{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Reedy Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":115103,"projectId":10505249,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of 25 North Carolina EOG Success Grade 5 Science study guides! These books are helping my multilingual learners strengthen their understanding of science concepts, build academic vocabulary, and approach the state science test with greater confidence. Your support gives my brilliant and hard-working students access to resources that make challenging ideas easier to understand.\r\n\r\nWe use these study guides for review, helping students build their knowledge through small, consistent steps. The visuals, vocabulary reviews, and guided practice support their learning as they explore topics such as force and motion, ecosystems, matter, and weather. I share the digital resources with my students' families so they can reinforce science concepts at home and take an active role in their child's learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reaches beyond test preparation. You are helping my students become curious learners, critical thinkers, and confident problem-solvers. Thank you so incredibly much for believing in their potential and helping me provide the tools they need to succeed! Without generous donors like you, many schools throughout the country would go without. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1787585524598,"projectUrl":"project/speaking-the-language-of-science-empowe/10505249/","projectTitle":"Speaking the Language of Science: Empowering Multilingual Learners' Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bourguignon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115103_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473359567645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/camille-bourguignon"},{"teacherId":10622174,"projectId":10583048,"letterContent":"The jumbo cup stacking sets and disc golf target have made an incredible impact in my K-5 physical education program. The jumbo cups have provided students with a fun, engaging way to develop teamwork, communication, hand-eye coordination, and problem-solving skills through cooperative stacking activities and challenges. \r\n\r\nStudents are excited to participate and are building confidence while learning to work together toward common goals. The new disc golf target has introduced students to a lifetime fitness activity that promotes focus, precision, perseverance, and sportsmanship. It has quickly become a favorite station during PE classes and has increased student engagement across all grade levels. \r\n\r\nThanks to the generosity of our donors, my students now have access to high-quality equipment that makes physical activity more enjoyable, inclusive, and meaningful while helping them develop important physical and social skills that extend beyond the gym.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed me to create new learning experiences that keep students active, motivated, and excited about participating in physical education every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and helping us create a positive, active learning environment!","fullyFundedDate":1789563044274,"projectUrl":"project/aim-throw-stack-and-grow/10583048/","projectTitle":"Aim, Throw, Stack, and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gautier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10622174"},{"teacherId":3733952,"projectId":10553991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Testing Essentials for My Science Students!\" These materials have already been helpful in creating a better testing environment for my students. The testing dividers give students a quiet and focused space to work independently, while the digital timer helps students see how much time they have and practice pacing themselves during assessments.\r\n\r\nMy students have been able to use these resources during science assessments and other practice opportunities throughout the year. The timer is especially helpful because it reminds students to manage their time, check their work, and keep moving without having to constantly ask how much time is left. The testing dividers also help minimize distractions so students can focus on showing what they know.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me provide my students with the tools they need to feel more prepared and confident when taking science assessments. Your support makes a difference in our classroom and helps my students do their best!","fullyFundedDate":1789563044057,"projectUrl":"project/testing-essentials-for-my-science-studen/10553991/","projectTitle":"Testing Essentials for My Science Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3733952_orig.png?crop=358,358,x50,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771990902982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3733952"},{"teacherId":3733952,"projectId":10554039,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Science Vocabulary You Can See and Use!\" The cardstock has been a great addition to our science classroom. I use it to create colorful vocabulary cards, visual examples, and anchor charts that help students see and understand important science concepts. Having these visuals available gives students something they can refer back to during lessons, independent work, and review.\r\n\r\nMy students enjoy having science vocabulary displayed in a way that is easy to see and use. These visuals are especially helpful when we are learning new vocabulary and connecting words to diagrams, examples, and real-world science. The cardstock also allows me to create materials that are sturdy enough to use throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nAs we move into our upcoming science units, I will continue creating new anchor charts and vocabulary visuals to support my students' learning. Thank you for helping me make our science classroom more visual, engaging, and student-friendly!","fullyFundedDate":1789563043630,"projectUrl":"project/science-vocabulary-you-can-see-and-use/10554039/","projectTitle":"Science Vocabulary You Can See and Use","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3733952_orig.png?crop=358,358,x50,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771990902982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3733952"},{"teacherId":3733952,"projectId":10332839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Small Group Science, Big Learning!\" Our new science stools have already made a big difference in our classroom. My students use them during small-group instruction, where we work together on science concepts, review difficult skills, complete hands-on activities, and discuss their thinking.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new stools and were especially happy to have a comfortable space to work together. With five science classes each day, having sturdy stools gives my students a designated place to learn and collaborate in small groups.\r\n\r\nThese stools will continue to be an important part of our science classroom as we work through new units, practice skills, and prepare for upcoming assessments. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can learn, collaborate, and grow in science!","fullyFundedDate":1787584869993,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-science-big-learning/10332839/","projectTitle":"Small Group Science, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3733952_orig.png?crop=358,358,x50,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771990902982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3733952"},{"teacherId":3733952,"projectId":10332859,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Keeping Science Clean, Safe, and Hands-On\" project! The Lysol wipes and spray have become a part of our daily classroom routine. With five science classes each day, we use them to clean tables, surfaces, and shared materials throughout the day and in between classes. My students also help take responsibility for keeping our science classroom clean and ready for the next group.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have made a big difference in helping us maintain a clean and safe learning environment while students participate in hands-on science activities. Because we use these materials every day, they help us keep our classroom ready for learning from the first class of the day to the last. Thank you for helping us keep our science classroom clean, safe, and ready for hands-on learning!**","fullyFundedDate":1787585026848,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-science-clean-safe-and-hands-o/10332859/","projectTitle":"Keeping Science Clean, Safe, and Hands-On","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3733952_orig.png?crop=358,358,x50,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771990902982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3733952"},{"teacherId":3733952,"projectId":10511500,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Cleaner Air for Our Fifth Grade Science Classroom\"project! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith five science classes each day, our classroom is a busy place filled with students learning, collaborating, and participating in hands-on science activities. The air purifiers help provide a cleaner and more comfortable learning environment for my students throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nMy students and I truly appreciate your support. Having these air purifiers in our classroom allows us to focus on what matters most-learning, exploring, and doing science together.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a cleaner and more comfortable place to learn. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1787584989035,"projectUrl":"project/cleaner-air-for-our-fifth-grade-science/10511500/","projectTitle":"Cleaner Air for Our Fifth Grade Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3733952_orig.png?crop=358,358,x50,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771990902982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3733952"},{"teacherId":10622174,"projectId":10531116,"letterContent":"The impact of this project has been immediate and exciting. The new baseball bats have allowed students to practice striking skills safely and effectively while building confidence in a variety of baseball and softball activities. The scooters have provided opportunities for engaging movement challenges that develop coordination, balance, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe poly spots and pennies have improved organization during lessons, allowing students to transition quickly between activities and maximize active learning time. The posters serve as daily visual reminders of important skills, fitness concepts, and positive character traits, helping reinforce learning beyond physical activity.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources have increased student engagement and participation. Students are excited to come to PE, eager to use the new equipment, and more confident in trying new activities. Your donations are helping create a positive, inclusive environment where every child can be active, successful, and motivated to develop lifelong healthy habits.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for our PE students! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1787585403799,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-fitness-new-equipment-to-get-us/10531116/","projectTitle":"Fueling Fitness: New Equipment to Get Us Moving!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gautier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10622174"},{"teacherId":10164263,"projectId":10239432,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our dream of splashing into learning come true! My students have absolutely loved using our new water table, and it has been an excellent addition to our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe gave the water table its big debut during our Water Day celebration, and it was a huge hit! My students used the water table to refill their water sprayers and enjoyed having a designated space to explore and play with water. Your generosity helped make our Water Day celebration a total success!\r\n\r\nThe water table has also been a big help during our regular day-to-day activities. We use it as a convenient space to keep our lunchboxes during the day, and after lunch, the lunchboxes go back into their book bags so the water table can be opened for center-time play. During centers, we love adding ocean-themed objects such as fish and crabs for students to explore. These simple additions encourage curiosity, imagination, language development, and hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThe fun has only just begun with our water table! We have big plans for it, especially as we explore our water unit this 2026-2027 school year. I can't wait to see all the things my little learners discover, investigate, and create with this new classroom resource.\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping me create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences in our classroom. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1778874717481,"projectUrl":"project/splash-into-learning-helping-pre-k-expl/10239432/","projectTitle":"Splash Into Learning: Helping Pre-K Explorers Learn Through Water Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10164263_orig.jpg?crop=1845,1845,x100,y424&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758320675993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bryannabanana"},{"teacherId":3733952,"projectId":10051515,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to fund my project for headphones in my 5th grade science classroom! My students use the headphones when watching science videos, completing digital activities, and testing independently. They help my students stay focused and learn without distractions.\r\n\r\nWith over 150 students using our science classroom, having enough headphones has been a huge help. My students are excited to use them, and they are becoming more focused and independent when completing their science work.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support of my students and my classroom. Your kindness is helping my students learn, explore, and love science!","fullyFundedDate":1778874717684,"projectUrl":"project/hear-it-learn-it-love-science/10051515/","projectTitle":"Hear It, Learn It, Love Science!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3733952_orig.png?crop=358,358,x50,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771990902982","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3733952"},{"teacherId":1569825,"projectId":10141208,"letterContent":"Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and investing in their success during this critical time of year.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has provided the resources my students need to stay motivated, engaged, and confident as they prepare for their End-of-Grade assessments. These high-stakes evaluations measure academic growth and determine success, and students need to feel supported and encouraged to put in their best effort. The candy and treasure box items you've funded are far more than treats they are powerful motivational tools grounded in research showing that positive reinforcement and tangible rewards significantly increase student engagement and effort during intensive test preparation.\r\n\r\nThe \"Motivation Station\" you've made possible creates a space where students earn rewards by completing daily review assignments, demonstrating effort on practice problems, participating actively in review sessions, and showing growth and improvement. With a variety of individual candies (Tootsie Rolls, Skittles, Dum Dums), gum, and treasure box items such as temporary tattoos, small figurines, bouncy balls, and puzzle cubes, students have the opportunity to \"shop\" from our reward station after completing review activities. This immediate positive reinforcement boosts motivation to stay engaged during test prep and fosters a genuine sense of achievement.\r\n\r\nBeyond motivation, this reward system ensures equitable access regardless of economic background. Every student, regardless of circumstance, has the chance to celebrate their effort and hard work. That matters deeply.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I anticipate increased participation in review activities, improved focus and engagement during test preparation, higher completion rates on practice assignments, and most importantly, boosted confidence as my students head into their EOG assessments. These small rewards create a culture of celebration around learning and effort, reminding every student that their hard work is valued and that they are not alone in this important endeavor.\r\n\r\nThank you for understanding that test preparation is not just about academics—it's about building student confidence, resilience, and belief in themselves. Your support makes that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1777587092655,"projectUrl":"project/motivational-rewards-and-incentives-for/10141208/","projectTitle":"Motivational Rewards and Incentives for End-of-Grade Assessment Preparation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hyman-Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1569825_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474102824809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hyman-collins"},{"teacherId":1569825,"projectId":10250010,"letterContent":"Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in my students and investing in their success.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has transformed our classroom into a space where learning feels like coming home. The essential oil sets, Elite Gourmet Popcorn Maker with gourmet kernels, and vintage gumball machine aren't just delightful additions, they are powerful tools that support my students' emotional regulation, motivation, and growth.\r\n\r\nThe calming scent of lavender and other essential oils now fills our classroom during independent work time, helping students center themselves and maintain focus. Research shows that sensory experiences directly impact concentration and emotional well-being. My students have already noticed the difference, often commenting on how peaceful our space feels.\r\n\r\nEvery Friday, we celebrate \"Success Begins Today\" milestones with fresh popcorn. This weekly ritual has become something my students eagerly anticipate not just for the treat, but for the recognition that their hard work matters. The aroma of popcorn popping has become synonymous with achievement and pride in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe vintage gumball machine serves as our token economy reward system, celebrating students who demonstrate our weekly character focus: Being Yourself. This tangible, visual reward system encourages my students to embrace their individual strengths and support one another authentically.\r\n\r\nMy students are hard-working, creative, and thrive when they feel safe and celebrated. These sensory experiences help them feel *seen*. They create a welcoming atmosphere that says, \"You belong here, and your efforts matter.\" That feeling is everything.\r\n\r\nYour investment in these materials is an investment in my students' success, well-being, and sense of belonging. 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