{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Franklin D Roosevelt High School","outOfStateSupporters":42.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":10187286,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your support of our music program! Our original item was not available, but we were able to come up with two other things that we were interested in using. The first has been extremely helpful and it was an extra set of holders for our gong stand. We just had performances at the freshman orientation for next year and the school's spring concert. The hooks were very helpful and keeping everything in order for the auxiliary percussion player. \r\n\r\nThe next thing we decided to go with was a drone flute. This is a flute that is able to play two different notes at one time. We have quite a few wind players in the band that were interested in putting their skills to use in a more meditative setting, so they are going to be experimenting. They never heard of anything like that before, so they were very intrigued at how it sounded, and the way that you make music on it.\r\n\r\nMy students love having new performance experiences available to them, and they are always looking to further their abilities and talents. Thank you again for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1776085673019,"projectUrl":"project/sounds-of-meditation/10187286/","projectTitle":"Sounds of Meditation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":9796885,"projectId":9893989,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to this project. These materials have been utilized during counseling sessions focused on coping skills, identifying emotions, and processing grief in a supportive and structured way. We use the games to help students connect with characters and situations that mirror their own experiences, which opens up meaningful conversations about feelings and loss. The activity cards and games have been especially helpful in making these topics more accessible and less intimidating for students who may struggle to express themselves verbally.\r\n\r\nOne specific moment that stood out was during a small group session where students used the emotion cards to identify how they were feeling that day. A student who typically does not speak much was able to point to several cards and eventually shared a personal experience related to grief. The resources helped create a safe space for that kind of expression.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were very curious and engaged. Many immediately wanted to explore the games and flip through the books. There was a noticeable sense of comfort in having hands-on tools that felt inviting rather than clinical, which helped set a positive tone for the work we are doing together.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue building on these skills by practicing coping strategies in real-time situations and using the materials to role-play scenarios involving stress, conflict, and loss. The goal is for each student to leave with practical, individualized tools they can use both in and outside of school.","fullyFundedDate":1767936180981,"projectUrl":"project/peace-within-reach-calming-tools-for-an/9893989/","projectTitle":"Peace Within Reach: Calming Tools for Anxious and Overwhelmed Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9796885"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":10051198,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness in helping us complete this project. It was perfect timing also because the cart we were using for our parades broke, and we were able to use the wagon from this project in our St. Patrick's Day parade! It literally saved the day, so that was an incredible help! We have the Memorial Day parade coming up at the end of May, so we will be able to use it again for the same reason. We have to have a wagon or a cart to carry water for the players, emergency supplies, extra percussion instruments, etc. so it was truly necessary for our performance. When we are not marching, it has been used to transport instruments around the music wing and through the building when needed. \r\n\r\nThe students have loved playing with the gong stand and using the extra piece that hooks on to the side. They were having fun hanging different chimes and other things on it, and trying to make sure each instrument was being played. They also understand and appreciate why we need a bag for the stand, which does not need to be out in the room every single day (only when we are using the gong) so they are glad it will be protected. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your kindness very much and look forward to the next time we use our new supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1770223392361,"projectUrl":"project/keep-calm-and-hit-the-road/10051198/","projectTitle":"Keep Calm and Hit the Road","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":9980905,"letterContent":"This was something very different for us but the students had a really great time trying something new! In the beginning, they were having a lot of trouble physically maneuvering their fingers and the hook, but once they got the hang of it, they were really on fire. It was so inspiring to see the smiles on their little faces once they saw their own creations and how proud they were. It taught me a good lesson too, to reach outside my own subject sometimes and just to give kids a different experience. I will keep this valuable piece of information handy for the future! Thank you for giving us something challenging and different to try!","fullyFundedDate":1769300918053,"projectUrl":"project/creative-hands-calmer-minds/9980905/","projectTitle":"Creative Hands, Calmer Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":10017298,"letterContent":"My students were so happy to finally have the missing piece to their quartz crystal bowl collection! They have been experimenting with calming and meditative sounds for the second semester now, and they enjoy it very much. One more student can join in the fun now, and they can make more complete and better chord progressions. Thank you for helping them continue to grow as musicians and regulate themselves better with mindfulness and meditative practices. The next thing we hope to do is to team up with a yoga class to provide some relaxing sounds while they go through their physical motions. Stay tuned!","fullyFundedDate":1769031733477,"projectUrl":"project/finding-focus-through-sound/10017298/","projectTitle":"Finding Focus Through Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":9979435,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kindness in supporting our music classroom with our continued idea of using non-Western instruments to increase student engagement and to learn about the Lunar New Year. Students had a fun time learning about different countries and the customs of those celebrating the New Year, including using sound bowls and gongs to ward off bad spirits and let go of bad energy. They really enjoyed doing something different in band class and very many of them mentioned how relaxing it was and how they wanted to do it again before finals.","fullyFundedDate":1768426308752,"projectUrl":"project/ringing-in-the-lunar-new-year-with-singi/9979435/","projectTitle":"Ringing in the Lunar New Year with Singing Bowls","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":9885450,"letterContent":"It has been a lot of fun getting to use the materials in our band classes! The students loved trying out the gong on the new stand instead of just me holding it up for them! They loved making all different kinds of sounds with the mallet and with the different flumies for more of a vibrational sound instead of a straight hit. \r\n The other supplies, like the cork grease and rubbing alcohol have been essential for our instrument upkeep. I am starting an instrument maintenance unit soon, so each student will fully understand the benefits and how to's of how to keep their instruments and mouthpieces clean. \r\n Thank you again for your support of our classroom and music education!","fullyFundedDate":1767104699065,"projectUrl":"project/fluting-families-and-friends/9885450/","projectTitle":"Fluting Families and Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":8575486,"projectId":9850647,"letterContent":"My students and I are using the new resources to bring recipes to life! The students and I have been building memories together by learning all the different aspects of the kitchen and getting creative with building recipes. All of my students from different environments come together to create bonds through food. We have also created a safe space for students to understand and learn the different nutrients all the food brings, and what they can do to cook for their families at home as well as for themselves for after high school.","fullyFundedDate":1762285089140,"projectUrl":"project/culinary-cougars-cooking/9850647/","projectTitle":"Culinary Cougars Cooking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zuckerberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8575486_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662051292688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8575486"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":9957239,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students, thank you for supporting our project, \"Musical Soundscapes.\" Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has sound therapy instruments that are already making a meaningful difference in our learning environment. It has been an absolute pleasure watching my students experiment with sound and creating their own musical worlds. Thank you so much for allowing them to experience a new way of creating music! \r\n\r\nThese instruments are helping my students explore sound in creative and calming ways. They provide opportunities for self-expression, emotional regulation, and collaborative music-making that does not involve a lot of spoken word, which is especially good for all the students who are still learning English. Students who sometimes struggle to focus are finding comfort and confidence through sound and making music, and our classroom feels a lot more connected as a result. So thank you for believing in us and giving us this chance to create something so special!","fullyFundedDate":1766188999059,"projectUrl":"project/musical-soundscapes/9957239/","projectTitle":"Musical Soundscapes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":9957217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, we received a flute and other classroom supplies, and they have already made a positive impact on the students.\r\n\r\nThe flute has given students the opportunity to explore melody, breath control, and musical expression through performance. The best part is that now we can improve the sound of our flute section, and have the more experienced flute players help the new ones. \r\n\r\nThe friction mallets allow students to creatively play the gong while learning about timbre and dynamics. These new instruments have increased student engagement and made our music lessons more hands-on and exciting for sure. You should have seen how many people were sticking their heads into our classroom!\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create meaningful learning experiences and has inspired our students to try new things and grow as musicians. We are truly grateful for your support and belief in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make music education possible for our students!!","fullyFundedDate":1765767256135,"projectUrl":"project/fixing-flutes/9957217/","projectTitle":"Fixing Flutes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":9979459,"letterContent":"I always teach students to be the most careful and responsible with their instruments. Whether it is a drum or a flute, students have to learn that their instruments are very valuable, and also (unfortunately) breakable. They are not able to be replaced so easily, and just like how they take care of their phones and their computers, we have to respect and care for our instruments. Thanks to you, we were able to protect and nest our singing bowls so they can be safely kept in our classroom, and also transported to other rooms if need be. The students understood how important it is for each bowl to have a snug fit, and how there are specific size cases for each bowl. Thank you again for helping us to keep our instruments in the best condition possible so they can be used for many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1768426420065,"projectUrl":"project/protect-and-care-for-sounds-of-the-lunar/9979459/","projectTitle":"Protect and Care for Sounds of the Lunar New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"},{"teacherId":1052249,"projectId":9869777,"letterContent":"My students are having a great time using the tongue drums in class to make very peaceful and calming music! They actually recently asked if they were able to do a unit on it before their final exams. Everyone loves the calming sounds and how nice the music sounds even if you are just making something up and not necessarily reading music. It's easy for them to work in small groups, and many students we usually did not work together before came together to play these new instruments. It was nice to see new friendships for me and everyone talking a little bit more. We are looking forward to teaming up with the yoga instructor to see if we can do a little mindfulness sound meditation with both groups also! We really appreciate you supporting our classroom and giving the kids something new to try. They truly love music so much and these gestures mean a whole lot to them.","fullyFundedDate":1762188833427,"projectUrl":"project/beating-stress-with-sound/9869777/","projectTitle":"Beating Stress with Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1052249_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689028673566","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-iding"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_868","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":3380,"numTeachers":185,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":34,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"18.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.5,"schoolId":868,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Franklin D Roosevelt High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Franklin D Roosevelt High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/new-york-city-dept-of-ed/franklin-d-roosevelt-high-school/868"}