Lafayette Elementary School

Lafayette Elementary School recently received a $5,000 AdoptAClassroom org donation from Burlington Stores, through its partnership with the national non-profit organization. The donation was part of a celebration of its new store in Bridgewater.  

Students from Lafayette Elementary School attended the grand opening at 155 Promenade Boulevard and represented Bound Brook School District by wearing spirit attire. As part of the store’s ribbon-cutting event, Burlington associates presented the giant check to the teachers while colorful confetti rained over the group.   

A representative from AdoptAClassroom.org reached out to the district and school administrators and helped to secure the donation for Lafayette Elementary School. The school will split the donation among 22 classrooms. 

Principal Deirdre Kehayas said the teachers will use the funds on a number of new classroom items including art supplies, physical education equipment, and classroom games and activities. Lafayette Elementary School teachers will receive an invitation to the AdoptAClassroom.org marketplace that includes over 20 vendors such as Staples, Lakeshore Learning, and Scholastic.   

“At Lafayette we believe that every student deserves access to high-quality resources and enriching educational experiences,” said Principal Kehayas. “The donation helps give our teachers the resources they need to inspire, support and reach each child in their educational journey.”  

Burlington District Manager David Morgan welcomed the students, teachers, administrators and customers. He explained Burlington’s national initiative to donate to deserving schools at the grand openings of new store locations and also during the back-to-school season.    

“On behalf of the Bound Brook School District, I would like to welcome our new local Burlington store to Bridgewater and thank them for their generous donation to our school through their partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org,” said Superintendent of Schools, Alvin Freeman, Ed.D. “Our teachers are so excited to purchase the tools they use to enhance teaching and learning in their classrooms this year. We are thankful for the support we received from Burlington and AdoptAClassroom.org.”