{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elk Ridge Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":22.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6573954,"projectId":9574602,"letterContent":"I wanted to reach out and share my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. The supplies you provided have arrived and are already making a profound difference in our daily routine.\r\n\r\n\r\nSturdy Organizational Baskets: Before these arrived, managing student work felt like a constant juggle. These durable baskets have given my students a dedicated, reliable place to turn in their assignments. Because they are so sturdy, I know they will last for years to come. They have truly made the classroom run more efficiently, saving us precious minutes every single day.\r\n\r\nFile Folders & Large Storage Crates: Organization is the backbone of a successful classroom, and these materials have been a lifesaver. The file folders allow me to keep individual student progress and lesson materials perfectly sorted, while the large new crates provide the perfect \"home\" for those folders.\r\n\r\nThe physical environment of a classroom significantly impacts a student's ability to focus. By helping me move away from clutter and toward a streamlined system, you have helped create a more calm and productive space for my students to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for believing in the work we do every day. Your support means the world to both me and my students!","fullyFundedDate":1760714007404,"projectUrl":"project/keep-it-clean-and-organized/9574602/","projectTitle":"Keep It Clean and Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Steele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6573954"},{"teacherId":9197757,"projectId":9786572,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in helping my students have a clean room! I am so impressed by the amount of Clorox wipes we have received. Students clean their desks daily and have adopted into their end-of-class routine, even reminding me if I forget to pass out wipes. We have had a ton of sicknesses spreading this year and this has helped keep my kids safe, and give my immune-compromised kiddos' peace of mind.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, we so appreciate the replacement fidget bands and toys we got given to our classroom. My students are allowed to move and fidget and still act like kids, because they are kids, without distracting others or getting behind in class.\r\n\r\nThank you for proving a healthy, clean, and active learning environment for my students. They so appreciate it, and I so appreciate the support in providing it for them!","fullyFundedDate":1760732547080,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-room-improved-focus/9786572/","projectTitle":"A Clean Room & Improved Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9197757_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x83,y150&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714748006176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9197757"},{"teacherId":4312206,"projectId":9726096,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Band Essentials project. Your generosity put maintenance supplies, and core materials directly into the hands of our middle and early high school musicians. For many students, this is their first experience feeling truly \"set up for success\" in band—showing up with working reeds, valve oil, percussion essentials, and method books that match their level and goals. Your gift sends a powerful message: their music matters, and their growth is worth investing in.\r\n\r\nThe impact was immediate. With reliable everyday supplies, rehearsals run smoothly and instructional time is maximized—less fixing, more playing. Students are developing better tone and technique because they can maintain their instruments properly and practice consistently. We've already heard clearer ensemble balance, tighter rhythm in sectionals, and more confident students. Access to shared essentials also removes financial barriers; students who might have sat out are now fully engaged, building skills, perseverance, and pride through performance.","fullyFundedDate":1760731615504,"projectUrl":"project/band-essentials/9726096/","projectTitle":"Band Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lyon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4312206_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487958176560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ermsmusic"},{"teacherId":8294007,"projectId":9749379,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my gratitude for your generous donation of new tuners to our orchestra classroom. Your support has made a significant difference in our daily the growth of our students.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the tuners, my students and I have incorporated them into our daily warm-up routines and ensemble rehearsals. These tuners have allowed each student to independently check and adjust their instrument's intonation. We have also used them to check tuning while practicing our music for our last concert. It was amazing to see the students understand the problems with tuning and, most importantly, how to fix it when they used the tuners to check during rehearsal.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the tuners, they were excited to learn how to tune independently and explore how the tuners can improve their playing. They are now reliant on using them every day. It has also been a valuable lesson in how to use a tuner and they have become more comfortable to use one at home. With the tuners, they're able to take ownership of the tuning process, which is already leading to more confident and musically aware performances. We will continue to refine our skills and work on listening and matching by using the tuners. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. You have truly made an impact on our classroom and on the musical journey of each student.","fullyFundedDate":1760732545337,"projectUrl":"project/pitch-perfect-project/9749379/","projectTitle":"Pitch Perfect Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McDermott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8294007"},{"teacherId":9123119,"projectId":9577684,"letterContent":"​I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation. You have addressed both the physical and emotional needs of our classroom in one amazing gesture.\r\n​On the physical side, the ergonomic teacher chair and mini fridge have transformed our daily routine. The chair allows me to move freely to support students with physical disabilities, ensuring everyone is included. The fridge keeps healthy snacks and water on hand, reducing hunger and fatigue while allowing me to stay in the room for consistent supervision.\r\n​On the emotional side, the galaxy stress balls and coloring books have been incredible tools for our social-emotional learning. When students feel anxious or overwhelmed, they now have sensory fidgets to squeeze or intricate mandala designs to color. These \"brain breaks\" help them regulate their emotions and return to learning with a clear mind.\r\n​Thank you for creating a classroom that is safe, accessible, healthy, and calm. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1760714005746,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-focused-learning-tran/9577684/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating, Focused Learning: Transforming My Reading Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9123119_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690579233662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9123119"},{"teacherId":3365119,"projectId":9745547,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in making communication among our team members quicker and more reliable! Student safety is our top priority, and these walkies have helped us to ensure that we are doing all that we can to keep our class safe. \r\nOur class has benefited from teachers being able to quickly react and respond to calls for assistance, and they like to remind us to use our walkies and put them on first thing in the morning. \r\nAs teachers, we are so appreciative of your willingness to help us out and ensure that we can do our jobs to the best of our abilities. As students, they might not see all of the things that benefit them with the walkies, but the daily peace and safety they feel speaks to what they don't always know.","fullyFundedDate":1760731615916,"projectUrl":"project/talk-team-teach-walkie-talkies-for-ou/9745547/","projectTitle":"Talk, Team, Teach: Walkie Talkies for our Team","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3365119_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1538084353449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3365119"},{"teacherId":10180549,"projectId":9604884,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting students and providing them with resources that allow them to access the stories of diverse people. Knowing that people have many different life experiences is invaluable. My students can experience the stories of others and come to know their story is important as well. \r\nReading is a daily focus in our school yet many students still don't bring a book. Having a classroom library allows me to lend students books to ensure they are using the time wisely, and having variety helps them to find something they can connect with. These books and other supplies will be enjoyed by many.","fullyFundedDate":1755741640748,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-and-calm-to-experience-the-p/9604884/","projectTitle":"Comfortable and Calm to Experience the Power of Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Helm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10180549"},{"teacherId":8718230,"projectId":9139884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Wellness Room project. We were able to add many new items, such as plushies, a rocking chair, and fidgets, and the students using the room are really enjoying it. In fact, some students have enjoyed it so much, that we've had to make sure the room is only being used during times of true need. \r\n\r\nSome of the most popular items are the plushy seal, the knot pillow (not pictured), the wobble stools, water easel, and the rocking chair. These items have been a tool to help decrease anxiety, as well as provide a comfortable place to reset before returning to the learning environment. \r\n\r\nThank you again for seeing the importance of this project and being willing to put funds toward it. This room will continue to be used by countless student in need for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1742920598048,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-is-toughhelp-support-st/9139884/","projectTitle":"Middle School is Tough...Help Support Student Health & Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8718230_orig.jpg?crop=481,481,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686764635854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8718230"},{"teacherId":120349,"projectId":9661593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to help my students create engaging and content-rich projects. Biology students made videos describing enzyme functions and Earth Science students are making videos to model and communicate the star cycle.\r\n\r\nThe students love using the clay and chalk markers to make stop-motion or live action videos. They are building and drawing and laughing and talking about science and creativity. I so enjoy watching them work together and thinking critically.\r\n\r\nThey are so proud of their efforts and continually ask if they can share them with the class. Your donations have definitely made an impact in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1757530287181,"projectUrl":"project/creative-science/9661593/","projectTitle":"Creative Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp120349_orig.jpg?crop=1851,1851,x0,y166&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714747395004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/120349"},{"teacherId":120349,"projectId":9277107,"letterContent":"My 9th grade science classes had a blast filming videos with the webcams. Biology students had to create a story to describe the function of enzymes in humans. Earth Science are modeling the star cycle by communicating it as a story. \r\n\r\nStudents are excited to engage with the science content in a creative way. Their conversations as they decide on a story line and how to incorporate the vocabulary, and process in an interesting way are fun to hear. The feeling in the class is one of excitement and interest. Watching them work together, laugh, collaborate, and learn is a highlight of my school year. \r\n\r\nPreviously, we did these videos with cell phones. Our district's cell phone policy doesn't allow that any longer. While I can have students create written stories or comic strips, those projects are not as group intensive and do not \"grab\" as many students. Having access to a webcam they can use with their Chromebooks allowed us to make videos again. Video projects are so wonderful, engaging, and help students think critically about our science content and you made it happen. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746617243797,"projectUrl":"project/webcams-for-science/9277107/","projectTitle":"Webcams for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp120349_orig.jpg?crop=1851,1851,x0,y166&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714747395004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/120349"},{"teacherId":4312206,"projectId":9310622,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of our generous donors who supported our DonorsChoose project. Your kindness and support have made it possible for us to purchase new mallets for our band instruments, and we are truly thankful for your investment in our music program. Knowing that our community values the importance of music education means so much to us, and we deeply appreciate your generosity.\r\n\r\nThe new mallets will be put to great use by our percussion section as they perform the marimba. With these high-quality mallets, students can explore a greater range of sounds and dynamics, which helps them learn important musical skills and boosts their confidence as performers. The improved equipment will allow the entire band to create richer, more expressive music for our concerts and school events.\r\n\r\nYour support truly benefits every member of our ensemble, not just those in the percussion section. By equipping our band with the tools we need, you enhance our group sound and help us work together to achieve our musical goals. Thank you once again for making a difference in our band program and for believing in our students' potential. We can't wait to share the results of your generosity at our upcoming performances!","fullyFundedDate":1752586447096,"projectUrl":"project/mallets-for-marimbas/9310622/","projectTitle":"Mallets for Marimbas","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lyon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4312206_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487958176560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ermsmusic"},{"teacherId":8278436,"projectId":9663313,"letterContent":"On behalf of Elk Ridge Middle School, I am writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous funding of our recent grant request.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our department has been able to purchase 15 volleyballs and 4 sets of whiffle balls and bats. This equipment will significantly enhance our physical education program, allowing over 400 students to stay actively engaged and learn valuable teamwork skills through volleyball activities.\r\n\r\nYour contribution goes beyond just providing equipment; it fosters an environment where students can meet their physical fitness goals while developing essential social skills. We are continually inspired by the generosity of individuals and organizations like yours, who are dedicated to supporting educational initiatives and enhancing the learning experiences of students across our community and nation.\r\n\r\nDonorsChoose is an incredible platform, and we are so grateful for the role you play in making a difference in the lives of students and teachers. Thank you once again for your support and for helping us create a more dynamic and inclusive physical education program at Elk Ridge Middle School.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1757368833316,"projectUrl":"project/helping-all-students-stay-engaged-with-v/9663313/","projectTitle":"Helping All Students Stay Engaged with Volleyball","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pollock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8278436_orig.jpg?crop=908,908,x0,y396&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642555970580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8278436"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61206","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1152,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":17,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":73,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 9","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.3,"schoolId":61206,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elk Ridge Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elk Ridge Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/jordan-school-district/elk-ridge-middle-school/61206"}