{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Immokalee Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":39.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10580635,"projectId":10573060,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant space where students can explore career pathways, entrepreneurship, and marketing in meaningful, hands-on ways. The color printer has become an essential tool for learning, allowing students to create professional-quality advertisements, logos, brochures, business plans, and marketing materials. Rather than simply discussing business concepts, students are now able to design, print, and showcase their work just as real entrepreneurs and marketing professionals do. This has helped them better understand branding, communication, and the importance of presenting ideas professionally.\r\n\r\nThe LED lights have added a new level of excitement to student presentations and project displays. Students love seeing their work highlighted in a creative and professional environment, which makes them feel proud of their accomplishments. The classroom now feels more engaging and inspiring, encouraging students to take ownership of their learning and think creatively about future careers. The technology and enhanced learning environment have increased student participation, collaboration, and enthusiasm during lessons.\r\n\r\nSome of the students who have benefited most are those who may not always feel confident sharing their ideas. The opportunity to create visually appealing projects and present them in an exciting setting has helped many students build confidence and take greater pride in their work. Our aspiring entrepreneurs especially enjoy using these resources to develop products, create advertisements, and pitch business ideas. Seeing their creativity come to life has shown them that their ideas have value and that they can begin developing workplace and business skills even at a young age. Thank you for helping inspire the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and future professionals.","fullyFundedDate":1788694280935,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-bold-brands/10573060/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas, Bold Brands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osgood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10580635"},{"teacherId":10580635,"projectId":10457679,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have been able to transform their entrepreneurial ideas into real-world learning experiences. When the instant photo printer and classroom comfort items arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students eagerly brainstormed ways to incorporate personalized photos into products for their mini-enterprise project, creating custom keychains, promotional materials, and unique keepsakes to market and sell. It was incredible to watch students take ownership of their businesses, applying financial literacy, budgeting, pricing, and marketing concepts in authentic ways. The instant photos helped them add a professional and personal touch to their products, increasing both creativity and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating and comfort-focused classroom items have also made a tremendous difference in our daily learning environment. Many of my students come from low-income households, and having a welcoming space where they can relax, collaborate, and focus has had a powerful impact. Students immediately gravitated toward the new seating options and cozy areas, often commenting that the classroom felt more inviting and comfortable. The supportive atmosphere has encouraged greater participation, teamwork, and engagement during both classroom discussions and project work.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue developing their mini-enterprises by refining their products, analyzing sales data, and learning how businesses adapt based on customer feedback. They will use the skills gained through this project to strengthen their understanding of entrepreneurship, communication, and financial responsibility. Your support has provided much more than classroom materials; you have given my students the opportunity to build confidence, develop career-ready skills, and see themselves as capable innovators and future business leaders. Thank you for investing in their success and helping bring their ideas to life.","fullyFundedDate":1786366936568,"projectUrl":"project/snapshot-startup-creative-crafts-and-co/10457679/","projectTitle":"Snapshot Startup: Creative Crafts and Comfortable Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osgood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10580635"},{"teacherId":9889036,"projectId":10084694,"letterContent":"Our student marketplace continues to grow and help meet the needs of our community. From school supplies to personal care products, we continue to help students feel confident and ready for their day. They no longer need to worry about having the basic necessities when coming to school and we have effectively reduced the stress on our local families. With the increase in prices, anything we can do to help our students and our community is a step in the right direction. Our \"students helping students\" initiative has allowed them to grow their compassion, understanding, and gratitude in ways that can not be measured. I am so very proud of their commitment to furthering the success of our school. Thank you so much for making this dream a reality and helping it to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1772546231380,"projectUrl":"project/our-marketplace-is-growing/10084694/","projectTitle":"Our Marketplace is GROWING!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Konicek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889036_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770303370096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889036"},{"teacherId":3668098,"projectId":10550505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us keep our math voyage colorful! Because of your generosity, we now have the ink we need to keep our color printer working and to continue creating bright, engaging materials for our students. From classroom resources and math activities to student displays, signs, and special projects, having access to color makes such a difference in how materials look and how students respond to them.\r\nOur students notice when something feels inviting and made just for them. Color helps us organize information, highlight important ideas, and make learning materials easier to follow and more exciting to use. Your support has allowed us to keep producing those kinds of resources instead of having to limit what we print or go back to plain black-and-white materials.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us continue creating a learning environment that feels engaging, welcoming, and full of possibilities. Your donation did more than provide ink — it helped us keep bringing learning to life for our students. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1789575247419,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-math-voyage-colorful/10550505/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Math Voyage Colorful","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3668098_orig.jpg?crop=728,728,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561469576577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hammy"},{"teacherId":3668098,"projectId":10531159,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for bringing \"Coloring Our Math Voyage\" to life! Our new color printer has already become such a valuable resource at Immokalee Middle School.\r\n\r\nAs our school's math coach, I support math teachers and students across multiple grade levels, so this printer reaches far beyond one classroom. I am now able to create colorful math activities, task cards, student supports, review materials, displays, and other resources that our teachers can immediately put into students' hands.\r\n\r\nColor may seem like a small thing, but in math it can make a big difference. We can use it to organize information, highlight important concepts, distinguish parts of graphs and models, and make materials clearer and more engaging for students. Just as importantly, it gives us the freedom to turn creative ideas into actual classroom resources without being limited to black-and-white printing.\r\n\r\nThis printer is going to be used again and again throughout the school year, supporting many teachers and hundreds of students. Your generosity didn't simply give us a piece of equipment—you gave us another way to make mathematics more accessible, engaging, and exciting for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students, supporting our teachers, and helping us continue building our Harbor of Mathematical Possibilities. We are incredibly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1787798316456,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-math-voyage/10531159/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our Math Voyage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hammy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3668098_orig.jpg?crop=728,728,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561469576577","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hammy"},{"teacherId":8682712,"projectId":10530622,"letterContent":"The Science Connections project has had a positive impact on my 8th-grade Physical Science classroom by creating a more comfortable, engaging, and collaborative learning environment. The floor cushions give my ELL and ESE students flexible seating options that help them feel comfortable and ready to participate, while the easel pads encourage teamwork, visual learning, and scientific communication. Providing snacks has also helped students stay focused and energized during labs and group activities, allowing them to participate more fully and confidently in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1787971611203,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-collaborative-learning-space/10530622/","projectTitle":"Creating a Collaborative Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8682712_orig.jpg?crop=1633,1633,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662472239049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8682712"},{"teacherId":10628582,"projectId":10539863,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of my project, \"A Safe Space to Learn, Grow & Thrive.\" Because of your kindness, my counseling office has become an even more welcoming and supportive space for the approximately 450 middle school students I serve. The fidget toys, sensory tools, journals, and counseling supplies are being used regularly with students who need a safe place to pause, process their emotions, and practice healthy coping strategies. Students have been especially excited to explore the sensory tools and fidget items, and many have shared that having these tools helps them feel calmer and more comfortable expressing what they are feeling.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful outcomes has been seeing students become more comfortable seeking support when they are overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, or simply having a difficult day. The journals provide students with a private way to express their thoughts and feelings, while the positive posters and décor reinforce important messages of belonging, confidence, perseverance, and self-worth. These resources have helped create an environment where students feel valued and understand that asking for help is a strength. Sometimes, a small moment—such as a student choosing a coping tool, writing in a journal, taking a few minutes to regulate, and then returning to class ready to learn—can make a tremendous difference in that student's day.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I will continue helping students build social-emotional skills by identifying their emotions, developing individualized coping strategies, and practicing techniques they can use both in the counseling office and in the classroom. Your generosity has provided more than just materials; it has helped create a space where students can feel safe, supported, and understood. I hope every student who walks through my door knows that they have someone who cares about them and that they have the tools and strength to overcome challenges and thrive. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their well-being, growth, and success","fullyFundedDate":1787837046491,"projectUrl":"project/a-safe-space-to-learn-grow-thrive/10539863/","projectTitle":"A Safe Space to Learn, Grow & Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Benimeo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10628582"},{"teacherId":9519297,"projectId":10538879,"letterContent":"I have started my new PBIS reward system in my classroom thanks to you. My students and I are very grateful and blessed to have been donated these rewards that they requested. They are working so hard and earning their rewards. They get so excited as 7th graders to be earning these rewards.\r\n\r\nMy students were very shocked, excited and grateful to see everything that was donated and couldn't believe all the packages that they received. They were very excited to see everything and couldn't wait to start picking out what they wanted when it was their turn to get something.\r\n\r\nIn my classroom we currently finishing up Finding the Area and Circumference of a Circle and about to start Surface Area and Volume.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again for everything. We truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1787834615702,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rewards/10538879/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lozano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9519297_orig.jpg?crop=802,802,x300,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715280260517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519297"},{"teacherId":2947418,"projectId":8690520,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our school and helping us secure hot plates for our middle school science program. Your generosity has made a tremendous difference in the hands-on learning experiences available to our students.\r\n\r\nThe hot plates have been heavily integrated into our Physical Science and Earth and Space Science lessons. Students have used them to investigate concepts such as heat transfer, chemical versus physical changes, how temperature affects the rate of chemical reactions, uneven heating of Earth's surface, and even modeling aspects of plate tectonics. One memorable activity involved students comparing how different materials absorb and transfer heat. They collected temperature data, analyzed patterns, and used their findings to explain real-world phenomena such as land and sea breezes. Having access to reliable hot plates transformed these lessons from textbook discussions into authentic scientific investigations.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new hot plates, they were excited and eager to begin experimenting. Many students immediately recognized that they would be able to conduct investigations similar to those performed by real scientists. The anticipation and enthusiasm in the classroom were incredible, and students became more engaged because they knew they would be actively exploring scientific concepts rather than simply reading about them.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using the hot plates in a variety of inquiry-based investigations. Our next steps include exploring how temperature influences chemical reaction rates and conducting Earth science labs that demonstrate how uneven heating drives weather patterns and ocean currents. These experiences will help students develop critical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills while deepening their understanding of challenging scientific concepts.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided far more than laboratory equipment. You have given our students opportunities to ask questions, make observations, test ideas, and experience the excitement of discovery. Thank you for investing in their education and helping bring science to life in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1728588318528,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-scientific-curiosity-support-hot-p/8690520/","projectTitle":"Fuel Scientific Curiosity: Support Hot Plates for Middle School Labs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palmatier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2947418_orig.jpg?crop=454,454,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779463283219","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2947418"},{"teacherId":9889036,"projectId":10245954,"letterContent":"What a difference! The materials purchased with your donations have helped so much and the school year has just started. The binders help to keep the students organized, which allows them to access their materials quickly and efficiently. The plastic folders are a game changer! Last year, the paper folders I purchased were already starting to fall apart by week three. I knew I would need to purchase extra folders to help students make it through the school year. This year, the plastic folders can be clipped right inside their binders. If students need to take the folder home to continue their work, the folders are not getting destroyed int heir backpacks.\r\nAlthough binders and plastic folders may seem like small things in the grand scope of what goes into making a classroom function, they make a huge impact on the day to day routines and procedures. Helping students to stay organized and have easy access to their work means they can focus their attention on learning and activities. Thank you so much for your continued support of all that we do in the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1779203446970,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-standards/10245954/","projectTitle":"Setting the Standards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Konicek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889036_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770303370096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889036"},{"teacherId":9519297,"projectId":10129077,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. My students and I truly appreciate your generosity and kindness for supporting our classroom. We cannot wait to use our new school supplies and enjoy the classroom incentive items that will be given out as prizes for my students hard work.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they seen the prizes. They loved the rubber ducks, pencil toppers, and they went crazy over the basketball hoop that we used many times on Friday's for review games.\r\n\r\nMy student's currently finished a Unit on Integers. We used the basketball hoop to play a 3 point game with Integer Rules. My student's loved it.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for everything. We truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1774449638572,"projectUrl":"project/math-materials-and-classroom-incentives/10129077/","projectTitle":"Math Materials and Classroom Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lozano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9519297_orig.jpg?crop=802,802,x300,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715280260517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519297"},{"teacherId":9519297,"projectId":9540691,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. Organization is a big thing I like to teach students this young that way they can use it in the future, and with these binders they will be able to learn organizational skills and have a place for all of their classroom notes. \r\n\r\nMy students use these binders everyday in the classroom. They use them to store their guided notes and assignments that have been completed. Each unit is divided and students are able to easily access anything they need from the current unit.\r\n\r\nMy students were very shocked when they first seen the binders. They were very thankful and blessed to have received them.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much once again , my students and I truly appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1754650107903,"projectUrl":"project/math-organization-binders/9540691/","projectTitle":"Math Organization Binders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lozano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9519297_orig.jpg?crop=802,802,x300,y114&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715280260517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9519297"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45549","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1295,"numTeachers":87,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":81,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":60.1,"schoolId":45549,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Immokalee Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Immokalee Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/immokalee-middle-school/45549"}