{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ross Woodward Magnet School","outOfStateSupporters":35.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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":"Ms. 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":"Ms. 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":"Ms. 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"},{"teacherId":5373984,"projectId":9136321,"letterContent":"My students were screaming with excitement when we were able to fil the treasure boxes once again! It was a fantastic year in fourth grade because I was finally able to keep up with their everchanging wants for goodies! Pokémon cards? We had them! Bouncy balls? We had those too! It truly helps them set goals because they want to get to their prizes so badly! It also makes the week go by faster and Fridays way more fun!\r\n\r\nI also cannot believe we were able to keep the room as clean as we did with all of our clorox wipes!","fullyFundedDate":1742944324264,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-and-a-germ-free-class/9136321/","projectTitle":"Incentives and a Germ Free Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5373984_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753135581152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5373984"},{"teacherId":5373984,"projectId":8066934,"letterContent":"OUR NEW SHELVES ROCK!!! We all worked together as a class to organize our books and nook by content. We now have a fiction library as well as a nonfiction library. This helps students be able to separate and work better in groups in their own areas. The organization was easier for students to be able to do research as well because they know where everything goes and everything is also labeled! We put a carpet next to each library and also use it as flexible seating when needed. Thank you so much for helping us to organize our classroom and work more efficiently.","fullyFundedDate":1709831899571,"projectUrl":"project/book-shelf-for-books/8066934/","projectTitle":"Book Shelf for Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5373984_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753135581152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5373984"},{"teacherId":5373984,"projectId":8528493,"letterContent":"My class LOVES BEING CLEAN and safe from germs! Because of you, we were able to stock our cabinet with hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, disinfectant sprays, and more!\r\n\r\nEvery Friday we all clean and organize our desks, and then I am able to clean all of the surfaces. This really came in handy this winter and reduced sickness and germs. The room loos nice, smells clean and is safe to be in! \r\n\r\nAlso, we had enough to last us throughout the entire year! It also helped students to become more responsible.","fullyFundedDate":1723220093197,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-and-welcoming-classroom/8528493/","projectTitle":"A Clean and Welcoming Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5373984_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753135581152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5373984"},{"teacherId":5373984,"projectId":6946957,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. In fourth grade, it is vital that students start to become independent and accountable. Teaching responsibility is important in order for students to understand the process of taking care of their personal belongings and paying close attention to their actions. To teach these essentials, I use our classroom treasure box that students have to work towards earning points in order to pick from them. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new \"treasures\" they screamed with joy and worked ten times harder! It was funny and sweet!","fullyFundedDate":1668566451650,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-independence/6946957/","projectTitle":"Promoting Independence!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5373984_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753135581152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5373984"},{"teacherId":5373984,"projectId":7159175,"letterContent":"Year after year, I am able to create these classroom \"treasure boxes\" that are labeled by a point system. It has worked wonders in our classroom for goal setting and positive behavior. Every day my students set a small goal for themselves for the number of personal dojo points they would like to earn. \r\n\r\nThey can earn these points by doing acts of kindness, trying their best, and working well with others. At the end of the week, they can choose prizes from the bin they have earned the points from. It is difficult to keep up with filling the prize boxes, and so we cannot thank you enough for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1676479358488,"projectUrl":"project/positive-reinforcement/7159175/","projectTitle":"Positive Reinforcement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5373984_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753135581152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5373984"},{"teacherId":5373984,"projectId":7397486,"letterContent":"Because of your kindness and generosity, my fourth grade students were able to enjoy their day and have a relaxing indoor recess no matter what the weather was! On freezing cold days or even rainy days, they were able to paint, build together with magnets, and use a variety of modes to color together!\r\n\r\nIt is so important for children to play throughout the day, and even though our schedule is very structured- these materials allowed them to express themselves and reset for class. We sometimes use these art materials or recess materials for social emotional learning as well, when a student may need a moment to calm down and come back ready!","fullyFundedDate":1685139002217,"projectUrl":"project/indoor-recess/7397486/","projectTitle":"Indoor Recess!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5373984_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753135581152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5373984"},{"teacherId":7109728,"projectId":8637413,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your generous donations towards our tricycles. The children absolutely love to ride them each and every day.\r\n When it is too cold to go outside, we rearrange the classroom so they can ride in a pathway. They know \"we can't go fast inside!\"\r\n Some children were not able to push the pedals on their own at first. The tricycle is so well made and adjustable. I can move the seat to their height. With practice their muscles are getting stronger. Gross motor development is so important. I see so much improvement in coordination and confidence.\r\n Thank you so much for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1733222013875,"projectUrl":"project/tricycles-for-little-tykes/8637413/","projectTitle":"Tricycles for Little Tykes","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"}],"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","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":64.3,"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"}