{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northwest Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":49.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6916382,"projectId":10099495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the beads and Rexlace you provided by funding my project, \"Art Club: Tied Together With Kindness.\" Your generosity has given students the opportunity to be creative while also spreading positivity throughout our school community.\r\n\r\nThe students are having a great time during Art Club making beaded creations with positive sayings, as well as Rexlace keychains with uplifting messages. They enjoy choosing encouraging words and colorful combinations that they hope will brighten someone's day.\r\n\r\nWe placed many of the finished creations around the school for others to find as small acts of kindness. At first, I wasn't sure if we would ever see any of them again, but a few students have actually come back to my classroom carrying the creations they found around the school to help lift their day. It has been wonderful to see how something small and handmade can make such a positive impact.\r\n\r\nWe are actually still in the process of making more pieces so we can continue leaving them out for others to discover. The excitement and kindness this project has created has been truly special to witness.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our Art Club and helping provide an opportunity for students to create, connect, and spread kindness through their artwork.","fullyFundedDate":1771965778821,"projectUrl":"project/art-club-tied-together-with-kindness/10099495/","projectTitle":"Art Club: Tied Together With Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coyle (Melissa Coyle)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6916382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105565624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-coyle"},{"teacherId":6916382,"projectId":9465594,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the rocks and paint brushes that made it possible for my students to complete our project, \"Kindness Rocks: Community Art Project.\" Your generosity helped provide the materials needed for a creative and meaningful experience in our art classroom.\r\n\r\nDuring this project, students explored the history and visual traditions of Aboriginal art. They learned about the use of dot painting, a technique that has been used for generations to tell stories, represent nature, and symbolize important cultural ideas. Students were fascinated by the patterns, symbols, and storytelling that are part of this historical art style.\r\n\r\nAfter learning about the technique, students practiced creating their own dot patterns using paint brushes and applied what they learned to decorate rocks. Each student carefully designed their rock with colorful dots, patterns, and positive messages meant to spread kindness and joy.\r\n\r\nOnce completed, students were able to take their kindness rocks home to place in their gardens. Many students also went around their neighborhoods and community leaving their rocks in neighbors' yards and gardens as small surprises to brighten someone's day. It was wonderful to see students excited about sharing their artwork and spreading kindness beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom and helping make this creative learning experience possible for my students. Your kindness truly helps inspire creativity, cultural learning, and community connection in our art room.","fullyFundedDate":1753979968286,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-rocks-community-art-project/9465594/","projectTitle":"Kindness Rocks Community Art Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coyle (Melissa Coyle)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6916382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105565624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-coyle"},{"teacherId":6916382,"projectId":9839351,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the painting materials for my art class so that my students were able to create their \"Radial Symmetry Buddhist Mandalas.\" Your support helped provide the tools we needed to explore both art and culture in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nDuring this lesson, students learned about the Buddhist tradition of mandalas and how they are often created with sand as a form of meditation and reflection. We discussed how mandalas represent balance, harmony, and the idea that everything is connected. Students were fascinated to learn how Buddhist monks carefully create intricate sand mandalas over many hours or even days.\r\n\r\nTo connect this tradition to our art project, students explored radial symmetry by designing patterns that repeated around a circle. Each mandala was divided into eight equal sections, and students reflected their designs over and over to create a balanced and unified composition. This process required patience, focus, and careful planning.\r\n\r\nOnce their designs were complete, students used sand and painting materials to bring their mandalas to life with vibrant colors and detailed patterns. It was incredible to watch their creativity grow as they experimented with different shapes, symbols, and color combinations.\r\n\r\nThis project allowed students to strengthen their understanding of symmetry, cultural traditions, and artistic craftsmanship. Many students commented on how calming and enjoyable the process was, and they were very proud of their final pieces.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made this hands-on learning experience possible. Because of your support, students were able to create meaningful works of art while learning about an important cultural tradition. Thank you again for helping bring creativity, culture, and inspiration into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763660830289,"projectUrl":"project/radial-symmetry-buddhist-mandalas/9839351/","projectTitle":"Radial Symmetry Buddhist Mandalas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coyle (Melissa Coyle)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6916382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105565624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-coyle"},{"teacherId":6916382,"projectId":9972185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to help fund a class set of origami books for my classroom through my project, \"From Flat to Fantastic: Lunar New Year Origami Creations.\" We have been having a blast using them!\r\n\r\nThese books are a reusable resource, so they will last a long time. I also cut my own origami paper from the printer paper you donated, which helps it last even longer and keeps it cost-effective.\r\nWe have used the books in our after-school art clubs, for early finishers after projects are completed, and during our team hangout day as a creative option in one of the classrooms. Students are still stopping by to ask for origami paper—and of course I always say yes!\r\n\r\nMany of the students I work with don't have access to supplies like this at home, which is why programs like DonorsChoose and generous donors like you matter so much. Your support helps make sure these students have the same opportunities to create, explore, and feel valued at school.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1771001303223,"projectUrl":"project/from-flat-to-fantastic-lunar-new-year-or/9972185/","projectTitle":"From Flat To Fantastic Lunar New Year Origami Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coyle (Melissa Coyle)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6916382_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105565624","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-coyle"},{"teacherId":5934239,"projectId":9921466,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to help me untether my teaching! My students were so excited to see my iPad and start using it to share their work. This iPad has been so useful in allowing me to move around the room as I teach. I can also use it to support my students with poor vision or attentional issues. A student can have the iPad right in front of them. This has been a powerful change in my teaching. My students also love using the iPad to share their models, graphs, and ideas by writing directly on the iPad. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1764743031254,"projectUrl":"project/untethered-teaching/9921466/","projectTitle":"Untethered Teaching","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salisbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5934239_orig.jpg?crop=2651,2651,x0,y766&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600099604646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5934239"},{"teacherId":5934239,"projectId":9921447,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. My students were so excited to have new supplies to create their projects with. I've been impressed with the quality and creativity of my students' models using these high quality materials. Excellent supplies are the first step to providing students with engaging learning opportunities. Students value the ability to use a wide range of materials to think creatively and produce excellent projects. I appreciate your support in helping my students develop the important skill of scientific modeling!","fullyFundedDate":1764368433111,"projectUrl":"project/modeling-science/9921447/","projectTitle":"Modeling Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salisbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5934239_orig.jpg?crop=2651,2651,x0,y766&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600099604646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5934239"},{"teacherId":1150024,"projectId":9923040,"letterContent":"My middle school students require movement in their day but are often expected to sit in classes for hours. Having access to silent fidget toys, keeps them focused and ready to work and learn all day long. \r\n Meeting students where they are results in better outcomes for all. Instead of asking repeatedly for the tapping to stop, I can share a squeeze ball with that student to help them get the movement they need and keep their fidgeting from affecting other students and their ability to focus on their classwork.\r\n Thank you for your generous donations that made this project possible.","fullyFundedDate":1764368432317,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-focus/9923040/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tatton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1150024_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y324&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603242604329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aimee-tatton"},{"teacherId":2553031,"projectId":9987823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing me to restock my classroom supplies so that my second semester students could participate in the same activities as my first semester students.\r\n\r\nStudents learn STEM in the kitchen through accurate measurement and understanding fractions. Students explore food and culture through the Musubi Project. These activities are engaging, collaborative and best of all fun! And, the students get to eat what they make. Thank you for allowing this to happen in my classroom.\r\n\r\nWith the donations and thoughtfulness of individuals who have given to my classroom, my students are able to cook, engage, and have fun!","fullyFundedDate":1768532114287,"projectUrl":"project/replacing-supplies-so-learning-never-sto/9987823/","projectTitle":"Replacing Supplies So Learning Never Stops","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Littlefield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2553031_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y217&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760041415166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2553031"},{"teacherId":5934239,"projectId":9921458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! These organizational tools make a difference in how smoothly our activities run during class. Having an organized classroom is the first step for high quality learning experiences. They are also important tools to help my middle school students develop executive functioning skills. My students were so excited to overhaul their binders with new dividers. These tools have been especially helpful for my students with ADHD and other executive functioning struggles.","fullyFundedDate":1764368432741,"projectUrl":"project/organization-revelation/9921458/","projectTitle":"Organization Revelation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salisbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5934239_orig.jpg?crop=2651,2651,x0,y766&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600099604646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5934239"},{"teacherId":3827729,"projectId":9933204,"letterContent":"We have started reading this book, and students are very into it. Apparently the movie about Emmett Till was promoted heavily on TikTok a few years ago, so they've seen some short videos about him and want to know much more. I've been sick and lost my voice, so they are mostly reading independently, and they are quiet and focused on the text; I haven't had to redirect at all. It's a difficult topic to teach and discuss, but it's important and I know students will remember what they read. I know they are also going to be outraged when they find out Emmett's killers failed to be convicted twice. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping them learn about this tragic event that inspired people like Rosa Parks. Emmett's story needs to be told.","fullyFundedDate":1764599284911,"projectUrl":"project/simeons-story-a-book-about-emmett-t/9933204/","projectTitle":"“Simeon’s Story” - A Book About Emmett Till","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bramscher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3827729_orig.jpg?crop=1547,1547,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731016580513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erin-bramscher"},{"teacherId":2643108,"projectId":9925752,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions of snacks and much‑needed supplies for our students. Your kindness has made an immediate, positive difference in the classroom. From brighter learning days fueled by healthy snacks to smoother lessons thanks to essential materials. Because of your support, students arrive ready to focus, participate, and feel cared for. Your investment in their learning and well‑being strengthens our school community and inspires hope. We are deeply grateful for your thoughtfulness and continued partnership. Thank you for helping us create a welcoming, well‑resourced environment where every student can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1764368431694,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-to-support-hungry-learners/9925752/","projectTitle":"Snacks to Support Hungry Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2643108_orig.jpg?crop=1810,1810,x0,y500&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758320634851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-miller2202"},{"teacherId":8685934,"projectId":9924615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating some engaging games and activities for my students. My students love using these when we have down time in class or need a brain break. They were so excited when they saw the materials, especially the kinetic sand! It was awesome to see them engage with their peers and build community together. It's also a great way for them to see how fun life can be without a screen/technology. The next steps for this project is to keep encouraging my students to try new activities and learn new skills.","fullyFundedDate":1764302826382,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-games-and-activities/9924615/","projectTitle":"Mindful Games and Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Al-Mansouri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8685934_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y108&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741809406914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8685934"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33239","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":542,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":71,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":50.1,"schoolId":33239,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Northwest Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Northwest Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/salt-lake-city-school-district/northwest-middle-school/33239"}