{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Creekside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":18.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10681674,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating this wonderful variety of stress-relieving toys to our classroom! From colorful squishies and slime kits to stress balls, fidget cubes, and sensory tools, our students now have so many options to help them stay calm, focused, and regulated throughout the school day. These tools make a real difference for students who need extra support with anxiety, attention, or sensory needs, and they also double as wonderful rewards, prize box fillers, and party favors for classroom celebrations. Your generosity truly supports our students' emotional well-being, and we are endlessly grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1790134472912,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-big-focus/10681674/","projectTitle":"Small Tools, Big Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10515345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously donating these two organizing carts to our classroom! As any teacher knows, staying organized is essential to running an effective and efficient learning environment, and these carts will make a tremendous difference in how we manage our daily routines. With dedicated space for supplies, materials, and student work, we'll be able to keep everything neat, accessible, and easy to locate throughout the busy school day.\r\n\r\nBeyond just tidiness, these carts will help us maximize valuable instructional time that might otherwise be spent searching for materials or reorganizing cluttered spaces. Their mobility means we can easily move supplies between different learning stations, group activities, or even between classrooms when needed, giving us much more flexibility in how we structure lessons and activities for our students.\r\n\r\nWe're so grateful for your thoughtful support of our classroom! Gifts like these may seem small, but they truly have a lasting impact on our ability to create a calm, organized, and productive space where our students can focus on learning and thrive. Thank you for investing in our classroom environment and in the success of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1789168371002,"projectUrl":"project/organized-carts-focused-minds/10515345/","projectTitle":"Organized Carts, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":9591056,"projectId":10284613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our daily learning environment has been completely transformed.\r\n\r\nThe LCD writing tablets have been an absolute game-changer. Replaces our traditional dry-erase whiteboards has eliminated the messy cleanup, erased marker stains, and made transitions so much smoother. The students are genuinely thrilled every time they get to use them—there's a palpable excitement in the room whenever it's time to practice our work on the tablets!\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating options and organization tools have also made a world of difference. The wooden stools give students the freedom to comfortably move around the room and collaborate in different spaces, which has made our center rotations flow effortlessly. Paired with the black supply caddies, all of our center materials are organized, accessible, and ready to go, giving our students greater independence during activity time.\r\n\r\nYour support directly impacts our daily routine and brings so much joy and structure to our classroom community. 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I am new to this grade level but I know that having engaging reading material like Freak the Mighty and Hatchet will improve their ability to read as well as give them high interest material to inspire and motivate the students to read for pleasure. My students are preparing for traansfer to middle school next year and they will need strong reading skills in order to be successful as they embark on a more challenging path in their education. Thank you so much for providing them with this opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1787271358759,"projectUrl":"project/from-kinder-to-sixth-i-need-your-help/10464304/","projectTitle":"From Kinder to Sixth! I Need Your Help!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8344612_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x160,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762473714435","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8344612"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10543869,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing a variety of snacks for our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to something to eat when they need it most, whether that is during a long stretch between lunch and dismissal, before a test when nerves make it hard to focus, or simply on a day when breakfast did not happen the way it should have. Hunger can make it nearly impossible for a student to concentrate, participate, or feel their best, and having snacks on hand means no student has to sit through a lesson distracted by an empty stomach.\r\n\r\nWhat means so much to us is what this gift represents beyond the snacks themselves. It tells our students that people outside our school care about their basic needs being met, not just their academic progress. For some students, a granola bar or a piece of fruit in the middle of the day can be the difference between a hard afternoon and a good one. Your generosity ensures that every student has the chance to feel nourished, comfortable, and ready to learn, no matter what their morning looked like.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for investing in our students' wellbeing and their ability to focus and thrive in the classroom. You have given them more than snacks. 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That kind of patience and care shows up not just in art class, but in everything else they do.\r\n\r\nBeyond the supplies themselves, your generosity sends a message my students hear loud and clear: that their creativity is worth investing in. Art gives many of my students a way to express thoughts and feelings they can't always put into words, and a fresh set of markers gives every single one of them an equal chance to do that well. Thank you for seeing the value in that, and for helping make our classroom a more colorful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1788354224314,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-outside-the-lines-of-learning/10543844/","projectTitle":"Coloring Outside the Lines of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10540468,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing art markers for our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have vibrant, reliable tools to bring their creativity to life, whether they are illustrating a story, labeling a science diagram, designing a poster for a class project, or simply expressing themselves through art. Good markers make a real difference. Fresh, bold colors invite students to take their time and take pride in their work, rather than rushing through with dried-out or faded supplies. These markers will be used across nearly every subject, from creative writing covers to colorful charts and graphs, giving our students a chance to make their learning visual and their own.\r\n\r\nWhat means so much to us is what this gift represents beyond the markers themselves. It tells our students that creativity and self-expression matter, not just as an extra, but as a meaningful part of how they learn and share their ideas. For many students, art is where they feel most confident and most like themselves, and having quality supplies available helps every student find that sense of pride in their work.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for investing in our students' creativity and self-expression. You have given them more than markers. You have given them a colorful way to share their ideas with the world.","fullyFundedDate":1788354215141,"projectUrl":"project/blending-brilliance/10540468/","projectTitle":"Blending Brilliance","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10518698,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing 4 wobble stools for our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have flexible seating options that let them move, balance, and stay engaged while they learn instead of sitting still in a traditional chair all day. Some students focus best when they can shift and wiggle a little, and these stools give them a way to meet that need without leaving their seat or distracting their classmates. Whether a student is working through a math problem, reading independently, or listening during a lesson, the gentle movement of a wobble stool can help them stay alert, regulated, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhat means so much to us is what this gift represents beyond the stools themselves. It tells our students that people outside our school understand that kids learn and focus in different ways, and that meeting those needs matters. For students who struggle to sit still in a traditional chair, having a seat that moves with them can make the difference between a frustrating day and a productive one. Your generosity helps every student find a way to feel comfortable and ready to engage.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for investing in our students' focus, comfort, and success in the classroom. You have given them more than stools. You have given them a better way to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1788354232207,"projectUrl":"project/wobbling-in/10518698/","projectTitle":"Wobbling In!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10514803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing a variety of LEGO sets for our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have a hands-on way to build, problem-solve, and think creatively that goes far beyond a typical worksheet or lecture. Whether students are following instructions to build a set exactly as designed, working together to troubleshoot a tricky step, or reimagining pieces into something entirely their own, they are practicing patience, spatial reasoning, and perseverance without even realizing it. These sets are perfect for early finisher time, indoor recess, collaborative STEM challenges, and as a calming, focused activity for students who need a hands-on break from traditional classwork.\r\n\r\nWhat means so much to us is what this gift represents beyond the LEGO sets themselves. It tells our students that people outside our school believe in the power of play as a way to learn. Building together teaches our students how to communicate, share, and problem-solve as a team, skills that carry over into every subject and every part of their day. For some students, LEGO building is also a wonderful outlet for creativity and a source of pride when they finish something they built with their own hands.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for investing in our students' creativity, teamwork, and love of learning through play. You have given them more than LEGO sets. You have given them a joyful way to build, think, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1788354234396,"projectUrl":"project/lego-in-education/10514803/","projectTitle":"LEGO in Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10360699,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Bambu Lab P2S 3D printer! Because of your generosity, our 6th graders now have a tool that turns their ideas into something they can hold in their hands, and I wish you could see their faces every time a print finishes. This year, students are already dreaming up projects: labeled 3D models of plant and animal cells for science, scale replicas of pyramids and castles for our ancient civilizations unit, geometric solids they can measure and manipulate for math, and even custom name tags and pencil holders for their desks. With the P2S's multi-color printing capabilities, students can also bring even more detail and creativity to their designs, whether that means a multi-colored map for social studies or a model with clearly labeled, color-coded parts for a science presentation.\r\n\r\nWhat means the most to us is what this gift represents beyond the printer itself. It tells our students that people they have never met believe their ideas are worth building. For many of them, this will be the first time they have ever designed something and watched it become real, a small but powerful lesson in persistence, problem-solving, and productive struggle that goes far beyond any single project.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for investing in our students' curiosity and creativity. You have given them more than a printer. You have given them a reason to imagine bigger.","fullyFundedDate":1788354233225,"projectUrl":"project/printing-in-3d/10360699/","projectTitle":"Printing in 3D","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10346728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing a class set of Waiting for Normal, Counting by 7s, and Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus for our students! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has stories that reflect the real, complicated lives many of our students are navigating, from family instability and grief to disability and finding your place after loss. These are not easy topics, but each of these books handles them with honesty, humor, and hope, giving our students characters they can relate to and root for. Reading about Addie's resilience, Willow's journey through grief toward found family, and Aven's determination to be seen for who she truly is helps our students build empathy for others while also feeling less alone in whatever they might be carrying themselves.\r\n\r\nWhat means so much to us is what this gift represents beyond the books themselves. It tells our students that their stories, and the stories of kids like them, matter and deserve to be told well. These novels spark some of our richest classroom discussions about kindness, resilience, and understanding people whose lives look different from our own. Your generosity gives every student the chance to see themselves in a character, and to build compassion for classmates whose experiences may differ from their own.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for investing in our students' empathy, resilience, and love of reading. You have given them more than books. You have given them stories that will stay with them long after the last page.","fullyFundedDate":1788354230858,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-show-kids-theyre-not-alone/10346728/","projectTitle":"Books That Show Kids They're Not Alone","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp123393_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651719258022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrjones"},{"teacherId":123393,"projectId":10573480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing a variety of \"A Kids Book About\" titles for our classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to books that speak to them honestly about topics like empathy, belonging, anxiety, change, and so much more, without talking down to them or shying away from real feelings. Our students are growing up navigating complicated emotions and experiences every day, and these books give them language and perspective for things that can otherwise feel confusing or isolating. Whether a student picks up the book about change during a hard transition or the book about empathy to better understand a classmate, these stories meet them exactly where they are.\r\n\r\nWhat means so much to us is what this gift represents beyond the books themselves. It tells our students that people outside our school believe they are capable of understanding big, important ideas, and that their questions and feelings deserve real answers, not simplified ones. Books like these open the door to conversations we might not otherwise have time or resources to start, and they help our classroom become a place where every student feels seen and understood.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our whole class, thank you for investing in our students' emotional growth and understanding of the world around them. You have given them more than books. 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