{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 390Q","outOfStateSupporters":23.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8216007,"projectId":10284975,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our bucket drumming project! Your generosity has brought excitement, creativity, and new musical opportunities into our music classroom.\r\n\r\nWith the bucket drums, students have been able to explore rhythm, develop steady beats, practice listening skills, and work together as an ensemble. For many students, this is their first experience participating in a drumming group. They are learning that making music is not just about playing an instrument, but also about teamwork, cooperation, concentration, and expressing themselves through music.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts has been seeing students who may not always feel confident in traditional music activities become excited and engaged through drumming. They are building confidence, discovering their musical abilities, and experiencing the joy of creating music together.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped make our classroom more hands-on, interactive, and inclusive. Most importantly, you have given our students an opportunity to experience the excitement of making music together.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping make music education more meaningful and memorable!","fullyFundedDate":1778679305709,"projectUrl":"project/bucket-drumming-for-rhythm-focus-and-f/10284975/","projectTitle":"Bucket Drumming for Rhythm, Focus, and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8216007_orig.png?crop=407,407,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638984475240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8216007"},{"teacherId":8216007,"projectId":10274169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! Thanks to your kind contributions, our classroom is now filled with the exciting sounds of our new World Drumming drums and rhythmic percussion instruments.\r\n\r\nThese instruments have completely transformed our music lessons by bringing hands-on, multi-sensory rhythm exploration directly into our students' hands. Through world drumming, my students are not only learning core musical concepts like steady beat, tempo, polyrhythms, and call-and-response, but they are also building essential life skills. Group drumming requires deep listening, cooperation, coordination, and mutual respect, allowing every child—regardless of skill level or background—to participate fully and feel included.\r\n\r\nThe energy and joy in our classroom when we bring out these drums and percussion instruments is amazing. You have given my students a powerful creative outlet to express themselves, release energy, and connect with musical cultures from around the globe.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our young musicians and providing them with instruments they will use, cherish, and learn from every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1779458093446,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-movement-rhythm-and-world-mus/10274169/","projectTitle":"Bringing Movement, Rhythm, and World Music to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8216007_orig.png?crop=407,407,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638984475240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8216007"},{"teacherId":8216007,"projectId":10134133,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Thanks to your support, our new Skylight Calendar has completely transformed the daily flow of our music classroom, bringing clarity, organization, and focus to our learning space.\r\n\r\nIn a fast-paced music environment, keeping track of class tasks, daily schedules, and rehearsal times can be a challenge. With the Skylight Calendar displayed front and center, my students walk in each day knowing exactly what to expect. Having their daily goals and tasks laid out visually has helped them build independence, stay on task, and take ownership of their routine.\r\n\r\nThe calendar has been especially game-changing for planning our upcoming school performances. Organizing a concert involves dozens of moving parts—from sectional rehearsals to full run-throughs and performance countdowns. Mapping out our entire production timeline visually has brought a huge sense of excitement, focus, and teamwork to our prep work. My students love watching the countdown to showtime!\r\n\r\nYour kindness didn't just give us a technology device—it gave my students a tool that teaches organization, responsibility, and goal-setting every single day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making music learning so much smoother and more engaging!","fullyFundedDate":1776084207788,"projectUrl":"project/skylight-calendar-for-organized-and-effe/10134133/","projectTitle":"Skylight Calendar for Organized and Effective Music Lessons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8216007_orig.png?crop=407,407,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638984475240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8216007"},{"teacherId":8216007,"projectId":6779072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our music classroom! Thanks to your kind contributions, we now have enough keyboard stands for every single keyboard in our room.\r\n\r\nHaving proper stands has completely transformed our music lessons. Before, students had to adapt to setup challenges, but now every student can sit or stand with correct, comfortable posture while playing. Learning proper hand position, spine alignment, and technique from the very beginning builds great musical habits and allows my students to play comfortably without strain.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students the tools they need to make music comfortably, confidently, and joyfully every day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and supporting our young musicians!","fullyFundedDate":1663696893222,"projectUrl":"project/keyboard-stands-needed/6779072/","projectTitle":"Keyboard Stands Needed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8216007_orig.png?crop=407,407,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638984475240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8216007"},{"teacherId":8216007,"projectId":6441412,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support! Because of your contributions, our classroom has been transformed with vibrant new learning tools and essential supplies that are making a daily difference for my students.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we were able to acquire a wonderful new music room poster that brightens up our learning space and sparks curiosity, along with crucial organizational supplies like binders and folders. Having their own dedicated binders and folders has helped my students build independence, stay organized, and take true ownership of their daily work.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the movement scarves and small percussion instruments have brought an incredible energy to our classroom. These small manipulatives give my students hands-on, multi-sensory ways to engage with music, rhythm, movement, and creative expression. They have been especially impactful for helping students explore self-regulation, coordination, and collaborative play in a fun, accessible way.\r\n\r\nSeeing the excitement on my students' faces when we opened these new materials was unforgettable. Your kindness has directly enhanced our daily learning environment and given my students resources they use and cherish every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1658500478767,"projectUrl":"project/music-class-supplies-and-materials/6441412/","projectTitle":"Music Class Supplies and Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8216007_orig.png?crop=407,407,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638984475240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8216007"},{"teacherId":7879571,"projectId":10298560,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Growing Strong Readers One Book Club at a Time!\" Your generosity means so much to our classroom and, most importantly, to my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my second graders had the opportunity to read engaging books together, share their ideas, listen to different perspectives, and grow more confident as readers. Book clubs are about so much more than simply reading a book—they help students build comprehension, communication, collaboration, and a genuine love of reading.\r\n\r\nThere is something so special about watching students get excited about a story and eagerly discuss it with their classmates. Thanks to you, we were able to create more of those moments in our classroom. \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in our young readers. Your kindness is helping us build a classroom community where books bring us together and every student has the opportunity to grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us grow strong readers—one book club at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1779466094215,"projectUrl":"project/growing-strong-readers-one-book-club-at/10298560/","projectTitle":"Growing Strong Readers One Book Club at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7879571_orig.png?crop=1122,1122,x7,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1623176586746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morelli"},{"teacherId":10014325,"projectId":9711307,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting \"Color, Connection, and Collaboration: Tech + Tools = Engaged Learners!\" Your generosity is more than a gift. It is an investment in our students and in the possibilities that open up when learners have the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to discover what they can do. Because of you, students are empowered to explore new ideas, express their creativity, collaborate with others, and experience the joy of meaningful, hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create moments when a student feels inspired, connected, confident, and capable. Whether they are creating something new, solving a problem together, or discovering a skill they never knew they had, your generosity is helping make those experiences possible. You are helping our learners see themselves as creators, collaborators, and lifelong learners.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in our students and for your commitment to helping them grow and thrive. Thank you for being part of their journey and for helping us build learning experiences that are not only engaging, but also meaningful, joyful, and lasting.","fullyFundedDate":1758546545818,"projectUrl":"project/color-connection-and-collaboration-te/9711307/","projectTitle":"Color, Connection, and Collaboration: Tech + Tools = Engaged Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaRocca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10014325_orig.jpg?crop=469,469,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746454097395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10014325"},{"teacherId":5967060,"projectId":10151097,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom project! My Kindergarten student leaders were so excited when our materials arrived. Our new trinkets in our treasure box motivated my students to try their best and learn new concepts. On Fridays when we visit our treasure box my students were so eager to pick new prizes that they have earned and had such big smiles on their faces! Thank you so much for all your support with my project and bringing so much joy and happiness to my classroom. It is so greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1774009268009,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-enthusiasm-for-learning-with-o/10151097/","projectTitle":"Capturing Enthusiasm For Learning With Our Treasure Box","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Feldman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5967060_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656539629471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5967060"},{"teacherId":10238512,"projectId":10162148,"letterContent":"The generous donation of balloons and bubbles helped transform our 5th Grade Graduation into a memorable celebration for our students and families. The colorful balloon displays created a festive atmosphere that made the auditorium feel special and welcoming, while the bubbles added a joyful and symbolic touch to the ceremony.\r\n\r\nAs students celebrated this important milestone, the floating bubbles represented their dreams, hopes, and bright futures. The decorations enhanced the experience for everyone in attendance and helped create lasting memories for our graduates as they concluded their elementary school journey.\r\n\r\nThanks to this support, our students felt honored, celebrated, and proud of their accomplishments on this meaningful day.","fullyFundedDate":1777896979811,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-our-seniors-and-future-senio/10162148/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Our Seniors and Future Seniors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Betzios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10238512"},{"teacherId":7879571,"projectId":10221694,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Your generosity provided our classroom with new Post-it notes, paper, and pencils; supplies that our students use every single day to learn, create, and stay organized.\r\n\r\nThese materials may seem simple, but they make a huge difference in helping students participate fully in lessons, share ideas, and complete their work with confidence. Because of your kindness, our classroom is better equipped to support learning and creativity each day.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for investing in our students' success. Thank you for making a positive impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778699636561,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-paper-post-its-oh-my/10221694/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Paper, Post-Its, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7879571_orig.png?crop=1122,1122,x7,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1623176586746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/morelli"},{"teacherId":10238512,"projectId":10066220,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 5th grade students at P.S. 390Q, The CIVIC School of Bayside Hills. Your donation of graduation caps, gowns, and class t-shirts helped make our students feel celebrated, confident, and proud of all they have accomplished this year. Seeing the students try on their gowns and wear their shirts together brought so much excitement and joy to our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe have already used these materials for graduation photos, celebration activities, and end-of-year events. The students felt so special being able to dress like true graduates and represent their school together as a class. These moments helped them reflect on how much they have grown academically and personally throughout elementary school.\r\n\r\nAs we continue preparing for graduation, students are working on speeches and reflecting on their journey as the first graduating 5th grade class at our school. Your generosity helped create memories that our students and families will cherish forever. Thank you again for making this milestone so meaningful for our children.","fullyFundedDate":1772231303224,"projectUrl":"project/a-meaningful-fifth-grade-graduation-cele/10066220/","projectTitle":"A Meaningful Fifth Grade Graduation Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Betzios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10238512"},{"teacherId":10177961,"projectId":10065405,"letterContent":"I want to thank you again for helping us fund this project! These new Scholastic News articles introduce important foundational reading skills in an engaging and accessible way. Students practice identifying main ideas and key details, exploring nonfiction text features like headings and captions, and building vocabulary. The real-world topics also help expand their background knowledge while encouraging critical thinking and meaningful connections.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is interactive and collaborative, with group discussions, partner conversations, and opportunities to respond through writing or drawing. Many students, especially those still developing confidence are going to especially enjoy the articles because of the vibrant visuals and interesting topics. I've seen quieter students participate more and others excitedly share what they've learned, showing growing enthusiasm and confidence in their reading skills when we've used them before! 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