{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pace Charter School Of Hamilton - Lower School","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9429524,"projectId":10575857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. With our Teachers pay Teachers gift card we were able to make many purchases to supplement our learning and add to our hands on learning centers. \r\nWe were able to get purchase some fine motor activities where students use play-doh mats, grabbers, and cutting skills. We also made brain builder boxes that allowed students to explore hands on learning and STEM activities. \r\nThe students really enjoyed rolling and reading various sight words, letters, and number activities! \r\nWe truly appreciate the generosity! Thank you for helping our class!","fullyFundedDate":1789777799531,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-kb/10575857/","projectTitle":"Hands on KB!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9429524"},{"teacherId":5194319,"projectId":10279239,"letterContent":"Thank you so so much for our new instruments! Our students absolutely love their new xylophones! When they first walked down into the music room and saw we got several more added to our classroom, them they were absolutely bursting with excitement. They couldn't wait to get the chance to start using them! It is so special that we are able to finally provide my whole class with the chance to play all at the same time together. \r\n\r\nThe students were each given a part to play to put a whole song together. Their faces lit up with joy when they realized they were really creating something together!\r\n\r\nIn the future we will be using these instruments alongside many others to help foster their love for music. Students will be playing as a full group with each other as well as learning to create their own compositions. The possibilities are endless and my students are forever grateful that wonderful donors such as yourself have given them the opportunity to further their music education.","fullyFundedDate":1786541789465,"projectUrl":"project/making-music-and-memories/10279239/","projectTitle":"Making Music and Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Knudson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5194319_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650986532210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5194319"},{"teacherId":2404236,"projectId":10645082,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with new mailboxes! Our students were so excited to see them and couldn't wait to find their very own spots!\r\n\r\nEach student now has a special place for important papers, assignments, and notices, helping them stay organized and prepared each day. Your generosity is helping our students build independence and responsibility while making our classroom routines run more smoothly.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support and the excitement you've brought to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1789606330700,"projectUrl":"project/its-mail-timelets-get-organized/10645082/","projectTitle":"It's Mail Time...Let's Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klesney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2404236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x23,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632239810687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2404236"},{"teacherId":4053074,"projectId":10728996,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Basic Skills classroom! Your donations of paper towels, tissues, disinfecting wipes, and snacks make such a big difference in our classroom. These everyday essentials help us keep our learning space clean, comfortable, and welcoming while providing snacks to keep our students happy and ready to learn. Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us! We are incredibly grateful to have donors who recognize the importance of supporting our students and helping them succeed. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community and for making a difference in the lives of our young learners. Your support truly helps us make our classroom a special place to learn and grow! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1791670546438,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-classroom-clean-healthy-and-r/10728996/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Classroom Clean, Healthy, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cokeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4053074_orig.jpg?crop=835,835,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612881728514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cokeley"},{"teacherId":2889360,"projectId":10209502,"letterContent":"\"Fresh Crayons for aa Fresh School Year\" was a huge success in my classroom! Not only were my students able to get a brand new pencil box with fresh crayons, but they were also able to get \"Colors of the World\" crayons that we use on a daily basis. Now, my students are able to represent people from their own culture when they draw pictures in class. I have heard my students saying things like \"look, this looks like me\" and \"that's my skin color.\" Seeing the smile on my students' faces when they are able to make a personal connection with the activities that they create in the classroom is such an amazing feeling. \r\nAdditionally, because of your generous donations, my classroom was finally able to get a crayon sharpener, which has been instrumental in saving used crayons from the garbage can. Often times, kindergartners will try to throw away their crayons once the tip is used up. However, now that we have to crayon sharpener, students are able to make a crayon with a fresh point so that the crayons are not being wasted. Without your help, we would not have such an amazing start to our school year. Thank you for thinking of us and so many other teachers and classrooms that are in need of support from heroes like YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1785329518165,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-crayons-for-a-fresh-school-year/10209502/","projectTitle":"Fresh Crayons for a Fresh School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seals","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2889360"},{"teacherId":2404236,"projectId":10161723,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for bringing Scholastic magazines into our classroom! Your support has given our students exciting opportunities to explore new topics, strengthen their reading skills, and learn about the world around them.\r\n\r\nThe magazines have sparked curiosity and encouraged wonderful classroom discussions. Our students love sharing what they discover, asking questions, and making connections to their own lives. It is a joy to see them so eager to read and learn!\r\n\r\nThey also love the learning videos, interactive games, and dance breaks! These activities help bring each topic to life and keep our students engaged, moving, and smiling.\r\n\r\nThank you for making these learning experiences possible. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1781467657080,"projectUrl":"project/extraextraread-all-about-it/10161723/","projectTitle":"Extra...Extra...Read All About It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klesney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2404236_orig.png?crop=272,272,x23,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632239810687","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2404236"},{"teacherId":4053074,"projectId":10650600,"letterContent":"The headphones with microphones have made a tremendous difference in my Basic Skills classroom, especially when assessing and improving students' reading fluency. Students are able to listen to directions and reading passages clearly while using the microphones to record themselves reading aloud.\r\n\r\nThe microphones have been particularly helpful during fluency testing because students can record their reading without being distracted by background noise or other students. This allows me to more accurately assess their reading rate, accuracy, phrasing, and expression. I can also listen back to recordings to monitor student progress over time and identify specific areas that need additional instruction and practice.\r\n\r\nFor many of my young readers, recording themselves reading has also increased their confidence and encouraged them to take ownership of their learning. Students enjoy hearing their own progress, and the ability to practice and rerecord gives them opportunities to improve their fluency in a supportive, low-pressure environment.\r\n\r\nThese headphones have become a valuable tool for both assessment and instruction. They help me collect meaningful data, provide targeted support, and celebrate growth as students become more confident and fluent readers.","fullyFundedDate":1789602912731,"projectUrl":"project/hear-us-read-headphones-with-microphone/10650600/","projectTitle":"Hear Us Read! Headphones with Microphones for Young Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cokeley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4053074_orig.jpg?crop=835,835,x0,y15&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612881728514","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cokeley"},{"teacherId":7829239,"projectId":10640111,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating to my classroom project for phonics cards. I am so appreciative. \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to have a new resource to use in our small reading groups. They thought the cards were so cool! We all agree that the skills on the cards are going to help grow our reading skills tremendously. Once students know how to use them purposefully, I will be able to let them use them for independent review as well. \r\n\r\nI am looking forward to using this resource on a regular basis to solidify a strong foundation for reading. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity. My classroom thanks you GREATLY!","fullyFundedDate":1789575373720,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-is-phun/10640111/","projectTitle":"Phonics Is Phun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Migliaccio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7829239_orig.jpg?crop=1266,1267,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704918472402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7829239"},{"teacherId":2889360,"projectId":10220731,"letterContent":"\"Sticker Stories\" was a great success for both me and my whole class as well. Through your generosity, I was able to purchase an abundance of various kinds of stickers that my kindergartners, which included stickers depicting flowers, dinosaurs, food, insects, animals, eyes, mermaids, shells, etc. There are so many different kinds of stickers that will help my kindergartners use their imagination to grow their writing skills. Writing can be a very hard concept for kindergartners as they are still learning letters and letter sounds. Therefore, the use of stickers have not only enticed my kindergartners to participate in a challenging academic area, but they are also practicing fine motor skills when peeling the stickers off one paper to place in just the right spot on their paper. Not only will my students use the stickers to use to make stories, but we will also use them when learning about labeling and tapping sounds to build a single word.","fullyFundedDate":1778073685802,"projectUrl":"project/sticker-stories/10220731/","projectTitle":"Sticker Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seals","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2889360"},{"teacherId":2889360,"projectId":10209480,"letterContent":"\"Teachers Pay Teachers Support!\" was a great success for both me and my whole class as well. Not only did the gift card help me find fun and exciting activities and crafts for my students, but it helped me to continue set up my kindergarten classroom. Since I am still a new kindergarten teacher, I am continuing to add resources to my classroom to enhance the learning of my kindergartners. Therefore, I was able to purchase an assessment pack, a name tracing pack which will allow my kindergartners to learn how to write their names, and so much more. Additionally, I was able to purchase many supplemental worksheets and crafts that are aligned with kindergarten standards. For example, not only were my students able to learn using hands on morning center activities, but I was able to purchase colorful labels to help me organize my morning centers. I was also able to purchase table point system to help modify classroom behaviors and help my kindergartners learn classroom expectations. Last, but not least, I was able to purchase a directed drawing packet that will assist my students when writing. My students and I are so very grateful for your thoughtfulness! Thank you and we hope you receive the same kindness in your future endeavors.","fullyFundedDate":1778222446758,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-pay-teachers-support/10209480/","projectTitle":"Teachers Pay Teachers Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seals","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2889360"},{"teacherId":9429524,"projectId":10149171,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation! We have been busy preparing for an exciting school year! The gift card for Teachers Pay Teachers will allow me to purchase math facts cards, fun writing crafts, holiday projects, homework activities and so much more! We are preparing busy boxes for the fall that integrate STEM and hands on learning. With this Teachers Pay Teachers gift card we were able to purchase mant of the necessary tools to have a successful and fun school year. \r\nWe are so excited to be back and are very grateful for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1776117460062,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-keeps-it-cool-with-hand-on/10149171/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Keeps It Cool With Hand-on Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9429524"},{"teacherId":2901287,"projectId":10086589,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing donation to get my class All Charged up. Having 18 students and needing computers fully charged and organized each day has been a struggle. Thanks to you, our brand new charging cart has made a giant impact in my classroom.\r\n Students would have to pile computers on top of other student's computers. Charging cords would be tangled or become broken. Students would rush to find their computer, causing delays in lessons. We did not have enough outlets to charge every computer, so students would fall behind in lessons waiting for their computers to charge.\r\nNow, each student's computer has its own place. Every computer has an outlet that leaves their computer fully charged and ready for the day. \r\n My students are so excited and eager to get their computers without fear of not being able to find it, or not being charged. That is all thanks to you. Thank you so much for your amazing donation. We appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1778222452084,"projectUrl":"project/all-charged-up/10086589/","projectTitle":"All Charged Up","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2901287_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538494864795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2901287"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_105667","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":42,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":39,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Not specified","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Weighted Average","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":62.6,"schoolId":105667,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pace Charter School Of Hamilton - Lower School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pace Charter School Of Hamilton - Lower School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/new-jersey-department-of-education/pace-charter-school-of-hamilton-upper-school/105667"}