{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Crestview Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10413873,"projectId":10094385,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, my students now have flexible seating options like chair bands, stools, and bouncy stools that allow them to move while they learn. We use these resources throughout the day during independent work, reading time, and small group instruction. One of my favorite moments was during a math lesson when several students who usually struggle to stay seated were able to quietly bounce or stretch their legs with the chair bands while solving problems. Instead of getting distracted, they stayed focused and completed their work with confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new seating options, they were incredibly excited. There were lots of smiles, curiosity, and questions about how they could try them. After we discussed expectations for using the flexible seating responsibly, students were eager to take turns and quickly began using them appropriately. Many students have already shared that the movement helps them concentrate better and makes learning feel more comfortable.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these flexible seating tools during upcoming lessons, especially during writing workshop and collaborative group activities where focus and engagement are important. These resources will help students stay active, regulated, and ready to learn as we continue exploring new concepts and building important academic skills together.","fullyFundedDate":1772136778155,"projectUrl":"project/active-bodies-focused-brains-flexible/10094385/","projectTitle":"Active Bodies, Focused Brains: Flexible Seating for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Asay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10413873_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768957552924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413873"},{"teacherId":10098783,"projectId":9979624,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Kindergarten classroom. Your generosity made a meaningful difference during one of the most important years in my students' academic journeys.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students were able to use hands-on, developmentally appropriate materials that allowed them to explore math and literacy in ways that truly met their needs. The Numberblocks Blockzee Balance and Sheep Farm MathLink Cubes helped students physically build and compare numbers, strengthening their number sense and making abstract concepts more concrete and understandable. The Numberblocks Playing Cards brought excitement and engagement to small-group math time, giving students meaningful practice with number recognition, comparing numbers, and early addition and subtraction through play.\r\n\r\nIn literacy, the ABC Arc Mat supported letter recognition and sound-symbol connections, helping students build strong foundational skills in an interactive and approachable way. The double-sided dry-erase boards also made a tremendous impact, especially for students who were still developing fine motor skills. Being able to practice, erase, and try again without fear helped build both skill and confidence.\r\n\r\nKindergarten is such a powerful year of growth — academically, socially, and emotionally. Your support helped create a classroom where learning was active, inclusive, and accessible for every child. Most importantly, you helped my students see themselves as capable, confident learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and their futures. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1768245735841,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learning-hands-on-mat/9979624/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learning: Hands-On Math and Writing for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10098783_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x208,y290&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753802090118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10098783"},{"teacherId":10413873,"projectId":10058636,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our \"Organized Space, Focused Minds\" project! Because of your generosity, our classroom has become a more structured, calm, and student-centered learning environment. The individual base ten block containers have made a tremendous difference during math time. Instead of sorting through mixed materials, each student now has easy access to their own organized set of blocks. This has allowed us to spend more time focusing on building number sense and solving problems, rather than managing materials. Students feel a sense of ownership and responsibility over their supplies, which has strengthened both their confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThe storage bins have completely transformed how students access classroom materials. Everything now has a clearly defined space, making it simple for students to independently find and return what they need. When the materials were first introduced, students were genuinely excited to see how organized and accessible everything was. They quickly embraced the new system, and our transitions have become smoother and more efficient. The backpack hooks have also been a game changer for our unpacking and pack-up routines. Mornings are calmer, afternoons are more orderly, and students are able to begin and end their day with confidence and responsibility.\r\n\r\nBecause of your thoughtful support, we are continuing to build strong classroom routines that promote focus and independence. With materials organized and easily accessible, students are better able to concentrate on learning goals, collaborate with peers, and take ownership of their classroom community. Your generosity has created an environment where focused minds can truly thrive. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our daily learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1771027501963,"projectUrl":"project/organized-space-focused-minds/10058636/","projectTitle":"Organized Space, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Asay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10413873_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768957552924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413873"},{"teacherId":10413873,"projectId":10088020,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, my students have been able to dive into learning in ways that are hands-on, engaging, and meaningful. The globes and flashlights you provided allowed students to explore the concepts of day and night through active discovery. Watching their faces light up as they rotated the globes and shined the flashlights to model the sun was an unforgettable moment. They were able to clearly see how Earth's rotation causes day and night, and the excitement in the room was contagious as they made connections and shared their observations with one another.\r\n\r\nYour donation of base ten blocks has also made a tremendous impact on our math lessons. Students are now practicing addition in a concrete, hands-on way that helps solidify their understanding of place value. Instead of simply solving problems on paper, they are building numbers, regrouping tens and ones, and truly seeing how addition works. When the materials first arrived, students were eager to use them right away. They couldn't wait to start building and solving! The books you provided have opened the door to exploring different continents around the world, sparking curiosity and thoughtful discussions about geography, culture, and our global community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our next steps include combining these resources into deeper learning projects. Students will continue using the globes during our Earth science unit, connecting geography to our reading about different continents. In math, we are moving toward two-digit addition with regrouping, and the base ten blocks will continue to be an essential tool in building confidence and understanding. Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn through exploration and discovery. Your support has truly made a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771010790722,"projectUrl":"project/the-global-lab-hands-on-tools-for-curio/10088020/","projectTitle":"The Global Lab: Hands-On Tools for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Asay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10413873_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768957552924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413873"},{"teacherId":10098783,"projectId":9908459,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our Kindergarten Calm Corner! Because of you, my students now have a safe, welcoming space in our classroom where they can pause, breathe, and reset when they are feeling overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nKindergarten is a big year filled with new routines, academic challenges, friendships, and emotions. For many of my students, this is their first school experience. Learning how to manage big feelings while also learning letters, sounds, numbers, and social skills can be a lot for five- and six-year-olds. Our Calm Corner has already made a meaningful difference in helping students build self-regulation and independence.\r\n\r\nWith the flexible seating, sensory tools, and calming resources you provided, students are learning healthy coping strategies such as deep breathing, counting, and identifying their emotions. Instead of shutting down or becoming frustrated, they are beginning to recognize when they need a break and confidently use the Calm Corner to reset and return to learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact goes beyond individual students. The entire classroom community benefits when children feel supported emotionally. We are building a classroom culture where feelings are acknowledged, coping skills are practiced, and every child feels safe and valued.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students more than materials—you've given them tools for lifelong emotional growth. Thank you for investing in their well-being and helping create a classroom environment where both hearts and minds can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1766155871513,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner-for-kinder-hearts-building/9908459/","projectTitle":"Calm Corner for Kinder Hearts: Building Emotional Safety & Self-Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10098783_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x208,y290&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753802090118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10098783"},{"teacherId":10413873,"projectId":10046601,"letterContent":"The \"Dive into a Good Book\" project has breathed new life into our classroom library, transforming it into a vibrant hub where every student can find themselves reflected in a story. By providing a diverse selection of titles that span various backgrounds, reading levels, and personal interests, this project has removed the \"one-size-fits-all\" barrier to literacy. Instead of struggling with texts that feel out of reach or uninteresting, my students are now empowered to select books that genuinely resonate with them. This autonomy has been the key to fostering a genuine love of learning, as students are now eager to spend time in our library, exploring worlds that both mirror their own experiences and introduce them to new perspectives.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this enriched collection extends far beyond simple reading fluency; it has built a culture of curiosity and joy within the classroom. Seeing a student's face light up when they find a book that matches their specific passion or heritage is a testament to the importance of inclusive representation in education. These books serve as the foundational tools for building lifelong readers who view the library not just as a requirement, but as a treasure trove of discovery. We are incredibly thankful for the support that allowed us to build this collection, ensuring that every child, regardless of their starting point, has the opportunity to dive deep into a great book and develop a lasting passion for literacy.","fullyFundedDate":1770124913577,"projectUrl":"project/dive-into-a-good-book/10046601/","projectTitle":"Dive into a Good Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Asay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10413873_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768957552924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413873"},{"teacherId":10413873,"projectId":10057189,"letterContent":"The \"Teaching in Motion\" project has fundamentally shifted my classroom from worksheet-heavy instruction to a dynamic, hands-on environment. By using the whiteboard for tactile phonics and math practice, and the new headphones for immersive research and digital literacy, students are no longer passive observers. The impact on math comprehension has been especially profound; rather than simply memorizing rules for \"carrying the one,\" students now use base ten blocks to physically model regrouping. This tactile approach has turned previous points of frustration into breakthroughs of clarity, while the pattern blocks and realistic coins have given them the tools to master shape vocabulary and skip counting with confidence.\r\n\r\nBeyond student engagement, these materials have streamlined my ability to teach effectively. The individual containers for the manipulatives have significantly reduced the time spent on supply management, allowing me to focus my energy on high-impact small group instruction. We are deeply grateful to the Bezos Family Foundation for providing these foundational tools. Their generosity has not only removed the barriers to learning, such as the previous lack of functional audio equipment, but has also helped build a solid, lasting mathematical and literacy foundation for every student in my class.","fullyFundedDate":1770124913703,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-in-motion-interactive-tools-fo/10057189/","projectTitle":"Teaching in Motion: Interactive Tools for Whole-Group Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Asay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10413873_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768957552924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413873"},{"teacherId":10413873,"projectId":10046500,"letterContent":"When my students first laid eyes on the new math manipulatives, the room buzzed with excitement. They were immediately drawn to the bright colors of the pattern blocks and the \"real feel\" of the coins. Having the base ten blocks sorted into individual containers was a game-changer; the students felt a sense of ownership and pride having their own organized sets, which made our transition into math time instant and focused.\r\n\r\nWe use these resources daily to make abstract math concepts concrete. The coins have been instrumental in helping students master skip counting by 5s and 10s using nickels and dimes. However, the biggest \"lightbulb moment\" came while using the base ten blocks. We were tackling addition with regrouping—a notoriously difficult concept. One student, who had been struggling to understand what \"carrying the one\" meant on paper, physically traded ten \"ones\" cubes for a \"ten\" rod. You could see the realization wash over their face as they shouted, \"Oh! I'm just making a trade!\"\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to take these skills to the next level. Now that they have mastered building numbers and adding them, our next step is to apply the base ten blocks to subtraction with borrowing. We will also be using the pattern blocks to begin exploring fractions and more complex geometry. Thank you for making math tangible and fun for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1769192038331,"projectUrl":"project/make-math-fun-with-manipulatives/10046500/","projectTitle":"Make Math Fun with Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Asay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10413873_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768957552924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413873"},{"teacherId":10413873,"projectId":10046668,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely ecstatic when they saw the new materials arrive; seeing familiar items like Hot Wheels mixed with building supplies like cardstock and popsicle sticks immediately sparked their curiosity and eagerness to start building. We put these resources to use right away during our Force and Motion unit for a hands-on engineering challenge. The students were tasked with constructing a device that could move an object across a specific distance. They used the Hot Wheels cars to provide the driving force and engineered \"rafts\" out of the popsicle sticks and cardstock to drag objects behind them. The classroom was buzzing with excitement as they taped, tested, and modified their designs, turning abstract physics concepts into a fun, tangible reality.\r\n\r\nThanks to these supplies, my students now have a much deeper understanding of how pushes and pulls affect the movement of an object. Moving forward, we are taking this project to the next level by analyzing the data they collected during their builds to study friction. The students' next step is to test their Hot Wheels and raft contraptions on different textures—comparing smooth tile to rough carpet—to observe how surface resistance changes the force needed to move their creations. Your donation has not only provided the tools for this lesson but has also sparked a lasting interest in engineering and scientific inquiry for my class.","fullyFundedDate":1769191989914,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-big-discoveries/10046668/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists, Big Discoveries!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Asay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10413873_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768957552924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10413873"},{"teacherId":9790420,"projectId":9105831,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me get a great art easel for my classroom. The children are able to paint on it as it has a clear acrylic, but also we're able to use paper with it with clips. Because it is a clear acrylic, the children are also able to use dry erase markers on it. It's been really fun for them. We have done a lot of fun projects with them since getting the easel and the paint cup holders are low enough for easy access. Thank you, again for your generous donation to my classroom! It has been so much fun watching my students explore their creative side.","fullyFundedDate":1746808524324,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-would-love-an-art-easel/9105831/","projectTitle":"My Students Would Love an Art Easel!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Albus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9790420"},{"teacherId":10098783,"projectId":9856713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom! The STEM toys have made a meaningful impact on our students' learning and engagement. They have encouraged curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity as students explore, build, and test their ideas through hands-on play. It has been wonderful to watch our young learners develop confidence and excitement around STEM concepts while working together and thinking critically. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for helping provide enriching learning experiences for our students. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1763579452053,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-curiosity-new-stem-toys-and-ha/9856713/","projectTitle":"Igniting Curiosity: New STEM Toys and Hands-On Math for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10098783_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x208,y290&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753802090118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10098783"},{"teacherId":10098783,"projectId":9678071,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our kindergarten classroom has been transformed with the addition of seat sacks! These simple tools have made an enormous impact on both organization and learning. Students now have all of their supplies right at their seats, which means they no longer need to get up and search for materials. This has created smoother transitions, more learning time, and fewer distractions.\r\n\r\nOur classroom looks significantly more tidy and organized, helping students develop responsibility for their personal space. The seat sacks have also made it easier for students to work independently—everything they need is within reach, boosting confidence and reducing frustration. Most importantly, the overall flow of our day has improved; transitions are quicker, lessons start faster, and our focus stays on learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of these seat sacks, our classroom runs more efficiently, our students are more engaged, and our learning environment feels calm and structured. We are so grateful for the support—your contribution has genuinely made a daily difference for our kindergarteners!","fullyFundedDate":1761155724156,"projectUrl":"project/seat-sacks-building-responsibility-in-k/9678071/","projectTitle":"Seat Sacks: Building Responsibility in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10098783_orig.jpg?crop=817,817,x208,y290&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753802090118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10098783"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_34175","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":388,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":46,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.2,"schoolId":34175,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Crestview Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Crestview Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/henrico-county-public-schools/crestview-elementary-school/34175"}