{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Skyline Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":24.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8918243,"projectId":10040875,"letterContent":"Skyline's LGBTQ+ Ally Week was a tremendous success! Our GSA Club members worked tirelessly to organize a week defined by gratitude and community, and the results were truly inspiring. We kicked things off by distributing \"Ally Kits\" to the student body. Seeing a wave of rainbow bags flowing through the halls that morning was an incredible sight. Each bag was filled with a thank-you card, an \"Ally\" definition guide, a fidget toy, fruit snacks, a bracelet, and a pin declaring, \"You're safe with me.\" The students were so appreciative of their goodies that many even returned to ask for extras for their family members.\r\n\r\nAs the week continued, the momentum only grew. We held daily trivia questions about famous LGBTQ+ allies and gave out raffle tickets to recognize \"Positive Allies\" throughout the building. A major highlight was our student Ally Workshop presented by Reverend Karla Fleshman from Transitions Delaware. Her presentation to our middle school students was the perfect blend of education, support, and unity; the kids absolutely loved it and have already requested to have her back!\r\n\r\nTo end the week, we drew raffle tickets for prize bags and participated in the National Day of Silence. While my GSA Club members lead this event every year, this was our biggest turnout to date. I know this record participation is directly related to the atmosphere of celebration we built leading up to the day.\r\n\r\nThe overwhelming positivity of the week far outweighed the few students who tend to make homophobic remarks. We are truly moving the needle here. The positive energy and acceptance are spreading, and that shift is being felt throughout our entire school building.\r\n\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your support. Thank you for believing in this vision; your generosity has made a real difference and I hope all the kindness you've shown us comes back to you twofold!","fullyFundedDate":1770396680819,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-thank-our-classmates-with-ally/10040875/","projectTitle":"Help Us Thank Our Classmates with “Ally Kits”","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=1768851897856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswilson-ellteacher"},{"teacherId":10308280,"projectId":9830559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact on my students. The new resources have helped create a more engaging, inclusive, and student centered learning environment where every child has the opportunity to participate and succeed. We are already using the materials daily during both Health and Physical Education lessons. The whiteboards have been especially helpful for quick checks for understanding, review games, and allowing students to share answers with confidence. The headphones have supported students who benefit from read aloud tools, translated directions, and focused independent work on their Chromebooks. In addition, donated hygiene items such as deodorant, body spray, and perfume have helped students feel confident and prepared for the school day. Snacks have also been a thoughtful support for students who may need something extra to stay focused and energized.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were genuinely excited and grateful. Many students commented that the classroom felt more interactive and welcoming. They were eager to use the whiteboards right away and loved having tools that made learning feel hands on and fun. Students were also excited to see new PE equipment such as balls and goals, which brought fresh energy and enthusiasm to our activities. Students who sometimes hesitate to participate have shown more confidence because they can practice responses privately before sharing with the class. Seeing their excitement reminded me how powerful it is when students know people believe in them and care about their success.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our classroom are to continue using these resources to strengthen learning, collaboration, and student voice. In Health, students will use the materials for case studies, reflection activities, and wellness projects. In Physical Education, we will continue using the new equipment for skill development, teamwork challenges, and active game play that keeps students engaged and moving. Your support has provided more than supplies. It has created new opportunities for growth, confidence, wellness, and engagement. Thank you for investing in my students and helping our classroom thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1763498202759,"projectUrl":"project/building-health-pe-literacy-through-mo/9830559/","projectTitle":"Building Health & PE Literacy Through Movement and Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10308280"},{"teacherId":10312806,"projectId":9830635,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Because of your generosity, our students now have flexible seating, new books for our class library, and whiteboards, markers, and task cards for small group instruction.\r\n\r\nStudents are thrilled with the new flexible seating and immediately began choosing cozy spots to read. They not only use these seats during independent reading, but also as alternative work locations throughout the day. Having comfortable options has increased their focus and excitement for learning. The new books have sparked great enthusiasm—students couldn't wait to start reading and sharing recommendations with one another.\r\n\r\nWe are also using the whiteboards and task cards daily in small groups. These tools allow me to target specific skills and address learning gaps while students actively practice and share their thinking. \r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these resources to strengthen reading comprehension and literacy skills through guided groups, discussions, and independent practice. Your generosity is helping our students read more, grow more, and feel more confident every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760661584899,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read/9830635/","projectTitle":"Let's Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castaldi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312806"},{"teacherId":9811510,"projectId":9903620,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of snacks for our Check-In/Check-Out (CICO) system. In our middle school, the CICO program serves as a Tier 2 intervention, providing students with a consistent structure of accountability and reinforcement. By receiving feedback throughout the day from teachers and support staff, our students learn to develop self-regulation and a clearer understanding of classroom expectations. Your contribution has transformed this process from a standard daily routine into a true highlight of the school day.\r\n\r\nThe students are currently using these resources as immediate reinforcers during our afternoon \"Check-Out\" phase. Having rewards and reinforcers that motivate the kids is so important in building intrinsic motivation and a desire to grow in our students. Celebrating the small victories and encouraging growth is crucial, especially for middle-school aged children. My students were in awe to see the fully stocked CICO closet and witness the rewards they will have the opportunity to partake in if they meet their goals each day. It is another reminder that working hard and creating positive changes in our lives is worth it, both immediately and long-term. \r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are using this momentum to help our students transition into \"self-managers.\" As students continue to meet their CICO goals, we will begin to increase expectations to encourage growth. As the students build the ability to manage their own academic and behavioral expectations, we are able to fade away tier 2 and 3 supports, transitioning the student back to tier 1 with new skills and techniques to monitor their academic success independently, which not only improves their middle school experience, but prepares them for high school and higher education. With this kind donation, we will also be able to support more students in the CICO program, encouraging growth for a larger population of our student body that may not have been reached without these resources.\r\n\r\nYour kind donation ensures that as they take these bigger steps toward independence, they have the consistent motivation they need to stay engaged. Thank you for being a partner in their growth and for helping them see the direct connection between their hard work and success.","fullyFundedDate":1770858614066,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-positive-behavior-with-snacks/9903620/","projectTitle":"Supporting Positive Behavior with Snacks","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":10343359,"projectId":9879679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project, Conversations and Literacy. Your willingness to invest in this project has made a meaningful difference for my students and our learning environment. Because of your kindness, my classroom now has the resources needed to foster rich discussions, strengthen reading and writing skills, and create a more engaging and inclusive space for learning.\r\n\r\nThe donated materials have played a vital role in supporting both conversation and literacy development in my classroom. Students are using these resources to engage in thoughtful discussions, share ideas with confidence, and make meaningful connections to what they read and write. The materials encourage collaboration, active listening, and deeper comprehension, helping students express themselves more clearly while building essential literacy skills. \r\n\r\nYour donation goes beyond materials-it supports curiosity, confidence, and connection among my students. Through meaningful conversations and literacy activities, they are building skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. I am deeply grateful for your support and belief in the importance of education. Thank you for helping make this project become a reality and making these learning experiences, possible.","fullyFundedDate":1762691875548,"projectUrl":"project/conversations-and-literacy/9879679/","projectTitle":"Conversations and Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dempsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10343359"},{"teacherId":10335772,"projectId":9864632,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contribution, my eighth-grade students have enjoyed the book Esperanza Renace by Pam Muñoz Ryan. They were very excited about the material, which allowed us to hold a reading circle where they shared their thoughts on the book and improved their reading comprehension. Students were actively engaged and motivated throughout the activity.\r\n\r\nThe next step will be to dive deeper into the analysis of the text and work on a group project to interpret the book's themes and characters. Thank you for making this possible and for supporting meaningful learning experiences in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762208642687,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-literacy-materials-for-spanish/9864632/","projectTitle":"Classroom Literacy Materials for Spanish Immersion Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Avila Carias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335772"},{"teacherId":3234226,"projectId":9816759,"letterContent":"The students love the new resources that we added to the units (engaging comic books style). Students are loving the stools and the new flexible seating for the floor. It allows them a choice in where they sit. \r\nWe all appreciate the generous donation to make our classroom a more inviting place.\r\nHaving the opportunity to select items and materials that match my students needs was amazing and a much needed gift that most educators do not get.\r\nThis was such a great opportunity and really has benefited the entire school and community.","fullyFundedDate":1760305357731,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-flexible-and-fun-reading-spac/9816759/","projectTitle":"Building a Flexible and Fun Reading Space for 7th Graders","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"},{"teacherId":10325726,"projectId":9862614,"letterContent":"The new books we got helped introduce and strengthen several skills like reading comprehension, vocabulary development, making meaning from illustrations and diagrams and being able to make real world connections to material learned in class. The science comics introduced my students to key science topics in a more engaging and accessible way. Through these books, students learned about different types of weather, how various forms of precipitation occur and the states of matter of water, a topic we just finished learning about in class. Because of this students were able to make stronger connections between what they learned in class already and what they were reading and seeing in the book. In addition, the books serve as good background knowledge to support future learning. The topics covered in the books are our next units when we study hail, precipitation, clouds, the rock cycle and plate tectonics. It allows students to now have background knowledge that they didn't necessarily have before and we won't get to cover in class.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom happens in a variety of formats including: whole group, small group and partners. Sometimes I read aloud and pause to ask questions and discuss ideas. This helps students understand how the words in a book are supposed to sound and where the pauses belong (fluency!). Other times I have kids pair up in partners or groups of three and read on their own. This builds up their confidence in reading as they are with people they are comfortable with. Other students help other students in these groups as they work on their pronunciations, fluency and even vocabulary. Lastly while students are reading independently I read with smaller groups to give them extra support. All students appreciated and enjoyed the books. Students were less engaged in reading were more interested then previously. The comic format, along with the visuals and graphics helps make the concepts easier to understand and keeps the students interested. Also the idea of science in the story kept them engaged in the concepts. These books have increased student confidence, engagement and excitement for learning science through reading.","fullyFundedDate":1761754396076,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-through-science/9862614/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy Through Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miceli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10325726"},{"teacherId":10312332,"projectId":9829464,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donation of fidget tools, alphabet boards, and flexible seating options for my classroom. Your support has already made a meaningful difference in creating a more inclusive and student-centered literacy-learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe fidget tools provide students with appropriate sensory input that helps them regulate their focus and engagement during instruction. The flexible seating options allow students to choose seating that meets their individual needs, promoting comfort, self-regulation, and increased participation. For many of my students, especially those who benefit from movement and sensory supports, these resources are not just helpful—they are essential.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students feel seen, supported, and empowered to do their best learning. Thank you for investing in their success and well-being. Your kindness truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1760701814142,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-ss-supplies/9829464/","projectTitle":"Mrs. S's Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10312332"},{"teacherId":6966832,"projectId":9878959,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to grow in math. When we think of \"Literacy\" we often think of ELA classes, but as a math teacher, I see the importance of students building their \"math literacy\".\r\nThe class has been able to use the math games to expand their knowledge in their math skills through play. As the world as taken \"play\" out of schools I feel it is important to allow students the opportunity to rest their brains and learn through having fun.\r\nAs an educator for over 30 years, it is welcoming to see kids relax and enjoy math.\r\nEven though you cannot see their faces, there are big smiles behind those boxes.","fullyFundedDate":1762664509389,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-math-class/9878959/","projectTitle":"Literacy in Math Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Respes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6966832"},{"teacherId":10334616,"projectId":9873445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation through Donors Choose. Your support makes a meaningful difference in our classroom and directly helps foster a love of reading and learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students have access to literacy resources that support movement while learning and flexible seating options. These tools allow students to choose seating that helps them focus best while actively engaging their bodies and minds. Whether students are standing, rocking, or working from a comfortable space, they are better able to stay focused, build confidence, and fully participate in literacy activities.\r\n\r\nThis combination of flexible seating and movement-based learning has been especially significant in supporting diverse learning styles and creating a classroom environment where all students feel comfortable, motivated, and successful.\r\n\r\nYour belief in innovative and student-centered education truly matters. We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students' growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1762289658907,"projectUrl":"project/make-reading-fun-comfortable/9873445/","projectTitle":"Make Reading Fun & Comfortable!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rigby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10334616"},{"teacherId":9120648,"projectId":9830675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity is helping create an environment where every student can feel confident, capable, and valued. The new table and stacking stools will allow me to work closely with small groups and individual students, giving them the focused support they need to grow and succeed. This space will be a place where we can review concepts, build understanding, and celebrate progress together.\r\n\r\nI'm also excited to bring more hands-on, collaborative learning into our room. The whiteboard erasers and jumbo magnetic grid will encourage students to get up, move around, and explore ideas together in meaningful ways. These tools will help spark curiosity and make learning more engaging and interactive.\r\n\r\nYour support truly makes a difference. Because of you, my students will have a classroom that helps them feel inspired, motivated, and proud of their achievements. Thank you for believing in them—and in what we can accomplish together.","fullyFundedDate":1760663511735,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-students-needs-in-a-small-group/9830675/","projectTitle":"Meeting Students' Needs in a Small Group Setting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McClenaghan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9120648_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y380&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690561303982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9120648"}],"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":75.9,"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"}