{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Selbyville Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":52.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10328666,"projectId":9856144,"letterContent":"Thank you for the resources you have made possible for the students. Geography is best learned through experiences. The inflatable globes allow students to mark where the events and locations are. This spatial relationship to where events happen is important. The National Geographic Atlases have captivated the students' interest and motivation to learn more about the places and regions of the world. These resources are making a great impact. Students are moving away from the Chromebooks and gravitating to the pages of the atlases. Finally, the Junior Scholastic Magazines have brought the world into the classroom in real time. Students are using their understanding of the Geography Standards through the stories in the magazines. \r\nThe resources made possible by your generosity has allowed the students to use current events to explore the different strands of geography. Students are involved with the vocabulary, the applications, and the understanding of geography. The students have motivating, appealing, and relevant resources to create and practice their \"thinking like a geographer\". Using these materials has enhanced the vocabulary and critical thinking skills of the students. These resources have encouraged student engagement as students can show where they found their details to their peers for input and connections.\r\nThese resources enable students to strengthen their academic strategies through practice in a meaningful way. Thank you again for your support through the resources you have made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761522326545,"projectUrl":"project/where-is-it-and-why-there-site-and-situ/9856144/","projectTitle":"Where Is It And Why There? Site And Situation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Woodard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10328666"},{"teacherId":10328113,"projectId":9873783,"letterContent":"Your kindness and generosity has greatly changed our classroom culture. The bean bags are definitely the most popular addition as they offer comfort and relaxation to students who have shown improvement and continue to be successful in class. The lighting has introduced a calming softness to the room and is a great improvement from the abrasive white light of the ceiling panel lights. The lamps provide even more soft light so students can work in a dimmed yet reasonable illumination. The maps and government poster visuals have proven to be a topic of conversation as students find themselves exploring the globe to point out vacation spots or countries we have talked about previously. Again, thank you for your support and investment in these young lives and minds.","fullyFundedDate":1762306205152,"projectUrl":"project/civics-class/9873783/","projectTitle":"Civics Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hendrickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10328113_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762278039995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10328113"},{"teacherId":10328136,"projectId":9856054,"letterContent":"I am using your donation of headphones to assist students with low reading levels read grade level text. Many of these students have an IEP with an accommodation that says they need text to speech. This allows the text to be read to the student. In addition I have many students who are learning English as a second language and listening to the text being read often helps them understand better than reading it themselves. My students also use the headphones on assessments allowing them to have test questions read along with answer choices. \r\n\r\nMy students were very happy to get new headphones because my older headphones were not working properly with many having only one side working. Also, the headphones are beat from being used for several years by other students. The students who find these especially helpful are those with an IEP, 504, and ML students, those are students who are learning English as their second language. Thank you so much for your donation of headphones for my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761500547254,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-listen-to-text/9856054/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Listen to Text","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Casto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10328136"},{"teacherId":6758992,"projectId":9829157,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Supporting Literacy in My Classroom project! Because of your generous contributions, my students now have access to high-quality literacy materials that are helping them grow as readers and thinkers. The books and classroom resources we received have already transformed the way we approach reading and literacy instruction each day. From the very first moment the boxes arrived, my students were bursting with excitement—they couldn't wait to explore the new titles and tools you made possible. Many gathered around the bookshelf as I unpacked items, and you would have loved to see their faces light up when they found books that matched their interests and reading levels.\r\n\r\nWe've jumped right into using the new resources in meaningful ways. During our small group reading time, students are selecting books independently and practicing skills like inferencing, summarizing, and vocabulary building. We also integrated primary source texts into our social studies literacy rotations—students worked together analyzing historical documents and sharing their insights, something we couldn't do as effectively before. One memorable moment was when a student proudly read a passage aloud and then connected it to a current classroom discussion; the confidence boost was incredible to witness. These books and materials aren't just tools—they're sparking curiosity and helping students develop reading stamina and a deeper love for literacy.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're continuing our literacy journey with new book clubs, paired reading partners, and cross-curricular projects that tie reading into writing and discussion. I'm especially excited about fostering student-led book talks where learners recommend titles to one another and build reading communities within the classroom. None of this would be possible without your support, and I am so grateful that you chose to invest in our classroom. Thank you for making a lasting impact on my students' learning and confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1760650603843,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-literacy-in-my-classroom/9829157/","projectTitle":"Supporting Literacy in My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tretina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrtretina"},{"teacherId":5261188,"projectId":9849640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Students have been able to display their thoughts and ideas much more easily and efficiently with the new items. As soon as the whiteboards, erasers, and markers were delivered, students were excited to start using them. \r\nSometimes the smallest of items can bring can make the biggest impact. It's helped ignite a spark for many of the students and your generosity has truly been appreciated. The magnetic graph has made a huge impact on allowing my 8th graders the chance to grasp concepts. Thanks again for such a generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1761012532857,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-relatable/9849640/","projectTitle":"Making Math Relatable","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5261188_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522245295328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5261188"},{"teacherId":10333958,"projectId":9861182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring more technology to the MLL students. My students have been able to continue to work in the the mainstream classroom with their native English speaking peers. They now have a closer view of the materials and have a faster access to writing supports. I am able to quickly write a sentence starter on the iPad and leave it with them so that they can continue with their though processes and stay caught up with the class.\r\n\r\nThe document camera has allowed for projection of worksheets in a small group setting so that students can follow along as I write to see a good model for them to work with. \r\n\r\nWe are very appreciative of the opportunities that you have provided for the students to further their English language development while remaining with their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1761624843568,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-mll-classroom/9861182/","projectTitle":"Technology for MLL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10333958"},{"teacherId":1625107,"projectId":9853374,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, \"Lighting the Way with Literacy.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have tools that are already making a meaningful difference in how they experience reading each day.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, I work with students who often find reading challenging and frustrating. Many of them struggle to stay focused, feel confident, or fully engage with literacy tasks. Thanks to you, I was able to create a more supportive and flexible learning environment that meets their unique needs.\r\n\r\nThe Flex-Space Ergo Bounce Cantilever Chairs and wobble chair have been especially impactful. Movement helps my students regulate their bodies and minds, allowing them to focus longer during reading lessons. Instead of fighting the urge to move, they can now channel that energy into learning, which has led to increased engagement and stamina during reading time.\r\n\r\nThe wired mice for our Chromebooks and the headphones with microphones have transformed how students interact with digital reading programs. The mice give them better control and independence while navigating text, and the headphones allow them to listen to stories, practice phonics, and record themselves reading aloud without distractions. This has been a huge confidence boost, especially for students who are hesitant to read out loud in front of others.\r\n\r\nThe transparent sticky notes and dry-erase markers have become powerful tools for active reading. Students use them to highlight sight words, track story elements, and annotate directly on texts without fear of making mistakes. Being able to erase and revise encourages risk-taking and reinforces that learning is a process.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my classroom feels more welcoming, engaging, and accessible. Most importantly, my students are beginning to see themselves as capable readers. Your support didn't just provide supplies; it helped light the way toward confidence, independence, and a love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their literacy journey. We are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1761430738884,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-the-way-with-literacy/9853374/","projectTitle":"Lighting the Way With Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Faller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1625107_orig.png?crop=83,83,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761752132810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jfaller"},{"teacherId":5268881,"projectId":9831339,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of 65 copies of Soul Surfer. Your kindness has not only filled our classroom with a shared resource but has also opened doors for every student to engage with the material in a personal and meaningful way. Without your assistance, my students would have to rely on eBooks on their Chromebooks. But, there is nothing like a physical book. The number of copies ensures that each student can read at the same pace, participate in group discussions, and work collaboratively without the barriers of limited access.\r\n\r\nSince you donated, the impact has been evident in our daily lessons. Students are more eager to discuss themes of resilience, courage, and perseverance, and they take pride in using the same book as their peers. The extra copies have allowed for richer literature circles, more individual reading time, and improved comprehension as students compare perspectives and support one another. Thank you for helping support a classroom culture that celebrates reading and inspirational literature.","fullyFundedDate":1760676735673,"projectUrl":"project/memoirs-are-meaningful-memories/9831339/","projectTitle":"Memoirs Are Meaningful Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5268881_orig.jpg?crop=154,154,x0,y124&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760485546556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5268881"},{"teacherId":10317334,"projectId":9841448,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of binders, sticky notes, highlighters, podium, and the Socratic Circles book to my 8th grade classroom. Your support has had a meaningful and lasting impact on my students and our learning community.\r\nOur program, Voices and Evidence: Strengthening Writing, Speaking, and Thinking Through Text, focuses on helping students become confident communicators who can express their ideas clearly and support them with textual evidence. The materials you provided have been essential in bringing this work to life. With binders, students are better organized and able to track their growth as readers, writers, and thinkers. Sticky notes and highlighters have encouraged close reading, annotation, and deeper engagement with texts.\r\nThe Socratic Circles resource has been especially powerful in supporting academic discussion. Many students who were previously hesitant to speak are now actively participating in thoughtful, text-based conversations. This has been particularly impactful for my Multilingual Learners. With clear structures and accessible tools, my ML students are showing increased confidence contributing to class discussions, sharing their ideas, and referencing the text to support their thinking. They are finding their voices and taking risks in a supportive academic setting.\r\nThese gains in speaking have translated directly into stronger writing. Students are more comfortable citing evidence, explaining their reasoning, and organizing their ideas clearly. Because of your generosity, my students are not only improving academically, but also developing confidence as learners and communicators.\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and in the success of my students. Your donation has made a powerful difference in helping all learners—especially those finding their academic voice—grow and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1760885483332,"projectUrl":"project/voices-and-evidence-strengthening-writ/9841448/","projectTitle":"“Voices and Evidence: Strengthening Writing, Speaking, and Thinking Through Text”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crandell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10317334"},{"teacherId":2121444,"projectId":9853651,"letterContent":"Because of this project, my students now have access to 3D printing technology which has changed how they learn in our classroom. Instead of only reading about concepts or watching demonstrations, students are able to touch, to help them visualize their learning in real time. This technology helps students better understand, life science concepts by allowing them to see mistakes, revise their thinking, and try again. For many students, this makes learning more engaging, meaningful, and easier to understand. \r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students so far has been printing 3D model of a human heart to see where blood flows. Students are highly motivated because they feel like real scientists and engineers rather than just learners completing an assignment. The technology has allowed students to actually visualize and touch how pieces fit together. This excitement has led to increased participation, curiosity, and confidence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nAn unexpected added benefit is that we can print small fidgets which students can play with while they read, they keep students engaged and happy.\r\n\r\nIn the future I am looking forward to students learning to design and print on their own too!","fullyFundedDate":1761439438777,"projectUrl":"project/printing-our-content-building-science-li/9853651/","projectTitle":"Printing Our Content Building Science Literacy Through 3D Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McCowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2121444_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513280418605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emsgatewaytotechnology"},{"teacherId":1925692,"projectId":9849179,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my sixth-grade math students are using these materials every day to stay organized, explain their thinking, and grow in confidence. Their binders and dividers help them keep notes, practice, and vocabulary in one place, while composition books have become math journals where students write about strategies and reflect on their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen students first received the materials, they were genuinely excited. Setting up binders and starting fresh journals gave them a sense of ownership and pride, and many shared that they felt more prepared and confident right away. Using Post-it chart paper for group work has made learning interactive and fun, helping students share ideas and learn from one another.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue to support our focus on math literacy as students take on new challenges and deepen their understanding. Your support has helped create a classroom where students feel capable, supported, and excited to learn. Thank you for being part of our math journey.","fullyFundedDate":1761485184677,"projectUrl":"project/strengthen-our-math-skills/9849179/","projectTitle":"Strengthen Our Math Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grise","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1925692_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510507357367","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1925692"},{"teacherId":3714912,"projectId":9828621,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, the Student Support Suite at Selbyville Middle School has become an even more welcoming and calming space for our students. The addition of weighted animal buddies, fidgets, and other sensory tools has transformed the way we help students regulate their emotions, reconnect with learning, and return to class ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nOur students use these tools throughout the day as part of their individualized regulation strategies. The weighted animal buddies have become a key part of our grounding routine—students settle into a quiet corner, choose a weighted companion, and take a few minutes to breathe, reset, and prepare for their next class. The fidgets and sensory items are used during check-ins, small-group sessions, and transition periods to help students manage stress and focus their attention.\r\n\r\nThese sensory supports have strengthened our ongoing work on self-regulation skills and emotional literacy. As we continue our unit on identifying stress signals and choosing healthy coping strategies, students are now able to practice with real tools that make those strategies effective. Our next step is helping students track which sensory items work best for them so they can build personalized \"toolkits\" they can use both in our suite and in their classrooms.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a true difference in the daily lives of our students. 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