{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Creighton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3297199,"projectId":9340366,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has a wonderful collection of board books that support early learning in math, science, literacy, and social studies. These books introduce important skills like counting, shape recognition, letter awareness, and basic science and social studies concepts through bright illustrations and simple text. Their sturdy design encourages hands-on exploration, helping develop fine motor skills while making learning fun and accessible for our Pre-K students.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is a joyful and interactive experience. Students are always so excited to discover a new book placed in their learning centers for independent exploration, eagerly engaging with the stories and concepts at their own pace. Their faces light up when I read a book that connects to our lessons, sparking curiosity and deepening their understanding. Several students who were once hesitant to explore books have become enthusiastic explorers, proudly sharing what they've learned with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese board books have created a print-rich environment that fosters a love of reading and supports diverse learners. Your support has made a meaningful difference in my students' educational journey, helping them build foundational skills and a lifelong curiosity about the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1755196933507,"projectUrl":"project/pages-of-possibility-expanding-horizons/9340366/","projectTitle":"Pages of Possibility: Expanding Horizons with Board Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Danna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3297199_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y547&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688356604356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3297199"},{"teacherId":3297199,"projectId":9210260,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my Pre-K students have been excited to explore and use the new manipulatives and art supplies in numerous hands-on activities. When the materials first arrived, their faces lit up with curiosity and joy, they couldn't wait to use the markers, lacing beads, and Picasso tiles! One memorable moment was during a sorting activity with sorting blocks, where students eagerly worked together to categorize colors and shapes, building both fine motor skills and early math understanding.\r\n\r\nWe have added magnet tiles to both our ABC and Math Centers. In the Math Center, students use the magnets on a magnetic board to create numbers out of the tiles, while at the ABC Center, they form letters from the alphabet. This has been a wonderful way to strengthen fine motor skills while also reinforcing number and letter recognition. In our Creativity Center, students have used \"Colors of The World\" skin tone markers to represent their own skin tones in drawings and jumbo crayons to create beautiful artwork, celebrating their unique identities.\r\n\r\nStudents are currently learning about and exploring patterns with linking cubes and beads, developing critical thinking and hand-eye coordination. At the end of our unit, these tools will be placed in centers for independent practice. These materials have truly transformed our classroom into a vibrant, interactive space where learning is fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support, it has made a lasting difference in my students' growth and enthusiasm for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746785917542,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-fine-motor-fun/9210260/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Fine Motor Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Danna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3297199_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y547&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688356604356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3297199"},{"teacherId":7372234,"projectId":9124801,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your contributions have provided our classroom with essential supplies like pencils, dry erase markers, erasers, and new books that align perfectly with the unit we're currently reading. These resources have truly brightened our learning environment and brought so much excitement to my students.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is an engaging and interactive experience. We focus on developing key skills such as making predictions, identifying themes, understanding character motivations, and connecting stories to real-life experiences. Through discussion and collaboration, students learn to think critically and express their ideas with confidence.\r\n\r\nOur new texts have opened the door to deeper comprehension and meaningful conversations. For example, as we read, we explore vocabulary, context clues, and author's purpose, which helps build both language and literacy skills—especially important for my bilingual learners.","fullyFundedDate":1743088969446,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-students-ready-to-learn/9124801/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Students Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7372234_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689519442836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rivera01"},{"teacherId":9894311,"projectId":9148829,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Creighton elementary school, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of manipulatives to our Pre-K classroom. Your support means so much to us, especially as many of our students come from low-income families and benefit greatly from hands-on learning tools.\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives have already made a significant difference in our students' engagement and understanding of essential early learning concepts. These resources not only make learning fun but also help develop critical skills like counting, sorting, and problem-solving in a way that is accessible and meaningful for our young learners.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity are truly making an impact in our community, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to supporting early childhood education.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtful donation and for helping us create a nurturing and enriching environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746805778212,"projectUrl":"project/manipulatives-for-pre-k-students/9148829/","projectTitle":"Manipulatives for Pre-k Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9894311"},{"teacherId":9894311,"projectId":9125889,"letterContent":"On behalf of the Pre-K classroom at Creighton elementary, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of manipulatives. These tools are invaluable in fostering hands-on learning and helping our young students develop critical early math and motor skills in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support make a significant difference in creating a rich learning environment that encourages exploration and creativity. The children are already excited to use the new manipulatives, and we are confident they will benefit greatly from the enhanced opportunities for interactive learning.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your thoughtful contribution and for investing in the growth and development of our Pre-K students. We truly appreciate your generosity and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1740860529304,"projectUrl":"project/developing-fine-motor-skills-and-languag/9125889/","projectTitle":"Developing Fine Motor Skills and Language Development","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9894311"},{"teacherId":9546735,"projectId":8404349,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of STEM buckets for my classroom. The students were absolutely thrilled when they saw them, and their excitement was contagious. We use the STEM buckets each morning as our morning work, and it has completely transformed the start of our day. Instead of coming in sluggish or distracted, the students dive right into problem-solving, building, and collaborating with one another. It sets such a positive and engaging tone for the rest of the day.\r\n\r\nThe creativity and critical thinking that the STEM buckets inspire has been incredible to watch. Students eagerly explore different challenges, share ideas, and even come up with their own unique creations. Many of them look forward to mornings now more than ever, because they know they'll get the chance to use the materials you provided. Your support has not only given them tools to learn, but also sparked genuine joy and excitement in the classroom. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1723816450190,"projectUrl":"project/one-stem-at-a-time/8404349/","projectTitle":"One STEM at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9546735_orig.jpg?crop=2147,2147,x504,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715701545892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9546735"},{"teacherId":1961880,"projectId":8999992,"letterContent":"It is with a grateful heart I am writing this thank you note! Your generous donation to our math classroom library has provided my students with the opportunity to read in the math classroom! My students were able to read these books on our cafe day where we explored the content we would be learning about in the upcoming unit. The excitement on this day is something that teachers and students love about learning! Words cannot express how grateful we are that generous people gave so freely to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742912944838,"projectUrl":"project/place-value-books-for-math-class/8999992/","projectTitle":"Place Value Books for Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1961880_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522439446834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leandranix"},{"teacherId":1961880,"projectId":9242908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our math classroom library! The students have enjoyed reading the books your donation purchased for our classroom library. They were able to read books on our cafe day where we explored the content we would be learning about in the upcoming unit. The excitement on this day is something that teachers and students love about learning! Thank you again for the gift. Words cannot express how grateful we are that generous people gave so freely to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1744214616184,"projectUrl":"project/fraction-books-for-math-class/9242908/","projectTitle":"Fraction Books for Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1961880_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522439446834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leandranix"},{"teacherId":1961880,"projectId":8609256,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom project! We have been able to use these geometry books in our classroom in a number of ways. We have used them for our \"cafe\" at the beginning of the unit as well as books for students to read during math class time. Students have been able to read about the geometry concepts we will be learning about and see the concepts through the lens of a book. \r\n I am so grateful to have these resources to share with my students this year as well as with students for years to come! Thank you again for your support and generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1733247749017,"projectUrl":"project/geometry-books-for-math-class/8609256/","projectTitle":"Geometry Books for Math Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1961880_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522439446834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leandranix"},{"teacherId":3297199,"projectId":7482863,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well! I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of my project, \"Manipulatives With a Magnitude of Uses!\" Thanks to your contributions, my kindergarten students had access to a variety of manipulatives that enhanced their learning in math and helped develop their fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nThese engaging tools allowed my students to explore counting, sorting, and pattern recognition in a fun and interactive way. Your generosity made it possible for us to create a vibrant learning environment where students thrived and grew.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciated your commitment to our students' education. Thank you for making a difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1689203775372,"projectUrl":"project/manipulatives-with-a-magnitude-of-uses/7482863/","projectTitle":"Manipulatives With a Magnitude of Uses!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Danna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3297199_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y547&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688356604356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3297199"},{"teacherId":3297199,"projectId":7496987,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well! I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our kindergarten classroom library. Your support made a significant impact on our students' reading experiences this past year.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we created a diverse library that caters to the varying reading levels of each student. Each book set is organized by level, ensuring that every kindergartener can find a suitable book. I'm thrilled to share that by the end of the year, every student grew at least three reading levels, with two even reaching a second-grade reading level!\r\n\r\nYour contribution has been crucial in fostering a love of literacy among my students. Thank you for believing in our students and for your commitment to their education.","fullyFundedDate":1690998142213,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-kinder-library/7496987/","projectTitle":"Building a Kinder Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Danna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3297199_orig.png?crop=1284,1284,x0,y547&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688356604356","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3297199"},{"teacherId":3297199,"projectId":7472232,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well! I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our kindergarten classroom library. Your support made a significant impact on our students' reading experiences this past year.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we created a diverse library that caters to the varying reading levels of each student. Each book set is organized by level, ensuring that every kindergartener can find a suitable book. I'm thrilled to share that by the end of the year, every student grew at least three reading levels, with two even reaching a second-grade reading level!\r\n\r\nYour contribution has been crucial in fostering a love of literacy among my students. 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