{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Maple Crest Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4359467,"projectId":10139309,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding **Building Bright Writers: Hands-On Tools for Kindergarten Success**! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in Mrs. York's kindergarten classroom by providing magnetic lined white boards, sheet protector pockets, and letter segmenting trays for our young learners.\r\n\r\n These hands-on tools are giving our students opportunities to practice writing, letter formation, and early phonics skills in engaging and meaningful ways. The magnetic lined white boards provide students with a reusable space to practice forming letters and words while developing confidence in their handwriting. The sheet protector pockets allow students to practice again and again, making learning both interactive and economical. The letter segmenting trays give our students a concrete way to hear, separate, and build the sounds they need as they begin connecting letters to words.\r\n\r\n For kindergarten students, learning to write can be challenging. These resources allow them to learn through movement, repetition, and hands-on exploration. Instead of worrying about making mistakes, students can erase, try again, and celebrate their progress. Each opportunity to practice builds not only writing skills but also independence and confidence.\r\n\r\n Because you chose to support our classroom, our students now have tools that make learning more accessible, engaging, and fun. Your investment is helping our kindergarten writers discover that they **can** put their ideas on paper and that their words matter.\r\n\r\n Thank you for believing in our students and helping us build bright writers, one letter, sound, and word at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1778021994549,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-writers-hands-on-tools/10139309/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Writers: Hands-On Tools for Kindergarten Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. York","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4359467_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523986187352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-york"},{"teacherId":2927281,"projectId":10356993,"letterContent":"The arrival of our Really Good Stuff double-sided number line boards and ten-frame place value mats was like unboxing a room full of treasure! When my students first saw the boxes, their eyes lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to ditch traditional paper worksheets and test out the new write-and-wipe boards. For young learners, having their very own sleek, colorful math tools feels empowering, and knowing that kind donors provided them specially for our room made them feel incredibly celebrated and supported. We immediately put these tools to work during our guided math blocks to turn abstract concepts into hands-on learning. Recently, during a lesson on multi-digit addition and regrouping, the place value mats completely transformed how my students approached the problems. Instead of getting stuck or overwhelmed trying to organize their work on notebook paper, students used the designated mats to physically lay out base-ten ideas, track their regrouping step-by-step, and quickly swipe away mistakes with an eraser. One student who usually struggles with math anxiety looked up at me mid-lesson with a huge smile and said, \"Wait, I actually get why we trade ten ones for a ten now!\" That visual \"aha!\" moment is exactly what these resources were meant to create. Looking ahead, our next step is to use these two-sided number lines to tackle open-ended word problems and introduce counting by jump strategies on the $0–20$ side. Because these mats allow for easy trial and error, my students are moving forward with a strong sense of ownership and much greater confidence. Thank you so much for opening the door to hands-on, stress-free math mastery in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1785172139917,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-click-our-write-wipe-succ/10356993/","projectTitle":"Making Math Click: Our Write & Wipe Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daleo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2927281_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510451581179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-daleo"},{"teacherId":2927281,"projectId":10120983,"letterContent":"Bringing this Mobile Media Hub into our school has transformed how our students engage with daily learning! Many of our donors might remember technology in schools as simply typing papers or taking online quizzes, but this equipment takes digital literacy to an entirely new level. With the wheeled iPad stand and our school-wide WeVideo subscription, our students are no longer just sitting back and watching content—they are actively creating it. They are applying reading, writing, and critical thinking skills to research topics, write scripts, and edit their own video segments for the Maple Crest News. This technology turns abstract concepts into hands-on, real-world storytelling experience.\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is having full control over the final product. Moving from being just \"on-camera talent\" to sitting in the director's chair has completely energized them! They love using the green-screen features, experimenting with background audio, and using the WeVideo editing timeline to see their visions instantly come together. Having dedicated, professional-grade equipment on a mobile cart makes them feel like true broadcast pros, and they take immense pride in wheeling the hub from classroom to classroom to collaborate with their peers.\r\n\r\nThis project has been especially transformative for some of our quieter students and non-traditional learners. A few kids who normally feel shy speaking up in traditional class discussions have completely blossomed behind the scenes as video editors and technical directors. Taking control of the editing tools has given them a unique voice, building their confidence and showcasing technical talents that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. Thanks to your generosity, our students are building team-building skills, digital literacy, and self-assurance that will stay with them for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1776819086762,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-learning-our-mobile-pro/10120983/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Learning: Our Mobile Production Studio!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daleo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2927281_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510451581179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-daleo"},{"teacherId":2927281,"projectId":10257555,"letterContent":"When the boxes containing our new magnetic whiteboards, erasers, and letter sets finally arrived, my students' eyes lit up with absolute excitement! They couldn't wait to open them, and their faces were priceless as they got to unpack their very own individual boards. Having a fresh, personal set of tools made them feel so valued and excited to dive straight into our reading activities.\r\n\r\nThese resources have completely transformed our daily phonics routines. During a recent lesson on blending CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words, every single student was actively engaged, sliding their magnetic letters into place to build words like \"cat\" and \"map,\" then swapping out letters to make new words. Instead of waiting for a turn at the main board, each child was immediately hands-on, writing and erasing with confidence. It was incredible to watch a struggling reader's face light up the second they successfully built and sounded out a full word on their own board!\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these tools are playing a massive role in our next big reading milestone: tackling complex vowel blends and sight words. The kids are already asking when we get to use their \"magical boards\" again today. Thank you so much for bringing this interactive learning to our classroom—you have made reading practice something my students truly look forward to every day!","fullyFundedDate":1778278272604,"projectUrl":"project/making-phonics-click-magnetic-boards-fo/10257555/","projectTitle":"Making Phonics Click: Magnetic Boards for Hands-On Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daleo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2927281_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510451581179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-daleo"},{"teacherId":2927281,"projectId":9996800,"letterContent":"When our new storage bins arrived, the kids were so pumped! They jumped right in to help me unbox everything, and it was so sweet to see how much pride they took in organizing their space. We swapped out all our old, broken containers for these new, sturdy ones, and the room already feels so much brighter and more inviting.\r\n\r\nYou wouldn't believe how much smoother our days are running now. Before, we spent way too much time hunting for supplies, but now everything has a home. It's given us so much more time to actually focus on learning instead of just digging through bins!\r\n\r\nWe're all really excited to keep this momentum going! You didn't just give us bins; you gave us a calm, organized space where the kids can really shine. Thank you so much for being such a huge part of our classroom's success!","fullyFundedDate":1771030141406,"projectUrl":"project/from-broken-bins-to-organized-wins/9996800/","projectTitle":"From Broken Bins to Organized Wins!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Daleo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2927281_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510451581179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-daleo"},{"teacherId":9841449,"projectId":9650294,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us grow our classroom library! Because of your generosity, my 4th graders have greater access to engaging, high interest books as they work toward completing the 40 Book Challenge.\r\n\r\nThe new books have made a tremendous difference. Students are excited to read, eager to try new genres, and proud to track their progress toward 40 books. Even reluctant readers are finding stories they connect with and can't wait to share with classmates. I've had 4 students complete the challenge, and have so many more close to completing it. \r\n\r\nYour support has helped build confidence, stamina, and a genuine love of reading in our classroom. Most importantly, you've shown my students that people beyond our school believe in them and their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their growth as readers and lifelong learners!","fullyFundedDate":1764697808357,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-classroom-library-for-the-40/9650294/","projectTitle":"Building a Classroom Library for the 40 Book Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diveley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9841449_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731957742857","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9841449"},{"teacherId":7919218,"projectId":9189245,"letterContent":"Thanks to your amazing support, my students now have a rich and engaging classroom library full of books that inspire both reading and emotional growth. When the books arrived we gathered together and you should have seen their faces, he excitement was real. They gravitated toward the adventurous Geronimo Stilton titles, diving right in, while also exploring the thoughtful Social-Emotional Learning books (like The Invisible Boy and Strictly No Elephants) that help them reflect on feelings, kindness, and friendship. Because of your generosity, students who were reluctant readers are now choosing books independently, discussing characters and themes, and supporting each other.\r\n\r\nNext we're launching a \"Reader's Roundtable\" where students will recommend their favorite books to classmates, create mini book-talks, and write short reviews. We'll also pair a SEL book with a fiction title each week to deepen discussion about connections between characters' choices and our own lives.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just provide books, you gave my students a world of readers in the making. They are already growing, learning, and loving to read because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1748722331067,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-world-of-readers-books-to-in/9189245/","projectTitle":"Building a World of Readers: Books to Inspire and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7919218_orig.jpg?crop=923,923,x173,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634941588649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/caseyleebrown"},{"teacherId":7919218,"projectId":8950694,"letterContent":"Thanks to your amazing support, my students now have a classroom library full of the entire A to Z Mysteries series and fresh organization bins that are changing the way they think about reading. When the books arrived we gathered around as the first student carefully pulled one out, opened it wide-eyed, and announced \"I found a mystery!\" Their excitement lit up the room, the series is sparking curiosity, discussion, and a love for reading.\r\n\r\nNow we're already diving into group discussions: students work in small teams, sharing clues, predicting endings, and then comparing their ideas after reading. The organized bins mean every student sees new books clearly and picks them independently, no more hunting, just reading. You've given them access to thrilling stories that build comprehension, problem-solving, and confidence.\r\n\r\nOur next step: we'll launch a \"Mystery Club\" where students meet weekly to talk about their current book, swap favorite moments, and even create their own mini-mysteries inspired by their reading. We'll then display their storyboards in the classroom and host a \"detective day\" celebration.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just fund books, you opened the door to a world of readers. My students are already growing, thinking, solving, and smiling because of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1739374005216,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-world-of-readers-books-to-in/8950694/","projectTitle":"Building a World of Readers: Books to Inspire and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7919218_orig.jpg?crop=923,923,x173,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634941588649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/caseyleebrown"},{"teacherId":7919218,"projectId":9374037,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity my students experienced science in a way they will never forget. Together we set up our incubator carefully measured temperature and humidity and made daily predictions about when our chicks might hatch. Each morning students rushed in to check for changes and record observations in their science journals. When the first chick finally cracked its shell the room exploded with cheers laughter and pure amazement. Now students are graphing data writing reflections and connecting what they learned to our life cycles and ecosystems units. You gave them more than a lesson you gave them a sense of wonder curiosity and pride in their own scientific discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1753468135722,"projectUrl":"project/peep-peep-hooray-were-hatching-scienti/9374037/","projectTitle":"Peep Peep Hooray! We’re Hatching Scientists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7919218_orig.jpg?crop=923,923,x173,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634941588649","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/caseyleebrown"},{"teacherId":3830636,"projectId":9516221,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a space where students feel calm, supported, and excited to learn. The cozy corner you helped fund has quickly become a favorite spot for students who need a moment to reset, recharge, or regulate their emotions. I have several students who use this space to take a quick break and return to their work more focused and confident. It's also a favorite spot for silent reading time.\r\n\r\nThe STEM games you provided have also made a huge impact. Students who are typically hesitant to participate during whole-group lessons have been diving into these games with enthusiasm. They are collaborating, problem-solving, and discovering new strengths — all while building necessary social skills that matter so much in fourth grade.\r\n\r\nYour gift didn't just supply materials; it created opportunities. My students now have tools that help them manage big feelings, build friendships, and explore learning in new ways. Thank you for believing in them and supporting a classroom where every child can grow academically, emotionally, and socially. 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