{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Crescent Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10494159,"projectId":10279082,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping furnish the classroom with these much needed materials! The students love the flexible seating for groups and it allows for more students to sit at a table together. The students also have really appreciated the book bins so they have somewhere to put all their large workbooks and text books that don't fit in their desks. \r\n\r\nAll these materials help fulfill a need in the class that helps it run smoothly and efficiently. We are so happy and appreciative of all the help that went into funding this project.","fullyFundedDate":1787164507888,"projectUrl":"project/new-teacher-furnishing-room/10279082/","projectTitle":"New Teacher Furnishing Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mackrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10494159_orig.jpg?crop=999,1000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778285667308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10494159"},{"teacherId":10494159,"projectId":10266175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping fund my class with these much appreciated materials! We will put these all to great use daily. I truly appreciate your funding given it is expensive to try to create an engaging and fluid work space for children to learn. You are the people that help make teachers jobs 10 times easier and less of a financial burden to them.\r\n\r\nWith this being such a big move for me this year it is nice to have the materials I need to feel successful! I've taught Kindergarten for ten years and moving to fifth was a large change in routine and expectations. Thank you so much for helping ease some of the stress of a new grade.","fullyFundedDate":1787165028283,"projectUrl":"project/moving-to-5th-grade/10266175/","projectTitle":"Moving to 5th Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mackrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10494159_orig.jpg?crop=999,1000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1778285667308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10494159"},{"teacherId":5360263,"projectId":10036082,"letterContent":"Here's a warm and engaging thank-you update you can share with your donors:\r\n\r\nThank you for making our gardening project possible! Your generosity has brought hands-on learning to life for our students, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the gardening supplies arrived, the excitement in our classroom was contagious. Students eagerly explored the materials and couldn't wait to begin planting. Many of them shared stories about gardens they have at home, while others were experiencing gardening for the very first time. Their curiosity and enthusiasm were truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources to learn about plant life cycles, the needs of living things, and the importance of caring for our environment. One of our favorite moments so far has been watching students work together to prepare the soil and carefully plant seeds. They have taken ownership of the garden and are excited to check on their plants each day, observing changes and recording their growth.\r\n\r\nAs our garden continues to grow, students will be measuring plants, keeping observation journals, and learning about pollinators and healthy foods. We are excited to harvest what we grow and continue exploring how gardens connect science, nutrition, and responsibility.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the opportunity to learn through hands-on experiences. Your kindness has helped create meaningful memories and sparked a love of nature that will continue to grow for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1778176736984,"projectUrl":"project/with-love-good-things-will-grow/10036082/","projectTitle":"With Love Good Things Will Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gallagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5360263_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715129812707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5360263"},{"teacherId":5360263,"projectId":9710136,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, the hydroponic systems and supplies from this project have had a meaningful impact on our students and our school community. These tools sparked students' curiosity about how plants grow and helped them make real-world connections between science, nature, and sustainability. Students were able to observe plant growth up close, take responsibility for daily care, and engage in hands-on learning that brought abstract concepts to life.\r\n\r\nAs students developed a deeper appreciation for plants and ecosystems, their excitement naturally grew into bigger conversations about where food comes from and how we can care for our environment. This project became the catalyst for a larger vision—creating an outdoor school garden. What began as learning with hydroponics indoors has inspired students to imagine how they can apply that knowledge outside, fostering stewardship, collaboration, and environmental awareness.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students are not only learning science—they are building a lasting connection to nature and helping lay the foundation for an outdoor garden that will benefit students for years to come. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping us grow something truly special.","fullyFundedDate":1763558829193,"projectUrl":"project/building-the-future-a-steam-exploration/9710136/","projectTitle":"Building the Future: A STEAM Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gallagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5360263_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y74&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715129812707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5360263"},{"teacherId":9080780,"projectId":9861214,"letterContent":"Our garden club has already begun with 45 students, integrating the new hydroponic system, gardening tools, and compost bin into our weekly lessons. Students are learning how to maintain a soil-free growing system, monitor water levels, and observe plant growth in real time. One of our first projects involved comparing seed germination in the hydroponic system versus traditional soil beds. Students were excited to record early sprouting, discuss why growth patterns differed, and make predictions about long-term outcomes. These resources have instantly elevated our hands-on learning and allowed students to take ownership of meaningful, real-world science practices.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were genuinely thrilled—many gasped, asked questions immediately, and eagerly volunteered to help set everything up. Their enthusiasm has carried into our ongoing work. Next, students will be designing small-group experiments using the hydroponic system and compost materials to study plant needs, nutrient cycles, and sustainability. We will also be expanding our garden plots and creating a rotating maintenance schedule so every student can take part. These steps will help deepen their understanding of environmental science while fostering teamwork and responsibility.","fullyFundedDate":1763558090703,"projectUrl":"project/garden-club/9861214/","projectTitle":"Garden Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9080780_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x228,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687964682565","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9080780"},{"teacherId":2607497,"projectId":8975701,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing flexible seating for our classroom. Your generosity has created opportunities for students to move, choose, and engage in learning in ways that best support their needs. The ability to work around the classroom—or even create an option to take learning outside—it helps break the routine of sitting at a desk for most of the school day.\r\n\r\nMany students benefit from having options such as the standing desk, which allows them to take a healthy break while continuing to learn. This flexibility has already made a positive impact, helping students stay focused and improving both their comfort and their academic growth.\r\n\r\nYour support is greatly appreciated and continues to make a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742933932089,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-learning/8975701/","projectTitle":"Flexible Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2607497_orig.png?crop=1086,1086,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785411909696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-carling"},{"teacherId":2607497,"projectId":9281027,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom through your generous grant. There are times when students can feel overwhelmed, whether by learning challenges or personal circumstances. The calming corner you helped fund has made a meaningful difference by providing a space for students to pause, readjust, and return to learning with renewed focus.\r\n\r\nYour support not only enriched our classroom environment but also created a resource that students were eager to see come to life and continue to enjoy daily. I am deeply grateful for your investment in their well-being and success.","fullyFundedDate":1746787291500,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner/9281027/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2607497_orig.png?crop=1086,1086,x0,y76&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785411909696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-carling"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_33179","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":432,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":61,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.7,"schoolId":33179,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Crescent Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Crescent Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/utah/canyons-school-district/crescent-elementary-school/33179"}