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Because of your support, our learning environment is richer, more engaging, and better equipped to meet the needs of all students.\r\n\r\nClassroom donations play a vital role in creating a space where students can learn, explore, and grow with confidence. Supplies such as books, materials, tools, and hands-on resources help bring lessons to life and allow teachers to provide meaningful learning experiences that go beyond the basics. These contributions support creativity, encourage curiosity, and help students develop important academic and social skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helps ensure that all students have access to the materials they need to be successful. When classrooms are well supplied, students are better able to focus on learning without distractions or limitations. 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Because of your support, our learning environment is richer, more engaging, and better equipped to meet the needs of all students.\r\n\r\nClassroom donations play a vital role in creating a space where students can learn, explore, and grow with confidence. Supplies such as books, materials, tools, and hands-on resources help bring lessons to life and allow teachers to provide meaningful learning experiences that go beyond the basics. These contributions support creativity, encourage curiosity, and help students develop important academic and social skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helps ensure that all students have access to the materials they need to be successful. When classrooms are well supplied, students are better able to focus on learning without distractions or limitations. Donations help bridge gaps, reduce barriers, and create a more equitable learning experience. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity!!","fullyFundedDate":1704466765081,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-all/8112864/","projectTitle":"Seats for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGuffee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3222799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542382544842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcguffee"},{"teacherId":3222799,"projectId":8804932,"letterContent":"We are especially grateful for the spirit of community your donation represents. When individuals and organizations come together to support our school, it sends a strong message to students that they are valued and that their community believes in them. Acts of kindness like yours help build trust, foster connection, and strengthen the partnership between families, local supporters, and educators. These relationships are essential to creating a positive and nurturing school environment where students can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1736885844930,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-in-first-grade/8804932/","projectTitle":"Snacking in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGuffee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3222799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542382544842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcguffee"},{"teacherId":3222799,"projectId":9807808,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our deepest and most sincere gratitude for your generous snack donation. Your kindness and thoughtfulness have made a meaningful difference in our school community, and we are incredibly thankful for your support. Contributions like yours go far beyond the items themselves; they help create an environment where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nSnacks may seem like a small gesture, but in a school setting, they play a powerful role in students' daily success. Having access to nutritious and enjoyable snacks helps students maintain focus, energy, and a positive mindset throughout the day. For many children, a donated snack can be the boost they need to stay engaged in learning, participate confidently in classroom activities, and approach challenges with a clearer mind. Your generosity directly supports both the academic and social-emotional well-being of our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity!!","fullyFundedDate":1760745363075,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-in-first-grade/9807808/","projectTitle":"Snacking in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGuffee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3222799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542382544842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcguffee"},{"teacherId":3222799,"projectId":8112859,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our deepest and most sincere gratitude for your generous snack donation. Your kindness and thoughtfulness have made a meaningful difference in our school community, and we are incredibly thankful for your support. Contributions like yours go far beyond the items themselves; they help create an environment where students feel cared for, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nSnacks may seem like a small gesture, but in a school setting, they play a powerful role in students' daily success. Having access to nutritious and enjoyable snacks helps students maintain focus, energy, and a positive mindset throughout the day. For many children, a donated snack can be the boost they need to stay engaged in learning, participate confidently in classroom activities, and approach challenges with a clearer mind. Your generosity directly supports both the academic and social-emotional well-being of our students.\r\n\r\nWe are especially grateful for the spirit of community your donation represents. When individuals and organizations come together to support our school, it sends a strong message to students that they are valued and that their community believes in them. Acts of kindness like yours help build trust, foster connection, and strengthen the partnership between families, local supporters, and educators. These relationships are essential to creating a positive and nurturing school environment where students can thrive.\r\n\r\nYour donation also provides much-needed support to teachers and staff. Knowing that snacks are available allows educators to focus more fully on instruction, student engagement, and meeting individual needs without the added concern of addressing hunger during the school day. This support helps classrooms run more smoothly and ensures that learning time is used effectively. Your contribution truly helps our entire school function at its best.","fullyFundedDate":1703089515502,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-for-first-grade/8112859/","projectTitle":"Snacking for First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGuffee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3222799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542382544842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcguffee"},{"teacherId":3222799,"projectId":7185113,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our project! This project directly impacted students as they earned prizes for their work in the classroom. Students received these prizes during our End of Year carnival and we were able to use these prizes for student incentives for their hard work. \r\nThank you for your donation to provide joy and happiness to our students!! It made it exciting for students to learn and earn as they met their end of year goals. We were able to celebrate everything they accomplished during the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1680265953664,"projectUrl":"project/win-it-for-learning/7185113/","projectTitle":"Win It for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGuffee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3222799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542382544842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcguffee"},{"teacherId":8849843,"projectId":9373580,"letterContent":"Thank you!\r\nThe technology you provided—especially the new headphones—has truly transformed learning in our classroom. Many of our academic programs rely on audio‑supported instruction, and having high‑quality headphones allows students to fully engage with reading, phonics, and math activities without being distracted by background noise. This has been especially helpful for students who need additional support or simply learn best when they can hear directions clearly and consistently. Because the headphones help create a more focused and personalized learning environment, students are more confident, more independent, and more willing to take on challenges that once felt overwhelming.\r\nWhat excites students most about the new headphones is the way they make learning feel special and tailored to them. Several students who often struggle with attention or sensory overload have shown tremendous growth because the headphones help them block out distractions and stay immersed in their work. A few of my quieter students, in particular, have blossomed—they are more willing to participate in digital reading programs now that they can hear every sound and instruction clearly and comfortably. Your support has not only improved academic skills but has helped students feel capable, focused, and proud of their progress. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758220818814,"projectUrl":"project/learning-loud-and-clear/9373580/","projectTitle":"Learning Loud and Clear","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Corbin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8849843_orig.jpg?crop=836,836,x0,y142&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698344233575","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8849843"},{"teacherId":10219329,"projectId":9644117,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, From Silence to Song: Recorders for Third Grade. Because of you, all of our third graders now have their own recorders, opening the door to meaningful, hands-on music-making in our classroom. When the instruments first arrived, the excitement was immediate—students carefully opened the cases, examined the finger holes, and could hardly wait to play their first notes. For many of them, this was their very first time holding and learning a solo musical instrument.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the recorders daily as part of our music lessons. Students are learning proper breath control, hand position, and how to read simple melodies on the staff. One especially memorable moment was when the class successfully played their first full song together—students beamed with pride as they realized they were truly making music as an ensemble. The recorders have helped build confidence, focus, and teamwork, while also reinforcing important skills like reading notation and listening to others.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue expanding their recorder skills by learning new notes, exploring dynamics, and performing more challenging songs. We are working toward small group and whole-class performances that allow students to collaborate and support one another musically. Your generosity has transformed our classroom and given our students the opportunity to experience the joy of creating music together. Thank you for helping turn curiosity into confidence and silence into song.","fullyFundedDate":1757255095173,"projectUrl":"project/from-silence-to-song-recorders-for-thir/9644117/","projectTitle":"From Silence to Song: Recorders for Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10219329"},{"teacherId":5880641,"projectId":9408287,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your contribution to our DonorsChoose project. Your gift of a $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has made a tremendous impact on our math instruction. With these resources, we've been able to create a consistent daily routine during whole-group math lessons, giving students clear expectations and structure. The supplemental materials enhance our core curriculum and provide additional opportunities for students to practice grade-level standards in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe math packets and activities purchased have been a game-changer for both students and teachers. Students now engage with manipulatives to strengthen their understanding of counting, addition, subtraction, shapes, and place value. Each lesson includes review practice and quick checkpoints, allowing teachers to monitor progress in real time and adjust instruction during small groups and math flex groups. These low-prep yet high-impact resources save teachers valuable time while ensuring students receive targeted, standards-based practice.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we've already seen measurable growth in our students' math skills through monthly progress monitoring. They are mastering concepts like counting scattered arrangements, grouping collections into tens, and working confidently with tens and ones. Your support has truly helped us build a strong foundation in math for our learners, and we couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1758202592489,"projectUrl":"project/paper-power-boosting-math-skills-throug/9408287/","projectTitle":"Paper Power: Boosting Math Skills Through Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berardi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5880641_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537144602599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-berardi"},{"teacherId":538482,"projectId":9448053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring the iDismiss carpool app to our school! Your support has made a huge difference—carpool is now faster, smoother, and way less stressful for everyone. Families get through the line quicker, and our staff can focus on keeping things safe and organized. \r\n\r\nParents appreciate the efficiency and it has also helped create better safety for students. With the app, we're able to check students out and ensure that all students have made it to their correct cars. We couldn't have done this without you, and we truly appreciate your generosity in making this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1754588322264,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-calm-the-carpool-chaos/9448053/","projectTitle":"Help Us Calm the Carpool Chaos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vaughn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp538482_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657587559483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/538482"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1660","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":714,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":89,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":51,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":49.3,"schoolId":1660,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Paw Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Paw Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/charlotte-mecklenburg-school-district/paw-creek-elementary-school/1660"}