{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oak Glen Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":79.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":216202,"projectId":10311739,"letterContent":"Merging two distinct school communities into a single fifth-grade classroom brought a unique set of social hurdles this year, as students initially navigated unfamiliar faces and hesitant dynamics. To bridge this divide, we introduced cooperative classroom games funded by your generous support, turning playtime into a powerful catalyst for connection. Watching their eyes light up when the boxes arrived set an tone of pure excitement, instantly transforming our learning space into a hub of shared joy. Through these engaging, collaborative activities, the walls between the two former schools completely dissolved, replaced by high-fives, strategic teamwork, and a vibrant, unified classroom culture where every student feels they belong.\r\n\r\nThe ripple effects of these games extend far beyond moments of play, deeply enriching our daily academic environment and social-emotional growth. Students who once sat in isolated cliques now eagerly collaborate across old boundaries, communicating more effectively, cheering for each other's successes, and learning how to navigate friendly competition with grace and empathy. Because of your kindness, a group of fragmented learners has truly evolved into a cohesive, supportive community built on trust and friendship. 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Thanks to your support in funding our new calming light and motivational pens, our learning space has completely transformed into a soothing, safe, and empowering environment where emotional well-being takes center stage.\r\nThe moment we turned on the calming light, the mood in the room shifted instantly—it has become a wonderful visual anchor for our mindfulness breaks and a gentle reset tool for students needing a moment to breathe and refocus. Coupled with the motivational pens, which students use during daily journaling and goal-setting, our classroom culture is now bursting with positive self-expression, encouragement, and emotional resilience.","fullyFundedDate":1784086230151,"projectUrl":"project/project-title-mindful-moments-supporti/10363983/","projectTitle":"Project Title: Mindful Moments: Supporting Mental Health in Middle School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp216202_orig.png?crop=360,360,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683896107675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethmorris213"},{"teacherId":216202,"projectId":10363995,"letterContent":"I am beyond thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our fifth-grade classroom! Thanks to your support in funding our cozy new classroom rug and vibrant motivational stickers, our learning space has completely transformed into a welcoming and inspiring home away from home.\r\nThe moment our new rug was unrolled, the students' faces lit up. It has instantly become our favorite spot for morning meetings, whole-group read-alouds, and collaborative learning circles. Coupled with the motivational stickers—which my students proudly display on their folders and water bottles—our classroom culture is bursting with positive energy, encouragement, and pride.","fullyFundedDate":1783266676172,"projectUrl":"project/creative-outlets-designing-a-space-for/10363995/","projectTitle":"Creative Outlets: Designing a Space for Mindful Reflection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp216202_orig.png?crop=360,360,x28,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683896107675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bethmorris213"},{"teacherId":216202,"projectId":10086977,"letterContent":"I am beyond thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our fifth-grade classroom! Thanks to the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card you provided, I was able to purchase engaging, hands-on math enrichment stations and comprehensive reading comprehension units that have completely transformed our daily learning environment.\r\nThe moment we introduced these new resources, my students' faces lit up with excitement. 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Because of your generosity, every student will be able to have a copy in their hands as we read, discuss, laugh, and learn together.\r\n\r\nHaving a classroom novel set allows us to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, critical-thinking skills, and meaningful classroom discussions while sharing the experience of a great story. Most importantly, an engaging novel like The Unteachables helps make reading something students can genuinely look forward to.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my 5th grade readers and helping me create memorable learning experiences that I hope will stay with them long after they leave our classroom. 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We will use it every day as we work to build strong, confident readers and encourage a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping us create a space where students are excited to pick up a book. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1784633762321,"projectUrl":"project/spinning-bookrack/10215309/","projectTitle":"Spinning Bookrack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tammy Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1097697_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779653008628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammy-fields"},{"teacherId":1097697,"projectId":10345352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my students with new half-composition notebook journals! Your generosity has given each student a special place to write, reflect, brainstorm, and grow as a writer throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThese journals will be used regularly in our classroom for creative writing, reading responses, vocabulary, reflections, and other ELA activities. Having their own journal helps students take ownership of their learning while also giving them a place to see just how much their writing skills improve over time.\r\n\r\nYour donation may seem like a simple classroom supply, but its impact reaches much further. You have provided our students with a tool that encourages creativity, builds confidence, and helps develop a love of writing. Most importantly, your support reminds my students that there are people beyond our classroom who believe in their education and want to see them succeed.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our classroom. Thank you for helping us begin the school year with the supplies we need to learn, create, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1784633765466,"projectUrl":"project/my-journal-my-voice/10345352/","projectTitle":"My Journal, My Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tammy Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1097697_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779653008628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammy-fields"},{"teacherId":1097697,"projectId":9994082,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of a classroom set of Crayola markers for my 5th-grade English Language Arts students. Your kindness has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nIn ELA, creativity and communication go hand in hand. Because of your support, my students can bring their ideas to life through colorful story maps, character sketches, vocabulary activities, reading response projects, and collaborative anchor charts. Something as simple as a fresh set of markers helps students feel excited, confident, and engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, having access to high-quality classroom supplies makes a big difference. Your donation ensures that every child has the tools they need to participate fully and express themselves creatively, regardless of their circumstances. The students were genuinely excited when they saw the new markers, and their enthusiasm has carried into their work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports more than just supplies—it supports imagination, collaboration, and a positive learning environment where students feel valued and inspired. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778172191221,"projectUrl":"project/crayola-class-pack/9994082/","projectTitle":"Crayola Class Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tammy Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1097697_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779653008628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammy-fields"},{"teacherId":1097697,"projectId":10241986,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincere gratitude for your generosity in helping provide a classroom set of colored pencils and sharpeners for my ELA classroom. Your kindness has already made a meaningful impact on my students and our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nIn an English Language Arts classroom, creativity and expression are essential. These supplies allow students to annotate texts, organize their thinking with color-coding, illustrate vocabulary concepts, and bring their writing projects to life. Something as simple as having access to quality colored pencils helps students feel prepared, confident, and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nThe sharpeners have also made a huge difference by helping us stay organized and minimizing interruptions during instruction. Students are able to focus more on learning and less on whether they have the materials they need.\r\n\r\nMany of my students thrive when they can engage visually and creatively with reading and writing activities. Because of your support, every student now has the opportunity to fully participate without worrying about sharing limited supplies.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' education and creativity. Your generosity reminds them that there are people who care about their success and believe in their potential. We are truly grateful for your support and the positive difference you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778227121842,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-creativity-in-ela/10241986/","projectTitle":"Coloring Creativity in ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tammy Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1097697_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779653008628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammy-fields"},{"teacherId":1097697,"projectId":10160845,"letterContent":"I want to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous contribution. Because of your support, we now have a new document camera and a wonderful supply of brightly colored paper—both of which have already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe document camera has allowed us to share student work more easily, model reading and writing strategies in real time, and bring lessons to life in ways that engage every learner. The brightly colored paper has added excitement and creativity to our projects, helping students take pride in their work and stay motivated.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts my students by enhancing their learning experience and supporting their growth as readers and writers. I truly appreciate your investment in our classroom and in my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1777478272435,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-into-focus/10160845/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning Into Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tammy Fields","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1097697_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1779653008628","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammy-fields"},{"teacherId":10051307,"projectId":10087102,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous contribution toward purchasing paint for our classroom projects. Your support provided my students with valuable materials that enriched their learning experiences in meaningful and creative ways. When the box first arrived, their faces light up like a Christmas tree! They were SO excited to be able to use the colors they wanted and experiment with color mixing.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, students were able to participate in hands-on painting projects that encouraged creativity, self-expression, and deeper engagement with their work. Some examples include: claycrete cupcakes, claycrete gnomes, and claycrete cake slices. Having access to quality paint allowed them to fully explore ideas, take pride in their creations, and focus on the learning process rather than limitations in supplies.\r\nThe impact of your generosity extended beyond the finished projects themselves. Students gained confidence as artists and learners, practiced problem-solving and fine motor skills, and experienced the joy of seeing their ideas come to life. Many were excited to share their work with classmates and families, reinforcing a sense of accomplishment and community.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and supporting opportunities that make learning more engaging and memorable. Your contribution truly made a difference, and we are very grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1771861921521,"projectUrl":"project/color-their-world-help-ms-spratling-pu/10087102/","projectTitle":"Color Their World: Help Ms. Spratling Purchase Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spratling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10051307_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749212490366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10051307"},{"teacherId":5335619,"projectId":10017890,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Bringing Science to Life: Games, Technology, and an Inspiring Classroom.\" Because of your kindness, my students now have access to exciting science games, helpful technology, eye‑catching LED signs, and fun prize incentives that make learning more engaging every single day.\r\nYour donation will make a meaningful difference in our classroom. 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Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1776121616281,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-science-to-life-games-technol/10017890/","projectTitle":"Bringing Science to Life: Games, Technology, and an Inspiring Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vanderham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5335619_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772928411792","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5335619"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38863","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":448,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":94,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":20.9,"schoolId":38863,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oak Glen Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oak Glen Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/west-virginia/hancock-county-school-district/oak-glen-middle-school/38863"}