{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Newington Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10140116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Super Sheet Music\" project! Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference in our music classroom. Because of your donations, I was able to purchase new sheet music, printable activities, and engaging educational resources through Teachers Pay Teachers that are helping bring music lessons to life for my students.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they learned we would have brand-new music activities and sheet music to explore. They immediately noticed the colorful and interactive materials, and they were eager to jump right into the lessons. One especially memorable moment was watching students work together on a rhythm and reading activity tied directly to the new music selections we were learning in class. Students were clapping rhythms, singing with confidence, and helping each other decode music notation in ways that felt both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed me to provide a wider variety of differentiated activities that meet the needs of all learners in the classroom. I have been able to incorporate more hands-on learning, small-group collaboration, music literacy practice, movement activities, and performance opportunities into our lessons. The printable resources have also helped reinforce important music concepts while keeping students highly engaged and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these materials as we build toward end-of-year performances, composition activities, and music literacy projects. The new sheet music and activities are giving students opportunities to grow not only as musicians, but also as creative thinkers and confident performers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and supporting music education. Your kindness and generosity are creating joyful learning experiences that my students will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1773983668199,"projectUrl":"project/super-sheet-music/10140116/","projectTitle":"Super Sheet Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10241800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our music center project! Your generosity has brought so much excitement, creativity, and hands-on learning into our music classroom. My students were absolutely thrilled when the new materials arrived. The moment they saw the centers set up around the room, they could not wait to explore, create, and make music together. There were cheers, wide eyes, and lots of \"Can we start today?\" comments as they discovered all the new activities waiting for them.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources during our music learning centers to reinforce rhythm, melody, listening, movement, composition, and music literacy skills in engaging ways. One of my favorite classroom moments happened during a rhythm-building center where students worked together to create their own rhythm patterns and perform them for classmates. Students who are usually shy were confidently leading their groups, while others were excitedly helping peers decode rhythms and keep a steady beat. The centers have created opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and active participation for every learner.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also helped me provide more differentiated instruction in the music room. Students can now practice skills independently, work in small groups, and explore music concepts through movement, games, instruments, and hands-on activities. Because of your support, my students are learning through experiences that are both meaningful and memorable.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue rotating through centers while building toward creating their own short musical compositions and performances. We will also use the materials to review important music concepts at the end of the year in a fun and interactive way. The confidence and excitement these centers have sparked will continue to grow as students take more ownership of their musical learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and for helping make music come alive for my students each day. Your kindness and generosity are making a lasting impact on their education and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1778018480660,"projectUrl":"project/music-learning-centers/10241800/","projectTitle":"Music Learning Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":7670938,"projectId":10117987,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our fundraiser for glue boxes in the elementary art room has been fully funded! I am so grateful for your support and excitement for our little artists. Because of your donations, I was able to purchase sponges, glue, glue refills, and containers that will help create organized glue boxes for students to use during art projects.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will make a huge difference in our classroom by helping students work more independently while keeping materials neat and manageable. Instead of dealing with messy glue bottles and wasted supplies, students will be able to focus more on creating, experimenting, and enjoying the artistic process. Your kindness is helping create a smoother, more positive learning environment where creativity can truly shine.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and believing in the importance of art education. Your generosity will impact every student who walks through our art room doors, and we are so thankful for the care and encouragement you have shown our young artists.","fullyFundedDate":1775674851723,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-sticky-fingers-glue-sponges-fo/10117987/","projectTitle":"No More Sticky Fingers - Glue Sponges for Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Slappey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7670938_orig.jpg?crop=822,822,x2,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685986881201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7670938"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10219487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project for TinkerTar Guitars! These instruments have completely transformed the way my students experience music, giving them the opportunity to explore string instruments in a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWe began using the TinkerTars during our introduction to string instruments unit, where students learned how to strum, pluck, and create simple melodies. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together to play a short song—many of them had never held a guitar before, and their excitement when they successfully played their first notes was unforgettable. They quickly began experimenting, creating their own patterns, and even asking to play beyond class time.\r\n\r\nWhen the guitars were first introduced, the room filled with excitement. Students were amazed that they each had the chance to play a real instrument, and there were so many smiles as they carefully explored how to hold and play the strings. For many, this was their very first experience with a guitar, and it sparked a new level of curiosity and confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we will be building on these skills by incorporating the TinkerTars into our composition and performance units. Our goal is to showcase their progress in a future class performance, where they can demonstrate their growth as young musicians.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not just learning about music—they are actively making it. Thank you for providing them with an opportunity they will remember for years to come and for supporting music education in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1777162661618,"projectUrl":"project/jamming-with-tinkertar-guitars-part-6/10219487/","projectTitle":"Jamming with TinkerTar Guitars, Part 6","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10206097,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project for TinkerTar Guitars! These instruments have completely transformed the way my students experience music, giving them the opportunity to explore string instruments in a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWe began using the TinkerTars during our introduction to string instruments unit, where students learned how to strum, pluck, and create simple melodies. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together to play a short song—many of them had never held a guitar before, and their excitement when they successfully played their first notes was unforgettable. They quickly began experimenting, creating their own patterns, and even asking to play beyond class time.\r\n\r\nWhen the guitars were first introduced, the room filled with excitement. Students were amazed that they each had the chance to play a real instrument, and there were so many smiles as they carefully explored how to hold and play the strings. 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Thank you for providing them with an opportunity they will remember for years to come and for supporting music education in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776974648307,"projectUrl":"project/jamming-with-tinkertar-guitars-part-5/10206097/","projectTitle":"Jamming with TinkerTar Guitars, Part 5","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10201620,"letterContent":"ear Supporters,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project for TinkerTar Guitars! These instruments have completely transformed the way my students experience music, giving them the opportunity to explore string instruments in a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWe began using the TinkerTars during our introduction to string instruments unit, where students learned how to strum, pluck, and create simple melodies. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together to play a short song—many of them had never held a guitar before, and their excitement when they successfully played their first notes was unforgettable. They quickly began experimenting, creating their own patterns, and even asking to play beyond class time.\r\n\r\nWhen the guitars were first introduced, the room filled with excitement. Students were amazed that they each had the chance to play a real instrument, and there were so many smiles as they carefully explored how to hold and play the strings. For many, this was their very first experience with a guitar, and it sparked a new level of curiosity and confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we will be building on these skills by incorporating the TinkerTars into our composition and performance units. Our goal is to showcase their progress in a future class performance, where they can demonstrate their growth as young musicians.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not just learning about music—they are actively making it. Thank you for providing them with an opportunity they will remember for years to come and for supporting music education in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776684863232,"projectUrl":"project/jamming-with-tinkertar-guitars-part-4/10201620/","projectTitle":"Jamming with TinkerTar Guitars, Part 4","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":2434695,"projectId":10170762,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our DonorsChoose project for TinkerTar Guitars! These instruments have completely transformed the way my students experience music, giving them the opportunity to explore string instruments in a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWe began using the TinkerTars during our introduction to string instruments unit, where students learned how to strum, pluck, and create simple melodies. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together to play a short song—many of them had never held a guitar before, and their excitement when they successfully played their first notes was unforgettable. They quickly began experimenting, creating their own patterns, and even asking to play beyond class time.\r\n\r\nWhen the guitars were first introduced, the room filled with excitement. Students were amazed that they each had the chance to play a real instrument, and there were so many smiles as they carefully explored how to hold and play the strings. For many, this was their very first experience with a guitar, and it sparked a new level of curiosity and confidence.\r\n\r\nNext, we will be building on these skills by incorporating the TinkerTars into some of our performances. Our goal is to showcase their progress in a future class performance, where they can demonstrate their growth as young musicians.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not just learning about music—they are actively making it. Thank you for providing them with an opportunity they will remember for years to come and for supporting music education in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1776323078203,"projectUrl":"project/jamming-with-tinkertar-guitars-part-3/10170762/","projectTitle":"Jamming with TinkerTar Guitars, Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bromley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2434695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449059165973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ebromley"},{"teacherId":2228300,"projectId":10163830,"letterContent":"Your generosity has expanded something truly special in our music room. Thanks to this project, we were able to add more Note Knacks along with dedicated storage, making an already beloved resource even more impactful.\r\n\r\nWith more materials available, even more students can actively participate at the same time. Instead of waiting or sharing limited pieces, every child can build, explore, and fully engage with rhythms in a hands-on way. These tools help turn abstract concepts into something students can see and touch, deepening their understanding and boosting their confidence.\r\n\r\nThe added storage has also made a huge difference. Everything is organized, accessible, and easy to use, which means we can spend more time creating music and less time managing materials. It helps our classroom run smoothly and ensures these resources stay in great condition for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for growing our collection and investing in our students' learning. Your support is helping us reach more children, more effectively, every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1775477555574,"projectUrl":"project/note-knacks/10163830/","projectTitle":"Note Knacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iggleden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2228300_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622568557329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hodgens"},{"teacherId":2228300,"projectId":10087127,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in keeping our music room a safe and healthy place for students to learn and create. Thanks to your support, we now have an ample supply of hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes, which are essential in a space where instruments, materials, and high-touch surfaces are shared throughout the day. These simple but powerful tools help us maintain a clean environment so students can focus on making music with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe impact reaches every student who walks through our doors. With easy access to sanitizer and regular cleaning routines, we're able to reinforce healthy habits while minimizing the spread of germs. This means fewer disruptions, more consistent learning, and peace of mind for both students and families. In a classroom built on collaboration and shared experiences, having these supplies ensures that everyone can participate safely.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting not just our music program, but the well-being of every child in it. Your kindness helps us create a space where students can learn, perform, and express themselves while staying healthy. We are truly grateful for your generosity and care.","fullyFundedDate":1770818456413,"projectUrl":"project/keep-it-clean/10087127/","projectTitle":"Keep it Clean","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iggleden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2228300_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622568557329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hodgens"},{"teacherId":2228300,"projectId":9045812,"letterContent":"Your generosity helped us create something truly unforgettable for our students—a full \"Glow Show\" experience that brought our music to life in the most magical way. Because of your support, we were able to transform our space using black lights, glowing streamers, tap lights, and vibrant spike tape to design a performance environment that felt professional, exciting, and completely immersive. From the moment the lights went down, students were in awe of the glowing stage they helped bring to life.\r\n\r\nThe impact was incredible. Students used the visual cues from the tape and lighting to confidently navigate choreography, while the glowing effects and props—like the white gloves and streamers—made their movements pop in ways they had never experienced before. It wasn't just about performing; it was about fully engaging in the creative process, collaborating with peers, and building confidence as they saw their hard work shine—literally—on stage. Even students who are typically more hesitant were eager to participate in such a unique and exciting environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this \"Glow Show\" possible. Your generosity gave our students a chance to experience the joy of performance in a whole new way, creating memories they won't soon forget. We are so grateful for your support and for helping us turn our school into a place where creativity truly glows.","fullyFundedDate":1737403958715,"projectUrl":"project/we-will-glow/9045812/","projectTitle":"We Will Glow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iggleden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2228300_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622568557329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hodgens"},{"teacherId":2228300,"projectId":10087099,"letterContent":"Your generosity has brought music to life in our classroom in a whole new way. Thanks to your support, our students now have access to the Rhythm Band Kids Play 13-Note Hand/Desk Bell Set, giving them the opportunity to actively create and explore music rather than just listen to it. These bells make it possible for every child to participate, helping them connect pitch to sound in a hands-on, engaging way that builds both confidence and excitement.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been incredible to watch. Students are learning to read and perform simple melodies, work together as an ensemble, and truly understand how their individual part contributes to a larger musical experience. The visual and tactile nature of the bells supports a wide range of learners, making music more accessible and inclusive for everyone in the room. There's something powerful about seeing a child light up when they realize they can successfully play a song.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their musical growth. Your support has created opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and joyful learning that will stay with them far beyond the classroom. We are so grateful for your kindness and for helping us make music an active, shared experience.","fullyFundedDate":1770910178525,"projectUrl":"project/ring-a-ding-ding/10087099/","projectTitle":"Ring-a-Ding Ding!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iggleden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2228300_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622568557329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hodgens"},{"teacherId":2228300,"projectId":9980642,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of your support, our students now have access to supplies that transform movement into something engaging, structured, and joyful. 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