{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Talley Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":30.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10349695,"projectId":9894007,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you for your generous contribution to our recent project. Your support made it possible for us to purchase iPads and provide snacks for students—resources that are already strengthening literacy and engagement in our science classrooms.\r\n\r\nThe iPads have become powerful tools for building scientific literacy. Students use them to read informational texts, analyze data, conduct research, and write explanations using academic and science-specific vocabulary. Interactive simulations, digital lab reports, and multimedia resources allow students to better comprehend complex scientific concepts while improving their reading, writing, and communication skills.\r\n\r\nIn addition, providing snacks has played an important role in supporting learning. When students' basic needs are met, they are better able to focus, participate in discussions, and engage in reading and writing tasks essential to science learning. The snacks help create an environment where students are alert, motivated, and ready to fully engage with scientific texts and activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports students' ability to think critically, communicate scientifically, and develop the literacy skills necessary for success in science and beyond. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our students and for investing in their academic growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a supportive and enriching learning environment. Your impact is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1763154688525,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-science-literacy-through-techn/9894007/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Science Literacy Through Technology and Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parrish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10349695"},{"teacherId":7657608,"projectId":9837959,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students now have essential classroom supplies including folders, pencils, colored paper, erasers, and hand sanitizers. These items may seem simple, but they play a powerful role in helping students feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn each day. Your donation has helped create a classroom environment where every student has access to the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe folders have already helped students stay organized and take responsibility for their work, while the pencils and erasers ensure that no student is left without basic learning materials. The colored paper has added creativity and excitement to lessons, allowing students to express themselves through projects and hands-on activities. In addition, the hand sanitizers help us maintain a clean and healthy classroom, giving students peace of mind and supporting their overall well-being.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has removed barriers to learning and replaced them with opportunity, confidence, and encouragement. My students know that people outside their classroom care about their education and believe in their potential. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a meaningful difference in our students' daily lives. Your support is truly appreciated and will have a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1760823245060,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-ready-classroom-supplies-for/9837959/","projectTitle":"Healthy & Ready: Classroom Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7657608_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607054713662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7657608"},{"teacherId":10374609,"projectId":9945133,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support and for helping to provide resources that have made a meaningful difference in our math classroom. Your contributions have allowed for the purchase of an iPad, magnetic graphs, and whiteboards have played an important role in strengthening students' literacy skills while deepening their understanding of mathematical concepts.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has allowed students to engage with math content in interactive and accessible ways. Through digital tools, students can read word problems more closely, annotate text, listen to directions read aloud, and explain their thinking using written or recorded responses. These features support comprehension, academic vocabulary development, and clear communication skills that are essential for literacy across all subject areas.\r\n\r\nMagnetic graphs have helped transform abstract data into something students can physically manipulate and discuss. As students place and adjust pieces on the graphs, they are required to read labels, interpret information, and use precise mathematical language to explain patterns and trends. This hands-on approach encourages students to speak, read, and write about math with greater confidence and clarity.\r\n\r\nWhiteboards have been especially valuable for promoting active participation and immediate feedback. Students regularly use them to write equations, label diagrams, and explain their reasoning in complete sentences. This practice reinforces writing skills, supports organization of thoughts, and allows students to revise their work in real time based on discussion and feedback.\r\n\r\nTogether, these tools have helped create a classroom environment where literacy and math work hand in hand. Students are more engaged, more confident in expressing their ideas, and better equipped to understand and communicate complex concepts.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for investing in resources that support student growth and success. Your support has had a lasting impact on my learners.","fullyFundedDate":1765080245651,"projectUrl":"project/ipads-graphs-and-goodies-a-pathway-to/9945133/","projectTitle":"iPads, Graphs, and Goodies: A Pathway to Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gibbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10374609"},{"teacherId":6262081,"projectId":9828394,"letterContent":"Thank you for your wonderful donations. My special education students have had much success using the new calculators, reading books, and supplies. Before your donations, we did not have any functioning calculators, and now we use them every day! \r\n\r\nMany of our students also have limited school supplies. With the pencils, dry erase markers, pens, and dry erase boards that were donated, my students have thrived! They no longer have to be worried about a lost pencil, and we can use the white boards and markers for engaging activities. \r\n\r\nAs a teacher who has my desk in the corner of another teacher's classroom and travels around the entire building all day, the organizing materials have helped me tremendously. I am now able to take what I need to each class with me with ease. \r\n\r\nThank you, again! My students and I are forever grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1760641728182,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-balanetskys-journey-to-literacy/9828394/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Balanetsky's Journey to Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balanetsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6262081"},{"teacherId":10334591,"projectId":9862091,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you so much for your generous donation to our special education classroom. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, we are able to provide materials and resources that support individualized learning, sensory needs, and hands-on activities that help our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. These opportunities are invaluable and would not be possible without the generosity of supporters like you.\r\n\r\nYour commitment to our classroom helps create a welcoming, inclusive environment where every student feels supported and encouraged to reach their full potential. We are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and belief in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for being an important part of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1761671951084,"projectUrl":"project/reading-with-my-special-friends/9862091/","projectTitle":"Reading With My Special Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wayland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10334591"},{"teacherId":8612054,"projectId":9822878,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are actively using these new resources during daily lessons and small-group instruction. One of the first moments that stood out was watching students immediately engage with the materials—asking questions, collaborating with peers, and taking ownership of their learning in ways that weren't possible before. These resources have allowed me to differentiate instruction more effectively and provide hands-on, meaningful learning experiences for all students.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement was instant. Students gathered around, eager to explore and learn how the new tools would be used. Several students commented on how \"cool\" and \"helpful\" the materials were, and it was clear they felt valued knowing that someone outside our classroom believed in their success.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using these resources to deepen their understanding of current lessons and build essential skills. The materials will support upcoming projects that focus on practice, reflection, and growth, allowing students to apply what they've learned with increased confidence. Your support has created lasting opportunities for engagement, motivation, and success in our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1760377913321,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-successful-read/9822878/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Successful Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MARSILII","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8612054"},{"teacherId":10326822,"projectId":9852497,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of sensory items for our middle school students. Your thoughtfulness and support will make a meaningful difference in the daily experiences of our children.\r\n\r\nThe sensory materials you provided will help students regulate, focus, and feel more comfortable in their learning environment. For many of our students, these tools are essential in supporting emotional well-being and reading success. \r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to helping our students thrive. Your generosity has a lasting impact, and we are very grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1761438601331,"projectUrl":"project/sel-to-enhance-focus-and-reading/9852497/","projectTitle":"SEL to Enhance Focus and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cislo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10326822"},{"teacherId":8118393,"projectId":9857950,"letterContent":"The 24-25 Talley School Store is up and running! Our returning students have loved checking out all the new items and our 6th graders are learning how focusing on reading skills can translate into great rewards.\r\n\r\nThe success of this project would not be possible without the funding provided by Donors Choose. Having this method for funding allows me to focus on the students instead of worrying about how to provide the money that is needed to keep this initiative in place.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your support and so do the students at Talley!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Elliott","fullyFundedDate":1761869613769,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-improving-reading-skills/9857950/","projectTitle":"Incentives for Improving Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8118393_orig.jpg?crop=747,747,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722818413021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8118393"},{"teacherId":8118393,"projectId":9493405,"letterContent":"The 25-26 Talley School Store is up and running! Our returning students have loved checking out all the new items and our 6th graders are learning how following school wide expectations can translate into great rewards.\r\n\r\nThe success of this project would not be possible without the funding provided by Donors Choose. Having this method for funding allows me to focus on the students instead of worrying about how to provide the money that is needed to keep this initiative in place.\r\n\r\nI appreciate your support and so do the students at Talley!","fullyFundedDate":1758800520639,"projectUrl":"project/our-middle-schools-positive-behavior-sc/9493405/","projectTitle":"Our Middle School's Positive Behavior School Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8118393_orig.jpg?crop=747,747,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722818413021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8118393"},{"teacherId":10335104,"projectId":9863279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of reading and sensory materials to our middle school classroom. Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThe reading materials are helping spark interest, build confidence, and encourage a love of learning among students with a wide range of abilities and interests. The sensory materials have been especially valuable in supporting focus, self-regulation, and comfort, allowing students to better engage in their learning throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and thoughtfulness. Contributions like yours help create a more inclusive, supportive, and engaging classroom environment for all students. Thank you for investing in our students and their success.","fullyFundedDate":1761873694517,"projectUrl":"project/reading-corner-sensory-success/9863279/","projectTitle":"Reading Corner + Sensory = Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fleisher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335104"},{"teacherId":7678455,"projectId":9877777,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of reading materials to our special education class. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThe books you provided offer engaging stories and accessible content that help our students build confidence, improve literacy skills, and develop a love for reading. Having materials that meet their individual learning needs is incredibly valuable, and your contribution has helped create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and commitment to supporting education. Your generosity has had a positive impact on our classroom, and we are grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1762661970819,"projectUrl":"project/reading-our-way-to-success/9877777/","projectTitle":"Reading Our Way to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7678455_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607016384391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7678455"},{"teacherId":10335028,"projectId":9863071,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you for your generous donation to our special education classroom. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we are able to provide materials, resources, and experiences that support individualized learning, encourage growth, and help our students reach their fullest potential. These opportunities would not be possible without the compassion and commitment of community members like you.\r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond a gift—it sends a powerful message to our students that they are valued, supported, and believed in. We are truly grateful for your investment in their education and success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for being a part of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1761862795615,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-tigerland/9863071/","projectTitle":"Reading in Tigerland","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Colflesh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335028"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44514","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":900,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":28,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.2,"schoolId":44514,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Talley Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Talley Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/brandywine-school-district/talley-middle-school/44514"}