{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Milton L Olive Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":54.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10057672,"projectId":10043926,"letterContent":"The student sat quietly, eyes down, barely speaking. Just days before, they had been removed from their home after a traumatic incident involving a caregiver. Everything around them had changed, their home, their routine, their sense of safety.\r\n\r\nIn the past, moments like this would have led to complete shutdown or emotional outbursts. This time, the student reached for a fidget, held it tightly, and focused on the movement in their hands. Slowly, their breathing steadied. After some time, they were able to engage, speak a few words, and begin to process what they were feeling.\r\n\r\nMoments like this are becoming more possible.\r\n\r\nWith the support of generous donors, students now have access to tools that help them manage emotions that often feel overwhelming. The sensory tools and fidgets have become a vital part of this support. In fact, they are almost completely used up because students rely on them daily to cope with challenges such as family instability, changes in home environments, peer difficulties, overwhelming stress, and even thoughts of self-harm. These tools provide immediate, tangible support during some of the most difficult moments in a student's day.\r\n\r\nJournals have also created a safe and private space for students to process complex emotions. For some students, especially those navigating difficult family situations, writing allows them to express thoughts and feelings they are not yet ready to share out loud. This has supported deeper reflection and meaningful progress in counseling.\r\n\r\nIn group sessions, art supplies have been used to help students explore their identities, emotions, and goals for the future. Through creative expression, students are beginning to build confidence, develop hope, and see possibilities beyond their current circumstances.\r\n\r\nWhat is most powerful is the shift in how students are responding. They are beginning to pause instead of react, to use tools instead of shutting down, and to express themselves in healthier ways. They are learning that even in the midst of difficult experiences, they have support and strategies to help them cope.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the goal is to continue expanding these supports through structured social-emotional learning activities, small group interventions, and teaching students how to independently use coping strategies. Replenishing these resources is also a critical next step, as their consistent use highlights just how essential they have become in supporting students' emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThese tools are more than supports, they are stabilizing forces during times of crisis. With continued support, we can help students move from moments of distress toward regulation, resilience, and healing.","fullyFundedDate":1769191966044,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-emotional-wellness-for-studen/10043926/","projectTitle":"Supporting Emotional Wellness for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10057672"},{"teacherId":9246706,"projectId":10043867,"letterContent":"My students love the table and wobble stools. This addition to our classroom has allowed us to sit together and learn while also providing the students flexible seating. My students who need to move or fidget have been more focused with wobble stools.\r\nI wish I had more tables and stools to offer them!\r\nYour donation has allowed me to give my students a more welcoming and equitable classroom. This is helping us build an even stronger classroom community.\r\nMy students and I are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769173150729,"projectUrl":"project/focus-through-flexible-seating-options/10043867/","projectTitle":"Focus Through Flexible Seating Options","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gaghan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9246706_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701309016773","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9246706"},{"teacherId":10384077,"projectId":10043983,"letterContent":"Here's a more straightforward version:\r\n\r\nAs a school social worker serving over 550 Title I students, I am so grateful for your generous donations. My office is a place where students can stop by whenever they need a snack, hygiene supplies, or a fidget tool to help them calm down and refocus. These are things many of my students simply don't have access to at home, and knowing they have a reliable place to come when they need support makes a real difference in their day.\r\n\r\nYour donations have also allowed me to do more throughout the school building. I've used contributions to create bulletin boards that add color and enrichment to our hallways, and I've built up a collection of art supplies for students who love to create but don't have materials at home. These small things add up — a student who feels calm, fed, and supported is a student who is ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I'm able to keep my office stocked and continue being a resource for kids who need it most. Every donation goes directly to students, and the impact is something I see every single day. Thank you for investing in these children — it truly means a lot.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​","fullyFundedDate":1769354799282,"projectUrl":"project/it-takes-a-village-help-me-support-my-s/10043983/","projectTitle":"It Takes a Village; Help Me Support My Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10384077"},{"teacherId":2116080,"projectId":10069865,"letterContent":"I just wanted to thank you so much for them generous donation! Because of you, we officially have a hot dog machine and all the popcorn kernels we need for our upcoming school events, to use with a recently donated popcorn machine!\r\n\r\nAt Milton L. Olive Middle School, a Title 1 school, these kinds of things are a huge deal. It's going to be so great to see the kids' faces when they get a hot snack and some fresh popcorn at our next family night and our community service events. You're helping us make school a lot more fun for these kids and teaching them about giving back to their community!","fullyFundedDate":1770391883637,"projectUrl":"project/serving-kindness-one-hot-dog-at-a-time/10069865/","projectTitle":"Serving Kindness, One Hot Dog at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donovan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2116080_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709333206881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimmydonovan"},{"teacherId":9554395,"projectId":10052779,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at MLO, I want to say a massive thank you for your incredibly generous donation.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our future events and caring room will be a total success. The hot dog machine and games won't just provide food and ways for upset students to calm down—they will help provided a space for our kids to just be kids, feel celebrated, and build community.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, your contributions toward warmth and care items ensure that our students' basic needs are met so they can focus on what matters most: learning. We are so grateful to have a partner like you in our mission to support these amazing children.","fullyFundedDate":1769355135106,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-the-turnaround/10052779/","projectTitle":"Tools for the Turnaround","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9554395"},{"teacherId":1909355,"projectId":10046495,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of the donations i've received. Having all of these supplies to give out to students who may not have gloves or hats have warmed their hearts. Chapstick, and lotion for their sore lips and dry hands has been a lifesaver. All students received socks that they immediately took and put on.\r\nThe students were super excited that someone went out of their way and purchased all of these items that they can have take home and not have a worry about it. The snacks that we have in case someone has not had something to eat is great to have on hand in those emergency situations.","fullyFundedDate":1769129804100,"projectUrl":"project/cold-weather-comfort/10046495/","projectTitle":"Cold Weather Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNeill-Peck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1909355"},{"teacherId":1909355,"projectId":9591089,"letterContent":"A big thank you to all the donors that supported my classroom. It was a great feeling for the students and I to start the school year with all the necessary items to have a clean classroom. Studen.\\nTs take pride in having a clean classroom.And knowing that every day they come in , they can start fresh.\r\nStudents were also excited to have pens and pencils. They didn't have to worry when they did not have a pen or a pencil for the school day. Students didn't have anxiety knowing that sometimes their family couldn't afford them.","fullyFundedDate":1755708214285,"projectUrl":"project/clean-writing/9591089/","projectTitle":"Clean Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNeill-Peck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1909355"},{"teacherId":1909355,"projectId":7522326,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. My students were able to create portfolios for themselves. They took great pride in using the supplies , and we're so very thankful that someone went out of their way to support them. \r\nMany times us teachers don't ask for supplies because we know that some students will feel very badly that they cannot purchase them. Having the supplies readily available took away that discomfort that many students feel. Keep up the great work you're doing in supporting our classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1691100931092,"projectUrl":"project/student-created-portfolios/7522326/","projectTitle":"Student Created Portfolios","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McNeill-Peck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1909355"},{"teacherId":6013648,"projectId":9900550,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing to donate to my project. With it being so cold outside, students are itching to do something fun during their lunch periods. Having so many games donated has been a real help and also an easy way for students to interact with one another in a safe and respectful way. \r\nStudents were impressed that I was able to get so many games donated for them to play, and were thankful that there were different options. BINGO has been a fan favorite this month. It's so nice to see students who normally would not interact with each other play on the same team for a game during recess. Thank you again for all of the support.","fullyFundedDate":1763607542113,"projectUrl":"project/lunch-time-games/9900550/","projectTitle":"Lunch Time Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiGiovanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6013648"},{"teacherId":1418025,"projectId":10043834,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with a full heart (and a very busy classroom!) to thank you for your incredible donation of wobble chairs and snacks for our students. In a Title 1 school, we are often focused on the basics, but your gift has allowed us to focus on the whole child.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just buy \"supplies\"—it bought smiles, focus, and a feeling of being special. For my students, knowing that someone like you cares enough to send these things means more than I can put into words. Thank you so much again.","fullyFundedDate":1768967567931,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-thrive-not-just-surviv/10043834/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Thrive, Not Just Survive","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Furnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1418025"},{"teacherId":8232509,"projectId":10043717,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredibly generous donation to our project. Working at a Title 1 school, I see firsthand how difficult it is for students to focus on long division or reading comprehension when they are cold or hungry. You didn't just provide \"stuff\"—you provided a sense of security. When a child feels cared for by their community, their ability to learn and grow expands exponentially.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the popcorn machine was a moment of pure magic. You should have seen their faces when they saw it! The classroom was buzzing with excitement, and the smell of fresh popcorn immediately turned our space into a place of joy. We are so grateful to have you in our corner. Thank you for believing in our students as much as I do.","fullyFundedDate":1769015422329,"projectUrl":"project/restoring-dignity-through-daily-essentia/10043717/","projectTitle":"Restoring Dignity Through Daily Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mederos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8232509"},{"teacherId":2116080,"projectId":10027655,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and myself, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your recent donation towards blankets, snacks, pillows, and fidget toys.\r\n\r\nIn a Title 1 community, the challenges our students face don't stop at the classroom door. It is difficult for a child to focus on a math lesson when they are cold or wondering when their next meal will be. Because of your kindness, many of our students walked into school today feeling seen, cared for, and—most importantly—ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provides more than just physical items; it provides the \"wraparound\" support that allows our kids to just be kids. Thank you for being a vital part of our school family.","fullyFundedDate":1768912767893,"projectUrl":"project/when-basic-needs-are-met-a-childs-pote/10027655/","projectTitle":"When Basic Needs are Met, a Child's Potential is Limitless","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Donovan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2116080_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709333206881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kimmydonovan"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_22890","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":531,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":65,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":45.3,"schoolId":22890,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Milton L Olive Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Milton L Olive Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/wyandanch-union-free-school-district/milton-l-olive-middle-school/22890"}