{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Creekside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10762067,"letterContent":"Thank you for the LEGO lily sets you gave our classroom! One of our favorite things about them is that they leave behind something lovely. Each finished lily is a bright, detailed creation that our students are proud to display, and our room feels a little warmer and more cheerful because of them. Students are carefully following each step, working with small pieces, and taking their time to get every petal just right, which builds patience and strengthens their fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nWe have also noticed how much pride our students take in a finished build. Holding up a flower they made with their own hands gives them a sense of accomplishment, and many of them are eager to share it with classmates, take it home, or give it to someone special. That joy is a reminder of how much it matters for students to create something beautiful and call it their own.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for brightening our classroom and for believing in our students. You have given them more than LEGO sets. You have given them a lasting reminder of what they are able to create.","fullyFundedDate":1793030208612,"projectUrl":"project/where-art-meets-nature/10762067/","projectTitle":"Where Art Meets Nature","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10761987,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing LEGO lily sets for our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students are connecting what they build with what they learn about the natural world. As they assemble each petal, stem, and leaf, they are noticing how a flower is put together and talking about the jobs each part does. Our science lessons on plant structure and life cycles now come with a hands-on model our students can hold, examine, and explain in their own words.\r\n\r\nWhat means so much to us is how these sets turn an abstract idea into something real. Students who may not always feel confident during a science lesson are pointing out parts of the flower, comparing their builds, and asking thoughtful questions. Building slowly and carefully also encourages them to observe closely, which is a skill scientists use every day.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for investing in our students' curiosity about the world around them. You have given them more than LEGO sets. You have given them a beautiful way to learn how nature works.","fullyFundedDate":1793030205631,"projectUrl":"project/building-calm/10761987/","projectTitle":"Building Calm","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10748736,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing LEGO sets for our classroom! The best part has been watching our students make something that is entirely their own. Once a set is built, many of them take the pieces apart and create something new, like a vehicle, an animal, or a building they have designed from their own imaginations. There is no right or wrong answer, and that freedom lets every student, no matter how they usually feel about school, experience what it is like to be the creator.\r\n\r\nWhat means so much to us is the pride on their faces when they share what they made. Students who are quiet in a lesson light up when they get to explain how their creation works or why they chose certain colors and pieces. Those moments build confidence and give our students a voice, and they remind us how important it is for kids to have chances to show what they can do in their own way.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for investing in our students' imaginations. You have given them more than LEGO sets. You have given them a way to show the world what they can create.","fullyFundedDate":1792352956311,"projectUrl":"project/constructing-confidence/10748736/","projectTitle":"Constructing Confidence","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10737216,"letterContent":"Thank you for the LEGO sets you gave our classroom. Some of the most valuable moments they provide are the quiet ones. A student who arrives feeling worried or restless can sit down with a set, work with their hands, and slowly settle into a calm, focused rhythm. Snapping bricks together, sorting pieces, and watching a build take shape gives our students a peaceful break that helps them reset and return to their learning feeling ready.\r\n\r\nWe have also seen these sets help students practice sustained attention. Building takes patience, and our students are stretching the amount of time they can stay absorbed in a single task. That focus, practiced in a relaxed and enjoyable way, becomes easier to bring into reading, writing, and math. For students who need a gentle outlet for big energy or big feelings, the sets offer something steady and comforting.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for thinking of our students' wellbeing as well as their learning. You have given them a calm place to recharge and a fun way to grow their focus.","fullyFundedDate":1792352952772,"projectUrl":"project/build-it-brick-by-brick-our-young-engin/10737216/","projectTitle":"Build It Brick by Brick: Our Young Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10748093,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing LEGO sets for our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students are thinking like engineers. They are planning before they build, testing whether a structure can hold weight, and figuring out why a tower leans and how to fix it. Every time a build collapses, our students get a chance to ask what went wrong, adjust their design, and try again. That is exactly the kind of thinking we hope they carry into science, math, and beyond.\r\n\r\nWhat means so much to us is how naturally these sets teach resilience. A broken bridge is not a failure, it is a first draft. Our students are learning that great ideas often take several tries, and that being willing to rebuild is a strength. They are also developing spatial reasoning, which supports their understanding of geometry, measurement, and how objects fit together in the world around them.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for investing in our students' curiosity and problem solving. You have given them more than LEGO sets. You have given them a way to test their ideas and discover that they are capable of designing something that works.","fullyFundedDate":1792352955658,"projectUrl":"project/snap-build-learn/10748093/","projectTitle":"Snap, Build, Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10729193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing storage shelf carts for our classroom! Because of your generosity, our materials now have a place to live, and our students can find what they need quickly and easily. Books, art supplies, math tools, and project materials are organized and within reach, which means less time spent searching and more time spent learning. The carts are also mobile, so we can roll supplies right to the groups and stations that need them.\r\n\r\nWhat means so much to us is how much a well organized room helps our students. When a classroom is tidy and everything has a clear home, students feel calmer, more independent, and more responsible for the space we share. Our students are learning to put things back where they belong, take care of shared materials, and manage their own work, and these carts make all of that possible.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for investing in a classroom that works better for everyone. You have given us more than shelves on wheels. You have given us more time to learn, create, and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1791684944148,"projectUrl":"project/organize-learn-succeed/10729193/","projectTitle":"Organize, Learn, Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10729112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing a variety of winter coats for our students! Because of your generosity, our students now have options in sizes, styles, and colors, which means each child can find a coat that fits well and feels like their own. A coat that fits properly keeps a student warmer, and a coat a student actually likes is one they are happy to wear. Our students walk to school, wait outside for rides, and head out to recess on chilly mornings, and now they can do all of it comfortably.\r\n\r\nWhat means so much to us is the thoughtfulness behind this gift. Choosing a coat is a small moment, but it gives our students a sense of dignity and pride. It tells them that people they have never met care about their comfort and want them to feel good about themselves, not just stay warm. That kind of care helps our students walk into school each day feeling confident and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for investing in our students' warmth and wellbeing. You have given them more than coats. You have given them a little extra confidence for every cold morning ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1791684941097,"projectUrl":"project/winter-jackets-to-stay-warm/10729112/","projectTitle":"Winter Jackets to Stay Warm!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10682207,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of an xTool M2. Your kindness and thoughtfulness mean a great deal to our 6th grade class and to me as their teacher. This machine is an exciting addition to our classroom, and our students will benefit from it in many ways throughout the year. Gifts like this spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning, and they help students feel valued and inspired each day. We are truly grateful for your support, your generosity, and your belief in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1790134475127,"projectUrl":"project/design-cut-create-a-laser-engraver-fo/10682207/","projectTitle":"Design, Cut, Create: A Laser Engraver for Our Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10712545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of back seat cushions. Your kindness and thoughtfulness mean a great deal to our 6th grade class and to me as their teacher. These cushions are a wonderful addition to our classroom, and our students will benefit from them in many ways throughout the year. Gifts like this help create a welcoming, comfortable space where students feel valued and ready to learn each day. We are truly grateful for your support, your generosity, and your belief in our classroom community and in each of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1791053583259,"projectUrl":"project/sit-comfortably-learn-confidently/10712545/","projectTitle":"Sit Comfortably, Learn Confidently","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":8344612,"projectId":10640413,"letterContent":"My students were so thrilled to receive the calming fidgets. Especially popular has been the huggable bat and heart pillow. The students use a small white board to independently keep track of who has had a turn with these tools and who is next in line to use the bat and the heart the next day. My students are on the brink of teenagerhood and are grappling with many changes physically, emotionally and academically. They are nervous to transfer to middle school and the familiarity of the school that some of them have attended since Kindergarten. I used the color changing putty in my prize bucket and allowed the students who have the most ClassDOJO points to \"shop\" first. Putty was a HUGE hit and was very motivating for everyone to gain points next time. Thank you so much for contributing to the success of my classroom. I very much appreciate your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1790538467785,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-in-sixth-grade/10640413/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm in Sixth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8344612_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762473714435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8344612"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10720835,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously donating this air filter for our laser cutter! Clean air is one of the most important parts of running a laser cutter in a classroom, and this filter makes it possible for us to do so safely and confidently. By capturing the smoke, fumes, and fine particles created during cutting and engraving, it keeps our learning space fresh, comfortable, and healthy for every student and teacher in the room.\r\n\r\nThis gift also directly expands what our students are able to do. With reliable air filtration in place, we can run laser projects more often and for longer stretches, giving students more time to design, test, revise, and finish their work. They will build real skills in digital design, precision, and problem-solving, all without worrying about lingering odors or irritation. It also gives us, as educators, great peace of mind knowing the equipment is being used responsibly.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your thoughtful support of our classroom. Donations like this give our students access to modern tools and real-world technology they might not otherwise experience, and they help us build a culture of safety, curiosity, and innovation. Thank you for investing in our students' health, learning, and future success!","fullyFundedDate":1791241274796,"projectUrl":"project/breathe-easy-create-more/10720835/","projectTitle":"Breathe Easy, Create More","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10713272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously donating this laser cutter to our classroom! This incredible piece of technology opens up a whole new world of hands-on learning for our students. They will be able to take their ideas from a digital design on the screen to a finished, physical creation, whether that's a laser-cut model, a custom engraved nameplate, or an original piece of art. Access to a tool like this gives students a real-world look at how modern design and manufacturing work.\r\n\r\nBeyond the projects themselves, the laser cutter will help our students build essential STEM skills, including digital design, measurement, precision, and problem-solving. When a design doesn't turn out quite right, they'll learn to troubleshoot, revise, and try again, building the resilience and critical thinking that will serve them in any future career. It also creates wonderful opportunities for cross-curricular projects in art, engineering, math, and even entrepreneurship.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your thoughtful support of our classroom. Donations like this give our students experiences and equipment they might not otherwise have the chance to explore, and they spark curiosity, confidence, and creativity that will last long after the school year ends. 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