{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pace Charter School Of Hamilton - Intermediate","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4193590,"projectId":9985622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping fund this project! A reliable pencil sharpener may seem small, but it makes a big difference in our daily learning environment. My students use pencils constantly for writing, math, and classwork, and having a quiet, dependable sharpener will help reduce interruptions and keep lessons running smoothly. Your generosity will help create a calmer, more focused classroom where students can stay engaged and ready to learn each day. Thank you again for supporting my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778031194273,"projectUrl":"project/a-reliable-pencil-sharpener-for-daily-le/9985622/","projectTitle":"A Reliable Pencil Sharpener for Daily Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4193590"},{"teacherId":4193590,"projectId":10192671,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping fund these LEGO building sets! My students love hands-on learning opportunities, and these materials will help make learning more engaging, interactive, and fun. Through STEM activities and building challenges, students will strengthen their problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, and critical-thinking skills while exploring key math and engineering concepts. These materials will be used during centers and small group activities, giving students meaningful opportunities to collaborate, create, and learn together. Thank you again for supporting my students and helping bring hands-on learning into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778222447995,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-lego-stem/10192671/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds with LEGO STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4193590"},{"teacherId":4193590,"projectId":10095516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping fund this project! Technology is an important part of our daily learning, and this charging cart will help keep devices organized, protected, and ready to use each day. My students use devices for reading, math, writing, research, and collaborative activities, so having fully charged devices available will save valuable instructional time and help lessons run more smoothly. Your generosity will help create a more organized and engaging learning environment for all of my students. Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778222452707,"projectUrl":"project/powered-up-for-learning/10095516/","projectTitle":"Powered Up for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4193590"},{"teacherId":9463259,"projectId":9778878,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of books to my third-grade classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful and immediate impact on my students, and I want you to know just how much your support is appreciated.\r\n\r\nBooks have the power to open minds, spark imagination, and build confidence in young learners. Because of your donation, my students now have access to a wider variety of stories, characters, and topics that reflect their interests and challenge their thinking. For many of them, these books are more than just reading material—they are opportunities to explore new worlds, develop empathy, and discover a love of reading that can last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the books, I have already seen an increase in excitement during our reading time. Students are eager to pick up new titles, share stories with their classmates, and talk about what they are learning. Some students who were previously hesitant readers are now more willing to engage, simply because they found a book that truly interests them. That kind of growth is invaluable, and it would not have been possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helps create a more inclusive and enriching classroom environment. Having a diverse classroom library allows every student to see themselves represented in stories while also learning about experiences different from their own. This not only strengthens literacy skills but also builds understanding, respect, and curiosity about the world.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful and impactful donation. Your support is helping to shape the minds and futures of my students in the most positive way.","fullyFundedDate":1767040575539,"projectUrl":"project/books-needed/9778878/","projectTitle":"Books Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9463259_orig.png?crop=840,840,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707320308280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9463259"},{"teacherId":4193590,"projectId":10069304,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, this project has strengthened student learning through high-quality Teachers Pay Teachers resources. These materials have made it easier to differentiate instruction, provide targeted small-group support, and adjust lessons to meet individual needs. Students are more engaged and showing stronger understanding of key skills in reading, math, and writing.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited by the interactive and varied activities, which make learning more engaging and accessible. Many students who were previously less motivated are now more willing to participate in lessons.\r\n\r\nThis project has also helped both struggling and advanced learners. Students needing extra support benefit from guided practice, while others are challenged with enrichment activities. Overall, it has created a more engaging and supportive classroom environment for all learners.","fullyFundedDate":1776112774830,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-created-tools-for-student-succes/10069304/","projectTitle":"Teacher-Created Tools for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4193590"},{"teacherId":9463259,"projectId":9366792,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these items! I have been able to add them into my prize box and it has given my students so much motivation in class. Students are excited to try and earn the items by completing tasks in class. I am so grateful for your donation and I thank you for caring about the success of the students in my class. We are so excited to have these prizes available. Students have many different ways to earn these prizes and I have seen an increase in focus and motivation once they have seen the new options. Thanks again for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1749215559900,"projectUrl":"project/please-consider-donating/9366792/","projectTitle":"Please Consider Donating!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9463259_orig.png?crop=840,840,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707320308280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9463259"},{"teacherId":9481624,"projectId":9683882,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of the cornhole sets to our school.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school serving an underprivileged population, many of our students have limited access to recreational equipment outside of school. In fact, our only outdoor recess space is a parking lot, which makes it challenging to provide engaging and safe play opportunities. Your thoughtful gift has truly made a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nThe cornhole sets have already brought excitement and joy to our K–5 students. They are not only having fun, but also building teamwork, coordination, sportsmanship, and social skills during recess. For many of our children, these are the moments that make school feel special and supportive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity demonstrates to our students that their community cares about them and believes they deserve enriching experiences. That message is just as valuable as the equipment itself.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping us create positive, active recess opportunities. We are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1767040575451,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-big-fun-to-a-small-space/9683882/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Big Fun to a Small Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sasko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9481624_orig.jpg?crop=1520,1521,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726234965748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9481624"},{"teacherId":9871401,"projectId":10048902,"letterContent":"When the materials arrived, my students were so excited to see everything. The socks were the biggest hit and the students absolutely loved them. Many of them talked about how comfortable and cozy they felt. It was a simple item, but it brought a lot of smiles and excitement to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe hats and gloves have been especially helpful for students who needed them most. I was able to quietly provide these items to students who did not already have warm winter gear. Having access to these essentials helps them stay warm during colder days, whether they are arriving at school, heading home, or going outside. It has made a real difference in helping those students feel comfortable and cared for.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also become a helpful part of our classroom routine. When students start to feel hungry, a quick snack helps them refocus and stay engaged in their learning. Because of your generosity, my students feel supported and ready to learn each day. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students feel comfortable, cared for, and excited to be at school.","fullyFundedDate":1769249239171,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-students-warm-and-ready-to-learn/10048902/","projectTitle":"Keeping Students Warm and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9871401_orig.png?crop=832,832,x127,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747313071046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9871401"},{"teacherId":10278683,"projectId":9766085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Care Cart project. Your generosity has already made such a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the new resources—hair ties, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, and chapstick—in ways that truly support students' daily well-being. The Care Cart is available throughout the day for any student who needs a hygiene item, and it has quickly become a comforting, judgment-free resource in our school community. One specific moment that stood out was when a student quietly stopped by on her way to class to grab deodorant and a hair tie. She smiled and said, \"Thank you for having this... it helps more than you know.\" Small moments like that remind us why this project matters.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials stocked and organized, their reactions were so positive. Some were excited and many expressed gratitude knowing they had access to essentials that help them feel confident and prepared for the day. It created an immediate sense of care, respect, and support within our school.\r\n\r\nAs for next steps, we will continue integrating the Care Cart into our ongoing lessons around self-advocacy, self-care, and independence. We talk often about the importance of showing up as our best selves, and having these supplies available allows students to take small—yet meaningful—steps toward that. We will also be tracking which items are used most so we can ensure the cart stays stocked and continues meeting student needs throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for believing in the importance of supporting students in every way—not just academically, but personally and emotionally as well. Your gift is truly making a difference each day.","fullyFundedDate":1769192062622,"projectUrl":"project/the-compassion-cart/9766085/","projectTitle":"The Compassion Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lombardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10278683_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y372&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759778386538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10278683"},{"teacherId":9481624,"projectId":9862205,"letterContent":"Words are a restrictive medium to describe what these chess sets have opened up for my students. Not only are they excited to meet every week and develop their skills at this strategic and challenging game but they are also developing the underlying skills of creating, applying, and then modifying their plans as they play against each other. \r\n\r\nIn a sense, choosing the game of chess was directly due to my desire to develop the ability of strategic planning in my students. So much of being successful in adult life centers around planning, executing those plans, and changing them as the situation around you changes. Your donation made meaningfully practicing these skills possible and it delights me to watch my students play. You have given me the privilege to observe as their eyes light up because they have discovered their next move, or because they finally found a way to counter their opponent.\r\n\r\nYour donation has allowed us the opportunity practice strategic thinking today, so that they may be more successful tomorrow!","fullyFundedDate":1762266390839,"projectUrl":"project/chess-sets-for-our-new-chess-club/9862205/","projectTitle":"Chess Sets for our New Chess Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sasko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9481624_orig.jpg?crop=1520,1521,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726234965748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9481624"},{"teacherId":4212582,"projectId":9294942,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project to provide a Buddy Bench on our playground! This bench has provided a place where someone who maybe looking for a friend is able to find one in a very simple way. \r\n\r\nStudents have enjoyed reading with one another on the bench, playing hand games and sometimes even bringing out a deck of UNO cards. It has truly helped the students who don't always feel comfortable putting themselves out there to make new friends. \r\n\r\nOur recess staff has commented on how many new friendships have been made thanks to your donations!! We are forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1746787291373,"projectUrl":"project/making-friends-one-buddy-at-a-time/9294942/","projectTitle":"Making Friends One Buddy at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weigand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4212582_orig.png?crop=284,284,x0,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649340779140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4212582"},{"teacherId":9523193,"projectId":9720124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of you, my students now use the stools almost every day during small group time, which is a huge part of our learning. The stools allow all students to comfortably fit at my table or our back table so they can work directly with me or collaborate with their classmates. During these times, we practice reading fluency and comprehension, review math facts, and work through hands-on math games, spelling, and comprehension activities together. The ability to move around the room and work in different spaces has made students even more engaged and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the stools, they were so excited! Especially because our back table finally became a usable learning space! Before this project, the table didn't have any seating, so it wasn't used often. Students were also excited that they no longer had to drag their large chairs across the room and squeeze in at the table. The stools fit perfectly and made transitions smoother and learning time more enjoyable for everyone.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we will continue to expand small group learning opportunities in our classroom. These simple seat changes and opportunities for movement have already made a noticeable difference in student focus and engagement. Your generosity has truly helped create a more flexible and welcoming learning environment, and my students and I are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1758315099304,"projectUrl":"project/stools-for-schools-a-seat-for-every-stu/9720124/","projectTitle":"Stools for Schools: A Seat for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaccarelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523193_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758317727718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523193"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_126320","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":40,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":42,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Weighted Average","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":63.9,"schoolId":126320,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pace Charter School Of Hamilton - Intermediate on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pace Charter School Of Hamilton - Intermediate","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/new-jersey-department-of-education/pace-charter-school-of-hamilton-intermediate/126320"}