{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"East Naples Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":47.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10230478,"projectId":9661715,"letterContent":"I teach three classes of 7th grade language arts, and all three classes were ecstatic when the sports equipment was delivered. I took out the frisbees, footballs, hula hoops, and soccer balls, we inflated one of each and passed it around the class so the children could feel it and imagine how it would be to take one of these items home. \r\nI heard them talking to one another, \"I'm going to get the football.\" \"I want a hula hoop.\" And \"I'd rather have the soccer ball!\" I then displayed the equipment around the room throughout the first and second quarters. At the beginning of a new week students would check FOCUS (our grading program) to see if they qualified for the sports equipment drawing. If students didn't have any Missing assignments, they added their name to their bucket for the end of quarter drawing.\r\nThe day of the drawing is full of excitement, the less Missing assignments a student has the better his or her chance to win a piece of equipment increases. Classmates are excited for one another, cheering and clapping for the winners! It's been a great way to wrap up quarters 1 and 2 this year.\r\nI've witnessed more students working harder during class time, and even taking assignments home, just to be able to get their name in the drawing each week. Through this project I've been teaching children that there are no shortcuts to success, and hard work pays off. They have been seeing this firsthand, and they are noticing that gratification doesn't always come quickly. I hope to continue with this reward practice next year!","fullyFundedDate":1756614687239,"projectUrl":"project/sports-equipment-instead-of-candy/9661715/","projectTitle":"Sports Equipment Instead of Candy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10230478"},{"teacherId":8552483,"projectId":9687622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project, \"Breaking Barriers with ELL Students.\" Because of you, our classroom is a more inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment for our English Language Learners.\r\nThe materials you helped provide made an immediate and meaningful difference. We are using word walls with pictures and clear descriptions to introduce and reinforce essential vocabulary. These visual supports help students connect new words to meaning, build confidence, and actively participate in class discussions. In our 8th grade science classroom, we are also using flashcards to strengthen academic vocabulary that is essential for understanding complex scientific concepts. \r\nThe headphones have transformed how students access interactive lessons. With these, students can listen, repeat, and engage with digital learning activities at their own pace. This has been especially helpful for listening comprehension, and independent learning. \r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for helping our English Language Learners to be successful.","fullyFundedDate":1757269551267,"projectUrl":"project/breaking-barriers-with-ell-students/9687622/","projectTitle":"Breaking Barriers with ELL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. East","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8552483"},{"teacherId":9706479,"projectId":9566878,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 6th grade classroom library. Your contributions have transformed our reading corner into a place my students can't wait to visit each day. The new books you helped provide—Refugee, The Wild Robot trilogy, Words on Fire, Percy Jackson, and other popular titles—have quickly become favorites. Students are sharing suggestions and diving into stories that spark curiosity, empathy, and confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nYour gift is doing more than putting books on shelves—it's building a community of excited, engaged young readers. Thank you for investing in their love of learning and for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755994891784,"projectUrl":"project/gators-go-for-the-a-by-reading/9566878/","projectTitle":"Gators Go for the “A” by Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tironi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9706479"},{"teacherId":10239130,"projectId":9676721,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your donation to my project. As a mental health professional in East Naples Middle School I am trying to help as many students as I can to feel supported and have goals, despite hardships they may be experiencing in their environments. They have learned new coping strategies due to your donations. Examples of what they are using are: playdough for stress and anxiety, fidgets including the famous Axolotl bendy, Coping skills games and Cards. They have been able to work through scenarios through these cards that present socialization and emotional problems to work through solutions. Students now find that my office is a place that they can go to if they need a break to regulate any negative emotions they may be experiencing during the school day. I have seen improvements in grades, reduction in anger issues, peer conflict resolutions, and identification of goals after graduation.","fullyFundedDate":1757449010017,"projectUrl":"project/supportive-social-and-emotional-tools-fo/9676721/","projectTitle":"Supportive Social and Emotional Tools For Academic Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacques","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10239130"},{"teacherId":10241784,"projectId":9682359,"letterContent":"I would like to take the time to thank you for your kind donation to your students. Your act of kindness and willingness to support our afterschool means more than words can express. Act of generosity like yours remind us that our community truly cares about our students success. \r\n\r\nThe students were excited about the wonderful variety of snacks that were purchased. Their faces lit up as they explored all the different options. It has been touching to watch them enjoy something so simple but so meaningful. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your continued support and thoughtfulness. Your donation not only meets the need, but it also shows our students that people believe in them.","fullyFundedDate":1757469592415,"projectUrl":"project/keep-minds-fed-after-hours/9682359/","projectTitle":"Keep Minds Fed After Hours","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Trevino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10241784"},{"teacherId":6363659,"projectId":9476360,"letterContent":"Providing our students with more comfortable chairs has made such a positive difference! The new seating helps them stay focused, relaxed, and engaged during lessons, group work, and meetings. It's amazing how something as simple as comfort can encourage collaboration, boost motivation, and make our learning spaces feel more welcoming. Your generosity has truly helped transform our learning spaces into places where students feel valued, cared for, and ready to learn. Thank you so much for helping create an environment where students can truly do their best work every day!","fullyFundedDate":1754417957823,"projectUrl":"project/work-with-comfort/9476360/","projectTitle":"Work With Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maddox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6363659_orig.jpg?crop=656,656,x856,y1536&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554400401966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6363659"},{"teacherId":10225191,"projectId":9652284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. The new books have already made a world of difference in my language arts classroom. Students are now able to choose from a wide variety of reading materials at their appropriate levels, which has dramatically increased their engagement and enthusiasm for independent reading.\r\n The availability of diverse, high-quality texts has allowed students to build essential vocabulary, improve their reading comprehension, and develope stronger fluency and confidence in their reading skills. Your support has not only provided us with much-needed resources but has also fostered a genuine love for reading and learning in my students, and for that we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1756479834762,"projectUrl":"project/gators-are-great-readers/9652284/","projectTitle":"Gators are Great Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225191"},{"teacherId":6363659,"projectId":9455910,"letterContent":"What a positive impact our reward system has had on student behavior this year. The use of incentives such as fidgets, snacks, and small goodies has proven to be a simple yet effective way to encourage and reinforce positive choices throughout the day.\r\n\r\nSince implementing these rewards, we've noticed a significant improvement in students' ability to stay on task, follow directions, and manage their emotions appropriately. Many of our students thrive on tangible reinforcement, and having these small rewards available provides immediate motivation and a sense of accomplishment. For some, earning a small treat or fidget helps them refocus and regulate, allowing them to return to class calm and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nTeachers and support staff have also reported fewer behavioral disruptions and an overall increase in student engagement. These positive reinforcements have helped create a more encouraging and supportive environment where students feel recognized for their efforts and progress. Thank you for your continued support in providing these resources for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1752781445389,"projectUrl":"project/positive-rewards/9455910/","projectTitle":"Positive Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maddox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6363659_orig.jpg?crop=656,656,x856,y1536&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554400401966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6363659"},{"teacherId":8673908,"projectId":9556252,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our school library media center. These new mystery books have created such excitement with our students, especially the newly published titles. These books help give students the critical thinking skills necessary to solve mysteries while they read. These books are highly interesting and help with reluctant readers who have a hard time locking in on a good book literacy is the key to success, especially for these junior high students who have another four years to go with higher education. Students are constantly being challenged with high-level thinking skills to complete their English classes. These books give them an extra practice as they enjoy reading fun exciting new mystery books again thank you for your support in our school and helping our students with key literacy skills.","fullyFundedDate":1754846385677,"projectUrl":"project/clues-twists-its-mystery-suspense/9556252/","projectTitle":"Clues & Twists! Its Mystery & Suspense","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meldrum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673908_orig.jpg?crop=1400,1400,x3100,y1040&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662144207371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673908"},{"teacherId":8673908,"projectId":9263587,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the school library reading program! Sports books can significantly impact middle school boys by fostering literacy and encouraging a love for reading. These books often feature engaging narratives centered around themes of teamwork, perseverance, and competition, which resonate deeply with young male readers who may be passionate about sports. By presenting relatable characters and exciting plots, sports books capture their interest, making reading feel less like a chore and more like an adventure. This engagement helps improve reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills, as boys are motivated to follow storylines and analyze character decisions. Additionally, sports books often model positive traits like discipline and resilience, subtly reinforcing valuable life lessons while promoting literacy in an accessible and appealing way.","fullyFundedDate":1755721746001,"projectUrl":"project/motivational-inspirational-sports-stor/9263587/","projectTitle":"Motivational & Inspirational Sports Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meldrum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673908_orig.jpg?crop=1400,1400,x3100,y1040&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662144207371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673908"},{"teacherId":8673908,"projectId":9225138,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous donation of chapter books to our school library! These books will inspire our students, foster a love for reading, and enhance their literacy skills. Your gift opens up new worlds of imagination and learning, providing countless hours of enjoyment and growth for our young readers. We're so grateful for your support! Literacy Skills : Chapter books expose students to varied genres and writing styles, improving vocabulary, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. - Encourage Empathy and Diversity : Diverse stories introduce different cultures and perspectives, helping students build empathy and cultural awareness. - Spark Independent Reading : Engaging narratives motivate students to read for pleasure, fostering a lifelong love for books. - Support Academic Success : Strong reading skills enhance performance across subjects, setting students up for long-term achievement. - Ignite Imagination : Rich stories open new worlds, encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills.","fullyFundedDate":1744244868849,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-students-imagination-chapter-b/9225138/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Students Imagination Chapter Books for Middle School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meldrum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673908_orig.jpg?crop=1400,1400,x3100,y1040&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662144207371","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673908"},{"teacherId":9706479,"projectId":8702378,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donations that brought a brand-new bookshelf and wonderful books into our 6th grade classroom. Because of your support, my students now have access to a welcoming library space filled with stories they are excited to read. The bookshelf has transformed a small corner of our room, and the popular titles you helped provide are checked out daily. Students are constantly talking about the books they're reading, recommending them to friends, and even asking when we'll add more titles—an amazing shift in their enthusiasm for reading.\r\nYour kindness has truly created a ripple effect in our classroom. Many of my students do not have easy access to books at home, so being able to take a book off the shelf and dive into a story of their choice has been empowering. I see them growing not just as readers, but also as curious, confident learners. Thank you for helping build this love of reading—it's a gift that will last far beyond this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1725723195206,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-tironis-ela-classroom-library/8702378/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Tironi's ElA Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tironi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9706479"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45530","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":875,"numTeachers":63,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":63,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":52.3,"schoolId":45530,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about East Naples Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"East Naples Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/east-naples-middle-school/45530"}