{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Florence Nightingale Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":14.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2877719,"projectId":9977044,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students in the MHK program, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation that helped us celebrate Lunar New Year 2026! Your support allowed us to decorate our classroom, share our students' cultures, and enjoy special touches like fortune cookies that sparked fun and meaningful conversations among classmates.\r\n\r\nOur students are fully engaged and excited. Willing to share and celebrate their own cultures, whether it's part of their heritage or not. Many students who hadn't shared their culture before are now eager to tell their classmates more about their traditions, making our classroom a vibrant and inclusive space for learning and connection.\r\n\r\nWe are having a ball celebrating Lunar New Year with a bang! The excitement is building as we await the big Lego raffle, the perfect closing to our celebration. Thanks to your generosity, our students are learning, sharing, and laughing together in a festive and engaging environment.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped us create a memorable cultural experience that goes beyond the classroom. It encourages curiosity, connection, and joy. Thank you for supporting our students and making this celebration so special!","fullyFundedDate":1767563683516,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-2026/9977044/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year 2026!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anguiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2877719_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575140280026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brenda-anguiano"},{"teacherId":2877719,"projectId":9993691,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students in the MHK program, I sincerely thank you for your generous donation to restock our basic classroom supplies for Spring 2026. Your support allowed us to start the semester on the right foot, with everything we need to learn, create, and succeed.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom is fully stocked, from cleaning supplies to essentials like notebooks, markers, and enough writing pens for every student. Having these supplies ready at the start of the semester ensures that our students can focus on learning without worrying about missing tools or materials.\r\n\r\nYour donation made a practical and meaningful difference in our classroom. It not only helped us stay organized and prepared but also set a positive, productive tone for the entire semester. Thank you for supporting our students and giving them the tools they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768404281149,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-basic-supplies-for-spring-202/9993691/","projectTitle":"Restocking Basic Supplies for Spring 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anguiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2877719_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575140280026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brenda-anguiano"},{"teacherId":2877719,"projectId":9936677,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students in the MHK program, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of poster supplies. Your support allowed our students to create informative, visually engaging medical posters that teach important health and wellness topics to our school community.\r\n\r\nThe students are hard at work on their posters, covering a wide range of topics. From mineral intakes to pathogen warnings, we can't wait to post their creations around the school for everyone to see! These projects not only enhanced their understanding of medical concepts but also built their confidence, teamwork, and communication skills. The pride and excitement on their faces as they worked were truly priceless.\r\n\r\nYour generosity went beyond providing supplies. It gave our students the tools to express themselves, educate others, and make a positive impact in our school. Thank you for helping us create an inspiring learning experience and for supporting our students' growth and curiosity in the medical field.","fullyFundedDate":1769613241887,"projectUrl":"project/poster-supplies/9936677/","projectTitle":"Poster Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anguiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2877719_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575140280026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brenda-anguiano"},{"teacherId":2877719,"projectId":9930858,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students in the MHK program, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation of toys. Your gift made a real difference in our classroom and brought so much joy to our students this holiday season.\r\n\r\nMany of our students don't receive gifts during the holidays, and your donation gave them a sense of excitement, happiness, and belonging. From Legos and stuffed animals to sports balls, every item you provided sparked laughter, creativity, and play. I especially noticed how much the students enjoyed sharing and playing together, creating special memories that will stay with them long after the holidays.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just provide toys. It showed our students that people care about them and their happiness. You made the MHK program feel even more like a community, and you helped our students feel seen, valued, and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and for making such a meaningful impact. Your gift has truly made this holiday season brighter for all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1765422066046,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-cheer-fall-2025/9930858/","projectTitle":"Holiday Cheer Fall 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anguiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2877719_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575140280026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brenda-anguiano"},{"teacherId":2877719,"projectId":9647584,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our school community, I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation through DonorsChoose. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our classroom and on the lives of the students who benefit from it every day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, we were able to provide snacks for students who needed them, ensuring that no child goes hungry while learning. Your generosity didn't just meet a basic need. It helped create a positive, focused, and welcoming environment where every student can thrive. No questions are asked, just a simple have a nice day and see around. \r\n\r\nSeeing my students or complete strangers smiles as they enjoyed the snacks reminded me how much small acts of kindness can make a big difference. To that one teacher who once provided me with that much-needed snack when my father lost his job. I continue your work, making sure no student goes hungry while I am around. Your support has not only nourished their bodies but also encouraged a sense of community and care in our school. \r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1766555857051,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-station-2026/9647584/","projectTitle":"Snacks Station: 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anguiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2877719_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575140280026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brenda-anguiano"},{"teacherId":132381,"projectId":9298188,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our \"Keep the Music Alive: Rock Club Essentials\" project. Because of you, our Rock Club has become a vibrant, creative space where students feel empowered to explore music, collaborate with peers, and express themselves authentically.\r\n\r\nWith the equipment and essentials you provided, students are now able to rehearse regularly, experiment with different instruments, and experience what it's like to be part of a real band. For many of our middle schoolers, this is their first opportunity to plug in, play together, and hear how individual parts come together to create something powerful.\r\n\r\nThe impact goes far beyond music. Students have shown increased confidence, teamwork, and commitment. Rock Club has become a safe and inspiring outlet, especially for students who thrive creatively but don't always find their voice in traditional academic settings.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us keep music alive in our classroom and in the hearts of our students. Thank you for investing in creativity, self-expression, and the joy of making music together.","fullyFundedDate":1746786932089,"projectUrl":"project/keep-the-music-alive-rock-club-essentia/9298188/","projectTitle":"Keep the Music Alive: Rock Club Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp132381_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497364170190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/132381"},{"teacherId":4518399,"projectId":9935794,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution towards the \"Happy Birthday Snacks\" project. As soon as the snacks arrived, I distributed snacks to all students who had been waiting for a birthday snack since December. I also gave snacks to the January and February birthdays because I do not want the snacks to go bad. \r\n\r\nSnacks were distributed to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. So far, the most popular snacks are the chips and the instant noodle soups. Students love the extra snacks, especially if they stay at school for extended periods of time. Many of my students participate in after school running programs, and also our school Rock Band. \r\n\r\nThank you for providing my students with a yummy snack, while at school.","fullyFundedDate":1764802244192,"projectUrl":"project/happy-birthday-snacks/9935794/","projectTitle":"Happy Birthday Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chatzipantsios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4518399_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542813024088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/j-chatzipantsios"},{"teacherId":1157058,"projectId":9560942,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! Because of donors like you, our M.H.K. (Medical, Health, and Kinesiology) students are organized and ready to take on the medical field! Students received their brand-new binders and have begun organizing their notes, assignments, and essential handouts to master their coursework. Our students told us that having a binder is essential, and they are grateful to have one that will accommodate all their needs and help them succeed in our Medical Magnet program. Once again, thank you to all who donated!","fullyFundedDate":1759265543217,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-bright-futures-in-medic/9560942/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds, Bright Futures in Medicine!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valdez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1157058_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555954428223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jvaldez"},{"teacherId":2877719,"projectId":9901967,"letterContent":"Thank you all for your donations to help get the microscopes needed for the lab day. The students were able to explore the different types of cells, from animal to plant. They exicetment was beyond amazement. The conversations were interesting, as they recalled many of the cellular organelles they learned in 6th grade. This shows me that hands-on labs are more meaningful to them than a regular quiz, and that the simple fact that they get to explore and analyze items is more meaningful, more productive, and more relevant to learning. Thank you all once again for all the support you continue to provide my student and me.","fullyFundedDate":1765352274943,"projectUrl":"project/experiential-learning-through-microscope/9901967/","projectTitle":"Experiential Learning through Microscopes - Spring 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anguiano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2877719_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575140280026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brenda-anguiano"},{"teacherId":1157058,"projectId":9618256,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project! Our fall assembly was a complete success because of donors like you. For our fall assembly, our B.E.T. magnet chose the Superhero theme. The certificates were created using superheroes from various movies. We celebrated students for academic achievement in their content-area classes, such as English, Math, History, and Science, as well as in their B.E.T. elective class. Students were recognized in their B.E.T. class for being a top Stock Market Investor, Best Elevator Pitch, Best Branding, and class company CEO's were recognized for their hard work and leadership during our school's Tradeshow. Overall, students were recognized and honored for their hard work and dedication to our magnet program.","fullyFundedDate":1757542941358,"projectUrl":"project/certificates-of-success-celebrating-fut/9618256/","projectTitle":"Certificates of Success: Celebrating Future Entrepreneurs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valdez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1157058_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555954428223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jvaldez"},{"teacherId":191815,"projectId":9721802,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. My students have been so excited to discover what these owl pellets hold. Once they got over their initial surprise at what they were holding, they were excited to dig into the pellets. It was an exercise in patience, but they got throught the project. This was a great way to learn about the skelleton of on owl, their diet, and more. Students were able to compare their finished skeleton to what they researched. Of course, some students were able to dig out the bones a lot better than others, but all in all, they enjoyed the process of dissecting the owl pellets.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1758765977809,"projectUrl":"project/owl-pellet-dissection-kits/9721802/","projectTitle":"Owl Pellet Dissection Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Claudia Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp191815_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489208166689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cramirez"},{"teacherId":191815,"projectId":9613031,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. My students have been able to use the Surface Pro laptop to work on their essays, presentations, and more. I have been able to use the laptop for emergencies (when a student forgets their laptop), as well. We've been able to use it as part of a writing corner. This donation has been invaluable. \r\n\r\nStudents are most excited to be able to use the Surface Pro laptop for their creative projects the most. Some of their chromebooks are old and do not run as fast as newer technology, so creative projects can be slow to get through. The Surface Pro has been so helpful in that regard. \r\n\r\nMy students and I thank you for helping us get this invaluable resource to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1757512000686,"projectUrl":"project/narrative-writing-and-the-microsoft-surf/9613031/","projectTitle":"Narrative Writing and the Microsoft Surface Laptop","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Claudia Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp191815_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489208166689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cramirez"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7464","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":759,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":73,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":86.0,"schoolId":7464,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Florence Nightingale Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Florence Nightingale Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/florence-nightingale-mid-school/7464"}