{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mound Fort Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9257903,"projectId":10152696,"letterContent":"My 8th grade science students are using the new terrarium supplies to build their own miniature ecosystems. Students are learning about how living and nonliving components interact by designing, building, and observing their terrariums. They are adding soil, plants, decomposers, and other organisms and then monitoring how the ecosystem changes over time. One of my favorite moments was watching students carefully decide where each part of their terrarium should go because they were beginning to understand that every organism has a role in the ecosystem.\r\n\r\nThey were immediately excited! For many of my students, especially those who learn best through hands-on experiences, having actual materials to build with made the science feel real. They couldn't wait to get started, and there was a lot of discussion about what organisms they could include and how they could keep their ecosystems alive. The classroom quickly changed from students simply learning about ecosystems to students actually becoming ecosystem designers and scientists.\r\n\r\nThe next step is for students to become long-term observers of their terrariums. They will collect data, record observations, and look for evidence of interactions between organisms and their environment. Students will be investigating questions such as what happens when conditions change, how matter cycles through the ecosystem, and how living things depend on one another. Ultimately, they will use their observations and evidence to explain how their terrarium functions as a small, interconnected ecosystem.","fullyFundedDate":1776092257632,"projectUrl":"project/biosphere-iii/10152696/","projectTitle":"BIOSPHERE III","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rylands","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9257903_orig.jpg?crop=2262,2262,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694093649992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9257903"},{"teacherId":8053141,"projectId":10124030,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring these high-interest, dog-themed novels into our classroom! These books gave my students engaging stories that encouraged even reluctant readers to keep reading.\r\n\r\nAs students connected with characters like Buck, Winn-Dixie, Shiloh, and Junior, they strengthened comprehension, analyzed characters and themes, and practiced supporting their ideas with evidence.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these books helped students build confidence, empathy, and a genuine love of reading. Your generosity made reading more meaningful and enjoyable for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1773840789738,"projectUrl":"project/paws-itively-powerful-books-for-middle-s/10124030/","projectTitle":"Paws-itively Powerful Books for Middle School Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8053141_orig.jpg?crop=446,446,x0,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705086038145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8053141"},{"teacherId":8053141,"projectId":10172391,"letterContent":"These simple tools made a bigger difference than I expected. The sensory strips gave students a quiet way to manage anxiety and stay focused, while the sloth plushies made them smile and reminded them to slow down and take their time. The pencils and wristbands gave students little reminders that they were capable and that someone believed in them.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these items helped students feel supported and cared for during a stressful time. Seeing their confidence grow and watching them approach testing with a more positive attitude was incredibly rewarding. Sometimes, a small reminder that \"you've got this\" can make a very big difference.","fullyFundedDate":1777993779779,"projectUrl":"project/from-stress-to-success-supporting-every/10172391/","projectTitle":"From Stress to Success: Supporting Every Test Taker","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8053141_orig.jpg?crop=446,446,x0,y47&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705086038145","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8053141"},{"teacherId":8676461,"projectId":10083260,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continuous support of STEM and my classroom. Your donation allows me to continue to provide rigorous assignments, labs, and activities to my students and help them learn about the natural world around them. Using a resource like teacher pay teacher, not only supports me and my students but teachers everywhere. \r\n\r\nStudents always enjoy the activities and labs I find on TPT. TPT not only is helpful for me but it allows other teachers to shar their resources and spark inspiration for activities.","fullyFundedDate":1770654993028,"projectUrl":"project/i-love-tpt/10083260/","projectTitle":"I Love TPT","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8676461_orig.jpg?crop=4000,4000,x1420,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670621026548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8676461"},{"teacherId":8307814,"projectId":10081626,"letterContent":"The Mound Fort Junior High uses and PBSS system of positive support to helping support learning and increase positive behaviors for students indiviually as well as a class. When students demonstrate to their teachers postive behaviors by following the school wide expectations (SUPER; Safe, United, Professional, Engaged, and Respectful) they earn points towards purchasing items from the SUPER store. \r\n\r\nThe Super Store is highly motivating for our students and a great support for the teachers to be able to encourage positive behaviors in their classrooms and across the school. The Super Store is looked forward to every Friday by the students. They are excited to earn and also save points to be able to purchase bigger ticket items. This is highly successful and supported in large part by Donors Choose.","fullyFundedDate":1771002722966,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-matters/10081626/","projectTitle":"Motivation Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8307814"},{"teacherId":7127805,"projectId":10101373,"letterContent":"The VR headsets you funded through our project have completely transformed the way students experience science. Thanks to your incredible generosity, students are no longer limited to reading about scientific concepts in a textbook — they are now able to step inside them.\r\n\r\nUsing virtual reality, students can travel through the human body to observe organs, blood vessels, and body systems in an immersive 3D environment. They can explore active volcanoes, witness tectonic plate movement, and safely experience natural phenomena that would otherwise be impossible to observe firsthand. In physics and engineering lessons, students can interact with virtual inventions and simple machines such as catapults, allowing them to see forces, motion, and energy transfer in action.\r\n\r\nThese virtual field trips have dramatically increased student engagement, curiosity, and participation. Students who may struggle with traditional instruction are now able to visualize complex scientific ideas in meaningful and memorable ways. The VR experiences encourage inquiry, discussion, collaboration, and critical thinking while helping students make real-world connections to what they are learning in class.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in the classroom has been incredible. Students frequently describe VR days as some of the most impactful learning experiences they have ever had at school. \r\n\r\nYour support has opened doors to places our students could never physically visit and has made science come alive in ways that inspire future scientists, engineers, and innovators.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping provide our students with cutting-edge educational experiences and opportunities they will remember for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1776098012419,"projectUrl":"project/the-infinite-learning-portal/10101373/","projectTitle":"The Infinite Learning Portal","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Conklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7127805_orig.png?crop=750,750,x0,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668754115046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-conklin"},{"teacherId":7127805,"projectId":10066830,"letterContent":"Our new 3D printer has transformed science learning in our classroom by turning abstract concepts into hands-on experiences students can see, touch, and explore. \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, students are now able to print detailed models such as: of human anatomy, cells, molecules, and scaled models of Earth's layers to deepen their understanding of complex scientific ideas.\r\n\r\nInstead of only viewing diagrams in a textbook, students can physically interact with models of the Earth's crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core while learning about density, plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes. \r\n\r\nIn our life science units, students can examine printed organs, bones, and body systems to better understand anatomy and how structures work together in living organisms.\r\n\r\nThe 3D printer has also increased student engagement, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Students are excited to participate in lessons, ask questions, and even design their own scientific models. This technology has helped make science more accessible for visual and hands-on learners while giving all students opportunities to think like engineers and scientists.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought innovation and excitement into our classroom and provided students with learning experiences they will remember for years to come. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in the future of STEM education and helping our students bring science to life.","fullyFundedDate":1771342994980,"projectUrl":"project/printing-the-future-3d-learning-in-7th/10066830/","projectTitle":"Printing the Future: 3D Learning in 7th Grade Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Conklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7127805_orig.png?crop=750,750,x0,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668754115046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-conklin"},{"teacherId":9966798,"projectId":10265022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us find our focus! In a high-energy junior high classroom, the \"background noise\" can be a real hurdle, but your donation of durable headphones has given my students the quiet space they need to truly hear their lessons. Beyond the technology, the restock for our classroom store has created such a buzz of motivation. Watching a student save up their \"Classroom Cash\" for a Fuggler keychain or a new pair of earbuds is so rewarding—it's teaching them about goal-setting and the real value of their own hard work. Thank you for providing the tools to help them succeed and the rewards that make them feel celebrated every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1778180154747,"projectUrl":"project/gear-and-gifts-for-a-great-year/10265022/","projectTitle":"Gear and Gifts for a Great Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Warner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966798"},{"teacherId":9966798,"projectId":10278485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me reward my students' hard work! My junior highers are at that \"in-between\" age where they need more than just a sticker to stay motivated, and your donation of \"high-ticket\" items like LEGO sets and Rubik's Cubes has been a total game-changer. These rewards aren't just prizes; they are teaching my students the value of delayed gratification and financial literacy as they save up their \"class cash\" for weeks to earn them. It is so rewarding to see the immense pride they feel when they finally reach a big goal. Thank you for helping me create a classroom culture where effort is celebrated and where being \"Ready, Responsible, and Respectful\" truly pays off!","fullyFundedDate":1778540527324,"projectUrl":"project/big-rewards-big-results/10278485/","projectTitle":"Big Rewards, Big Results","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Warner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966798"},{"teacherId":9111148,"projectId":10270023,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in my junior high scholars! My students are right at that pivotal stage where they are \"reading to learn,\" and your generosity has provided the perfect mix of focus and fun to help them succeed. The class set of durable headphones is a total game-changer for equity, ensuring every student can access audio-assisted reading without distraction. Plus, the \"high-buy\" prizes like the Fuggler keychains and squishies have brought so much life to our classroom store! It is incredible to see how motivated they are to reach their reading goals and improve their essays when they know their hard work is being recognized. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where literacy is accessible and excellence is celebrated!","fullyFundedDate":1778179124512,"projectUrl":"project/tune-in-and-level-up/10270023/","projectTitle":"Tune in and Level Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Holley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9111148_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x264,y130&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705012668176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9111148"},{"teacherId":9429585,"projectId":10207527,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! It's amazing how much more we can accomplish when the \"little things\" are taken care of. By providing these essentials—from pre-sharpened pencils and graph paper to timers and white-out—you've helped me remove the daily stress of missing supplies. My students can now walk into the room, grab what they need, and dive straight into learning without feeling left out or behind. Even the phone chargers and label maker have helped us cut down on distractions and stay incredibly organized! Thank you for helping me create a classroom where every student feels prepared, confident, and ready to focus on what really matters.","fullyFundedDate":1778004986077,"projectUrl":"project/every-day-supplies/10207527/","projectTitle":"Every Day Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9429585_orig.jpg?crop=502,502,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704816777419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9429585"},{"teacherId":8021166,"projectId":10270192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me bring high-quality math tasks into our classroom! Junior high is such a critical time for students to decide if math is a hurdle or a puzzle, and your donation of a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card allows me to choose the absolute best \"puzzles\" for them. Because of your generosity, I can now move away from boring worksheets and instead tap into a goldmine of interactive number talks, logic puzzles, and targeted interventions. You've given me the tools to be a better architect for my students, ensuring that every learner—from those filling gaps to those needing a challenge—has material that meets them exactly where they are. Thank you for helping me make math visual, engaging, and accessible for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1778179579557,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-tasks/10270192/","projectTitle":"Thinking Tasks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cunningham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8021166"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33402","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":599,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"7 - 9","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":63.0,"schoolId":33402,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mound Fort Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mound Fort Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/ogden-school-district/mound-fort-junior-high-school/33402"}