{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Roosevelt Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":44.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10101433,"projectId":10269846,"letterContent":"Stinky underarms, unbrushed teeth, and unexpected periods are not things that should make learning more difficult. Thanks to your donations my students are not slowed down by normal hygiene mishaps. \r\nStudents know they can always get a snack, period product, or bandaid from our classroom. I am very grateful to be able to provide them with these products due to generosity of my DonorsChoose community. \r\nI have had students express their own gratitude over these products. 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Having a dedicated place for their vocabulary work allows students to build a collection of words they can return to throughout the year as they strengthen their reading and language skills.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first received the steno pads and pens, they were excited to have their own materials specifically for vocabulary learning. Something as simple as having a fresh notebook and a reliable pen made many students eager to get started. I have enjoyed watching students take pride in their vocabulary work and seeing them look back through their pages to review words they have already learned. These supplies have helped make vocabulary practice feel more purposeful and engaging.\r\n\r\nMy students attend a Title I school where more than 90% of students are classified as low income, and most speak English as their second language. In our remedial English class, students are working hard to build the vocabulary and reading skills they need to be successful in school and beyond. Our next steps are to continue adding new vocabulary to our steno pads, practicing the words in sentences and conversations, and using them to improve reading comprehension. Thank you for giving my students the supplies they need to practice, grow, and become more confident readers!","fullyFundedDate":1787854715201,"projectUrl":"project/super-readers-in-training-fueling-confi/10427908/","projectTitle":"Super Readers in Training: Fueling Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7813894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785354474451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7813894"},{"teacherId":7813894,"projectId":10552882,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing these wonderful supplies for my remedial English students! The pencils, erasers, pens, Sharpies, sheet protectors, stapler, staples, and pencil sharpener are already making a difference in our classroom. My students use these materials every day as they practice reading, writing, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. One of our favorite activities is working with new vocabulary words by writing definitions, creating sentences, and using the words in conversations. Having dependable supplies means my students can jump right into learning without worrying about whether they have the materials they need.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see all of the new supplies and were especially happy to have materials they could use and keep organized. The sheet protectors have helped us create organized vocabulary and reading folders, while the pens, pencils, and Sharpies make it easier for students to complete and personalize their work. Even something as simple as having a pencil sharpener available has made our classroom run more smoothly! It has been wonderful to see students take pride in their work and feel prepared when they come to class.\r\n\r\nMy students attend a Title I school where more than 90% of students are classified as low income, and most of my students speak English as their second language. They are working hard to become stronger and more confident readers, and your generosity has helped remove some of the everyday barriers that can get in the way of learning. Our next steps are to continue building vocabulary, strengthening reading comprehension, and practicing writing skills through engaging classroom activities. Thank you for giving my students the tools they need to learn, grow, and believe in themselves. Your support is helping them take important steps toward becoming successful readers!","fullyFundedDate":1788044186056,"projectUrl":"project/steno-pads-big-dreams-and-powerful-wor/10552882/","projectTitle":"Steno Pads, Big Dreams, and Powerful Words","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7813894_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785354474451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7813894"},{"teacherId":5889794,"projectId":10151618,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us achieve this goal. The first two weeks back we were able to utilize the materials to brainstorm and practice ideas for the first unit. It was a great way for the students to warming up to this new school year. \r\n\r\nThe returning students were excited to see new books and added from the last years collection and I've used some of the other books to start planning new approaches to some of the old projects. \r\n\r\nFuture projects will tie into some of the books we were donated that works with paint and another one focusing on lettering. I showcased some of those and they are really excited to begin the year. We can't wait to get going again.","fullyFundedDate":1778286230440,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-art-with-books/10151618/","projectTitle":"Exploring Art with Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5889794_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x85,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695608710376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-stier"},{"teacherId":9586505,"projectId":10434905,"letterContent":"Our classroom is not only a place for academic learning—it is also a place where students spend a large part of their day navigating everyday needs. Providing items such as lip balm, makeup remover, pantyliners, reusable ice packs, hair clips, and a hanging file folder will help us create a classroom environment where students can feel comfortable, prepared, and cared for.\r\n\r\nThese simple supplies can make a big difference. A student who needs a personal-care item may feel embarrassed or distracted if they do not have access to one. Having these essentials discreetly available allows students to take care of themselves and return their focus to learning without unnecessary interruptions.\r\n\r\nThe hanging file folder will also help us organize and make these supplies accessible while maintaining student privacy. Reusable ice packs can provide comfort when students experience minor bumps or discomfort during the school day, while hair clips and personal-care items help students feel confident and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nProviding these resources sends an important message to students: their well-being matters. When students feel comfortable, prepared, and supported, they are better able to focus, participate, and make the most of their time in the classroom. These may seem like small items, but they can remove everyday barriers and help our classroom become a more welcoming and supportive space for every student.","fullyFundedDate":1785794117769,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-comfort-stocking-our-middl/10434905/","projectTitle":"Confidence & Comfort: Stocking Our Middle School Care Station!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Folmar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9586505_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720488809325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aislynfolmar"},{"teacherId":9586505,"projectId":10136609,"letterContent":"Having electric pencil sharpeners readily available throughout our classroom will make a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experience. With sharpeners placed around the room and within student table groups, students will be able to quickly sharpen their pencils without leaving their learning area or interrupting instruction.\r\n\r\nThese sharpeners will encourage independence and responsibility while minimizing lost instructional time. Instead of students having to walk across the classroom, wait for a turn, or interrupt the teacher to sharpen a pencil, they can take care of this simple need themselves and return their attention to learning.\r\n\r\nHaving sharpeners within table groups will also help create a more efficient and collaborative classroom environment. Students will have the supplies they need close at hand, allowing them to stay engaged in writing, problem-solving, note-taking, and completing assignments.\r\n\r\nSomething as simple as a reliable pencil sharpener can remove a small but frequent barrier to learning. 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Instead of loose supplies rolling around desks or getting lost at the bottom of backpacks, my students are using the stackable boxes to keep all of their essential tools neatly sorted and easily accessible. It has brought a wonderful sense of order to our room, allowing us to transition smoothly into our math lessons without wasting precious instructional time searching for materials. Coupled with the air freshener keeping our learning environment crisp and clean, it makes for a much more focused and welcoming space.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are using this organized setup to dive deeper into our current collaborative projects and hands-on activities. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and helping my students start their day prepared and focused!","fullyFundedDate":1778434239188,"projectUrl":"project/clean-spaces-focused-minds-classroom-h/10262219/","projectTitle":"Clean Spaces, Focused Minds: Classroom Health and Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kazi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318063_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696603637074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318063"},{"teacherId":9318063,"projectId":10262186,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom set of pocket calculators! Because of your support, my middle school math students now have reliable, hands-on tools right at their fingertips every single day.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, having consistent access to their own math tools removes a major barrier to learning. Instead of waiting around or sharing limited resources, every student walks into class knowing they have what they need to dive straight into our math lessons. These calculators have been especially helpful in keeping the momentum going during multi-step problem solving, allowing students to focus on grasping core mathematical concepts without getting bogged down by basic arithmetic bottlenecks.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to watch how excited the students are to use their new calculators. Several students who usually experience math anxiety have really warmed up to having a dedicated tool to check their work, which has noticeably boosted their classroom confidence and engagement.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and showing them that supporters like you believe in their potential as mathematicians. Your kindness has made a direct and lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778721170261,"projectUrl":"project/calculating-success-tools-for-mathemati/10262186/","projectTitle":"Calculating Success: Tools for Mathematical Mastery","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kazi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318063_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696603637074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318063"},{"teacherId":9318063,"projectId":10381563,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom is fully stocked and ready to tackle exciting mathematical challenges every single day! When the heavy boxes arrived and we unpacked the supplies, my students' eyes lit up—there is something genuinely thrilling about opening a fresh, bulk box of pre-sharpened pencils and crisp new printer paper that signals a serious commitment to learning. Knowing that supporters from all over care about their education made them feel instantly valued and inspired.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to work across our daily problem-solving sessions. The new printer paper allows us to print out hands-on geometry templates, visual fraction strips, and collaborative group tasks instantly, ensuring every student has their own physical copy to annotate. Meanwhile, the durable new supply of #2 pencils and our black chisel-tip Expo dry erase markers are keeping our daily whiteboarding and equations flowing smoothly without any interruptions.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward into our current math units, your gift ensures that structural barriers never get in the way of student participation. Every graph drawn, equation solved, and collaborative problem worked out is a testament to your kindness. Thank you for investing so directly in our classroom and giving my students the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1784386909888,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-paper-and-endless-possibilitie/10381563/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Paper, and Endless Possibilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kazi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318063_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696603637074","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318063"},{"teacherId":8917753,"projectId":8902767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, my fifth-grade students in Oklahoma are benefiting tremendously from the listening equipment provided in the \"Listening Ears Part 2\" project.\r\nThe new technology has been a game-changer for helping students focus, engage with audio lessons, and block out classroom distractions during independent and small-group learning time. The students were most excited about the sleek design and how comfortable the equipment is to wear, which immediately sparked their enthusiasm. It has been especially wonderful to see some of our quieter students truly come alive and participate more actively when using the listening tools.\r\nYour kindness has created an even more supportive and engaging learning environment for our classroom. Thank you again for investing in my students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1731530702009,"projectUrl":"project/listening-ears-part-2/8902767/","projectTitle":"Listening Ears Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shortnacy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8917753_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680748087617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kmshortnacy"},{"teacherId":9586505,"projectId":10167883,"letterContent":"These books are AMAZING! They are like having a little cheat sheet right at a students desk where everything is written in a student friendly format, color coding, and visuals as much as possible. A lot of my student struggle with reading and this would be a quick resource for kids that need to see it in another way than I have provided, for kids that have been absent it's a quick cheat sheet over topics to get them caught up. It would also be a great tool for kids that are more advanced because I can have them work with some of the items in that book while I do remediation for other students. Thank you so much for helping me get these for my class/school!","fullyFundedDate":1776452391258,"projectUrl":"project/math-books-and-multiplication/10167883/","projectTitle":"Math Books and Multiplication","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Folmar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9586505_orig.jpg?crop=384,384,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720488809325","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aislynfolmar"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87036","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":756,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.2,"schoolId":87036,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Roosevelt Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Roosevelt Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/roosevelt-middle-school/87036"}