{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Paw Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2367339,"projectId":9924450,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of cleaning supplies for our Pre-K classroom. Your thoughtful support—providing items such as tissues, disinfecting wipes, and other essential supplies—helps us maintain a clean, healthy, and safe learning environment for our young learners.\r\n\r\nIn a Pre-K classroom, little hands are constantly exploring, creating, and learning. Having the supplies we need to quickly clean surfaces, sanitize materials, and care for everyday messes allows us to focus on what matters most—teaching and nurturing our students. Your contributions help reduce the spread of germs and keep our classroom running smoothly each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students can continue to learn, play, and grow in a space that feels safe and well cared for. Your generosity may seem simple, but it makes a meaningful difference in the daily lives of our children and teachers.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom community and for helping us create a healthy place where learning thrives.","fullyFundedDate":1764600574414,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-hands-happy-hearts/9924450/","projectTitle":"Healthy Hands, Happy Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2367339_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y430&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656605705045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2367339"},{"teacherId":2367339,"projectId":9922434,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Pre-K students and team, thank you for your generous support of our STEM project. Because of you, our classroom is filled with exciting opportunities for hands-on learning and discovery.\r\n\r\nYour donation has provided building materials, simple science tools, measurement resources, and exploration materials that allow our young learners to think, create, test ideas, and explore the world around them. These STEM experiences are helping our children develop early problem-solving skills, curiosity, persistence, and the confidence to try new things.\r\n\r\nEach time our students build a structure, measure an object, test a prediction, or work together to solve a challenge, they are growing not only academically—but socially and emotionally as well. They are learning to ask questions, share ideas, collaborate with peers, and keep trying even when something doesn't work the first time.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of our youngest learners. Thank you for investing in their future and for believing in the power of early childhood STEM education.","fullyFundedDate":1764697815560,"projectUrl":"project/knowing-and-growing/9922434/","projectTitle":"Knowing and Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2367339_orig.jpg?crop=1008,1008,x0,y430&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656605705045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2367339"},{"teacherId":3222799,"projectId":9127817,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks for the generous classroom donations that have been given in support of our students and teachers. Your kindness and willingness to contribute resources make a meaningful difference in our classroom each and every day. 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. 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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. 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