{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chets Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":492300,"projectId":9391364,"letterContent":"Our third grade students are enjoying using their Spirographs. When I initially opened the boxes and showed them what our donors generously sent, they were very excited. Most students have never seen or used a spirograph before. The gel pens were a great addition and we have plenty of them so students always have access to them.\r\n\r\nInitially every student got to use a Spirograph (we have 47 students total) so they could experience it. This was part of a STEM activity.\r\n\r\nThey are used now as a reward for finishing math work in centers or for making good choices (some children have behavior modification plans). Currently our third graders are learning multipliation and division facts and are studying forms of energy in science.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping fund this project!","fullyFundedDate":1758741783282,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-curiosity-in-math-using-spirog/9391364/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Curiosity in Math Using Spirographs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/492300"},{"teacherId":9282533,"projectId":9418733,"letterContent":"You have made such a big difference in the lives of my third graders. Especially the new white boards, erasers and markers. We use these just about every day. We are moving into our multiplication unit, and the students will just love showing their thinking by drawing arrays, labeling the dimensions and skip counting to find the products. All the other supplies will help with organization and working around the room. Students work together with their study buddies, and the cushions are perfect for that. The magnets and decorations are just what we needed to help students create bright minds this year. \r\n\r\nThank you,","fullyFundedDate":1758194708820,"projectUrl":"project/from-imagination-to-innovation-we-build/9418733/","projectTitle":"From Imagination to Innovation, We Build Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9282533_orig.jpg?crop=575,575,x264,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695470836517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9282533"},{"teacherId":5487706,"projectId":5025065,"letterContent":"The white boards were a huge win for the students in our class! Thank you so very much for your donations. You made a difference! We will use these for years to come in our classroom.\r\n The students used them daily to show their work for skills lessons and math lessons. As a group we would work through situations and problems together and show our work. Using the white boards made it easy to correct and continue working. It also made it easy for me as the teacher to see who still needed help and who had mastered the skill. \r\nThank you for making an impact in Room 128!","fullyFundedDate":1597146324005,"projectUrl":"project/white-boards-for-kindergarten-success/5025065/","projectTitle":"White Boards for Kindergarten Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Witt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5487706_orig.jpg?crop=502,502,x224,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758742393094","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5487706"},{"teacherId":9313470,"projectId":9088951,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation toward building our second-grade classroom library. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of my students.\r\nThanks to your kindness, our classroom is now filled with a diverse selection of engaging, age-appropriate books that spark curiosity, imagination, and a love for reading. Each day, I witness the joy on my students' faces as they explore new stories, discover new facts, and grow in confidence as readers. For many of them, these books are not just pages and pictures—they are windows to new worlds and stepping stones to lifelong learning.\r\nYour contribution has helped create a nurturing environment where students feel empowered to read independently, share stories with friends, and develop critical literacy skills that will serve them for years to come. Whether it's a quiet moment with a favorite book or a lively discussion about a new character, your generosity has made these experiences possible.\r\nOn behalf of my second-grade class and myself, thank you for believing in the power of education and the importance of early literacy. Your support is truly appreciated, and it is making a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746787374520,"projectUrl":"project/fall-in-love-with-reading/9088951/","projectTitle":"Fall in Love With Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Skipper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9313470_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717006350537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9313470"},{"teacherId":9282533,"projectId":9665584,"letterContent":"My students love our new cozy spots. These rugs are just what we needed. When the rugs arrived, my students were so excited. We will enjoy these rugs every day.\r\n\r\nWe work around the room while completing tasks such as Math in Minutes, Math Task Cards, Fluency Practice, Versa Tiles, Study Jams, Study Island, Reflex, Freckle, McGraw Hill, Creative Corners and Guess How Many. So, you can see that these cozy spots will benefit everyone every day. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate the support, and we are filled with gratitude.","fullyFundedDate":1757678390610,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-spots-to-learn-around-the-room/9665584/","projectTitle":"Cozy Spots to Learn Around the Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9282533_orig.jpg?crop=575,575,x264,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695470836517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9282533"},{"teacherId":10049350,"projectId":9415273,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the new carpets. What a huge difference they make in our classroom! My students couldn't wait to sit in the gathering area for our read aloud time on the day they were delivered. I put the largest rug in the front of the room and everyone fits comfortably. Two smaller rugs are around the classroom so my kids can pair up and spread out with their clipboards or whiteboards. I've even noticed that our room seems quieter now that we have the carpets. Getting my students out of their seats and moving around the classroom to read and work has improved their behavior as well. I sincerely appreciate you helping to fund this project.","fullyFundedDate":1756640530193,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-place-to-gather/9415273/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Place to Gather","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Metzger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10049350"},{"teacherId":10049350,"projectId":9394226,"letterContent":"We literally use our new whiteboards every single day. I can't thank you enough for your generosity. I project questions on my monitor and all students write their individual answers at the same time. This helps me quickly assess their understanding. Another way we use them is to practice cursive writing. Third graders are taught cursive and with their whiteboards, it's easy to erase a mistake and start over. We use and waste much less notebook paper than in previous years. My students also enjoy playing tic tac toe or hangman with their friends on their whiteboards if we have indoor recess.","fullyFundedDate":1750774727510,"projectUrl":"project/lets-all-answer-at-once/9394226/","projectTitle":"Let’s All Answer at Once!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Metzger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10049350"},{"teacherId":1055871,"projectId":8781397,"letterContent":"I cannot describe how excited the kids were when they saw the new sewing machines! We were using old machines that were not working all the time and making frustrating for the students. The new machines were so easy to set up, and so nice that I only had to demonstrate with one machine now that they are all the same.\r\n\r\nWhat a difference to have reliable machines that actually work. The students all had a chance on the first day of clubs to sit down and feel what it is like to sew. Their faces lit up as they operated the machine.\r\n\r\nIn class, each student will make a memory pillow, using a shirt of their own to make the pillow.\r\nBoth the boys and the girls show the same enthusiasm in sewing club. I love seeing young people having a chance to experience a craft I have loved my entire life. We have budding designers in the making.\r\nThank you for making my dream to share my craft with my students.","fullyFundedDate":1733335064504,"projectUrl":"project/sewing-club-for-5th-graders/8781397/","projectTitle":"Sewing Club for 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lehane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1055871_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726364224547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1055871"},{"teacherId":999084,"projectId":8961915,"letterContent":"My students were extremely excited to get their new calming box. I explained when and how they are to be used. Students understood the idea behind the items and were very interested in using them. At the end of the day, many come up to use them as well as before a test. Another time they are used often is during writing. Students get overwhelmed and stuck occasionally and need time to think. The timer is a wonderful tool to give them a short break but allows them to get back on task when it is over. \r\n\r\n We talk about the importance of knowing when you are feeling overwhelmed and voicing it others. I hope the strategies and tools they are using will remain with them for many years. Thank you for giving us items to combat stress and anxiety! I was able to make a calming box for every class in my grade level at my school.","fullyFundedDate":1733235131838,"projectUrl":"project/calming-boxes-for-our-entire-grade-level/8961915/","projectTitle":"Calming Boxes for our Entire Grade Level","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evanko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp999084_orig.jpg?crop=719,719,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732304639922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/999084"},{"teacherId":9282533,"projectId":8497630,"letterContent":"Thank you for all you have made possible in my third grade classes. My students love the hands on, minds on activities. You have made such a big impact.\r\n\r\nI have been able to purchase multiple products from Teacher Pay Teachers that my students and my third grade team have used and enjoyed. \r\n\r\nI have been teaching for 34 years and always spend so much of my time and money to make these kinds of activities possible. Now you have taken the burden and made it a blessing.\r\n\r\nI want to thank each of you personally.","fullyFundedDate":1729541361558,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-our-classroom/8497630/","projectTitle":"Resources for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9282533_orig.jpg?crop=575,575,x264,y220&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695470836517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9282533"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67202","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1087,"numTeachers":81,"percentFrplEligible":34,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.4,"schoolId":67202,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Chets Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Chets Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/florida/duval-county-public-schools/chets-creek-elementary-school/67202"}