{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Alum Creek Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5471664,"projectId":10007025,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new second graders will start the year with excitement, curiosity, and the joy of a great story in their hands. These students are eager to learn, ready to succeed, and full of energy—but your support gives them something even more: the spark to step confidently into second grade.\r\n\r\nBy providing this engaging book, you're helping our students feel welcome, inspired, and part of a classroom family before the first day even begins. I've seen how a story can bring children together, ignite conversations, and create a sense of belonging that lasts all year.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than just a book—it shows my students that people believe in them, care about their learning, and want them to thrive. Because of you, they will begin the year with joy, confidence, and the knowledge that learning is something to celebrate.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping my students start their year with excitement and a love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1773836073758,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-here-i-come/10007025/","projectTitle":"Second Grade, Here I Come!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5471664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620142366607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwhite-aces"},{"teacherId":5471664,"projectId":10145387,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our second graders are experiencing the magic of reading in ways that go far beyond the pages of a book. Every day in our classroom, students gather in small groups, exploring stories, asking questions, and discovering what it feels like to be a confident, capable reader.\r\n\r\nBooks like, \"Mercy Watson to the Rescue\", \"Bink & Gollie\", and the National Geographic Readers series spark laughter, curiosity, and wonder. I've watched hesitant readers beam with pride when they finish a story on their own. I've seen quiet students light up, sharing fascinating facts about planets, frogs, and silly characters with their friends. One student shared, \"I didn't know reading could be this fun!\" Moments like these remind me that what you've provided isn't just books—it's the gift of joy, confidence, and lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has made it possible for us to have multiple copies of these engaging texts, so students can read together, discuss ideas, and feel included in meaningful conversations. You've helped build not only stronger readers but also students who see themselves as learners capable of curiosity, problem-solving, and empathy.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping my students fall in love with reading and for giving them experiences that will shape their confidence and joy for years to come. Your generosity truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1773836072922,"projectUrl":"project/books-that-make-second-graders-shine/10145387/","projectTitle":"Books That Make Second Graders Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5471664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620142366607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwhite-aces"},{"teacherId":5471664,"projectId":9977986,"letterContent":"In our classroom, reading is more than just decoding words—it's about building confidence, connection, and a love for stories. The addition of books like, \"How Not to Start Third Grade\", gives us the perfect opportunity to blend laughter with important life lessons. Through this story, students explore themes like overcoming fears, embracing change, and realizing that it's okay to feel nervous about growing up. These are powerful, real-life lessons for second graders preparing for a big transition.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom looks joyful, engaging, and student-centered. You'll see students gathered on the carpet sharing reactions, turning and talking with partners, and making personal connections to the characters. You'll hear laughter during read-alouds, thoughtful reflections, and comments like, \"That's how I feel about third grade!\" These moments help students see themselves in books and understand they are not alone in their feelings.\r\n\r\nThis year, I've watched so many students blossom, especially those who once felt unsure about reading. Some of my quieter students have found their voices through stories, eagerly sharing their thoughts. Others who struggled with confidence now light up during read-aloud time, fully engaged and excited. One student recently shared, \"Books make me feel better about things I'm worried about.\" Moments like that remind me just how impactful these experiences are.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more than just celebrating the end of the year—it's about honoring how far these incredible second graders have come. After working so hard all year, they deserve moments of joy, laughter, and connection. Whether it's reading together, playing with beach balls, or chasing bubbles across the playground, these simple experiences create lasting memories.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we're not just ending the year—we're celebrating growth, building confidence, and sending students into third grade feeling happy, proud, and ready for what's next. Thank you for helping make these final days as meaningful and magical as they deserve to be. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1773836074015,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-was-a-ball/9977986/","projectTitle":"Second Grade Was A Ball","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5471664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620142366607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwhite-aces"},{"teacherId":5471664,"projectId":10058828,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping Us Make a Difference!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity and support, our Meals That Heal project became so much more than a classroom activity—it became a life-changing experience for my students.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students are learning more than reading and math—they are learning how to care for others. I have watched their hearts grow in the most beautiful ways as they realized they have the power to help someone who is hurting.\r\n\r\nAs we prepared each lunch, their conversations said it all:\r\n\r\n\"I hope this makes them smile even just a little.\"\r\n\"If I was at the hospital, I would want someone to do this for me.\"\r\n\"This is like giving them a hug, but in food.\"\r\n\"We're helping moms and dads not have to worry so much.\"\r\n\"I didn't know kids like us could help this much.\"\r\n\r\nThey carefully packed each bag, took pride in decorating them, and made sure every detail felt special. What may seem like a small act, preparing a meal, became something deeply meaningful in their eyes. They began to understand empathy not as a word, but as an action.\r\n\r\nOne student quietly said, \"This might be the best thing we've done all year.\" And honestly, I couldn't agree more.\r\n\r\nThrough your support, my students didn't just provide meals—they sent hope, kindness, and comfort to families going through incredibly difficult days. Just a few miles away, those families will feel the love of a group of children who wanted them to know they are not alone.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us teach one of life's most important lessons: that even the smallest hands can make the biggest impact.","fullyFundedDate":1769719896208,"projectUrl":"project/meals-that-heal-small-hands-big-hearts/10058828/","projectTitle":"Meals That Heal: Small Hands, Big Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5471664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620142366607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwhite-aces"},{"teacherId":5471664,"projectId":10006848,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for pouring into our classroom—your kindness is truly felt each and every day. Because of you, my students have been enjoying books from the incredible Mo Willems, especially his Elephant and Piggie series—and oh my goodness, the joy they've brought has been unforgettable.\r\n\r\nThere is nothing sweeter than hearing my students burst into laughter, eagerly turning pages, and asking, \"Can we read another one?\" These books have become more than just stories—they've become moments of connection, confidence, and pure happiness. Even my most hesitant readers are joining in, recognizing sight words, retelling parts of the story, and feeling proud of themselves.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just give us books—you gave my students the gift of believing they can read and that reading can be fun. You gave them smiles, laughter, and memories we will carry all year long.\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making such a beautiful difference in our classroom. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1768397335501,"projectUrl":"project/we-want-more-mo-mo-willems-books-that-i/10006848/","projectTitle":"We Want More Mo! Mo Willems Books That Is!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5471664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620142366607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwhite-aces"},{"teacherId":6839221,"projectId":9800644,"letterContent":"Our Kindergarten students absolutely love the Let's Find Out and Science Spin magazines! These high-quality print resources are engaging, interactive, and perfectly designed for young learners. Each issue sparks curiosity with exciting nonfiction content, hands-on activities, and vibrant visuals that bring learning to life.\r\n\r\nOne of the features we appreciate most is the digital component. In addition to our print copies at school, students can access over 95 digital issues that include educational videos, interactive games, and additional activities. This flexibility allows learning to continue seamlessly whether students are in the classroom or at home.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of you, our kindergarteners have access to enriching resources that inspire curiosity, build foundational skills, and foster a love of learning at an early age.\r\n\r\nA million thanks for supporting our students. Your kindness truly makes an impact, and it will not go unnoticed!","fullyFundedDate":1761917254279,"projectUrl":"project/lets-find-out-scholastic-news-subscript/9800644/","projectTitle":"Let's Find Out Scholastic News Subscription","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wickert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6839221_orig.jpg?crop=2100,2100,x0,y175&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739294687479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6839221"},{"teacherId":6839221,"projectId":9341711,"letterContent":"Our Kindergarten students absolutely love the Let's Find Out and Science Spin magazines! These high-quality print resources are engaging, interactive, and perfectly designed for young learners. Each issue sparks curiosity with exciting nonfiction content, hands-on activities, and vibrant visuals that bring learning to life.\r\n\r\nOne of the features we appreciate most is the digital component. In addition to our print copies at school, students can access over 95 digital issues that include educational videos, interactive games, and additional activities. This flexibility allows learning to continue seamlessly whether students are in the classroom or at home.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of you, our kindergarteners have access to enriching resources that inspire curiosity, build foundational skills, and foster a love of learning at an early age.\r\n\r\nA million thanks for supporting our students. Your kindness truly makes an impact, and it will not go unnoticed!","fullyFundedDate":1755032727579,"projectUrl":"project/lets-find-out-scholastic-news-subscript/9341711/","projectTitle":"Let's Find Out Scholastic News Subscription","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wickert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6839221_orig.jpg?crop=2100,2100,x0,y175&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739294687479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6839221"},{"teacherId":5471664,"projectId":9728946,"letterContent":"We received the materials! Thank you so much for supporting our project. Your generosity gave me a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, which opened the door to thousands of teacher-created resources that I was able to use right in our classroom. These materials—lessons, activities, and projects designed by educators for educators—helped me introduce, reinforce, and extend what we were learning in fun and creative ways.\r\n\r\nWith your gift, I was able to better meet the diverse needs of my students, whether they needed extra practice, enrichment, or hands-on projects. Every year, I rely on Teachers Pay Teachers to find high-quality activities that make learning meaningful and exciting, and this gift card provided fresh, effective resources not just for this school year, but for years to come.\r\n\r\nYour support benefited everyone: my students got new ways to learn and grow, and fellow educators were supported for the amazing materials they create. It was truly teachers helping teachers—and most importantly, helping students thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in our classroom! 🩷","fullyFundedDate":1766157273462,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-learning-with-tpt/9728946/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Learning with TPT","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5471664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620142366607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwhite-aces"},{"teacherId":5471664,"projectId":9899928,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting this project and helping keep our students warm this winter. Today, our students enjoyed their gifts, and the smiles said it all.\r\nWinters in our community can be especially harsh, and for many of our students, coming to school without proper winter gear is a daily challenge. Because of your generosity, my students received warm gloves and cozy socks to protect them from the cold, along with a small treat that brightened their day and reminded them how much they are cared for.\r\n\r\nThese items went directly to students who needed them most, providing comfort during chilly mornings at the bus stop and throughout the school day. Your kindness helped ensure our children could focus on learning instead of the cold.\r\n\r\nThank you for showing such compassion and care for our students. Your generosity brought warmth, joy, and a sense of belonging to our classroom, and it will be remembered long after winter has passed. ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1763582694685,"projectUrl":"project/smitten-for-second-grade/9899928/","projectTitle":"S'mitten for Second Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5471664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620142366607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwhite-aces"},{"teacherId":5471664,"projectId":9434272,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Our Students!\r\nWe are so grateful for your generous donation to our classroom! Your support is helping us bring fun, engaging movement tools to our students — from juggling scarves to \"The Floor is Lava\" game mats.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our kids have more opportunities to move, play, and regulate their emotions, making our classroom a happier, calmer, and more joyful place to learn. Your kindness makes a real difference in their physical, emotional, and academic growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our students thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1760385243355,"projectUrl":"project/active-minds-fun-movement-tools/9434272/","projectTitle":"Active Minds: Fun Movement Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5471664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620142366607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwhite-aces"},{"teacherId":5471664,"projectId":9405021,"letterContent":"💌 A Heartfelt Thank You! 💌\r\n\r\nWe are overflowing with gratitude! Thanks to your generosity, our second-grade classroom is now fully stocked with fun stationery, colorful postcards, stamps, and cards for our Happy Mail project.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we can celebrate student achievements, send encouragement, and give our students the joy of writing and receiving letters—all while building connections and spreading kindness. Every note we send will carry a little piece of your thoughtfulness and support.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us deliver smiles that students can hold in their hands and carry in their hearts. You've made our classroom a brighter, happier place! 🌟","fullyFundedDate":1755897283665,"projectUrl":"project/happy-mail/9405021/","projectTitle":"Happy Mail","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5471664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620142366607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwhite-aces"},{"teacherId":5471664,"projectId":9728993,"letterContent":"Thank You for Making Our Starbucks Day a Success! ☕💚\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom was transformed into a cozy, buzzing café! My second graders absolutely lit up as they \"ordered\" special drinks, enjoyed cookies and oatmeal pies, and worked through real-world math and reading challenges in true café style.\r\nThe smiles were endless, the excitement was contagious, and the learning was meaningful. Students practiced counting money, reading menus, solving problems, and working together—all while having so much fun they forgot it was schoolwork!\r\nThank you for helping us create a day full of joy, creativity, and learning that my students will never forget. Your support truly turned an ordinary classroom into an extraordinary experience!","fullyFundedDate":1758546586769,"projectUrl":"project/starbucks-day-learning-with-a-latte-fun/9728993/","projectTitle":"Starbucks Day: Learning with a Latte Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5471664_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620142366607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bwhite-aces"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_38922","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":150,"numTeachers":14,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":95,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":42.9,"schoolId":38922,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Alum Creek Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Alum Creek Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/west-virginia/kanawha-county-school-district/alum-creek-elementary-school/38922"}