{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lincoln Park Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":17.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6307829,"projectId":9611712,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions of alcohol-based markers, coloring books, and sticker books. These supplies have made a wonderful impact in our classroom. \r\n\r\nThe markers have become a favorite during free time—not only helping students relax and reduce stress, but also inspiring creativity in their academic work. Many students now use them to create visual summaries for new texts, and the results have been both impressive and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe coloring books have been a huge hit for those who finish their work early, offering a calm, enjoyable way to unwind. The sticker books are equally loved; students find them relaxing, and they've proudly decorated our classroom walls with their creations. Their excitement and sense of ownership over their work have truly brightened our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a space where students can express themselves, feel proud of their accomplishments, and find joy in their school day. Your generosity has made a real difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758636684965,"projectUrl":"project/stress-less-color-more/9611712/","projectTitle":"Stress Less, Color More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6307829_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671596127829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6307829"},{"teacherId":6307829,"projectId":9411379,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the Popdarts Pro Pack, Blokus, Mindware KEVA Brain Builders Deluxe, UNO Show 'Em No Mercy, and Big Potato's P for Pizza. These games have quickly become some of our students' favorite rewards for finishing their work early.\r\n\r\nUNO has been an especially big hit—they ask for it constantly! It's wonderful to see how much joy these activities bring, and even better to watch students practice cooperation, communication, and other social skills while they play.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Thank you for helping create a fun, engaging, and positive environment for our students. This has truly made a huge difference for us this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1753979365622,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-student-success/9411379/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6307829_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671596127829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6307829"},{"teacherId":10171942,"projectId":9581131,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for believing in the importance of supporting students' emotional well-being. Because of your contribution, our classroom now has a sound machine and a variety of sensory tools, like putty, that have truly made a meaningful difference in my students' daily experiences.\r\n\r\nThe sound machine has created a calming atmosphere that helps students feel safe and comfortable the moment they walk into the room. The gentle, consistent background noise has become a grounding tool for many of them, especially during moments when they feel overwhelmed or anxious. It has helped reduce environmental stress and has made our space feel more predictable and soothing.\r\n\r\nThe sensory tools have been just as impactful. Students regularly reach for the putty and other items when they notice themselves becoming frustrated or dysregulated. These tools give them a healthy, accessible way to release tension, refocus, and self-regulate. I've watched students who once struggled to manage big emotions begin to show increased confidence, calmer responses, and more independence in choosing strategies that help them decompress.\r\n\r\nYour support has done more than fund materials—it has helped build a classroom environment where students feel understood, supported, and empowered. These tools have become a vital part of their emotional regulation routines, and I am sincerely grateful for the positive change they've brought to our community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact on my students' well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1755811832166,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner/9581131/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alexander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10171942"},{"teacherId":10035742,"projectId":9355562,"letterContent":"The games we received through your generous donation have transformed our classroom into a vibrant community where students are learning essential social skills while having fun. Every day, I watch my students gather around tables during our game time, and I see remarkable growth in their ability to communicate, collaborate, and problem-solve together.\r\nWe've integrated game time into our daily schedule as a structured social skills lesson. Recently, during a cooperative board game session, I witnessed a powerful moment: two students who typically struggle with peer interaction were working together to solve a challenge. One student, who usually avoids eye contact, was actively discussing strategy with her partner, making suggestions and listening to ideas. The game provided a natural framework for conversation and teamwork that felt safe and purposeful.\r\nWhen the games first arrived, there was so much excitement in the classroom! Students gathered around as we opened the boxes, their eyes lighting up with anticipation. Several students who rarely volunteer to participate in group activities immediately asked, \"When can we play?\" The materials provided an instant connection point and gave even our most hesitant learners a reason to engage with their peers.\r\nThrough regular game play, my students are practicing turn-taking, managing frustration when things don't go their way, celebrating others' successes, and using kind words to encourage teammates. These are skills that extend far beyond the game board into everyday classroom interactions and friendships. We're now incorporating game-based learning into our academic lessons, using the games to reinforce math concepts, reading comprehension, and critical thinking skills. Students are also beginning to create their own games, which involves collaboration, planning, and communication. \r\nThank you for making this possible. Your support has given my students more than just games—you've given them tools to connect, communicate, and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1750256159856,"projectUrl":"project/reward-student-success/9355562/","projectTitle":"Reward Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frangoulis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10035742"},{"teacherId":8756979,"projectId":9370237,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation to our classroom. So many students have benefited tremendously from the resources provided, resulting in a comfortable, safe, and supportive learning environment. \r\n\r\nAs the items started to arrive, my students were very inquisitive. \"What is in that big box?\" When they returned from their Special and saw that there were two new wobble stools at each of the standing desks, they were very excited to test them out. Along with the wobble cushions, the stools offer my students some movement while still being able to focus on their assignments. The fidgets are used daily by many students to help focus their attention and calm any big emotions. \r\n\r\nI am happy that together we have been able to offer these resources to support the students in my Social Studies classes.","fullyFundedDate":1753979365640,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-calming-support/9370237/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Calming Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nilsson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8756979"},{"teacherId":9491406,"projectId":9319606,"letterContent":"I can't thank you all enough for your generous donations. For those of you who have supported my Donors Choose projects before, I want to give you an extra shout out. I love my job and the students that I work with and with all the help that I have received, I will be able to make their experiences at school more enjoyable and fulfilling. \r\n The students have been super excited to use the items that we have received. We have been practicing a lot of life skills, such as folding and putting away clothes, setting the table, and eating properly at a dining room table. \r\n Once again, your support means a lot to us and will really make a big difference in and out of the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1752506881371,"projectUrl":"project/life-skills-within-the-classroom/9319606/","projectTitle":"Life Skills Within the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valenzano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491406_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715007293530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9491406"},{"teacherId":9408387,"projectId":9295178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation. It is extremely appreciated in my classroom. \r\n\r\nThe wobble chairs are being used as alternative seating in my classroom where a student who feels they would like to or they need to sit on a wobble chair they are able to. I am actually hoping to get more wobble chairs in the future so more students can sit in them. \r\n\r\nThe small table is being used as a small part of my student center where the pencil sharpener, extra paper, tissues, etc. are being stored.","fullyFundedDate":1746785607060,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-the-special-educati/9295178/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for the Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9408387_orig.png?crop=988,988,x0,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702318524397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9408387"},{"teacherId":9408387,"projectId":9413137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom.\r\n\r\nThe storage materials were able to be used in both the large and small closet. The small closet is full of materials and we were able to reorganize them. Things such as markers, crayons, colored pencils, regular pencils, erasers, calculators and more were able to be put into their own bins. This will help students find materials quickly. \r\n\r\nThe larger bins were put into our closet and they are currently being used to hold lunch boxes. This helps keep our large closet organized.","fullyFundedDate":1750774737906,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-storage-materials/9413137/","projectTitle":"Classroom Storage Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9408387_orig.png?crop=988,988,x0,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702318524397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9408387"},{"teacherId":6307829,"projectId":8970734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! The addition of these chairs has had a huge impact on my students and their learning this year! The students love having another alternative to sitting in a traditional school desk. This is also a great spot for students to sit when they are collaborating together on a project. \r\n\r\nWhen we first got the packages delivered, the students were so excited as we waited for them to be assembled. They have been used daily since we received them and are a popular seating choice in our classroom. These will continue to be used and loved in the years to come! Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1733271489721,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-options/8970734/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Options","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6307829_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671596127829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6307829"},{"teacherId":6307829,"projectId":8944299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my students and our classroom! My students have worked hard all year and these extra materials including the board games, art supplies and outside equipment have all been great motivators and rewards! \r\n\r\nMy students love playing the games together and it is a great way to reward them for their hard work with some screen free time. As it has gotten nicer outside, the students have been so excited to take the playground equipment outside and play games together! \r\n\r\nThese resources have been so beneficial to our classroom and we are so appreciative of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1733237159468,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-student-success/8944299/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6307829_orig.png?crop=1200,1200,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1671596127829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6307829"},{"teacherId":9491406,"projectId":8946758,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your donations. When we received our items, my students and I were able to build a lot of them together. Being able to have this opportunity with my students, made it a great experience for us to follow directions and take turns. \r\n We have been able to make so many different meals with our new items. The toaster oven has come in handy especially for when my students want to be able to make their own lunch for the day instead of buying something from the cafeteria. \r\n We look forward to continuing to utilize these items for the rest of this year and for many years to come. Thank you all again so much for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1737679758199,"projectUrl":"project/cook-less-cooking-fun/8946758/","projectTitle":"Cook-less Cooking Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valenzano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491406_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715007293530","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9491406"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81839","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":366,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":14,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":65,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.5,"schoolId":81839,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lincoln Park Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lincoln Park Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/lincoln-park-school-district/lincoln-park-middle-school/81839"}