{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Langston Chapel Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":61.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8048504,"projectId":9559842,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude (and a classroom full of very excited students!). Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom now has a brand-new mini-refrigerator, and I want to share exactly how much of a difference your gift is already making.\r\n In a middle school classroom, hunger is often the biggest barrier to focus. Before your donation, students who brought healthy snacks like yogurt, fresh fruit, or cheese sticks had to worry about them spoiling by midday. Now, we have a dedicated \"Fuel Station\" where students can store their lunches and snacks safely. This has been a total game-changer for my students who may not have had a reliable way to keep their food fresh throughout the school day.\r\n Beyond just snacks, this refrigerator has become a tool for community and care. It allows me to keep extra water bottles and healthy refreshments on hand for students who might have forgotten their lunch or are simply having a long day. It has created a more \"home-like\" environment where students feel supported, nourished, and ready to learn.\r\n When we unboxed the fridge together, the kids were buzzing with ideas on how to organize it. It was a wonderful moment to see them realize that there are people out there—people like you—who care about their comfort and their success enough to invest in our classroom.\r\n Your support does more than just provide an appliance; it reinforces the idea that our school is a place that provides for the \"whole child.\" Thank you for fueling our bodies so we can better fuel our minds.","fullyFundedDate":1764729550708,"projectUrl":"project/it-tastes-better-cold/9559842/","projectTitle":"It Tastes Better Cold!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Reddick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8048504_orig.jpg?crop=644,644,x76,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637963479284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/coachreddick"},{"teacherId":9548270,"projectId":9489569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project. Because of your generosity, my small-group classes now have access to the same high-quality materials and learning experiences that our larger, general-education classes receive—and that means more to us than you know.\r\nMy students have already begun using the new resources during our small-group lessons. With the new materials, they didn't feel like they were \"getting the leftover stuff.\" They had what everyone else had—and that confidence showed immediately.\r\nWhen my students first saw everything, their reactions were pure joy. They kept asking,\r\n\"This is for our class?\"\r\n\"We get our own set?\"\r\nIt was such a proud moment for them to feel seen and valued.\r\nAs we continue our current unit, these materials will help us take our work even further. Your donation ensures that my students receive instruction and materials that match their needs without ever feeling \"less than.\"\r\nThank you for making it possible for me to give my small-group students the same opportunities, dignity, and excitement for learning that every child deserves. We are truly grateful.\r\nWarmly,\r\nKaitlin","fullyFundedDate":1755865008748,"projectUrl":"project/make-my-special-education-classroom-trul/9489569/","projectTitle":"Make my Special Education Classroom Truly Special!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9548270_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x41,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753189628705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9548270"},{"teacherId":10097011,"projectId":9507573,"letterContent":"## ✏️ A Focused Classroom Thanks to Your Generosity\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous contributions, my students with ADHD now have the dedicated resources they need right at their desks: **bands for their desks, pencils, paper, and highlighters**. We are using these new tools in powerful, practical ways every single day. The desk bands are a quiet, non-disruptive way for students to release pent-up energy, allowing them to remain seated and attentive during lessons—a significant win for focus and classroom management. The specific tool caddies for their pencils, paper, and highlighters have virtually eliminated the time wasted searching for materials, drastically reducing distraction triggers and allowing them to transition straight into learning. For instance, in our current historical fiction unit, we used the highlighters to color-code evidence of character motivation directly on the paper, a task that now flows smoothly because every student knows exactly where their supplies are and can access them instantly. This structured, predictable setup is building crucial self-regulation skills while maximizing instructional time.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction when they first saw the personalized supply organization was one of genuine relief and excitement. For many, school supplies have historically been a source of anxiety—constantly being lost, forgotten, or misplaced, which compounds the struggle with attention. Seeing their new, dedicated sets of materials—especially the fun, tactile desk bands—immediately created a sense of ownership and control. One student, who often fidgets and struggles to keep his work organized, immediately attached his desk band and quietly started using it. He later told me, \"It helps me keep my focus on the board instead of trying to not move.\" This initial positive reaction has translated into sustained engagement; they take pride in maintaining their organized space, which in turn fosters greater confidence and a willingness to tackle more challenging academic work.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nYour support has fundamentally changed the learning environment, and we are now ready to take the next steps in our current **\"Building Better Thinkers\"** project. Our current lesson involves applying the reading comprehension skills we've practiced—now efficiently organized with their highlighters and paper—to a challenging text on the American Revolution. The next phase will be a collaborative debate: students will use their highlighted, evidence-based notes to argue for a specific perspective on the conflict. The organizational foundation you provided is crucial for this step, as it allows them to dedicate all their working memory and attention to the complex task of critical thinking and argumentation, rather than battling disorganization. Moving forward, we plan to implement a daily \"Desk Band Check-in\" as a visual cue for self-monitoring, ensuring this high level of focus and organization becomes a lifelong habit.\r\n\r\n---","fullyFundedDate":1755865008593,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-care-and-confidence-giving-st/9507573/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Care, and Confidence: Giving Students What They Deserve","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rushing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097011_orig.jpg?crop=2461,2461,x0,y615&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753869291222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097011"},{"teacherId":10097011,"projectId":9549780,"letterContent":"The **translation pens** you generously provided have been a **transformative resource** in my 7th-grade classroom, fundamentally changing how my **English Language Learners (ELLs)** access content and engage with their peers. We use the pens daily across all subjects. For instance, in our **Social Studies** class, students use them to instantly translate **primary source documents** or difficult vocabulary within their textbooks, making the material immediately comprehensible. A specific, powerful moment occurred during our unit on ancient civilizations. My student, Maria, who speaks **Spanish**, was struggling to understand the difference between **\"monarchy\"** and **\"oligarchy.\"** Instead of waiting for me to get to her, she independently used the pen to scan and translate both terms and their context sentences in the text. Her face lit up with understanding, and she was able to define both terms and confidently participate in the class discussion that followed. The pens have fostered **independence** and **reduced the anxiety** often associated with language barriers.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction to the translation pens was one of **awe and excitement**. When I first unveiled them, there was a collective gasp, followed by an immediate rush of curiosity. They handled them like magic wands, initially just scanning random words to see the translation appear instantly on the small screen. Their **enthusiasm** was palpable; for many, it was the first time they felt they had a **direct, immediate tool** to conquer the language barrier right in their hands. This excitement quickly translated into increased **self-assurance**. Students who were often hesitant to start reading challenging passages are now the first to grab their pens and dive into the text, knowing that help is just a scan away. The pens have not just provided a translation; they've provided a huge boost in **confidence** and **motivation**, making the classroom feel more **inclusive** and **equitable**.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\nMoving forward, the translation pens will be central to our next project: creating **multilingual presentations** on the properties of matter in science. The ELL students will use the pens to fully grasp the scientific vocabulary, which is often abstract and technical, like **\"density,\"** **\"solubility,\"** and **\"viscosity.\"** Then, they will use their native language, aided by the pens, to create a segment of their presentation. The final step involves peer-teaching: they will use the pens to help their English-speaking classmates translate their key findings into the native language. This project will allow them to demonstrate their **content mastery**, leverage their **bilingual skills** as an asset, and reinforce the idea that their home language is a valuable resource, not a barrier. Thank you again for providing this incredible opportunity for my students to learn and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1755865008387,"projectUrl":"project/voices-for-all-empower-bilingual-studen/9549780/","projectTitle":"Voices for All: Empower Bilingual Students With Translator Pens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rushing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097011_orig.jpg?crop=2461,2461,x0,y615&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753869291222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097011"},{"teacherId":10098554,"projectId":9510519,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to enjoy the small things in life like a comfortable seat, a pick me up snack, and/or a fresh marker that writes smooth. It's the small things that add up to make our classroom environment much more enjoyable. \r\n\r\nThe Expo markers have brought a huge boost to our collaborative work. Students now use individual whiteboards during warm-ups, exit tickets, and group challenges. One of our favorite moments so far was a review game where students raced to answer questions about cell organelles on their boards—every student was fully engaged and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nThe bean bag chair quickly became a highly prized spot in the room. Students use it as a flexible seating option during independent works time, small-group reviews, or when they need a quiet space to regulate and refocus. For some of my students, having a comfortable, calm space has made a noticeable difference in their confidence and ability to stay engaged.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have been a quiet but powerful support. For students who come to class hungry or unfocused, having access to something small to eat helps them reset and approach learning with the energy they need. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, specially the bean bag chair, they were so excited, crowding around, asking who would get to sit in it first, and thanking me (and you!) repeatedly. The new markers also felt like a treat; they were thrilled to have their own fresh tools instead of worn-down supplies. It created an immediate sense of joy within the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755865008329,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-my-classroom-with-care/9510519/","projectTitle":"Stocking My Classroom With Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Culbreth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10098554_orig.jpg?crop=1593,1594,x0,y223&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753802124227","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10098554"},{"teacherId":9879812,"projectId":9592005,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our classroom project! The supplies that you donated have been used everyday! The headphones have improved access to information in our class everyday. These headphones have allowed students to engage more deeply with video lessons, complete self-paced digital labs, and participate in virtual reality simulations without distraction.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful that you chose to invest in our students' education. Your thoughtful donation directly impacts their ability to access digital resources, complete differentiated assignments, and collaborate effectively. Knowing that community members like you support our efforts is truly motivating for both the students and me. Thank you once again for your kindness and generosity; we look forward to putting these headphones to great use as we discover the wonders of science this year.","fullyFundedDate":1755865008132,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-science-class/9592005/","projectTitle":"Support Our Science Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9879812"},{"teacherId":10341865,"projectId":9875780,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of papers for my students. Your support directly strengthens our classroom by ensuring every learner has the materials they need to participate fully and confidently. Many of my students face challenges accessing basic supplies, and your contribution removes a real barrier to their success. Because of you, they can write, create, explore, and express their ideas without limitation. Your kindness not only provides resources—it shows our students that their education matters to others. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and for the positive, lasting impact you are making on their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1762969369974,"projectUrl":"project/mixed-colored-paper-galore/9875780/","projectTitle":"Mixed Colored Paper Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mgalu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10341865"},{"teacherId":5492967,"projectId":9558401,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation towards acquiring African drums for the sponsoring the drums for our free and appropriate public educational school system. Your support is truly invaluable! These instruments will enrich our music program, cultural education, performances, literacy night allowing our participants to connect deeply with African culture and tradition. The power and rhythm of these drums will inspire creativity and learning for years to come. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to our community and helping us achieve this goal.","fullyFundedDate":1760693772163,"projectUrl":"project/dreaming-of-drums/9558401/","projectTitle":"Dreaming of Drums!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5492967"},{"teacherId":10237184,"projectId":9673839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books for my 6th grade ELA classes. Because of your support, I was able to create an exciting and engaging \"Book Buffet\" experience where students participated in a book tasting to explore a wide variety of texts. This event sparked interest, curiosity, and—most importantly—a deeper love of reading among our students.\r\nStudents continued using the books throughout their independent reading time, selecting titles that resonated with them. They read independently, took comprehension tests, and discussed their reading with peers. Your donation helped support essential 6th grade ELA skills such as citing textual evidence, analyzing characters and themes, determining central ideas, and developing reading stamina.\r\nThese books will continue to be used throughout the year for independent reading, small group instruction, reading conferences, and future classroom activities. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom community, giving students access to high interest books that motivate them to grow as readers.\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping us create meaningful, memorable literacy experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1757468604205,"projectUrl":"project/book-buffet/9673839/","projectTitle":"Book Buffet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angela Bird","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10237184_orig.jpg?crop=207,207,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756820551782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10237184"},{"teacherId":6042362,"projectId":9698733,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so much for your donations!\r\n\r\nThe resources we have obtained are used by students every day in the classroom. The dry erase markers are being used when the teacher and the students are working on letter sounds and recognizing vowel letters. The students like to use different colors to differentiate vowels and consonants. We have used when identifying CVC letters and words too. \r\n\r\nThe rolling cart is used to put markers and whiteboards. It is a very useful tool! \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your donations. This generosity will be remembered for all of us.","fullyFundedDate":1758241931816,"projectUrl":"project/classic-classroom-cleaning-supplies/9698733/","projectTitle":"Classic Classroom Cleaning Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6042362_orig.jpg?crop=1017,1017,x286,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675007892416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6042362"},{"teacherId":5492967,"projectId":9516766,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your transformative donation of charging stations. They immediately eliminate a daily struggle of having to plug and unplug cords that caused disrupting digital learning. Now, every student can reliably power their devices, ensuring equitable access and seamless participation throughout the day. Your support modernizes our classrooms, removes a major barrier to success, and guarantees that our students are always ready to learn. We are deeply grateful. Again, thanks for a your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758636461731,"projectUrl":"project/charge-devices-without-stopping-work/9516766/","projectTitle":"Charge Devices Without Stopping Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flowers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5492967"},{"teacherId":9546723,"projectId":9468350,"letterContent":"I want to personally thank you for helping make my classroom a productive, safe, and engaging environment for my students. Your generosity allows me to provide materials and resources that bring learning to life and create a space where students feel supported and excited to learn. Because of your kindness, my students have the opportunity to engage in lessons with confidence, and I'm able to focus on helping them grow rather than worrying about what we might be lacking.\r\n\r\nThe heart of my project lies in knowing that many of my students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds and face many barriers to their education. Thanks to you, essential school resources are not one of them. Your support helps ensure that every student in my classroom has what they need to learn, participate, and believe in their own potential. I am deeply grateful for your generosity—you have made a lasting difference in my students' lives and in mine.","fullyFundedDate":1754080419194,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-removing-barriers/9468350/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success: Removing Barriers to Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Elkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9546723_orig.jpg?crop=3395,3395,x0,y294&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715621757292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9546723"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_47838","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":718,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":60,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":38.7,"schoolId":47838,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Langston Chapel Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Langston Chapel Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/bulloch-county-school-district/langston-chapel-middle-school/47838"}