{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph C Caruso Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7231181,"projectId":10048925,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your generous contribution to my Donors Choose project. Your support in providing coats and gloves is invaluable, enabling students who lack winter apparel to enjoy outdoor recess even in chilly weather. The water bottles you donated ensure that students can stay hydrated, as they can easily bring them to school each day.\r\n\r\nIn New Jersey, where the frigid temperatures can be quite challenging, the students have found great joy in engaging with the new educational toys you've provided. They have delighted in constructing with Lincoln Logs, exploring with magnets, solving puzzles, and participating in various BINGO games. These activities not only entertain but also enhance their learning experience.\r\n\r\nArt remains a cherished activity, with students eagerly using the construction paper to unleash their creativity and imagination. Your generosity has truly enriched their educational environment. I cannot express enough gratitude for fulfilling my Donors Choose project, as you have significantly impacted the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769544808857,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-warmth-hygiene-and-educationa/10048925/","projectTitle":"1st Grade Warmth, Hygiene and Educational Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7231181"},{"teacherId":5481697,"projectId":10052146,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have access to a snack every single day in our school building. Whether it's during small-group lessons, independent work time, or moments when students need a reset and refuel, these treats have quickly become an essential part of our routine. One especially meaningful moment was watching students collaborate and stay focused longer, knowing they had what they needed to feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the boxes from amazon, their excitement was immediate and genuine. Smiles, thank-yous, and eager questions filled the room as they realized these resources were for them. It was a powerful reminder that your support goes far beyond supplies—it sends a message that their learning and well-being truly matter.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we can now continue building on greater focus and engagement. The next steps include using these resources to support hands-on activities, strengthen classroom community, and help students stay energized and confident as they tackle new challenges. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and my students and I are incredibly grateful for the peek you've taken into our classroom and the difference you've made in our day-to-day learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769303709442,"projectUrl":"project/crunch-munch-learn/10052146/","projectTitle":"Crunch, Munch, Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. FLORIO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5481697_orig.jpg?crop=590,590,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769177485591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5481697"},{"teacherId":1886493,"projectId":9838318,"letterContent":"The materials provided for our classroom make a meaningful difference in students' daily learning experience. Baby wipes give students a safe and simple way to take ownership of keeping their classroom environment clean. They are able to independently wipe down desks, materials, and shared spaces, building responsibility and pride in their classroom community. Baby wipes also make it easy for students to clean up artistic messes after hands-on projects, allowing creativity to flourish without worry about the cleanup.\r\n\r\nA new pencil sharpener ensures that students always have sharp pencils ready for learning. When pencils break, students no longer need to leave the classroom and miss instruction time. Instead, they can quickly sharpen their pencils and stay focused and engaged in their work.\r\n\r\nMarkers provide students with the tools they need to create vibrant artwork and clearly label their assignments. They enhance creativity, organization, and presentation, helping students take pride in their finished products.\r\n\r\nNew headsets have had a significant academic impact. They allow students to focus without interruptions while working on computers, especially during chapter tests, standardized assessments, and independent learning activities. By reducing distractions, headsets help students concentrate, perform to the best of their ability, and feel confident in their work.\r\n\r\nTogether, these supplies support independence, responsibility, creativity, and academic focus—creating a classroom environment where students can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768091050259,"projectUrl":"project/necessary-1st-grade-supplies/9838318/","projectTitle":"Necessary 1st Grade Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pearce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1886493"},{"teacherId":7231181,"projectId":9824383,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has profoundly impacted my classroom. Knowing they have access to snacks if needed, my students can now choose from a variety of items. This mid-morning nourishment helps curb their hunger, providing them with the energy and focus necessary for learning. I can see a difference in their performance and stamina.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was palpable when the boxes of snacks arrived; their smiles were a testament to the joy and gratitude they felt. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768504623505,"projectUrl":"project/snack-is-a-necessity-for-1st-graders/9824383/","projectTitle":"Snack Is a Necessity for 1st Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7231181"},{"teacherId":2542164,"projectId":7492593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our sensory bin project. We have used our bins for multiple types of sensory projects, including rice, sand, water and wood pieces. We have successfully incorporated all sensory projects with academic goals that include math and literacy aspects.\r\nThe students are immediately excited when we pull out our bins and often choose to use these activities during free play time.\r\nThe books included in this project have also been a hit, particularly, Your Name Is A Song. As a result of the interest in this read aloud, my students are always singing each others names.\r\nThank you again for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1699477883079,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-bins-for-hands-on-kindergarten/7492593/","projectTitle":"Sensory Bins For Hands On Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dubrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2542164"},{"teacherId":9546409,"projectId":9350467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the gracious donations for my first grade classroom. My students were so thrilled to see all the new snacks we have received. When one of my students asked me why we were given these snacks, I explained to my students that we were so lucky to have people in this world who are willing to help us in times of need. I also explained how there are foundations that are willing to support schools specifically in need. We then talked about what it meant to be thankful and how we could one day give back to foundations who have helped us.","fullyFundedDate":1749215560116,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-supplies/9350467/","projectTitle":"First Grade Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scobie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scobiegrade1"},{"teacherId":2542164,"projectId":9439612,"letterContent":"My students were so excited upon seeing the parachute and sit and spins. We use our parachute weekly to play games that build community and reinforce academic skill, such as, number, counting and letter and sound identification. On days when we cannot go outside for recess this is now our most requested activity. It fits perfectly in our gathering area and is big enough for all my students to sit around.\r\nMoving forward I plan to use our parachute to explore concepts of force and gravity.\r\nThe sit and spins are out for students who need movement breaks daily. I alswo use them as an incentive for those who need motivation.\r\nWe are so happy with our new materials and cannot thank our donors enough!","fullyFundedDate":1761707636365,"projectUrl":"project/parachute-play-and-community-building/9439612/","projectTitle":"Parachute Play and Community Building","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dubrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2542164"},{"teacherId":6854932,"projectId":9036880,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are actively using our new hands-on spelling materials during daily word work and literacy centers. One favorite activity has been building weekly spelling words using manipulatives and then reading the words aloud to a partner. This multisensory approach has helped students better understand spelling patterns and has made practice both engaging and effective.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were thrilled and eager to get started right away. They couldn't wait to touch, explore, and use the supplies, and many asked when we could use them again. The excitement carried over into their learning, and students who were once hesitant about spelling are now more confident and motivated.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include applying these spelling skills to writing. Students are beginning to use their new spelling strategies during journal writing and storytelling, focusing on spelling patterns and word families. Your contribution has transformed spelling into an interactive experience, and my students are growing as confident readers and writers because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1745795775820,"projectUrl":"project/spelling-in-action-hands-on-tools-for-a/9036880/","projectTitle":"Spelling in Action: Hands-On Tools for Active Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pigott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6854932_orig.png?crop=316,316,x70,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710638997134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6854932"},{"teacherId":6854932,"projectId":9299605,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students and I are using our new school supplies every single day. From fresh notebooks and pencils to essential classroom materials, these resources have helped us start the school year organized, confident, and ready to learn. One special moment was watching students proudly label their own supplies and immediately begin a writing activity—many shared that they were excited to finally have \"new\" materials just like their classmates. That sense of pride made a huge difference in their engagement.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the supplies, their faces lit up with excitement. They were eager to use them and took great care in setting everything up. For some students, having brand-new supplies helped ease first-day nerves and created a sense of belonging and readiness for this new grade level.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are now fully prepared to dive into our current lessons in reading, writing, and math. We are working on building strong routines, developing writing stamina, and practicing problem-solving skills using the materials you helped provide. Your kindness has given my students a strong foundation for success this year, and we are so grateful that you chose to be part of our classroom journey.","fullyFundedDate":1749215586374,"projectUrl":"project/new-grade-new-needs-help-us-shine/9299605/","projectTitle":"New Grade, New Needs: Help Us Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pigott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6854932_orig.png?crop=316,316,x70,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710638997134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6854932"},{"teacherId":7231181,"projectId":9410386,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donations to my classroom. My students are loving writing in their journals daily — they think having their own journal in their desk is awesome. My students actually look forward to writing each day since they can go back and look at what they have previously written and see their growth. Thanks to your gift, every student can now use headphones and access the learning apps we use in class. Your generosity is truly appreciated and words can not express how fortunate we are that you supported our classroom necessities.","fullyFundedDate":1760207678042,"projectUrl":"project/necessary-1st-grade-supplies/9410386/","projectTitle":"Necessary 1st Grade Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7231181"},{"teacherId":2542164,"projectId":8520591,"letterContent":"Hello from Keansburg! Let me start by thanking you all for the amazing materials and books you generously donated to our classroom. We used the books, not only in the beginning of the year, but as our year continued on as well. The book, Our Classroom Is a Family has been used for multiple large group, small group and individualized reading. Our classroom definately has a \"family\" astmosphere and this book particularly resonated with our class. \r\nThe tweezers were used for many math and language arts activities that also helped target fine motor muscle development and our little hands.\r\nThe calming strips were affixed to all of our supply boxes and the students were explicitly taiught how to use them to refocus and self regulate during instruction or social activities.\r\nI have been teaching for almost 30 years and cannot believe the generosity of all of the donors who use this platform to support education, teachers and students in our beatuiful world!!!!\r\nMy sincerest appreciation for you!","fullyFundedDate":1728312626949,"projectUrl":"project/lets-start-our-year/8520591/","projectTitle":"Let's Start Our Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dubrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2542164"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59129","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":638,"numTeachers":82,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":41,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.2,"schoolId":59129,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Joseph C Caruso Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Joseph C Caruso Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/keansburg-school-district/joseph-c-caruso-elementary-school/59129"}