{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shue - Medill Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":39.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2658767,"projectId":9865335,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our students now have access to whiteboards that are transforming how they learn math each day.\r\n\r\nUsing whiteboards has helped students write their thinking, read and analyze one another's strategies, and reason more deeply about mathematical ideas. Students are more willing to take risks, revise their work, and explain their reasoning because the tools make learning visible and accessible. Mistakes become part of the learning process rather than something to fear.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped create a more equitable math classroom. Whiteboards remove barriers by allowing all students to actively participate, share ideas, and engage in meaningful problem-solving. Every student has a voice, and every student has the opportunity to show what they know.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our students and for helping us build a classroom where confidence, collaboration, and mathematical thinking thrive.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1761941905943,"projectUrl":"project/reading-writing-and-speaking-about-math/9865335/","projectTitle":"Reading, Writing and Speaking About Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Twardus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2658767_orig.jpg?crop=2199,2199,x0,y212&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605886960117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/craftymath"},{"teacherId":8098641,"projectId":9883641,"letterContent":"Having these instruments in our classroom has been transformational for my students! When they are struggling with heavy emotions and feelings that overwhelm them, they have been using f, and requesting the music. It's been amazing. Thank you so much. Our last instrument recently came. A 12 inch sound bowl in the note of F. F calms the heart. \r\nAs I played that morning, the students could feel the vibration of the bowl I. Their hands. It's was a lovely moment for them. The relief could be felt in how all of their breathing changed in that moment. \r\nThen, they all got up l, went to their seats, and got to work. One student hugged me on the way out. I know they are appreciative and grateful. As am I.","fullyFundedDate":1763269100443,"projectUrl":"project/meditation-corner/9883641/","projectTitle":"Meditation Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8098641_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x505,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761220959857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8098641"},{"teacherId":8098641,"projectId":9870087,"letterContent":"Thank you very much the match, Neukom family.! Thanks for donating. The instruments are here and already making a big difference in my classroom. I have students that come to me quite frustrated, sad, or angry. Most times my students take have a difficult time managing elevated emotions. This can lead to time in class spent bringing a student down and attempting to get them settled for learning.\r\nIt's been wonderful having the instruments in class and giving student an out relieve some of the pressure, stress, or emotional anxiety that can be a frequent event in our class. The students have been coming in and using the chime most every day. It's making a big difference. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1762539925454,"projectUrl":"project/mindfulness-and-mental-health/9870087/","projectTitle":"Mindfulness and Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8098641_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x505,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761220959857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8098641"},{"teacherId":10329504,"projectId":9862211,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support of my literacy journey. Your encouragement, guidance, and belief in my abilities have made a meaningful difference in my life. Because of your help, I have grown not only in reading and writing, but also in confidence and independence.\r\nLiteracy has opened new doors for me—helping me communicate more clearly, understand information more deeply, and participate more fully in school, work, and everyday life. Your dedication has made these opportunities possible. Thank you for giving your time, your patience, and your kindness.\r\nI am truly grateful for everything you have done to support my learning.","fullyFundedDate":1763061000990,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-for-all-students/9862211/","projectTitle":"Literacy for All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10329504"},{"teacherId":814359,"projectId":9815759,"letterContent":"This donation of conversation cards and literacy development tools have been an asset in our classroom. The students are building their vocabulary knowledge as they are new to the USA. They are beginning to use the conversation cards in order to enhance their speaking skills in English. \r\n\r\nThey are engaging in the bingo games to learn to read their new sight words. This is an engaging way to practice this knowledge and show this proficiency. \r\n\r\nIt is with great gratitude that we thank you for these donations.","fullyFundedDate":1760372295964,"projectUrl":"project/lets-build-our-literacy-skills/9815759/","projectTitle":"Let's Build Our Literacy Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp814359_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468529734495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/814359"},{"teacherId":8098641,"projectId":9852085,"letterContent":"My students have already begun to devour the new books in our classroom! I was so excited to share the new books and just as happy to see how much they loved them. My students are low readers, but the books that came were highly interesting, and easy for them to read. I think they're hooked.\r\n\r\nWhat went over even better than the books were the alternative seats that were purchased for our class. Although we have a few bean bag chairs in class for reading, not everyone has access to them. The students had to put their names on a list and wait for their turn to come for reading time. Now, everyone has a seat!","fullyFundedDate":1761484129862,"projectUrl":"project/book-lovers-paradise/9852085/","projectTitle":"Book Lovers Paradise","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8098641_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x505,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761220959857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8098641"},{"teacherId":10050641,"projectId":9473150,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting my project entitled LEARNING TOGETHER. I am new to Donors Choose and had several \"false starts\" before I finally completed all the required steps and submitted the project. My initial feelings of being hesitant were quickly replaced by feelings of gratitude. All my students received materials. I loved how they personalized their folders. Even more exciting is they have their papers. Losing papers was a common event. Now, I say take out your folder and we continue. Each class has a different color which also helps with organization. Your generosity made a big impact.","fullyFundedDate":1755709193166,"projectUrl":"project/learning-together/9473150/","projectTitle":"Learning Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10050641_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754237145510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10050641"},{"teacherId":5995068,"projectId":9822627,"letterContent":"My students are overjoyed with the reading and science materials. We have already used the Ecosystems kit and the Water Conservation kit. The readings included are rigorous and challenging, but they are making their way through it. We have included two other classes so my students could practice their leadership skills by leading the experiments in the kits. We then followed up with a trip to White Clay Creek State Park to explore water based ecosystems in nature. \r\n\r\nIn addition, the students are using the materials in the Science of Reading bundle to enhance their use of word parts and figurative language pieces. The games are great for collaboration and we all play together. Sometimes I don't even think they realize their skills are being reinforced. \r\n\r\nAnd the floor puzzles have aided well in geography. Even with our reading and scence units, we are often talking about a specific state, area, or part of the world and the students are able to relate it by seeing the visual. \r\n\r\nOverall, the manipulatives have enhanced the lessons 10 fold.","fullyFundedDate":1760554770881,"projectUrl":"project/skills-succeeding-with-knowledge-life/9822627/","projectTitle":"SKILLS (Succeeding with Knowledge, Life Lessons, and Support)","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5995068_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762527860452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-james"},{"teacherId":2963059,"projectId":9762332,"letterContent":"Our ELL classroom has become a calm, welcoming space where students feel safe and eager to learn — all thanks to your generosity! The new Big Joe Milano chairs and soft area rug have created a cozy reading corner where students can practice their English through independent reading and partner discussions. The new lamps and lighting make the classroom feel warm and inviting, helping students focus and feel at ease. The bulletin board decorations and parts-of-speech posters have turned our walls into meaningful learning tools that support vocabulary and grammar practice every day.\r\nWhen my students walked in and saw their newly transformed classroom, their smiles said it all! Many of them commented that it felt \"like home\" or \"like a real reading lounge.\" For students who are still adjusting to learning in a new language and culture, having a bright, comfortable, and beautiful space truly makes a difference. They immediately wanted to sit in the new chairs, explore the reading corner, and talk about how the classroom looked so different and special. We're currently working on building stronger reading and writing skills through short stories and personal narratives. Students are using the cozy reading area for small-group reading circles and using the wall displays to reference parts of speech and sentence structures during writing workshops. The warm, home-like environment encourages them to take risks with language and express themselves confidently in English. Thank you for helping make our classroom a safe, inspiring place where my ELL students can grow not just academically, but emotionally and socially as well. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1760711473093,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-colorful-space-for-middle-school/9762332/","projectTitle":"A Cozy, Colorful Space for Middle School Language Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goldstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2963059_orig.jpg?crop=624,624,x234,y494&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760485015683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2963059"},{"teacherId":7662530,"projectId":9833739,"letterContent":"Thank you for these amazing products. Our students are able to participate in valuable tutorials in the avid program. It's also great that we were no longer be using paper that becomes wasteful.\r\n\r\nOur students enjoy using these boards and help they hold up three years to come. I will also use them in other classes because they are very handy to roll around our classroom.\r\n\r\nI hope you continue this program next year as there are always supplies that are needed in a literacy classroom. These supplies just touched the surface of other supplies that would absolutely be valued.","fullyFundedDate":1760775662098,"projectUrl":"project/avid-students-need-materials/9833739/","projectTitle":"AVID Students Need Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Devonshire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7662530_orig.jpg?crop=617,617,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1606824328058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jmdevonshire"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44561","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":891,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":38,"percentWhite":27,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.6,"schoolId":44561,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Shue - Medill Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Shue - Medill Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/christina-school-district/shue-medill-middle-school/44561"}