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My students are very satisfied with the items that were funded for our classroom.\r\n The students are now working on a Character Strong project where the use of the magic markers will help them accomplish their projects just before the holidays. The students will able to bring their projects to life Again, thank you so much for funding my school project.","fullyFundedDate":1758202949981,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-fun-times/9663253/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Fun Times!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10231567"},{"teacherId":10034629,"projectId":9631027,"letterContent":"Your generosity reached beyond materials—it sent my students a message that there are people out there who believe in them. Knowing that caring individuals took the time to support our classroom gives them hope and motivation.\r\nThank you again for believing in us and helping us create a classroom that is not only clean and comfortable but also full of love and learning. You've made a lasting impact on our school year, and we'll always be grateful for your kindness and generosity! ! Thank you!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1760917226798,"projectUrl":"project/create-a-comfortable-and-clean-learning/9631027/","projectTitle":"Create a Comfortable and Clean Learning Space for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Briones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10034629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747750682712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10034629"},{"teacherId":1417522,"projectId":9744914,"letterContent":"I cannot find words to begin telling you about the excitement on my students' faces. Being able to have a sturdy and thick notebook with so many pages helps them get very creative when writing! Their stories, lists, open-ended questions and answers now have plenty of space to take their ideas to another level.\r\n\r\nMy heart is filled with gratitude beyond any description. Today, I received a new student who did not bring any school supplies due to family hardships. My heart jumped with joy when I realized that thanks to all of you, now I have all the notebooks my new student needs! I was at complete liberty to just go to my notebooks stash and provide something for him to write down the work, for each subject!!!\r\n\r\nI find it hard to express my overall gratitude with all the kindness and care with which all my donors think about my kiddos, my students. Such feeling has the greatest impact and magnitude regarding my role as a teacher, mentor, role model. All thanks to my donors, who I can count on every time I face a need in my classroom. Thank you all!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758841402012,"projectUrl":"project/crafty-writers/9744914/","projectTitle":"Crafty Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1417522_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689243190658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1417522"},{"teacherId":1417522,"projectId":9385089,"letterContent":"Our newly acquired class novel Esperanza Renace (Rising Esperanza), has brought so much joy to our classroom. My class loves to read!!! \r\n\r\nAccording to research studies, reading a novel aloud to your students brings many many benefits to their learning. My students are improving their inferencing skills, reading and writing skills, drawing conclusions, their vocabulary is expanding, and they're becoming more and more inquisitive due to the different topics they're learning about and the oral discussions we are holding as we continue to read the novel every day. \r\n\r\nI cannot emphasize more or describe better the hope and the happiness we all experience as they keep improving and moving forward in literacy. Thank you so much for such generous contribution to our second grade classroom!!!","fullyFundedDate":1754921623771,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-achievers/9385089/","projectTitle":"Readers Are Achievers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1417522_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689243190658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1417522"},{"teacherId":3753040,"projectId":9212045,"letterContent":"When our new resources for \"Learn To Be The Best When You Are Fresh\" arrived, the excitement in our classroom was undeniable! The students could hardly wait to dive in, and their faces lit up the moment they saw the materials. One student even said, \"Wow, this makes learning feel fun and real!\"\r\n\r\nWe've been using these resources during our morning routines and small-group lessons to set the tone for the day. 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It made them feel such warmth and joy to know that there are still people out there who care so much about their learning and well being.\r\nAs I proceeded to explain the project and how donors' hearts are moved to compassion and take the time to provide us with funds to make it come true, my students were so attentive and their eyes reflected appreciation, love, smiles, and overall happiness. I can truly attest to a very well received gift of love from all our donors and I thank you so much for providing all these snacks for my class. \r\nMy students work really hard, not a minute is wasted in my classroom. This is the reason why I wanted to have something they could snack on during mid morning before lunch or mid afternoon before they are dismissed to go home. We all thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts!!","fullyFundedDate":1756668057955,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/9605606/","projectTitle":"Food for Thought","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1417522_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689243190658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1417522"},{"teacherId":3753040,"projectId":9211970,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to basic bathing necessities that help them feel clean, confident, and ready to learn each day. We've already begun sharing these items discreetly with families who need them most, and the difference it has made is powerful. 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Your kindness has not just supplied products—it has provided stability, hope, and a better learning environment for every child in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1750682693351,"projectUrl":"project/necessities-station/9211970/","projectTitle":"Necessities Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cruz's Family","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3753040_orig.jpg?crop=2030,2030,x12,y267&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674447411178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sde3rdgradetrip"},{"teacherId":9923245,"projectId":9112941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our speech therapy classroom! Your donation has already made a meaningful impact on my students' learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the new materials arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement. One of my students immediately said, \"This looks so fun!\" and couldn't wait to get started. We used the resources right away for a small-group language activity where the children practiced taking turns, asking questions, and describing what they saw. What could have felt like \"work\" to them turned into play, and their confidence grew with every turn.\r\n\r\nThe resources are not only helping us during therapy sessions but are also creating special moments of joy and discovery. For example, a student who often hesitates to speak eagerly participated in a game we played with the new materials—and ended up sharing more words and sentences than ever before. That moment reminded me how powerful the right tools can be.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these materials to support our upcoming language unit. The students will be practicing storytelling, sequencing, and vocabulary in fun, hands-on ways. These activities build skills that carry over into their classrooms and daily lives, helping them feel more confident as communicators.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly opened new doors for my students, and I cannot thank you enough for making this possible. You've given us tools that will continue to inspire progress, laughter, and learning for months to come.","fullyFundedDate":1742823966054,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-make-speech-and-language-therapy/9112941/","projectTitle":"Help Us Make Speech and Language Therapy Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura Cosnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923245"},{"teacherId":10034629,"projectId":9352393,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to explore learning in a whole new way. When the new resources arrived, their excitement was immediate and contagious—there were gasps, claps, and even a few happy dances! One student shouted, \"This feels like a real classroom now!\" It was a moment of pure joy and appreciation.\r\nWith the new tools, each group had their own set of materials, which allowed every student to actively participate. Watching them collaborate, take turns, and problem-solve together was incredible.\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact in our classroom. 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Thomas H Dudley Family School is
an urban public school
in Camden, New Jersey that is part of Camden City School District.
It serves 598 students
in grades Pre-K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.5:1.
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96%
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Thomas H Dudley Family School
$230,261
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teachers
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Thomas H Dudley Family School has received support from
647 individuals from New Jersey and
556 individuals out-of-state.