{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Copper Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7274801,"projectId":9048992,"letterContent":"(From the heart of Mrs. Greer & The Cowboy Corner Students)\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our \"Cowboy Corner Cart\" is officially open — and it has already transformed our classroom environment into a place filled with joy, motivation, and pride. These carts and storage bins have helped us create a structured and organized reward system that supports both academic progress and social–emotional growth for our Special Education students.\r\n\r\nEvery Friday, my students earn the chance to \"shop\" using the Cowboy Cash they've collected for meeting their IEP goals, demonstrating positive behaviors, staying focused, and showing perseverance. The clear bins, perfectly labeled and organized across our new rolling carts, have made it easy for students to navigate choices independently — which is a HUGE win for their confidence and executive-functioning skills.\r\n\r\nOne moment that brought tears to my eyes happened during the very first shopping day. One of my students, who often doubts himself, held his Cowboy Cash in his hands and whispered, \"Mrs. Greer... I earned this. I really earned this.\" Watching him select a prize from a bin he could clearly see and reach — thanks to the structure your donation provided — was absolutely priceless.\r\n\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\n\r\nFriend... my students LIT UP.\r\n\r\nWhen the carts were rolled into the room fully stocked and organized, the gasps, smiles, and excited chatter were immediate. Several students clapped, a few jumped up and down, and one said proudly, \"This looks like a REAL store!\" They spent time walking around the carts, pointing at items, reading the Cowboy Corner signs, and planning what they wanted to work toward.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students — especially those with autism, ADHD, and emotional/behavioral disabilities — the visual organization and accessibility of the materials made the experience feel calming, predictable, and fun. They now see our Cowboy Corner cart as their space — something created for them, with them in mind.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide supplies.\r\nIt gave them a sense of dignity, independence, and excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nIn the coming weeks, we are launching \"Shop & Sort Fridays,\" where students will practice sorting items, reading price tags, counting their Cowboy Cash, and budgeting for what they want. This not only strengthens their math and reading skills, but also builds real-world independence — something that matters deeply for our students.\r\n\r\n⭐ Next Steps for Our Students & Our Cowboy Corner Expansion\r\n\r\nAs our Cowboy Corner Cart continues to grow, our students have already started dreaming big — and honestly, their excitement is contagious! Now that they understand how the store works, they've been sharing requests for items that motivate them, comfort them, and keep them working hard toward their goals.\r\n\r\nSome of the most requested items include:\r\n\r\n✨ Fuzzy pens & gel pens\r\n\r\n✏️ Scented pencils (\"smell pencils\")\r\n\r\n🧸 Small stuffed animals\r\n\r\n🍭 Candy and snack-size treats (especially chips!)\r\n\r\n🧃 Hydration Station: reusable water bottles + sugar-free, dye-free flavor packets\r\n\r\n🍕 Pizza Pass\r\n\r\n🍨 Ice Cream Bar Pass\r\n\r\n🍿 Popcorn Pass\r\n\r\n🍦 Popsicle Pass\r\n\r\n🍰 Cake Pop Pass\r\n\r\n🏃‍♂️ Jump ropes and outdoor play items\r\n\r\n🎨 Play-Doh and sensory tools\r\n\r\nOur students are very food motivated, and honestly — they LOVE to eat! These items don't just make them happy; they keep them engaged, focused, and working toward their IEP and behavior goals with genuine enthusiasm. Food-related reward passes have been incredibly effective because they allow students to choose experiences that feel special and celebratory.\r\n\r\n❤️ Why These Next Steps Matter\r\n\r\nExpanding our Cowboy Corner Cart with these student-requested items will:\r\n\r\nIncrease motivation and buy-in during academic and behavior interventions\r\n\r\nSupport self-regulation with more sensory and calming choices\r\n\r\nEncourage responsible decision-making through saving, budgeting, and delayed gratification\r\n\r\nPromote positive classroom culture by celebrating achievements in a meaningful way\r\n\r\nStrengthen independence as students learn to earn, plan, choose, and advocate for themselves\r\n\r\n🎯 What's Next for Us\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our goal is to continue building a collection of high-interest items that reflect our students' voices and needs. The next phase of our Cowboy Corner project will focus on:\r\n\r\nAdding more student-requested sensory, school supply, and snack items\r\n\r\nCreating experience passes (pizza, ice cream, popcorn, hydration station) to promote positive choices\r\n\r\nStocking items in various price ranges so all students can participate\r\n\r\nEnsuring we have ongoing supplies to keep Cowboy Corner sustainable all year long\r\n\r\nOur students are so invested in this project already, and every new item we add makes the learning environment feel more joyful, supportive, and empowering.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we now have a tool that beautifully aligns with our classroom structure, supports student growth, and creates meaningful moments every single week.\r\n\r\nFrom myself, my students, and their families:\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in us. Thank you for pouring into us. And thank you for helping my students feel seen, valued, and celebrated.\r\n\r\n— Mrs. Greer & The Cowboy Corner Crew","fullyFundedDate":1746699696184,"projectUrl":"project/cowboy-corner-store-organization/9048992/","projectTitle":"Cowboy Corner Store Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7274801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736560127844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7274801"},{"teacherId":8913360,"projectId":9248364,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to provide funds for this project. It has made a huge impact on the new Kindergarten students.\r\n\r\nThis project that included a power charging station as well as iPad courts, has allowed students to be more independent as well as provide them with the items necessary to charge their technology devices.\r\nThe iPad carts are small, therefore, the perfect size for little ones. The charging tower ensures that all devices can be charged at the same time.\r\n\r\nThis funded project has allowed for each student to grow in their technology skills, as well as participate their Individual academics that are available online.","fullyFundedDate":1745368891644,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-charging-stations/9248364/","projectTitle":"iPad Charging Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lavigne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8913360_orig.jpg?crop=2030,2030,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733093511831","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8913360"},{"teacherId":10033057,"projectId":9347328,"letterContent":"Books take the reader on infinite journeys. My students deserve the same level of access to these journeys, and through your selflessness and support, they've begun their own. With the completed Dyslexia Classroom Library, I'm able to provide my students with rich vocabulary, characters with depth, content that is relevant to their interests, and situations which they can see their own reflection. This collection of books provides me, their dyslexia therapist, the tools I use to increase engagement in an otherwise difficult activity with the hope of fostering a love for. I'm also able to teach my students about story elements in detail, giving them time to pause and think like an author, and opportunities to practice decoding strategies they've learned.\r\n\r\nThrough your commitment to support literacy, my 27 students have a better chance at becoming the best adults they can be, starting with the ability to read skillfully. They now have more opportunities to write about their reading, increasing their vocabulary, strengthening their imagination for becoming authors themselves, and importantly, their sense of self-worth. All because you cared. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1747102113747,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-dyslexia-library-effective/9347328/","projectTitle":"Building our Dyslexia Library: Effective Reading Comprehension Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. De La Ossa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10033057_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753107714980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jdelaossa"},{"teacherId":7274801,"projectId":9049146,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom came alive with joy, laughter, and a whole lot of \"POP\" thanks to the \"POP\"ping Pioneers: Special Education Student Life Skills Enterprise! The moment our brand-new popcorn cart and supplies arrived, you would've thought we had won the lottery—students were screaming with excitement, jumping up and down, and shouting, \"It's a dream come true!\" The shiny red popcorn machine, the savory seasonings, the crinkle of the red-and-kraft bags—it all brought out gasps of \"oohs\" and \"ahhs\" as students realized this wasn't just snack time...it was a whole experience.\r\n\r\nThe impact was immediate and meaningful. These exciting new materials became the ultimate Fun Fri-YAY reward, encouraging students to stay on task, demonstrate positive behaviors, and earn their Cowboy Corner Bucks with pride. Not only did it give them something to look forward to at the end of the week, but it also helped reinforce real-world skills—patience, communication, teamwork, and responsibility. And while they enjoyed this delicious popcorn as a well-earned treat, it also served as a healthy, low-calorie snack option that didn't compromise on fun. Your donation brought joy, motivation, and lifelong memories into our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and making this poppin' vision a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1737319201546,"projectUrl":"project/popping-pioneers-special-education-st/9049146/","projectTitle":"\"POP\"ping Pioneers: Special Education Student Life Skills Enterprise!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7274801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736560127844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7274801"},{"teacherId":7274801,"projectId":8904145,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, \"The Cowboy Corner – Special Prizes for Special Students\" was a huge success! As each student browsed the store and saw the vibrant, playful items—Scentos scented pencils, colorful fidget spinner balls, mini spiral notepads, pull-apart erasers, and more—the room instantly lit up with joy. There were smiles stretching from ear to ear, excited chatter, and plenty of \"oohs and ahhs\" as students jumped up and down, eager to earn their Cowboy Corner Bucks and shop. These special items weren't just rewards—they were a spark of motivation that brought energy, focus, and a renewed sense of purpose to my students' day.\r\n\r\nEvery single item in the Cowboy Corner was intentionally selected to support and encourage our learners who receive special education services. From the sensory-friendly textures of the fidget toys and pencil toppers to the calming scents and fun designs of the school supplies, these gifts met real classroom needs in a fun and engaging way. More importantly, they helped students stay on task, regulate their emotions, and feel proud of their accomplishments. Your support made that possible. Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping every child feel seen, celebrated, and capable of reaching new goals—one Cowboy Buck at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1736488189634,"projectUrl":"project/the-cowboy-corner-special-prizes-for-sp/8904145/","projectTitle":"The Cowboy Corner “Special Prizes for Special Students”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7274801_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736560127844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7274801"},{"teacherId":8504114,"projectId":8884239,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students, who are currently reading one to four grade levels below their peers, are benefiting greatly from the new resources. These materials have not only introduced fun, interactive activities into our classroom but also have helped to motivate students to actively engage with their learning. For instance, during our reading sessions, students use hands-on manipulatives that improve their comprehension and make learning more enjoyable. Their initial reactions were filled with excitement as they eagerly began exploring the new materials. It's been wonderful to see their enthusiasm grow, especially as they realize that their consistent efforts are rewarded each week for their hard work.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, my students will continue to build on the progress they've made using these resources. They will focus on improving their reading fluency and comprehension, while the engaging activities and weekly rewards will keep them motivated. I am excited to see them continue to develop their skills and take greater ownership of their learning. Thank you again for your generosity and for making such a positive impact on their education!","fullyFundedDate":1735586285871,"projectUrl":"project/reading-intervention/8884239/","projectTitle":"Reading Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Estis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8504114"},{"teacherId":2193010,"projectId":8458709,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation towards this project! It has by far been one of my favorite and most well received by our young learners. We have proudly hung the South East Conference (SEC) pennants in our cafeteria so that all students can see and dream of a bright future at their college of choice. The pennants have sparked great conversations, especially among our 4th and 5th graders during lunch. They have questioned why we are missing their preferred college or trade school, etc. This has encouraged them to write to those colleges to request more pennants to add to our display. They are eager to continue building the display as well as learning more about their future opportunities in college, trade school or other work programs. Thank you again for your support. We appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1728926603199,"projectUrl":"project/excited-to-promote-lifelong-learning/8458709/","projectTitle":"Excited to Promote Lifelong Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prewitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2193010_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505623899446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonettaprewitt"},{"teacherId":2193010,"projectId":8458586,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of books to our classroom, counseling library and campus. As a new school counselor, I have enjoyed sharing the diverse books that I received with students who are struggling with dysregulation and through whole group classroom guidance lessons. It is important that students see characters whom they look like and can relate to in the pages of the books that they read. Making connections in this manner is a crucial part of their learning experience. The books have been a blessing and will continue to teach and grow our young learners for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1722874316028,"projectUrl":"project/books-helps-us-learn-and-connect/8458586/","projectTitle":"Books Helps Us Learn and Connect","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prewitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2193010_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505623899446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jonettaprewitt"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_130015","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":707,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":43,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.8,"schoolId":130015,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Copper Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Copper Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/eagle-mountain-saginaw-ind-sch-dist/copper-creek-elementary-school/130015"}