{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sugar Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":16.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":209658,"projectId":10063074,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom reading project. Because of your generosity, my students have been able to experience reading in a hands-on, engaging, and confidence-building way. Many of my learners begin the year struggling with decoding and often approach reading with hesitation or frustration. These materials have helped shift that experience into something much more positive, where students are now more willing to take risks, participate, and see themselves as capable readers.\r\n\r\nThe Yak Pak Comics quickly became a classroom favorite, capturing students' attention with humor, visuals, and relatable stories. Students who once avoided books are now eager to read and often laugh together as they explore the text. One student proudly shared, \"I actually like reading this!\" The magnetic CVC objects and build-and-snap manipulatives have also made a strong impact by allowing students to physically build words and connect sounds in a meaningful way. Students are more successful with decoding because they can see and touch the word-building process, and many have expressed pride in their progress, including comments like, \"I'm really good at this now!\" The fidget sight word games and touch-and-read blends have further supported engagement, especially for students who need movement and sensory input to stay focused, and I frequently hear students ask to \"play the reading games again.\"\r\n\r\nOverall, these materials have transformed the way my students experience reading. They are more confident, more engaged, and more willing to persevere through challenges. What was once a time of frustration has become a time of excitement, discovery, and success. Your generosity has provided far more than classroom resources—it has given my students confidence, joy, and the belief that they can succeed as readers. I am deeply grateful for your support and for the lasting impact you have made on my classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1769705620366,"projectUrl":"project/pow-bam-read-an-interactive-adventure/10063074/","projectTitle":"Pow! Bam! Read! An Interactive Adventure Into Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Koechle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp209658_orig.jpg?crop=1881,1881,x53,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769540906353","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/209658"},{"teacherId":10017620,"projectId":10257129,"letterContent":"Thank you soooo incredibly much for donating to this project! My students are so thrilled to earn our school-wide incentive, Cheetah Cash, to shop for the amazing rewards that were provided through this project. They are most excited for the Takis (of course) and the Blow Pops! They are feeling motivated to finish out the year strong by following expectations, promoting respect, and trying their best, and you have a huge role to play in this! This is significantly positively impacting our school community and students. My students and I cannot thank you enough for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1777999216430,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-respect/10257129/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Respect!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lanham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10017620_orig.jpg?crop=434,434,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746483555954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10017620"},{"teacherId":10017620,"projectId":10015283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations and for making this possible! My students love having the opportunity to choose their seating and the chance to sit somewhere differently than at their desk chair. The ceiling covers have created the perfect lighting for students and the students have made comments on how it has made it very calm inside the room. The rug is a perfect pop of color and also a fun, comfy, spot for students to complete their work. The standing desk has been PERFECT for students who need a change and life to move their feet a little bit while working! Thank you so much for your contributions to this project and positively impacting my students' learning! You are amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1777982647896,"projectUrl":"project/flex-to-focus/10015283/","projectTitle":"Flex to Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lanham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10017620_orig.jpg?crop=434,434,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746483555954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10017620"},{"teacherId":10017620,"projectId":10198402,"letterContent":"What an incredible opportunity you have helped provide for students! Thanks to your generosity, we were able to provide a lock to every fifth grader before they go to junior high next year! The students are excited to practice lock combinations all summer.\r\n\r\nYou have helped my fifth grade students to feel safe and prepared as they encounter a big change from elementary school and move on to the next phase of life! Many students from my school come from low-income families, and I know any type of school supply that can be provided to them makes a huge impact and is so helpful! My students, their families, and myself cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1777225308721,"projectUrl":"project/lock-it-and-rock-it/10198402/","projectTitle":"Lock It and Rock It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lanham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10017620_orig.jpg?crop=434,434,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746483555954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10017620"},{"teacherId":10017620,"projectId":10026784,"letterContent":"This was such an amazing donation that helped me develop SEL curriculum to support my students. The projects have been fun, engaging, and enjoyable for my fifth grade students. \r\n\r\nWe have practiced gratitude, problem solving, and thinking through our actions so far through our various projects. I am hoping to include more amazing practices in the future as we continue to do a monthly, fun activity! \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and my classroom. You have had a positive and amazing impact on my fifth grade family and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1769177913869,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-cheetahs-project/10026784/","projectTitle":"Peaceful Cheetahs Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lanham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10017620_orig.jpg?crop=434,434,x0,y37&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746483555954","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10017620"},{"teacherId":6790423,"projectId":9839264,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a sincere thank you for the Literacy and Flexible Seating you provided. In my classroom these tools are used daily and have made a positive impact on their day. \r\nSeeing their faces light up—and then seeing them settle into their work with newfound focus—is a gift. \r\nYour gift of literacy items has already made a difference in our Literacy Center. We are so grateful for your generosity and your support in helping us turn the page toward a brighter future\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' well-being and success!\r\nBest regards,","fullyFundedDate":1769177913531,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-with-flexible-seating/9839264/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy with Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krut","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6790423"},{"teacherId":10397909,"projectId":10040963,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of Hands-On Language & Literacy Through Play and STEM, my preschool students now have access to engaging, hands-on manipulatives that are transforming our speech-language therapy sessions. These materials have allowed me to create highly interactive individual and small group lessons where children can actively explore, build, and play while developing critical communication skills. By incorporating play-based STEM activities, students are more motivated to participate, practice new vocabulary, and use language in meaningful, real-world contexts.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate and powerful. Students who previously needed significant prompting are now initiating communication, asking questions, and using longer, more complex sentences during activities. The hands-on nature of these materials supports a wide range of learners, including those who benefit from visual, tactile, and experiential learning. Through guided play, students are strengthening their ability to follow directions, describe processes, answer questions, and engage in back-and-forth conversations with peers.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided tools—it has created opportunities for confidence, connection, and growth. These early language and literacy skills are foundational for future academic success, and your support is helping to build that foundation in a joyful and meaningful way. Thank you for investing in my students and making learning come alive through play.","fullyFundedDate":1769399858594,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-language-literacy-through-pla/10040963/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Language & Literacy Through Play and STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lutes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10397909_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767815720860","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10397909"},{"teacherId":3714891,"projectId":10072024,"letterContent":"Our DonorsChoose project, \"Ready, Set, Learn Your Letters,\" has quickly become an essential part of our daily classroom routine. Students are using the new resources during small group instruction, literacy centers, and independent exploration time to build letter recognition, letter-sound connections, and early writing skills. One standout moment was during a hands-on center where students used the materials to match letters to beginning sounds—many of them were excitedly calling out words and helping one another make connections. It was incredible to see their confidence grow in real time as they engaged with the activities in a meaningful, play-based way.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to explore, touching and interacting with each item, and asking when they could start using them. The bright, engaging resources instantly captured their attention and made learning feel fun and accessible. Because of this enthusiasm, students have been more motivated to participate in literacy activities and are taking more initiative during center time.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue building on these foundational skills by incorporating the materials into more structured phonics activities and early writing opportunities. Students will begin applying their letter knowledge to form simple words, practice name writing, and engage in shared reading experiences. These next steps will help strengthen their confidence as emerging readers and writers, while continuing to foster a love of learning that will carry them forward.","fullyFundedDate":1772463240458,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn-your-letters/10072024/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn Your Letters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714891_orig.jpg?crop=599,599,x462,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655584441691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missblotcky"},{"teacherId":3714891,"projectId":10164523,"letterContent":"My DonorsChoose project, \"Tiny Seats, Endless Stories: Child-Sized Furniture for Young Book Lovers,\" has made a meaningful difference in our classroom environment and in our students' daily experiences with books. With the addition of child-sized seating, our reading area has transformed into a warm, inviting space where students feel comfortable and independent. The furniture allows them to choose a spot that fits their bodies, helping them settle in more easily and stay engaged for longer periods of time. This sense of ownership has encouraged even our most hesitant learners to explore books and participate in literacy activities.\r\n\r\nBeyond comfort, the impact on student learning has been incredible. Students are more excited to visit the reading area and are spending more time interacting with books, both independently and with peers. The cozy, developmentally appropriate space promotes positive reading habits, supports early literacy skills, and fosters a genuine love of stories. We've seen increased engagement during read-alouds, more frequent peer-to-peer storytelling, and a noticeable boost in students' confidence when handling books. This project has truly helped create a classroom culture where reading feels special, accessible, and joyful for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1774963820533,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-seats-endless-stories-child-sized/10164523/","projectTitle":"Tiny Seats, Endless Stories: Child-Sized Furniture for Young Book Lovers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Summers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3714891_orig.jpg?crop=599,599,x462,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1655584441691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missblotcky"},{"teacherId":835048,"projectId":9799006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our ESL program. Your generosity truly means more than I can put into words. My preschoolers are just beginning to learn English, and they have so much they want to say. Sometimes the words just aren't there yet. These new materials are already helping bridge that gap. Through play, my students are sorting, exploring, and connecting language to what they see and feel every day.\r\n\r\nI'm starting to hear more words, more attempts, and more confidence. Little moments like a student naming an emotion, describing what they're doing, or proudly sharing an idea are happening more often, and those moments are everything.\r\n\r\nThe dolls, books, and hands-on activities are giving my students a way to practice language in a way that feels natural and safe. They are not just learning English, they are finding their voices.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for being part of their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1769177914453,"projectUrl":"project/little-voices-big-words/9799006/","projectTitle":"Little Voices, Big Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hitchins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp835048_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448992524200","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hitchins"},{"teacherId":3336785,"projectId":10057674,"letterContent":"This iPad is a game-changer for my therapy sessions. By providing real-time visual feedback for speech sounds, it helps students \"see\" the sounds they can only feel. It provides engaging highly motivating games that address speech goals. I'm also able to do screenings of items for vocabulary and speech sounds making the mundane fun! Your generosity transforms difficult practice into an exciting, interactive journey toward clear communication. Thank you for your kindness! It has made the lives of many better!","fullyFundedDate":1771024704677,"projectUrl":"project/app-lying-our-best-to-literacy/10057674/","projectTitle":"App-lying our Best to Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Showalter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3336785"},{"teacherId":3336785,"projectId":10057282,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a quick note to thank you for the materials you donated. They're already in the hands of my students and are getting plenty of use.\r\nThese tools are specifically helping my students with dyslexia work through letter and number reversals. It's been great to see them use the resources to physically track movements, which is helping them build the muscle memory needed to keep their \"b's,\" \"d's,\" and \"6's\" straight.\r\nHaving these items allows them to practice without the usual frustration. You can see their confidence shift a bit when they realize they have a way to correct those patterns on their own.\r\nThanks again for the practical support—it's making the daily work a lot smoother for them.","fullyFundedDate":1769392243436,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-direction-multisensory-tool/10057282/","projectTitle":"The 'Write' Direction: Multisensory Tools for Dyslexia and Reversals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Showalter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3336785"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_29922","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":322,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":83.3,"schoolId":29922,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sugar Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sugar Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/illinois/mclean-co-unit-district-5/sugar-creek-elementary-school/29922"}