{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Meadowcreek High School","outOfStateSupporters":43.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9462306,"projectId":9488514,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation to purchase color ink, card stock, and folders for my Law and Criminal Justice students. Your generosity has directly impacted many students at Meadowcreek High School by providing them with printed copies of the CPR, First Aid and AED certificates. \r\n\r\nStudents are able to have the printed copies safely in a folder that can keep for many years. These certificates have helped my kiddos present themselves professionally and actually receive jobs and job offers. \r\n\r\nWe are grateful to have you as a part of our family and look forward to sharing your support with students in future years.","fullyFundedDate":1756077672766,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-could-save-your-life/9488514/","projectTitle":"My Students Could Save Your Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Cindy Watts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9462306_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723293733176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9462306"},{"teacherId":8038730,"projectId":9589523,"letterContent":"I would like to first thank you for generously supporting my efforts in my classroom to given them an academic brain break and teach them new skills that they can use for their lifetime.\r\n\r\nThe students were extremely excited to jump into the crocheting activities we provided them with the supplies that were purchased. We taught them simple skills and many of them have enjoyed it so much I see them carrying their projects with them and constantly practicing when they finish their academic work in class. They say it is very relaxing and they are eager to learn more stitches and do some simple projects and eventually more complex ones. We also have taught them how to sew some basic stitches and had them make an ornament. They loved this activity so much as well. They want to do another sewing project in the future and we plan to incorporate some more skills going forward. \r\n\r\nOverall, this has been hugely successful and I cannot thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1758211170066,"projectUrl":"project/stampede-to-success-learning-new-skills/9589523/","projectTitle":"Stampede to Success: Learning New Skills and Having Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paisner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8038730"},{"teacherId":7241247,"projectId":9190284,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our \"From Page to Screen: Enhancing Reading with a Popcorn Experience\" project has brought a whole new level of excitement into our school library. The popcorn machine you provided has become a magnet for our reading program. We use it to create a fun theater-style experience where students watch brief clips from films based on books giving them a \"taste\" of the story and encouraging them to check out the book to enjoy the full experience. One day, a student walked by and immediately asked, \"How do I get popcorn?\" I told him, \"You have to read!\" He checked out a book on the spot and joined the group. That is exactly the kind of spark we hoped this project would create.\r\n\r\nWhen our students first saw the popcorn machine and the fun movie-themed setup, their faces lit up with excitement. They were begging for popcorn and asking when they could join the reading challenge. Many of them had never experienced books in this way paired with a celebration, community, and a sense of reward. The aroma of fresh popcorn has become a powerful motivator and conversation starter, leading students to talk about what they are reading and discover new titles based on films they already love.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building reading stamina and strengthening the love of reading by expanding these literacy celebrations. We hope to add additional incentives, such as t-shirts, movie tickets, and special themed reading events. I also dream of taking our students to the movie theater to see \"Sarah's Oil\", a powerful story about a young girl who becomes a millionaire showing them that their stories and imaginations can take them far. Because of you, a simple bag of popcorn has turned into an invitation to dream, read, and believe in new possibilities.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and in the joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1752193341397,"projectUrl":"project/from-page-to-screen-enhancing-reading-w/9190284/","projectTitle":"From Page to Screen: Enhancing Reading with a Popcorn Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7241247"},{"teacherId":1168643,"projectId":9584512,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to my classroom. We have partnered with a prestigious University to create a large solar project activity that helps students engage with these renewable energy resources and collaborate with academic professors to foster their learning.\r\n\r\nThis project has been a great way to show that green energy is a way for the future. It has provided students with a hands-on experience in working with possible jobs and technology of the future. \r\n\r\nYour generous contributions have helped make our school's learning fun and authentic.","fullyFundedDate":1755693093327,"projectUrl":"project/solar-student-success/9584512/","projectTitle":"Solar Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tilford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1168643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679325982686","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1168643"},{"teacherId":1168643,"projectId":9687172,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to my green energy project. We are working with a University partner to help enhance the learning of our students. Part of this collaboration includes the use of the materials that you have generously provided.\r\n\r\nEach year we create mousetrap cars to learn about energy in forces in physics. This year, with your support, we will take it to the next level and retrofit the cars to make them mini EVs. This engagement will enhance the learning of students and make it fun and engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1757613669272,"projectUrl":"project/mouse-trap-car-green-retrofit/9687172/","projectTitle":"Mouse Trap Car Green Retrofit","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tilford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1168643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679325982686","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1168643"},{"teacherId":2298110,"projectId":9087489,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank our generous donors for supporting my classroom and Meadowcreek FBLA organization. Your contributions have provided snacks for students in my CS pathway classes and FBLA meeting. Also, I have purchased honor cords, Pathway completer certificates for FBLA and CS Pathway students. Snacks motivate them to come to the after school meetings and also helped to engaged them in my classrooms. Your support truly mane difference by encouraging my students to participate in after school great FBLA activities and stay motivated during the classroom. I am very grateful for your kindness and commitment to my students' success. I am also very grateful to a great organization, donorschoose.org who is helping many teacher to make this happen. Thank you very much donorschoose organization. You are most welcome to come to our FBLA meetings as a guest speaker.","fullyFundedDate":1742573133650,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-thakers-project/9087489/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Thaker's Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2298110"},{"teacherId":7241247,"projectId":9227005,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your thoughtful donation of the book Why We Fly, our cheerleaders are not only inspiring school spirit on the field but also becoming true leaders in literacy within our school community. They have embraced the book with great enthusiasm, and their excitement is contagious!\r\n\r\nStudents are eager to read and are actively sharing their thoughts and recommendations with their peers. This ripple effect is sparking meaningful conversations about the story and encouraging more students to pick up a book and experience the joy of reading. Your contribution is making a real difference—helping us create a culture where reading is celebrated and shared.","fullyFundedDate":1744250876578,"projectUrl":"project/cheer-for-books-cheer-for-change/9227005/","projectTitle":"Cheer for Books, Cheer for Change","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7241247"},{"teacherId":9462306,"projectId":9123120,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation to purchase several books for my Law and Criminal Justice students. Your generosity has directly impacted many students at Meadowcreek High School by providing them with meaningful and relative content books for their increased curiosity of the topics. \r\n\r\nStudents are able to read the books in class after completing assignments and even borrow them over the weekends and holidays. I have heard several students sharing the content with their classmates. Those classmates anxiously await their turn to read the text that you provided.\r\n\r\nWe are grateful to have you as a part of our family and look forward to sharing your support with students in future years.","fullyFundedDate":1746785416336,"projectUrl":"project/finding-the-right-source-for-law-enforce/9123120/","projectTitle":"Finding the Right Source for Law Enforcement and Public Safety","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Cindy Watts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9462306_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723293733176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9462306"},{"teacherId":1168643,"projectId":9325776,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to my classroom. The students have been utilizing the materials to have authentic instructional conversations regarding the content. For instance, we have been learning about one dimensional motion and students have explored creating an experimental design with varies objects on a ramp. They discussed a phenomenon, and it allowed them to delve deeper into the physics concept of motion. \r\n\r\nYour contributions go a long way to supporting my student's learning. Instructional conversations is a strategy that actively supports student's communication skills. It benefits all learners. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1746709110339,"projectUrl":"project/instructional-conversations-in-stem/9325776/","projectTitle":"Instructional Conversations in STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tilford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1168643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679325982686","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1168643"},{"teacherId":1168643,"projectId":9266342,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contributions to my chess club. Last year we were able to field a team that really did well. It came in 3rd place in a district tournament, outperforming many affluent area schools.\r\n\r\nWe were able to have multiple chess tournaments at our school. The future of chess allows students to be become critical thinkers and engage with the school. Our students are doing awesome and chess is a great addition.\r\n\r\nI know that the contributions that you gave are doing a good job in supporting students growth.","fullyFundedDate":1746480070693,"projectUrl":"project/ai-chess-masters/9266342/","projectTitle":"AI Chess Masters","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tilford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1168643_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679325982686","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1168643"},{"teacherId":4617415,"projectId":8970620,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom through Donors Choose. Because of your support, my high school students were able to engage in a hands-on, collaborative lab experience that brought biology to life in an unforgettable way.\r\n\r\nTo introduce the lab, we watched a video of an owl regurgitating a pellet—a moment that sparked both surprise and fascination. While there was some initial hesitation, my students quickly became fully engaged in the scientific process. Working in lab groups, students carefully dissected an owl pellet, uncovering bones and identifying what their owl had eaten.\r\n\r\nUsing skeletal charts and reference materials, students analyzed the anatomy of potential prey animals like mice, voles, and crickets. Once their group reached consensus on their findings, they extended their learning by researching the ecological roles of these organisms and constructing food webs that included owls and their prey. This activity deepened their understanding of predator-prey relationships, energy flow in ecosystems, and animal adaptations—all core concepts in our curriculum.\r\n\r\nYour support gave my students a unique opportunity to work like real scientists—asking questions, collaborating, making evidence-based claims, and exploring the natural world in a meaningful and memorable way.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. Your contribution made a real difference in my students' learning and their excitement for science.","fullyFundedDate":1742922929744,"projectUrl":"project/an-owls-gotta-eat-aka-owl-pellets-plea/8970620/","projectTitle":"An Owls Gotta Eat AKA, Owl Pellets, Please","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osborn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4617415_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502027082291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4617415"},{"teacherId":9462306,"projectId":9055406,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Donors Choose project! We are incredibly grateful for your support. \r\nThanks to your donation of color ink for the printer, card stock, folders and protective sheets, we've been able to see the smiles on the students' faces when they are provided a color copy of their certificates. \r\n\r\nI wish you could see the beautiful smiles on the faces of students when handed a folder containing a card stocked/color certificate (in a protective sheet inside a folder) confirming their super hard work they demonstrated to earn their CPR/AED & First Aid certification AND their Stop The Bleed. Many students also worked hard to obtain certificates from the Department of Federal Emergency Management Agency's independent study courses. . \r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity are making a real difference in our students' lives, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1739566338630,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-could-save-a-life/9055406/","projectTitle":"My Students Could Save a Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Cindy Watts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9462306_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723293733176","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9462306"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53186","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":2609,"numTeachers":169,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"15.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.1,"schoolId":53186,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Meadowcreek High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Meadowcreek High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/georgia/gwinnett-county-public-schools/meadowcreek-high-school/53186"}