{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Josiah Quincy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3370818,"projectId":10088571,"letterContent":"I would like thank you for your generous support of my second-grade classroom. Your kindness has brought excitement to my students.\r\n\r\nMy second graders were absolutely thrilled to receive the wonderful items you helped provide. From bubbles and puzzles to beach balls, and pencils. Each item was welcomed with smiles, laughter, and genuine excitement. These materials are more than just fun rewards - they are tools that encourage creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and a positive learning environment. \r\n\r\nTHANK YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1772734927045,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate-hard-work/10088571/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate Hard Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3370818"},{"teacherId":2581043,"projectId":10309574,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation for our library! The plastic covering helped us carefully protect our library book collection, shelving, equipment, and makerspace resources. Your support helps us to maintain vibrant resources where students can read, create and grow next school year. By preserving these important learning spaces, students will continue to have access to high-quality books and engaging hands-on materials that support literacy, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.","fullyFundedDate":1781794593620,"projectUrl":"project/its-a-wrap-help-protect-our-library-th/10309574/","projectTitle":"It's a Wrap! Help Protect Our Library this Summer!","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":10525345,"projectId":10324023,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations that allowed us to have a printer/scanner for the JQES nurse office. \r\n\r\nOur nurse office cares for over 700 students and their families in the Boston Chinatown and South End areas of The City of Boston. \r\n\r\nLooking back at our data, we processed over 2000 case management visits. Prior to receiving our new printer/scanner we were taking turns leaving our office to print health records, scan medical notes, make copies for teachers/ families, etc. Now we will have less time away from our office, allowing us to efficiently process medical information while simultaneously caring for our students. \r\n\r\nThis technology will also allow us to support our families by having print-outs in multiple languages thus helping us to address linguistic health disparities. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for improving the workflow of our office and allowing us to be more present for our students and staff.","fullyFundedDate":1780949058515,"projectUrl":"project/school-nurses-need-a-scanner/10324023/","projectTitle":"School Nurses Need a Scanner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. JQES School Nurses","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10525345_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y556&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1780601678559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10525345"},{"teacherId":3370818,"projectId":10212442,"letterContent":"My class wants to THANK YOU for your generous donation to \"Adventures to Remember\"! The organizer boxes kept the microscope safe and math dices from rolling away. In addition, my students were thrilled to get started on the passport of their very own. After each reading and discussion, these 2nd graders got to illustrate something about the city/country, including its flag. Also, students glued images of the city passport stamp to make it seem like they have traveled (imaginatively) out of country. Thank you again for all that you do for our kids.","fullyFundedDate":1778025627214,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-to-remember/10212442/","projectTitle":"Adventures to Remember","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3370818"},{"teacherId":1714007,"projectId":10055370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our new wireless document camera! My students and I have been absolutely thrilled to integrate this amazing tool into our daily routine. The excitement in the classroom has been so real ever since it arrived, and it has already transformed the way we learn together.\r\n\r\nThe mobility of this wireless camera has completely changed our classroom dynamic. I am no longer tied down by where the wall outlets are located, and I can move freely around the room to be closer to my students. I am able to provide much quicker help right when they need it, and as an added bonus, we no longer have to worry about anyone tripping over messy cords.\r\n\r\nMy students' absolute favorite part of this new technology is that it empowers them to step into the role of the \"teacher.\" The camera can easily be moved around, and the kids love showcasing their work and leading the class discussion right from their own desks. It has boosted their confidence and made learning much more interactive.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom has created a safer, more dynamic, and truly student-centered environment. We are so incredibly grateful for your support and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1778032439725,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-in-motion-a-wireless-document/10055370/","projectTitle":"Teaching in Motion: A Wireless Document Camera for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delmonte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1714007_orig.jpg?crop=319,319,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742487102703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1714007"},{"teacherId":2475226,"projectId":10048907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in funding my classroom project. As a special education teacher working with students in grades 1–4, your donation has made a meaningful impact on my classroom. The gift card to a teacher curriculum website allowed me to purchase a variety of differentiated and scaffolded math and science materials that meet the diverse needs of my students.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped make learning more engaging, accessible, and appropriately challenging for students at many different academic levels. My students have been excited to use the new activities, and it has been wonderful to see their confidence and participation grow. The materials help break down concepts into manageable steps while still encouraging students to think critically and challenge themselves.\r\n\r\nYour support helps me provide instruction that truly meets students where they are and gives them opportunities for success every day. Thank you again for investing in my students and helping create a positive and supportive learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1777077139487,"projectUrl":"project/specially-designed-instruction/10048907/","projectTitle":"Specially Designed Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McClerklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2475226"},{"teacherId":9496061,"projectId":9466216,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously funding the Epson 15000 printer! Your gift has truly transformed our classroom. Having a high-quality color printer at school is a true game-changer. Instead of standard black-and-white copies, I now print vibrant, color-coded graphic organizers and visual aids. This technology is incredibly helpful for my visual learners who rely on color cues to master complex concepts. My students are most excited about seeing their hard work come to life. Printing their projects and art in brilliant color gives them a huge sense of pride when displayed on our classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1756317684587,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world-a-printer-to-bring-lear/9466216/","projectTitle":"Color Our World: a Printer to Bring Learning Alive","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9496061_orig.jpg?crop=273,273,x195,y433&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716702660911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrhoclassroom"},{"teacherId":3716498,"projectId":9746336,"letterContent":"We've been so excited to start using the new resources in our classroom—thank you again for making this possible! One project that really brought everything to life was a hands-on research and presentation activity. Students worked in small groups to explore a topic, using the new materials to gather information, organize their ideas, and create visual displays. It was incredible to see how much more engaged they were; having access to these tools made the process feel more real and meaningful to them.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions said it all—wide eyes, big smiles, and lots of \"Can we start now?\" moments. Many of them immediately began flipping through everything, asking questions, and sharing ideas with their classmates. That initial excitement carried straight into their work, and I noticed even some of my quieter students becoming more involved and confident.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will be building on this momentum by diving deeper into their projects. The next steps include refining their research, strengthening their presentations, and practicing how to clearly communicate their ideas to an audience. We're also working on collaboration and feedback, so students can learn from one another and improve their work along the way.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a difference—not just in what we can do, but in how students feel about learning. Thank you for being part of these moments in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1764695372958,"projectUrl":"project/awaken-the-arts/9746336/","projectTitle":"Awaken the Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3716498_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470284961775","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3716498"},{"teacherId":2627844,"projectId":10141404,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing these books into our classroom. Because of your generosity, our library is now filled with stories that serve as much more than just entertainment, they are essential tools for navigating the complexities of social-emotional growth. Through these books, my students are learning the vocabulary to identify their feelings, the steps for conflict resolution, and the importance of empathy and friendship.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading time has transformed into \"social problem-solving\" time. We now start our mornings with a read-aloud session where we discuss how a character might be feeling or what they could do differently in a difficult situation. Instead of simply reading a story, we stop to ask, \"What would you do if you were in this friend's shoes?\" This has helped my students move from reacting to challenges impulsively to thinking through their responses.\r\n\r\nThese books have given my students a \"mirror\" to see themselves and a \"window\" to understand the experiences of others, making our classroom a kinder and more supportive place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1773878870525,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-problem-solve-social-situations/10141404/","projectTitle":"Books to Problem Solve Social Situations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crawford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2627844_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448370605920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscrawford2jqs"},{"teacherId":10189068,"projectId":9988551,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom project! My classroom received a set of 6 colorful stools and headphones from this project. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the stools, they were already excited to use them. The stools have helped make group work and small group lessons so much faster and easier to transition into, which has led to more small group opportunities every day. Students pull them up to their classmates' desks for partner work. Many students have a favorite chair color, and some prefer to sit on the stools over their desk chairs! At the end of the school day, students volunteer to help me stack the chairs (in rainbow order!). The stools are well-loved by the entire class, and I am so grateful to have them in my classroom. \r\n\r\nThe headphones have also been integral for our class. Headphones are a classroom technology that often needs replacing, and we have put all of the new headphones to good use in the past few months. Students have used them for computer programs that helped them practice for standardized tests and watch videos to research for essays. \r\n\r\nAll of these materials have been incredibly helpful for my classroom. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768243639514,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-technology/9988551/","projectTitle":"Classroom Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hsiao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189068"},{"teacherId":3075644,"projectId":9924908,"letterContent":"When our new supplies arrived, my students could barely contain their excitement. One student spotted the fresh glue sticks and called out, \"Finally! Yay!\" and that pretty much set the tone. There is something special about having high-quality materials in stock, and my students felt it immediately.\r\n\r\nWe've been putting everything to great use. Across all grade levels, students have been creating self-portraits using the tempera paints, drawing paper, gem stickers, and glue, exploring color mixing, experimenting with texture, and making artwork they are genuinely proud of. It's been a joy to watch each child bring their own personality to the project while building real skills in observation, fine motor control, and creative decision-making.\r\n\r\nThe excitement doesn't stop here. My 4th graders are looking forward to using looms to weave hanging art pieces, building patience and focus through a new medium. And my 5th graders are eager to get their hands on the Cricut tools to design their own logos, a project that blends art with identity and creative thinking. Thanks to your generosity, I can say yes to all of these ideas without worrying about running out of supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1770749204653,"projectUrl":"project/bulk-art-supplies-for-big-creative-ideas/9924908/","projectTitle":"Bulk Art Supplies for Big Creative Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3075644_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474812194682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tu-dinh"},{"teacherId":8630845,"projectId":9263182,"letterContent":"I just wanted to send a quick note to say a massive thank you for the two new storage cabinets! They have already made such a difference in our daily routine.\r\nIt's amazing how much \"lighter\" the room feels now that the extra supplies are tucked away. The students have much more physical space to move, and I've already noticed a boost in their focus now that the visual clutter is gone.\r\nMy favorite part, though, has been turning the cabinet fronts into \"Learning Walls.\" I've already hung up our posters and pocket charts. It's like having extra wall in the room!\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and helping us create such an organized, inspiring space to learn. We truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1760128211340,"projectUrl":"project/durable-and-functional-storage-to-maximi/9263182/","projectTitle":"Durable and functional storage to maximize classroom space.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nhi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8630845_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690123880399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nhidang"}],"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","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"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"}