{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Astec Charter Middle High School","outOfStateSupporters":51.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7989921,"projectId":9699723,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project, \"Bound for Brilliance: Composition Notebooks for Young Mathematicians\"!\r\nThanks to your contributions, my students have received composition notebooks and glue sticks, which are making a significant difference in our math classroom.\r\nThese supplies are helping my students streamline their note-taking process. By using the glue sticks to quickly affix premade notes into their notebooks, we are saving valuable class time that would otherwise be spent copying information from the board. This efficiency allows us more time to focus on problem-solving, guided practice, and deeper mathematical understanding.\r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in our classroom and our students' education. Your generosity has directly contributed to a more organized, efficient, and brilliant learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1759342217323,"projectUrl":"project/bound-for-brilliance-composition-notebo/9699723/","projectTitle":"Bound for Brilliance: Composition Notebooks for Young Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rahimi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7989921_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649690549759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7989921"},{"teacherId":7906125,"projectId":9121795,"letterContent":"Thank you sincerely for your generous donation of yoga mats for both the PE and English classes, supporting the innovative lesson that connects Shakespeare and yoga. Your thoughtful contribution enriches our scholars' learning experience by fostering mindfulness, physical well-being, and creative engagement. It empowers students to explore literature in a dynamic and holistic way, deepening their understanding and appreciation of Shakespeare's work while promoting wellness and self-awareness. Your support truly enhances their educational journey and helps cultivate a nurturing environment where curiosity and growth flourish.","fullyFundedDate":1742078775549,"projectUrl":"project/two-birds-one-stone/9121795/","projectTitle":"Two Birds One Stone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fruit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7906125_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641492188058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7906125"},{"teacherId":2884616,"projectId":9524902,"letterContent":"The mask project ended up being a terrific success. Students were able to express their identity creatively. Each one told me they enjoyed the chance to reflect on how others perceive them, how they want to be perceived, and the impact others have on them. The students were able to create interesting works of art that are displayed in our classroom. The Play-Doh has helped construct brain structures as part of our unit on the biological approach to behavior. \r\nThank you so much for making this possible by providing funding for classroom project materials.","fullyFundedDate":1757178907580,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-strong-minds-supporting-ap/9524902/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Strong Minds: Supporting AP Psychology Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2884616_orig.jpg?crop=818,818,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627671930826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2884616"},{"teacherId":7989921,"projectId":9201605,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of 30 Casio advanced calculators! Your support has made a tremendous difference in my classroom. These calculators have become an essential tool for my students as they explore more complex math concepts with confidence and accuracy.\r\n\r\nMany of my students had never used advanced calculators before, and it's been exciting to see how quickly they've embraced this new technology. They're now able to check their work, explore different problem-solving methods, and understand abstract concepts more concretely.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for my students is discovering how the calculators can perform multi-step functions—something they previously had to do manually. This has not only saved time but also allowed them to focus more on understanding the \"why\" behind the math rather than just the computation.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who once struggled with math have shown new enthusiasm and participation in class. They love experimenting with the functions and even help their classmates learn how to use them effectively.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly empowered my students to learn more deeply and confidently. Thank you for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755293594383,"projectUrl":"project/solving-smarter-calculators-for-every-s/9201605/","projectTitle":"Solving Smarter: Calculators for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rahimi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7989921_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649690549759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7989921"},{"teacherId":1662232,"projectId":9052996,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and donation towards my classroom supplies. Having them has made Art class more efficient and impactful. My students having the essential supplies is so important and without you this would have not happened. Thank you for providing the materials we need for daily use in the class, markers and erasers are always used for almost every assignment and my cabinet is replenished and restocked thanks to your contribution. When a student feels like they have made a mistake it is empowering to be able to erase it and keep going and when a student feels like their sketch is ready it is also empowering to go over it in permanent marker. Thank you for both.","fullyFundedDate":1746460289143,"projectUrl":"project/outlining-our-art-and-erasing-our-mistak/9052996/","projectTitle":"Outlining Our Art and Erasing Our Mistakes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Urbina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1662232_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695228488294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clarissaurbina"},{"teacherId":1662232,"projectId":9068809,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous contribution to my classroom, having these art supplies is so helpful and such a delight. My Middle School artists love vibrant colors and these tempera cakes are perfect for creating gorgeous art, they last so long and are fun to use and reuse over and over.\r\nThank you for believing in the positive power of art in encouraging and inspiring learners during their formative Middle School years and thank you for specifically believing in my classroom and in me. I appreciate you so much. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1739549653403,"projectUrl":"project/tempera-paint-cakes-make-art-class-sweet/9068809/","projectTitle":"Tempera Paint Cakes Make Art Class Sweet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Urbina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1662232_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695228488294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clarissaurbina"},{"teacherId":1662232,"projectId":8923750,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for you and for your generosity and participation in funding this Donors Choose project for my classroom. It is such a great feeling to know that my students can continue to create vibrant and colorful art every day in my class because I have these materials and supplies available for them to use. \r\nThe powerful effect that feeling creative and talented has on them these Middle School formative years can not be measured and will ripple down throughout their lives as they pursue their future career paths.\r\nThank you for believing in art, in my class, my students and me as a teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1739372329349,"projectUrl":"project/oil-pastels-create-vibrant-art/8923750/","projectTitle":"Oil Pastels Create Vibrant Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Urbina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1662232_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695228488294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clarissaurbina"},{"teacherId":8314205,"projectId":9099470,"letterContent":"This project donation was a huge hit with the girls in some of my classes. The kits are instrumental in building self esteem and letting them know that other people care about them.\r\n\r\nThe girls were truly excited when they received the bags and said they could not wait to get home with them. I could see that their positive expressions were proof of the gratitude that the girls felt.\r\n\r\nAs their teacher, I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone that contributed to making the project possible.","fullyFundedDate":1741317455306,"projectUrl":"project/addressing-feminine-hygiene/9099470/","projectTitle":"Addressing Feminine Hygiene","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8314205_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738745813337","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8314205"},{"teacherId":1662232,"projectId":8330116,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for you and for your generosity towards my Art classroom, every day my student artists show up ready to learn and create masterpieces and having the right supplies and tools is essential and because of you I do. The moment they are given these instruments and art materials their imaginations soar and their creativity takes over and the results are amazing and the feelings this creates and the memories they make will last their entire life. Thank you for trusting my classroom and me as the keeper of the supplies with your donation to enhance my middle school Art classes experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1723641616161,"projectUrl":"project/tools-plus-talent-will-create-masterpiec/8330116/","projectTitle":"Tools Plus Talent Will Create Masterpieces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Urbina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1662232_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695228488294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clarissaurbina"},{"teacherId":7989921,"projectId":8936867,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of \"Multiply Success: Notebooks & Bingo for Math Mastery,\" my students are now diving into math with more enthusiasm and confidence than ever!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were beyond excited. Their eyes lit up at the sight of the fresh notebooks, colorful play dough, and of course-the multiplication bingo game! One student shouted, \"This is going to make math way more fun!\" and they were absolutely right. We wasted no time putting everything to use.\r\n\r\nWe recently wrapped up a lesson on factors and multiples using the bingo game, and it was a hit! Students were fully engaged, helping each other figure out the correct answers and celebrating wins together. It was amazing to see even my quieter learners stepping up, participating, and enjoying math without even realizing how much they were learning.\r\n\r\nThe notebooks have also made a huge difference. Each student now has a personal space to organize their math thinking, jot down strategies, and reflect on their learning. One student proudly showed me how she decorated the front of her notebook and labeled it \"My Math Brain.\" It's those little moments that show how meaningful this project truly is.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're beginning a unit on fractions, and the play dough is going to be perfect for modeling parts of a whole and comparing different fractions in a tactile way. The hands-on approach you've made possible is helping turn abstract math concepts into real understanding.\r\n\r\nThank you for multiplying our success. Your kindness has created a ripple effect of motivation and joy in our classroom. We're learning, growing, and smiling every step of the way-because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1734212164319,"projectUrl":"project/multiply-success-notebooks-bingo-for/8936867/","projectTitle":"Multiply Success: Notebooks & Bingo for Math Mastery!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rahimi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7989921_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649690549759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7989921"},{"teacherId":2884616,"projectId":7663041,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generosity in providing resources that have truly enriched my classroom. The materials centered around social-emotional learning—kindness, team games, self-reflection, growth mindset, executive function skills, positive affirmations, and connecting literature to life—have made a lasting impact. One of the most memorable projects was the personality mask activity, where scholars had the opportunity to express themselves artistically while reflecting on their identities. It was incredible to see their creativity shine, and many artistic scholars found this to be a meaningful outlet for their ideas. Additionally, the games and yarn were instrumental in helping us build a sense of community at the beginning of the year and have continued to foster teamwork and communication throughout. \r\n\r\nWhen my scholars first saw the materials, they were excited to engage with hands-on activities that made learning feel personal and interactive. The cart that was provided is still an essential part of my classroom, helping to store and organize these valuable resources. Many of these materials continue to be used year after year, ensuring that future scholars benefit as well. Moving forward, we will continue integrating these resources into lessons, reinforcing social-emotional learning, and making connections between literature and real-life experiences. Thank you again for making a lasting difference in my classroom and in the lives of my scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1691966990943,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-minds-and-hearts-a-transform/7663041/","projectTitle":"Empowering Minds and Hearts: A Transformative Experience in Psychology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2884616_orig.jpg?crop=818,818,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627671930826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2884616"},{"teacherId":1662232,"projectId":8607259,"letterContent":"your generous donation to my classroom and my students has been so impactful and has supplied necessary art supplies to encourage my scholar-artists' creativity and self-esteem. Because of your donation we have been able to create many beautiful works of art and memories for years to come.\r\nThank you for understanding the importance of renewing and replenishing art supplies and knowing that an art class without consumable materials and supplies is not as wonderful as one where supplies, in this case paint are plentiful and generously shared with each child as they learn to create beautiful art and practice their skills.\r\nI appreciate you so much and am so thankful that you chose us.","fullyFundedDate":1730418866949,"projectUrl":"project/are-you-ready-to-paint/8607259/","projectTitle":"Are You Ready To Paint?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Urbina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1662232_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695228488294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clarissaurbina"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69292","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":811,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":91,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"38.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.1,"schoolId":69292,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Astec Charter Middle High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Astec Charter Middle High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-department-of-education/astec-charter-middle-high-school/69292"}