{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Long Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2631333,"projectId":9274852,"letterContent":"Providing my students with magnetic drawing boards, Play-Doh, mechanical pencils, and other essential classroom supplies has had a noticeable impact on both engagement and learning outcomes. These materials allowed students to explore concepts through hands-on experiences, which deepened their understanding and made learning more enjoyable. For example, the magnetic boards were perfect for practicing math problems, word building, and illustrating science concepts without wasting paper.\r\n\r\nThe Play-Doh encouraged creativity and fine motor development, especially during science and literacy lessons where students could model ideas and vocabulary in tangible ways. It also provided a calming, sensory outlet that helped many students refocus during transitions.\r\n\r\nAccess to mechanical pencils and other essential supplies helped remove barriers to participation. Students no longer had to worry about not having materials, which reduced stress and fostered a stronger sense of equity in the classroom.\r\n\r\nFinally, the student incentives and organizational tools contributed to a more focused, well-managed learning environment. Incentives encouraged positive behavior and consistent effort, while organizational tools helped students take ownership of their space and learning materials. Together, these supports created a classroom culture where students felt prepared, motivated, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1746796311821,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-trunk-of-teaching-tools/9274852/","projectTitle":"Treasure Trunk of Teaching Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ilona Jones-Saffold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2631333_orig.jpg?crop=1483,1483,x0,y489&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627658759215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ilona-jones-saffold"},{"teacherId":8223154,"projectId":9351973,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become a place where organization and learning go hand in hand! Help Our Students Stay Organized gave my students the tools they needed to keep their materials neat, their minds focused, and their learning on track.\r\n\r\nThe new organizational supplies are now part of our daily routines. Students use their bins and folders to keep math manipulatives, reading books, and writing journals in order. One special moment was when a student proudly said, \"I can finally find everything I need without asking for help!\" Watching them take ownership of their learning space has been inspiring.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the gift of organization. Because of you, they are developing habits that will support their success this year and beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1754349100603,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-stay-organized/9351973/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Stay Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hardy-Landfair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8223154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640215338758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8223154"},{"teacherId":8223154,"projectId":9267428,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom feels like a brand-new place of learning! Helping Hands for a Happy Classroom has provided my students with the resources they need to feel confident, organized, and excited every single day.\r\n\r\nWe are building on this excitement by creating student-led \"Helping Hands Journals.\" In these journals, students record how they used the resources to support their own learning or help a classmate. This will keep kindness and responsibility at the center of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us more than just supplies—you gave my students joy, teamwork, and the tools to grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1746724132589,"projectUrl":"project/helping-hands-for-a-happy-classroom/9267428/","projectTitle":"Helping Hands for a Happy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hardy-Landfair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8223154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640215338758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8223154"},{"teacherId":8223154,"projectId":9103889,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom was transformed into a celebration of learning through Mardi Gras Magic: Beads, Brains, and Big Success! The joy, energy, and academic engagement your gift created have made a lasting impact on my students.\r\n\r\nThe first time my students saw the Mardi Gras decorations, beads, and activity kits, the room buzzed with excitement. Many shouted, \"It looks like a parade in here!\"\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom. Because of you, my students experienced not only the magic of Mardi Gras but also the magic of learning that lasts far beyond the beads and masks.","fullyFundedDate":1746699565364,"projectUrl":"project/mardi-gras-magic-beads-brains-and-bi/9103889/","projectTitle":"Mardi Gras Magic: Beads, Brains, and Big Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hardy-Landfair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8223154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640215338758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8223154"},{"teacherId":8518205,"projectId":9280634,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank each and every donor who helped bring our project to life through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to the supplies and resources they need to learn, grow, and feel supported in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe impact has already been powerful. Students are more engaged, excited, and confident because they know these materials were given just for them. Your donation didn't just provide supplies—it provided opportunities, joy, and a reminder that there are people who believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself, my students, and our school community: thank you for investing in their future. Your kindness will be felt every day in our classroom! 💛📚✏️","fullyFundedDate":1746785963454,"projectUrl":"project/academics-plus-technology/9280634/","projectTitle":"Academics Plus Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8518205_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742986553155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8518205"},{"teacherId":8518205,"projectId":9254673,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank each and every donor who helped bring our project to life through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to the supplies and resources they need to learn, grow, and feel supported in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe impact has already been powerful. Students are more engaged, excited, and confident because they know these materials were given just for them. Your donation didn't just provide supplies—it provided opportunities, joy, and a reminder that there are people who believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself, my students, and our school community: thank you for investing in their future. Your kindness will be felt every day in our classroom! 💛📚✏️","fullyFundedDate":1746786289550,"projectUrl":"project/kicking-off-the-2025-2026-school-year/9254673/","projectTitle":"Kicking Off the 2025-2026 School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8518205_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742986553155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8518205"},{"teacherId":8518205,"projectId":9219969,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to thank each and every donor who helped bring our project to life through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to the supplies and resources they need to learn, grow, and feel supported in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe impact has already been powerful. Students are more engaged, excited, and confident because they know these materials were given just for them. Your donation didn't just provide supplies—it provided opportunities, joy, and a reminder that there are people who believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of myself, my students, and our school community: thank you for investing in their future. Your kindness will be felt every day in our classroom! 💛📚✏️","fullyFundedDate":1746785736233,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-the-school-year/9219969/","projectTitle":"Fueling the School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8518205_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742986553155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8518205"},{"teacherId":8071693,"projectId":9388340,"letterContent":"My Pre-K kiddos were excited to receive and open the items. The students enjoyed smelling the scented play dough as well as tracing the letters. The scented play dough was their favorite to mold, make letters and spell their names.\r\n\r\nThe students are using the resources as hand on learning while interacting with their peers. My kiddos loved using the stampers to dab the letters called and stamp words for that particular letter. Every item will be used to enhance and provide a fun learning experience.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are grateful to have donors to support our classroom and to provide us with many learning opportunities. Again, we say thank you for your support and contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1748889858630,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-and-phonemic-awareness/9388340/","projectTitle":"Pre-K and Phonemic Awareness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8071693_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748653390327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8071693"},{"teacherId":2631333,"projectId":7347328,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our *\"Innovating with a 3D Printer\"* project! I'm thrilled to share just how impactful this experience has already been for my students.\r\n\r\nMany of our students use technology casually at home, but this project introduced them to a whole new world of **design thinking, problem-solving, and creativity**. The 3D printer has completely transformed our classroom—it's no longer just a space for learning facts, but a **hub of innovation** where ideas come to life, layer by layer.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is the ability to **design and produce tangible objects**. From customizing keychains with their initials to prototyping solutions for everyday problems (like a desk organizer or a custom pencil grip), they're realizing that their ideas matter—and that they can **create real-world solutions**. It's giving them a new sense of ownership over their learning.\r\n\r\nOne student in particular, who's usually shy and reserved, has become one of our most confident creators. She quickly picked up on how to use the design software and has now started helping her classmates learn it too. Watching her shine has been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are not just using technology—they're **thinking like engineers**, **designers**, and **creators**. This tool is opening up new possibilities every day, and I truly cannot thank you enough for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1691088179336,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-innovating-with-a-3d-printer/7347328/","projectTitle":"We Are Innovating With a 3d Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ilona Jones-Saffold","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2631333_orig.jpg?crop=1483,1483,x0,y489&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627658759215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ilona-jones-saffold"},{"teacherId":8223154,"projectId":9099065,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your kindness, my students had plenty of snacks to keep them energized and focused during state testing.\r\n\r\nHow we used the snacks:\r\nEach day before testing, students got a quick snack break to fuel up. It made a big difference having something to eat helped them stay calm, focused, and ready to do their best.\r\n\r\nTheir reaction were:\r\nThe kids were so excited when they saw the snack stash! One student said, \"This is the best testing week ever!\" It really helped create a positive vibe each morning.\r\n\r\nWhat's next:\r\nNow that testing is done, we're getting back into our regular learning routines, and the students are feeling proud of their hard work. Your support helped make a stressful time feel a little easier—and for that, we are truly grateful!\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a real impact in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWarmly,","fullyFundedDate":1738936571970,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-up-for-success-state-testing-snac/9099065/","projectTitle":"\"Fuel Up for Success: State Testing Snack Drive!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hardy-Landfair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8223154_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640215338758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8223154"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_18472","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":211,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":92,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":50.0,"schoolId":18472,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Long Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Long Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/mississippi/attala-county-school-district/long-creek-elementary-school/18472"}