{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Milton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10309060,"projectId":9818562,"letterContent":"I greatly appreciate the additional Base 10 blocks! While we had some, it's useful to have enough for each student to interact and engage with the materials. My students begin by building single-digit numbers using unit (ones) cubes to reinforce place-value concepts. We model exchanging ten ones for one ten-rod so kids see how regrouping works concretely. Pairs practice composing and decomposing two- and three-digit numbers, representing hundreds, tens, and ones with the appropriate blocks. During addition and subtraction activities, kids manipulate the pieces to show carrying and borrowing visually before moving to abstract algorithms. The hands-on work has noticeably increased engagement and confidence with place value and regrouping.\r\n\r\nThe Spanish letters and sand timers have also been a great addition to our Spanish small group centers to improve biliteracy! My students are practicing Spanish phonics by matching letters to pictures and saying the sounds aloud. Small groups build simple words and read them together to reinforce decoding and vocabulary. Partners play a timed game to form as many Spanish words as they can, which boosts fluency and collaboration. I also use the blocks for quick formative checks! Students spell a word with blocks and I listen for correct pronunciation and letter order. \r\n\r\nI also appreciate the use organizers and plastic bags. I use the organizer to keep student supplies and small manipulatives sorted by activity (math counters, letter blocks, other miscellaneous items). The clear compartments make it quick to find materials during transitions, which reduces downtime and keeps lessons running smoothly. The bags are great for preparing individual student supplies for centers. My students can grab what they need independently to transition actives as quickly as possible. Together they help me maintain classroom routines, protect materials, and streamline my instruction.\r\n\r\nThanks again for providing these resources. As a teacher I appreciate how engaged the kids are with learning. I also love having easy and consistent ways to keep myself and the kids organized. I can see the kids excitement to grab the materials to start working in centers. As an immersion teacher, I'm always looking for ways to get kids excited about learning!","fullyFundedDate":1760315343957,"projectUrl":"project/matamoros-doe-lit-project/9818562/","projectTitle":"Matamoros DOE Lit Project","teacherDisplayName":"Maestra Matamoros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10309060_orig.jpg?crop=2141,2141,x290,y399&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760209364809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309060"},{"teacherId":7660325,"projectId":9821569,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution of classroom resources. The highlighters, reading manipulatives, journals, and other materials have transformed our learning environment, supporting engagement and literacy skills. Your donation helps my students feel valued and equipped for success, providing essential tools for daily learning. \r\nThe highlighters have made interactive, active reading accessible to everyone, helping students identify key details in texts. The reading manipulatives have been invaluable for tactile learners, making abstract concepts concrete. Meanwhile, the journals have given students a safe space to express their creativity and document their academic growth throughout the year. \r\nThese resources have not only supported my students' academic journey but also fostered a more enthusiastic and inclusive classroom culture.","fullyFundedDate":1760338096773,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-supply-quest-help-us-read-wr/9821569/","projectTitle":"The Great Supply Quest: Help Us Read, Write, and Think","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amalfitano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7660325"},{"teacherId":9166228,"projectId":9821802,"letterContent":"Thank you for the gracious donations to our first grade classroom! The decodable texts have been a great supplement to our core reading curriculum. The texts are engaging and provide students with opportunities to effectively practice their reading skills. With the varied texts that we received, I am able to provide differentiated small group instruction and practice to each student at their own level. Students in my classroom who have felt defeated by other leveled texts have found confidence in reading the decodable texts. This project has help support all levels of learners in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760586988212,"projectUrl":"project/decodables-in-first-grade/9821802/","projectTitle":"Decodables in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lotter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9166228_orig.jpg?crop=732,732,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752952651574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9166228"},{"teacherId":9726409,"projectId":9828134,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our Spanish immersion classroom has been deeply enriched in ways that directly support our multilingual learners. The new books are now a daily part of our literacy block, where students use them for guided reading in Spanish, partner discussions, and independent reading. One meaningful moment came during a bilingual comprehension activity: students read a story in Spanish and then worked together to discuss characters, vocabulary, and themes—often helping one another by making connections between Spanish and English. Watching students confidently explain ideas across languages showed just how powerful these resources have been.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the books, their excitement was immediate and heartfelt. They were thrilled to see stories written in Spanish and bilingual texts that reflected their cultures, backgrounds, and interests. Many students eagerly flipped through pages, pointing out familiar words or expressions and saying, \"I can read this!\" For our multilingual learners, these materials boosted confidence and affirmed that their language skills are a strength, not a barrier.","fullyFundedDate":1760587818639,"projectUrl":"project/from-books-to-bins-a-brighter-bilingua/9828134/","projectTitle":"From Books to Bins: a Brighter, Bilingual, and Better Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9726409_orig.jpg?crop=492,492,x259,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727828939725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9726409"},{"teacherId":781769,"projectId":9771468,"letterContent":"We are using the new Spanish books daily during independent reading, small-group instruction, and partner discussions. One meaningful moment was during our reading block when students gathered on the new library rug and chose Spanish texts that truly matched their reading levels. Students were eagerly discussing characters, making predictions, and sharing connections—all in Spanish. It has transformed our reading time into a calm, engaging, and joyful experience.\r\n\r\nTheir reactions were priceless. The students were excited to see books that felt \"just right\" for them—books with richer vocabulary, engaging stories, and authentic Spanish language. Several students immediately commented that the books were more interesting and looked like ones they would choose on their own. The rug also made them feel like they had a special, welcoming space just for reading.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include using these books for deeper comprehension work, such as identifying themes, practicing written responses in Spanish, and participating in small-group discussions. Students will also begin book talks and reading reflections to build confidence as bilingual readers. These resources are helping them grow not only in reading skills, but also in their love for reading and pride in learning in Spanish.","fullyFundedDate":1760670768394,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-readers-spanish-opportu/9771468/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Readers: Spanish Opportunities for Bilingual Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alicea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp781769_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771336484508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cmanzano"},{"teacherId":2763930,"projectId":9839267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project and providing us with comfortable, durable stools to use during small group instruction. They are a soft squishy material, and the students refer to them as \"the mother of all stools!\" \r\n\r\nThey simply love these seats so much that they pull them up to work with other students collaboratively at all points during the day as well. The quality is outstanding and I am certain that these stools will last for years, thus impacting class after class of students. \r\n\r\nAgain, we cannot thank you enough, and appreciate your support of our fifth grade classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760842896210,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-readers/9839267/","projectTitle":"Seats for Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2763930"},{"teacherId":7792350,"projectId":9845021,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of materials for my students learning English as a second language. Your support has had a meaningful impact on their learning experience by providing valuable resources that help build confidence, language skills, and a love of learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students have greater opportunities to practice, grow, and succeed both in and out of the classroom. I truly appreciate your commitment to supporting education and helping our students reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1760913749014,"projectUrl":"project/multi-language-learner-success-through/9845021/","projectTitle":"Multi Language Learner Success Through Tactile Small Group Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7792350_orig.png?crop=178,178,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760799558215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7792350"},{"teacherId":4656035,"projectId":9829360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful and immediate impact on our students and the way we learn together each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, we have been able to more fully integrate literacy across all subject areas—not just during reading and writing blocks, but throughout science, math, social studies, and beyond. Students now have greater access to engaging texts, vocabulary supports, and hands-on materials that encourage reading, discussion, and critical thinking in every lesson.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped create a more inclusive and connected learning environment, allowing students to strengthen their literacy skills while exploring new concepts with confidence and curiosity. Most importantly, your generosity has helped spark excitement and deeper engagement in learning across our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your partnership and support. Thank you for investing in our students and helping our classroom grow.","fullyFundedDate":1760661934643,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-the-classroom/9829360/","projectTitle":"Literacy in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4656035_orig.png?crop=563,564,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760623783192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4656035"},{"teacherId":3492877,"projectId":9823083,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for fully funding our classroom reading essentials project. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference in how my students engage with reading each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to high-quality materials that support comprehension, vocabulary development, and hands-on word work practice. These resources allow students to break words apart, study patterns, build meaning, and apply new skills directly to their reading. What was once abstract is now tangible—and that matters immensely for growing readers.\r\n\r\nI have already seen students more confident during small-group instruction and more motivated during independent practice. They are asking thoughtful questions, making connections to texts, and using strategies with greater independence. For many of my students, these tools provide the extra support they need to truly understand what they read—not just decode the words on the page.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond supplies. You have invested in my students' confidence, their comprehension, and their belief that learning is something worth working hard for. On behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you for believing in us and for helping make literacy come alive.","fullyFundedDate":1760587867732,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-turn-struggling-readers-into-su/9823083/","projectTitle":"Tools to Turn Struggling Readers Into Superstars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Staci Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3492877_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457113829935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/staci-banks"},{"teacherId":2241530,"projectId":9817207,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help in acquiring various chapter and picture books for my classroom. Early chapter books serve as a vital bridge in the classroom, helping kids transition from simple decoding to advanced reading comprehension. Unlike shorter picture books, chapter books introduce longer, more complex narratives that require students to build reading stamina and maintain focus over several sittings. This structure forces the brain to actively monitor the plot, remember details from previous chapters, and understand cause-and-effect relationships. Furthermore, these books introduce richer vocabulary and sophisticated sentence structures that are rarely used in everyday conversation, providing the linguistic foundation needed to interpret and analyze more difficult academic texts.\r\nBeyond technical literacy, books with deep lessons and morals are powerful tools for character building and emotional intelligence. When my students read about characters facing ethical dilemmas—such as choosing between honesty and peer pressure— they experience their struggles through \"narrative transportation,\" which allows them to practice empathy in a safe, imaginative space. These stories provide a \"common language\" in the classroom to discuss complex social skills like cooperation, perseverance, and conflict resolution. By witnessing the consequences of a character's choices, the kids internalize values like kindness and responsibility more effectively than through a standard lecture, ultimately shaping how they interact with each other in real-world situations.\r\nMy students enjoy the titles you made possible during the whole-group lessons as well as during their 30-minute independent reading. We just love this time!","fullyFundedDate":1760307215645,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-the-flame-requesting-the-keys-t/9817207/","projectTitle":"Fueling the Flame: Requesting the Keys to Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tigue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2241530_orig.png?crop=151,151,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726958296722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/olga-tigue"},{"teacherId":10318931,"projectId":9843006,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for funding my project Comfy in Class while Learning to Write! My students were thrilled when they first saw the materials I requested for their learning environment. \r\nThe rugs give the classroom color and well-defined learning areas. My students look forward to small group time now that they can sit comfortably while completing academic tasks. Because of the notebooks, my students' writing skills are improving day by day. \r\nNow, thanks to you, my students really are comfy in class while learning to write!","fullyFundedDate":1760903316975,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-in-class-while-learning-to-write/9843006/","projectTitle":"Comfy in Class While Learning to Write","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Moreno Jaén","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10318931_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760786518027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10318931"},{"teacherId":10079585,"projectId":9828374,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\nThank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our 3rd grade classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to wonderful resources that truly enhance their learning experience each day.\r\nThe book series you provided have sparked excitement for reading and helped students grow their comprehension, stamina, and love of books. The highlighters have been a valuable tool as students practice writing strong RACE responses, allowing them to organize their thinking and clearly support their answers with evidence. In addition, the student rewards—such as stickers and pencil toppers—have been a huge hit and have helped motivate positive behavior, effort, and perseverance in the classroom.\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment and has directly impacted student engagement and achievement. My students are incredibly grateful, and I am thankful for your investment in their education.\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and helping our students succeed.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nKacie Goins\r\n3rd Grade Teacher\r\nMES","fullyFundedDate":1760623821391,"projectUrl":"project/materials-and-resources-for-3rd-grade/9828374/","projectTitle":"Materials and Resources for 3rd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10079585"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_74076","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":594,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":19,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":56,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":73.8,"schoolId":74076,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Milton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Milton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/cape-henlopen-school-district/milton-elementary-school/74076"}