{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Selbyville Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":52.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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 We also integrated primary source texts into our social studies literacy rotations—students worked together analyzing historical documents and sharing their insights, something we couldn't do as effectively before.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. You didn't just provide materials—you gave our students comfort, confidence, and the tools they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our kids and in the work we do every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760659697595,"projectUrl":"project/student-support-suite/9828621/","projectTitle":"Student Support Suite","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714912_orig.jpg?crop=3840,3840,x1017,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606133610409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/burr"},{"teacherId":1561255,"projectId":9856009,"letterContent":"First, Thank You soo much for your generous donation of much needed art supplies such as Sharpies, linoleum blocks, and embroidery floss. These items have transformed the creative possibilities in my middle school art classroom. With these materials, students suddenly had access to tools that encouraged experimentation, personal expression, and hands-on engagement. Many of my students had never used permanent markers for artistic purposes, carved their own block prints, or explored basic textile arts. These supplies opened the door to experiences they wouldn't otherwise have had.\r\nThe Sharpies immediately energized our drawing and design units. Students used them to practice line variation, create bold illustrations, and add vibrant details to mixed-media projects. The linoleum blocks allowed us to introduce printmaking—an art form that feels both exciting and empowering to young artists. Students practiced carving safely, planned their designs with intention, and were thrilled to see their images printed multiple times. The embroidery floss supported lessons in fiber arts, helping students develop patience, fine-motor skills, and a sense of craft as they stitched colorful creations such as stuffed monsters.\r\nMost importantly, these materials helped build confidence and joy in the art room. Students who are often hesitant became more willing to take creative risks because they had high-quality, inspiring tools to work with. Collaborative projects became more meaningful, and conversations about design, culture, and craftsmanship deepened. Your donation didn't just supply materials—it expanded what art could look like for my students and allowed them to create work they are genuinely proud of. Thank you for making such a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1761527635451,"projectUrl":"project/keep-creating/9856009/","projectTitle":"Keep Creating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1561255_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507070812685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1561255"},{"teacherId":5261149,"projectId":9860824,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our band program! The arrival of our new Manhasset music stands made an immediate and exciting impact in our classroom. When my students walked in and saw the sturdy, matching stands lined up and ready for them, their faces lit up. Many of them said it made them feel \"more like a real band,\" and that pride showed in how they sat up taller, focused more intently, and played with a level of confidence we hadn't seen before.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the stands every day to strengthen our music literacy. With clear visibility of their music and stable stands that don't wobble or slide, students are able to focus more on reading rhythms, following phrasing, and tracking their parts in ensemble music. One specific moment that stood out was during a sight-reading exercise—students were noticeably more engaged and successful at staying together because they were all able to see their music clearly and adjust quickly.\r\n\r\nWe are now preparing for our upcoming performance, and these stands are helping us rehearse with consistency and care. The students are learning how to listen to each other, watch the conductor, and take ownership of the music they are bringing to life. These stands have given us not just equipment, but confidence, structure, and a stronger musical foundation that will continue to grow throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and belief in my students. Your support truly made a meaningful difference!","fullyFundedDate":1761613287106,"projectUrl":"project/strong-stands-strong-readers-building/9860824/","projectTitle":"Strong Stands, Strong Readers: Building Music Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Riepen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5261149_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526076837228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/riepen"},{"teacherId":9842586,"projectId":8953368,"letterContent":"Your contribution has helped bring real books into the classroom. Students will be able to dive into our memoir unit. \r\n\r\nWhen our new memoir books arrived, my students were beyond excited to dive into stories that felt real and relatable. We're using these resources to explore our memoir unit reading mentor texts to see how real authors use voice, reflection, and emotion to tell their stories. 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