{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Millers Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9201185,"projectId":9407055,"letterContent":"Thank you for your large donation to make getting stools for my art room possible. They are the buzz of the school. Students are talking about them in their classrooms, at lunch and recess. They have told their teachers how they feel like real artists using them!! \r\nIt has been successful with all grade levels - after some ground rules - they have done wonderful with safely using them. Many of my students prefer to stand as they work and the stools slide easily out of the way under the tables. The custodian even loves them! \r\nMy classroom functions more smoothly now that large chairs are not taking up space and all students have a seat they are able to use properly. \r\n\r\nThank you for your great generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1758845793746,"projectUrl":"project/little-artist-stools/9407055/","projectTitle":"Little Artist Stools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9201185_orig.jpg?crop=1501,1501,x685,y1028&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710368824215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9201185"},{"teacherId":6780818,"projectId":9239395,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, third grade students are able to have a hard copy of books in their hands to use to answer questions and expand their knowledge. \r\nThese books supplement the Wit and Wisdom program that is used for core instruction. Some trade books came with the program, but only one copy of several titles came with it. Students are encouraged to use the books to answer questions, but this was almost impossible with just one copy of the book. \r\nStudents get excited when they are able to peruse books at their own pace, spending more time on pages that capture their interest.","fullyFundedDate":1744237849038,"projectUrl":"project/reading-for-wisdom/9239395/","projectTitle":"Reading for Wisdom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crouse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6780818_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744031040653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6780818"},{"teacherId":3658603,"projectId":9398964,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been completely transformed! The new horseshoe-style tables have created the perfect space for small group learning — a place where little minds can gather close, focus deeply, and grow confidently.\r\n\r\nBefore, I was piecing together small groups at student desks that were too far apart for real connection. Now, I can sit with my students side-by-side, see every little pencil moving, and give the focused attention they need to build reading and math skills. These tables make it possible for every child to feel seen, supported, and successful.\r\n\r\nEach day, I watch hesitant readers lean in with curiosity, shy students find their voice, and little learners beam with pride as they master new skills. It's amazing how something as simple as a table can create such a sense of community and belonging.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students — for giving them a space where learning feels personal, joyful, and full of possibility. You didn't just fund furniture; you helped shape futures.","fullyFundedDate":1757537223474,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-tables-for-little-learners/9398964/","projectTitle":"Small Group Tables for Little Learners","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":9509210,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my classroom is shining a little brighter these days—both in spirit and in learning! The materials you helped fund have completely transformed our math block into a hands-on, minds-on experience.\r\n\r\nMy students' eyes light up the moment they rotate to their new math stations. The manipulatives and games you provided allow them to explore math concepts in ways that make sense to their learning styles. They're not just memorizing numbers—they're discovering patterns, building strategies, and celebrating every \"Aha!\" moment that comes their way.\r\n\r\nBefore, math time could feel like a challenge for some of my students. Now, it's their favorite part of the day. I hear laughter, teamwork, and excitement buzzing through the room as they apply their skills to real problems and share their thinking proudly. These resources have given every child a chance to shine—especially those who used to hang back or doubt themselves.\r\n\r\nYour gift didn't just provide materials; it built confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning that will carry far beyond our classroom walls. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping me create a space where every bright mind can grow stronger, bolder, and more confident in math.","fullyFundedDate":1757514064540,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-with-math-stations/9509210/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds With Math Stations That Shine","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":9434230,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my first graders are learning that responsibility pays off — literally! With your help, our Classroom Store has come to life, and it's been nothing short of magical watching my students take ownership of their learning and their choices.\r\n\r\nEach week, my students earn \"class cash\" for showing kindness, completing homework, helping others, and giving their best effort. On Fridays, they can shop for small prizes, school supplies, and classroom privileges. But what's most powerful isn't the shopping — it's the lessons being learned in between.\r\n\r\nThey're discovering how to save, budget, plan ahead, and make wise choices. They're practicing patience, learning the value of hard work, and celebrating the joy of earning something through effort and integrity.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just fund store supplies — you invested in life lessons that will stick with these kids far beyond first grade. The smiles on their faces as they proudly count their earnings and make decisions are a direct result of your kindness and belief in education.\r\n\r\n Thank you for making our classroom a brighter, happier, and more responsible place to learn. Your donation turned a simple idea into an unforgettable experience for these young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1755729753440,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-store-teaching-responsibility/9434230/","projectTitle":"Classroom Store: Teaching Responsibility & Rewarding Great Behavior","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":9434302,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my classroom walls are now alive with color, creativity, and learning! The anchor chart paper and vibrant markers you provided have transformed our lessons from ordinary to unforgettable.\r\n\r\nEach day, my first graders gather around our charts — wide-eyed, curious, and ready to learn. Together we build anchor charts that help us decode words, solve math problems, and discover the beauty of reading and writing. These charts become living tools, created by the hands and hearts of my students. They proudly reference them throughout the day, saying things like, \"Let's check our chart!\" or \"Remember when we made that one together?\"\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a classroom where learning is visual, hands-on, and joyful. These simple supplies may seem small, but they've made a big impact — sparking engagement, boosting confidence, and helping my students take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart and from 18 very grateful little learners, thank you for believing in teachers and investing in the next generation of thinkers, readers, and dreamers. You've made our classroom brighter in every way.","fullyFundedDate":1754405792813,"projectUrl":"project/anchor-charts-for-learning/9434302/","projectTitle":"Anchor Charts for Learning","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":9474871,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying my class with basic school supplies. Your donation helped stock my classroom with much needed items. Many of the students I serve cannot afford basic school supplies. We were able to make sure every student had everything they need to get our school year off to a great start. Having the necessary supplies makes our day so much easier. We were able to purchase many needed I items to keep our students desk and materials organized. Your donation means the world to me. People lilke you make my job so much better! 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