{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Creekside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3100891,"projectId":9638545,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. My students have loved reading the new books as we work through each unit. I love how it has given them a different perspective on the things we are learning.\r\nThey especially loved get to read the fiction and non fiction books on Rome. I loved seeing them complete their work and head to our reading corner so they could study and learn more about Rome.\r\nWhile we were learning about the human body, the x-rays and dimensional body gave them a hands on approach to how things really work.\r\nI am so grateful for the Donor's choose program it has given my classroom so many useful materials to help me with my teaching and building enrichment in my classroom.\r\nThanks so much for your donations!!","fullyFundedDate":1762265244878,"projectUrl":"project/discovering-and-learning-about-our-human/9638545/","projectTitle":"Discovering and Learning About Our Human Body and Ancient Rome!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thorpe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3100891"},{"teacherId":5778788,"projectId":9901483,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our kindergarten class. Your donation allowed for me to buy hands on learning activities for my students. These activities not only help with curriculum practice, but also help strengthen fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nWe use the activities daily in our center rotations. Kids like the independence of working alone and still be learning. \r\n\r\nWith your donation, I was also able to buy snacks. We have snack time everyday in the afternoon. This helps kids reset and finish the day strong. Kids learn and participate better on fully tummies.\r\n\r\nThis couldn't be done without you. Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1763580665203,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/9901483/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joseph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5778788_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642571428952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5778788"},{"teacherId":5778788,"projectId":9900451,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our kindergarten class. Your donation allowed for me to buy hands on learning activities for my students. These activities not only help with curriculum practice, but also help strengthen fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nWe use the activities daily in our center rotations. Kids like the independence of working alone and still be learning. \r\n\r\nI was also able to buy an automatic pencil sharpener, which is easier for students to sharpen their pencils with. I have not sharpened one pencil this year!! Students have named the pencil sharpener and look forward to sharpening their own pencil. \r\n\r\nThis couldn't be done without you. Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1763411080007,"projectUrl":"project/fun-learning-environment/9900451/","projectTitle":"Fun Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joseph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5778788_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642571428952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5778788"},{"teacherId":2030299,"projectId":9545941,"letterContent":"Your kindness is contagious! Thank you so much for supporting my 2nd grade classroom and darling students ... yet again!! They have been so excited to begin the new year with new Twistable tools. It is so exciting to see these little people learn and grow into confident, capable, happy hard workers. Using quality tools allows them to do and work their best. They take pride in their school work and learn that quality is a characteristic of leaders and those who succeed.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMrs. Lory Evans","fullyFundedDate":1755710420384,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-with-twistables/9545941/","projectTitle":"Teaching with Twistables","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lory Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2030299_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1452192780246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/loryevans"},{"teacherId":1059026,"projectId":9543867,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the materials we had received for our Middle Ages reading unit! They couldn't wait to start using them.\r\n\r\nFor the first day of our Middle Ages unit, the students got to wear all of the fancy \"royal\" clothing (crown, robe, scepter) and have the castle decorations out. The scepters were used as pointer sticks as they read, and it really helped get some excitement going for the reading we would be doing. For the following days, the class would spin a wheel to decide which royal item they would get to use doing reading that day. They knew that if they wanted to continue to use those royal items, they needed to show that they were doing their best \"royal\" reading, so it really motivated them all to participate as we read each day. \r\n\r\nI feel that these materials really helped not only to make our unit more exciting, but also to help my 4th graders become better readers. Even our more reluctant readers were excited to participate in reading thanks to these materials.","fullyFundedDate":1755699166736,"projectUrl":"project/making-our-medieval-reading-unit-come-al/9543867/","projectTitle":"Making Our Medieval Reading Unit Come Alive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schoneman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1059026"},{"teacherId":118949,"projectId":9569952,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for the books that you donated to our classroom. Students bring these books home nightly for homework books.\r\n\r\nYou have specifically impacted two kids in my class. These kids could not read three letter words at the beginning of the year. In the last month they are finally reading three letter words. Although they don't read at home, parents that are volunteering read with them each day. These students love that they can read a real book. They are both so excited about reading.\r\n\r\nI'm very grateful for your help in providing these books for all of my students, but especially for those who would be reading off of pages with typed words and black and white pictures if I didn't have these. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1755728097356,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-books-yes-they-can-be-interest/9569952/","projectTitle":"Phonics Books, Yes, They Can Be Interesting!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/118949"},{"teacherId":118949,"projectId":9248254,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating books to our class. You wouldn't believe what a difference it makes for students to have books that feel like real books and are in color.\r\n\r\nKids at this age can't go into libraries and check out books that they can read no matter how easy it says the book is. This really gives the kids a great foundation for reading for their whole lives. \r\n\r\nThe kids are loving these books. They check them out as homework books. Many parents have told me how great these books are and how much the kids enjoy them. They also read them at small group time with me. Thank you for making reading exciting for us!","fullyFundedDate":1754581314393,"projectUrl":"project/great-books-for-great-kids/9248254/","projectTitle":"Great Books for Great Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/118949"},{"teacherId":5293631,"projectId":9564346,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation that has provided our class with SEVERAL new decodable books! Our \"Book Buddies\" library is incredible to look at with so many titles and patterns available! Not only are these books decodable and on the appropriate level for these readers, they are colorful and engaging. They especially enjoy the informational books with real photos.\r\n\r\nSince receiving our new books, the first grade students in my class have been taking one to three books home to read with a grown-up each night. I am already seeing amazing growth thanks to the extra reading practice they are doing with these books!","fullyFundedDate":1755699168136,"projectUrl":"project/dynamic-decodables-for-really-rad-reader/9564346/","projectTitle":"Dynamic Decodables for Really Rad Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeMoux","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5293631_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522970192996","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5293631"},{"teacherId":8285399,"projectId":9573579,"letterContent":"The integration of high-interest decodable books into our classroom has significantly enhanced students' phonics development. The engaging, full-color illustrations help capture attention and sustain student interest, making phonics practice both enjoyable and effective.\r\n\r\nDuring \"Read to Self\" time, students are actively engaged and enthusiastic, creating a positive and productive reading environment. These decodable texts have been especially beneficial for students who require repeated exposure to achieve automaticity in foundational reading skills.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the introduction of whisper phones has provided students with the valuable opportunity to hear themselves read. This multi-sensory approach has led to increased focus, improved fluency, and deeper phonics reinforcement.\r\n\r\nThe use of headphones for listening to audiobooks has also contributed to a growing love of reading. Students are able to enjoy rich, engaging stories that often exceed their independent reading levels, helping to build vocabulary, comprehension, and overall enthusiasm for literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1755709323242,"projectUrl":"project/launching-literacy-for-little-learners/9573579/","projectTitle":"Launching Literacy for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hull","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8285399"},{"teacherId":120648,"projectId":9562782,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the headphones, individual student whiteboards, markers, and erasers. These items have helped me and my students in so many ways!\r\n\r\nThe students have loved having their own whiteboards, markers and erasers. They use them for math, reading, spelling, and drawing. It's so nice to have them kept in their cubbies where they are easy to access. I love the erasers! They are the perfect size for their little hands, plus it alleviates the use of tissues as erasers.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are very nice! My students all wanted the new headphones as soon as they came in. We use them for listening to books, doing individual work on laptops, and listening to instructions for tests. I really appreciate having nice headphones for my class.\r\n\r\nYou have been very generous in donating so that my students have a better learning experience. Thank you again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1755699168865,"projectUrl":"project/can-you-hear-me-now/9562782/","projectTitle":"Can You Hear Me Now?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hubbard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/120648"},{"teacherId":118949,"projectId":9359714,"letterContent":"You purchased books that are in a first grade reading library now. When I work with small groups we do a few things. First, I put out 5 book sets and the students read for fluency. Then we practice words of a certain phonics skill, like ea, or ay. We then read a new book. Each student holds their own book and follows along with their fingers. Then the students partner read the book. The book then goes into the pile of books students can choose to read in the choices for fluency for the next lessons.\r\n\r\nThe books you've donated are going to be used by these kids. It's only the 4th day of school, but next week I plan to start using these! The best part is that these books are available for any one of our three 1st grade teachers. They will be so used and loved.\r\n\r\nThank you so much! If you get this letter twice, it's because both grants were written for this same purpose!","fullyFundedDate":1747863408252,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-comes-first/9359714/","projectTitle":"Phonics Comes First","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/118949"},{"teacherId":118949,"projectId":9248219,"letterContent":"You purchased books that are in a first grade reading library now. When I work with small groups we do a few things. First, I put out 5 book sets and the students read for fluency. Then we practice words of a certain phonics skill, like ea, or ay. We then read a new book. Each student holds their own book and follows along with their fingers. Then the students partner read the book. The book then goes into the pile of books students can choose to read in the choices for fluency for the next lessons.\r\n\r\nThe books you've donated are going to be used by these kids. It's only the 4th day of school, but next week I plan to start using these! The best part is that these books are available for any one of our three 1st grade teachers. They will be so used and loved.\r\n\r\nThank you so much! 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