{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Buck Lodge Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":49.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2187805,"projectId":7066458,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has the resources we need to create more engaging and meaningful learning experiences. When my students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to begin using them. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and they couldn't wait to explore the new opportunities these resources provided.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun incorporating the materials into our daily lessons through hands-on activities, collaborative projects, and independent learning. The new resources have helped increase student engagement, encouraged creativity, and given students greater confidence as they learn and grow.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current lessons, these materials will play an important role in helping students deepen their understanding, practice new skills, and work together on exciting classroom projects. Your support has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our students' success. Thank you for helping make learning more meaningful and inspiring for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1672519732396,"projectUrl":"project/viking-pride-in-our-school/7066458/","projectTitle":"Viking Pride in our School!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chriss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2187805_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565213803022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2187805"},{"teacherId":2187805,"projectId":9921634,"letterContent":"The materials purchased for our PBIS program provided incentives that encouraged students to demonstrate positive behavior, make responsible choices, and actively participate in creating a respectful school environment. By recognizing and rewarding positive behaviors, the program helped increase student motivation, reinforce school-wide expectations, and promote a positive school culture. These incentives also strengthened student engagement and contributed to improved behavior, creating a more supportive and productive learning environment for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1767017483319,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-at-blms-gives-us-pride/9921634/","projectTitle":"PBIS at BLMS gives us PRIDE!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chriss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2187805_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565213803022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2187805"},{"teacherId":7757959,"projectId":10089854,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our volleyball club project! Because of your generosity, our students now have volleyball arm sleeves, training aids, spiking training equipment, and training aid cards that are helping them grow both athletically and personally. These resources have transformed our weekly volleyball club meetings into a more engaging, skill-focused, and exciting experience for our students. The equipment is being used during practices to help students improve serving, passing, hitting, defensive movement, and overall volleyball fundamentals while building confidence and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe students were extremely excited when they first saw the new materials. Many immediately wanted to try out the arm sleeves and use the training equipment during drills and activities. One of the most memorable moments was watching students use the spiking training equipment while encouraging one another and celebrating successful attempts. The training aid cards have also been very helpful because students can visually follow drills, techniques, and skill progressions during practice. These resources have created a more structured and authentic volleyball experience that keeps students motivated and eager to learn each week.\r\n\r\nAs we continue the volleyball club, students will keep refining their volleyball fundamentals, strengthening communication and teamwork skills, and preparing for friendly scrimmages and competitions. Beyond athletics, this club has become a safe and positive environment where students build friendships, leadership skills, perseverance, and self-confidence. Thank you again for your generosity and for investing in our students. Your support has created meaningful opportunities and unforgettable experiences that will continue to impact our students throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1771342733949,"projectUrl":"project/superhero-girls-in-sports-3/10089854/","projectTitle":"Superhero Girls in Sports - 3","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Duran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7757959_orig.jpg?crop=1150,1150,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771775012864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7757959"},{"teacherId":7757959,"projectId":10051224,"letterContent":"We would also like to extend a very special thank you to the family from our school community who generously supported our volleyball club project. Knowing that families within our own school district believe in our students and are willing to invest in their success makes this opportunity even more meaningful. Your support has helped create a safe, positive, and encouraging environment where students can build confidence, strengthen teamwork skills, stay active, and develop friendships through volleyball. The excitement and enthusiasm we see each week during practices is a direct result of your kindness and generosity. Thank you for helping provide opportunities and experiences that our students will remember and appreciate for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1770225486324,"projectUrl":"project/superhero-girls-in-sports-2/10051224/","projectTitle":"Superhero Girls in Sports - 2","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Duran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7757959_orig.jpg?crop=1150,1150,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771775012864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7757959"},{"teacherId":7757959,"projectId":9919810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our volleyball club project! Because of your generosity, our students now have the opportunity to meet weekly and develop their volleyball skills in a fun, supportive, and active environment. The new resources have helped us create structured practices where students can work on serving, passing, setting, teamwork, and communication. One of the best moments so far has been watching students encourage one another during drills and celebrate each other's growth and improvement.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the equipment and materials, they were extremely excited and eager to get started. Many of our students had never been part of an organized volleyball club before, so having access to these resources made them feel valued and motivated. The girls immediately began practicing skills, asking questions, and showing great enthusiasm during our sessions. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow each week.\r\n\r\nAs we continue the club, our next steps include refining volleyball fundamentals, building stronger teamwork skills, and preparing students for friendly competitions and scrimmages. We hope to scrimmage against a high school team next school year. We also hope to continue creating a positive space where students can stay active, build friendships, and strengthen their leadership skills. Thank you again for making this opportunity possible for our students. Your support has truly made a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1767109210469,"projectUrl":"project/superhero-girls-in-sports/9919810/","projectTitle":"Superhero Girls in Sports","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Duran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7757959_orig.jpg?crop=1150,1150,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771775012864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7757959"},{"teacherId":3636227,"projectId":10038880,"letterContent":"Students really have enjoyed all the Donor's Choose contributions!\r\n\r\nHere are some of the comments they have made on the poster titled, \"Thank You, DonorsChoose Contributors!\" (See picture.)\r\n-One thing I like about the raffle is the prizes. We appreciate soo much your donations!\r\n-I thank the people that contributed with prizes!\r\n-The prizes in the raffle are useful.\r\n-Something that I likes the raffle because students get to pick what they like.\r\n-I'm thankful because it helps me on doing my work more.\r\n-Thank you for helping students in school. Some people needed this and they don't have anything and some students want a better future for themselves.\r\n-Thank you for the donation. It helps a lot.\r\n-Thank you guys and I think that is really nice of you to donate your own money for us.\r\n-The prize in the raffle are wonderful.\r\n-The prizes on the raffle are fun. \r\n-The prizes I receive in the raffle are cool.\r\n-The raffle gifts are wonderful.\r\n-Thank you for your donations. God bless you.","fullyFundedDate":1773620998074,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-fund-my-weekly-participation-raf/10038880/","projectTitle":"Help me fund my weekly participation raffle & celebrate birthdays","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boehme","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3636227_orig.jpg?crop=1102,1102,x837,y405&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769213353918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3636227"},{"teacherId":643645,"projectId":9934679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing our class for your selfless contribution. My students are so excited to have additional seating options. While specific students are highly encouraged to use the wobble seat or the cushion, the entire class are welcome to use them, along with the bouncy bands.\r\n\r\nI have noticed a shift in the classroom dynamics. The students are more focused now that they are able to get some of their energy out while working. The class socializing has even subsided. That is all because of donors like you. You have made a difference in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767147490463,"projectUrl":"project/sit-stand-learn-empowering-students-t/9934679/","projectTitle":"Sit, Stand, Learn: Empowering Students Through Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fletcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp643645_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722513229015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anfletcher"},{"teacherId":9615113,"projectId":9666067,"letterContent":"First, I sincerely apologize for the delay in sharing this update. My family recently experienced the loss of my father, and I truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this difficult time.\r\nI am so grateful for your support of Fuel the Future: Vikings Strength and Conditioning. Your generosity has already made a meaningful impact on my students and our program.\r\nWhen my students first saw the new equipment, many were both excited and nervous. A lot of them had never used this type of fitness equipment before, but they were eager to learn. Seeing their curiosity turn into confidence has been one of the most rewarding parts of this experience. Students have been learning to use resistance bands, medicine balls, weights, and other fitness equipment safely and properly while challenging themselves to become stronger and healthier.\r\nOne of the things I love most about this program is watching students encourage one another. Not every student has the opportunity to participate on one of our school sports teams, but this program gives them another place to belong, be active, and discover their own strength. Students are learning that strength is not just about how much weight they can lift—it is also about discipline, perseverance, confidence, and being willing to try something new.\r\nNow that we have concluded our second year, I want to build on the program's success and reach even more students. Our next step is to expand the use of the equipment to all of our middle school sports teams. I am working toward creating a schedule where each team can have designated time slots to use the equipment throughout their season. This will allow our student-athletes to incorporate safe, structured strength and conditioning into their athletic development.\r\nAt the same time, I plan to continue growing the after-school Strength and Conditioning program so that more students can participate, including students who are not on a sports team. Since our school also offers Saturday School, I would like to eventually offer a Saturday strength and conditioning session as another opportunity for students to participate. I will also extend this offer to our school staff.\r\nThis project is helping us build something much bigger than an after-school fitness program. Fuel the Future: Vikings Strength and Conditioning is creating a culture where every student—not just athletes—has the opportunity to move, grow, challenge themselves, and develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime.\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your support is helping them discover that they are capable of more than they may have believed possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766441439175,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-the-future-vikings-strength-and-co/9666067/","projectTitle":"Fuel the Future: Vikings Strength and Conditioning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9615113_orig.jpg?crop=422,422,x401,y512&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756574755813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9615113"},{"teacherId":10075436,"projectId":9455944,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your contribution to my classroom. I teach at a Title 1 middle school where the majority of my students come from low income households. Your donation has helped to provide some basic supplies that my students often cannot afford such as pencils, paper and other necessary materials. Consequently, all of my students have been able to receive what they need to participate in Health class activities. \r\n Throughout the semester my students create various Health promotion posters and brochures. These projects promote awareness on various Health issues within our school community. The donations have made it possible for my classes to produce beautiful Health projects which are hung on the walls throughout the school. \r\n In October our school celebrated Red Ribbon Week to promote the importance of saying no to drugs. Students were excited to use the materials that we received to create bright colorful posters to support the week long celebration. Both my students and I are truly grateful to our donors who have made this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1753970704656,"projectUrl":"project/health-education-class-project-supplies/9455944/","projectTitle":"Health Education Class Project Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Peterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10075436"},{"teacherId":9696620,"projectId":9438329,"letterContent":"Subject: From Our Classroom to You — Thank You So Much! 💛\r\n\r\nI just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for your generous donation that went to snacks for my students. Your kindness has truly made a difference in our classroom. When the snacks first arrived my students cheered, they were so excited. \r\n\r\nIt might seem like a small thing, but having snacks available changes everything. My students can focus better, they have more energy to learn, and I see more smiles throughout the day. For some of them, these snacks are a real comfort — a reminder that there are people out there who care about them and want to see them succeed.\r\nEach time a student grabs a snack before diving into a lesson or quietly thanks me for having something to eat, I think of you and your generosity. You've helped create a warm, supportive space where every child feels cared for and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for believing that their well-being matters. Your thoughtfulness means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1756582168723,"projectUrl":"project/feed-me-food-not-fights/9438329/","projectTitle":"Feed me! Food not fights.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garcia-Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9696620_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753139744407","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9696620"},{"teacherId":643645,"projectId":9281152,"letterContent":"My students and I are so excited and grateful that you have chosen our class as a recipient of your donation. My students were so elated to receive the games to use during our small group rotation time.\r\n\r\nI was able to teach a handful of students the games and they were able to teach the other students in the class (with my supervision, of course). Being able to teach someone else helped my multi-language learners to practice listening and speaking in English.\r\n\r\nI appreciate being able to see the joy in their eyes while learning something new that did not involve a screen.","fullyFundedDate":1746836695072,"projectUrl":"project/game-on/9281152/","projectTitle":"Game On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fletcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp643645_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722513229015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anfletcher"},{"teacherId":2187805,"projectId":9169048,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! These items have truly transformed our culture for our PBIS program. With the new materials, students were able to encourage each other to have positive behavior, maintain a positive culture in our school and continue promoting PRIDE amongst our students. It's been incredible watching them engage with learning while incentivizing their behaviors. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. There were gasps and the students were super excited. \r\n\r\n\r\nFrom all of us, thank you for believing in our program!","fullyFundedDate":1746706980237,"projectUrl":"project/viking-pride-for-pbis/9169048/","projectTitle":"Viking P.R.I.D.E for P.B.I.S","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chriss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2187805_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565213803022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2187805"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64934","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1153,"numTeachers":82,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":75,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.5,"schoolId":64934,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Buck Lodge Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Buck Lodge Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/buck-lodge-middle-school/64934"}