{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brooks Wester Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9180042,"projectId":10355955,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom and helping us create task boxes focused on independent living skills. These activities have quickly become some of my students' favorites! They love having hands-on tasks that allow them to practice real-life skills in a fun and engaging way. Whether they are sorting items, matching household objects, practicing daily routine, or learning basic life skills, the task boxes give them opportunities to learn through doing. It has been exciting to watch them stay focused, work independently, and celebrate their successes along the way.\r\n\r\nThe biggest impact has been seeing my students gradually build skills that will help them become more independent in their everyday lives. While progress may come in small steps, each completed task helps them gain confidence and learn something new. They are becoming more comfortable making choices, following directions, solving problems, and completing activities on their own. Seeing their smiles when they master a new skills is incredibly rewarding. Your generosity is helping create meaningful learning experiences that support their growth both inside and outside of the classroom, and I am grateful for the difference you are making in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1787272384812,"projectUrl":"project/gaining-independence/10355955/","projectTitle":"Gaining Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Michelle Colston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9180042_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769707112316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9180042"},{"teacherId":9180042,"projectId":10179108,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing lower-level novels and beginner books for my students in my self-contained special education classroom. Having books that match their reading levels has made a huge difference. My students are more excited about reading and feel successful because they can access and enjoy the stories.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been during whole-group reading. Students are staying engaged, following along, and participating in discussions more than ever before. Because the books are at an appropriate level, they are able to focus on understanding the story instead of struggling with every word.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, their comprehension and confidence have grown. Students are retaining more information, answering questions more successfully, and taking pride in their reading abilities. Thank you for helping create meaningful learning opportunities and giving my students the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1782533202423,"projectUrl":"project/pathways-to-reading-success/10179108/","projectTitle":"Pathways to Reading Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Michelle Colston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9180042_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769707112316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9180042"},{"teacherId":9180042,"projectId":10071580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom. The cooking and financial literacy materials have provided meaningful hands-on learning opportunities for my students and have made a tremendous impact of their growth. Through cooking activities, my students are strengthening their fine motor skills by measuring, pouring, stirring, and preparing recipes, while also learning to follow directions and work collaboratively.\r\n\r\nThe financial literacy resources have helped my students build important independent living skills by allowing them to practice money management, budgeting, and makinh real-world purchasing decisions. These experiences give them the opportunity to apply their learning in ways that will benefit them beyond the classroom and support their future independence.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity has helped my students become more confident in their abilities. As they master new skills and experience success, they are becoming more willing to take on challenges and believe in themselves. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them build their skills and confidence that they need to thrive. I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1775140492258,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-counting-and-confidence/10071580/","projectTitle":"Cooking, Counting, and Confidence!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Michelle Colston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9180042_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y56&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769707112316","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9180042"},{"teacherId":1676141,"projectId":9961792,"letterContent":"your donation has truly improved my students reading comprehension and fluency skills. This activity is very good for both especially for dyslexia students. This activity was very engaging and the students truly enjoyed the mind exercise. \r\n\r\nThe students loved seeing something new and something kinesthetic. The sensory perception of movement helped there brains work on movement and position. I have noticed that my students learn best through touching and movement. Thank each of you so much for this wonderful activity.","fullyFundedDate":1767213870877,"projectUrl":"project/dyslexia-and-hands-on-at-its-best/9961792/","projectTitle":"Dyslexia and Hands-on at It's Best","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCullough Jefferson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1676141_orig.png?crop=75,75,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765900110183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1676141"},{"teacherId":4640304,"projectId":9961818,"letterContent":"This project has allowed me to show my students a visual representation of equations in a way that was not accessible before. Students have used algebra tiles or even looked at 2d pictures to combine like terms and find the value of (x). The addition of the balance beam, dice and game pieces have allowed them to physically move the pieces around and discuss the math within our small groups. With this manipulative students are able to see misconceptions in real time and are able to correct themselves through group work. Before 20% of my students were able to solve at least 70% of the equations given to them. With this manipulative, 85% of my students are able to solve equations at least 80% of the time. Thank you so much for your help in this growth!","fullyFundedDate":1766764188422,"projectUrl":"project/make-the-math-visible/9961818/","projectTitle":"Make the Math Visible","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Derossett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4640304_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502494973039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4640304"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_9079","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":986,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":9079,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brooks Wester Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brooks Wester Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/mansfield-independent-school-district/brooks-wester-middle-school/9079"}