{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wilson Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":34.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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! Drones","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":9619818,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support of this project. When I shared with my students that it was fully funded, they were absolutely ecstatic.\r\n\r\nMany people don't realize how many students come to school hungry each morning. It's heartbreaking, especially because we all know that proper nutrition is essential for students to have the energy they need to make it through the school day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, it has become so much easier for me to engage students throughout the day. Their learning stamina has noticeably increased since this project was fully funded, and the impact has been truly meaningful.\r\n\r\nIt's because of people like you that my job as a teacher becomes a little easier—and a lot more rewarding. Thank you again, and blessings to you and your families.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1761954211186,"projectUrl":"project/nutrition-break/9619818/","projectTitle":"Nutrition Break","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":10277701,"projectId":9756002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom. My students have absolutely loved their new fidgets and headphones, and they are already making a meaningful difference in our daily learning. These resources have helped students stay focused, comfortable, and engaged, which has been especially important during this busy school year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we were also able to purchase much-needed cleaning supplies for our classroom. This has made a huge difference during flu season by helping us maintain a cleaner, healthier learning environment for everyone. It has truly given both students and staff greater peace of mind.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have had a direct and positive impact on our classroom community. The students feel supported, valued, and excited to learn, and that is something we could not have accomplished without you. We sincerely appreciate every donation and the thoughtfulness behind them.\r\n\r\nWe truly can't say thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1765205095347,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-serenity/9756002/","projectTitle":"Sensory Serenity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10277701"},{"teacherId":4924804,"projectId":9605501,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I would like to thank all of you donors for generously donating to our ManUP program here at Wilson Middle School. The students were so elated when I told them that the project was fully funded.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun training the students with the equipment and brainstorming ideas on what we should do with starting up our small little business. We've already saved money by pressing our logos on our sweatshirts that we wear on Friday mornings.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for doing what you do. It's because of people like you that make my job as a teacher that much easier.","fullyFundedDate":1761955051381,"projectUrl":"project/future-business-owners-in-the-making/9605501/","projectTitle":"Future Business Owners in the Making!","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":9383987,"letterContent":"First and foremost, we here at Wilson Middle School would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your wonderful donations to our ManUP! program. When I told the students that the project got fully funded, they were ecstatic and very grateful. As soon as I open the boxes of shirts, They asked if they try them on.\r\n\r\nI told him to be a little bit patient because we had to get them embroidered. They didn't like that, but they were OK with it.\r\n\r\nAgain, I can't thank you enough for your wonderful donations. It's because of people like you that make my job as a Teacher that much easier.","fullyFundedDate":1755522452804,"projectUrl":"project/you-look-good-you-feel-good-you-perfor/9383987/","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":9419437,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous donation to our Boxing program here at Wilson Middle School.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited and grateful when I shared the news that we would be receiving the equipment for our upcoming self-defense program. The students couldn't wait to open the boxes and get the program started right away.\r\n\r\nAgain, I cannot thank you enough for your blessings. It's because of people like you all that. Make my job as a teacher that much easier. Happy holidays to you all and continue doing the work you're doing.","fullyFundedDate":1755262040905,"projectUrl":"project/turn-frustration-into-boxing/9419437/","projectTitle":"Turn Frustration Into Boxing","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38183","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":688,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":74,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.7,"schoolId":38183,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wilson Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wilson Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-diego-unified-school-district/wilson-middle-school/38183"}