{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"First Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9742455,"projectId":9849713,"letterContent":"I am writing to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of color ink cartridges for my classroom. Your support means a great deal to me and my students, as it helps enhance our STEAM learning experience for grades 1 through 8.\r\n\r\nWith your contribution, I am able to provide vibrant, engaging, and hands-on materials that inspire creativity and curiosity in my students. The ability to print colorful projects and resources truly enriches our lessons and encourages students to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math in exciting new ways.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your kindness and commitment to supporting education. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference in our classroom and helps foster a love of learning in every student.","fullyFundedDate":1761656616105,"projectUrl":"project/brighten-our-lessons-support-our-color/9849713/","projectTitle":"Brighten Our Lessons: Support Our Color Printer Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jean Raftery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeanraftery"},{"teacherId":9742455,"projectId":9218939,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of precoding \"penguin stones\" and \"Code & Go mice\" to our classroom. These wonderful tools are helping my young students explore the basics of coding in a fun and interactive way.\r\n\r\nBy providing hands-on learning experiences, your support is inspiring curiosity and building foundational skills in computer science. The students are excited to experiment, problem-solve, and develop their logical thinking through these engaging resources. So far, they are having lots of fun and look forward to coding activities in class!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing in my students' futures and helping to spark a passion for technology and innovation at an early age! Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1752671519682,"projectUrl":"project/beginning-to-code-with-my-little-ones/9218939/","projectTitle":"Beginning to Code With My Little Ones","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jean Raftery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeanraftery"},{"teacherId":5826557,"projectId":9271376,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous contributions to my classroom supply refresh request. Thanks to your support, my small math groups had the tools they needed—fresh pencils, reliable dry erase markers, and a much-needed electric sharpener—to finish the year strong and focused. Your kindness helped create an engaging and well-prepared learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nEven more, your generosity has carried into this school year. Because of your donations, I was able to start the new year organized and ready to go, without worrying about running low on basic supplies. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom every single day, and I'm so grateful for the positive impact you've made on my students' learning and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1746446333494,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supply-refresh/9271376/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supply Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casaretto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5826557"},{"teacherId":9742455,"projectId":9022958,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of LEGO sets, magnetic blocks, and the LEGO Ideas book to my STEAM classroom. My students absolutely love working with these supplies—they spark creativity, encourage problem-solving, and make our lessons so much more engaging and fun. Students have been using these materials in STEAM challenges, projects, and even when they have the opportunity for a \"free build\" or center time. I have used the materials with every grade level so far.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift has truly enriched our learning environment and inspired my students to explore and build in exciting new ways. I'm incredibly grateful for your support and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1743305211618,"projectUrl":"project/love-for-legos-in-the-steam-lab/9022958/","projectTitle":"Love for Legos in the STEAM Lab!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jean Raftery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeanraftery"},{"teacherId":9742455,"projectId":9022428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of supplies for my classroom! The supplies you provided are items my students use every day, and they make a big difference in supporting their learning and creativity. In my STEAM classroom, we are using items like cardstock, tape, and glue often, and with over two hundred students that I see each week, supplies run low quickly but you have helped ensure that my students have what they need! Your kindness and generosity have truly helped create a positive and well-equipped environment where my students can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for thinking of us and for your continued support. It means the world to me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1743333009524,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/9022428/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jean Raftery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jeanraftery"},{"teacherId":8692796,"projectId":9244563,"letterContent":"I would like to express my gratitude for your generosity. My students received their package of \"A Little Spot\" books and plushies. They were so excited to follow along with the books and Youtube videos and interacting with their very own Little Spot. \r\nMost of my students are non verbal and they struggle with expressing their emotions. These adorable books and plushies have helped them come out of their shell. They use the plushies to express how they feel and the books and videos provide them with appropriate tools to deal with their emotions.\r\n Thank you so much for helping my students have a voice!","fullyFundedDate":1745956079069,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-matters/9244563/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8692796_orig.png?crop=639,639,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739580245670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8692796"},{"teacherId":1738859,"projectId":9119947,"letterContent":"Thank You so much for supporting our class project. Having a clean classroom prevents the spread of germs and improves learning, even while the students are snacking.\r\n\r\nWe use the disinfectant wipes and spray daily because we have breakfast in our room every morning. Sometimes lunch. Having clean and germ free desk/classroom prevents spreading of germs.\r\n\r\nThe snacks are an awesome incentive and are always welcomed. Kids love to eat! The snack help to improve student learning as students who are hungry can not concentrate or focus on learning.\r\n\r\nYou are an amazing group of donors who have helped me create a clean classroom where students can come and where they don't have to worry about getting sick.","fullyFundedDate":1741785567331,"projectUrl":"project/our-germ-free-classroom-is-snackalicious/9119947/","projectTitle":"Our Germ Free Classroom Is Snackalicious!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1738859_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450620826755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zperez"},{"teacherId":5826557,"projectId":9108557,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for the generous donation of sanitizing and cleaning products, as well as the air purifier, to our classroom. These items have had a significant impact on our learning environment, helping us maintain a clean, healthy, and safe space for both students and staff. The improved air quality and hygiene have contributed to fewer illnesses and a more comfortable atmosphere, allowing everyone to focus better and thrive. Thank you for supporting the well-being of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1742823850753,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-our-classroom-clean-and-our-st/9108557/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Our Classroom Clean and Our Students Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casaretto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5826557"},{"teacherId":9780014,"projectId":9081499,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. Because of your donations my students were provided with necessary tools to help them with their sensory needs when they are having a difficult time regulating. Your donations provided them with kinectic sand, sensory mats, writing tablets and many other items for our classroom. \r\n\r\nWhen I surprised my students with all of your donations they were so excited and happy to play with them and use them. Again thank you so much for your generous donations! we truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1739282332892,"projectUrl":"project/everyone-needs-good-and-safe-ways-to-cal/9081499/","projectTitle":"Everyone Needs Good and Safe Ways to Calm Down","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McHale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/itsmrsmchale"},{"teacherId":8692796,"projectId":9035809,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you generous contribution to our class. My students were studying living things. They each made handprints and choose their favorite animals to transform their handprints into. We then uploaded their images on to the Cricut and printed their images and then transferred that imagine on to t-shirts. This was such a fun activity. They could not believe their artwork was on their very own t-shirt. They wore their t-shirts proudly on our field trip and they enjoyed the attention they received as the other students complimented them on their t-shirts. \r\nMy students were able to use what they learned about living things to share their knowledge with their peers. The equipment will be used to continue our fun in learning in all subjects and they will have a chance to express themselves in unique and creative ways. As we celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance month we are creating Super Hero Capes using our Cricut and accessories. The students will decorate and share a Super Power they have with their typical peers. Sharing the learning with their peers is such an amazing experience for my students and myself as well. I am very grateful for your donations and for the opportunity to utilize these gifts to help my students use their voice.","fullyFundedDate":1738433713083,"projectUrl":"project/art-istee-rific-/9035809/","projectTitle":"Art isTEE-RIFIC !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8692796_orig.png?crop=639,639,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739580245670","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8692796"},{"teacherId":9714282,"projectId":9088448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Thanks to your donations, the First Avenue School Dance Department has new, beautiful skirts to be used in several performances to come. Our students are ecstatic about the opportunity to use these new skirts as their costumes for their upcoming student dance concert. Additionally, they have expressed how grateful they are to be adding variety to the costumes at their disposal for ensemble performances as well as in school performances. They have already started using them in rehearsal and they have been beaming with joy with their new skirts. I am also extremely grateful for your support as I love nothing more than seeing my students happy!","fullyFundedDate":1738289987557,"projectUrl":"project/skirts-for-fas-dance-program/9088448/","projectTitle":"Skirts for FAS Dance Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. de la Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714282"},{"teacherId":7797723,"projectId":8817505,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your support in the purchase of a color printer for my classroom. With the printer, I am able to create a vibrant, print rich environment to aid in my teaching and student learning.\r\nThe students are so excited when I present new vocabulary words with color photos that assist all students, specifically my ELL's in the comprehension of the stories. During small group time I was able to create colorful charts and manipulatives for hands on learning. I could not be any happier with this purchase!","fullyFundedDate":1734542358639,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world/8817505/","projectTitle":"Color Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burbage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7797723_orig.jpg?crop=1049,1049,x0,y157&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634835033881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7797723"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81142","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1058,"numTeachers":74,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":88,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 9","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.9,"schoolId":81142,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about First Avenue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"First Avenue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/newark-public-schools/first-avenue-elementary-school/81142"}