{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Milford Central Academy","outOfStateSupporters":29.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10319077,"projectId":9843171,"letterContent":"I want to take this time to thank you so much for your donation to starting our classroom library. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. The books chosen have had a focus on science and inclusion. Students have loved seeing others like themselves who have made an impact in our world. The class favorites so far have been The Big Book of WOW, Free Lunch, and Gamerville. \r\nIt's no surprise that an increase in reading has a lasting impact on students; whether increasing vocabulary or curiosity, we need to get more reading minutes in for students. Having the classroom library has given me the opportunity to do just that and offer titles that the students have an interest in reading. I could not have done it without you, and for that, I am forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760984980176,"projectUrl":"project/science-classroom-library/9843171/","projectTitle":"Science Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yurecko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10319077"},{"teacherId":9905208,"projectId":9823721,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping make our classroom a more engaging, student-centered learning environment. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to a Scholastic Science World subscription, a BrainPOP subscription, a mobile whiteboard, and whiteboard supplies, and the impact has been immediate and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe Scholastic Science World magazines have strengthened our content-area reading by giving students high-interest, real-world science texts that connect directly to what we are learning. Students are more motivated to read, ask questions, and make connections between science concepts and current events.\r\n\r\nWith BrainPOP, lessons have become more interactive and accessible. The videos and activities support different learning styles and help students better understand complex ideas, leading to richer discussions and stronger comprehension.\r\n\r\nThe mobile whiteboard and supplies have transformed how students participate during class. Students now regularly lead discussions, explain their thinking, and collaborate with peers by sharing ideas visually. This has boosted confidence, encouraged student voice, and increased overall engagement.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are not just learning science—they are actively participating, discussing, and thinking like scientists. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' curiosity and growth. Your generosity has made a lasting difference.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\nTrevor Metz","fullyFundedDate":1760791040338,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-science/9823721/","projectTitle":"Literacy in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9905208_orig.jpg?crop=683,683,x0,y86&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750942480042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9905208"},{"teacherId":2250524,"projectId":9834380,"letterContent":"I just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you again for the amazing whiteboard, stool, and the Science World magazines. It has made such a huge difference in my classroom already! The kids were so excited when the boxes arrived, and honestly, so was I. Having these new resources has really changed the energy in our science department for the better.\r\n\r\nSince we got the Science World magazines, reading looks a lot different in my room. Instead of just staring at a dry textbook, my students are actually excited to see whats on the cover. These \"texts\" help them learn how to look at real-world data and figure out the difference between a fact and an opinion, which is a huge skill they need. I love using the new stool to sit right with my small groups while they read. It makes it feel more like a book club and less like a lecture. We even use the new whiteboard to draw out diagrams of what we're reading, like how a food web works or the way a virus spreads.\r\n\r\nI've noticed that some of my students who usually struggle with reading are the ones enjoying this the most. The pictures are so bright and the stories are about things they actually care about, like space or new tech. One of my students who usually doesn't like to participate at all ended up leading a whole discussion about deep-sea creatures last week! He used the new whiteboard to draw out the different zones of the ocean and everything. It was so cool to see his confidence grow. Thank you for giving them these tools and for believing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1760791952157,"projectUrl":"project/science-literacy/9834380/","projectTitle":"Science Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2250524"},{"teacherId":4036915,"projectId":9816420,"letterContent":"My students are reading more! They are understanding history and timelines and storylines! They look forward to reading every day and ask good questions about the texts. The books are making history come alive for them.\r\n\r\nI'm helping them understand the historical context of each story, and building their background knowledge before we read. Then we read the books as a class since so many of my students are struggling readers. There is a lot of discussion and excitement because the books are from a young person's point of view. Thank you for making this possible for them!","fullyFundedDate":1760304592403,"projectUrl":"project/high-interest-historical-fiction-for-eag/9816420/","projectTitle":"High Interest Historical Fiction for Eager Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bontrager-Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4036915_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760145514062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4036915"},{"teacherId":10328054,"projectId":9854811,"letterContent":"I want to send a huge thank you to everyone who donated. The items that were received for literacy have made a great impact already. My students have started using the build a sentence center game/materials and have made two of our students start to understand the process of reading. I have also started using the basic sequencing activity for one of my starts who is also a new reader to help him understand the order in which event happen.\r\nMy students were so excited when we opened the boxes, I can't wait to start to reading some of the new reader books to the kids especially the Pete the Cat books and Spot and his Emotions. My students often struggle with understanding and explaining the their feelings so I think using these books will help them begin to understand how to handle their feelings. I am so excited to be able to share all of the materials and help my students succeed. We want to say a big THANK YOU!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1761485992094,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-read/9854811/","projectTitle":"Help my students Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10328054"},{"teacherId":2250524,"projectId":8817820,"letterContent":"Words cannot express the profound gratitude my students and I feel for your incredible gift of the portable dishwasher. It has transformed our science classroom, particularly during our recent microbiology unit. Previously, cleaning petri dishes and lab equipment was a cumbersome and time-consuming process, limiting the scope and frequency of our experiments. Now, with the dishwasher, we've been able to dive deep into culturing bacteria from various environments, observing growth patterns with unprecedented ease. One memorable moment was watching the sheer excitement on my students' faces as they witnessed the sparkling clean glassware, ready for their next experiment. Their eyes lit up with a renewed sense of scientific curiosity, realizing the professional-level tools at their disposal. The efficiency of the dishwasher has allowed us to focus more on the actual science, fostering hands-on learning and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're building upon our microbiology findings by designing an experiment to test the effectiveness of different cleaning agents on bacterial growth. This project will allow students to apply their newfound skills in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication. We plan to present our findings at the school's science fair, showcasing the real-world applications of microbiology. Your contribution has not only provided us with a valuable resource but has also ignited a passion for scientific inquiry in my students. Thank you for making these enriching experiences possible and for investing in the future of our young scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1734099006539,"projectUrl":"project/portable-dish-washer-for-lab-equipment/8817820/","projectTitle":"Portable Dish Washer for Lab Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2250524"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_99064","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1155,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":63,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":46,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.4,"schoolId":99064,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Milford Central Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Milford Central Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/milford-school-district/milford-central-academy/99064"}