{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robbins Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":127581,"projectId":10022451,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for funding this important project! My students were so excited to be receiving these items. They have been wearing the hats and gloves which came at a perfect time since it has been so very cold outside. The chapstick has come to great use as well due to the frigid temperatures. The snacks were sent home the weekend before a snow storm arrived. I had a few extra items that I was able to share with other students in the school who needed them. Thank you again for your generosity towards my students and classroom. We are truly grateful and appreciate it so much.","fullyFundedDate":1768614842426,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-up-fuel-up/10022451/","projectTitle":"Cozy Up & Fuel Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tindall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/127581"},{"teacherId":4778253,"projectId":9609486,"letterContent":"The math materials are heavily being used in class. Number chart, place value materials, and magnetic money are used in numbers of the day. During this time students discuss what they know about that number as it relates to ten frames, place value, number chart and money. They explore the concepts of regroupingwith place value and money. Students use other materials at centers time. They love to use the addition tower. They now have access to the subtraction tower. These materials are helping student learn about important math concepts. With repetition, student are gaining confidence talking about and explaining their math reasoning.","fullyFundedDate":1757525510090,"projectUrl":"project/math-center-fun/9609486/","projectTitle":"Math Center Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiseman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4778253_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504916823374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-catherinewiseman"},{"teacherId":2313894,"projectId":9532292,"letterContent":"Since receiving the Secret Stories materials, my students have been using them every day during our literacy block as a go-to reference. The posters are up around the room, and students regularly walk over to them to check a sound when they're reading or trying to spell a word. One of my favorite moments was seeing students remind each other, \"Check the secret story!\" \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were genuinely excited. They loved the characters and wanted to hear the stories right away. The visuals and storytelling made the sounds feel fun and memorable, especially for my multilingual learners who benefit from seeing, hearing, and talking about language at the same time.\r\n\r\nStudents will keep using the Secret Stories during shared reading, writing, and word work as they become more independent with decoding and spelling. The goal is for them to use the stories as a support they can rely on on their own. Thanks to our donors, my students now have tools that make learning to read feel more doable and a lot more enjoyable.","fullyFundedDate":1754573371990,"projectUrl":"project/readers-in-the-making-one-sound-at-a-ti/9532292/","projectTitle":"Readers in the Making, One Sound at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Y.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2313894_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534298959576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dyellen"},{"teacherId":1961850,"projectId":9545166,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project, Secret Stories. Your donation is making a meaningful difference in the lives of my kindergarten students as they begin their journey toward becoming confident readers and writers. Because of you, my students are learning phonics patterns in a fun and engaging way that helps them truly understand how letters and sounds work together.\r\n\r\nSecret Stories has already had a powerful impact on my classroom. Students are excited to decode words, apply phonics rules, and take risks in both reading and writing. Your kindness is helping build a strong foundation that will support their literacy growth for years to come. I am incredibly grateful for your investment in my students and their future success. Thank you for believing in our young learners.\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\nLauren Stewart","fullyFundedDate":1755882783263,"projectUrl":"project/cracking-the-code-help-us-become-strong/9545166/","projectTitle":"Cracking the Code: Help Us Become Stronger Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1961850"},{"teacherId":4778253,"projectId":9509608,"letterContent":"Students are loving their time with our book series. The excitement students express when they realize it is their day to read books from the library radiates the room. They are selecting books, interacting with the books, and reading to the best of their abilities. Students desire to read from the library has created a physical change in our room. Students wanted the books to be more accessible. They asked to move the library. Our library is now in a more open location and students are using it more when they get done with their work. It is exciting to see students finding a series of books that interests them and inspires them to read more!","fullyFundedDate":1754606627169,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-library/9509608/","projectTitle":"Building Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiseman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4778253_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504916823374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-catherinewiseman"},{"teacherId":3016260,"projectId":9199400,"letterContent":"Thank you for having such a beautiful heart and for being willing to contribute to the joyful learning of my kindergarten students. The excitement on their faces when the materials arrived was truly wonderful to see. The materials have been essential for our literacy and math learning centers and will be well cared for so they can be used for a long time.\r\n\r\nA special thank you to everyone who generously donated money to make the purchase of these materials possible. Your kindness and support are making a real difference in my students' learning and happiness every day.","fullyFundedDate":1746477821794,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-manipulatives-for-engaging/9199400/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math Manipulatives for Engaging Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3016260_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x56,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618755748866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sra-b-garcia"},{"teacherId":4778253,"projectId":9313947,"letterContent":"Students are not only learning to write in English, but they are learning to write in Spanish too! No matter what language, writing can be a challenging subject to learn. Students need to be able to gain confidence in themselves as writers and this is done through explicit instruction. However, budding writers need access to the write resources to get them started on the right path. With folders, composition books, crayons, pencils and glue, writers are letting their ideas following onto the page both through images and words. This use of language is also helping students develop language that will help them communicate confidently in other areas of school and in their lives outside of school! Thank you for supporting their confidence as writers. Students who were one reluctant to put anything on a paper are now producing. I cannot wait to see how they continue to develop as writers as the school year proceeds!","fullyFundedDate":1746482041427,"projectUrl":"project/the-writers-in-us/9313947/","projectTitle":"The Writers in US","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiseman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4778253_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504916823374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-catherinewiseman"},{"teacherId":127581,"projectId":9087032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! Biscuit books are perfect for beginning readers. Many of my students are perfect readers for these books! I will be able to use the books during small reading group instruction and then students can take them home to read. Reading is such an important lifelong skill. It is important to me that my students love reading and I love introducing them to many different authors and kinds of books. Thanks again for your generosity for my classroom and students. It truly means so much!","fullyFundedDate":1747842289839,"projectUrl":"project/hi-fly-guy/9087032/","projectTitle":"Hi! Fly Guy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tindall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/127581"},{"teacherId":6899791,"projectId":9428473,"letterContent":"Your generous donations of flexible seating, notebooks, decorations, folders, glue sticks, scissors, and markers have made an incredible impact in our special education classroom. The flexible seating options have transformed our learning environment—students now have the freedom to choose comfortable spaces that help them stay calm, focused, and engaged during lessons. This has been especially meaningful for students with sensory needs who benefit from movement and choice throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe abundance of supplies has also allowed every child to participate fully in creative, hands-on learning. Having their own notebooks and folders has helped students develop organization and independence, while the art and writing materials have encouraged self-expression in ways that transcend language barriers. In our classroom, where most students are Spanish-speaking, these materials have helped bridge communication gaps and foster confidence through color, design, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThe bright decorations and welcoming environment made possible by your generosity have created a space where students feel proud to learn and belong. Your support has not only provided essential tools but has also shown our students that their education and joy matter. Thank you for helping us create a classroom filled with possibility, comfort, and inspiration every day.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1755880397364,"projectUrl":"project/brand-new-year/9428473/","projectTitle":"Brand New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Day","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6899791_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666356022977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6899791"},{"teacherId":4778253,"projectId":9199804,"letterContent":"Oh, the places they go. The gift of a book can lead young minds on many great adventures in life. Seeing my students as first graders has been very joyful. They have been telling me how they enjoyed their book and the adventures they have experienced during summer vacation. It is amazing how the gift of a book can make a child feel so much joy and inspiration. Their point of view has been shifting from something that is ordinary can provide awesomeness. Thank you for inspiring reading and adventures in all these young minds by providing them opportunities to see the awesome in themselves!","fullyFundedDate":1743456490607,"projectUrl":"project/oh-the-places-we-go/9199804/","projectTitle":"Oh, The Places We Go","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wiseman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4778253_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504916823374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-catherinewiseman"},{"teacherId":127680,"projectId":9712384,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my second-grade students, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your thoughtful donation that provided us with the iPad adapters we so greatly needed. Your generosity has given our classroom the final piece of technology required to make the most of the brand-new iPads we were fortunate to receive earlier this year. Thanks to you, our students now have everything they need to fully access and enjoy all the learning opportunities that this technology provides.\r\n\r\nWhen we first received our iPads, there was an immediate wave of excitement among the children. The promise of having new tools for reading, math, writing, and interactive lessons brought so much joy into our classroom. However, we quickly realized that we had a small but important problem: our old headphones could not connect directly to the new devices. While it may sound like a minor issue, it created a real challenge for us. Without headphones, students were unable to focus individually on their work in programs designed for reading fluency, phonics practice, and math reinforcement. Group work became harder, too, because we could not use audio features without distracting the entire class.\r\n\r\nThat is why your support has meant so much. By helping us obtain these simple yet essential adapters, you removed a barrier that was holding us back. Suddenly, our older headphones—which are still in great condition—became completely compatible with our new iPads. Now, every child in our room has the ability to work independently, to listen closely, and to learn at their own pace without distraction. You may have thought of your gift as small, but in truth, it has had a big impact.","fullyFundedDate":1758821423826,"projectUrl":"project/help-new-technology-new-problems/9712384/","projectTitle":"Help New Technology = New Problems","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ayling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp127680_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458473741281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/127680"},{"teacherId":127680,"projectId":9051591,"letterContent":"On behalf of my second grade class, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation to our butterfly project. Your support has made an incredible impact on our classroom and our students' learning experience.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we received beautiful butterfly habitats, large certificates to celebrate our spring release, seeds to plant butterfly-friendly flowers, informative butterfly life cycle books, and extra food to nurture the butterfly larvae when they arrive. These supplies have transformed our classroom into a living science lab!\r\n\r\nThis hands-on experience will allow our students to observe the butterfly life cycle up close, watching tiny eggs hatch into caterpillars, then transform into chrysalises before finally emerging as butterflies. Seeing this process in real time not only excites their curiosity but also deepens their understanding of nature and the environment.\r\n\r\nAt the end of our project, we will release the butterflies in a nearby park's butterfly garden, creating a meaningful connection between our classroom and the local community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly brought this magical journey to life for our students, inspiring wonder and a love for science that will last a lifetime. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746977309125,"projectUrl":"project/butterflies-in-trenton-2025/9051591/","projectTitle":"Butterflies in Trenton 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ayling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp127680_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458473741281","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/127680"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81479","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":460,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":90,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":57.8,"schoolId":81479,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Robbins Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Robbins Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/trenton-public-schools/robbins-elementary-school/81479"}