{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Webster Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":51.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2557686,"projectId":10448264,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. My students have already put to use all of the supplies that were donated. We have been able to color our documents with the variety of highlighters purchased. Students have been able to practice their English Language Arts skills with the crayons and color pencils. \r\n\r\nPencils are essential to our classroom as we write pretty much everyday! Students come into class knowing there will be a pencil ready and waiting for them to get started. \r\n\r\nAgain, I appreciate the support for my students and helping them be successful from the beginning!","fullyFundedDate":1786135815191,"projectUrl":"project/success-from-the-start/10448264/","projectTitle":"Success from the Start","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2557686_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460039931022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2557686"},{"teacherId":10640386,"projectId":10562966,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project! Because of you, the Webster art room is now furnished with brand-new cubbies. Because of you, students will have the ownership they need over their learning and artwork. Students love to collect their artwork in their cubbies and take it home as they please, rather than me hoarding it in my drawers!\r\n\r\nAdditionally, so much time has been saved in the classroom. I am no longer passing out each student's work at the start of class, which is a game changer.\r\n\r\nThanks again for all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1790389720031,"projectUrl":"project/saving-classroom-time-help-us-get-to-wh/10562966/","projectTitle":"Saving Classroom Time: Help Us Get to What Matters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10640386"},{"teacherId":9668668,"projectId":10448296,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. The document bags have been a great addition to our class. The bags have helped the students to work on a valuable skill about staying organized. Each day the students will grab their document bag that has been put on the table. In the pouches they will have their new assignment for the day, as well as any missing work that they need to complete.\r\n\r\nWhen the students were given their own document bags, they were really excited that they had a place to store their assignments. The document bags have made it really easy for the students to put their supplies all in one spot that is labeled with their names. Thank you for your donation to the students in my classroom! \r\n\r\nHaving the extra paper and pencils in class for the students assignments, it has been helpful to have to continue with their learning. Thank you for donating the paper and the pencils.","fullyFundedDate":1786823514373,"projectUrl":"project/student-organization-and-supplies/10448296/","projectTitle":"Student Organization and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Etcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9668668"},{"teacherId":4951200,"projectId":10531003,"letterContent":"Your generosity and support is appreciated for our latest project.\r\nWe were hoping to add a suggestion box and get some new, great ideas from our students, and you made it happen! . To help in the process we requested pens, a variety of colored post-its and a fun, new locking suggestion box and the kids are loving all the items.\r\n\r\nWe needed a few supplies to help our year run smoother like packing tape and a packing tape dispenser and we were able to get good ones that will hopefully last. We also needed a paper shredder for our confidential materials that might have student names on them and now we can securely shred them.\r\n\r\nWe really appreciate the support that you gave.\r\n\r\nThanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1787608022682,"projectUrl":"project/fingers-crossed/10531003/","projectTitle":"Fingers Crossed!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Best","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4951200"},{"teacherId":6924425,"projectId":10027180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our school! Your donation helped us purchase a new speaker for our gym, and its impact has already gone far beyond simply providing sound. Our gym is a place where students come together to learn, compete, celebrate, and build confidence. Having a quality speaker allows us to create a more engaging environment during PE classes, athletic practices, and games.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports our students and gives them an improved experience in a space they use every day. Something as simple as having reliable sound can make a huge difference in the energy, excitement, and sense of community within our gym. Most importantly, your donation shows our students that people believe in them and are willing to invest in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a more positive, energetic, and welcoming environment for our students. We truly appreciate your investment in Webster Physical Education!","fullyFundedDate":1778043949288,"projectUrl":"project/movement-music/10027180/","projectTitle":"Movement & Music","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Brox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6924425_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727708324139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6924425"},{"teacherId":8317253,"projectId":10170016,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our new set of LEGOs! When the packages first arrived, the excitement in our room was instantaneous. The moment I brought out the boxes, my students' eyes lit up, and a wave of gasps and excited whispers filled the classroom. They couldn't wait to tear open the sets and start building!\r\n\r\nWe are using these LEGOs to foster collaborative play and develop crucial social-emotional skills like teamwork, communication, and shared problem-solving. During our cooperative build sessions, reading blueprints and building together require continuous dialogue. Just the other day, I watched two students who rarely interact work side-by-side to build a complex tower. When a portion of their structure collapsed, instead of getting frustrated, they calmly talked through what went wrong, divided up the pieces to rebuild the base, and cheered together when they finally got it to stand tall. Moments like that show the true magic of hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to integrate these LEGOs into an engineering and storytelling project. Students will work in small teams to design and build their own \"dream community spaces,\" complete with structures that solve a problem (like a park with accessible ramps or a community shelter). Once built, each team will present their creation to the class and write a short collaborative story about the characters who live and work there.\r\n\r\nYour gift has brought endless creativity, joy, and meaningful teamwork into our daily routine. Thank you for investing in our classroom and giving my students the tools to build together—literally and figuratively!","fullyFundedDate":1774494283510,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-stem-play/10170016/","projectTitle":"Collaborative STEM Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8317253"},{"teacherId":8317253,"projectId":10142241,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom's new Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) books and puzzles! Because of your support, our reading corner has transformed into a vibrant hub where my students are learning not just how to read, but how to understand themselves and one another.\r\n\r\nMany people know the joy of opening a good book, but in our classroom, these texts do extra heavy lifting. Through these stories, my students are learning critical life skills: how to put names to big emotions, practice empathy by stepping into a character's shoes, and use restorative strategies when working through conflicts with peers.\r\n\r\nReading in our room is deeply active and collaborative. During read-alouds, we pause to talk about how a character might feel and brainstorm what we would do in their position. The strategies modeled in these books don't stay on the page—they end up on our classroom anchor charts and become part of our daily vocabulary.","fullyFundedDate":1774481319434,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-learning/10142241/","projectTitle":"Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8317253"},{"teacherId":4951200,"projectId":10427584,"letterContent":"These essential supplies help us maintain our library every day. Cleaning supplies, paper towels, Magic Erasers, and a cordless air duster are keeping our library and student computers clean and ready for learning. Acrylic display stands are showcaseing exciting books that spark curiosity and increase book checkouts, while reward stickers l celebrate reading milestones and positive library habits, encouraging students to become lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nOur goal was to create a library that inspires students to visit often, read more, and see themselves as capable, confident learners. By investing in these everyday essentials, you helped ensure that every student at our Middle School has access to a clean, organized, and engaging library where they can grow academically and personally. Thank you for helping us make a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1785684849567,"projectUrl":"project/turning-the-page-to-a-great-school-year/10427584/","projectTitle":"Turning the Page to a Great School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Best","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4951200"},{"teacherId":2678851,"projectId":9220445,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my students stay clean smelling at school.\r\nSome of them are very active and they need help when they come into the classroom so they are not teased by the other students.\r\n\r\nThey are learning how to stay hygienic and clean after vigorous activity. Especially during the fall and spring seasons.\r\n\r\nThey are brushing their teeth, cleaning up with heavy duty wipes, and learning how to use deodorant. They are also learning to ask for help when they need soap and shampoo for at home.","fullyFundedDate":1743532578351,"projectUrl":"project/no-spring-funk/9220445/","projectTitle":"No Spring Funk","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nealy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2678851"},{"teacherId":7437923,"projectId":9899687,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Because of your support, our playground at Webster Middle School is filled with energy, laughter, and active play every single day.\"\r\n\r\nHow Your Gift Made a Difference\r\nBefore this project was funded, our recess options were limited, and equipment was frequently shared among too many students or worn out. Thanks to your support, our new recess balls have completely transformed outdoor play for our students:\r\n\r\nMore Inclusive Play: Having a full set of basketballs and soccer balls means every child who wants to play can jump right into a game, regardless of their skill level or interests.\r\n\r\nBuilding Social Skills & Teamwork: Students are learning critical life skills—sharing, taking turns, encouraging teammates, and resolving conflicts independently on the court and field.\r\n\r\nHealthy, Active Bodies: These new balls get our students moving, boosting their physical health, reducing stress, and letting them burn off energy so they return to the classroom refreshed and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nA Moment from Our Playground\r\n\"The day we brought out the new equipment, the excitement was contagious! Students immediately organized soccer and basketball games, including classmates who usually sat on the sidelines. Seeing them work together, cheer each other on, and make new friends through simple play has been incredible.\"\r\n\r\nWith Gratitude\r\nYour generosity didn't just buy equipment—it invested in our students' health, happiness, and community. Thank you for making our school day brighter and full of play!","fullyFundedDate":1763351564580,"projectUrl":"project/sports-equipment-for-recess/9899687/","projectTitle":"Sports Equipment for Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7437923_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763348916622","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7437923"},{"teacherId":2557686,"projectId":9786356,"letterContent":"Thank you again for donating to my students. \r\n\r\nWe have used our Grammar Reference Notebooks frequently since receiving the items to update them. These notebooks store reference sheets for Point of View, Parts of Speech, and many other topics related to ELA. \r\n\r\nStudents having quick access to the documents have helped them with daily work, projects, and essays throughout the year. By having them in sturdier binders instead of folders, this will allows them to be used more frequently and less likely to be damaged.","fullyFundedDate":1765458350338,"projectUrl":"project/grammar-reference-notebooks/9786356/","projectTitle":"Grammar Reference Notebooks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Metz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2557686_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460039931022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2557686"},{"teacherId":9151370,"projectId":9602338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in helping us launch \"The Glow-up Station\" at Webster Middle School. By providing essential hygiene supplies like deodorant, body wipes, dental kits, and feminine products, you have removed a significant barrier to our students' confidence and focus.\r\n\r\nRestoring Confidence\r\nWhen the students first saw the organized bins filled with supplies, the reaction was a mix of curiosity and immense relief. One student pulled me aside and whispered, \"I was actually worried about coming to school today because I ran out of deodorant at home.\" Seeing their faces light up as they realized these items were free for them to take—discreetly and without judgment—was a powerful moment. The \"Glow-up Station\" has quickly become a safe space that ensures every student feels clean, comfortable, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nEmpowering Our Students\r\nWe are currently integrating the station into our Health and Wellness unit, where students are learning about the importance of self-care and personal hygiene routines. The next step for our students is a \"Self-Care Goal Setting\" project, where they will use these resources to establish healthy daily habits. Your contribution has done so much more than provide soap and toothpaste; it has given our students the dignity they deserve so they can stop worrying about their appearance and start focusing on their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1761077896637,"projectUrl":"project/the-glow-up-station/9602338/","projectTitle":"The Glow-up Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9151370_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719691686328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9151370"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87048","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":636,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":25,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.2,"schoolId":87048,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Webster Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Webster Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/webster-middle-school/87048"}