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Several students smiled, said \"thank you,\" and shared how much it meant to know there would be snacks available when they were hungry or needed an extra boost during the day.\r\n\r\nOne especially memorable moment happened during a collaborative classroom activity when students were more engaged, talkative, and focused because they were comfortable and able to concentrate on learning instead of hunger. As we continue working on reading, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through class projects and discussions, these resources will help create a more supportive and productive learning environment. Your generosity has given my students more than snacks and water bottles — it has shown them that people truly care about their well-being and success. Thank you again for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1749215579244,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-hungry-learners/9364265/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Hungry Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adrienne White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4052029_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536805853484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gibbonsclan"},{"teacherId":4052029,"projectId":9386271,"letterContent":"Your generosity has already begun making a difference in my classroom. Reading time in our room is filled with students pointing to pictures, sounding out words together, rereading familiar books with growing confidence, and celebrating the moment they recognize a word on their own. For many of my newcomers, reading in English can feel intimidating at first, but these new books are helping transform that fear into excitement and pride.\r\n\r\nA few of my students have especially connected with the new readers. One student who was initially hesitant to participate now eagerly asks to take books home and proudly shares when they can read a page independently. Another student loves revisiting the same stories because the repetition helps build confidence and vocabulary. Watching students from South America, Haiti, and Pakistan engage with books at their level and encourage one another has been incredibly meaningful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are building not only English skills, but also confidence, independence, and a love for learning. Thank you for believing in them and helping create opportunities that will impact their academic journey for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1750697463272,"projectUrl":"project/building-english-skills-one-book-at-a-t/9386271/","projectTitle":"Building English Skills, One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adrienne White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4052029_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536805853484","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gibbonsclan"},{"teacherId":5422685,"projectId":10204324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this project a reality. As we know live in a world of more technology and using different apps is the new form. I wanted to give this year my students an opportunity to be creative making posters for our different subjects. I noticed how well they worked and how much pride they felt when working on them. I am so grateful to have the materials they needed to make this happen. I can't wait to come up with new lessons for next year. New projects, new ideas with a new group of students.I appreciate it so much.","fullyFundedDate":1778222453655,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-poster-projects/10204324/","projectTitle":"Colorful Poster Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5422685"},{"teacherId":2299670,"projectId":10000070,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful to you for making it possible for our intermediate school to receive safe foam soccer balls. Your support has provided our students with equipment that is not only fun, but also safe and accessible for everyone to use. Because of your kindness, more of our students can participate confidently in physical activity, building teamwork skills, staying active, and enjoying the simple joy of play during their school day.\r\n\r\nAs a school located in an urban area without access to a large gymnasium, space and safety are always important considerations for us. These foam soccer balls are a perfect fit for our environment, allowing students to stay active even in smaller spaces without the risks that come with traditional equipment. Your thoughtful contribution directly impacts our students' daily experiences, and we truly appreciate your commitment to supporting their well-being and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1776972313902,"projectUrl":"project/safe-soccer-balls/10000070/","projectTitle":"Safe Soccer Balls","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abramowitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2299670_orig.jpg?crop=613,613,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705507719597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2299670"},{"teacherId":10006534,"projectId":10017662,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my 4th grade students now have the school supplies they need to learn, grow, and succeed each day.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. With these new materials, students are better equipped to stay organized, participate actively, and feel confident in their learning. Simple things like having the right supplies can truly impact a child's ability to focus and do their best work.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to receive these items, and their enthusiasm has already brought a fresh energy into our classroom. It's inspiring for them to see that there are people who care about their education and believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping create a positive and supportive learning environment. Your generosity is appreciated more than words can express.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nLauren Anastasopoulos\r\n4th Grade Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1768525793184,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/10017662/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anastasopoulos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10006534"},{"teacherId":10424357,"projectId":10073517,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations during this particularly cold winter. Our students were excited to receive the hats and gloves. Attached is a picture of some of the students with their new hats and gloves 🧤.\r\nOur students live in a district where it is very difficult to get the necessary bussing. We've redistricted which school pertains to particular students, and often the distance to get to the school is not taken into consideration. These challenges contribute to chronic absenteeism. Your contribution makes their daily walk more comfortable. 😊","fullyFundedDate":1769988117773,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-counselor-corner/10073517/","projectTitle":"Cozy Counselor Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeLizio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10424357"},{"teacherId":5422685,"projectId":9931327,"letterContent":"This has been a brutal winter in the northeast and some of my students definitely needed jackets that were able to fit them properly. I wish you could have seen their smiles and see how excited and appreciative they were. I believe that it is my job as an educator to teach academic skills but also make sure they feel warm and safe. Thanks to this amazing community we made this project possible. Sharing some picture and letters with you is our little token of appreciation and our way to say thank you very much for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1769536873915,"projectUrl":"project/winter-jackets-to-stay-warm/9931327/","projectTitle":"Winter Jackets to Stay Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5422685"},{"teacherId":5422685,"projectId":9919949,"letterContent":"My deepest gratitude for your amazing donation. Thanks to your donation I was able to provide hats and gloves to my entire grade level team there is 10 classrooms. The temperatures have been -7F on their way to school. I wish you could have been there to see their faces light up and how I explained to them that awesome donors made sure we had this items in our classroom. Some kids desperately needed chapsticks and gloves. I wanted to share little glimpse of how grateful my students were. Once again thank you for making a difference in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769524849261,"projectUrl":"project/winter-essentials/9919949/","projectTitle":"Winter Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5422685"},{"teacherId":1772693,"projectId":9947272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! My students were so excited to see the snacks as they arrived. They all started to 'claim' which snacks they wanted. \r\n\r\nThe students are now able to enjoy snacks while they complete their work. They are no longer complaining about how hungry they are and are able to focus on their assignments. The bin is useful to keep our snacks safe from critters. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. Because of donors like you, my students are able to focus on their education and not being hungry!","fullyFundedDate":1766067722046,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9947272/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tymczyszyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1772693_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489511131922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-tymczyszyn"},{"teacherId":5422685,"projectId":9921459,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough your generosity. My students were super excited about this amazing surprise this morning. We are thrilled to know that they can enjoy snacks in them morning as some may have not had breakfast. Some cannot afford snacks and know they can enjoy one thanks to your generosity. It warms my heart to see my students happy and ready to learn. One donation can make a big difference in my student's day. They can now be more motivated and happy to work and have a snack while they work. \r\n\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1763996384808,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-please/9921459/","projectTitle":"Snacks Please","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5422685"},{"teacherId":4126315,"projectId":8801986,"letterContent":"This project was so impactful for our whole school community. These supplies kept lips moistened and hands moisturized in our class and beyond.\r\n\r\nThe students even wrote notes and delivered some supplies to staff for gifts. The staff were really surprised and appreciative. \r\n\r\nSometimes caring for ourselves can lead to feelings of generosity. I love when my students like to share our donations. The spirit of giving is a lasting lesson that I think will stay with them far longer than the chapstick stays in their pocket.","fullyFundedDate":1726997551647,"projectUrl":"project/self-care-self-esteem/8801986/","projectTitle":"Self Care Self Esteem","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiPalma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/liadipalma"},{"teacherId":4126315,"projectId":8227528,"letterContent":"These books are such a fantastic addition to our classroom library. Not only during February's Black History celebrations but, the whole year through. It is so important that books are windows for kids but also mirrors.\r\nIt is vital that students of color see themselves represented in the books the teacher uses. It is important to tell the stories of African Americans, of women and of people that are often left out of the narrative.\r\nThese books are always on display to honor and to teach all the students in my class.","fullyFundedDate":1709405075712,"projectUrl":"project/black-history-month-library-additions/8227528/","projectTitle":"Black History Month Library Additions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DiPalma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/liadipalma"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81471","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":572,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"4 - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":56.8,"schoolId":81471,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Grant Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Grant Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/trenton-public-schools/grant-elementary-school/81471"}