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Your support has helped put exciting, engaging stories into the hands of young readers and has made a real difference in our classrooms and library.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students are discovering new authors, exploring different genres, and building a stronger love for reading. The graphic novels, in particular, have sparked enthusiasm among readers of all levels and have helped make reading feel fun, accessible, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for your commitment to supporting literacy and education. Your donation is inspiring curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1758043421367,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-is-key-fun-new-reads-for-rel/9674806/","projectTitle":"Engagement Is Key! Fun New Reads for Reluctant Readers! 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Every month, kids get so excited for the drawings—there are cheers when new fidget spinners, colorful pens, tattoos, and stickers are announced. One student grinned and said, \"I'm reading extra so I can win those glow‑in‑the‑dark tattoos!\" And while those small rewards keep the energy high, the real buzz is about the end‑of‑year party. The bigger prizes—graphic novels and manga like Witch Hat Atelier and Logan Likes Mary Anne!—are the talk of the club. Just knowing those books are waiting has kids fired up to keep reading all year long.\r\n\r\nIt's been amazing to see how much these little things matter. The sensory toys, cozy socks, and specialty pens make kids feel cared for, while the promise of those bigger book prizes gives them something to look forward to. Thanks to you, our lunchtime book club isn't just about reading—it's about belonging, confidence, and joy! Your support has turned literacy into something fun and motivating. 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About this school
Northwest Middle School is
an urban public school
in Salt Lake City, Utah that is part of Salt Lake City School District.
It serves 542 students
in grades 7 - 8.
Its teachers have had 1,091 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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80%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Northwest Middle School
$577,957
raised using DonorsChoose
1,091
projects
funded
106
teachers
funded
984
donors
167
projects
for
basic supplies
80
projects for
technology
310
projects for
books
177
projects
for
art supplies
Northwest Middle School has received support from
493 individuals from Utah and
491 individuals out-of-state.