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They recognize their own lives — and their parents' experiences — in the story. Family dynamics, cultural expectations, and generational differences feel familiar, which has led students to make text-to-self connections that they can anchor in their own experiences. Students who are often disengaged during reading are finishing chapters, revisiting scenes, and explaining moments in the book through their own experiences. \r\n\r\nInstead of giving rote responses to short excerpts for a grade or to check them off, students follow characters and ideas across hundreds of pages and over weeks of reading, often because they want to. They are practicing remembering details, noticing gradual changes in characters, and sustaining focus beyond a brief reading window. Your support has provided these things for them.","fullyFundedDate":1761957298047,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-middle-schoolers-that-actually/9755927/","projectTitle":"Books for Middle Schoolers That Actually Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nadal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp621731_orig.jpg?crop=1694,1694,x478,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758690757749","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-nadal"},{"teacherId":9013840,"projectId":9785123,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students, and I am truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThe watercolor paper was AWESOME for our animal portrait painting project. Students were very successful in creating bright, expressive animal portraits on the sturdy watercolor paper. I am so proud of their work!\r\n\r\nThe Hues & Cues game has been a fun addition to our classroom. It encourages students to think critically about color, vocabulary, and communication while collaborating and having fun. It has become a favorite brain break that still reinforces artistic thinking and color awareness.\r\n\r\nThis project also supported students beyond the art table. The soccer ball and football have been a great addition for to our outdoor breaks, helping students release energy, build cooperation skills, and return to class more focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support shows students that people believe in them and care about their learning experiences. These materials have helped create a classroom environment that is engaging, supportive, and joyful. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference for my students and for helping our classroom continue to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1759711094588,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-active-breaks/9785123/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds, Active Breaks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Himmelstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9013840_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682094866111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9013840"},{"teacherId":9013840,"projectId":9729140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our art classroom. Because of your generosity, our once windowless space has been transformed into a brighter, more welcoming environment where students feel inspired and cared for.\r\n\r\nThe plant grow lights have made an immediate and visible difference. With live plants thriving in our classroom, students now experience a sense of calm and connection to nature that was missing before. \r\n\r\nYour support also provided much-needed snacks for my students to help them stay focused and energized during class. I use the jolly ranchers as incentives and rewards for students who do a great job cleaning up or helping others.\r\n\r\nOur classroom library has grown into a powerful learning tool thanks to the variety of \"how to draw\" books you helped provide. Students now independently explore drawing animals, people, flowers, and fantasy characters during warm-up time or when they are done with their work. \r\n\r\nThe practical supplies have been just as impactful. Sheet protectors have been a fantastic solution for preserving the many handouts that I make for projects that remind students of the steps. Cleaning supplies help us maintain a clean and healthy space. Students clean their tables before they leave class, (and many students clean their table when they arrive, as middle schoolers aren't always the most thorough of cleaners.)\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is no longer just a room—it's a space filled with light, growth, encouragement, and creativity. You can see in the photos some of the great work my students are able to make! They feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1758811277769,"projectUrl":"project/light-snacks-books-and-supplies-to-he/9729140/","projectTitle":"Light, Snacks, Books, and Supplies to Help Artists Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Himmelstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9013840_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682094866111","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9013840"},{"teacherId":5869759,"projectId":9657875,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our Essential Math Supplies project. Because of your support, my middle school students received left-handed scissors and see-through rulers—simple tools that have already made a meaningful difference in their learning.\r\n\r\nOur new rulers quickly became a classroom favorite. Students used them while learning about lines, line segments, rays, and points, and even created abstract line-based drawings to demonstrate their understanding. They've also been essential in our ratios unit for making tables and graphs, for neatly separating steps on their math assignments, and for setting up decimal operations so their work is clear and organized.\r\n\r\nThe scissors have been just as valuable. Students used them to cut out nets when exploring surface area, and to trim and glue important math reference materials into their notebooks. These tools help keep their interactive notebooks functional and personalized—something especially important for my 6th graders, many of whom are still developing strong organizational skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided us with the supplies themselves, but has also given my students the support they need to be neater, more accurate, and more confident mathematicians. Being able to clearly see their work and keep their materials organized has had a positive impact on their learning every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for making our math classroom a brighter, better-equipped place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1757788112831,"projectUrl":"project/essential-math-tools/9657875/","projectTitle":"Essential Math Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Luckett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5869759_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536972701941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5869759"},{"teacherId":9714932,"projectId":9650690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Because of your support, I was able to create a calm corner in my classroom and provide new sports equipment for my students to enjoy during their breaks.\r\n\r\nThe rolling utility cart has been perfect for organizing our calm-corner materials—it neatly holds the timer, fidgets, and calming books students can choose from. The bungee folding chair has quickly become a favorite spot for students who need a moment to reset. The sand timer also gives them an easy, visual way to understand how much break time they have.\r\n\r\nThe electric pencil sharpener has been a daily blessing. It keeps our pencils sharp quickly and efficiently, and the students absolutely love using it. With limited outlets in my instruction area, the new power strip has also made a huge difference in helping me manage all the cords I rely on.\r\n\r\nDuring outside breaks, the students are always excited to use the new sports equipment. Soccer and football have been the most popular choices, and the volleyball, frisbee, and jump rope have been well-loved, too. Unfortunately, the volleyball broke early on, but while it lasted, it brought the kids a lot of joy. Overall, the equipment has encouraged teamwork, cooperation, and plenty of fun.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my classroom and helping create meaningful experiences for my students. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1756746685696,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-corner-for-classroom-wellness/9650690/","projectTitle":"A Calming Corner for Classroom Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714932_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725494501846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714932"},{"teacherId":2060745,"projectId":9566026,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my donors choose project. This Fall we have been learning about staying organized while cooking. We've been using deli containers to prep ingredients for our recipes such as the homemade macaroni and cheese we made recently. Next week we are going to be making homemade pizza from scratch and we'll use the large deli containers to store our pizza dough. Many of my students this is their first time cooking so having new tools to keep us organized is very helpful. We're excited to continue using the new items for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755705080549,"projectUrl":"project/mise-en-place-time/9566026/","projectTitle":"Mise en Place Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henneke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2060745_orig.jpg?crop=839,839,x866,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696889450603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-henneke"},{"teacherId":9340495,"projectId":9269139,"letterContent":"A huge THANK YOU for providing our classroom with lifesavers and small treats/rewards for reading aloud. \r\n It is really hard to get middle schoolers to willingly read aloud in front of their peers, especially students who have low reading skills. I have had a tremendous increase in students being willing to read texts and articles aloud in class. Some days, I have to tell students they will have to wait until the next class to read because we had more students who wanted to read than reading parts. \r\nThat is a wonderful problem to have! :-)\r\n I know that as the year progresses, I will have even more students become more comfortable and \"brave\". I hope by the end of the year that EVERY student will have been willing to read aloud at least once.\r\n Thank you again! It is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1746787159996,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-reading-aloud-in-class/9269139/","projectTitle":"Incentives for Reading Aloud in Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maxwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9340495_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698158155797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9340495"},{"teacherId":9340495,"projectId":9255667,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our class get our Junior Scholastic Magazines! Students have loved reading the current events articles and discussing some of the debates/pick a side issues.\r\n One article they enjoyed debating was titled, \"Are We Too Wired\". It looked at both sides: using technology in every day tasks that can be helpful, but also our increasing reliance/dependence on devices. We also tied that into our new state law on phones being banned in the schools.\r\n Another article the students enjoyed was, \"Too Many Camels?\". It discussed this problem happening in Australia right now. My students were blown away that they had camels in Australia. They thought camels were only in the Middle East and Africa.\r\n Once again, thank you for this wonderful resource! Our class loves using the magazines to learn about current and past history and events.\r\nThank you!\r\nToni Maxwell","fullyFundedDate":1744995186897,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-history-with-junior-schol/9255667/","projectTitle":"Learning About History With Junior Scholastic Is Awesome!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maxwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9340495_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698158155797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9340495"},{"teacherId":10033642,"projectId":9411307,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students now have access to a full class set of The Giver by Lois Lowry—a timeless and thought-provoking novel that encourages critical thinking, empathy, and meaningful discussion. In our underfunded Title I school, many students do not have regular access to high-quality books at home, making classroom sets like this one essential for equitable learning. With these copies, every student can hold the same book in their hands, follow along together, and engage in rich literary analysis without barriers.\r\n\r\nThis book opens doors for my students to explore complex themes such as individuality, freedom, and the importance of memory and choice. Through reading The Giver, they'll strengthen their comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills while also connecting literature to their own lives and communities. \r\n\r\nYour support helps us create a more inclusive and inspiring classroom environment. It reminds my students that their education matters and that people beyond our school walls believe in their ability to learn, dream, and grow. Thank you for helping us turn the simple act of reading into a transformative experience.","fullyFundedDate":1750077348920,"projectUrl":"project/give-the-giver-by-lois-lowry-to-my-7th/9411307/","projectTitle":"Give 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry to My 7th Graders.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bundy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10033642"},{"teacherId":10033731,"projectId":9503383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The Nearpod and Junior Scholastic subscription will help my students in both science and social studies stay engaged in learning. \r\n\r\nIn social studies, we are able to focus on current events by using the Junior Scholastic subscription. We discuss current events every week in class and this subscription will help us go even more in depth with events happening in the world. My students are excited to see how current events are relevant to their lives. \r\n\r\nIn science, we are able to utilize the Nearpod subscription for a variety of topics related to the 6th grade science standards. The lessons are engaging and help students understand the many topics of 6th grade science with a special emphasis on ecosystems and weather/climate. \r\n\r\nBoth of these subscriptions make learning accessible to a variety of student learning needs. With varying reading levels, videos, and language translations, my students are able to use these resources to support their learning at many different levels and abilities. \r\n\r\nThank you again for donating to help my students. Your support is much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1754338223478,"projectUrl":"project/junior-scholastic-and-nearpod-for-6th-gr/9503383/","projectTitle":"Junior Scholastic and Nearpod for 6th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gaudina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10033731"},{"teacherId":2060745,"projectId":9040153,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. My classes change every 18 weeks so we just had a chance to finally use the new sewing machines. Over the past few years I have been slowly building up my supply of sewing machines and now I finally have enough machines so each student can have their own to use during our sewing machine unit. This year I had some really creative students and they have been able to express themselves through sewing. I cannot wait to continue using my sewing machines for years to come with all of my FACS students.","fullyFundedDate":1738949527416,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-sew/9040153/","projectTitle":"Time to Sew","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Henneke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2060745_orig.jpg?crop=839,839,x866,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696889450603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-henneke"},{"teacherId":6613298,"projectId":9064016,"letterContent":"My students and I are sending a huge thank you for your incredible generosity in funding our project! Your contribution has directly addressed a real need in our science classroom by providing us with all new science stools.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these new stools has been immediately noticeable. Previously, we were working with broken and unstable seating, which was not only uncomfortable but also a distraction during experiments and discussions. Now, thanks to your support, my students have safe and functional seating that allows them to fully focus on their scientific explorations. A recent lab activity, for example, was much more productive and engaging because students were comfortable and could easily participate without the distraction of wobbly or damaged stools.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the new stools was met with genuine enthusiasm. My students were so excited to see the sturdy and reliable replacements for our old ones. There were smiles all around, and a palpable sense of relief and appreciation filled the room. It's amazing how something as fundamental as proper seating can positively influence the learning atmosphere.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these new science stools will continue to support countless experiments, discussions, and collaborative projects. They provide a stable and comfortable foundation for learning as we delve into various scientific concepts and investigations. Your thoughtful donation has not only improved the physical environment of our classroom but has also enhanced the overall learning experience for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your wonderful support. Your kindness has made a tangible and lasting improvement to our science classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1739375892212,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-science-students-take-a-seat-in/9064016/","projectTitle":"Help My Science Students Take a Seat in Discovery!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6613298_orig.jpg?crop=748,748,x518,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716659305356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6613298"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88174","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":684,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.9,"schoolId":88174,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Floyd Light Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Floyd Light Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/david-douglas-school-district-40/floyd-light-middle-school/88174"}