{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Falling Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9904601,"projectId":10246268,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! My students are already putting these materials to great use, and we are so grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nThe math games have become a fun way for my students to practice important skills while working together and learning from one another. We are also using the organizational carts every day to keep our classroom materials organized and easily accessible. Even the cleaning supplies are getting plenty of use as we work together to keep our classroom clean and ready for learning!\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a real difference in our classroom each day. Thank you for helping provide my students with meaningful learning experiences and a classroom environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1784209770325,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-learning-math-creativity/10246268/","projectTitle":"Rolling into Learning: Math, Creativity, and Clean Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pilkington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9904601_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y1213&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737552738426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9904601"},{"teacherId":9172724,"projectId":8683149,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping transform our art space! Before this project, our classroom was functional but crowded and visually overwhelming, with limited organization and very little separation between different areas of the room. Your generosity allowed us to add curtains, storage, a bookshelf, rugs, student folders, and lighting that have made a tremendous difference in how our art room feels and functions. The curtains have helped soften the space and create defined areas, while the new rugs and lamp have made our reading and quiet areas feel more welcoming. The additional storage and folders have also given students designated places to keep their artwork and supplies, making it much easier to keep our studio organized.\r\n\r\nThe impact has gone beyond simply making the room look nicer. Students now have a classroom that feels intentional, inviting, and truly designed for them. They can more easily find and care for their materials, access books during appropriate times, and take ownership of classroom routines through our student jobs and organizational systems. Having supplies stored in accessible, clearly defined areas has made transitions smoother and allowed more time to focus on creating. The new spaces have also given students opportunities to pause, read, and reset when they need a quieter moment. It has been especially rewarding to see a space that once felt cluttered become a bright, organized art studio where students can feel comfortable being creative.\r\n\r\nYour support has given us more than furniture and classroom supplies—it has helped create an environment where students can create, explore, organize, read, and take pride in their art room. As we moved through the school year, we continued using these resources during our daily art lessons and classroom routines, while students built new projects, stored their work, explored art books, and took responsibility for our shared studio space. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our art room a place where creativity could truly thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1726684533092,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-our-art-space-from-clutter/8683149/","projectTitle":"Transforming Our Art Space: From Clutter to Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9172724_orig.jpg?crop=1158,1158,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715191120684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-long-art"},{"teacherId":5047838,"projectId":10025593,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring our Glowing for Greatness celebration to life! Your generosity gave our students a fun and memorable way to celebrate all of the hard work, perseverance, and effort they put into preparing for and completing their Virginia State SOL tests.\r\n\r\nAfter testing was finished, we transformed our space into an exciting Glow Party using the balloons, colorful streamers, glow tape, and black lights you provided. The students were so excited to see everything glowing under the black lights! They played games, laughed with their friends, and finished the celebration with a dance party. It was wonderful to see them relax, have fun, and simply enjoy being kids after working so hard throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThis celebration was about much more than having a party. It gave us an opportunity to show our students that their hard work matters and deserves to be recognized. For students who have worked all year to strengthen their reading skills, build confidence, and prepare for a challenging state assessment, having something special to look forward to helped make their efforts feel noticed and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThe smiles, laughter, and excitement throughout the Glow Party were possible because of you. We truly could not have created this experience for our students without the support of our donors. Your donations provided everything we needed to turn an ordinary school space into a celebration our students will remember.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students, supporting their hard work, and helping them glow for greatness!","fullyFundedDate":1778505039326,"projectUrl":"project/glowing-for-greatness-rewarding-sol-sup/10025593/","projectTitle":"Glowing for Greatness: Rewarding SOL Superstars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMillian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5047838_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513558618309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcmillian"},{"teacherId":9159333,"projectId":9837149,"letterContent":"My students, fellow teachers, and I would like to express our extreme gratitude for your donations. Because of you, my team and I were able to provide our students with headphones. We were able to use the room dividers to help split up our spaces when we have multiple groups going on at a time. With the new laminator and laminating sheets, we were able to create reusable activities for our students to help solidify their learning. Thank you so much for helping us make it a great year for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1766493788192,"projectUrl":"project/essential-essentials/9837149/","projectTitle":"Essential Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9159333_orig.jpg?crop=746,746,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691161732449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9159333"},{"teacherId":5047838,"projectId":9615578,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping us launch a student-run newspaper for our 4th and 5th grade students. Your generosity is giving our students an authentic, exciting reason to write — and the impact is already powerful.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I Reading Teacher, I am always searching for meaningful ways to engage students in writing. This newspaper transforms writing from an isolated task into a real-world experience. Students are motivated to plan, draft, revise, and edit because they know their work will be published and shared. Writing is no longer \"just for a grade\" — it becomes a way to inform, communicate, and connect with others.\r\n\r\nThis project is especially meaningful for our large ESL population. Through interviewing staff and peers, students practice oral language, build vocabulary, and use English in purposeful, student-driven ways. Writing articles strengthens the reading-writing connection emphasized in Scarborough's Reading Rope, helping students grow as both readers and writers while building confidence in their voices.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we now have the paper we need to print our first issues and bring this vision to life. You didn't just fund supplies — you helped empower young journalists, storytellers, and communicators. Together, you helped us start the printing press to success.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in their literacy, creativity, and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1755877119754,"projectUrl":"project/launching-our-student-newspaper-writing/9615578/","projectTitle":"Launching Our Student Newspaper: Writing Our Way to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMillian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5047838_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513558618309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcmillian"},{"teacherId":5047838,"projectId":9359591,"letterContent":"The rolling two-drawer file cabinet allows us to securely store decoding screeners and testing materials while fitting neatly under a reading table. Colored hanging file folders and binders help us stay organized and quickly access assessments. Sheet protectors keep testing documents durable and reusable, while cord covers improve safety by preventing trips over laptop cords during testing sessions. Even essentials like packing tape for posting testing signs and goldenrod paper for printing testing directions play a vital role in creating a smooth, structured testing environment.\r\n\r\nYour support helps our team focus on what matters most — accurately assessing our students and providing them with the instruction they need to succeed. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on our school and our readers.","fullyFundedDate":1755537632067,"projectUrl":"project/quill-for-the-reading-supply-closet/9359591/","projectTitle":"Quill For The Reading Supply Closet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMillian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5047838_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513558618309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcmillian"},{"teacherId":5047838,"projectId":9287963,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students now have sturdy writing folders with two pockets to help them stay organized and confident as writers.\r\n\r\n Students can safely store their writing tip sheets in one pocket and keep their drafts and works in progress in the other. This simple organization tool helps them take greater ownership of their writing, stay focused during writing time, and easily revise and improve their work.\r\n\r\nFor many of these students, having a dedicated place for their writing materials makes them feel more prepared and proud of their learning. Your kindness is helping them build strong writing habits that will support them not only this year, but throughout their academic journey.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their success. Your generosity has truly made a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746787080256,"projectUrl":"project/writing-folders-where-every-page-finds/9287963/","projectTitle":"Writing Folders: Where Every Page Finds Its Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMillian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5047838_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513558618309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcmillian"},{"teacherId":9750637,"projectId":9755763,"letterContent":"The items donated to my classroom—including UTZ potato chips, Fruit Roll-Ups, fruit snacks, copy paper, painter's tape, Sharpies, and chart paper—have already made a meaningful impact on my students' daily learning. I use the Sharpies and chart paper to create anchor charts that support our lessons and stay displayed in the classroom for students to reference throughout the year. The Sharpies are also used for art projects, allowing students to creatively express their learning.\r\n\r\nThe donated snacks ensure that all students are able to focus and learn, even on days when they forget to bring one from home. Painter's tape helps me display anchor charts and student work around the classroom and in the hallway, celebrating student learning and creating a welcoming environment. Copy paper is used daily to provide hands-on activities during math, as shown in the picture, as well as across other subject areas.\r\n\r\nWhen my students saw all of the items that were donated, they were extremely happy and appreciative. One student even asked, \"Did they really get all of this for us?\" The donated snacks have been a big hit, and the anchor charts I've been able to create using the chart paper and Sharpies have made a noticeable difference in student learning. Being able to reference these resources around the classroom has helped students better understand the content and has contributed to improved grades.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my classroom and helping create an engaging, supportive space where my students can learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1759429287143,"projectUrl":"project/strong-minds-kind-hearts-supporting-st/9755763/","projectTitle":"Strong Minds, Kind Hearts: Supporting Student Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fenwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9750637_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737922297706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9750637"},{"teacherId":10040386,"projectId":9369729,"letterContent":"The cheeseits and goldfiah have played an important role in supporting students' focus and energy throughout the school day. When children have access to snacks, they are better able to concentrate, stay engaged, and maintain a positive attitude during lessons. A quick snack break can also help regulate moods and prevent the fatigue or restlessness that often appears when students are hungry. This small but meaningful support creates a more productive learning environment and allows students to perform at their best.\r\n\r\nCleaning wipes have also brought major benefits to the classroom by helping maintain a safe, healthy, and organized space. With wipes readily available, the students and I can quickly clean desks, shared materials, and high-touch surfaces, reducing the spread of germs and keeping the classroom more hygienic. This not only helps prevent illnesses but also teaches students responsibility and respect for their learning environment. Together, snacks and cleaning wipes contribute to a smoother-running classroom where students feel cared for, comfortable, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1758055416412,"projectUrl":"project/making-a-better-room-for-the-kids/9369729/","projectTitle":"Making a Better Room for the Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10040386_orig.jpg?crop=223,223,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753106541662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10040386"},{"teacherId":5047838,"projectId":9288027,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your contribution to our \"Binding Perfection: Elevate the Writing Experience\" project. Thanks to you, our classroom is now equipped with durable soft binders that hold writing models, graphic organizers, and vocabulary-building resources.\r\n\r\nThese tools have become an essential part of our writing workshops. Students eagerly use their binders during lessons to find examples of strong sentence structure, discover new descriptive words, and improve their grammar and organization. For many of our English language learners, having tangible, visual support has made a real difference in their understanding and confidence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping us create a classroom where students feel equipped and inspired to express themselves through writing. Thank you for investing in their voices and their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1746652663506,"projectUrl":"project/binding-perfection-elevate-the-writing/9288027/","projectTitle":"Binding Perfection: Elevate The Writing Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMillian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5047838_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513558618309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcmillian"},{"teacherId":5047838,"projectId":9339116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our investigative reading pouch project. Because of you, my students now have the chance to experience reading in an entirely new way!\r\n\r\nThe science artifacts you helped fund — from geodes and resin-encased insects to polar bear claws and arrowheads — are transforming our reading time into a world of exploration. Students open their investigation pouches with excitement, uncovering books, vocabulary cards, and real-world objects that connect directly to what they're reading.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought curiosity, discussion, and authentic engagement into our classroom. Thank you for helping us link reading with science, history, and the environment in such a meaningful way!","fullyFundedDate":1747753755013,"projectUrl":"project/experimenting-with-reading-bridging-the/9339116/","projectTitle":"Experimenting With Reading: Bridging the Gap With Investigation Pouches","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McMillian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5047838_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1513558618309","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mcmillian"},{"teacherId":5047838,"projectId":9371740,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution toward the Wren Kidney table now featured in our reading room in place of my little desk. It has quickly become a working spot for reading intervention lessons for about 6 small groups in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade .\r\n\r\nThis new table provides the perfect space for focused, engaging learning. My students love gathering around it to read, develop phonics and fluency knowledge, and build their confidence as readers. Your support has made this possible, and I am so grateful for the difference it's making every day.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1758055416630,"projectUrl":"project/in-need-of-a-kidney-table/9371740/","projectTitle":"In Need of a Kidney ... 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