{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Crestwood Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1997193,"projectId":9385224,"letterContent":"Our students have been putting the whiteboard table to great use as they work collaboratively on challenging math problems. As fourth graders exploring advanced concepts like the order of operations, this space gives them the freedom to think aloud, share strategies, learn from mistakes, and build confidence together. We also use the table during writing and science, where it supports brainstorming, planning, and creative problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe wobble stools are a classroom favorite—especially for students who benefit from movement to stay focused. Today's learners are naturally active, and sitting for long periods can be difficult. The stools allow students to release energy in a productive way, helping them stay engaged and comfortable during lessons.\r\n\r\nOur weather clock has also become a valuable classroom tool. It helps us track time and monitor daily weather conditions so we can plan for recess, prepare for outdoor learning, and decide whether jackets or indoor activities are needed. It's a simple addition that supports daily routines and teaches students to observe and interpret real-world data.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom. Your generosity directly enriches our learning environment and helps our students thrive every day.","fullyFundedDate":1755699526994,"projectUrl":"project/collaborative-learning-for-all/9385224/","projectTitle":"Collaborative Learning For All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1997193_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454025244294","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christa-weber"},{"teacherId":693737,"projectId":9456627,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in bringing this project to life. \r\nThe supplies came in five boxes that were piled high and delivered to my room. \r\nAs soon as my class saw the boxes that got so excited and couldn't wait for the great unboxing.\r\nAs you can see in the picture I quickly put the Lazy Susan's on their tables and filled them with supplies. They are so colorful and fun and the kids just loved them.\r\nThe other pictures show the kids playing with the STEM toy. They enjoyed seeing what they could build and create with the colorful blocks. \r\nThey are also very excited to try all of the wonderful snacks \r\nAgain, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1757534541937,"projectUrl":"project/start-the-year-off-bright/9456627/","projectTitle":"Start The Year Off Bright","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karen Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp693737_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630960704091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/693737"},{"teacherId":9240831,"projectId":9182134,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations this past spring. I was eager to begin the new school year with brand new supplies and it's been wonderful!\r\n\r\nMy kindergarten students have a roomy, convenient pocket to keep all their tools, such as workbooks, crayons, scissors, and glue. The pocket hangs on the back of their chair and has their name on it, a great way to begin teaching organizational skills!\r\n\r\nThe sturdy take-home folders also help keep the students and their families organized. No more guessing \"what stays home?\" and \"what gets returned?\"\r\n\r\nI also want to thank you for funding the language arts resources that groups of students can use to learn letters, sounds, spelling, etc. The variety of activities will be crucial to keeping them engaged and interested!\r\n\r\nAgain, your generous support is greatly appreciated. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746489613547,"projectUrl":"project/kindergartners-need-lots-of-resources-to/9182134/","projectTitle":"Kindergartners Need LOTS of Resources to Get Organized and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hardgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9240831_orig.jpg?crop=1381,1381,x934,y710&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723511126036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9240831"},{"teacherId":9904331,"projectId":9074471,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project which was aimed at improving school attendance. Attendance is so essential to learning, even in elementary schools. Long term studies have demonstrated that poor attendance in Kindergarten impacts on time high school graduation rates. Students who are chronically absent are more likely to to struggle with reading acquisition. Our school is a walking school, we only have one bus!\r\nMany of our families do not have transportation and when the weather turns poor, the blocks of walking are uncomfortable and can be treacherous. Especially for those parents, pushing younger siblings in strollers. \r\n\r\nThe gifts of winter gloves were helpful to our families as students do seem to easily lose them, and many of our families find the cost of purchasing and arrange transportation to shop for winter gear prohibiting. Our students also love Takis snacks and so our attendance team set up an incentive. During the winter and spring months we tracked attendance by classroom weekly. We announced the classroom attendance standings weekly on our school news. The students encouraged each other to attend, and spoke to their parents about the importance of attendance. Some teachers were inspired by the initiative and made a fabulous bulletin board in support of the attendance initiative. We had our attendance celebration and the winning classes got their Takis parties! We paired the finally week with a spirit week. We dressed Tacky for the Takis Party. We still have plenty Takis left so we are continuing with the competition. Thank you so much for supporting students at Crestwood Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1738360586388,"projectUrl":"project/attend-today-achieve-tomorrow/9074471/","projectTitle":"Attend Today; Achieve Tomorrow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fasana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904331_orig.jpg?crop=240,240,x0,y24&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738183496260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904331"},{"teacherId":693737,"projectId":9110611,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for supporting my project. \r\nWhen I told my kindergarteners what we will be receiving from those \"nice people\" they actually cheered. They also told me that they \"love me\" for getting these things for our classroom. Those words are the most heartwarming of all. \r\nWhen we receive the CD player I will put green and red tape on the start/stop buttons to help guide the kids in how to work the machine on their own. \r\nA few of the stories will be familiar and others will be totally new to my kindergarteners both of which they will enjoy. \r\nThank you once again for making these wonderful things available to my kids.","fullyFundedDate":1743647719757,"projectUrl":"project/let-me-hear-a-story/9110611/","projectTitle":"Let Me Hear A Story","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karen Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp693737_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630960704091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/693737"},{"teacherId":9240831,"projectId":9062767,"letterContent":"Our kindergarten students use their iPads daily for Language Arts, Math, Music, and STEM (coding). Having reliable equipment is critical to enjoyable and uninterrupted learning. Your donations have provided our students with dependable, quality headphones. No more delayed or interrupted lessons because of unreliable equipment!\r\nYour donation has also eased the financial burden on many of our families that may struggle to provide their children with essential supplies.\r\nThank you so much for your support and generosity; I appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1739375507701,"projectUrl":"project/our-kinders-need-headphones-that-last-to/9062767/","projectTitle":"Our Kinders Need Headphones That Last to Listen and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hardgrove","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9240831_orig.jpg?crop=1381,1381,x934,y710&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723511126036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9240831"},{"teacherId":693737,"projectId":9049913,"letterContent":"We have already begun receiving these wonderful toys and my kindergarteners are loving everything. I put out the magnetic people for them to use with our magnetic building blocks and the kids have been so creative with them. Building castles, houses and whatever else they can think of. The Community Helper figures are perfect for our Social Studies area of study.\r\nThe bristle blocks iare a new type of building block to my kids and they are loving the texture and the way they go together. \r\nMy kindergarteners creativity is shining through thanks to all of you.","fullyFundedDate":1739375506992,"projectUrl":"project/learning-from-toys-oh-what-fun/9049913/","projectTitle":"Learning From Toys: Oh, What Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karen Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp693737_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630960704091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/693737"},{"teacherId":693737,"projectId":9004698,"letterContent":"After an extended winter break because of a snowstorm, I came into school to find multiple boxes with my name on them. It was like Christmas and Hanukkah all over again. \r\nI opened everything up right away and put out the new mermaid puzzle during recess. Five of my kids chose to do the puzzle and just loved it. They worked together by discussing the picture on the box and what pieces belong together. They collaborated better than some adults do.\r\n On Monday I will put out the math and language arts games and let the collaboration continue.","fullyFundedDate":1735624665798,"projectUrl":"project/numbers-letters-oh-yeah/9004698/","projectTitle":"Numbers, Letters Oh Yeah","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karen Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp693737_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630960704091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/693737"},{"teacherId":693737,"projectId":8980413,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me to get these seat sacks for my classroom. We have had chair bags in the past that were, unfortunately too shallow to hold the kids papers. They often got crushed or would fall out and onto the floor. \r\nWith these new sacks we will be able to put their papers together as well as fitting some of their folders.\r\nBeing able to organize the kids papers will be both helpful to me as well as them. The kids will hopefully begin to be able to keep track of some of their work. \r\nYou are most appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1733261545015,"projectUrl":"project/keep-it-together/8980413/","projectTitle":"Keep It Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karen Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp693737_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630960704091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/693737"},{"teacherId":9681145,"projectId":8665820,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with all these materials including seats for our library area, snacks, building block toys, and toys. When the materials arrived, my students were filled with excitement, especially over the building blocks and play-doh. They eagerly used their creativity to build towers and structures, and make things they love out of the play-doh. For instance, the building blocks have been an essential part of our STEM lessons, where the students can practice engineering skills. The new library seating has added an inviting and cozy space into our reading area, encouraging the kids to read in free time. Alongside the snacks we received, pringles and fruit snacks, undoubtedly excites the kids as they get to enjoy a snack with their reading time. Your kindness has created opportunities for my students to learn, grow, and have fun in their learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1731529845938,"projectUrl":"project/seats-snacks-and-smiles-building-our/8665820/","projectTitle":"Seats, Snacks, and Smiles: Building Our Library Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bakri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9681145"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33739","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":582,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":73,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.5,"schoolId":33739,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Crestwood Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Crestwood Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/fairfax-county-public-schools/crestwood-elementary-school/33739"}