{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Blue Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5270383,"projectId":10433454,"letterContent":"thanks to the generosity of our donors, especially Exponential Scholars, every one of my students now has something that belongs entirely to them: a sketchbook of their own. Before this project, my students drew on loose sheets that got lost, crumpled, or left behind. Now each child has a place to keep their ideas, practice their skills, and see their growth from page to page. A Sketch of Their Own gave my students more than paper. It gave them ownership of their creativity.\r\n\r\nWhen I handed out the sketchbooks, the room went quiet in a way I don't often hear. Students ran their hands over the covers, flipped through the blank pages, and asked if they could really draw anything they wanted inside. One first grader hugged her sketchbook to her chest and asked, \"Is this mine to keep?\" Several students wrote their names on the cover in their best handwriting before drawing a single line. A sketchbook told them that their ideas are worth saving.\r\n\r\nThe impact on learning has been significant. Sketchbooks have made planning and revision part of our routine. Students try an idea, see what isn't working, and try it again on the next page without fear of \"ruining\" a final piece. I've watched hesitant students become more willing to take risks because a sketchbook page feels low-pressure. Students are also reflecting on their own growth by flipping back to earlier pages and noticing how their lines have become more confident. Their conversations about art now include words like proportion, contrast, and composition, and they use them naturally.\r\n\r\nBecause of these sketchbooks, I can teach the full artistic process rather than just the finished product. I can assign sketchbook challenges, give individual feedback on a student's ideas, and track each child's progress over time. Students who need extra support can work at their own pace, and students who are ready for more can push themselves on their own pages. Exponential Scholars, your investment made this possible, and my students feel it every time they open their books.","fullyFundedDate":1787584947852,"projectUrl":"project/a-sketch-of-their-own/10433454/","projectTitle":"A Sketch of Their Own","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christina Vance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5270383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776134164959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christina-vance"},{"teacherId":5270383,"projectId":10496116,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students walked into art class this fall and found something they'd never had before: enough. Enough colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, watercolors, and paper for every child to create without having to share, ration, or settle for a dried-out marker. Coloring My World gave our art room the basics, and those basics changed what my students could do.\r\n\r\nWe've put the new supplies to work right away. My K-5 students have been making fall art, and one of our favorite projects","fullyFundedDate":1787585252860,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-my-world/10496116/","projectTitle":"Coloring my World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christina Vance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5270383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776134164959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christina-vance"},{"teacherId":5270383,"projectId":10433478,"letterContent":"Here's a polished version that is over 500 characters:\r\n\r\nThank you to our generous donors for providing sketch pencils for our art students! These pencils will give students the opportunity to practice drawing, shading, blending, outlining, and developing their observational skills. Sketching is an important foundation of visual art, allowing students to experiment with ideas and build confidence before creating finished pieces. With these supplies, our young artists can explore different techniques, make mistakes, try again, and develop their own artistic styles. Your support helps ensure that our students have the quality materials they need to grow as creative thinkers and artists. We are truly grateful for your investment in our art classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1787584883945,"projectUrl":"project/doodle-dreamers/10433478/","projectTitle":"Doodle Dreamers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christina Vance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5270383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776134164959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christina-vance"},{"teacherId":5270383,"projectId":10433471,"letterContent":"Here's a professional, donor-focused version that is over 500 characters:\r\n\r\nThank you to our generous donors for providing cleaning wipes for our art classroom! Keeping our art space clean and organized is an important part of creating a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for our students. These wipes will help us quickly clean tables, tools, and shared surfaces between projects and classes, allowing our young artists to spend more time creating and learning. Your thoughtful donation supports the everyday needs of our classroom and helps ensure that students have a clean space where they can explore, experiment, and express their creativity. We truly appreciate your continued support of art education!","fullyFundedDate":1787585342592,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-clean-up/10433471/","projectTitle":"Creativity Clean Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christina Vance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5270383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776134164959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christina-vance"},{"teacherId":5270383,"projectId":10433469,"letterContent":"Absolutely! Here's a professional, warm version suitable for a donor thank-you:\r\n\r\nThank you so much to our generous donors for providing portfolios for our 5th-grade art students! These portfolios will give students a special place to organize, protect, and showcase their artwork throughout the school year. Having a portfolio allows our young artists to take pride in their creative growth, reflect on their accomplishments, and see how their skills develop over time. Your generosity directly supports our art program and helps create meaningful learning experiences for our students. We truly appreciate your support of art education and our young artists!","fullyFundedDate":1787585520900,"projectUrl":"project/a-year-of-art-all-in-one-place/10433469/","projectTitle":"A Year of Art, All in One Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christina Vance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5270383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776134164959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christina-vance"},{"teacherId":5270383,"projectId":10192469,"letterContent":"Here's a polished version that is over 500 characters while keeping your original meaning and an elementary-art-teacher tone:\r\n\r\nWe have organized our supplies and prepared exciting lessons for the fall semester that will introduce students to a variety of cultures, traditions, and artistic practices through fiber arts. Students will explore basketry, weaving, felting, stitch work, crochet, knitting, and other fiber-related art forms while learning how these techniques have been used by different cultures throughout history. Our young artists are excited to try new things, experiment with unfamiliar materials, and build confidence in skills they may already know. The most exciting projects so far seem to be crochet and knitting! I am looking forward to watching students challenge themselves, discover new creative interests, and see how traditional fiber techniques can be transformed into their own unique works of art. Thank you for the support and confidence in our artists","fullyFundedDate":1780156331845,"projectUrl":"project/fibers-of-creativity/10192469/","projectTitle":"Fibers of Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christina Vance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5270383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776134164959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christina-vance"},{"teacherId":5270383,"projectId":10231257,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our elementary art room will begin next school year with a fresh sense of organization, creativity, and efficiency through our new color-coded storage system. These materials will help students quickly locate and return supplies independently, giving us more time to focus on creating, exploring, and learning through art. By organizing materials by grade level, media type, and project needs, students will feel more confident navigating the art studio while building responsibility and classroom routines that support a positive learning environment.\r\nThis project will have a lasting impact on both students and instruction throughout the school year. With clearly labeled and color-coded storage, transitions between activities will become smoother, cleanup time will be reduced, and materials will stay accessible and in better condition. Students will be able to spend more time engaged in hands-on artistic experiences instead of waiting for supplies or searching for materials. The organized environment will also help support creativity by making the art room feel welcoming, calm, and inspiring for every learner who enters the space.\r\nYour kindness is helping us create an art studio that encourages independence, collaboration, and joyful learning. As we plan new projects and creative experiences for next school year, these storage solutions will continue to support our students every single day. Thank you for investing in our young artists and helping build a classroom where creativity can truly thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1778249115009,"projectUrl":"project/color-me-organized/10231257/","projectTitle":"Color Me Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christina Vance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5270383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776134164959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christina-vance"},{"teacherId":5270383,"projectId":10207347,"letterContent":"The smocks and aprons our donors generously provided have already made a tremendous impact in our elementary art studio. Before receiving these materials, many students were hesitant to fully engage in painting, printmaking, and mixed media projects because they worried about getting paint or glue on their clothes. Now, students confidently participate in hands-on learning experiences without fear of making a mess. The smocks have helped create a welcoming studio environment where students feel free to experiment, take creative risks, and fully enjoy the artistic process. As an art teacher, I am able to focus more on instruction, creativity, and student engagement rather than limiting projects due to concerns about clothing.\r\n\r\nOne especially memorable moment came during a collaborative painting lesson when students eagerly chose and put on their smocks for the first time. Their excitement was immediate, and many proudly said they felt like \"real artists.\" Students who are usually more cautious became more willing to explore new materials, blend colors, and try unfamiliar techniques. The aprons and smocks not only protected clothing, but also gave students confidence and a sense of ownership in the art room. These resources helped create a true studio atmosphere where every child felt included, comfortable, and excited to create.\r\n\r\nNext school year, these resources will continue supporting even more hands-on and creative experiences in our art classroom. Students will use the smocks and aprons during painting, clay, printmaking, fiber arts, and mixed media projects that encourage exploration, collaboration, and self-expression. Having durable protective materials available allows me to plan richer lessons with fewer limitations and gives students the freedom to fully immerse themselves in the creative process. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, future students will continue to benefit from a safe, engaging, and inspiring art studio environment where creativity can flourish.","fullyFundedDate":1777548186619,"projectUrl":"project/from-mess-to-masterpiece/10207347/","projectTitle":"From Mess to Masterpiece","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christina Vance","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5270383_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776134164959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christina-vance"},{"teacherId":10231566,"projectId":9663252,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. Your help has made such an impact in my classroom. With your donation, I was able to get many supplies that have made managing my classroom so much easier. I was able to get supplies that the students use everyday that just make music class more fun and engaging. One of the items I was able to get was a parachute and the students love it. Anytime I bring the parachute out, the students always cheer. I was also able to get a speaker which allows me to play music loud enough for all the students to hear. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1760693815211,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-learn-drum-set-with-practice-pad/9663252/","projectTitle":"Help Us Learn Drum Set With Practice Pads!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10231566"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_1734","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":496,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":67,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":47,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":61.8,"schoolId":1734,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Blue Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Blue Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/onslow-county-school-district/blue-creek-elementary-school/1734"}