{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Badger Ridge Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":44.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10242866,"projectId":9685828,"letterContent":"Our new headphones and binders have made a tremendous difference in my students' daily learning. The headphones allow students to fully engage with their i-Ready and IXL lessons without distractions, giving them access to instructional videos and interactive supports that help break down reading barriers and make math concepts clearer. This technology allows each student to learn at their own pace and level, ensuring they receive the individualized support they need to grow. The headphone organizer has also been a wonderful addition—keeping our materials neat, accessible, and ready for learning every day.\r\n\r\nThe binders have been just as impactful, helping students stay organized across all their core subjects—ELA, math, science, and social studies. For many of my students, learning how to manage their materials has built a stronger sense of independence and responsibility. One student in particular, who often struggled to keep track of assignments, now proudly shows off how each section of their binder is labeled and complete. Another student shared that having their own set of headphones helps them focus and feel more confident during lessons. These simple tools have empowered my students to take ownership of their learning and feel more capable and motivated in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757423307561,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials/9685828/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schiebel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10242866"},{"teacherId":9934919,"projectId":9367755,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our diverse books project. Your donations have made a real impact on our students and our classroom community.\r\nMany of you love to read (we do, too!) but may not realize how much these new books have transformed the way we teach reading. The stories you helped bring into our room have introduced lessons in empathy, identity, and perspective-taking. Students are learning to think critically about how authors use language, whose voices are being heard, and how literature connects to their own lives and cultures.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading looks active and collaborative. Students read independently and in small groups, annotate with curiosity, and share their reflections during discussions. We pause often to talk about big ideas — like belonging, justice, and representation — and students are eager to share how the books make them feel seen.\r\nSome of the biggest reading breakthroughs this year have come from these new additions. \r\n\r\nOne student who rarely engaged with novels was hooked by American Born Chinese, calling it \"the first book I've ever finished and liked.\" Another shared that The Best We Could Do reminded her of her own family's immigration story. These books are doing more than filling shelves — they're building confidence, community, and connection.\r\nThank you for helping make that possible. You've given our students stories that reflect who they are and who they can become.","fullyFundedDate":1747705502168,"projectUrl":"project/our-world-in-words/9367755/","projectTitle":"Our World in Words","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Armitage","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9934919_orig.jpg?crop=4010,4010,x1022,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741030891464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgarmitage"},{"teacherId":9845222,"projectId":8960462,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to the restoration room at my school! We were able to serve over 200 students in this space last year. The supplies we were able to purchase have made this a calming space for students that was filled with resources to learn new skills. Students have consistently shared that they are appreciative of being able to have a \"chill space\" while they are reflecting and repairing. Your contributions made a great difference in the experience those students had. I appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1732381471475,"projectUrl":"project/restoration-station-supplies/8960462/","projectTitle":"Restoration Station Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9845222_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760215755295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9845222"},{"teacherId":9845222,"projectId":8964688,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to the Restoration Room last year! We were able to have over 200 students use the room to engage in restorative conversations and learning. \r\n\r\nThe circle table has been a favorite of students (and supportive adults). The circle table represents that all are equals in this space, regardless of position, popularity, or any other factor. \r\n\r\nThe supplies provided through this project enabled my students to feel comfortable while the are doing the difficult heart work they are asked to do. These projects also the space to represent the feelings we want - a sense of pride in willingness to make growth - not shame from mistakes.","fullyFundedDate":1735234226408,"projectUrl":"project/restoration-station-furniture-and-books/8964688/","projectTitle":"Restoration Station Furniture and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9845222_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760215755295","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9845222"},{"teacherId":7360306,"projectId":9107212,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude of wobble stools for my classroom! Your thoughtful contribution has truly made a positive impact on my students learning environment. They cheered when I showed them! These stools are not only a fun and engaging addition to the room, but they also provide my students with the flexibility they need to stay focused and comfortable. With the rising prevalence of ADHD in students, these stools are a dream come true and a necessity in the modern classroom. It's amazing to see how such a simple change can enhance their learning experience. These wobble stools will be used for many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1739455231198,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-seating-for-eng/9107212/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students With Seating for Engaging Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shania","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7360306"},{"teacherId":7360306,"projectId":8923293,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your gift of calculators to my classroom. This gift has provided access to our 6th grade level curriculum to my students who are not yet working at a 6th grade level. In my class of 24 students, I have 8 students who are severely below grade level. These calculators are able to help them continue to grow their learning, without them feeling as if they are many years behind where they should be. \r\n\r\nNot only do they provide access to those below grade level, but they provide extension work for those who are above grade level. Those who are working beyond our 6th grade level curriculum are able to practice those skills. Truly every one of my students this year, and all for years to come will benefit from this gift. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1738778720305,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-power-of-numbers-a-class/8923293/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Power of Numbers: A Class Set of Calculators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shania","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7360306"},{"teacherId":6594723,"projectId":8857335,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project and helping me continue to provide visuals for my students. Some of the visuals I've created for my students this year are a large visual schedule, a daily agenda, and posters that both contain reminders as well as help motivate. All of those have been great, but probably the biggest impact for students is the vocabulary cards I have created for each unit that include additional explanations, examples, or models. At the end of each unit, some of these cards get moved over to the ongoing vocabulary wall we're building as the regular vocab board is cleared for the next unit and we start building again.\r\n\r\nIt takes a lot of time to create, print, organize, and post all the vocabulary and sometimes you wonder if the time you invested is worth it. Once I observed students walking up and taking down individual vocab cards and taking them back to their seats, I knew it was. Students have been taking cards and adding them to their notes, coping the visual model into their math glossary, or just going up to review the card and clarify their understanding. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my student's learning and my classroom by helping me continue to provide great visuals for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1731526875317,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-visual-displays-for-my-math-al/8857335/","projectTitle":"Amazing Visual Displays for My Math & Algebra Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Meland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6594723_orig.jpg?crop=1737,1737,x331,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725326448772","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6594723"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_37205","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":752,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":27,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"18.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.3,"schoolId":37205,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Badger Ridge Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Badger Ridge Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/verona-area-school-district/badger-ridge-middle-school/37205"}