{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wheeler Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9809834,"projectId":9935496,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your generosity! Because of your support, our classroom has become a place where students feel truly ready to learn. By providing snacks and comfortable stools for group gatherings, and bright markers for our projects, you have given my students the tools they need to stay focused and excited about school.\r\n\r\nThe students were so happy when they saw everything arrive! Their faces lit up when they realized they could have a snack to help them focus during tough lessons. The new stools have been a game-changer for our \"Conversation Circles.\" Instead of struggling to move heavy desks, students can now quickly gather in an orderly way to practice their English and collaborate on ideas.\r\n\r\nWe recently used the new markers for a \"Goal Mapping\" project. Because the colors are so vibrant, the students were much more motivated to make their work look professional. I watched students who usually rush through their work take extra time to carefully illustrate their ideas. The markers act as a wonderful incentive to present their work because they are proud of how it looks. Seeing them take such pride in their English projects has been a highlight of my year.\r\n\r\n You haven't just given us supplies; you've created an environment where my students feel supported and eager to try.Thank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1772550485990,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-focus-and-flexible-seating/9935496/","projectTitle":"Fuel, Focus, and Flexible Seating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9809834_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745445802544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9809834"},{"teacherId":7945712,"projectId":9927279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. With your help, I was able to update our class room with new headphones that allows students to do work in small groups without disrupting the entire class. The snacks came at the perfect time as a pick me up during state testing. The students loved the sweet gift. I will be able to use the headphones the rest of this school year as well as move into next year. The snacks will be good for keeping morale up as we close this year and they will definitely be grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1773867158191,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-and-snacks-to-finish-the-year/9927279/","projectTitle":"Headphones and Snacks to Finish the Year Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Scruggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7945712_orig.jpg?crop=915,915,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754692826564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7945712"},{"teacherId":5114057,"projectId":10030289,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are now using the yoga mat cleaner and supplies as part of our daily restorative and yin yoga routine. Before and after each class, students take responsibility for cleaning their mats which has quickly become a meaningful part of our practice.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived students were genuinely excited. They immediately wanted to help set up and take ownership of the cleaning process. Many of them saw it as a sign of trust and professionalism in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was watching students slow down and support each other during our first cleaning routine. They treated the space with care and even talked about how it made the room feel more peaceful and real.\r\n\r\nNext we will continue building our yoga practice by adding longer holds breathwork and guided relaxation. Students will also begin taking more leadership in maintaining our space and modeling proper care for the equipment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support our classroom feels cleaner calmer and more intentional giving students a space where they can truly focus on their mental and physical well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1774799410122,"projectUrl":"project/sanitize-our-yoga-space/10030289/","projectTitle":"Sanitize Our Yoga Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Madni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5114057_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752176528662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5114057"},{"teacherId":8575537,"projectId":9975549,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and your support! The Outsiders is one of my favorite units each year and the class set I had before was very well loved. So much so that some left my room and never came back. I appreciate your dedication to my students education and helping me provide them with clean, undamaged copies of this classic book.\r\n\r\nWith your donation, I will be able to continue to use this great novel to teach my kids invaluable skills with our novel studies. In a world that continues to push shorter and shorter texts, I appreciate that you have helped me on this journey of getting my students to read long chapter books.","fullyFundedDate":1767233239595,"projectUrl":"project/class-sets-of-the-outsiders/9975549/","projectTitle":"Class Sets of the Outsiders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8575537_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704849700431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8575537"},{"teacherId":9889762,"projectId":9966570,"letterContent":"Your donations have provided the students with the necessary materials in order to succeed. It has also taken a financial weight off of me as an educator. \r\n\r\nThe copy paper has created three months worth of assignments. These have been worksheets, creative writing essays, and building 3D shapes to see a real world prism. \r\n\r\nThe notebooks have provided the students with their own book for note taking and reflecting. This is something so small but so impactful. \r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support to the teachers of Oklahoma. We cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1766242110404,"projectUrl":"project/essential-resources/9966570/","projectTitle":"Essential Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. J","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9889762_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736801462373","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9889762"},{"teacherId":8575537,"projectId":9822408,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support! Your donations have immensely impacted my classroom. I have been able to use more handwritten supplies that involve more creativity, critical thinking, and deepened focus into my own literacy practices. \r\n\r\nWhen I don't have to worry as much about where and when I'm getting the supplies I need to teach with, I get to focus on my craft. Thank you for your support and your dedication to my students. My students have expressed their gratitude as well. Your generous endeavors will continue to affect their futures for years to come. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1767132761447,"projectUrl":"project/basic-school-supplies/9822408/","projectTitle":"Basic School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8575537_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704849700431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8575537"},{"teacherId":8575537,"projectId":9793394,"letterContent":"The impact on my classroom for this project has been immense! My students have been in awe of your generosity. They couldn't believe that anyone would want to give them supplies that would be to celebrate their hard work. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for your generous contributions. Many of my students don't get to regularly experience the joys of what it means to be a kid. Many have immense responsibilities that I couldn't fathom having at their age. \r\n\r\nWe are working on their intrinsic motivation every day, but having these supplies has been amazing. I have many students asking me when the next BAG (behavior, attendance, and grades) party is going to be. Your donations has helped create a culture of excitement and excellence to strive to be our best selves every day. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1767028786135,"projectUrl":"project/party-supplies-for-good-behavior/9793394/","projectTitle":"Party Supplies For Good Behavior!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8575537_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704849700431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8575537"},{"teacherId":8575537,"projectId":9929281,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your donations have greatly impacted my classroom. My students have a safe space to come to learn, it is largely thanks to your donations. \r\n\r\nIf my students are hungry, I can feed them, and that has also opened up a relationship where they can tell me if something is wrong, which helps me make a lasting change. Your generosity may continue to ripple through their lives for years to come. Thank you for your dedication to providing the best environment for these students. They deserve the world and more.","fullyFundedDate":1766067623786,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks/9929281/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8575537_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704849700431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8575537"},{"teacherId":8575537,"projectId":9893778,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Your donation has had a tremendous impact in my classroom. Students have more resources, more ways to demonstrate learning, and more ways to access my curriculum. This couldn't have been done without you! \r\n\r\nSome examples of products I have been able to create from your donation: guided notes, resource packets, scaffolded prompts, text, and more! Each of my students have had multiple modes of learning that would not e possible if I was only restricted to electronics. It also enables me to continue exploring options since some students have a difficult time managing their electronics appropriately. Although, working with a computer needs support and practice, utilizing electronics for seven hours straight can be detrimental to a student's learning.","fullyFundedDate":1765684585968,"projectUrl":"project/printer-paper/9893778/","projectTitle":"Printer Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8575537_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704849700431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8575537"},{"teacherId":10039338,"projectId":9904207,"letterContent":"My students have greatly benefited from the bean bag chairs. They love having a different place to sit besides their desk. It has increased productivity in my classroom. \r\nThe snacks have been great in helping keep my hungry students fed during the day. My students were so excited when the boxes started arriving! They have really appreciated the assistance in getting these items to my classroom and I have appreciated them as well! I will have the bean bags for years to come and they will serve many students.","fullyFundedDate":1766072631168,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-seating-and-snacks/9904207/","projectTitle":"Comfy Seating and Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amzycki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10039338"},{"teacherId":4706402,"projectId":9966802,"letterContent":"It is a true blessing to have wonderful and amazing people and businesses willing to help out teachers in order to help their students succeed. My students were so happy when they saw all of the boxes that were coming in to my classroom. They asked what was in all those boxes. I told them that a Donor had purchased all of these snacks and treats for them. They couldn't believe it! They helped me take everything out of the boxes and were already picking which snack they wanted. They also saw all of the Mexican candy that came in as well. I told them this candy will be used when we celebrate Cinco de Mayo. They are so excited and can't wait for this. They already had a taste of some snacks and said they were \"yummy.\" Thank you again for helping my students enjoy a snack while they learn in school.","fullyFundedDate":1772550493412,"projectUrl":"project/first-test-then-celebrate/9966802/","projectTitle":"First Test Then Celebrate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fraire","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4706402_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503591408715","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4706402"},{"teacherId":9906207,"projectId":10022669,"letterContent":"In our 8th-grade core concepts class, collaboration is the heartbeat of how we learn. However, it's hard for a student to focus on Lexia or engage in puzzle talks when they are distracted by an empty stomach or a messy workspace. Your generous donation of snacks, Lysol, and Clorox wipes has provided the essentials for our daily needs! By meeting these basic needs, you've allowed my students to stop worrying about the small things and start focusing on the big ideas.\r\n The moment the boxes were opened was a highlight of our week! 8th graders can sometimes be tough to impress, but their faces lit up when they saw the snacks. One student specifically mentioned how cool it was that people we don't even know wanted to make sure they had what they needed to succeed. It wasn't just about the supplies; it was a lesson in community and generosity. \r\n With our brain fuel and clean environment secured, my students are moving into the final months of their 8th grade year. We work a ton in small groups and have several collaborative projects planned. Thank you for giving my students a peek into the power of community support.","fullyFundedDate":1769512111214,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-minds-healthy-hands-a-mid-year/10022669/","projectTitle":"Hungry Minds, Healthy Hands: a Mid-year Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9906207_orig.jpg?crop=189,189,x0,y48&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737662580460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9906207"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_87049","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":517,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":81,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"5 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.1,"schoolId":87049,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wheeler Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wheeler Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/oklahoma-city-school-district/wheeler-elementary-school/87049"}