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You gave me the opportunity to put smiles on their faces and provide them with resources that will make a real difference in their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were so excited! They could not wait to look through everything and begin using their new supplies. Watching their excitement reminded me just how meaningful these resources are to them. We are already putting the new materials to use in our classroom. My students will be using them for upcoming classroom projects, hands-on activities, and lessons that encourage them to be creative, work together, and express what they have learned. Having these resources available allows them to participate more fully and enjoy the learning process. Our next steps are to continue building on what we have learned and use these materials in our upcoming projects and activities. I am excited to see what my students create and accomplish with these new resources!\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and for making this possible. Your generosity means more than words can express. Thank you for helping me put smiles on their faces and giving them the tools they need to shine. May God bless you always for your kindness, generosity, and support. ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1778788769923,"projectUrl":"project/jumping-into-the-next-year/10271178/","projectTitle":"Jumping into the Next Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9085237_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787952017429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9085237"},{"teacherId":3911012,"projectId":10160496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with stackable storage bins. These bins are a life saver. The end of the school year is a chaotic time. 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Our NJSLA smart goal is centered around reading and writing so these books will be put to good use. Reading is a big passion of mine and I would love to ignite that same love for literacy in all of my students. It is a blessing to be able to provide a wide range of materials for them to enjoy and peak their curiosity in order to keep learning more.","fullyFundedDate":1779371007003,"projectUrl":"project/sel-quotes-that-inspire/10203122/","projectTitle":"SEL: Quotes That Inspire","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3911012_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474128113883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vcampos"},{"teacherId":3911012,"projectId":10139002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom with your generous donation. It has been so helpful to \"find a home\" for all the materials in the art room. I can neatly stack and store supplies. These storage bins have been a game changer. I feel more confident in placing things in the storage closet for next year in these plastic bins that will safely store tools so that they don't get damaged. We have little resources and funding in our district and specifically in our school but we teachers are resourceful and creative. Thank you for making it a little bit easier to do my job.","fullyFundedDate":1778767865840,"projectUrl":"project/stackable-storage-systems-for-the-art-ro/10139002/","projectTitle":"Stackable Storage Systems for the Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3911012_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474128113883","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vcampos"},{"teacherId":9085237,"projectId":10277889,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these much needed supplies to our kindergarten class. 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About this school
Elementary School 26 is
a suburban public school
in Paterson, New Jersey that is part of Paterson Public Schools.
It serves 419 students
in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.7:1.
Its teachers have had 232 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 8
419 Students
39 Teachers
1 E 32nd StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
96%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Elementary School 26 Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
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Elementary School 26
$121,138
raised using DonorsChoose
232
projects
funded
42
teachers
funded
440
donors
22
projects
for
basic supplies
48
projects for
technology
21
projects for
books
15
projects
for
art supplies
Elementary School 26 has received support from
301 individuals from New Jersey and
139 individuals out-of-state.