{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bay View Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":13.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10487249,"projectId":10257250,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our new set of classroom calculators!\r\n\r\nBefore receiving this donation, many of my students had to share resources or rely on basic phone apps that lacked the functionality needed for our math and science curriculum. Having a dedicated, class-wide set of calculators has completely transformed our daily lessons. Every student can now follow along seamlessly during guided practice, explore complex problem-solving strategies, and build confidence ahead of state assessments.\r\n\r\nYour support removes a major barrier to learning and shows my students that people outside our school believe in their success. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith appreciation","fullyFundedDate":1778061877375,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-calculators/10257250/","projectTitle":"Classroom Calculators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Knight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10487249"},{"teacherId":9345005,"projectId":10233809,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project. It was an exciting day when I realized how many people and organizations are willing to financially support me in my classroom. It brought me great joy knowing that my students would be able to utilize them early in the 1st quarter as we begin with our Transformation Unit. The magnetic coordinate grid boards have been a huge addition to my students. They have allowed my students to collaborate at the whiteboards while they are working on their transformation projects. The grids have allowed them to see how the figures can translate, rotate, reflect and dilate as they graph them with their partners.\r\n\r\nThank you again from all of your support,\r\n\r\nBryan Vande Hei","fullyFundedDate":1778061982086,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-coordinate-grids-for-math-class/10233809/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Coordinate Grids for Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vande Hei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9345005"},{"teacherId":6837126,"projectId":10691610,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of picture books for our middle school students! These books will provide engaging opportunities for students to think critically, analyze important messages, and strengthen their reading skills. Although picture books are often associated with younger readers, they offer powerful themes and meaningful lessons that challenge our middle schoolers to think deeply. Your generosity helps us create more opportunities for students to experience the joy of reading while building essential literacy skills. We are so grateful for your support of our students and their growth as readers!","fullyFundedDate":1790812983148,"projectUrl":"project/picture-this-big-reading-for-middle-sch/10691610/","projectTitle":"Picture This: Big Reading for Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bemmels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6837126_orig.png?crop=876,876,x232,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634824950007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6837126"},{"teacherId":2830490,"projectId":10263269,"letterContent":"Our students have been excited to use the new ping pong tables and have quickly embraced table tennis as a new activity in PE. Students are able to practice serving, returning, rallying, and developing hand-eye coordination while working with classmates of different skill levels. It has been especially rewarding to see students who may not always feel successful in traditional team sports become engaged, competitive, and confident while playing table tennis.\r\nHaving the tables has allowed me to provide more structured opportunities for skill development and create lessons where students are active and learning throughout the entire class. Students are building their skills through practice, challenges, and game play while also developing strategy, communication, and sportsmanship. Our next steps are to continue increasing students' skill levels through rallies and games while encouraging them to set personal goals and challenge themselves. The new tables have expanded the activities I can offer and given our students another way to discover that physical activity can be fun, challenging, and rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1778062035139,"projectUrl":"project/ping-pong-in-physical-education/10263269/","projectTitle":"Ping Pong in Physical Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bieszk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2830490_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470341047818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bayviewpe"},{"teacherId":2830490,"projectId":9993113,"letterContent":"Our students are already putting the new rebounders and goals to work in physical education, using them to practice skills in handball, speedball, tchoukball, soccer, and floor hockey. The rebounders have given students more opportunities to pass, receive, react, and make quick decisions with the ball. Instead of waiting for their turn, students are able to get more repetitions and stay actively involved in practice. The goals have also helped students better understand the purpose of passing, shooting, defending, and creating space during game play.\r\nOne of the most rewarding moments has been seeing students become more confident as they experience success with these new opportunities. Students are excited to have equipment that allows them to practice skills in a more game-like way while still working at their own ability level. These resources are helping us create lessons where students are moving more, getting more touches on the ball, and working together toward a common goal. As we continue through our units, students will build on these skills and apply them in increasingly challenging game situations, developing not only their physical skills but also their communication, decision-making, teamwork, and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1778062025917,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-skill-progression-and-engagem/9993113/","projectTitle":"Supporting Skill Progression and Engagement in PE","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bieszk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2830490_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470341047818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bayviewpe"},{"teacherId":6039823,"projectId":9983307,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Physical Education classroom! Your donation of roller blades has made a huge impact on my students, especially those with larger feet who previously were unable to participate in our roller skating unit because we did not have equipment that fit them. When my students first saw the new roller blades, the excitement was immediate. Several students were thrilled to discover that there were finally roller blades in their size, and they could participate alongside their classmates for the first time.\r\n\r\nWe are using the roller blades throughout our skating unit to practice balance, stopping, turning, and safe skating techniques. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch students who had previously sat out or been limited during skating activities now get the opportunity to learn and develop these skills. They are gaining confidence, challenging themselves, and encouraging one another as they improve.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building students' skating skills and confidence as they work toward becoming more independent and comfortable on the roller blades. I am so grateful to our donors for helping make our PE classroom more inclusive. Because of your generosity, students who never had the opportunity to roller skate at school can now participate, learn a new skill, and experience the joy of being part of the activity with their classmates. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1777302606114,"projectUrl":"project/big-bay-view-blades-2026/9983307/","projectTitle":"Big Bay View Blades 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Englebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6039823_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616175123871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6039823"},{"teacherId":6039823,"projectId":9999282,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Physical Education classroom! Your donation of roller blades has made a huge difference for my students, especially those with smaller feet who previously struggled to find skates that fit properly.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new roller blades, they were excited to see that there were sizes that actually fit them! Students who had previously been unable to participate comfortably were now able to put on a pair that fit securely and join their classmates. It was so rewarding to see their excitement when they realized, \"These fit me!\"\r\n\r\nWe are using the roller blades during our skating unit, where students are learning and practicing balance, stopping, turning, and safe skating techniques. Having a wider range of sizes has allowed more students to participate fully and confidently. Students are also encouraging one another and celebrating each other's progress as they develop new skills.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building students' skating skills while challenging them to become more confident and independent on the roller blades. By the end of the unit, I hope every student feels successful, regardless of their shoe size or previous skating experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make Physical Education more inclusive and giving more of my students the opportunity to participate, learn, and have fun!","fullyFundedDate":1778062018417,"projectUrl":"project/small-bv-blades-2026/9999282/","projectTitle":"Small BV Blades 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Englebert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6039823_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616175123871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6039823"},{"teacherId":10487249,"projectId":10233811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our class received the magnetic coordinate plane grids, and they have already made a tremendous difference in how our students learn mathematics.\r\n\r\nGraphing abstract concepts on paper can sometimes be challenging for students, but having these large, magnetic visual tools allows them to interact directly with the coordinate plane. Whether we are plotting points, analyzing linear equations, or working through transformations, students can now step up to the board, manipulate markers and magnets, and visualize math in a hands-on way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only provides essential learning tools but also shows my students that there is a whole community of people rooting for their success. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making math engaging and accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude","fullyFundedDate":1778061980826,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-coordinate-grids-for-math-class/10233811/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Coordinate Grids for Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Knight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10487249"},{"teacherId":3875554,"projectId":9108751,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom project, \"Apple Pencils to Show Thinking.\" When the box arrived, my students were beyond excited! Many of them have used touchscreens before, but having digital styluses designed specifically for detailed writing and drawing on our iPads completely changed the dynamic of our daily work.\r\n\r\nThese Apple Pencils allow my students to seamlessly annotate diagrams, write out step-by-step math solutions, and sketch out initial ideas in ways a finger on a screen simply cannot match. It bridges the gap between traditional handwriting and digital learning. Several of my students who typically struggle to organize their written thoughts on paper have warmed to this technology immensely—they love how easy it is to edit, color-code, and refine their work digitally without the fear of making permanent mistakes.\r\n\r\nHaving these tools has turned our iPads from passive viewing devices into active creation hubs where students can truly make their thinking visible. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom learning!","fullyFundedDate":1739455215186,"projectUrl":"project/apple-pencils-to-show-thinking/9108751/","projectTitle":"Apple Pencils to Show Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Nuland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3875554"},{"teacherId":3875554,"projectId":8062808,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Math Manipulatives for Thinking Classrooms.\" Having hands-on materials changed the energy in our classroom, making math feel much more accessible, visual, and engaging for everyone.\r\n\r\nWe have been actively using these manipulatives to build a true \"thinking classroom\" environment where students collaborate at vertical whiteboards and work through complex math problems in small groups. Recently, we used the materials to explore problem-solving strategies, allowing students to physically move pieces to represent abstract concepts. Seeing them talk through their reasoning, test out ideas, and visually justify their answers with the manipulatives has been incredible.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next step is to deepen our work with multi-step problem solving and reasoning. These resources will remain an essential part of our daily math routines as students build confidence and develop a stronger conceptual understanding. Your support has made a lasting, positive difference in our daily learning.","fullyFundedDate":1705078980463,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives-for-thinking-classroo/8062808/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives for Thinking Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Van Nuland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3875554"},{"teacherId":9921224,"projectId":10233805,"letterContent":"My students are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work on large coordinate grids in class. These expansive grids allow them to visualize mathematical concepts in a more tangible way, helping them better understand the relationships between variables and how equations translate into graphs. The size of the grids gives students ample space to work through problems, make connections, and observe patterns, which boosts their confidence and comprehension. Having such a tool at their disposal turns abstract math into something interactive and engaging, sparking curiosity and a deeper understanding of the subject.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, these large grids also encourage collaboration among students. By working together in groups, they are able to share ideas, discuss strategies, and solve problems collectively. This collaborative environment fosters communication skills and helps students approach challenges from different perspectives. As they engage in group work, they develop critical thinking abilities and learn to support each other's learning. In this way, the grids are not just a tool for mathematical exploration but also a catalyst for building teamwork, problem-solving, and analytical thinking—skills that will serve them well both in and outside the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778061982977,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-coordinate-grids-for-math/10233805/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Coordinate Grids for Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefonek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9921224"},{"teacherId":2830490,"projectId":9980347,"letterContent":"Our students were thrilled when they first saw the new light-up drumsticks for our Unified Physical Education cardio drumming program. The excitement was immediate, and students of all abilities, including those with disabilities, were eager to participate and try the new equipment. The visual element created an engaging and motivating environment that encouraged even hesitant students to join in and feel successful.\r\nWe are using the drumsticks during cardio drumming lessons designed to build cardiovascular endurance, coordination, rhythm, and teamwork while fostering an inclusive environment where students with and without disabilities learn and move together. One memorable moment was during a group routine when students worked collaboratively to keep a beat and follow movement patterns. Students who are often quieter or reluctant to participate became more engaged, smiled more, and showed increased confidence as they performed alongside their peers. The glowing drumsticks added excitement and helped students stay focused and immersed in the activity.\r\nThe new resources have strengthened our ability to create meaningful, inclusive experiences where every student can participate at their own level. Beyond physical activity, students are developing communication skills, cooperation, self-confidence, and a sense of belonging within our Unified PE community.\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue progressing through more advanced cardio drumming routines, creating their own rhythm sequences, and working in teams to perform choreographed drumming patterns. We plan to incorporate student leadership opportunities where students help teach routines to peers, further building confidence and inclusion. These resources will continue to support engaging, accessible physical activity experiences that make movement enjoyable for all learners while promoting lifelong healthy habits.\r\nThank you for helping provide experiences that make students excited to move, connect with others, and celebrate success together.","fullyFundedDate":1778062038929,"projectUrl":"project/drumming-in-unified-physical-education/9980347/","projectTitle":"Drumming in Unified Physical Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bieszk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2830490_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470341047818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bayviewpe"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_36966","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":851,"numTeachers":57,"percentFrplEligible":22,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":83,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":86.9,"schoolId":36966,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bay View Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bay View Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/wisconsin/howard-suamico-school-district/bay-view-middle-school/36966"}