{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Krause Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10484875,"projectId":10266604,"letterContent":"My students are getting to use the buckets to synthesize their knowledge about new rhythms they learn in class! I utilize a bunch of YouTube play along videos with them to popular tunes and they have so much fun with it! We have never had bucket drums here at our school so these are new instruments to them and thanks to you we were able to give them this awesome new experience. It has truly been such a blessing. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the instruments, they were so shocked and surprised. I had told them in the last week of school last year that the project had been fully funded. I think seeing the new instruments in person though added a \"WOW\" factor for sure. These kids have never had the opportunity to play something like this. They were so thankful and are so excited that we have enough for each student to have their own bucket drum. \r\n\r\nI'm going to try and incorporate the drums as often as I can into any lesson that deals with playing rhythms or learning a new rhythm. I want the students to be able to utilize them as often as possible. I am even thinking of stepping out of the usual and asking my admin team about possibly holding a bucket drum concert for the school. I think the whole school would really enjoy something like this. Thank you does not seem like enough. The impact you have made on our students is huge and these instruments are durable and will last a long time. Thank you so much for your giving and generous hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1779369078747,"projectUrl":"project/the-bucket-drumming-experience/10266604/","projectTitle":"The Bucket Drumming Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Godwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10484875_orig.jpg?crop=1907,1908,x0,y178&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778590184618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10484875"},{"teacherId":10484875,"projectId":10216784,"letterContent":"Our students here at Krause Elementary are really enjoying the new boomwhackers and handbells that we were able to receive thanks to your generous donations. We use instruments almost every day and they have so much fun getting to use them. We use them to encourage and teach reading music and learning to play specific rhythms as well. We do not have a specific project use for them, but I am trying to see how I can also implement these instruments into our grade level music programs.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw our new instruments their faces were ones of sweet surprise. Their eyes lit up and some responded with statements like: \"Oh my goodness! We got all of those?!\" I said yes, thanks to the kind donors who helped fund our project, we now have enough instruments for the whole class to get to play them together at one time. We do not have to share instruments anymore or wait our turn. They were so happy and so very thankful.\r\n\r\nWe are working on different things with each grade level. Some are learning about beat so playing the instruments helps teach them how to play with the steady beat. Some classes are learning about meter or a new rhythm, so I've been picking songs to play to implement those new meters or rhythms to them on instruments. In the future we will be learning about tempo and dynamics and these instruments will be such a great way of not only teaching them about the concepts but allowing them to actually implement it or synthesize the knowledge by playing the beautiful new instruments we got because of your generosity. Thank you so much! Your donations have truly made such an impact on our students!","fullyFundedDate":1777998570360,"projectUrl":"project/make-music-magical/10216784/","projectTitle":"Make Music Magical","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Godwin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10484875_orig.jpg?crop=1907,1908,x0,y178&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778590184618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10484875"},{"teacherId":10163111,"projectId":10117285,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at Krause, thank you for your generous donation to our How to Draw Art Room Library. Your support has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in their creativity.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have access to a wonderful collection of drawing books that inspire them to explore new techniques, develop their artistic skills, and express themselves with confidence. These resources have quickly become some of the most popular books in our art room, encouraging students of all skill levels to try new ideas and discover their unique artistic voices.\r\nThe impact of your gift extends far beyond the pages of these books. We've seen students become more engaged during art lessons, collaborate with classmates as they learn new drawing methods, and take pride in creating artwork they never thought they could achieve. Many students now eagerly reach for the library to continue practicing, building not only their artistic abilities but also their patience, perseverance, and self-confidence.\r\nYour generosity has helped create an environment where creativity can flourish and where every child has the opportunity to learn, imagine, and grow. Thank you for believing in the importance of art education and for helping us provide resources that will inspire our students for years to come.\r\nWe are deeply appreciative of your support and the lasting impact you have made on our classroom. Thank you for helping our young artists dream, create, and succeed.\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1773842037071,"projectUrl":"project/draw-to-learn-building-our-how-to-draw/10117285/","projectTitle":"Draw to Learn: Building Our How-to-Draw Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kamprath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163111"},{"teacherId":10163111,"projectId":9874483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our art room supply drive. Your support has made a meaningful difference in helping us provide students with the tools and materials they need to explore their creativity. Because of your donation, our art room is now better equipped to inspire imagination, encourage self-expression, and foster a love for the arts.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts our students by giving them opportunities to experiment, learn new techniques, and take pride in their work. Access to quality supplies helps create a more engaging and inclusive environment where every student can participate fully and confidently. We are truly grateful for your commitment to supporting arts education.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and staff, thank you again for your generosity and belief in the importance of creative learning. Your support helps us continue to nurture creativity and make a lasting difference in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1768521022879,"projectUrl":"project/art-room-supply-drive/9874483/","projectTitle":"Art Room Supply Drive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kamprath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163111"},{"teacherId":10163111,"projectId":9661512,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in purchasing a cardboard cutter for our classroom. Your kindness has already made a meaningful impact on our students' learning and creativity. Because of you, we are able to safely and efficiently transform simple cardboard into exciting new projects that spark imagination and hands-on exploration.\r\n\r\nOur students are currently turning their cardboard shapes into 3D puzzles that they will decorate and paint. This project not only encourages artistic expression, but also strengthens problem-solving skills, spatial reasoning, and perseverance. Watching their ideas come to life has been inspiring, and it would not be possible without your thoughtful contribution.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in our students' creativity. Thank you for helping us build, design, and dream bigger.","fullyFundedDate":1757104331066,"projectUrl":"project/cutting-into-creativity/9661512/","projectTitle":"Cutting into Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kamprath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163111"},{"teacherId":10163111,"projectId":9560118,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, thank you for your incredible generosity in donating ornaments for each of our students. Because of you, more than 700 students had the special opportunity to design their very own ornament. The excitement was truly contagious—students carefully chose colors, added personal touches, and proudly shared their creations with friends and teachers. For many, this was a meaningful chance to express themselves in a creative and joyful way.\r\n\r\nOne of the most heartwarming moments was hearing students say how excited they were to take their ornament home and place it on their tree. For some families, this ornament will become a treasured keepsake and a lasting reminder of this season. Your kindness helped create moments of happiness, pride, and belonging that our students will remember long after the holidays have passed.\r\n\r\nThank you for thinking of our students and for helping make this experience so special. Your generosity brought joy to hundreds of children and made a meaningful difference in our school community. We are deeply grateful for your support and wish you a joyful holiday season.","fullyFundedDate":1754955458283,"projectUrl":"project/sparkle-shine-design/9560118/","projectTitle":"Sparkle, Shine & Design","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kamprath","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10163111"},{"teacherId":7360343,"projectId":9416017,"letterContent":"With the help of this project, I was able to provide students with much-needed school supplies not only on the first day of school but also throughout the school year. \r\n\r\nThe TPT gift card allowed me to purchase printable and digital educational resources that were used in various ways, such as for interactive notebooks (Math and Science), bilingual vocabulary word walls (for Math, Science, and Social Studies), and for small group activities. In addition to the TPT gift card, the following items - composition notebooks, shipping labels, colored cartsock, and EcoTank ink - were of much help to my students in setting up and developing their interactive notebooks. Students used their interactive notebooks daily to take classroom notes and as a reference tool. \r\n\r\nYour support truly made a difference in our learning this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1754016855173,"projectUrl":"project/in-our-back-to-school-era/9416017/","projectTitle":"In Our Back-to-School Era","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bustos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7360343_orig.jpg?crop=651,651,x212,y428&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659677724016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7360343"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_13325","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":584,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":81.3,"schoolId":13325,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Krause Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Krause Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/brenham-independent-school-district/krause-elementary-school/13325"}