{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mount Ogden Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9176610,"projectId":9694371,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new games to reinforce Spanish vocabulary, practice conversation skills, and review grammar in a way that feels interactive and fun. Instead of traditional worksheets, students work in small groups to play games that require them to read, speak, and listen in Spanish. \r\nOne of my favorite moments happened during a vocabulary review game where students had to describe a word in Spanish while their teammates guessed it. Students were laughing, encouraging each other, and using the language naturally without even realizing how much practice they were getting.","fullyFundedDate":1760742274593,"projectUrl":"project/gamify-learning/9694371/","projectTitle":"Gamify Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9176610_orig.jpg?crop=587,587,x95,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691790061560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9176610"},{"teacherId":9201940,"projectId":9178475,"letterContent":"The energy in our classroom shifted the moment the \"Tools for Organized and Engaged Learning\" arrived; you would have thought I was handing out high-end electronics instead of dry erase markers and binder dividers. My students, who tackle every challenge with such incredible perseverance, finally have the professional-grade resources to match their ambition. I recently watched a group of students use the dry erase markers and graph paper sticky notes to brainstorm a \"Dream Room\" design project; the room was filled with the sound of collaboration as they sketched, erased, and refined their ideas in real time. Even the addition of snacks has been a game-changer, providing that essential \"brain fuel\" that keeps their focus sharp and their spirits high during our most demanding afternoon lessons.\r\n\r\nBeyond the immediate excitement, these supplies are helping my students build a foundation of independence that will serve them long after they leave my desk. We are currently using the tab dividers to construct \"Master Portfolios,\" where students are learning to archive their work and color-code their notes for future use—a high-level organizational skill they are already connecting to their future career goals. By providing everything from precision rulers to wellness essentials like tissues, you have removed the daily barriers that often hinder a student's confidence. Thank you for investing in their dignity and for ensuring that every child in this room has the tools they need to stay organized, stay engaged, and truly shine.","fullyFundedDate":1742908247275,"projectUrl":"project/organized-engaged-and-energized-essen/9178475/","projectTitle":"Organized, Engaged, and Energized: Essential Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ficklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9201940"},{"teacherId":9201940,"projectId":9605802,"letterContent":"The energy in the room shifted the moment our \"Tools for Organized and Engaged Learning\" arrived; you would have thought I was handing out high-end electronics instead of markers and binder pouches. Students who previously spent the first ten minutes of class hunting for a stray pencil or a scrap of paper now have their own \"professional\" setups, and the collective sense of relief is palpable. I recently watched a student use their new markers to color-code a complex set of science notes—green for objectives and red for formulas—and they looked up with a grin, noting that their brain finally felt \"less cluttered.\" Your gift has turned our classroom from a place of \"making do\" into a space of \"doing well.\"\r\n\r\nBeyond the immediate excitement, these supplies are helping my students build organizational habits that will serve them long after they leave my desk. We are currently using the tab dividers to build \"Master Portfolios\" for our upcoming Data & Weather unit, where they will learn to archive and retrieve their work with the precision of a professional. Even the \"unsung hero\" supplies, like the tissues, have kept our momentum going by ensuring that minor sniffles don't lead to major distractions. Thank you for investing in their dignity and their potential—you've truly cleared the path for them to focus on what matters most: their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1755712788924,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-restock/9605802/","projectTitle":"Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ficklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9201940"},{"teacherId":9201940,"projectId":9349604,"letterContent":"Gemini said\r\nA huge thank you to the community that made \"Tools for Organized and Engaged Learning\" a reality! Your generosity has turned our classroom into a space where every student feels prepared, rather than preoccupied with what they're missing.\r\nI love how curious and determined my students are. They come to class ready to engage and grow, and because of you, their lack of resources is no longer a barrier to that growth. Your support ensures that no student falls behind simply because they didn't have a pencil. You've empowered them to take ownership of their learning, and their potential is truly shining.","fullyFundedDate":1751385145886,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-ready-to-learn/9349604/","projectTitle":"Organized and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ficklin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9201940"},{"teacherId":9176610,"projectId":9923752,"letterContent":"My students and I are using the new whiteboards and materials almost every day for review games, vocabulary practice, and grammar checks. One of my favorite recent moments was during a verb conjugation review. I called out prompts in Spanish, and students worked in pairs to write their answers on their boards. On the count of three, everyone held up their responses at once. It created this incredible moment of energy\r\n\r\nRight now, we're building toward a larger speaking and writing assessment where students will use the vocabulary and grammar structures we've been practicing. Our next steps include collaborative review challenges, quick formative checks, and sentence-building races using the whiteboards to strengthen accuracy and confidence. Because of your support, I'm able to give students more immediate feedback and more opportunities to practice before the final project.","fullyFundedDate":1764607999654,"projectUrl":"project/wonderful-whiteboards/9923752/","projectTitle":"Wonderful Whiteboards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9176610_orig.jpg?crop=587,587,x95,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691790061560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9176610"},{"teacherId":9176610,"projectId":9692504,"letterContent":"I love that our donors value reading, because in a language classroom, books are truly transformative. These new Spanish texts help introduce and strengthen skills like vocabulary acquisition through context, reading comprehension, identifying main idea and supporting details, making inferences, and recognizing cognates. Students are also developing fluency as they practice reading for meaning instead of translating word-for-word. \r\nBeyond language mechanics, these books allow us to explore culture, compare perspectives, and build background knowledge about the Spanish-speaking world. The texts give us authentic opportunities to discuss themes, analyze characters, and connect stories to students' own lives—all in Spanish.","fullyFundedDate":1760742317836,"projectUrl":"project/libros-leer-y-aprender-books-read-/9692504/","projectTitle":"Libros: Leer y Aprender - Books: Read & Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9176610_orig.jpg?crop=587,587,x95,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691790061560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9176610"},{"teacherId":601867,"projectId":9932662,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous contribution to our classroom. It might seem like \"just paper and pencils\" to some, but to my students, these supplies represent a fresh start and a fair shot at success.\r\n\r\nWith the new three-hole punch and paper, my students are finally able to transform their messy stacks of handouts into organized, professional-looking binders. You have removed the \"organization anxiety\" that often hinders their learning. Seeing them take pride in their work because they have the right tools is truly a gift.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their education and showing them that their hard work deserves high-quality resources.","fullyFundedDate":1764608981875,"projectUrl":"project/strong-notes-strong-minds-supplies-for/9932662/","projectTitle":"Strong Notes, Strong Minds: Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp601867_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605885310046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/robinsonsh"},{"teacherId":6387343,"projectId":9548107,"letterContent":"A dry erase board with magnetic markers will help students clearly track their progress throughout the math unit, making learning goals visible and attainable. By allowing students to see where they are in the learning process, this tool promotes self-reflection, accountability, and motivation. Students can monitor completed skills, upcoming targets, and areas for growth, which supports goal-setting and perseverance. This visual tracking system encourages ownership of learning and creates a structured, organized environment where students feel confident celebrating progress and identifying next steps.","fullyFundedDate":1755713468609,"projectUrl":"project/tracking-my-math-progress/9548107/","projectTitle":"Tracking My Math Progress","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hellmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6387343_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561992730549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melaniehellmann"},{"teacherId":6387343,"projectId":8942286,"letterContent":"Headphones funded through this project will have an immediate and positive impact on student learning by reducing distractions and increasing focus in the classroom. Many students struggle to concentrate in noisy environments, and access to headphones allows them to fully engage in lessons, independent practice, and digital learning activities. Providing headphones for all students ensures equity, allowing every learner to work at their own pace with confidence and dignity. By creating a calmer, more focused learning environment, this project supports student independence, perseverance, and academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1731543349668,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-hear-you/8942286/","projectTitle":"I Can Hear YOU!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hellmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6387343_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561992730549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melaniehellmann"},{"teacherId":6387343,"projectId":8496750,"letterContent":"Seventh graders are naturally curious—and easily distracted. While students have full-size lockers to store backpacks and cell phones, the addition of lanyards, numbered tags, and labels creates a structured, private system that protects student belongings and reduces unnecessary distractions. These systems make it more difficult for students to quickly access phones during class, helping them stay focused on learning while also respecting personal privacy.\r\n\r\nNumbered storage boxes for headphones and classroom tools further support an organized learning environment. When students know exactly where their materials belong, transitions are smoother, time is saved, and learning remains the priority. An organized classroom is an efficient classroom, and this structure allows students to focus on math rather than logistics. All materials are provided to ensure equity so that every student has access to what they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nFinally, positive reinforcement plays a critical role in student motivation—especially when it comes from trusted adults. Personalized bookmarks and keychains serve as meaningful rewards that celebrate effort, perseverance, and growth. By allowing students to personalize these items with vinyl designs, we give them ownership and pride in their accomplishments. These small but powerful incentives help build confidence, encourage positive behavior, and reinforce a classroom culture where effort truly matters.","fullyFundedDate":1723649076045,"projectUrl":"project/focus-rewards-the-tools-for-success/8496750/","projectTitle":"Focus & Rewards: The Tools for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hellmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6387343_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561992730549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melaniehellmann"},{"teacherId":6387343,"projectId":7971520,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Where Do We See Change? Because of your generosity, my students are able to experience math in meaningful, hands-on ways that connect directly to the real world. Through topics like finance, weather patterns, carbon footprints, and CSI investigations, students are learning that math is not just numbers on a page—it is a tool for understanding and explaining change all around us.\r\n\r\nYour support allows students to learn through inquiry and application. From fingerprinting themselves and analyzing identifying characteristics to organizing clues and solving problems like real investigators, students are engaged, curious, and motivated. The materials you provided help students stay organized as they gather evidence, strengthen executive functioning skills, and work through complex thinking in a structured, supportive way.\r\n\r\nWorking with real-world contexts and community connections helps students see how math applies to today's challenges and future careers. Because of you, our classroom is a place where learning is active, relevant, and exciting. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in their potential and investing in their growth. We can't wait to share the impact with them.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMelanie Hellmann","fullyFundedDate":1699448072740,"projectUrl":"project/change-in-our-world-through-the-stem-len/7971520/","projectTitle":"Change in Our World Through the STEM Lens!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hellmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6387343_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561992730549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melaniehellmann"},{"teacherId":10205094,"projectId":9634199,"letterContent":"We were able to start using the new resources right away. My students made low-fat French fries using the air fryers, and we used the waffle makers to make pizza waffles and cinnamon roll waffles. Several students also chose to use the air fryers during their cooking competitions to show off their skills and what they know about low-fat cooking, which was really fun to watch.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the air fryers and waffle irons, they were so excited. It honestly felt unreal. They couldn't wait to use them and kept asking when we would get to start. That excitement made a big difference in their engagement and willingness to try new techniques.\r\n\r\nNext, students will keep using these tools as we focus on healthy cooking methods and recipe modifications. They'll continue experimenting with low-fat recipes, comparing different cooking techniques, and gaining more confidence working independently in the kitchen. These resources have made our lessons more engaging and much more connected to real-world cooking skills.","fullyFundedDate":1760742461978,"projectUrl":"project/flavor-without-the-fat/9634199/","projectTitle":"Flavor Without the Fat","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fullmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10205094_orig.jpg?crop=2980,2980,x680,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755729538891","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10205094"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33404","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":806,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":48,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":50,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 9","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":70.2,"schoolId":33404,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mount Ogden Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mount Ogden Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/ogden-school-district/mt-ogden-junior-high-school/33404"}