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Students earn the opportunity to participate in interactive centers that include educational games, hands-on materials, and collaborative activities that reinforce phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. One memorable moment occurred during a reading game center when students worked together to decode words and answer comprehension questions. Instead of hesitation, there was encouragement, teamwork, and excitement as students celebrated each other's progress. It was a powerful reminder that learning happens best when students feel motivated and supported.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the donated materials, their reactions were immediate and joyful. Their faces lit up with excitement, and many eagerly asked when they could start using them. The reading center instantly became a space they looked forward to visiting. 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Because of the materials you provided, my students were able to enjoy engaging and meaningful learning experiences. I could truly see their excitement as they used the resources, and it made a positive difference in their learning.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, your donation also made my work much easier. The materials helped me prepare my assessments more efficiently and allowed me to print and organize learning resources with less stress and more confidence. This extra support gave me more time to focus on teaching and meeting the needs of my students.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have had a direct impact on both my classroom and my students' success. 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I can't wait to see how these recorders help to make learning an instrument more accessible to students with disabilities. These tools will be in my classroom for many years to come and will help so many students over time. Thank you for funding my project and helping to make Crestwood a better place.","fullyFundedDate":1768663264170,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-music-exploration/10023865/","projectTitle":"Tools for Music Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mayer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7839086_orig.jpg?crop=2146,2146,x169,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634693992069","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7839086"},{"teacherId":7839086,"projectId":8016910,"letterContent":"This Speaker has made all the difference in performances and school functions I am so grateful to have it in my classroom, and I know my children love it too. 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Your donation of glue sticks and other essential supplies has made a wonderful difference in our daily learning. My students were so excited to see the new materials and couldn't wait to start using them for their projects. These simple tools help bring creativity to life—whether they're assembling interactive notebooks, creating art, or working on collaborative assignments that strengthen both skill and imagination.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students can now complete their activities without worrying about running out of supplies. You've helped create a more organized, engaging, and fun learning environment where every child has what they need to succeed. Your generosity reminds them that their learning matters and that people believe in their potential. 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About this school
Crestwood Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Las Vegas, Nevada that is part of Clark County School District.
It serves 551 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
Its teachers have had 289 projects funded on Ðǿմ«Ã½.
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92%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Crestwood Elementary School
$167,281
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
289
projects
funded
96
teachers
funded
564
donors
22
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for
basic supplies
35
projects for
technology
11
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3
projects
for
art supplies
Crestwood Elementary School has received support from
211 individuals from Nevada and
353 individuals out-of-state.