{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Newington Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10653793,"projectId":10602410,"letterContent":"The DonorsChoose project has had a meaningful and positive impact on our K–3 special needs classroom by providing essential supplies, engaging learning materials, and resources that support our students' academic, social, emotional, and daily living skills. The books and Making Good Choices Match-Up Set help students learn to identify emotions, make positive choices, develop social skills, and practice important life skills in ways that are appropriate for their individual needs. The classroom supplies, including colorful paper, tissues, and disinfecting wipes, help create a clean, comfortable, and engaging learning environment. The snacks also provide a fun treat that brings smiles to our students' school day. Overall, this project has helped us create more opportunities for hands-on learning, build confidence and independence, encourage positive behaviors, and support each child's individual growth. We are so grateful to our generous donors for helping make our classroom a welcoming, supportive place where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1789064886668,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-increased-opportunities/10602410/","projectTitle":"Supporting Increased Opportunities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guilbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10653793_orig.png?crop=272,272,x54,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788632794643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10653793"},{"teacherId":10644814,"projectId":10577578,"letterContent":"The materials provided through this DonorsChoose project have made such a meaningful difference in our classroom! The bean bag has become a comforting sensory space where my students can relax and regulate their emotions when they need a break. The bubbles bring so much joy, excitement, and smiles to our day, creating opportunities for engagement and positive interactions. The magnetic tiles allow my students to strengthen their fine motor skills, practice problem-solving, and use their creativity through hands-on building activities. The snacks are especially important because they help ensure that no child in my classroom goes hungry, allowing my students to focus on learning rather than worrying about their next meal. The social-emotional books and activities have been a breakthrough for students who struggle with challenging behaviors, helping us work on identifying emotions, developing coping strategies, and learning healthier ways to express ourselves. As a special education teacher, seeing my students grow, smile, and develop new skills is what makes this work so rewarding. I can not thank everyone who donated enough for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1791037543939,"projectUrl":"project/functional-learning-support-classroom/10577578/","projectTitle":"Functional Learning Support Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10644814"},{"teacherId":10653793,"projectId":10641275,"letterContent":"Thanks to our amazing DonorsChoose donors, our students now have wonderful new resources to support their social-emotional learning and overall well-being! The collection of engaging books and Goldfish crackers will help us create a classroom environment where students feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn.\r\nThe new books will provide meaningful opportunities for students to identify and manage their emotions, build self-confidence, develop a growth mindset, practice kindness and respect, understand personal boundaries, and learn calming strategies. Through relatable stories and engaging characters, students can explore their feelings, strengthen friendships, make positive choices, and develop essential life skills that will benefit them both inside and outside the classroom.\r\nThe Goldfish crackers will add a special touch of joy to our classroom activities, celebrations, and learning experiences, helping make our classroom community even more welcoming and engaging.\r\nYour generosity has provided more than just books and snacks. You have given our students valuable tools to grow emotionally, build positive relationships, and develop the confidence they need to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students' growth, happiness, and future.\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom and helping our students learn, grow, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1791037544161,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-minds-building-hearts/10641275/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Minds & Building Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guilbert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10653793_orig.png?crop=272,272,x54,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788632794643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10653793"},{"teacherId":2228300,"projectId":10163863,"letterContent":"This $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has made a meaningful difference in my music classroom! It allowed me to purchase creative, engaging, and meaningful resources that help bring music to life for my students. From interactive activities to lessons that support different learning styles, these resources help me create a more engaging classroom where every student can participate, explore their creativity, and grow as a musician. I am so grateful for the opportunity to expand my teaching resources and provide my students with fun, memorable musical experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1776960070308,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-ideas-from-tpt/10163863/","projectTitle":"Fresh Ideas from TPT","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iggleden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2228300_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622568557329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hodgens"},{"teacherId":2228300,"projectId":10100065,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our kindergarten performers sparkled on stage! These glittery black hats added the perfect finishing touch to our end-of-year performance, helping our youngest musicians look and feel like real performers. The students were so excited to wear their special hats, and they helped make our performance even more memorable for our families and school community. Thank you for helping us create magical musical moments and making our kindergarteners feel proud of all they accomplished!","fullyFundedDate":1773951042333,"projectUrl":"project/hats-off-to-you/10100065/","projectTitle":"Hats Off to You!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iggleden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2228300_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622568557329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hodgens"},{"teacherId":2228300,"projectId":10291446,"letterContent":"We were able to start the school year with essential supplies that help keep our music classroom running smoothly! Items like dry erase markers, whiteboard erasers, paper, and other everyday necessities may seem small, but they make a big difference in our students' daily learning experiences. Having these supplies readily available allows us to spend less time worrying about running out of materials and more time focusing on what matters most: creating, learning, and making music together. In a classroom serving so many students, these basic supplies are used up quickly, and every contribution helps stretch our school's resources a little further. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us begin the school year prepared, organized, and ready to make beautiful music!","fullyFundedDate":1779794719169,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/10291446/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iggleden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2228300_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622568557329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hodgens"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10545782,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring a rainbow of music into our PreK classroom! Our new colorful xylophones have been such a wonderful addition to our music lessons, giving our youngest musicians the opportunity to explore sounds, patterns, and melodies in a fun, hands-on way. We have been using the xylophones to practice color recognition, explore high and low sounds, echo simple musical patterns, and develop steady beat skills. One of our favorite activities has been using the colored bars to follow simple color-coded patterns, allowing even our youngest learners to experience the excitement of playing their very own songs!\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the rainbow xylophones, their excitement was contagious! Their eyes lit up at the bright colors, and they could hardly wait for their turn to play. It has been especially rewarding to watch students who are just beginning their musical journey discover that they can create beautiful sounds and make music independently. The smiles, giggles, and proud expressions when they successfully play a pattern are absolutely priceless!\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning, our next steps will be to build on these foundational skills by introducing more challenging color-coded melodies, musical patterns, and opportunities for students to create their own compositions. We will also begin working on playing together as a group, helping students develop important listening, cooperation, and turn-taking skills. These instruments will grow with our students as their musical abilities develop throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided so much more than just new instruments. You have given my PreK students opportunities to explore, create, build confidence, and experience the pure joy of making music. These rainbow xylophones will continue to inspire little musicians for years to come. Thank you for helping our youngest learners play the rainbow, one colorful note at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1791037543029,"projectUrl":"project/rainbow-xylophones-for-growing-musicians/10545782/","projectTitle":"Rainbow Xylophones for Growing Musicians","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":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. 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