{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Heywood Avenue Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4207368,"projectId":10609328,"letterContent":"I would like to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and support in helping make our classroom project a success! Thank you so much for donating to our project and helping provide my students with snacks, Clorox wipes, and tissues. Your kindness and willingness to give have made a meaningful difference in helping us start the new school year feeling prepared, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, one of my biggest priorities is making sure my students have a safe, clean, healthy, and welcoming environment where they can feel supported and focus on learning. Thanks to your generosity, I am able to provide my students with some of the everyday essentials that make such a big difference in our classroom. Having Clorox wipes and tissues readily available helps us maintain a clean and healthy learning environment, especially during cold and flu season. These supplies allow us to wipe down surfaces, keep our classroom fresh, and encourage good hygiene habits throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour donations also provided something extra special for my students: snacks! Sometimes, a little snack can go a long way in helping a child feel happy, energized, and ready to participate in classroom activities. My students were so fortunate to receive a variety of delicious treats, including chips, granola bars, popcorn, and healthy cookies. Having these snacks available gives students something to look forward to and helps ensure they have a little extra nourishment throughout their busy school day. It is amazing how something as simple as a snack can bring smiles to their faces and make them feel cared for.\r\n\r\nThese items may seem like small things, but they have a BIG impact on our classroom community. When students have access to basic supplies, a clean environment, and snacks to help keep them going, they are better able to focus, participate, and enjoy their school experience. Your generosity helps take some of the worry away from making sure these necessities are available and allows me to spend more time doing what I love most: teaching, encouraging, and supporting my students.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation sends a powerful message to my students that there are people in the community who care about their well-being, happiness, and success. Even though you may not see the smiles on their faces or witness the difference your contributions make each day, please know that your kindness is felt and appreciated.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us begin the new school year with the supplies we need to stay clean, healthy, happy, and ready to learn. I am truly grateful for each and every one of you. Your generosity has made a positive impact on my students and our classroom, and we cannot thank you enough!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1789140714362,"projectUrl":"project/students-need-fuel-and-a-clean-learning/10609328/","projectTitle":"Students Need Fuel and a Clean Learning Environment to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4207368"},{"teacherId":4207368,"projectId":10196107,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping Our Students Spread Kindness!\r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough for supporting our project and helping our students make a difference in our community! Because of your generosity, our students had the opportunity to show appreciation to some of the people who work hard every day to keep our community safe and make it a better place.\r\n\r\nAs part of our project, students prepared special thank-you gifts for our local firefighters, police officers, and crossing guards. These individuals spend so much of their time helping others, often without expecting anything in return. We wanted our students to recognize their hard work, dedication, and kindness and remind them that their efforts do not go unnoticed.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this experience was seeing how excited the students were to put together the gifts and share them with others. They were able to experience firsthand how a small act of kindness can make someone feel appreciated and valued. The recipients were incredibly thankful and touched by the students' thoughtfulness. Seeing their reactions made the experience even more meaningful for everyone involved.\r\n\r\nThis project was about more than just giving gifts. It was an opportunity for students to learn the importance of gratitude, generosity, community involvement, and thinking about others. We want our students to understand that they do not have to do something big to make a difference. Even a simple thank-you or thoughtful gesture can brighten someone's day and remind them that their hard work matters.\r\n\r\nYour support helped make this experience possible and gave our students a meaningful opportunity to put kindness into action. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us teach an important lesson that goes beyond the classroom. We hope our students carry this experience with them and continue looking for ways to spread kindness and appreciation wherever they go.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us make our community a little brighter, one act of kindness at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1776959397285,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-starts-within-the-community-for/10196107/","projectTitle":"Kindness Starts Within the Community for People That Do Good!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4207368"},{"teacherId":4207368,"projectId":10434305,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students an amazing back to school breakfast of waffles and toppings. My students loved the gesture. It was great coming back to school to this amazing waffle breakfast and getting to get acquainted again and talk about the summer and make new school goals. The waffle breakfast was a great way for students to be welcomed back to school to loving teachers who are going to provide them the love, support, and education that they need and deserve. We could not do it without you and appreciate everything you do for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1786734539702,"projectUrl":"project/start-the-year-with-waffles-smiles-su/10434305/","projectTitle":"Start the Year With Waffles, Smiles & Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4207368"},{"teacherId":4207368,"projectId":10327315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students by providing them with snacks! Your generosity means more than you know. Many of my students work incredibly hard throughout the school day, and having a snack helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Your kindness reminds them that people believe in them and want to see them succeed. Thank you for helping create a caring classroom where my students feel supported, valued, and ready to learn! With so many projects out there to support, we are grateful that you chose our class to support. Have a great year!","fullyFundedDate":1782343826174,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-one-snack-at-a-time/10327315/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning One Snack at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4207368"},{"teacherId":4207368,"projectId":10307781,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible generosity and for making our end-of-the-year baking celebration possible! Because of your support, my students received containers, measuring cups and spoons, cake ingredients, baking pans, and many other supplies that transformed our classroom into a place of learning, teamwork, and fun.\r\n\r\nThis project was so much more than baking. As students measured, mixed, and followed recipes, they practiced important math skills such as measuring, fractions, multiplication, sequencing, and problem-solving in a hands-on, engaging way. They didn't even realize how much they were learning because they were having so much fun!\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this was a unique experience that gave them the opportunity to work together, build confidence, and celebrate all of the hard work they put in throughout the school year. Seeing their excitement as they created and enjoyed their baked treats was truly priceless. The smiles, laughter, and sense of accomplishment filled our classroom and made for wonderful memories that they will carry with them.\r\n\r\nYour generosity gave my students a meaningful way to end the school year while reinforcing important academic skills. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in experiences that make learning memorable and joyful. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1780260341899,"projectUrl":"project/baking-bright-futures-for-middle-school/10307781/","projectTitle":"Baking Bright Futures for Middle School Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4207368"},{"teacherId":4207368,"projectId":10241121,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for your generous donation of graduation trip T-shirts through DonorsChoose. Your kindness has helped make this special milestone even more memorable for our students.\r\nAs our seventh-grade students prepare to move on to eighth grade, these shirts will serve as a symbol of their accomplishments, friendships, and the memories they have made throughout the school year. For many students, wearing matching shirts on their graduation trip will help them feel connected, included, and proud of all they have achieved.\r\nNext year will be an exciting time of transition. While our students will remain within the same school district, they will be moving to a new building as eighth graders. This change brings both excitement and nervousness, and your support helps make this transition feel special and meaningful. The T-shirts will remind them that they are part of a community that believes in them and celebrates their success.\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond providing clothing for a trip. You are helping create lasting memories, build school spirit, and show our students that there are people who care about their education and future. These experiences help inspire confidence as they take the next step in their academic journey.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping them celebrate this important chapter in their lives. We are deeply grateful for your support and for making a positive difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778006890204,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-for-a-bright-future/10241121/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students for a Bright Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4207368"},{"teacherId":4207368,"projectId":10229938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, my students will be able to celebrate the end of the school year with special activities and treats that recognize all of their hard work and growth.\r\n\r\nThe tablecloths, disinfectant wipes, chocolate, pans, mints, craisins, and containers will help us create a fun, safe, and memorable end-of-year experience. These supplies will allow students to participate in hands-on activities, enjoy special snacks, and celebrate their accomplishments together as a classroom community.\r\n\r\nMany of my students work incredibly hard every day to overcome challenges and reach their goals. Your donation helps provide them with positive experiences that build confidence, strengthen friendships, and create lasting memories. These moments remind students that their efforts matter and that there are people who care about their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make their school year end on a joyful note. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778007324202,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-fun/10229938/","projectTitle":"End-of-the-Year Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4207368"},{"teacherId":4207368,"projectId":9890345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the light up LED numbers that you gave my students. These numbers added so much to our school spirit and school events. We used the numbers to welcome students back at the start of the 2026 school year in January and the students loved it. We also used them at the graduations for prek, kindergarten, and our 7th grade moving up ceremony since we end at seventh grade. These numbers really added to these ceremonies. In addition, we used it for the seventh grade dinner at a restaurant and we also used it at the middle school dance. These numbers are so great to remind us later what year these events were in. In addition, these numbers are also great for photos and the students love taking pictures by them. We really appreciate you gettting this for us and it will last us a long time because you also provided us with a 7 so we can change the 6 for a 7 in 2027. Have a great summer!","fullyFundedDate":1766091131517,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-the-year-for-learning/9890345/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up the Year for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4207368"},{"teacherId":7877498,"projectId":10028995,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, families, and staff, we extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our Community Closet. Your support has provided much more than storage bins and organizational supplies—it has helped create a welcoming, dignified, and compassionate resource for children in need.\r\n\r\nThe Community Closet serves as an essential support system for many of our students. Every day, children arrive at school facing a variety of challenges, and your contribution helps ensure that they can continue their day feeling comfortable, confident, and cared for. The storage bins you provided have transformed our closet into a well-organized and efficient space, allowing us to easily sort and access uniforms in every size, as well as undergarments and other necessities.\r\n\r\nFor some students, the closet provides clean clothing after an unexpected accident at school. For others, it offers a fresh change of clothes after becoming sick or getting dirty during the school day. In these moments, having immediate access to organized clothing helps us respond quickly and discreetly, minimizing embarrassment and allowing children to return to learning as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nThe Community Closet is also a vital resource for students whose families may be experiencing financial hardship or housing instability. Some children do not have access to extra clothing at home, and the closet ensures that they have what they need to feel comfortable and prepared while at school. Your generosity helps us meet these needs with dignity and respect, providing students with essentials that many of us take for granted.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the closet plays an important role in supporting newly arrived immigrant families as they adjust to a new community. Many students come to us with limited belongings and face significant challenges during their transition. Being able to provide school uniforms and basic clothing necessities helps ease that transition and fosters a sense of belonging from the very first day. A clean uniform or a new set of clothing may seem like a small gesture, but for a child entering an unfamiliar environment, it can make a tremendous difference in helping them feel accepted and included.\r\n\r\nThe organizational bins have had a lasting impact on our ability to serve students effectively. With uniforms neatly sorted by size and clothing items clearly labeled and accessible, staff members can quickly locate what a child needs during an urgent situation. This improved organization allows us to maximize donations, maintain inventory more efficiently, and ensure that resources are available whenever students need them.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation sends a powerful message to our students: their community cares about them. It reminds children that they are valued, supported, and deserving of kindness. The practical assistance you have provided is matched only by the hope and encouragement your generosity inspires.\r\n\r\nBecause of supporters like you, we can continue creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child's needs are met with compassion. Your investment in our Community Closet directly impacts the well-being, confidence, and success of the students we serve.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity, your partnership, and your commitment to helping children thrive. We are truly grateful for your support and for the difference you are making in the lives of our students and families each day.","fullyFundedDate":1768690654787,"projectUrl":"project/students-need-uniforms-to-learn/10028995/","projectTitle":"Students Need Uniforms to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laguna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7877498"},{"teacherId":7877498,"projectId":9359765,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, families, and staff, we extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our Community Closet. Your support has provided much more than storage bins and organizational supplies—it has helped create a welcoming, dignified, and compassionate resource for children in need.\r\n\r\nThe Community Closet serves as an essential support system for many of our students. Every day, children arrive at school facing a variety of challenges, and your contribution helps ensure that they can continue their day feeling comfortable, confident, and cared for. The storage bins you provided have transformed our closet into a well-organized and efficient space, allowing us to easily sort and access uniforms in every size, as well as undergarments and other necessities.\r\n\r\nFor some students, the closet provides clean clothing after an unexpected accident at school. For others, it offers a fresh change of clothes after becoming sick or getting dirty during the school day. In these moments, having immediate access to organized clothing helps us respond quickly and discreetly, minimizing embarrassment and allowing children to return to learning as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nThe Community Closet is also a vital resource for students whose families may be experiencing financial hardship or housing instability. Some children do not have access to extra clothing at home, and the closet ensures that they have what they need to feel comfortable and prepared while at school. Your generosity helps us meet these needs with dignity and respect, providing students with essentials that many of us take for granted.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the closet plays an important role in supporting newly arrived immigrant families as they adjust to a new community. Many students come to us with limited belongings and face significant challenges during their transition. Being able to provide school uniforms and basic clothing necessities helps ease that transition and fosters a sense of belonging from the very first day. A clean uniform or a new set of clothing may seem like a small gesture, but for a child entering an unfamiliar environment, it can make a tremendous difference in helping them feel accepted and included.\r\n\r\nThe organizational bins have had a lasting impact on our ability to serve students effectively. With uniforms neatly sorted by size and clothing items clearly labeled and accessible, staff members can quickly locate what a child needs during an urgent situation. This improved organization allows us to maximize donations, maintain inventory more efficiently, and ensure that resources are available whenever students need them.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation sends a powerful message to our students: their community cares about them. It reminds children that they are valued, supported, and deserving of kindness. The practical assistance you have provided is matched only by the hope and encouragement your generosity inspires.\r\n\r\nBecause of supporters like you, we can continue creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child's needs are met with compassion. Your investment in our Community Closet directly impacts the well-being, confidence, and success of the students we serve.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity, your partnership, and your commitment to helping children thrive. We are truly grateful for your support and for the difference you are making in the lives of our students and families each day.","fullyFundedDate":1749048270572,"projectUrl":"project/every-school-needs-a-community-closet/9359765/","projectTitle":"Every School Needs a Community Closet!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laguna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7877498"},{"teacherId":7877498,"projectId":9350319,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, families, and staff, we extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our Community Closet. Your support has provided much more than storage bins and organizational supplies—it has helped create a welcoming, dignified, and compassionate resource for children in need.\r\n\r\nThe Community Closet serves as an essential support system for many of our students. Every day, children arrive at school facing a variety of challenges, and your contribution helps ensure that they can continue their day feeling comfortable, confident, and cared for. The storage bins you provided have transformed our closet into a well-organized and efficient space, allowing us to easily sort and access uniforms in every size, as well as undergarments and other necessities.\r\n\r\nFor some students, the closet provides clean clothing after an unexpected accident at school. For others, it offers a fresh change of clothes after becoming sick or getting dirty during the school day. In these moments, having immediate access to organized clothing helps us respond quickly and discreetly, minimizing embarrassment and allowing children to return to learning as soon as possible.\r\n\r\nThe Community Closet is also a vital resource for students whose families may be experiencing financial hardship or housing instability. Some children do not have access to extra clothing at home, and the closet ensures that they have what they need to feel comfortable and prepared while at school. Your generosity helps us meet these needs with dignity and respect, providing students with essentials that many of us take for granted.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the closet plays an important role in supporting newly arrived immigrant families as they adjust to a new community. Many students come to us with limited belongings and face significant challenges during their transition. Being able to provide school uniforms and basic clothing necessities helps ease that transition and fosters a sense of belonging from the very first day. A clean uniform or a new set of clothing may seem like a small gesture, but for a child entering an unfamiliar environment, it can make a tremendous difference in helping them feel accepted and included.\r\n\r\nThe organizational bins have had a lasting impact on our ability to serve students effectively. With uniforms neatly sorted by size and clothing items clearly labeled and accessible, staff members can quickly locate what a child needs during an urgent situation. This improved organization allows us to maximize donations, maintain inventory more efficiently, and ensure that resources are available whenever students need them.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation sends a powerful message to our students: their community cares about them. It reminds children that they are valued, supported, and deserving of kindness. The practical assistance you have provided is matched only by the hope and encouragement your generosity inspires.\r\n\r\nBecause of supporters like you, we can continue creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child's needs are met with compassion. Your investment in our Community Closet directly impacts the well-being, confidence, and success of the students we serve.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity, your partnership, and your commitment to helping children thrive. We are truly grateful for your support and for the difference you are making in the lives of our students and families each day.","fullyFundedDate":1749215592287,"projectUrl":"project/every-school-needs-a-community-closet/9350319/","projectTitle":"Every School Needs a Community Closet!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laguna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7877498"},{"teacherId":7877498,"projectId":9327629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with a community closet and supplies of clothing and undergarments. This project meant so much to me. As a school counselor, it is my role to help students in every way possible. Many times we have students that have accidents and they need a change of clothing quickly without embarrassing them. Having a community closet with extra clothing is so important. I also appreciate the closet and bins that were given so that the closet is organized and I can see what is inside and when I need replacements and more clothing and undergarments. \r\nIn addition, we have students who come from houses that can't afford uniforms and we don't want them to be different than other students so having uniforms to give them makes them feel better that they can fit in. We recently had a student coming to school with a swim shirt everyday. When I asked him if he had a uniform shirt, he said no. I asked him if I can give him some and he was so happy. This made me feel so good. Since then, he has been wearing a uniform shirt everyday. \r\nWe also have students who are immigrants and come here with nothing and are in need of uniforms. Having uniforms allows me to give my students what they need and not have to wait for the parents to buy it.","fullyFundedDate":1746672761475,"projectUrl":"project/every-school-needs-a-community-a-communi/9327629/","projectTitle":"Every School Needs a Community a Community Closet!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laguna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7877498"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81190","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":363,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":76,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 7","studentTeacherRatio":"10.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.2,"schoolId":81190,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Heywood Avenue Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Heywood Avenue Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/orange-public-schools/heywood-avenue-elementary-school/81190"}