{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Essex County Newark Tech","outOfStateSupporters":42.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6598853,"projectId":9870129,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Healthy Snack Packs\" project came to life in a way that made a real impact on our school community. While we originally planned for students to take the packs home, we adapted the project to meet our students' needs in the moment.\r\n\r\nOnce the supplies arrived, the students in our Multicultural Club eagerly helped sort and package the items. They took great pride in organizing each bag, and though we didn't take photos of the sorting process, we captured them delivering the completed snack packs to key access points throughout the school. The packs were distributed to the principal, vice principal, nurse, social workers, and counselors' offices—making them available to any student in need, discreetly and respectfully.\r\n\r\nSeeing the students deliver the snack packs was truly rewarding. They felt proud knowing their efforts were directly helping classmates stay focused, energized, and supported throughout the day. Many students commented on how meaningful it was to contribute to the well-being of others in the school.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students are to continue supporting initiatives that strengthen community and care at our school. We are hoping to receive larger food items that can be shared by families so that we can make grocery bags to be given out before the Christmas break. This project also inspired conversations about empathy, teamwork, and service, lessons that go far beyond the classroom. Your contribution has helped create a culture of support where every student can feel valued and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1762526609813,"projectUrl":"project/osnap-making-healthy-snack-packs-for-s/9870129/","projectTitle":"O'SNAP! Making Healthy Snack Packs for Students Facing Food Insecurity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feliciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6598853_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733350639146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportourstudentsms-zayas18"},{"teacherId":9426969,"projectId":9487333,"letterContent":"We just wanted our students to learn the important skill of showing compassion, and to expose them to the needs of others who are less fortunate. I did not anticipate the level of interest and excitement that students showed in this compassion project. First of all they jumped and shouted when I told them the packages for the field trip had arrived, and they opened the boxes with so much excitement. \r\n\r\nWe spent 3 class periods organizing and packing 80 blessing bags with items from this project as well as other items we collected. Then, we went to a local improvement and development center where residents from the community comes for a hot meal on a daily basis. As you can see from the pictures, we set up a Newark Tech station and the students basically managed the station with so much enthusiasm, delivering these blessing bags to those who came by. I was very pleased with how mature and caring they were when interacting with the community members. \r\n\r\nWe are continuing with the extended learning activities for this compassion project. Students will write a journal entry to describe their experience and also, to identify areas in education and social justice where compassion and empathy could make a difference. So they will be composing a report on their findings. Again, thank you so much for the part you played in making this project a huge success. We would like to plan another event where we address food insecurity in low income households, so stay tuned, and we hope you will be able to help. Blessings always!","fullyFundedDate":1757532626832,"projectUrl":"project/teach-compassion-sharing-is-caring/9487333/","projectTitle":"Teach Compassion: Sharing is Caring","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9426969_orig.jpg?crop=2982,2982,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705076846751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9426969"},{"teacherId":6598853,"projectId":9678567,"letterContent":"My students and I are filled with excitement and gratitude! We recently picked up our new reading and listening station materials, and the students couldn't wait to unpack the boxes and set everything up themselves. They chose which color they wanted for their headphones and are eager to begin their rotations on the rug.\r\n\r\nThis resource will make a tremendous difference in their learning. Listening and reading are key components of the WIDA ACCESS assessment, and strengthening these areas will support their journey toward mastering speaking and writing as well. Your generosity is giving them the tools they need to grow in both confidence and proficiency as multilingual learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their future and for supporting our students. Because of you, I have the joy of witnessing their growth every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759166384691,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-hangouts-a-safe-space-for/9678567/","projectTitle":"Headphones & Hangouts: A Safe Space for Voices to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feliciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6598853_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733350639146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportourstudentsms-zayas18"},{"teacherId":9797097,"projectId":8864480,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support in funding our environmental project. Because of you, our students not only gained hands-on experience recycling paper into creative Valentine's Day cards, but also developed a deeper understanding of climate change and their role in protecting the planet. This project showed them that sustainability can start with small, meaningful actions right here in our school, and your contribution made that learning possible.\r\n\r\nEven more exciting, the project inspired us to expand our efforts into a school-wide SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Day focused on environmental stewardship. On this day, students will come together to celebrate sustainable practices, share their creations, and learn how caring for the Earth connects with caring for ourselves and each other. Your support planted the seed for this powerful initiative, and we cannot thank you enough for helping our students lead the way toward a greener, more compassionate future.","fullyFundedDate":1733281613566,"projectUrl":"project/invest-in-education-support-our-environ/8864480/","projectTitle":"Invest in Education: Support Our Environmental Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mendes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9797097_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728334694147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9797097"},{"teacherId":6181755,"projectId":9183792,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies! I had 10 students this summer, with 3 who failed and needed to remediate their failure, and the rest who were taking it for credit. It was a very diverse group, with some barely speaking English (And giving my Spanish a workout!) and some perfectly fluent, but struggling with their math skills! \r\n\r\nThe supplies you sent allowed me to give them each a notebook, pencils, graph paper, regular paper, calculator and a folder, which meant that I could give them opportunities to graph, to do challenging problems, to learn, take notes, and all the sorts of things students need to do in a challenging class. Furthermore, you all allowed me the materials to take the entire class off-line, with no need for electronics, electronic grading, or use of AI. This meant that I could ensure that they were actually learning, and that they were actually comprehending and wrestling with the problems in a way that both forced them to learn, and displayed their learning properly. \r\n\r\nStudents started with great trepidation at the math that they had to learn, the equations, the concepts, etc. They ended the summer having learned not just how to parse difficult concepts, but also with measurable and visible progress in their mathematics skills!","fullyFundedDate":1743333009617,"projectUrl":"project/helping-supply-summer-physics-in-newark/9183792/","projectTitle":"Helping Supply Summer Physics in Newark","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6181755_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736369027089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6181755"},{"teacherId":9426969,"projectId":9111378,"letterContent":"Your contribution to these No Fear Shakespeare Graphic novels is greatly appreciated. Shakespeare writings are usually difficult for our Multilingual Learners, so the ability to have these novels written in a language that they can actually understand is a dream come true. Normally when I announce that we will be reading a play by Shakespeare there is usually a loud groan, but this time I just announced that we have new comic books and pointed to the open the boxes. The students rushed over to the boxes and exclaimed in delight. It wasn't until after they started reading that they realized it was a Shakespearian play, and by that time they were already fascinated by the graphics. \r\n\r\nAlthough we received these novels late in the school year, we started reading them as a class anyway. We chunked the reading into scenes and they read in groups so that they could act out the scenes after reading. My students were able to improve their reading comprehension skill by using images to make connections. The ability to see the expressions on the characters faces and their body language helped to bring some of the important concepts and themes such as love, anger, pride, loyalty and humor home. We are truly grateful for your contributions to funding this project, and hope that you will receive a rich blessing. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1745328113566,"projectUrl":"project/shakespeare-have-no-fear-graphic-novel/9111378/","projectTitle":"Shakespeare? Have No Fear! Graphic Novels Are Here","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9426969_orig.jpg?crop=2982,2982,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705076846751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9426969"},{"teacherId":6598853,"projectId":9136057,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project, Fueling Focus and Energy with Healthy Snacks. Because of your generosity, our high school students had access to quick, healthy snacks that helped them stay focused and alert during long school days. These snacks made a real difference, especially for teens juggling academics, extracurriculars, and responsibilities outside of school. Your kindness reminded them that people care about their well-being and want to see them succeed. We're truly grateful for the positive impact you've made in our classroom and in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1742409207490,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-and-energy-with-healthy-sn/9136057/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus and Energy with Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feliciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6598853_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733350639146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportourstudentsms-zayas18"},{"teacherId":6598853,"projectId":9103988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your donation, we were able to create \"Uncovering Untold Stories: A Black History Month Gallery Walk,\" a powerful student-led project inspired by the incredible books we received.\r\n\r\nOur students were thrilled to receive these high-quality, engaging texts. The vibrant images and informative content sparked meaningful conversations and deep curiosity. Students created impressive trifold presentations, illustrating historical events with empathy and insight, many of which they had never been exposed to before.\r\n\r\nThey shared powerful stories like the Tulsa Race Massacre, the murder of Emmett Till, the rise of the Black Panther Party, and the Black Power Movement. Their voices were thoughtful, respectful, and inspired. This project had a lasting impact on all of us, and I can't wait to do it again next year.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us bring these important stories to light.","fullyFundedDate":1744203272499,"projectUrl":"project/uncovering-untold-stories-a-black-histo/9103988/","projectTitle":"Uncovering Untold Stories: A Black History Month Gallery Walk","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feliciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6598853_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733350639146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportourstudentsms-zayas18"},{"teacherId":9426969,"projectId":9146079,"letterContent":"We are indeed grateful for your contribution in making our classroom environment a cleaner and healthier space where student can focus more on their academic learning. With the Flu and other virus in the air, my students are now more protected. As they arrive for class, they now have sanitizing wipes to clean their desk before sitting down. We also now have boxes of tissues placed around the classroom, so now when a student has a cold or the sniffles, they just reach for a box of tissue. This way I don't need to stop the lesson to write bathroom passes, and students don't have to miss any of the lesson by being in the bathroom during class time. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to receive their own baggie with wash cloth, Chapstick, lotion, Vaseline, hand sanitizer etc. They love to assort items and pack baggies from Donors Choose packages. You have made their entire week, and we are more than grateful for your generosity. Continue to give and watch your blessings multiply. Again, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1742823873913,"projectUrl":"project/clean-healthy-confident-and-more-focus/9146079/","projectTitle":"Clean, Healthy, Confident and More Focused!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9426969_orig.jpg?crop=2982,2982,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705076846751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9426969"},{"teacherId":9825692,"projectId":8918802,"letterContent":"My students truly appreciate the experience of holding physical books in their hands. Having tangible materials allows them to navigate easily between pages while analyzing information, making it far more efficient for quick references. This method stands in stark contrast to the often cumbersome task of scrolling through endless pages of a PDF to locate specific data. \r\n\r\nAs an educator, I am grateful for the opportunity to provide this hands-on experience. It offers a welcomed break from screen time, which can help students focus better without the distractions of other tabs or games. By utilizing physical books, we create a more engaging and conducive learning environment that fosters deeper understanding and connection with the material.","fullyFundedDate":1737148376486,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-real-books/8918802/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Real books.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connors","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825692"},{"teacherId":6598853,"projectId":9090848,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for seeing how important these items are in the classroom. We ran out of almost everything that was donated earlier in the year and so getting this restock was really important. The first thing students went for was the deodorant and the Chapstick. The weather here in Jersey has gone from freezing temperatures to warm spring days and back again. Our students are grateful for all the items. We just received the pads we were waiting on and our drawers are fully stocked. Everyone is happy. Thank you for everything you do. This not only helps my students in my three class periods but it extends to all students in the building which is why my items may run oot faster than other teachers. I have been working with staff here to get their donors choose pages running and hopefully we can continue to grow as a community to support our students.","fullyFundedDate":1741099908510,"projectUrl":"project/restock-confidence-hygiene-essentials-f/9090848/","projectTitle":"Restock Confidence: Hygiene Essentials for Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feliciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6598853_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733350639146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supportourstudentsms-zayas18"},{"teacherId":9426969,"projectId":8898819,"letterContent":"We truly appreciate your help in getting these materials to our classroom to use for projects and related performance tasks. We are in the process of preparing for our annual Black History Gallery Walk, so the students are busy creating posters of inventors and innovators whose brilliance and contributions have changed the way we live. This gallery walk is scheduled for late February, but we hope to provide pictures on my project page for you to see our students in action. We are also using these poster boards, borders, glue sticks etc. for other activities in the classroom as well. \r\n\r\nThe students were especially excited to see the design of the poster boards with curly edges and how sturdy they were. Giving them these supplies help them to save on funds that can be used for something else and also this also provide a way for them to express their creativity. Again, thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1734712087772,"projectUrl":"project/proficiency-with-projects/8898819/","projectTitle":"Proficiency with Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9426969_orig.jpg?crop=2982,2982,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705076846751","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9426969"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_48567","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":548,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":39,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":57,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.1,"schoolId":48567,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Essex County Newark Tech on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Essex County Newark Tech","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/essex-county-schools-of-technology/essex-co-vocational-tech-career-ctr/48567"}