{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Florence Nightingale Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":13.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":607646,"projectId":9760244,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to share the incredible impact your donations have had on the \"Crash! Boom! Bang!\" project! Because of your generosity, our beginning percussion students are no longer just practicing; they are performing with professional authenticity. The new 16-inch B8 Bronze Concert Crash Cymbals and the sturdy Cymbal Stand Cradle have completely transformed the sound and safety of our ensemble. We are currently using them to prepare for our upcoming winter concert, focusing on a dynamic piece where the cymbals are essential for the thrilling climax. The students are mastering proper technique—the gentle slide, the powerful impact, and the quick damping—something we couldn't teach effectively with our old, mismatched equipment. They are learning what it truly means to be a skilled concert percussionist.\r\n\r\nThe day the materials arrived was a moment of pure excitement! The students gathered around the box, and when we opened it, gasps of \"Wow, they're so shiny!\" and \"These sound amazing!\" echoed through the room. The most profound change wasn't just the quality of the sound, but the change in their confidence. One student, who previously struggled with the bulky, hand-held cymbals, now stands tall and proud behind the new cradle, executing perfect crashes with ease and a massive smile. It was a powerful reminder that giving students the right tools validates their commitment and allows them to focus purely on the art of music-making.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next step for our students is to fully integrate the cymbals into our performance of some of our concert and festival pieces. Your contribution hasn't just provided equipment; it has opened up the entire standard orchestral repertoire to them for the rest of the school year and beyond. They are now equipped to tackle advanced concert band literature, giving them a significant advantage as they continue their musical studies in future years. Thank you again for being such a vital part of our classroom and for making such a lasting investment in our young musicians' success!","fullyFundedDate":1758811658464,"projectUrl":"project/crash-boom-bang-equipping-our-young-p/9760244/","projectTitle":"Crash! Boom! Bang! Equipping Our Young Percussionists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp607646_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450403205114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/musicwithmrmedina"},{"teacherId":607646,"projectId":9760224,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to share the incredible impact your donations have made! The arrival of our new suspended cymbal and stand—the heart of our \"Crash into Excellence\" project—has instantly elevated our beginning band percussion program. The excitement in the classroom was palpable the moment the box arrived! My students' eyes lit up, and they treated the beautiful, gleaming cymbal with immense respect. One student actually said, \"It sounds exactly like the movies!\" The immediate impact is the opportunity to play authentic music. We are currently preparing a winter concert piece that requires a nuanced, dramatic cymbal crash, and your donation allows us to play that piece properly for the first time. We are no longer limited to substituting sounds or skipping parts—we are performing the music as the composer intended!\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources every single day during rehearsal. This project has done more than just provide an instrument; it has given my percussionists opportunities to create unique sounds and build their technique. Specifically, we spent an entire week on roll technique, learning the difference between a loud crash and a subtle, sustained shimmer. We talked about how the suspended cymbal brings color and emotion to the entire ensemble. Because the stand is so professional and sturdy, the students are now easily learning proper instrument placement and posture, which reinforces good habits they'll carry with them throughout their musical careers.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, the next step for our percussionists is applying this new skill to a more complex piece that requires rapid changes between a cymbal roll and a standard crash. This challenge will cement their understanding of score reading and quick instrument changes. Thank you again for being such dedicated partners in our students' musical journey. Your contribution has created an immediate, tangible, and lasting improvement in our classroom! We can't wait to share the beautiful music your gift has made possible at our upcoming concert.","fullyFundedDate":1759977138518,"projectUrl":"project/crash-into-excellence-a-suspended-cymba/9760224/","projectTitle":"Crash into Excellence! A Suspended Cymbal for Budding Percussionists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp607646_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450403205114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/musicwithmrmedina"},{"teacherId":607646,"projectId":9760112,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our beginning band students now have a secure and organized storage cabinet for their clarinets, flutes, and oboes as well as our percussion instruments. We immediately began using the cabinet to properly store instruments at the end of each class, teaching students responsibility and care for their equipment. Having a designated place for each instrument has made transitions smoother and allowed us to maximize our rehearsal time.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the cabinet, they were excited and proud to have a space that felt professional and truly \"theirs.\" Many commented on how much easier it is to find their instrument and how safe it feels knowing it is protected. This has helped students feel more confident and valued, reinforcing that their music education matters.\r\n\r\nWith reliable storage now in place, our next steps include expanding our beginning band instruction with more consistent practice routines and small-group lessons focused on tone production, technique, and ensemble skills. Because of you, our growing music program is better equipped to support students as they continue developing their musical abilities. Thank you for being an essential part of our classroom and helping our young musicians succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1758811657983,"projectUrl":"project/safe-sounds-a-storage-cabinet-for-our-g/9760112/","projectTitle":"Safe Sounds: A Storage Cabinet for Our Growing Band","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp607646_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450403205114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/musicwithmrmedina"},{"teacherId":4347005,"projectId":9284238,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating so my students could have new binders for this school year. My students use the binders to organize their work for their ELD course. Students are able to use them to stay organized and safely take their work back and fourth from school to home to study. They are also learning the skill of organization. \r\n\r\nMany of my students are new to the country and we get new students throughout the school year, having a binder, along with other materials ready for them on their first day of school to welcome them makes a huge impact on making them feel welcome. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students learn a new language in a new country.","fullyFundedDate":1755745461051,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-binders-to-keep-our-work-organiz/9284238/","projectTitle":"We Need Binders to Keep Our Work Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4347005_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682542025080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4347005"},{"teacherId":4347005,"projectId":9507344,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating books to my classroom library. Our library was very limited and my students were not interested in reading any of the books we had. Now that we have new books my students are a lot more interested in reading and checkin out books. They love to see new books pop up in the library and have the ability to check them out to take them home. \r\n\r\nMy students are English language leaners and having books for them to practice their reading is essential to their learning and development. With so much access to technology, reading is not something students are interested in or get excited about, but seeing new books and knowing a generous donor purchased these books for them filled them with a sense of pride and has been encouraging for them to want to learn. \r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for helping my students be excited about reading.","fullyFundedDate":1758764902393,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-books-for-our-classroom-library/9507344/","projectTitle":"We Need Books for Our Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4347005_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682542025080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4347005"},{"teacherId":4347005,"projectId":9653622,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom library, having new books has encouraged my students to read at home and during independent time in the classroom. My students were very excited to see our classroom fill with new books. \r\n\r\nMany of my students have already read multiple books and have shared their enjoyment of reading with me and their peers. Seeing books in the library that are current, popular and culturally relevant has been a game changer in their motivation to read books. \r\n\r\nMy current students and future students will benefit from your donation and will get to enjoy these books. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757967308909,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-books-for-our-classroom-library/9653622/","projectTitle":"We Need Books for Our Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4347005_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682542025080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4347005"},{"teacherId":2877719,"projectId":9861534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Campus Pantry project and helping us fight food insecurity on our campus. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students' daily lives.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our pantry is now stocked with essentials that students can discreetly access whenever they need a little help to get through the school day. For many of our kids, something as simple as a snack, a warm item, or a quick meal can be the difference between struggling to focus and being able to engage in learning fully.\r\n\r\nYour donation has given them comfort, dignity, and the reassurance that their school community cares about them. Students who once hesitated to ask for help are now able to take what they need without shame or worry. That's the kind of support that stays with a child for a long time.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us create a safe, supportive space where no student has to learn on an empty stomach. Your kindness truly nourishes both hearts and minds.","fullyFundedDate":1763675760660,"projectUrl":"project/campus-pantry-hungry-students/9861534/","projectTitle":"Campus Pantry: Hungry Students","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":9766031,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with your generous donation of copy paper and dividers. These simple supplies make a tremendous difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have the paper they need for printed assignments, guided notes, graphic organizers, and hands-on activities. The dividers help them keep their binders organized, strengthening their study habits and making it easier for them to manage their class materials. For many of my students, having reliable access to these supplies reduces stress and helps them stay focused on learning rather than worrying about what they don't have.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes our classroom run smoothly and ensures that every student has what they need to be successful. Thank you for believing in our work and helping us create a supportive, organized learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1763609530059,"projectUrl":"project/building-medical-books-spring-2026/9766031/","projectTitle":"Building Medical Books: 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":9745257,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my class projects and the images they need to complete notes. \r\nI use gold ink for my students because it makes their diagrams more meaningful than black-and-white images. This would not be possible without supporters like yourself. We are in the season of completing projects that require many images for many students. We are printing almost every period, with students producing amazing posters and presentation boards. This would not be possible without the support of people like yourself. Thank you all for supporting my students' learning process.","fullyFundedDate":1763606265974,"projectUrl":"project/hp-ink-962-needed/9745257/","projectTitle":"HP Ink 962 Needed","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":428450,"projectId":9286117,"letterContent":"It might seem like a simple matter, but adding some color to our classroom makes a huge difference in engaging students. My Middle School students are struggling readers participating in an intensive intervention program. We want to send them to high school as readers and thinkers! It can be tricky to keep them focused. Many of them have significant issues with retaining visual information that can support their learning. When we are able to print materials in color, it seems to help! So, we truly appreciate your contribution towards purchasing ink for my color printer!\r\n\r\nStudents also need some down time after a long week of work, which is why it's great to have colored pencils and other materials to use. They don't realize it's also good practice for their fine-motor skills and improves their handwriting!","fullyFundedDate":1755745150689,"projectUrl":"project/a-touch-of-color/9286117/","projectTitle":"A Touch of Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lefevre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-lefevre"},{"teacherId":428450,"projectId":9285963,"letterContent":"Your contribution to our classroom is so appreciated! My Middle School students participate in an intensive program to address their needs as struggling readers. It is often difficult to find reading material that accommodates for their limited skills, yet has content that is appropriate for their age and maturity level.\r\n\r\nThe books in the collection I purchased, thanks to you, are high-interest with characters close in age to my students. They are readable for the majority of students, and because I was able to buy two sets, students can read and talk about the texts with a peer.\r\n\r\nOne of my 8th grade students selected to read a book about a hybrid creature that has escaped from a research facility and is troubling a small town. He stated that he's never read a book like this before. Every opportunity he has, he asks to read another chapter so he can find out what will happen next. I am so grateful that he has the chance to discover how much fun reading can be when given the right resources at the right time!","fullyFundedDate":1755745150546,"projectUrl":"project/i-am-a-reader-too/9285963/","projectTitle":"\"I Am a Reader, Too!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lefevre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-lefevre"},{"teacherId":191815,"projectId":9266216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials donated to our class. My students have been working diligently to spruce up their writing with some art to visually represent their written work. They are also excited to know that they have and additional option on how to represent their learning. They don't have to just write essays all the time. I can give my artistic students the option to use art to show what they have learned. These supplies have been a great additon to our classroom for this prupose. My students are very excited to continue using these materials to help them express their learning and allow them to be creative. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you so much for all your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1746628470046,"projectUrl":"project/in-need-of-art-supplies/9266216/","projectTitle":"In Need of Art Supplies!","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":86.1,"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"}