{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Riletta T Cream Family School","outOfStateSupporters":44.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2260821,"projectId":10136496,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, my second graders experienced science in a meaningful, hands-on way that sparked curiosity and excitement about the natural world. As they planted seeds, cared for their gardens, and observed changes over time, students developed a deeper understanding of plant life cycles and how sunlight, water, temperature, and soil work together to support growth. They learned to make predictions, collect observations, identify patterns, and ask thoughtful questions like real scientists. Taking responsibility for watering and caring for their plants also helped students build patience, responsibility, and a sense of pride as they watched their gardens flourish.\r\n\r\nUsing technology to document their gardens transformed students into young researchers. They captured photos and videos, compared changes over time, and shared their discoveries using scientific vocabulary during class discussions. These experiences strengthened their communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while helping them see the connection between science, technology, and the environment. Most importantly, students gained a greater appreciation for nature and left the project with increased confidence, curiosity, and a desire to continue exploring the world around them. Thank you for making this unforgettable STEM learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1776474046611,"projectUrl":"project/watch-us-grow-stem-in-action/10136496/","projectTitle":"Watch Us Grow: STEM in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2260821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675938566783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-legolden"},{"teacherId":10409901,"projectId":10117841,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our Fiesta of Cultures classroom experience possible! Your generosity transformed our classroom into a vibrant cultural learning space where students explored Mexican traditions through engaging picture books, hands-on activities, meaningful discussions, and festive decorations. As they learned about celebrations like Cinco de Mayo, students eagerly compared traditions with their own families and discovered that while cultures may have different customs, they all share values of family, community, and celebration. These conversations helped students build respect, empathy, and appreciation for the diverse world around them.\r\n\r\nStudents especially enjoyed creating their own \"Culture Stories\" by writing and illustrating what they learned about traditions, kindness, and inclusion. Sharing fiesta-style treats while collaborating with classmates made the experience even more memorable and encouraged teamwork and joyful learning. Because of your support, our students gained a deeper understanding that celebrating and respecting different cultures helps build stronger, more welcoming communities. Thank you for giving them an experience they will remember long beyond the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773601625505,"projectUrl":"project/a-fiesta-of-cultures/10117841/","projectTitle":"A Fiesta of Cultures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409901"},{"teacherId":3625429,"projectId":10316372,"letterContent":"We literally used these materials on the last day of school because our year went so late. We got to decorate shirts and compete against each other! We also got to go home with some nice little care packages because of your donations. Wow, thank you so much. \r\nYour donation helped us celebrate a whole year worth of the first year of grades, writing papers, real tests.... First grade is no joke! These kiddos worked so hard and they definitely felt appreciated and accomplished in the last day when I could not spend my own money on them. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1781114094528,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-first-strong/10316372/","projectTitle":"Finishing First Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wysocki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3625429_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564616622625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3625429"},{"teacherId":1514960,"projectId":10087957,"letterContent":"I can't believe how fast this project got funded! Thank you from teh bottom of my heart for supporting my students. Each student now has a cozy blanket to cuddle up with at home during the cold winters. \r\n\r\nThey now have warm fuzzy socks to wear that can keep their feet warm at home or they can wear during the winter on their walk to school. The hat gloves and scarf will help to keep their tiny bodies warm as they travel to and from school each day! \r\n\r\nOf course we all know chapstick is a must have during the winter to keep from getting chapped lips! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing my students with what they need as many of them are walkers during their travels to and from school!","fullyFundedDate":1772550451804,"projectUrl":"project/warm-and-cozy/10087957/","projectTitle":"Warm and Cozy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/caryn-glass"},{"teacherId":2260821,"projectId":9978582,"letterContent":"The impact of these resources was evident almost immediately. My second graders became more confident, engaged, and willing to take risks during math lessons. Instead of simply solving problems on paper, students used magnetic numbers, Unifix cubes, math boards, and interactive games to build, model, and explain their thinking. These hands-on experiences helped them develop a deeper understanding of number sense, place value, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving strategies.\r\n\r\nStudents showed tremendous growth in their ability to communicate mathematical thinking, work collaboratively with classmates, and persevere through challenging tasks. They eagerly discussed multiple ways to solve problems, justified their answers using math vocabulary, and demonstrated greater independence during small-group and center activities. Even students who were once hesitant to participate became excited to share their strategies and celebrate their successes.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic growth, these materials helped foster a classroom culture where mistakes became valuable learning opportunities. Students viewed math as an engaging and enjoyable subject rather than something to fear. They developed confidence, critical thinking skills, and a positive mindset that will continue to support their success in future math learning. Thanks to this project, my students are growing into capable, resilient, and enthusiastic mathematicians who believe in their ability to solve problems and tackle new challenges.","fullyFundedDate":1778003840316,"projectUrl":"project/math-that-moves-learn-it-build-it-lov/9978582/","projectTitle":"Math That Moves: Learn It, Build It, Love It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2260821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675938566783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-legolden"},{"teacherId":10409901,"projectId":10035505,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this meaningful project and helping our students learn the value of empathy, inclusion, and acceptance. While the fundraising portion of our original plan was not approved, our students were still able to engage in important learning experiences centered around autism awareness. They created posters, shared messages of kindness throughout the school, and participated in thoughtful discussions about understanding and supporting people with different abilities and needs.\r\n\r\nThe slushi celebration became a special opportunity for students to come together and celebrate inclusion. As they enjoyed their treats, students reflected on the importance of treating everyone with respect, compassion, and kindness. These conversations helped build a stronger sense of community while encouraging students to appreciate and celebrate differences. The impact extended beyond our classroom, as first-grade and third-grade students also participated in the awareness activities and took away valuable lessons about acceptance, understanding, and supporting others.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students learned that awareness begins with understanding and that even young children can help create a more welcoming and inclusive world. This experience strengthened their social and emotional learning skills while fostering empathy, teamwork, and positive character development. Students across multiple grade levels gained a deeper appreciation for inclusion and left with a greater understanding of how kindness and compassion can make everyone feel valued and respected. Thank you for helping our students grow into caring individuals who understand the importance of acceptance and inclusion.","fullyFundedDate":1770150053393,"projectUrl":"project/change-makes-a-difference-autism-awaren/10035505/","projectTitle":"Change Makes a Difference: Autism Awareness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409901"},{"teacherId":2260821,"projectId":10062476,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing our Shakes for Autism community service project to life. Because of your generosity, my students became leaders in spreading autism awareness and acceptance throughout our school. From creating colorful posters to hanging flyers and sharing messages of kindness, they took pride in using their voices to educate others. This hands-on experience helped them understand the importance of inclusion and showed them how even small actions can make a meaningful impact.\r\n\r\nAs students worked together to prepare shakes, share thank you stickers, and promote acceptance, they built empathy, teamwork, and confidence. They began to recognize the value of celebrating differences and making sure everyone feels seen and supported. Your kindness helped my students spread acceptance and ways to help create a school community rooted in inclusion, understanding, and respect.","fullyFundedDate":1771532139842,"projectUrl":"project/shakes-for-autism-supporting-acceptance/10062476/","projectTitle":"Shakes for Autism: Supporting Acceptance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2260821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675938566783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-legolden"},{"teacherId":8585408,"projectId":10123443,"letterContent":"My students have been using the social-emotional learning materials and smile carpet every day. The new smile carpet is our classroom dance floor and our community circle area for conversations. We have been using the new games for indoor recess and for each classes \"Fun Friday\" free time. I was amazed to see how quickly my students were collaborating, practicing teamwork, and showed problem-solving skills with the marble run!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived my students were ecstatic! I had so many students stop by the room to check-out the smile carpet, because it really did transform the room. After losing our original carpet; the donation of the smile carpet helped us to rebuild our classroom community space and the area students use to let their wiggles out. With all the new games there was an immediate sense of pride and excitement. The social-emotional games and figits have been impactful since the first day, helping so many students who use the classroom calm corner when they are experiencing strong emotions.\r\n\r\nMy next project is to provide our K-3 with new reading materials for our health class library/ calm corner, and prize box items. Throughout class my students earn tickets for participating, and at the end of class we pick one ticket to be the Lucky Duck.","fullyFundedDate":1772550534362,"projectUrl":"project/getting-engaged-in-the-winter/10123443/","projectTitle":"Getting Engaged in the Winter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8585408_orig.jpg?crop=876,876,x1643,y554&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754366048551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8585408"},{"teacherId":2260821,"projectId":9979731,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this important literacy project in our classroom. Your generosity is helping create meaningful learning experiences where students grow not only as readers but as confident and independent learners. Through the use of phonics journals, charts, and targeted reading practice, students are learning how to take ownership of their progress and understand that success comes with effort, patience, and persistence.\r\n\r\nOne key learning outcome of this project is that students will develop strong self monitoring and reflection skills. As they collect words, revisit patterns, and track their growth, they are learning how to set goals and recognize their own progress. A second important outcome is the development of perseverance and confidence. With structured support and small group coaching, students are encouraged to take risks, work through challenges, and celebrate their achievements.\r\n\r\nInspired by Donavan's Word Jar, students see that words and their learning have real value. Their journals become powerful tools that show evidence of their effort and growth over time. Because of your support, my students are building the skills and mindset needed to become resilient, motivated learners who believe in their ability to succeed. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773168908011,"projectUrl":"project/from-phonics-to-life-skills-coaching-yo/9979731/","projectTitle":"From Phonics to Life Skills: Coaching Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2260821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675938566783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-legolden"},{"teacherId":2260821,"projectId":10040091,"letterContent":"This project made a big difference in helping students feel comfortable, calm, and ready to learn each day. With organized storage bins, students could easily find their hats, gloves, snacks, and fidget tools, which helped them become more independent and responsible. The clean, welcoming space reduced distractions and allowed students to stay focused on their work. Having snacks available supported students who needed extra energy, and fidget tools helped students manage their bodies and emotions so they could stay engaged in lessons. \r\n\r\nOne of the highlights of this project was the hot cocoa bar paired with special read-aloud time. During these moments, students gathered together, enjoyed a warm cup of cocoa, and listened closely to stories. This created a calm, cozy atmosphere where students felt safe, relaxed, and connected. It became a meaningful time to build listening skills, strengthen comprehension, and encourage thoughtful conversations about the stories we shared.\r\n\r\nStudents expressed their excitement and appreciation in simple, heartfelt ways. They said things like, \"I can find my stuff all by myself!\" and \"My brain works better when I'm not hungry.\" During our cozy read-aloud and hot cocoa moments, students shared, \"This makes me feel warm and happy,\" and \"I love when we read and have hot chocolate—it's my favorite!\" These kid-friendly reflections show how a caring classroom environment helps students feel supported, builds community, and makes learning more enjoyable. Thank to use generosity, I was able to provide snacks and moments of warmth help my students feel cared for, energized, and ready to learn. These moments are making a lasting impact on both their well-being and their success in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769530446111,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-comfort-and-care-for-growing-le/10040091/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Comfort, and Care for Growing Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2260821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675938566783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-legolden"},{"teacherId":2260821,"projectId":9873843,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 3D volcano project. Because of your kindness, my students were able to engage in meaningful, hands-on learning that brought science to life in our classroom. One powerful learning experience came from the research and design process, where students used notebooks to ask questions, gather facts, and sketch their volcano ideas. As they planned, traced, and revised their designs, they built scientific vocabulary and developed a deeper understanding of how and why volcanoes form and erupt. Another meaningful experience was the collaborative group work, where students explored different types of volcanoes, shared ideas, and worked together to problem-solve as they constructed their models using creative materials.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project has been truly inspiring. Students were highly engaged and excited to learn, showing increased confidence in expressing their thinking and explaining their discoveries during discussions and reflections. They took pride in their work and demonstrated perseverance as they refined their designs and observed eruptions. This project not only strengthened their understanding of Earth science concepts but also built important skills in teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking. Most importantly, it created a joyful and memorable learning experience that sparked curiosity and a lasting love of science. Thank you again for making this opportunity possible for every student in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772807505955,"projectUrl":"project/3d-volcanoes-where-art-meets-science/9873843/","projectTitle":"3D Volcanoes: Where Art Meets Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2260821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675938566783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-legolden"},{"teacherId":10264930,"projectId":10055137,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in bringing this meaningful Black History Month project to life in our classroom. Because of you, my students are not only learning about history, but they are also developing empathy, compassion, and a deeper understanding of others. Your contribution has allowed us to create hands-on experiences that help students connect emotionally to important lessons about fairness, courage, and kindness.\r\n\r\nOne powerful moment came as students worked on their compassion posters highlighting influential Black leaders. As they colored and designed their work, many began sharing their thoughts aloud. One student said, \"They were brave even when things were hard,\" while another added, \"We should treat people fairly like they wanted.\" These conversations showed that students were not just completing a project, but truly understanding the message behind it. During our role-playing activities, students used scenario cards to step into someone else's shoes. In one example, a student reflected on how it might feel to be left out because of how you look and said, \"I would feel sad, but I would want someone to stand up for me.\" Moments like these led to thoughtful discussions about how their own actions can make a difference and how showing compassion can change outcomes.\r\n\r\nReading The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson brought everything together. Students connected deeply to the story, sharing times when they felt different and how it felt to find their voice. These reflections helped build a stronger sense of community in our classroom, where every student feels seen and valued. Because of your support, my students are learning lessons that will stay with them far beyond the classroom. You have helped create a space where kindness is practiced, differences are celebrated, and every child feels important. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770686605517,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-through-their-lens-compassion-du/10055137/","projectTitle":"Seeing Through Their Lens: Compassion During Black History Month","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Towson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10264930"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55613","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":349,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":66,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":55.7,"schoolId":55613,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Riletta T Cream Family School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Riletta T Cream Family School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/camden-city-school-district/riletta-t-cream-family-school/55613"}