{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Blue Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5270383,"projectId":10231257,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our elementary art room will begin next school year with a fresh sense of organization, creativity, and efficiency through our new color-coded storage system. These materials will help students quickly locate and return supplies independently, giving us more time to focus on creating, exploring, and learning through art. By organizing materials by grade level, media type, and project needs, students will feel more confident navigating the art studio while building responsibility and classroom routines that support a positive learning environment.\r\nThis project will have a lasting impact on both students and instruction throughout the school year. With clearly labeled and color-coded storage, transitions between activities will become smoother, cleanup time will be reduced, and materials will stay accessible and in better condition. Students will be able to spend more time engaged in hands-on artistic experiences instead of waiting for supplies or searching for materials. The organized environment will also help support creativity by making the art room feel welcoming, calm, and inspiring for every learner who enters the space.\r\nYour kindness is helping us create an art studio that encourages independence, collaboration, and joyful learning. As we plan new projects and creative experiences for next school year, these storage solutions will continue to support our students every single day. Thank you for investing in our young artists and helping build a classroom where creativity can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1778249115009,"projectUrl":"project/color-me-organized/10231257/","projectTitle":"Color Me Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5270383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776134164959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christina-vance"},{"teacherId":5270383,"projectId":10207347,"letterContent":"The smocks and aprons our donors generously provided have already made a tremendous impact in our elementary art studio. Before receiving these materials, many students were hesitant to fully engage in painting, printmaking, and mixed media projects because they worried about getting paint or glue on their clothes. Now, students confidently participate in hands-on learning experiences without fear of making a mess. The smocks have helped create a welcoming studio environment where students feel free to experiment, take creative risks, and fully enjoy the artistic process. As an art teacher, I am able to focus more on instruction, creativity, and student engagement rather than limiting projects due to concerns about clothing.\r\n\r\nOne especially memorable moment came during a collaborative painting lesson when students eagerly chose and put on their smocks for the first time. Their excitement was immediate, and many proudly said they felt like \"real artists.\" Students who are usually more cautious became more willing to explore new materials, blend colors, and try unfamiliar techniques. The aprons and smocks not only protected clothing, but also gave students confidence and a sense of ownership in the art room. These resources helped create a true studio atmosphere where every child felt included, comfortable, and excited to create.\r\n\r\nNext school year, these resources will continue supporting even more hands-on and creative experiences in our art classroom. Students will use the smocks and aprons during painting, clay, printmaking, fiber arts, and mixed media projects that encourage exploration, collaboration, and self-expression. Having durable protective materials available allows me to plan richer lessons with fewer limitations and gives students the freedom to fully immerse themselves in the creative process. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, future students will continue to benefit from a safe, engaging, and inspiring art studio environment where creativity can flourish.","fullyFundedDate":1777548186619,"projectUrl":"project/from-mess-to-masterpiece/10207347/","projectTitle":"From Mess to Masterpiece","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5270383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776134164959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christina-vance"},{"teacherId":10231566,"projectId":9663252,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. Your help has made such an impact in my classroom. With your donation, I was able to get many supplies that have made managing my classroom so much easier. I was able to get supplies that the students use everyday that just make music class more fun and engaging. One of the items I was able to get was a parachute and the students love it. Anytime I bring the parachute out, the students always cheer. I was also able to get a speaker which allows me to play music loud enough for all the students to hear. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1760693815211,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-learn-drum-set-with-practice-pad/9663252/","projectTitle":"Help Us Learn Drum Set With Practice Pads!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10231566"},{"teacherId":5270383,"projectId":9352063,"letterContent":"The addition of donated drying racks has made a significant impact on our elementary art studio and the creative experiences of our students. With over [insert number] young artists working with paint, collage, and mixed media, having dedicated drying space has transformed how art is created, handled, and displayed.\r\n\r\nThese racks allow students to safely store their wet artwork without smudging, sticking, or damage—encouraging them to explore new materials with confidence. The improved organization helps maximize classroom space, allowing for smoother transitions between projects and more time focused on creativity and expression.\r\n\r\nBeyond functionality, the drying racks have elevated the quality and pride in student artwork. Every piece can now dry properly and be displayed beautifully, reinforcing students' sense of accomplishment and belonging in the art room.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for this donation, which directly supports hands-on learning, creativity, and joyful artistic discovery for all our students.","fullyFundedDate":1754164801126,"projectUrl":"project/flat-art/9352063/","projectTitle":"Flat Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5270383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776134164959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christina-vance"},{"teacherId":9575999,"projectId":9173117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our project! Because of your support, we were able to provide personal hygiene items for our students — things like soap, toothpaste, deodorant, and other essentials that many of us may take for granted, but are incredibly meaningful for kids who might not always have consistent access to them. These supplies have made such a difference, not just in meeting students' basic needs, but in helping them feel more confident, comfortable, and ready to focus on learning.\r\n\r\nI wish you could have seen their faces when we handed out the items. One student hugged their bag of supplies and said, \"I really needed this.\" Another quietly told me that now they wouldn't have to skip school when they ran out of things at home. It was a powerful reminder of how much these small acts of kindness can truly change a child's day — and even their outlook.\r\n\r\nNow that our students are feeling more supported, we've been able to dive into a unit about health and wellness, where we're learning about self-care, hygiene, and taking care of our minds and bodies. These lessons feel more meaningful now, because students actually have the resources to put what they're learning into practice. Thank you again for helping create a classroom where our students feel cared for and seen. Your kindness made a real impact.","fullyFundedDate":1747033669347,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-kid-sweat/9173117/","projectTitle":"No More Kid Sweat","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9575999"},{"teacherId":9477620,"projectId":8965076,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students. Our books were outdated and students never checked them out. Now, thanks to your support, students have high interest graphic novels to explore. These books cover everything from polar bears to space flight! Students have positively responded to the books and have been checking them out regularly. These graphic novels also help encourage reluctant readers with bright colorful images. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation to our Blue Creek Elementary Media Center","fullyFundedDate":1738766246742,"projectUrl":"project/nonfiction-graphic-novels/8965076/","projectTitle":"Nonfiction Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hawthorne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9477620_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708696547088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9477620"},{"teacherId":8493047,"projectId":9017305,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your generous donation of books to my classroom library. These literary resources have significantly enhanced our learning environment, enabling us to expand upon the units we were studying following their arrival, such as Early America and westward expansion. The \"Little Spot\" books have proven invaluable in assisting us with understanding the emotions we all encounter. Although I did not have the books in time to incorporate all of them into lessons this year, such as those that focused on specific heritage months and the roles each played in our history, I am eager to integrate them into the curriculum next year. I am enthusiastic about continuing to utilize these resources for many years to come, cultivating a passion for reading and learning among my students. Your support is deeply valued.","fullyFundedDate":1744210331312,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-read-while-reading-to-learn/9017305/","projectTitle":"Learning to Read While Reading to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bartosz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8493047_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656011795810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8493047"},{"teacherId":8493047,"projectId":9021626,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom got a major upgrade this year with new surf desks, wobble stools, and round cushions. These additions gave my students even more options to choose where and how they learn best. Alongside our existing soft chairs, scoop chairs, stools, and bean bags, this variety of flex seating helped students feel more comfortable, in control, and focused during the day. I've truly never seen a group grow the way this one has academically, emotionally, and socially. Your donation didn't just fund furniture; it helped create a learning space where kids could thrive. Thank you for being a part of their journey!","fullyFundedDate":1740061875205,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-engages-learners/9021626/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Engages Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bartosz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8493047_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656011795810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8493047"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1734","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":496,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":46,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":59.2,"schoolId":1734,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Blue Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Blue Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/onslow-county-school-district/blue-creek-elementary-school/1734"}