{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lakeville Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":12.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10228582,"projectId":9658610,"letterContent":"Our new resources have transformed the way my students engage with their learning. As soon as we unboxed the materials, their excitement was impossible to miss—students gathered around eagerly, pointing out the tools they recognized and asking how we would use them. One of my favorite moments came during a hands-on project where students worked in small groups to create interactive posters using the new supplies. They collaborated more confidently, experimented with new ideas, and took real ownership of their work because they finally had materials that matched their creativity and curiosity. The room buzzed with energy in a way I hadn't seen before, and it was clear that these resources opened doors for them.\r\n\r\nNow that we've begun integrating these materials into daily lessons, our next steps involve expanding the project into a larger unit where students will research, design, and present their own learning showcases. They're already brainstorming new ways to use the tools—some want to build models, others want to create visual storyboards, and a few are excited to develop mini-presentations for their classmates. Your generosity didn't just give my students supplies; it gave them confidence, motivation, and the sense that people beyond our classroom believe in their success. Thank you for helping us take these next steps with enthusiasm and purpose.","fullyFundedDate":1759264868477,"projectUrl":"project/young-scientists-supplies/9658610/","projectTitle":"Young Scientists Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10228582"},{"teacherId":2055414,"projectId":9372625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying an awesome array of art materials like glitter glue, colorful paper, funky markers, and cultural books! These fantastic supplies are like a treasure chest for middle school kids, letting them dive into their cultures and express their heritage through vibrant art. With every splash of color and swirl of glitter, they can unleash their creativity and tell their unique stories.\r\n\r\nImagine the fun as they create dazzling masterpieces that reflect who they are! Art becomes their playground, where they can mix, match, and explore their identities in the most colorful ways. Your generosity is like a magic wand, turning ordinary days into extraordinary adventures of self-expression. Keep the creativity flowing—these kids are ready to shine bright and show the world their cultural pride through their amazing artwork!","fullyFundedDate":1757423910251,"projectUrl":"project/me-and-my-heritage/9372625/","projectTitle":"Me and My Heritage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thueme","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2055414_orig.jpg?crop=805,805,x853,y95&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582648190529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2055414"},{"teacherId":2055414,"projectId":9619218,"letterContent":"I am just amazed at the amount of work the kids are doing. We have a great working routine. They come in, do attendance, pass out snack, and they listen and interact for the lesson. Then the kids are working independently on the lesson at hand. Some save their snack for individual work time, some during group learning, but I feel their ability to pay attention is increasing and the kids are much more focused on the learning and not being hungry. All of this is thanks to you, the very kind, caring, and thoughtful donors through DonorsChoose, THANK YOU! \r\nOne of my students said, \"This is the best part of my day!\" Another said, \"Snacks make everything better!\" I would like to think it's me, but I know its the snacks. \r\nThank you for making \"The best part of the day\" for many of my wonderful, funny, and grateful learners.","fullyFundedDate":1759264867534,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-growing-learning/9619218/","projectTitle":"Hungry- Growing- Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thueme","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2055414_orig.jpg?crop=805,805,x853,y95&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582648190529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2055414"},{"teacherId":3733551,"projectId":9205144,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials you helped to fund so that I can help my students better understand fractions, percentages, and decimals. Those are very abstract concepts for sixth graders to understand and these materials provided visual representations that the students could see and manipulate. It has been a game changer as far as understanding the number sense between those three concepts. I plan to use the baseball project the week before the World Series I had hoped our team would be represented, but that's looking less and less likely. The students will still enjoy learning about the stats involved in the game!","fullyFundedDate":1742934185977,"projectUrl":"project/making-fractions-decimals-and-percenta/9205144/","projectTitle":"Making Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages More Fun!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3733551_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470701040280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-riley118"},{"teacherId":3733551,"projectId":9017194,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! You have no idea how much these snacks have helped my students to focus on their schoolwork. When a child, especially a growing middle school student, is hungry, it is very difficult for them to focus on their academic assignments. By having these snacks available, my students and students from across the building, knew that I would not turn them away if they asked me for a snack. Sometimes, it is the only caring gesture they can understand. It has been a fantastic experience to feed these children and get to create a relationship with them!","fullyFundedDate":1741969654920,"projectUrl":"project/middle-schoolers-are-always-hungry/9017194/","projectTitle":"Middle Schoolers Are Always Hungry!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3733551_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470701040280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-riley118"},{"teacherId":3733551,"projectId":9309073,"letterContent":"I can not thank you enough for donating to my donors choose project. This project was to help newer (and seasoned) teachers have access to good quality resources and materials on the latest research for teaching. I have made these books available for anyone in our building to check out and read. It has been a hit. A few of the books were taken home over the summer so the teachers could read them at their leisure. What a wonderful gift this was for our staff to be able to read the most up-to-date teaching strategies without having to incur the cost of these books! Your donation has definitely impacted the teaching strategies at our school-which increases the quality of our delivery!","fullyFundedDate":1746587603542,"projectUrl":"project/forever-learning-math/9309073/","projectTitle":"Forever Learning Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Riley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3733551_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470701040280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-riley118"},{"teacherId":2055414,"projectId":9302556,"letterContent":"I have never had more students come back to my class as I did after hatching chicks last year. The kids are \"flocking\" to my room to sign up for class this year. \r\nStudents that have not been engaged in classes for too long, are starting to turn in work and have great ideas about care, housing, and ways to advertise and sell eggs. \r\nMy students are designing and planning our garden. They want the chicks to have the best and freshest feed as they grow. The kids are also looking ahead, trying to envision the space for a coop and yard. So far they are planning on a moving grazing area. \r\nAnother group of students are researching- researching- predators and ways to protect the chicks as they grow. This is amazing and messy and learning in action. There is no way I could have made this authentic learning happen without the support of such an wonderful group of caring people! \r\nAnother group of kids are talking to local farmers about getting eggs to hatch this spring. They are looking for different kinds: ones that are great for meat or eggs, or just pretty ones someone may want to look at. \r\nAll of the groups are making presentations for each other so they can make decisions as a group. Then they are going to make a presentation for the school board. The kids are really excited about this project brought to them by Donors Choose and our donors.","fullyFundedDate":1755521835546,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-warm-growing-big-fresh-eggs-ne/9302556/","projectTitle":"Keeping Warm, Growing Big, Fresh Eggs Next!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thueme","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2055414_orig.jpg?crop=805,805,x853,y95&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582648190529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2055414"},{"teacherId":2055414,"projectId":9470447,"letterContent":"Thank you! What a game changer! Having the supplies like, white board cleaner, markers, and books! This has changed so many things. I was dancing with my kids when we got the magnetic whiteboard! They could see the paper just like theirs and make ours look alike. Sounds simple, but such an amazing tool!! We use that beautiful magnetic paper every day. They even wanted to name it, Sven. \r\n\r\nThe kids have been reading the new books like crazy! Taking turns, sharing their own ideas and thoughts about the characters and story lines. They are asking to take them home so they can keep reading! Talk about making a teacher's heart sing! The kids are staying a couple of minutes longer to clean up and making sure everything is put away so they all have a great experience in class. I can not say how awesome this is, especially for middle school kids, where it can be a struggle to get along. Thank you for makings so many big ideas and deep meaningful learning happen!","fullyFundedDate":1753994464572,"projectUrl":"project/clean-reading/9470447/","projectTitle":"Clean Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thueme","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2055414_orig.jpg?crop=805,805,x853,y95&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582648190529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2055414"},{"teacherId":2055414,"projectId":9331158,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for being super generous and helping us spread kindness! Because of you, the kids had many rocks to pick from, paint markers, and all sorts of fun supplies to use.\r\n\r\nThe kids had the best time painting gorgeous rocks and writing happy, kind words on them. They loved sharing their colorful creations around the community and making everyone smile! Wow, did my kids shine, and they were so proud of the joy they are bringing to their home towns! \r\n\r\nYou are amazing for helping us spread joy and kindness. Thank you for being our heroes!","fullyFundedDate":1747841142943,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-rocks/9331158/","projectTitle":"Kindness Rocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thueme","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2055414_orig.jpg?crop=805,805,x853,y95&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582648190529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2055414"},{"teacherId":2055414,"projectId":9259079,"letterContent":"I hope you're having an awesome day! I just wanted to take a moment to send a HUGE thank you for your amazing donations to our classroom! 🎉\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we now have a treasure trove of games that make practicing math and reading skills a total blast! The kids are having so much fun while learning, and it's incredible to see their excitement as they tackle challenges and cheer each other on.\r\n\r\nYour support is like a sprinkle of magic in our classroom, making learning feel like an adventure! Thank you for being such a fantastic partner in education and for helping our little learners shine bright!","fullyFundedDate":1746711324674,"projectUrl":"project/gaming-with-reading-and-math/9259079/","projectTitle":"Gaming With Reading and Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thueme","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2055414_orig.jpg?crop=805,805,x853,y95&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582648190529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2055414"},{"teacherId":2055414,"projectId":9267948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our Donors Choose project, which allowed us to purchase an incubator for hatching chicken eggs. This resource has transformed our classroom into a vibrant learning environment where curiosity and hands-on experiences thrive. Recently, my students embarked on an exciting project where they observed the entire incubation process, from placing the eggs in the incubator to monitoring temperature and humidity levels. Watching the eggs slowly develop and eventually hatch has been a remarkable experience for both the students and myself. The joy and amazement on their faces when they first saw the incubator were priceless; they were filled with wonder and excitement, eagerly asking questions and sharing their thoughts about the life cycle of chickens.\r\n\r\nAs we continue this project, our next steps involve documenting the growth and development of the chicks, allowing students to engage in scientific observation and data collection. We plan to create a presentation showcasing our findings and experiences, which we will share with the school community. This project not only enhances their understanding of biology but also fosters teamwork and responsibility as they care for the newly hatched chicks. Your support has made this possible, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness. Thank you for believing in our students and helping to create unforgettable learning moments!","fullyFundedDate":1745846991125,"projectUrl":"project/hatching-and-learning-to-live-a-green-li/9267948/","projectTitle":"Hatching and Learning to Live a Green Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thueme","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2055414_orig.jpg?crop=805,805,x853,y95&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582648190529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2055414"},{"teacherId":2055414,"projectId":9209821,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to my Donors Choose project. Your support has made a significant difference in the lives of my students, enabling us to acquire a selection of decodable books specifically designed for our special education students in middle school. These texts empower our students to become confident readers by enhancing their phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, and comprehension skills. By engaging with these carefully curated materials, students are not only improving their reading fluency but also fostering a love for reading that motivates them to tackle more challenging texts over time.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is a dynamic and interactive experience. We have created a literacy-rich environment where students feel safe and excited to explore new texts through small group instruction, interactive read-alouds, and literacy centers. Many of our students, such as Sarah and James, have shown remarkable progress and enthusiasm for reading. Sarah, who previously struggled, now eagerly shares her favorite stories, while James has gained confidence in reading aloud. Emily and Michael are also thriving, finding joy in stories that resonate with their interests. Your contributions have truly ignited a passion for reading among our students, and I cannot thank you enough for believing in our mission and supporting their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1745338426646,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-make-reading-make-sense/9209821/","projectTitle":"Books That Make Reading Make Sense","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thueme","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2055414_orig.jpg?crop=805,805,x853,y95&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1582648190529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2055414"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67811","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":298,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":81,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":90,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"21.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":87.2,"schoolId":67811,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lakeville Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lakeville Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/michigan/lakeville-community-school-district/lakeville-middle-school/67811"}