{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilson Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":34.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4924804,"projectId":10266082,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped us purchase hoodies for our students, and the impact has been much greater than simply providing them with something to wear. When our students put on their ManUP! hoodies, they feel like they are part of something special. They feel a sense of belonging, pride, and brotherhood.\r\n\r\nI was especially excited to tell the students that our project had been fully funded. Their excitement and smiles said everything. They knew that people in our community believed in them and were willing to invest in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create experiences that remind our young men that they matter, that they are supported, and that they belong. Your generosity is helping us build confidence, community, and positive leaders at Wilson Middle School.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in ManUP! and, most importantly, believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1778953806329,"projectUrl":"project/you-look-good-you-feel-good-you-perfor/10266082/","projectTitle":"You Look Good, You Feel Good, You Perform Well!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924804_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569982686623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924804"},{"teacherId":4924804,"projectId":10223038,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. It's because of generous people like you, makes my job as a teacher so much easier. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous gift. Your support helped us buy a new iPad, stylus, and keyboard. These tools make our daily work much easier and open up new ways for us to learn, create, and grow. \r\n\r\nThe iPad lets us use new apps and find helpful facts fast. The keyboard helps us type notes and stories with ease. The stylus lets us draw, write by hand, and be creative. \r\n\r\nThe students were so excited when I told them that our project was fully funded because it was all their idea.","fullyFundedDate":1778096468236,"projectUrl":"project/creative-minds-lead-to-innovative-career/10223038/","projectTitle":"Creative Minds Lead to Innovative Careers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924804_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569982686623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924804"},{"teacherId":5220396,"projectId":8942054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the STEM supplies for my students. The dual usb flash drives worked perfectly for our coded embroidery projects. It made transferring the files from our computers to the embroidery machines so much easier. Also, the magnets worked splendidly in attaching to the 3D printed frames that my students created. It was so neat to be able to connect the students' projects to each other to created a unified art piece that we could display. Thanks again for your support in helping the students complete this engaging and educational project!","fullyFundedDate":1731528810961,"projectUrl":"project/stem-supplies/8942054/","projectTitle":"STEM Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pease","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5220396_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552634816200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/phet-pease"},{"teacherId":5220396,"projectId":10102301,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. With your support, the supplies we received help the students create prototypes for our students with special needs to be able to participate in the musical. They 3D printed a model that was connected to a switch, that allowed the students to wave a ribbon in the musical. The students worked really hard on the design, and while it was successful for a short time before breaking, the students and teachers still really appreciated the thought and effort that went into the design. The students also learned to be more compassionate students. Thank you for your help. We will continue to engineer more designs that will help all students access opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1772558900506,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-by-design-engineering-belongin/10102301/","projectTitle":"Kindness by Design: Engineering Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pease","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5220396_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552634816200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/phet-pease"},{"teacherId":5220396,"projectId":9182963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with a cordless stick vacuum! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nOur students spend their days exploring, creating, coding robots, tackling STEM challenges, and working on hands-on projects. While these activities inspire curiosity and creativity, they can also leave behind plenty of little messes. Having a lightweight, cordless vacuum allows us to quickly restore our classroom so students can stay focused on learning rather than distractions.\r\n\r\nEven more importantly, this gift gives our students an opportunity to take ownership of their classroom. They can help care for their shared learning space, building independence, responsibility, and teamwork along the way. A clean and welcoming classroom helps our students feel comfortable, proud, and ready to learn. Thank you again so much!","fullyFundedDate":1747032903375,"projectUrl":"project/a-cleaner-classroom-for-better-learning/9182963/","projectTitle":"A Cleaner Classroom For Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pease","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5220396_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552634816200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/phet-pease"},{"teacherId":5220396,"projectId":10188558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom refrigerator. While a refrigerator may not seem like the most exciting piece of classroom equipment, it has already become one of the most valuable resources in our STEM classroom.\r\n\r\nEvery Friday, my students participate in what we call Passion Project Fridays. Students who are on track academically earn the opportunity to spend the day exploring projects that genuinely interest them. Some are designing recipes and experimenting with food science, while others are learning about different cultures through cooking. Having a dependable, full-size refrigerator means students can safely store ingredients over multiple days instead of trying to complete everything in a single class period or worrying that their materials will spoil.\r\n\r\nThe refrigerator has also made a tremendous difference for our after-school Robotics Club. Our student-run fundraising store sells cold drinks and ice cream to help offset the costs of robotics competitions, STEM field trips, and international educational travel opportunities. The larger refrigerator allows us to keep more inventory organized and properly chilled, giving students valuable experience running a small business while raising funds to make these life-changing experiences more accessible for all students.","fullyFundedDate":1778044206407,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-innovation-a-fridge-for-passion/10188558/","projectTitle":"Fueling Innovation: a Fridge for Passion Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pease","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5220396_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1552634816200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/phet-pease"},{"teacherId":4924804,"projectId":10202206,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of the book Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson. Your gift has become a valuable teaching tool in my classroom and has sparked meaningful conversations with my students.\r\n\r\nThe lessons in this book have helped my students understand that change is a natural part of life and that how we respond to change often determines our success. Many of my students are navigating academic challenges, friendships, family situations, and the transition from one grade level to the next. The simple but powerful message of the book encourages them to face change with courage, remain flexible, and look for new opportunities instead of fearing the unknown.\r\n\r\nAs we read and discuss the book together, students reflect on their own experiences and share ways they can develop a positive mindset when life doesn't go as planned. These conversations have strengthened their resilience, confidence, and willingness to embrace new challenges both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than just books—it has created opportunities for personal growth, thoughtful discussion, and life lessons that my students will carry with them for years to come. Thank you for investing in their education and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1777310602220,"projectUrl":"project/who-moved-my-cheese/10202206/","projectTitle":"Who Moved My Cheese?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924804_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569982686623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924804"},{"teacherId":4924804,"projectId":9931457,"letterContent":"OMG! This is the acronym that most of my students yelled out once I told him that this project was fully funding. Thank you all so much, you have no idea how much this means to our ManUp program here at Wilson Middle School. We can now learn how to print our old logos on our TShirts polos and hoodies. We are going to save so much money and also be able to fundraise throughout the year. \r\n\r\nIt's because of people liking that make my job as a teacher that much easier! Blessings to all of you and your families and thanks again. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1774547267390,"projectUrl":"project/future-business-owners-in-training/9931457/","projectTitle":"Future Business Owners in Training","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924804_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569982686623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924804"},{"teacherId":4922946,"projectId":10249135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your wonderful contribution to my students learning. Before end of year we were able to do a fun project where students attempted to see how their free throw shooting compared to some of the all time greats in the NBA. Your donation went towards helping us get more recent basketball cards to give students examples of how stats are collected in the nba and what's typically measured. Students then shot 50 free throws, tracked how many they made, figured out their free throw percentage as a decimal then percent, figured out 10 of their friends free throw percentages, and then worked as a class to put everyone's percentages in order least to greatest comparing them to the likes of Ls Ron Steph Michael Kobe. Thank you again we couldn't have done with learning activity without you.","fullyFundedDate":1779642711131,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-athletics/10249135/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Athletics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4922946_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679250387352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4922946"},{"teacherId":7801537,"projectId":9755383,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for supporting our classroom. Because of you, our students are now able to access toys and learning materials in ways that simply weren't possible before, given their motor limitations. We are using the computer desks every day to bring activities closer to students' wheelchairs, allowing them to reach, explore, and participate more independently. Switch-adapted toys, lights, and sensory materials have quickly become classroom favorites, giving students the ability to activate and control their environment. We've even used the phone holders to position videos right on wheelchair trays and walkers so students can easily see and engage. The impact has been immediate—not just for students, but for staff, who are now more excited and creative in setting up meaningful, accessible activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the classroom was filled with excitement and curiosity. Some students from other classrooms even came over to help build materials and set it up. We love it when the school embraces this class! One of my favorite moments was watching a student independently activate the light toy again and again, smiling and laughing each time as they realized they were in control. Others have loved exploring hands-on materials like Squigs and the sensory mats. Overall, these tools have truly brought more light, energy, and joy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we are now building on this momentum by creating more structured opportunities for choice-making, cause-and-effect learning, and communication. Our next steps include expanding switch use across more activities and continuing to adapt lessons so every student can actively participate. You have opened the door for greater independence, engagement, and meaningful learning for our students, and we are so grateful. Thank you for giving them more ways to play, learn, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1769178089757,"projectUrl":"project/play-within-reach-accessible-toys-for-j/9755383/","projectTitle":"Play Within Reach: Accessible Toys for Joyful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greife","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7801537_orig.jpg?crop=996,996,x914,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758686748260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7801537"},{"teacherId":4924804,"projectId":9890539,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donations and support of our project. When I told the students that our project was fully funded, they were beyond ecstatic.\r\n\r\nThe headphones we selected are very comfortable and effectively block out classroom noise, making it much easier for students to focus on their learning. Many of our students have ADHD and other learning disabilities, so your donation is truly making a meaningful difference in their daily academic experience.\r\n\r\nThe calculators have also been a tremendous blessing. Because many of our students have accommodations in their curriculum, these tools are helping them work through their math assignments more efficiently and with greater confidence.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you all, and blessings to you and your families. It is because of generous individuals like you that my job as a teacher becomes not only easier, but even more rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1763591659487,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-math/9890539/","projectTitle":"STEM in Math!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4924804_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569982686623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4924804"},{"teacherId":4924804,"projectId":9812391,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping fully fun this stem project. When I told my students that the project was funded, they were extremely ecstatic. Many of the students are beginners in my drone pilot team class, however, they are learning fast. During the week I trained the students inside of our multipurpose room, which is large enough to fly the drones with great heights and distances. Then on Saturdays, we actually get to take them outside and connect to GPS systems and fly them around the neighborhood. You have no idea the excitement this project has brought to mine well deserved students. It's because of people like you that make my job as a teacher that much easier. Thank you and blessings to all of you and your families.","fullyFundedDate":1761955203652,"projectUrl":"project/aviation-as-a-career-drones/9812391/","projectTitle":"Aviation as a Career! 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