{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"South Ogden Junior High School","outOfStateSupporters":23.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1964739,"projectId":10185110,"letterContent":"When the box of new writing materials arrived in our classroom, the excitement was immediate and contagious! My middle schoolers gather around as we unbox fresh supplies, and seeing their faces light up when they realized these tools were exclusively for their creative projects was truly unforgettable. One of my students immediately held up a new notebook and said, \"This feels like a real writer's journal!\"\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources directly in our daily creative writing workshops. Students have begun drafting their own original short stories, personal narratives, and poetry, using their new tools to brainstorm, outline, and revise their ideas with confidence. Having dedicated, high-quality materials has transformed our writing time from a standard daily assignment into a meaningful creative craft.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next major step is compiling these works into a classroom anthology where each student will publish a polished piece to share with peers and family. Thank you for giving my young authors the tools, motivation, and confidence to find their voices!","fullyFundedDate":1782048968334,"projectUrl":"project/ink-and-insight-empowering-young-author/10185110/","projectTitle":"Ink and Insight: Empowering Young Authors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvine (Language Arts Goddess!)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1964739_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575389390460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/irvine"},{"teacherId":1964739,"projectId":10516023,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"My Bestie Is a Book!\" Thanks to your generosity, my 7th graders have had the opportunity to dive into Neal Shusterman's Scythe. Finding books that instantly hook middle schoolers can be a challenge, but the fast pace and compelling, dynamic characters in this novel had my students hooked from the very first page.\r\n\r\nBeyond just reading for enjoyment, Scythe has become an invaluable tool in our Language Arts classroom. Our primary focus this year is analyzing point of view in literature—a sophisticated skill that requires students to examine how different perspectives shape a narrative. Because the novel skillfully shifts viewpoints and presents complex ethical dilemmas, my students are actively dissecting character motivations and contrasting perspectives in ways they haven't before. Seeing them debate character choices and lean into deeper literary analysis has been incredible.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought high-interest, high-rigor literature directly into the hands of my students, turning complex reading standards into exciting classroom discussions. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1787593386784,"projectUrl":"project/my-bestie-is-a-book/10516023/","projectTitle":"My Bestie Is a Book!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvine (Language Arts Goddess!)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1964739_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575389390460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/irvine"},{"teacherId":1137777,"projectId":10143571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our Spanish classroom library! Your donation is helping us build a strong foundation for language learning through Free Voluntary Reading (FVR), a powerful tool rooted in the idea that students acquire language best through enjoyable, compelling, and comprehensible input.\r\n\r\nThese books give my junior high students the chance to read at their own level and pace, sparking curiosity while naturally building vocabulary, grammar, and confidence. Your contribution is directly supporting meaningful, long-lasting language acquisition.\r\n\r\nMuchísimas gracias for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1773675512174,"projectUrl":"project/fill-our-classroom-with-spanish-books-fo/10143571/","projectTitle":"Fill Our Classroom With Spanish Books for Fun Reading Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stoddard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1137777_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744058722345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1137777"},{"teacherId":7720548,"projectId":10093861,"letterContent":"My classroom collection is somewhat dated due mostly to retired teachers giving me their classroom sets. I asked for two new sets of books that were much more relatable to my secondary resource students. Titles they could identify with and perhaps spark an increased desire for reading, as reading is something they struggle with. \r\n\r\nI am so pleased with the outcome! It is such a rarity for my students to walk in the room and directly ask if we could read more today. I love it. They are engaged with the conflicts the characters face, they are excited to make predictions and question the decisions and consequences our characters face.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1771957695907,"projectUrl":"project/personal-discovery/10093861/","projectTitle":"Personal Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7720548"},{"teacherId":1137777,"projectId":10142295,"letterContent":"Scholastic Magazines have made a meaningful difference in how my students connect with the world around them. For many of my students, social media is their primary source of information about current events. These magazines give them access to age-appropriate, reliable articles that help them look beyond a headline or a short video and develop a deeper understanding of what is happening in their community, country, and world.\r\n\r\nReading current-events articles in our classroom gives students opportunities to practice important skills such as identifying main ideas, evaluating sources, distinguishing fact from opinion, making connections, discussing different perspectives, and supporting their ideas with evidence. Just as importantly, the articles spark conversations about topics my students may not otherwise encounter.\r\n\r\nScholastic Magazines are helping my students become more curious and informed young people. Instead of simply accepting the information that appears in their social media feeds, they are learning to read critically, ask questions, seek reliable information, and form their own informed opinions. These are skills that will serve them far beyond my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773844641927,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-engage-critically-with-cur/10142295/","projectTitle":"Help Students Engage Critically With Current Events","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stoddard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1137777_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744058722345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1137777"},{"teacherId":1964739,"projectId":10082937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project, \"More Than Just Comics: A Graphic Literacy Revolution.\" As you can see, my students love the visual support graphic novels provide. It scaffolds them right into reading and gently encourages them to delve deeper into pages--which makes my English teacher heart beat quickly!! Sometimes, that's all it takes to break them free of their devices and tantalize them with reading. I am fighting a losing battle against the devices and the dopamine hits they get from them so moving them along to reading seems almost impossible. But, since you chose to help us out, now my students are tantalized away from their phones and into these beautiful books. Thank you so much. You really made a difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1773844561688,"projectUrl":"project/more-than-just-comics-a-graphic-literac/10082937/","projectTitle":"More Than Just Comics: A Graphic Literacy Revolution","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvine (Language Arts Goddess!)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1964739_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575389390460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/irvine"},{"teacherId":1137777,"projectId":9814089,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in providing art supplies for our classroom. When the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. It was one of those moments where you could truly feel the impact of your kindness. They felt valued, inspired, and proud to have access to such meaningful resources.\r\n\r\nUsing these supplies, students designed and built Día de los Muertos mini-ofrendas that became a centerpiece for learning across our school. Not only did they engage deeply with the cultural significance of honoring loved ones, but they also took on the role of teachers—sharing their knowledge and helping others understand this beautiful tradition. \r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation has extended even further. We've been able to use these materials for service projects with our special needs class, creating opportunities for connection, collaboration, and inclusion. My students have shown kindness, patience, and leadership as they worked alongside their peers, making these experiences meaningful for everyone involved.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom has become a space where creativity, culture, and community come together. Your support has not only enriched student learning but has also fostered pride, empathy, and a sense of belonging that reaches beyond our classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1768511560401,"projectUrl":"project/creating-ofrendas-for-da-de-muertos/9814089/","projectTitle":"Creating Ofrendas for Día De Muertos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stoddard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1137777_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744058722345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1137777"},{"teacherId":1964739,"projectId":9833484,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Hooked by Stories: The Power of Graphic Novels.\" Because of your support, our classroom library has been transformed into a vibrant hub of excitement. For many of my students, picking up a traditional novel can feel intimidating, but the arrival of these graphic novels changed the energy in the room instantly.\r\n\r\nThe Impact So Far:\r\n\r\nIncreased Engagement: Students who previously struggled to finish a chapter are now racing through entire books and asking for the \"next volume.\"\r\n\r\nVisual Literacy: We've been able to dive deep into how illustrations convey emotion and subtext, bridging the gap for my visual learners and English Language Learners.\r\n\r\nConfidence: There is a new sense of pride in my classroom. Students are seeing themselves as \"readers,\" some for the very first time.\r\n\r\nOne student recently told me, \"I LOVE this book. These kinds of 'novels' are much easier to read and I can't believe I have finished it already! I hardly ever finish books.\" That moment was made possible by you. Your belief in the importance of diverse storytelling has given my students a gift that will last far beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a champion for literacy and for investing in the magic of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769020042710,"projectUrl":"project/hooked-by-stories-the-power-of-graphic/9833484/","projectTitle":"“Hooked by Stories: The Power of Graphic Novels”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvine (Language Arts Goddess!)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1964739_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575389390460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/irvine"},{"teacherId":8276892,"projectId":9758707,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my Donor's Choose project. I received subscriptions to two different magazines. My students have really enjoyed some of the articles. For example, the leading article in one of the magazines was about social media challenges (i.e., the one chip challenge and the ice bucket challenge). My students were discussing the pros and cons of social media and were highly engaged in the speech/language therapy session. I was also able to teach my students about context clues and then we used that article for guided practice. Because it was about a current event/topic the students were interested and had a practical application for their newly learned skill!","fullyFundedDate":1760720345676,"projectUrl":"project/magazine-subscription-for-junior-high-st/9758707/","projectTitle":"Magazine Subscription for Junior High Students Receiving Speech/Language Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilhelmsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8276892"},{"teacherId":1964739,"projectId":9374215,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom project. Your support means more than you know. Because of you, my students now have access to high-interest graphic novels that spark curiosity, build confidence, and invite even our most reluctant readers into the joy of reading.\r\n\r\nGraphic novels are powerful tools for growing engaged, thoughtful readers. Their visual storytelling, rich vocabulary, and layered themes help students make deeper connections and experience literature in new ways. Already, I'm seeing students eagerly reaching for books, discussing characters, and discovering that reading can be exciting, accessible, and fun.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just place books on our shelves—it opened doors for young readers who are still discovering who they are and what they love. Thank you for investing in their growth, their voices, and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1755735401454,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-reading-magic/9374215/","projectTitle":"\"Graphic Novels = Reading Magic\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Irvine (Language Arts Goddess!)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1964739_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575389390460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/irvine"},{"teacherId":1137777,"projectId":9290895,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Because of your support, my students now have access to Scholastic magazines — a resource that brings the world right into our classroom and helps them engage critically with current events.\r\n\r\nJunior high students are naturally curious, and Scholastic provides high-interest, age-appropriate articles that challenge them to think deeply, ask questions, and form opinions about real-world issues. Each magazine issue supports reading comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking skills — all while connecting to topics that matter most to them.\r\n\r\nYour gift has turned our classroom into a space where students don't just read — they explore ideas, debate perspectives, and make meaningful connections between what they learn in school and what's happening around them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping my students become thoughtful, informed readers and global citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1746463787709,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-engage-critically-with-cu/9290895/","projectTitle":"Help Students Engage Critically with Current Events","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stoddard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1137777_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y285&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744058722345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1137777"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33431","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":793,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":37,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":74,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"7 - 9","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.4,"schoolId":33431,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about South Ogden Junior High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"South Ogden Junior High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/weber-school-district/south-ogden-junior-high-school/33431"}