{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rea Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":528531,"projectId":9632506,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I want to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous support of our elementary orchestra program. Your contribution, which provided additional violin strings, replacement bows, and rosin for both violins and basses, has made an extraordinary difference in the lives of our young musicians.\r\nImpact on Student Learning\r\nBefore receiving these materials, many of our instruments were difficult to play due to worn-out strings and bows, and students often struggled to produce a clear tone. The addition of fresh strings and bows, along with quality rosin, has completely transformed their playing experience. Students now hear the rich, resonant sound they've been striving for, which motivates them to practice and perform with confidence. This improvement has deepened their understanding of tone production, articulation, and ensemble balance—key skills for any developing musician.\r\nImpact on Teaching\r\nAs their teacher, these resources have allowed me to focus on higher-level instruction rather than troubleshooting equipment issues. With properly functioning instruments, I can guide students toward more advanced techniques, musical expression, and collaborative performance. Our rehearsals are more productive, and we've been able to prepare for concerts that truly showcase their growth and talent.\r\nYour generosity has not only improved the technical quality of our program but has also inspired a renewed sense of pride and excitement among our students. For many, this is their first experience with orchestral music, and your support ensures that it is a positive, empowering one.\r\nThank you for believing in the power of music education and for helping us create opportunities that will resonate for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1758140477790,"projectUrl":"project/orchestra-supplies-for-excited-learners/9632506/","projectTitle":"Orchestra Supplies for Excited Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McFadden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp528531_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471017603646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-mcfadden"},{"teacherId":528531,"projectId":9756749,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, staff, and community, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our elementary orchestra program. Your recent grant, which provided additional violin strings and replacement bows, has made a profound impact on both the quality of instruction and the confidence of our young musicians.\r\nBefore this grant, many of our instruments were in need of repair, and students often shared equipment or played on worn-out bows and strings. These challenges limited their ability to produce a clear, resonant sound and, at times, discouraged their enthusiasm for learning. Thanks to your contribution, every student now has access to properly functioning instruments, allowing them to focus on technique, expression, and the joy of making music.\r\nThe improvements have been immediate and inspiring. Students are playing with greater precision and pride, and our rehearsals have become more productive and enjoyable. For many of these children, this program is their first experience with orchestral music, and your support ensures that it is a positive, empowering one. Beyond musical skills, they are developing discipline, teamwork, and confidence—qualities that will serve them throughout their lives.\r\nYour investment in our program is an investment in the future of these students and in the cultural enrichment of our school community. We are excited to share their progress at upcoming concerts and will proudly acknowledge your role in making this possible.\r\nThank you for believing in the power of music education and for helping us create opportunities that inspire and uplift.","fullyFundedDate":1758829792558,"projectUrl":"project/violin-bows-for-eager-learners/9756749/","projectTitle":"Violin Bows for Eager Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McFadden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp528531_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471017603646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-mcfadden"},{"teacherId":1044985,"projectId":9920885,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting literacy in elementary schools. At a time when video games, social media, and streaming opportunities abound, getting books into children's hands is more important than ever. My students love to read great Newbery Award and Newbery Honors books, but they just haven't encountered enough of these fabulous books. \r\nThey will delight in learning about the great characters and the adventures these characters embark on. They will thrill to the highs and lows of each mystery and drama. Thank you, again.","fullyFundedDate":1764858184230,"projectUrl":"project/new-looks-at-newbery-books/9920885/","projectTitle":"New Looks at Newbery Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aaronharmon"},{"teacherId":1044985,"projectId":9926055,"letterContent":"My students are elated to see the exciting art materials we received through the generous donations to my class. We can't wait to use the materials to paint our Norman Rockwell and Andy Warhol-inspired paintings. They will be responsible for mixing their colors on their palettes and using their colorful creations to create their beautiful art projects. Each student takes such pride in creating unique, thoughtful, and interesting pieces of art. \r\nOur art projects could not happen without the generous donations of everyone that supports our class. Thank you, again.","fullyFundedDate":1764734782805,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-artful-students/9926055/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for Artful Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aaronharmon"},{"teacherId":1044985,"projectId":9556294,"letterContent":"My classroom is like most others, white boards, desks, students with runny noses--no facial tissue. We are provided facial tissue; one box per trimester. One box of the wispiest, roughest, most unforgiving facial tissue ever made. Having the Puffs with lotion will allow my students to get relief right when it is needed most. Right when the fall weather hits, the noses start to run! They don't stop running until June! In the past, my students have been forced to \"use paper towels\" when our allotment of facial tissue runs out each trimester (it runs out in a matter of days).","fullyFundedDate":1755835623906,"projectUrl":"project/runny-nose-no-problem/9556294/","projectTitle":"Runny Nose, No Problem","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aaronharmon"},{"teacherId":528531,"projectId":9023677,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of our donors, our music classroom has been transformed! With the new drum sticks, valve oil, clarinet and flute swabs, and clarinet and saxophone reeds, students are now able to care for their instruments properly and play with greater confidence and sound quality.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was during our first full-band rehearsal after receiving the supplies. Students were thrilled to open the packages and see brand-new reeds and swabs—items that many had never had access to before. One student said, \"It feels like we're real musicians now!\" The excitement was contagious, and the sound of the ensemble improved immediately.\r\n\r\n\r\nNext Steps:\r\n\r\nOur students are now preparing for a fall performance where they'll showcase what they've learned. They're working in small ensembles to arrange and rehearse pieces, and they'll be presenting to families and peers. These new materials have not only improved their playing but also boosted their pride and ownership in the music-making process.","fullyFundedDate":1745030967417,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-the-band-room/9023677/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies For the Band Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McFadden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp528531_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471017603646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-mcfadden"},{"teacherId":1044985,"projectId":9237186,"letterContent":"Reading in our classroom is a mix of close reading, reading for pleasure, and reading for information. In close reading, students will be given a text (may be a book, article, or poem) to read over three times. On the first reading, they will use Thinking Maps to help them understand the genre of writing better. On the second reading, they will use a graphic organizer to take the notes from their Thinking Map and turn it into an organized set of notes they can use to think, speak, and write from. On their third reading, they are not ready to discuss the text in depth. \r\nWhen they read for pleasure they find book series they can get deep into where they are familiar with the author, the characters, the genre, and the similar plots. They read for pleasure in class and at home. \r\nThey read for information constantly whether the book is fiction or nonfiction. They read voraciously, and with intent.","fullyFundedDate":1744209488550,"projectUrl":"project/books-on-the-shelf/9237186/","projectTitle":"Books on the Shelf","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aaronharmon"},{"teacherId":528531,"projectId":8686446,"letterContent":"How We're Using Our New Ukuleles\r\n\r\nOur class has been having a blast with our two new ukuleles! We've been using them in our weekly music sessions. Here's what we've been up to:\r\n\r\n* Learning basic chords like C, F, and G\r\n* Practicing strumming patterns\r\n* Singing along to simple songs like \"Yellow Submarine\"\r\n\r\nOne special moment was when Jayden, who usually struggles to focus, spent an entire lesson carefully practicing the C chord. His smile when he finally got it right was priceless!\r\n\r\nStudents' Reactions to the New Ukuleles\r\n\r\nWhen I first showed the class our new ukuleles, their eyes lit up! Here's how they reacted:\r\n\r\n* Many students said \"Wow!\" and \"Cool!\"\r\n* Some asked, \"Can I try it?\" right away\r\n* A few were curious about how ukuleles are different from guitars\r\n\r\nSarah, who loves music, couldn't stop grinning. She said, \"Mr. McFadden, this is the best day ever!\"\r\n\r\nNext Steps in Our Music Project\r\n\r\nWe're excited to keep growing our music skills! Here's what's coming up:\r\n\r\n1. Learning 2 new chords: Am and Em\r\n2. Practicing a new song: \"Somewhere Over the Rainbow\"\r\n3. Creating our own simple melodies using the chords we know\r\n\r\nOur big goal is to put on a mini-concert for the other classes at flag deck The students are super excited to show off their new skills!\r\n\r\nThank you again to our amazing donors. You've brought so much joy to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1734737344106,"projectUrl":"project/strumming-towards-success-enhancing-mus/8686446/","projectTitle":"Strumming Towards Success: Enhancing Music Education with Ukuleles","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McFadden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp528531_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471017603646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-mcfadden"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68547","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":346,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":95,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"20.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":78.0,"schoolId":68547,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rea Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rea Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/newport-mesa-unified-school-district/rea-elementary-school/68547"}