{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mountain Creek Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":9.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2428386,"projectId":10121807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom library project! Because of you, our 7th graders now have new and engaging books that they are genuinely excited to read. It has been a joy to watch my students dive into these titles, and I love seeing them recommend books to one another, strike up conversations about characters and plot twists, and crowd around the bookshelf to see what's arrived next. Your gift has made reading a highlight of their day, not just an assignment.\r\n\r\nMore than anything, your support is helping us build lifelong readers. When students find books that speak to them, reading stops feeling like a task and starts becoming a window into the wider world — a way to explore new places, perspectives, and ideas from their own classroom. The habits and love of reading they're developing now will stay with them for years to come. Thank you for investing in that future and for believing in our students. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1778505034962,"projectUrl":"project/ignite-the-love-of-reading/10121807/","projectTitle":"Ignite the Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2428386"},{"teacherId":7944494,"projectId":9594839,"letterContent":"Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a place where reading is active and thinking is visible. With books in every student's hands, our ninth graders are reading more — and reading more closely. The sticky notes you funded have turned quiet, passive reading into lively conversations with the text: students mark questions, reactions, and connections, then bring those notes into discussions and gallery walks. Comprehension and participation have grown, and students who once avoided reading now come to class ready to talk about what they've discovered.\r\n\r\nThe puzzles have done their own quiet work. Students who struggle to persist through hard academic tasks are learning to push through challenges in low-stakes, collaborative ways — and that persistence is showing up in their schoolwork. Because of you, our students aren't just receiving supplies; they're building habits of mind that will serve them long after they leave our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755735908348,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-minds/9594839/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7944494_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1169,x977,y635&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787345207659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7944494"},{"teacherId":4487377,"projectId":9503666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Stories That Stick: Building a Diverse and Inspiring Classroom Library! Your generosity has given my ninth-grade students access to books that reflect many different voices, experiences, and perspectives. It has been wonderful to watch students get excited about finding books they genuinely want to read.\r\n\r\nThese books are helping students strengthen their reading, discussion, and critical thinking skills while making meaningful connections to the stories and to each other. One of my favorite moments has been hearing students recommend books to their classmates and seeing even reluctant readers find a story that captures their interest.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where every reader can find a book that matters to them. Your kindness is making a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1755697784996,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-stick-building-a-diverse-a/9503666/","projectTitle":"Stories That Stick: Building a Diverse and Inspiring Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Willardson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4487377"},{"teacherId":4806379,"projectId":9674299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your donations made it possible for my students to receive translating/reading pens, as well as sticky notes that will be used to enhance their learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe reading pens are already making a tremendous difference and are being fought over daily. They allow students with lower reading skills to access the same curriculum as their peers by reading written assignments aloud. This not only fosters greater independence but also boosts their confidence during both individualized and group work. Students are now able to participate more fully and meaningfully in class activities.\r\n\r\nThe sticky notes you provided will also be put to great use. They enable students to jot down important thoughts and make notes in class copies of books without writing directly on the pages. This encourages active reading and thoughtful engagement with the material, while keeping our classroom resources in good condition for future students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real and lasting impact on my students' lives. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping to create a more inclusive, supportive, and inspiring learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1766861503924,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-student-success/9674299/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4806379_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1547151430545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monsengraphing"},{"teacherId":2428386,"projectId":9631590,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my project to bring \"get to know you\" games into our classroom. Your donation has made a real difference. Because of your kindness, students are putting away their phones and Chromebooks and truly interacting with each other. It's amazing to see them engaged—playing games, talking, and laughing together instead of being on their devices.\r\n\r\nOne of the most popular activities has been our special Jenga game, where each block has a get to know you question written on it. When students pull a block, they answer the question and share a little about themselves. This simple twist has sparked wonderful conversations and helped students connect with classmates they might not have spoken to otherwise. Watching them open up, learn about each other, and build an inclusive community has been such a joy. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1762267584005,"projectUrl":"project/get-to-know-you-game/9631590/","projectTitle":"Get to Know You Game","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2428386"},{"teacherId":10176835,"projectId":9595039,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing our classroom with new science lab kits. Your contribution has truly transformed our approach to learning in Earth Science.\r\n\r\nPreviously, our unit on the coevolution of life and Earth was challenging to investigate in a hands-on way. Now, with these lab kits, my students have been able to engage in meaningful, inquiry-based investigations—modeling how life and the planet have influenced each other over time.\r\n\r\nDuring our first activity, students used the kits to simulate how early microbial life could alter atmospheric conditions. As they observed the effects of their experiments, they were able to see the impacts of oxygen on the rusting and iron. The excitement and curiosity in the classroom has grown.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made complex concepts tangible and accessible. Students who once struggled to grasp the interconnectedness of life and the formation of Earth are now actively participating and demonstrating a deeper understanding.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to use the kits for student-designed investigations into topics such as the carbon cycle. Your support has empowered my students to become real scientists—asking questions, testing ideas, and connecting classroom learning to the world around them.\r\n\r\nThank you for opening up a world of discovery in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755728634393,"projectUrl":"project/unearth-the-wonder-lab-kits-for-real-ea/9595039/","projectTitle":"Unearth the Wonder: Lab Kits for Real Earth Science Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10176835_orig.png?crop=1286,1286,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755188163916","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10176835"},{"teacherId":6556244,"projectId":9707816,"letterContent":"I have finally been able to organize my tiny room to be able to find and access my supplies easily because they are all sorted and organized using the materials you helped me to receive. \r\n\r\nMy games are all now in plastic zip up bags and then in large bins with labels so that I don't have to dig through the closet every time I use a game as a motivator with my speech therapy students. It has given me such a sense of peace and calm which then translates into more peaceful and well planned therapy sessions with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760732545801,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-speech-therapy-room/9707816/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm Speech Therapy Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6556244_orig.jpg?crop=1615,1615,x157,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602805252189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6556244"},{"teacherId":8462538,"projectId":9602627,"letterContent":"My students have really enjoyed using the supplies that I received for my classroom. They were able to complete many different art assignments and homework assignments thanks to the supplies. \r\n\r\nThe new colored pencils replaced old and broken colored pencils and the pencil cases make cleaning up so much easier and faster. My students have loved the organization process of the colored pencil cases. \r\n\r\nThe teachers pay teachers gift card has allowed me to purchase activities for my students that will benefit them now and in the future. These purchases have been greatly appreciated by both me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1760714007089,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-items/9602627/","projectTitle":"Classroom Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Richman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8462538"},{"teacherId":7456970,"projectId":9575701,"letterContent":"With your help, my students have been more engaged in their learning! \r\n\r\nThank you for your donations! We received pink erasers, post-it notes, note cards, expo markers, marker board erasers, an extension cord, grouping sticks, organization folders, and poster markers. Each of these things have drastically helped students this year. \r\n\r\nI've used these supplies in various ways with my students including placing them into randomized groups through team building to create an informational poster about topics we've learned in class (western technologies like the railroad OR how students might define culture and traditional belief systems). I've also been able to give students opportunities to quickly share what they know using the post-it notes to complete a KWL (know, want to know, and learned) graphic organizer. We've been able to use marker boards for quick responses in class this year as well! \r\n\r\nThis is just a few things we've been able to do in my classroom thanks to your generosity! Thank you again, for all your help!","fullyFundedDate":1760716889015,"projectUrl":"project/increasing-engagement-and-rigor/9575701/","projectTitle":"Increasing Engagement and Rigor","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Araujo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7456970_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643217499380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msaraujoclass"},{"teacherId":9592601,"projectId":9494872,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for the wonderful contribution that you have made to my classroom! The supplies that I have received have not only made my classroom more organized, but run more efficiently so there is time for learning and fun as well!\r\nMy classroom has been running very smooth with fun activities since there is organization and kits for each group to have during coloring activities and games. The students were very excited to see all of these new and cool supplies that have not helped with engagement, but also made lessons more fun!","fullyFundedDate":1755703982724,"projectUrl":"project/hakuna-matata-creating-an-exciting-no/9494872/","projectTitle":"Hakuna Matata: Creating An Exciting & No Worries Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Donohoo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9592601_orig.jpg?crop=2001,2001,x0,y500&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721076240410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592601"},{"teacherId":10102462,"projectId":9519267,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new equipment every day to better themselves and learn new ways to improve their physical selves. The students were so excited to have the new equipment and are grateful for the opportunity to use it daily. \r\nWe are grateful for the new equipment and look forward to making better use and learning new ways to use it for physical and educational gains. As we continue throughout the school year in using this new equipment I will make sure to let them know of your generosity to our school.","fullyFundedDate":1758815857815,"projectUrl":"project/build-strong-minds-and-bodies-empowerin/9519267/","projectTitle":"Build Strong Minds and Bodies: Empowering our Students with Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bushman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10102462_orig.jpg?crop=849,849,x957,y1065&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754948583960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10102462"},{"teacherId":2428386,"projectId":9494950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in donating funds to provide books for our middle school classroom. Your commitment to literacy and to fostering the right of every student to read great books has made a meaningful impact on our school community. The new books have not only enriched our classroom library, but have also opened doors for our students to explore new ideas, cultures, and perspectives.\r\n\r\nOur students have been truly excited to read and share these books with one another. Their enthusiasm for discovering new stories and discussing them together has created a vibrant learning environment. Thanks to your contribution, our classroom is a place where students feel empowered to learn, grow, and see the world in new ways. We are deeply grateful for your support and for believing in the power of reading to change lives.","fullyFundedDate":1755698348576,"projectUrl":"project/the-best-books/9494950/","projectTitle":"The Best Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2428386"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_126875","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1304,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":14,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":72,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"7 - 9","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":90.8,"schoolId":126875,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mountain Creek Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mountain Creek Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/jordan-school-district/mountain-creek-middle-school/126875"}