{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Magnolia Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":31.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5081037,"projectId":9829679,"letterContent":"So many students choose not to read because they don't often read about characters similar to them or characters living similar lives. \r\n\r\nI chose these books because I felt my students would relate to some of the characters and perhaps see themselves in these characters. Moreover, having the choice of graphic novels provides options for students who struggle with reading and comprehend better through graphics. \r\n\r\nMy students are thoroughly enjoying the graphic novels however, I have not yet started \"The Cost of Knowing \". I know my students would love this novel but I feel I must read it myself first to consider the sensitive topics and how to approach these topics respectfully and openly while providing a safe space. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous contribution to our classroom library!","fullyFundedDate":1760658165010,"projectUrl":"project/a-multicultural-literacy-experience-buil/9829679/","projectTitle":"A Multicultural Literacy Experience Building Empathy and Understanding Through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Charney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5081037_orig.jpg?crop=1211,1211,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748951926057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5081037"},{"teacherId":10168701,"projectId":9574378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Donors Choose project, \"Fueling Spirit and Safety.\" Your generosity made an immediate and meaningful difference for our cheer team.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our athletes had access to snacks before games and at halftime, which helped keep their energy up and spirits high. The girls were genuinely excited to choose from a variety of snacks, and it became something they looked forward to on game days. Feeling fueled and cared for allowed them to focus, perform confidently, and support one another as a team.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly grateful for the three new tumbling mats. Replacing our worn, hand-me-down mats has greatly improved both safety and confidence. The team now has a reliable, supportive surface to warm up our stunts and tumbling, which has made practices and game-day prep safer and more effective.\r\n\r\nYour support truly fueled both the spirit and safety of our cheerleaders. We cannot thank you enough for investing in our athletes and helping them shine.","fullyFundedDate":1760975423610,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-spirit-and-safety-help-our-chee/9574378/","projectTitle":"Fueling Spirit and Safety: Help Our Cheerleaders Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Lauren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10168701_orig.jpg?crop=457,457,x1310,y723&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754923044490","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10168701"},{"teacherId":9690268,"projectId":9828542,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in helping provide books for our 6th-grade ELA MTSS classroom. Because of you, our students have been able to experience something truly special this year: reading an entire novel series together that they are genuinely excited about. We are currently reading the Harry Potter series, and we have already finished Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and are almost finished with Chamber of Secrets. It is incredibly rare to find a story that nearly all students want to read, but this series has captured their attention in a way that few books ever do.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping us do much more than simply read for enjoyment. Through these novels, students are learning how to analyze characters, track plot development, make inferences, identify themes, and support their thinking with evidence from the text. Reading in our classroom is active and engaging; students read, listen, discuss, write, and reflect together. The books have also helped build reading stamina and confidence, especially for students who typically struggle with focus or motivation during reading time.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, your generosity is helping transform students who once considered themselves \"not readers.\" Many of these students now look forward to MTSS reading time, eagerly ask questions, make predictions, and take pride in finishing books they never thought they could. Because of your support, our students are not only improving their reading skills; they are discovering a love of reading and confidence in themselves as learners. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760625605966,"projectUrl":"project/novel-read/9828542/","projectTitle":"Novel Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9690268_orig.jpg?crop=345,345,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724098287760","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9690268"},{"teacherId":8354651,"projectId":9823768,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and profound kindness in donating to this project. Our students across all three grade levels were beyond thrilled to see books in their home language. \r\nThese books not only expose our students to rich, culture inclusive literacy, it will also make them feel more at home in our school. We take a lot of pride in our students and their cultures and to be able to share this project with them, has been life changing. \r\nOnce again, thank you for giving our students the opportunity grow more in love with reading.","fullyFundedDate":1760585888298,"projectUrl":"project/voices-in-every-language/9823768/","projectTitle":"Voices in Every Language","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8354651_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680023796550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sineadronan"},{"teacherId":8354651,"projectId":9294607,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful to everyone who donated to help provide a variety of games for our students. Your generosity has already begun to create moments of connection and joy that reach well beyond the walls of the classroom. Board games such as Uno, Connect Four, Jenga, and Scrabble, along with cooperative favorites like Apples to Apples and Codenames, invite students to sit down together, talk, laugh, and learn in ways that textbooks alone cannot offer. Card games and strategy games encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, while quick, lighthearted games give students a chance to decompress after a busy day.\r\nThese shared experiences build community in subtle but powerful ways. When a group of sixth graders negotiates the next move in a round of chess, they practice patience and respectful communication. Seventh graders cheering one another on during a spirited round of Pictionary are strengthening friendships across classrooms and grade levels. Even students who may be shy in traditional academic settings often find their voices in the relaxed atmosphere of a game table.\r\nYour support helps create a welcoming space where students of different backgrounds can meet as equals, discover common interests, and develop social skills that will serve them throughout life. Teachers and staff have noticed students forming new friendships and inviting peers they might not normally interact with to join in, proving that a simple deck of cards or stack of tiles can spark real community.\r\nThank you for recognizing the value of play as a bridge between learning and belonging. Because of your donation, our school can continue to foster an environment where students not only grow academically but also build the connections and confidence that make school a true community. Your contribution is making a lasting difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1745931999980,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-turn-donations-into-play-laught/9294607/","projectTitle":"Help Us Turn Donations into Play, Laughter & Memories!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8354651_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680023796550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sineadronan"},{"teacherId":8354651,"projectId":9249021,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made an extraordinary difference for Magnolia Middle School's One Book, One School initiative. Because of these contributions, we were able to purchase a large set of high-quality books. This investment does far more than put books on shelves; it creates a shared experience at brings students, staff, and families together around an important social issue.\r\nHaving enough copies for every student and educator means that no one is left out. All 415 of our middle school students can read, reflect, and discuss the same story at the same time. This collective reading experience builds a sense of belonging and helps students see that their voices matter in school-wide conversations. It also provides teachers across all subjects—English, social studies, science, and even the arts—opportunities to weave lessons around this book.\r\nOur donors' support sends a powerful message: education thrives when the community invests in it. Their gifts help us nurture lifelong readers and socially aware citizens. We are profoundly grateful for their belief in our students and their willingness to provide resources that inspire meaningful dialogue and positive change. Because of their generosity, One Book, One School becomes more than a program—it becomes a movement that unites our school and empowers our students to make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746449577391,"projectUrl":"project/read-together-grow-together-a-schoolwi/9249021/","projectTitle":"Read Together, Grow Together: A Schoolwide Literacy Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8354651_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680023796550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sineadronan"},{"teacherId":8354651,"projectId":9228903,"letterContent":"The generosity of our community in donating school supplies makes an incredible difference for our students, and we are deeply grateful for every single contribution. Each notebook, pencil, marker, or backpack is more than just a basic tool—it is a sign of support that empowers our students to learn, create, and succeed. When students walk into school knowing they have what they need, they begin their day with confidence and a sense of belonging. These supplies remove barriers, allowing them to focus on their studies rather than worrying about what they might be missing.\r\nFor many families, purchasing school supplies can be a real financial challenge. Your donations help relieve that burden and ensure that every child, regardless of circumstance, can participate fully in classroom activities. From the youngest learners discovering the joy of writing their first words to older students working on projects and preparing for their future, these materials make learning possible. They encourage creativity, support organization, and provide the tools necessary for students to show their best work.\r\nBeyond the practical impact, these donations send a powerful message: our community cares. Students see that people outside the school walls are invested in their success, which fosters pride and motivation. Teachers, too, are uplifted, knowing their students have the resources they need to thrive.\r\nWe are truly appreciative of this kindness. Your support strengthens the connection between our school and the community, reminding us all that education is a shared responsibility. Every donated item—big or small—helps create an environment where students feel valued and capable. On behalf of our entire school, thank you for helping us give every child the opportunity to learn and grow without limits. Your generosity is shaping brighter futures every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746533771248,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-shine-next-year/9228903/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Shine Next Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8354651_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680023796550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sineadronan"},{"teacherId":8354651,"projectId":8930279,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, thank you for your generous support during the holiday season. Your donations made it possible to gift books to our students—bringing smiles, sparking imaginations, and encouraging a love for reading.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, many children experienced the joy of receiving their very own book, some for the first time. Your kindness has helped create special memories and lasting impact, reminding our students that they are seen, valued, and supported.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us share the magic of books and the spirit of the season.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nMrs. Ronan","fullyFundedDate":1739624271585,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-joy-this-holiday-season-with-t/8930279/","projectTitle":"Spreading Joy This Holiday Season With The Magic Of Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ronan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8354651_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680023796550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sineadronan"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_127895","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":438,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":23,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":30,"percentWhite":50,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":68.6,"schoolId":127895,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Magnolia Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Magnolia Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/caesar-rodney-school-district/magnolia-middle-school/127895"}