$30,000 Donation For New Language Lab

To help educators at West Lake STEM Jr. High better support their English Language Learner and students, Mark Miller Subaru and the Utah Jazz jointly donated a combined $30,000 for a new Language Lab within the school in 2022. The Language Lab will have a huge impact on our student’s language acquisition;

Treating All-Star Teachers and Students

Mark Miller Subaru and the Utah Jazz partnered for our Adopt-a-School program, selecting West Lake STEM Jr. High to find ways to help students and support teachers. In 2022, we opened a New Language Lab to assist multi-language students. We’re excited for the possibilites of the new lab and the potential it will specifically, their multi-language learners who need support the most. In fact, research shows that language acquisition improves through consistent practice with one’s peers. In addition to assisting students to learn English, it also will support students socially and emotionally by providing opportunities for students to connect with their peers and communicate with each other in a variety of ways thereby increasing their opportunities for friendship and connections with others while practicing English at the same time. We celebrated the grand opening with a ribbon cutting event, along with some food trucks for West Lake Jr. High students and staff. give to the students. But where would these students be without the amazing teachers of West Lake Jr. High. To honor their hard work day in and day out, we hosted a “treat our teachers” day in spring 2023 with a free catered lunch, gifts and giveaways, and a tribute video showcasing notes of thanks from their students. Right as the teachers were getting comfortable being catered to, a special appearance by the Utah Jazz Bear brought some color and lively energy to the group. On behalf of everyone at Mark Miller Subaru and the Utah Jazz, we extend our sincere gratitude and respect for all the dedication and hard work of the West Lake STEM Jr. High teachers. Thank you for all you do!