{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oak Hammock Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":60.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":782404,"projectId":9980141,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through the \"A Splash of Color!\" project. The colorful materials have helped create a more welcoming and engaging learning environment for my students. Middle school students spend a large part of their day in our classroom, and the bright colors have made the space feel more inviting, positive, and student-centered.\r\n\r\nThe new materials have also helped keep students engaged and excited about learning. Whether they are working independently, collaborating with classmates, or participating in reading activities, the colorful resources help capture their attention and create a classroom atmosphere where students feel comfortable and motivated to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped transform our classroom into a place where students feel inspired, valued, and ready to succeed. Thank you for bringing a splash of color and joy to our learning community!","fullyFundedDate":1770179119613,"projectUrl":"project/a-splash-of-color/9980141/","projectTitle":"A Splash of Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp782404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507863652247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-carolynanderson"},{"teacherId":782404,"projectId":9809485,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through the donation of organizational drawers and storage materials. These resources have had an immediate impact on our learning environment. Before receiving these supplies, keeping track of classroom materials for hundreds of middle school students was a daily challenge. Now, students can quickly locate the resources they need, return materials to their proper places, and spend more time focused on learning rather than searching for supplies.\r\n\r\nWhen the drawers arrived, students were excited to help organize our classroom. Together, we created labeled spaces for reading materials, classroom supplies, intervention resources, and student work. They took pride in helping transform our classroom into a more functional and welcoming space. Having designated storage areas has also helped students become more independent and responsible, as they know exactly where materials belong.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is less cluttered, more efficient, and better organized for learning. The time we save each day can now be spent on reading, discussion, and meaningful learning activities. Your support has helped create a calm, organized environment where students can focus, succeed, and feel proud of their classroom. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our students' daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1760754101658,"projectUrl":"project/clutter-be-gone/9809485/","projectTitle":"Clutter Be Gone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp782404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507863652247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-carolynanderson"},{"teacherId":782404,"projectId":9933772,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of my donors, students now have access to a variety of snacks throughout the school day. Many of my middle school students come to class hungry or stay after school for tutoring and activities. Having readily available snacks helps improve focus, participation, and overall well-being. Students are able to concentrate on reading, writing, and classroom discussions without the distraction of hunger.\r\n\r\nThe assortment of chips, crackers, cookies, and fruit snacks provides options that appeal to a wide range of students, helping ensure everyone feels supported and cared for. Beyond meeting a basic need, these snacks have helped create a welcoming classroom environment where students know they are valued. Thank you for helping remove a barrier to learning and giving my students the fuel they need to be successful each daY.","fullyFundedDate":1771207735122,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-brain-fuel/9933772/","projectTitle":"Snacks = Brain Fuel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp782404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507863652247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-carolynanderson"},{"teacherId":10350322,"projectId":9895240,"letterContent":"First, I want to start off by saying how thankful and grateful I am for your generosity. Thank you for caring for students and how it matters they enjoying learning. My students love the pillows. They lay down on them to read. They sit on them to get comfortable as they work on their computer activity. \r\nWhen the students saw the boxes, I told them it was because they sat on the floor to read, it inspired me to reach and see if they could have a comfortable experience abd the pillows were the answer. \r\nThey opened the boxes, the first few days they would ask if it was okay to use them. Now they know they don't have to, it's for their use. \r\nAs a school we are going to read one book, one school. I look forward to what we all will take away from this historical fiction. As a reading class each student will choose a character and bring them to life through their analysis.","fullyFundedDate":1766693560101,"projectUrl":"project/fall-into-a-good-book/9895240/","projectTitle":"Fall Into A Good Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. X","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10350322"},{"teacherId":782404,"projectId":8737090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund this project! I am beyond excited to add these to my classroom for those who need something to do with their hands! It has helped greatly to keep student's hands busy while staying focused on the material! \r\nWhen I brought these into the classroom it was like Christmas! Of course we all had to look and touch! It gave me the chance to teach a mini lesson on tools beyond paper and pencils that help some of us learn better! While not everyone needs a fidget to concentrate better, it has definitely been a huge benefit in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1736093361952,"projectUrl":"project/fidget-be-gone/8737090/","projectTitle":"Fidget Be Gone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp782404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507863652247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-carolynanderson"},{"teacherId":782404,"projectId":9559088,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping fund this project! What a huge difference these organized drawers have helped to transform my room from folders and student work all over to a place for every folder and workbook! \r\nWe have been able to increase our time learning in the classroom, rather than searching for our supplies! When we are organized, we do not have to waste time searching for materials needed for the days learning! Those few minutes truly make a difference! Both on retrieving our folders and returning them neatly back in place! Thank you all so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755732423643,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization/9559088/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp782404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507863652247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-carolynanderson"},{"teacherId":782404,"projectId":9809545,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through the donation of earbuds. These earbuds have made a tremendous difference in our students' learning experience. In our reading classroom, students regularly use technology for independent reading programs, assessments, instructional videos, and personalized learning activities. Having their own earbuds allows students to fully focus on lessons without distractions, helping them stay engaged and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting benefits has been the increased independence and confidence students have shown. With access to earbuds, students can listen to text being read aloud, review directions, and work at their own pace. This is especially valuable for struggling readers, English language learners, and students who benefit from hearing content multiple times. The earbuds help create a learning environment where every student can access instruction in a way that meets their individual needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, all students now have the tools they need to fully participate in technology-based learning. What may seem like a simple item has had a powerful impact on student engagement, focus, and academic growth. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them succeed every day.","fullyFundedDate":1762267675014,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me/9809545/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp782404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507863652247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-carolynanderson"},{"teacherId":782404,"projectId":7771179,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for helping me get this whiteboard for my classroom! I cannot tell you how much we needed it and we definitely use it all day long! I love how portable this is and seeing my students be excited to go to the board and share their knowledge! Kids learn best from each other and handing the marker off to them, I can see where their strengths are and areas for improvement! \r\nWe learn new material, practice what we have learned, and we even use it for relays and other games my students thrive on! Thank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1697604639922,"projectUrl":"project/must-have-a-whiteboard/7771179/","projectTitle":"Must Have a Whiteboard!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp782404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507863652247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-carolynanderson"},{"teacherId":782404,"projectId":9603069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me bring this project to life! My students have been enjoying these and increasing the reading and writing they do each day! It's amazing to see the students who need extra movement soar into reading and complete their work well! \r\nI am grateful to have two of them and we have to take turns as these working desks have been a giant hit in my classroom!\r\nThank you again to all my donors and those who support my classroom! I could not have had these roll into my classroom without you!","fullyFundedDate":1755732503144,"projectUrl":"project/keep-us-rolling-with-rolling-desks/9603069/","projectTitle":"Keep us Rolling with Rolling Desks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp782404_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507863652247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-carolynanderson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96435","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1242,"numTeachers":88,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":40.0,"schoolId":96435,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oak Hammock Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oak Hammock Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/the-school-district-of-lee-county/oak-hammock-middle-school/96435"}