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The donations have made it possible for my classes to produce beautiful Health projects which are hung on the walls throughout the school. \r\n In October our school celebrated Red Ribbon Week to promote the importance of saying no to drugs. Students were excited to use the materials that we received to create bright colorful posters to support the week long celebration. Both my students and I are truly grateful to our donors who have made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1753970704656,"projectUrl":"project/health-education-class-project-supplies/9455944/","projectTitle":"Health Education Class Project Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10075436"},{"teacherId":9696620,"projectId":9438329,"letterContent":"Subject: From Our Classroom to You — Thank You So Much! 💛\r\n\r\nI just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for your generous donation that went to snacks for my students. Your kindness has truly made a difference in our classroom. When the snacks first arrived my students cheered, they were so excited. \r\n\r\nIt might seem like a small thing, but having snacks available changes everything. My students can focus better, they have more energy to learn, and I see more smiles throughout the day. For some of them, these snacks are a real comfort — a reminder that there are people out there who care about them and want to see them succeed.\r\nEach time a student grabs a snack before diving into a lesson or quietly thanks me for having something to eat, I think of you and your generosity. You've helped create a warm, supportive space where every child feels cared for and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for believing that their well-being matters. Your thoughtfulness means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1756582168723,"projectUrl":"project/feed-me-food-not-fights/9438329/","projectTitle":"Feed me! Food not fights.","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. 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Being able to teach someone else helped my multi-language learners to practice listening and speaking in English.\r\n\r\nI appreciate being able to see the joy in their eyes while learning something new that did not involve a screen.","fullyFundedDate":1746836695072,"projectUrl":"project/game-on/9281152/","projectTitle":"Game On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fletcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp643645_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722513229015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anfletcher"},{"teacherId":2187805,"projectId":9169048,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! These items have truly transformed our culture for our PBIS program. With the new materials, students were able to encourage each other to have positive behavior, maintain a positive culture in our school and continue promoting PRIDE amongst our students. It's been incredible watching them engage with learning while incentivizing their behaviors. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. There were gasps and the students were super excited. \r\n\r\n\r\nFrom all of us, thank you for believing in our program!","fullyFundedDate":1746706980237,"projectUrl":"project/viking-pride-for-pbis/9169048/","projectTitle":"Viking P.R.I.D.E for P.B.I.S","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chriss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2187805_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565213803022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2187805"},{"teacherId":7833117,"projectId":9079275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our 6th-grade Social Studies classroom. Your support means the world to me and, more importantly, to my students. The materials you provided will be used every single day and will have a direct and lasting impact on their learning.\r\n\r\nThe atlases are a game-changer. Having a classroom set means that every student can follow along and engage with the world's geography during our lessons on global cultures and historical events. The subscription to Junior Scholastic will bring history and current events to life in a way that resonates with 6th graders, making our discussions more dynamic and relevant.\r\n\r\nYour donation of tissues, colored pencils, and a pencil sharpener will also make a huge difference. These everyday supplies are crucial for creating a comfortable and well-equipped learning environment. They may seem like small items, but they help ensure that my students have everything they need to focus on their work.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself and my entire 6th-grade class, I would like to thank you again for your kindness and for investing in our education. Your support is deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1746836695090,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-gain-a-global-perspecti/9079275/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Gain a Global Perspective","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McElhenny","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7833117_orig.jpg?crop=3264,3264,x0,y446&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679605665035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7833117"},{"teacherId":2187805,"projectId":4390143,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our project. Your contributions have made a significant impact on our cheerleading team, and I am excited to share how the resources we received help our team prosper. \r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments was when we took photos for our yearbook, and we were practicing after school for our upcoming competition. In the photos we looked synchronized and uniformed, an although we were having difficulties in our practice, our photos did not reflect that. Those photos reflected a team working hard in unison. Thanks to your contribution of the practice uniforms, our team confidence was boosted and the photos in our yearbook will provide us with memories that will last forever.","fullyFundedDate":1571953302242,"projectUrl":"project/we-have-viking-pride/4390143/","projectTitle":"We Have Viking Pride!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chriss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2187805_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565213803022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2187805"},{"teacherId":643645,"projectId":8697998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing our class to help. We are so excited about the games that you have helped us to acquire. The students are so excited to experience Math in another way that is engaging and fun. \r\n\r\nStudents that are my strugglers are even asking for more time and more opportunities to participate in the Math Games. Because of you, I am able to reach more students and tap into their deficiencies. We could not have done this without you. The lower level game helped to improve basic skills while increasing confidence. The other games help to reinforce the skills that align with our lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1734269306487,"projectUrl":"project/game-on/8697998/","projectTitle":"Game On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fletcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp643645_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722513229015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anfletcher"},{"teacherId":9616846,"projectId":8533122,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions of materials to our math classroom, particularly for our project, \"Numbers over Notifications: Put Down Your Phone, Pick Up Math!\" Your support has significantly enriched our learning environment, allowing students from low-income homes at our Title 1 school to engage in meaningful mathematical experiences. Recently, we created an interactive math game with the new resources you provided. Watching the students collaborate and support each other during this activity was a powerful reminder of how math can bring people together and inspire teamwork.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was palpable, with smiles spreading across their faces as they recognized the possibilities for exploring math in a new way. As we move forward, we plan to dive deeper into real-world applications of math, empowering our students to see its relevance in their everyday lives. Your contributions have given them hope and encouragement, and I want you to know how much they appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness. Thank you for believing in them and for taking the time to support their education. Together, we are making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1722659671252,"projectUrl":"project/numbers-over-notifications-put-down-you/8533122/","projectTitle":"Numbers Over Notifications: Put Down Your Phone, Pick Up Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Epps","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9616846_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722433362079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexisepps"},{"teacherId":9616846,"projectId":8625667,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am grateful for your generous contributions to our project, \"Building a Brighter Future: Essential Tools for Math Mastery.\" Your support has profoundly impacted the students, many of whom come from low-income homes. Thanks to your donation, we recently created our own student-created Scavenger Hunt. Students were able to assist their younger counterparts in their mathematical concepts and support challenges they may be having in geometry and algebra. Watching their excitement as they presented and executed their hunt was an inspiring reminder of the difference your generosity makes.\r\n\r\nThe joy and amazement on their faces when they first saw the materials were truly moving. They felt valued and motivated to dive deeper into their studies, knowing that someone believed in their potential. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey and for helping to create a brighter future for our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1723476230396,"projectUrl":"project/building-brighter-futures-essential-too/8625667/","projectTitle":"Building Brighter Futures: Essential Tools for Math Mastery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Epps","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9616846_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722433362079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alexisepps"},{"teacherId":2187805,"projectId":6635769,"letterContent":"Our class has been using the new resources every single day, and they've already made a huge difference. For the first time, each group had exactly what they needed without having to share or wait their turn, and it allowed them to fully engage and stay focused. Watching them take ownership of the tools—and proudly show each other what they created or discovered—was such a joy. Their excitement was immediate and genuine. Several students asked if the materials were \"really for us,\" and seeing how carefully they unpacked and organized everything showed me just how much they value these additions. The new tools allow us to extend the project further than we originally planned—giving students more choice, deeper hands-on practice, and opportunities to showcase what they've learned. I'm excited to see how their confidence grows as they continue using these materials throughout the rest of the unit.","fullyFundedDate":1662896741121,"projectUrl":"project/viking-pride/6635769/","projectTitle":"Viking P.R.I.D.E","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chriss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2187805_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565213803022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2187805"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64934","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1200,"numTeachers":82,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.3,"schoolId":64934,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Buck Lodge Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Buck Lodge Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/buck-lodge-middle-school/64934"}