{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bijou Community School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4938405,"projectId":9975176,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is ringing with excitement and learning! The new combination of hand bells and desk bells has allowed students to actively participate in lessons exploring melody, harmony, and rhythm. Recently, students worked together to perform a simple song where some played hand bells and others played desk bells, layering their sounds to create a fuller, more dynamic performance. It was amazing to watch students who are usually shy take the lead in playing their parts, listening carefully to one another, and feeling proud of contributing to the group's music.\r\n\r\nWhen the bells first arrived, students' reactions were priceless. Eyes widened, hands shot up, and there was an audible \"Wow!\" as they explored the bright, colorful instruments and the beautiful tones they made. Many students couldn't wait to try them out and immediately began experimenting with different notes and rhythms. The materials sparked curiosity, excitement, and collaboration all at once.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, the next steps for our students include creating their own short compositions using both hand and desk bells, experimenting with harmony and rhythm, and performing their pieces for the class. This project is helping students build confidence, teamwork, and musical understanding, and your generosity gave them the tools to actively make music together. Our classroom has truly been transformed into a place where every student can hear their voice.","fullyFundedDate":1769024505472,"projectUrl":"project/bell-ieve-in-music/9975176/","projectTitle":"Bell-ieve in Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4938405_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509234438120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbmusic"},{"teacherId":4938405,"projectId":9958033,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is alive with sound and excitement thanks to the new hand chimes! We are using them in music lessons to explore melody, rhythm, and ensemble playing. Just last week, students worked together to perform a short arrangement where each student played a different note in a simple melody. The hand chimes allowed everyone to participate at the same time, and students practiced listening carefully to each other to stay in sync. It was wonderful to see students who are usually quiet become confident leaders as they played their parts.\r\n\r\nWhen the hand chimes first arrived, students were overjoyed. They were immediately drawn to the bright colors and the clear, ringing tones. Many students exclaimed how fun and \"real\" it felt to play the chimes themselves, and they couldn't wait to explore and experiment with different sounds. The excitement and curiosity in the room were palpable.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, the next steps for our students include composing their own short melodies using the hand chimes and combining them with Boomwhackers for more complex group arrangements. Students will also take turns leading their peers in rhythmic patterns and simple harmonies, building teamwork, listening skills, and musical confidence. 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Having additional xylophones meant no one was left waiting on the sidelines; every student had a meaningful role in the music.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the xylophones, their excitement was immediate. Smiles spread across the room, and hands shot up asking when they could play. Many students were thrilled at the chance to play a \"real\" instrument and take responsibility for their own part in the group. The instruments instantly boosted engagement and focus, especially for students who learn best through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, the next steps for our students include building toward more complex ensemble pieces that involve harmony, form, and teamwork. Students will rotate through different parts, create their own patterns, and collaborate to perform as a full class ensemble. Your support gave donors a true peek into a joyful, active music classroom—and it's helping our students grow as confident, cooperative musicians every single day. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769178009594,"projectUrl":"project/xylo-fun-for-everyone/9978634/","projectTitle":"Xylo-FUN for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4938405_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509234438120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbmusic"},{"teacherId":4938405,"projectId":9868810,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our music classroom is ringing with excitement—literally! The new hand chimes have become an instant favorite and an essential part of our daily music-making. Because they match the same color system as our Boomwhacker instruments, students are able to make quick connections between pitch, patterns, and music theory. We've been using the chimes for melody-building activities, echo patterns, and simple ensemble pieces where every student has an important role.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the hand chimes, their reactions were pure joy and curiosity. They were amazed by the sound and immediately noticed the matching colors. Hearing comments like, \"I know this note!\" and watching students confidently jump in showed just how powerful that visual connection is. Even students who are usually hesitant felt comfortable participating because the colors made the music feel accessible and fun.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps include using the hand chimes for more advanced lessons in melody, harmony, and teamwork. Students will layer parts, explore chord progressions, and even create their own short compositions using the chimes alongside Boomwhackers. These instruments are helping students listen closely, work together, and truly experience music in a hands-on way. Thank you for helping our classroom come alive with sound, confidence, and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1764695849178,"projectUrl":"project/every-student-deserves-a-chime-to-shine/9868810/","projectTitle":"Every Student Deserves a Chime to Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4938405_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509234438120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbmusic"},{"teacherId":4938405,"projectId":9832087,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our music classroom is running more smoothly and creatively every single day. The basic classroom supplies you helped provide—staplers, tape dispensers, a hole punch, paper organizers, and more—have made a real difference in how students engage with music learning. We use these tools constantly to prepare and organize music theory worksheets, rhythm practice pages, composition drafts, and substitute lesson materials so learning never skips a beat, even when I'm out of the room.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the newly organized space and fresh supplies, they were genuinely excited. It may seem simple, but having a clear, well-organized system helped them feel more independent and responsible. They can quickly grab what they need, turn in work neatly, and stay focused on the music instead of the mess. Several students even commented on how \"official\" the classroom felt—like a real music studio.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our next steps include diving deeper into music theory and composition projects. Students will be organizing their own work, building music notebooks, and using these supplies to revise and refine their ideas. These everyday tools are supporting creativity, structure, and consistency in our music classroom. Thank you for giving our students the foundation they need to focus on what matters most—making and understanding music.","fullyFundedDate":1764654027038,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-tools-for-extraordinary-learnin/9832087/","projectTitle":"Everyday Tools for Extraordinary Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4938405_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509234438120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbmusic"},{"teacherId":8668281,"projectId":9423012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations towards our classroom. The students were very excited to see all their new materials when they arrived in the classroom. The bleach wipes have served a great purpose in keeping their desks clean and germ free. \r\nThe crayons, colored pencils, and markers have been an essential material in our daily use. The students were excited to see that now they have back up when their personal materials get broken or misplaced. The headphones have served such a great purpose for completing testing on their computers and using their computer for their daily individual practice. \r\nThank you for making a big impact in our classroom and giving students what they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758816699066,"projectUrl":"project/clean-successful-and-productive-classr/9423012/","projectTitle":"Clean, Successful, and Productive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muñoz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8668281_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662950254047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8668281"},{"teacherId":6587644,"projectId":9614638,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my classroom now has its very first rug—a beautiful green rug that looks like a forest floor. As a 4th grade teacher, I was hesitant to purchase something often associated with younger grades, since classrooms tend to lose their cozy, welcoming feel as students get older. I am so glad I trusted my instincts, because the rug truly completed our space and added the final touch of warmth my classroom needed.\r\n\r\nWe now use the rug every day as a gathering place for read-alouds, singing, and class discussions. It provides a calm, comfortable area where students can come together, listen, and share ideas. Even in a busy 4th grade classroom, the rug has helped create a sense of community and belonging while supporting student focus and engagement.\r\n\r\nThis rug has shown me that older students still benefit from a welcoming learning environment. Your generosity helped transform our classroom into a space that feels both purposeful and inviting. Thank you for helping make our classroom feel complete and supporting my students in such a meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1758388485498,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-rug-for-our-classroom-community/9614638/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Rug for our Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Magallanes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6587644"},{"teacherId":4938405,"projectId":9769566,"letterContent":"These new books have added so much richness to our music classroom by helping students build foundational literacy skills while also deepening their understanding of musical concepts. Titles like *The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night*, *Jennie Jenkins*, *Over in the Meadow*, and *Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin* have allowed students to explore rhythm, rhyme, steady beat, and instrument recognition through joyful, story-centered lessons. Books such as *Here Come the High Notes* and *Look Out for Low Notes* introduce early music theory in an engaging, accessible way, and beloved favorites like *Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus* and *Old MacDonald Had a Farm* help younger learners practice singing, sequencing, and expressive reading. These resources have truly enriched the way I teach—and I'm incredibly grateful for your generosity in making that possible.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is a lively, interactive, and often musical experience. Students sing along to refrains, keep the beat with percussion instruments, and act out characters or motions as the story unfolds. A standout moment this year has been our exploration of *Wild Symphony* by Dan Brown. Students were absolutely captivated by the interactive orchestral music connected to each page, sparking wonderful conversations about timbre, mood, and instrument families. Watching their eyes light up as they listened, reacted, and discussed made it clear just how meaningful these books are to their learning.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have become more engaged during story-based lessons. The blend of visuals, sound, and movement gives them multiple ways to connect, and many now request these books during independent choice time. Your donations did far more than add books to our shelves; they created moments of joy, discovery, confidence, and connection for our young musicians. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us build a learning environment where students feel inspired, included, and eager to explore the world of music.","fullyFundedDate":1759949751301,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-harmony-inspiring-literacy-t/9769566/","projectTitle":"Reading in Harmony: Inspiring Literacy Through Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4938405_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509234438120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbmusic"},{"teacherId":4938405,"projectId":9743966,"letterContent":"Our new storage tubs have transformed the way my students and I use our music classroom resources. With instruments now safely organized and clearly labeled, students can quickly find what they need, which has increased both efficiency and enthusiasm during music activities. As a teacher who is new to this position, having an organized space has also helped me better understand exactly what materials we have and how to use them more effectively in our lessons.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments came the day the tubs were first introduced. Students walked in, noticed the newly arranged shelves, and immediately began exploring—carefully opening lids, checking instrument sets, and excitedly pointing out items they hadn't realized we had. Their reactions ranged from surprised gasps to proud comments like, \"Now it feels like a real music room!\" The sense of ownership they expressed over the space was heartwarming and set the tone for an engaged, focused year.\r\n\r\nWith everything now accessible and protected, our next steps involve diving deeper into ensemble work and instrument rotations. Students can smoothly transition between activities, which allows us to spend more time making music and less time searching for materials. As we continue our current unit, students will be using the newly organized instruments to create short group compositions—something that simply wouldn't have been possible without the clarity and structure these storage tubs provide. Our donors truly helped us elevate the learning environment, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758816698372,"projectUrl":"project/note-worthy-storage-for-our-instruments/9743966/","projectTitle":"Note-Worthy Storage for Our Instruments!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4938405_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509234438120","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kbmusic"},{"teacherId":8505124,"projectId":9673275,"letterContent":"Our \"Counting Collections\" materials have had a huge impact on my students' ability to explore numbers and counting in a hands-on, engaging way. With these materials, my students can sort, count, and organize objects independently or in small groups, which helps them see patterns, understand quantities, and build strong number sense. They are excited to explore, compare amounts, and practice counting in fun, meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also made it possible for students to practice counting in Spanish, giving them the chance to build bilingual math skills while gaining confidence with numbers. By seeing, touching, and moving the objects, students are learning to count \"mucho\" (a lot) and understand the concept of quantity in a real, concrete way.","fullyFundedDate":1759255501693,"projectUrl":"project/counting-collection/9673275/","projectTitle":"Counting Collection!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valladolid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8505124_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661240050997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8505124"},{"teacherId":8505124,"projectId":9673261,"letterContent":"An easel in our 1st-grade classroom will completely transform the way my students learn, participate, and engage each day. At this age, children learn best when lessons are visual, interactive, and hands-on. An easel becomes the heart of our learning space — a place where stories come alive, where phonics and math lessons are modeled clearly, and where students can share ideas and show their thinking.\r\n\r\nHaving a sturdy, mobile easel means I can teach from any part of the room and adjust my instruction based on student needs. My students will be able to come up and write, draw, build words, solve problems, and actively take part in their learning. The magnetic board helps us practice word building, the chart paper supports shared writing, and the space underneath allows easy access to materials.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, school is where they feel the most supported and inspired. This easel will help create a warm, structured learning environment where every child can see, understand, and confidently participate. Your support directly boosts engagement, strengthens foundational reading and math skills, and makes lessons more accessible for young learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our classroom grow, learn, and feel excited every day. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1758388801574,"projectUrl":"project/easel-y-accessible/9673261/","projectTitle":"Easel-y Accessible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valladolid","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8505124_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y333&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661240050997","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8505124"},{"teacherId":5051715,"projectId":9490595,"letterContent":"Wow—what a difference you've made in our classroom! When the boxes arrived, my students' eyes lit up like it was their birthday. They couldn't believe all the colorful supplies, shiny new rulers, paints, notebooks, and even a globe that spins in every direction!\r\n\r\nWe jumped right in—using our new notebooks for language arts and science, and our geometric shape kits to explore math in hands-on ways. The magnetic chart has been a huge hit for learning arrays and fractions, and the watercolor paper has inspired even my most hesitant artists to create with pride. The rocks will be a fun surprise for an upcoming holiday craft project (but shhhh, don't tell!).\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments is watching students play with the globe—it spins in multiple directions, and they love exploring it with their hands. Another is hearing younger students walk by and whisper, \"Oh, I love this class!\" Maybe it's the forest-green light covers that give our room such a calm, cozy glow.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have brought so much creativity, structure, and joy into our classroom. 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