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As the flu has run rampant through my campus, the Clorox wipes that YOU sent have helped my students feel in control of their health and have helped keep numbers down in not only my classroom but also two of my neighbor's classrooms. Because of you, I have been able to share glue sticks, markers, colored pencils and paper with classrooms that have none, giving students even more opportunity to get creative. Your contribution makes such a difference in my classroom and allows me to expand your support into the classrooms of my peers. Thank you for loving on my students, my classroom and my campus! 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The structure and consistency these notebooks provide have helped students take ownership of their writing journey.\r\n\r\nWhen students first received their Writer's Notebooks, they were excited to decorate and personalize them—making them feel truly like their own. Many commented how helpful it is to have a separate space just for writing, where their thoughts and ideas can grow without getting mixed up with other subjects. Now, during class, I see students flipping through past entries, reflecting on earlier work, and noticing their improvement over time—something that wouldn't be possible without these dedicated notebooks.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I've been able to fully implement the Reader's and Writer's Workshop model with fidelity, ensuring every student—no matter their level—has the tools to succeed. Our next step is diving into personal narratives, where students will use their notebooks to develop powerful stories from their own experiences. Thank you for helping us build a strong foundation for writing growth and confidence this year!","fullyFundedDate":1569681839054,"projectUrl":"project/composition-notebooks-for-writers-works/4507627/","projectTitle":"Composition Notebooks for Writer's Workshop!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ripple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6497857_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736180207452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6497857"},{"teacherId":6497857,"projectId":9348050,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a community of passionate readers! With the new dystopian novels you helped provide, my students are not only reading more, but reading with excitement, curiosity, and purpose. These books have opened the door to rich discussions about freedom, identity, justice, and courage—skills that help students think critically and connect literature to the world around them. Through Literature Circles, students are learning how to question, infer, analyze character motivation, and compare themes across texts, all while practicing communication and collaboration.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now feels alive. Small groups gather daily to share predictions, debate decisions made by characters, and explore the deeper messages within each story. Because we finally had enough books for everyone to have a true choice, forming Literature Circles was seamless this year—and the excitement is contagious! Several girls are already devouring the Shatter Me series, and two students are on Book 3 of Among the Hidden. Every group is fully engaged, eagerly discussing their books and making connections that extend far beyond the page.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide novels—it gave students the power of choice, a love for reading, and a stronger voice in their learning. Thank you for investing in their growth and for making reading something they genuinely look forward to every day.","fullyFundedDate":1747148524937,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-dystopian-worlds-engaging-eig/9348050/","projectTitle":"Exploring Dystopian Worlds: Engaging Eighth Graders with Literature Circles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ripple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6497857_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736180207452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6497857"},{"teacherId":3873185,"projectId":9136593,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to another project of mine. I was able to refill the supply tour and students are sharing with their peers that Mrs. E has... \r\n\r\nYour contributions helped:\r\n- rescue 4 t-shirts and 2 pairs of pants from stains\r\n- supported 33 ponytails during frog dissections\r\n- made 150 new divider tabs in interactive lab notebooks\r\n- provided 72 snacks as rewards and to soothe rumbly tummies\r\n- filed away at least 15 hangnails\r\n- gave 17 students a lanyard to hold their ID rather than a piece of yarn\r\n- brushed 3 girls' hair to help them feel more confident as they go about their day\r\n\r\nThank you for removing obstacles, helping kids stay in class and loving on my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742943153395,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-e-do-you-have/9136593/","projectTitle":"Mrs. E, Do You Have…","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escamilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3873185_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699309291096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nesrsta"},{"teacherId":3873185,"projectId":9036349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to the supplies for our Plate Tectonics Project. The extras were used well and were shared with our self contained classes so that they could also engage with some hands on learning. Your support is literally what keeps me coming up with labs, activities and challenges for my students day in and day out. Without you, the passion for watching kids problem solve and create would not be half as large. Thank you for believing in my students even though you have not met a single one of them. They have grown so much this year and you are a huge factor in that growth.","fullyFundedDate":1738279934136,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-supplies-for-science/9036349/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Supplies for Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escamilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3873185_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699309291096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nesrsta"},{"teacherId":3873185,"projectId":8747445,"letterContent":"I have shared a few of the things we have done using the document camera that you helped fund but wanted to give you a more complete list.\r\n-we filled in supplemental aids/graphic organizers to prepare for our semester exams\r\n-made Newton's Laws Fortune Tellers to practice matching laws to scenarios\r\n-checked our Chemistry test reviews line by line\r\n-created graphs from scratch to analyze motion\r\n-updated our lab notebooks day after day\r\n\r\nA small group of students even learned cross stitch under the light and scope of this document camera. You have made a difference in simplifying access to material for my students and I am so grateful. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1727319968928,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-see-science-clearly-now-the-blur/8747445/","projectTitle":"I Can See Science Clearly Now, the Blur Is Gone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Escamilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3873185_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699309291096","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-nesrsta"},{"teacherId":6497857,"projectId":4180902,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom has been transformed into a warm, welcoming space where every student can feel comfortable and focused while learning. The addition of flexible seating options has made a tremendous difference—students now have the freedom to choose where they learn best, whether that's sitting at a tall table on a stool, curling up in a Big Joe chair with a good book, or standing to stay engaged during group work. This sense of choice has increased both student ownership and motivation, and the classroom now feels more like a collaborative community than a traditional setup.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the new seating, their excitement was immediate. My taller 8th graders were thrilled to have high tables that fit them comfortably, and the Big Joe chairs have quickly become the most coveted spot in the room—so much so that they've become a reward for positive behavior and effort! Students frequently tell me they \"love the vibe\" of our classroom because it feels cozy, inviting, and different from the standard rows of desks they're used to.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I've been able to design lessons and Literature Circles that encourage movement, discussion, and collaboration in a space that truly supports diverse learners. Every day, students are reading, writing, and sharing ideas in an environment that feels safe, comfortable, and inspiring—and that's a gift that will continue to make a difference for years to come. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students are eager to learn and proud to belong.","fullyFundedDate":1567240070497,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-middle-school-stude/4180902/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Middle School Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ripple","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6497857_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736180207452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6497857"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_9197","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":879,"numTeachers":53,"percentFrplEligible":30,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":95.2,"schoolId":9197,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Creekside Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Creekside Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/clear-creek-independent-school-district/creekside-intermediate-school/9197"}