{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Willow Crest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8070177,"projectId":9895617,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project and helping us expand access to stories in our elementary library. Each week, students naturally gravitate toward the new book counter, eager to see what has arrived—but the audiobooks have created a special kind of excitement. They've been a huge hit, especially with struggling readers and students whose home lives don't include regular read-aloud routines. For these children, audiobooks provide a powerful and welcoming entry point into stories they might otherwise miss, allowing them to fully experience beloved titles like Charlotte's Web and Island of the Blue Dolphins with confidence and joy.\r\n\r\nIn our library, stories are the spark that ignite imagination, build empathy, and open doors—and audiobooks ensure those doors stay open for every child. They support emerging readers, multilingual learners, and students who learn best through listening by strengthening comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency while preserving dignity and independence. Your support helps make literacy more accessible, equitable, and joyful, and it sends a clear message to our students that their learning styles, needs, and love of stories truly matter. Thank you for believing in our readers and in the power of inclusive access to books.","fullyFundedDate":1768263930577,"projectUrl":"project/let-their-imaginations-listen-books-for/9895617/","projectTitle":"Let Their Imaginations Listen: Books for All in our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8070177"},{"teacherId":9796703,"projectId":9921490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund this snack project for us! Our students love getting to have a snack if they need an energy boost. They are so grateful to see the so many boxes of snacks waiting. Food insecurity is real and when we have 6-10 inches of snow overnight, it can be challenging for families to get to the store to fill their pantries at home. Knowing that there is nourishing foods available at school whenever they need it, provides a big relief for students and families. Thank you again for helping this project come to life!","fullyFundedDate":1764869857989,"projectUrl":"project/sharing-snacks-kindness-a-school-wid/9921490/","projectTitle":"Sharing Snacks & Kindness: A School Wide Service Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alyssa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9796703"},{"teacherId":8854478,"projectId":9877525,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, Donors, for helping this project come to life! Most of the classrooms on campus now have a Happy Light. We got them in the longest, darkest stretch of our Alaskan winter! The teachers use the lights on in the morning during breakfast and morning work, and some use the timer features to help keep students on track with in-class assignments or teaching time. The moon shaped lights are definitely the student favorite! We hope to continue seeing improvements with student regulation as we keep using the Happy Lights the rest of this semester.","fullyFundedDate":1766145432013,"projectUrl":"project/happy-lights-for-happy-students/9877525/","projectTitle":"Happy Lights for Happy Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Serbantez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8854478_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x188,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763793928255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/willowcrestmusicroom"},{"teacherId":8854478,"projectId":9755779,"letterContent":"Thank you again from the bottom of my heart, for helping my music classroom get these 2 rolling carts for the smaller xylophones! The students have been using the instruments more often and it's very easy to move them around when needed, and safe for everyone to move them. The brakes are such a nice feature! We get the instruments set up in place then lock the brakes so it stays put. Music class has definitely \"leveled up\" with these carts! Grateful for your support of our students and this project.","fullyFundedDate":1760693718760,"projectUrl":"project/little-xylophones-music-on-the-move/9755779/","projectTitle":"Little Xylophones: Music on the Move","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Serbantez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8854478_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x188,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763793928255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/willowcrestmusicroom"},{"teacherId":8976943,"projectId":9692194,"letterContent":"THANK YOU! We appreciate your generous donation towards assisting my students in gaining the materials that will aid them in their learning. We have been bumping our knees and sitting at tables that are too low for our growing bodies. We love our new table where we can work collaboratively. This table is perfect for getting assistance from our teacher. We can also work together for group projects and partner work. Thank you very much for your kindness and generosity in assisting my students to be their very best!","fullyFundedDate":1767211502083,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-bumping-our-knees/9692194/","projectTitle":"No More Bumping Our Knees!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hazen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8976943_orig.png?crop=901,901,x73,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754539862174","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tasha-hazen"},{"teacherId":8840568,"projectId":9820953,"letterContent":"Your generous support has provided more than just blankets—it has offered comfort, dignity, and a sense of belonging to every child in our school. For many of our students, especially those facing economic hardship, a personal blanket is a meaningful reminder that they are cared for and valued by their community.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped create a warmer, more connected school community where every child now has the opportunity to feel seen, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYou make a difference and we appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1766145431990,"projectUrl":"project/warm-and-cozy-blankets-for-winter-break/9820953/","projectTitle":"Warm and Cozy Blankets for Winter Break","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8840568_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668228838728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8840568"},{"teacherId":5849650,"projectId":9653232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my amazing, hardworking 5th graders. As they grow, many are beginning to feel more self-conscious about personal hygiene, and not all families are able to consistently provide these essentials. Having deodorant available at school allows students to care for themselves in a discreet, respectful way and removes one more worry from their day. Your generosity helps protect their confidence, friendships, and ability to focus on learning. This project is about dignity, self-care, and ensuring every child feels comfortable and supported at school. A small resource can make a huge difference, and your kindness truly matters. Thank you for helping my students feel confident, capable, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1765749220237,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-and-confident-hygiene-supplies-fo/9653232/","projectTitle":"Fresh and Confident: Hygiene Supplies for 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5849650_orig.jpg?crop=1570,1570,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689481160646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gilden"},{"teacherId":5849650,"projectId":9717722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my amazing, hardworking 5th graders. As they grow, many are beginning to feel more self-conscious about personal hygiene, and not all families are able to consistently provide these essentials. Having deodorant available at school allows students to care for themselves in a discreet, respectful way and removes one more worry from their day. Your generosity helps protect their confidence, friendships, and ability to focus on learning. This project is about dignity, self-care, and ensuring every child feels comfortable and supported at school. A small resource can make a huge difference, and your kindness truly matters. Thank you for helping my students feel confident, capable, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1764687982310,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-and-confident-hygiene-supplies-fo/9717722/","projectTitle":"Fresh and Confident: Hygiene Supplies for 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5849650_orig.jpg?crop=1570,1570,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689481160646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gilden"},{"teacherId":8809369,"projectId":9854200,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project. Your kindness directly impacts a group of students who are bright, resilient, and full of potential, yet face real challenges both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nEach day, students come to me navigating anxiety, friendship struggles, big emotions, and changing family situations. Because of you, I can provide them with a safe, supportive space to learn how to manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and grow their confidence.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers gift card you helped fund allows me to purchase high-quality counseling and social-emotional learning resources created by fellow educators. These small-group activities, mindfulness lessons, coping strategy visuals, and classroom guidance presentations make counseling more engaging, accessible, and meaningful for students.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support gives me more time to focus on what matters most — connecting with students, listening to them, and helping them feel seen, supported, and capable. Your generosity truly makes a difference in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their emotional well-being. We are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1767792773364,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-through-social-emoti/9854200/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students Through Social-Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindsay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8809369_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y284&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666387538724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8809369"},{"teacherId":8809369,"projectId":9808376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school community and making this project possible. Because of your generosity, my students were able to engage in meaningful, student-led activities that focused on creativity, mindfulness, and community connection.\r\n\r\nUsing the materials you provided, students practiced leadership, empathy, and emotional awareness. Your support helped foster a space where students could slow down, reflect, and connect in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth. Your generosity had a real and lasting impact, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1761410595427,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-watercolors-bringing-calm-and-c/9808376/","projectTitle":"Mindful Watercolors: Bringing Calm and Connection to Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindsay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8809369_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y284&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666387538724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8809369"},{"teacherId":8070177,"projectId":9883081,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our school library and helping us place the right books into the hands of our students. Our readers truly light up when they discover stories that match their interests, and for many of our Title I students, the school library is their primary access to books. Graphic novels and illustrated chapter books have become powerful gateways to reading—drawing students in with humor, adventure, and bold visuals that make reading feel exciting and achievable. Titles like Magic Tree House Graphic Novels, Pizza and Taco, The First Cat in Space, and Warriors spark joy and keep students coming back for more.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us keep pace with our students' enthusiasm by adding fresh titles, new formats, and stories that meet them where they are as readers. Graphic novels build confidence for reluctant readers, illustrated classics like The Wind in the Willows invite students into timeless stories, and series such as Dragon Masters, The Snips, and World of ¡Vamos! reflect the humor, diversity, and imagination our students love.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our shelves will be filled with laughter, adventure, and inspiration. These books do more than expand our collection—they help students see themselves as readers who belong in the library. When children are excited about books, they read more, grow more, and carry a love of reading that reaches far beyond our school walls. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769307098221,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-finish-the-book-series-they-love/9883081/","projectTitle":"Help Us Finish the Book Series They Love!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8070177"},{"teacherId":8070177,"projectId":9824163,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project and helping us build on our students' love of reading at our Title I school library. The Baby-Sitters Club series has sparked incredible enthusiasm among our readers, and your support allows them to continue that journey with the Baby-Sitters Little Sister graphic novels. Karen Brewer's funny, imaginative adventures resonate deeply with our students, especially early and reluctant readers who are drawn to the graphic novel format and familiar characters.\r\n\r\nBy adding the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series to our library, you are providing engaging, age-appropriate stories that make students excited to read and eager to visit the library. These books encourage empathy, creativity, and perseverance while showing students that reading can be joyful and relatable. Your generosity helps ensure that our students can keep growing as readers and discover that every challenge can turn into a great story.","fullyFundedDate":1768937274305,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-big-laughs-baby-sitters-club/9824163/","projectTitle":"New Books, Big Laughs: Baby-Sitters Club Sequel That Hooks Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8070177"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76029","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":320,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":24,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":41.8,"schoolId":76029,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Willow Crest Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Willow Crest Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alaska/anchorage-school-district/willow-crest-elementary-school/76029"}