{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kreamer Street Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":325674,"projectId":9770917,"letterContent":"The Sharp Minds Start with Sharp Pencils! DonorsChoose grant made a meaningful difference in our kindergarten classroom by giving every student access to high-quality pencils and learning tools they could rely on each day. With sharp, sturdy pencils always available, my students were able to focus more on learning to write, draw, and express their ideas—without the frustration of broken or dull supplies. This grant helped build their confidence, independence, and pride in their work, especially as they practiced important early writing skills. Because of this support, our classroom is better equipped to nurture creativity, perseverance, and a love of learning from the very start.","fullyFundedDate":1769633819327,"projectUrl":"project/sharp-minds-start-with-sharp-pencils/9770917/","projectTitle":"Sharp Minds Start with Sharp Pencils!","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":653223,"projectId":10022438,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! With your support, my students now have snacks readily available to them daily. This ensures that the children feel equal to those around them who brought snack in from home. Also the snacks will make sure that no child will ever go hungry in my classroom even though the school currently provides both breakfast and lunch free to anyone in need. As we received the snack packages in the classroom today, the room was filled with excitement as my students watched me fill our snack cart. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1768618945538,"projectUrl":"project/theres-a-rumbly-in-my-tumbly/10022438/","projectTitle":"There's a Rumbly in My Tumbly","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":9918384,"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 space book to read that focuses on a specific unit of study. For example: one reading group already started their book study on planets. The books will be used in the classroom and at home. The books arrived and created such excitement amongst the children! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768315820030,"projectUrl":"project/stem-space-exploration/9918384/","projectTitle":"STEM: Space Exploration","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":9671107,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of \"Little Artists, Big Creativity with Kwik Stix!\" My students have been using the Kwik Stix during art centers and choice time. We can't wait to integrated lessons in literacy and math. When the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate—students were thrilled by the bright colors and how easily they could create without the mess of paint. Even hesitant artists eagerly joined in, proudly sharing their work and explaining their creative choices.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our next steps include using the Kwik Stix to support storytelling projects, seasonal artwork, and collaborative group murals that build teamwork and communication skills. Your contribution has empowered my students to express themselves with confidence and creativity. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our learning community and for helping our little artists shine in big ways!","fullyFundedDate":1767203864842,"projectUrl":"project/little-artists-big-creativity-with-kwik/9671107/","projectTitle":"Little Artists, Big Creativity with Kwik Stix!","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":325674,"projectId":9671050,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our grant, Building Readers with Jumbo Letters and Word Play! Your generosity has made a powerful impact on my Kindergarten students and their early reading development. We are using the jumbo letters daily during our UFLI phonics lessons, where students build, change, and read words hands-on. One of my favorite moments was watching students proudly read their first CVC words aloud as they stretched sounds and physically moved the letters into place.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were beyond excited and eager to begin. The large, engaging letters made learning feel fun and approachable, especially for students who were once hesitant to participate. These tools support our structured phonics instruction while building confidence, encouraging risk-taking, and increasing student engagement.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these resources to practice word mapping, sound substitution, and decoding skills during phonics, reading, and writing time. Thank you for helping my students build a strong foundation in reading and for being such an important part of their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1766711909801,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-with-jumbo-letters-and/9671050/","projectTitle":"Building Readers with Jumbo Letters and Word Play!","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":653223,"projectId":9977961,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! With your support, my students will continue to have the opportunities to dive into different cultures from around the world. With the materials, the students will be able to develop an interest as they begin to understand various cultures and holidays around the world such as the Lunar New Year. As the children read about the various cultures and holidays around the world, they will create artwork from that particular country. This will help to connect their learning to the hands-on experiences. In turn, the students will have an opportunity to read and learn about different world cultures and compare the cultures to their own. In addition, these materials will help support our Lunar New Year-Social Studies unit and allow the children to \"take a trip\" around the world to China. The children have seen the materials arrive to the classroom and they can't wait to begin their new unit!\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1767465304092,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-the-lunar-new-year/9977961/","projectTitle":"Celebrating the Lunar New Year!","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":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"}],"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":72.1,"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"}