{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rev Dr Ercel F Webb School 22","outOfStateSupporters":29.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":402125,"projectId":10147969,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity. Your thoughtful contribution has made a wonderful difference in our classroom, and my students absolutely love the new additions to our classroom library!\r\n\r\nWhen students finish an assignment early or have free time after a science experiment and class discussion, they eagerly head to the library to choose a book. It has been incredibly rewarding to see their excitement about reading and their growing interest in exploring different stories.\r\n\r\nWhat I enjoy most, however, is seeing their enthusiasm for reading extend beyond the classroom. Whether I am passing students in the hallway or listening to their conversations as they transition to another class, I often hear them discussing the books they are currently reading, sharing their favorite moments, and talking excitedly about which books they hope to read next. These spontaneous conversations are especially meaningful because they demonstrate that students are developing a genuine love of reading, not simply completing an academic task.\r\n\r\nOver the next few weeks, we plan to incorporate one of our new books into a science literacy activity. Students will work together to identify a problem or challenge presented in the story and explore possible solutions using the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) framework. This activity will help students strengthen their critical thinking, reading comprehension, and problem-solving skills while making meaningful connections between literacy and scientific reasoning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided my students with much more than new books. You have helped create opportunities for curiosity, meaningful conversations, independent learning, and a lasting appreciation for reading. Thank you again for supporting our classroom and helping make these valuable learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1782135060927,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-literacy-and-stem/10147969/","projectTitle":"Bridging Literacy and STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Grant-Simmons Room 304","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp402125_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490307780597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/402125"},{"teacherId":7451289,"projectId":10461532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing headphones for my first-grade students! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning routine.\r\n\r\nWith these headphones, my students can listen to their personalized phonics lessons on their Chromebooks without distractions while I work with small groups. This allows each child to receive targeted instruction at their own pace while I provide additional support to students who need it most.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create a more focused and productive learning environment where students can strengthen their phonics skills, build confidence, and become more independent learners. These headphones are a simple resource that has made a big impact on how we learn together each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping me meet their individual learning needs. Your kindness is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1790178097549,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-my-students/10461532/","projectTitle":"Headphones for my Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7451289_orig.png?crop=520,520,x119,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597520700640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7451289"},{"teacherId":9743219,"projectId":10237797,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our \"Turning Buckets into Beats\" project a reality! Because of your generosity, my students have had the opportunity to experience music in a hands-on, exciting way that immediately captured their attention. The bucket drums and accompanying resources have transformed our classroom into an energetic space where every child feels encouraged to participate, take risks, and celebrate their progress. Whether keeping a steady beat, learning rhythmic patterns, or performing together as an ensemble, my students are building confidence while discovering the joy of making music.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding moments has been watching students who are typically hesitant or quiet become fully engaged through bucket drumming. The collaborative nature of these activities has strengthened teamwork, listening skills, focus, and perseverance, while giving every child the chance to experience success. Your kindness has provided so much more than classroom materials—you have created meaningful opportunities for creativity, connection, and lifelong musical memories. On behalf of my students and our entire music classroom, thank you for investing in their education and helping them discover that, together, they can truly turn buckets into beats.","fullyFundedDate":1779015063825,"projectUrl":"project/turning-buckets-into-beats/10237797/","projectTitle":"Turning Buckets into Beats!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiSalvio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9743219_orig.jpg?crop=1121,1121,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726079226585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9743219"},{"teacherId":10004680,"projectId":10007449,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding our Grade 2 classroom project! Your generosity has brought so much excitement and joy to our students. When the new materials arrived, the children could hardly contain their enthusiasm. They eagerly explored each item and immediately began talking about all the ways they would use them.\r\n\r\nThe colorful reading rugs have already become favorite spots for students to spread out around the room with a good book. The addition flash cards have sparked friendly math challenges as students quiz one another and build their confidence with facts. Our tabletop whiteboard and new small-group books are helping make group instruction more engaging and interactive for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided resources that our students will use every day to learn, grow, and collaborate. Seeing their excitement and eagerness to use these new materials has been truly heartwarming. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create a positive, enriching learning environment for our Grade 2 students. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768501335086,"projectUrl":"project/independent-learners-soar/10007449/","projectTitle":"Independent Learners Soar!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boniche","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10004680_orig.jpg?crop=872,872,x275,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745447159869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10004680"},{"teacherId":3587549,"projectId":10056483,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project! Your donations made an immediate and practical difference in my classroom.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I've learned that when students' basic needs are met, everything else follows. The snacks have helped students stay focused and engaged, especially during long school days. I've seen stronger participation and better stamina.\r\n\r\nStudents were genuinely excited when the supplies arrived. What stood out most wasn't just the excitement—it was the sense of comfort. They know they have what they need to get through the day, and that matters.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are able to stay focused on what matters most—learning. We will continue using these resources to support daily instruction, particularly during literacy and STEM activities that require sustained attention and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in both the well-being and success of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1772550419661,"projectUrl":"project/elevate-learning-with-fuel-for-the-body/10056483/","projectTitle":"Elevate Learning With Fuel for the Body","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caicedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3587549_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x179,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743170822551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3587549"},{"teacherId":1807587,"projectId":10055459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Photography Club. Because of your contributions, we were able to provide snacks during our afterschool sessions, and the impact has been immediate and meaningful for our students.\r\n\r\nWe use these resources each week to ensure students can fully participate in our club activities without the distraction of hunger. One moment that stands out was during a recent photography project in which students explored perspective and storytelling through images. With snacks available, students were able to stay the entire session, collaborate with their peers, and thoughtfully plan and capture their photos. What might have been a shortened or distracted experience became a focused, creative, and joyful one.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the snacks, their reactions were a mix of excitement and relief. For some, it meant they didn't have to worry about being hungry after a long school day. It created an immediate sense of comfort and care, helping them settle in and fully engage in the club. That small act of support made a big difference in their readiness to learn and participate.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our students are continuing to build their photography portfolios. Their next steps include curating a collection of their best work and preparing for a small showcase to present their photographs and share the stories behind them. Because of your generosity, they can stay engaged throughout each session, refine their skills, and take pride in their creative growth.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us create a space where students feel nourished, valued, and inspired. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769374132239,"projectUrl":"project/behind-the-lens-an-afterschool-photogra/10055459/","projectTitle":"Behind the Lens: An Afterschool Photography Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Solivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1807587"},{"teacherId":9743219,"projectId":10048226,"letterContent":"The introduction of healthy snacks in our after-school program has had a noticeable impact on student energy, focus, and overall engagement. Students arrive eager to see what nutritious options are available, and their excitement has been evident in both their participation and conversations. These snacks are not only supporting their physical well-being, but also helping them stay attentive and ready to learn during extended hours. By providing balanced, wholesome choices, we are reinforcing the importance of healthy habits while creating a positive and supportive environment where students feel cared for and motivated.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, there are meaningful opportunities to expand this initiative. Incorporating student input through surveys or taste-testing events could increase ownership and enthusiasm, while partnering with local organizations or families may help diversify snack options and ensure sustainability. We can also integrate brief nutrition education activities to deepen students' understanding of healthy choices. As next steps, developing a rotating snack menu, exploring grant opportunities, and tracking student feedback and outcomes will allow us to grow this program in a thoughtful, impactful way.","fullyFundedDate":1769221990360,"projectUrl":"project/sing-strong-snack-smart/10048226/","projectTitle":"Sing Strong, Snack Smart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiSalvio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9743219_orig.jpg?crop=1121,1121,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726079226585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9743219"},{"teacherId":3587549,"projectId":10026618,"letterContent":"So thankful for your generous support of our classroom! So many students in my school now have access to snacks that are making a real difference in their focus, energy, and overall well-being during our extended learning time and it's all because of you!\r\nWe've been using the snacks during our Saturday test prep sessions, and they have truly transformed the energy and atmosphere. There is such a large selection of snacks that have students excited about choice. Sometimes, students come in a little groggy from waking up early on a Saturday but after taking a quick snack break, they return refreshed, engaged, and ready to tackle multi-step problems with confidence. It's really wonderful to see their perseverance and teamwork increase simply because their basic needs were being met.\r\nWhen the snacks first arrived, my students were excited at the pure amount and selection. It was all their favorites! They couldn't believe that people they've never met cared enough to support them. \r\nBecause of your support, we are able to continue building stamina and focus as we prepare for our state-wide assessments. \r\nThank you for investing in my students. Your generosity is fueling both their minds and their confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1768676325480,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-minds-fueling-learning/10026618/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Minds, Fueling Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caicedo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3587549_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x179,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743170822551","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3587549"},{"teacherId":7451289,"projectId":10048073,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our \"Nourishing Minds, Fueling Success\" project made a meaningful difference in the lives of our 3rd through 5th-grade students. Each Saturday, our students arrived for NJSLA test preparation not only ready to learn, but excited—knowing they would be welcomed with nourishing snacks and breakfast items. \r\nThese resources removed a major barrier for many of our students and ensured they could focus, stay energized, and fully engage in rigorous math instruction.\r\n\r\nOne powerful moment that stood out was seeing students walk in early, smiling and eager, gathering together over breakfast before diving into multi-step problem-solving and critical thinking tasks. The snacks became more than just food—they created a sense of community, comfort, and motivation. Students who might have otherwise struggled to attend consistently showed up ready to participate, collaborate, and persevere through challenging material. Their stamina and focus noticeably improved throughout our extended Saturday sessions.\r\n\r\nAs we continue preparing for the NJSLA, our next steps include deepening students' understanding of key concepts like fractions, multiplication, division, and multi-step problem solving. With their basic needs met, students are building confidence and resilience as mathematicians. Your support has truly helped us nourish not only their bodies, but their minds and their belief in their own success. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1769201815813,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-minds-fueling-success/10048073/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Minds, Fueling Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7451289_orig.png?crop=520,520,x119,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597520700640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7451289"},{"teacherId":9779014,"projectId":9806141,"letterContent":"Where do I begin? These generous gestures add up to being big learning opportunities for my students. One of the educational resources that was bought was a timeline of 1990- 2020- it featured a poster with the biggest accomplishments of each decade from then until now. It included facts on the President, what was happening with American relations world wide. These posters also included when Amendments and laws changed in regards to voting. My students did a museum walk of the posters and some took so long and were so engulfed , I have to extend a one day- fun activity to a three day activity that stemmed to lessons and questions and open circle conversations! This was an opportunity for so much learning and discovery!","fullyFundedDate":1762267623942,"projectUrl":"project/united-states-history/9806141/","projectTitle":"United States History!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DePeppe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9779014_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727361208873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9779014"},{"teacherId":9743219,"projectId":9576365,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our school community, thank you for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Lights, Rugs, Read! Upgrading Our Music Room's Cozy Corner.\" Your kindness has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our music room and on the students who use it every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our music room now includes soft lighting and comfortable rugs that have transformed an ordinary corner into a welcoming, calming space designed with students' needs in mind. This cozy corner has quickly become a cherished part of our classroom, offering students a place where they feel safe, relaxed, and ready to engage. In a school day that can often feel fast-paced and overwhelming, this environment provides an opportunity for students to slow down, refocus, and connect more deeply with learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760693729502,"projectUrl":"project/lights-rugs-read-upgrading-our-music/9576365/","projectTitle":"Lights, Rugs, Read! Upgrading Our Music Room’s Cozy Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiSalvio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9743219_orig.jpg?crop=1121,1121,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726079226585","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9743219"},{"teacherId":7403758,"projectId":9370653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project! Your support helped us bring a wonderful collection of chapter books into our third-grade classroom, and I can't tell you how much joy they've already brought to my students.\r\n\r\nOur class absolutely loves to read. In fact, the girls in my class have fallen head-over-heels for the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series that you donated. We recently had the incredible opportunity for the author/illustrator to visit our school, and my students were over the moon with excitement. She even signed our classroom copy! It was such a magical moment that made reading feel even more special.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create these moments. Your generosity is making a real difference in our classroom every single day, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755872724338,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-2025-one-for-the-books/9370653/","projectTitle":"Let’s Make 2025 One for the Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7403758_orig.png?crop=750,750,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597012376761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7403758"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81327","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":613,"numTeachers":63,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.3,"schoolId":81327,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rev Dr Ercel F Webb School 22 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rev Dr Ercel F Webb School 22","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/jersey-city-public-school-district/rev-dr-ercel-f-webb-school-22/81327"}