{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pierre S DuPont Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":62.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":9985378,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me get a new whiteboard desk from Lakeshore. They are the best made products for schools. It is so sturdy and has such a wonderful top for using dry erase markers. Thank you for the constant support of my classroom so I can keep my snack bins full and keep my math students engaged with great supplies and white board desks. I will have several projects to help switch my desks over to these new and sturdy desks. I really appreciate your help in making my classroom great again and again! Every year I look to see how I can improve my classroom and also help others. Have a wonderful day!","fullyFundedDate":1771379842330,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-desks-part-3/9985378/","projectTitle":"Mobile Desks Part 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":9920828,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me get a new whiteboard desk from Lakeshore. They are the best made products for schools. It is so sturdy and has such a wonderful top for using dry erase markers. Thank you for the constant support of my classroom so I can keep my snack bins full and keep my math students engaged with great supplies and white board desks. I will have several projects to help switch my desks over to these new and sturdy desks. I really appreciate your help in making my classroom great again and again! Every year I look to see how I can improve my classroom and also help others. Have a wonderful day!","fullyFundedDate":1770982754096,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-desks-part-1/9920828/","projectTitle":"Mobile Desks Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":5662897,"projectId":9910838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. The students were excited to see the expanded variety of items available to them. Having more choices has not only increased their engagement, but it has also provided meaningful learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nWith the added options, students are practicing important budgeting skills by making thoughtful spending decisions and limiting their purchases. They are also strengthening their understanding of money by calculating costs and learning the value of each dollar.\r\n\r\nYour support truly makes a positive impact on their learning experience. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1764089270772,"projectUrl":"project/budget-literacy/9910838/","projectTitle":"Budget Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5662897"},{"teacherId":10347488,"projectId":9887682,"letterContent":"I was so excited to receive the graphic novels that were funded by this project. I used them to help students learn how graphic elements enhance the words on the page. My students enjoyed the diverse characters and stories in these texts. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, we have been very excited to receive all new copies of The Hunger Games. These replaced old and well-loved copies, and students felt very special to receive brand new books. We used the chart paper from this funded project to analyze the text and explore its themes.","fullyFundedDate":1763218316303,"projectUrl":"project/readers-and-writers/9887682/","projectTitle":"Readers and Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10347488"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":10089539,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping me keep my snack bins stocked daily! With over 100 students it take a lot to keep it going! I'm willing to do the work as long as I have wonderful donors willing to help me out! I appreciate your love for my classroom and school. The school store items help motivate my students and that is amazing! I wouldn't be able to continue that either without your help! I appreciate your kindness so much because it has transformed mt classroom environment and my kids learn so much all year. Have a wonderful day!","fullyFundedDate":1770722776402,"projectUrl":"project/snack-bin-stock-up-again/10089539/","projectTitle":"Snack Bin Stock-up Again","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":10357888,"projectId":9910514,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom! Currently students are using these supplies in different ways. They are using the coloring supplies to be able to present their work on the research we conduct in class in an artistic way. Students are also able to use the reading supplies to help guide their reading so they are able to keep track of where they are and not get lost. \r\n\r\nStudents were excited when they saw all the boxes of the supplies when they entered the room. They all wanted to help to go through the supplies to see what they would be able to use. Students have been appreciative of the new materials and have been treating them all with respect and care.","fullyFundedDate":1763834524494,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-supplies/9910514/","projectTitle":"Literacy Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molloy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10357888"},{"teacherId":8967827,"projectId":9837036,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the funding that made it possible to purchase French language reading materials for our students. These resources truly enlightened learners by strengthening their understanding of French and providing clear evidence of their growing language skills. The bilingual fairy tales supported comprehension and confidence, allowing students to successfully follow stories presented entirely in the target language. The French language magazines introduced memorable cultural events, authentic vocabulary, and real-world connections that students will carry into their future studies of French and across other academic subjects. This priceless addition to our language program enriched instruction, inspired curiosity, and created meaningful learning experiences. These opportunities were made possible through your thoughtful generosity, and we are sincerely grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1760823226935,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-in-french-class-lets-go/9837036/","projectTitle":"Literacy in French Class, Let’s Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Madame Carmean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8967827_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718204008409","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8967827"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":10065792,"letterContent":"Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to have our kids run another community service project, but this time for our own school. This week our kids will be writing positive notes and attaching a treat to them for their fellow students in our school community. Kindness spreads like wildfire if it is done right. We will have our students take a notecard so they can personalize their notes and attach a sweet treat to them so that they can give it to someone else in our community. We have also secured bins to add snacks too so they can sow their appreciation to our school community as well. Spreading all kinds of kindness is important and I want to make sure our kids continue to do so. Thank you for helping us make this a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1770079339842,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-rules-all/10065792/","projectTitle":"Kindness Rules All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":10078818,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support of our school and especially my classroom and our student council. Our student council kids were so surprised by your donation to help with our school dances and all the other projects you help with. They had a meeting this week where they put together Valentine treat boxes and items they are gearing up to help with at lunches this week. They will encourage students to write cards and take a treat for a friend they want to give positive vibes to. They can't wait to make this all happen this week. They still can't believe that so many donors love our school and want to help. They were so happy to write thank you notes to show their appreciation for you! Any item we get for my class and our school are well loved and go quickly. These dance decorations, however will be used for years to come:) Thank you again for all you do for us.","fullyFundedDate":1770145049674,"projectUrl":"project/spring-time-reset/10078818/","projectTitle":"Spring Time Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":10310232,"projectId":9822800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your gifts to my Structured Literacy classroom. The materials gifted have brought a significant amount of joy to our classroom. Becoming a better reader can be tiresome for middle schoolers. Supplementing their learning with fun games and activities has helped me to make phonics instruction more fun and engaging. \r\nIt has been wonderful to see students asking to play these games and to see them interact with each other without the need of screens. They're building their social and emotional skills while increasing their reading abilities. These resources will continue to brighten our days while helping my students become better readers.","fullyFundedDate":1760373931292,"projectUrl":"project/structured-literacy-resources/9822800/","projectTitle":"Structured Literacy Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10310232_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760365150235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10310232"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":10074345,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us bring dance decorations for our student council. They love to decorate and work around our school to make it better for everyone! This group of kids work hard when it's time to get our dances ready and these items will help us do this for several years:) it's great seeing kids get involved around the school. The Cornell notebooks are amazing! They love using them for math and keeping themselves organized! You have made a huge difference in our school and we so appreciate your kindness! Thank you and have a wonderful day!","fullyFundedDate":1770113053683,"projectUrl":"project/spring-time/10074345/","projectTitle":"Spring Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"},{"teacherId":2370025,"projectId":10038762,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us stock up on leggings for our care closet! We will use the cards fun Valentine treats to work on a project to help spread joy throughout the school. This will all be happening in the next week:) we like giving our kids the opportunities to give back to others around our community. We couldn't do these things without the help of our wonderful donors angels, like you! Having our kids write nice positive notes to others is so important in their growth of being good humans out in this world! Thanks for always helping us get more done:)","fullyFundedDate":1769459153395,"projectUrl":"project/valentine-get-away-2/10038762/","projectTitle":"Valentine Get Away 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitzhugh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2370025_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490200972428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sabrina-fitzhugh"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44508","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":732,"numTeachers":69,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":50,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":38.0,"schoolId":44508,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pierre S DuPont Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pierre S DuPont Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/brandywine-school-district/pierres-dupont-middle-school/44508"}