{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elementary School 28","outOfStateSupporters":31.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9966479,"projectId":9677866,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been filled with excitement, curiosity, and joyful learning. The moment the students saw the new materials, their faces lit up—they couldn't wait to explore and play. The prepositions game has quickly become a class favorite, giving students a fun and interactive way to build important language skills. They also love the category sorting game, which has sparked meaningful conversations and helped them strengthen critical thinking skills during play.\r\n\r\nEven our preschoolers have been deeply engaged, especially with the baby doll set, which has encouraged nurturing play and social-emotional learning. Another classroom favorite is our new mat. Students use it to take a quiet moment when they need to calm their bodies or feelings, and it has already made a positive difference in helping them self-regulate.\r\n\r\nYour donation has created meaningful opportunities for learning, connection, and growth every day. Thank you for making such a powerful impact on our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758807391912,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-talkers/9677866/","projectTitle":"Tiny Talkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9966479_orig.jpg?crop=598,598,x2,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741789556221","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966479"},{"teacherId":2833326,"projectId":9691688,"letterContent":"I am writing to share how incredibly helpful the storage unit and bins have been in my classroom. These resources have greatly improved our organization, making materials easier to access and keeping our space clutter-free. Students are now able to independently find and return items, which supports smoother transitions and stronger responsibility.\r\n\r\nThe storage unit and bins have truly enhanced our daily routines and created a more efficient, calm, and engaging learning environment. I am grateful for the positive impact they have made.","fullyFundedDate":1758807390388,"projectUrl":"project/organized-space-focused-minds/9691688/","projectTitle":"Organized Space, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jean-Jacques","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2833326"},{"teacherId":9018883,"projectId":8981755,"letterContent":"Your wonderful donations have made such an impact on my students in the classroom. Learning has looked much different for them and they were very grateful. Being able to use new forms of technology was a great learning experience and became very resourceful. The Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation truly helped the most providing the necessary funding required to complete this project and without their help this would not have been possible. Foundations like these are hard to come by and we appreciate them every day.","fullyFundedDate":1733976473831,"projectUrl":"project/show-it-share-it-play-it/8981755/","projectTitle":"Show it ! Share it! Play it!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9018883_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695547852024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9018883"},{"teacherId":4903148,"projectId":9659708,"letterContent":"I am writing this letter with immense gratitude and excitement on behalf of my students. Thanks to your incredible generosity and support of our project, \"Empowering Gifted Minds Through Technology,\" our classroom now proudly features a brand-new Chromebook!\r\n\r\nBefore this device arrived, our students often had to share a single, aging desktop, severely limiting their time and ability to conduct research, collaborate, and access personalized learning tools. Now, the new Chromebook has proven to be an absolute game-changer.\r\n\r\nThe impact is visible every single day. Our students are no longer waiting their turn; they are actively becoming confident digital citizens. They use the Chromebook to quickly access current event articles, verify sources for their history reports, and utilize interactive math simulations that were previously inaccessible.\r\n\r\nFor our latest project, students used the device to create collaborative presentations in Google Slides, learning essential teamwork and communication skills while building professional-looking digital portfolios. For some of my students, this Chromebook represents their most consistent access to modern technology, ensuring they are not left behind in a technology-driven world.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is now a more equitable and dynamic learning environment. You didn't just donate a piece of hardware; you invested in their future readiness and empowered their curiosity.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for making this powerful change possible. We are truly grateful for your belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1757124246382,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-gifted-minds-through-technolo/9659708/","projectTitle":"Empowering Gifted Minds Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. VanderVeen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4903148_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508255497005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4903148"},{"teacherId":2834117,"projectId":9235729,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students were thrilled to see all of the sensory materials being delivered to our classroom. Students loved the sensory wall that we created with the sequence material. We have also allowed some of our students to bring materials to their 4th grade classrooms this year! Students are using their materials, at their desks, to keep focused on their tasks. They are super helpful! During our staff meetings, I have shared just how great these materials are. We now are seeing other classrooms seek out the same items for their students! Thank you for making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746387555182,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-focused/9235729/","projectTitle":"Sensory Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sarno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2834117_orig.jpg?crop=1795,1795,x0,y274&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625781093917","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2834117"},{"teacherId":10055631,"projectId":9411952,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"Safe Haven\" project has become a reality, and my students now have a warm and supportive space to use during counseling sessions. The new resources are helping create a calming environment where students can practice coping strategies, build self-regulation skills, and engage in social–emotional learning activities.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was when a student who often struggles with big emotions was able to choose a calming tool from our new materials. Instead of shutting down, he used the resource to self-soothe and then rejoined the activity with a smile. Moments like this remind me how powerful it is to provide students with the right tools at the right time.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. Many eagerly asked, \"Can we use this today?\" Their joy and curiosity showed me how much they value having a space that is truly their own.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue to use these resources as part of our counseling lessons on emotional regulation, problem-solving, and positive peer interactions. The next step is to incorporate these tools into activities where students can practice empathy, and communication in a safe and supportive setting.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping me create a safe haven where they feel valued, supported, and ready to learn. Your generosity is making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1750460046628,"projectUrl":"project/safe-haven/9411952/","projectTitle":"Safe Haven","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10055631"},{"teacherId":6152089,"projectId":9411302,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying our classroom with bulletin board paper! While it may seem like a simple resource, it has made an enormous difference in the atmosphere and functionality of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe fresh paper has allowed me to create colorful, organized, and welcoming displays that highlight student work and instructional materials. My students absolutely love seeing their projects posted on bright, cheerful backgrounds, as it makes their accomplishments feel important and worthy of celebration. Every time a student walks into the room and sees their writing or artwork showcased on a newly decorated board, their eyes light up with pride. That sense of ownership over the classroom space helps build confidence and a love of learning.\r\n\r\nMy students also enjoy having new and exciting books in their classroom library to enjoy each and every day. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1750460044070,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-bulletin-boards-to-brighten-le/9411302/","projectTitle":"Books and Bulletin Boards to Brighten Learning for Young Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6152089_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694722695358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6152089"},{"teacherId":6152089,"projectId":9341090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding literacy puzzles and floor puzzles for our classroom! These resources will quickly become classroom \"favorites\" and will help them grow in so many ways.\r\n\r\nThe rhyming puzzles are essential tools for learning literacy in a fun way! Rhyming is one of the foundational skills of early reading, and these puzzles will make practicing it enjoyable and interactive. Students love pairing words that sound alike, and the puzzle format will keep them engaged and motivated. \r\n\r\nThe floor puzzles are always equally as exciting for my students. They provide an opportunity for collaboration, teamwork, and communication. My students love to gather together on the carpet and work in small groups, which allows them a chance to encourage one another to find the missing pieces, while promoting both critical thinking and social-emotional learning.","fullyFundedDate":1750460044303,"projectUrl":"project/building-brain-with-puzzles/9341090/","projectTitle":"Building Brain with Puzzles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6152089_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694722695358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6152089"},{"teacherId":6152089,"projectId":9410318,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for providing my classroom with an incredible collection of puzzles and organizers. These materials have already become a cornerstone of our learning routines. The puzzles you funded are not just games, they are essential tools that build problem-solving skills, persistence, and confidence in my young learners.\r\nThe counting and sequencing puzzles have been especially powerful in supporting number recognition and early math skills. My students light up when they successfully put numbers in order, and I can see their sense of accomplishment growing with each attempt. The floor puzzles allow for teamwork and collaboration. The word puzzles have sparked excitement during literacy centers. Students who typically shy away from reading activities are drawn in by the challenge of piecing words together. \r\n\r\nYour donation has created countless opportunities for meaningful, hands-on learning. Thank you for believing in my students and for making their learning both joyful and engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1750460044435,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-problem-solving-skillsone/9410318/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build Problem-Solving Skills—One Puzzle Piece at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6152089_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694722695358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6152089"},{"teacherId":6152089,"projectId":9249780,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for the organizational supplies you provided for our classroom. With these resources, our materials have a \"home,\" making our learning environment calmer, more efficient, and more inviting. My students are learning responsibility and independence by keeping their supplies organized, which helps maximize our instructional time. A well-structured classroom sets the tone for learning, and your gift has made that possible. Thank you for helping us create a space where students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1746477637185,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-furniture-and-organization-too/9249780/","projectTitle":"Classroom Furniture and Organization Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6152089_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694722695358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6152089"},{"teacherId":6152089,"projectId":8840727,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for filling our classroom library with wonderful new books! My students are thrilled to have fresh stories and engaging texts to explore during our reading period. Having a wide variety of books allows each child to find something that sparks their curiosity and motivates them to read more. For some of my students, these books are the first step in building a lifelong love of reading. Your generosity is helping us create readers who feel excited and confident about picking up a book every day.","fullyFundedDate":1729707674458,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-minds-ela-supplies-for/8840727/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Minds: ELA Supplies for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6152089_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694722695358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6152089"},{"teacherId":6152089,"projectId":8840715,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the headphones and clipboards you provided for our class. Each student now has the ability to focus during independent learning, especially during reading programs, math practice, and assessments. The headphones help reduce distractions, promote concentration, and allow students to work at their own pace. For many of my students, this independence and quiet space is essential for their success. \r\n\r\nThe clipboards allow my students to work independently or with small groups in flexible seating around the classroom, or enjoy a fun sight word scavenger hunt! Thank you for making our classroom a more focused and supportive place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1729707674518,"projectUrl":"project/sound-minds-headphones-and-clipboards-f/8840715/","projectTitle":"Sound Minds: Headphones and Clipboards for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6152089_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694722695358","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6152089"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82071","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":469,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":55,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.0,"schoolId":82071,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elementary School 28 on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elementary School 28","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/paterson-public-schools/elementary-school-28/82071"}