{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Riletta T Cream Family School","outOfStateSupporters":45.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10570958,"projectId":10724130,"letterContent":"A Heartfelt Thank You!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and for choosing to support our classroom through the Health, Happy, and Ready to Learn donation initiative. Your kindness and willingness to provide supplies for our students mean so much.\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely excited to receive the donations! Seeing their smiles and enthusiasm was truly heartwarming. Your generosity helps create a positive, welcoming learning environment where students feel supported, valued, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your thoughtfulness and for making a difference in the lives of our students. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1791420634106,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-happy-and-ready-to-learn/10724130/","projectTitle":"Healthy Happy and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Berry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10570958"},{"teacherId":2260821,"projectId":10332955,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing creativity, imagination, and meaningful literacy experiences into our second-grade classroom! Because of your generosity, my students are using sketchbooks, crayons, paint, colored pencils, and writing materials to transform their ideas into colorful stories and informational masterpieces. Your support has made reading and writing more engaging, hands-on, and exciting while helping students discover that their words and illustrations have meaning.\r\n\r\nOne significant learning gain has been stronger reading comprehension and storytelling skills. After reading fiction mentor texts, students use their sketchbooks to identify characters, settings, problems, and solutions before creating their own illustrated narratives. They are becoming more confident in retelling stories in sequence, adding descriptive details, and connecting illustrations to their writing. A second learning gain has been growth in informational writing and vocabulary development. Through nonfiction texts about animals, science, and the world around them, students are learning to identify important facts, organize information, and create detailed illustrations with written explanations. They are beginning to understand the difference between writing to entertain and writing to inform. Our third learning gain has been increased writing confidence, creativity, and collaboration. Students are using their artwork to brainstorm ideas, develop complete sentences, revise their writing, and proudly share their published work with classmates. The Post-it Charts have also encouraged students to exchange ideas, organize their thinking, and celebrate one another's creativity.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped turn ordinary writing lessons into meaningful opportunities for self-expression, discovery, and academic growth. Students who once struggled to get their ideas onto paper now have colorful illustrations to guide their writing and inspire their imaginations. Most importantly, they are beginning to see themselves as real authors, illustrators, and confident learners. Thank you for believing in my second graders and giving them the tools to tell their stories, strengthen their literacy skills, and let their creativity shine.","fullyFundedDate":1785329569506,"projectUrl":"project/storytelling-with-visual-illustrations/10332955/","projectTitle":"Storytelling with Visual Illustrations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2260821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675938566783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-legolden"},{"teacherId":2260821,"projectId":10714326,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my second graders have experienced the comfort, care, and encouragement that every child deserves! The crackers, fruit snacks, Lay's chips, candy, juice, and warm socks have made a meaningful difference in our classroom by helping meet students' basic needs so they can focus on learning. One specific example of this positive impact has been providing students with a snack before our reading lessons. Students who previously struggled to stay focused because they were hungry were able to settle into their lessons, listen more attentively, participate in reading discussions, and complete comprehension activities with greater confidence. Having a little something to eat before reading helped students focus on identifying story elements, answering questions, and sharing their thinking with classmates. A second learning gain has been improved classroom participation and academic engagement, as students have more energy to tackle writing assignments, mathematical problem-solving, and collaborative activities. A third meaningful outcome has been increased emotional well-being and a stronger sense of belonging. Warm, clean socks and snacks have helped students feel comfortable, valued, and supported, reinforcing that our classroom is a caring community where everyone's needs matter.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided so much more than snacks, juice, and socks. You have helped create a classroom environment built on compassion, dignity, and care. For my students attending a Title I school, these everyday necessities can make an extraordinary difference in their school experience. The smiles and gratitude students show when they receive a snack before reading or a fresh pair of socks remind me that small acts of kindness can create meaningful learning opportunities. Most importantly, your support has helped remove barriers that can interfere with concentration, participation, and academic confidence. Thank you for helping me fill little bellies, warm little feet, lift little spirits, and nurture growing minds! Because of you, my students can spend less time worrying about what they need and more time discovering what they can achieve.","fullyFundedDate":1791147710275,"projectUrl":"project/warmth-and-care-for-growing-minds/10714326/","projectTitle":"Warmth and Care for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2260821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675938566783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-legolden"},{"teacherId":2260821,"projectId":10300965,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my second graders began the school year with an exciting tropical-themed celebration designed to build classroom community, encourage daily attendance, and inspire a love for learning! The colorful jasmine leis, tiki decorations, coconut cups, and refreshing drinks transformed our classroom into a welcoming space filled with smiles, laughter, and excitement. For many of my students, this celebration was more than just a fun experience. It was an opportunity to feel valued, connected, and motivated to come to school each day ready to learn and succeed.\r\n\r\nOur first positive learning outcome was increased enthusiasm for school and the importance of consistent attendance. Students learned that showing up every day provides opportunities to grow academically, build friendships, and achieve their goals. Our second learning outcome was developing personal academic goals and a growth mindset. Students identified goals for strengthening their reading, writing, and mathematical skills while understanding that effort, practice, and perseverance lead to success. Our third learning outcome was strengthening social-emotional skills and classroom relationships. Through positive interactions, teamwork, and shared experiences, students practiced kindness, respect, communication, and encouragement while building a sense of belonging in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped us begin the school year with joy, encouragement, and a strong foundation for learning. For students attending our Title I school, meaningful experiences like this can make a difference in how they feel about school and their ability to succeed. Our tropical celebration reinforced the message that every school day matters, every learning goal is achievable with effort, and every student deserves to feel celebrated. Thank you for helping me create a welcoming classroom environment where students feel excited to attend school, motivated to reach their goals, and inspired to become confident, successful learners!","fullyFundedDate":1785799163497,"projectUrl":"project/luau-moving-up-celebration/10300965/","projectTitle":"Luau Moving Up Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2260821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675938566783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-legolden"},{"teacherId":10409901,"projectId":10464514,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping create a cleaner, healthier, and more welcoming learning environment for my first graders! Your generosity has provided essential supplies, including Clorox wipes, paper towels, and hand sanitizer, that are making a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students are developing healthier habits by practicing proper hand hygiene, keeping shared learning spaces clean, and taking responsibility for their surroundings. These daily routines encourage independence, personal responsibility, and respect for others. With access to these essential cleaning supplies, students can participate in reading, writing, math, and hands-on learning activities in a cleaner, more comfortable environment. Your kindness is helping us create a classroom where students feel cared for, confident, and ready to succeed.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding outcomes has been watching my students take pride in caring for their classroom and one another. Students are learning that even small actions, such as sanitizing their hands, keeping their desks clean, and maintaining shared learning spaces, contribute to a healthier and more welcoming classroom community. These experiences strengthen teamwork, responsibility, and a sense of belonging while reinforcing important life skills that extend beyond our classroom. As a teacher in a Title I school, I am especially grateful for your generosity because these everyday essentials help reduce distractions and create more opportunities for meaningful learning. You have provided more than cleaning supplies; you have given my students comfort, dignity, and reassurance that their well-being matters. Thank you for believing in my little scholars and helping them learn, grow, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1786577306886,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-safe-space-for-learning/10464514/","projectTitle":"Creating a Safe Space for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409901"},{"teacherId":10409901,"projectId":10713794,"letterContent":"Thank you for wrapping my first graders in warmth, kindness, and care! Your generosity has provided much more than hats, gloves, water bottles, snacks, stickers, and paper. You have helped create a classroom where children feel valued, supported, and ready to learn. Because of your kindness, my students can focus less on their basic needs and more on being happy, confident, and successful learners.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits of your support is improved comfort, nourishment, and readiness to learn. Students have access to snacks when hunger strikes, water bottles to stay hydrated, and warm hats and gloves to protect them from the cold. These essentials help reduce distractions, improve concentration, and allow students to participate more comfortably in classroom activities. Another meaningful impact is increased confidence, motivation, and emotional well-being. Our inspirational stickers and paper provide opportunities to celebrate academic accomplishments, recognize acts of kindness, and encourage perseverance. Students are learning that their efforts matter and that even small achievements deserve recognition. These positive experiences help build self-esteem and a stronger sense of belonging. Finally, your generosity is helping students develop kindness, gratitude, and a caring classroom community. Students are learning the importance of looking out for one another, sharing encouragement, and recognizing that everyone deserves to feel safe, comfortable, and supported.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a difference that reaches far beyond academics. Every warm pair of gloves, nourishing snack, and encouraging sticker reminds my students that someone believes in them. You have helped turn everyday necessities into meaningful moments of comfort, dignity, and joy. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping my little scholars feel warm, nourished, loved, and ready to shine. Your generosity is making a lasting difference, one child and one caring moment at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1791070227104,"projectUrl":"project/warm-hearts-lead-to-success/10713794/","projectTitle":"Warm Hearts Lead to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409901"},{"teacherId":10409901,"projectId":10364171,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the essential organizational tools that are helping my first graders become more independent, responsible, and confident learners! Your generosity has transformed everyday classroom routines into meaningful opportunities for growth. With our new binders, dividers, and letter trays, students are learning that staying organized is an important part of becoming successful learners.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest learning gains has been increased independence and responsibility. Students are developing organizational skills by keeping their assignments, writing activities, and learning materials in designated spaces. They are becoming more confident in locating daily resources, managing classwork, and taking ownership of their daily routines without constantly relying on teacher assistance. A second significant gain has been improved focus and increased instructional time. Our organized learning stations and accessible materials have helped create smoother transitions between activities. Students can spend less time searching for supplies and more time reading, writing, solving problems, and participating in collaborative learning experiences. These simple improvements are helping students build stronger classroom routines and remain engaged in meaningful instruction. Finally, students are developing stronger collaboration skills. They are learning to follow multistep routines, return materials to their proper locations, and work together to maintain an organized learning environment. These valuable life skills extend beyond our classroom and will continue supporting their academic success in future grades.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has provided much more than classroom supplies. You have given my students the tools to build confidence, independence, and pride in their learning environment. Thank you for investing in the everyday essentials that make extraordinary learning possible. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in our classroom, one organized and successful day at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1786964106956,"projectUrl":"project/organization-essentials-for-student-succ/10364171/","projectTitle":"Organization Essentials for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409901"},{"teacherId":2260821,"projectId":10177192,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the supplies that helped our second graders bring their stories to life. We used the sticky notes to brainstorm ideas and organize story events. Students practiced writing stories with a clear beginning, middle, and end, and added characters, settings, and details to make their writing more complete.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase boards and markers gave students a chance to try out sentences, revise their work, and share ideas with classmates. As they illustrated their stories with paint and presented their finished work, students practiced explaining their creative choices and grew more confident sharing their ideas.\r\n\r\nYour support helped our students strengthen their writing, sequencing, revision, and communication skills. It also gave them meaningful opportunities to create and take pride in their work. Thank you for helping our young writers see themselves as storytellers and artists. Students are looking forward to publishing a classroom book soon.","fullyFundedDate":1783536870833,"projectUrl":"project/visual-art-for-creative-storytelling/10177192/","projectTitle":"Visual Art for Creative Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2260821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675938566783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-legolden"},{"teacherId":2260821,"projectId":10060048,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my second graders turn their big imaginations into wonderful stories! Because of your kindness and generosity, our classroom has become a place where young authors and illustrators can dream, create, and proudly share their ideas. The journals, children's books, drawing paper, and art supplies have given my students exciting opportunities to explore storytelling in creative and meaningful ways. One of my favorite experiences has been watching students bring their stories to life through colorful illustrations, imaginative characters, and creative snow globe projects. Students are discovering that their ideas matter and that they have wonderful stories worth sharing. Your support has made writing more engaging, especially for students who once struggled to get their thoughts onto paper.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped my students make three important learning gains. First, students are strengthening their reading comprehension by identifying characters, settings, problems, solutions, and the sequence of events in stories. They are using these skills to retell familiar stories and create their own narratives with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Second, students are improving their narrative writing skills by adding descriptive details, using transition words, developing complete sentences, and revising their work to make their stories more interesting. Their writing stamina is growing as they move from writing a few sentences to developing more detailed stories. Third, students are building creativity, communication, and confidence by illustrating their stories, explaining their artistic choices, and sharing their finished work with classmates. Our hands-on art activities are also helping strengthen fine motor skills while encouraging students to express their personalities and unique perspectives.\r\n\r\nThe most rewarding part of this project has been seeing the pride and excitement on my students' faces when they share something they created themselves. Our storytelling activities are helping reluctant writers become more willing to take chances, explore new vocabulary, and express their ideas through both words and pictures. Students are learning to appreciate one another's creativity, offer positive feedback, and celebrate each other's accomplishments. Thank you for believing in my little storytellers and giving them the tools to become confident readers, creative writers, and proud young authors. Your generosity has helped turn blank pages into beautiful stories and little imaginations into endless possibilities!","fullyFundedDate":1785329554163,"projectUrl":"project/storytelling-unlocks-every-childs-voice/10060048/","projectTitle":"Storytelling Unlocks Every Child's Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2260821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675938566783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-legolden"},{"teacherId":2260821,"projectId":9978581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing this wonderful project to life for my second graders! Because of your kindness and generosity, my students have new ways to share their feelings, build friendships, and learn how to handle everyday challenges. Our social-emotional learning journals, reflection books, and picture books have become meaningful parts of our classroom routines. Students are learning that it is okay to have big feelings and that there are positive ways to express them. Watching my students grow more comfortable sharing their thoughts, asking for help, and encouraging one another has been such a rewarding experience.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest learning gains has been seeing students recognize their emotions and make better choices when faced with challenges. Through daily journal writing, drawing, and emotional check-ins, students are learning to put their feelings into words while strengthening their writing and communication skills. They are practicing deep breathing, positive self-talk, and problem-solving strategies instead of reacting out of frustration. Our picture books have also sparked wonderful conversations about kindness, empathy, and friendship. Students are connecting with characters, listening to different perspectives, and learning to resolve disagreements respectfully. These small moments are building confidence, independence, and stronger relationships throughout our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students so much more than books and journals. You have helped create a classroom where children feel safe, loved, heard, and cared for. Every time a student uses kind words, works through a difficult moment, or shows compassion toward a classmate, I am reminded of the difference your support is making. These are life lessons that will stay with my students long after second grade. Thank you for helping us grow not only as readers, writers, and learners, but also as kind, caring, and confident little people with big hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1786735368456,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-through-storie/9978581/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Through Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2260821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675938566783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-legolden"},{"teacherId":2260821,"projectId":10332962,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in bringing mathematical storytelling to life in our second grade classroom! Because of your kindness, my students have used half blank composition books, math books, pencils, and adhesive labels to become both mathematicians and authors. These resources have transformed traditional math lessons into creative learning experiences where students write, illustrate, and solve original math stories. Students have learned to develop characters, create real world mathematical problems, and explain solutions through words, pictures, equations, and models. Their journals have become collections of meaningful stories that demonstrate their growing understanding of mathematics.\r\n\r\nThis project has supported three important learning gains: stronger problem solving skills, improved mathematical communication, and increased creativity and confidence. Students have created shopping adventures where characters calculate the cost of purchases and determine change, stories about sharing snacks equally among friends using repeated addition and equal groups, and measurement adventures where characters solve problems involving length and distance. Through these storytelling experiences, students have strengthened their ability to identify important information, organize mathematical events, write matching equations, and explain their solutions using complete sentences. Most importantly, students are learning that every math story must include a problem, a strategy for solving it, and a reasonable solution. They are becoming more independent thinkers who can justify their answers and share different problem solving strategies with classmates.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding outcomes has been watching students discover that math is more than finding answers; it is about telling stories, making connections, and explaining their thinking. Students who once relied on solving teacher created problems are now developing their own mathematical situations and confidently sharing their solutions. Your generosity has helped strengthen mathematical reasoning, writing skills, collaboration, and a love for learning. Thank you for believing in my students and providing opportunities for them to become creative thinkers, confident problem solvers, and proud mathematical authors. Because of you, every number has a story, and my second graders are excited to tell it!","fullyFundedDate":1784918359998,"projectUrl":"project/where-math-meets-imagination-storytelli/10332962/","projectTitle":"Where Math Meets Imagination: Storytelling with Numbers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2260821_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675938566783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-legolden"},{"teacherId":3625429,"projectId":10361187,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Math Club!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our Math Club, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support in providing math materials, educational games, and prizes for our students. Your kindness and generosity will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our young learners and help us create an exciting, engaging, and rewarding math experience for everyone involved.\r\n\r\nAt R.T. Cream Early Childhood Center, we believe that every child has the potential to become a confident mathematician. Our goal is to help students see that math is more than numbers and equations on a worksheet. Math is about thinking critically, solving problems, exploring patterns, working together, and discovering new ways to approach challenges. With the materials and games made possible through your support, our students will have opportunities to experience math in fun, hands-on, and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe games and learning materials will allow students to practice essential math skills while building confidence, perseverance, and teamwork. Whether they are working together to solve a challenging problem, participating in a friendly math competition, or discovering a new strategy through a game, students will be learning important skills that extend far beyond the classroom. These experiences can help students develop a positive attitude toward mathematics and understand that making mistakes is simply part of learning.\r\n\r\nThe prizes will also help us celebrate students' hard work, effort, growth, and accomplishments. While winning is exciting, we want our students to understand that success in math comes from trying their best, taking risks, learning from mistakes, and never giving up. Recognizing their efforts will encourage students to keep challenging themselves and take pride in their progress.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helps us provide opportunities that might otherwise be difficult to offer. Access to engaging educational materials can make a tremendous difference, especially when we want to reach students with different learning styles, abilities, and needs. By helping us bring math to life, you are investing in our students' academic growth, confidence, and future success.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support sends our students a powerful message: their learning matters, their efforts are worth celebrating, and their community believes in their potential. That message can inspire children to approach challenges with enthusiasm and develop a lifelong appreciation for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our Math Club and helping us make mathematics an experience students can look forward to each week. 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