{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Indian Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4527640,"projectId":10216583,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting special Education students and teachers. We had some moves with classrooms, I am now doing a Diverse Learning Unit for Kinder age students, it is a self contained special education classroom. We have not had to time to enjoy our items for Let's Get Active since school began. However, this upcoming 9 week period we will definately get to enjoy the item and I will send the pictures of the students playing ball, performing learning activities with some of the items. Once again, thank you very much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1785211420075,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-active/10216583/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Active","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4527640_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667528443451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacher-terrilopez"},{"teacherId":1456752,"projectId":10375236,"letterContent":"From the bean bag chairs that provide a comfortable, relaxing place for students to enjoy reading, to the dry-erase markers that we use every single day in almost every subject, each donation has made a difference in our classroom. Our new supplies have helped create a more organized, welcoming, and engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to see all the new materials! They especially love having a cozy place to sit and read. It is wonderful to see them enjoying a good book in a comfortable space while building their reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Even something as simple as having enough dry-erase markers allows every student to participate in lessons, practice skills, and share their thinking without worrying about not having the supplies they need.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will use these resources to strengthen our reading, writing, math, and science skills. My goal is to continue encouraging independence, creativity, and a love for learning in every student who walks through my classroom door.\r\n\r\nAfter 25 years of teaching, I know that sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference in a child's education. Your donations have not only provided much-needed classroom supplies but have also helped create a learning environment where my students can thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students, supporting public education, and helping me give every child the opportunity to succeed. Your kindness and generosity are making a difference in our classroom every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1785211421133,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-one-supply-at-a/10375236/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures, One Supply at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1456752_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753645189683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1456752"},{"teacherId":571513,"projectId":10216850,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has made a wonderful difference in our classroom! My students are using their new school supplies, including pencil boxes, crayons, colored pencils, and sharpeners, every day during learning activities and independent work. Having their own organized supplies helps students feel prepared, responsible, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new supplies, they were so excited! They loved choosing their pencil boxes and exploring the crayons and colored pencils. It was heartwarming to see their smiles and excitement as they organized their materials and got ready to use them.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, my students will use these supplies for writing, math, science, art, and other classroom projects. Your generosity has provided the tools they need to express their creativity, complete their work, and take pride in their learning. Thank you for supporting my students and helping make our classroom a place where they have the supplies they need to learn, grow, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1785211420052,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-year-new-opportunities/10216850/","projectTitle":"New School Year - New Opportunities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Y. Garza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp571513_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754597271853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/571513"},{"teacherId":1398702,"projectId":9331006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to provide footballs for the students at Indian Creek Elementary School. Your support is deeply appreciated by our entire school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students will now have access to new footballs that can be used before school, during physical education classes, and for after-school play. These opportunities give students time to be active, build friendships, and enjoy healthy, structured play throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nIn PE, the footballs will help students develop important skills such as coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Before and after school, they will encourage positive social interaction, movement, and engagement in physical activity in a safe and fun environment.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a space where students can grow both physically and socially while building confidence and a lifelong appreciation for active play.","fullyFundedDate":1747428346278,"projectUrl":"project/football-frenzy/9331006/","projectTitle":"Football Frenzy","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Bendele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1398702"},{"teacherId":1398702,"projectId":7734561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help provide volleyballs for the students at Indian Creek Elementary School. Your kindness and support will make a meaningful difference for our students in Pre-K through 5th grade.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will have access to quality equipment that will help them stay active, build coordination, and develop important teamwork skills. The new volleyballs will be used in physical education classes and school activities, giving students opportunities to learn the fundamentals of the game while practicing cooperation, communication, and sportsmanship.\r\n\r\nYour support is about more than equipment—it is helping create fun, engaging experiences that encourage healthy habits, confidence, and a love for physical activity.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful that you chose to invest in the students of Indian Creek Elementary School. Thank you for making a positive impact on our children and school community.","fullyFundedDate":1695230934974,"projectUrl":"project/volleyballs-for-the-gym/7734561/","projectTitle":"Volleyballs For The Gym!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Bendele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1398702"},{"teacherId":1398702,"projectId":9251332,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us provide TVs for the gym at Indian Creek Elementary School. Your kindness and commitment to education will make a lasting impact on our students from Pre-K through 5th grade.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our gym will now have valuable tools to enhance instruction, increase student engagement, and create exciting learning opportunities for all grade levels. The TVs will allow us to display fitness activities, movement demonstrations, educational videos, games, and school-wide presentations that will make physical education more interactive and meaningful.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create an environment where students can learn, move, and grow in fun and innovative ways. These resources will benefit every child in our school and support healthy habits, teamwork, and active learning.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful that you chose to invest in the students of Indian Creek Elementary School. Thank you for making such a positive difference in the lives of our children.","fullyFundedDate":1746455009239,"projectUrl":"project/i-can-see-clearly-now/9251332/","projectTitle":"I Can See Clearly Now!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Bendele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1398702"},{"teacherId":1398702,"projectId":9320288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to help us purchase new soccer balls for the students at Indian Creek Elementary School. Your kindness and support mean so much to our school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will have access to quality equipment that will encourage active play, teamwork, and skill development. New soccer balls will allow students to participate fully in physical education classes, recess activities, and school programs while learning the importance of cooperation, sportsmanship, and healthy habits.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just providing equipment—it is giving our children opportunities to stay active, build confidence, and create positive memories with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful that you chose to invest in our students and support their growth and success. Thank you for making a difference at Indian Creek Elementary School.","fullyFundedDate":1746782997691,"projectUrl":"project/kickstart-their-dreams-new-soccer-balls/9320288/","projectTitle":"Kickstart Their Dreams: New Soccer Balls","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Bendele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1398702"},{"teacherId":1398702,"projectId":9325998,"letterContent":"We are filled with gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our Ninja Obstacle Course! Thanks to you, all students—from Pre-K through 5th grade, and indeed the entire school—will benefit from this amazing project.\r\n\r\nThe obstacle course will provide a fun, engaging way for students to build strength, coordination, and confidence. It will be a place where every child can challenge themselves, set goals, and develop a love for movement and perseverance.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping create a positive, active environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746563233809,"projectUrl":"project/ninja-obstacle-course/9325998/","projectTitle":"Ninja Obstacle Course","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Bendele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1398702"},{"teacherId":1398702,"projectId":9048335,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Lu Interactive Projector project. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to an exciting tool that will transform the way they learn each day.\r\n\r\nThe interactive projector will bring lessons to life by allowing students to engage directly with content through hands-on activities, visual demonstrations, and collaborative learning experiences. It will help make abstract concepts easier to understand, increase student participation, and create a more dynamic classroom environment.\r\n\r\nYour donation is more than just equipment—it is an investment in our students' curiosity, creativity, and future success. Knowing that there are people like you who believe in education and care about helping students thrive means so much to us.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire school, thank you for making this opportunity possible. Your generosity will have a lasting impact on our students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746783057464,"projectUrl":"project/we-want-a-lu/9048335/","projectTitle":"We Want a LU!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Bendele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1398702"},{"teacherId":4018373,"projectId":9972987,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to hear that we were getting a 3D printer. They have been planning on different items they can create with this. \r\nThe day the printer arrived, they were happy to unpack it with me. They helped with the installation. I have submitted photos of the installation of the 3D printer. \r\nThe next step for them is learning to create objects using the program. Once they have mastered creating their objects, they will move on to printing it on the printer. We plan to have finished products to take home by the end of the year.","fullyFundedDate":1768146601251,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-is-fun/9972987/","projectTitle":"3D Printing is Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4018373_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x294,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673369179700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sh-wilson"},{"teacherId":2854397,"projectId":9495989,"letterContent":"First let me begin by saying thank you again! Your donation has impacted our classroom with positivity and joy. Our students have different disabilities and require some accommodations that can not be received in a general education classroom. These gifts are used specifically for our students to help regulate their emotions. Sometimes our students need a break from their academics and your donation has provided them with those materials needed for them. I'm not sure how our students would be able to handle eight hours of school without these materials. So we are so grateful to you.","fullyFundedDate":1758295336792,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-reload/9495989/","projectTitle":"Sensory Reload","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2854397_orig.jpg?crop=343,343,x162,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700795480277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2854397"},{"teacherId":4527640,"projectId":9472283,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION.\r\nFor the first time all my students were able to have their own watercolors, and the smiles on their faces was pure joy. In our class, washable art supplies is very important since the students are 3-5 yr olds. The students are able to explore a variety of art tools . They received watercolors, crayons, markers, dry erase markers and pip squeak markers, which are perfect for their little hands.\r\nI, thank you and the students thank you. Happy New Year and once again , thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1756743599249,"projectUrl":"project/rub-a-dub-dub-lets-draw-and-write-wit/9472283/","projectTitle":"Rub-a-dub-dub , Let's Draw and Write With The Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4527640_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667528443451","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacher-terrilopez"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_17907","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":455,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":93,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.9,"schoolId":17907,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Indian Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Indian Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/texas/southwest-independent-school-district/indian-creek-elementary-school/17907"}