{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Josiah Quincy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5175353,"projectId":9659130,"letterContent":"The resources from this project have already made a meaningful impact on our classroom environment and student learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are better able to stay organized and focused. The Ziploc bags have helped them keep their supplies neat and accessible, which reduces lost materials and distractions during lessons. Something as simple as organization allows students to transition more smoothly between activities and spend more time engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nThe Clorox wipes and tissues have helped us maintain a clean and healthy classroom. By minimizing germs and keeping shared spaces sanitized, we are able to reduce disruptions and maximize the number of days we are together learning in person. A safe, healthy environment gives students peace of mind and helps families feel reassured.\r\n\r\nThe student boards have had one of the most immediate impacts on instruction. They allow students to show their thinking in real time—whether solving math problems, practicing vocabulary, or responding to comprehension questions. I am able to quickly assess understanding, address misconceptions, and adjust instruction on the spot. Students feel more confident participating because they can try, revise, and share their ideas in a low-pressure way. This has increased engagement, accountability, and active participation across the classroom.\r\n\r\nFinally, the new school supplies ensured we started the year prepared and ready to dive into learning without worry. Students no longer have to stress about not having the materials they need. Instead, they can focus fully on growing, exploring, and achieving.","fullyFundedDate":1758219650095,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-the-new-year/9659130/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5175353"},{"teacherId":5175353,"projectId":9888008,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through the gift of the Flex-Space Write & Wipe Mobile Group Table. This table is already playing a key role in helping my students build essential STEM skills in meaningful and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nThe dry-erase surface provides students with a hands-on space to plan, test, and refine their thinking as they work through experiments, engineering challenges, and math problems. Instead of keeping their ideas confined to paper, students can sketch models, record data, solve equations, and map out solutions directly on the tabletop. Their thinking becomes visible—not just to me, but to one another—making it easier to adjust, revise, and improve their work in real time.\r\n\r\nThis flexible and mobile workspace also strengthens important STEM habits of mind: creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. Students naturally gather around the table to share ideas, question one another's reasoning, and problem-solve as a team. Whether they are designing a structure, graphing results, or exploring cause and effect relationships, the table transforms abstract concepts into active, hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is becoming a space where curiosity leads the way and learning feels dynamic and collaborative. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping create opportunities that will continue to support their growth throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1764600174341,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-learning/9888008/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5175353"},{"teacherId":5175353,"projectId":9046835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide headsets with microphones and a presentation pointer for my students. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my English Language Learners.\r\n\r\nMy students rely heavily on listening to spoken English to strengthen their reading, listening, and speaking skills. During independent work time, they often listen to stories online to build vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. We also use digital platforms that allow students to record their own read-alouds so they can self-monitor their pronunciation, pacing, and expression. Having quality headsets with microphones gives them the tools they need to focus, hear clearly, and confidently practice speaking without distractions.\r\n\r\nThe headphones help engage and empower learners by creating a space where they can concentrate and take ownership of their growth. Students feel more comfortable recording their voices and reflecting on their progress, which builds both language skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe presentation pointer has also enhanced our classroom instruction. It allows me to clearly emphasize key information during lessons, helping students focus on important details in texts, visuals, and directions. For language learners especially, this visual clarity supports comprehension and keeps them actively engaged.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I am better able to meet the diverse needs of my learners and create a classroom environment where all students feel supported and capable. Thank you for investing in their success and for helping them strengthen the skills they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1744927776786,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-please/9046835/","projectTitle":"Headphones Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5175353"},{"teacherId":3063778,"projectId":9570938,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my students. Your gifts have purchased a new iPad for my classroom. The iPad is a wonderful tools to help reinforce classroom activities. The iPads also give this particular group of students access to technology many mainstream students already possess.\r\n\r\nAdding the use of the iPad into our daily schedule has had a huge impact on student learning and motivation. The use of the iPads has also allowed for more multi-sensory practice for reading. Overall the students and I have truly enjoyed incorporating this new technology into our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThank you, again for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1758219525842,"projectUrl":"project/inclusion-through-technology/9570938/","projectTitle":"Inclusion Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Brien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3063778_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449011184145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jtondorf"},{"teacherId":2519196,"projectId":9818521,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my class with your generosity. Thanks to you, my class has materials that they can use to showcase their ideas as we explore various cultures of the world, test engineering structures, and generally give depth and expression to the core curriculum.\r\nYou would surely cherish the look on the face of my students when materials arrived, and rote lessons suddenly teemed with new hands-on, creative possibilities. Further still, the materials have been a boon to the class 'think space,' a calm, mindful space where overwhelmed students can rejuvenate during the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1766589826686,"projectUrl":"project/clay-time/9818521/","projectTitle":"Clay Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2519196_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526398358342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/graphicnovels"},{"teacherId":5175353,"projectId":9810191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Engaging Resources project. Because of you, my students now have access to high-quality, engaging materials that make learning more fun and meaningful each day.\r\n\r\nUsing the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards, I was able to choose resources that fit my students' needs and interests. The new activities have helped keep students focused, excited to participate, and more confident in their skills. I've especially noticed students who usually struggle becoming more willing to try, join discussions, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nIt's been wonderful to see their smiles and hear them say lessons feel \"fun\" and easier to understand. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom, and we use these resources every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and helping create a space where they feel motivated and successful. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1762267613610,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-resources/9810191/","projectTitle":"Engaging Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5175353"},{"teacherId":4765192,"projectId":9966335,"letterContent":"My K-5 students and I are so grateful for your generous support to this project. It is a gift to be able to share new materials with all my classes. The Strawbees have been a hit across grade levels and everyone loves how open-ended they are. In my kindergarten classes, students are enjoying constructing different shapes and animals from their imaginations. In my second grade classes, students enjoyed designing claw machines and playground structures. In the future, I hope to get the robotics components to go along with it, so that upper grade students may program their designs with movement. \r\n\r\nMy fourth and fifth graders were especially excited to see that we received robot kits for our micro:bits. They were excited to finally get to program something that could move. Often, we talk about robots in hypothetical terms, so they could not believe that they would actually make their designs a reality. \r\n\r\nWith these materials, I hope to to support students in learning more about coding to build robots that can solve everyday problems.","fullyFundedDate":1767022053088,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-for-every-student/9966335/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4765192_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y564&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613401347096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marnlau"},{"teacherId":4765192,"projectId":9967720,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for your generous support to this project. They were so excited when they learned that they were going to be able to build and program a robot to move. We often talk about robots in hypothetical terms, and it was so amazing to witness their awe and excitement when their designs became reality.\r\n\r\nAs students got started with these kits, they learned to follow building directions to pair it with their micro:bits. The micro:bits were exciting to begin with but they couldn't move around like they can now. So far, students have build cars, fans, and robots. They are having os much fun experimenting with new designs.\r\n\r\nThank you for reigniting excitement in my classes again. While it is fun building and designing using recycled materials, the excitement they have for these building kits are unmatched. We are so, so thankful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766963696088,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-with-ringbit/9967720/","projectTitle":"Robotics With Ring:bit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4765192_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y564&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613401347096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marnlau"},{"teacherId":2187430,"projectId":9521682,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a color printer and ink for our classroom. It has truly brightened up our learning space! Our notes and anchor charts can now be created in full color, making lessons more engaging and accessible for students. The students are excited and proud to see their classroom filled with colorful materials that help them learn and stay motivated. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our daily teaching and learning. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758219514023,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-learning/9521682/","projectTitle":"Colorful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2187430_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518549110225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2187430"},{"teacherId":2581043,"projectId":9853556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping bring Ozobots into our school Makerspace! My students are naturally curious, creative, and eager to explore how things work. Because of your generosity, they will be able to learn coding in a joyful, hands-on way—by drawing colorful paths, creating mazes, and using block coding to make robots spin, race, and even dance. Your support makes it possible for students to collaborate, problem-solve, and express their ideas while exploring STEM concepts in a meaningful and engaging way.\r\n\r\nOzobots truly turn coding into play, and thanks to you, every student—regardless of prior experience—will have the opportunity to jump in and succeed. These tiny robots will spark big ideas, build confidence, and inspire a love of learning that extends far beyond the Makerspace. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Your donation will bring endless smiles, creativity, and discovery to our school—thank you for making such a powerful difference!","fullyFundedDate":1764600175025,"projectUrl":"project/coding-comes-alive-with-ozobots/9853556/","projectTitle":"Coding Comes Alive With Ozobots!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boulogne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2581043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544646673828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2581043"},{"teacherId":2417316,"projectId":9526053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping my 5th graders start the school year with the supplies and learning tools they truly need. Because of you, students are able to come to class prepared, organized, and ready to learn every day.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the new resources daily for reading, writing, and math work. One special moment was watching students confidently set up their notebooks and materials for our first learning routines—it may seem small, but it helped them feel ready and included right away.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their faces lit up! They were excited, grateful, and proud to have brand-new supplies to call their own.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using these resources to support our current lessons as we build strong classroom habits, practice academic discussions, and begin deeper learning projects that will challenge students to think, reflect, and grow.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made a real difference—thank you for being part of our classroom community! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1758220302442,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-strong-equipping-every-studen/9526053/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Strong: Equipping Every Student for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keefe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2417316_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x752,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719834587647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2417316"},{"teacherId":4765192,"projectId":9492774,"letterContent":"I have been a traveling specialist teacher for about 3 years now, and it has consistently been a challenge managing my engineering materials for all my K-5 classes. From losing materials to not having enough space for storage on my old cart, I felt like I spent too much time managing materials rather than preparing to teach students. I was over the moon when generous donors like you contributed to my dream of having an organized STEAM cart that could accommodate all elementary levels and needs. Once the project was fully funded, I ran into another issue - the company that I was going to order from was unable to fulfill my order. Fortunately, I was able to find another, which was a huge plus because it was less expensive! \r\n\r\nWith the additional funding, I was able to purchase a diverse selection of STEM toys for my youngest students in K1 and K2 and my students with disabilities who need safer toys. Doing engineering can be challenging for all these students because they are developing fine motor skills at a young age or they may have limited mobility due to their disabilities. Your donation to this project not only helped me to support students in bringing them the materials they need in an organized way, but it also brought great joy to to everyone who was able to play with these new toys. From magnetic tiles to Clixo, students have been highly engaged in exploring engineering concepts because of these new tools. No matter the grade level, students were excited to play - an important part of their engineering learning experience. \r\n\r\nStudents were also excited when they were introduced to the new STEAM cart - they loved the colorful bins, the way they would easily find what they needed, and that everyone could reach all of the bins. I am going to have students create labels for my bins to help them feel more connected to the materials and take ownership of taking care of it together as a school.","fullyFundedDate":1758220428298,"projectUrl":"project/steam-on-wheels/9492774/","projectTitle":"S.T.E.A.M. on Wheels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4765192_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y564&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613401347096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marnlau"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62920","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":731,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":52,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.0,"schoolId":62920,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Josiah Quincy Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Josiah Quincy Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/josiah-quincy-elementary-school/62920"}