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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilson Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":30.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9554528,"projectId":9852904,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! My students have already begun reading and enjoying the books, and I am truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and support. Your contribution has had an immediate and positive impact in my classroom!\r\n\r\nSharing a love of literature with the next generation is incredibly meaningful, and your generosity helps make that possible. Over the next several weeks, my students will be completing book report projects, and a number of them have enthusiastically chosen this series for their independent reading. I am excited that they will be able to engage with these texts while continuing to grow their skills in English Language Arts.\r\n\r\nThrough this series, students will be exploring standards RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.4, and W.8.4 by analyzing themes, developing summaries, and writing thoughtful reviews. Your donation directly supports their academic growth and fosters a genuine enjoyment of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for supporting our students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1761425975998,"projectUrl":"project/the-sisters-grimm-series/9852904/","projectTitle":"The Sisters Grimm Series!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Canney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9554528"},{"teacherId":10058639,"projectId":9558212,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for donating to our classroom! Your donation allowed me to purchase my students the necessary supplies and wonderful learning materials we have already put to use. Having an updated pencil sharpener and brand new pencils, construction paper, and other supplies has allowed my students to write, draw, and complete assignments smoothly every day. When my students saw the bright construction paper and colorful learning supplies, they became excited! They couldn't wait to dig right in to create and show their classmates.\r\n\r\nThe new games and manipulatives will also go a long way. We already used the Pizza Fraction Fun Game to reinforce what we learned about fractions during math, and have used our conversation cubes to stimulate great conversation while learning about social-emotional skills. They were excited to see Jenga, memory games, and even Christmas Bingo. Students were laughing, cheering each other on, and learning how to work together during game time. Learning was taken to the next level as these materials allow students of all learning levels to interact and engage with one another.\r\n\r\nIn the future, we hope to continue to use the games and manipulatives during lessons to help my students grow academically and socially. We will continue to use the fraction game as well as block games during small group rotations to reinforce math skills and logic. The conversation cubes allow students to learn how to better communicate, show empathy, and express themselves. We can even sneak some Christmas Bingo in there to build community and celebrate while helping students learn! Your donation allowed me to bring my classroom to the next level, and my students are showing excitement and pride that they have never shown before.\r\n\r\nThanks again for helping your students learn and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1757882092373,"projectUrl":"project/every-supply-counts-empowering-special/9558212/","projectTitle":"Every Supply Counts: Empowering Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10058639"},{"teacherId":10162936,"projectId":9559630,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, the new resources are already a meaningful part of our daily learning. We've been using them during our core lessons, and one standout moment was when students worked together on a hands-on project that allowed them to apply what we've been learning in a more interactive and engaging way. I watched students who are usually hesitant to participate take the lead, explain their thinking to classmates, and stay focused longer than usual with the addition of all the fidgets and sensory items. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were so excited. The students gathered around as we unpacked everything. Several students mentioned how \"homey\" the classroom felt with the addition of the lights, bean bag, food, and fidgets. They really appreciate the set up because the students mentioned they don't have such nice stuff like this at home. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, these additional resources are helping them build confidence, independence, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning that will continue well beyond this classroom environment. Your support is truly making a difference for my students every single day and we are so appreciative.","fullyFundedDate":1758419412855,"projectUrl":"project/feel-safe-and-cared-for-in-our-classroom/9559630/","projectTitle":"Feel Safe and Cared for in Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kasey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10162936"},{"teacherId":3790660,"projectId":9659995,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a personal thank you for helping us RAMp up the sound at Wilson Middle School. The speaker has been an incredibly fun addition to our days!\r\n\r\nWe have been able to use the speaker at our quarter assembly. The sound on the speaker allowed kids to hear their names being announced over the noise of all the cheers. We believe this positive acknowledgement for their various accomplishments (attendance, academics, and character building) has brought about a positive culture shift to Wilson. \r\n\r\nThe speaker was also perfect to have our school wide dance! The kids loved being able to make song requests and hear the songs being played. They got two hours during the day to just be kids and have fun with their friends and peers, all thanks to your donation for a speaker. \r\n\r\nWe are excited to continue using the speaker - that you helped fund - to have fun, create memories, and build community at Wilson Middle School.","fullyFundedDate":1758128834080,"projectUrl":"project/lets-ramp-up-the-sound-of-our-ram-pride/9659995/","projectTitle":"Let's RAMp Up the Sound of Our Ram Pride!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3790660_orig.png?crop=174,174,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756826343696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3790660"},{"teacherId":10161347,"projectId":9554371,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact in my classroom. My students use these calculators every day, and having consistent access to them has helped students become more confident and independent in math class. Instead of worrying about basic calculations, they are able to focus more deeply on understanding math concepts and problem-solving strategies.\r\n\r\nAnother great benefit of having a class set of calculators is that students no longer need to rely on their computers for calculations. This has significantly reduced screen time and allowed students to stay more engaged with hands-on learning and classroom discussions. As a result, students are spending less time distracted by technology and more time actively learning and participating.\r\n\r\nStudents truly enjoy having calculators available in class. They are excited to use them, take pride in having the proper tools for learning, and feel more motivated to participate during lessons. Your support has helped create a more focused, confident, and positive learning environment, and I am incredibly grateful for your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1757562604282,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-calculators/9554371/","projectTitle":"Classroom Calculators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCarty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10161347"},{"teacherId":9872594,"projectId":9800683,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the generous donations we've received, which have allowed us to help so many students and families. Thanks to your support, our clothing closet has been stocked with t-shirts, sweatshirts, and sweatpants/joggers. With your help, many students were able to pick out a complete outfit, including a hoodie, t-shirt, and joggers.\r\n\r\nSome of our families work hard but still struggle to provide their children with complete, matched outfits, so being able to offer this makes a huge difference. Seeing the joy and big smiles on the students' faces truly melts your heart.\r\n\r\nAs the cold weather and snow approach, hats and gloves have been especially appreciated by our students walking home, and the donated Kleenex has been a Godsend for all our runny noses!\r\n\r\nWe are so thankful for your thoughtfulness and continued support of our class here at Wilson Middle School.","fullyFundedDate":1762920711642,"projectUrl":"project/emergency-clothing-still-in-need/9800683/","projectTitle":"Emergency Clothing Still in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9872594_orig.jpg?crop=932,932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751768846081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9872594"},{"teacherId":9872594,"projectId":9731738,"letterContent":"Participating in a communal act of kindness not only helps those in need but also strengthens the fabric of our society. It's a tangible way to show care and support for your neighbors, creating a profound sense of belonging through community involvement. Receiving donated clothes, for example, has a significant positive impact on students by boosting their self-esteem and confidence, which in turn enhances their school engagement and academic performance. This simple act helps reduce stigma, fosters a sense of community, and encourages social responsibility among both teachers and students. Furthermore, it promotes environmental awareness by highlighting the importance of reusing and recycling clothing.","fullyFundedDate":1759509072703,"projectUrl":"project/emergency-clothing/9731738/","projectTitle":"Emergency Clothing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9872594_orig.jpg?crop=932,932,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751768846081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9872594"},{"teacherId":9630021,"projectId":9429019,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students always have plenty of supply es to use to do their work. With having the clear folders I am saving paper because I can print of a few copies of the worksheets and use the clear folder and a dry erase marker. The binders and folders are a life saver to keep all their progress monitoring organized and easily accessible. With the students each having a place to put their work nothing gets lost. Having games and manipulatives allows the students to have a hands on ability to learn. Thanks to your generous donations I have an inviting room that kids have the opportunity to learn in away that works best for them. \r\n\r\nA lot of my students live at poverty level or below. They are not able to but the basic school supplies. Having bright new school supplies literally had my students light up and dig in. They actually took their time and did their best work. There is nothing like having the ability to show your creativity in your work to keep you inspired to go above and beyond. This helps the learning stick and makes it fun!\r\nThanks for helping make school a bit more colorful and fun!\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n M","fullyFundedDate":1754061889753,"projectUrl":"project/working-with-teams-and-giving-hands-on-o/9429019/","projectTitle":"Working With Teams and Giving Hands on Options!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilkie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9630021_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752681710052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9630021"},{"teacherId":6650103,"projectId":9352157,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support! The students have loved having books available in the classroom based on students that look like them. We have been working on making cross text connections and text to self connections. Most recently we started a class read aloud which allows us to stop and discuss these connections, this has really started opening up the minds of some of our kids to the joy of reading. While many still struggle with reading themselves they are now more excited to use online platforms to access text through read aloud on their own.\r\n\r\nAgain thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1754062690204,"projectUrl":"project/leaping-into-reading-and-team-work/9352157/","projectTitle":"Leaping Into Reading and Team Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Windenburg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6650103_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722898489632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6650103"},{"teacherId":10058639,"projectId":9420618,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for supporting my project to get essential supplies for my special education classroom. With your help, I have been able to transform the learning environment for our students and provide them with the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe mobile whiteboard has been a game-changer for bringing instruction to small groups, and the new dry-erase markers and boards have made practicing writing, spelling, and math skills a fun, on-the-go, and interactive experience. Students are getting the individual attention they deserve while receiving immediate feedback.\r\n\r\nThe rug has created cozy, inviting spaces where students can take breaks, read, or participate in group discussions. The calming effects of the rugs and sensory tools have helped reduce anxiety levels and create a safe and nurturing environment where all students feel valued and accepted. Sensory items such as fidgets and calming boards have also been instrumental in helping students who struggle with focus and emotional regulation.\r\n\r\nThe organization's pouches and shelves have empowered me and my students by giving them greater independence. They can now easily locate and store their own supplies, which has built confidence and a sense of responsibility. The arts and crafts supplies have also sparked creativity and collaboration during our fine motor skill activities and social-emotional learning projects.\r\n\r\nEvery item you have funded is making a difference in my students' lives, both academically and socially. Your generosity is showing them that there are people out there who believe in them and care about their progress. Thank you for making a lasting impact in our classroom and for helping me create a space that is inclusive, engaging, and filled with love and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1753900307206,"projectUrl":"project/special-education/9420618/","projectTitle":"Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Armstrong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10058639"},{"teacherId":6650103,"projectId":9339434,"letterContent":"Thank you for the art supplies we used for this project. The kids love creating images of themselves to put in our hallway. Before doing this project we read the book Flat Stanley and talk about all this World wide adventures. This opens up the door to them discussing the adventures they have all taken as they made their way to the US. Many don't always talk about their journey but this book and project helps open them up and gives them a safe place to talk. \r\n\r\nThe staff love seeing the kids' work on display and I love having the visible display of our beautiful diversity.","fullyFundedDate":1747005359526,"projectUrl":"project/hallway-of-diversity/9339434/","projectTitle":"Hallway of Diversity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Windenburg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6650103_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722898489632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6650103"},{"teacherId":8965452,"projectId":9583274,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, the excitement in my classroom was contagious! My students' eyes lit up as we unpacked everything — they couldn't believe these resources were really for them. There was so much joy and curiosity as they began exploring the new items, and several students immediately started brainstorming how we could use them in upcoming lessons.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've been putting these resources to great use. We have been working on visual one-pagers for the short stories we've read so far this year. Rikki Tikki Tavi was a favorite read. Students are also creating book review posters to share the story of the self-selected book they have been reading on their own. It's amazing to see how much more engaged and confident students are when they have the tools they need right in front of them.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments came during our Rikki Tikki Tavi wanted poster creation when I overheard a student say, \"This makes class so much more fun!\" That sense of excitement and pride is exactly what I hoped these materials would inspire.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current unit, my students are working collaboratively on presentations related to the novel A Long Walk to Water. The impact of your generosity reaches far beyond this project — it's helping my students build confidence, creativity, and a deeper love for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting their success. 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