{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Willow Crest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3099986,"projectId":10329257,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation you made to my classroom. The money that was donated bought a variety of snacks for my students. These snacks were enjoyed by the students and filled their bellies after a lot of learning in the classroom.\r\nThe students were able to enjoy a snack provided by a kind person who gave out of the goodness of their heart. \r\nThe students families didn't have to worry about providing a class snack and could focus their attention on providing food at home.\r\nThank you again for your generous gift to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1783365854331,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-hungry-learners/10329257/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Hungry Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3099986_orig.jpg?crop=1488,1488,x0,y451&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689635803232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3099986"},{"teacherId":2028859,"projectId":10211892,"letterContent":"At the Back To School Night this fall, I handed out the thermometers along with a flyer from my school district detailing when a student should stay home from school.\r\n\r\nMany times I have heard parents say that they do not have a thermometer at home so this was the inspiration for this DonorsChoose project.\r\n\r\nSome families did not attend the Back to School Night, so I am sending home a thermometer and flyer to those families as well.\r\n\r\nI am so very grateful that with your support I am able to help families take care of the health needs of their family members.","fullyFundedDate":1783365852258,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-kids-start-at-home-thermometers/10211892/","projectTitle":"Healthy Kids Start at Home: Thermometers for Families","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pamela S Miller, MEd BSN RN NCSN","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2028859"},{"teacherId":8070177,"projectId":10636604,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring more mystery and adventure into our library! These books have already found their way into students' hands, and I love watching them get completely absorbed in the hunt for clues, secret missions, and the next surprise. Kids are talking to each other about what they think will happen, racing to finish a story, and asking for another book in the series. For students who sometimes struggle to find a book that grabs their attention, these stories give them a reason to keep turning pages. Your support has added a whole new layer of excitement to our collection and is helping make reading feel like an adventure—exactly the kind of experience that can turn curiosity into a love of books.","fullyFundedDate":1789582510525,"projectUrl":"project/reading-undercover-spies-sleuths-sto/10636604/","projectTitle":"Reading Undercover: Spies, Sleuths & Stories","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":10505309,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us start the school year with a fresh collection of books! These new titles are already making their way into students' hands, and it is wonderful to see the excitement that a new book can create. Kids are discovering books that connect to the things they already love—sports, games, animals, humor, graphic novels, and just plain weird and wonderful things—and then sharing their finds with friends. A new book on the shelf can be all it takes for a student to stop, pick it up, laugh, and say, \"I want to read this!\" Your support is helping make our library feel new and exciting while giving students more opportunities to discover a book that fits them. For many of my students, the school library is their most reliable source of books, so having new, high-interest choices available matters. I am so grateful that your generosity is putting fresh books into kids' hands and helping make reading something they are genuinely excited to choose.","fullyFundedDate":1789582514288,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-school-books-big-reading-adven/10505309/","projectTitle":"Back-to-School Books & Big Reading Adventures!","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":10636562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing Pig the Pug to our library! The books are already in students' hands, and I can see why Pig is such a hit. Kids are laughing at his ridiculous antics, showing the illustrations to their friends, and asking if there is another Pig book waiting for them. I love seeing a character like Pig turn excitement into reading—especially for students who might not always choose a book on their own. Adding this series to our collection has given our youngest readers another funny, familiar character to connect with and another reason to grab a book and keep reading. Thank you for helping put more laughter, confidence, and excitement into our library!","fullyFundedDate":1789582512611,"projectUrl":"project/bring-pig-to-our-library-giggles-grins/10636562/","projectTitle":"Bring Pig to Our Library: Giggles, Grins, and Great Reads!","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":10513868,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fill our library with these wonderful new books! They have already made their way into kids' hands, and the excitement is contagious. Students are pulling books from the shelves, stopping to look at the covers, flipping through pages, calling friends over to share something they have discovered, and asking, \"Did you know this is REAL?\" Seeing that kind of genuine curiosity is exactly what I hoped for. These new books have given our collection a fresh burst of energy and given students even more opportunities to discover something unexpected, follow a question, and find a new interest. I love watching students make their own discoveries and realize that there is always something new waiting for them in the library. Thank you for helping make our library a place where curiosity comes alive!","fullyFundedDate":1789582512314,"projectUrl":"project/wild-weird-wonderful-books-that-make/10513868/","projectTitle":"Wild, Weird & Wonderful: Books That Make Kids Wonder","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8070177"},{"teacherId":5849650,"projectId":10202979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Better Than Paper bulletin board project!\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us transform our hallways into bright, welcoming spaces that celebrate our students and their learning. Instead of bulletin boards that fade, wrinkle, and tear, we now have durable, reusable materials that will allow us to create beautiful displays throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support helps us show our students that their hard work matters. When students see their work proudly displayed, they feel valued, celebrated, and connected to their school community. These new bulletin boards will give us more opportunities to highlight student achievement, creativity, kindness, cultural diversity, and school pride.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create an environment where every student can feel seen, valued, and proud of who they are and what they are learning. Your kindness is making our school a more inspiring and joyful place for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1783100234725,"projectUrl":"project/brightening-our-hallways-with-creativity/10202979/","projectTitle":"Brightening Our Hallways with Creativity and Pride","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":10265414,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding the pencil containers for our intermediate classroom. In our classroom, organization plays a key role in helping students stay focused, independent, and ready to learn. Many of my students struggle with keeping track of their materials, which can lead to lost supplies, missed learning time, and frustration during lessons.\r\n\r\nYour support makes a real difference. I requested individual pencil containers to help each student keep their supplies organized and easily accessible. These containers will hold essential tools like pencils, erasers, and markers, giving students a designated place for their materials throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nHaving personal pencil containers will reduce the time spent searching for supplies and will help students transition more smoothly between activities. It also supports students in building responsibility and organizational habits that will benefit them beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nOur classroom serves a diverse group of learners, and creating structured, predictable systems supports all students, especially those who benefit from clear routines and organization. The containers you helped provide will help create a calm, efficient learning environment where students can focus on their work instead of managing materials.\r\n\r\nWith your support, I can provide every student with the tools they need to stay organized, confident, and engaged in learning. Thank you again for helping create a classroom where all students can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778178197059,"projectUrl":"project/organized-students-successful-learners/10265414/","projectTitle":"Organized Students, Successful Learners","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":3099986,"projectId":10329258,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations to my classroom that allowed my students to use new supplies. The dot markers allowed my students to create fun names during our Kindergarten Academy day. The Elmers glue sticks made it possible for the kids to get right to work on the first day of school and glue their projects together. The pony beads were used to make bracelets. The bracelet activity was a fun way for the kids to get some fine motor practice done early in the school year.\r\nYour support made it possible for my students to come into a classroom that was prepared and ready for them to learn!\r\nThank you again for all of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1781400753526,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-kindergarten/10329258/","projectTitle":"Art for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3099986_orig.jpg?crop=1488,1488,x0,y451&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689635803232","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3099986"},{"teacherId":10602021,"projectId":10515138,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and providing my second-grade students with Slim Jim protein snacks! My students were so excited when they saw the snacks arrive, and they absolutely loved having Slim Jims as a special protein-packed option during our busy school days. Your generosity is helping my students stay energized, focused, and ready to learn while also showing them what it means to make thoughtful choices about food and resources. Seeing their smiles and excitement during snack time was truly heartwarming. Thank you for helping create a classroom where my students feel cared for, supported, and ready to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1787615514871,"projectUrl":"project/smart-snacks-for-sustainable-second-grad/10515138/","projectTitle":"Smart Snacks for Sustainable Second Grade Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10602021"},{"teacherId":9796703,"projectId":9921656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-K room! Our students come from all over the world and it means so much to have supplies that represent them and know they belong here. We love using our Colors of the World crayons, and having coloring books that look like our families. They have little trinkets and fidgets to help them regulate their emotions when they're getting tired or stressed. We talk about feelings and strategies to help stay strong and be a good friend and classmate. Thanks again for all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1774227078422,"projectUrl":"project/self-confidence-for-early-learners/9921656/","projectTitle":"Self-Confidence for Early Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alyssa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9796703"},{"teacherId":8070177,"projectId":10200933,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping make our Digging Deep project possible! Many classrooms simply do not have enough time for the deeper exploration that makes learning memorable, and your support will allow our library to step in as an active partner in classroom learning. Fourth graders will become \"Lead Geologists,\" partnering with first graders to explore Earth's layers through the irresistible fun of play dough! Students will learn and practice scientific vocabulary and concepts in a hands-on, engaging way while also building language skills and confidence. The project will create meaningful leadership opportunities for our older students, give younger students supportive peer mentors, and strengthen our school community through collaboration across grade levels. Fourth graders will also review and reinforce concepts they have already learned by teaching them to others. Most importantly, this experience will show students that learning can be playful, purposeful, and exciting—and that the library is a place where their classroom learning can come alive!","fullyFundedDate":1783365849885,"projectUrl":"project/digging-deep-building-earth-from-the-in/10200933/","projectTitle":"Digging Deep: Building Earth From the Inside Out","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":305,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":15,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":13,"percentMultiracialImputed":17,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":42.0,"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"}