{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Louis L Redding Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":30.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10325957,"projectId":9850964,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of classroom materials, including books in both English and Spanish, batteries, and a Smartboard pointer.\r\nYour support has made a meaningful and positive impact in our Spanish immersion classroom. These materials are being used daily to support the development of Spanish as a second language. The books you donated help students build strong connections between languages, expand their vocabulary, and improve their reading comprehension skills. They also support diverse learning needs and encourage students to grow more confident in their language abilities.\r\nIn addition, the donated supplies have enhanced our instruction by allowing us to create engaging, interactive, and visually rich lessons. The Smartboard tools help increase student participation, collaboration, and overall engagement, making learning both effective and enjoyable.\r\nEach donated item plays an important role in our students' academic, linguistic, and personal growth.\r\nThank you for your kindness, generosity, and commitment to education. We truly appreciate your support and the lasting impact it has on our students and our classroom community.\r\nAttached you will find some pictures.","fullyFundedDate":1761506203534,"projectUrl":"project/making-our-classroom-a-place-where-we-wa/9850964/","projectTitle":"Making Our Classroom a Place Where We Want To Be","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10325957"},{"teacherId":7836623,"projectId":9853253,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our Literacy in Science project! The supplies we received through this project have helped us conduct numerous labs where students form hypotheses, write lab procedures, analyze results, and participate in meaningful class discussions.The students were highly engaged while using the circuit boards. They read through directions carefully, practiced problem-solving skills, and got creative while building many different circuits. It was exciting to see their curiosity and enthusiasm throughout the process.\r\n\r\nI teach in an inclusion classroom, and I saw significant growth from my special education students as well. Some of these students can be difficult to engage during a typical lesson, but they were actively participating and successfully completing these labs. This experience has been incredibly valuable to their growth as student scientists.\r\nI truly appreciate this opportunity and look forward to using the circuit boards for many future labs. Thank you again for your support and investment in our students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1761460743112,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-science/9853253/","projectTitle":"Literacy In Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hannum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7836623"},{"teacherId":10325896,"projectId":9850812,"letterContent":"I want to thank you from the bottom of my teacher heart. I am in my third year of teaching and my very first one in middle school, the transition has been great and I love to witness everything my students are able to do. This is a Spanish immersion classroom, so we are fully immersed and learn, read, write and breathe in Spanish. \r\n\r\nStudents especially loved the \"special seats\", I am using them as an incentive for good behavior and as a chill space for them to read or work independently. They also liked and are enjoying the various topics books in Spanish, they are welcome to read when they finish early and to take them home during the weekend. Reading about people that they admire has been a great motivator for them to want to open one of these books. \r\nMy plan is to select a few students who have showed love for reading to become a \"reading buddy\" with one of the first graders from our local elementary school. \r\n\r\nLittle by little I am turning my classroom into a inviting, cozy and motivating space for students to keep shining, practicing their Spanish skills and have fun while doing it.","fullyFundedDate":1761335230751,"projectUrl":"project/setting-6th-g-classroom/9850812/","projectTitle":"Setting 6th G Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MOLINA","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10325896_orig.png?crop=796,796,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761067554729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10325896"},{"teacherId":10327348,"projectId":9853612,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students are actively using these new resources every day in our classroom. The materials have allowed us to engage in hands-on learning activities that keep students motivated, moving, and excited to participate. One of our favorite moments was when students were able to use the new equipment during structured activities and team challenges—many of them asked if we could use it again the very next class!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students' reactions were priceless. There were smiles, excitement, and lots of curiosity as they explored how everything worked. Several students shared how excited they were to try something new, and it immediately increased engagement and positive behavior during lessons.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping us build skills such as teamwork, confidence, and perseverance while reinforcing the importance of physical activity and healthy habits. Moving forward, students will continue to use these materials as part of skill-building stations, fitness challenges, and cooperative games that support our units. Because of your support, my students now have more opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students this opportunity and for making a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761441665515,"projectUrl":"project/moving-words-building-literacy-through/9853612/","projectTitle":"Moving Words: Building Literacy Through Teamwork and Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10327348"},{"teacherId":10310920,"projectId":9826198,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are using these new resources every day to stay organized, engaged, and confident in their learning. The supplies help students keep their materials in one place and allow me to easily check for understanding during lessons. We have especially enjoyed using the word games and conversation starters during partner and small-group work, which have encouraged meaningful discussions and made learning feel fun and accessible for all students.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were thrilled. They immediately wanted to explore everything and asked when we could start using them. It was rewarding to see how excited they were to use tools designed just for them. Even students who are typically hesitant to participate became more willing to share their ideas and take academic risks, creating a more connected and supportive classroom environment.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current units, these resources will support students as they work through new skills, collaborate with peers, and reflect on their understanding. The organizational tools will help students manage longer assignments, while the conversation starters will guide thoughtful academic discussions. Your support has made a lasting impact on both learning and classroom community, and my students and I are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1760484776314,"projectUrl":"project/jordans-literacy-stars/9826198/","projectTitle":"Jordan's Literacy Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310920"},{"teacherId":9413658,"projectId":9869484,"letterContent":"My students actively use the provided materials to support their learning in meaningful ways. The binders help them stay organised by keeping all printed materials, Frayer Models, and other math resources in one place. Through the use of Frayer Models, students are able to strengthen their Math literacy and improve their understanding of mathematical vocabulary and concepts.\r\n\r\nStudents regularly use the whiteboards, markers, and erasers to write their answers, solve problems, and show their mathematical thinking and problem-solving process. We also utilize the anchor charts during Math activities to guide instruction and allow students to share their answers, which makes our lessons more engaging and interactive. Notebooks are used to take notes and clearly show the steps students take to arrive at correct solutions.\r\n\r\nThe students were genuinely excited to receive these materials. They explored them right away and eagerly began using the whiteboards to practice and solve problems. These resources have helped create a more engaging learning environment and have positively supported students' confidence, Math literacy, and overall success in learning Math.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for making a meaningful difference in our classroom and in our students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1762364936957,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-literacy-through-frayer-mo/9869484/","projectTitle":"Building Math Literacy Through Frayer Models and Problem Solving","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Castronuevo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9413658"},{"teacherId":9837714,"projectId":9834616,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping make this learning experience possible. The Learning Resources® Code & Go™ Robot Mouse has had a powerful impact on my students by allowing them to build foundational coding and robotics literacy in an engaging, hands-on way. By integrating the mouse robots into our computer science curriculum, students were able to explore sequencing, problem solving, prediction, and data collection while strengthening their reading, math, and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nWhat excited students most was seeing their code come to life as the robot followed their programmed paths. This concrete, screen-free technology made abstract coding concepts accessible and fun, especially for students who benefit from tactile and visual learning. Many students who were initially hesitant with coding quickly gained confidence as they successfully planned, tested, and revised their programs. These learners showed increased participation, collaboration, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThe mouse robots also allowed us to integrate math standards through measurement and spatial reasoning, reinforcing literacy and numeracy together. This scaffolded experience has prepared students for more advanced challenges, including our upcoming Sphero Robotics and Engineering Challenge, by building strong foundational understanding and excitement for STEM learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760795768955,"projectUrl":"project/where-literacy-meets-innovationbuilding/9834616/","projectTitle":"Where Literacy Meets Innovation—building Stronger Readers, Thinkers, and Creators!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leonard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9837714_orig.jpg?crop=952,953,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733848815249","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9837714"},{"teacherId":10310255,"projectId":9822845,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity of the writing utensils and shoulder rests. Both items have been very beneficial within the classroom. Shoulder rests are very important for violin and viola students to provide two things: comfort and correct finger positioning. Shoulder rests are placed on the back of violins and violas and is in between the left shoulder and left side of chin. As mentioned before, the shoulder rest provides comfort for violinists and violists. Without the shoulder rest, the violin/viola will rest on the left collarbone providing discomfort and can ultimately lead to health issues later on in life. Correct finger positioning. While shoulder rests provide comfort for violinists and violists, they also help musicians to have accurate posture to place fingers on the fingerboard to perform correct notes. Without the shoulder rests, postures can distort the sound coming from the violins and violas.\r\n\r\nPencils a.k.a. writing utensils have been EXTREMELY beneficial in my orchestra classroom. I am old fashioned in the sense I have my students write in different tempos, rhythms and other notes to help students remember how to play difficult sections within their music. With the pack of 300 pencils, more students have been able to write notes within their music and having less difficulty forgetting their notes and rhythms in orchestra rehearsals due to having their pencils on their stands to take notes. We are also very grateful for the pre-sharpened pencils as well!\r\n\r\nThank you again for all your generous donations of pencils and shoulder rests to help further the music education within my orchestra classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766073725871,"projectUrl":"project/ms-wilsons-orchestra-essentials/9822845/","projectTitle":"Ms. Wilson's Orchestra Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310255"},{"teacherId":10327242,"projectId":9861184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of medical diagrams, pamphlets, and books for our middle school students. Your support has made a meaningful impact in our health office and classrooms.\r\n\r\nThese materials have been invaluable in helping students better understand their bodies, common health concerns, and the importance of caring for their physical and emotional well-being. Having clear, age-appropriate diagrams and engaging resources allows us to explain health topics in a way that is less intimidating and more empowering for students. It encourages curiosity, informed questions, and healthier choices.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports not only health education, but also confidence and understanding during an important stage of development. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and their well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and commitment to student health and education.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nNurse A","fullyFundedDate":1764120152010,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-through-nursing/9861184/","projectTitle":"Literacy through Nursing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10327242_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1764110810625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10327242"},{"teacherId":10313635,"projectId":9832625,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students now have access to a classroom library and supplies that truly support their growth as readers and learners. The new books introduce important skills such as building reading stamina, understanding different genres, and thinking more deeply about characters, themes, and main ideas. We are also using these texts to practice close reading skills like making inferences, asking questions, and supporting answers with evidence from the text. Having a wider variety of engaging books has helped students find texts that match both their reading level and personal interests, which is essential for developing confidence and a love of reading.\r\nReading in our classroom is an active, joyful experience. Students spend time reading independently, working in small groups, and discussing books with partners. You can often hear quiet excitement as students recommend books to one another or eagerly share a favorite part they've just read. The new supplies have also helped keep our reading time organized and focused, allowing students to fully engage with their books without distractions.\r\nSeveral students who were previously reluctant readers are especially benefiting from these new books. Your support has made a lasting impact by helping my students see themselves as readers and by creating a classroom environment where reading is something everyone can enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1760823340185,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-building-literacy/9832625/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Building Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10313635"},{"teacherId":10310231,"projectId":9832450,"letterContent":"With the new resources, we have been able to make plant and soil science hands-on and interactive. For example, students recently worked in small groups to examine tree samples and soil types, using the materials to identify features like leaf structure, bark texture, and soil composition. They then built flower models to understand how different parts of a plant contribute to growth and reproduction. This hands-on approach has made abstract concepts tangible and engaging.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled and curious when they first saw the new resources. Many were eager to touch and explore the samples immediately, asking thoughtful questions like, \"Why does this soil look different from the others?\" and \"How does this part of the flower help it grow?\" Their excitement and engagement were evident as they shared discoveries with their peers.\r\n\r\n\r\nNext, students will use these materials to design their own mini plant experiments. They will predict and test how different soil types affect plant growth and use the flower models to demonstrate pollination and reproduction processes. This will culminate in a small class presentation where each group shares their findings, reinforcing observation, analysis, and scientific reasoning skills.","fullyFundedDate":1760720049128,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-plant-life-soil-and-ecosyste/9832450/","projectTitle":"Exploring Plant Life, Soil, and Ecosystems Through Interactive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Alberding","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310231"},{"teacherId":10359835,"projectId":9917446,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity. Although the supplies haven't arrived yet, the anticipation has already brought joy to our classroom. My non‑verbal autistic students expressed their excitement in their own unique ways — with big smiles, clapping, and tapping their communication devices to say \"happy.\" Even before the boxes are here, your gift has sent a powerful message that people outside our school believe in them and value their learning.\r\n\r\nOnce the materials arrive, we'll begin sensory‑based projects that allow students to explore, create, and express themselves without needing words. We're preparing activities like tactile stations and collaborative art projects that will help them practice communication, problem‑solving, and teamwork in ways that feel natural and joyful. Your support is giving them the chance to shine, and we can't wait to share their progress with you.","fullyFundedDate":1763924375237,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-unique-minds-to-thrive/9917446/","projectTitle":"Tools for Unique Minds to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10359835_orig.jpg?crop=1148,1148,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763923943880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10359835"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_66103","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":661,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":20,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":43,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.1,"schoolId":66103,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Louis L Redding Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Louis L Redding Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/appoquinimink-school-district/louis-l-redding-middle-school/66103"}