{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"North Naples Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10167181,"projectId":9571392,"letterContent":"I would like to start by sharing with you how appreciative I am of you! The items that I requested were chosen because these were things that I believed we needed to help students' daily classroom experience run more smoothly. Due to your generosity, my students have a more enhanced daily musical experience!\r\n\r\nThe binders and sheet protectors have drastically improved my students' organizational skills- something that was really a problem before these resources! The binders specifically were donated to students who I deemed were having trouble getting one on their own. The mouthpiece patches have drastically extended the life of my students' musical instruments, and have made the playing experience more comfortable for the students. The tuba stands have helped my younger musicians hold their instruments properly and more comfortably! The binding machine and hole punching machine have helped me to create nicer copies of the scores for the pieces that we are working on. And finally, the stickers and pencils have brought many smiles to my students, as I use these as small rewards when students are exemplifying excellence.\r\n\r\nAll in all, this was a much needed package for the Band program, and has positively impacted the students' learning and my ability to provide a quality music education experience. Thank you so much for your generous contribution to better the lives of so many!","fullyFundedDate":1760693642198,"projectUrl":"project/music-changes-lives/9571392/","projectTitle":"Music Changes Lives!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10167181"},{"teacherId":10276486,"projectId":9753148,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks in advance for your generous support of our upcoming Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in the Spanish classroom! Your donation of crepe paper for making piñatas, candy to fill them, colorful cardstock, a laminating machine, and even brooms and dustpans for clean-up will help us create a vibrant, hands-on celebration that brings culture and language to life for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students will be able to design and build their own piñatas while practicing Spanish vocabulary and learning about traditions connected to Cinco de Mayo. The candy will make the celebration festive and exciting, while the colorful cardstock and laminating machine will allow us to create beautiful, lasting materials we can use throughout the year. Even the cleaning supplies will play an important role—helping students learn responsibility and teamwork as we care for our classroom space after the festivities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity truly makes a difference. This fiesta will not only be fun and memorable, but it will also deepen our students' cultural understanding and enthusiasm for learning Spanish. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping us make this Cinco de Mayo celebration so special.","fullyFundedDate":1763138501991,"projectUrl":"project/una-fiesta/9753148/","projectTitle":"Una Fiesta","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dieter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276486"},{"teacherId":10175830,"projectId":9592286,"letterContent":"Hello! I am writing to thank you for several of our wish-list supplies for our 7th Grade Civics classroom. I was fortunate to receive a whole set of brand-new scissors that fit middle-size hands. We use them to cut out facts and categorize them as a word sort with definition, picture, and sentence that matches the meaning. It is a hands-on way for the teacher to check quickly which students have mastered the concept and who needs to be pulled for small-group review with our co-teacher. This helps when the class is learning the powers of the three different branches of government. \r\n Next, we were given bright colored card stock to use for foldable slip books of difficult vocabulary words. Various colors are given to students with various levels of proficiency. This foldable booklet has flaps that can be cut and used in three different ways: 1) Creating their own booklet 2) Then using it when the teacher conducts a listening activity 3) Finally, the students are placed into groups of four and quiz each other on the meaning of the six new words. \r\n The giant magnets are immensely helpful when it comes to using giant fact posters and putting things in order like the steps for a bill to become a law. \r\n\r\nThank you so much to our Donors Choose heroes.","fullyFundedDate":1760776577078,"projectUrl":"project/magnetize-your-civics-vocabulary-word-so/9592286/","projectTitle":"Magnetize Your Civics Vocabulary Word Sort Analyzing Supreme Court Case","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. WILLS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175830"},{"teacherId":10177152,"projectId":9595623,"letterContent":"Your generosity has had an incredibly positive impact on my classroom. Because of your support, I was able to purchase supplies to create standards-based learning games that allow students to engage with content in a truly fun and meaningful way. They are learning and often don't even realize it.\r\nOne wonderful, unexpected outcome has been the way these games have strengthened our classroom community. Students genuinely enjoy playing together and develop a level of comfort and collaboration that might not have happened otherwise. This sense of connection carries over into other classroom activities and improves how students work together overall.\r\nStudents have also created their own games to review literary elements and practice logical reasoning. Watching their creativity come to life was an absolute joy. Now, they regularly ask for \"game time,\" which I'm always happy to give because I can see how effective it is.\r\nThis was my first DonorsChoose project, and quite frankly, I wasn't sure whether it would be funded. The fact that it was—largely by people I've never met—is truly inspiring. Thank you for believing in my students and in this project.","fullyFundedDate":1761849492725,"projectUrl":"project/play-with-a-purpose-engaging-games-to-d/9595623/","projectTitle":"Play with a Purpose: Engaging Games to Deepen Understanding","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bringardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10177152"},{"teacherId":10212210,"projectId":9636848,"letterContent":"My students and I are already putting the new resources to great use, and they have truly elevated our learning experiences. We've been using the supplies during hands-on activities where students analyze historical ideas, collaborate in small groups, and create visual representations of their learning. One especially meaningful moment was watching students use the materials to build comparison charts and mini-projects that helped them better understand complex concepts—ideas that can sometimes feel abstract suddenly became tangible and engaging.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. There were smiles, curious questions, and an eagerness to get started right away. From the four projects we have already worked on, the \"Mummification Process\" was a hit. They got to learn about the Egyptians' beliefs in the afterlife while learning how to preserve/mummify a body (mannequin). This was a fun way to teach this was a breakthrough in science at the time. Several students commented on how the supplies made them feel \"like real scholars\" and how much more fun learning felt with tools designed just for them. That enthusiasm carried into our lessons, increasing participation and confidence, especially for students who sometimes hesitate to speak up.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps involve diving even deeper into our current lessons through extended projects and reflective activities. We still have three more projects to work on throughout therest of the schools year. Students will be using these resources to revise their thinking, create final products to demonstrate their understanding, and engage in discussions that connect past ideas to the present. Your support has given my classroom not just supplies, but momentum—and for that, both my students and I are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755999369006,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-world-history-to-life/9636848/","projectTitle":"Bringing World History to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10212210"},{"teacherId":10212614,"projectId":9637184,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been buzzing with curiosity and confidence. We've been using the new resources to the full extent, especially during our recent lesson where students worked hands-on to explore concepts that used to feel abstract. One standout moment was watching students collaborate, problem-solve, and explain their thinking using the materials—you could literally see the \"aha!\" moments happening in real time.\r\n\r\nThe clay was used for a cuneiform project to create masterpieces and explore the world without paper and pencil or phones. The wrap was used to examine how exactly the Egyptians mummified their key figures, and the chalk was used to create beautiful Diwali designs around the school that brightened up everyone's day. Again, thank you very much for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1756611263090,"projectUrl":"project/time-travelers-toolkit-bringing-the-pa/9637184/","projectTitle":"Time Traveler's Toolkit: Bringing the Past to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10212614"},{"teacherId":8899157,"projectId":9636830,"letterContent":"I can't tell you how much we have enjoyed using the materials we received through the \"Making Learning Fun With Academic Games\" grant! Middle school students who are acquiring English often get very frustrated. By turning the learning into a game, that frustration begins to go away. We've been able to hold the students' attention much longer AND see the smiles on their faces as they improve their skills. \r\n\r\nThe cardstock and colored pencils have allowed us to make games for students to play. Students have been using the word family dice to compete against each other to identify real words versus nonsense words. The magnetic letters are being used to make new words and even some short sentences. One eager student has been working his way through the word family flip books in an effort to be the first one to master the whole set!\r\n\r\nPlease know that your donation truly mattered and was appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1763138501614,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-fun-with-academic-games/9636830/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Fun With Academic Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8899157"},{"teacherId":10234511,"projectId":9667484,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of glue sticks and both gridded and regular composition notebooks for my 6th grade math students! Your kindness has ensured that every student has the tools they need to stay organized, participate fully in lessons, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe gridded notebooks have been especially helpful, as they allow students to neatly align numbers, organize multi-step problem solving, and clearly show their thinking. The regular composition notebooks and glue sticks support interactive learning. Students are able to glue in notes and examples, making learning more engaging and accessible. Having consistent, high-quality materials removes barriers and allows students to focus on learning and growing their confidence.\r\n\r\nYour support directly impacts my students' success and shows them that there are community members who care about their education. Thank you for helping make our learning environment more equitable and organized!","fullyFundedDate":1762392822182,"projectUrl":"project/mathematical-confidence-increases-mathem/9667484/","projectTitle":"Mathematical Confidence Increases Mathematical Competence!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coots","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10234511"},{"teacherId":10050045,"projectId":9542292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your donation, we now have movable desks that will truly transform the way my students learn. These desks allow for flexible seating, smoother collaboration, and more opportunities for students to engage meaningfully with one another.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been seeing how much students look forward to using the movable desks as a reward. Their faces light up when they get the chance to choose their spot, work with partners, or shift the room into a setup that fits their learning style. This added element of motivation has brought so much joy and positive energy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy 7th graders are already benefiting from the desks, and even reluctant learners are more eager to participate. Your kindness has made a real difference in our daily learning environment, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1754690825887,"projectUrl":"project/desks-that-move-with-the-lesson/9542292/","projectTitle":"Desks That Move with the Lesson","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Puchalla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10050045_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750979522338","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10050045"},{"teacherId":10008812,"projectId":9362554,"letterContent":"My students are using the new resources to better understand how ecosystems work. With the Changing Ecosystems Kit, they build simple food webs and see how changes in producers and predators affect the whole system sensitivity. Students also use the plant-growing kits to observe real producers and connect plant growth to energy in a food chain. These hands-on materials make it easier for them to model energy pyramids and explore ecosystem interactions such as predation, parasitism, and mutualism.","fullyFundedDate":1753106910468,"projectUrl":"project/ecosystem-explorers/9362554/","projectTitle":"Ecosystem Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jonas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10008812"},{"teacherId":10234963,"projectId":9669254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My name is Sean Brosig. As a teacher of 25 years, I am always looking to make classroom activities more engaging. I had asked for a paper cutter, laminator and colorful paper and I have already put it all to good use, and will continue to do so for a long time to come!\r\nThe first three activities I created were break-out boxes. I have already purchased boxes and locks in the past few years. I used the colorful paper to print out clues and hint cards. The paper cutter has come in handy trimming them to the appropriate size. The laminator allows me to protect the clues so that I will be able to reuse them year after year.\r\nI have already created and used three different breakout boxes so far this year. One to engage my competitive MATHCOUNTS students, one for a Quarter 1 Benchmark Test Review, and a third for Solving systems of equations by graphing. I have a fourth one in the works to help the students prepare for the Midterm tests.\r\nThese engaging breakout boxes are made so much better by the donations I received from you! You should see the excitement and enthusiasm in which the students work to solve codes and unlock locks!\r\nHere are a few photos from these activities. I hope their smiles put a smile on your face, knowing that you have contributed to their learning experience.\r\nHave a fantastic day!!","fullyFundedDate":1756702373230,"projectUrl":"project/algebra-diy-activities/9669254/","projectTitle":"Algebra DIY Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brosig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10234963"},{"teacherId":9113282,"projectId":9541682,"letterContent":"In my classroom, students enjoy participating and engaging in rotation stations. Rather than sitting idly at their seats for large amounts of time, students enjoy flexible seating options, and activities, whether that be wobble stools, adjustable desks, or standing desks. By engaging students in immersive learning activities, I have seen more interactivity, engagement, happiness, and most importantly, success. \r\n\r\n\r\nWith your donation, all of this was possible. Students are more comfortable in the learning environment, they enjoy what they learn, and they feel more confident. I can't possibly thank you enough for your donation, and please know this was only a possibility because of you!","fullyFundedDate":1754751950276,"projectUrl":"project/support-7th-grade-ela-students-with-adju/9541682/","projectTitle":"Support 7th Grade ELA Students with Adjustable Desks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9113282"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75226","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":909,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":62,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.1,"schoolId":75226,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about North Naples Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"North Naples Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/north-naples-middle-school/75226"}