{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Windemere Ranch Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":5.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3869896,"projectId":9663992,"letterContent":"Robotics is in the air here at Windemere Ranch Middle School, and robotics means excitement. Lots of excitement! \r\n\r\nWe will start our hands on robotics lessons with the SPIKE Prime robots. Students will begin by exploring their kits and building a basic robot. They will then learn how to program the robot to make very specific and precise movements. Only when they have mastered robot movement will they learn how to utilize the multiple sensors that come with the kits. It is fun, fun, and more fun.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for supporting my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757739477465,"projectUrl":"project/students-love-robots/9663992/","projectTitle":"Students Love Robots","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Patel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3869896_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505600189079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arunpatel"},{"teacherId":8991303,"projectId":9276735,"letterContent":"When our flexible seating arrived, the kids were so excited! Right away, they started exploring which seats worked best for them. Some grabbed the cushions, others hopped on the wobble stools, and some stood behind the standing desks.\r\n\r\nEach student has been finding where they feel comfortable and focused. When they start to feel uncomfortable in one seat, they look for another.\r\n\r\nOur next step is helping students reflect on which seating choices help them learn best. It's amazing to see how giving them more freedom with their space has also helped them take more ownership of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746786205534,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-options-focused-learners/9276735/","projectTitle":"Flexible Options = Focused Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fradelis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8991303"},{"teacherId":9835774,"projectId":8942204,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! My students have loved engaging with math in a different way than day-to-day via the board games you have helped us to get. It's been especially gratifying to see that students see that math is much more than number crunching - and that pattern finding, orienting shapes, and lucky rolls of the die are mathematical too!\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when we first opened up the board games. They have a special place in our classroom and they're always eager to get to playing some games when we finish our curricular content of the day!\r\n\r\nI hope that through this introduction to varied creative math-related activities, my students and I can continue to brainstorm more ways to integrate math and play. Next up, perhaps we'll design some math board games of our own and add them to our class set! The possibilities are endless and we're so thankful for how you helped us get started down this road of deep learning fun. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1731546352316,"projectUrl":"project/enrich-and-deepen-mathematicians-learni/8942204/","projectTitle":"Enrich and Deepen Mathematicians' Learning Experiences through Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fok","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9835774"},{"teacherId":476286,"projectId":8695483,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our library! Your support allows us to enhance our book displays with shelving that showcases new titles in an engaging and accessible way. Additionally, your contribution helps us provide creative art activities that inspire learning and imagination. We were able to use the budda boards as part of our lunar New Years display. These improvements make a lasting impact on our community, encouraging a love for reading and creativity. We truly appreciate your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1733245429800,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-on-display/8695483/","projectTitle":"Creativity on Display","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garrahan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp476286_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1480223598922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/476286"},{"teacherId":1173886,"projectId":8671511,"letterContent":"Our new Lego resources have transformed our classroom into a hub of creativity and hands-on learning. Students are eagerly engaging with these colorful bricks to bring abstract concepts to life across various subjects.\r\n\r\nI hope this note finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your contribution to our language arts and social studies classroom. Your support has made an incredible difference in our learning environment, and I'm excited to share with you how we've been putting your generous donation to use.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has allowed us to implement a cross-curricular project that combines language arts and social studies in a unique and engaging way. We've been exploring Ancient Greece and Rome through literature and primary sources.\r\n\r\nLast week, we had a powerful classroom discussion after reading excerpts from our social studies books. Students used the new legos you provided to build 3D models of the Colosseum and understand it's actual expanse. It was amazing to see them make connections between the literature and hands-on architectural techniques in real-time!\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new resources, their eyes lit up with excitement. The combination of physical books and legos has really enhanced their engagement. One student exclaimed, \"This is like having a whole library and research lab right at our fingertips!\" Their enthusiasm for learning has been palpable, and it's all thanks to your generosity.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our exploration of this unit, we're planning to use the new materials for a multimedia presentation project. Students will work in groups to create digital timelines of key events, incorporating text, images, and even audio clips from strategically placed structures they've researched. This project will help them develop their digital literacy skills while deepening their understanding of this crucial period in history.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has truly opened up new possibilities for learning in our classroom. The students and I are incredibly grateful for your support in making these enriching educational experiences possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for believing in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1733243729829,"projectUrl":"project/give-our-eyes-a-break/8671511/","projectTitle":"Give Our Eyes a Break!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woody","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1173886_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538347517354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mswoody"},{"teacherId":3869896,"projectId":8580540,"letterContent":"In this time of tightening school budgets, it is good to know that the community has our backs. Thank you to all who helped fund this project.\r\n\r\nWe have been having a great time using the new robotics kit. Student have built robots to perform basic movements and more complex movements. Students have begun using the sensors to help their robots sense their environment and make decisions critical to completing their tasks. These first steps in robotics will help excite and encourage students to learn more in the future about more robotics. \r\n\r\nWhen you mix fun and learning, all things are possible.","fullyFundedDate":1731546353203,"projectUrl":"project/lego-robotics/8580540/","projectTitle":"Lego Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Patel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3869896_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505600189079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arunpatel"},{"teacherId":1169086,"projectId":8835799,"letterContent":"I want to express heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of new books. These texts are already making a significant impact in our classroom by enriching students' learning experiences through engaging stories that foster critical thinking, curiosity, and empathy. Students apply fictional reading strategies while enjoying these books and developing a lifelong love for literature.\r\n \r\nMy students love to read and are always looking for great books. With your generosity, I was able to add over 40 new books to my classroom library. They have been very popular with all of the students who were ready to check the books out before I even had them on the shelf. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1727983130306,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-and-more-books/8835799/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, and More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Souza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1169086"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30916","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1074,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":6,"percentAsian":84,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"21.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":95.0,"schoolId":30916,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Windemere Ranch Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Windemere Ranch Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/san-ramon-valley-unified-school-district/windemere-ranch-middle-school/30916"}