{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brittany Woods Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":28.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":582445,"projectId":9539868,"letterContent":"As usual, the nice things for my classroom have been met with great excitement and happiness. It's so fun to surprise my students with the first Jolly Ranchers or Trident of the year! You'd be surprised what a kid will do to get a piece of watermelon or tropical fruit gum!\r\n\r\n I do believe I can hear a difference in my classroom with the \"socks\" on the chair legs. I'm sure the teacher below me is also thankful.\r\n\r\n And the vacuum! Oh, what joy my designated vacuumer has each Friday when it's time to clean up for the weekend! He is the only kid allowed to touch it and carries that duty like a badge of honor.","fullyFundedDate":1755712593159,"projectUrl":"project/lift-and-move/9539868/","projectTitle":"Lift and Move!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rabbitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/582445"},{"teacherId":2581434,"projectId":9499696,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible support of our Garden Yoga and Mental Health project. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to yoga mats, blocks, and a mobile storage rack that transformed our school garden into a peaceful, outdoor wellness space. When the materials arrived, the joy was immediate. Students rolled out the mats in the sunshine, touched the blocks curiously, and couldn't believe this space was just for them. One student quietly said, \"This feels like a retreat.\"\r\n\r\nWe now hold weekly sessions where students practice beginner-friendly yoga poses, breathing techniques, and short reflections in the garden. The Arlifo Yoga Mat Storage Rack keeps everything organized and mobile, allowing us to bring materials in and out with ease. Each student has their own mat and journal, giving them a space to stretch, breathe, and reflect in a calm, supportive environment. During our \"Rooting in Resilience\" week, one student who struggles with anxiety was able to hold Tree Pose with a look of total focus. Afterward, she wrote, \"I didn't shake as much this time. I think I'm getting stronger.\" That small moment meant everything.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide equipment—it gave our students permission to slow down and feel safe in their bodies. They are developing focus, self-awareness, and emotional resilience that carry over into their classrooms and relationships. Our next step is to bring student leaders into the process. A few are learning how to guide breathwork or offer calming affirmations to their peers during sessions. As winter approaches, we'll shift into chair yoga and breathwork indoors, continuing our commitment to mindfulness and mental health throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we've planted something lasting—not just in our garden, but in our students' hearts. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1758135125537,"projectUrl":"project/rooted-in-calm-garden-yoga-middle-sch/9499696/","projectTitle":"Rooted in Calm: Garden Yoga & Middle School Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McCadney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2581434_orig.jpg?crop=521,521,x26,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753461161541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2581434"},{"teacherId":2212374,"projectId":9125104,"letterContent":"As you can see from the photos, my scholars are loving these books. The twisted fairy tales are all checked out. Some of my scholars have read them all and are waiting for new ones. Books are life for an ELA teacher. I talk about books every day in my class. I want my scholars to love reading as much as I do. By investing in newer novels, scholars are willing to try a book. It is important to let them decide what to read.\r\nThe supplies were a wonderful help in getting through the year. Thank you for all of your help.","fullyFundedDate":1741405761487,"projectUrl":"project/love-those-books/9125104/","projectTitle":"Love Those Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fileccia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2212374_orig.jpg?crop=482,482,x746,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603463228800","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-fileccia"},{"teacherId":2212374,"projectId":9098477,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for purchasing these supplies for us. I've been blessed with donors like you who help me throughout the year. This supply drive helped my scholars not to worry about pencils. The snack fridge is stocked and available to help with the afternoon snacks or scholars who forget breakfast. The books were a sequel to another book that the scholars read. They are loving the sequels as well as the graphic novels that were purchased. This project impacted my scholars and my teaching.\r\nThank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1738952426364,"projectUrl":"project/love-those-supplies/9098477/","projectTitle":"Love Those Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fileccia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2212374_orig.jpg?crop=482,482,x746,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603463228800","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-fileccia"},{"teacherId":221055,"projectId":9094993,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our library. When I put the new books out during my advisory, the students fought over which books they got. Another teacher asked if they were fighting over pancakes (I had just made pancakes) and was shocked they were fighting over books. It was exciting to see the level of enthusiasm they had for the books.\r\n\r\nSince then, these books have consistently been checked out around the school. I love having conversations around which books they are reading and want to read next.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for contributing to these conversations and the love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1738783876482,"projectUrl":"project/give-my-students-some-black-joy-books/9094993/","projectTitle":"Give My Students Some Black Joy Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. W.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp221055_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481775581021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kelly-werthmuller"},{"teacherId":221055,"projectId":9036537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our library. When I put the new books out during my advisory, the students fought over which books they got. Another teacher asked if they were fighting over pancakes (I had just made pancakes) and was shocked they were fighting over books. It was exciting to see the level of enthusiasm they had for the books. \r\n\r\nSince then, these books have consistently been checked out around the school. I love having conversations around which books they are reading and want to read next. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for contributing to these conversations and the love of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1736886256482,"projectUrl":"project/replace-our-lost-books-please/9036537/","projectTitle":"Replace Our Lost Books, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. W.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp221055_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1481775581021","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kelly-werthmuller"},{"teacherId":9008678,"projectId":9086298,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the fidgets and snacks. Students use the fidgets in therapy sessions to distract themselves while talking about difficult topics. Sometimes, I allow students to take fidgets with them to use in classes if the fidgets will help them pay attention. \r\nThe snacks are so appreciated. This is middle school and students seem to always be hungry and while an apple would work better nutritionally, most middle schoolers would not choose that option but will take a bag of chips to tide them over to the next meal. This helps them not get hangry and to pay attention to the teacher rather than their hunger.","fullyFundedDate":1738786006744,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-and-snacks-to-help-focus-on-clas/9086298/","projectTitle":"Fidgets and snacks to help focus on class.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schaefer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9008678"},{"teacherId":9805484,"projectId":8883563,"letterContent":"We have not yet been able to use, but the kids are extremely excited about what is to come. They have been able to practice and learn new skills about tennis before we actually are able to get out on the court during the season, but this is an amazing opportunity For these kiddos and so many new ones to the sport that cannot wait to learn something new about a different sport. most never thought they would be able to play the sport of tennis middle school turned out to be a perfect time to teach them about it. We were also able to learn about many African-Americans other than the obvious that played the sport of tennis and my daughter at nine plays a huge role in drawing them to the excitement of the sport because she started so young and is still younger than they are and doing so well they can't wait to get out there with her.","fullyFundedDate":1731957315385,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-tennis-program/8883563/","projectTitle":"Middle School Tennis Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MoReed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9805484_orig.jpg?crop=342,342,x462,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729034535776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/middleschooltennis"},{"teacherId":8690473,"projectId":7984227,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 8th grade gifted students, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of supplies for our National History Day project. Your support has played a crucial role in helping us bring our research and ideas to life.\r\n\r\nWith the materials you provided, my students were able to dive deeper into their projects, creating high-quality presentations and displays that truly reflect their hard work and creativity. From crafting detailed visuals to presenting complex historical concepts, the supplies have allowed them to express themselves in ways that wouldn't have been possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nThe excitement and pride in the classroom were palpable when the students received the materials. They were eager to get started, and watching them engage with the project in such an innovative and hands-on way was truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has given my students the tools they need to take their learning to the next level and to confidently present their findings. Thank you once again for your kindness and for making a lasting impact on their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1701792533464,"projectUrl":"project/help-national-history-day-come-to-life/7984227/","projectTitle":"Help National History Day Come to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8690473_orig.jpg?crop=830,830,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675868402054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8690473"},{"teacherId":8690473,"projectId":7813488,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation of games and puzzles to my classroom for implementing soft starts. Your contribution has had a remarkable impact on my middle school gifted students, and I can already see how it is enriching their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe students have been absolutely thrilled with the new games and puzzles. These resources have not only provided them with a fun way to challenge themselves, but they've also encouraged collaboration, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. For example, we recently used a set of logic puzzles to kick off a critical thinking unit, and the students immediately dove in, discussing strategies, sharing ideas, and working together to find solutions. Watching them engage with the material and with each other in such a dynamic way has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support. Your donation has provided my students with more than just entertainment—it's giving them opportunities to grow as thinkers and problem-solvers. We are so grateful for your kindness and for the difference you've made in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1696736123348,"projectUrl":"project/soft-starts-for-the-win/7813488/","projectTitle":"Soft Starts for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8690473_orig.jpg?crop=830,830,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675868402054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8690473"},{"teacherId":8690473,"projectId":6818181,"letterContent":"My students are loving their supplies and putting it all to great use! We have made custom stickers, classroom decor, and more! The basic materials are used by my students every day, and these awesome Cricut resources are used to enhance our learning! \r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your generous donation, which has made a profound impact on my middle school gifted students. Your support has provided us with new resources that have truly enhanced their learning experience.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was contagious! They were eager to dive into using the tools, and their eyes lit up as they realized they could bring their ideas to life in ways they hadn't imagined before. It was a beautiful moment of inspiration, and it has sparked even more enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next steps involve refining these prototypes and preparing presentations that showcase their problem-solving process. Your donation has given my students the opportunity to not only develop their intellectual skills but also to work as a team, build their communication skills, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the potential of these bright young minds and for giving them the tools to reach new heights. Your generosity has truly made a difference in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1663204172255,"projectUrl":"project/student-run-coffee-shop-needs-merchandis/6818181/","projectTitle":"Student-Run Coffee Shop Needs Merchandise!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8690473_orig.jpg?crop=830,830,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675868402054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8690473"},{"teacherId":532003,"projectId":8608866,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the resources you have provided! The Emoji Uno cards and Connect Four games were introduced to students as part of our classroom community-building activity. Students continue to use both Connect 4 and Emoji Uno cards as a ongoing way to build community throughout the year. I watched as a student that was often quiet or hesitant to be part of the group was asked to join the game and then students helped him to know what cards to play and when. True community building! The jewel stickers are a crowd favorite as they can be used for positive reinforcement and end up all over everyone and everywhere! Thank you so much for your contributions to our classroom environment in so many different ways!","fullyFundedDate":1724940376082,"projectUrl":"project/connect-4-and-rock-painting-galore/8608866/","projectTitle":"Connect 4 and Rock Painting Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McPherson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/532003"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_77948","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":558,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":77,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.5,"schoolId":77948,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brittany Woods Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Brittany Woods Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/missouri/the-school-district-of-university-city/brittany-woods-middle-school/77948"}