{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Josiah Quincy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2519196,"projectId":9818521,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my class with your generosity. Thanks to you, my class has materials that they can use to showcase their ideas as we explore various cultures of the world, test engineering structures, and generally give depth and expression to the core curriculum.\r\nYou would surely cherish the look on the face of my students when materials arrived, and rote lessons suddenly teemed with new hands-on, creative possibilities. Further still, the materials have been a boon to the class 'think space,' a calm, mindful space where overwhelmed students can rejuvenate during the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1766589826686,"projectUrl":"project/clay-time/9818521/","projectTitle":"Clay Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Amara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2519196_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526398358342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/graphicnovels"},{"teacherId":5175353,"projectId":9810191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Engaging Resources project. Because of you, my students now have access to high-quality, engaging materials that make learning more fun and meaningful each day.\r\n\r\nUsing the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards, I was able to choose resources that fit my students' needs and interests. The new activities have helped keep students focused, excited to participate, and more confident in their skills. I've especially noticed students who usually struggle becoming more willing to try, join discussions, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nIt's been wonderful to see their smiles and hear them say lessons feel \"fun\" and easier to understand. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom, and we use these resources every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and helping create a space where they feel motivated and successful. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1762267613610,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-resources/9810191/","projectTitle":"Engaging Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5175353"},{"teacherId":4765192,"projectId":9966335,"letterContent":"My K-5 students and I are so grateful for your generous support to this project. It is a gift to be able to share new materials with all my classes. The Strawbees have been a hit across grade levels and everyone loves how open-ended they are. In my kindergarten classes, students are enjoying constructing different shapes and animals from their imaginations. In my second grade classes, students enjoyed designing claw machines and playground structures. In the future, I hope to get the robotics components to go along with it, so that upper grade students may program their designs with movement. \r\n\r\nMy fourth and fifth graders were especially excited to see that we received robot kits for our micro:bits. They were excited to finally get to program something that could move. Often, we talk about robots in hypothetical terms, so they could not believe that they would actually make their designs a reality. \r\n\r\nWith these materials, I hope to to support students in learning more about coding to build robots that can solve everyday problems.","fullyFundedDate":1767022053088,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-for-every-student/9966335/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4765192_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y564&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613401347096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marnlau"},{"teacherId":4765192,"projectId":9967720,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for your generous support to this project. They were so excited when they learned that they were going to be able to build and program a robot to move. We often talk about robots in hypothetical terms, and it was so amazing to witness their awe and excitement when their designs became reality.\r\n\r\nAs students got started with these kits, they learned to follow building directions to pair it with their micro:bits. The micro:bits were exciting to begin with but they couldn't move around like they can now. So far, students have build cars, fans, and robots. They are having os much fun experimenting with new designs.\r\n\r\nThank you for reigniting excitement in my classes again. While it is fun building and designing using recycled materials, the excitement they have for these building kits are unmatched. We are so, so thankful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766963696088,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-with-ringbit/9967720/","projectTitle":"Robotics With Ring:bit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4765192_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y564&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613401347096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marnlau"},{"teacherId":2187430,"projectId":9521682,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of a color printer and ink for our classroom. It has truly brightened up our learning space! Our notes and anchor charts can now be created in full color, making lessons more engaging and accessible for students. The students are excited and proud to see their classroom filled with colorful materials that help them learn and stay motivated. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our daily teaching and learning. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1758219514023,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-learning/9521682/","projectTitle":"Colorful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2187430_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518549110225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2187430"},{"teacherId":2581043,"projectId":9853556,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping bring Ozobots into our school Makerspace! My students are naturally curious, creative, and eager to explore how things work. Because of your generosity, they will be able to learn coding in a joyful, hands-on way—by drawing colorful paths, creating mazes, and using block coding to make robots spin, race, and even dance. Your support makes it possible for students to collaborate, problem-solve, and express their ideas while exploring STEM concepts in a meaningful and engaging way.\r\n\r\nOzobots truly turn coding into play, and thanks to you, every student—regardless of prior experience—will have the opportunity to jump in and succeed. These tiny robots will spark big ideas, build confidence, and inspire a love of learning that extends far beyond the Makerspace. We are so grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Your donation will bring endless smiles, creativity, and discovery to our school—thank you for making such a powerful difference!","fullyFundedDate":1764600175025,"projectUrl":"project/coding-comes-alive-with-ozobots/9853556/","projectTitle":"Coding Comes Alive With Ozobots!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boulogne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2581043_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544646673828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2581043"},{"teacherId":2417316,"projectId":9526053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping my 5th graders start the school year with the supplies and learning tools they truly need. Because of you, students are able to come to class prepared, organized, and ready to learn every day.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the new resources daily for reading, writing, and math work. One special moment was watching students confidently set up their notebooks and materials for our first learning routines—it may seem small, but it helped them feel ready and included right away.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their faces lit up! They were excited, grateful, and proud to have brand-new supplies to call their own.\r\n\r\nNext, we are using these resources to support our current lessons as we build strong classroom habits, practice academic discussions, and begin deeper learning projects that will challenge students to think, reflect, and grow.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made a real difference—thank you for being part of our classroom community! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1758220302442,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-strong-equipping-every-studen/9526053/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Strong: Equipping Every Student for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keefe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2417316_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x752,y403&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719834587647","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2417316"},{"teacherId":4765192,"projectId":9492774,"letterContent":"I have been a traveling specialist teacher for about 3 years now, and it has consistently been a challenge managing my engineering materials for all my K-5 classes. From losing materials to not having enough space for storage on my old cart, I felt like I spent too much time managing materials rather than preparing to teach students. I was over the moon when generous donors like you contributed to my dream of having an organized STEAM cart that could accommodate all elementary levels and needs. Once the project was fully funded, I ran into another issue - the company that I was going to order from was unable to fulfill my order. Fortunately, I was able to find another, which was a huge plus because it was less expensive! \r\n\r\nWith the additional funding, I was able to purchase a diverse selection of STEM toys for my youngest students in K1 and K2 and my students with disabilities who need safer toys. Doing engineering can be challenging for all these students because they are developing fine motor skills at a young age or they may have limited mobility due to their disabilities. Your donation to this project not only helped me to support students in bringing them the materials they need in an organized way, but it also brought great joy to to everyone who was able to play with these new toys. From magnetic tiles to Clixo, students have been highly engaged in exploring engineering concepts because of these new tools. No matter the grade level, students were excited to play - an important part of their engineering learning experience. \r\n\r\nStudents were also excited when they were introduced to the new STEAM cart - they loved the colorful bins, the way they would easily find what they needed, and that everyone could reach all of the bins. I am going to have students create labels for my bins to help them feel more connected to the materials and take ownership of taking care of it together as a school.","fullyFundedDate":1758220428298,"projectUrl":"project/steam-on-wheels/9492774/","projectTitle":"S.T.E.A.M. on Wheels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4765192_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y564&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613401347096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marnlau"},{"teacherId":2627844,"projectId":9793880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our K2 classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to magnetic building tiles, geometric shapes, and hands-on learning tools that make STEM learning exciting and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThese materials allow our kindergarteners to work together to build, explore, and problem-solve while learning important concepts like geometry, balance, and stability. Through play, students are developing creativity, teamwork, and early engineering skills; especially benefiting those who learn best by doing.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our students' learning and curiosity.","fullyFundedDate":1761248327183,"projectUrl":"project/play-build-explore-steam-tubs-for-lit/9793880/","projectTitle":"Play, Build, EXPLORE! STEAM Tubs for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crawford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2627844_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448370605920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscrawford2jqs"},{"teacherId":4924676,"projectId":9607067,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited with their new experiences on the gifted xylophones. It has only been a few weeks but they have been a great addition to the music curriculum.\r\n\r\n If you could observe my classroom, you would see happy faces as each child, with their individual instrument, explores: mallet technique, pitch, rhythm and melodies together. The enclosed song booklets allow for all to access playing simple songs through color coding or pitch naming. My students can create and perform music!\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again. We are very grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1760693632571,"projectUrl":"project/curious-musical-kindergartners/9607067/","projectTitle":"Curious Musical Kindergartners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Music","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4924676_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510614025188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924676"},{"teacherId":6842454,"projectId":9609182,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Your donations have brought the following impacts.\r\nFirst, making Learning Fun and Friendly!. The Play-Doh has turned learning Chinese words into a fun, hands-on sculpting session, helping all our students grasp the characters easily. This tactile approach immediately boosts excitement and makes every lesson a joyful, memorable adventure!\r\n\r\nSecond, crafting Culture Together. The paper you donated has allowed us to dive into creative cultural projects. Our students absolutely loved making traditional lanterns which gave them a proud, hands-on connection to the Mid-Autumn Festival. These crafts are boosting their creativity and fine motor skills beautifully!\r\n \r\nThird, Focus for Every Child. Best of all, these materials are a huge help for our students with special needs. The sensory engagement from the Play-Doh and the detailed paper crafts provides a calm, engaging space for them to focus and thrive. It's wonderful seeing every single student succeed and celebrate their accomplishments!","fullyFundedDate":1756417609548,"projectUrl":"project/enriching-chinese-language-and-culture-t/9609182/","projectTitle":"Enriching Chinese Language and Culture Through Hands-on Craft Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6842454_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569605903911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6842454"},{"teacherId":2124022,"projectId":9612168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations towards this project. Students were so excited when they saw the rug and it has improved our classroom space tremendously. Students spent the first week caressing the rug and commenting on how colorful it is!\r\n\r\nThe meeting area, where our rug is now located, is used every day, multiple times a day. Having the ability to clean the rug whenever I see fit with the rug cleaner has also given me significant peace of mind that I will be able to effectively maintain this rug for a long time. Being able to provide students with comfortable and clean options for where to sit is so important and helps them do their best work. Thank you again for funding this project!","fullyFundedDate":1756944755538,"projectUrl":"project/sitting-smart/9612168/","projectTitle":"Sitting Smart!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Menna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2124022_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535852693080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-menna"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62920","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":731,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":52,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.0,"schoolId":62920,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Josiah Quincy Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Josiah Quincy Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/boston-public-schools/josiah-quincy-elementary-school/62920"}