{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wolf Creek School","outOfStateSupporters":90.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9843217,"projectId":9641517,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for bringing our project, \"Glee: Guided Learning in Elementary Education With Manipulatives,\" to life! Your kindness has brought more than just learning materials into our classroom. You have given my students the opportunity to explore, discover, and experience the joy of learning in a hands-on and meaningful way. As a math teacher, one of my greatest joys is seeing my students finally understand a concept they once struggled with. With these manipulatives, abstract math concepts are becoming easier to understand because students can now touch, move, build, and visualize what they are learning. Instead of simply memorizing steps, they are developing a deeper understanding and growing more confident in their abilities.\r\n\r\nThe excitement these materials brought into our classroom was truly heartwarming. Seeing my students eagerly explore the manipulatives, work together, and proudly share their answers reminded me why I love teaching. What touches my heart the most is watching students who once hesitated to participate become more willing to try, ask questions, and celebrate their small victories. Those little moments of confidence and happiness mean so much to me because I know that every child deserves to feel capable, valued, and successful.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these wonderful resources to strengthen foundational math skills, explore more challenging concepts, and encourage teamwork and problem-solving. Because of your generosity, my students are not just learning math—they are learning to believe in themselves. Thank you for investing in their education, believing in their potential, and helping me create a classroom where every child has a chance to shine. Your kindness has made a difference that reaches far beyond our classroom walls, and we are forever grateful! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1756913586655,"projectUrl":"project/glee-guided-learning-in-elementary-educ/9641517/","projectTitle":"Glee: Guided Learning in Elementary Education With Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9843217_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752096422450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9843217"},{"teacherId":9843217,"projectId":10683250,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making our project, \"Crunching Numbers, Earning Rewards!\" possible! Your generosity has brought so much excitement, motivation, and happiness into our classroom. As an 8th-grade math teacher, one of my greatest joys is seeing my students believe in themselves, especially those who struggle with math. When they first saw the rewards and supplies you provided, their faces lit up with excitement. It was heartwarming to see how something so simple could inspire them to participate more, complete their assignments, and give their best effort. Your kindness has helped turn everyday math practice into something my students genuinely look forward to.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these rewards to recognize students for their hard work, improvement, classroom participation, and determination to keep trying even when math gets challenging. During our lessons on basic math operations and problem-solving, students are encouraged to earn rewards by showing effort, answering questions, and completing their work. What touches my heart the most is seeing students who were once hesitant to participate slowly gain the confidence to raise their hands and say, \"I want to try!\" These little moments mean so much because they remind me that every child deserves to feel successful, appreciated, and capable of learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue strengthening our math skills and applying them to real-life situations, these resources will help us celebrate every small victory along the way. You have given my students more than just rewards—you have given them encouragement, confidence, and a reason to keep believing in themselves. Thank you for investing in my students and reminding them that their efforts matter. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am truly grateful that you chose to be part of their learning journey. ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1791521000557,"projectUrl":"project/crunching-numbers-earning-rewards/10683250/","projectTitle":"Crunching Numbers, Earning Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9843217_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752096422450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9843217"},{"teacherId":9843217,"projectId":10512621,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our project, \"Play to Learn: Achieving Success Out of Math Practice,\" possible! Your generosity has brought excitement, motivation, and meaningful learning opportunities into my 8th-grade math classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new technology is helping make math practice more interactive, engaging, and enjoyable. Instead of simply solving problems on paper, my students have opportunities to practice important math skills through fun, hands-on activities that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and active participation. It also allows students to learn at their own pace while building confidence in their mathematical abilities.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is that learning math now feels more like playing than doing a difficult task. They are eager to participate, challenge themselves, and celebrate their progress. It is especially heartwarming to see students who once hesitated to participate become more interested and willing to try. Even students who struggle with basic math skills have new opportunities to practice without feeling overwhelmed or afraid of making mistakes.\r\n\r\nAs an 8th-grade math teacher, one of my greatest joys is seeing my students discover that they are capable of succeeding in math. Your kindness is helping us create a classroom where learning is exciting, mistakes are part of growing, and every small achievement matters.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. You did more than provide classroom resources—you helped open doors to confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we are incredibly grateful! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1790703160567,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-learn-achieving-success-out-of/10512621/","projectTitle":"Play to Learn: Achieving Success Out of Math Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9843217_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752096422450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9843217"},{"teacherId":9843217,"projectId":9219756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Building Bright Minds: Tools for Math Success and Growth.\" Your generosity has brought new energy and excitement into my 8th-grade math classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students are using these resources during daily lessons, small-group activities, independent practice, and hands-on math challenges. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together to solve a challenging problem using the new materials. Instead of giving up when the problem became difficult, they encouraged one another, tried different strategies, and celebrated when they finally found the solution. Seeing their confidence grow reminded me why having the right tools can make such a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were genuinely excited. They immediately wanted to explore and use them. For many of my students, having engaging resources makes math feel less intimidating and gives them another way to understand concepts that may be difficult with pencil and paper alone.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these materials as we move into more challenging 8th-grade math concepts. I plan to incorporate them into collaborative activities, review stations, intervention groups, and problem-solving challenges so students can strengthen their skills while becoming more independent and confident learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth. Your support is helping me create a classroom where students have the tools they need to practice, persevere, and discover that they really can be successful in math. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1747160804726,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-mindstools-for-math-suc/9219756/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds:Tools for Math Success and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9843217_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752096422450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9843217"},{"teacherId":9843217,"projectId":10479170,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting **\"Math Power Hour: Practice, Master, Shine!\"** Your generosity has brought new energy and excitement into our 8th grade math classroom!\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their faces immediately lit up. They were excited to know that these resources were especially for them and would make practicing math more engaging. Instead of seeing extra practice as simply \"more work,\" they are beginning to see it as an opportunity to challenge themselves, improve, and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials during our Math Power Hour for small-group practice, review, intervention, and enrichment. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together on challenging problems—explaining their thinking, helping classmates who were struggling, and proudly celebrating when someone finally said, **\"I got it!\"** Those small victories mean so much because they are helping my students build confidence along with their math skills.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these resources as we move into more challenging 8th grade math concepts. Students will practice skills, track their growth, learn from mistakes, and work toward mastering each learning target. My goal is for every student to recognize that progress matters and that they are capable of succeeding in math.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students more than classroom materials. **You gave them opportunities to practice, the confidence to keep trying, and moments where they can truly master and shine.** We are incredibly grateful for your investment in their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1790098771686,"projectUrl":"project/math-power-hour-practice-master-shine/10479170/","projectTitle":"Math Power Hour: Practice, Master, Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9843217_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752096422450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9843217"},{"teacherId":9843217,"projectId":10505462,"letterContent":"Having a classroom printer has made a wonderful difference in how my students learn each day. We can now print worksheets, practice activities, visual aids, and learning materials right when they are needed. This gives my students more opportunities to practice skills, stay engaged, and have the resources they need right in their hands.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited when they receive fresh, colorful activities created just for our lessons. Some students who were once hesitant to participate have become more eager to work when they have clear, organized materials in front of them. They take pride in completing their work and are excited to see what new activity we will print next.\r\n\r\nThis printer is more than just technology in our classroom—it has helped make learning more accessible, engaging, and enjoyable. Thank you for helping bridge the resource gap and giving my students the tools they need to learn and succeed. We are truly grateful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1787330802973,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-resource-gap-a-classroom-p/10505462/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Resource Gap: A Classroom Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9843217_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752096422450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9843217"},{"teacherId":10337614,"projectId":10133506,"letterContent":"Thank you for this equipment. It has made a big difference in my classroom. These soft balls have given my students the opportunity to grow and be comfortable with their throwing, catching and control abilities. I have seen students who have never participated begin to participate this year using these balls. They feel safe and want to join in on the games and activities. \r\nThe games we can play and activities we are able to do have helped our classroom grow. We plan to use these for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1778000723446,"projectUrl":"project/soft-touch-balls-increase-ability-for-ma/10133506/","projectTitle":"Soft-Touch Balls Increase Ability for Many Young Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Earl McConnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10337614"},{"teacherId":10458096,"projectId":10133860,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of our generous donors and sponsors through DonorsChoose for supporting our project, \"Print, Organize, and Learn: Essential Tools for Our Classroom.\" Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in our Special Education classroom!\r\n\r\nThe materials provided through this project will help us create, organize, and preserve learning materials that are specifically designed to meet the individual needs of our students.\r\n\r\nFor my students, these resources are more than classroom supplies. They will help provide visual supports, hands-on learning activities, individualized practice materials, communication tools, and engaging resources that make learning more accessible and meaningful. The organizers will also give our students a structured and organized learning environment where they can easily find and use materials while developing independence and responsibility.\r\n\r\nThe printer and laminator will allow me to prepare durable, reusable resources for reading, writing, math, communication, social-emotional learning, and daily routines. The table will provide an additional space for small-group instruction, individualized learning, and hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support helps create opportunities for my students to learn, participate, build confidence, and experience success. Every resource we receive helps me better meet their diverse learning needs and create a classroom where every child feels supported and capable.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their education. Your kindness and generosity will have a lasting impact on our classroom and the children we serve.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping us print, organize, learn, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1778000723602,"projectUrl":"project/print-organize-and-learn-essential-to/10133860/","projectTitle":"Print, Organize, and Learn: Essential Tools for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maria Concepcion Ycong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10458096_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1772779597241","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10458096"},{"teacherId":9843182,"projectId":10349565,"letterContent":"The printer is helping my students learn by giving them quick access to printed learning materials such as worksheets, practice activities, graphic organizers, vocabulary cards, and classroom resources. Instead of waiting for materials to be printed elsewhere, I can provide students with resources they need right away. This makes lessons more engaging, supports different learning styles, and allows me to provide additional practice or enrichment based on individual student needs.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is seeing their learning materials come to life immediately. They enjoy receiving colorful, engaging, and hands-on materials that they can use during lessons and activities. They are also excited when I print special resources connected to what we are learning because it makes the classroom feel more interactive and personalized.\r\n\r\nStudents who benefit from hands-on and visual learning have especially warmed to the printer. Some students become more motivated when they have a printed activity they can write on, cut out, organize, or use with classmates. Students who need additional practice also benefit because I can quickly print differentiated materials that match their learning needs. Overall, the printer has helped create a classroom where students are more engaged, prepared, and excited to participate in learning activities.","fullyFundedDate":1786964098215,"projectUrl":"project/printconnect-bridging-learning-through/10349565/","projectTitle":"PrintConnect: Bridging Learning Through Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. De Mesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9843182_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784359275868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9843182"},{"teacherId":9843182,"projectId":10087644,"letterContent":"The \"Smart Snacks, Smart Learner\" project improved my classroom by providing students with nutritious snacks and resources that support their learning and well-being. The snacks help students stay energized and focused throughout the school day, especially during long periods of learning. The project also helped create a more positive and welcoming classroom environment where students feel supported and ready to learn. Overall, it helped increase students' focus, participation, and readiness to engage in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nMy students are using the \"Smart Snacks, Smart Learner\" resources as part of their daily classroom routines. They enjoy the healthy snacks during appropriate times.When my students first saw the \"Smart Snacks, Smart Learner\" project, they were excited and curious about the new materials and snacks. They immediately showed interest in exploring and using the resources. Students were especially enthusiastic about having new materials that made classroom activities more enjoyable and interactive. Their positive reactions showed their excitement and appreciation for the project and created a stronger sense of enthusiasm for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771872346857,"projectUrl":"project/smart-snacks-smart-learners/10087644/","projectTitle":"Smart Snacks, Smart Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. De Mesa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9843182_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784359275868","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9843182"},{"teacherId":9996514,"projectId":10147331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Supporting Unique Learners Through Books\" project. Your generosity has provided my students with engaging and meaningful books that meet their diverse learning needs and help make reading more enjoyable and accessible.\r\nThese books have made a positive difference in our SPED classroom. My students are becoming more interested in reading, building their vocabulary and comprehension skills, and gaining confidence as learners. Most importantly, they now have more opportunities to experience the joy of choosing a book, exploring a story, and learning at their own pace.\r\nYour kindness reminds our students that there are people who believe in their abilities and care about their success. Thank you for helping us build a classroom where every unique learner can grow, feel supported, and develop a love for reading. 📚","fullyFundedDate":1778000724262,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-unique-learners-through-books/10147331/","projectTitle":"Supporting Unique Learners Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Agnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9996514_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753128582634","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9996514"},{"teacherId":10338887,"projectId":9869145,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for helping make this project possible. Your support allowed us to purchase stylus pens that my students can use to complete their schoolwork digitally. These tools will make it easier for students to interact with their digital assignments, practice new skills, and take a more active role in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will also make a lasting difference by helping our classroom reduce the amount of paper, ink, and traditional writing utensils we use throughout the school year. More importantly, you have provided my students with tools that allow them to learn and work in a way that better reflects the technology they use in today's world. 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