{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Josiah Quincy Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":2124022,"projectId":9612534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our supplies. The children absolutely lit up the first week of school as they received the new folders, binders, notebooks, and pencils. We have used all of these items on a daily basis since then and it's has significantly improved everyone's organization! Students find it gratifying to use more mature supplies like the binders and take more care with their work knowing it'll be added to their binders. \r\n\r\nThe students have also been thrilled with the additions to the prize box. The squishies and pencil toppers were, and continue to be, an enormous hit. Students are so excited to fill their reward charts because they know there are prizes they really like waiting for them! Nothing, however, tops the model magic. We've used the model magic for several projects and every time I pull out a pack of model magic, the children actually cheer. It is so fun and sweet to see them get excited to build every single time. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting this project. With your donations, you help teachers like me keep the classroom an inspiring and fun place for students.","fullyFundedDate":1755699337169,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-year-new-students-new-suppl/9612534/","projectTitle":"New School Year, New Students, New Supplies!","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"},{"teacherId":3370818,"projectId":9521848,"letterContent":"I want to say THANK YOU! Because of your kindness, our classroom has been filled with excitement, teamwork, and bright smiles. The students were absolutely thrilled when they filled their reward jar for working together and got a prize crayon pencil.\r\n The fidget spinners have also been an incredible resource. It has made a noticeable difference in creating a more peaceful and supportive classroom environment.\r\n To celebrate focused work, some students enjoyed scratching off the paw prints to reveal surprises such as extra playtime or getting to sit with a buddy of their choice. \r\n And the static dry-erase sheet has quickly become one of our favorite teaching tools. It has been amazing for lessons—easy to move, remove, and transfer to different areas of the classroom without having to rewrite anything. It has given me more flexibility while teaching and helped keep students engaged.\r\n Thank you again for your generous donation to Building Encouragement!","fullyFundedDate":1756432246190,"projectUrl":"project/building-encouragement/9521848/","projectTitle":"Building Encouragement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3370818"},{"teacherId":9712184,"projectId":9555100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating art supplies to our art classroom in Chinatown! Students were so excited to see brand new art materials. (They also loved the cardboard boxes that the materials came in -- we used them to make cardboard chocolate bars.)\r\n\r\nAcross grade levels, all your donations are being put to great use! A peek into their work this week:\r\n\r\nK1 just finished decorating their mixed media collages of neighborhoods and their communities. They painted and printed the paper themselves and had a huge blast! \r\n\r\nKindergarten is wrapping up a paper line sculpture project to explore 3D shapes and the elements of line.\r\n\r\nFirst grade completed a mixed media alphabet soup project, where they practiced weaving, painting, drawing, and some got to use a hot glue gun for the first time!\r\n\r\nSecond graders started a fun \"Galaxy Gems\" project, practicing drawing their own cut gem shapes (referenced from books from Science class), exploring value with watercolor pencils, and collaging them into their own original mixed media galaxy backgrounds.\r\n\r\nThird grade is enjoying the cardboard from the boxes that the materials came in! Ou r third grade chocolatiers are decorating and designing our own original painted and collaged chocolate bars.\r\n\r\nFourth grade is painting their clay food sculptures for a \"Clay Pantry\" project inspired by ceramicist Stephanie Shih.\r\n\r\nAnd our art club is enjoying all the materials, as they get to plan their own open studio projects. Many of them wrote and drew notes of gratitude for our donors.\r\n\r\nThank you again for all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1755976724887,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-chinatown-students/9555100/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for Chinatown Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9712184_orig.jpg?crop=3293,3293,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724883390051","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jqesart"},{"teacherId":2475226,"projectId":9485625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Lego Exploration Club! Your donation of Lego buckets and a color printer has made a huge impact on our students.\r\nWith the new Lego sets, our young engineers have been able to dive into exciting STEM challenges—building cars that race down ramps, boats that float, and even their own imaginative inventions. The hands-on materials you provided allow every student to experiment with designs, and work collaboratively while having a great time learning about science and engineering.\r\n The color printer has been an equally valuable tool, helping us bring lessons to life with bright visuals, building guides, and certificates to celebrate each student's creativity and teamwork. These resources have helped our students stay engaged and proud of their accomplishments. \r\n We are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of playful learning!","fullyFundedDate":1758219520522,"projectUrl":"project/style-and-stem/9485625/","projectTitle":"Style and Stem","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McClerklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2475226"},{"teacherId":7029365,"projectId":9561909,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to our classroom. Thanks to your support, we have received fresh, new essential supplies for our theater classroom.\r\nThe coloring and creating materials are essential to creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment. The students are very grateful to have new materials so they can keep creating work to express themselves artistically, work on fine motor skills, and create projects that celebrate their individuality.\r\nMy students have been eager to learn and create thanks to the new markers, colored pencils and especially our new addition of skin-tone colored markers and colored pencils. With our refresh of new materials, we have created things like paper bag puppets, emotion puppets, and even luchador masks!\r\nEach item you've contributed to our classroom is not just a tool—it's an opportunity for creativity, learning, and growth. Thank you again for helping make this school year even more exciting and enriching for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1754917771832,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-drama-help-us-create/9561909/","projectTitle":"The Art of Drama: Help Us Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elizabeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7029365_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723616768338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7029365"},{"teacherId":1154630,"projectId":9547252,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Your generous donation has given us so many new sensory toys! We love sensory toys in kindergarten. The kids have so much fun exploring and learning about ways to calm and regulate their bodies.\r\n\r\nThere are several different ways that we use sensory toys in kindergarten. First we have a calm down corner. This is a cozy area where kids can take a break and reset their bodies. Often kids go there when they are tired or feeling overwhelmed. They can put on noise canceling headphones and play with a fidget or toy. Once they feel calm they are ready to get back to learning. We also have sensory toys in our learning centers to explore while they play. Last we use them as tools to help the kids listen and stay focused during whole group lessons.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped improve the learning experience of all of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1761340457049,"projectUrl":"project/get-those-wiggles-out/9547252/","projectTitle":"Get those Wiggles Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Switzer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1154630_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535742612722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-switzer"},{"teacherId":3075644,"projectId":9545313,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, hundreds of students at Josiah Quincy Elementary—many of whom are children of immigrants and English language learners—now have access to high-quality art supplies that make a real difference in their creative experiences.\r\nThese materials allow students to create work that reflects their imagination and potential. \r\n\r\nOne of our recent projects was preparing for our school art show. Kindergarteners built colorful dragons out of popsicle sticks and learned skills such as painting and collage. The sturdy paper and vibrant paints helped their creations come to life and hold up beautifully for display.\r\n\r\nIn a community where resources are often limited, having dependable materials means that every child can participate fully and feel that their artwork matters. The supplies you funded are being used daily across all grade levels, helping students explore identity, culture, and storytelling through art.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our young artists make work that truly lasts.","fullyFundedDate":1755884791881,"projectUrl":"project/helping-700-students-make-art-that-last/9545313/","projectTitle":"Helping 700+ Students Make Art That Lasts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3075644_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474812194682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tu-dinh"},{"teacherId":8630845,"projectId":9138702,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the wonderful math resources you donated to our class! These materials, especially the engaging matching card sets, have been incredibly helpful and fun. Our students love using them to actively review and reinforce their math knowledge. The activity is simple: students match cards together to correctly pair problems with their solutions, which promotes peer collaboration and quick recall.\r\nThe collection covers a wide variety of subjects crucial to third-grade math, such as operations, reading time on analog and digital clocks, understanding place value up to the thousands, and introducing concepts like fractions and geometry. These diverse topics ensure the resource is useful throughout the entire school year. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and this gift makes learning feel like a game!","fullyFundedDate":1745847034764,"projectUrl":"project/mastering-math-skills-with-fun-resources/9138702/","projectTitle":"Mastering Math Skills With Fun Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nhi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8630845_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690123880399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nhidang"},{"teacherId":2627844,"projectId":9294757,"letterContent":"On behalf of our kindergarten class, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment, and we are deeply grateful.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contributions, our classroom has been enriched with the following items:\r\n\r\nEpson EcoTank ET-4850 All-in-One Supertank Inkjet Printer\r\n\r\nHP Sprocket Studio Plus WiFi Photo Printer\r\n\r\nDesuccus Kids Digital Cameras (3 total)\r\n\r\nThese resources are having a powerful impact on our students' learning and creativity:\r\n\r\nThe Printer allows us to print classroom materials, student work, learning games, and vibrant visuals efficiently and economically, enhancing daily instruction and student engagement.\r\n\r\nThe Photo Printer has opened new opportunities for capturing and printing class memories instantly, helping students create personal projects and keepsakes they are proud to share with their families.\r\n\r\nThe Kids Cameras have sparked excitement and creativity among our young learners. The cameras empower students to document their learning journeys, explore the world from their perspective, and build storytelling and communication skills through photography.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided tangible tools but has also inspired joy, curiosity, and confidence in our students. These gifts are helping us create a rich, hands-on learning environment that supports early childhood development in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for investing in our children's education and growth. Your kindness is truly making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746699608318,"projectUrl":"project/digital-k2/9294757/","projectTitle":"Digital K2","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":2627844,"projectId":9094757,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of large sticky notes and poster paper. Your thoughtful support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I'm excited to share how these materials have impacted our students' learning.\r\n\r\nThe large sticky notes and poster paper have become essential tools for collaborative learning across all subjects, especially in literacy and math. These materials allow our students to work together in pairs, small groups, or as a whole class to brainstorm ideas, solve problems, and visually share their thinking.\r\n\r\nIn literacy, students have used the sticky notes for organizing story elements, creating character maps, and building group narratives. In math, the poster paper has allowed them to work through problems together, demonstrate multiple strategies, and explain their thinking in front of their peers. This kind of active, visual engagement has encouraged deeper understanding and built stronger communication skills.\r\n\r\nThe size and format of the materials also promote inclusivity. Every student can see the work, contribute to it, and learn from it. Whether we're using them for group projects, anchor charts, or interactive lessons, the materials you provided help ensure that all learners have a voice and a role in the process.\r\n\r\nAnother major benefit has been the ability for us as teachers to model skills in a clearer, more effective way. We've used the poster paper during mini-lessons to break down writing steps, math processes, and reading comprehension strategies. Students love referring back to these visual references throughout the day, and we love that they're reusable, durable, and versatile.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic benefits, your donation has helped foster a stronger sense of collaboration and community in our classroom. Students are more engaged, more confident, and more willing to share ideas because they feel supported and heard. They take pride in their group work and often revisit their posters or sticky notes to reflect on what they've learned.","fullyFundedDate":1744927776876,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-literacy-and-writing/9094757/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Literacy and Writing","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":3063778,"projectId":9088906,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. These hands-on reading materials have been a wonderful addition and have truly brought reading and writing to life for my students.\r\n\r\nThe multisensory approach has increased engagement, attention, and excitement during lessons. The visual and tactile components help students make meaningful connections between sounds and letters. The sand tray has quickly become a class favorite. It offers a fun, hands-on way for students to trace letters and high-frequency words while reinforcing letter formation and phonemic awareness.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real difference in our classroom. Thank you for sharing your passion for education and helping my students build confidence and joy in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1743255333349,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-reading/9088906/","projectTitle":"Hands on Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Brien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3063778_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449011184145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jtondorf"}],"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":68.9,"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"}