{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Stacy Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":21.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10073747,"projectId":9453374,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your thoughtful and generous donation of board games and card games. Your gift has already made a meaningful impact on our middle school community. When we had the first chance to use them the students were very excited for the new additions of games and the variety that they have not seen before! \r\n\r\nThese games have provided our students with fun, engaging opportunities to connect with one another, especially during indoor recess and times when other spaces are unavailable. They've helped foster important social skills—like cooperation, communication, and empathy—in a way that's both enjoyable and enriching.\r\n\r\nThe staff that supervise this time enjoyed watching the students engage meaningfully with each other and it was heart warming to watch very innocent and cooperative experiences between our students. The staff also jumped in at times to engage with these games as well which helps foster those important connections between teachers and students as well.","fullyFundedDate":1755878073503,"projectUrl":"project/game-time-for-growth-strengthening-soci/9453374/","projectTitle":"Game Time for Growth: Strengthening Social Skills and Peer Connections","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Purtell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073747"},{"teacherId":9101585,"projectId":9300157,"letterContent":"My students absolutely loved reading Ghost as a class novel. They were deeply engaged in the story and drew mind maps to track their thinking, plot elements in the story, and to explore symbolism.\r\n\r\nEvery student having their own book to hold and use made a huge difference in their sense of ownership and in their engagement. Donors like you make a huge difference for teachers and schools who are working with students for whom access to books is difficult and who need to experience the joy of reading!\r\n\r\nThank you so much!\r\nMs. Velazquez","fullyFundedDate":1748544672153,"projectUrl":"project/data-is-important-securely-storing-the/9300157/","projectTitle":"Data is Important; Securely Storing the Data is Important Too!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9101585_orig.jpg?crop=698,698,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689331638961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9101585"},{"teacherId":9091073,"projectId":9175421,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! Your generosity provided a portable AC unit for my middle school classroom, and it's already making such a difference. With the hot and humid weather, my students can now focus and feel comfortable while learning. Your support is directly impacting their daily experience in such a positive way, and I'm so grateful.\r\n\r\nHaving a cool and comfortable classroom also helps regulate my students' moods and energy. Instead of becoming restless, tired, or distracted from the heat, they are calmer, more engaged, and better able to participate in lessons. The AC truly creates an environment where learning can thrive.\r\n\r\nThis gift will continue to benefit my students throughout the school year and for years to come. I can't thank you enough for caring about their success and well-being. Your generosity has turned our classroom into a place where my students can feel their best and do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1744032965866,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-cool/9175421/","projectTitle":"Keeping Cool!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9091073_orig.jpg?crop=854,854,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691456102287","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9091073"},{"teacherId":3959223,"projectId":9178180,"letterContent":"When the air conditioner arrived, my students couldn't believe it. On the third floor of an older building, our classroom used to get so hot and humid that it was hard to focus, especially in the afternoons. The first day we turned it on, my students literally sighed with relief — a few even cheered!\r\n\r\nNow, instead of being distracted by the heat, they can concentrate on their work and stay engaged throughout the day. One student told me, \"It finally feels like we can actually think in here!\" That small change has made a huge difference in their energy and motivation.\r\n\r\nWith a more comfortable environment, we're able to dive deeper into our lessons without the constant struggle of the temperature wearing us down. The next steps for us are simply enjoying learning in a space where students feel ready to do their best every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us the gift of comfort — it's making all the difference.","fullyFundedDate":1743018849296,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-it-cool-in-english-with-mr-rose/9178180/","projectTitle":"Keeping it Cool in English with Mr. Rose","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3959223_orig.jpg?crop=225,225,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743012625404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/derekrose"},{"teacherId":7868672,"projectId":9223726,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my 7th grade language arts classroom. Your support allowed me to purchase essential items like colored pencils, tissues, cleaning wipes, and binder clips. These supplies might seem small but make a big difference in our daily routines. The colored pencils help students express their creativity during assignments and projects (see the examples I uploaded-they are mind maps for the novel The Outsiders), while the tissues and cleaning wipes keep our classroom clean and comfortable, especially during cold season. The binder clips are a small but mighty addition, helping students stay organized and manage their materials more effectively. \r\n\r\nYour contribution has not only provided us with much needed resources but also reminded my students and me that there are people who care deeply about education and student success. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support; it makes a real impact in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746534139031,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/9223726/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzgerald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7868672_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649971262589","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7868672"},{"teacherId":9035475,"projectId":9185444,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of your generosity to help fund our classroom project. My students and I are grateful for the supplies that we received to help run our classroom successfully. We use all the materials daily are very fortunate to have such caring people making sure we have what we need. Pencils, pencil cap erasers, calculators are all necessary items in a math classroom. Clorox wipes, tissues, and hand sanitizer keeps us from spreading germs. All items are so very much appreciated with a tight teacher budget. Again, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1746453630848,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9185444/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Provencal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9035475"},{"teacherId":9659250,"projectId":9333958,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see all the boxes that were arriving each day!! We decided to unbox them together and their eyes lit up with excitement!! Having fresh materials to restock my cabinet was so amazing! We are ready to take on the last month of school and will have plenty of materials to last us into next school year!\r\n\r\nThis year, the number one thing I was always asked for was folders. At one point I started asking the kids if they were eating them because they were disintegrating so fast!! I'm hoping that with the large number of folders, I can make it through an entire year without running out. Also, pencil cases were a hot commodity so by having ones that can clip into their binders, I'm hoping to avoid anyone losing theirs. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and here's to a great rest of the year!!","fullyFundedDate":1747142324568,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9333958/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gosz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9659250_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746571170581","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9659250"},{"teacherId":9101585,"projectId":9132527,"letterContent":"My students were SO excited to receive you generous donation of Ghost hard cover books for our classroom. We began our novel study and they are deeply engaged. Ghost is a book that is powerful, relatable, and resonates with many of my students' struggles as high risk youth. Middle School can be a difficult age to have students engaged in books and my students are able to learn about perseverance, emotional growth, and the importance of having adults in your corner during difficult times.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to you for making this possible for us. Thanks to your donation, every student in my classroom now has access to their own copy of the book. It has increased student engagement and allowed us to build a shared classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1744210642614,"projectUrl":"project/class-book-set-for-7th-grade-reading-cla/9132527/","projectTitle":"Class Book Set for 7th grade Reading Class. Thank you!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Velazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9101585_orig.jpg?crop=698,698,x12,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689331638961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9101585"},{"teacherId":9778269,"projectId":8820732,"letterContent":"\"Lunch\" (our first digraph reading book) was a favorite for my kids. My students enjoyed both characters, Chad and Chip. It was nice to be able to use a book that had both phonics lessons and a plot to discuss predictions of what was coming next. \r\n We read these digraph books on a daily basis. It really helps my students to master and read books with fluency. We were also able to answer simple plot questions in the book. \r\n My students' confidence in their ability to read has skyrocketed. I will continue to use these books as well as the blended books to build my students' self confidence in reading. Thank you again.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAsa McCrory","fullyFundedDate":1727503318972,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-read-on-my-own/8820732/","projectTitle":"I Can Read on My Own!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCrory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9778269"},{"teacherId":9800810,"projectId":8871723,"letterContent":"As a fall coach for girls' volleyball and spring coach for boys' volleyball, I would like to thank you for your support with a donation of the volleyball setting power net. The girls' program has grown from 20-30 girls trying out to now 70+. It is a bit overwhelming at tryouts but truly rewarding to have generated such excitement for a sport at my middle school. This 2024 season our Athletic Administrator authorized the creation of a second team with a second coach. Now the power net will be used not only by 16-18 players but 32-36 players in the Fall moving forward. Our boys' volleyball is building each year and for the past three years at their coach we have had 18-20 players on the team with about 30 trying out. With the power net, my student-athletes will be able to hone their skills in a fun and developmental way. With a middle school student population of approximately 30-40% language learners, I am excited to offer the opportunity for my students to see themselves outside the classroom and on the volleyball court as well as use \"new\" equipment with the power net to help them achieve their goals. My personal goals for both the girls' and boys' teams include team-building, developing fundamental skills, and having FUN. I believe the power net will help me fulfill these goals at my middle School.","fullyFundedDate":1729622837674,"projectUrl":"project/academics-meets-athletics/8871723/","projectTitle":"Academics Meets Athletics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9800810"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63810","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":989,"numTeachers":78,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":56,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.9,"schoolId":63810,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Stacy Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Stacy Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/massachusetts/milford-public-school-district/stacy-middle-school/63810"}