{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wheeler Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5162251,"projectId":9683923,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide my students with a class set of Holes for our 6th-grade ELA novel study. Having every student access the same text has been incredibly meaningful, especially for students with IEPs who benefit from consistency and repeated exposure to grade-level literature. We are using the novel during whole-group read-alouds, guided reading, and small-group discussions, allowing students to build comprehension skills, vocabulary, and confidence as they work through the story together.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the novels, receiving a new set of classroom headphones has made a tremendous difference in our daily instruction. Many of our previous headphones were broken or unreliable, which made it difficult for students to fully access audiobooks and digital reading supports. With these new headphones, students can listen to audio versions of Holes, follow along with the text, and replay sections as needed to support comprehension. This has been especially helpful for students with IEPs, allowing them to work more independently and confidently while engaging with grade-level material.","fullyFundedDate":1766058717157,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies/9683923/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Farrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5162251_orig.jpg?crop=311,311,x1153,y453&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692103843979","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/julie-farrell"},{"teacherId":9809834,"projectId":9935509,"letterContent":"The blankets provided by your generous donation have served a much higher purpose than just a classroom resource. Due to the recent freezing temperatures and harsh winter weather in Oklahoma, these blankets were sent home with my students to provide immediate warmth and security. While we initially used them to create a cozy and focused environment for our reading lessons, their most vital use has been as a source of heat and comfort for the children in their own beds at night.The reaction from the students was truly moving. When I announced that the blankets were theirs to keep and take home, the room filled with smiles and a sense of relief. For my students, many of whom come from homes where extra layers are a luxury, these blankets felt like a special gift of safety. The next step for my students is simply to remain healthy, warm, and ready to learn. By meeting this basic need for warmth at home, you have helped ensure that my students can return to school well-rested and focused on their education rather than the cold. Your kindness has reached far beyond the classroom, providing my students with the dignity and comfort they deserve during these winter months. We are so incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766091706630,"projectUrl":"project/warm-nights-for-bright-minds/9935509/","projectTitle":"Warm Nights for Bright Minds","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":4531671,"projectId":9574793,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my DonorsChoose project!!! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to art supplies that have made a meaningful and lasting impact on their learning, confidence, and daily school experience. Your kindness has truly transformed our classroom in ways that go far beyond what words can fully express.\r\n I teach in a self-contained classroom where students have diverse learning needs and abilities. Many of my students benefit from hands-on, visual, and creative approaches to learning, and art is one of the most powerful tools we use to help them express themselves, build skills, and stay engaged. Before receiving these materials, our opportunities for art-based learning were limited. Thanks to you, art is now a consistent and meaningful part of our daily instruction rather than an occasional activity. \r\n The art supplies you provided have opened new doors for learning. My students use them to practice fine motor skills, follow multi-step directions, explore colors and shapes, and strengthen hand-eye coordination. \r\n Beyond skill development, art has given my students a powerful way to communicate. Some of them struggle to express themselves, but through art they are able to share ideas, feelings and experiences that are meaningful to them. \r\n Because of you our classroom has become more engaging and meaningful. Your generosity has shown my students that there are people who care deeply about their education and their potential. That alone is incredibly powerful!!! \r\n Again Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1764867218847,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-learning/9574793/","projectTitle":"The Art of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brenda Batman McCracken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4531671_orig.jpg?crop=1467,1467,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618849873520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4531671"},{"teacherId":9607973,"projectId":9933588,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and the entire school community, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of snacks and prizes for our library's reading rewards program. Your support has restocked our Prize Wheel with the treats and treasures—from Takis and chips to those highly-coveted Squishmallows—that make our monthly reading challenges so exciting. Because of your kindness, our library remains a buzzing hub where students are eager to push themselves and celebrate their literacy milestones.\r\n\r\nThese incentives are more than just treats; they are vital tools for building confidence in our young readers. For a student who finds reading difficult, earning a turn at the Prize Wheel turns a challenging hurdle into a major victory. Your contribution provides the immediate, tangible motivation that helps our most reluctant learners persevere and develop a lifelong positive association with books. Thank you for investing in our students' success and for helping us fuel a genuine love of reading, one prize at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1766091706051,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-on-illiteracy-rewarding-re/9933588/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack on Illiteracy: Rewarding Readers in the Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9607973_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722090206698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9607973"},{"teacherId":4706402,"projectId":9601688,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The headphones came just in the right time. Students are currently taking exams after exams. My headphones are more than 5 years old and some are not working and others are deteriorating. The students were so happy to use brand new headphones that actually fit and are working properly. They loved the built in microphone as well. They must take a Language Proficiency test and one of the testing domains is Speaking. So, they will need to speak into the microphone in order to answer the questions. We don't have to worry if the message went through with these new headphones. Thank you again for helping my classroom become successful.","fullyFundedDate":1766091706016,"projectUrl":"project/ready-speak/9601688/","projectTitle":"Ready, Speak!","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":8575537,"projectId":9793356,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! It's unbelievable how much support I have had this year, and it's all thanks to donors like you! Your donations have helped me keep a clean and healthy classroom. \r\n\r\nChronic absenteeism is a common issue in Title 1 schools. There are multitudes of reasons for this, but because of your kindness, I am able to fight one common reason for absences: illness. \r\n\r\nThank you for your donation. Without them, I would not be able to keep up with the high frequency cleaning that is needed for our furniture and our shared supplies. Your commitment to education can be clearly seen!","fullyFundedDate":1760102799283,"projectUrl":"project/cleanliness-supplies-for-a-middle-school/9793356/","projectTitle":"Cleanliness Supplies For a Middle School Teacher","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":8583516,"projectId":9890114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and support of our classroom. We are truly grateful for each donation and the positive impact it has on our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe Takis and Jolly Ranchers have been a huge hit! They are wonderful rewards that motivate students to stay engaged, make positive choices, and celebrate their hard work. The HDMI cord has been incredibly helpful in allowing me to project slides, videos, and other engaging curriculum materials onto the screen. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has opened the door to extended learning opportunities as well as opportunities to help students who need extra practice. \r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports our students and helps create a classroom where learning is engaging, rewarding, and meaningful. Thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' success. We appreciate you more than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1763572869400,"projectUrl":"project/from-takis-to-teaching-tools-sparking-l/9890114/","projectTitle":"From Takis to Teaching Tools: Sparking Learning Every Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weatherly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8583516_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738614663309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8583516"},{"teacherId":7945712,"projectId":9550273,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. With your help, we have bn a much cleaner and sanitized class room. With the flu season upon us, we have diligently used our cleaning products to help keep us as free from germs as we can Hopefully, this will extend into more students being able to skip being sick and attending class more frequently during this season. The students also take pride in cleaning their areas and it makes it more enjoyable for me to see a clean and tidy room rather than having to worry about all the germs.","fullyFundedDate":1758690069860,"projectUrl":"project/clean-rooms-are-nice-and-breezy/9550273/","projectTitle":"Clean Rooms Are Nice and Breezy","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":9953986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing BOSU balls for our physical education program at Wheeler Middle School. Your donation has made a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to equipment that challenges balance, coordination, and core strength in a safe and engaging way. The BOSU balls allow students of all fitness levels to participate, modify movements, and experience success while building confidence in their physical abilities.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly supports student growth, health, and lifelong fitness habits. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1766085112207,"projectUrl":"project/wms-bosu-balls-2/9953986/","projectTitle":"WMS BOSU Balls 2","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":5114057,"projectId":9949683,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing BOSU balls for our physical education program at Wheeler Middle School. Your donation has made a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to equipment that challenges balance, coordination, and core strength in a safe and engaging way. The BOSU balls allow students of all fitness levels to participate, modify movements, and experience success while building confidence in their physical abilities.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly supports student growth, health, and lifelong fitness habits. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1766083673557,"projectUrl":"project/goodr-glasses-or-okc-half-marathoners/9949683/","projectTitle":"Goodr Glasses or OKC Half Marathoners","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":9389564,"letterContent":"The impact of your donations have been amazing! When I first introduced students to these tools, they were in awe at the sheet number if things available to them. Like most kids, at first, they treated them as toys.\r\n\r\nHowever, something amazing happened. With the practiced procedures in place, students were able to learn effectively, and they were able to communicate their needs! The difference was easy to see. Rather than using their nervous energy for something unproductive, students began to see a way to redirect themselves with the right tool. \r\n\r\nAnother way that your donation helped my classroom culture was through the prize boxes. We celebrate growth in my classroom, and we will also host competitions from time to time. It is important to work in intrinsic motivation, which is woven in to each activity, but having the prize boxes has made learning all that more fun for students. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1759283010846,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-regulation/9389564/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Regulation","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":9373378,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Because of your donations, I was able to provide supplies for my students that would help them feel their best selves and be ready to learn. Those supplies ranged from deodorant, combs, toothbrush kits, to healthy snacks. Many of my students are economically disadvantaged. Being able to take care of their physical needs is so important. 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