{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Michael Conti Elementary School 5","outOfStateSupporters":17.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8758808,"projectId":9862826,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your support! The table and cushion seats have been great additions to the classroom. Students have been very eager to use them everyday. They have used them to write together, hold book clubs, and complete group projects. The book clubs have been especially rewarding as students have led these themselves and have done a fantastic job discussing books like \"When You Trap A Tiger\" and \"Rise of the School of Good and Evil.\" Even now all these weeks later, students still ask to read, write, and work in this area everyday. \r\n\r\nThanks again for your generosity! I'm sure that students will continue to enjoy these pieces for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1763948589749,"projectUrl":"project/new-station-for-small-group/9862826/","projectTitle":"New Station for Small-Group","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gallagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8758808"},{"teacherId":9567748,"projectId":9921895,"letterContent":"The \"Chomp Saws\" have officially turned our classroom into a high-energy engineering lab! We recently put these tools to the ultimate test during our Snow Inventions project. My students used the Engineering Design Process to identify real-world winter problems, brainstorm solutions, and create physical prototypes. The Chomp Saws were a total game-changer during the \"Prototype\" and \"Test\" phases. They allowed students to cut through heavy cardboard with a level of precision that traditional scissors simply can't achieve, enabling them to build sturdy, functional models that looked like real inventions rather than just crafts.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the room when the materials arrived was incredible. There was a genuine sense of pride as they realized they were being trusted with \"real\" tools to solve \"real\" problems. Students, who often struggles with abstract math, spent nearly an hour carefully measuring and cutting the perfect angles for a \"snow bot\" prototype. Because the Chomp Saw allowed for such a clean, precise cut, they could see their mathematical measurements come to life perfectly. When they saw the finished product, they shouted, \"It actually fits!\" That moment of confidence is exactly what your donation has provided.\r\n\r\nWe recently had our school wide Gallery Walk where students presented their inventions to the rest of the school and public, explaining how they refined their models based on their initial testing .Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a space where students don't just study science, they become engineers. Thank you for giving them the tools to build their dreams!","fullyFundedDate":1764609006263,"projectUrl":"project/measure-build-explore-chomp-saw-for-4/9921895/","projectTitle":"Measure, Build, Explore: Chomp Saw for 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9567748_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y193&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719847572642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9567748"},{"teacherId":9278209,"projectId":10092017,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 2nd-grade class at PS #5, I want to express our heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our students have been able to dig in and learn even more about archeology and studying the past!\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a real difference in our classroom. My students have been more engaged, excited, and confident!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, these experiences are helping my students grow not only academically but also in creativity, teamwork, and curiosity. Your support shows them that there are people who believe in their potential, which inspires them to dream bigger every day.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us in 2nd grade, thank you for helping make our classroom a place full of exploration, discovery, and joy. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1771464830850,"projectUrl":"project/history-beneath-our-feet-a-hands-on-dig/10092017/","projectTitle":"History Beneath Our Feet: A Hands-On Dig Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278209_orig.png?crop=749,749,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758821884049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278209"},{"teacherId":10335067,"projectId":9863182,"letterContent":"I am writing to thank you for your generous donation of a rug and cushions for my music classroom. When the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and commented on how nice they looked! The bright colors have really livened up our space and made the room feel more welcoming.\r\n\r\nWe use the rug and cushions every day during our lessons. The rug gives us a clear guide for making circles, which helps with group activities and ensures everyone can see each other. The cushions allow students to sit comfortably on the floor, which helps them stay focused during instruction. Having a comfortable place to sit has made a positive difference in how we start each class. My musicians are more grounded, comfortable, focused, because of your generous donation!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support. These items have truly improved our classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1764608077925,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-find-our-harmony-seating-and-ru/9863182/","projectTitle":"Help Us Find Our Harmony! Seating and Rugs For Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tsiporukha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10335067_orig.jpg?crop=1078,1079,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761847504521","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335067"},{"teacherId":10251845,"projectId":9703639,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the 13 books for our project. Because of your kindness, these stories are now in the hands of my students, and they have truly made an impact in our classroom. Watching my students light up as they see themselves reflected in literature has been incredibly meaningful. Your support has helped create powerful learning moments that simply would not have been possible without you.\r\n\r\nMy students especially loved reading \"The Name Jar\" and sharing the stories behind their own names. It opened the door to heartfelt discussions about family traditions, cultural pride, and identity. When we read \"The Rough-Face Girl\", students were excited to compare it to the traditional Cinderella fairytale, noticing similarities and differences while learning about Indigenous storytelling traditions. \"Two Countries, One Me\" sparked thoughtful conversations about their own cultural backgrounds, and students proudly described what makes their identities unique while also recognizing and respecting the diversity within our ESL classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom community is growing stronger through empathy, understanding, and pride in who we are. These books are more than stories on a shelf; they are mirrors and windows that empower my students to embrace their identities and celebrate one another. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping us build a classroom where every child feels seen, valued, and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1764609006168,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-reflect-us-all/9703639/","projectTitle":"Stories That Reflect Us All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crawford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10251845_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757515767876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10251845"},{"teacherId":7113578,"projectId":9814334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have access ro sensory materials that will make a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nFor our students with autism, sensory tools are not just helpful-they are essential. These materials provide comfort, improve focus, reduce anxiety and help students feel safe and ready to learn. Your contribution is helping create an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your compassion and belief in our students. Your support is already making a lasting impact in our classroom.Sensory materials such as","fullyFundedDate":1764690883677,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-integrating-sensory-r/9814334/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success: Integrating Sensory Regulation and Fine Motor Aids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wegner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7113578_orig.jpg?crop=518,518,x658,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698320431416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7113578"},{"teacherId":7113578,"projectId":9718743,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to Donors Choose and the individual donors that contributed to my projects. These materials have added books to our class library, given us snacks to share and provided our class with Arts and Crafts Materials for students to use. Inner City schools are limited in the materials that they are provided with.\r\n\r\nAutistic students particularly, need a way to express themselves through play and sensory expression, which comes through creative opportunities. The materials provided in this project have helped my students create through painting, coloring, work with clay, and play doh.\r\n\r\nThe additional books that were contributed to our library are student favorites and are used as high value incentives for students when they have completed their work.","fullyFundedDate":1759168596845,"projectUrl":"project/crafts-chapters-and-crumbs/9718743/","projectTitle":"Crafts, Chapters and Crumbs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wegner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7113578_orig.jpg?crop=518,518,x658,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698320431416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7113578"},{"teacherId":7113578,"projectId":9798811,"letterContent":"I am so grateful to Donors Choose and the donors that contributed to my project for their support. The puppets and sensory materials that I received have assisted my students in interacting socially with each other and also regulating their emotions and sensory challenges.\r\n\r\nChildren with sensory dysregulation are able to calm themselves in the Quiet Corner with the assistance of a sequin panel that assists in regulation.\r\n\r\nStudents are able to use puppets to socially interact with each other and also to act things our themselves in an effort to practice social skills.\r\n\r\nI am eternally grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761855746667,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-minds-and-hearts/9798811/","projectTitle":"Engaging Minds and Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wegner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7113578_orig.jpg?crop=518,518,x658,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698320431416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7113578"},{"teacherId":7113578,"projectId":9664562,"letterContent":"The ability to produce, print and copy materials, particularly in color has been invaluable to me and my students.\r\n\r\nI have been able to produce educational materials as well as behavior charts, data charts, and \"First Then\" charts all for the benefit of my students.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to Donors Choose as well as all of the individual donors that have contributed to my project. Without a printer in a classroom, I, as a teacher am lost. \r\n\r\nParticularly when teaching autistic children, so much of teaching relies on authentic work in the moment. Students benefit from color printing so that things are recognizable to them.","fullyFundedDate":1757788755373,"projectUrl":"project/the-world-is-a-rainbow/9664562/","projectTitle":"The World is a Rainbow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wegner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7113578_orig.jpg?crop=518,518,x658,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698320431416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7113578"},{"teacherId":7113578,"projectId":9775262,"letterContent":"My students are so grateful for your generosity, as am I. Several of my students come to school without snacks and being able to supply snacks in class for everyone, allows the students not to feel as though they stand out.\r\n\r\nThe laminator and additional laminating sheets have enabled me to produce classroom materials for students to use every day. I have been able to design \"First Then Cards\", Class Schedules, Behavior Charts as well as label everything in the classroom in order for students to learn new words through reading.\r\n\r\nLastly, the wonderful books have been such a godsend as the children love to read and look at the new books that we were able to receive.","fullyFundedDate":1760736647613,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-stories-and-sealed-in-fun/9775262/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Stories, and Sealed-in Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wegner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7113578_orig.jpg?crop=518,518,x658,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698320431416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7113578"},{"teacherId":9278209,"projectId":9746388,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom and for helping provide cursive handwriting books for my students. Because of you, my students now have the tools they need to practice proper letter formation, spacing, and fluency in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nHandwriting is such an important foundational skill, especially for young learners. Since using these cursive books, I've already noticed my students slowing down, taking pride in their work, and feeling more confident in their writing. Many of them are excited to practice and love showing off their progress — something that wouldn't have been possible without your kindness.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a direct and lasting impact on our classroom. You didn't just provide materials; you gave my students confidence, motivation, and the opportunity to build a skill they will use for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting their learning. We are incredibly grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1760728081137,"projectUrl":"project/writing-with-style-cursive-for-young-le/9746388/","projectTitle":"Writing With Style: Cursive for Young Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9278209_orig.png?crop=749,749,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758821884049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9278209"},{"teacherId":3952470,"projectId":9804342,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my new self-contained autistic classroom is now a space where students can learn, explore, and feel safe and regulated. We are using these materials daily across academic centers, play-based learning, and sensory breaks. Items like the weighted lap pad, chewable pencil toppers, Play-Doh, and fidget puzzles help students stay calm, focused, and ready to learn, while hands-on resources such as puzzles, number manipulatives, and magnetic tiles support early math, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who typically struggles to remain seated independently complete a puzzle while using the weighted lap pad—something that would not have been possible before.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. Several students gravitated toward the pretend play sets, such as the veterinarian kit, food play items, and Mr. Potato Head, using them to practice language, turn-taking, and social interaction. Others were drawn to the floor puzzles and magnetic tiles, working together to build communities, rockets, and animals. These moments of shared play have been especially meaningful, as many of my students are still developing communication and peer interaction skills.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students include using these resources to support current lessons focused on counting, place value, opposites, rhyming, and community helpers, while also expanding social-emotional learning through cooperative play. These donations allow me to meet students where they are developmentally and provide consistent, engaging learning experiences that promote independence and confidence. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive—your support has made a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1769805422522,"projectUrl":"project/building-focus-and-fun-through-sensory-p/9804342/","projectTitle":"Building Focus and Fun Through Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Mara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3952470_orig.jpg?crop=1163,1163,x61,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746248056413","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3952470"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81339","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":678,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":41,"percentAsian":24,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.3,"schoolId":81339,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dr Michael Conti Elementary School 5 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dr Michael Conti Elementary School 5","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/jersey-city-public-school-district/dr-michael-conti-elementary-school-5/81339"}