{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elementary School 21","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9733115,"projectId":9533547,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom is now better equipped to learn, focus, and stay organized. The new mobile charging and storage cart has completely changed how we use technology. Students can safely store, charge, and access devices with ease, allowing us to smoothly transition between lessons and maximize instructional time. Instead of worrying about dead batteries or missing devices, we are able to focus fully on learning.\r\nThe desk dividers have been especially helpful in supporting student focus and independence. During small group work, testing, and independent practice, students appreciate having a quiet, personal workspace where they can concentrate and feel confident in their thinking.\r\nStudents are also actively using the new Humble Math word problem workbooks to strengthen their problem solving skills. They are more engaged with math because the problems connect to real life situations and encourage critical thinking. Students enjoy explaining their reasoning, and many have shown increased confidence when tackling multi step problems.\r\nWhen students first saw these new materials, they were excited and eager to use them. They understood right away that these resources were added to help them succeed, which made them feel supported and motivated.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our next steps include expanding technology based lessons, increasing independent and small group math practice, and continuing to build student confidence and responsibility. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our students grow every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758229913577,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-learning-focused-minds-charge/9533547/","projectTitle":"Power Up Learning: Focused Minds, Charged Devices, and Real-World Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9733115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725807722140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9733115"},{"teacherId":9733115,"projectId":9419572,"letterContent":"Thanks to this project, our classroom is more organized, engaging, and joyful than ever. Students are using new birthday celebration supplies like pencils, bracelets, badges, and stickers to feel recognized and celebrated on their special day. These small moments of joy have made a big difference in building a positive classroom community where every student feels seen.\r\nOur bulletin boards have completely transformed with the new fadeless paper rolls and large letter sets. Students now help create displays that highlight student work, classroom values, and important lessons, including cultural celebrations and themed units. Seeing their work displayed with bright, high quality materials has boosted pride and motivation across the room.\r\nThe new math game and wooden stacking blocks have been especially exciting. Students are using them during centers and small group instruction to practice math skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a hands on, fun way. Even students who usually struggle with math are eager to participate and challenge themselves.\r\nThe classroom jobs pocket chart has helped students take ownership of their responsibilities. They love choosing and rotating jobs, which has improved independence, teamwork, and classroom routines.\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include deeper small group learning, student led bulletin board projects, and continued use of games and hands on materials to strengthen academic skills. Your generosity has helped create a classroom that feels welcoming, engaging, and designed for student success. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1754323763611,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-makeover-magic/9419572/","projectTitle":"Classroom Makeover Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9733115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725807722140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9733115"},{"teacherId":2355394,"projectId":9043749,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations toward my project. Keeping up with ever-changing technology is very difficult. The demands on our profession with data, inclusion, intervention and small group instruction can at times be overwhelming. With the printer I am able to print forms and data that help keep me organized and on top of data formation I need to meet the needs of all my students. \r\nThe wireless keyboard that I received was also a hit! I can maneuver around the classroom and use the wireless technology to be able to continue to deliver instruction without being tied to the computer. It may not seem like much but when you have a class of 5 year old who demand your attention, it is a lifesaver. \r\n\r\nThank you again for considering my project. It is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1746786898867,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-up-with-technology-in-a-kinderga/9043749/","projectTitle":"Keeping up with Technology in a Kindergarten Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campagna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2355394_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519611077727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2355394"},{"teacherId":9967508,"projectId":9771615,"letterContent":"My students are loving our new guitar storage racks! They are an amazing addition to our classroom and have become part of our daily classroom routine. Initially, there were lots of questions about the addition to the classroom and why they were being used. But, once the students started using the new storage system and saw how much time it saved when preparing to play, they loved it!\r\n\tThe storage racks have been crucial to our learning environment. In past lessons, it took some time to hand out the instruments and really took away from our engagement time and time with the music. Now that the instruments are readily available and can remain tuned, we have so much more time with our hands on the instruments. As the year progresses, we hope to continue to utilize these storage racks and are excited as to how much more effective our classroom has become. \r\n\tI want to thank you again for your support and we cannot wait to continue to make awesome music with your help!","fullyFundedDate":1767641156636,"projectUrl":"project/instrument-storage/9771615/","projectTitle":"Instrument Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Phillippe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9967508_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x324,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758740527148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967508"},{"teacherId":2355394,"projectId":7080722,"letterContent":"I would like to take a moment of your day to sincerely thank you for your generosity. It takes a village to raise a child and I appreciate you helping to be a part of that village. Your donation was used to create a more useful and purposeful space for learning.\r\n\r\nTrying to keep with with all of today's technology can be tough. As much as I try to utilize the tools I already have, at times it isn't enough. With your donation, I can keep as up to date as possible to give my students the best chance of success!","fullyFundedDate":1672534278674,"projectUrl":"project/technology-rocks/7080722/","projectTitle":"Technology Rocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campagna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2355394_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519611077727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2355394"},{"teacherId":9851149,"projectId":9763539,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our supporters for your generous investment in our self-contained special education classroom in Paterson, New Jersey. As a second-year teacher working with students in grades 2–4 at a Title I school, I see firsthand how simple, purposeful tools can have a powerful impact on student success. Your donations of homework planners and carpet spots have helped create structure, consistency, and independence for my students both in and out of the classroom.\r\nThe homework planners have strengthened home–school communication while also encouraging students to take ownership of their responsibilities. With clear, consistent planners, students are learning how to track assignments, organize materials, and follow routines—skills that are especially critical for students with diverse learning needs. Families are able to stay more informed, and students feel proud of managing their work more independently.\r\nThe carpet spots have transformed our carpet area into a calm, organized learning space. They support smooth transitions, positive behavior, and clear expectations during whole-group lessons and movement breaks. Together, these resources help create a structured environment where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making such a meaningful difference in my students' daily lives.","fullyFundedDate":1759269097161,"projectUrl":"project/bright-spots-and-big-plans/9763539/","projectTitle":"Bright Spots and Big Plans","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9851149_orig.jpg?crop=2506,2506,x0,y183&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758576137907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-medina"},{"teacherId":9851149,"projectId":9760560,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our special education classroom in Paterson, New Jersey. As a second-year teacher working with students in grades 2–4 at a Title I school, I see firsthand how access to the right tools can remove barriers to learning. Your donations of headphones with microphones and bulletin board paper have made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students' daily experiences in the classroom.\r\nThe headphones with microphones have been especially powerful in supporting both communication and focus. They allow students to fully engage in adaptive learning programs, virtual small groups, and speech or reading activities while minimizing distractions. For many of my students, having their own headset builds independence and confidence, giving them the opportunity to participate more actively, express themselves clearly, and work at their own pace.\r\nThe bulletin board paper has also helped transform our classroom environment into a welcoming, organized, and visually supportive space. Student work, learning goals, and routines are now clearly displayed, providing structure and reinforcement that supports diverse learning needs. Because of your generosity, my students are learning in an environment that encourages engagement, pride, and growth. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1759261883401,"projectUrl":"project/hear-speak-and-shine/9760560/","projectTitle":"Hear, Speak, and Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9851149_orig.jpg?crop=2506,2506,x0,y183&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758576137907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-medina"},{"teacherId":9851149,"projectId":9748222,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom in Paterson, New Jersey. As a second-year special education teacher in a Title I school serving students in grades 2–4, I see every day how access to the right resources can make a meaningful difference for my students. Your donations helped provide a Chromebook charging cart, a new classroom carpet, and two filing cabinets—items that may seem simple, but have had a powerful impact on our learning environment.\r\nThe Chromebook charging cart has increased student independence by ensuring devices are always ready for instruction, reducing downtime and allowing students to take responsibility for their materials. The filing cabinets have transformed how our classroom is organized, making instructional materials, student work, and accommodations easily accessible. This improved organization has created smoother transitions throughout the day and helped students develop routines that promote responsibility and confidence.\r\nOur new classroom carpet has also been a game changer. It provides a welcoming space for whole-group instruction, social skills lessons, and calming moments, which are especially important for students with diverse learning needs. Because of your generosity, my students are learning in a space that supports structure, independence, and success. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' futures.","fullyFundedDate":1758823932137,"projectUrl":"project/charging-up-minds-organizing-success/9748222/","projectTitle":"Charging Up Minds, Organizing Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9851149_orig.jpg?crop=2506,2506,x0,y183&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758576137907","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachel-medina"},{"teacherId":3599262,"projectId":9758887,"letterContent":"This project has really made a difference in the lives of my students. In total sixty students from two different grades travel to this room throughout the day to receive Math, Science and Health lessons. \r\n The best part of my day is when I see my kids smiling and learning. And still, the greatest part of the day is when they are excited to come to the classroom and tell me they love the colorful room they get to learn in. \r\n We are now fully organized, and it is going exceedingly beautiful as the teams are taking care of their spaces, know where everything is located and are at ease with the calmness of knowing that there is enough of anything they may need to finish a project in class or at school. \r\n Both groups said to send their donor today a huge hug! I opened the crayon case and was it exciting to have brand new crayons to draw the observation from our newest Science experiments. Afterwards, each team was able to organize their space to ready themselves for tomorrow's lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1762265289425,"projectUrl":"project/happy-and-shiny/9758887/","projectTitle":"Happy and Shiny","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3599262_orig.png?crop=815,815,x61,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763439682762","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3599262"},{"teacherId":5881952,"projectId":9531695,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom has a brand-new juicer—and it has already made a remarkable difference in our students' habits, confidence, and connection to healthy living.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, many of our students would throw away the fruits and vegetables provided during breakfast and lunch. Several students are English Language Learners, and many struggle with unfamiliar foods or textures. The juicer changed everything. Instead of ending up in the trash, these fruits and vegetables are now transformed into colorful, delicious juices that students are excited to try.\r\n\r\nThe first day we unpacked the juicer, students crowded around the table, amazed at how the apples, oranges, carrots, and spinach turned into bright, refreshing drinks within seconds. For some, it was their first time tasting fresh juice that wasn't from a bottle. Students began asking questions about ingredients, flavor combinations, and nutrition in ways I've never seen before.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the juicer has helped reduce food waste in our classroom and cafeteria. Students who once refused whole fruit now line up eagerly to turn it into something new. They experiment with recipes, share ideas with classmates, and encourage one another to try \"just one sip\"—a small act of bravery that means so much for students building language, confidence, and healthy habits.\r\n\r\nOne 9th-grade ELL student proudly told me, \"I didn't like spinach, but in the juice, it tastes good!\" Another student who normally avoids breakfast asked if he could make a \"green power juice\" before class to help him stay focused. These moments show how having the right tools can change behaviors and open up new experiences for students who need them most.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us:\r\n\t•\tReduce daily food waste\r\n\t•\tPromote healthy habits in a way that feels fun, not forced\r\n\t•\tCreate hands-on learning moments about nutrition and sustainability\r\n\t•\tGive ELL students meaningful opportunities to practice English while exploring flavors, textures, and descriptive vocabulary\r\n\t•\tBuild classroom community as students work together to create recipes\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping us turn something ordinary—leftover fruit—into something extraordinary: excitement, curiosity, and a healthier school day. Your gift made an immediate, meaningful difference, and we are so grateful.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,\r\n[Your Name]\r\n[Your School]","fullyFundedDate":1757876505856,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-minds-with-critical-thi/9531695/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Minds with Critical Thinking Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis-Francis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5881952_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747376122194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5881952"},{"teacherId":8632292,"projectId":9706517,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom is buzzing with excitement and motivation! The positive reinforcements you helped fund—like stickers, stamps, squishies, snacks, and fidget toys—have become powerful tools that drive learning and positive behavior. These rewards are more than just fun items—they're part of an evidence-based system that helps students understand expectations, stay engaged, and celebrate their progress.\r\nThe kids are thrilled by the new choices. One student who used to avoid tasks now eagerly finishes his work to earn a squishy. Another proudly requests to use the bathroom on his own to receive stickers. These small rewards have made a huge impact in building confidence, encouraging independence, and making learning joyful.\r\nYou've truly made a difference in their daily lives and we are so grateful. Thank you for believing in our students and helping them thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1758815694947,"projectUrl":"project/positive-reinforcements/9706517/","projectTitle":"Positive Reinforcements","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Veronica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8632292_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724130697657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msveronicasclass"},{"teacherId":8632292,"projectId":9734000,"letterContent":"Since receiving your support, the materials for our ABA‑based activity centers (file folders, Velcro dots, visual schedules) have transformed how students engage with learning. Though not high‑tech gadgets, they are technology in the sense that they bring structure, visual clarity, and self‑management tools into our lessons. Students now see their steps, track their progress, and move more independently through tasks. What excites them most is choice and control: they can pick the next activity, \"check off\" steps themselves, and feel ownership over their work. Additionally, the students are supported through first/then tools, visual supports, and visual cues. These materials allow students (many who are not communicating using words) to have the option to share their knowledge with various communication methods. For example, the students now have a concrete way to respond and participate. Your generosity is giving these children tools to grow, not just do work. 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