{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wiley H Bates Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":17.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10187064,"projectId":9620047,"letterContent":"When I first presented the hands-on math bins, the students were quite excited. There were immediate offers to work with the Legos, and to even merely sort them by color. The seemingly simple activity brought multiple students together from different groups; the kinesthetic aspect and ability to work while chatting contributes to a community-building environment in my classroom in unexpected but delightful ways.\r\n\r\nUpon bringing out the Legos as an early-finisher activity after a district exam one of the students voiced skepticism, as she was suspicious I had a specific task or assignment in mind. She was quite pleased when I assured her that she could build what she wished, creativity in a math classroom is too seldom practiced.\r\n\r\nThe puzzles and activities beyond the Legos also contribute to collaborative and unstructured moments that allow for students to explore multiple possible solutions and configurations with each other. Middle school is an important time to create the possibility for spontaneous collaboration without a focus on social groups; the applied math items in the room provide the context for the groupwork to develop.\r\n\r\nI continue to work to bring creativity and unique projects into the classroom. My next steps are to supplement the curriculum in the next few weeks with hands-on activities, using Legos to help teach ratios, to use paper folding to teach geometric nets, and to use magnetic blocks to teach volume. These activities will incorporate creativity, and kinesthetic learning in mastering specific learning standards. I am looking forward to this next step of increasing the impact of these hands-on activities in my classroom, and beyond.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your support will continue to grow. We appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1757683169526,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-applied-math/9620047/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Applied Math","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10187064_orig.jpg?crop=747,747,x24,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755625981570","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10187064"},{"teacherId":10101394,"projectId":9544818,"letterContent":"The tools supplied for the project, \"What Time is It?\" are a huge hit with my students. The labeled analog clock and the large digital clock with the date help students connect different types of time-telling devices as well as enable them to tell time independently, without sneaking a peek at their phones. The flip calendar and the monthly calendar allow the students to keep track of the day, date, and any important events.\r\n\r\nI have seen a huge increase in independence with telling time and keeping track of the days. My students are required to write their own passes for the bathroom and before these tools, they were constantly asking me what time it was and what date it was. Now, they are able to find that information independently. Students have learned to rely on the monthly calendar to keep track of events, holidays, and count downs. Two shy students are in charge of maintaining the daily flip calendar and I see their confidence blossom when given an important job to keep our class running smoothly. A few students have individual goals of telling time on an analog clock. They are able to tell time using the labels and then comparing that to the digital clock to check their answers. \r\n\r\nThe independence that this has afforded my students is immeasurable. They are able to keep track of time and dates and I can see their confidence and maturity grow. No more sneak peeks at their phones for the time, no more claims that they didn't know about an event or deadline. I feel the class is calmer, the students are more invested in their learning, and I am less stressed by constant interruptions.","fullyFundedDate":1757683109989,"projectUrl":"project/what-time-is-it/9544818/","projectTitle":"What Time Is It?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10101394"},{"teacherId":9972924,"projectId":9393329,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund my Grade-Go-Getter cards and Social Studies Star Prizes! \r\n\r\nI have not sent grade go-getter cards yet this year, but last year my students were ecstatic when they knew they were getting physical mail home for increasing their grade. \r\n\r\nIn addition, my students are eager to pick out of my prize box when they earn it through hard work or spending their PBIS bucks that they earn through exhibiting respect, responsibility, civility, and hope. \r\n\r\nI am excited to see what my students can do this year with the motivation that you al have helped me provide! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1749518077128,"projectUrl":"project/grade-go-getter-cards-and-social-studies/9393329/","projectTitle":"Grade Go-Getter Cards and Social Studies Star Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9972924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747235310714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9972924"},{"teacherId":9972924,"projectId":9209566,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously donating to my classroom and my students. We have been continually using the hand sanitizer, wipes, room spray, and lotion in my classroom. Students are constantly asking to use the lotion. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, during this time of year when seemingly everyone is sick, the wipes have come in handy as students clean their own desks. The hand sanitizer, also, allows them to use the tissues and then clean off the germs within the classroom. The deodorant also helps students feel confident and fresh throughout the day, and keep them focused on learning. \r\n\r\nThe spray is also extremely helpful in keeping our room smelling fresh and prevents middle schoolers from yelling about how \"it stank.\" It is a classroom management help in this way. \r\n\r\nThank you again for the support you granted us.","fullyFundedDate":1742930470509,"projectUrl":"project/knock-out-seventh-grade-stink/9209566/","projectTitle":"Knock Out Seventh Grade Stink","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9972924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747235310714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9972924"},{"teacherId":10046162,"projectId":9385612,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom feels more dynamic and accessible for every student. Right now, we're moving into a unit where these resources will be used to support collaborative project, giving students the chance to build, test, and problem-solve together. The supplies aren't just tools, they're helping my students feel confident, creative, and capable of taking risks in their learning. Thank you for giving my students this opportunity to shine during their new 7th grade year! I look forward to seeing them shine!","fullyFundedDate":1748961771238,"projectUrl":"project/year-4-special-education-teacher-needs-h/9385612/","projectTitle":"Year 4 Special Education Teacher Needs Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046162_orig.png?crop=514,514,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748539685457","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046162"},{"teacherId":9972924,"projectId":9202029,"letterContent":"My students and I have experienced much success with your generous donations toward regulating their minds. Throughout the day, students use the calm down chairs and the fidgets as ways to regulate before they get upset beyond return. \r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was when I had 3 middle school boys each just sit in a chair or on a rug and hug a stuffed animal while they calmed down from something that happened in the hall. It was a sight to behold, these young men who are taller than me resetting using purple fluffy chairs and stuffed animals. \r\n\r\nOverall, my students were ecstatic when they saw the fidgets, chairs, rug, and stuffed animals. They were excited to use them and I had students from outside the class coming to sit for a quiet minute. \r\n\r\nSomething that is so exciting is that I moved with my 7th graders to 8th grade, so they will continue to utilize the fruits of your generous donations!\r\n\r\nThank you all so much for helping my students be more regulated, and therefore, help me be a better teacher with a better classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1742929100148,"projectUrl":"project/regulated-minds-are-ready-to-learn/9202029/","projectTitle":"Regulated Minds are Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gardner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9972924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747235310714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9972924"},{"teacherId":8001850,"projectId":8830183,"letterContent":"Your ability to donate these items to my classroom has made it a more inviting and engaging place for my students to be! These resources mainly contribute to my daily lessons, and I can truly say my students get more out of the engaging activities than they would if you had not donated.\r\n\r\nThese activities get students up and moving and even help to contribute to their motivation to simply come to school that day. Most of the time, they get interested in the activity that they barely remember they dont like math ; )","fullyFundedDate":1731934730688,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-access/8830183/","projectTitle":"Engagement Access","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. OConnor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8001850_orig.jpg?crop=2144,2144,x200,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637544320085","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missomathclass"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64176","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":707,"numTeachers":68,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":24,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":83.0,"schoolId":64176,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wiley H Bates Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wiley H Bates Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/anne-arundel-county-public-schools/wiley-h-bates-middle-school/64176"}