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Your generosity has helped our classroom thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1766076075870,"projectUrl":"project/social-studies-interactive-notebooks/9945332/","projectTitle":"Social Studies Interactive Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Russo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9215167"},{"teacherId":9719566,"projectId":9963397,"letterContent":"The impact of your support for this project has been immense. We are using the supplies provided to identify students struggling with literacy skills, and to engage them in the learning process. My students have unique learning needs. Many of them are neurodivergent and have difficulty participating in learning activities that are prolonged and challenging. The items we received have provided necessary sensory input so that students can participate in learning activities designed to build reading and writing skills. We truly thank you for all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766009958304,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-to-support-literacy/9963397/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools to Support Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Falls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9719566"},{"teacherId":9651764,"projectId":9873631,"letterContent":"Thank you for the support. The items and materials that I have received have allowed me to keep my students engaged in content reading and in reading for fun. The fidgets that I received have been great prizes and incentives for my students to do well on the reading activities we do in class. The posters have added more life the classroom with the information they provide and how they have sparked interest in those topics in some of the students. The cleaning supplies have allowed me to keep my classroom as clean as possible for all of the student interactions that go on throughout the school days.","fullyFundedDate":1762790877859,"projectUrl":"project/reading-our-way-through-middle-school/9873631/","projectTitle":"Reading our Way through Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ayars","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9651764_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723506510846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9651764"},{"teacherId":10311819,"projectId":9828183,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled to use the mini canvases and paint. Working on a real canvas made them feel like true artists, and the small size added an extra layer of excitement as they created their own tiny art gallery.\r\n\r\nAs a next step, they are excited to create mini sculptures using some more materials from Donors Choose to add to their growing art gallery.\r\n\r\nThe mini art galleries and supplies have also supported literacy in our classroom. Students are writing artist statements to accompany their work, describing their ideas, creative choices, and processes. This has helped them strengthen their writing skills, build vocabulary, and express their thinking with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1760644420193,"projectUrl":"project/mini-masterpieces/9828183/","projectTitle":"Mini Masterpieces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navickas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10311819"},{"teacherId":10341945,"projectId":9875898,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing me tools to help students further their education and to learn better ways to control their anger in the classroom. I work with students that have anger control, processing issues, self esteem and other out side issues that need to be addressed on a daily basis. I believe reading is a very important aspect for all individuals to help them grow, mature, become successful students on their journey through school and becoming young adults. Mental health plays a major role in a lot of are students life and we need to find ways to support them and help in the most difficult times in their life.","fullyFundedDate":1762624518824,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-skills-middle-school-s/9875898/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy Skills Middle School Students with Behavioral Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harvey Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10341945"},{"teacherId":8312045,"projectId":9857203,"letterContent":"I want to thank you on behalf of my middle schoolers for your generosity. The library has been hopping! Students are devouring their new books, choosing them to read for fun during our weekly Drop Everything and Read time. Speaking of fun, the chess set is a huge hit! Kids are playing it almost every day. It's so great to see.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the rolling white boards have been a huge help for collaborative work. Students love to work in small groups and help each other work through challenges in a variety of subjects. They support each other, rather than always relying on the teacher.\r\n\r\nAll items have brought joy and flexibility to the library space. We truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1761516906741,"projectUrl":"project/loving-life-in-the-library/9857203/","projectTitle":"Loving Life in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Selby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8312045_orig.jpg?crop=999,999,x362,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689390202471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8312045"},{"teacherId":7656882,"projectId":9900049,"letterContent":"I am writing to sincerely thank you for your generous support in helping me receive an iPad for my middle school math classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to a powerful tool that will enhance their learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThis iPad will allow me to incorporate interactive math apps, real-time problem solving, digital graphing tools, and engaging review activities into our daily lessons. My students will be able to visualize concepts, collaborate more effectively, and receive immediate feedback that supports their growth and confidence in math.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts my students by providing opportunities that make learning more engaging, accessible, and fun. Many of my students thrive when lessons include technology, and this device will help meet diverse learning needs in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your support truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1763392643755,"projectUrl":"project/math-meets-literacy-learning-with-ipads/9900049/","projectTitle":"Math Meets Literacy: Learning with iPads","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laws","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7656882"},{"teacherId":8567318,"projectId":9826504,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become an engaging, hands-on literacy space where students are excited to grow as readers. We use the new materials during daily literacy centers focused on phonics, fluency, and comprehension. One special moment was watching a previously hesitant reader successfully decode a challenging word using the word-building tools. his smile said it all. The interactive games and small group activities have helped students work together, build confidence, and truly enjoy reading.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were thrilled. They couldn't wait to explore the new activities and literacy centers quickly became their favorite part of the day. Now, we are using these resources to dive into nonfiction texts, identify main ideas, and story elements.","fullyFundedDate":1760502506576,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-readers-through-inter/9826504/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Readers Through Interactive Literacy Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8567318_orig.png?crop=1165,1165,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760394735474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8567318"},{"teacherId":10336592,"projectId":9866207,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources you help support in so many ways! The children are engaging with resources in both our small group and whole group activities. We have used the sensory foam paint to explore and talk about our body's sensations, as well as, improving our fine motor and visual motor skills while writing words in our paint. We have used the Pop-the-Pirate, Donut Game, Perfection, and Fishing Game to improve our vocabulary use related to our current curriculum. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to use these new, fun and engaging resources. Their participation and engagement has increased with these new resources. As we get into spring, we plan on using the sensory kit to continue to explore our sense and relate it back to curriculum. \r\n\r\nWe greatly appreciate your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1763061095208,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-give-my-students-sensory-items-t/9866207/","projectTitle":"Help Me Give My Students Sensory Items to Increase learning.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kienzle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336592"},{"teacherId":10333546,"projectId":9860396,"letterContent":"Here's a polished, warm thank-you letter in **two paragraphs**. If you want it more formal or more casual, I can tweak the tone fast.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support and commitment to encouraging student reading through high-interest rewards. Your contribution has had a meaningful impact on our students by increasing their motivation to engage with texts, especially among reluctant readers. When students are excited about earning rewards tied to reading, they are more willing to practice consistently, explore new genres, and develop positive reading habits that extend beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nAs a result, we have seen noticeable growth in reading stamina, comprehension, and confidence. High-interest rewards help students associate reading with success and enjoyment, reinforcing the idea that effort leads to achievement. Your support plays a vital role in fostering a culture of literacy and lifelong learning, and we are truly grateful for the difference you are making in our students' academic development.","fullyFundedDate":1761584772475,"projectUrl":"project/incentive-for-literacy-development/9860396/","projectTitle":"Incentive for Literacy Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10333546"},{"teacherId":10347247,"projectId":9887002,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, thank you so much for your generous donation to our special education classroom. Your kindness and support make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students each and every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, we are able to provide enhanced learning materials, adaptive tools, and enriching experiences that help our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. These resources support individualized instruction and create a classroom environment where every student feels valued, capable, and encouraged to succeed.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond financial support — it shows a genuine belief in our students and their potential. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to helping create opportunities for all learners.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for being an important part of our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1762803075315,"projectUrl":"project/reading-our-way-thru-middle-school/9887002/","projectTitle":"Reading Our Way Thru Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abernethy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10347247"},{"teacherId":10336675,"projectId":9904144,"letterContent":"School nurses play a critical role in creating a safe and healthy learning environment. They are often the first point of care when a student is sick, injured, anxious, or in need of basic support. 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Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the health and success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763506709089,"projectUrl":"project/clean-hands-clear-minds-literacy-succe/9904144/","projectTitle":"Clean Hands, Clear Minds: Literacy Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimball","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10336675"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_44514","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":900,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":28,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":36,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.2,"schoolId":44514,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Talley Middle School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Talley Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/delaware/brandywine-school-district/talley-middle-school/44514"}