{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Creighton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7372234,"projectId":10723032,"letterContent":"Our students have been so excited to enjoy their new classroom rewards! The scented pencils, fun erasers, stickers, slime, and variety of treats are helping us celebrate students' hard work, effort, and accomplishments. We use these prizes to motivate students, recognize positive choices, encourage participation, and celebrate academic growth, especially as we work toward our goals.\r\n\r\nThe students love having something fun to look forward to when they work hard and reach their goals. Seeing their excitement when they get to choose a special reward makes our classroom celebrations even more meaningful!\r\n\r\nAs we continue preparing for STAAR, these incentives help keep students motivated, encourage them to do their best, and remind them that their hard work deserves to be celebrated. Thank you for helping us make learning rewarding and creating special moments for our students. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1793808652024,"projectUrl":"project/little-wins-big-smiles/10723032/","projectTitle":"Little Wins, Big Smiles","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":7372234,"projectId":10418439,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for helping provide our students with new book bags, privacy folders, and individual whiteboards! These supplies have made a wonderful difference in our classroom. Our new book bags help students stay organized and keep their learning materials safe and together. The privacy folders give students their own space to focus, work independently, and feel more confident during assignments and assessments. Our new whiteboards have been especially exciting because they allow students to show their thinking, practice new skills, and participate in lessons in a fun and interactive way. One of the best things about these supplies is seeing how excited and proud the students are to use them. The whiteboards encourage even our quieter students to participate and share their answers without feeling nervous about making mistakes in front of others. The privacy folders help students who may become distracted stay focused, while the new book bags give everyone a sense of ownership and responsibility for their belongings. These simple but meaningful tools help create a classroom where every student feels prepared and supported. Thank you again for investing in our students and believing in their potential. Your kindness has helped make our classroom a more organized, engaging, and positive place to learn. We are so grateful for your support and the difference you are making in our students' everyday experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1792590481554,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-bilingual-ready-to-read/10418439/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Bilingual Ready to Read!","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":8855051,"projectId":10736179,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has been filled with excitement and joy! My fourth graders were absolutely thrilled when they saw all the new snacks, treasure box prizes, and adorable plush friends! Their excitement was a wonderful reminder that sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference in a child's school day. The plush friends have become a special incentive that students can earn to keep them company while completing independent work. Our treasure box gives students something fun to work toward, while the snacks help ensure that hunger doesn't get in the way of learning. The storage tubs are also helping us create a more organized and accessible classroom library, and our new crayons provide opportunities for creativity throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWhat makes these donations especially meaningful is the positive impact they have on our classroom environment. At our Title I campus, I strive to make my classroom a place where every student feels valued, encouraged, and excited to come to school. Seeing my students' faces light up over these new resources reminded me just how important it is to celebrate the little victories. Whether students are working toward earning a special prize, enjoying time with a plush friend, or simply having a snack when they need one, these resources help create a classroom filled with encouragement, comfort, and motivation.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these materials to encourage positive behavior, celebrate academic growth, and make learning more enjoyable. I am especially excited to continue building our classroom library and helping my students develop a love for reading. Your generosity has given my students so much more than classroom supplies. You have helped create meaningful experiences, happy memories, and a learning environment where every child knows they matter. Thank you for believing in my students and helping me make our classroom a special place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1793050543605,"projectUrl":"project/small-treasures-big-motivation/10736179/","projectTitle":"Small Treasures, Big Motivation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8855051_orig.png?crop=215,215,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1793739412863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8855051"},{"teacherId":8424212,"projectId":10351937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of prizes for my classroom! Your kindness and support mean so much to me and my students. Having prizes to celebrate their hard work, positive choices, and accomplishments helps create a fun and encouraging learning environment where students feel motivated to do their best.\r\n\r\nYour donation has brought excitement and smiles to our classroom while giving students something special to work toward. These prizes help recognize their effort, perseverance, and growth, reminding them that their hard work matters. Small rewards can make a big difference in encouraging students to stay focused, participate, and take pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your generosity and for taking the time to support our classroom. Your willingness to give helps make learning more enjoyable and meaningful for my students. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community and for helping me make a positive difference in their educational journey. We appreciate you more than you know!","fullyFundedDate":1788964237302,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-excellence-every-day/10351937/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Excellence Every Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sundin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8424212"},{"teacherId":7372234,"projectId":10351491,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use their new classroom supplies! The composition notebooks give each student a special place to write, draw, practice new skills, and record their learning. The colorful Twistables crayons, glue sticks, and dry-erase markers have made our lessons more creative and hands-on. When the materials arrived, my students were excited to see the colorful supplies and eager to begin using them. Having their own materials has helped them feel proud, prepared, and more connected to their learning.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources during writing activities, creative projects, and hands-on lessons. Students can practice their skills, share their ideas, and complete projects without worrying about not having the supplies they need. Our next steps are to continue using the notebooks for writing and reflection while incorporating the crayons, glue, and dry-erase markers into upcoming projects. I am truly grateful to The DonorsChoose Community and our generous donors for providing these resources and helping make learning more engaging, organized, and meaningful for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1783032347157,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-year-new-supplies-for-biling/10351491/","projectTitle":"New School Year, New Supplies for Bilingual Students","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":7372234,"projectId":10351559,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our classroom with new notebooks! My students are using them to record their ideas, practice new skills, and reflect on what they're learning. During a recent lesson, they used their notebooks to work through a question, show their thinking, and share their ideas with classmates. When the notebooks arrived, the students were excited to have a fresh place of their own to write and create. They were eager to open them and get started. Your generosity is helping students stay organized, take pride in their work, and keep track of their progress. Next, we'll continue using the notebooks throughout our lessons—as a place to practice, ask questions, and look back at how much we've learned. Thank you for making these everyday learning moments possible!","fullyFundedDate":1787149775101,"projectUrl":"project/new-notebooks-for-4th-grade-students/10351559/","projectTitle":"New Notebooks for 4th-Grade Students","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":8424212,"projectId":10351880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation. My students love their mini composition notebooks. Every time we write an SCR they take out their notebooks and get to work. It's perfect being able to keep them all in the same spot so they can look back and see their growth. This is something they will continue to use the entire year. \r\n\r\nThe students LOVED the colors and the cute size :) I used an Avery label and printed off a cover for them, and they got to decorate them to make them their own.\r\n\r\nThank you again for you generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1783285446270,"projectUrl":"project/our-next-big-idea-starts-on-a-blank-page/10351880/","projectTitle":"Our Next Big Idea Starts on a Blank Page!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sundin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8424212"},{"teacherId":7372234,"projectId":10071247,"letterContent":"Receiving these classroom supplies has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The privacy folders give students a quiet space to focus during independent work, quizzes, and tests, helping reduce distractions. My students were excited to see the folders and quickly learned to use them whenever they needed extra focus. The Velcro dots have also helped us organize and label materials, making it easier for students to find what they need and keep our classroom neat.\r\n\r\nThe small broom has been especially helpful in teaching responsibility. Students can independently clean up pencil shavings, spills, and other little messes, helping them take pride in our shared classroom space. These supplies may seem simple, but they are helping my students become more independent, organized, and responsible each day. Thank you for supporting our classroom and providing resources that make a difference in our students' everyday learning!","fullyFundedDate":1777998836988,"projectUrl":"project/buzzing-into-bilingual-learning/10071247/","projectTitle":"Buzzing Into Bilingual Learning!","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":7372234,"projectId":9537442,"letterContent":"The new Whitmor 10 Drawer Rolling Craft Storage Cart has made a wonderful difference in our classroom. We use the drawers to organize and store students' supplies, making it much easier for students to find what they need and take responsibility for their materials. Instead of spending valuable learning time searching for supplies, students can quickly access what they need and get right to work. My students were excited to see the new storage cart and loved seeing all of the drawers ready to be filled with classroom supplies. It has helped create a more organized and welcoming learning environment, and I have already noticed students becoming more independent about getting and putting away their materials.","fullyFundedDate":1764712138098,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-readers/9537442/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Readers","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":3297199,"projectId":9631807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Sensory & Interactive Board Books project! These books have truly transformed the way my Pre-K students engage with reading and learning. Because the books are designed with sturdy pages and tactile elements, children are able to explore them independently and confidently, which builds their fine motor skills and encourages active participation. The bright colors, simple illustrations, and interactive features help capture their attention and make early literacy concepts like letter recognition, sounds, and counting both accessible and fun. Through guided lessons and learning centers, students are developing foundational skills in literacy, math, and science while also nurturing their curiosity and love for stories.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom has become a lively, hands-on experience. Children gather around to explore the sensory books, trace letters, count objects, and listen to the interactive sounds that reinforce their learning. Some of my students who were previously hesitant to engage with books are now eagerly reaching for their favorite titles, especially the counting touch-and-feel books and the classic storyboards. These books have also enriched our pretend play centers, where children use their new knowledge about doctors, houses, and bugs to role-play and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Your generous support has made a meaningful difference by creating a rich, multi-sensory learning environment that meets the developmental needs of every child.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us bring these wonderful resources into our classroom. Your kindness is helping to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and a genuine love of reading in my students.","fullyFundedDate":1764712346151,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-interactive-board-books-for-pr/9631807/","projectTitle":"Sensory & Interactive Board Books for Pre-K","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_15543","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":625,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":91,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":82,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 4","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.3,"schoolId":15543,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Creighton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Creighton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/conroe-independent-school-district/creighton-elementary-school/15543"}