{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spring Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10064670,"projectId":10003758,"letterContent":"My students and I are forever grateful for the classroom upgrades your generosity made possible. This opportunity has made a lasting impact on me as a first‑year teacher. Being able to offer my students a more welcoming and supportive learning environment has been incredibly meaningful. The new flexible‑seating reading area has quickly become the heart of our room. Students are now excited to read during any free time we have available, whether it is a few minutes before lunch, after finishing an assignment, or during transitions. They love having a comfortable place to settle in with a book, and it has transformed the way they approach independent reading.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were beyond excited to have a place other than their normal desks and chairs to enjoy reading, and they immediately began exploring the new seating options with huge smiles and so much enthusiasm. The expanded classroom library has given them access to books they truly enjoy, and I have already seen students who were once hesitant readers choosing to read independently without being prompted.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our current adventures, these resources are helping students build stamina, confidence, and a deeper love for books. Thanks to you, they now have a space and a library that support their growth every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and investing in my students' success. Your kindness has made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1768174752361,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-seats-new-stories-for-growing-rea/10003758/","projectTitle":"Cozy Seats & New Stories for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-monett"},{"teacherId":10398830,"projectId":10011588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to materials that make creativity and learning possible in our art room.\r\nWith the supplies you provided, students are able to explore their ideas, experiment with different techniques, and build confidence in their artistic abilities. My elementary students are incredibly excited when they see new art materials arrive. These supplies help transform our classroom into a place where imagination is encouraged and every child can feel successful. Art gives students an opportunity to express themselves, take creative risks, and feel proud of what they create.\r\nYour support directly impacts every student who walks into the art room. Because of you, they have the tools they need to create, learn, and grow. Thank you for believing in our students and helping make art education possible.\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\nStephanie Vogel\r\nArt Teacher\r\nSpring Creek Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1768360772745,"projectUrl":"project/illuminating-imagination-in-elementary-a/10011588/","projectTitle":"Illuminating Imagination in Elementary Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vogel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398830"},{"teacherId":8565250,"projectId":10039248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and meaningful STEM gifts to our kindergarten classroom. When the LEGO set, small table and chairs, connecting sticks set, and Play-Doh arrived, the excitement in our room was incredible—students were eager to explore each item right away. Their faces truly lit up, and it was clear how much these resources would inspire creativity and learning.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun incorporating these materials into our daily activities. The LEGO set and connecting sticks are helping students develop early engineering and problem-solving skills as they build structures and work collaboratively. The table and chairs have created a dedicated space for hands-on learning, while the Play-Doh is being used to strengthen fine motor skills and encourage imaginative play. These resources are not only engaging but also support important developmental and academic growth in a fun, meaningful way.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are planning a classroom project where students will design and build their own \"mini community\" using the LEGO and connecting materials. They will work in small groups to create buildings, roads, and parks, combining creativity with teamwork and basic STEM concepts. We are so grateful for your generosity—your support is making a lasting impact on our students' learning and enthusiasm for discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1768769958886,"projectUrl":"project/stem-hands-on-engineering-and-creativi/10039248/","projectTitle":"STEM - Hands on Engineering and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bench","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8565250"},{"teacherId":9375806,"projectId":10020427,"letterContent":"The new resources have become an important part of our daily classroom routine. We use the yoga mats and sensory tools during our morning calm-down time and whenever students need a moment to reset and refocus. One special moment happened during a recent social-emotional learning (SEL) activity where students practiced identifying their feelings and choosing a strategy to regulate their emotions. A few students chose to use the sensory tools, and it helped them stay engaged in the discussion. It was wonderful to see them actively using the tools to support their learning and emotional well-being. My students were incredibly excited when they first saw the materials! Their faces lit up when they noticed the yoga mats and sensory tools, and they couldn't wait to try them. Many students immediately asked if they could use the mats for our mindfulness time, while others were curious about the sensory tools and how they could help them focus. The books were also a big hit— they helped guide important counseling standards that my students needed to receive. The next step for our class is continuing to build strong social-emotional skills while connecting them to our reading and classroom discussions. We will use the SEL books to explore topics like empathy, self-regulation, and problem-solving. Students will also practice mindfulness and calming strategies on the yoga mats as part of our daily routine. As we read the books together, students will share their thoughts, make connections to their own experiences, and practice using the sensory tools and calming strategies they've learned.","fullyFundedDate":1768599034107,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-becerras-school-counseling-office/10020427/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Becerra's School Counseling Office","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becerra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9375806"},{"teacherId":9356488,"projectId":9987932,"letterContent":"Wow, first off thank you for your donation towards Spring Creek Elementary PE! Physical Education (PE) equipment can be quite expensive, as of course you want to purchase items that will not only last a long time but are indestructible with students aged five through twelve. With a limited yearly school budget, I am always torn with what new equipment I would like to purchase as well as which items need to be restocked for next year. But with your generous donation, I not only was able to purchase new equipment for two new units and skills but also restock equipment I use frequently! My goal of this project was to incorporate two new units – golf and disc golf otherwise known as frisbee- to be used outside. However, with our weather change, and my eagerness, I quickly changed my planning and decided to do a mini unit with the intention of reviewing later on in the year once the weather gets nicer and incorporating them into our yearly Field Day event. Using our new putters and golf putting mat, I designed a glow in the dark Top Golf experience. Next, I utilized the new disc golf cage and frisbees, along with previous equipment, to set up a \"Throw for Dough\" game where students could earn money based on the target they hit.\r\nI wish you could have seen the excitement in students' eyes when they entered the gym! WOWZA! The thrill and eagerness level were through the roof. Almost all of my students knew what golf and frisbee were, however there was only a handful of students whom had actual exposure to the sports. Therefore, this was a totally new learning experience for 99% of my students. Through the golf lesson, students learned how to hold a putter with correct form and adjust their stroke from toe to toe to hit various balls towards the Top Golf targets. Most students had a rough go at first because they wanted to swing with full power, but they quickly learned that it was a small stroke and more like miniature golf. As for disc golf, all my students knew what a frisbee was. But they did not know the correct hand form and skill to throw it in order to hit the cage target. It was truly a sight to see. Students had to make adjustments to their power based on the weight of all the frisbees, including the new foam ones, in order to have it saucer correctly. \r\nLooking forward, I plan to utilize this new equipment for many years to come. Once the weather gets nicer, I will do review unit of the two new skills plus add them both at our Field Day. The more exposure the better to see improvement! It truly is eye opening to see how many kids are not exposed to \"unpopular\" outdoor sports such as golf, frisbee, tennis, shuffleboard, etc. Most students only exposed or aware of the common sports such as basketball, volleyball, football, baseball, or softball. My goal is to continue exposing and teaching them a wide variety of sports. To which I could not have done without your donation, which is just the beginning. Once again, thank you so much for your generosity and donation.","fullyFundedDate":1768056261889,"projectUrl":"project/ready-fore-a-good-time-in-pe/9987932/","projectTitle":"Ready FORE a Good Time in PE!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Samper-Hurtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356488"},{"teacherId":9360315,"projectId":9608037,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving our class the opportunity to have hands on, engaging learning opportunities. \r\n\r\nThis year, our Fourth Grade STEAM Fair project centers on our wind turbine investigation. Students not only built their own mini wind turbines, but they also had the opportunity to redesign, adjust, and improve their turbines to see if they could increase efficiency. This experimentation allowed them to test their ideas, observe changes in real time, and collect meaningful data. Because they were able to build, revise, and try again, the learning experience became far more engaging and memorable. Students were excited, motivated, and eager to push their creativity, discovering firsthand that science is not just something they learn about, but something they do. \r\n\r\nMy students love the 3D pens. They have had a powerful impact on my students because they can transform their ideas into something they can see, touch, and create. When students use 3D pens, they move from being passive learners to active designers. They develop stronger spatial awareness, fine motor skills, and creativity as they draw objects in three dimensions. This type of learning also helps students understand abstract concepts more concretely, boosts confidence as they see their ideas come to life, and encourages perseverance as they revise and improve their creations.","fullyFundedDate":1757817528258,"projectUrl":"project/3d-learning/9608037/","projectTitle":"3D Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manzanares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360315"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53999","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":400,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":17,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":84,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":74.3,"schoolId":53999,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Spring Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Spring Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/elko-county-school-district/spring-creek-elementary-school/53999"}