{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lady's Island Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":53.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4357738,"projectId":10168191,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with the xTool laser cutter. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to hands-on learning experiences that bring creativity, problem-solving, and design to life.\r\n\r\nThe xTool allows students to turn their ideas into real products while developing skills in technology, engineering, mathematics, and entrepreneurship. From creating classroom projects to designing custom items, they are learning how to think critically, collaborate, and persevere through challenges.","fullyFundedDate":1778044583275,"projectUrl":"project/engraving-excellence-bringing-stem-cr/10168191/","projectTitle":"Engraving Excellence: Bringing STEM & Creativity to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4357738_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524187593446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4357738"},{"teacherId":4357738,"projectId":10165067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our 8th Grade Social project. Because of your generosity, our students will have the opportunity to celebrate an important milestone in a memorable and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nMiddle school can be challenging, and many of our students have worked hard to grow academically, socially, and emotionally throughout the year. This social is more than just a dance or celebration, it is a chance for students to create positive memories, build community, and feel recognized for their accomplishments as they prepare for high school.\r\n\r\nYour support helps create an experience many students may remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778044582951,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-growth-an-8th-grade-endof/10165067/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Growth: An 8th Grade End‑of‑Year Social","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4357738_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524187593446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4357738"},{"teacherId":4357738,"projectId":10187067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Encouragement Kits project. Because of your generosity, my students will receive more than just supplies, they will receive reminders that they are valued, supported, and cared for.\r\n\r\nMiddle school students carry so much on their shoulders. Many of them are navigating stress, self-doubt, peer pressure, family challenges, and the everyday ups and downs of growing up. These encouragement kits will provide small moments of comfort, motivation, and positivity during times when students may need it most.","fullyFundedDate":1778044582690,"projectUrl":"project/encouragement-kits-for-student-success/10187067/","projectTitle":"Encouragement Kits for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4357738_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524187593446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4357738"},{"teacherId":7782680,"projectId":9901655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our \"Travel Around the World Using Geography and STEM\" project! Your support has transformed our library (and school) into an immersive learning experience that brings the world to life. When students hold these Merge cubes and look through their devices, 3D architectural and geographical wonders of the world appear right before their eyes. Combined with our giant floor-size maps and research books, this technology creates an authentic discovery process: students read to find a landmark, locate it on our massive map, and then use the Merge Cubes to explore it in 3D.\r\n\r\nWhat's most exciting to our students is the \"wow\" factor of seeing these world-famous structures in 3D. Your investment has shown our students that learning can be interactive, immersive, and genuinely exciting. Thank you for making global exploration possible right here in our school.","fullyFundedDate":1763577755275,"projectUrl":"project/travel-around-the-world-using-geography/9901655/","projectTitle":"Travel Around the World Using Geography and Stem","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sargent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7782680_orig.jpg?crop=1461,1461,x796,y1088&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628970918060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/limslibrary"},{"teacherId":7782680,"projectId":9695449,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our \"STEM Crime Mystery Investigation\" project! Your support has made a tremendous impact on our 6th grade classes as they prepare for state testing. When the materials first arrived, our students were buzzing with excitement. They couldn't believe they were about to become crime scene investigators, and that energy carried through every moment of our investigations. \r\n\r\nWe've used these resources to strengthen critical skills our students need for state testing success. We set up realistic crime scene scenarios and challenged students to make careful observations, document what they noticed, and then take it a step further, forming claims about what happened and supporting those claims with concrete evidence and reasoning. The hands-on nature of the investigations made these abstract concepts tangible and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWhat impressed me most was watching students internalize the claim-evidence-reasoning framework through this authentic context. They weren't just filling in graphic organizers; they were solving real puzzles and defending their solutions. \r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' learning and success.","fullyFundedDate":1761757094635,"projectUrl":"project/stem-crime-mystery-investigation/9695449/","projectTitle":"STEM Crime Mystery Investigation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sargent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7782680_orig.jpg?crop=1461,1461,x796,y1088&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628970918060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/limslibrary"},{"teacherId":10352969,"projectId":9901193,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Advanced 8th Grade students at Lady's Island Middle School, thank you for your generous support of our Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Experience. Your contribution has done far more than fund a program—it has opened doors for our students to understand the history, identity, and living traditions rooted right here in the Lowcountry.\r\nThis experience has introduced students to skills and lessons that extend far beyond the classroom. Through new texts, oral histories, culinary traditions, and hands on learning, students have strengthened their ability to analyze culture, interpret primary sources, and recognize the power of storytelling. They have learned to read not just for information, but for meaning—connecting themes of resilience, land, language, and heritage to their own lives and communities.\r\nReading in our classroom now looks different because of this unit. Students read with purpose and curiosity, often pausing to ask questions, make connections, or share personal reflections. Discussions are richer, more thoughtful, and more grounded in cultural understanding. Students are learning to honor the voices in the texts, to listen deeply, and to see reading as a bridge between past and present.\r\nSeveral students have been especially energized by the new books and materials. Some who are typically quiet have found their voices during discussions about identity and heritage. Others who love hands on learning have been captivated by the culinary experience and the stories behind traditional foods. A few students who rarely choose nonfiction are now eagerly reading about Gullah history, land preservation, and the importance of cultural memory. Their excitement is genuine, and it has transformed the atmosphere of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1764690204544,"projectUrl":"project/digital-storytelling-gullah-culture/9901193/","projectTitle":"Digital Storytelling Gullah Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christine-williams32"},{"teacherId":10010631,"projectId":9710104,"letterContent":"Here's a shorter, polished version (2–3 paragraphs) ready to paste into DonorsChoose:\r\n\r\n\r\nWhen the Cricut and embroidery machine arrived, my classroom immediately came alive with excitement. Students were amazed to use real design tools, and their curiosity quickly turned into creativity. We launched a project called *\"Threads of Civilization,\"* where students designed artifacts inspired by ancient cultures. Using the Cricut, they created detailed symbols and patterns, while others used the embroidery machine to stitch cultural designs onto fabric.\r\n\r\nThroughout the project, students naturally applied skills across subjects—measuring, problem-solving, collaborating, and thinking critically about how history connects to modern innovation. Students who typically struggle in traditional settings became leaders, confidently guiding their peers and taking pride in their work.\r\n\r\nNext, students will showcase their creations and explain the historical significance behind their designs. Thanks to your generosity, my students are not just learning about history—they are experiencing it in a hands-on, meaningful way that builds both confidence and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1763577756920,"projectUrl":"project/history-in-the-making-designing-the-pas/9710104/","projectTitle":"History in the Making: Designing the Past with STEAM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chatman-Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10010631_orig.jpg?crop=1584,1584,x324,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746118240274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10010631"},{"teacherId":7782680,"projectId":9879432,"letterContent":"Our students have loved the makerspace refresh! They have been making and creating in our makerspace with the new materials from this project. Students have been crocheting, doing crafts, enjoying new craft books and materials. Best of all, they have been reading the new books. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support of our school library and makerspace. Without donors like you, we wouldn't be able to provide these amazing books and supplies for our students. \r\nOur students love to visit the makerspace and having new supplies gets them coming back for more creative outputs and for books. \r\n\r\nThank YOU!","fullyFundedDate":1763573197010,"projectUrl":"project/steam-makerspace-refresh/9879432/","projectTitle":"STEAM Makerspace Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sargent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7782680_orig.jpg?crop=1461,1461,x796,y1088&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628970918060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/limslibrary"},{"teacherId":7782680,"projectId":9797836,"letterContent":"This project has been a wonderful addition to our school library and an inspiration for our band students. These books have already been getting checked out by our band students (and band director) and are giving students the incentive to practice and grow in learning their instrument. \r\n\r\nThe arts are so important for student growth and these books have been a successful support to students learning a new instrument this year. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting music and the arts (and our school library as we also support them).","fullyFundedDate":1765983162141,"projectUrl":"project/instrumental-music-book-collection/9797836/","projectTitle":"Instrumental Music Book Collection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sargent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7782680_orig.jpg?crop=1461,1461,x796,y1088&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628970918060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/limslibrary"},{"teacherId":4357738,"projectId":9936602,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our “Bundled in Success” project! Because of you, my students now have school-colored sweatshirts that will keep them warm, comfortable, and ready to learn.\n\nYour kindness means more than you know. For many of my students, having something new that represents their school brings a sense of pride and belonging. They were so excited and grateful when they received them!\n\nThank you for investing in my classroom and in my students. Your support truly makes a difference every single day.\n","fullyFundedDate":1765742933115,"projectUrl":"project/bundled-in-success-helping-students-sta/9936602/","projectTitle":"Bundled in Success: Helping Students Stay Warm in Dress Code","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4357738_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524187593446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4357738"},{"teacherId":7782680,"projectId":9672990,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support of our school library's sea turtle project. We have just recently used the items and books of this project with our NJHS to read to elementary school students. We recorded them reading the books, using the stuffed turtles and the egg diorama for an elementary school. \r\n\r\nThese books and materials are now available in our school library for multiple purposes including teacher and student checkout as well as for future turtle projects to bring awareness to a local problem that students can help! Because we have sea turtles in our area, this project is something that will bring awareness to local ecology. We are planning to additionally use these materials and books later in the year with a book club for learning more about our local sea turtle issues.","fullyFundedDate":1763577755910,"projectUrl":"project/project-sea-turtle/9672990/","projectTitle":"Project Sea Turtle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sargent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7782680_orig.jpg?crop=1461,1461,x796,y1088&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628970918060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/limslibrary"},{"teacherId":8320263,"projectId":9763577,"letterContent":"Your donation has made it possible for students to code and download their projects to their micro: bits to see them in action.\r\n\r\nStudents have been able to debug their project by finding errors in the code. They are using their critical thinking skills to research and correct their code.\r\n\r\nIt has engaged them and made me want to learn more. They are so excited and interested in what's next for them to create in class. We are so grateful for your time and donation. Thanks to you, the microbits' lifespan has been extended, and the students are happy.","fullyFundedDate":1763577756122,"projectUrl":"project/micro-bits-in-action/9763577/","projectTitle":"Micro Bits in Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smalls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8320263_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661559279623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8320263"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6674","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":338,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":50,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":46.7,"schoolId":6674,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lady's Island Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lady's Island Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/beaufort-county-school-district/lady-s-island-middle-school/6674"}