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For your generous donation. My students are learning how to understand their feeling through the variety of different books.They are expressing themselves using the pineapple feelings prompt. Lastly they love using their 180 days of SEL activities book.my students are r truly understanding and learning how to self regulate their feelings. Thanks for making a difference in my students education.you are the best !my kids are thankful for your support and generosity.\r\nYou have made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1789592000585,"projectUrl":"project/sel-skills/10476700/","projectTitle":"SEL Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4377319_orig.jpg?crop=1265,1265,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565223902451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alicia-m-napoli"},{"teacherId":2233464,"projectId":10476061,"letterContent":"My students are loving the small, discreet fidget toys and so am I! your donation allows so many students to be able to focus and stay on task and in class. The fidget toys give a more appropriate and less disruptive outlet for those who needs stimulation. 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Every day, one of my students were late and missed breakfast. They know that they are able to go in the closet and grab something to get them through until lunch. The clean up of spills, art projects, and more are so much more time efficient with the products that were donated. Now that it is the season of sneezing, the tissues are being used to the max as well as the disinfectant wipes. \r\n\r\nWe plan to ask for more donations like these to keep the school year running on fuel, clorox, and happiness, not on empty, empty stomachs, empty cleaning products. 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They loved using the turtle to dig in our gardening bin's and plant flowers and seeds. once some of the flowers started to sprout, they were able to take them home in the little pot purchase from your generous donation. we also found the perfect place in our classroom to store our gardening container in order for Clancy again when we return in the fall. Also our pumpkin planning corn beans and squash. Should be ready when we get back. We can't wait.","fullyFundedDate":1778519815309,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-success/10245012/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4377319_orig.jpg?crop=1265,1265,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565223902451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alicia-m-napoli"},{"teacherId":4377319,"projectId":10196180,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to get started. 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Because of your kindness, our students now have access to school uniform tops and pants—something that makes a meaningful difference in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nIn our school community, many students face challenges that go beyond the classroom, including limited access to clean, well-fitting clothing. When students feel comfortable and confident in what they are wearing, it directly impacts their ability to focus, participate, and engage in learning. Your donation helps remove a barrier that too often goes unnoticed but deeply affects student success.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the uniforms, we have already seen a positive shift. Students are coming to school more prepared, with a greater sense of pride and belonging. Something as simple as having clothes that fit properly and meet school expectations can boost confidence and reduce stress, allowing students to concentrate more fully on their education.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided essential items but has also shown our students that there are people who care about their well-being and believe in their potential. That message is powerful and lasting.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a tangible difference in our classroom and in the lives of our students. 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About this school
Coopers Poynt Family School is
an urban public school
in Camden, New Jersey that is part of Camden City School District.
It serves 381 students
in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.1:1.
Its teachers have had 224 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 8
381 Students
42 Teachers
201 State StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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97%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Nov 11, 2026
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Coopers Poynt Family School
$148,346
raised using DonorsChoose
224
projects
funded
59
teachers
funded
468
donors
18
projects
for
basic supplies
34
projects for
technology
8
projects for
books
18
projects
for
art supplies
Coopers Poynt Family School has received support from
318 individuals from New Jersey and
150 individuals out-of-state.