{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spring Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10089619,"projectId":10609269,"letterContent":"We are using our new fraction resources to make learning fractions more hands-on and engaging! The magnetic fraction tiles have been especially helpful when students are comparing fractions and finding equivalent fractions because they can physically see how different fractions relate to one another. The fraction multipliers have also been a great visual tool for helping students understand how fractions change when we multiply or compare them. We have been using the fraction practice cards during math stations and partner activities, which gives students a chance to practice their skills while working together. One of my favorite moments was watching students use the fraction tiles to build and compare fractions and then explain to their classmates why one fraction was greater than another. It was exciting to see the \"light bulb\" moments happen!\r\n\r\nWhen our materials arrived the students were SO excited! The students immediately wanted to touch, explore, and figure out how everything worked. They especially loved the magnetic fraction tiles because they could move the pieces around and physically build fractions. They thought the funny fraction book was hilarious, and it was a great way to show them that math can be fun and doesn't always have to feel like work. Several students immediately asked, \"When can we use these?\" Seeing their excitement reminded me how powerful it can be to give students materials that allow them to learn by doing.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building our understanding of fractions by comparing, finding equivalent fractions, and eventually adding and subtracting fractions. We will continue using the magnetic tiles and fraction multipliers to help students visualize these concepts before moving toward more abstract problems. The practice cards will be used during math stations so students can continue building confidence and fluency. I also plan to use the funny fraction book as a fun way to introduce or reinforce fraction concepts throughout the year. My goal is for my students to leave our fraction unit not only understanding fractions better, but also feeling confident that they can be successful in math.","fullyFundedDate":1789233307446,"projectUrl":"project/fraction-fun-hands-on-math-for-4th-grad/10609269/","projectTitle":"Fraction Fun: Hands-On Math for 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10089619_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x7,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789090263541","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10089619"},{"teacherId":2380949,"projectId":10258454,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! The STEM toys you provided—including Legos, pattern blocks, brain flakes, and waffle blocks—have truly transformed our learning environment. Your generosity has given my 4th graders the gift of hands-on creativity and collaboration, and the impact has been immediate and remarkable. These materials have become the highlight of our students' day, especially during indoor recess when this Oklahoma heat wave keeps us inside! Instead of defaulting to their iPads, my students now rush to build, create, and problem-solve/play together with these engaging manipulatives.\r\n\r\nThe difference in our classroom has been extraordinary. Students are working together as teams, negotiating designs, sharing ideas, and cheering each other on as they construct elaborate buildings, intricate patterns, and imaginative creations. Morning arrival time has become a buzz of excitement as they eagerly return to their projects from the day before. I've watched shy students come out of their shells as they collaborate with classmates, and I've seen natural leaders emerge as they guide group building challenges. These toys aren't just keeping them busy—they're fostering critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and the kind of cooperative play that helps children develop essential social and emotional skills.","fullyFundedDate":1778021556082,"projectUrl":"project/morning-stem-innovation-lab/10258454/","projectTitle":"Morning STEM Innovation Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2380949_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754714362952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nalvarez"},{"teacherId":10487455,"projectId":10235032,"letterContent":"First of all I want to extend my biggest thanks to you, my students and I are using our new resources every day to build predictable, accessible routines that make our classroom feel comfortable for everyone, something I find truly invaluable. For example, our new rug gives us a spacious place to collaborate and share ideas, while the small stools allow more students to join me at the teacher table for small group instruction and creative thinking. \r\nWhen my students first saw the supplies, they were completely enamored. They absolutely love the rug, and I appreciate the durability of our new classroom mailbox, knowing it will last for years to come gives me a lot of comfort! Having these resources readily available has helped my students feel confident, comfortable, and fully supported in their learning environment. Looking ahead, these materials continue to motivate us through our \"Star Student of the Week\" incentive. \r\nOur weekly star student gets the first pick of classroom jobs, with the handheld push vacuum being a huge favorite for keeping our space tidy, and they also get to sit in our DonorsChoose wobbly chair, which has been a massive hit. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778262279833,"projectUrl":"project/ms-crisps-2nd-grade-wish/10235032/","projectTitle":"Ms. Crisp's 2nd Grade Wish!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crisp","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10487455"},{"teacherId":10232676,"projectId":10089824,"letterContent":"Thank you so much your donations to our pre-K classrooms! My students are using the items purchased every day and many times throughout each day. \r\nThe new STEM toys are the most used and favorite items every single day for all of my students. The new playdoh tools are also a hot commodity and they are also helping the kids grow stronger hand muscles that they need for daily pre-k life. \r\nWe are also loving our play phone and cash register in our dramatic play area. It is so fun to see the kids use their imagination while they play and pretend to be grown ups! \r\nWe are also loving our Alphabet Tubs for Lakeshore, AlphaBots, and Magnetic Alphabet Pictures. They are so wonderful for hands-on learning and will help children make real world connections while seeing the items in the tubs that all start with the same letter/sound and the tactile part of the tubs will help increase their memory of the letters and sounds. \r\nI can't wait to watch them grow and learn with all of these amazing tools!","fullyFundedDate":1778263390568,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-in-pre-k/10089824/","projectTitle":"Learning through Play in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harrison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10232676_orig.jpg?crop=1485,1485,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756574738709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10232676"},{"teacherId":10232676,"projectId":9664824,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of our Donor's Choose items for our PreK classroom. The kids are loving everything! \r\nWe used our watercolor paper just yesterday to paint ghosts for halloween! We have use our big tweezers and pom-pom balls during our farm unit to \"feed\" animals and the kids honed their fine motor skills and hand eye coordination with that activity- plus had so much fun giggling the whole time! We used the chenille stems this week as well to make spider legs with beads for more fine motor practice.\r\nIt has been so wonderful seeing the items all used each week and see the kid's faces light up with each and activity we use them for! \r\nThank you! Thank you! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1757453433857,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-and-materials-for-our/9664824/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies and Materials for our Pre-K Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harrison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10232676_orig.jpg?crop=1485,1485,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756574738709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10232676"},{"teacherId":8326763,"projectId":9121044,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help provide shelving for our supply closet! The shelves were the perfect addition to help keep all our supplies and manipulatives organized. \r\nMy students are able to find anything they need and get to it quickly. This new shelving really has opened up more space for us to have room in the actual classroom for movement. \r\nThe shelves also benefit our whole third grade team. The supplies on the shelves are used across our grade level for interventions as well. The ability to organize everything so all teachers can see and find what they need is a game changer. It helps us make the most of our time at school!","fullyFundedDate":1740699621653,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/9121044/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Griffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8326763_orig.jpg?crop=1163,1163,x0,y488&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739899434066","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8326763"},{"teacherId":8349432,"projectId":9121424,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our flexible seating project. Your gifts have completely transformed our classroom from a one-size-fits-all environment into a dynamic learning space that empowers students to choose how and where they learn best. I am already seeing incredible impacts on student engagement, focus, and collaboration. Our new resources—which include wobble stools, seat cushions, and chair bands—are used every single day during reading and math centers, independent work time, and small group instruction. My students love Flexible Fridays and any opportunity to use these new resources. I have several students, who often struggle to stay focused at a traditional desk, however, when they use the wobble stools, or chair bands they \"fidget\"quietly as they work. The new seating options allow all of my students to find a comfortable and supportive position that helps them focus and thrive. The first day the materials arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled! Their faces lit up with excitement when they saw the wobble stools, chair bands, and colorful cushions. They were especially excited about the \"wobble stools\" and couldn't believe they were allowed to sit on wobble seats during class. Their immediate reaction was a mix of awe and pure joy. Beyond their excitement, the new resources have also fostered a greater sense of ownership and responsibility in my students. They now take great pride in choosing their own seating and ensuring the materials are cared for, which builds their self-awareness and self-regulation skills. Your generosity has given our students more than just new seating options; it has given them a voice in their own learning and created a classroom community where every student feels comfortable, supported, and engaged. I am so appreciative for your investment in my students' well-being and academic success.","fullyFundedDate":1746470640352,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-to-promote-healthy-and/9121424/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating to Promote Healthy and Engaging Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8349432_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740092969067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8349432"},{"teacherId":2380949,"projectId":9566325,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed with exciting new resources that are already making a difference in our students' learning experiences. We are using these materials daily to enrich our lessons and inspire curiosity. \r\nJust last week, my students eagerly dove into an activity where they were able to use the place value cards to apply their learning of 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication, connecting their knowledge of place value to multiplication. Their eyes lit up with enthusiasm the moment they first saw the materials — it was truly a joyful and memorable moment.\r\nYour contribution gave them a peek into a world of hands-on learning and discovery, and I'm thrilled to share that we are now building on this momentum. Our next steps involve using our new \"Build a Grid\" activity, where students will deepen their understanding of multiplication/arrays and apply it to division. \r\nThank you again for investing in our students' futures — your support is making a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1759428403240,"projectUrl":"project/turning-math-into-mastery-with-manipulat/9566325/","projectTitle":"Turning Math into Mastery with Manipulatives!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2380949_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754714362952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nalvarez"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_106506","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":540,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":35,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"19.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.6,"schoolId":106506,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Spring Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Spring Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/deer-creek-public-schools/spring-creek-elementary-school/106506"}