{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Deer Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1544097,"projectId":9346774,"letterContent":"We started painting the rocks early so we can distribute them throughout our community on Earth day. My students were so engaged and worked carefully as they painted. The variety in the sizes of the rocks was perfect. My hope is that I can convince some of them to put the rocks in our on school's front walkway of rocks and flowers. Since you funded enough rocks for everyone to have two I think we will be able to share the rocks with our school and they can still take one home to put in their own yards.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for funding this fun project. It is so inspiring to have someone support the efforts we make in our classrooms. You are truly making difference! Thank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1748870037607,"projectUrl":"project/earth-day-project/9346774/","projectTitle":"Earth Day Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grohs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1544097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508507410908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lgrohs"},{"teacherId":10231653,"projectId":9983439,"letterContent":"Your donation to our snack cabinet has been received so well! Our students are so happy to see all the yummy snacks when they need one. This has made a tremendous difference in their days! They no longer feel ashamed to ask for a snack, as they know they will not be going without!\r\n\r\nHaving a fully stocked snack cabinet has really eased the burden on teachers/staff members as well. We were trying to stock this with our own money before and it was very strenuous for some of us. \r\n\r\nSnacks really do have a huge impact on the minds of children! Thank you for all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1767816707145,"projectUrl":"project/school-fuel/9983439/","projectTitle":"School Fuel!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10231653_orig.jpg?crop=1500,1500,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767802112656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10231653"},{"teacherId":1544097,"projectId":10088832,"letterContent":"My boys are beyond thrilled. They anxiously helped me assemble the cart so we could store our Dogman books out in the open instead of in a cabinet. Every boy in my classroom has a Dogman book in their hand at this moment. They are so engrossed in the stories and I am loving it. It is so nice to have enough that they can each have one if they want one. Thank you so much for providing these much desired books in our classroom library. You are amazing. My classroom is buzzing with Dogman stories. The kids are running up to me showing me the parts they like in each book. We cannot thank you enough for your generous gift.","fullyFundedDate":1773844065199,"projectUrl":"project/we-want-fly-guy-and-dog-man-books/10088832/","projectTitle":"We Want Fly Guy and Dog Man Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grohs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1544097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508507410908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lgrohs"},{"teacherId":1544097,"projectId":9346660,"letterContent":"OH thank you!! We usually start thinking about our plant unit in March. The supplies you have provided will give my students to the opportunity to plant their seeds right away so they can see their plant grow up before the end of the school year. They will be thrilled to hear that they get to start becoming a gardener while we still have snow on the ground. Each student will get to take their own plant home in May just in time for Mother's Day. The books will be used when we officially start our plant unit at the end of March. We will use them to research about seeds and plants so my students can write a brief report on their plant.\r\n\r\nThis unit ignites new interest every year! Thank you for your dedication to educating our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1747182717877,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-plants-in-our-environment/9346660/","projectTitle":"Learning About Plants in our Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grohs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1544097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508507410908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lgrohs"},{"teacherId":1544097,"projectId":9354830,"letterContent":"Your generous gift is helping to create questions and discussions. My students did not think that a seed could grow without soil. They were amazed when we started to see the root and the sprout! We planted regular seeds in soil and discussed what a plant needs to survive. The looks on their faces when they saw the hydroponics kit with the sprouting seed was priceless. We have not ever grown plants this way in my classroom. This is a first for me as well. We put pea seeds in the hydroponics kit so they would not fall through the holes in the seed basket. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity. Our class garden is causing quite a bit of conversation with the addition of the hydroponics kit. Thank you for igniting this spark and interest!","fullyFundedDate":1755740807092,"projectUrl":"project/steam-art-in-science/9354830/","projectTitle":"STEAM - Art in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grohs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1544097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508507410908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lgrohs"},{"teacherId":1544097,"projectId":9911564,"letterContent":"You are wonderful! My students were anxious to start using the base ten blocks when they arrived in the classroom. We started using them immediately during our math rotations. It is nice to have enough supplies for each student to be able to build the numbers themselves instead of having the share and wait their turn. We are seeing which students need more practice now that they are able to compose and decompose the numbers with their own set of blocks. Thank you for giving us these new materials.\r\n\r\nWe are beyond grateful to you for providing my students with the materials they need to be successful. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1769791897399,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-our-hands-on-math-with-base-te/9911564/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Our Hands On Math With Base Ten Blocks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grohs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1544097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508507410908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lgrohs"},{"teacherId":1544097,"projectId":9858529,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness! I wish you could see the excitement on my students' faces. They really enjoy using the Osmo kits! They are asking everyday to use them. We are currently using them once a week with plans to increase since they are so popular. It is so great to see my students enjoying themselves as they practice skills we have learned. They are discussing their levels in the activities. They are helping each other with any technology difficulties when students forget how to start. \r\n\r\nWe cannot thank you enough!! My students and I are so thankful to have such great donors like you.","fullyFundedDate":1769791895617,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-with-osmo-kits/9858529/","projectTitle":"STEM - Learning With Osmo Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grohs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1544097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508507410908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lgrohs"},{"teacherId":10232153,"projectId":9664165,"letterContent":"The \"Brain Energy\" that has been shared with students has been so greatly appreciated! \r\n\r\nWhen students open their lockers and see a bag of snacks, their faces light up! To have the normalcy of getting a snack from their locker, rather than asking a teacher or staff for a snack boosts their self-esteem in incredible ways!\r\n\r\nIt has also helped students build self advocacy skills as they will come to my office and ask if there are more snacks available, could they get another bag put in their locker! Helping build positive, trusting relationships so every child knows they have a champion in their corner, cheering them on.","fullyFundedDate":1757891694884,"projectUrl":"project/body-and-brain-energy/9664165/","projectTitle":"Body and Brain Energy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10232153_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y75&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756912985311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10232153"},{"teacherId":1544097,"projectId":9689794,"letterContent":"Our students completely enjoyed assembling the fleece blankets. We had some meaningful discussions about compassion for others too. We discussed the need for the blankets at the YWCA. It was so touching to hear them talk to each other about helping other kids during their time of need. Tying the knots was tricky for some, but they were resilient and kept on trying. Some students were sad when we were finished because they wanted to do more! How amazing is that! You inspired a whole grade level to give to others.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for giving my students the gift of compassion for others. Your gift is greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1762267459618,"projectUrl":"project/community-service-fleece-blankets/9689794/","projectTitle":"Community Service: Fleece Blankets","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grohs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1544097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508507410908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lgrohs"},{"teacherId":1544097,"projectId":9658817,"letterContent":"We are so thankful to have new inventory for our class store. My students are working very hard to earn Cardinal Cash so they can shop daily after our lunch and recess. The new items have sparked new interest in our classroom store. They are making plans on how to spend their cash. They are saving up for the items they want. They are learning to budget their cash so they can buy the items they really want now and in the future. It is so exciting to watch them make plans for their future purchases. I have one student that has saved 100 cardinal cash! He wanted to see what 100 cardinal cash looked like. He was amazed by the items he was able to purchase.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous gift to our classroom. My students are enjoying our class store immensely!","fullyFundedDate":1759160215848,"projectUrl":"project/learning-financial-literacy-with-class-s/9658817/","projectTitle":"Learning Financial Literacy With Class Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grohs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1544097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508507410908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lgrohs"},{"teacherId":1544097,"projectId":9690013,"letterContent":"We used the blends and digraphs Power Pen cards today in our reading groups. They were a big hit! My students enjoyed finding their own answers using the Power Pens. The confident smiles were amazing to see. They were practicing their spelling skills while having fun. We plan to use the blends and digraph Power Pen cards every Friday until each group masters spelling with blends and digraphs. The colorful pictures on the cards were easy for my students to identify too. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous gift. You have given my students a fun way to practice their spelling skills!","fullyFundedDate":1758824958149,"projectUrl":"project/stem-learning-with-hot-dots/9690013/","projectTitle":"STEM - Learning with Hot Dots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grohs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1544097_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508507410908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lgrohs"},{"teacherId":6945998,"projectId":9184445,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our 4th graders with books that were used to support our ND History during reading intervention. The students loved the Who Was books and were engaged in both reading and learning about their past state history.\r\n\r\nThese book selections were a good fit for our reading intervention students and provided a way for them to learn the same information as their peers were learning in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support and look forward to continually using these books each year.","fullyFundedDate":1742919593411,"projectUrl":"project/north-dakota-history/9184445/","projectTitle":"North Dakota History","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camacho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6945998_orig.jpg?crop=832,832,x121,y205&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643240586103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6945998"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_124638","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":384,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":10,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":83,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":1,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":51.0,"schoolId":124638,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Deer Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Deer Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-dakota/west-fargo-school-district-6/deer-creek-elementary/124638"}