{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"F Neil Postlethwait Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":55.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8639896,"projectId":9825458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in donating to this project. My students absolutely love the fact that they can now use headphones for their independent assignments. When the students entered the room for the first time, they were so excited when they saw the headphone holder set up on the back door. \r\n\r\nI am also super grateful for the fact that I was able to get extra headphones from this project that can replace any headphones that might get accidentally broken as time goes on. \r\n\r\nAnyways, I am super thankful for your kindness and generosity, and thank you so much for making my classroom more accessible for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1767154355310,"projectUrl":"project/tuning-in-to-learning-headphones-for-ev/9825458/","projectTitle":"Tuning in to Learning: Headphones for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stape","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stape"},{"teacherId":7657337,"projectId":9824625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have individual notebooks and whiteboards that we use every single day, and they have already made a meaningful difference in how my students learn and engage with science.\r\n\r\nStudents use their notebooks daily to keep track of their learning, record observations, and reflect on their progress. These notebooks have become a central place where students organize their thinking, revise ideas, and build explanations as we move through each lesson. Having a dedicated space just for their science learning has helped students feel more ownership and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards have been especially impactful during review and discussion. Students love being able to quickly write, draw models, and share their thinking without the fear of \"getting it wrong.\" When they first saw the whiteboards, they were excited to jump right in. The whiteboards have increased participation, supported collaboration, and helped me check for understanding in real time.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enhanced our classroom and helped create a learning environment where students feel confident, supported, and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in my students and our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1760402076090,"projectUrl":"project/writing-like-scientists-building-litera/9824625/","projectTitle":"Writing Like Scientists: Building Literacy in Science Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Staley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7657337"},{"teacherId":10254028,"projectId":9705600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring Ms. B's Inclusive and Expressive Classroom to life! Because of your generous support, my 7th-grade English Language Arts students now have sensory tools, mini whiteboards, and voting paddles that make learning more engaging, accessible, and joyful. These resources are already part of our daily routines — students use the mini whiteboards during quick writes and class discussions to share ideas confidently, even when they're nervous speaking out loud. The sensory tools and fidgets help learners regulate their focus during longer reading and writing tasks, and I've seen students who usually struggle with attention stay engaged for longer periods. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were genuinely excited — some rushed to try out the voting paddles during our next \"agree/disagree\" activity, while others picked up the sensory fidgets and immediately used them to settle into independent work time. For many multilingual learners and students with processing challenges, having alternative ways to show their understanding has made participation feel safer and more fun. The joy and confidence in the room have grown, and students are more willing to take risks in sharing their thoughts, knowing there are tools that help them express themselves in ways that fit their own needs. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're using these new tools to deepen classroom discussions and support differentiated learning. Students are working on expressive writing and peer reviews, using the mini whiteboards to draft ideas before sharing them with a partner or the whole class. The voting paddles help us quickly check for understanding and guide instructional pacing so every learner feels seen and heard. Thanks to your support, my classroom is more inclusive, supportive, and engaging — and I continue to see students grow not just academically, but in confidence and community.","fullyFundedDate":1762266375826,"projectUrl":"project/ms-bs-inclusive-and-expressive-classro/9705600/","projectTitle":"Ms. B's Inclusive and Expressive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10254028_orig.png?crop=488,488,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757540859943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254028"},{"teacherId":10254028,"projectId":9823488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring \"I Have Never Finished a Book in My Life!\" to life in my 7th-grade classroom! Because of your generosity, we now have a cozy reading nook complete with a soft rug and an exciting collection of books that represent diverse voices and stories from around the world — from The Hunger Games series to The Giver and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. My students are using these new resources every day during independent reading time, literature circles, and book talks. What's most exciting is that students who once said they'd never finished a book are now choosing to stay after school to read or tell me about the characters and themes they're discovering. \r\nDonorsChoose\r\n\r\nWhen the books first arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled! I'll never forget their faces when they saw titles they recognized and new stories they couldn't wait to explore. Several of them immediately grabbed a book and started reading right on the carpet, chatting with classmates about which ones they wanted to read next. The pride they feel in holding their own book and the excitement they have for finishing it has been one of the biggest joys of my teaching year.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're using these books as a springboard for deeper discussions about identity, choices, and empathy. Students are setting reading goals, writing thoughtful reflections, and even recommending books to one another. Because of your support, my readers are building confidence, finishing books they once thought were \"too hard,\" and discovering that reading can be joyful and powerful. Thank you again for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1760379762976,"projectUrl":"project/i-have-never-finished-a-book-in-my-life/9823488/","projectTitle":"“I Have Never Finished a Book in My Life!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10254028_orig.png?crop=488,488,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757540859943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254028"},{"teacherId":3811149,"projectId":9828106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. The materials your donation provided have helped me provide rigorous instruction to my classes, as well as important review materials to help my special education students reach their goals. We utilize the headphones, timers, and supplementary materials almost daily. The students have also been benefitting immensely from having the fidgets, highlighting strips, and line readers to help them focus on the task at hand. The mobile whiteboard, file box, and rolling cart help me be mobile within and across the 3 classrooms I support.\r\n\r\nSpecifically, your donation also allowed me to get a class set of the book A Monster Calls, which is a book about grief, empathy, and acceptance of difficult things. My students are currently reading the book, and we are having some amazing discussions about these themes. We have been reading the story out loud as a group to help students with their comprehension and reading fluency.","fullyFundedDate":1760749086347,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-boost/9828106/","projectTitle":"Literacy Boost!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3811149_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566766489303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3811149"},{"teacherId":8639896,"projectId":9828513,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. My students were so happy when they saw the new whiteboards and markers- they love when we can do whiteboard activities. We use them often to review for tests or other assignments, and the students find it a fun and helpful way to review and show off their learning. They were also excited about all the different science books I was able to add to our classroom library; they enjoy reading them during silent reading time or after they finish an assignment early. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1760632379440,"projectUrl":"project/becoming-proficient-with-literacy-in-sci/9828513/","projectTitle":"Becoming Proficient with Literacy in Science Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stape","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stape"},{"teacherId":6293048,"projectId":9836238,"letterContent":"I would like to start off by saying Thank You for funding this project. I appreciate you understanding how important literacy skills are in our Delaware schools and offering support for so many classrooms. The impact of your contributions will noticed for years to come. \r\nI was able to receive over 40 books to use in our school library. These included Native American book bundles as well as book books for mental health. It is so important that our student population see themselves in books in our library and have resources to help them through tough times. \r\nAgain, I would like to thank the donors for this project, including Gov. Meyer, the Delaware General Assembly, and the Delaware Department of Education. Our students are currently checking out books for winter break and I'm thankful that we were able to add so many books to their choices.","fullyFundedDate":1760812042801,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-our-library/9836238/","projectTitle":"Books for Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6293048"},{"teacherId":10326151,"projectId":9851361,"letterContent":"The materials provided through DonorsChoose have made a tremendous difference in my students' learning. Hands-on activities have helped them strengthen their reading fluency in an engaging, meaningful way. Flexible and interactive seating options have improved focus, allowing students to stay attentive and comfortable during instruction. With these resources, I am able to deliver more engaging lessons and provide differentiated instruction tailored to each learner's unique needs.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also allowed me to offer additional support to more students than ever before. Most importantly, the new tools and resources have helped build my students' confidence—empowering them to take risks, stay motivated, and continue growing academically.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for the impact these donations have had on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1761354366230,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-special-education/9851361/","projectTitle":"Literacy in Special Education!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Briggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10326151"},{"teacherId":9353874,"projectId":9027258,"letterContent":"The TI scientific calculators have made a tremendous impact on my students' learning experience. Before we received these calculators, we were using cheap four-function models that either broke quickly or simply didn't have the advanced capabilities we needed for more complex calculations. My students were excited to use calculators with real scientific functions for the first time, and it quickly became clear how much of a difference this made in their understanding of math. They are now able to tackle calculations with fractions, decimals, and other advanced functions with much more confidence.\r\n\r\nIn fact, these calculators have become such an integral part of our classroom that we even created an enlarged version and affectionately named him \"Calkie.\" The students love to refer to Calkie, and it has become a fun and memorable part of our classroom routine. Learning how to use the special functions of the TI calculators was a new challenge, but it has helped boost their problem-solving skills and critical thinking. Seeing my students feel capable and confident in their abilities has been a rewarding experience, and these calculators have played a big role in that growth.\r\n\r\nI want to express my heartfelt thanks to all the donors who made this possible through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has given my students an invaluable resource that will aid them not just this year, but for many years to come. We are all so grateful for this special gift, and it will continue to have a lasting impact on their education. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping us make math more accessible and enjoyable for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1736016921552,"projectUrl":"project/urgent-need-scientific-calculators/9027258/","projectTitle":"Urgent Need: Scientific Calculators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tyler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353874_orig.jpg?crop=708,708,x0,y77&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760539651796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353874"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44460","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":696,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":25,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":44,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":44.8,"schoolId":44460,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about F Neil Postlethwait Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"F Neil Postlethwait Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/caesar-rodney-school-district/f-neil-postlethwait-middle-school/44460"}