{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charles E Trefurt School 8","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9571936,"projectId":9809003,"letterContent":"hanks to your generous support, our Pre-K learners now have access to hands-on STEAM materials that spark curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving every day. These new resources have transformed our classroom into an interactive space where students can explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through play-based learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our young scholars are building, experimenting, creating, and discovering how the world works—all while developing critical thinking, collaboration, and fine-motor skills. The excitement on their faces as they explore new materials shows just how powerful these learning experiences are.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has opened the door to early STEAM learning and has given our students opportunities that will inspire a lifelong love of discovery. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1763428099267,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-little-scientist/9809003/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Little Scientist","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719682698757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571936"},{"teacherId":9571936,"projectId":9649313,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our students now have a safer, more engaging outdoor recess experience. The new equipment has transformed our playground into a space where children can run, climb, explore, and play with purpose. These resources support their physical development, social skills, teamwork, and emotional well-being—essential parts of learning that happen beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students look forward to recess each day with excitement. They are building confidence, staying active, and practicing important social interactions through cooperative play. Your kindness has created a joyful, energetic environment where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students grow, play, and learn in a space that truly supports their whole development.","fullyFundedDate":1756298629867,"projectUrl":"project/recess-rally/9649313/","projectTitle":"Recess Rally","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719682698757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571936"},{"teacherId":9571936,"projectId":9440335,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Pre-K learners now have the tools they need to build strong early math and writing skills. The new hands-on materials have transformed our math and writing centers into vibrant, engaging spaces where students can explore, create, and practice essential early-learning concepts every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our youngest scholars are counting, sorting, building, drawing, and writing with excitement and confidence. These resources help them develop fine-motor skills, early number sense, letter formation, and a love of learning that will support them for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and our students feel proud, empowered, and eager to learn. Thank you for investing in their future!","fullyFundedDate":1755542507834,"projectUrl":"project/centers-of-imagination/9440335/","projectTitle":"Centers of Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719682698757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571936"},{"teacherId":9571936,"projectId":9440263,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our Pre-K classroom now has a wonderful collection of dramatic play toys that are already making a huge impact on our students' learning and imagination. We use the new toys every day during center time, and the children have been exploring them in so many creative ways. One of our favorite moments happened during our \"Community Helpers\" week: the children used the new play food, dress-up pieces, and pretend tools to create their very own restaurant. They took turns being cooks, servers, and customers, practicing sharing, communication, and teamwork without even realizing how much they were learning!\r\n\r\nSince you got a small peek into our classroom by contributing to this project, we'd love to share what comes next. Our next steps include helping them work together to plan short play scenes, use new vocabulary words, and share their ideas with the class.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our young learners the tools to imagine, pretend, and grow. Your generosity is helping our classroom bloom with creativity, confidence, and joyful learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755542507812,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9440263/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719682698757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571936"},{"teacherId":9571936,"projectId":9435377,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our Pre-K classroom is now filled with wonderful visual learning materials that help our young learners explore, understand, and express their ideas in new ways. We use the visuals during circle time, small-group activities, and centers. One of our favorite moments came during a matching and sorting activity: the children used picture cards and visual charts to group items by color and shape. Several students who normally hesitate to participate were excitedly pointing, matching, and proudly showing their work to their friends. It was a beautiful example of how visual tools help our littlest learners make big connections.\r\n\r\nWhen the children first saw the new materials, their reactions were priceless. They gasped, cheered, and immediately gathered around to touch and explore everything. \r\nSince donors like you got a small peek into our classroom through this project, we'd love to share what's next. We are beginning a new unit on patterns, feelings, and storytelling, and the visual resources will play a big role. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping our young learners see, think, and imagine in new ways. Your kindness is making our classroom brighter, more engaging, and full of joyful learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755542272770,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-to-learn-it/9435377/","projectTitle":"See It to Learn It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719682698757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571936"},{"teacherId":9571936,"projectId":9445377,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation of new recess toys, our students are experiencing a more joyful, active, and connected school day than ever before. We put the resources to use immediately, and they have quickly become an essential part of our daily routine. Students are using the new equipment to play organized games, practice teamwork, and explore new types of play that encourage creativity and social development. One particularly memorable moment happened during our first week with the materials: a group of students who typically kept to themselves came together to create an obstacle-course challenge using jump ropes, cones, and balls. Seeing them cheer each other on and even invite others to join was a wonderful reminder of how powerful your generosity truly is.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when our students first saw the toys was unforgettable. Their faces lit up, and many of them asked, \"Are these really for us?\" Some students immediately ran to test the new equipment, while others carefully explored each bin as if discovering treasure. It was clear from the very first moment that these resources were going to make a significant impact.\r\n\r\nYour support also helps build momentum for ongoing learning in our classroom. As we continue our current social-emotional learning unit, the recess toys are helping students practice real-world skills such as communication, cooperation, and problem-solving. Our next steps involve guiding students to design their own group games and reflect on how teamwork contributes to success lessons made more meaningful because they can put them into practice with the materials you made possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the tools to play, grow, and build stronger friendships. Your generosity extends far beyond recess — it is shaping the way our students learn and connect every day.","fullyFundedDate":1753904112725,"projectUrl":"project/recess-success/9445377/","projectTitle":"Recess Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571936_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719682698757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571936"},{"teacherId":6254536,"projectId":9479804,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generosity!! The kids were so excited to receive and unpack the box. Every student was able to pick the color they liked. \r\n We started using the headphones right away. During small group instruction we use a program that is a part of our curriculum. Students work at their own pace, therefore everyone is working independently. The headphones are a necessity and work wonderfully. They drown out the background noise. This is evident because at times when I call out a name they don't hear me. \r\n The built in microphones work nicely too! The students who are already reading words and/or sentences are able to use the microphones with ease.\r\n\r\nThanks for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1757540842138,"projectUrl":"project/heads-up-we-are-ready-to-listen/9479804/","projectTitle":"Heads Up, We Are Ready to Listen!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6254536"},{"teacherId":1881310,"projectId":9138081,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you again for your generosity! Last year ended so well and this year has gotten off to a great start! All of the supplies donated to the classroom have made such a positive impact on learning! We have made incredible projects to support and reinforce our learning in multiple subject areas. We have kicked off started our days with craft activities during our Morning Stars projects. None of this would have been possible without your constant care and support for children as the grow!","fullyFundedDate":1747418689702,"projectUrl":"project/super-supplies-for-super-students/9138081/","projectTitle":"Super Supplies for Super Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ranstadt"},{"teacherId":4781380,"projectId":9280919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of a beautiful carpet to our 2nd grade classroom. Your generosity has given our students a warm and welcoming space where they can gather, read, learn, and share ideas together. \r\n The carpet has quickly become the heart of our classroom- a place where we meet for discussions, enjoy stories, and build a sense of community. For many children, this shared space helps them feel safe, comfortable, and connected to their classmates. \r\n Your kindness has not only improved our learning environment but has also made our classroom feel more like a home. We are so grateful for your support and for investing in the success and happiness of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746787179550,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-floors-happy-hearts/9280919/","projectTitle":"\"Cozy Floors, Happy Hearts\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giordano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4781380_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565404821728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4781380"},{"teacherId":4781380,"projectId":9281032,"letterContent":"On behalf of our 2nd grade, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of books. Your kindness has brought so much excitement and joy to our classroom. Each book you've given is not a story-it is a doorway to new adventures, knowledge, and dreams.\r\n Our students are already eager to open the covers, explore the characters, and let their imaginations soar. For some children, these may be the first books they truly call their own, and that special feeling of ownership will encourage a lasting love of reading. \r\n Your generosity has made a meaningful difference. You are helping us curiosity, inspire creativity, and build the foundation for strong literacy skills that will benefit our students for years to come. \r\n Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their learning journey. We are deeply grateful for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1746786983399,"projectUrl":"project/the-love-of-reading/9281032/","projectTitle":"The Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Giordano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4781380_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565404821728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4781380"},{"teacherId":5631519,"projectId":8183913,"letterContent":"Our class is made up of students with various disabilities. Most of them fall somewhere on the Autism Spectrum and have some degree of hyperactivity. Part of our daily routine includes gross motor time for them to move about and expend their excess energy. This crash pad has been an invaluable tool during this time. It provides a safe landing spot when children get extremely hyper and jump around. It has been a wonderful addition to our sensory calm down area and has provided a comfortable spot for over emotional children to relax and destress. We sincerely thank all of our donors for their continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1715170513775,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfy-crash-pad/8183913/","projectTitle":"A Comfy Crash Pad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mulhern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5631519_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533606588681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5631519"},{"teacherId":5631519,"projectId":8135545,"letterContent":"For children to learn it is important that they feel safe and comfortable. Having appropriately sized tables and chairs is the first step. This table has made comfortable, safe and size appropriate seating a reality for our littlest learners. It has provided a spacious, easily accessible work space for our smaller students and a space where they can work together to build, create, and learn. We thank all of our donors for their contribution to our ultimate goal of creating a safe, comfortable and engaging space for our students to not just learn and grow in but to thrive. Thank you, thank you, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1715128769567,"projectUrl":"project/a-table-for-tiny-tots/8135545/","projectTitle":"A Table for Tiny Tots","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mulhern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5631519_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533606588681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5631519"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81340","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":710,"numTeachers":66,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.5,"schoolId":81340,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Charles E Trefurt School 8 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Charles E Trefurt School 8","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/jersey-city-public-school-district/trefurt-elementary-school-8/81340"}