{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Millers Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3274200,"projectId":9501803,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to support Scholastic Magazines for my first grade classroom this year. Students were able to read the monthly subscriptions and learn about current events, science, and social studies topics. \r\n\r\nStudents enjoyed the nonfiction texts and loved watching the paired Scholastic video. These magazines were easy to tie in to our content standards and also easy for students to relate to as many of them involved holidays or events that students were familiar with already. They helped capture students' attention with fun and colorful photographs and helped hold their attention for me to incorporate English Language standards in a hands-on, real-life way. We were able to easily pick out text features within the magazine, which is an important first grade skill. Students also enjoyed the interactive back side of the magazine where they were able to answer questions based on a diagram or graph.\r\n\r\nAgain, I appreciate your willingness to help fund this resource for my students to enjoy and learn from this year.","fullyFundedDate":1753697614602,"projectUrl":"project/magazines-for-months/9501803/","projectTitle":"Magazines for Months","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3274200_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659469916359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3274200"},{"teacherId":3658603,"projectId":10136210,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom library. Because of your kindness, our students now have a wonderful collection of books that will spark imagination, encourage curiosity, and help foster a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe race car stories, Enzo adventures, truck books, and transportation-themed titles are already capturing the attention of our young readers. For many of my students, books about cars, racing, and vehicles connect directly to their interests and experiences, making reading more exciting and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe Elephant and Piggie books bring laughter and joy into our classroom while helping students build confidence as readers. The Pete the Cat stories, Pigeon books, and \"There Was an Old Lady\" series make story time fun, interactive, and memorable. These engaging books encourage students to participate, predict, laugh, and most importantly—fall in love with reading.\r\n\r\nYour donation is doing more than adding books to a shelf. You are opening doors to imagination, helping children explore new worlds, develop stronger literacy skills, and discover the joy that can be found within the pages of a good book.\r\n\r\nMany of our students come from homes where access to books may be limited. Because of your generosity, they now have opportunities to enjoy high-quality literature that supports both learning and creativity. Every time a child picks up one of these books with excitement, your kindness is making a difference.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our young readers. Your support is helping us build a community where reading is fun, imagination is encouraged, and every child has the opportunity to grow as a learner.","fullyFundedDate":1773840039140,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-books/10136210/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3658603_orig.jpg?crop=982,982,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626889885810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-brown-second-grade"},{"teacherId":3658603,"projectId":9926112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed each day.\r\n\r\nThe finger pointers have quickly become a favorite resource during reading instruction. Students are using them to track print, stay focused, and build confidence as emerging readers. The work trays have helped create a more organized learning environment, allowing students to manage materials independently and stay engaged during math and literacy centers.\r\n\r\nThe dry-erase dots have transformed practice activities into interactive learning experiences that students genuinely enjoy. The pencil boxes have given each child a designated place for their supplies, reducing distractions and helping us maximize instructional time.\r\n\r\nThe sturdy chair has enhanced our small-group learning space, where targeted instruction and meaningful conversations take place daily. The magnetic ten frames have been especially valuable in helping students develop number sense and strengthen foundational math skills through hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference in our classroom. These materials are used every day and have helped create a more organized, engaging, and student-centered learning environment. Most importantly, you have shown my students that there are people beyond our classroom walls who believe in them and care about their success.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom community, thank you for investing in their education and helping make learning more meaningful and enjoyable. Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will continue to impact students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1771600361159,"projectUrl":"project/learning-table-organization/9926112/","projectTitle":"Learning Table Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3658603_orig.jpg?crop=982,982,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626889885810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-brown-second-grade"},{"teacherId":3658603,"projectId":9869951,"letterContent":"Kristie Brown <brownk@wilkes.k12.nc.us>\r\n1:29 PM (0 minutes ago)\r\nto me\r\n\r\nBecause of you, Christmas in room 105 was filled with so much laughter and joy!\r\nWhen those stockings arrived, filled to the brim with coloring books, crayons, gloves, pencils, candy, markers, and so many thoughtful surprises, it wasn't just a delivery — it was a moment. The kind of moment that makes little eyes widen and hearts feel seen.\r\nFor some of my students, this stocking may have been one of the only gifts they received this season. And that matters more than words can say.\r\nYou didn't just send supplies.\r\nYou sent warmth with those gloves.\r\nYou sent creativity with those crayons and markers.\r\nYou sent confidence with those fresh pencils.\r\nYou sent joy tucked into every sweet treat.\r\nI watched students carefully pull each item out, holding it up like treasure. I heard giggles. I saw grateful smiles. I witnessed something beautiful — children realizing that somone they've never met cared enough to bless them.\r\nThat kind of kindness leaves a mark.\r\nIn a first-grade classroom, small things are big things. A new box of crayons feels like possibility. A coloring book becomes a doorway to imagination. A stocking becomes proof that generosity is real and good and alive in this world.\r\nThank you for showing my students what compassion looks like in action.\r\nYour generosity didn't just fill stockings. It filled hearts. Again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for blessing my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1764731262671,"projectUrl":"project/stuffing-students-stockings-with-love-f/9869951/","projectTitle":"Stuffing Students’ Stockings With Love for Christmas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3658603_orig.jpg?crop=982,982,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626889885810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-brown-second-grade"},{"teacherId":9161448,"projectId":9870453,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your contribution towards my Polar Express Snuggles for Christmas project. The joy and excitement that all the students had as they opened their gifts was priceless. \r\n\r\nDue to the two different arrival times of the items in the project, we were able to have two separate celebrations. Which turned out to be PERFECT! The first celebration took place the day before Christmas break. Before I gave the children their very own copy of The Polar Express, I read them the story and we watched the movie and drank hot chocolate while wearing our pajamas. Most of the children had watched the movie but very few had ever read The Polar Express. So when they realized they had their very own copy of The Polar Express that they could take home and keep forever, they lit up with excitement and appreciation. I was also able to give my student intern, from a nearby college, her own copy of The Polar Express to add to her teacher read aloud collection of books. She was overjoyed with gratitude and shared with the children that next year when she has her very own classroom she will be able to read The Polar Express to her students. \r\n\r\nThe second celebration couldn't have worked out any better! The remaining items from my project arrived at school a little while after the students returned from Christmas break. Therefore, we planned another celebration while all the children were bubbling over with excitement and anticipation as the thought of snow beginning to fall at any moment was filling their minds. Celebration day number two finally came, it was Friday, January 23rd, 2026, the children eagerly opened their gifts to find a snuggly teddy bear, a pair of fun Christmas socks, a colorful toboggan with a matching pair of warm, soft gloves. Many of the children left school that day wearing their new toboggan and gloves while carrying their teddy bear. It was a sweet and exciting moment to witness. A moment that would not have been able to happen without your support and kindness. \r\n\r\nTwo weeks later, when students finally returned to school following the snow storm, many came to class wearing their matching toboggan and gloves. They shared with me about how they had worn their toboggan and gloves while playing out in the snow and how thankful they were for them. Several parents also reached out sharing their appreciation and talked about how the timing of their gifts were PERFECT! Originally, I thought it was a mistake having two different celebrations. When in reality, it was absolutely perfect and just what so many of my students needed at just the right time! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. You helped create a time of bringing families together and you provided warmth for small hands and heads that would have otherwise been cold. Thank you for providing a new friendly teddy bear to snuggle with each day and night. Many of those snuggly bears have come back to visit our classroom a few times and they are just as cared for and loved as any snuggly friend I have ever seen. May you be blessed by others the same way that my students and I were blessed by you.","fullyFundedDate":1764633001305,"projectUrl":"project/polar-express-snuggles-for-christmas/9870453/","projectTitle":"Polar Express Snuggles for Christmas","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9161448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691203612343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9161448"},{"teacherId":777416,"projectId":9603956,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! My students were incredibly excited to see the big boxes come into the classroom. It was like early Christmas for them! They were interested and excited to see the paper, markers and other art supplies that were in the boxes. One of my students even said, \" Now we won't have to cut the paper in half!\" We did a unit on snow and each of the children made their own snowman using the playdough that I bought with your donation. They used other ort supplies to make the arms, legs and face.\r\n\r\nWe are going to continue using the art supplies for collage work, three dimensional art, and also academics such as practicing writing, and simple math problems. The children will continue to grow and thrive using the materials provided. We are extremely grateful for your support and encouragement!","fullyFundedDate":1764633910048,"projectUrl":"project/young-artists-need-the-basics/9603956/","projectTitle":"Young Artists Need the Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Norwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp777416_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1507840222118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/777416"},{"teacherId":3658603,"projectId":9509324,"letterContent":"Because of you, our classroom is buzzing with joy, curiosity, and a whole lot of imagination. This project is fully funded, and I want you to know—your generosity is already making a beautiful impact.\r\n\r\nWhile we have not completed the entire project yet, it is well underway, and the learning has been nothing short of magical.\r\n\r\nIn our first-grade classroom, we don't just read books—we live them. Through our Wit & Wisdom reading series, students are diving deep into rich texts and meaningful themes. Thanks to your support, we've begun transforming those stories into hands-on experiences that help learning stick in the best way possible: through joy.\r\n\r\nSo far, students have been thrilled by the activities we've completed. They are more engaged, more excited to read, and more connected to the stories and ideas we explore together. These celebrations aren't \"extra\"—they are powerful moments where comprehension, creativity, and confidence come together.\r\n\r\nAs we continue the remaining , science lab, and global Cinderella celebration—your donations will keep working, stretching imagination into understanding and lessons into lifelong memories.\r\n\r\nThe kids talk about these days constantly. They feel special. They feel excited. They feel like reading matters.\r\n\r\nAnd that is because of you.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my teacher heart, thank you for believing in our classroom, investing in our students, and helping us turn books into experiences they will never forget.","fullyFundedDate":1763560233996,"projectUrl":"project/when-reading-comes-alive-bringing-wit-/9509324/","projectTitle":"When Reading Comes Alive: Bringing Wit & Wisdom to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3658603_orig.jpg?crop=982,982,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626889885810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-brown-second-grade"},{"teacherId":1783271,"projectId":10076590,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our classroom furniture! We love it so much. The students were so excited to come into the room and see the change. They also helped put the tables and chairs together which was really special. This week students are all using the work stations and look so professional and excited about learning. It is amazing what a difference making their learning space look special has made.\r\nStudents are using their new work areas as their \"office\" spaces and taking their laptops and work papers to them. Partner work with peers works perfectly as they sit across from one another and have a comfortable space now off of the floor to do their work.\r\nYour generosity makes such a difference and it is so very appreciated.\r\nThank you again for your support of our wonderful fifth grade classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1770470343356,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/10076590/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hamby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1783271_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754076940833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1783271"},{"teacherId":3658603,"projectId":9859125,"letterContent":"Because of you, this Christmas will live in the memory of my students.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made it possible for every single child in my classroom to receive their very own teddy bear and their very own book. Not to share. Not to borrow. But to keep. To hold. To take home. To treasure.\r\n\r\nFor some of my students, this may be the first brand-new book they've ever owned. For others, the teddy bear will become a bedtime companion, a reading buddy, a comfort on hard days, and a reminder that someone they've never met chose to love them anyway.\r\n\r\nThe books from this project are already opening doors to imagination, laughter, and learning. And the teddy bears... well, they're already being named, hugged, and gently carried like old friends. What you gave was not just an item—it was a moment. A Christmas moment. One that says, \"You are seen. You are valued. You are worthy of something special.\"\r\n\r\nIn a season often filled with noise and rush, you gave something timeless: kindness. The kind that lingers. The kind that children remember.\r\n\r\nFrom my heart, and from a room full of very grateful little hearts—thank you for making Christmas brighter in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761935036536,"projectUrl":"project/a-story-and-a-snuggle-for-christmas/9859125/","projectTitle":"“A Story and a Snuggle for Christmas”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3658603_orig.jpg?crop=982,982,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626889885810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-brown-second-grade"},{"teacherId":10167643,"projectId":9572396,"letterContent":"I choose STEM Bins because they are a valuable tool in the classroom, offering a hands-on approach to learning that engages students in critical thinking and creativity. They provide a tangible and fun way for students to visualize mathematical concepts and scientific principles, making learning more relatable and enjoyable. STEM Bins provide educational practices, enhance academic learning, develop social and emotional skills, and prepare students for future challenges and opportunities.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to have new STEM boxes to use upon arriving in the mornings. These materials are providing my students with essential skills development. My students are using their creativity; they are working together to solve problems. STEM projects help cultivate critical thinking, problem solving and innovation skills in my students. Thank you again for your support of my first graders!","fullyFundedDate":1762267514918,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs/9572396/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amy Whittington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10167643_orig.jpg?crop=1390,1390,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754865534686","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10167643"},{"teacherId":10167643,"projectId":9572643,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with heart felt gratitude and excitement to share the incredible impact your generosity has already made on my first-grade classroom. In twenty years of teaching this was my very first Donor's Choose and I am truly grateful for your donation! \r\nThanks to your generosity, we have successfully secured our subscription to Scholastic News for the entire academic year. We have already enjoyed learning about apples, fire safety and Thanksgiving through our issues. My students are enthusiastic to have their very own weekly articles where they learn and read about current events. Having weekly Scholastic News papers is a fundamental advantage for literacy development in our classroom.\r\nIn first grade, we are at a critical stage where our students are solidifying foundational reading skills while simultaneously beginning to explore and comprehend the exciting world around them. Scholastic News serves as the perfect bridge for this transition.\r\nAs a first-grade teacher, my ultimate professional goal is to foster a lifelong love of learning in every student who enters my room. \r\nPlease know that every single dollar you contributed is directly translating into more confident reading, deeper engagement, and a much more comprehensive understanding of the world for these young minds. You have truly become a key and valued partner in my teaching and in the education of these wonderful children. I promise to utilize this resource to its fullest potential throughout the year.\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of each of my students, thank you for your kindness and for believing so powerfully in the value of a quality education.","fullyFundedDate":1757518476001,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-weekly-readers/9572643/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News Weekly Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amy Whittington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10167643_orig.jpg?crop=1390,1390,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754865534686","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10167643"},{"teacherId":3658603,"projectId":9509070,"letterContent":"When you give to this project, you're stepping straight into the heart of our little classroom—into a space where wobbly readers learn to stand tall, where shy voices find courage, and where every child gets a chance to feel capable and celebrated.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will transform our reading centers from simple stations into purposeful pockets of growth. With the reading games, skill-building activities, dry-erase boards, folders, storage bins, Play-Doh, décor, and a cozy bean bag chair, my students will gain tools that help them read with confidence, independence, and joy.\r\n\r\nThe impact reaches far beyond our four walls. These materials will support students who need extra time, students who crave hands-on learning, and students who are already soaring and ready for new challenges. Every child, no matter their starting point, will have a place where they can learn at their level—without feeling rushed, embarrassed, or left behind.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my first graders will walk into centers that feel inviting, organized, and full of possibility. They'll practice reading in ways that feel like play, explore words with their hands, build fluency through games, and tuck into a cozy seat to enjoy books they're proud to read.\r\n\r\nYour gift doesn't just stock shelves—it shapes confidence, builds skills, and plants a lifelong love for reading in little hearts. You are giving them tools they will carry long after they leave my room.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in them.\r\nThank you for believing in us.","fullyFundedDate":1763661061657,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-reading-stations-for-every-lear/9509070/","projectTitle":"Engaging Reading Stations for Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3658603_orig.jpg?crop=982,982,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626889885810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-brown-second-grade"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_3656","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":636,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":71,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.4,"schoolId":3656,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Millers Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Millers Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/wilkes-county-school-district/millers-creek-elementary-school/3656"}