{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"West Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":63.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4755277,"projectId":9286003,"letterContent":"The items that were purchased in this project were used to keep our classroom centers interesting and exciting. My students very much enjoy finding new items to explore in our centers. In fact at the transitional kindergarten age if we do not add, change, or explain new things they can be done in a center the learning and imagination is hampered. \r\n \r\nThis is why my students were so happy to find new tools in the playdough center; new puzzles at toys at the Table Toys center, and new play carpets at our Carpet play center. Learning and learning through play continues in our classroom through this project.","fullyFundedDate":1746451069475,"projectUrl":"project/center-time/9286003/","projectTitle":"Center Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4755277_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y441&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659910435166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4755277"},{"teacherId":3966937,"projectId":9515592,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the flexible seating choices that you gave to the students in our classroom. They enjoy sitting on the large pillows during their computer time. They use the pillows to make their chairs soft as well, which helps my students stay in their seats. This has truly added a comforting aspect to our classroom. \r\nMy students like having options, and this makes them more willing to work on their assignments. 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They also learned that they can eat the unfertalized eggs and chickens as well. Many of them had no idea that they had been eating chicken every time they go to McDonald's to get nuggets. (Laugh). They also learned the difference between cage free eggs and ones that are not free to roam. Organic and not organic. It has been a real learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1753218192390,"projectUrl":"project/learning-where-our-food-comes-from/9176726/","projectTitle":"Learning Where Our Food Comes From","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3966937_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740202443416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hale-lugo"},{"teacherId":3966937,"projectId":9709750,"letterContent":"Your donation of a camera and tablet have allowed me to add additional students into our News Crew program at school. There have been students waiting to join since last school year, and now that we have additional devices, we are able to take on more students. They will have the ability to record, interview, take pictures, learn editing and green screen. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to gain skills that they can bring into the real world job force one day. This is also a building block for high school level classes as well.","fullyFundedDate":1758135621545,"projectUrl":"project/student-news-anchors/9709750/","projectTitle":"Student News Anchors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3966937_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740202443416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hale-lugo"},{"teacherId":3966937,"projectId":9635646,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you generous donation of science materials. My students love project based learning and are always in need of science safety materials. These resources will allow us to do so many more projects and will give students more opportunities to learn. \r\nStudents will use the totes to organize their materials. They will use the safety glasses during all science experiments. They will learn proper safety procedures, which will insure their safety during all of our educational experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1757515888891,"projectUrl":"project/science-lab-safety/9635646/","projectTitle":"Science Lab Safety","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3966937_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740202443416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hale-lugo"},{"teacherId":3966937,"projectId":9517208,"letterContent":"We have already begun our small reading groups. Students are excited to meet with me because they know that there will be games to play and learning be accomplished. \r\nMy students are excited to use our games and resources. While reading our class book, they use their reading strips to follow along and not lose their place. This is a very helpful tool for many of my students. Three new resources are helpful in filing in the gaps that our curriculum just can't do. Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754760425207,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-read-through-play/9517208/","projectTitle":"Learning to Read Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3966937_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740202443416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hale-lugo"},{"teacherId":3966937,"projectId":9517144,"letterContent":"My students this year are very anxious and wiggly. Reading independently for any amount of time is hard for them. Giving them comfortable seating while they are reading really helps them to stay still and focus on their book. They are comfortable and feel more at home. The best chairs go to my top readers and students who can sit in them correctly and stay on task for the reading time given. This is a huge motivation for all of them. Thank you so much for your generous donation. This will benefit many years of students to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755814956230,"projectUrl":"project/relax-and-read/9517144/","projectTitle":"Relax and Read","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3966937_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740202443416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hale-lugo"},{"teacherId":3966937,"projectId":9445325,"letterContent":"The items you have donated have already gone into our \"prize shop\" cabinet, and are ready for action! Students are looking forward to earning the new prizes and are working harder than ever. \r\nStudents earn prize coupons by participating, turning in classwork and homework and by getting high scores on their tests. They all enjoy earning their coupons and look forward to prize shop days, where they can turn in their coupons for all kinds of treats. \r\nIt can get pretty expensive to provide this all year for the kids, so I really appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1755814956259,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-incentives-and-motivational-prizes/9445325/","projectTitle":"PBIS incentives and Motivational Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3966937_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740202443416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hale-lugo"},{"teacherId":4977418,"projectId":9136640,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom received soft, colorful balls and cones that have quickly become favorites among my second graders. The colorful cones are fantastic for setting clear boundaries during activities, helping students understand the space they have to work within and keeping games organized and safe.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was contagious—they couldn't wait to get started! The enthusiasm they show during these activities speaks volumes about how much these resources have enriched their play and learning experiences.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to incorporate structured team challenges that blend physical activity with problem-solving, using the balls and cones to create obstacle courses and relay races. \r\n\r\nThank you for being part of this journey.","fullyFundedDate":1744723968875,"projectUrl":"project/get-moving-with-soft-colorful-balls/9136640/","projectTitle":"Get Moving with Soft Colorful Balls","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4977418_orig.jpg?crop=927,927,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700091226513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachermrvalencia"},{"teacherId":3966937,"projectId":9214472,"letterContent":"The students are overjoyed to have microscopes to use in class. They are learning how to make observations and record them. The students have made their own slides to observe as well. \r\nLater this year, we will be using the bacteria trays to test our schools surfaces to see where there is room for improvement in our cleaning. We will also use it to promote hand washing and to bring awareness of things like not putting their mouths on the drinking fountain. It will create a healthier school environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746628983235,"projectUrl":"project/whoa-that-was-close/9214472/","projectTitle":"Whoa, That Was Close!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3966937_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740202443416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hale-lugo"},{"teacherId":4977418,"projectId":9142491,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our 2nd grade classroom is now equipped with seat sacks that have truly transformed how our students organize their learning materials. Each student has their own seat sack, allowing them to keep pencils, notebooks, and other supplies neatly stored and within easy reach. This simple addition has made a big difference during our daily lessons. Recently, during a writing project, students were able to quickly access their tools without disrupting the class, which helped them stay focused and engaged.\r\n\r\nWhen the seat sacks arrived, the students were excited and curious. They loved having their own special space for their belongings and took great pride in keeping their sacks tidy. It's been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they take more responsibility for their learning environment. Your contribution gave them a sense of ownership and independence that has boosted their motivation.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are building on this momentum with a collaborative storytelling project where students will use their organized materials to draft and illustrate their stories. These seat sacks will continue to support their creativity and learning as they progress. We are deeply grateful that you helped make this possible and look forward to sharing more updates as our students continue to thrive","fullyFundedDate":1743105496174,"projectUrl":"project/sack-it-up-organization-for-success/9142491/","projectTitle":"\"Sack It Up: Organization for Success!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Valencia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4977418_orig.jpg?crop=927,927,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700091226513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachermrvalencia"},{"teacherId":3966937,"projectId":9214449,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the food and snacks for the kids. Most kids in our community come to school without breakfast or lunches. Sometimes these kids stay until 6:30 p.m. since they attend the after school program as well. They are hungry and tired. Students need to have a full belly in order to learn properly. They shouldn't need to feel as if they are just surviving. These snacks will provide students calories they need to push through until the end of their day. This means the world to them. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1744059828737,"projectUrl":"project/calories-to-keep-learning/9214449/","projectTitle":"Calories to Keep Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3966937_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740202443416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hale-lugo"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34099","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":481,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":62,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"30.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":36.7,"schoolId":34099,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about West Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"West Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/adelanto-elementary-school-district/west-creek-elementary-school/34099"}