{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hyattsville Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10029608,"projectId":10016887,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom. Students are using the new paper, pencils, and Sharpies every day to bring their ideas to life. One memorable moment was during our city skyline perspective project—students carefully sketched their buildings with pencils, used the sharpeners to keep their lines precise, and then outlined their work with Sharpies to create bold, confident designs. The excitement in the room was incredible as they saw their drawings come together so clearly.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up. Many of them were eager to get started right away, and it sparked a new level of motivation and pride in their work. Having reliable supplies helped them feel more prepared and confident, which made a big difference in their focus and creativity.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building on their skills by adding shading and depth to their artwork, as well as starting new projects that explore creativity and design. Because of your support, they are able to fully participate, take artistic risks, and grow in ways that would not have been possible otherwise. Thank you for giving them the tools to succeed and express themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1770267134559,"projectUrl":"project/sketch-design-create-tools-for-studen/10016887/","projectTitle":"Sketch, Design, Create: Tools for Student Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10029608_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x0,y638&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746741592916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10029608"},{"teacherId":10192361,"projectId":10092089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of cleaning supplies, snacks, games, and classroom essentials. Your support has truly made a positive impact on our classroom and on my students every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contributions, our classroom is now a cleaner, more organized, and welcoming space. The cleaning supplies have helped us maintain a healthy environment, and students have taken pride in helping keep our classroom neat. This has encouraged responsibility and teamwork among students.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have been especially important. They help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. I have seen a big difference in their attention and participation, as students are more comfortable and able to concentrate on their work.\r\n\r\nThe games you provided have brought so much excitement and joy into our classroom. When students first saw them, they were thrilled and eager to start playing and learning. We use the games during small group activities and as part of lessons, helping students build both academic skills and positive relationships with their peers.\r\n\r\nThe classroom essentials have ensured that every student has the tools they need to succeed. Students feel more confident knowing they have access to materials, and it allows everyone to fully participate in lessons and activities.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these resources to support hands-on learning, collaboration, and a positive classroom environment. Students are currently working on group projects and interactive lessons where these materials play an important role in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. Your support has truly made a difference in creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning space for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1773322046863,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-student-success/10092089/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oliver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10192361_orig.jpg?crop=2731,2731,x0,y482&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1773244029098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10192361"},{"teacherId":10029608,"projectId":9584201,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to everyone who supported this project and helped provide snacks for my students. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Many of my students come to school without having had breakfast or may not have access to consistent meals in the morning. Because of your support, they now have the opportunity to grab a snack when they need it most. This simple act of kindness helps ensure that students are not trying to learn while distracted by hunger.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been noticeable in our classroom environment. Having access to snacks allows students to refocus their energy on learning rather than their empty stomachs. It has helped improve their concentration, participation, and overall engagement during lessons. Beyond academics, it has taught them to appreciate small acts of kindness and the support of a community that cares about their well-being. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they feel supported, valued, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1764602447202,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds/9584201/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10029608_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x0,y638&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746741592916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10029608"},{"teacherId":10302938,"projectId":9795534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the headphones to our classroom. They have been incredibly helpful for our students while using their English Language Development application. With the headphones, students can better focus on lessons at their individual level, allowing them to practice the specific skills they need to strengthen their English.\r\n\r\nBecause the program adjusts to each student's ability, the weekly practice gives them targeted support and more independence in their learning. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in helping our students improve their English and build confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766106911455,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-personalized-learning/9795534/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Personalized Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10302938"},{"teacherId":10111571,"projectId":9595324,"letterContent":"Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay in sending this thank-you message. This school year has been especially busy and eventful, but that does not lessen my deep gratitude for your generosity and support.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support and for making our classroom project possible. Because of you, my students now have access to materials that are already making a meaningful difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe items you donated have greatly enhanced our classroom environment by creating a more comfortable, engaging, and student-centered space. My students are more motivated, focused, and excited to participate in reading and learning activities. These resources support both academic growth and social-emotional development, which is especially important for middle school learners.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and belief in education directly impact my students every day. You are helping to build a classroom where students feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to succeed.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for your generosity and for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1755730174479,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-minds-confident-readers/9595324/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Minds, Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reddick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10111571_orig.jpg?crop=853,853,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754336713115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dreddick"},{"teacherId":10111571,"projectId":9534930,"letterContent":"Please accept my sincere apologies for the delay in sending this thank-you message. This school year has been especially busy and eventful, but that does not lessen my deep gratitude for your generosity and support.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support and for making our classroom project possible. Because of you, my students now have access to materials that are already making a meaningful difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe items you donated have greatly enhanced our classroom environment by creating a more comfortable, engaging, and student-centered space. My students are more motivated, focused, and excited to participate in reading and learning activities. These resources support both academic growth and social-emotional development, which is especially important for middle school learners.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and belief in education directly impact my students every day. You are helping to build a classroom where students feel supported, encouraged, and empowered to succeed.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for your generosity and for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1755044808625,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-space-for-young-readers-to-sh/9534930/","projectTitle":"Creating a Space for Young Readers to Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reddick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10111571_orig.jpg?crop=853,853,x0,y264&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754336713115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dreddick"},{"teacherId":10029608,"projectId":9544560,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom, because of your support, we were able to use a $200 Teacher Pay Teacher gift card to access high-quality lessons, visuals, and instructional materials that directly enhanced student learning. This technology allowed me to provide clear breakdown, step-by-step guidance, and engaging visuals that helped students better understand complex concepts, especially in our art curriculum. Having access to these resources made lessons more structured, accessible, and enjoyable for all learners.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects of this new resource for my students was the creativity it unlocked. Using Teacher Pay Teachers lessons, students learned how to divide a square into seven triangles or diamonds. From there, they chose an image that inspired them- such as a planet, frog, starfish, or even their name- and used each triangle to represent one of the seven elements of art. The visuals and examples provided helped students understand how separate elements could come together to form one cohesive image. Several students concepts especially warmed to this technology, gaining confidence and staying engaged throughout the project. I also say students who are usually hesitant become excited to share their artwork and explain their creative choices.","fullyFundedDate":1761427596435,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-backed-funds/9544560/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Backed Funds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10029608_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x0,y638&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746741592916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10029608"},{"teacherId":1748258,"projectId":9300813,"letterContent":"This project has improved our look dramatically by allowing us to set our cheap paper folders aside for our performances. The students were surprised to see our new concert folders when they arrived, and we are still trying to find a great way to identify them as Hyattsville Creative and Performing Arts Middle School property.\r\n\r\nThe folders have been a blessing, and we appreciate your efforts in securing them for us. We hope that you may find yourself in a position to support us with future projects, and I have attached a few of the thank you notes from the students here.","fullyFundedDate":1752586573633,"projectUrl":"project/concert-folders-for-the-concert-band/9300813/","projectTitle":"Concert Folders for the Concert Band!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1748258_orig.jpg?crop=1508,1509,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723736622995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/everettmartin"},{"teacherId":9600518,"projectId":9841938,"letterContent":"We are currently taking our English assessment which measures how much English students have acquired. My students did not shy away from speaking! My students stated their answers confidently! This is all thanks to you! To prepare for this assessment, they read books and recorded themselves speaking using the headphones with the built in microphones, daily! Using the headphones became a part of my daily instruction. My students would remind me if I forgot to distribute the headphones for the day. That always made me laugh! You are a huge reason for their success!","fullyFundedDate":1764476064962,"projectUrl":"project/lend-me-your-ears-and-voices/9841938/","projectTitle":"Lend Me Your Ears and Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9600518"},{"teacherId":9369026,"projectId":9486857,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness in providing my students with exacly what they need to excel in our Drama class this school year. The population of students in my class is so used to having to go without, so it is a blessing to be able to provide them with basic necessities. \r\n\r\nThe mobile white board has been such a hit in our class. Since my classroom lacks a bulletin board, using the white board has made posting new vocabulary and updates from or about the school 10 times easier. Being able to move it from one point of the classroom to another has also been a huge perk.\r\n\r\nOur county very recently had a hand, foot, and mouth outbreak, and the large bottle of Purell has gone such a long way. I often encourage students to clean their hands before and after we deal with any props, and I wouldn't be so confident to do so if I had the tiny bottle of hand sanitizer the school tends to provide me with.\r\n\r\nWhile I haven't yet received all of my props, I am still very grateful for the ones we have gotten a chance to use. It has made creating and performing scenes that much more realistic to my students, and some of them are even considering taking the arts more seriously as they get older.\r\n\r\nI give my sincerest thanks to you for your thoughtfulness and your dedication to seeing our students thrive, especially in my class. \r\n\r\nThank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1754508906785,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-year-new-intentions/9486857/","projectTitle":"New School Year, New Intentions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9369026_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730748264320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9369026"},{"teacherId":10029608,"projectId":9348042,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for your generous donations! We've been putting the new resources to great use. The organizers have helped us keep all our markers sorted by table, making it easier for students to access what they need. The acrylic paint markers were used for our recent graffiti art project, where students spun a wheel to determine the graffiti style they would recreate on paper. For the second part of the project, they spun the wheel again to decide what image to draw- options included clowns, subway trains, city skyline, sneakers, and etc. It was a engaging, hands-on way for students to explore creativity, color theory, and composition. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw and began using the new materials, their excitement was contagious. They loved that the paint markers allowed them to paint with precision and control, while still feeling like they were creating something bold and expressive. It was a joy to see them so focused and proud of their work, experimenting with new techniques that wouldn't have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nOur next classroom project will combine pop art and pointillism, using the dotted paint markers you provided. Students will learn how to create vibrant images through color layering and dot placement, blending modern and traditional art styles. Your contribution continues to fuel their creativity and artistic growth-thank you for helping make these experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757109688086,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-the-future-an-hbcu-grads-firs/9348042/","projectTitle":"Coloring the Future: An HBCU Grad's First-Year Art Room Dream","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10029608_orig.jpg?crop=1320,1320,x0,y638&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746741592916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10029608"},{"teacherId":8572603,"projectId":9091530,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous contributions that have helped provide technology and costumes for our theatre program. These resources are more than just tools; they are vital instruments that allow our students to fully engage in the art of storytelling. With access to updated technology, students can experience the excitement of working with professional-grade equipment, which not only enhances their performances but also prepares them with skills relevant to future opportunities. The costumes bring characters to life, allowing our students to step into their roles with confidence and authenticity, transforming each performance into a more immersive and meaningful experience.\r\n Your support makes an incredible difference in underfunded arts programs like ours. Often, students in these programs face barriers that limit their access to the tools and resources they need to thrive creatively. Thanks to your generosity, our young performers are given the opportunity to dream bigger, express themselves more fully, and experience the arts at a level that many thought was out of reach. Your investment not only strengthens our theatre program but also inspires hope, pride, and a belief in the power of the arts within our community.","fullyFundedDate":1748457254287,"projectUrl":"project/lets-produce-a-memorable-performance/9091530/","projectTitle":"Let's Produce a Memorable Performance!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sharpe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8572603_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728324529781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8572603"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64949","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1305,"numTeachers":58,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"22.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.2,"schoolId":64949,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hyattsville Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hyattsville Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/hyattsville-middle-school/64949"}