{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Franklin D Roosevelt High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":10301526,"letterContent":"This instrument came at a great time for our classroom! We recently had to get a bit creative for a student with physical limitations. The Pegasus was a fantastic addition to our classroom music making! It was so easy for him to play and allowed him to feel included in physical music making and class play alongs. Something like this is so much better than using an app on a phone or tablet - it allows students to join in the fun playing something very easy to make sound on. Thank you for giving us options for students with disabilities especially, to make sure everyone is included in our jam sessions!","fullyFundedDate":1786541773957,"projectUrl":"project/wings-of-sound-bringing-the-pegasus-to/10301526/","projectTitle":"Wings of Sound: Bringing the Pegasus to Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":10241774,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom learn about instruments from a different part of the world. The students love playing with the gong and they are very interested in all the different kinds of sounds they are able to make with it. It fits in perfectly with a song the band is doing based on a Japanese folk song, so we are very happy to be able to incorporate authentic sounds in our playing.\r\n\r\nThey also learned about taking care of and protecting these beautiful instruments. The bag was a perfect fit and the gong is extremely cushioned and very well protected.","fullyFundedDate":1786541711020,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-sound-and-culture/10241774/","projectTitle":"Exploring Sound and Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":10313600,"letterContent":"It was so great to start the year off in a new book for my band seniors! They were so excited to see the last and final method book of their high school music performing careers. It was a little bit bittersweet though, but overall they were very proud of themselves for getting so far and for staying in band for all 4 years. They remembered when they first started in Book 1 and how quickly they were able to progress from using the books every day, so we started this year off on a very positive feeling of still continuing the journey to get better each year. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support so much and are looking forward to starting the last installment!","fullyFundedDate":1784044143896,"projectUrl":"project/level-3-unlocked/10313600/","projectTitle":"Level 3 Unlocked!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":10454888,"letterContent":"Your donation has made such a great impact, even on the first week of school! I was able to purchase and print out beautiful decorations for our music classroom, help students print out their new program cards, and other worksheets for band class. My student who is visually impaired was very excited that we could enlarge something and print it out for him so he could use paper instead of staring at a computer screen all day.\r\n\r\nThe students were very grateful that now they would not have to try to compete with others in the library to get a hold of a printer. Many of them do not have one at home, so they are so happy they now have one right in the band room. I even had some music emergencies and used it quite a few times already. I can't tell you how convenient and fast this has made teaching go, and how great it is to not have to wait until the next class to have a student participate because we were waiting for another copy of something. This has been such a blessing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787320577083,"projectUrl":"project/press-print-make-music/10454888/","projectTitle":"Press Print, Make Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":10200174,"letterContent":"This project came through just in time for us to try out some new things for the end of the year, and it was a great way to wind down in the middle of all the end of year testing and stress. The students were very excited about the new instruments, especially the chimes, for being so relaxing and different sounding. The students were very stressed at the end of the year, so they truly enjoyed trying everything out. \r\n\r\nWe came up with some good ideas and were able to get something together in our little meditation corner to get our project off the ground. We were able to make a few recordings and tried them out on some school aides to see what they thought since they were some of the people the students mentioned wanting to do something nice for. We are planning to continue this project next semester and after school in music club as well. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping us spread some kindness in the world!","fullyFundedDate":1778871878014,"projectUrl":"project/playlist-for-peace/10200174/","projectTitle":"Playlist for Peace","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":10239381,"letterContent":"My students were quite surprised with these new instruments!! They of course had never seen anything like them before, and neither have I! They absolutely LOVED the sounds the waves made, and were so interested in how the different sizes made different sounds. One student in particular was very receptive to the feeling of the vibrations in his hand from striking the aluminum pieces. He thought they were so calming and liked how he could physically feel the music. This will be tremendously helpful for engaging students, and especially those who are English language learners or those who have special needs. Thank you for bringing a tactile experience into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779126429470,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-harmony/10239381/","projectTitle":"Hands On Harmony","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":10187286,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your support of our music program! Our original item was not available, but we were able to come up with two other things that we were interested in using. The first has been extremely helpful and it was an extra set of holders for our gong stand. We just had performances at the freshman orientation for next year and the school's spring concert. The hooks were very helpful and keeping everything in order for the auxiliary percussion player. \r\n\r\nThe next thing we decided to go with was a drone flute. This is a flute that is able to play two different notes at one time. We have quite a few wind players in the band that were interested in putting their skills to use in a more meditative setting, so they are going to be experimenting. They never heard of anything like that before, so they were very intrigued at how it sounded, and the way that you make music on it.\r\n\r\nMy students love having new performance experiences available to them, and they are always looking to further their abilities and talents. Thank you again for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1776085673019,"projectUrl":"project/sounds-of-meditation/10187286/","projectTitle":"Sounds of Meditation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":9796885,"projectId":9893989,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to this project. These materials have been utilized during counseling sessions focused on coping skills, identifying emotions, and processing grief in a supportive and structured way. We use the games to help students connect with characters and situations that mirror their own experiences, which opens up meaningful conversations about feelings and loss. The activity cards and games have been especially helpful in making these topics more accessible and less intimidating for students who may struggle to express themselves verbally.\r\n\r\nOne specific moment that stood out was during a small group session where students used the emotion cards to identify how they were feeling that day. A student who typically does not speak much was able to point to several cards and eventually shared a personal experience related to grief. The resources helped create a safe space for that kind of expression.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were very curious and engaged. Many immediately wanted to explore the games and flip through the books. There was a noticeable sense of comfort in having hands-on tools that felt inviting rather than clinical, which helped set a positive tone for the work we are doing together.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue building on these skills by practicing coping strategies in real-time situations and using the materials to role-play scenarios involving stress, conflict, and loss. The goal is for each student to leave with practical, individualized tools they can use both in and outside of school.","fullyFundedDate":1767936180981,"projectUrl":"project/peace-within-reach-calming-tools-for-an/9893989/","projectTitle":"Peace Within Reach: Calming Tools for Anxious and Overwhelmed Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9796885"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":10051198,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness in helping us complete this project. It was perfect timing also because the cart we were using for our parades broke, and we were able to use the wagon from this project in our St. Patrick's Day parade! It literally saved the day, so that was an incredible help! We have the Memorial Day parade coming up at the end of May, so we will be able to use it again for the same reason. We have to have a wagon or a cart to carry water for the players, emergency supplies, extra percussion instruments, etc. so it was truly necessary for our performance. When we are not marching, it has been used to transport instruments around the music wing and through the building when needed. \r\n\r\nThe students have loved playing with the gong stand and using the extra piece that hooks on to the side. They were having fun hanging different chimes and other things on it, and trying to make sure each instrument was being played. They also understand and appreciate why we need a bag for the stand, which does not need to be out in the room every single day (only when we are using the gong) so they are glad it will be protected. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your kindness very much and look forward to the next time we use our new supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1770223392361,"projectUrl":"project/keep-calm-and-hit-the-road/10051198/","projectTitle":"Keep Calm and Hit the Road","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":9980905,"letterContent":"This was something very different for us but the students had a really great time trying something new! In the beginning, they were having a lot of trouble physically maneuvering their fingers and the hook, but once they got the hang of it, they were really on fire. It was so inspiring to see the smiles on their little faces once they saw their own creations and how proud they were. It taught me a good lesson too, to reach outside my own subject sometimes and just to give kids a different experience. I will keep this valuable piece of information handy for the future! Thank you for giving us something challenging and different to try!","fullyFundedDate":1769300918053,"projectUrl":"project/creative-hands-calmer-minds/9980905/","projectTitle":"Creative Hands, Calmer Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":10017298,"letterContent":"My students were so happy to finally have the missing piece to their quartz crystal bowl collection! They have been experimenting with calming and meditative sounds for the second semester now, and they enjoy it very much. One more student can join in the fun now, and they can make more complete and better chord progressions. Thank you for helping them continue to grow as musicians and regulate themselves better with mindfulness and meditative practices. The next thing we hope to do is to team up with a yoga class to provide some relaxing sounds while they go through their physical motions. Stay tuned!","fullyFundedDate":1769031733477,"projectUrl":"project/finding-focus-through-sound/10017298/","projectTitle":"Finding Focus Through Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":9979435,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kindness in supporting our music classroom with our continued idea of using non-Western instruments to increase student engagement and to learn about the Lunar New Year. Students had a fun time learning about different countries and the customs of those celebrating the New Year, including using sound bowls and gongs to ward off bad spirits and let go of bad energy. They really enjoyed doing something different in band class and very many of them mentioned how relaxing it was and how they wanted to do it again before finals.","fullyFundedDate":1768426308752,"projectUrl":"project/ringing-in-the-lunar-new-year-with-singi/9979435/","projectTitle":"Ringing in the Lunar New Year with Singing Bowls","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_868","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":3273,"numTeachers":185,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":37,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"17.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.3,"schoolId":868,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Franklin D Roosevelt High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Franklin D Roosevelt High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/franklin-d-roosevelt-high-school/868"}