{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Oakridge Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":59.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10163449,"projectId":9561021,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for the donation of our new indoor racquetball nets. These are a game-changer for our adapted PE program. For our students who cannot go outdoors due to heat-sensitive medical conditions, these nets allow for high-quality physical engagement in a safe, indoor setting.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new nets standing in the gym, their faces lit up with immediate excitement. For a group that often has to stay indoors for safety, seeing 'real' sports equipment set up just for them made the space feel transformed.\r\n\r\nThere was a collective sense of wonder—some students cheered, while others rushed over to touch the netting, realizing that the gym had turned into a professional court. It wasn't just another day of exercises; the presence of the nets signaled that they were about to play a 'real' game. That initial spark of joy quickly turned into focused energy as they grabbed their paddles and balloons, eager to jump into the action.\r\n\r\nDuring our first 'balloon racquetball' session, the student engagement was at an all-time high. The nets provide a clear visual structure that helps students focus on developing gross and fine motor skills while having fun. What used to be a simple drill now feels like a competitive sport, boosting both their physical coordination and their confidence.\"\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nCoach Cardoso","fullyFundedDate":1755628424436,"projectUrl":"project/florida-proof-fun-indoor-games-for-al/9561021/","projectTitle":"Florida- Proof Fun : Indoor Games for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cardoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163449"},{"teacherId":10305000,"projectId":9800451,"letterContent":"All my students and myself, thank you so much for your generous donation of school supplies. Teaching World History to 6th graders makes it more meaningful and easier to understand by creating projects. Colored paper, markers and pens help tremendously when creating foldables for students to learn new material. One of the projects I use quite often is to create a step booklet to organize notes. With the colored paper, students can make the foldable and separate the notes by color coding them. \r\n These donations help students have the tools they need to learn, create, and succeed. It also creates a positive and welcoming learning environment where every student feels prepared and confident. \r\n I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and commitment to supporting education. Thank you again for your support and for helping make our classroom a better place for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760475771606,"projectUrl":"project/wow-cool-cuneiform/9800451/","projectTitle":"Wow! Cool Cuneiform!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rakes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305000"},{"teacherId":10161045,"projectId":9555925,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Art. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference by helping learners explore ideas, express themselves, and develop the creative and analytical skills they will carry with them for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, participants are engaging with art not only as a form of expression, but as a powerful tool for problem-solving, reflection, and critical thinking. Your support helps foster confidence, curiosity, and imagination—skills that extend far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your belief in the power of art to inspire growth and learning. Thank you for investing in creativity, critical thinking, and the future of our community.","fullyFundedDate":1754785440904,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-and-critical-thinking-through/9555925/","projectTitle":"Creativity and Critical Thinking Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10161045"},{"teacherId":10179510,"projectId":9600616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our one-to-one Spanish–English dictionaries. As our teachers introduced them in class, students were excited to finally have their own copy to use during lessons—not just during testing. Several teachers shared how quickly students began looking up words on their own and how much more confident they felt with immediate access.\r\n\r\nThe dictionaries are already being used during vocabulary work, reading, and writing practice, and they've been especially helpful for our multilingual learners. Having a set in every classroom has made a noticeable difference in how supported our students feel.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your generosity and the impact it's having across our school.","fullyFundedDate":1755384118559,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-languages-building-futures/9600616/","projectTitle":"Bridging Languages, Building Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rocks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10179510_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755298921643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10179510"},{"teacherId":1972039,"projectId":9818907,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our new colored pencil sets. Throughout the school year, we learn about the geography of many ancient civilizations using maps to identify significant landforms, cities, rivers, mountain ranges, and so much more. Using color enhances this activity for the children to comprehend the significance geography had on many societies. They also create other projects in our classroom and coloring adds a layer of engagement. In fact, they used the wonderful pencil sets to create a mummy booklet to analyze the mummification process. \r\n\r\nThe students were delighted when I showed them the colored pencil kits. In fact, they are handling them gingerly and are trying to keep them like new. Having individual sets is so important and gives them a sense of ownership when using these supplies. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to use these colored pencil kits to analyze more maps in the near future. I can't wait for the students to identify and learn about the maps of Ancient Greece, China, Rome, and India. I am sure they will also enjoy these up and coming map activities. Your generous gift will continue making a colorful difference in our World History classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1760315808072,"projectUrl":"project/maps-of-the-ancient-world/9818907/","projectTitle":"Maps of the Ancient World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kreher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1972039"},{"teacherId":10103535,"projectId":9520875,"letterContent":"My students had a blast learning about the Declaration of Independence with our Glow Escape Room. Students learned the impact, intent, and meaning of the document through this activity. It is very important for our students to learn about our foundational documents and continue to carrying on the values that were expressed in these documents. Thank you for making celebrate Freedom Week a success. Making learning engaging for our students is so very important and your donations helped us accomplish this. \r\n\r\nAndrea Polanco PM","fullyFundedDate":1754232777612,"projectUrl":"project/civics-celebrate-freedom-week-glow-party/9520875/","projectTitle":"Civics Celebrate Freedom Week Glow Party","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Polanco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10103535"},{"teacherId":10169235,"projectId":9575351,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my speech therapy classroom during my first year as a school-based Speech-Language Pathologist. Your donation has truly enriched my students' learning experiences. The materials you helped provide have transformed our sessions—bringing engaging, hands-on, and immersive activities to students who benefit so much from visual, interactive, and play-based learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are not only building their communication skills—they're excited to learn, eager to participate, and proud of their progress. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on their growth, confidence, and joy in learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a supportive, creative, and inspiring space for every student who walks through my door. Your kindness means more than I can express.","fullyFundedDate":1755029139661,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-speech-therapy-materials/9575351/","projectTitle":"Middle School Speech Therapy Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169235"},{"teacherId":10113865,"projectId":9541844,"letterContent":"My students and I are loving using our new mobility science tables. Adding the wheels allows for me and the students to quickly rearrange the layout for the specific purpose of the day whether that be a lab or an exam. It is so easy and effortless now and it doesn't scuff up the floor, added bonus! We had loved the tables for testing the next day and then we were able to arrange them into groups the next morning for a lab.\r\nThe students were very excited when they noticed the tables have wheels on them, allowing them to move them much easier! As we prepare for midterms and final exams, we will be able to move the tables around each day for different review methods which is very nice. The mobility tables allows all students to be able to move the tables how they see fit if working on a project or helping me arrange them for what's needed. We truly appreciate the donation and allowing us to be able to move these tables with ease.","fullyFundedDate":1754675353757,"projectUrl":"project/mobility-lab-tables/9541844/","projectTitle":"Mobility Lab Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pflieger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10113865"},{"teacherId":10104501,"projectId":9522214,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our sincere gratitude for your recent contribution of the podium and the laminated sleeves to our classroom. These items have already made a significant, positive impact on our daily activities, and we are so appreciative of your generosity.\r\n\r\n🎤 Building Confidence with the Podium\r\nWe have immediately put the podium to good use, especially during our weekly \"Calendar Talks.\" Providing the students with a dedicated, formal place to stand while presenting has been a game changer!\r\n\r\nIt's more than just a piece of furniture—it's a true confidence builder. The students stand taller and speak with greater assurance, helping them develop essential public speaking skills that will benefit them for years to come.\r\n\r\n♻️ Promoting Sustainability with Laminated Sleeves\r\nWe also absolutely love the laminated sleeves. Your donation is not only helping us enhance learning but is also proving to be an incredible resource for sustainability and efficiency.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us reduce waste and conserve resources by avoiding the need to print and replace materials constantly. This is saving us valuable time and paper, allowing us to focus more on instruction.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate the thoughtfulness behind your contribution and all that you have given to us. Thank you for being a dedicated partner in our students' education.","fullyFundedDate":1754252316874,"projectUrl":"project/confident-communication-the-power-of-th/9522214/","projectTitle":"Confident Communication: The Power of the Podium","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Draper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10104501_orig.jpg?crop=468,468,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753988953029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10104501"},{"teacherId":10111360,"projectId":9533723,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our Celebrate Freedom Glow Day an unforgettable experience for our 7th grade students! Your generosity allowed us to transform our classroom into a vibrant, glowing space where students could engage with civics in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we were able to purchase black lights, neon decorations, and glow-in-the-dark materials that brought our lessons on freedom and the Declaration of Independence to life. Students worked through the escape activity about the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence. They even created neon art inspired by the Preamble and shared why those words still matter today.\r\n\r\nThis day wasn't just about bright colors and glow sticks—it was about making civic education exciting and memorable. Your donation helped us create an experience that students will carry with them as they grow into informed and active citizens. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755282778562,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-freedom-glow-celebration/9533723/","projectTitle":"Celebrate Freedom Glow Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arnold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10111360_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763061550886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111360"},{"teacherId":10158994,"projectId":9547429,"letterContent":"We love using our flexible seating! It has made such a positive impact in our classroom. Students love working for and earning flexible seats. The bouncing has allowed students with ADHD to get out some extra energy and students with Autism to self-sooth in a safe quiet space. \r\nWhen the seats were first delivered, the students were so excited! They even helped assemble them- this was a great life skills application for them reading instructions and following the pictures to inflate the flexible seats.","fullyFundedDate":1754940662932,"projectUrl":"project/my-neurodivergent-brain-my-choice-my-s/9547429/","projectTitle":"My Neurodivergent Brain, My Choice, My Seat, My Best Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brittany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10158994"},{"teacherId":10113727,"projectId":9541214,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the wheels that were added to my classroom desks. The addition of the wheels has allowed for ease in moving the tables depending on the activity we are doing. In science, labs are a very important part of the learning process. Because I can move the tables with ease, I can very easily change the look of the room and grouping of the students based on the need of that day. The wheels have also made a difference when we need to prepare for a lockdown. Thankfully we have only had drills, but being able to move the tables with ease is a huge help in the even we have to barricade ourselves in the classroom. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for investing in my classroom and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1754671651969,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-science/9541214/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10113727"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59870","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1172,"numTeachers":58,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":53,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":40.7,"schoolId":59870,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Oakridge Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Oakridge Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/collier-county-public-schools/oakridge-middle-school/59870"}