{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Indian Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10175179,"projectId":10132763,"letterContent":"My students have loved their first few days of getting to read their new books! It has been wonderful to see the impact of these bilingual books in my class. They have provided natural sense on inclusion in our classroom and an opportunity to learn about others family traditions. Additionally, many of my students have loved seeing what is possible for them through the opportunities talked about in many of the books. These young minds are being shaped in such a positive way. \r\n\r\nIt has been extremely refreshing me to see my students so motivated at the end of their first school year!","fullyFundedDate":1775839206773,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-books/10132763/","projectTitle":"Books! Books! Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Billam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10175179_orig.png?crop=547,547,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767374227947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175179"},{"teacherId":10045363,"projectId":9893096,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund this project for my orchestra students. The speaker is working flawlessly and is exactly what we needed for our space - it provides high-quality sound and is able to play loudly enough that we can play along at the same time and still hear the speaker.\r\n\r\nBecause of this one piece of technology, I am able to provide a much more well-rounded educational experience for my students. Students have been able to listen to other performances which is another resource for effective modeling and inspiration, play along with metronome/drum tracks to help us establish a sense of pulse and maintain a steady beat, and play along with accompaniment tracks which helps us develop musicality. Our spring concert is around the corner, and afterwards we will have the ability to watch/hear a recording of our performance to celebrate our hard work and progress and evaluate our performance as we set goals for continued improvement. This resource has also helped me meet our district curriculum objectives and has made our overall day-to-day classroom experience more meaningful and fun. Best of all, this isn't a consumable resource, so it will benefit students for many years.\r\n\r\nI am exceedingly grateful to the donors who have directly impacted my students through this project. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1769177533563,"projectUrl":"project/jbl-speaker-just-be-listening-2/9893096/","projectTitle":"Jbl Speaker (Just Be Listening) 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michaelis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10045363"},{"teacherId":8428032,"projectId":10036935,"letterContent":"These new supplies have made a big difference in our classroom. When students saw the skin-tone markers and colored pencils, they were so excited to finally draw people who look like them and their families. During a self-portrait activity, they took their time picking the \"just right\" colors and had some really meaningful conversations about what makes each of us unique. The clipboards have also been a hit—they love being able to move around, work in different spots, and even go outside sometimes.\r\nWe've been using everything every day, from drawing in writing projects to working out math problems in creative ways. The snacks have helped more than I expected too—students stay more focused and have better energy, especially in the afternoons. Next, we're working on a project where students will write and illustrate their own stories, and they're already excited to use all their new materials.","fullyFundedDate":1769111312804,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-learning-tools-and-student-sup/10036935/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Learning Tools and Student Support Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8428032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1650988305137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8428032"},{"teacherId":10395317,"projectId":10006015,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our class pet project funding. We used our class pet jellyfish for many things! We used them for creative writing, animal research and responsibility. \r\n\r\nWe did several creative writing activities naming what our favorite animal is what adventures our jellyfish would go on and what animal we would choose as a pet.\r\n\r\nWe did animal research reading about jellyfish writing what we knew what we learned and what we still want to find out. We named our jellyfish slimy and jello and wrote facts about them and drew them. \r\n\r\nWe took turns being in charge of turning on their light and filing there water. We talked about what responsibilities pets teach us.","fullyFundedDate":1769177532104,"projectUrl":"project/class-pet-activity/10006015/","projectTitle":"Class Pet Activity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10395317_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768251337345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10395317"},{"teacherId":10175179,"projectId":9910110,"letterContent":"My students learning with screens has taken off since you've given them the ability to continue their learning onto the iPads. \r\n\r\nMy students are so happy they can work during intervention time and continue to review the skills they already are working on in class. It has been so helpful to give them this time to work independently and enjoy the different apps our district provides. \r\n\r\nMy students have excelled in their work and are able to reach far beyond just what our 40 minutes of math and 40 minutes of reading can give them everyday!","fullyFundedDate":1766809028361,"projectUrl":"project/headphone-learning/9910110/","projectTitle":"Headphone Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Billam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10175179_orig.png?crop=547,547,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767374227947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175179"},{"teacherId":10305178,"projectId":10050427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our health room. Because of your kindness, we now have the supplies needed to provide timely, compassionate care to our students every single day.\r\n\r\nYour donations have already made a meaningful impact. When the students first saw the new materials, many of them noticed right away. We are using the new resources to treat everything from minor injuries to more serious health concerns with greater efficiency and comfort. Recently, a student came in feeling unwell and anxious—thanks to the updated supplies, we were able to quickly assess their needs, provide care, and help them feel safe and supported. Moments like these remind us how vital a well-equipped health room truly is.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue building on this foundation by incorporating more health education opportunities. With these supplies in place, we can spend more time focusing on preventative care—teaching students about hygiene, wellness, and how to take care of their bodies. Our goal is not only to care for students when they are sick or injured, but also to empower them with knowledge that supports lifelong health.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in the well-being of our students. Your generosity is felt every day in ways both big and small.","fullyFundedDate":1770306309093,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-feel-better-one-visit/10050427/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Feel Better, One Visit at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse Deanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305178"},{"teacherId":10175179,"projectId":9985595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students be organized and us have a great rest of our school year!\r\n\r\nI know that this will help my students so much as they grow throughout their educational career. Helping these students is setting them up for success in the best way possible to further their education. \r\n\r\nI feel so proud of how far my students have come and I am thankful for the opportunity to give my students these life skills! They are have already shown me they are ready for that autonomy and I am so lucky to give it to them!","fullyFundedDate":1769177532286,"projectUrl":"project/organize-my-classroom/9985595/","projectTitle":"Organize My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Billam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10175179_orig.png?crop=547,547,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767374227947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175179"},{"teacherId":10250442,"projectId":9701927,"letterContent":"The snacks we received have truly made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to snacks every single day. That may seem like a small thing, but for many of them, it is huge. Some of my students struggle with school lunch for a variety of reasons—sensory sensitivities, limited food preferences, or simply not liking what is served that day. Having consistent, familiar snacks available helps bridge that gap so they are not trying to learn while feeling hungry. When their basic needs are met, they are more focused, more regulated, and more ready to participate.\r\n\r\nI have already seen the impact. Students are able to stay engaged longer during lessons and small groups. We have fewer disruptions caused by hunger or low energy. A quick snack break can completely turn a student's day around. It gives them the fuel their bodies need and the reset their brains sometimes require. In a classroom like mine, where students work incredibly hard on academic, social, and life skills, that steady source of nourishment truly supports their success.\r\n\r\nThe day the boxes were delivered was one I won't forget. The students were absolutely shocked when they saw them being brought into the room. They kept asking, \"Are those for us?\" and when they realized they were, the excitement was contagious. A few students squealed with joy when they saw their favorite snacks being unpacked. It was such a simple but powerful moment. For some of my students, predictability and preferred items mean everything, and seeing snacks they recognized brought instant smiles.\r\n\r\nThey were so proud to help, too. My students assisted with unpacking the boxes and organizing everything into our cabinet. It turned into a natural opportunity to practice sorting, counting, teamwork, and responsibility. They carefully stacked boxes, organized by type, and made sure everything had a place. It gave them ownership over something that directly benefits them each day. Now, when it's snack time, they know exactly where everything is and feel proud knowing they helped set it up.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my next step is to expand this project into next year. I will be welcoming additional students into my program, which means an even greater need for healthy, reliable snack options. As our classroom grows, so does our responsibility to ensure every student has what they need to thrive. Continuing to provide nutritious snacks will remain a priority because I have seen firsthand how much it supports learning, behavior, and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for the kindness and generosity that made this possible. Your support has not just filled our cabinets—it has filled our classroom with excitement, comfort, and care. Thank you for investing in my students and helping us create an environment where they can truly succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1766094595282,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-snacks-snacks/9701927/","projectTitle":"Snacks! Snacks! Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250442"},{"teacherId":10305178,"projectId":9803415,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous donations toward boys' pants for our school nurse's office. What may seem like a small, practical item has made a meaningful difference in the day-to-day care provided to our students. Your kindness ensures that when accidents, spills, or unexpected situations happen, our students can quickly return to class feeling comfortable and confident.\r\n\r\nHaving these clothing items readily available has helped preserve students' dignity and reduce stress for both children and families. Instead of a student feeling embarrassed or needing to miss learning time, students are now able to have immediate support and reassurance. This has created a more caring, prepared, and inclusive environment within our school.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing a need and stepping in to help. Your generosity directly impacts the well-being of our students and supports a school community where every child is cared for with compassion. I truly appreciate your continued support and partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1765501494840,"projectUrl":"project/dressed-for-success-pants-with-purpose/9803415/","projectTitle":"Dressed for Success: Pants With Purpose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse Deanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10305178"},{"teacherId":10395317,"projectId":9978338,"letterContent":"I joined a kindergarten class mid year in a title building my class is great the students are the sweetest and when I arrived we had an empty doll house and a small play kitchen area. I added moon sand animals and board games. I felt the students needed dolls for the house as well as baby dolls for the kitchen home living area so they had more pretend play options. \r\n\r\nYou guys provided multicultural baby dolls doll house dolls and magnetic blocks that I believe greatly increased there imaginative play areas. They now have dolls that look like them and options for building and they were so excited with the new additions. Play based learning is so important for development of social skills and problem solving. Our class is so thankful our play center time is now just as exciting as outdoor recess if not more so.","fullyFundedDate":1767580302424,"projectUrl":"project/multicultural-dolls-and-play-centers/9978338/","projectTitle":"Multicultural Dolls and Play Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10395317_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768251337345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10395317"},{"teacherId":10175179,"projectId":9977733,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to manage their emotions and help them grow. \r\n\r\nWe have loved being able to talk through big emotions in the classroom and have a safe space to go when those emotions feel like they are taking over. \r\n\r\nWe have learned about box breathing, counting to calm down, balancing our emotions, and helping our calm spots grow in our bodies. It has been amazing to see my students put these strategies into good use. \r\n\r\nI am so glad I get to help shape these students to be aware of their emotions.","fullyFundedDate":1767621889860,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-calm-corner/9977733/","projectTitle":"Classroom Calm Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Billam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10175179_orig.png?crop=547,547,x0,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767374227947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175179"},{"teacherId":9914745,"projectId":9659821,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to provide books to our classroom. I believe all children should have access to books. Your generous donation made that a reality for my students. They have loved being able to discuss the elements of the text; things like who are the characters, the setting, the problem and the solution.\r\n \r\nThese books have been so important for my ELL students and there understanding of these text elements. We have acted out the stories and talked about sequence, which is important for my ELL learners. Thank you again for your kind and generous donation. My students have had a new worlds opened up for them!","fullyFundedDate":1757377890432,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-and-more-books/9659821/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, and More Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9914745_orig.jpg?crop=235,235,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738529761946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9914745"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53302","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":337,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":51,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.6,"schoolId":53302,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Indian Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Indian Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/kansas/olathe-public-schools-usd-233/indian-creek-elementary-school/53302"}