{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert Waters Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10188570,"projectId":9756686,"letterContent":"We are thankful for the basic supplies of crayons, pencils, glue sticks, and markers. Because of your generosity, we are able to continue working in groups and have plenty to share with one another. It is truly a gift that you have given us.\r\n\r\nWe will be using these supplies for basic writing and arts and crafts in the classroom, as well as for the drawings that go along with our writing assignments. My students appreciate every supply, big or small, that they have to use. We do not always have parents who are able to afford basic essentials for their children.","fullyFundedDate":1769192001115,"projectUrl":"project/the-classroom-survival-kit-essentials-f/9756686/","projectTitle":"The Classroom Survival Kit: Essentials for Everyday Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10188570_orig.jpg?crop=1980,1980,x0,y620&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770135493804","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10188570"},{"teacherId":10072076,"projectId":9448565,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom cleaning supplies project. Because of your gift of paper towels, Clorox wipes, tissues, and other essentials, our students and I can keep our learning space clean, healthy, and welcoming every day. These supplies have made a real difference during hands-on activities — for example, during our recent science lab, students could safely and quickly clean up spills and reset stations so everyone had a chance to participate. It also meant we could move between messy art projects and center work without long downtime, keeping learning momentum strong.\r\n\r\nWhen we unveiled the boxes, the class was so excited — they immediately noticed that we could take better care of our shared space and talked about being responsible classmates. A few students even volunteered to be \"clean-up captains\" to help rotate tasks, which has encouraged ownership and community responsibility. Your contribution didn't just buy supplies — it supported a healthier classroom culture and helped us teach important life skills.","fullyFundedDate":1757945961432,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-classroom-and-even-brighter-fut/9448565/","projectTitle":"A Clean Classroom, and Even Brighter Futures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bloom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10072076_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y60&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751901432211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10072076"},{"teacherId":10011901,"projectId":10048206,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredibly generous donations and for the care you've shown our students and learning community.\r\nBecause of your thoughtful contributions including wipes, Bounty paper towels, Swiffer supplies, hats, gloves, cream, chapstick, and snacks, our learning environment is more welcoming and supportive for every child who walks through our doors.\r\nYour donations help us maintain clean and healthy classrooms where students can focus on learning without worry. Items like wipes, Bounty, and Swiffer supplies allow us to keep our spaces clean and sanitary throughout the day. Hats and gloves keep students warm during colder days, while cream and chapstick provide comfort and care when it's needed most. Snacks ensure students have the nourishment they need to stay energized, engaged, and ready to learn.\r\nThese may seem like simple items, but together they make a powerful difference. You are helping create a classroom environment that is warm, clean, and healthy — a place where students feel safe, cared for, and ready to succeed.\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and for choosing to invest in the well-being of our students. Thank you for being an essential part of our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1769219520040,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-care-and-hunger/10048206/","projectTitle":"Warmth, Care and Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Feliciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10011901_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759232446255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10011901"},{"teacherId":9542858,"projectId":10026216,"letterContent":"We are incredibly thankful for your donation of care items to our classroom. These items are used daily and help our students feel cared for and supported. Your kindness goes beyond supplies, it helps build a classroom filled with comfort, confidence, and smiles. \r\nThe supplies our classroom received such as paper towels, hand sanitizer, , Lysol wipes, bandaids, tissues, etc. are already being used in the classroom. My students and myself are so happy to have received these items. Thank you for making such a positive difference in my students' day.","fullyFundedDate":1768674310971,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-care-in-our-classroom/10026216/","projectTitle":"Spreading Care in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abdelqader","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9542858"},{"teacherId":9991279,"projectId":9700741,"letterContent":"I wanted to personally thank you for the school supplies you donated to my classroom. Your generosity truly touched my students and me in ways that go beyond words.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, I could see the excitement on my students' faces. For some of them, having brand-new notebooks, pencils, and materials meant starting the school year feeling prepared and confident. It removed a worry they didn't always have the words to express and allowed them to focus on learning, participating, and believing in themselves.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helped create a classroom environment where every student felt supported and included. I watched students take pride in their work, engage more fully in lessons, and feel motivated simply because they had the tools they needed to succeed. That confidence and sense of belonging is something I cannot put a price on.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of my students and for investing in their education. Your generosity made a real and lasting impact, and it is something we will remember throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1760706860478,"projectUrl":"project/our-friend-dr-seuss/9700741/","projectTitle":"Our Friend Dr. Seuss","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garces","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9991279_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759430991836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9991279"},{"teacherId":8536773,"projectId":9724848,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Fueling Young Minds, One Snack at a Time. My students and I are truly thankful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe use these snacks every day in our classroom. Students are free to grab a snack while they are working independently, during small group time, or when we are in the middle of a long lesson. Having snacks available helps them stay focused and ready to learn. Water has been especially important. Students frequently come to me after gym class or when they are not feeling well, and being able to give them water right away has made a big difference in helping them feel better and get back to learning.\r\n\r\nThe students were very excited when the snacks arrived. Their favorite by far has been the fruit snacks. They were so happy to see familiar treats and really appreciated having choices. It was clear how much it meant to them to know they had something available whenever they needed it.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and our students. Your kindness truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758925838949,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-one-snack-at-a-time/9724848/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds, One Snack at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8536773_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750618779948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missm-sciencelab"},{"teacherId":9984074,"projectId":9416951,"letterContent":"During this time of the year, nothing is more important than staying safe and healthy. Thanks to you generosity, we have plenty of supplies to help us make it through what is proving to be a tough fall/winter season. \r\n When my students first saw the tissues, lysol spray and paper towels, they were excited. Many of these children come from underprivileged situations and cannot always afford these basic supplies. Healthy students learn better and your kindness has helped us immensely. \r\n I hope that you and your loved ones have a terrific holiday season and start to the new year. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping the students in my class!","fullyFundedDate":1758820244502,"projectUrl":"project/a-healthy-start-to-the-year/9416951/","projectTitle":"A Healthy Start to the Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zagen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9984074_orig.png?crop=253,253,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743029789276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9984074"},{"teacherId":10268543,"projectId":9725680,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation, which has made a meaningful impact on our students. As a STEM teacher, I work with hundreds of students each week, and having access to essential cleaning supplies plays an important role in maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment. Supporting student health is vital to ensuring consistent attendance and minimizing missed instructional time.\r\n\r\nMy students were truly appreciative of the hand sanitizer and tissues you donated. These items are used daily and help students maintain good hygiene. In addition, the Lysol wipes have been especially beneficial for cleaning tables after hands-on projects, allowing students to work in a clean and safe space.\r\n\r\nWe sincerely appreciate your kindness and generosity. Your support has made a lasting difference for the students at Robert Waters School.","fullyFundedDate":1758820244268,"projectUrl":"project/happy-and-healthy-cleaning-supplies/9725680/","projectTitle":"Happy and Healthy Cleaning Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Muti-Marconi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10268543_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758216643287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10268543"},{"teacherId":9115387,"projectId":9309347,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, two classes have been able to enjoy and reinforce their math skills using a variety of math manipulatives. At the end of the 2024–2025 school year, my students reviewed multiplication facts by playing Bingo Multiplication and the Multiplication Tower game.\r\n\r\nMy current students have also had the opportunity to use construction paper and Model Magic to create their array projects. Working with modeling clay helped them better understand the concept of rows and columns.\r\n\r\nAt the end of this month, my students will begin learning about fractions. They will gain a deeper understanding of fraction concepts thanks to the donated items—fraction books, games, and magnetic manipulatives.","fullyFundedDate":1749215587859,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-deeper-understanding-with-math/9309347/","projectTitle":"Fostering Deeper Understanding With Math Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9115387_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694649033779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9115387"},{"teacherId":8536773,"projectId":9695172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Printing Possibilities: Copy Paper for Curious Minds.\" Your generosity provided an essential resource for our elementary science classroom. With the new copy paper, my students have been able to use printed lab sheets, recording pages, and visual references that guide their learning during each lesson.\r\n\r\nThe materials have supported us during group investigations, helped students organize their lab reports, and allowed them to add clear diagrams and notes to their interactive notebooks. Having these printed resources has made our lessons more structured and has helped students stay engaged and confident during hands-on science activities.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include beginning a new unit on animal classification, where students will explore different groups of animals and learn what makes each group unique. Thanks to your support, they'll be able to print sorting sheets, observation pages, and notebook materials that help them build a deeper understanding of the topic. We truly appreciate your contribution and the positive impact it has on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757522080814,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-copy-paper-for-c/9695172/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Copy Paper for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8536773_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750618779948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missm-sciencelab"},{"teacherId":9120356,"projectId":9051041,"letterContent":"Thanks to these new resources, my students have been more engaged and confident during our reading and math lessons. The Dog Man books quickly became a favorite, and students were excited to see familiar characters that motivated them to read during independent reading time. When the materials first arrived, my students were eager to explore them and asked when we could start using everything. The dry erase dots have made working at the small group table much more fun and engaging for my students. They enjoy using them to show their thinking and participate more actively during centers.\r\n\r\nOverall, these materials have helped create a more interactive and structured learning experience for my class, and I'm grateful for the support that made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746814253557,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-potential-inspiring-ela-and-m/9051041/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Potential: Inspiring ELA and Math Success for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cando","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9120356_orig.jpg?crop=508,508,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736664957992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cando"},{"teacherId":9120356,"projectId":9334052,"letterContent":"My students and I have been loving the new resources! One of my favorite moments was during math centers when they first tried the multiplication machine. Their faces lit up, and they immediately started challenging each other to see who could solve facts the fastest. It has quickly become the most popular center, and it's helping them build confidence and fluency in such a fun, hands-on way.\r\n\r\nThey were also so excited about the candy rewards. It's a simple motivator, but it truly keeps them engaged and eager to put forth their best effort. The 6-drawer organizer has already made a huge difference in keeping our math centers neat, accessible, and easy to rotate. My students now know exactly where to find materials and where to return them.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using these tools to strengthen multiplication fact fluency as we move into more complex skills, such as multi-step word problems and early division concepts. These resources are helping us build a strong foundation, and my students feel proud every time they use them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1749215560827,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-math-fun-with-sweet-incentives/9334052/","projectTitle":"Fueling Math Fun with Sweet Incentives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cando","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9120356_orig.jpg?crop=508,508,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736664957992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cando"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_81369","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1019,"numTeachers":71,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":97,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.1,"schoolId":81369,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Robert Waters Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Robert Waters Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-jersey/union-city-public-schools/robert-waters-elementary-school/81369"}