{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Foundation Academy Charter School","outOfStateSupporters":51.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5275564,"projectId":10079518,"letterContent":"These resources have made such a positive difference in our classroom. Having snacks available helps ensure that my students have full bellies so they can focus on learning instead of being distracted by hunger. When the students first saw the snacks and new materials, they were so excited! They immediately felt cared for and were eager to participate in our classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThese resources have also helped create a classroom environment where students can work together, stay engaged, and enjoy learning. Moving forward, we will continue using these resources to support our students throughout the school day so they can focus, learn, and be successful. Thank you for helping me provide my students with the comfort, care, and support they need to do their best each day!","fullyFundedDate":1778071922915,"projectUrl":"project/closing-the-hunger-gapone-snack-at-a-ti/10079518/","projectTitle":"Closing the Hunger Gap—One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Griffo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5275564_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619565146562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5275564"},{"teacherId":9431050,"projectId":8142899,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of every smiling, energized student in our classroom, thank you for funding our \"Nourish My Soul!\" DonorsChoose project. Your kindness, generosity, and belief in our classroom community have made an immediate, tangible difference in our daily learning environment. Because of your support, our students now have access to healthy, wholesome afternoon snacks that keep their minds sharp and their spirits bright right through the end of the school day.\r\n\r\nTeaching elementary school is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it also comes with unique daily challenges. One of the most persistent hurdles we face occurs in the late afternoon. Around 1:30 or 2:00 PM, many hours after our early lunch period, a noticeable wave of fatigue used to wash over our classroom. Students who were vibrant, engaged, and eager to learn during the morning hours would begin to slump at their desks. Their focus would drift, their eyes would grow heavy, and the simple act of completing a reading passage or working through a math problem became an uphill battle.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, it breaks your heart to watch a child try so hard to concentrate when their body simply lacks the physical fuel to keep going. For many of our students, the afternoon slump wasn't just a matter of losing interest—it was genuine physical exhaustion caused by empty bellies. Learning takes an immense amount of physical and mental energy, and young bodies burn through calories quickly. When hunger sets in, brainpower naturally drops.\r\n\r\nThanks to your compassion, that afternoon story has completely changed. When our new snack delivery arrived, the room was filled with pure joy and excitement! Unboxing the healthy snacks felt like opening presents on a holiday. Now, instead of struggling through the final hours of the afternoon, we have a built-in \"Nourish My Soul\" break. The students take a few moments to enjoy a nutritious snack, recharge their batteries, and drink some water.\r\n\r\nThe transformation in our classroom atmosphere has been incredible:\r\nRestored Energy & Focus: The physical impact was instant. Within minutes of having a small, healthy bite to eat, students sit up taller, pick up their pencils with renewed enthusiasm, and dive back into their work.\r\n\r\nSustained Endurance: Math centers and independent reading blocks during the final period of the day are now productive, lively, and focused.\r\n\r\nA Feeling of Being Cared For: Knowing that kind strangers—people they have never met—cared enough about their health and success to send them food has touched our students deeply. It has taught them a powerful lesson about community, empathy, and kindness.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom went far beyond providing food; you provided the fuel for academic growth, confidence, and emotional well-being. You removed a real barrier to learning and ensured that our classroom is a place where every child can thrive from the second the morning bell rings until dismissal.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to support our project and for nourishing both the bodies and minds of our amazing learners. You are true heroes in our education journey, and we are forever grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1708618343682,"projectUrl":"project/nourish-my-soul/8142899/","projectTitle":"Nourish My Soul!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McMillan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9431050_orig.jpg?crop=1524,1524,x0,y330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790274552427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-smcmillan1stgrade"},{"teacherId":6562700,"projectId":10024717,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity has given my kindergarten students access to resources that motivate them, support their learning, and meet important daily needs. The materials are being used as a tactile incentive system that encourages strong work habits, perseverance, and positive choices, while also allowing students to practice and apply math skills in real-life situations such as counting, adding, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to engage. Their motivation and focus immediately increased, and the incentives gave them a meaningful reason to take pride in their work. An added and deeply important impact has been a decrease in midday hunger, which has helped students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our learning, students will build on these experiences by strengthening math skills, setting goals, and applying responsibility in their daily routines. Thank you for giving my students this opportunity. Your kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768673120777,"projectUrl":"project/make-it-last/10024717/","projectTitle":"Make it L.A.S.T!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Page","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6562700_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782791786906","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6562700"},{"teacherId":8987958,"projectId":9195652,"letterContent":"Dear Donors Choose Supporters,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of yummy snacks for our classroom! Your kindness has made a real difference. Having healthy, energizing snacks helps my students stay focused and ready to learn throughout the day. With full tummies and happy hearts, they can give their best effort and perform at their highest potential. They are happy to come to school and perform their very best. We have seen great amount of growth on their IReady scores.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support in helping us create a classroom environment where students can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1749215588825,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-fuel-learning/9195652/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Fuel Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lubrano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8987958"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94425","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":567,"numTeachers":74,"percentFrplEligible":90,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":46,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"7.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":48.9,"schoolId":94425,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Foundation Academy Charter School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Foundation Academy Charter School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/new-jersey-department-of-education/foundation-academy-charter-school/94425"}