{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Veterans Memorial Family School","outOfStateSupporters":60.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2219978,"projectId":10277116,"letterContent":"WOW!!!!!! You are the BEST Joanne!!!! You are always so kind and giving and for that we ALL thank you!!!\r\n\r\nYOU ARE ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY AMAZING!!!!! You have no idea how much your kindness means to not only myself, but to my beautiful students. You made our whole day!!! Thank you so very much for being so AWESOME!!\r\n\r\nThese calculators are EXACTLY what we needed in our math manipulative center. The class can NOT wait to begin using them. We literally have 1 working calculator, so your donation means the world to us. \r\n\r\nTHANK YOU!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1779265255247,"projectUrl":"project/marvelous-mathematicians-in-the-making/10277116/","projectTitle":"Marvelous Mathematicians in the Making","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Priest","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2219978_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488516146313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kpriest"},{"teacherId":2219978,"projectId":10225919,"letterContent":"WOW!!!!!! YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY AMAZING!!!!! You have no idea how much your kindness means to not only myself, but to my beautiful students. You made our whole day!!! Thank you so very much for being so AWESOME!!\r\n\r\nThese games are so very much needed in our classroom and for that I thank you!!! It is so important for my scholars to have social and emotional learning time together with their classmates. These games are the PERFECT addition to our growing game center. \r\n\r\nWe can NOT wait to begin playing our new games!! Thank you!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1779302527046,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/10225919/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Priest","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2219978_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488516146313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kpriest"},{"teacherId":3158584,"projectId":9921373,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting my Fingerprint Science project. Typically in Kindergarten we have Science lessons on animal tracks and the materials in this projecthelped me to accomplish that activity. \r\nThe best part of this project was that students were able to learn about fingerprints and that each individual has their own unique print. Students were excited to \"be printed\" and then analyze their prints as well as those of their friends. Together we were able to distinguish between loops, whorls and arches. My students had so much fun comparing their prints to others and loved using the magnifying lenses. Each student went home with their own set of fingerprints, a magnifying lense and the Fingerprint Classification Type Chart.\r\nThis lesson will be one that students remember for years to come and for that, I can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1764826076168,"projectUrl":"project/whose-fingerprint-is-that/9921373/","projectTitle":"Whose Fingerprint is That?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3158584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524231647402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kelly-lynch"},{"teacherId":3158584,"projectId":10271050,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my classroom. My students were so excited when they saw the copy paper boxes being delivered to the classroom. Copy paper might seem like a small thing to others but you have no idea how convenient having paper is to an elementary teacher. Thank to you, I will not be confined to using only the district supplied workbooks. Instead, I can create centers that are engaging to my students as well as print multiple pages of the games we use in the classroom and send home for further practice. Some great examples are when students play \"Race to 100\" using a gameboard, crayons and dice. Parents have told me how much fun they having playing this game with their child and with other family members too.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the copy paper will help my students practice letter formation and writing neatly. I was able to downlaod the perfect practice paper with lines on the paper that are the perfect height for beginner writers.","fullyFundedDate":1778519811338,"projectUrl":"project/success-one-copy-at-a-time/10271050/","projectTitle":"Success One Copy at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3158584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524231647402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kelly-lynch"},{"teacherId":3158584,"projectId":10272448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my classroom. My students were so excited when they saw the boxes being delivered to the classroom. We have been waiting for copy paper so that we can begin our year end \"Kindergarten Memories\" Project. This project will have students creating memories from different times throughout the year. They are excited to draw picturws and write about our pumpkin project where we gutted and counted seeds inside a pumpkin, our Kinder Thanksgiving Parade where they made their own balloons, Holidays Around the World and our Spring Egg Treasure Hunt. By writing about these memories, students re-live their year for many years to come.\r\n\r\nYou have no idea how valuable copy paper is to an elementary classroom. We had several projects so far this year where we used the copy paper and will continue to have fun projects as well as a Summer Learning Packet","fullyFundedDate":1778175771726,"projectUrl":"project/essential-paper-for-summer-learning-adve/10272448/","projectTitle":"Essential Paper for Summer Learning Adventures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3158584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524231647402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kelly-lynch"},{"teacherId":3158584,"projectId":9840043,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project for Fun Phonics Literacy activities that students can use during our daily center rotation. These activities are perfect for two students to use at a time. We have stored the materials in a storage crate and students have been able to choose a different activity each day. These games/activities combined with other resources we already had, give students a chance to use a different resource every day for 2 weeks. In this way, students will stay engaged as they will not be using the same materials each day.\r\nStudents love using the Pete the Cat play foam so much that they asked to use it during their \"Free Choice\" time at the end of our day. They used the foam to create a menagerie of animals that they then played with until it was time to clean-up. This foam continues to be a hit every day. \r\nThese materials will continue to be used in my classroom for many years to come and for that I can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1770686601508,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-fun-in-kindergarten/9840043/","projectTitle":"Phonics Fun in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3158584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524231647402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kelly-lynch"},{"teacherId":2219978,"projectId":10225786,"letterContent":"WOW!!! Thank you a million times over for your kindness, generosity and heart of gold. You have no idea how much these items are needed to start the new school year.\r\n\r\nThese items are exactly what we needed and I cannot begin to thank you enough for caring so much about the children in my classroom. It is definitely people such as yourself that make the world such a wonderful place..\r\n\r\nThey seem like such basic items to many, but to me, they mean the world. To be able to start the school year off on the , \"right foot,\" makes a huge difference and for that I thank you so very much.","fullyFundedDate":1777984742379,"projectUrl":"project/falling-into-a-fabulous-new-school-ye/10225786/","projectTitle":"\"FALL,\"ing Into a Fabulous New School Year!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Priest","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2219978_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488516146313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kpriest"},{"teacherId":3158584,"projectId":10030440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and thoughfulness in supporting my students with caps/gowns for their moving up ceremony. Although our ceremony is not until next month, my students have already tried on their caps/gowns, walked around the classroom and even had their individual portraits taken. My students were so excited to see the beautiful gowns and are so happy to have them to wear during our end of year celebration. The parents of my students are so appreciative of the support that you have given them by taking this one piece off their plate. We are all looking forward having a wonderful experience during the \"Moving Up\" Ceremony.","fullyFundedDate":1768747437133,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-excellence-in-kindergarten/10030440/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Excellence in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lynch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3158584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524231647402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kelly-lynch"},{"teacherId":2219978,"projectId":9984468,"letterContent":"WOW!!!!!!! You are absolutely, positively AWESOME!!! You have NO idea how much we all appreciate your kindness, generosity and pure heart of GOLD!!! These items are exactly what we need for our classroom and for that I THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES OVER!!\r\n\r\nIt is people such as you that make the world such a wonderful place and you certainly have been extremely kind to myself and my students through the years!!! You really are AMAZING!!\r\n\r\nI can NOT wait for the students to decorate the classroom with these new classroom decorations.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much!!! You are GREATLY appreciated!!!","fullyFundedDate":1777068993323,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-learning-in-our-classroom/9984468/","projectTitle":"COMFY Learning In Our Classroom!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Priest","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2219978_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488516146313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kpriest"},{"teacherId":8157555,"projectId":9793430,"letterContent":"The first time we used the cups and made hot cocoa together, the energy in the room completely shifted. My students were genuinely excited, not just because of the drink, but because of the experience. Something as simple as holding their own cup, choosing a flavor, and sitting together created a moment that felt special. We had what we called a \"Cocoa and Conversation\" morning, and I watched students open up, laugh, and connect in ways that do not always happen during a regular lesson. For many of them, especially those who do not often get treats or small comforts like this, it meant more than they could put into words.\r\n\r\nSince then, these moments have become part of how we build our classroom community. We use them during reward days, after completing challenging assignments, or to celebrate growth and effort. Students look forward to these moments and take pride in them. They come in asking if it is a \"cocoa day\" or a \"celebration day,\" and you can see how much it motivates them. It has helped create a space where students feel safe, valued, and excited to be present. These small acts of care have strengthened relationships and made our classroom feel more like a community than just a place to learn.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I plan to continue using these resources to support both academic and social growth. As we work through new units and projects, these moments will serve as opportunities to reflect, celebrate progress, and build stronger connections with one another. Your generosity did not just provide drinks and cups. It created lasting memories and gave my students moments of joy that they carry with them. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students feel seen, supported, and celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1769893037595,"projectUrl":"project/hydrate-celebrate-educate/9793430/","projectTitle":"Hydrate, Celebrate, Educate!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Afanador","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8157555_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743015518728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-afanador"},{"teacherId":8157555,"projectId":9793340,"letterContent":"When the earbuds and wireless mice arrived, my students were immediately excited. Something as simple as having their own set of earbuds made a huge difference in how they approached their work. Instead of sharing, waiting, or struggling to hear over background noise, they were able to plug in, focus, and fully engage. I remember one moment during a lesson with a video and guided questions where the entire room was calm and locked in. Students were following along at their own pace, rewinding when needed, and truly understanding the content instead of guessing or getting distracted. It created a level of independence and focus that we had not been able to achieve before.\r\n\r\nThe wireless mice also had a powerful impact, especially for students who struggled with touchpads. Tasks that used to feel frustrating became smoother and more manageable. I saw students working more confidently, completing assignments faster, and even helping each other navigate different platforms. There was a noticeable shift in their attitude toward digital work. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, they felt capable and in control. That confidence translated into stronger participation and more willingness to try.\r\n\r\nAs we continue using technology for research, reading programs, and interactive lessons, these tools are now a consistent part of our classroom routine. My students are more independent, more focused, and more engaged in their learning. Your support did more than provide materials. It gave my students the ability to fully access their education in a way that meets their needs. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every student can plug in, focus, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1769821656538,"projectUrl":"project/plugged-in-and-ready-to-learn/9793340/","projectTitle":"Plugged in and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Afanador","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8157555_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743015518728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-afanador"},{"teacherId":8157555,"projectId":9847948,"letterContent":"The day the sweatshirts arrived, my students' reactions said everything. As I handed them out, there was this mix of excitement, gratitude, and disbelief. Some students immediately put them on and smiled from ear to ear, while others quietly held onto them like something truly special. What stood out most was the pride. My students wear their sweatshirts every single day, and they wear them proudly. For many of them, especially those who rarely get new clothes, this was more than just something to stay warm. It was something that belonged to them, something new, something that made them feel seen and valued.\r\n\r\nThat feeling has carried into our classroom every day since. Students come in excited to wear their sweatshirts, showing them off to each other, sitting a little taller, and feeling more confident in their space. There is a sense of comfort not just physically, but emotionally. They know someone cared enough to provide something just for them, and that matters more than anything. It has created a stronger sense of belonging in our classroom, where students feel proud of who they are and more connected to our community.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning and growing together, that sense of pride and confidence is something I want to keep building on. When students feel good about themselves, they show up differently. They participate more, take more risks, and believe in their ability to succeed. Your generosity gave my students more than sweatshirts. It gave them a feeling they carry with them every single day. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769449799068,"projectUrl":"project/no-chills-just-skills/9847948/","projectTitle":"No Chills, Just Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Afanador","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8157555_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743015518728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-afanador"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_108664","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":421,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":83,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":39.7,"schoolId":108664,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Veterans Memorial Family School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Veterans Memorial Family School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/camden-city-school-district/veterans-memorial-family-school/108664"}