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For many of our students, especially those facing economic hardship, a personal blanket is a meaningful reminder that they are cared for and valued by their community.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped create a warmer, more connected school community where every child now has the opportunity to feel seen, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYou make a difference and we appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1766145431990,"projectUrl":"project/warm-and-cozy-blankets-for-winter-break/9820953/","projectTitle":"Warm and Cozy Blankets for Winter Break","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8840568_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668228838728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8840568"},{"teacherId":5849650,"projectId":9653232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my amazing, hardworking 5th graders. As they grow, many are beginning to feel more self-conscious about personal hygiene, and not all families are able to consistently provide these essentials. Having deodorant available at school allows students to care for themselves in a discreet, respectful way and removes one more worry from their day. Your generosity helps protect their confidence, friendships, and ability to focus on learning. This project is about dignity, self-care, and ensuring every child feels comfortable and supported at school. A small resource can make a huge difference, and your kindness truly matters. Thank you for helping my students feel confident, capable, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1765749220237,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-and-confident-hygiene-supplies-fo/9653232/","projectTitle":"Fresh and Confident: Hygiene Supplies for 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5849650_orig.jpg?crop=1570,1570,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689481160646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gilden"},{"teacherId":5849650,"projectId":9717722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my amazing, hardworking 5th graders. As they grow, many are beginning to feel more self-conscious about personal hygiene, and not all families are able to consistently provide these essentials. Having deodorant available at school allows students to care for themselves in a discreet, respectful way and removes one more worry from their day. Your generosity helps protect their confidence, friendships, and ability to focus on learning. This project is about dignity, self-care, and ensuring every child feels comfortable and supported at school. A small resource can make a huge difference, and your kindness truly matters. Thank you for helping my students feel confident, capable, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1764687982310,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-and-confident-hygiene-supplies-fo/9717722/","projectTitle":"Fresh and Confident: Hygiene Supplies for 5th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5849650_orig.jpg?crop=1570,1570,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689481160646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gilden"},{"teacherId":8809369,"projectId":9854200,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project. Your kindness directly impacts a group of students who are bright, resilient, and full of potential, yet face real challenges both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nEach day, students come to me navigating anxiety, friendship struggles, big emotions, and changing family situations. Because of you, I can provide them with a safe, supportive space to learn how to manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and grow their confidence.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers gift card you helped fund allows me to purchase high-quality counseling and social-emotional learning resources created by fellow educators. These small-group activities, mindfulness lessons, coping strategy visuals, and classroom guidance presentations make counseling more engaging, accessible, and meaningful for students.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support gives me more time to focus on what matters most — connecting with students, listening to them, and helping them feel seen, supported, and capable. Your generosity truly makes a difference in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their emotional well-being. We are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1767792773364,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-through-social-emoti/9854200/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students Through Social-Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindsay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8809369_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y284&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666387538724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8809369"},{"teacherId":8809369,"projectId":9808376,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our school community and making this project possible. Because of your generosity, my students were able to engage in meaningful, student-led activities that focused on creativity, mindfulness, and community connection.\r\n\r\nUsing the materials you provided, students practiced leadership, empathy, and emotional awareness. Your support helped foster a space where students could slow down, reflect, and connect in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their growth. Your generosity had a real and lasting impact, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1761410595427,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-watercolors-bringing-calm-and-c/9808376/","projectTitle":"Mindful Watercolors: Bringing Calm and Connection to Our School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindsay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8809369_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y284&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666387538724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8809369"},{"teacherId":8070177,"projectId":9883081,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our school library and helping us place the right books into the hands of our students. Our readers truly light up when they discover stories that match their interests, and for many of our Title I students, the school library is their primary access to books. Graphic novels and illustrated chapter books have become powerful gateways to reading—drawing students in with humor, adventure, and bold visuals that make reading feel exciting and achievable. Titles like Magic Tree House Graphic Novels, Pizza and Taco, The First Cat in Space, and Warriors spark joy and keep students coming back for more.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps us keep pace with our students' enthusiasm by adding fresh titles, new formats, and stories that meet them where they are as readers. Graphic novels build confidence for reluctant readers, illustrated classics like The Wind in the Willows invite students into timeless stories, and series such as Dragon Masters, The Snips, and World of ¡Vamos! reflect the humor, diversity, and imagination our students love.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our shelves will be filled with laughter, adventure, and inspiration. These books do more than expand our collection—they help students see themselves as readers who belong in the library. When children are excited about books, they read more, grow more, and carry a love of reading that reaches far beyond our school walls. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1769307098221,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-finish-the-book-series-they-love/9883081/","projectTitle":"Help Us Finish the Book Series They Love!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8070177"},{"teacherId":8070177,"projectId":9824163,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project and helping us build on our students' love of reading at our Title I school library. The Baby-Sitters Club series has sparked incredible enthusiasm among our readers, and your support allows them to continue that journey with the Baby-Sitters Little Sister graphic novels. Karen Brewer's funny, imaginative adventures resonate deeply with our students, especially early and reluctant readers who are drawn to the graphic novel format and familiar characters.\r\n\r\nBy adding the Baby-Sitters Little Sister series to our library, you are providing engaging, age-appropriate stories that make students excited to read and eager to visit the library. These books encourage empathy, creativity, and perseverance while showing students that reading can be joyful and relatable. 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Many children bring big feelings to school, and this space gives them the tools to self-regulate and build emotional independence. Your donation supports students' social-emotional well-being while strengthening their ability to focus and succeed academically. We are truly grateful for your care and investment in our students' growth.","fullyFundedDate":1766763786446,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-down-corner-for-our-clas/9718862/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm Down Corner for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5849650_orig.jpg?crop=1570,1570,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689481160646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gilden"},{"teacherId":3779652,"projectId":9802556,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Snack Exchange Initiative and helping our kindergarten students learn the power of kindness and community. Your generosity allows students to participate in monthly Snack Share Days where they practice sharing healthy foods, trying new snacks, and caring for one another. Students take an active role by creating posters, planning snack choices, and helping organize the exchange, building teamwork, communication, and empathy. This project brings kindergarten classes together, strengthens friendships, and fosters inclusion among diverse learners. Your support helps create a nurturing environment where students learn that small acts of sharing can make a big difference. 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We are incredibly grateful for your investment in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1765543484090,"projectUrl":"project/laminating-for-learning-durable-health/9839433/","projectTitle":"Laminating for Learning: Durable Health Resources for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5849650_orig.jpg?crop=1570,1570,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689481160646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-gilden"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76029","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":320,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":24,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":41.8,"schoolId":76029,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Willow Crest Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Willow Crest Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/alaska/anchorage-school-district/willow-crest-elementary-school/76029"}