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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"},{"teacherId":3769283,"projectId":9575141,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity it has been extremely beneficial for our students to have the opportunity to learn about strength and conditioning.\r\n\r\nThe students are learning about proper form and working towards reaching goals. We have implemented at 300 and 500 club for students to work on strength by using this equipment to learn how to properly lift weights.\r\n\r\nOur students are grateful and eager to reach their goals with your generosity it has allowed us to achieve this goal. Thank you again for everything we really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1755725934325,"projectUrl":"project/build-strong-minds-and-bodies-empowerin/9575141/","projectTitle":"Build Strong Minds and Bodies: Empowering Our Students Fitness Foundations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Townes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3769283_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506997178705","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3769283"},{"teacherId":10059906,"projectId":9494622,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, my students and I have been using our new organizers, drawers, stickers, and classroom décor every single day! 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I've watched so many moments of teamwork and creativity unfold as they explore materials, share ideas, and celebrate each other's successes.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping create a positive and inspiring classroom environment. Your support didn't just provide supplies—it helped spark motivation, curiosity, and a stronger sense of community in our art room.","fullyFundedDate":1755699087927,"projectUrl":"project/reusable-resources-for-motivation-and-cl/9494622/","projectTitle":"Reusable Resources for Motivation and Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wrigley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10059906_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750433655921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10059906"},{"teacherId":9592601,"projectId":9189593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to my project. I have been able to have great lessons in my classroom by implementing my curriculum and also throwing in some fun activities along with it. \r\nWith these new additions to my classroom, I have had the chance to give my students any and all of the supplies that can help them be successful. 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So many are excited about the prospect of becoming entrepreneur's and have even started working on things they can do now as business for teens.\r\n\r\nOne of the best things is that they got the chance to read books about business and autobiographies of prominent people in business. It gave them motivation knowing that they could do the same thing and become just as big one day. \r\n\r\nI really appreciate all that you have done for my students and for me and helping me with the right tools in teaching and inspiring our future business owners.","fullyFundedDate":1703438125109,"projectUrl":"project/who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire/7870039/","projectTitle":"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7448538_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659667890799","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7448538"},{"teacherId":7438720,"projectId":8669236,"letterContent":"We at Mountain Creek Middle School would like to thank you for your help in purchasing much needed materials. The students have greatly benefited from the materials we were able to purchase thanks to your donations. I have students with special needs that need things read to them, or for them to have help with silencing outside noise while remaining focused on important learning material. Because of your help they were able to have success in achieving this and have improved their learning as a result. I also have had many other students use the headphones and shown better learning results and more focus as they were also able to cancel out distractions and remain more focused on the learning material. We are so blessed and lucky to have people like you willing to donate and help strengthen our education department and school learning. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1727982651133,"projectUrl":"project/help-make-learning-fun/8669236/","projectTitle":"Help Make Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hildreth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7438720_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724297461179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7438720"},{"teacherId":7456970,"projectId":8654182,"letterContent":"The impact of your donation is so appreciated. The small and everyday use of these items that you provided help create a classroom with consistency and supplies that all students need.\r\n\r\nI have seen increased student engagement with the set of new Expo markers. Students have been so creative and their responses and the way that they have used the Expo markers to showcase their learning. It has been such a refreshing use of classt ime to read and visually see in real time what and how students are learning. I have also seen a huge participation increase thanks to the candy that was bought by you, donors. My 7th graders are highly motivated to help around the classroom, answer questions, read aloud to the class, and other similar tasks. \r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teacher gift card has allowed me to buy new lessons and interactive activities for students to engage with all throughout the year! It has revitalized and kept the content fresh. \r\n\r\nWithout your help, my students and classroom management would not have been able to improve. So thank you, thank you for your help and donations!","fullyFundedDate":1733177893945,"projectUrl":"project/new-supplies-leads-to-new-learning-oppor/8654182/","projectTitle":"New Supplies Leads to New Learning Opportunities","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":2524005,"projectId":8635892,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom library. We read every day in my class, and students are always looking for new books. Your donation allowed me to buy books that will appeal to a wide range of readers - there are short stories, graphic novels, books in verse, award-winning books, classic stories, and action/adventure books. \r\n\r\nMany of my students start my class without having read a book the previous year, and not knowing what types of books they like. By the end of the year, many of my most reluctant readers have read more than a dozen books and can identify themselves as readers. Having access to great books right in the classroom is crucial to this success. I really appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1733280243928,"projectUrl":"project/best-books-for-reluctant-readers/8635892/","projectTitle":"Best Books for Reluctant Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strachan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2524005_orig.jpg?crop=1788,1788,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569936054364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2524005"},{"teacherId":2524005,"projectId":8630914,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom with new supplies. My students are really enjoying exploring the new non-fiction books filled with short stories and fun facts. We read every day in my classroom, and these \"quick reads\" are very popular with middle grade kids.\r\n\r\nStudents are also loving the new writing supplies - gel pens and dry erase markers with whiteboards. Having a change of writing materials can help students' engagement, and also allows us to try different types of writing. Students have been using the clipboards to get outside the classroom and practice descriptive writing in a variety of settings.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me to make my classes more engaging with these new materials. I'm looking forward to pulling out the \"feather\" pens when we write poetry. I'm hoping it will make the students feel like real poets.","fullyFundedDate":1733263287059,"projectUrl":"project/fun-reading-writing-supplies/8630914/","projectTitle":"Fun Reading & Writing Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strachan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2524005_orig.jpg?crop=1788,1788,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1569936054364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2524005"},{"teacherId":4806379,"projectId":9008091,"letterContent":"Unpacking the newly purchased and donated books was a joy, as my students' eyes lit up with excitement at the sight of new graphic novels, the diverse stories where they could see themselves, and books written in verse. \r\n\r\nAs soon as the books hit the shelves, students eagerly asked to take them home or read them during our silent reading sessions.\r\n\r\nWe dedicate 10 minutes to reading every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and students are encouraged to read 20 books throughout the school year, completing book reports each quarter. Providing a variety of differentiated books in our classroom library has been invaluable for students who find traditional novels challenging.","fullyFundedDate":1735532443738,"projectUrl":"project/pages-of-possibility-expanding-the-clas/9008091/","projectTitle":"Pages of Possibility: Expanding the Classroom Library","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":9594889,"projectId":8499942,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom. Your support has made an incredible difference for my 9th-grade math students at Mountain Creek Middle School.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of the whiteboards and erasers, we have created a \"Building Thinking Classroom,\" where students stand and engage in problem-solving activities. The energy and enthusiasm in the room are palpable as students collaborate and think critically about mathematical concepts.\r\n\r\nThe candy you provided has been a wonderful incentive, motivating students to participate actively and achieve their best. It's amazing to see how a small reward can create such a positive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe organizational bins have also been a game-changer. They've helped us keep the classroom tidy and efficient. Students can quickly find the supplies they need, minimizing downtime and maximizing our learning time.\r\n\r\nAs we continue to utilize these resources, our focus remains on encouraging student engagement and fostering a love for learning. Your support has been pivotal in making these goals a reality.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for believing in our students' potential. Your contributions have truly enriched our educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1731523688238,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-math-beyond-the-desk/8499942/","projectTitle":"Interactive Math Beyond The Desk","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wouden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9594889_orig.jpg?crop=2168,2168,x0,y607&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723821733390","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9594889"},{"teacherId":9722918,"projectId":8747910,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of helping me set up my office as a new school counselor with supplies and materials.\r\n\r\nThe Creating Connections guidebook for leading small groups has been very helpful to create a structure for the group and give it momentum. As a new counselor there are a lot of questions and needing to refer back to things. This book has been helpful to give me references and thus being able to help multiple students at once by getting a group started. Now that I have this resource, I hope to build the amount of groups I am able to conduct throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThe supplies have come in handy to have on hand in my office. Students instantly grab a sensory item when they come in and sit down to talk with me. They often open up when they feel comfortable and have something to play with. Others have instantly jumped with excitement when they see something that they know has helped them feel at ease in the past. The coloring supplies have particularly come in great need when a student might be in tears and not ready to talk right away. We'll sit and color together and begin to casually talk while the student calms down.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping me set up my office so that I may focus more on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1733256115171,"projectUrl":"project/new-counselor-office-set-up-and-student/8747910/","projectTitle":"New Counselor Office Set Up and Student Counseling Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9722918"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_126875","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1317,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":14,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":75,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"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":90.5,"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"}