{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Will C Wood Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":29.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":596118,"projectId":10552827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! With our new mobile shelving units, smaller wheeled charging hubs, clear storage containers, and color-coding washi tape, our STEM space has been completely transformed into a functional, professional-looking tech lab. When the packages first arrived, my students were excited to finally have a real lab work space. They have eagerly jumped in to help unpack, sort robot components into the clear bins, and match cords to their correct charging stations using the colorful tape. Having dedicated, organized storage made them feel like true engineers and gave them an immediate sense of pride in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources have dramatically boosted our hands-on learning time. During our current First Lego League project, teams simply rolled the mobile units to their work stations, easily spotted the sensors they needed through the transparent bins, and got straight to work. Setup and cleanup were seamless, eliminating the usual search for missing parts or tangled cords. Looking ahead, our young engineers are leveraging this organized setup to dive into coding robots for an upcoming obstacle course challenge. Thanks to your support, our devices stay fully charged and ready, allowing my students to focus entirely on problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation.","fullyFundedDate":1790603131164,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-our-shift-together-organizi/10552827/","projectTitle":"Help Us Get Our Shift Together: Organizing Middle School Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Graser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp596118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471411641183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jgraser"},{"teacherId":3414663,"projectId":10447713,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much! I've been working with my students to develop basic library skills -- one of the most important sets of skills are those dealing with taking good care of books. Not all of my students have had much experience with school libraries, and so I've developed a positive reinforcement system to help them remember to return their books and keep them in good condition. Students earn points on their library card whenever they return a book on time -- and once the students earn three points, they win small prizes. Our first reward is being distributed now -- students get their choice of a variety of interesting bookmarks!\r\n\r\nI've found that most of my students do a far better job taking care of their books when I use this simple \"progress chart\" to encourage and teach good library skills and behavior. Thank you for helping me continue our PBIS progress!","fullyFundedDate":1789570141196,"projectUrl":"project/basic-library-supplies-for-the-new-year/10447713/","projectTitle":"Basic Library Supplies for the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrd-library"},{"teacherId":3414663,"projectId":10248168,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kind donations! While I was preparing these books for the library, several students saw the books on my work table and were VERY inquisitive as to when they'd be available. Once I added covers and labels, I got the books out into student hands, and they've been very popular. \r\n\r\nAll of our students visit the library every other week, and this year has been particularly busy due to changing enrollments. I have far less time to spare this year, and replacing these books makes things much easier. Thank you for giving my students more books they enjoy reading!","fullyFundedDate":1785190526184,"projectUrl":"project/replacing-lost-and-damaged-library-books/10248168/","projectTitle":"Replacing Lost and Damaged Library Books with New Copies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrd-library"},{"teacherId":596118,"projectId":10429171,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding our new classroom laptop. Thanks to your kindness, our students now have access to a tool that directly enhances their daily learning and opens up incredible hands-on opportunities in the classroom.\r\n\r\nHaving a modern, high-performance laptop has completely transformed what we can accomplish in our STEM and engineering projects. Our students are now able to run demanding robotics programming software smoothly, allowing them to write, test, and debug code without frustrating delays. It has also made operating our 3D printers far more seamless—students can now design, prep, and send 3D models straight to print right from the classroom. Seeing their ideas move from a screen to a physical object has been inspiring for everyone involved.\r\n\r\nIn addition, this laptop has become a vital resource for our math curriculum. So much of modern math instruction relies on interactive visual tools, data analysis software, and technology-driven problem-solving platforms. With this new laptop, I can seamlessly guide students through new concepts, differentiate instruction, and ensure everyone stays engaged with the material.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given our classroom more than just a piece of technology—it has provided our students with the tools and confidence they need to explore, build, and succeed. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making these meaningful learning experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1789585962506,"projectUrl":"project/clicking-our-way-to-bright-futures/10429171/","projectTitle":"Clicking Our Way to Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Graser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp596118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471411641183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jgraser"},{"teacherId":3414663,"projectId":10191152,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much! During the start of our new school year, I've had a good many students reading through many of our popular manga series -- thanks to you, I've been able to plug in a few holes in the Pokemon, Haikyu, and My Hero Academia. Now more students are able to enjoy the books they love! The book tape has been handy as I've been reinforcing new titles for student use, and I know that the durable cloth repair tape will be used up quickly when I put students to work repairing our most worn titles.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me help my students! The new books are going to be very well read, and now we'll be able to repair our most popular titles as well.","fullyFundedDate":1787077048556,"projectUrl":"project/replacing-and-repairing-our-library-book/10191152/","projectTitle":"Replacing and Repairing Our Library Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrd-library"},{"teacherId":3414663,"projectId":10304555,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help! These additional supplies really helped when I was setting up the library this year -- I was able to display more books on the shelves and prepare more new books for students' hands. The ink refills allowed me to -finally- refill my little auto-inking stamp, which means I can QUICKLY stamp hundreds of student library cards when they come with their books. Thank you so much!\r\n\r\nThese materials are all more \"basic\" and my students don't necessarily SEE how these materials are used for them, but all of my students greatly benefit from them. Thank you for helping me prepare for another full year of library visits!","fullyFundedDate":1787199245659,"projectUrl":"project/basic-library-supplies-for-a-new-year-i/10304555/","projectTitle":"Basic Library Supplies for a New Year: Ink, Book Stands, and Tape!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrd-library"},{"teacherId":596118,"projectId":10212205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project. It is easy to underestimate the impact of essential daily supplies, but receiving these items has transformed our classroom environment. Having a steady supply of Kleenex, baby wipes, and Swiffer cleaning products means our room stays clean, fresh, and healthy. With fewer germs spreading, our students will stay healthier and lose less time to illness, while the simple availability of hygiene supplies ensures every child feels cared for, comfortable, and ready to focus without minor distractions.\r\n\r\nEqually transformative are the structural updates your support provided. The new paper organizers have given our shared spaces structure, allowing students to access assignments independently and keep their work organized. Having a reliable supply of pencils removes a subtle yet constant barrier to learning—no student has to feel self-conscious or hesitate to start their work simply because they don't have something to write with. By taking care of these fundamental needs, you have helped build a predictable, equitable, and welcoming space where our focus can remain entirely on learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1787171821936,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-get-ready-for-the-school-year/10212205/","projectTitle":"Help Me Get Ready for the School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Graser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp596118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471411641183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jgraser"},{"teacherId":3414663,"projectId":10197258,"letterContent":"Thank you! These books arrived in time for the last several weeks of the school year, and several students were interested in reading through them. The Spanish Wimpy Kid book was a hit with several students, and I discovered my eighth grade students \"playing school\" with the Elephant and Piggie books, recreating a teacher-led \"story time\" circle! That was unexpected...\r\n\r\nThese books will continue to support students over the next several years. My Spanish editions of the Wimpy Kid series are always popular with my Spanish speakers, and manga is popular with almost all of my students. The additional picture books are read by many students, and serve as a support for some of my beginning readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1776975082059,"projectUrl":"project/lets-boost-literacy-new-books-for-ever/10197258/","projectTitle":"Let's Boost Literacy: New Books for Everyone to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrd-library"},{"teacherId":3414663,"projectId":10002213,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help! The covers came just in time -- we've started covering some of our manga, and I'll have student helpers continue covering the rest as new titles arrive. Thank you -- these plastic covers really help keep our paperback books in good condition, ensuring that more and more students will be able to enjoy them. Thank you for all your help!\r\n\r\nThe cleaning materials were handy -- it's amazing how well those sponge foam erasers work to remove residue from books! The scissors cleaner seems to work, but I'm going to have to keep experimenting with it. I have scissors covered with years of sticker residue, and it may take repeated cleanings to get them all clean.\r\n\r\nThank you for everything, and keep reading!","fullyFundedDate":1777988547282,"projectUrl":"project/covers-for-our-manga-book-repair-suppl/10002213/","projectTitle":"Covers for Our Manga + Book Repair Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrd-library"},{"teacherId":3414663,"projectId":9981836,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of your help! I was able to reink my stamp pad -and- print things again, which made the last few months of school MUCH easier. My stamps were getting a little bit faded, but the refills ensured I was able to finish up the year. Students earn \"points\" for bringing their books back on time and in good condition -- for the end of the year, I gave out bonus points to all students who managed to return all of their materials by the deadline... I was doing a LOT of stamping!\r\n\r\nThanks for all of your help. Ink, toner, and markers aren't as \"exciting\" as some of the other projects, but they all benefit my students. Thank for you helping me help them!","fullyFundedDate":1777574693874,"projectUrl":"project/ink-and-toner-for-the-school-library/9981836/","projectTitle":"Ink and Toner for the School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrd-library"},{"teacherId":3414663,"projectId":10191151,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your help! I have a few ELL classes that visit on a regular basis, and my Spanish fiction is always quick to empty out. These new Wimpy Kid titles were very popular, and I know we'll have many students reading them for years to come.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the Mo Willems books were popular with ALL of my students, not just my beginning English readers. Many students read these books in elementary school, and were excited to see the new copies coming it. I actually had a group of middle school girls doing a read aloud, sitting in a circle on the carpet... it was very unexpected! Some wanted to borrow copies to read to their younger siblings!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for encouraging reading! Please know these books will benefit our students for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1777885367531,"projectUrl":"project/more-books-for-my-bilingual-readers/10191151/","projectTitle":"More Books for My Bilingual Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrd-library"},{"teacherId":596118,"projectId":10202412,"letterContent":"Donations provided to support students in organizing a mental health movement at their school will make a powerful and deeply meaningful impact. With the help of board games, anxiety-relief stickers, and weighted stuffies, students were able to create a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages connection, emotional expression, and well-being.\r\n\r\nThe board games became a central tool in bringing students together. They created opportunities for social interaction in a low-pressure setting, helping students build friendships, reduce feelings of isolation, and engage in moments of joy during the school day. These shared experiences fostered a stronger sense of community and belonging—key components of positive mental health.\r\n\r\nThe stickers, designed to help alleviate anxiety, offered students a simple but effective way to manage stress throughout the day. Whether used as a calming tool, a form of self-expression, or a small source of encouragement, they provided immediate comfort and helped students feel more in control of their emotions.\r\n\r\nWeighted stuffies played an especially important role for students experiencing heightened anxiety. By offering a sense of comfort and security, these items became a reliable resource for self-soothing during overwhelming moments. Students reported feeling calmer, more grounded, and better able to refocus on their learning after using them.\r\n\r\nTogether, these donations empowered students to take ownership of a movement centered on mental health awareness and support. They helped normalize conversations about emotional well-being and provided tangible tools for coping and connection. The result has been a more compassionate school culture where students feel seen, supported, and equipped to care for themselves and one another.\r\n\r\nWe are sincerely grateful for these contributions. They have not only supported a student-led initiative but have also helped create lasting change in how mental health is understood and supported within the school community.","fullyFundedDate":1777332398532,"projectUrl":"project/mind-matters-students-leading-the-menta/10202412/","projectTitle":"Mind Matters: Students Leading the Mental Health Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Graser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp596118_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471411641183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jgraser"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32876","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":826,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":32,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":48,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":3,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"28.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.4,"schoolId":32876,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Will C Wood Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Will C Wood Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/sacramento-city-unified-school-district/will-c-wood-middle-school/32876"}