skill that will serve them for a lifetime. The calming corner is no longer just a space in the room; it is a safe place where students reset, reflect, and return to learning stronger.","fullyFundedDate":1768693006170,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-tools-that-help-our-students-fee/10024752/","projectTitle":"Comfort Tools That Help Our Students Feel Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karapelou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045012_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637634917158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8045012"},{"teacherId":9338759,"projectId":10024482,"letterContent":"This project has had a powerful impact on our classroom by helping students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. We are using the cleaning supplies daily to maintain a safe, healthy classroom environment, and the socks, hats, gloves, and mittens have been especially helpful during colder days when students arrive without adequate winter gear. Having these items available allows us to quietly support students' needs while preserving their dignity.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited and curious, especially about the noise-canceling headphones. Many students immediately asked to try them and shared how calm and focused they felt while using them. The headphones have become an essential tool during independent work, helping students who are sensitive to noise stay engaged and regulated.\r\n\r\nThrough their generosity, donors received a glimpse into the real, everyday needs of our classroom. The next steps for our students include continuing to build independence, self-regulation, and responsibility as they learn when and how to use these resources. We are also reinforcing lessons around empathy, kindness, and caring for our shared space. Because of this project, students are learning in an environment where they feel safe, valued, and supported every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769100197870,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-clean-and-ready-to-learn/10024482/","projectTitle":"Cozy, Clean, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9338759_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753547633664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyndseycannon"},{"teacherId":8045012,"projectId":9051732,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, I was able to purchase high-quality bilingual phonics resources for my first-grade dual language classroom. This has been a huge resource for me and an incredible boost for my students.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is how colorful, interactive, and clear the materials are. The visuals help them connect sounds to letters, especially in Spanish syllable patterns like ma, me, mi, mo, mu. When students can drag, match, read aloud, and build words, they feel like active participants in their learning. It feels more like a game than a lesson, yet the academic growth is real and measurable.","fullyFundedDate":1746785438133,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-language-magic-spanish-phonic/9051732/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Language Magic: Spanish Phonics Materials for Budding Bilinguals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karapelou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045012_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637634917158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8045012"},{"teacherId":9338759,"projectId":9121316,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, I was able to use a $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to bring new resources and learning materials into my classroom. These tools have made a big difference in how my students engage with lessons, giving them hands-on activities, interactive games, and leveled resources that meet each child's unique needs. Because of this, students are more excited to participate, ask questions, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have been especially exciting for my students because they allow learning to be more fun and interactive. Whether it's a math game that helps them practice problem-solving, reading activities that make stories come alive, or sight word resources that help build confidence, each tool has helped students stay focused and motivated throughout the day. They love exploring these new activities, and it's amazing to see their excitement for learning grow.\r\n\r\nSome students, especially those who usually struggle with staying engaged or need extra support, have really thrived with these resources. They are more confident in their abilities, willing to take risks, and eager to share their work with the class. Your donation has helped me create a classroom where every student has the tools they need to succeed, and it has had an immediate, positive impact on their learning and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1746698782998,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-learners-with-engaging-r/9121316/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Learners with Engaging Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9338759_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753547633664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyndseycannon"},{"teacherId":8045012,"projectId":9486308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating our big books to our first grade classroom! My student love going to the library and grabbing the big books! They love to look at all the images of animals, plants, insects, flowers and mammals. They sit on their happy face cushions and explore the pages together. It is a great way for them to explore books and create good reading habits in 1st grade. \r\nI have definitely put them to good use, and they are a great addition to my library. Thank you for thinking of our classroom and of me. Theses books are perfect and I truly appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1755688801720,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-a-library-of-wonder/9486308/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build a Library of Wonder!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karapelou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045012_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637634917158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8045012"},{"teacherId":8642221,"projectId":9266055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for building my students' letter foundation with the help of these alphabet teaching tubs. Many of my students have been able to master their Spanish letter sounds. As we all know mastering letter sounds is the foundation for being able to blend sounds together in order to read. My students love using these tubs during small groups. They get to have visual representations for each letter sound while also having the opportunity to build their spanish vocabulary. They love identifying the different objects and sorting them into the correct tubs. For my students that have already mastered their letter sounds, I have them pick out objects and try to sound out the word in order to spell it. The next step is to write sentences using the objects. I love how the tubs are so easy to organize and use. Thank you once again for bringing joy, engagement, and learning into my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746785932703,"projectUrl":"project/building-letter-foundation/9266055/","projectTitle":"Building Letter Foundation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8642221_orig.jpg?crop=2447,2447,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661198822460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8642221"},{"teacherId":9376782,"projectId":9219059,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and giving them a great start to the summer! They were so very excited to see all of these items on their desks in those last few days of school. Many of them don't have chalk or bubbles at home and they were so excited to be able to play with them as soon as they went home! They also couldn't wait to put on their sunglasses and eat their snacks! Their parents loved the multiplication flash cards that they could use to practice all summer! These items are very simple yet they brought so much joy to my students. It was a great kick off to their summer vacation.","fullyFundedDate":1746785246680,"projectUrl":"project/summer-learning-and-fun/9219059/","projectTitle":"Summer Learning and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9376782_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700579313900","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9376782"},{"teacherId":9397014,"projectId":9128517,"letterContent":"Thank very much for your support with this project. I am currently using the new resources and materials with my third grade \"Lunch Bunch\" groups. The students were so excited to make their own glitter calming sensory bottles and were amazed at how they turned out. They loved watching the cool and unique patterns of the glitter swirling and settling after shaking. Prior to making the the calming bottles, we read and discussed the book entitled \"The Calm Down Jar\" by Jennifer Jones which was the perfect prerequisite. Students got to take their calming sensory bottles home to share with their families and to continue practicing \"Keeping Calm at FES\"!","fullyFundedDate":1746787380351,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-calm-at-fes/9128517/","projectTitle":"Keeping Calm at FES","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gentry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9397014"},{"teacherId":9029153,"projectId":9316373,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of glue sticks to our classroom! When we announced the new box of supplies, the students' eyes lit up. This wasn't just another box of supplies; it was an invitation to create, explore, and get hands-on with our learning.\r\nMy students were able to create vibrant paper collages, confidently piecing together construction paper with their own glue sticks. They didn't have to wait or worry about running out, which helped keep their creative energy flowing. In our literacy centers, the glue sticks were essential for making letter-sound collages, where students used magazine clippings to find and paste images with specific sounds. The supplies helped turn an abstract concept into a fun, interactive project.\r\nYour gift has made a big difference in our daily activities by ensuring that every student has the tools they need to participate fully. It is a powerful lesson for them to see how people in the community care about their success.","fullyFundedDate":1746698781426,"projectUrl":"project/glue-sticks-for-academic-activities/9316373/","projectTitle":"Glue sticks for academic activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rankin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9029153"},{"teacherId":9927109,"projectId":9120638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating STEM materials to our kindergarten classroom! Your generosity brings excitement and joy to our learning each day. With these hands-on tools, my students are able to build, explore, and problem-solve in ways that spark their curiosity and creativity. You've given them the chance to see themselves as little scientists, engineers, and inventors—and that confidence will stay with them far beyond kindergarten. We are truly grateful for the opportunities your support has made possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746785660432,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-their-learning-fun/9120638/","projectTitle":"Let's make their learning fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boyd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9927109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739976204205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9927109"},{"teacherId":9338759,"projectId":9063331,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is cleaner, calmer, and better prepared for learning each day! The cleaning supplies have helped me maintain a safe, tidy space where students feel comfortable and cared for. The snacks have made a huge difference, helping students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThese resources have supported our classroom in such a meaningful way. Whether it's wiping down tables after a hands-on activity or offering a quick snack to help a student stay on task, your donation has helped us meet daily needs with ease.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is running more smoothly, and my students are better equipped to learn, grow, and succeed. We are truly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1745601465829,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-minds-happy-hearts-snacks-s/9063331/","projectTitle":"\"Healthy Minds, Happy Hearts: Snacks & Supplies for Success!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9338759_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753547633664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lyndseycannon"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81470","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":400,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":30.0,"schoolId":81470,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Franklin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Franklin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/trenton-public-schools/franklin-elementary-school/81470"}