{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bair Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":35.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1293358,"projectId":9434059,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donation of new woodwind accessories for our band program. All of them are using school-rented instruments with no way to clean out other than paper towels and q-tips and their desire to clean out their horns regularly has improved tremendously from the beginning of the school year. It's a phenomenal feeling to have our students have renewed pride and confidence walking around campus knowing that their instruments are now in much cleaner shape as those horns been passed down from generation to generation for the past 25 years. I know that as an educator, I refuse to have our students mocked and ridiculed just because we don't have the proper equipment to protect our instruments. It brings me tremendous joy and satisfaction seeing and hearing their continuous improvement as we all work together to continue to build a band program back to prominence. In time, their skills will improve to the point that when they enter high school, they'll have an even greater desire to use more professional-level equipment to play more challenging band literature. \r\n\r\nWhen the students found out about the new cleaning equipment for flutes, clarinets, and saxes, they were absolutely elated. We created a small ceremony where each of them received their new cleaning clothes and each band class gave the woodwind sections applause for their new music accessories. Some weren't into practicing as much before, but now? They can't wait to come to class and after school to play and work on their skills. I have seen them discover renewed focus and determination to play at their absolute best, all thanks to now being able to clean and care for their horns.\r\n\r\nOnce again, the our Band Program thanks you so very much for all that you've done for us and we look forward to making better music now and in the future.\"","fullyFundedDate":1755720707464,"projectUrl":"project/winning-with-woodwinds/9434059/","projectTitle":"Winning With Woodwinds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Curtis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1293358_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473530617726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bairmsband"},{"teacherId":10046986,"projectId":9387537,"letterContent":"Fruit Snacks: Fueling Motivation and Building Relationships\r\nSince introducing fruit snacks into my classroom, you've noticed a tangible shift in student motivation and morale. These small, inexpensive treats have become a powerful behavioral and academic incentive. I've used them in several ways:\r\n\r\nParticipation Rewards: Students who contribute meaningfully during lessons or help their peers receive a fruit snack, reinforcing a culture of collaboration and engagement.\r\nMath Challenges: During timed drills or problem-solving competitions, fruit snacks are awarded to students or teams who demonstrate accuracy and perseverance.\r\nEquity and Care: For students who come to school without breakfast or lunch, discreetly offering a fruit snacks has helped them stay focused and feel cared for, reducing behavioral disruptions caused by hunger.\r\n\r\nThe result? Students are more eager to participate, and my classroom feels more like a community—where effort is recognized and every student feels seen.\r\n\r\nDry Erase Markers: Empowering Active Learning and Instant Feedback\r\nDry erase markers have transformed my classroom into a dynamic, interactive learning environment. Each student has access to a personal whiteboard, and this simple tool has revolutionized how we assess and engage:\r\n\r\nFormative Assessment: During lessons, I pose a problem and students solve it on their boards. Within seconds, you can scan the room and instantly identify misconceptions.\r\nRisk-Free Learning: Students are more willing to try difficult problems because mistakes are easily erased. This has reduced math anxiety and encouraged a growth mindset.\r\nCollaborative Problem Solving: In group activities, students use large whiteboards to brainstorm and solve multi-step problems together, promoting communication and teamwork.\r\n\r\nI've also noticed that students who were once hesitant to speak up are now more confident, knowing they can show their thinking visually and receive immediate feedback.\r\n\r\nPlayStation 5: Bridging Engagement and Academic Rigor\r\nThe introduction of a PlayStation 5 into my classroom has been a game-changer—literally and figuratively. While it may seem unconventional, I've strategically integrated it to enhance learning, motivation, and classroom culture:\r\n\r\nIncentive-Based Learning: The PS5 is used as a weekly reward for students who meet academic or behavioral goals. This has led to a noticeable improvement in homework completion, test scores, and classroom behavior.\r\nMath Through Gaming: I've incorporated games that require logic, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving—like The Witness or Tetris Effect. Students analyze patterns, calculate probabilities, and even graph performance data.\r\nProject-Based Learning: Students have created math-based presentations analyzing game mechanics, such as calculating frame rates, angles, or in-game economies. This has made math relevant and exciting.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the PS5 has become a social-emotional tool—a way to build rapport, celebrate success, and foster a positive classroom climate.\r\n\r\n📄 Colored Stock Paper: Organizing Minds and Making Math Visual\r\nColored stock paper has become an essential tool for differentiation, creativity, and organization in my classroom. Its impact is both subtle and profound:\r\n\r\nColor-Coded Instruction: I assign different colors to different math units—blue for geometry, green for algebra, yellow for data analysis. This helps students visually organize their notes and recall concepts more easily.\r\nInteractive Notebooks: Students use colored paper to create foldables, graphic organizers, and math journals. These tactile, visual tools support diverse learning styles and make abstract concepts more concrete.\r\nDifferentiated Tasks: I've printed tiered assignments on different colors—green for foundational, yellow for intermediate, red for advanced. This allows for seamless differentiation without stigmatizing students.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, my classroom walls are now filled with vibrant student work, boosting pride and ownership. Students are more engaged because the materials feel personalized and purposeful.\r\n\r\nOverall Impact: A Transformed Learning Environment\r\nTogether, these four tools have created a multi-sensory, student-centered classroom where:\r\n\r\nLearning is active and joyful\r\nStudents feel motivated, supported, and challenged\r\nInstruction is differentiated and data-informed\r\nClassroom culture is positive, inclusive, and respectful\r\n\r\nI have seen increased test scores, improved behavior, and stronger student-teacher relationships. Perhaps most importantly, students now see math not as a chore, but as a creative, collaborative, and rewarding experience.","fullyFundedDate":1750868240942,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-math-with-key-incentives/9387537/","projectTitle":"Teaching Math with Key Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046986"},{"teacherId":9062756,"projectId":9143747,"letterContent":"First, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! For years I have wanted to involve 3D printing and design to my Computer Science program. Just didn't have the funds to do purchase a 3D printer. Thanks to you and your generosity my aspirations have come true. I will now be able to incorporate 3D design into next year's curriculum. \r\n\r\nMy goal for my students is hopes they find a career in STEM. I have developed a Computer Science program that introduces them to various careers in STEM. With this 3D printer I will now be able to introduce to a new one. I plan on incorporating an industry certification to that program. \r\n\r\nMy current students were able to test out the 3D printer. We decided to print out a Luffy Flag from One Piece, a giant castle for table top games after school club, and the starting point dongle for our VR goggles. The students were amazed at the final results of their first prints. They began trying to create their own designs in TinkerCad.\r\n\r\nI cannot wait until the 2025-2026 school year to see the fun and enjoyment the students will have with the new program. Thank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1742929221680,"projectUrl":"project/empower-future-innovators-donate-for-a/9143747/","projectTitle":"Empower Future Innovators: Donate for a 3D Printer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sweeney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9062756_orig.png?crop=252,252,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741186613392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sweeneys-tech"},{"teacherId":1293358,"projectId":8727334,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donation of new clarinet and flute cases for our band program. All of them are using school-rented instruments with worn-down cases and their desire to practice and perform has improved tremendously from the beginning of the school year. It's a phenomenal feeling to have our students have renewed pride and confidence walking around campus w/new cases instead of having the same cases that're in bad shape as they've been passed down from generation to generation for the past 25 years. I know that as an educator, I refuse to have our students mocked and ridiculed just because we don't have the proper equipment to protect our instruments. It brings me tremendous joy and satisfaction seeing and hearing their continuous improvement as we all work together to continue to build a band program back to prominence. In time, their skills will improve to the point that when they enter high school, they'll have an even greater desire to use more professional-level equipment to play more challenging band literature. \r\nWhen the students found out about the new clarinet and flute cases, they were absolutely elated. We created a small ceremony where each of them received their new cases and each band class gave the flute and clarinet sections applause for their new music accessories. Some weren't into practicing as much before, but now? They can't wait to come to class and after school to play and work on their skills. I have seen them discover renewed focus and determination to play at their absolute best, all thanks to a new case.\r\n\r\nOnce again, the our Band Program thanks you so very much for all that you've done for us and we look forward to making better music now and in the future.\"","fullyFundedDate":1729969473707,"projectUrl":"project/instrument-case-by-case-basis/8727334/","projectTitle":"(Instrument) Case by Case Basis","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Curtis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1293358_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473530617726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bairmsband"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_45178","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":672,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":65,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":64.7,"schoolId":45178,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bair Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bair Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/broward-county-public-schools/bair-middle-school/45178"}