{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Webster Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":52.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9151370,"projectId":9620232,"letterContent":"The new Canon camera has had a profound impact on Webster Middle School, particularly in documenting the student experience for our yearbook and media projects. For our donors, while a phone camera captures a moment, the professional-grade Canon is a tool for intentional storytelling and preservation. It allows our students to move beyond simple snapshots to capturing high-quality images that truly reflect the energy and character of the school year. Our students are not just taking pictures; they are learning advanced concepts like composition, lighting, and visual narrative to ensure every image—from a close-up of a victorious athlete to a panoramic shot of the whole class—is clear, emotionally resonant, and publication-ready. This practical application of photography skills fosters a new appreciation for visual documentation and develops real-world skills applicable in journalism and design. \r\n What's most exciting to our students is the professional quality and creative control the Canon provides, particularly for the yearbook. They are thrilled by the camera's ability to handle low-light gym rallies and fast-moving outdoor events with crystal-clear results, something impossible with older equipment or phones. Features like superior autofocus and the option for manual control over depth of field give them the creative license to produce the dramatic, professional-looking photos they see in commercial media. This excitement has especially warmed a group of students dedicated to the yearbook staff, like Alex, who has taken on the role of chief sports photographer. Initially shy, Alex has thrived using the Canon's advanced settings to capture action shots that freeze movement perfectly. The camera has given this team a clear, ambitious goal—to produce the best yearbook in school history—and provided them with the high-caliber tool necessary to achieve it, turning a school activity into a meaningful, technical endeavor!","fullyFundedDate":1755555060655,"projectUrl":"project/picture-perfect/9620232/","projectTitle":"Picture Perfect!","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"},{"teacherId":7999295,"projectId":8084687,"letterContent":"When my students first saw all the new supplies, their excitement filled the room! The math manipulativess have made lessons so much more hands-on. Students are eager to jump in, build, and explore new concepts instead of just working on paper. The hygiene items, snacks, and games have also made a huge difference. Having their basic needs met helps students focus, feel comfortable, and stay engaged in learning. We use these resources daily, and I've already seen more confidence and collaboration during math time.\r\n\r\nOur next goal is to keep building those problem-solving and teamwork skills. With these materials, my students can approach math with curiosity and creativity every day. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where students feel supported, cared for, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1702559751994,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-building-thinking-classroom/8084687/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Building Thinking Classrooms!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pappan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7999295_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667530007948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7999295"},{"teacherId":8041217,"projectId":9251697,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations and continued support for my classroom. I have been able to build a rich classroom library for my students that they actually enjoy using. I have been able to get so many awesome books that engage and entertain my students. They love reading the Magic Treehouse series, and they were so excited to read the comic book version of Mummies in the Morning. I have also been able to plan fun reading and writing activities about Egypt that my students have really enjoyed! Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746785539896,"projectUrl":"project/magic-tree-house-books-for-ell-student/9251697/","projectTitle":"Magic Tree House Books for ELL Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Patton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8041217"},{"teacherId":8041217,"projectId":9251730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. With these headphones, I am able to differentiate and scaffold our class content to support the learning of all my students. Being a teacher of English Language Learners, it is so important for them to have opportunities to listen to people speaking English and record themselves practicing new phrases. This is very helpful for my students, especially to prepare them for the WIDA exam that tests their abilities to listen, speak, read, and write in English. I appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746507482716,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-ell-students/9251730/","projectTitle":"Headphones for ELL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Patton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8041217"},{"teacherId":8041217,"projectId":9446617,"letterContent":"I love the notebooks I was able to receive through DonorsChoose. All of my classes utilize these notebooks for our Bell Work, to record our notes during class, and to fill out grammar \"cheat sheets\" for them to refer back to when writing. I love that my students are able to use this as a reference to help them with their work and as a record of their learning in class. It has been really great for recording their vocabulary and helping them master English. Thank you so much for your donations as they have greatly helped my students!","fullyFundedDate":1751922889540,"projectUrl":"project/notebooks-for-journal-writing/9446617/","projectTitle":"Notebooks for Journal Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Patton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8041217"},{"teacherId":9912982,"projectId":9151238,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students have been thriving with the new resources we received for our music room. The percussion mallets immediately elevated the sound quality and confidence of our percussion section, and the brass players were thrilled to have access to cleaning and maintenance supplies for their instruments. For many students, this led to a better sound and a stronger sense of pride and responsibility. We also put the new laminator and pencils to work during our scale mastery project, where students created personalized practice logs and created their own fingering charts that they laminated and now keep in their folders for daily use. The Bluetooth receiver has also been a game changer for my choir class. We have been able to use it to play backing tracks that everyone can hear, and we were able to play these backing tracks during our concert for our audience. \r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments came on the day we unpacked the boxes. My students' faces lit up when they saw the quality of the materials. Their joy and excitement reminded me of how much these resources matter. Students are playing with more confidence and focus, and the materials you provided continue to support our goals both musically and organizationally. Thank you for investing in my students. You have given them tools to succeed, and they are rising to meet the challenge with enthusiasm and pride!","fullyFundedDate":1742930154524,"projectUrl":"project/tune-it-up-giving-young-musicians-the-t/9151238/","projectTitle":"Tune It Up! Giving Young Musicians the Tools to Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vincent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9912982"},{"teacherId":9151370,"projectId":8653584,"letterContent":"Access to basic hygiene supplies helps students feel more comfortable and confident in their appearance.When students can care for themselves—especially during adolescence—it reduces self-consciousness and supports a positive self-image.\r\n\r\n When students are worried about body odor, unkempt hair, or lack of period products, it's hard to concentrate. Having access to hygiene items removes a major distraction and allows students to focus on learning. Offering products for all hair types, genders, and skin tones sends a powerful message: everyone belongs.\r\nIt ensures no student feels \"othered\" or left out because of their cultural background or identity.","fullyFundedDate":1723694021213,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-and-restock-hygiene-station/8653584/","projectTitle":"Refresh and Restock Hygiene 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"},{"teacherId":9531589,"projectId":8684088,"letterContent":"We introduced the games during our math centers, and the energy in the room was incredible—students were smiling, collaborating, and fully engaged in practicing their math skills without even realizing they were learning. One special moment was seeing a group of students, who usually struggle with confidence in math, cheering each other on while solving problems during a team game.\r\n\r\nWhen they first walked in and saw the colorful new materials, their faces lit up with excitement! They couldn't wait to dive in and explore everything. For many of our students, this was the first time they had access to such inviting, hands-on resources designed just for them.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include building daily math center rotations, where students will continue to strengthen their foundational skills through play-based learning. These games are helping them not only grow academically but also build teamwork, critical thinking, and confidence—skills that will carry them far beyond the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1724864933470,"projectUrl":"project/write-to-learn-math-with-fun-and-games/8684088/","projectTitle":"Write to Learn Math with Fun and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9531589"},{"teacherId":9156603,"projectId":8771237,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible support in bringing new resources to our classroom! Your generosity has made a tangible difference in our students' daily experiences, and I want to share how these materials have transformed our learning environment. \r\n\r\nThe addition of **individual private lockers** has been a game-changer. My students now have a secure space for their belongings, fostering responsibility and organization. The excitement on their faces when they first saw the lockers was priceless! Many of them immediately started organizing their materials and expressing gratitude for having their own personal space. \r\n\r\nThe **anchor chat board** has also been a fantastic tool for engagement. It has become a space where students can share historical insights, pose thought-provoking questions, and collaborate on ideas. Recently, during our discussion on the American Revolution, students used the board to debate different perspectives of the colonists and British soldiers—turning history into a lively conversation! \r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting additions has been the **snacks from around the world.** This has added a fun and interactive cultural element to our lessons. During our unit on immigration, we explored the diverse foods that different groups brought to America. The students were thrilled to try new flavors and connect food to historical movements. Seeing their eyes light up when they sampled a snack they'd never had before was a special moment. \r\n\r\n**Next Steps:** We are currently working on a project where students will research and present on historical figures who changed America. With their newfound confidence in organization (thanks to the lockers), their ability to collaborate (using the anchor chat board), and a broadened cultural perspective (from our global snacks), I know their work will be even more meaningful. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than just provide resources—it has enriched our classroom culture, sparked curiosity, and given my students tools to grow academically and personally. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1733203873239,"projectUrl":"project/secure-place-to-store-materials/8771237/","projectTitle":"Secure Place to Store Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9156603_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722626233144","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9156603"},{"teacherId":4951200,"projectId":8910705,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire Webster Middle School Library team, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of the Cricut machine. Since introducing it into our library, the machine has made a tremendous impact on both our students and staff.\r\n\r\nThe Cricut machine has opened up a world of creative possibilities, allowing students to create personalized projects, design educational materials, and engage in hands-on learning in ways we had never imagined. It has been especially beneficial for crafting book displays, creating bulletin board decorations, and even offering our students the chance to design their own art and projects.\r\n\r\nThis tool has empowered students to explore their creativity and strengthened their sense of ownership over their learning space. The Cricut machine has also enhanced collaboration, with students working together on group projects and developing new skills in design and technology.\r\n\r\nThanks to your thoughtful contribution, our library has become an even more vibrant and engaging place for learning and exploration. We are deeply grateful for your support and the difference you've made in enriching our students' educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1731523263516,"projectUrl":"project/tick-tock-lemon-clock/8910705/","projectTitle":"Tick Tock Lemon Clock!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Best","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4951200"},{"teacherId":3596926,"projectId":8974634,"letterContent":"Our young athletes are thoroughly enjoying using this new equipment. Our spring sports will definitely be more successful this year. Our baseball coach is inventing new ways to use the tennis balls to improve his players hand eye coordination and the kids are loving it. \r\n\r\nOur soccer teams are scrimmaging much more successful now that they can tell who is on what team! The water bottles have increased our practice times because we don't have to take breaks and go all the way into the building to hydrate!\r\n\r\nAlthough we still need to work on our high jumping technique, the kids are so thankful that they have a bar to jump over. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your kind donations!","fullyFundedDate":1735272166166,"projectUrl":"project/spring-sports-shopping/8974634/","projectTitle":"Spring Sports Shopping","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3596926_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629679595677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3596926"},{"teacherId":3596926,"projectId":8974839,"letterContent":"Our boys soccer team is so very thankful for the new scrimmage pinnies and new soccer balls! We are practicing inside right now due to the weather and they love wearing the new brightly colored pinnies, mostly because they aren't torn or stinky!!!!! The eight new soccer balls, added to the ones we had, make it so more athletes are able to work on drills and become better ball handlers.\r\n\r\nOur attendance at practice has grown, along with the number of kids signed up to play. Word gets around that the boys soccer team has new equipment!!!!\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our young athletes lives!","fullyFundedDate":1733277421898,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-smash/8974839/","projectTitle":"Soccer Smash","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3596926_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629679595677","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3596926"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87048","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":749,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":49,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.6,"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"}