{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Webster Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":52.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8317253,"projectId":10170016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our new set of LEGOs! When the packages first arrived, the excitement in our room was instantaneous. The moment I brought out the boxes, my students' eyes lit up, and a wave of gasps and excited whispers filled the classroom. They couldn't wait to tear open the sets and start building!\r\n\r\nWe are using these LEGOs to foster collaborative play and develop crucial social-emotional skills like teamwork, communication, and shared problem-solving. During our cooperative build sessions, reading blueprints and building together require continuous dialogue. Just the other day, I watched two students who rarely interact work side-by-side to build a complex tower. When a portion of their structure collapsed, instead of getting frustrated, they calmly talked through what went wrong, divided up the pieces to rebuild the base, and cheered together when they finally got it to stand tall. Moments like that show the true magic of hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to integrate these LEGOs into an engineering and storytelling project. Students will work in small teams to design and build their own \"dream community spaces,\" complete with structures that solve a problem (like a park with accessible ramps or a community shelter). Once built, each team will present their creation to the class and write a short collaborative story about the characters who live and work there.\r\n\r\nYour gift has brought endless creativity, joy, and meaningful teamwork into our daily routine. Thank you for investing in our classroom and giving my students the tools to build together—literally and figuratively!","fullyFundedDate":1774494283510,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-stem-play/10170016/","projectTitle":"Collaborative STEM Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8317253"},{"teacherId":8317253,"projectId":10142241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom's new Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) books and puzzles! Because of your support, our reading corner has transformed into a vibrant hub where my students are learning not just how to read, but how to understand themselves and one another.\r\n\r\nMany people know the joy of opening a good book, but in our classroom, these texts do extra heavy lifting. Through these stories, my students are learning critical life skills: how to put names to big emotions, practice empathy by stepping into a character's shoes, and use restorative strategies when working through conflicts with peers.\r\n\r\nReading in our room is deeply active and collaborative. During read-alouds, we pause to talk about how a character might feel and brainstorm what we would do in their position. The strategies modeled in these books don't stay on the page—they end up on our classroom anchor charts and become part of our daily vocabulary.","fullyFundedDate":1774481319434,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-learning/10142241/","projectTitle":"Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8317253"},{"teacherId":4951200,"projectId":10427584,"letterContent":"These essential supplies help us maintain our library every day. Cleaning supplies, paper towels, Magic Erasers, and a cordless air duster are keeping our library and student computers clean and ready for learning. Acrylic display stands are showcaseing exciting books that spark curiosity and increase book checkouts, while reward stickers l celebrate reading milestones and positive library habits, encouraging students to become lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nOur goal was to create a library that inspires students to visit often, read more, and see themselves as capable, confident learners. By investing in these everyday essentials, you helped ensure that every student at our Middle School has access to a clean, organized, and engaging library where they can grow academically and personally. Thank you for helping us make a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1785684849567,"projectUrl":"project/turning-the-page-to-a-great-school-year/10427584/","projectTitle":"Turning the Page to a Great School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Best","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4951200"},{"teacherId":2678851,"projectId":9220445,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students stay clean smelling at school.\r\nSome of them are very active and they need help when they come into the classroom so they are not teased by the other students.\r\n\r\nThey are learning how to stay hygienic and clean after vigorous activity. Especially during the fall and spring seasons.\r\n\r\nThey are brushing their teeth, cleaning up with heavy duty wipes, and learning how to use deodorant. They are also learning to ask for help when they need soap and shampoo for at home.","fullyFundedDate":1743532578351,"projectUrl":"project/no-spring-funk/9220445/","projectTitle":"No Spring Funk","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nealy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2678851"},{"teacherId":7437923,"projectId":9899687,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Because of your support, our playground at Webster Middle School is filled with energy, laughter, and active play every single day.\"\r\n\r\nHow Your Gift Made a Difference\r\nBefore this project was funded, our recess options were limited, and equipment was frequently shared among too many students or worn out. Thanks to your support, our new recess balls have completely transformed outdoor play for our students:\r\n\r\nMore Inclusive Play: Having a full set of basketballs and soccer balls means every child who wants to play can jump right into a game, regardless of their skill level or interests.\r\n\r\nBuilding Social Skills & Teamwork: Students are learning critical life skills—sharing, taking turns, encouraging teammates, and resolving conflicts independently on the court and field.\r\n\r\nHealthy, Active Bodies: These new balls get our students moving, boosting their physical health, reducing stress, and letting them burn off energy so they return to the classroom refreshed and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nA Moment from Our Playground\r\n\"The day we brought out the new equipment, the excitement was contagious! Students immediately organized soccer and basketball games, including classmates who usually sat on the sidelines. Seeing them work together, cheer each other on, and make new friends through simple play has been incredible.\"\r\n\r\nWith Gratitude\r\nYour generosity didn't just buy equipment—it invested in our students' health, happiness, and community. Thank you for making our school day brighter and full of play!","fullyFundedDate":1763351564580,"projectUrl":"project/sports-equipment-for-recess/9899687/","projectTitle":"Sports Equipment for Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7437923_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763348916622","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7437923"},{"teacherId":2557686,"projectId":9786356,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating to my students. \r\n\r\nWe have used our Grammar Reference Notebooks frequently since receiving the items to update them. These notebooks store reference sheets for Point of View, Parts of Speech, and many other topics related to ELA. \r\n\r\nStudents having quick access to the documents have helped them with daily work, projects, and essays throughout the year. By having them in sturdier binders instead of folders, this will allows them to be used more frequently and less likely to be damaged.","fullyFundedDate":1765458350338,"projectUrl":"project/grammar-reference-notebooks/9786356/","projectTitle":"Grammar Reference Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2557686_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460039931022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2557686"},{"teacherId":9151370,"projectId":9602338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in helping us launch \"The Glow-up Station\" at Webster Middle School. By providing essential hygiene supplies like deodorant, body wipes, dental kits, and feminine products, you have removed a significant barrier to our students' confidence and focus.\r\n\r\nRestoring Confidence\r\nWhen the students first saw the organized bins filled with supplies, the reaction was a mix of curiosity and immense relief. One student pulled me aside and whispered, \"I was actually worried about coming to school today because I ran out of deodorant at home.\" Seeing their faces light up as they realized these items were free for them to take—discreetly and without judgment—was a powerful moment. The \"Glow-up Station\" has quickly become a safe space that ensures every student feels clean, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nEmpowering Our Students\r\nWe are currently integrating the station into our Health and Wellness unit, where students are learning about the importance of self-care and personal hygiene routines. The next step for our students is a \"Self-Care Goal Setting\" project, where they will use these resources to establish healthy daily habits. Your contribution has done so much more than provide soap and toothpaste; it has given our students the dignity they deserve so they can stop worrying about their appearance and start focusing on their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1761077896637,"projectUrl":"project/the-glow-up-station/9602338/","projectTitle":"The Glow-up Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9151370_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719691686328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9151370"},{"teacherId":10168783,"projectId":9574506,"letterContent":"On behalf of everyone in our dance program, thank you for your incredible generosity and support. Your thoughtful donations of seating pillows, cleaning supplies, and school supplies have made a great difference in our classroom. \r\n\r\n Your donation of seating pillows has transformed our studio into a more comfortable and inviting environment. We are equally grateful for the school and cleaning supplies you provided. Acts of generosity like yours encourage our students to work hard, support one another, and give back to their own communities as they grow.\r\n\r\nPlease accept our deepest appreciation for your continued support and belief in our programs and community.","fullyFundedDate":1764722479008,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-community-through-dance/9574506/","projectTitle":"Creating a Community Through Dance.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pallares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10168783_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785959381502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10168783"},{"teacherId":9912982,"projectId":9470173,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of my project. Because of you, my 5th-grade students now have access to recorders that allow them to expand their musical learning. Your donation has made it possible for my students to explore melody, pitch, and breath control in a hands-on way. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first received their recorders, their excitement was immediate. The recorders made music-making easily accessible, and they were so proud when they played Hot Cross Buns as a class together. With your support, my students are strengthening their music-reading skills, learning how breath creates sound, and gaining a deeper understanding of musical concepts that were not possible before. \r\n\r\nThese recorders are helping build a foundation for future band participation, and the included cleaning swabs are teaching my students responsibility and proper instrument care. This project has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and none of it would have been possible without you. Thank you for investing in my students and in their musical growth.","fullyFundedDate":1758690069763,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-recorders/9470173/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Recorders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vincent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9912982_orig.jpg?crop=3899,3899,x764,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788179284080","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9912982"},{"teacherId":4951200,"projectId":9619737,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping our library purchase a Cricut machine. Your kindness has brought an exciting new creative tool into our middle school library, and we are incredibly grateful. Because of your contribution, students now have access to hands-on opportunities that encourage creativity, design thinking, and problem-solving in a meaningful and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThe Cricut machine will be used to support classroom projects, student clubs, displays, and maker-centered learning throughout the year. It allows our library to be not only a place for reading and research, but also a space where ideas can come become a reality. Your support has made a lasting impact on our students and staff, and we truly appreciate your commitment to enriching our school community. Thank you for helping us inspire creativity and learning beyond the page.","fullyFundedDate":1758636619372,"projectUrl":"project/crazy-for-cricut/9619737/","projectTitle":"Crazy for Cricut!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Best","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4951200"},{"teacherId":9151370,"projectId":9620232,"letterContent":"The new Canon camera has had a profound impact on Webster Middle School, particularly in documenting the student experience for our yearbook and media projects. For our donors, while a phone camera captures a moment, the professional-grade Canon is a tool for intentional storytelling and preservation. It allows our students to move beyond simple snapshots to capturing high-quality images that truly reflect the energy and character of the school year. Our students are not just taking pictures; they are learning advanced concepts like composition, lighting, and visual narrative to ensure every image—from a close-up of a victorious athlete to a panoramic shot of the whole class—is clear, emotionally resonant, and publication-ready. This practical application of photography skills fosters a new appreciation for visual documentation and develops real-world skills applicable in journalism and design. \r\n What's most exciting to our students is the professional quality and creative control the Canon provides, particularly for the yearbook. They are thrilled by the camera's ability to handle low-light gym rallies and fast-moving outdoor events with crystal-clear results, something impossible with older equipment or phones. Features like superior autofocus and the option for manual control over depth of field give them the creative license to produce the dramatic, professional-looking photos they see in commercial media. This excitement has especially warmed a group of students dedicated to the yearbook staff, like Alex, who has taken on the role of chief sports photographer. Initially shy, Alex has thrived using the Canon's advanced settings to capture action shots that freeze movement perfectly. The camera has given this team a clear, ambitious goal—to produce the best yearbook in school history—and provided them with the high-caliber tool necessary to achieve it, turning a school activity into a meaningful, technical endeavor!","fullyFundedDate":1755555060655,"projectUrl":"project/picture-perfect/9620232/","projectTitle":"Picture Perfect!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9151370_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719691686328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9151370"},{"teacherId":7999295,"projectId":8084687,"letterContent":"When my students first saw all the new supplies, their excitement filled the room! The math manipulativess have made lessons so much more hands-on. Students are eager to jump in, build, and explore new concepts instead of just working on paper. The hygiene items, snacks, and games have also made a huge difference. Having their basic needs met helps students focus, feel comfortable, and stay engaged in learning. We use these resources daily, and I've already seen more confidence and collaboration during math time.\r\n\r\nOur next goal is to keep building those problem-solving and teamwork skills. With these materials, my students can approach math with curiosity and creativity every day. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students feel supported, cared for, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1702559751994,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-building-thinking-classroom/8084687/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Building Thinking Classrooms!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pappan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7999295_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667530007948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7999295"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87048","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":636,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.7,"schoolId":87048,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Webster Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Webster Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/webster-middle-school/87048"}