{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":41.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7868488,"projectId":10227404,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible kindness and generosity, you have brought such excitement to my fourth grade students! The students were delighted with the new books and expressed their audible joy for several titles from their favorite characters and series! Many of these books are now in their hands and hearts!\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students are strengthening their literacy skills and developing a lifelong love for reading that opens new possibilities. My developing readers select books that are both windows and mirrors of new adventures and self-understanding during their cherished independent reading time.\r\n\r\nPlease know your impact extends well beyond the books. Thank you for valuing my work as an educator and for believing in my students. You are a difference maker!","fullyFundedDate":1789571035885,"projectUrl":"project/set-sail-on-book-adventures/10227404/","projectTitle":"Set Sail on Book Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7868488_orig.png?crop=401,401,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621647481165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7868488"},{"teacherId":7257510,"projectId":10212242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Hooked on Books Project! The excitement when my students saw our new books was priceless- \" Can I read that one?\" and \"I've been waiting for this book!\" could be heard around the room. \r\n\r\nNow students are swapping recommendations, talking about their favorite characters, and squeezing in \"just one more chapter\" whenever they can. Seeing them excited to pick up a book and read is exactly what I hoped for when I created this project. \r\n\r\nThank you for filling our shelves with books and helping my fourth graders discover the joy of getting truly hooked on reading!","fullyFundedDate":1778001118841,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-on-books/10212242/","projectTitle":"Hooked on Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napoleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7257510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704755188203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/snapoleon7257510"},{"teacherId":7257510,"projectId":10163679,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Reading Comes Alive with Graphic Novels project! My students were thrilled when they saw the new books and couldn't wait to start reading. They are already swapping recommendations, talking about favorite characters, and asking for extra reading time. Even my more reluctant readers are excited to grab a book! Thank you for filling our shelves with stories that spark curiosity, build confidence, and make reading something my students truly look forward to each day!","fullyFundedDate":1778001118647,"projectUrl":"project/reading-comes-alive-with-graphic-novels/10163679/","projectTitle":"Reading Comes Alive with Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napoleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7257510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704755188203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/snapoleon7257510"},{"teacherId":7257510,"projectId":10163690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund our new classroom rug! The moment my students saw it, their faces lit up. I immediately heard, \"It's so pretty!\" and \"Can we read on the rug today?\" They couldn't wait to grab their books and find cozy spot. \r\n\r\nOur new rug has quickly become a favorite spot in our classroom. It gives us a comfortable space to read together, share stories, learn, laugh, and just enjoy being a class. Seeing my students so excited about something that makes our classroom feel more like a home means so much to me. \r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students a cozy place where so many special fourth-grade memories will be made. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778037432162,"projectUrl":"project/a-rug-that-brings-readers-together/10163690/","projectTitle":"A Rug That Brings Readers Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napoleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7257510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704755188203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/snapoleon7257510"},{"teacherId":7257510,"projectId":9934088,"letterContent":"Our new cozy couch has quickly become one of my students favorite places! They love curling up with a good book, working with a partner, or simply enjoying a comfortable space to learn. I hear things like, \" Can I read on the couch?\" and \" This is the best spot in the classroom!\" \r\n\r\nMore importantly, your generosity has helped make our classroom feel warm, welcoming, and truly theirs. The couch has brought extra excitement to reading and has given my students a special place where they feel comfortable, happy, and ready to learn. Thank you for giving my students more than just a couch - you gave them a place to learn, connect, and make wonderful classroom memories.","fullyFundedDate":1778001117882,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-couch-ready-to-learn/9934088/","projectTitle":"Cozy Couch, Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napoleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7257510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704755188203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/snapoleon7257510"},{"teacherId":8711603,"projectId":10278602,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when the new headphones arrived! We have already My students were so excited when the new headphones arrived! We have already started using them during reading lessons and independent work time. Students can now listen to stories, use their reading programs, and replay my directions when they need to hear them again. They can do this without interrupting their classmates or feeling rushed.\r\nI have noticed that our classroom is quieter and that the students are able to stay focused longer. They are completing more assignments on their own and asking for less help. \r\n\r\nThis is especially important for my students who need extra support with reading and understanding directions. Thank you for giving my students a useful tool that helps them feel more confident and successful in the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779206351333,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-learn-through-listening/10278602/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Learn Through Listening and Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polizzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8711603_orig.png?crop=766,766,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688075548553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8711603"},{"teacherId":8711603,"projectId":10278150,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for our new reading corner in Class 510! When the reading corner was ready, the students could not wait to try it out. They quickly chose their favorite spots on the bean bag, floor cushions, and soft rug. The rocking chair, lamp, bookshelf, and plant helped turn this part of our classroom into a comfortable place where we can enjoy books together.\r\n\r\nThe reading corner has quickly become one of the students' favorite places in the classroom. When we read our first story there, they each picked a comfortable spot on the rug or cushions and were ready to listen. They were calm, interested in the story, and happy to be together in their new space.\r\n\r\nI know this reading corner will get a lot of use throughout the school year. The children can read with a friend there, practice new words, or sit quietly for a few minutes when they need a break. It has already made such a difference in our classroom. I cannot thank you enough for giving my students a place they truly enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1779297467871,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-reading-forest-for-read/10278150/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm Reading Forest for Read Alouds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Polizzi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8711603_orig.png?crop=766,766,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688075548553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8711603"},{"teacherId":9454092,"projectId":8396581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our rotating bookshelves! My multilingual learners were thrilled to see our new classroom library come to life. Students now browse, choose, and share books that connect to their languages, cultures, and interests. We're using the shelves during independent reading and partner projects, where students recommend books to one another. Next, we'll create multilingual book reviews and continue building a classroom community where every student sees themselves as a reader.","fullyFundedDate":1723685954027,"projectUrl":"project/mr-gs-bilingual-classroom/8396581/","projectTitle":"Mr. G's Bilingual Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gonzalez-Palacios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9454092"},{"teacherId":7257510,"projectId":9985598,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"We Love Books\" project! Your generosity is helping fill our classroom with wonderful new books that will encourage creativity, spark curiosity, and make reading an exciting part of our day. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students have even more opportunities to explore new stories, grow as readers, and experience the joy that comes from finding books they truly enjoy. \r\n\r\nWe are so excited to add these books to our classroom library and begin many new reading adventures. Thank you for helping us grow our love for reading and making a lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773861088878,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-books/9985598/","projectTitle":"We Love Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napoleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7257510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704755188203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/snapoleon7257510"},{"teacherId":7257510,"projectId":9977227,"letterContent":"Wow! A huge thank you for supporting our graphic novel project! Because of your incredible generosity, my students have access to exciting new books that make reading fun, engaging, and something they genuinely look forward to each day. \r\n\r\nGraphic novels have a special way of capturing my students' attention, sparking their imagination, and helping even my reluctant readers build confidence. These books will open the door to new adventures, inspire creativity, and encourage students to see reading as something enjoyable rather than a task. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping us build a community of enthusiastic, confident readers. Your support is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1773860894344,"projectUrl":"project/new-graphic-novels/9977227/","projectTitle":"New Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napoleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7257510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704755188203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/snapoleon7257510"},{"teacherId":7257510,"projectId":10154627,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Colonial America book project! Because of your generosity, my students will have access to engaging books that bring history to life and help deepen their understanding of early American history. \r\n\r\nThrough these books, students will be able to explore the people, events, and stories that shaped our country while building important reading and critical thinking skills. Your kindness is helping create meaningful learning experiences that make history exciting and memorable. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and for investing in our students' learning. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773861128027,"projectUrl":"project/reading-our-way-through-colonial-america/10154627/","projectTitle":"Reading Our Way Through Colonial America","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napoleon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7257510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704755188203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/snapoleon7257510"},{"teacherId":7868488,"projectId":10218938,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generosity and for investing in my classroom and the students who make it special each day. \r\n\r\nThe Kindness Couch is at the heart of the class experience I strive to create, where students are celebrated for being kind and courteous; collaboration and accountable talk foster critical thinking; and reading with a special book in a cozy corner is pure joy.\r\n\r\nPlease know just how much students love this couch! If I forget to encourage nominations, I am quickly reminded. Thank you for allowing me to refresh the worn-out old sofa with a beautiful new grey couch that I will unveil this fall. \r\n\r\nYou are a difference maker, and I nominate you for our kindness couch! My sincere appreciation to you!","fullyFundedDate":1778001118381,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-up-to-the-kindness-couch/10218938/","projectTitle":"Cozy up to the Kindness Couch!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7868488_orig.png?crop=401,401,x19,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621647481165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7868488"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81475","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":546,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":58,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"4 - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":58.4,"schoolId":81475,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/trenton-public-schools/joyce-kilmer-elementary-school/81475"}