{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clayton Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":11.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10174513,"projectId":9586414,"letterContent":"It's the 15th week into the school year which coincidentally means this is the week of Thanksgiving. I thought it appropriate to reach out to you now and thank you for your donation to our classroom. We received an array of items from pencils to tissues, and play dough to snacks. \r\n\r\nI've always been the type of teacher that has had. at the ready, a pencil for those who need one. I've always used my own money and would buy misprinted or mislabeled pencils at the cheapest bulk rate possible. Usually the shipping for the pencils cost as much as the product. So thank you for donating pencils. \r\n\r\nWe are almost out of the tissues. It's the beginning of cold and flu season, but they've been so helpful so far. \r\n\r\nThe play going was used for the 7th graders to do a couple hands on activities about the geography of Utah. I'll attach pictures of their renditions of Utah geological sites. \r\n\r\nAnd the snacks were used as a reward for students who were on task, being contributors to the community, and being quality workers and producers. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1756388677616,"projectUrl":"project/feed-me/9586414/","projectTitle":"Feed Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10174513"},{"teacherId":10189607,"projectId":9624346,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. My students have already begun using the new resources in meaningful and exciting ways. Our new glass bowls made it possible for us to prepare apple crisp together. Instead of spending money on cleaning supplies we were able to buy ingredients to make pan de muerto for Día de los Muertos. My advanced students even created intricate cream designs on top of their dessert soups—something they were incredibly proud to show off. The new broom and dustpans were met with unexpected enthusiasm; our old sets were cracked and falling apart, so students were genuinely thrilled to have sturdy tools they could rely on to keep our space clean and safe.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped us move forward with a larger cultural project as well. Students are currently creating posters that highlight the countries they come from or have ancestral ties to, and these will be displayed during our Cultural Celebration Night on December 18th at 6:30 p.m. at our school. The students will be making refreshments inspired by the countries they are studying. We would be honored to invite you to this event so you can see the beautiful posters, enjoy the dishes the students will prepare, and witness the impact your contribution has made in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and the rich learning experiences you've helped make possible. Your support continues to inspire them every day.\r\n\r\n---","fullyFundedDate":1755960065032,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-a-storm/9624346/","projectTitle":"Cooking up a Storm","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189607"},{"teacherId":10074134,"projectId":9453525,"letterContent":"A lot of the time my students are hearing and seeing these words for the first time. When we are reading in class, we will read a shorter text up to three times. They will hear the words from me first as I read to them, they will echo sentences back to me in chunks. Then we do a choral read. This takes the pressure off all the readers. If they do not know a word by the third time they can still hear the teacher and their peers say it.\r\nReading turns into writing. As we have been preparing for our big English test in February we are doing a lot of writing. They write their short stories, essays, etc. in the books they are creating. Then adding adding to drawings or pictures to their stories to bring them to life.","fullyFundedDate":1755188984706,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-can-be-sparked-with-art-rea/9453525/","projectTitle":"Creativity Can Be Sparked With Art & Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10074134_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752073920726","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10074134"},{"teacherId":8610692,"projectId":9587074,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our From Page to Power project has empowered students to become stronger, more independent readers and thinkers. The new novels, ranging from Threads That Bind and The Bletchley Riddle to I Must Betray You, have given students access to powerful stories that connect literature with history, identity, and perseverance. These high-interest titles have helped students build comprehension, analyze themes, and practice empathy through diverse perspectives and time periods.\r\n\r\nThe classroom laminator has been a game-changer for organizing and preserving instructional materials. It's used to protect reading guides, vocabulary cards, and historical context sheets so they can be reused throughout multiple class periods and school years. Laminated materials not only save time and resources but also help make the classroom more engaging and durable. Students can handle resources confidently without worrying about damage.\r\n\r\nThis project has elevated both literacy and classroom sustainability. The books have sparked a renewed excitement for reading, while the laminator ensures that instructional materials stay vibrant and accessible for years to come. Students also have greater access to power strips to allow them better access to digital resources regardless of where they sit in the class. Thank you for helping my students experience the power of stories and for supporting the tools that bring learning to life.","fullyFundedDate":1755532272356,"projectUrl":"project/from-page-to-power-novels-and-tools-to/9587074/","projectTitle":"From Page to Power: Novels and Tools to Energize Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fullmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8610692_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733263431855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missfullmer"},{"teacherId":8610692,"projectId":9209267,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our Next Chapter of Clayton's Battle of the Books project has expanded access to engaging, high-quality literature for middle school readers. These books are now part of our independent reading library, allowing students to explore new genres, discover favorite authors, and challenge themselves at their own pace.\r\n\r\nStudents can independently select books from the Battle of the Books collection and read during class and at home. This time is focused, quiet, and purposeful, and students are building reading stamina, improving comprehension, and learning to reflect on the themes and structure of the texts they choose.\r\n\r\nThe new titles have made reading more accessible and exciting for a wide range of learners. Students are taking greater ownership of their reading goals, demonstrating increased confidence in discussing literature, and showing genuine curiosity about books beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has strengthened our school's reading culture and helped nurture thoughtful, motivated readers who are eager to take on new challenges—both in the Battle of the Books and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1742971044997,"projectUrl":"project/support-the-next-chapter-of-claytons-ba/9209267/","projectTitle":"Support the Next Chapter of Clayton’s Battle of the Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fullmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8610692_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733263431855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missfullmer"},{"teacherId":8610692,"projectId":9307398,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have a bright, welcoming classroom library filled with books that fit every reader's interests and levels. Each week students are supposed to engage in independent reading at home, and students eagerly browse the shelves to find something new when they need something they have not seen before. Series like Percy Jackson, Scythe, and Harry Potter have sparked a newfound desire to read. Having new books displayed at the front of the classroom helps me direct reluctant readers to options they can check out, and it has helped multiple reluctant readers engage more with their work.\r\n\r\nFor my multilingual learners, the translated books and graphic novels provide both language practice and joy, as they can finally find stories that feel accessible and exciting. \r\n\r\nYour donation has made reading a shared experience in our classroom and turned hesitant readers into lifelong learners. Thank you for helping us build a space where every student can find a story that speaks to them.","fullyFundedDate":1746786044644,"projectUrl":"project/build-a-classroom-library-for-every-read/9307398/","projectTitle":"Build a Classroom Library for Every Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fullmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8610692_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733263431855","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missfullmer"},{"teacherId":7878922,"projectId":9641809,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support. Many of the books included in this project were specifically requested by students. When they found out that the books they'd asked for arrived, they were thrilled. Many have already been claimed to read during independent reading time, and some even have a waiting list. It means so much to me to know that my students will have a wide variety of books that they are interested in on the shelves of our classroom library. I could not provide such a diverse classroom library without your support. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1758987592217,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-for-reading-students/9641809/","projectTitle":"New Books for Reading Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laura Pereira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7878922_orig.jpg?crop=1639,1640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695446981927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrslaurapereira"},{"teacherId":8024025,"projectId":9209203,"letterContent":"Students will be using these books to participate in the school's Battle of the Books competition. They are checking the books out and reading them. They will also be doing classroom assignments connected to the Battle of the Books where they practice plot, characterization, and literary analysis. \r\n\r\nStudents are always so excited to have access to engaging books. They feel a sense of pride being able to borrow one and read it at home. \r\n\r\nI appreciate your thoughtfulness in making sure that students have access to more books!","fullyFundedDate":1744228857816,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rules/9209203/","projectTitle":"Reading Rules!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swan Cowley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8024025"},{"teacherId":7488838,"projectId":9306302,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my Snacks, Snacks, Snacks project. I am so excited to have a few things for students when they need an extra boost. School can be hard enough and when kids are hungry it makes it even harder. When I opened up the packages, my student's eye lit up. They were excited to see some new options and to have something when they are hungry. I also want to say thank you for the extra pencils. I have already handed out a few. Students are so relieved if they need a pencil and there are pencils available in the classroom. Thank you again for donating to our classroom. I am so full of gratitude to be able to share these amazing snacks with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746786896051,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-snacks-snacks/9306302/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Snacks, Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hazelwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7488838_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742935299347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindseyhazelwood"},{"teacherId":8024025,"projectId":9308974,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting my classroom and donating to this project. Students received them yesterday and went to decorating them. Because of the clear covers, they could draw, collage, or write anything that felt inspiring to them! Their notebooks will stay inside there binders. They will use those for writing and save all of their work from this year in the binder so they can see their journey. \r\n\r\nThey love getting new supplies and having something to call their own. The spines are labeled with the label maker so that they can easily see which one is theirs when they come into class. I'm excited for them to practice their organizational skills.","fullyFundedDate":1746786964046,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-stay-organized/9308974/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Stay Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swan Cowley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8024025"},{"teacherId":7488838,"projectId":9190874,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! We are so excited to use all the new equipment for this school year. We have already started our Physical Education units on soccer and flag football. The students who were here last year are so excited to use the new soccer balls and gripper footballs. Students were saying \"Yes, the footballs will stay inflated now!\". I am excited to have enough equipment that our students can have small groups when working on individual skills. Either with their feet or learning to throw and catch. Thank you for helping to support our school and our Physical Education classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746476636680,"projectUrl":"project/kicking-up-fun-soccer-gripper-footbal/9190874/","projectTitle":"Kicking Up Fun: Soccer & Gripper Footballs for Active Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hazelwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7488838_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742935299347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindseyhazelwood"},{"teacherId":7488838,"projectId":9185328,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all your generous contributions to my classroom. I am so excited to have new art supplies out for our 7th graders next year. We start off the year with a get to know me project and the art supplies will be perfect for all our students. And will continue through out the semester and into second semester as well. \r\n\r\nWhen my students this year first saw the supplies they were so excited and happy to have new materials. It was fun to show them and break out all the new stuff. we were able to leave it looking mostly new for next year's group of kids. \r\n\r\nA couple of the projects we use the art supplies for is the \"get to know me\" project, which is a Coat Of Arms about yourself. Then, we move on and do a couple of posters about nutrition and stress, then we will use the art supplies for emotions poster (which my students love). I am so excited to have all this new art supplies for my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742914596748,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-creative-learners/9185328/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for Creative Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hazelwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7488838_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742935299347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lindseyhazelwood"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33220","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":567,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":28,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":65,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"7 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":88.3,"schoolId":33220,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Clayton Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Clayton Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/salt-lake-city-school-district/clayton-middle-school/33220"}