{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Floyd Light Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":33.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9340495,"projectId":10115029,"letterContent":"A huge THANK YOU for providing our classroom with Lifesavers and Hi-Chews as rewards for reading aloud.\r\n\r\nIt 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 the number of students who volunteer to read texts and articles aloud in class. Even some of my lowest readers have volunteered. 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. That is a wonderful problem to have! :-)\r\n\r\nThank you again! It is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778224353807,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-reading-aloud-in-class/10115029/","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":10420622,"projectId":10065474,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you in behalf of me and all students in our class for being able to help us fund The Giver Project. This novel has been at the center of our lessons for the past weeks and we are enjoying reading and working of our writing skills along side with it.\r\n\r\nAs you can see we are creating booklets relating to the elements of the story as we read it. The students are identifying elements of the plot such as setting, exposition, rising action, and so forth. They are also giving it an artistic touch by designing drawing and illustrations to each of the elements they write about. Students are enjoying and engaging with this project.\r\n\r\nAt the same time, we are using the novel as a guide for developing imaginative writing skills for a narrative of their own. Practicing this mode of writing can be a valuable skill as it may be one of writing modes they are tested on during OSA (state assessment). This is great practice to prepare them to be successful on that assessment. \r\n\r\nFurthermore, I appreciate the community at Donors Choose. It's a wonderful way to help make projects like this possible at a time when school budgets are being cut and limited funding is affecting our classrooms. Thank you for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1770327354772,"projectUrl":"project/the-giver/10065474/","projectTitle":"The Giver","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10420622"},{"teacherId":5869759,"projectId":9932960,"letterContent":"My students and I are incredibly grateful for your generosity. Your contribution has turned our 6th-grade math classroom into a true laboratory of discovery. With the new compasses and protractors, my students aren't just reading about geometry; they are literally building it.\r\nMy active middle schoolers have embraced these tools with enthusiasm. Whether they are bisecting angles or constructing intricate geometric patterns, they are learning the precision required for high-level math while having a blast. Watching my diverse group of learners share tips on how to hold a compass or check an angle measurement has been a highlight of our year. These tools have made the abstract world of lines and angles tangible and much easier to navigate.\r\nThe personal dry erase boards have been equally transformative. In a multicultural classroom with a wide range of learning speeds, these boards are a game-changer for engagement. They allow every student—from the boldest to the most reserved—to show their work simultaneously. This \"everyone responds\" approach ensures that my faster thinkers don't dominate the discussion, giving every learner the space to process and participate with confidence.\r\nThank you for providing the resources that help my students work together, play together, and succeed together. You haven't just provided tools; you've provided opportunities for them to see themselves as capable mathematicians.","fullyFundedDate":1769177988239,"projectUrl":"project/geometric-tools/9932960/","projectTitle":"Geometric 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":9473686,"projectId":10072963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Each year, Floyd Light is amazed by the community's effort to help make our season successful. Unfortunately, our student athletes aren't able to use your gifts because we won't start football season until August, but they can't wait for the season to start. Until then, we are focused on helping our student athletes finish the academic year strong.\r\n\r\nThis year, we are grateful for the extra mouthpieces! Last season, we had just enough to hand out to the team for free, but eventually needed extra when student athletes lost them. Additionally, the new footballs and air pumps will be something we use every day. Thank you so much for your great contributions to our program. Go Falcons!","fullyFundedDate":1770002112895,"projectUrl":"project/funding-falcon-football/10072963/","projectTitle":"Funding Falcon Football","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9473686_orig.jpg?crop=523,523,x134,y547&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708466121302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachandynguyen"},{"teacherId":4392429,"projectId":9890143,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to have a new pencil sharpener to rely on. It has eased the daily need to have a functioning option. Thank you! The tissues continue to come in handy as we make our way into early spring. \r\n\r\nAs for the snacks, those are probably students' favorite aspect of my project. They are often hungry and food helps them maintain focus to make it through difficult assignments. We're so grateful. \r\n\r\nThis week we wrapped up our state language proficiency testing. This is the \"big test\" for our class. Having the backup computer chargers saved us in a couple of instances when our power cords weren't connecting properly and we needed time to get them fixed. The snacks and supplies were so helpful. Thank you again, so much!","fullyFundedDate":1765205106169,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-our-language-learning-classr/9890143/","projectTitle":"Powering Up Our Language Learning Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Franky Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4392429"},{"teacherId":2060745,"projectId":9821018,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation to my donors choose project. It is always exciting to get a project funded and then receiving all of the new supplies. So far my students have been using the new supplies for our cooking labs. This week we made cake mix cookies as their first cooking lab. I get new students halfway through the school year so my new batch of students will be able to make a lot of new recipes for the rest of the school year. Next week we will start learning new measuring techniques and I look forward to using our new supplies for years to come. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1760975016838,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-chefs-in-the-kitchen/9821018/","projectTitle":"Middle School Chefs in the Kitchen","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":621731,"projectId":9755927,"letterContent":"Because of your support, students in our classroom are reading books that hold their attention and require sustained thinking. The Graveyard Book's murder mystery and eerie tone have sustained students through its highly demanding language and complex characterization. It consistently pushes their vocabulary and comprehension. Students are learning to track how mood, setting, and character choices develop across the novel rather than relying on quick summaries or surface-level interpretations from 2-3 page excerpts of novels, which is what the standard curriculum provides them. The text expects effort, and students are meeting that expectation.\r\n\r\nMexikid has resonated with many students for a different reason. 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. 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