{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Freehold Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":161008,"projectId":9670090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking part to support and encourage the incredible growth taking place with my students. Every day we are pushing ourselves to learn more and become stronger in technology use and computer science. These materials that have been brought into our classroom are essential in helping me try to reach all of my students.\r\n\r\nHowever, there are times when taking a step away from coding and designing and begin to discuss the future beyond middle school and high school. These conversations are not necessarily happening in my students' homes. I feel that it is important to expose students to colleges and universities. Additionally, I also feel it is imperative to also advocate for career paths that do not involve college and university but instead technical schools to pursue vocational occupations. Your generosity is making this vision become my classroom's reality!\r\n\r\nThis year has been a challenge for me as an educator, it is my second full year as a technology teacher since I transitioned to this role just before winter break of the 2022-2023 school year and the holiday season I was asked (told) that I would be transitioning from Basic Skills Instruction Math at the elementary level to Technology teacher at the elementary and middle school. It took me a few weeks to get to understand the curriculum and the needs of the students. When I finally saw what the issues in materials were I reacted as quickly as I could to aid the students in overcoming them. With funding being a challenge in the schools I turned to Donors Choose and the incredible people who support public education to help me to help my students. I ended the year only teaching 2 full marking periods, which meant I started the 2023-2024 school year only with only half my students having learned from me. I have been filling gaps in coding knowledge all year and reteaching material that should have been mastered previously.\r\n\r\nI was very concerned that these projects were not going to come to fruition. I posted them late in the school year and saw that there was minimal to no progress. Teacher Appreciation week came and went and still minimal progress. Then just before spring break I got the notifications of funding.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our school year we will be researching all the different colleges and universities whose pennants are hanging in the room now. I look forward to seeing what the students learn and where their interests lie. I am also hoping that the rest of the phases of this project are funded so that more schools from different regions of the country are represented and can be explored.","fullyFundedDate":1763571628012,"projectUrl":"project/college-pennants-to-inspire-students-to/9670090/","projectTitle":"College Pennants to Inspire Students to Higher Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goldberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp161008_orig.png?crop=1324,1324,x37,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677794959655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjgoldberg"},{"teacherId":10258947,"projectId":9716088,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on my students. Thanks to your support, we were able to launch our Deodorant & Self-Esteem Project, which focuses on helping students feel confident, prepared, and comfortable during an important stage of their development.\r\n\r\nWe incorporated the deodorant kits into our health and PE unit on hygiene and self-care. Students learned not only how to use the items, but also why taking care of their bodies connects to confidence, social comfort, and overall well-being. One of my favorite moments was during a small-group lesson where students openly shared the challenges they face with changing bodies. Having the supplies right in front of them made the conversation feel real, practical, and supportive.\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they lit up. Some immediately asked, \"Are these really for us?\" Many were relieved—several shared privately that they didn't have access to these items at home or felt embarrassed to ask for them. Your contribution removed that barrier and gave them a moment of pure excitement, independence, and dignity.\r\n\r\nWe're continuing a mini-unit on self-esteem and healthy habits. Students will be completing a reflection activity on routines that help them feel their best—physically and emotionally. These resources will continue to be distributed throughout the year as students need them, ensuring no one is ever left feeling uncomfortable or unprepared.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful difference. Your generosity didn't just provide supplies—it gave my students confidence, comfort, and a sense of being cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1758636536876,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-in-every-step-hygiene-for-h/9716088/","projectTitle":"“Confidence in Every Step: Hygiene for Healthy Students”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Basile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10258947"},{"teacherId":7625500,"projectId":9687036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our Band Classroom! The materials that were purchased from this project are already making an impact on my students and their playing abilities. Each day as the boxes were getting delivered, my classes were so excited to open them and see what was inside! We have already begun using the foam pencil grips, tape, and breathing ball in class. Soon, the brass students will use the smoothie straws to help with their breathing and air support and the woodwinds will use the mirrors in class to help with their embouchure. \r\nNext week, I will start the Elementary School's 5th Grade Band Lessons! They will also be using these materials. I can already tell the difference it will make in their foundations of musicicality!","fullyFundedDate":1760693551475,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-in-band/9687036/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success in Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheetz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7625500_orig.jpg?crop=451,451,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642522441154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7625500"},{"teacherId":3412121,"projectId":9467106,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, each of my students now has a set of colored pencils to use at home. While they received them for social studies, they're using them across subjects, and all our teachers are grateful. These pencils have made a real difference—students feel more confident in their work, take greater pride in what they turn in, and their grades are improving. For many, this is the first time they've had access to quality supplies at home. Your support has empowered them to succeed and feel seen. Thank you for investing in their learning and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1754587406026,"projectUrl":"project/from-school-to-home-empowering-creativi/9467106/","projectTitle":"From School to Home: Empowering Creativity with Colored Pencils","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3412121_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723333257136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kathleen-lane"},{"teacherId":161008,"projectId":9404067,"letterContent":"I can not express my appreciation for your contribution to this project. The box for the printer arrived the first week of school and I had nto opened it as the students would want to jump right to cricuting and not focusing on routines, coding, and other curriculum based work. \r\n\r\nLast week, I finally opened the box and the students were also so excited to get started with Cricut last Friday 10/3. The first thing they did was ask what they could make using the printer? what were the limitations? In the end they have created a Friday competition to create a school mascot/themed sticker that will be given out to as part of the character education program. \r\n\r\nWe use a program called ROAR: Respect, On task, Acceptance, Responsibility. EAch sticker will be comprised of the the Mascot the Lion and the aspect of ROAR. They divided themselves into teams each team will create a sticker based on the Theme they agree on, they are then taking those images placing them in a Google Form for the staff and students to vote on. \r\n\r\nI had no ideas that the presence of a color printer added onto our Cricut workshop would create such a fin work environment for my middle schoolers. I look forward to sharing their work with you via instagram @mrgoldbergfbsdtech. \r\n\r\nThank you again for all you do to support my classroom and others. Please consider supporting some of my other projects and tell friends and family about your experience with Donors Choose.","fullyFundedDate":1754131757508,"projectUrl":"project/inkjet-printer-needed-for-cricut-project/9404067/","projectTitle":"Inkjet Printer Needed for Cricut Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goldberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp161008_orig.png?crop=1324,1324,x37,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677794959655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjgoldberg"},{"teacherId":9874799,"projectId":9008011,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your thoughtful contributions that made it possible to bring such beautiful and inspiring books about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. into our classroom. Your support has opened doors to stories of courage, justice, and unwavering hope, allowing our students to explore the profound impact Dr. King had on the fight for equality. We are so grateful for partners like you who believe in the power of literature to spark meaningful conversations and foster empathy in young hearts. It's because of your generosity that these pages are now alive with the voices of change-makers, reminding us all that one person's dream can light the way for many. \r\n\r\nI know that many of you cherish reading as much as I do, curling up with a good book on a quiet evening is one of life's simplest joys, but teaching with books brings its own special magic, one that invites deeper discovery. These new texts on Dr. King introduce vital skills like critical thinking through discussions on nonviolent resistance and empathy-building exercises where students role-play historical moments to understand perspectives across divides. In our classroom, reading looks like a cozy circle of shared wonder. \r\n\r\nWe've already seen sparks of pure delight in students who were quiet at first, but now understand the profound importance of Dr. King's impact. Students read these books not just for the facts, but for the feeling of being part of something bigger, asking questions that stretch our whole class. Your gifts are weaving the threads of connection that will last a lifetime, and for that, we thank you endlessly. Warmest appreciations and blessings.","fullyFundedDate":1738640084237,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-dr-kings-dream-a-historical/9008011/","projectTitle":"Exploring Dr. King's Dream: A Historical Fiction Journey for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9874799_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734362984025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9874799"},{"teacherId":161008,"projectId":9670056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking part to support and encourage the incredible growth taking place with my students. Every day we are pushing ourselves to learn more and become stronger in technology use and computer science. These materials that have been brought into our classroom are essential in helping me try to reach all of my students.\r\n\r\nHowever, there are times when taking a step away from coding and designing and begin to discuss the future beyond middle school and high school. These conversations are not necessarily happening in my students' homes. I feel that it is important to expose students to colleges and universities. Additionally, I also feel it is imperative to also advocate for career paths that do not involve college and university but instead technical schools to pursue vocational occupations. Your generosity is making this vision become my classroom's reality!\r\n\r\nThis year has been a challenge for me as an educator, it is my second full year as a technology teacher since I transitioned to this role just before winter break of the 2022-2023 school year and the holiday season I was asked (told) that I would be transitioning from Basic Skills Instruction Math at the elementary level to Technology teacher at the elementary and middle school. It took me a few weeks to get to understand the curriculum and the needs of the students. When I finally saw what the issues in materials were I reacted as quickly as I could to aid the students in overcoming them. With funding being a challenge in the schools I turned to Donors Choose and the incredible people who support public education to help me to help my students. I ended the year only teaching 2 full marking periods, which meant I started the 2023-2024 school year only with only half my students having learned from me. I have been filling gaps in coding knowledge all year and reteaching material that should have been mastered previously.\r\n\r\nI was very concerned that these projects were not going to come to fruition. I posted them late in the school year and saw that there was minimal to no progress. Teacher Appreciation week came and went and still minimal progress. Then just before spring break I got the notifications of funding.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our school year we will be researching all the different colleges and universities whose pennants are hanging in the room now. I look forward to seeing what the students learn and where their interests lie. I am also hoping that the rest of the phases of this project are funded so that more schools from different regions of the country are represented and can be explored.","fullyFundedDate":1758131861135,"projectUrl":"project/college-pennants-to-inspire-students-to/9670056/","projectTitle":"College Pennants to Inspire Students to Higher Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goldberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp161008_orig.png?crop=1324,1324,x37,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677794959655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjgoldberg"},{"teacherId":161008,"projectId":9670096,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for taking part to support and encourage the incredible growth taking place with my students. Every day we are pushing ourselves to learn more and become stronger in technology use and computer science. These materials that have been brought into our classroom are essential in helping me try to reach all of my students.\r\n\r\nHowever, there are times when taking a step away from coding and designing and begin to discuss the future beyond middle school and high school. These conversations are not necessarily happening in my students' homes. I feel that it is important to expose students to colleges and universities. Additionally, I also feel it is imperative to also advocate for career paths that do not involve college and university but instead technical schools to pursue vocational occupations. Your generosity is making this vision become my classroom's reality!\r\n\r\nThis year has been a challenge for me as an educator, it is my second full year as a technology teacher since I transitioned to this role just before winter break of the 2022-2023 school year and the holiday season I was asked (told) that I would be transitioning from Basic Skills Instruction Math at the elementary level to Technology teacher at the elementary and middle school. It took me a few weeks to get to understand the curriculum and the needs of the students. When I finally saw what the issues in materials were I reacted as quickly as I could to aid the students in overcoming them. With funding being a challenge in the schools I turned to Donors Choose and the incredible people who support public education to help me to help my students. I ended the year only teaching 2 full marking periods, which meant I started the 2023-2024 school year only with only half my students having learned from me. I have been filling gaps in coding knowledge all year and reteaching material that should have been mastered previously.\r\n\r\nI was very concerned that these projects were not going to come to fruition. I posted them late in the school year and saw that there was minimal to no progress. Teacher Appreciation week came and went and still minimal progress. Then just before spring break I got the notifications of funding.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our school year we will be researching all the different colleges and universities whose pennants are hanging in the room now. I look forward to seeing what the students learn and where their interests lie. I am also hoping that the rest of the phases of this project are funded so that more schools from different regions of the country are represented and can be explored.","fullyFundedDate":1758017686792,"projectUrl":"project/college-pennants-to-inspire-students-to/9670096/","projectTitle":"College Pennants to Inspire Students to Higher Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goldberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp161008_orig.png?crop=1324,1324,x37,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677794959655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjgoldberg"},{"teacherId":5702571,"projectId":9122745,"letterContent":"I want to take the time to personally say, \"Thank you,\" for giving my students peace of mind. Middle school age students face many challenges and by offering them a safe space to take what they need has been such a blessing. My students know they can enter the room with no judgement and take feminine products, deodorant or any other personal hygiene products they may have forgotten or don't have access to. \r\n\r\nMy current students were at first shy to \"take\" but my past students know my door is always open. They've watched the older students come in, say hello and take what they need. This has created such a loving community within the classroom and school. Parents have also started to contribute more supplies, but this is the project that got it all started. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create the safe space for my kids to get what they need so they can concentrate on being students and kids. The relief of knowing they have access to certain products helps maintain the goal of my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1744379853085,"projectUrl":"project/helpful-hygiene/9122745/","projectTitle":"Helpful Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Komal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5702571_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692109198838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrskomal"},{"teacherId":7625500,"projectId":9626843,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generous donation towards our new Music Department Bulletin Board! I am even more excited with how quickly the project was funded because I was able to have it set up and decorated before my students' first day of school!\r\n\r\nWe are already using the board to post announcements about our first ensemble meetings, rehearsals, auditions, and trips. The students have been so excited over this new addition, and I have gotten numerous compliments from fellow teachers and school administrators! \r\n\r\nI am so excited to continue to use the Bulletin Board and to update it throughout the school year. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1756135966612,"projectUrl":"project/music-program-bulletin-board/9626843/","projectTitle":"Music Program Bulletin Board","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheetz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7625500_orig.jpg?crop=451,451,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642522441154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7625500"},{"teacherId":7625500,"projectId":9095942,"letterContent":"Thank you so \r\nmuch for donating and funding my project for reeds for my band students! Because of the materials donated, I am able to give my students what they need without worrying about running out. My students love being in the band at our school and I want to take the financial stress of being a part of it off of them and their families.\r\n\r\nBecause of donations like these, I am able to keep band a free activity. This allows my students to learn how to play instruments and have amazing musical experiences without worrying about the cost.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting the amazing students in the FIS Band!","fullyFundedDate":1746786410582,"projectUrl":"project/reeds-reeds-and-more-reeds/9095942/","projectTitle":"Reeds, Reeds, and More Reeds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheetz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7625500_orig.jpg?crop=451,451,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642522441154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7625500"},{"teacherId":7625500,"projectId":9105604,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of my amazing saxophone students. \r\nIronically, the box of neck straps was delivered during my 5th Grade Saxophone lesson and the students were beyond excited to help me open the package and try out the new neck straps. \r\n\r\nThe students were amazed at the difference in comfort the new neck straps provided them with. For the first time, they all got to play their saxophones without pain and discomfort in their neck. It got even better when I told them that they were able to bring the new neck straps home and use them for the remainder of the school year! \r\nNow, it is September and when the students get their instruments they will be able to use these neck straps again for this year. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation, it made a world of difference to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1746786218299,"projectUrl":"project/saxophone-neckstraps-needed/9105604/","projectTitle":"Saxophone Neckstraps Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sheetz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7625500_orig.jpg?crop=451,451,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642522441154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7625500"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81667","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":520,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":80,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":79,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.3,"schoolId":81667,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Freehold Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Freehold Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/freehold-borough-school-district/freehold-intermediate-school/81667"}