Funded Aug 3, 2021The classroom materials that you have donated to the music room at John F Ryan Elementary have helped to create a welcoming and engaging environment in which each student has been able to have numerous meaningful musical experiences!
From wall decorations to classroom supplies and curriculum, each and every item has been used by students this year. The World Music Drumming curriculum has been particularly impactful for students coming back to in-person music instruction after the year-long hiatus caused by remote learning during the pandemic. The overwhelming majority of students voiced that their favorite part of the drumming unit was learning the song Funga Alafia, a key piece of repertoire in The World Music Drumming curriculum to which your donations contributed.
At this time, students have moved into creating and writing their own musical ideas. The whiteboards and erasers have been critical to this process, and the students really enjoy using them each and every class. Thank you again for your generosity.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Leon