{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Skyline Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":21.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7649522,"projectId":6886237,"letterContent":"When our new reading resources arrived, my students were so excited! Their eyes lit up as they flipped through the new books and materials, many couldn't wait to dive right in. One student said, \"These books look fun! I think I can read this one all by myself!\" Moments like that truly show how much confidence can bloom when kids have access to engaging, just-right materials.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the new resources during our small-group reading time. Students choose books that match their reading levels and interests, then practice decoding and fluency skills through partner reading and guided discussions. The hands-on materials have also helped them track progress and celebrate their growth.\r\n\r\nThe next step for our class is building reading stamina and comprehension. We'll be using these books to make connections, summarize stories, and share short book talks to show what they've learned. Every day, I see their confidence growing ,and it's all thanks to your generosity. You didn't just donate supplies, you gave my students the tools to believe in themselves as readers.","fullyFundedDate":1672432336809,"projectUrl":"project/reading-stars/6886237/","projectTitle":"Reading Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Burgess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7649522_orig.jpg?crop=2261,2261,x54,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606764307854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msaburgess"},{"teacherId":2370162,"projectId":9149518,"letterContent":"We are so thankful for your generous support towards our project to fund growing substrate for our pollinator gardens at our school. Just like having access to nutritious food and a welcoming school to learn in can help children grow up healthier and more educated about the world around them, our school's baby garden plants were able to have access to quality soil and growing media to create a strong foundation for a beautiful growing season! \r\n\r\nYour kindness not only allowed us to plant not only over 100 native perennial pollinator-friendly plants in our garden, but provided an opportunity for our students to work as a team, get hands on experience gardening and landscaping, learn about plants and pollinators, and see the reward of some very beautiful flowers from spring to fall season. Your funding gifts allowed us to plant perennial plants so your impact will carry through for years to come, not just a few months. \r\n\r\nDirt and soil is not the most exciting thing fund for, but in our garden situation we were in, it was the most necessary thing to start with to make the rest of the project fall on line. In a sense, the soil was the floorboards and foundation for the home we built at Skyline Middle School. Your kindness helped build homes for over 100 plants, thousands of pollinators and insects ,and a home away from home for our students wehen they come here every day and get to walk by the gardens they planted. Thank you so much and you are welcome to tour our garden\"home\" to see how things are going...and growing !","fullyFundedDate":1743513853399,"projectUrl":"project/from-the-ground-up/9149518/","projectTitle":"From the Ground Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2370162_orig.jpg?crop=1542,1542,x284,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659384100607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emotley"},{"teacherId":8918243,"projectId":9125915,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for helping create such a beautiful calming corner for my students. Last May, when I received your generous donations of a rug, chairs, and stress balls, I set everything up right away so my students could enjoy it during the last few weeks of school—and it was an instant hit!\r\n\r\nThe moment my multilingual learners saw the carpet and chairs, their jaws dropped and their eyes lit up. 😳😲 They couldn't believe this space was for them. I told them all about you and how you sponsored our DonorsChoose project, and they were amazed that someone they didn't even know could be so generous.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, Makayla, truly benefited from the calming corner. She comes from a very challenging family background and, as an eighth grader, has faced more real-world problems than any child should. The calming corner became her safe space, especially during the stressful weeks of state testing. I saw firsthand how much it helped her stay grounded and focused.\r\n\r\nAnother student, a member of our GSA Club, also relied on this space during those last few weeks of school. He was navigating the stress of trying to fit in with two different friend groups, which left him feeling torn and emotionally exhausted. The calming corner gave him a sense of belonging and stability. It became his weekly reset—a place where he could breathe, reflect, and regain confidence before returning to class. For him, this wasn't just about taking a break; it was about maintaining his mental health and feeling accepted for who he is.\r\n\r\nThank you for making all of this possible. Your kindness gave my students a safe space to manage their emotions, refocus, and feel cared for during challenging times. This space has been such a motivating factor for my students that I've decided to add flexible seating throughout my classroom in hopes of continuing to inspire creative writing and encourage non-threatening speaking opportunities for my language learners. 💕","fullyFundedDate":1745541509209,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-space-for-peace-and-focus/9125915/","projectTitle":"A Safe Space for Peace and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8918243_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703525174188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswilson-ellteacher"},{"teacherId":9811510,"projectId":9034121,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to support our second annual Mental Health Awareness Month event at Skyline Middle School. Thanks to your kindness and support, we were able to create a meaningful and impactful experience for our entire school community.\r\n\r\nWith your donations, we fully decorated the school with vibrant mental health awareness posters, banners, and decorations, transforming the environment into a space that openly promotes understanding and support for mental health. We also placed green pinwheels outside, accompanied by a sign that highlighted the important statistic of how many students in our school face mental health challenges, helping to raise awareness and foster empathy.\r\n\r\nThis year, we were thrilled to host a community mental health organization for a presentation that provided valuable insights and resources to our students. Additionally, students who participated received goodie bags filled with donated materials to encourage continued self-care and mental wellness. We received feedback from many students about how thankful they were to be discussing the topic and be able to ask questions in a safe space.\r\n\r\nThroughout May, we also held weekly lessons and conversation questions focusing on crucial topics such as asking for help and developing coping skills. Our poster challenge, themed around self-care, sparked creativity and conversation among students, with winners receiving prizes as a special recognition of their efforts.\r\n\r\nThis event was a tremendous success, creating a supportive and open environment for mental health discussion, and I sincerely believe it touched many lives in a positive way.\r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your support. Thank you for helping us make a difference in our school community and for championing the cause of mental health awareness.","fullyFundedDate":1745541509191,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-annual-mental-health-awareness-month/9034121/","projectTitle":"2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Month Event","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wolff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9811510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736608156735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811510"},{"teacherId":8918243,"projectId":9175831,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, we want to extend our deepest thanks for your generous support of our project honoring the National Day of (No) Silence 2025. Because of you, this year's observance at our middle school was more meaningful and impactful than ever.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contributions, our students received t-shirts, iron-on transparencies, stickers, and Pride pins to help them express their support and raise awareness about LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. The t-shirts—designed by our GSA Club members—turned out amazing, with many students continuing to wear them even after the event.\r\n\r\nIn preparation for the Day of (No) Silence, students created shirts, buttons, and cut red ribbons. They also wrote and delivered five days of powerful announcements that encouraged dialogue and reflection. We displayed a wide selection of inclusive stickers—featuring LGBTQ+ themes, allyship, human rights, and Black Lives Matter—which students proudly placed on their Chromebooks as daily reminders that everyone belongs.\r\n\r\nThe surprise addition of Pride pins for student lanyards was an especially big hit and made students feel seen and celebrated. And on the Day of Silence itself, the red ribbons—our symbol of unity against LGBTQ+ discrimination—were worn by students and staff throughout the building. Last year, we had ribbons left over. This year, we ran out. That's progress we're proud of.\r\n\r\nThis event was a powerful success, and it would not have been possible without your kindness and belief in our students. Thank you for helping us create a school environment where all students feel safe, supported, and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1742906377256,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-middle-school-gsa-with-day-of-s/9175831/","projectTitle":"Help our middle school GSA with Day of Silence 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8918243_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703525174188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswilson-ellteacher"},{"teacherId":9891383,"projectId":9047347,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. This project has made a meaningful impact on our students' overall health and well-being—both physically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, students now have access to resources that promote healthier habits, emotional resilience, and a stronger sense of safety and belonging at school. Whether through improved nutrition options, mental health tools, fitness equipment, or wellness-focused learning materials, your support has helped create an environment where students can thrive.\r\n\r\nWe've seen increased energy, focus, and participation in class. Students are more aware of how to take care of their bodies and minds, and they're using these tools daily to manage stress, build positive relationships, and stay active.\r\n\r\nYour investment in their well-being is not only improving their present, but also helping shape healthier, more balanced futures. We're deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1738035000704,"projectUrl":"project/nurse-fredericks-self-care-spot/9047347/","projectTitle":"Nurse Frederick's Self-Care Spot","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frederick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9891383"},{"teacherId":9904522,"projectId":9074859,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of materials to our school. Your contribution has made a significant impact on both our students and the entire school community.\r\n\r\nThe supplies and resources you provided have not only helped us meet immediate needs but have also created a positive and enriching learning environment for our students. Thanks to your kindness, we are able to offer better educational opportunities, making a real difference in the lives of children who depend on the resources we can provide.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we are able to enhance our classrooms, improve the quality of education, and ensure that our students have the tools they need to succeed. The impact of your generosity is immeasurable, and we are incredibly grateful for your thoughtful contribution.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your unwavering support and commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our students. We look forward to the continued partnership in making education more accessible and meaningful for those in need.","fullyFundedDate":1739369981114,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-thrive/9074859/","projectTitle":"Tools to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scarola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904522"},{"teacherId":8918243,"projectId":8975960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our GSA Club's,\"Learning about Advocacy and Self-Care\" project! Your donation has provided our students with invaluable resources, with both the books highlighting LGBTQ+ advocates who have paved the way for equality, as well as materials for creating breathing stress beads and friendship bracelets that promote self-care and meaningful connections. \r\n\r\nAs we started using the materials, we quickly realized how relaxing bracelet-making was and how it gave us a much-needed way to decompress from the week. It became such a meaningful activity for our group that we turned it into a weekly practice—allowing us to reflect, connect, and take a break together. The books you helped provide also sparked powerful discussions about living our truth and advocating for others. Through these conversations, club members explored the difference between being an ally and being an advocate, which inspired us to add these words into our bracelet designs. \r\n\r\nBeyond creating for themselves, GSA members took it a step further by making personalized bracelets for peers they considered allies or advocates, passing them out as a way to recognize and encourage support for our community. These small but impactful gestures have helped strengthen bonds within our school and reinforce the culture of inclusion we strive to build. \r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports our mission to empower students to stand up against anti-LGBTQ+ slurs, advocate for inclusivity, and care for their emotional well-being. Thanks to you, our GSA students will continue working toward a more accepting school environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported. \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Your support makes a lasting impact, and we can't thank you enough for being part of this journey with us.","fullyFundedDate":1733860832263,"projectUrl":"project/gsa-club-learning-about-advocacy-and-s/8975960/","projectTitle":"GSA Club: Learning about Advocacy and Self Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8918243_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703525174188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswilson-ellteacher"},{"teacherId":9811510,"projectId":8894748,"letterContent":"With your generous donations, I was able to create and fully stock a care closet to service my Title I middle school students that are in need of basic necessities. In the days since receiving the donations, we have had almost 10 students visit the care closet so far and received countless messages of positive feedback from students and staff that they are grateful and encouraged to know that this support is available to them. The amount of donations means that I was able to not only stock the care closet but also stock an additional closet with refills as needed. Your generosity has helped to create a sustainable resource for the Skyline students and will help hundreds of students and their families. \r\n\r\nAlong with the physical care closet, I also created a google form referral system that allows teachers and school staff to submit names of students that may benefit from a visit to the care closet and a check in with our support staff. I was also able to create a care closet requests form for students to leave suggestions that would be helpful to them. To put into perspective just how crucial this care closet was to our building, I have been able to allow one of our 7th grade students, who lives in a small home with 10-15 other family members, to visit the care closet weekly to stock up for his entire family. He has gotten menstrual products for his sisters, face wash and lotion for his mom, shaving cream for his dad, and warm hats and gloves for the whole family. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of the students and families we serve, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of hygiene products to support our Care Closet project. Your thoughtful contribution will directly impact over 400 students at our middle school in Delaware, ensuring that they have access to the essential hygiene products and necessities they need.\r\n\r\nThis Care Closet will make a significant difference in the lives of our students and their families, offering not just physical support, but also a sense of dignity and care. Your kindness is truly helping to create a more equitable environment for our students, allowing them to focus on their education and growth without the burden of unmet basic needs.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly thankful for your partnership in making this possible, and we appreciate the positive change you are helping to bring to our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1734202880449,"projectUrl":"project/skyline-care-closet/8894748/","projectTitle":"Skyline Care Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wolff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9811510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736608156735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811510"},{"teacherId":8918243,"projectId":8890852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project to bring oversized, old-school games and brain teasers into our school community. Your generosity is helping us create opportunities for students to develop essential social skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and communication in a fun, engaging, and screen-free environment.\r\n\r\nThese interactive tools are already making a difference, offering students a hands-on way to connect with their peers during class breaks, school events, and after-school activities. The joy and collaboration sparked by these games are strengthening relationships and fostering a sense of community among our students. It's amazing to see student who are generally addicted to their phones, not even consider picking up a phone when these games are around.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us and is helping create a space where students can grow both academically and socially. Thank you for believing in our vision and for helping to make it a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1730394584784,"projectUrl":"project/sometimes-kids-just-need-to-be-kids/8890852/","projectTitle":"Sometimes... Kids Just Need to Be Kids.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8918243_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703525174188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswilson-ellteacher"},{"teacherId":3234226,"projectId":1977992,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the generous donations that helped bring new core chairs into my 7th-grade classroom. From the moment my students walked in and saw them, their faces lit up with excitement—they couldn't believe the chairs were really for them! These chairs have completely transformed our classroom environment. We use them every day during reading circles, group discussions, and writing workshops, and students love being able to move easily and work comfortably with their peers. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students collaborate on a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) writing project. Every student was engaged, focused, and participating because they felt comfortable and included. Thanks to your generosity, my classroom now feels more like a space designed for collaboration and active learning. You've truly helped create a positive, student-centered environment where learning thrives.","fullyFundedDate":1461514658977,"projectUrl":"project/kore-chairs-for-kids/1977992/","projectTitle":"Kore Chairs for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bulla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3234226_orig.jpg?crop=412,412,x82,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760148888805","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherbulla"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44566","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":572,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":52,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.2,"schoolId":44566,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Skyline Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Skyline Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/red-clay-consolidated-school-district/skyline-middle-school/44566"}