{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Washington Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":18.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7452577,"projectId":9446110,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to you all for helping our STEAM Team/STEM program get a MacBook Air. This computer has made a significant, transformative impact on our capabilities, allowing us to move far beyond the limitations of standard equipment like Chromebooks. While Chromebooks are useful for basic tasks and web browsing, and web-based activities, the MacBook Air offers professional-grade performance and a more robust operating system essential for serious STEM projects. Its powerful processing capabilities and specialized software compatibility are crucial for running demanding applications like music and video editing, 3D modeling, and special graphic design software. This means students can now undertake complex projects—like designing and simulating robotics components, creating high-quality instructional videos, or developing 3-D models and prototypes, creating and producing music and soundtracks—that were challenging, if not impossible, to execute effectively on lower-powered devices. This upgrade to our resources allows students more opportunities to create with career-level equipment and develop their next-century skills. \r\n\r\nMany professional fields in technology, media, and design utilize macOS, and providing students with experience on this platform better prepares them for future careers or higher education. The user-friendly interface allows our group to create projects and resources showcasing the true potential of our STEAM Team. This single device serves as a specialized tool for our more advanced projects, ensuring that our high-achieving students have access to the resources they need to push the boundaries of their learning, turning ambitious ideas into tangible, professional-level results. Thank you, again, for making this possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1757545192871,"projectUrl":"project/a-perfect-little-powerhouse-for-processi/9446110/","projectTitle":"A Perfect Little Powerhouse for Processing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harvey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7452577_orig.jpg?crop=1089,1089,x55,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656354065715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/harveyc"},{"teacherId":7452577,"projectId":9604431,"letterContent":"Your selfless and generous decision to help our STEAM group get a Nintendo Switch 2 for our eSports program has a major, positive impact that goes beyond just new equipment. \r\n\r\nThis support legitimizes competitive gaming as a serious learning tool within an educational, after-school, co-curricular activity setting. Using this newer generation console for eSports, students practice crucial, transferable STEAM skills like teamwork, strategic thinking, and fast-paced problem-solving. They have to quickly analyze the game, plan and communicate with their teammates, and adapt under pressure—skills that are vital in engineering and technical careers. We can use this setting to reinforce with our students that their passion for gaming can be turned into meaningful learning, which directly increases their engagement and overall morale.\r\n\r\nThis donation is also a powerful way to connect digital entertainment with technical education. Hosting eSports on the Nintendo Switch 2 creates an exciting way to attract students who might otherwise skip traditional STEM clubs. Once they're engaged through gaming, they start learning about the STEAM principles behind it, such as data analysis (tracking performance), basic networking, and even the design and coding of games. This hands-on interaction with new technology, made possible by our donors, helps us build a more diverse and inclusive group. Essentially, the eSports program, powered by this donation, becomes a highly effective and innovative way to recruit and build skills for the entire STEAM/STEM initiative.","fullyFundedDate":1756408689420,"projectUrl":"project/switching-gears-exploring-esports/9604431/","projectTitle":"Switching Gears, Exploring eSports!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harvey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7452577_orig.jpg?crop=1089,1089,x55,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656354065715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/harveyc"},{"teacherId":7452577,"projectId":9100006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to help me fund four additional Chromebooks for my classroom. ALL of the Chromebooks in my classroom have come from personal purchase and donations. While they've held up well for near-daily classroom use for 5 years now, some are starting to show their age. These four new Chromebooks will help me update our line-up and phase out those that are becoming obsolete or are showing too much wear and tear. \r\nStudents can use these Chromebooks to create digital projects and engage in interactive lessons, simulations, guided audio readings, videos, and so much more. They are also available to my after-school STEAM Team club to use for projects and activities. We couldn't help our students develop next-centurey skills without access to devices such as these. While it's challenging in education to stay on the \"cutting edge\" of technology, we can at least get our students closer than before to prepare them for their future careers and lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746506270078,"projectUrl":"project/tech-refresh-updating-chromebooks/9100006/","projectTitle":"Tech \"Refresh\"-Updating Chromebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harvey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7452577_orig.jpg?crop=1089,1089,x55,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656354065715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/harveyc"},{"teacherId":9773858,"projectId":8813902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. The new books have helped with planning and giving my students the extra to help better their educational experience. It has helped me prepare them for real life. I am so truly grateful for this.\r\n\r\nThe new devices, label maker, and dvd player have helped with how I deliver my lessons for my students. They have helped to save time and kept me organized. I have also used them with my advanced class and my classroom aides to learn organization and office skills. The card stock and correction tape are just a great to have to do projects in my classes. \r\n\r\nYour donation was greatly appreciated. It has been truly a blessing.","fullyFundedDate":1734648296853,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-mosleys-computer-classes/8813902/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Mosley's Computer Classes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mosley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9773858"},{"teacherId":7452577,"projectId":8862763,"letterContent":"I'm writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support in funding our Bambu Lab 3D printer with the AMS color-switching attachment. This incredible piece of technology has completely transformed the learning experience for my middle school students and the students who attend our after-school STEAM Team program. Before, we were limited to conceptualizing and sketching designs. Now, students are actively engaged in the entire design process, from initial idea to prototypes. They see what they need to adjust with each iteration. The Bambu Lab printer's speed and reliability allow us to do that quickly, fostering a growth mindset where students aren't afraid to experiment, make mistakes, and learn from them. We've used the printer to create everything from custom phone stands and keychains to mechanical models.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this 3D printer extends far beyond just creating objects. It has sparked a newfound enthusiasm for STEM subjects in my students. They are developing critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and a deeper understanding of design and engineering concepts. The ability to get ideas out of their minds and into their hands has made learning more engaging and meaningful. Thank you for investing in my students' futures and providing them with such a valuable learning tool. Your contribution has truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1734125540980,"projectUrl":"project/it-just-works-students-celebrate/8862763/","projectTitle":"It Just Works! Students Celebrate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harvey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7452577_orig.jpg?crop=1089,1089,x55,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656354065715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/harveyc"},{"teacherId":9775916,"projectId":8834091,"letterContent":"Thank you for the supplies to make ginger bread houses with my middle school students. The students were so excited when they heard what we were going to make. It reinforced following directions and measuring skills for the royal icing. It allowed them to use their creativity in designing them. Thanks to you, a holiday tradition has been passed on to our young generation.\r\n\r\nI want to thank Montana OPI for this funding. It is such a great help for teachers in academic teaching.\r\n\r\nThank you again for this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1727699299368,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-or-winter-fun-project/8834091/","projectTitle":"Holiday or Winter Fun Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nalewaja","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9775916"},{"teacherId":9770065,"projectId":8808385,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the cones, hula hoops, and pinnies. We use the equipment for various games everyday. I was especially excited to have all of the hula hoops for a winter activity. We did a relay race where the students had to create a snowman with random equipment and the hula hoops were an integral part for this activity. \r\n\r\nI plan to use the double-Dutch jump ropes, soon. I am excited to bring back some old school activities and chants to make it more fun. \r\n\r\nI also look forward to utilizing the wristbands more for games that have points to be earned or teams to be created. The bands will be helpful in that process. Again, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1727052184948,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-fitness/8808385/","projectTitle":"Fueling Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770065"},{"teacherId":9770083,"projectId":8808407,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity providing resources for PE class at WMS!\r\n\r\nWe are using the resources to enhance physical fitness through activities like fitness circuits, obstacle courses (as you will see in the attached photos), and cones for various activities ranging from badminton to fitness, and marking boundaries.\r\n\r\nStudents were very excited to see the additions to the PE department inventory, and many had never used much of what we were given. The awareness raised has been \r\ninstrumental in their fitness journey.\r\n\r\nThe next steps are to continue adding to our inventory so that we may offer an athletic conditioning class for kids who are serious about improving their fitness and learning the proper ways to do so.","fullyFundedDate":1727051812621,"projectUrl":"project/fitness-for-life/8808407/","projectTitle":"Fitness for Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dunfee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770083"},{"teacherId":7478207,"projectId":8701859,"letterContent":"There are many junior high students excited about math now because of your generosity. Purchases were made to bring more manipulatives and other tools to increase student learning and comprehension. Each time a part of the order came in, it was like Christmas. The students were excited to see the new items and learn what they were. \r\nFrom fidgets to help with concentration to algebra tiles to digital clocks to dry-erase graphs to building block-type sets to fraction and place value visual aids, my students are so much better equipped to learn challenging math topics. One of my classes were able to use the algebra tiles to better understand integers and how adding and subtracting them works. Several classes have had a blast building 3-D structures with the maga-tiles and wooden blocks. After Christmas break, one of my classes will begin a unit with slope and the big and small dry erase graphs will come in handy. \r\nPlease check out the pictures of my students enjoying all the goodies you helped bring to our little corner of the world.","fullyFundedDate":1724675123875,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math/8701859/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tyler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7478207"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78365","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":236,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":89,"percentIndigenous":5,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":81.8,"schoolId":78365,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Washington Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Washington Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/miles-city-unified-school-district-1/washington-middle-school/78365"}