{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robbins Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3016260,"projectId":9199400,"letterContent":"Thank you for having such a beautiful heart and for being willing to contribute to the joyful learning of my kindergarten students. The excitement on their faces when the materials arrived was truly wonderful to see. The materials have been essential for our literacy and math learning centers and will be well cared for so they can be used for a long time.\r\n\r\nA special thank you to everyone who generously donated money to make the purchase of these materials possible. Your kindness and support are making a real difference in my students' learning and happiness every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746477821794,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-manipulatives-for-engaging/9199400/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math Manipulatives for Engaging Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3016260_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x56,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618755748866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sra-b-garcia"},{"teacherId":4778253,"projectId":9313947,"letterContent":"Students are not only learning to write in English, but they are learning to write in Spanish too! No matter what language, writing can be a challenging subject to learn. Students need to be able to gain confidence in themselves as writers and this is done through explicit instruction. However, budding writers need access to the write resources to get them started on the right path. With folders, composition books, crayons, pencils and glue, writers are letting their ideas following onto the page both through images and words. This use of language is also helping students develop language that will help them communicate confidently in other areas of school and in their lives outside of school! Thank you for supporting their confidence as writers. Students who were one reluctant to put anything on a paper are now producing. I cannot wait to see how they continue to develop as writers as the school year proceeds!","fullyFundedDate":1746482041427,"projectUrl":"project/the-writers-in-us/9313947/","projectTitle":"The Writers in US","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":127581,"projectId":9087032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! Biscuit books are perfect for beginning readers. Many of my students are perfect readers for these books! I will be able to use the books during small reading group instruction and then students can take them home to read. Reading is such an important lifelong skill. It is important to me that my students love reading and I love introducing them to many different authors and kinds of books. Thanks again for your generosity for my classroom and students. It truly means so much!","fullyFundedDate":1747842289839,"projectUrl":"project/hi-fly-guy/9087032/","projectTitle":"Hi! Fly Guy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tindall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/127581"},{"teacherId":6899791,"projectId":9428473,"letterContent":"Your generous donations of flexible seating, notebooks, decorations, folders, glue sticks, scissors, and markers have made an incredible impact in our special education classroom. The flexible seating options have transformed our learning environment—students now have the freedom to choose comfortable spaces that help them stay calm, focused, and engaged during lessons. This has been especially meaningful for students with sensory needs who benefit from movement and choice throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe abundance of supplies has also allowed every child to participate fully in creative, hands-on learning. Having their own notebooks and folders has helped students develop organization and independence, while the art and writing materials have encouraged self-expression in ways that transcend language barriers. In our classroom, where most students are Spanish-speaking, these materials have helped bridge communication gaps and foster confidence through color, design, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThe bright decorations and welcoming environment made possible by your generosity have created a space where students feel proud to learn and belong. Your support has not only provided essential tools but has also shown our students that their education and joy matter. Thank you for helping us create a classroom filled with possibility, comfort, and inspiration every day.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1755880397364,"projectUrl":"project/brand-new-year/9428473/","projectTitle":"Brand New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Day","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6899791_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666356022977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6899791"},{"teacherId":4778253,"projectId":9199804,"letterContent":"Oh, the places they go. The gift of a book can lead young minds on many great adventures in life. Seeing my students as first graders has been very joyful. They have been telling me how they enjoyed their book and the adventures they have experienced during summer vacation. It is amazing how the gift of a book can make a child feel so much joy and inspiration. Their point of view has been shifting from something that is ordinary can provide awesomeness. Thank you for inspiring reading and adventures in all these young minds by providing them opportunities to see the awesome in themselves!","fullyFundedDate":1743456490607,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-we-go/9199804/","projectTitle":"Oh, The Places We Go","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":127680,"projectId":9712384,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my second-grade students, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your thoughtful donation that provided us with the iPad adapters we so greatly needed. Your generosity has given our classroom the final piece of technology required to make the most of the brand-new iPads we were fortunate to receive earlier this year. Thanks to you, our students now have everything they need to fully access and enjoy all the learning opportunities that this technology provides.\r\n\r\nWhen we first received our iPads, there was an immediate wave of excitement among the children. The promise of having new tools for reading, math, writing, and interactive lessons brought so much joy into our classroom. However, we quickly realized that we had a small but important problem: our old headphones could not connect directly to the new devices. While it may sound like a minor issue, it created a real challenge for us. Without headphones, students were unable to focus individually on their work in programs designed for reading fluency, phonics practice, and math reinforcement. Group work became harder, too, because we could not use audio features without distracting the entire class.\r\n\r\nThat is why your support has meant so much. By helping us obtain these simple yet essential adapters, you removed a barrier that was holding us back. Suddenly, our older headphones—which are still in great condition—became completely compatible with our new iPads. Now, every child in our room has the ability to work independently, to listen closely, and to learn at their own pace without distraction. You may have thought of your gift as small, but in truth, it has had a big impact.","fullyFundedDate":1758821423826,"projectUrl":"project/help-new-technology-new-problems/9712384/","projectTitle":"Help New Technology = New Problems","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":127680,"projectId":9051591,"letterContent":"On behalf of my second grade class, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation to our butterfly project. Your support has made an incredible impact on our classroom and our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we received beautiful butterfly habitats, large certificates to celebrate our spring release, seeds to plant butterfly-friendly flowers, informative butterfly life cycle books, and extra food to nurture the butterfly larvae when they arrive. These supplies have transformed our classroom into a living science lab!\r\n\r\nThis hands-on experience will allow our students to observe the butterfly life cycle up close, watching tiny eggs hatch into caterpillars, then transform into chrysalises before finally emerging as butterflies. Seeing this process in real time not only excites their curiosity but also deepens their understanding of nature and the environment.\r\n\r\nAt the end of our project, we will release the butterflies in a nearby park's butterfly garden, creating a meaningful connection between our classroom and the local community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly brought this magical journey to life for our students, inspiring wonder and a love for science that will last a lifetime. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746977309125,"projectUrl":"project/butterflies-in-trenton-2025/9051591/","projectTitle":"Butterflies in Trenton 2025","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":8841520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to fund our dual language books for our first grade classroom. The students are so excited to see some of their favorite books in both the English and Spanish language in the classroom. By helping to expand our dual language library, all students feel included and excited to learn.\r\nTo see their little faces light up when I show them the same book in both languages is absolutely priceless. Their interest in reading has grown a great deal this year as well as their ability to read. Not only are they reading grade level texts, they are willing to try the read alouds your donations helped to provide!\r\nI cannot thank you enough for your help in fostering my students' love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1734099475687,"projectUrl":"project/dual-language-books/8841520/","projectTitle":"Dual Language Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslcannon"},{"teacherId":2313894,"projectId":9262321,"letterContent":"When the Secret Stories arrived, my students were immediately intrigued by the colorful visuals and the idea that they were going to learn \"secret codes\" to help them read. Their faces lit up with excitement, and I knew right away that this resource was going to be a game changer in our classroom. For students who often struggle with letter sounds and blending, this approach made phonics feel fun, engaging, and—most importantly—doable.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments was when a student who had previously shown frustration with decoding suddenly read a CVC word fluently, then proudly said, \"I used the secret!\" The look of pride on their face was unforgettable. The stories are already becoming a daily part of our routine—students refer back to them constantly, using the posters and cues to decode new words with growing confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nWe're now integrating Secret Stories into our phonics mini-lessons, literacy centers, and small group instruction. As we continue working on foundational reading skills, these stories give students the tools they need to break the code of written language—making reading not only more accessible, but also more exciting. Thanks to your support, my students are developing stronger decoding skills and a growing love for reading that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1745252722243,"projectUrl":"project/cracking-the-code-help-us-become-strong/9262321/","projectTitle":"Cracking the Code: Help Us Become Stronger Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Y.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2313894_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534298959576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dyellen"},{"teacherId":8658196,"projectId":9174205,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous gift of headphones to our classroom! It made such an enormous impact on our learning. Students were so excited to receive their new headphones. We had been managing with older headphones that broke down over the year and required students to share or do without. The smiles students had when they got their new headphones (especially with their rainbow colors) were so bright and heart-warming! \r\n\r\nWe use our iPads every day during centers and to complete independent work assignments. Many of our centers involving listening to questions or books. Having headphones really benefits students who are not reading on grade level and makes these assignments more accessible to them. Now all students are able to using their headphones and it decreases distractions during learning. I am so grateful that you chose our class and helped my students with their reading, phonics, and math assignments.","fullyFundedDate":1744032914147,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ahead-with-headphones/9174205/","projectTitle":"Getting aHEAD with Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. St John","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8658196_orig.jpg?crop=1346,1346,x222,y186&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662402419755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8658196"},{"teacherId":127680,"projectId":9051545,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart (and my snack-loving second graders' bellies), THANK YOU! Your generosity has filled our classroom with more than just snacks—it has filled it with smiles, energy, and the joy of knowing that kindness is all around us.\r\n\r\nEvery time a little hand reaches for a granola bar or a fruit cup, I see relief and gratitude in their eyes. Thanks to you, my students can focus on learning instead of growling tummies. You didn't just provide snacks—you provided comfort, care, and a daily reminder that there are amazing people in the world who believe in them.\r\n\r\nSo, from our happy, well-fed second-grade crew: You are snack-tastic! We appreciate you more than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1737940314125,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-really-hungry/9051545/","projectTitle":"We Are Really Hungry!","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":8523358,"projectId":8816859,"letterContent":"I want to thank you very much for your generous donations. My students have been enjoying playing the phonics and sight word games. We utilize these recourses during independent reading time while I pull a small group to work with them on specific skills. The decodable books have been wonderful for my newcomer students. They have built their confidence tremendously and they are able to bring the books home to read to their families. I have noticed that they are more eager for independent phonics and reading time because they get to have fun while learning. Thank you again for making this happen for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1733262058802,"projectUrl":"project/the-whole-world-opens-up-when-we-learn/8816859/","projectTitle":"The Whole World Opens Up When We Learn to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8523358_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665014905576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8523358"}],"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","gradesServed":"K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":57.9,"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"}