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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"},{"teacherId":5471664,"projectId":9392333,"letterContent":"Thank You! 💛✏️\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our second-grade writers! Your generosity means more than you know. In our classroom, learning to write is about more than just putting words on paper — it's about building confidence, strengthening little hands, and learning to express big ideas clearly.\r\nThanks to you, my students will have the writing books and pencil grips they need to practice comfortably and confidently. These tools will help them develop fine motor skills, improve their handwriting, and discover the joy that comes from seeing their own thoughts take shape on the page.\r\nYour kindness is helping our young writers grow — one letter, one word, and one story at a time. 💕","fullyFundedDate":1756088719276,"projectUrl":"project/helping-little-hands-write-with-confiden/9392333/","projectTitle":"Helping Little Hands Write with Confidence!","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":9282084,"letterContent":"Since using Scholastic Magazines in the classroom, students have become more engaged and excited about learning. The real-world connections in the articles have helped students see the relevance of what they are learning in science, reading, and other core subjects. Hands-on experiments and interactive activities in the magazines have increased student participation, curiosity, and critical thinking skills.\r\n\r\nStudents are more motivated to read and discuss topics, both in class and at home, creating meaningful conversations with their families about what they are learning. The magazines have also helped integrate reading into other subjects, making lessons more dynamic and reinforcing comprehension in context. Overall, Scholastic Magazines have made learning more engaging, fun, and relevant, fostering a deeper understanding and enthusiasm for science, literacy, and the world around them.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this learning possible—our students are truly thriving because of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746465219826,"projectUrl":"project/scholastic-news-is-what-we-love-to-use/9282084/","projectTitle":"Scholastic News Is What We Love to Use!","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":9311024,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping Us Start the Year Prepared!\r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your generous support in providing each of my students with their own fully stocked pencil pouch, notebooks, and stylus. These supplies have made a huge difference in keeping our classroom organized, making it easier for students to focus and learn every day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness also takes some pressure off families by ensuring my students have the tools they need right at their desks. The adorable shoe keychains were a wonderful welcome gift that helped make every child feel special and excited to be part of our class.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, I can confidently tell my families that I'm doing everything possible to create a safe, welcoming, and well-prepared learning environment. Thank you for believing in my students and helping us build a classroom where every child feels ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1746474961583,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-stuff/9311024/","projectTitle":"The \"Write\" Stuff","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":9232436,"letterContent":"Thank You for Feeding Our Love of Reading!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generous donation, our classroom library has been restocked with exciting new books — and my soon-to-be third graders couldn't be more thrilled! From Mercy Watson to Poppleton, these titles have brought fresh smiles and eager page-turning to our room.\r\n\r\nMy students are true book lovers, and your support has given them even more stories to get lost in. The colorful illustrations, funny characters, and just-right reading levels have already helped boost their confidence and fluency. It means the world to us that you've helped keep their love for reading growing strong.\r\n\r\nOne student put it perfectly:\r\n\r\n\"When we get new books, it feels like Christmas!\" \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us keep our classroom full of curiosity, joy, and the magic of great books.","fullyFundedDate":1746474743242,"projectUrl":"project/help-fill-our-shelves/9232436/","projectTitle":"Help Fill Our Shelves!","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":9311110,"letterContent":"Thank You for Helping Us Start the Year Strong!\r\n\r\nThanks to your generous donation, our classroom is now a more organized, welcoming, and supportive space for learning. From sharpened pencils to dry erase markers and erasers, every single item you helped provide plays a role in making our days smoother, brighter, and more focused.\r\n\r\nThe supplies have not only helped keep our classroom running efficiently — they've made my students feel excited to walk in the door each morning. Having everything they need at their fingertips has built confidence and encouraged independence.\r\n\r\nOne student said it best:\r\n\r\n\"It feels good to know everything is ready for us — like our classroom is giving us a hug!\" \r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped lay the foundation for a year full of learning, growth, and joy. Thank you for believing in my students and helping us create a classroom where every child feels valued and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1746465220055,"projectUrl":"project/spectacular-start-to-second-grade/9311110/","projectTitle":"Spectacular Start to 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":5482372,"projectId":7763546,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project. Many of my students' families cannot afford new headphones. Because of YOU, each one of my students had their very own BRAND NEW pair of headphones to use over the school year. \r\n\r\nA new pair of headphones may seem like something so simple to us, but to see their smiles as they received something NEW and that was THEIRS was....priceless. Each student took great care in making sure their headphones remained in good shape. I also appreciated the quiet the headphones provided to my students, so they could focus on their task.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in my sweet students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1703826306031,"projectUrl":"project/shshsh-its-so-quiet-that-i-can-focus/7763546/","projectTitle":"Shshsh! It's So Quiet That I Can Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dugan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5482372_orig.jpg?crop=914,914,x0,y265&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741278723261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5482372"},{"teacherId":6839221,"projectId":9000626,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your awesome donations towards my project, Tonies for Kindergarten. Our students have absolutely loved them! Your generosity has truly made an incredible difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment my students first saw the Toniebox, they were filled with excitement and curiosity. They eagerly explore the Toniebox during center time and independent time, and it has quickly become one of their favorite activities.\r\n\r\nThe Toniebox has enriched our learning in so many ways. It gives students the opportunity to engage in independent storytelling and promotes listening comprehension skills. One memorable moment was when a group of students collaborated to act out a story they had just listened to, complete with imaginative voices and props!\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue to integrate the Toniebox into literacy lessons. For instance, students will listen to a story, then work on writing and illustrating their own creative endings. These activities not only encourage critical thinking but also foster a love of storytelling and reading.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful donations and for supporting our students in such a meaningful way. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1742329849543,"projectUrl":"project/tonies-for-kindergarten/9000626/","projectTitle":"Tonies for Kindergarten!","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":9226703,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project! My students are always eager to explore new areas of technology, and thanks to your generosity, they now have the tools they need to dive even deeper into creative and meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWith their own set of headphones, storage bags, and antibacterial wipes, my students can safely and independently engage in projects like exploring virtual reality worlds, adding sound effects to mobile apps, and learning through videos and inspiring talks. These new resources are helping them sharpen their skills and expand their horizons—without the worry of sharing equipment or spreading germs.\r\n\r\nYour support means the world to us. It's because of people like you that our school community continues to thrive, and I'm so grateful you've chosen to invest in my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1746046644553,"projectUrl":"project/be-our-headphone-hero/9226703/","projectTitle":"Be Our Headphone Hero!","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":9232209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your donation, my second grade students now have access to Storyworks, a powerful resource that brings reading to life through high-interest stories, current events, and a wide range of engaging genres.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping to provide both print and digital access to materials that enrich our learning in meaningful ways. Storyworks not only supports our whole group and small group instruction, but also offers built-in differentiation that meets the diverse needs of my students. Most importantly, it aligns perfectly with our second grade standards while sparking curiosity and encouraging a lifelong love for reading.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students are excited to dive into reading and explore the world through stories. I am deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1744208876983,"projectUrl":"project/storyworks-it-works/9232209/","projectTitle":"Storyworks, it WORKS!","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":43.0,"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"}