{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Creekside Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":7.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9912068,"projectId":9220958,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generous support of our classroom supplies initiative. Because of your kindness, our students will begin the school year equipped with fresh pencils, notebooks, colored pencils, and cleaning materials, resources many of them would otherwise go without.\r\n\r\nYour gift does far more than fill supply bins. It sends a powerful message: that each child in our classroom matters, that they are worthy of tools to succeed, create, and explore. For our students whose families face financial challenges, your generosity relieves a heavy burden and allows them to step into the learning year confident, prepared, and excited.\r\n\r\nWith your help:\r\n\r\nWe are setting every student on equal footing, so that no one starts behind simply because they lack supplies.\r\n\r\nWe are fostering creativity and independence by ensuring that students can freely write, draw, and engage without limitations.\r\n\r\nWe are creating a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment, where learning feels possible and exciting.\r\n\r\nWe are laying the foundation for a school year filled with opportunity, growth, and success.\r\n\r\nYour donation has an immediate impact: kids will open new notebooks, scribble down ideas, color bright pictures, and feel the momentum of possibility. And beyond that, your generosity helps cultivate a love of learning, a sense of pride in their work, and a classroom culture rooted in respect and inclusion.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students. Thank you for investing in their futures. Thank you for giving them the tools they deserve. I look forward to sharing with you the joy, growth, and progress your support has made possible in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746786416407,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-success/9220958/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9912068_orig.jpg?crop=1132,1132,x139,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743370547803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9912068"},{"teacherId":9912068,"projectId":9219356,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Because of your gift, our students will now have access to exciting equipment that will bring their interactive games to life. This means they'll gain new skills, think creatively, work independently, and have fun in the process.\r\n\r\nYour investment is more than just funding tools. It is offering our young learners an opportunity to engage actively in their learning, to explore and experiment on their own, and to build confidence as independent thinkers. Learning becomes deeper when it's hands-on, and your contribution helps make that possible.\r\n\r\nWe already have the iPads; now, thanks to you, we can move to the next step and equip our classroom with the meaningful tools needed to fully realise these engaging experiences. Your belief in this project means students will not just learn, they'll enjoy the journey of learning, and develop a lifelong love of discovery.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and myself, thank you. Your generosity will be seen in smiles, in curious minds, and in young learners thriving. I look forward to sharing updates with you as the project unfolds and our classroom transforms.","fullyFundedDate":1746786232138,"projectUrl":"project/osmos-for-hands-on-learning/9219356/","projectTitle":"Osmos for Hands-On Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9912068_orig.jpg?crop=1132,1132,x139,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743370547803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9912068"},{"teacherId":6043468,"projectId":9221686,"letterContent":"When our new supplies and manipulatives arrived, my students were so excited! Their faces lit up as we unpacked the boxes filled with colorful markers, pens, math manipulatives, and fun prizes. They couldn't wait to start using the new tools during our math lessons, and the extra supplies have truly made learning hands-on and engaging for everyone.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the manipulatives to model fractions, build arrays, and solve word problems in small groups. Having these materials has helped my students better visualize and understand math concepts that were once difficult for them. The prizes have also been a great motivator, encouraging participation and effort during math centers and review games.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donation, my classroom feels more interactive and exciting. As we continue our current unit on multiplication and division, students are using the manipulatives daily to build confidence and strengthen their problem-solving skills. Your support has made a lasting impact on their learning and enthusiasm—thank you for believing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1743538770685,"projectUrl":"project/math-stations/9221686/","projectTitle":"Math Stations","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Plunk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6043468"},{"teacherId":9988298,"projectId":9219532,"letterContent":"Everyone here at Creekside really appreciates your donations to our project. The students were very excited to collaborate with the local high school. The high school kids built the beds in shop class. Then the high school agriculture students came over to the elementary school and helped the elementary students fill the beds with hay, old logs, compost, soil and other materials. We have our seeds planted and look forward to the next steps in growing our garden. They all really enjoyed the garden work day and had a lot of fun. Thanks again for your contributions and your impact will go a long way.","fullyFundedDate":1743441406881,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-a-garden-project-for-all/9219532/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds: a Garden Project for All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kolach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9988298"},{"teacherId":9912068,"projectId":9088152,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project! Because of your kindness, I was able to create a sensory area that is already making a positive difference for my young learners.\r\nThe sensory materials have provided my students with a calm, welcoming space to take a few moments when they're experiencing big emotions. This area allows them to reset, self-regulate, and return to learning, ready to focus and participate. I've also been using the materials to teach lessons about emotions, helping students learn to identify how they feel and explore healthy ways to manage those emotions.\r\nOver the past few years, many children have struggled with emotional regulation and adjusting to the school environment. Thanks to your generosity, my students are gaining the tools and confidence they need to succeed in their first educational experiences. I am already seeing calmer transitions, happier students, and a classroom community that feels more connected and supported.\r\nYour gift truly made an impact, not just on my classroom, but on each little learner who walks through our door. Thank you for believing in them and in the power of emotional learning.","fullyFundedDate":1743372811593,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-and-our-sensor/9088152/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning and Our Sensory Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9912068_orig.jpg?crop=1132,1132,x139,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743370547803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9912068"},{"teacherId":9988360,"projectId":9219714,"letterContent":"Thank you so much. This project impacted many students at different grade levels. The students in 2 classrooms had a chance to incubate the children eggs and had the chicks in the brooder boxes for 2 weeks. 1st grade and the Behavior classroom had the eggs and learned the life cycle of the chickens. They shared with the whole school. \r\n The garden beds were completed October 20 th. Many students from the high school helped build them. The student from this school helped fill the beds with soil. Each grade level will have a garden. They are looking forward to planting a garden.\r\n Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1743445960035,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-a-life-cycle-project-for/9219714/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds: a Life Cycle Project for All Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nurse D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9988360"},{"teacherId":6714976,"projectId":9222060,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to share the incredible impact of your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project, \"Motivating Students for Success: School-Wide Reward System.\" Your support has enabled us to implement a powerful initiative aimed at enhancing student accountability and engagement throughout our entire campus. We are so grateful that you chose to partner with us to make this a reality for our students.\r\n\r\nYour funds went directly toward stocking and operating our brand-new I-Ready and Amplify accountability prize trolley. This system provides a fun, tangible incentive for students to meet their academic goals. Each month, students earn a ticket to put into a drawing every time they meet their weekly minute goals through our online academic enrichment programs. Students whose names are drawn at the end of the month get the exciting opportunity to choose a prize from the trolley, ranging from engaging toys to cool school supplies.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this program has been immediate and overwhelmingly positive. Students are noticeably more engaged and motivated to obtain their weekly minutes, and their enthusiasm is contagious. Most importantly, we have already seen a significant increase in participation across the entire school in these district-required resources. Thank you once more for your generosity; you have truly helped us foster a culture of academic dedication and success for every student in our school.","fullyFundedDate":1743549062041,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-students-for-success-a-schoo/9222060/","projectTitle":"Motivating Students for Success: A School-Wide Reward System!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gonzales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6714976_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x441,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743534841070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6714976"},{"teacherId":9990540,"projectId":9239643,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our first-grade classroom! Your kindness has made such a meaningful difference in our students' learning journey this year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have had the opportunity to explore stories that help them understand and navigate their emotions—a big step in growing as kind and caring learners. The books have also brought joy and excitement as the holiday season arrives, sparked curiosity about science, and opened their eyes to the beauty of diverse cultures and experiences.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see their faces light up as they dive into new stories and make connections to the world around them. These books don't just teach reading—they help shape leaders, thinkers, and dreamers who see the value in every page they turn. It has been a joy watching my students gain more confidence and comfort in our classroom library. This was possible because of you.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make reading fun, meaningful, and full of discovery for my first graders. Your generosity is helping to build a lifelong love of learning and reading!","fullyFundedDate":1746785576978,"projectUrl":"project/read-to-lead-in-first-grade/9239643/","projectTitle":"Read to Lead in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cuccia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9990540_orig.png?crop=409,409,x5,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744030102282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9990540"},{"teacherId":6332824,"projectId":9251044,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through your donation! We were able to meet our project goal and purchase materials to enrich our dramatic play center. Providing baby dolls that look like our students has been a HUGE goal of mine. Students deserve to see themselves mirrored in our classroom environment and this project did just that!\r\n\r\nYour generosity will be felt for years to come as many young learners use the materials from this project. I can't begin to explain what your support and love has done to brighten our daily lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our learning and donating to this project. My students give you a big hip hip hooray for being a donor's choose family member!!","fullyFundedDate":1744647465167,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-finish-out-our-writing-and-drama/9251044/","projectTitle":"Help Us Finish Out our Writing and Dramatic Play Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hydock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6332824_orig.jpg?crop=370,370,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743428851562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ahydock"},{"teacherId":6332824,"projectId":9231147,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through your donation! We were able to meet our project goal and purchase books to enrich our classroom centers and work stations.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will be felt for years to come as many young learners use the materials from this project. I can't begin to explain what your support and love has done to brighten our daily lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our learning and donating to this project. My students give you a big hip hip hooray for being a donor's choose family member!!","fullyFundedDate":1744206971018,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-make-us-smile/9231147/","projectTitle":"Books That Make Us Smile!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hydock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6332824_orig.jpg?crop=370,370,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743428851562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ahydock"},{"teacherId":6332824,"projectId":9222597,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through your donation! We were able to meet our project goal and purchase items to organize our classroom centers and work stations.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will be felt for years to come as many young learners use the materials from this project. I can't begin to explain what your support and love has done to brighten our daily lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our learning and donating to this project. My students give you a big hip hip hooray for being a donor's choose family member!!","fullyFundedDate":1743560268574,"projectUrl":"project/organized-space-for-little-learners/9222597/","projectTitle":"Organized Space for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hydock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6332824_orig.jpg?crop=370,370,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743428851562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ahydock"},{"teacherId":9988612,"projectId":9220388,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supplying my classroom with a sturdy privacy wall for my special needs students. It has given the space to be able to do their work when either someone else or themselves is having difficulty regulating their emotions.\r\n This privacy screen has made my classroom safer for both students and staff. It has also given my classroom additional white boards, felt boards and magnet boards. My students have benefitted from this gift in more ways than I can express. We appreciate everything you donated.","fullyFundedDate":1743456464033,"projectUrl":"project/privacy-for-me/9220388/","projectTitle":"Privacy for Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Larkin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9988612"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_133528","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":401,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":30,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":73,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Record","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":92.3,"schoolId":133528,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Creekside Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Creekside Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/montgomery-independent-school-district/creekside-elementary-school/133528"}