{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ross Woodward Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":35.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10036837,"projectId":9920167,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our string players with the supplies they need to continue playing and growing as musicians. As you know, the more students practice, the more wear and tear their strings experience.\r\nThanks to this project, my 5th–8th grade string students received new, updated strings, replacement pegs, and improved shoulder rests that help them hold their instruments with better posture and greater comfort.\r\nThe students were thrilled to help unbox the delivery and were absolutely beaming with excitement when they saw their new shoulder rests. With the continued support my classroom has received through DonorsChoose, my students have truly excelled. Thank you all again for your generosity and support","fullyFundedDate":1774143699645,"projectUrl":"project/necessities-for-string-players/9920167/","projectTitle":"Necessities for String Players","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036837_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753109449858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036837"},{"teacherId":7280042,"projectId":9524630,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity. When the boxes of \"Healthy and Fun Classroom Essentials\" arrived, the atmosphere in our room was electric! My students were beyond excited to see the new resources, with many of them asking, \"Is this really for us?\" It was a beautiful moment to show them that a whole community of people they've never met is rooting for their success.\r\n\r\nWe have hit the ground running with these new materials. Whether it's using the organizational tools to keep our workspace tidy or the \"fun\" essentials to provide much-needed brain breaks, the impact was immediate. One specific moment that stands out was during our last group activity; having the right supplies meant every student could participate fully without having to wait or share limited resources. You could see their confidence grow as they focused on the lesson rather than the lack of materials.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources are going to be a staple in our daily routine. Our next step is a collaborative project where students will use these essentials to track their personal goals and stay organized during our upcoming science unit. These materials aren't just \"things\"—they are the tools that help my students feel cared for and ready to learn. Thank you for making our classroom a healthier, happier place to be!","fullyFundedDate":1755728450440,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-and-fun-classroom-essentials/9524630/","projectTitle":"Healthy and Fun Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ceneri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7280042_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723150494076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7280042"},{"teacherId":480761,"projectId":9473949,"letterContent":"With your generosity and donations we were able to start our school year off right. All my students were able to get their supplies and not have to worry or feel indifferent because they didn't have anything. We Are Forever grateful for our new headphones, paper supply, and other fun and necessary classroom items. I was able to make a calm down corner for students who struggle day-to-day. I was also able to make small packs of supplies for students to complete work at home if needed. Thank you again for your generosity it takes a village and thanks for being part of mine.","fullyFundedDate":1757438752336,"projectUrl":"project/we-supplied-the-supplies/9473949/","projectTitle":"We Supplied the Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cormier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp480761_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x117,y57&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660394899791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/480761"},{"teacherId":10036837,"projectId":9471473,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our school! Because of your generosity, students now have the opportunity to learn music through a variety of hands-on, percussive experiences.\r\n\r\nThe excitement from our younger grades when the boxes arrived was truly indescribable. Seeing their faces light up as we opened the djembes was unforgettable! The students absolutely love playing them and enjoy creating and performing rhythmic patterns together.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards have given students a new way to express their creativity by writing their own music. Thanks to this donation, I am now able to implement a composition component into my general music classes, which has been incredibly exciting for the students.\r\n\r\nAnd finally—the Boomwhackers! These have quickly become a student favorite and truly keep the kids engaged. They love creating short tunes, playing along with songs, and experimenting with sound. The color-coded design has been an amazing tool for teaching how chords work, making it easier for students to remember and understand musical concepts. They ask to use them every single class!\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for your support. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our students and their love of music.","fullyFundedDate":1760693775621,"projectUrl":"project/learning-music-through-performance/9471473/","projectTitle":"Learning Music Through Performance!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036837_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753109449858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036837"},{"teacherId":10036837,"projectId":9518172,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for funding our project, \"Keeping Instruments Clean and in Good Working Condition.\" Your generosity has already made a tremendous difference for my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our young musicians now have the essential supplies they need—reeds, cleaning cloths and swabs, neck straps, and metronomes. These may seem like small items, but in our classroom, they are game changers. Students are learning the importance of proper care and hygiene for their instruments, which not only keeps them healthy but also allows them to play with greater comfort and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe reeds you provided mean that beginners can now change them regularly, developing safe and healthy playing habits. Cleaning supplies are helping students take pride in caring for their instruments while also reducing the spread of germs in our classroom. For our saxophone players, the neck straps have been life-changing, giving them the support they need to play with proper posture and without strain. And the metronomes are already helping students strengthen their sense of rhythm, boosting both their confidence and independence as musicians.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your kindness has shown my students that there are people who believe in them and in the value of their musical journey. You have created a more supportive and encouraging environment for every child who walks into my classroom.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself—thank you for your generosity and for making music education possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758848609727,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-instrumentsand-studentshea/9518172/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Instruments—and Students—Healthy and Playing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036837_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753109449858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036837"},{"teacherId":7109728,"projectId":9293784,"letterContent":"When I received the new bike, my students were so excited! They wanted to help assemble it. Some of the children had helped their parents put things together, others had not and wanted a chance to try. I got my tools out and we did it together.\r\nWith thirty or more children outdoors at a time, it's hard to wait for a turn on the big bike.\r\nI have two smaller trikes but they're much too small for the taller four year olds. Thanks to your donation it is much easier to give everyone a turn to ride that wants one.\r\nI really appreciate your generosity. Thanks again!\r\nMs. Jonnie","fullyFundedDate":1750774722363,"projectUrl":"project/trikes-for-tikes-two/9293784/","projectTitle":"Trikes for Tikes Two","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jonnie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7109728_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581296635627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7109728"},{"teacherId":10036837,"projectId":9359697,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to support my students' growth and musical practice!\r\n\r\nAs you may know, I teach at an underfunded school where nearly three-quarters of our students live below the poverty line. Because of your kindness, we were able to add important and much-needed items to our music classroom. Your support provided us with new practice pads, a trombone, a trumpet, an alto saxophone, a flute case, and two additional practice pad sets. These sets also give our percussion students a place to store their mallets and sticks as they transition between instruments—a small detail that makes a big difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour generosity truly helps my students feel supported and inspired as they continue their musical journey. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in the power of music education.","fullyFundedDate":1751994963458,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-practice-and-grow-as-mu/9359697/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Practice and Grow as Musicians!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036837_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753109449858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036837"},{"teacherId":10036837,"projectId":9454971,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping our school's drumline grow! The students are incredibly grateful and thrilled to kick off the new season.\r\nTo celebrate the arrival of our new equipment, we invited returning middle school students to take part in a special \"unboxing\" event. Their excitement was contagious, and they're more motivated than ever to start marching and making music again!\r\nThanks to your donation, we were able to add three new instruments to the drumline — a huge boost that has energized the entire group. We've already hit the ground running, performing in our first parade and showing off our new gear!\r\nWe've included a few photos of the drumline in action and from the unboxing celebration — we hope they bring a smile to your face.\r\nOnce again, thank you for your support. It's making a real difference!","fullyFundedDate":1752586434059,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-give-my-students-drum-line-equip/9454971/","projectTitle":"Help Me Give My Students Drum-line Equipment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10036837_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753109449858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036837"},{"teacherId":7280042,"projectId":9196408,"letterContent":"When the bean bags, squishies, and rewards arrived, the students were so excited. Their faces lit up as they tried out the bean bags during reading time, and it immediately created a calm and cozy spot where they wanted to sit and learn. The squishies have quickly become a favorite tool, helping students refocus when they feel overwhelmed or need a quiet way to manage their energy. The rewards have added an extra layer of motivation, and it's been amazing to see how much harder they work when they know their effort will be celebrated.\r\n\r\nOne of the most special moments was watching a student who normally struggles to stay engaged curl up in a bean bag with a book and read for the entire lesson. The comfortable seating made such a difference, and it showed me how important the learning environment can be for focus and success. The rewards have also encouraged students to take more risks with their reading, knowing that their perseverance will be recognized. These will continue to add to their success throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1746899054222,"projectUrl":"project/theres-no-place-like-our-reading-room/9196408/","projectTitle":"There's No Place Like Our Reading Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ceneri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7280042_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723150494076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7280042"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44039","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":562,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":64.9,"schoolId":44039,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ross Woodward Magnet School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ross Woodward Magnet School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/connecticut/new-haven-public-schools/ross-woodward-elementary-school/44039"}