{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":76.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10251348,"projectId":9734181,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our classroom. My students and I have been putting the materials to use right away. The prizes and incentives have been so helpful in positively motivating my students to try their very best. They get a ticket to spend at our class store for every I-ready lesson they complete. After my first week of this system one of my students completed 10 I-ready lessons over the weekend. I was shocked but so glad the motivation was working.\r\n\r\nNow that we have student mailboxes they are able to keep their work much more organized and I am able to give them prompt feedback on their assignments. The Flexible seating (exercise balls)have been a classroom favorite and help my more energetic students to calm down and focus. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for the impact you have made in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759272406426,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9734181/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10251348"},{"teacherId":9657006,"projectId":9772598,"letterContent":"My students really loved making water molecule ornaments to decorate our class tree. Not only were they learning and applying their knowledge of molecules but they were able to participate in making the classroom ready for the holiday season!\r\n\r\nThe alternative lighting also made such a huge difference in my class. We have a lot of students who have sensory issues and the bright lights were detrimental to their ability to focus.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making my classroom a better place to learn and grow for all of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759199026651,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-water-study-and-alternative-ligh/9772598/","projectTitle":"Holiday Water Study and Alternative Lighting","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657006"},{"teacherId":9657691,"projectId":9773178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity — it has truly changed our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students, many of whom are military dependents and frequently transition between schools, now walk into a space that feels calm, welcoming, and \"like home.\" The cordless vacuum has helped students take pride in keeping our shared space clean, and the rugs have become cozy zones for group work, journaling, and reflection. The soft lighting from the floor lamps has lowered stress and helped students stay focused, while the air fresheners and colored paper have made our room more inviting and engaging.\r\n\r\nOne student said, \"It feels peaceful in here now,\" and I've seen quieter students become more comfortable participating and collaborating.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these spaces to support upcoming math and science projects where students problem-solve in groups and track their progress. Your support has given them not just tools — but a safe place to learn and grow. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1759271535230,"projectUrl":"project/ms-katz-2526/9773178/","projectTitle":"Ms. Katz 25/26","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657691"},{"teacherId":9123536,"projectId":9784502,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support to our classroom. The students have been loving the new books. I have several students making there way through the series and others waiting for their turn. We have implemented a ticket system in our class and the students love the candy as a reward for their tickets. The stickers have been great motivators to use when students are working. While they are completing group or independent work and we see that they are focused and completing the work we give them a sticker. Once other groups sees that stickers are being haded out they start to focus too. They are also great because at the end of the week students who keep up with their planners get a sticker and that motivates them to write down their assignments each day. These additions to the classroom have made management much smoother and we appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1759620897446,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-reading/9784502/","projectTitle":"Expanding Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9123536"},{"teacherId":10093928,"projectId":9780523,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my Positive Reinforcement - Driven and Organized Math Classroom. This project was definitely my students favorite project thus far. As a first year teacher, figuring out what behavior management systems work and which don't was a learning curve. My students thrive when positive reinforcements are an option. I have set up a makeshift shop in my classroom where I distribute tickets for positive behaviors and at the end of the week they can use their tickets to buy prizes. Both the tickets and the prizes are funded by you. My students have absolutely loved this new implementation and it has increased classroom participation and learning in my classroom. This project has also filled my room with inspiring posters that now mirror the representation in my classroom. There are also posters that include aspiring careers in mathematics and science which my students have taken interest in. Thank you again for donating to my Positive Reinforcement Driven and Organized Math Classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759627247282,"projectUrl":"project/positive-reinforcement-driven-and-organi/9780523/","projectTitle":"Positive Reinforcement-Driven and Organized Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swayne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10093928_orig.jpg?crop=2560,2560,x383,y614&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753484663115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10093928"},{"teacherId":10093928,"projectId":9520134,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my first year classroom part 2. This was an additional project to continue to help me set up a first year classroom. I came into this position with out any teaching supplies. I didn't even know how to make a bulletin board! Now because of you I have now been able to make the classroom that feels like a safe warm and welcoming space where me and my students want to be. You were able to fund many of the must need teaching items. For example a stapler and whole puncher. I use these every single day. I also have a podium where I can now monitor student behaviors and do more frequent check ins. These items have greatly helped improve not only my classroom environment but my teaching which helps improve student learning. Thank you for everything that you have donated and all you have done for my students and I!","fullyFundedDate":1754213102651,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-classroom-part2/9520134/","projectTitle":"First Year Classroom part2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swayne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10093928_orig.jpg?crop=2560,2560,x383,y614&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753484663115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10093928"},{"teacherId":10093928,"projectId":9501322,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my first year classroom project. I had come into this classroom with nothing. Not even a box of pencils. My class was empty, cold and sad. Now because of your donations my classroom feels like a warm, safe, and welcoming environment that my students and I love. We are officially in quarter two with set in place procedures all with the help of your donations. For example, the turn in bins and binder boxes are a big help for organizing homework and classwork. We utilize the visual timer every day for pair shares, think time, and transition time improvements. We now have a comfy corner with our beanbag and comfy cozy lighting for video time and lunch relationship building times. I have a podium that my students and I built together that I use each day to easily move around the room to keep students engaged in the lesson. One of my class favorites are the white boards. This helps keep the lessons fun and engaging for students and these are great for quick checks for understandings throughout the lesson. These are a few of the project materials that you donors have donated to that have greatly helped improve my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1753673525276,"projectUrl":"project/firstyear-classroom/9501322/","projectTitle":"FirstYear Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swayne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10093928_orig.jpg?crop=2560,2560,x383,y614&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753484663115","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10093928"},{"teacherId":9657006,"projectId":9708296,"letterContent":"My students have been given a fantastic new incentive by you to do well and focus. The new alternative seating has been used to help my students stay on task and want to finish work well so they can spend some time in the comfy corner.\r\n\r\nAlso, the Madlibs have been strengthening my students' knowledge of what types of words they are using while building community and giving us all a good belly laugh in the process. It's been an absolute joy to watch my students encourage each other and help each other pick nouns, adverbs, adjectives and more.","fullyFundedDate":1757904917746,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-make-my-space-better/9708296/","projectTitle":"Help Me Make My Space Better","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657006"},{"teacherId":9657691,"projectId":9702193,"letterContent":"When our new classroom resources arrived, my students were so excited—they immediately noticed how welcoming and bright the room felt with the new rugs and mats at our entryway. It made our space feel less like a classroom and more like a home, which is so important for our military-connected students who often experience frequent moves. The colorful paper and folders have already been put to use in math and science projects, and students love how easy it is to keep their work organized and visually engaging.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching students gather on the new rug during group work—what used to feel like a cramped, hard floor has now turned into a collaborative space where they can sit comfortably, share ideas, and learn together. The snacks you helped provide have been equally impactful. For students who may come to school hungry or need a boost during the day, these small treats have given them comfort and energy, allowing them to stay focused during lessons. They were especially grateful (and a little surprised!) to see the variety of options available to them.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're using these resources to support our current unit on problem-solving and collaboration. The new supplies give us the flexibility to run more interactive lessons—students can grab colorful paper for projects, sit together comfortably, and stay fueled with snacks while they learn. Because of your generosity, our classroom is not just a place to study, but a place where students feel supported, cared for, and ready to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1757824779093,"projectUrl":"project/ms-katz-2526/9702193/","projectTitle":"Ms. Katz 25/26","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657691"},{"teacherId":9344434,"projectId":9121397,"letterContent":"To keep students motivated and celebrate their growth, this project includes a variety of prizes and motivators. Healthy snacks like fruit snacks, veggie straws, and snack bars will serve as immediate rewards for effort and participation, helping students stay energized and engaged. Fun treats like candy and mini snack packs will be used for special milestones, classroom games, or celebrations.\r\n\r\nSensory and fidget tools, such as Thinking Putty, fidget cubes, and hand spinners, will serve as both motivators and supports, helping students manage stress, improve focus, and stay calm during challenging tasks. Games and interactive activities, like Shut the Box or mini Bop It!, will reward teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity, turning learning into an exciting experience.\r\n\r\nBy using these prizes and motivators strategically, students feel recognized for their hard work and develop a positive association with learning, helping to reinforce both academic skills and social-emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1742004324681,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-and-motivators-for-review-season/9121397/","projectTitle":"Prizes and Motivators for Review Season","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lavine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9344434_orig.jpg?crop=1673,1673,x252,y1058&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723948202943","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9344434"},{"teacherId":9427403,"projectId":9168409,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom has been transformed into a more engaging, encouraging, and supportive learning environment. The snacks and fidget toys have proven to be incredibly effective incentives, especially for students who need extra motivation or sensory support. One memorable moment occurred during a math station rotation when a student, who usually struggles to stay on task, eagerly completed every activity just to earn a small prize from our new reward bin. The math manipulatives have also enhanced our hands-on learning—during a recent fractions unit, students used visual aids to explore equivalencies and comparisons, deepening their understanding in a way that textbooks alone can't provide.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their eyes lit up with excitement and curiosity. The fidget toys were an instant hit, especially among students who benefit from sensory input to stay focused. Even something as simple as the new pencil sharpener created a buzz—students were thrilled to have a tool that worked quickly and effectively without jamming. It may seem like a small detail, but having dependable classroom essentials makes a noticeable difference in our daily routines and helps us maintain momentum during lessons.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're diving deeper into a multi-step math project where students will apply what they've learned about measurement and geometry to design a model of their dream bedroom. The math manipulatives will support them as they explore dimensions, scaling, and area. The reward system will continue to be a crucial tool in reinforcing positive behavior and academic effort throughout this process. With your support, my students are more confident, more engaged, and better equipped to take on meaningful learning challenges. Thank you for investing in their growth!","fullyFundedDate":1742150476371,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-success-rewards-to-ignite-motiv/9168409/","projectTitle":"Fueling Success: Rewards to Ignite Motivation and Drive Achievement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9427403"},{"teacherId":9968127,"projectId":9168117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Wheeler Middle School in creating opportunities to Elevate Connections and Empower Potential. This initial funding kick started our school to create Student Led Organizations. We Surveyed 729 students and received 599 responses, enabling us to identify 70 areas of interest by our students. We focused on the most in demand requests and were able to launch our first ever Flag Football League with 94 student participating and the crowning of our First School Champions. We started virtual art club that shared tutorials and styles. We created over 20 patch designs for use by different new and existing organizations and printed 100s of patches. Students were excited and impressed with patches bringing in their shirts on their own time to iron on their participation patches. \r\n\r\nWe are off to a great start and many of the clubs and advisors are ready to get their clubs patched as soon as they begin next year. We have the supplies created and a process ready. The survey also created some motivation to use other funding sources to purchase materials and supplies to be used in activities that were identified as student interests. We are also motivated to create an unplugged recess courtyard. Where we are enticing student to take a break from their electronics and play with their friends instead.","fullyFundedDate":1742114223328,"projectUrl":"project/elevate-connections-empower-potential/9168117/","projectTitle":"Elevate Connections, Empower Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9968127_orig.jpg?crop=1667,1667,x0,y545&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742347810801","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968127"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50919","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":729,"numTeachers":55,"percentFrplEligible":38,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":23.2,"schoolId":50919,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/maj-sheldon-wheeler-middle-school/50919"}