{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Windsor Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":11.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5028045,"projectId":10085643,"letterContent":"I am writing to share my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. Because of you, our \"Read, Listen, Learn: Quiet Tools for Loud Minds\" project is now a reality, and the energy in the room has shifted since your gifts arrived.\r\nThe Impact of Your Support\r\nYour contribution provided us with 20 new books and 12 sets of headphones. Here is how they are making a difference every day:\r\nThe Power of Choice: The new books have refreshed our library with stories that reflect my students' interests and identities. Seeing a student's eyes light up when they find a book they actually want to take home is the ultimate win for a teacher.\r\nA Focused Learning Environment: The headphones have been a total game-changer for our personalized learning time. Students can now engage with audiobooks and educational software without distractions, allowing them to work at their own pace in a \"quiet zone\" that didn't exist before.\r\nA Message from the Students\r\n\"I love the new headphones because I can finally hear my stories clearly without the rest of the room being too loud!\" — Ivan/ 6th grade student\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that there is a whole community of people rooting for their success. We are so lucky to have you in our corner.","fullyFundedDate":1771114408442,"projectUrl":"project/read-listen-learn-quiet-tools-for-lou/10085643/","projectTitle":"Read, Listen, Learn: Quiet Tools for Loud Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5028045_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y463&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632772809025","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5028045"},{"teacherId":7282050,"projectId":9810346,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for bringing ChompSaws to our science and engineering classrooms! When I unboxed the new saws in class, my students were stoked. They all wanted to try out the new professional-grade saws. Now, students literally rush to class after lunch, eager to be first in line to start working on their design with the saws. Your generosity has helped make our engineering class a topic of conversation between students at break and lunch.\r\n\r\nCurrently, we are in the middle of our cardboard design project, and these resources have become a daily necessity. In the past, students struggled to make the precise cuts needed for complex structures, but these ChompSaws allow them to create special shapes and clean edges. More importantly, because the ChompSaws are designed for student safety, everyone feels confident and empowered to take creative risks without fear. Watching a student successfully navigate a difficult curve or a precise angle and then proudly show off their work is a moment that wouldn't have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve using these cutting skills to create detailed prototypes before 3D printing. These ChompSaws will be used throughout the semester to create everything students can dream up. You have provided the means for 180 students to see themselves as capable builders and innovators. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1764744608477,"projectUrl":"project/measure-twice-cut-once-and-build-eve/9810346/","projectTitle":"Measure Twice, Cut Once... and Build Everything!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7282050_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646088616422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wmsmurphy"},{"teacherId":2532123,"projectId":9832348,"letterContent":"Your kind contributions are so appreciated by my students. During my classes, students are working on building academic skills that will help them be successful in school and throughout their lives. Reading is such an important skill and the books you have provided for my students are being well used during our silent sustained reading two days a week. This time involves students reading a book of their choice silently for 20 minutes. With so many students drawn to short videos online for entertainment, I wasn't sure that students would be able to sit silently for 20 minutes, and then also be focused on reading for that time. They have been doing a great job! My classes do very well focusing on reading quietly the whole time. When they fill out reading checks, I can see that they are engaged in what they are reading as well.\r\n\r\nI have a small library in my classroom and students have also gone to our school library to pick up books for our reading time, but having the influx of new options from you has really been exciting for the students. They are able to find material that is interesting, and accessible for their various reading levels. Breaking up the text with the pictures found in the graphic novels, helps students that have reading disabilities. These books break the reading into smaller chunks, which is less intimidating for these readers. The graphic novels also help students that have challenges with attention, because they can break from the reading to look at the art for short breaks. Even the books without pictures are more accessible due to the layout of the book, larger font, and stories that are more engaging and relatable for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support for my students. I even have some of the students asking to borrow the books, to continue reading at home! It is wonderful to see how these books are encouraging a love of reading with students!","fullyFundedDate":1764745380534,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-young-readers/9832348/","projectTitle":"Engaging Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rapelje","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rapelje"},{"teacherId":5446409,"projectId":9566457,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my FOCAS students are gaining the tools and confidence they need to succeed—not just in middle school, but far beyond it.\r\n\r\nFOCAS is a support class designed especially for students in special education and those who are struggling academically. Many of our students face challenges that can make school feel overwhelming. Organization, note-taking, studying effectively, or even writing a simple email can feel like insurmountable tasks. But with the right instruction, guidance, and materials, we are watching them grow in remarkable ways.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students are learning to stay organized, write professional emails, develop effective study habits, take clear, purposeful notes, build academic vocabulary, set meaningful goals, and track their progress. They also receive the extra homework support they need to keep up and move forward with confidence.\r\nStaying organized can be especially difficult for students who already struggle in school. When students have the right supplies and know how to use them effectively, it reduces frustration and increases focus. More importantly, it builds independence. We are seeing students take ownership of their learning, feel proud of their progress, and begin to believe in their own potential.\r\n\r\nYour donation is doing more than providing materials. There is increasing attention and focus in the classroom. It is strengthening study skills. It is improving academic achievement and, perhaps most importantly, helping students see that they are capable of success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for believing in their ability to grow. Your support is making a meaningful and lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1764743720389,"projectUrl":"project/focas-for-the-future-helping-every-st/9566457/","projectTitle":"\"FOCAS\" for the Future: Helping Every Student Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. NEIDLINGER","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5446409"},{"teacherId":8184026,"projectId":9789203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support our program! This last week, with the donations you made to our class, we made organic butternut squash soup with vegetables grown in our own garden. Our class is a supplies-heavy class, and any we need all the help we can get with our materials.\r\n\r\nI have noticed that you are an active philanthropist in our community, coming to the aid of classrooms (mine included!) time and time again. Than you so much for your support! It's thanks to you that the lives of middle schoolers are enriched as they learn to garden, cook, and be responsible stewards of the environment. You are much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1764744384447,"projectUrl":"project/farm-to-table-necessities/9789203/","projectTitle":"Farm to Table Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coursey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8184026"},{"teacherId":8845131,"projectId":9494308,"letterContent":"A huge thank you to everyone who helped fund our AVID Supply Project. My students truly appreciate the support and are ready to tackle the rest of the school year. Students now have access to binders, dividers, supply pouches, highlighters, and pens. \r\n\r\nMany of these students come from low-income backgrounds. Providing these supplies lifted a financial burden from them. Most importantly, students were ready to learn on Day 1 of school.\r\n\r\nStudents were more than prepared to learn in the 1st Semester. The majority of students earned above a 3.0 in the first semester. I can't wait to see how they perform this semester. \r\n\r\nThank you again for helping them get ready for success!","fullyFundedDate":1758831622255,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-first-generation-college-bo/9494308/","projectTitle":"Supplies for First Generation College Bound Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corcoran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8845131_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691457237557","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8845131"},{"teacherId":9135158,"projectId":9503114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing sketchbooks for my middle school Art students. They truly love and value these books, using them daily to explore ideas, practice skills, and express their creativity. The students' confidence is improving and they carry them proudly and show their friends and teachers. It is so wonderful to get a glimpse into their creativity and personality. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in their learning and confidence as young artists!","fullyFundedDate":1762194175081,"projectUrl":"project/do-you-remember-starting-middle-school/9503114/","projectTitle":"Do You Remember Starting Middle School?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Teichmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9135158_orig.jpg?crop=619,619,x183,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732427751613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9135158"},{"teacherId":9449248,"projectId":9763921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support of our art program! We use glue and pencils and sharpeners and colored pencils on the daily and I am so grateful to have been able to replenish our stores just in time for our final projects. \r\n\r\nWith our arts funding slightly tenuous and my CTE funding overpowered by other programs on campus, my ability to purchase the basic materials for my art classes has been significantly diminished. Donations like yours ensure that we can continue to do the rad projects I have planned with minimal disruptions and our limited supplies. Thank you SO much for investing in our future artists - I have no doubt that these kids will simply WOW you with their creative and artistic talent!\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1762194030968,"projectUrl":"project/art-room-essentials/9763921/","projectTitle":"Art Room Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9449248_orig.png?crop=1048,1048,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723935461523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wmshamilton"},{"teacherId":9449248,"projectId":9667545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! While we ordered a drying rack, unfortunately it didn't quite work...so we stocked up on art supplies and the like. And let me tell you...our students have gone absolutely crazy over our model magic clay, glue sticks and extra colored pencils. These are staples we use over and over and OVER again every day. While a drying rack would have been pretty rad, we are so incredibly grateful for your donation as it's continued to keep our students rocking and rolling on their project based work!\r\n\r\nThank you!!\r\nMs. Hamilton","fullyFundedDate":1758832908209,"projectUrl":"project/dry-me-a-river/9667545/","projectTitle":"\"Dry Me a River...\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hamilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9449248_orig.png?crop=1048,1048,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723935461523","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wmshamilton"},{"teacherId":9869142,"projectId":9848819,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for providing these resources for my class. this is going to have an amazing impact on a way students can get hands on experience with fun and engaging material. Students have come up with many great questions and developed interests in careers/topics that they were unfamilar with before.\r\n\r\nThe students really enjoyed being able to learn about how blood typing can be used in investigations and the medical field. They had fun working together as teams to determine the blood types of patients, victims and suspects in a number of different scenarios. \r\n\r\nAgain thank you for providing me with a way to spark interest in career and science for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1763603155136,"projectUrl":"project/blood-typing-investigation-materials/9848819/","projectTitle":"Blood Typing Investigation Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Uldall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869142"},{"teacherId":7282050,"projectId":9647674,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Engineering classroom. Your generosity brought in tools and materials that excited students and helped them do more with their designs and prototypes. With your help, we were able to add WORX ZipSnip cardboard saws, multiple self-healing cutting mats, fresh PLA filament for our 3D printers, 600 much-needed pencils for everyday use, and 3 new sets of utility knives to our makerspace.\r\n\r\nThese resources have already been put to good use in all three engineering classes. The ZipSnip saws, utility knives, and cutting board have allowed students to safely cut cardboard, foam, and fabric for prototypes and epic builds. Students are currently using these tools to build cardboard shadow boxes and treehouses with 3D elements and working LED circuits.\r\n\r\nOur 3D printers are busier than ever. With the new filament, students have been able to create stronger, more reliable parts for their engineering challenges. Students have also designed their own holiday ornaments in TinkerCad and are 3D printing them for our community holiday tree. \r\n\r\nThank you for the hug box of sharpened pencils. With so many students rotating through engineering classes, having reliable basic tools keeps our room running smoothly and ensures everyone has what they need to problem-solve and build.\r\nYour generosity shows students that their ideas matter and that the world believes in young engineers. Every student in my classes has benefited from your kindness. Thank you for investing in creativity, curiosity, and hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757539581092,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-stem-students/9647674/","projectTitle":"Supporting Stem Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7282050_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646088616422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wmsmurphy"},{"teacherId":7282050,"projectId":9648716,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your support. When the boxes arrived in our classroom, students wanted to stop class to see all the new tools. They had immediate ideas on what to create and build.\r\n\r\nIn middle school, getting students to buy into the engineering design process and the mindset that failing is allowed, can sometimes be a challenge. But these 3D pens have been totally awesome. They are a challenge to work with and take time and focus to really use well. Students love using them and come in after school for more practice.\r\nWe are currently working on creating prototypes with the 3D pens as we work through our next steps in building. Students are also creating ornaments with the 3D pens to hang on our community holiday tree.\r\n\r\nThank you for cheering us on and giving my students the tools they need to turn their wildest ideas into reality.","fullyFundedDate":1757543109785,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-to-create-with-3d-pens/9648716/","projectTitle":"The Power to Create with 3D Pens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murphy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7282050_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646088616422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wmsmurphy"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_5243","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":765,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":48,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"19.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":88.6,"schoolId":5243,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Windsor Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Windsor Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/windsor-unified-school-district/windsor-middle-school/5243"}