{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Windsor Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":11.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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":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"},{"teacherId":7282050,"projectId":9549176,"letterContent":"A huge thank you for supporting our safety project. Your support has helped bring necessary tools into our engineering classroom. In a class and space like ours, feeling safe is the first step to feeling confident. Your donation has allowed every student to jump right into the build without hesitation, knowing they have the right gear to protect them.\r\n\r\nWe are currently diving deep into electrical circuits which has given us the opportunity to learn how to use our new multimeter. I have a group of students working on a broken electric scooter, and because of our new tools, they are real technicians. They used the multimeter to trace the power flow and figure out exactly where the connection was broken. They absolutely needed that tool to solve the puzzle, and because of you, they had it.\r\n\r\nPlease know that your generosity is going to stick around for a long time. These tools are tough and will be used by hundreds of students in the years to come. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us build the future!","fullyFundedDate":1755784034782,"projectUrl":"project/safety-first/9549176/","projectTitle":"Safety First","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":9449248,"projectId":9553288,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful and honored to have been fully funded by YOU! Doing a year long Journalism/Yearbook class is no easy feat and with the current legislation in California looking towards a cell phone ban on campus, it makes our job as young journalists super difficult.\r\n\r\nThe addition to four cameras to our cache of yearbook/journalism cameras has been monumental and has greatly diversified not only the type of photos we can take but also, the number of kids who can participate. Not all students have access to a phone and as such these cameras have bridged the income gab significantly, making sure everyone gets the opportunity to snap awesome photos in a variety of ways. \r\n\r\nCapturing each student on campus will be SO much easier now and we are so thankful for it...we are already learning how to take fun shots and playing with the continuous shot function with our sports programs!","fullyFundedDate":1758832908434,"projectUrl":"project/camera-ready-say-cheese/9553288/","projectTitle":"Camera Ready; Say Cheese!","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":9440993,"letterContent":"You are AWESOME. The students and myself are having so much fun using the materials you provided our classroom. The students really enjoyed working to solve logic puzzle mysteries and are working everyday at improving their problem solving skills.\r\n\r\nI have been reading to the students weekly and they enjoy working towards solving the mysteries in our texts. Having some books for students to check out and explore the mystery genre outside of class has been extremely fun to see as well. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for helping to provide resources for students to engage with their learning in multiple ways!","fullyFundedDate":1752189319566,"projectUrl":"project/csi-in-action/9440993/","projectTitle":"CSI In Action","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Uldall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869142"},{"teacherId":9869142,"projectId":9429900,"letterContent":"My students and I greatly apperciate the donations made to my class. The materials you provided have helped me create some fun lessons that the kids have greatly enjoyed. \r\n\r\nSo far this year my students have mastered logic puzzles and critical thinking skills thanks all to your donations. Additionally, students have been able to dust and collect latent prints like a true fingerprint technician. \r\n\r\nI have had so much fun watching the students grow and develop these skills in a fun and hands on way.","fullyFundedDate":1752671548258,"projectUrl":"project/csi-classroom-supplies/9429900/","projectTitle":"CSI Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Uldall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869142"},{"teacherId":9825774,"projectId":9631703,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has a full set of headphones, and the impact has been amazing!\r\n\r\nThe class set of headphones allow each student to clearly hear their own content, helping them focus, process instructions, and engage more deeply with the material. Technology like this isn't just \"fun\"—it's a critical tool for learning, letting students replay lessons, follow simulations, and explore labs at their own pace.\r\n\r\nYour support has transformed our classroom into a calmer, more focused space where every student can succeed. Thank you for giving my students this opportunity to fully engage with science and learn in the best way possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755829787994,"projectUrl":"project/helping-every-student-hear-their-own-lea/9631703/","projectTitle":"Helping Every Student Hear Their Own Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. August","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9825774_orig.png?crop=620,620,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759342548446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825774"},{"teacherId":9825774,"projectId":9332918,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when the Thinking Putty arrived—they couldn't stop smiling! Right away they started using it during reading and class discussions, and I noticed how much calmer and more focused the room felt. Even students who usually have a hard time sitting still were able to stay engaged.\r\n\r\nOne student shared that it helped them \"get the *does wiggle motion* out without messing with anyone.\" Another said it made it easier to listen because their hands had something to do. These small shifts have made a big difference in keeping students engaged and giving everyone the chance to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students this simple but powerful tool. It's already making a big difference in helping them learn!","fullyFundedDate":1746841732820,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-stay-focused-with-think/9332918/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Stay Focused with Thinking Putty!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. August","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9825774_orig.png?crop=620,620,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759342548446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9825774"},{"teacherId":9449248,"projectId":9666814,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our Yearbook/Journalism class! With these mice and the charging towers we will be so much more productive and our time can and will be more focused on the building of pages rather than remaining super frustrated! There's nothing more frustrating than know what to do but not having the tools. Click, copy and paste will be a breeze going forward!!\r\n\r\nHaving these tools also makes our class a bit more authentic and real world. It's a simple thing, but having real mice and real tech tools gives our class a more professional vibe. And, given I don't have a ton of outlets in my classroom, the cell towers allow students to work together on their yearbook pages while plugging in together. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1758636757824,"projectUrl":"project/tech-tools-make-life-easier/9666814/","projectTitle":"Tech Tools Make Life Easier!","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":9553533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation - our paper bin is already coming in handy and while we don't have too many art pieces to showcase just yet, but I've included some student exemplars that I'm excited to hang around the room. \r\n\r\nKeeping organized is hard for me, and keeping our art room organized is not only essential to safety and supplies, but also my own sanity as art teacher. I have already seen such a massive decrease in \"where can I get...\" types of questions and in completely restructuring my supply table, we have already become much more independent learners. \r\n\r\nOrganization is something I'll always be refining...and fine tuning. Thank you so much for such an easy fix and for supporting a super streamlined method of storing and displaying my materials!!","fullyFundedDate":1755457946012,"projectUrl":"project/artful-organization/9553533/","projectTitle":"Artful Organization!","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"}],"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":88.5,"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"}