{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Newington Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10500764,"letterContent":"Dear Supporters,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping us add a djembe drum to our music classroom! This beautiful instrument has given my students another exciting way to experience rhythm, steady beat, and ensemble music-making through hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the djembe during our rhythm activities, movement lessons, and percussion ensembles. One of my favorite classroom moments was using the drum to provide a steady beat while students moved around the room. Students listened carefully to the djembe and adjusted their movements as the tempo and rhythm changed. It was wonderful to see them responding to the music with their whole bodies while strengthening their listening and beat-keeping skills.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the djembe, they were immediately curious and excited! They wanted to hear it, learn how it was played, and, of course, have a turn playing it themselves. We have been learning proper playing technique and exploring the different sounds we can create on the drum. Students especially enjoy discovering how one instrument can produce such a variety of tones.\r\n\r\nNext, we will incorporate our djembe into more percussion ensembles, call-and-response activities, folk songs, movement experiences, and student-created rhythm compositions. Students will have opportunities to take turns being the musical leader, creating patterns for their classmates to echo and using the djembe to help keep the ensemble together.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students another opportunity to experience the joy of making music together. This djembe will be used across many grade levels and for many years, making your generosity an investment that will continue to impact countless young musicians. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787320500467,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-some-noise-a-djembe-for-our/10500764/","projectTitle":"Let’s Make Some Noise: A Djembe for Our Music Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10500732,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our music classroom with a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card! This gift gives me the flexibility to select resources that directly support what my students are learning throughout the school year and will benefit many different grade levels.\r\n\r\nI plan to use the gift card to purchase sheet music for our performances and programs, giving my students opportunities to learn and perform new music throughout the year. Having access to quality sheet music allows me to choose pieces that are appropriate for my students' abilities while providing exciting new challenges as they grow as musicians.\r\n\r\nI will also use the gift card to download printable music activities and classroom resources that reinforce important concepts such as rhythm, note reading, melody, instruments, composers, and music vocabulary. These materials will be especially valuable for learning centers, small-group activities, independent practice, and review.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits of this gift is its versatility. I can choose resources as new needs arise, allowing me to provide fresh and engaging materials that complement our hands-on music making. Even better, many of these digital resources can be printed and used with students year after year, allowing your donation to have a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and giving me additional tools to make music learning engaging, meaningful, and fun. Your generosity will help provide new performance opportunities, creative classroom activities, and memorable musical experiences for so many young musicians!","fullyFundedDate":1787320445045,"projectUrl":"project/super-sheet-music-part-2/10500732/","projectTitle":"Super Sheet Music, Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10268815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us add a display bookshelf to our music classroom! This new addition has given our growing collection of music-themed books a special home and has made literature much more visible and accessible to my students.\r\n\r\nWe are using the bookshelf to display musician biographies, books about instruments, and other music-themed stories that connect directly to what we are learning in class. One of my favorite moments has been watching students notice a book on the shelf about a musician we were studying and immediately ask if we could read it together. Having the covers displayed where students can see them has sparked conversations, questions, and genuine curiosity about the people and stories behind the music we hear.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new bookshelf filled with colorful books, they were excited to explore! Instead of our music books being tucked away, students can now easily see their choices and gravitate toward titles that interest them. I especially love seeing students use a few extra minutes at the beginning or end of class to browse the collection and discover something new.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue building our music literacy area and incorporating the bookshelf into our musician and composer studies, read-alouds, listening lessons, and music learning centers. I plan to rotate featured books throughout the year so that the display connects with the musicians, genres, cultures, and musical concepts we are currently exploring.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom where music and literacy come together. This bookshelf is more than classroom furniture—it has created an inviting space that encourages my students to read, explore, ask questions, and discover the incredible stories behind the music they love. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1786541587868,"projectUrl":"project/showcase-the-sound-display-bookshelf-fo/10268815/","projectTitle":"Showcase the Sound: Display Bookshelf for Music Literacy & Inspiration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10268844,"letterContent":"Dear Supporters,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping bring flexible seating into our music classroom! Our new bean bag chairs have created a comfortable and welcoming space where students can listen, read, reflect, and learn in a way that feels different from our traditional music-making areas.\r\n\r\nThe bean bags have quickly become a favorite spot during our music literature and musician biography lessons. Students can settle in with a music-themed book, participate in a read-aloud, or work independently on a listening or reflection activity. One of my favorite moments has been watching students choose a book from our music collection, curl up in one of the new seats, and become completely absorbed in learning about a musician. It has helped turn a corner of our busy music room into a special place for quieter learning and exploration.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the bean bag chairs, they were thrilled! They immediately wanted to know when they would get a turn to use them. Having a special seating option has made activities like reading, listening, and independent work feel exciting and has given students another way to feel comfortable and successful in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using our flexible seating during music learning centers, composer and musician studies, listening activities, and small-group work. Students will be able to rotate through different stations, with the bean bag area providing a space for reading, reflection, and independent exploration.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a music classroom that supports the whole child. These bean bag chairs may seem like a simple addition, but they have helped make our classroom more inviting, flexible, and student-centered. We are so grateful for your generosity and for your investment in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1785769016466,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-meets-creativity-bean-bag-chair/10268844/","projectTitle":"Comfort Meets Creativity: Bean Bag Chairs for Flexible Music Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10219504,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project for TinkerTar Guitars! These instruments have completely transformed the way my students experience music, giving them the opportunity to explore string instruments in a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWe began using the TinkerTars during our introduction to string instruments unit, where students learned how to strum, pluck, and create simple melodies. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together to play a short song—many of them had never held a guitar before, and their excitement when they successfully played their first notes was unforgettable. They quickly began experimenting, creating their own patterns, and even asking to play beyond class time.\r\n\r\nWhen the guitars were first introduced, the room filled with excitement. Students were amazed that they each had the chance to play a real instrument, and there were so many smiles as they carefully explored how to hold and play the strings. For many, this was their very first experience with a guitar, and it sparked a new level of curiosity and confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we will be building on these skills by incorporating the TinkerTars into our composition and performance units. Our goal is to showcase their progress in a future class performance, where they can demonstrate their growth as young musicians.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not just learning about music—they are actively making it. Thank you for providing them with an opportunity they will remember for years to come and for supporting music education in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1780150380607,"projectUrl":"project/jamming-with-tinkertar-guitars-part-7/10219504/","projectTitle":"Jamming with TinkerTar Guitars, Part 7","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":9647676,"projectId":10207984,"letterContent":"This flexible seating project has made a meaningful impact on my 4K classroom by giving my students more choices, comfort, and opportunities to learn in ways that work best for them. With seating options that allow students to wiggle, move, stretch, and find a comfortable learning space, my young learners are better able to stay engaged and participate throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating has also helped create a more welcoming and student-centered classroom. My students have gained independence by making choices about where they learn best while practicing responsibility and respect for our shared learning space. These materials have supported focus, movement, collaboration, and social-emotional growth.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, my classroom is now a space where wiggles are welcome, choices are encouraged, and every little learner has a place to grow! Thank you for helping make a big difference for our smallest learners!","fullyFundedDate":1785168261946,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-while-we-learn/10207984/","projectTitle":"Wiggle While We Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mazell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9647676_orig.jpg?crop=837,837,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733327139336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mazell-prek"},{"teacherId":9647676,"projectId":10190366,"letterContent":"The Toniebox figurines made a meaningful impact on my 4K students by providing engaging, screen-free opportunities to build early literacy, language, listening, and social-emotional skills. As students listened to stories and songs, they strengthened their vocabulary, comprehension, imagination, and ability to focus and follow along.\r\n\r\nThese figurines also encouraged independence as students learned to choose stories, operate the Toniebox, and enjoy educational content on their own or with classmates. Through repeated listening, students revisited favorite stories, practiced retelling events, sang along, and made connections to what they were learning in the classroom.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials created joyful learning experiences and helped foster a love of stories and learning. Thanks to the generosity of donors, my students had access to meaningful resources that supported their growth through play, music, and imagination!","fullyFundedDate":1779821166529,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life-with-tonies/10190366/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life with Tonies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mazell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9647676_orig.jpg?crop=837,837,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733327139336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mazell-prek"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10140116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Super Sheet Music\" project! Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference in our music classroom. Because of your donations, I was able to purchase new sheet music, printable activities, and engaging educational resources through Teachers Pay Teachers that are helping bring music lessons to life for my students.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they learned we would have brand-new music activities and sheet music to explore. They immediately noticed the colorful and interactive materials, and they were eager to jump right into the lessons. One especially memorable moment was watching students work together on a rhythm and reading activity tied directly to the new music selections we were learning in class. Students were clapping rhythms, singing with confidence, and helping each other decode music notation in ways that felt both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed me to provide a wider variety of differentiated activities that meet the needs of all learners in the classroom. I have been able to incorporate more hands-on learning, small-group collaboration, music literacy practice, movement activities, and performance opportunities into our lessons. The printable resources have also helped reinforce important music concepts while keeping students highly engaged and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these materials as we build toward end-of-year performances, composition activities, and music literacy projects. The new sheet music and activities are giving students opportunities to grow not only as musicians, but also as creative thinkers and confident performers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and supporting music education. Your kindness and generosity are creating joyful learning experiences that my students will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1773983668199,"projectUrl":"project/super-sheet-music/10140116/","projectTitle":"Super Sheet Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10241800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our music center project! Your generosity has brought so much excitement, creativity, and hands-on learning into our music classroom. My students were absolutely thrilled when the new materials arrived. The moment they saw the centers set up around the room, they could not wait to explore, create, and make music together. There were cheers, wide eyes, and lots of \"Can we start today?\" comments as they discovered all the new activities waiting for them.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources during our music learning centers to reinforce rhythm, melody, listening, movement, composition, and music literacy skills in engaging ways. One of my favorite classroom moments happened during a rhythm-building center where students worked together to create their own rhythm patterns and perform them for classmates. Students who are usually shy were confidently leading their groups, while others were excitedly helping peers decode rhythms and keep a steady beat. The centers have created opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and active participation for every learner.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also helped me provide more differentiated instruction in the music room. Students can now practice skills independently, work in small groups, and explore music concepts through movement, games, instruments, and hands-on activities. Because of your support, my students are learning through experiences that are both meaningful and memorable.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue rotating through centers while building toward creating their own short musical compositions and performances. We will also use the materials to review important music concepts at the end of the year in a fun and interactive way. The confidence and excitement these centers have sparked will continue to grow as students take more ownership of their musical learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and for helping make music come alive for my students each day. Your kindness and generosity are making a lasting impact on their education and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1778018480660,"projectUrl":"project/music-learning-centers/10241800/","projectTitle":"Music Learning Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":7670938,"projectId":10117987,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our fundraiser for glue boxes in the elementary art room has been fully funded! I am so grateful for your support and excitement for our little artists. Because of your donations, I was able to purchase sponges, glue, glue refills, and containers that will help create organized glue boxes for students to use during art projects.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will make a huge difference in our classroom by helping students work more independently while keeping materials neat and manageable. Instead of dealing with messy glue bottles and wasted supplies, students will be able to focus more on creating, experimenting, and enjoying the artistic process. Your kindness is helping create a smoother, more positive learning environment where creativity can truly shine.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and believing in the importance of art education. Your generosity will impact every student who walks through our art room doors, and we are so thankful for the care and encouragement you have shown our young artists.","fullyFundedDate":1775674851723,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-sticky-fingers-glue-sponges-fo/10117987/","projectTitle":"No More Sticky Fingers - Glue Sponges for Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Slappey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7670938_orig.jpg?crop=822,822,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685986881201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7670938"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10219487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project for TinkerTar Guitars! These instruments have completely transformed the way my students experience music, giving them the opportunity to explore string instruments in a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWe began using the TinkerTars during our introduction to string instruments unit, where students learned how to strum, pluck, and create simple melodies. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together to play a short song—many of them had never held a guitar before, and their excitement when they successfully played their first notes was unforgettable. They quickly began experimenting, creating their own patterns, and even asking to play beyond class time.\r\n\r\nWhen the guitars were first introduced, the room filled with excitement. Students were amazed that they each had the chance to play a real instrument, and there were so many smiles as they carefully explored how to hold and play the strings. For many, this was their very first experience with a guitar, and it sparked a new level of curiosity and confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we will be building on these skills by incorporating the TinkerTars into our composition and performance units. Our goal is to showcase their progress in a future class performance, where they can demonstrate their growth as young musicians.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not just learning about music—they are actively making it. Thank you for providing them with an opportunity they will remember for years to come and for supporting music education in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777162661618,"projectUrl":"project/jamming-with-tinkertar-guitars-part-6/10219487/","projectTitle":"Jamming with TinkerTar Guitars, Part 6","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10206097,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project for TinkerTar Guitars! These instruments have completely transformed the way my students experience music, giving them the opportunity to explore string instruments in a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWe began using the TinkerTars during our introduction to string instruments unit, where students learned how to strum, pluck, and create simple melodies. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together to play a short song—many of them had never held a guitar before, and their excitement when they successfully played their first notes was unforgettable. They quickly began experimenting, creating their own patterns, and even asking to play beyond class time.\r\n\r\nWhen the guitars were first introduced, the room filled with excitement. Students were amazed that they each had the chance to play a real instrument, and there were so many smiles as they carefully explored how to hold and play the strings. For many, this was their very first experience with a guitar, and it sparked a new level of curiosity and confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we will be building on these skills by incorporating the TinkerTars into our composition and performance units. Our goal is to showcase their progress in a future class performance, where they can demonstrate their growth as young musicians.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not just learning about music—they are actively making it. Thank you for providing them with an opportunity they will remember for years to come and for supporting music education in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776974648307,"projectUrl":"project/jamming-with-tinkertar-guitars-part-5/10206097/","projectTitle":"Jamming with TinkerTar Guitars, Part 5","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6177","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":897,"numTeachers":58,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":29,"percentWhite":44,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":52.1,"schoolId":6177,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Newington Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Newington Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/dorchester-school-district-two/newington-elementary-school/6177"}