{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John P Holland Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9745561,"projectId":9902823,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for you! Thank you so much for thinking of us and helping us learn and grow, becoming lifelong learners. When the packages arrived, the students were overjoyed with the new materials. As a class, we love to learn and having these materials put a great amount of joy in our heart. \r\n\r\nWe have been busy exploring and learning. We share this joy with our friends in class, helping each other and playing with each other. For instance, the geoboards are a great way to learn shapes and strengthen our fine motor skills. We love to make, then describe the shapes we make. This helps our vocabulary, and grows our understanding our geometry. \r\n\r\nThank you again from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1766075055555,"projectUrl":"project/growing-hearts-and-minds/9902823/","projectTitle":"Growing hearts and minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9745561"},{"teacherId":2469180,"projectId":9896852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom supply project. Your generosity provided us with disinfecting wipes and tissues, which are essential for helping keep our classroom clean and reducing the spread of germs so scholars can stay healthy and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe printer paper and ink are extremely useful because they will allow me to create engaging activities and learning materials for my scholars to learn until the end of the year. These supplies are especially meaningful because they are not provided to teachers in our district, so your support truly makes a difference in what I can offer my class each day.\r\n\r\nMy class and I are incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1772550459901,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-learning-essential-supplies/9896852/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Learning: Essential Supplies for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2469180_orig.jpg?crop=394,394,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692296963459","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2469180"},{"teacherId":9773134,"projectId":9480546,"letterContent":"Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. My students are now safe and healthy because of the many essential supplies you provided. We definitely put the hand sanitizer, tissues and paper towels to good use. We are finally finishing up the last of the much-needed items. \r\n\r\nAlso, thank you for the very much needed scissors, art supplies, post its, dry erase markers etc. These items have also been used everyday in Math, ELA, Art etc. We are learning and having so much fun!! Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1763599504775,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-grade-essentials/9480546/","projectTitle":"2nd Grade Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karecki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9773134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732410286546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9773134"},{"teacherId":9773134,"projectId":9813262,"letterContent":"Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. My students are having so much fun during centers because of generous people like you. They love the SPLASH Game, multilingual books, Phonics Books, Phonics journal, Flip Spelling Activity etc. \r\n\r\nI have seen many of my students grow more confident and are becoming fluent readers. They are growing their reading levels each week and having fun while doing so. They love reading the English and Spanish books and words. We are learning and having so much fun!! Thanks again. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1767228666012,"projectUrl":"project/star-readers/9813262/","projectTitle":"Star Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karecki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9773134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732410286546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9773134"},{"teacherId":9773134,"projectId":9685394,"letterContent":"Thank you very much! My students were thrilled to receive all of the amazing tools! We are enjoying all of the fun science kits and experiments as well as the STEM Challenges. We are using our Daily Math Journals everyday and have fun with the math toolbox. Lastly, we are utilizing the writing prompt book often. We appreciate all of the generosity, love and kindness. Thanks to kind people like you, my students are having fun while getting ready to conquer the world. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762265352558,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-grade-explorers/9685394/","projectTitle":"2nd Grade Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karecki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9773134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732410286546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9773134"},{"teacherId":9745561,"projectId":9901709,"letterContent":"Our students loved the new books in our classroom. From the moment we opened the packages to the time spent reading them, you can see the immense joy on their faces. These new books lend a lense into many worlds. Worlds that reflect the one in which our students live and worlds not yet experienced by them yet. \r\n\r\nLooking into these worlds aids in our learning. We expand our mind, as well as our heart. We learn about buildings, new foods, we can retell familiar stories and songs. A love of books, reading, and life-long learning starts early. With your help, our students are ready for their bright future.","fullyFundedDate":1763433530384,"projectUrl":"project/open-books-open-minds/9901709/","projectTitle":"Open books, open minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9745561"},{"teacherId":9856361,"projectId":9960706,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of you, my kindergarten students now have access to high-quality art supplies that are already making a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped my students strengthen fine motor skills through cutting, drawing, and painting while also giving them the opportunity to express their ideas, emotions, and creativity. Many of my students are multilingual learners, and art gives them a powerful way to communicate and participate confidently in the classroom-sometimes without even needing words.\r\n\r\nI have already seen increased engagement, excitement, and pride as students create their own artwork and collaborate with classmates. These supplies are not just materials; they are tools that help build confidence, perseverance, and a love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1765983162786,"projectUrl":"project/creative-kinders/9960706/","projectTitle":"Creative Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leichman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9856361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749462090733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9856361"},{"teacherId":9011440,"projectId":9754270,"letterContent":"The new science resources have become an exciting part of our daily classroom explorations, especially during small-group activities and hands-on discovery time. One memorable moment was when students used magnifying glasses to observe leaves, rocks, and everyday classroom objects, eagerly pointing out tiny details and textures they had never noticed before. When the materials were first introduced, students were immediately curious and enthusiastic, excited to touch, explore, and proudly call themselves \"scientists.\" Moving forward, we will continue building on these experiences by exploring simple science concepts such as observation, prediction, and cause and effect. Students will use the materials to compare objects, share their ideas through drawings and discussions, and deepen their curiosity about the world around them, helping foster a strong foundation and love for science at an early age.","fullyFundedDate":1762265385681,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-science/9754270/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cusack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9011440_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694640623548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9011440"},{"teacherId":9765799,"projectId":9097561,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest thanks for your generous support of my classroom project. Because of your donations, my students have been able to explore, create, and learn in ways that truly bring the curriculum to life.\r\n\r\nThe new manipulatives have made abstract concepts tangible, allowing students to touch, build, and experiment while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Clipboards and whiteboards have transformed how they engage with their learning, students eagerly jot down ideas, solve problems side by side, and share their thinking with pride. The excitement on their faces when these materials arrived was unforgettable.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided tools but has also sparked curiosity, confidence, and joy in learning. Every hands-on activity, every \"aha!\" moment, and every smile in my classroom is a testament to your generosity. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on my students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1739282331948,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-learners/9097561/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9765799_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y897&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766004516251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9765799"},{"teacherId":4606397,"projectId":9532056,"letterContent":"We thank you for supporting our project to gain extra Bad Guys books for our Library!\r\nStudents love these books, and copies we had were well loved and worn out!\r\n\r\nWhen students find a book series that is engaging - like the Bad Guy Series - they enjoy reading. We are happy to see students looking for these titles.\r\n\r\nOur students appreciate when a Donors Choose Project is funded. They know that new books are on the way! Our Library does not have a budget, so all books are either donated - or provided through these projects.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758448534067,"projectUrl":"project/restock-needed-i-survived-the-bad-gu/9532056/","projectTitle":"Restock Needed: I Survived & The Bad Guys","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donnantuono","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4606397_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507818123466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4606397"},{"teacherId":4606397,"projectId":9531836,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Donors Choose Project. The sports books are a welcome addition to our collection. Students are happy.\r\n\r\nOur Library did not have sufficient sports titles for students to sign-out. When I asked students what titles were needed, they answered, \"Sports!\"\r\n\r\nOur school just started to have teams for Basketball, Football, Soccer, Cheer - and these sports books are now popular and are already read and reread by students.\r\n\r\nAgain, we thank you very much for your generosity. This project will provide our students with books they are interested to read!","fullyFundedDate":1764686656193,"projectUrl":"project/sports-read-all-about-them/9531836/","projectTitle":"Sports: Read All About Them!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donnantuono","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4606397_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507818123466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4606397"},{"teacherId":9856361,"projectId":9689561,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, my students now have access to engaging math centers that make learning hands-on and meaningful. The materials from this project are used regularly and allow students to practice key math skills through exploration, collaboration, and play.\r\n\r\nThe math centers have helped students build confidence as they work with numbers, practice problem-solving, and develop a deeper understanding of math concepts. Students are more engaged, excited, and willing to take academic risks because the activities feel approachable and fun.\r\n\r\nThese materials also support different learning styles and help ensure that every student can participate and succeed. Your generosity has created a positive and lasting impact in our classroom by turning math into an active, joyful learning experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping them grow as confident mathematicians.","fullyFundedDate":1765144445277,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-mathematicians/9689561/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leichman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9856361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749462090733","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9856361"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_102318","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":742,"numTeachers":22,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":84,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"33.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.2,"schoolId":102318,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John P Holland Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John P Holland Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/new-jersey-department-of-education/john-p-holland-charter-school/102318"}