{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kreamer Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":653223,"projectId":9859822,"letterContent":"Thank you for you generous donation! With your support, my students received new nonfiction books to to be used in small reading groups. The children cheered with delight when I told them the amazing news! The children will gather in 5 different reading groups and will receive a specific animal book to read that focuses on a specific unit of study. For example: one reading group already started their book study on pandas. The books will be used in the classroom and at home. The books arrived and created such excitement amongst the children! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1761928227589,"projectUrl":"project/diving-into-a-new-world/9859822/","projectTitle":"Diving into a New World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp653223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565015234471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/653223"},{"teacherId":325674,"projectId":9794109,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed! The laminator and laminating pockets from our \"Little Hands, Lasting Learning: Laminating for Kindergarten Success\" project have already made a huge difference in how my Kindergarten students learn, explore, and practice their skills.\r\n\r\nIn Kindergarten, our materials get a lot of love — and use! The laminator has allowed us to protect our learning games, letter and number cards, and hands-on center activities so they can be used again and again. Instead of worrying about torn paper or worn-out materials, my students can now focus on learning through play. This simple tool has made our centers more engaging, organized, and sustainable.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped create lasting learning opportunities for my students. The laminator isn't just a classroom tool — it's helping us build confidence, independence, and a love of learning that will last well beyond Kindergarten.","fullyFundedDate":1762267626292,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-lasting-learning-laminati/9794109/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Lasting Learning: Laminating for Kindergarten Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wittmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp325674_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744055170864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/325674"},{"teacherId":1455146,"projectId":9283700,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! My classroom has become a mini science lab where curiosity, discovery, and wonder are alive and well.\r\n So far, we've welcomed our very first classroom pets—ants! The children were fascinated watching them tunnel, work together, and carry food through their habitat. We talked about teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of every ant in the colony. Students used magnifying glasses to make close observations and drew what they saw. It's been incredible watching their excitement!\r\n Later this year, we'll be receiving ladybugs, praying mantises, and caterpillars. Each new arrival will give my class a chance to explore life cycles, habitats, and the incredible diversity of living things. With each new species, they'll record their observations, make predictions, and witness metamorphosis right before their eyes. I can't wait to see my students' excitement over each wonderful experience. \r\n Thank you for believing in the power of hands-on learning and for giving my students a chance to connect with nature in such a meaningful way. Your generosity made our classroom come alive — literally!","fullyFundedDate":1750256177983,"projectUrl":"project/bugs-beyond-bringing-science-to-life/9283700/","projectTitle":"Bugs & Beyond: Bringing Science to Life in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frankie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1455146_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478635236572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1455146"},{"teacherId":1455146,"projectId":9574810,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom. The math manipulatives you helped fund—number balance scales, dice, and writing tablets—have become essential tools in our small group lessons. My students' excitement for math has grown tremendously, and their confidence shines brighter each day.\r\n\r\nWe use the materials during small group time. They use the number balance scales to explore equality and understand how both sides of an equation must \"balance.\" \r\nThe dice have turned math practice into play. We use them for number games, fact fluency, and problem-solving challenges. And with the writing tablets, students work through problems, erase mistakes, and share their thinking with each other. These tools have made learning interactive, immediate, and joyful.\r\n\r\nMy students have been excited about using these manipulatives from the day we opened the boxes. I love that they are excited and eager to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1755868037545,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-fun-for-kindergarten-learn/9574810/","projectTitle":"Hands On Math Fun for Kindergarten Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frankie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1455146_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478635236572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1455146"},{"teacherId":653223,"projectId":9714077,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! With your support, my students participated in their first STEM Fun Fridays! This past Friday, the children were able to complete one of the STEM kits purchased with your support. Each Friday, the children will participate in a STEM activity. Many resulting in the ability to take the creation home to share with parents.\r\n\r\nWhen the children were told about STEM Fun Fridays- They all shouted with joy! The children could not wait for Friday!\r\n\r\nI cannot wait until next week to share in their joy! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1758145510820,"projectUrl":"project/friday-fun-days-stem-part-2/9714077/","projectTitle":"Friday Fun Days: STEM Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp653223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565015234471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/653223"},{"teacherId":325674,"projectId":9248795,"letterContent":"When our new personal whiteboards arrived, the excitement in our classroom was contagious! The children could hardly wait to use them, and their faces lit up as I passed one to each student. For many, it was the very first time they had their \"own\" learning tool in hand. The whiteboards instantly became a favorite—students eagerly practiced writing their names, drawing shapes, and solving math problems. The best part was watching them proudly hold up their boards to show their thinking, creating a classroom full of confident and engaged learners.\r\n\r\nOne of our first activities was handwriting practice. The children traced and wrote the letters we had been working on, and they loved being able to erase and try again as often as they needed. Instead of feeling frustrated by mistakes, they giggled and quickly gave it another try. The whiteboards made handwriting feel fun and approachable, and I saw students who once hesitated to write become excited to practice. It was a joy to see their progress and pride as they compared their first attempts with their final work.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, these boards are now part of our daily lessons in literacy, math, and even art. As we move forward, students will continue using them for phonics practice, number sentences, and quick check-ins during group instruction. The whiteboards give me instant feedback as a teacher while empowering students to take ownership of their learning. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for the joy and opportunity you have brought into our Kindergarten classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1748107455032,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-kindergarten-learners-with-pe/9248795/","projectTitle":"Empowering Kindergarten Learners With Personal Whiteboards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wittmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp325674_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744055170864","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/325674"},{"teacherId":4060611,"projectId":9339552,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom library is now filled with beautiful new decodable books. These texts are more than just stories—they're carefully designed to introduce early reading skills such as blending sounds, practicing vowel teams, and building fluency with sight words. My students are learning how to break words apart, decode them with confidence, and experience the thrill of reading whole sentences and stories independently.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading time is now one of the most joyful parts of the day. Students gather in small groups with their decodable books, pointing to each word, sounding out tricky parts, and then proudly reading aloud to partners. The room is filled with whispers of \"I can do it!\" and the sparkle of accomplishment when a page is finished. One of my reluctant readers, who used to shy away from books, now insists on being the first to read aloud because he knows he can succeed with these texts.\r\n\r\nThese books are opening doors for all of my students, but especially for those who needed just the right level of support to grow as readers. They aren't just practicing reading skills—they're building confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of books. Your donation has made that possible, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1747678072341,"projectUrl":"project/home-libraries-for-little-learners/9339552/","projectTitle":"Home Libraries for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Connolly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4060611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580949710644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4060611"},{"teacherId":4060611,"projectId":9274487,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has brand-new writing boards—and they've already become one of our favorite resources. My students use them daily during literacy lessons. For example, during a recent phonics lesson, each child practiced building vowel team words on their boards. The excitement of holding up their answers all at once made the room buzz with energy and turned practice into a game!\r\n\r\nWhen the writing boards first arrived, my students' faces lit up. Several of them exclaimed, \"These are just like the teachers use!\" They were eager to dive in, and the boards instantly made lessons more interactive. The ability to erase and try again gave students confidence to take risks without worrying about mistakes.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to incorporate the boards into small-group work and independent centers. Students will use them during reading time to work on their letters and sounds and words. These boards aren't just tools—they're helping us build a classroom where learning feels hands-on, collaborative, and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1746786938153,"projectUrl":"project/writing-in-style/9274487/","projectTitle":"Writing in Style!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Connolly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4060611_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580949710644","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4060611"},{"teacherId":653223,"projectId":9439196,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! With your support, my students put together their hydroponic gardens. The children planted various cherry tomatoes and herbs. They also planted strawberry seedlings last week. Each week, the children will monitor the growth of the plants. Once the plants are ready for harvesting, the children and I will create some healthy foods. One healthy idea that the children came up with is creating tomato sauce with the tomatoes and basil.\r\n\r\nI cannot wait until next week to share in their joy! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1755868023258,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-project-growing-green-part-2/9439196/","projectTitle":"Compassion Project: Growing Green Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp653223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565015234471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/653223"},{"teacherId":653223,"projectId":9629880,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! With your support, my students participated in their first STEM Fri-YAYs! This past Friday, the children were able to complete one of the STEM kits purchased with your support. Each Friday, the children will participate in a STEM activity. Many resulting in the ability to take the creation home to share with parents.\r\n\r\nWhen the children were told about STEM Fri-YAYs! They all shouted with joy! The children could not wait for Friday! The children made ScribbleBots: a robot that draws!\r\n\r\nI cannot wait until next week to share in their joy! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1755868043255,"projectUrl":"project/friday-fun-days-stem/9629880/","projectTitle":"Friday Fun Days: STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp653223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565015234471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/653223"},{"teacherId":653223,"projectId":9391427,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! Every day, the students put forth a tremendous amount of effort into growing and developing strong literacy and mathematical skills. Many times though, the children need a different environment or setting to help retain that focus- Providing the children with flexible seating and desk choices do exactly that!\r\n\r\nThe class received two rolling, standing desks with a portable keyboard that can be used during any lesson and it will help the children start the year off right.","fullyFundedDate":1750256174986,"projectUrl":"project/standing-tall/9391427/","projectTitle":"Standing Tall","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp653223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565015234471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/653223"},{"teacherId":653223,"projectId":9421821,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! Every day, the students put forth a tremendous amount of effort into growing and developing strong social-emotional skills. 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Providing the children with basic school essentials helps them focus more on the important things: their learning and how to be empathetic \r\n\r\nEach student receive individual pencil sharpeners, headphones, and pencils that will help the children start the year off right.","fullyFundedDate":1750773742629,"projectUrl":"project/starting-off-on-the-right-foot-part-2/9421821/","projectTitle":"Starting Off on the Right Foot: Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Volk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp653223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565015234471","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/653223"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_22523","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":284,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":70,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"10.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.3,"schoolId":22523,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kreamer Street Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kreamer Street Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/new-york/south-country-central-school-district/kreamer-street-elementary-school/22523"}