{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"F Neil Postlethwait Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":55.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10335095,"projectId":9863290,"letterContent":"With these new magnetic fraction tiles, students have been able to visualize the meaning of fractions in new and easy to understand ways. Some students have chosen to partake in the activity sheets that come with the tiles, learning about how the different fractions compare in size. Other students have been less enthusiastic about direct learning, but have enjoyed using the tiles in more creative ways to create pictures. However, as they do so, I am convinced they are taking in ideas such as 1/2 is larger (approximately twice as large) than 1/4. However, the main way I have used them in class is as quick teaching tools when I student is struggling to comprehend a fraction or is frozen by the concept. \"How many thirds does it take to make one whole? Not sure? Let's go look at our fraction tiles and find out. This is one third. This is two thirds. And three thirds completes the circle. So, how many thirds does it take to make one whole? ... ... Correct. It's three.\"\r\n\r\nI am especially grateful for the tiles during our most recent unit. We've been learning about dividing fractions, and nearly every day I have used the tiles either to help individual students or to visually show the entire class how two different fractions compare. It has been an immensely helpful tool, and the product is well made so I will be able to use these tiles (with greater and greater effect, as I grow in experience and learn what works best) for years and years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1761760055315,"projectUrl":"project/improving-literacy-and-math-skills-in-mr/9863290/","projectTitle":"Improving Literacy and Math Skills in Mr. Fry's Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Freidel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10335095"},{"teacherId":3269503,"projectId":9851847,"letterContent":"The new resources have already strengthened both the academic routines and our social-emotional learning environment, cultivating a sense of community and well-being. The flexible floor seats, wiggle cushions, chair bands, and calming kit have supported students who benefit from movement or sensory regulation, allowing them to participate more fully in lessons. Our reusable write-and-wipe pockets, dry-erase markers, erasers, and transparent sticky notes have also enhanced daily instruction by making practice activities more interactive and efficient.\r\nStudents were genuinely excited when they first saw the materials, which helps donors see the tangible enthusiasm their support inspires. Many immediately gravitated toward the flexible seating options while the earbuds and camera cases sparked conversations about future projects. Students expressed gratitude to donors for investing in their learning.\r\nCurrently, students are applying these materials in a cross-curricular project that blends literacy, SEL, and STEM, demonstrating ongoing engagement and growth. They are using flexible seating and sensory tools during planning sessions, write-and-wipe supplies for class activities, video reflections, storyboards, and more. These resources have created a productive classroom environment, and we are deeply grateful for the opportunities they have made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1763674601001,"projectUrl":"project/help-empower-middle-school-stem-learners/9851847/","projectTitle":"Help Empower Middle School STEM Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3269503_orig.jpg?crop=1412,1412,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722604995829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3269503"},{"teacherId":9116972,"projectId":9852082,"letterContent":"The magnetic grids we received through DonorsChoose have had an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom. As a middle school math classroom, we are constantly working to move students from abstract understanding to visual and spatial reasoning, and these grids have become an essential tool. Students are using them to model coordinate plane concepts, explore slope and transformations, and physically manipulate shapes to better understand area and perimeter. One moment that stood out was during a lesson on reflections and translations — a student who typically struggles with paper-and-pencil tasks was able to correctly model and explain a transformation using the magnetic grid, and you could see their confidence grow in real time.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, there was an audible excitement in the room. Many immediately wanted to come up and touch and move the pieces, and several commented that it felt like \"doing math with real tools.\" The novelty quickly turned into focused engagement — students were more willing to try, make mistakes, and revise their thinking because the grids made math feel interactive and approachable rather than intimidating.\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue using the magnetic grids as we move into systems of equations and geometric modeling. We are beginning a project where students will design and model real-world layouts using coordinate planes, and these grids will allow them to test ideas collaboratively before transferring them to paper or digital formats. Your generosity has not only provided materials, but has created more opportunities for students to engage deeply, build confidence, and experience math as something they can truly explore and understand. Thank you for investing in our classroom and our students' growth.","fullyFundedDate":1761405482287,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-math-students-decode-word-proble/9852082/","projectTitle":"Help my Math Students Decode Word Problems","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lockerd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9116972_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723168297978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9116972"},{"teacherId":6208331,"projectId":9831600,"letterContent":"Because of your generous donation of books, struggling readers in my class are experiencing something powerful: choice, confidence, and the joy of reading on their own terms.\r\n\r\nFor many of these students, reading has long felt frustrating or discouraging. But when they are given access to high-interest books that reflect their interests and are relatable, things change. During free-choice reading time, they are no longer being told what to read—they are discovering what they want to read.\r\n\r\nPlacing the right book into a student's hands can be a turning point. High-interest texts lower barriers, increase motivation, and help readers persist even when the text feels challenging. When students are engaged, they read longer, practice more often, and begin to see themselves as readers—not because they have to, but because they want to.\r\n\r\nYour donation made these moments possible. By providing books at no cost, you removed financial barriers and ensured that every student could participate fully in free-choice reading time. The result is more than improved literacy skills—it's the spark of a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in their growth, confidence, and futures. Your impact is felt every time a child opens a book and discovers a story that finally feels like it was written just for them.","fullyFundedDate":1760710323758,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-joy-of-reading-one-book-a/9831600/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Joy of Reading, One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6208331_orig.jpg?crop=714,714,x0,y656&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760490549175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6208331"},{"teacherId":10314376,"projectId":9834484,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, the Bridge Builders project has had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students. While many of our donors enjoy hands-on activities, teaching problem-solving and collaboration takes careful planning and the right materials. Through Bridge Builders, students are learning essential skills such as engineering design, critical thinking, collaboration, and perseverance. They are practicing how to plan, test, analyze results, and improve their designs using evidence from what worked and what didn't.\r\nIn our classroom, Bridge Builders looks like active, student-centered learning. Students work in teams to design and build bridges, test their strength, and revise their designs based on data and peer feedback. They engage in thoughtful discussions about structure, forces, and materials, while learning how to communicate ideas clearly and respectfully. Failure is treated as part of the learning process, and students are encouraged to problem-solve rather than give up.\r\nSeveral students who typically struggle with traditional academic tasks are especially thriving during this project. These students show strong creativity, leadership, and persistence, often taking on problem-solving roles within their groups. I have seen students who are usually quiet step up to explain their ideas, and others who struggle with writing gain confidence through hands-on success.\r\nYour support didn't just provide materials—it gave students the opportunity to think like engineers, work as a team, and build confidence in their abilities. Thank you for helping make this meaningful learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1767154356800,"projectUrl":"project/stem-stories/9834484/","projectTitle":"STEM Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Collison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314376"},{"teacherId":8639896,"projectId":9825458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in donating to this project. My students absolutely love the fact that they can now use headphones for their independent assignments. When the students entered the room for the first time, they were so excited when they saw the headphone holder set up on the back door. \r\n\r\nI am also super grateful for the fact that I was able to get extra headphones from this project that can replace any headphones that might get accidentally broken as time goes on. \r\n\r\nAnyways, I am super thankful for your kindness and generosity, and thank you so much for making my classroom more accessible for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1767154355310,"projectUrl":"project/tuning-in-to-learning-headphones-for-ev/9825458/","projectTitle":"Tuning in to Learning: Headphones for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stape","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stape"},{"teacherId":7657337,"projectId":9824625,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have individual notebooks and whiteboards that we use every single day, and they have already made a meaningful difference in how my students learn and engage with science.\r\n\r\nStudents use their notebooks daily to keep track of their learning, record observations, and reflect on their progress. These notebooks have become a central place where students organize their thinking, revise ideas, and build explanations as we move through each lesson. Having a dedicated space just for their science learning has helped students feel more ownership and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards have been especially impactful during review and discussion. Students love being able to quickly write, draw models, and share their thinking without the fear of \"getting it wrong.\" When they first saw the whiteboards, they were excited to jump right in. The whiteboards have increased participation, supported collaboration, and helped me check for understanding in real time.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enhanced our classroom and helped create a learning environment where students feel confident, supported, and excited to learn. Thank you for investing in my students and our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1760402076090,"projectUrl":"project/writing-like-scientists-building-litera/9824625/","projectTitle":"Writing Like Scientists: Building Literacy in Science Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Staley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7657337"},{"teacherId":10254028,"projectId":9705600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring Ms. B's Inclusive and Expressive Classroom to life! Because of your generous support, my 7th-grade English Language Arts students now have sensory tools, mini whiteboards, and voting paddles that make learning more engaging, accessible, and joyful. These resources are already part of our daily routines — students use the mini whiteboards during quick writes and class discussions to share ideas confidently, even when they're nervous speaking out loud. The sensory tools and fidgets help learners regulate their focus during longer reading and writing tasks, and I've seen students who usually struggle with attention stay engaged for longer periods. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were genuinely excited — some rushed to try out the voting paddles during our next \"agree/disagree\" activity, while others picked up the sensory fidgets and immediately used them to settle into independent work time. For many multilingual learners and students with processing challenges, having alternative ways to show their understanding has made participation feel safer and more fun. The joy and confidence in the room have grown, and students are more willing to take risks in sharing their thoughts, knowing there are tools that help them express themselves in ways that fit their own needs. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're using these new tools to deepen classroom discussions and support differentiated learning. Students are working on expressive writing and peer reviews, using the mini whiteboards to draft ideas before sharing them with a partner or the whole class. The voting paddles help us quickly check for understanding and guide instructional pacing so every learner feels seen and heard. Thanks to your support, my classroom is more inclusive, supportive, and engaging — and I continue to see students grow not just academically, but in confidence and community.","fullyFundedDate":1762266375826,"projectUrl":"project/ms-bs-inclusive-and-expressive-classro/9705600/","projectTitle":"Ms. B's Inclusive and Expressive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10254028_orig.png?crop=488,488,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757540859943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254028"},{"teacherId":10254028,"projectId":9823488,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring \"I Have Never Finished a Book in My Life!\" to life in my 7th-grade classroom! Because of your generosity, we now have a cozy reading nook complete with a soft rug and an exciting collection of books that represent diverse voices and stories from around the world — from The Hunger Games series to The Giver and The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. My students are using these new resources every day during independent reading time, literature circles, and book talks. What's most exciting is that students who once said they'd never finished a book are now choosing to stay after school to read or tell me about the characters and themes they're discovering. \r\nDonorsChoose\r\n\r\nWhen the books first arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled! I'll never forget their faces when they saw titles they recognized and new stories they couldn't wait to explore. Several of them immediately grabbed a book and started reading right on the carpet, chatting with classmates about which ones they wanted to read next. The pride they feel in holding their own book and the excitement they have for finishing it has been one of the biggest joys of my teaching year.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're using these books as a springboard for deeper discussions about identity, choices, and empathy. Students are setting reading goals, writing thoughtful reflections, and even recommending books to one another. Because of your support, my readers are building confidence, finishing books they once thought were \"too hard,\" and discovering that reading can be joyful and powerful. Thank you again for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1760379762976,"projectUrl":"project/i-have-never-finished-a-book-in-my-life/9823488/","projectTitle":"“I Have Never Finished a Book in My Life!”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10254028_orig.png?crop=488,488,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757540859943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254028"},{"teacherId":3811149,"projectId":9828106,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. The materials your donation provided have helped me provide rigorous instruction to my classes, as well as important review materials to help my special education students reach their goals. We utilize the headphones, timers, and supplementary materials almost daily. The students have also been benefitting immensely from having the fidgets, highlighting strips, and line readers to help them focus on the task at hand. The mobile whiteboard, file box, and rolling cart help me be mobile within and across the 3 classrooms I support.\r\n\r\nSpecifically, your donation also allowed me to get a class set of the book A Monster Calls, which is a book about grief, empathy, and acceptance of difficult things. My students are currently reading the book, and we are having some amazing discussions about these themes. We have been reading the story out loud as a group to help students with their comprehension and reading fluency.","fullyFundedDate":1760749086347,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-boost/9828106/","projectTitle":"Literacy Boost!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3811149_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566766489303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3811149"},{"teacherId":8639896,"projectId":9828513,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. My students were so happy when they saw the new whiteboards and markers- they love when we can do whiteboard activities. We use them often to review for tests or other assignments, and the students find it a fun and helpful way to review and show off their learning. They were also excited about all the different science books I was able to add to our classroom library; they enjoy reading them during silent reading time or after they finish an assignment early. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1760632379440,"projectUrl":"project/becoming-proficient-with-literacy-in-sci/9828513/","projectTitle":"Becoming Proficient with Literacy in Science Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stape","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-stape"},{"teacherId":6293048,"projectId":9836238,"letterContent":"I would like to start off by saying Thank You for funding this project. I appreciate you understanding how important literacy skills are in our Delaware schools and offering support for so many classrooms. The impact of your contributions will noticed for years to come. \r\nI was able to receive over 40 books to use in our school library. These included Native American book bundles as well as book books for mental health. It is so important that our student population see themselves in books in our library and have resources to help them through tough times. \r\nAgain, I would like to thank the donors for this project, including Gov. Meyer, the Delaware General Assembly, and the Delaware Department of Education. Our students are currently checking out books for winter break and I'm thankful that we were able to add so many books to their choices.","fullyFundedDate":1760812042801,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-our-library/9836238/","projectTitle":"Books for Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bruno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6293048"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44460","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":696,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":25,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":44,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":44.8,"schoolId":44460,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about F Neil Postlethwait Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"F Neil Postlethwait Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/caesar-rodney-school-district/f-neil-postlethwait-middle-school/44460"}