{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robbins Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":127581,"projectId":9962441,"letterContent":"Wow!! Thank you so much for funding this project! I was just finishing up our Author Study about Mo Willems when this project got funded! My students were ecstatic to receive their very own Elephant and Piggie book to keep. They absolutely loved learning about Mo Willems characters and adventures they have in the stories. The other books have also been wonderful to read to my students. Books are such an important part of our school lives, and I hope to be able to instill a love of reading in my students. These books are helping to do just that. Thanks again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1780676449401,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/9962441/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tindall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/127581"},{"teacherId":5424385,"projectId":10219685,"letterContent":"The students had a wonderful time making their shoebox habitats. They were so excited to open all the supplies and lay it out on the carpet. After we organized the material we talked about how we could use it for our culminating Science project.\r\n They used the clay and googly eyes to create the animal they researched as well as other animals in their habitats. Then they painted them. Later on they made a background for their habitats, using pipe cleaners, construction paper, cotton balls,pom poms., and a few other items. I helped students by using a glue gun to keep certain objects in place. \r\n At the end the students created a Keynote presentation to go along with their habitat project explaining important facts about the animal they researched and its' habitat.","fullyFundedDate":1778222457766,"projectUrl":"project/showing-case-knowledge-through-culminati/10219685/","projectTitle":"Showing Case Knowledge Through Culminating Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5424385_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537160324974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-gonzales"},{"teacherId":5424385,"projectId":9942199,"letterContent":"We are truly grateful for these essential books that correlate with our various units of study. These books have supported students conduct research to help them further understand the subjects they are studying in class. They are also understanding the various contents of the different genres of books. This helps student understand that information can presented in different ways. \r\n The students are especially enjoying the \" The Life of/La Vida de...\" biography books. These books contain a lot of visuals and enough information for students to create a presentation of their subject. Having English and Spanish side by side helps students build bridges between the languages and better understand the material. Students are also using the , \" Si Sabo\" books to review vocabulary and use them as reference for their writing block.\r\n If students are able to understand what they are reading, they can enjoy what they are reading. If they can enjoy what they are reading, they come to want to read on their own. I believe having bilingual books has fostered a love of reading Students have been asking to take more books home to enjoy on their own. It's great to see students eager to open books and ask to read more on their own. I see their attitude toward reading becoming more positive. They are so excited to keep reading more of the books donated.","fullyFundedDate":1773232907154,"projectUrl":"project/impactful-bilingual-books/9942199/","projectTitle":"Impactful Bilingual Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5424385_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537160324974","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-gonzales"},{"teacherId":127581,"projectId":10237704,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for funding this project! It is always wonderful to receive new materials to use in the classroom. The privacy dividers are essential for use during tests so that students can show me what they know. We use the dry erase boards daily. Having a new set of boards and erasers to use is so great. Students love to use the dry erase boards as a fun and interesting way to practice skills. A new set of baskets will help me to keep small group materials organized to maximize time learning. Thanks again for your generosity. It truly means so much!","fullyFundedDate":1778222451178,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/10237704/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tindall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/127581"},{"teacherId":127680,"projectId":10236207,"letterContent":"Today was an amazing day. We opened up the wonderful packages and the students were absolutely amazed! Once I explained to them how your act of generosity is how we were able to receive - they were shocked. The smiles I observed were huge! \r\n\r\nYour kindness has done so much more than provide materials—it has inspired excitement, creativity, and a deeper love of learning in my classroom. Students who were hesitant to express themselves are now eager to pick up their supplies and create. The room was filled with energy, pride, and joy as they began bringing their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students feel seen, supported, and valued. Experiences like this remind them that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in them and want them to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a meaningful impact on our day and on our learning journey. Your generosity will continue to inspire creativity and confidence in my students for a long time to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778263709039,"projectUrl":"project/painting-our-voices-helping-every-child/10236207/","projectTitle":"Painting Our Voices: Helping Every Child Be Seen and Heard","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ayling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp127680_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458473741281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/127680"},{"teacherId":4778253,"projectId":9929461,"letterContent":"Students found the place value centers to be fun and helpful in their mastery of that mathematical concept. Students have more academic conversations about math using place value vocabulary. They use the manipulatives to solve addition and subtraction equations and word problems. Their success with the concept was demonstrated when the class obtained the highest scores to date on their evaluation of mathematical concepts. It is amazing watch the confidence change and grow as students feel the success of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1764790122001,"projectUrl":"project/lets-explore-every-place-has-a-value/9929461/","projectTitle":"Let's Explore: Every Place Has a Value","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiseman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4778253_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504916823374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-catherinewiseman"},{"teacherId":2201629,"projectId":9934326,"letterContent":"The boys and girls were so excited to get their new winter wear. With this winter being such a brutal one with the temperatures being so low, we were very thankful that your donations helped keep our students nice and warm when they were walking to and from school daily. \r\nThe snacks have been great for the students to curb their afternoon hunger before heading home for the day. \r\nYour contributions to my boys and girls are very much appreciated. Please know that your kindness and generosity do not go unnoticed by others. \r\nThank you again for thinking of us and donating to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769476133792,"projectUrl":"project/warm-and-fuzzies/9934326/","projectTitle":"Warm and Fuzzies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslcannon"},{"teacherId":127581,"projectId":10099984,"letterContent":"Wow! What an amazing experience this project turned out to be! My students were able to read to first grade students and then give them their very own Biscuit book to keep. There were so many smiles; the first graders, my second graders, their former teachers, the principal. My students were able to see how it feels to \"give back\" to their school community. It is a great feeling for them to experience and I feel it will be a feeling they will want to have again. Thank you again for your generosity to classrooms. It truly means so much to have your support. This was a wonderful experience for all!","fullyFundedDate":1771968980972,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fun/10099984/","projectTitle":"Reading is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tindall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/127581"},{"teacherId":5314085,"projectId":9923012,"letterContent":"Your donation is perfect timing! We are almost out of birdseed. Home Depot had generously donated supplies twice, but unfortunately, we are running out of birdseed. \r\n\r\nToday, we restarted our outdoor classroom. The 2nd-grade students I took out were excited. We identified 4 separate bird songs. It was hard for them to keep quiet, but they learned a valuable lesson about staying still. Just as we were wrapping up our observation, for the first time, birds came to the feeder! Lots of birds!! The students could barely contain themselves. Some students were surmising that the little birds were the babies. I was able to get a picture of the birds, so our next step is to identify them and determine whether the little birds were indeed the babies. In addition to identifying the songs, I am proud that the students were able to articulate that different groups of birds flew in different patterns. We also saw three squirrels. \r\n\r\nI'm grateful we can continue our science project. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1773879921391,"projectUrl":"project/its-for-the-birds/9923012/","projectTitle":"It's for the Birds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5314085_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542814562332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fitts"},{"teacherId":3932026,"projectId":10167394,"letterContent":"Because of you, our school garden is more than just a place where plants grow—it's a place where children do, too.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given our second graders the opportunity to dig into the soil, plant seeds, and witness the incredible transformation from tiny sprouts to thriving vegetables. But beyond learning how to grow food, they are learning patience, responsibility, teamwork, and the true meaning of care and connection.\r\n\r\nEach day in the garden, their curiosity blossoms. They ask questions, make discoveries, and take pride in nurturing something that feeds not only their bodies, but their sense of purpose. When they harvest what they've grown, there is a special kind of joy—one that comes from knowing they made it happen.\r\n\r\nEven more meaningful is what comes next. Our students don't just grow food for themselves—they learn the importance of sharing it. Whether it's preparing a \"second grade salad,\" contributing to our community, or helping those in need, they are experiencing firsthand what it means to give with kindness and dignity.\r\n\r\nIn a world that moves quickly, you've helped create a space where children can slow down, connect to the earth, and to each other. You've planted seeds of compassion, confidence, and community that will continue to grow long after the garden season ends.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us cultivate not just a garden, but a generation of thoughtful, caring individuals.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1774640211813,"projectUrl":"project/growing-food-growing-hope-our-school-c/10167394/","projectTitle":"Growing Food, Growing Hope: Our School Community Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manutti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3932026_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474592805920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/angela-guagliardi"},{"teacherId":127680,"projectId":9931653,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our \"Second Graders Blast Off\" solar system project. While we originally planned to create foam ball models of the solar system, we encountered challenges in ordering those materials. However, thanks to your funding, we were able to provide our students with a wide variety of engaging and meaningful alternatives.\r\n\r\nOur classroom was filled with excitement as students explored the solar system through hands-on materials like buildable solar system necklaces, planet puzzles, stickers, and many other resources. These experiences sparked curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of space in ways that went far beyond what I could have imagined providing on my own.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave my students opportunities that truly enriched their learning and made science come alive. The joy and enthusiasm they showed throughout this project were a direct result of your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a lasting impact on our classroom. Your contribution means more than words can express, and it has helped create memories and learning experiences my students will carry with them for a lifetime!","fullyFundedDate":1773577960685,"projectUrl":"project/blast-off-second-grade-solar-systems/9931653/","projectTitle":"Blast Off - Second Grade Solar Systems","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ayling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp127680_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458473741281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/127680"},{"teacherId":2201629,"projectId":10053040,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donations to keep my classes warm and fed through the winter. The students were so excited to get their hats, gloves and scarves and they came just in time for the brutal cold we were experiencing. It was so nice to see them coming to school every day wearing their new hats and gloves with smiles on their faces. \r\nThe snacks were a perfect way to keep the boys and girls satisfied in the afternoons before they went home for the day. \r\nWe are all so appreciative that you chose our class to help out with our Donors Choose request.","fullyFundedDate":1769319579893,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-warm-and-fed-in-the-winter/10053040/","projectTitle":"Keeping Warm and Fed in the Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslcannon"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81479","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":460,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":90,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":57.6,"schoolId":81479,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Robbins Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Robbins Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/trenton-public-schools/robbins-elementary-school/81479"}