{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Veterans Memorial Family School","outOfStateSupporters":61.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1943689,"projectId":9467020,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of books. Your support is truly appreciated and will make a direct and meaningful impact.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made my vision a reality. By donating to our campaign, you directly contributed to the educational journeys of these young minds. I would like for you to imagine the impact of your gift as my students delve into the pages of \"Solito,\" exploring themes of perseverance, identity, and courage. Your support not only improved their reading comprehension but also ignite a lifelong love of literature. With your help, these students will gain the confidence and skills they need to succeed academically and beyond.\r\n\r\nIt is because of thoughtful contributors like you that we are able to provide such valuable learning tools for our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your commitment to education and for helping us inspire the next generation of readers and thinkers.","fullyFundedDate":1754931130229,"projectUrl":"project/spanish-literacy/9467020/","projectTitle":"Spanish Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrion Bilingual Teacher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1943689_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y772&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755623242416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1943689"},{"teacherId":8673197,"projectId":9934365,"letterContent":"I want to thank the Donors for the generosity given to my Scholars at Veterans Memorial Family School in Camden, New Jersey. The support and dedication that has been shown to them is so much appreciated...\r\nThis donation will help some of our Youngest Scholars with warmth and hunger as our day is longer. Hence, being warm and not hungry during recess is essential to performing well in school...\r\nIn closing, this donation will move our youngest Scholars in my mission statement of the 3 A's, Attendance, Attitude, and Achievement...","fullyFundedDate":1764724000586,"projectUrl":"project/warm-and-full-as-we-play/9934365/","projectTitle":"Warm and Full as We Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. K. Byrd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673197_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709689451380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-kbyrd"},{"teacherId":2219978,"projectId":9891240,"letterContent":"Hello and thank you a million times over for being so amazing to my students. You have such a positive impact on each and every child in my classroom and for that I cannot even begin to thank you enough. You have been a complete gift to my Scholars and have made each of their lives so much brighter.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for your kindness, generosity, and Pure Heart of Gold. You are absolutely the best.\r\n\r\nThese items are so very much appreciated and we cannot begin to tell you how excited we are for our next Girls Club.","fullyFundedDate":1764700615166,"projectUrl":"project/girls-just-want-to-have-fun/9891240/","projectTitle":"Girls Just Want to Have Fun","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":6139253,"projectId":9567315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a language translator and earbuds for our students. These tools are already making a meaningful impact by helping learners communicate more confidently and access lessons with greater clarity. Your support allows us to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.\r\n\r\nWe deeply appreciate your commitment to our students' success and well-being. The translator and earbuds are not just supplies—they are resources that open doors, reduce barriers, and empower students to participate more fully in their education. Thank you for investing in their growth and for making a lasting difference in their daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1755708137043,"projectUrl":"project/communication-for-all/9567315/","projectTitle":"Communication for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6139253_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544538090938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6139253"},{"teacherId":6139253,"projectId":8335493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions of masks and party supplies for our Mardi Gras–themed dance. Your support brought vibrant color, creativity, and excitement to the event, helping us create an atmosphere filled with joy and celebration. The beautiful masks and festive decorations truly set the tone for an unforgettable evening.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and willingness to help make this event special for our community. Thanks to your donations, our participants were able to experience the fun and spirit of Mardi Gras in a way that wouldn't have been possible otherwise. Your generosity made a meaningful difference, and we appreciate your continued support more than words can say.","fullyFundedDate":1715913650446,"projectUrl":"project/magical-masquerade/8335493/","projectTitle":"Magical Masquerade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6139253_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544538090938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6139253"},{"teacherId":3158584,"projectId":9672977,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting the students in my classroom. This project has been a big hit with my students and I have seen their focus increase throughout the day. I have the charms displayed so that students can see them throughout the day. They love going to the prize bin and picking a new charm for their bracelet.\r\nMy students have loved the Crock Charm Bracelets and the charms. I am using them as an incentive to focus during their independent computer learning program that we use in my district. Students were all given a bracelet and one charm to get them excited about earning more. They have done a great job with staying focused throughout their lessons and love being able to pick out a new charm.","fullyFundedDate":1757528106594,"projectUrl":"project/class-store-spend-save-donate/9672977/","projectTitle":"Class Store: Spend, Save, Donate","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":9705906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and your concern for my students. Now that the winter weather has hit, sweaters in the classroom are necessary especially on chilly Monday mornings. My school has an old boiler system and it takes awhile to heat up the building. These sweaters and fleece jackets are a livesaver in keeping students warm and comfortable.\r\n\r\nWhen the sweaters were distributed, my students squealed with delight and couldn't wait for their turn to try on. They were so happy and continued to wear them the remainder of the day. They said \"wow we are so lucky\" and they kept asking me the name of the people who donated these \"great clothes\" to us. Throughout the afternoon, students were telling each other \"look at my new weater!\" and then I heard them say \"It looks great on you.\"\r\n\r\nSo once again, thank you for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1758636789999,"projectUrl":"project/sweaters-for-all/9705906/","projectTitle":"Sweaters For All","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":9645466,"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. The squeals of delight at the sight of the boxes was topped only by the Woohoo's and Yeah's when the boxes were opened.\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 starting with an \"All About Me\" project, printing certificate for our \"Junior National Firefighters Day\" and printing a Disguising a Ghost activity at Halloween. \r\n\r\nThe case of copy paper on this project will be used throughout the remainder of the school year as will the glue sticks and the Kleenex tissues.","fullyFundedDate":1757164022296,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-keep-us-happy/9645466/","projectTitle":"New Supplies Keep Us Happy!","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":9769967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding this project where my students were able to pay forward kindness to 50 students in 2 grades (4th & 7th) by giving them personal hygiene bags. My students loved decorating the bags then opening the boxes that contained the hygiene products (deodorant, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lip balm, toothbrush/toothpaste, mirror and hand sanitizer). Each student was actively involved in placing the products in the bag.\r\nNext we visited the 7th grade and 4th grade classrooms and surprised the students with their gift. My students loved being able to give the \"big kids\" a gift and were happy to tell them the products came through Donors Choose. The students who received the bags were so excited to open and see what they received. There were lots of hugs going around.","fullyFundedDate":1760638070954,"projectUrl":"project/personal-hygiene-bags/9769967/","projectTitle":"Personal Hygiene Bags","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":9522907,"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. The squeals of delight at the sight of the boxes was topped only by the Woohoo's and Yeah's when the boxes were opened.\r\nYou have no idea how valuable copy paper is to an elementary classroom. I was able to make some booklets for students to supplement our curriculum. First up was a \"Classroom Rules\" booklet where students were able to illustrate their understanding of the school and classroom schools. Next up was an Art project for International Dot Day where students were challenged to create art using only dots. After that we made an animal drawing book and used the copy paper to print out certificates for our National Junior Fire Marshall activity. The case of copy paper on this project will be used throughout the remainder of the school year.\r\nAlso, on this project were tissues and baby wipes which will be used throughout the year and will definitely help during the cold and flu season.","fullyFundedDate":1754507677134,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-for-a-successful-year/9522907/","projectTitle":"New Supplies for a Successful Year","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":9403778,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom project to bring more Art to my students. Right away I was able to use the construction paper circles and glue sticks to create a \"Welcome Back to School\" banner. Students loved having their pictures taken in front of this banner.\r\nOnce students started back to school, we got busy using the other art supplies in this project. My students love the rolls of Art paper were multiple students can create on the same very long piece of paper. When our 7th Grade buddies come to our classroom, all students love to collaborate on a mural. Then we were able to post in the classroom.\r\nThe light up tracing pads are in high demand during our after lunch indoor recess. My students have loved using this tool and it even helps them become better freehand artists,\r\nOnce again, thank your for your generosity in supporting my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1753994944750,"projectUrl":"project/creative-kindergarten-art-projects/9403778/","projectTitle":"Creative Kindergarten Art Projects","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":9846209,"letterContent":"Amazing, awesome, fantastic, terrific, out of this world, incredible, are all of the words that I think of when I think of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being an absolutely outstanding person who cares so much about my children's education.\r\n\r\n Not one of my students (when asked ) have ever made a gingerbread house before , so this is going to be such an incredible treat for my beautiful students. You definitely are making their dreams come true.\r\n\r\nThank you again for always caring.","fullyFundedDate":1761829256942,"projectUrl":"project/sweet-memories-in-the-classroom/9846209/","projectTitle":"\"Sweet,\" Memories In The 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"}],"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","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":38.5,"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"}