{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spring Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9416824,"projectId":8111841,"letterContent":"Your generous support of our project, \"Instrumental Joy,\" has provided our classroom with access to some wonderful instruments. Already, we have noticed an immediate sense of engagement. Students are developing steady beat, rhythm patterns, and coordination in a hands-on way. \r\n\r\nYour gift is helping students build confidence, collaboration skills, and a lifelong appreciation for music. Thank you for investing in our students and helping turn music lessons into meaningful, memorable experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1702997553185,"projectUrl":"project/instrumental-joy/8111841/","projectTitle":"Instrumental Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pope","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9416824_orig.jpg?crop=424,424,x121,y172&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709351226450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9416824"},{"teacherId":8565250,"projectId":10284518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing classroom essentials you provided my students with!! We have now been able to add color and life to our drawings and stories with the colored pencils! We have been able to practice our numbers, letters, math problems and writing sentences with our new dry erase markers and our whiteboards. Our classroom set of headphones makes it a lot easier to hear our own computers when we are learning with Lexia. Also our MAPS testing has been a lot easier to focus on with our item headphones!!\r\nThank you so much for everything!! We love it all!","fullyFundedDate":1778550202893,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/10284518/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bench","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8565250"},{"teacherId":8119416,"projectId":9993959,"letterContent":"Thank You to Our Donors!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping bring new energy and excitement into our classroom! The new chairs and flexible seating options have already made a difference in the way my students learn and work. Research suggests that giving students meaningful seating choices can support comfort, autonomy, and engagement when paired with clear expectations and routines. My students were so excited when they first saw the new materials! They immediately wanted to try the different seating options, and the classroom felt refreshed and welcoming. The chairs have given students more choices in finding a learning space where they can feel comfortable, focused, and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nThe math games have also brought learning to life in our classroom! Instead of math feeling like just another worksheet, students are moving, talking, problem-solving, and working together. During our math lessons, I have seen students become more willing to explain their thinking, try different strategies, and persevere when problems become challenging. Research on movement and collaboration in math classrooms suggests that structured opportunities for students to move and discuss strategies can support mathematical sense-making and engagement.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is becoming a place where students have more opportunities to learn in ways that work for them. Next, we will continue using our flexible seating and hands-on math games as we tackle new fifth-grade math concepts and work together to build confidence, collaboration, and a love of learning. Thank you for giving my students resources that have truly brought new life into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1774383687388,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-history-and-math-your-way/9993959/","projectTitle":"Exploring History and Math, Your Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8119416"},{"teacherId":9368457,"projectId":10045334,"letterContent":"My students have benefitted greatly from their experiences with the Bambu Lab 3D printer we were able to receive because of your generous donations. Thank you so much for your generosity. My students are using this tool to practice geometry skills, coding skills, and math skills. Students have been given projects where they have to follow certain geometric parameters in order to design a 3D model in a Computer Aided Drafting program. For example, they might be required to use exactly six 90 degree angles in their final model or they might be required to design an element that is symmetrical. All of these projects are building understanding of the geometry vocabulary as well as helping student to form solid connections between abstract ideas and concrete models. Students are able to insert code, algebraic expressions, and utilize angles within the CAD programming in order to create their ideas. \r\n\r\nThe students are most excited about the fact that they are able to have an idea and bring it to life in a tangible object that is so popular right now. Students love being creative and exploring the possibilities of this new technology. This tool is most helpful to the students who struggle in math to build confidence with the topic. It provides them a way to learn the same skills without all of the additional obstacles of learning on paper. Students thrive utilizing this tool to empower their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769108027927,"projectUrl":"project/engineering-and-designing-with-a-bambu-3/10045334/","projectTitle":"Engineering and Designing with a Bambu 3D Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9368457"},{"teacherId":8165075,"projectId":9992510,"letterContent":"My students have benefited greatly with your donation. Your donation is crucial to developing academic, social, and behavioral skills with my wonderful students. Your donation has enhanced their creativity and knowledge by providing hands-on materials for them to discover a deeper knowledge of their environment and their world. With today's overwhelming technology, students still need hands-on materials to really grasp new skills and your donation provided that. I sincerely appreciate every everything you do to support classrooms including mine. Thanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768090220281,"projectUrl":"project/purposeful-play-for-mrs-stevensons-kin/9992510/","projectTitle":"Purposeful Play for Mrs. Stevenson’s Kindergartners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8165075"},{"teacherId":9370283,"projectId":10033990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project at Spring Creek Elementary. Because of your kindness, our school now has additional chairs that provide much-needed workspace seating for our students. This simple but impactful addition has already made a noticeable difference in how our school functions each day.\r\n\r\nWith more flexible seating options, students can spread out, collaborate comfortably, and stay focused on their learning. These chairs help create an environment where every child feels included and has a place to work productively. Your contribution directly supports our students' success and well-being, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our school and in the future of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768716138088,"projectUrl":"project/additional-workspace-seating/10033990/","projectTitle":"Additional Workspace Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370283"},{"teacherId":9371903,"projectId":10019918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the thoughtful addition of the light covers. The difference they have made is truly noticeable. The softer lighting creates a calmer atmosphere, helping students feel more comfortable and focused throughout the day. It has reduced the harshness of the overhead lights, making the space feel more welcoming and less stressful for everyone.\r\n\r\nI also want to express my appreciation for the additional tables that were provided. Having more workspace has been incredibly helpful for both individual and group activities. Students now have the room they need to spread out their materials, collaborate more easily, and stay organized during lessons. This has made transitions smoother and allowed for more flexible teaching strategies.\r\n\r\nOverall, these improvements have had a positive impact on both the learning environment and student engagement. The area feels more relaxed, functional, and supportive of student needs. Thank you again for your support and for helping create a space where students can do their best work.","fullyFundedDate":1768619964949,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-reset-refocus-and-suc/10019918/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Reset, Refocus, and Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mylrea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371903"},{"teacherId":9372121,"projectId":9997622,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my gratitude for your generous funding of my classroom project, \"Letters and Sounds, Oh My!\" Thanks to your support, our classroom is now equipped with new whiteboards and letter tiles that are already making a difference for my students.\r\nThese hands on tools are essential for early literacy. With the letter tiles, my students can physically manipulate sounds to build words, which changes how their brains encode information. The individual whiteboards allow for practice and quick feedback, increasing their confidence as they develop their writing, spelling, and reading skills.\r\nYour investment in our classroom is an investment in the future of Nevada's students. By providing the resources necessary for a strong foundation in reading and writing, you are helping these children unlock a lifetime of opportunities. \r\nThank you again for your commitment to education and for believing in the potential of our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768150090964,"projectUrl":"project/phonemic-awareness-letters-and-sounds/9997622/","projectTitle":"Phonemic Awareness: Letters and Sounds, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mauldin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372121"},{"teacherId":9360315,"projectId":9994327,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of STEM learning in our classroom. Your contribution has made a meaningful impact by giving students access to hands-on, project-based experiences that bring learning to life.\r\n\r\nIn 4th grade, STEM is essential in helping students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Through designing solutions, building models, and conducting investigations, students meet key standards such as planning and carrying out experiments, analyzing data, and applying scientific ideas to real-world challenges.\r\n\r\nTechnology plays an important role in preparing students for the future, and tools like 3D printing have sparked excitement and creativity. Students can design, test, and refine their ideas, mirroring real-world engineering practices while strengthening math and spatial reasoning skills.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping students become confident learners, creators, and innovators. Thank you for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1768417862170,"projectUrl":"project/ideas-to-innovation-bringing-learning-t/9994327/","projectTitle":"Ideas to Innovation: Bringing Learning to Life with 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manzanares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360315"},{"teacherId":9373805,"projectId":9991247,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a sincere thank you for the incredible supplies you provided for our library's \"makeover.\" The transformation of our checkout counter has been a highlight of the school year!\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see the \"new\" desk—the marble finish and LED lights have truly brought a sense of energy and light into the room. It feels like a brand-new library! The students are honestly convinced the whole desk is completely new. They don't believe me when I say it is the same desk with some major improvements. On the practical side, the new layout helps me stay organized, keeping our \"behind-the-scenes\" book processing separate from the students' active checkout area.\r\n\r\nThe new adjustable monitor has been a total game-changer. I love that I can now meet every student literally \"where they are\"—raising the screen for my tall 5th graders and lowering it for the little ones. The touch-screen feature has made the checkout process so intuitive that even our youngest learners feel like tech experts!\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your kindness and for the way you've improved our daily library experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768673570275,"projectUrl":"project/new-improved-self-checkout-station/9991247/","projectTitle":"New & Improved Self-Checkout Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MERRILL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373805"},{"teacherId":10064670,"projectId":10003758,"letterContent":"My students and I are forever grateful for the classroom upgrades your generosity made possible. This opportunity has made a lasting impact on me as a first‑year teacher. Being able to offer my students a more welcoming and supportive learning environment has been incredibly meaningful. The new flexible‑seating reading area has quickly become the heart of our room. Students are now excited to read during any free time we have available, whether it is a few minutes before lunch, after finishing an assignment, or during transitions. They love having a comfortable place to settle in with a book, and it has transformed the way they approach independent reading.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were beyond excited to have a place other than their normal desks and chairs to enjoy reading, and they immediately began exploring the new seating options with huge smiles and so much enthusiasm. The expanded classroom library has given them access to books they truly enjoy, and I have already seen students who were once hesitant readers choosing to read independently without being prompted.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current adventures, these resources are helping students build stamina, confidence, and a deeper love for books. Thanks to you, they now have a space and a library that support their growth every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and investing in my students' success. Your kindness has made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1768174752361,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-seats-new-stories-for-growing-rea/10003758/","projectTitle":"Cozy Seats & New Stories for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10064670_orig.png?crop=1023,1022,x0,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788315361002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-monett"},{"teacherId":10398830,"projectId":10011588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to materials that make creativity and learning possible in our art room.\r\nWith the supplies you provided, students are able to explore their ideas, experiment with different techniques, and build confidence in their artistic abilities. My elementary students are incredibly excited when they see new art materials arrive. These supplies help transform our classroom into a place where imagination is encouraged and every child can feel successful. Art gives students an opportunity to express themselves, take creative risks, and feel proud of what they create.\r\nYour support directly impacts every student who walks into the art room. Because of you, they have the tools they need to create, learn, and grow. Thank you for believing in our students and helping make art education possible.\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\nStephanie Vogel\r\nArt Teacher\r\nSpring Creek Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1768360772745,"projectUrl":"project/illuminating-imagination-in-elementary-a/10011588/","projectTitle":"Illuminating Imagination in Elementary Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vogel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398830"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53999","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":389,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":22,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":86,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":72.5,"schoolId":53999,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Spring Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Spring Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/elko-county-school-district/spring-creek-elementary-school/53999"}