{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Andrew J Mitchell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":712826,"projectId":6000302,"letterContent":"We are in the process of improving our non-fiction books in the library. Our nonfiction books are dated and some in poor condition. We have been weeding the damaged books as well as books that are well out of date. We are currently working on the section that includes joke and Riddle books. Fresh new books in the library are exciting for the student students. The students are focusing on learning about fiction and non-fiction. We are encouraging them to check out non-fiction to learn facts and information. Our students are in kindergarten first and second grade. They are new to reading. We focus on encouraging them to love the library. We encourage them to love books and reading. Reading directly impacts their classroom skills These new books would be a great addition for our students to enjoy and grow. Please consider us for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1637251388493,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-our-school-library/6000302/","projectTitle":"Books For Our School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp712826_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699154309859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-cox"},{"teacherId":2108417,"projectId":9129261,"letterContent":"My students use these resources for our Sharpen the Saw room, where students can give their brains a break! In staying humble, I still know that this room is my students' favorite room on campus; they light up whenever they get to spend time there! Our next steps would be to create a \"bank\" of other social emotional items that can be rotated in and our of the room to keep some intrigue alive. However, they already love the items that are in that room so much as is -- and I know that's entirely due to your generosity!\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1745432487524,"projectUrl":"project/social-and-emotional-play-in-a-soft-and/9129261/","projectTitle":"Social and Emotional Play: in a Soft and Effective Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lustumbo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2108417_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730398171355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clairethecounselor"},{"teacherId":712826,"projectId":9225080,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the beautiful library books! Your kindness is greatly appreciated. The kids have been checking the books out daily. The books are perfect for our student's interests. The library circulation has greatly increased since receiving your gift. The kids have loved reading the new titles in the bean bags, reading boats and tents as well as taking them home to read with their families. The kids are reading more and growing in their literacy. New books are always an exciting thing in the library. The students and I greatly appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1745432487749,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-library-grow/9225080/","projectTitle":"Help Our Library Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cox","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp712826_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699154309859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melissa-cox"},{"teacherId":9938183,"projectId":9149514,"letterContent":"When our new resources arrived, the excitement in the classroom was contagious! The students immediately gravitated toward the magna-tiles, working together to build towers, houses, and even a \"magna-tile zoo.\" It was so rewarding to watch them collaborate, problem-solve, and proudly show off their creations. The smile carpet has become a favorite gathering spot, where we read stories together and share ideas. It has created such a welcoming and cheerful space for our class community.\r\n\r\nThe markers and clip magnets have already made our daily lessons more engaging. Students love using the bright markers to illustrate their ideas during small group work, while the clip magnets help us display their work and organize materials with ease. The new bookshelf keeps our classroom library neat and inviting, and I've noticed students spending more time browsing and choosing books independently. Our laminator has also been a game-changer, allowing me to create reusable learning materials and protect student projects so they can last all year.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students are excited to continue using the magna-tiles in STEM challenges, such as designing bridges and creating patterns. We'll also be using the smile carpet as our \"meeting place\" for sharing stories and learning as a group. These resources have already sparked so much joy and curiosity, and I can't wait to see how my students will continue to grow with them.","fullyFundedDate":1745432487573,"projectUrl":"project/inspired-leaders/9149514/","projectTitle":"Inspired Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9938183"},{"teacherId":8123040,"projectId":8921641,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the funds donated to fund my project. Teaching pre-k takes a lot of materials that keep students engaged. I was able to use the materials to create centers that students were excited to visit. The materials were not only fun for students to use, but also important for student development. For instance, fine motor manipulatives are crucial for improving little ones' fine motor development. My students were very excited each time they got to use some of the new materials this project allowed me to purchase.\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1740614734085,"projectUrl":"project/center-time-resources/8921641/","projectTitle":"Center Time Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herring","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8123040"},{"teacherId":2101702,"projectId":9148405,"letterContent":"Thank you so much - the decodeable books as well as supplies to allow for making take home books and inspiring struggling readers has been a tremendous blessing for our students. Students who struggle with reading are less likely to be successful academically and also they are less motivated and unlikely to find the joy in reading. These materials allowed me to help get books in the hands of students. The books could be used at home and highlighted in and also to prevents summer slide. Other materials were used to make sure the reading too was inviting as well as inspirational for our struggling readers. Thank you so much for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1745431860128,"projectUrl":"project/decodeable-supplies-for-take-home-books/9148405/","projectTitle":"Decodeable Supplies for Take Home Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ball","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2101702"},{"teacherId":8803608,"projectId":8922267,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! When I first started teaching Kindergarten I had to borrow books or find the read aloud version on YouTube. These options are great, but it was not the same as having those books in our classroom library. Because of your wonderful donation, I now have almost every book that we need for all of our different reading units. We do a different theme each week and the students love learning about so many different topics. All of the books that you donated are already organized with our units and just waiting for students to arrive back to school and learn from them. Thank you for your generosity, and for making such an impact in our classroom. We are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1739367637998,"projectUrl":"project/readers-are-leaders/8922267/","projectTitle":"Readers are Leaders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Compagnoni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8803608_orig.jpg?crop=596,596,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666325073399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8803608"},{"teacherId":1656768,"projectId":9128933,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our elementary science classroom is now equipped with proper safety gear—including safety goggles and protective materials—transforming the way we approach hands-on learning. My students' eyes lit up (no pun intended!) when they first saw the new goggles. Many of them had never worn lab gear before, and it gave them a sense of responsibility and excitement about doing \"real\" science. For example, during a recent experiment on chemical reactions using baking soda and vinegar, students not only wore their safety goggles with pride, but also took the safety expectations seriously. It was such a joy to see them engage with the experiment more confidently because they felt protected.\r\n\r\nThese materials have opened the door to a whole new level of learning. Students are now more curious and eager to participate because they get to do science, not just read about it. Our next step is to build simple circuits—something we can do much more freely now that everyone is properly protected. Thank you for making our classroom safer, more exciting, and truly alive with curiosity!","fullyFundedDate":1745432487407,"projectUrl":"project/safety-goggles-and-classroom-decor/9128933/","projectTitle":"Safety Goggles and Classroom Decor","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1656768_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520804873453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ktucker4"},{"teacherId":1656768,"projectId":8930212,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your support in providing our classroom with a STEM laptop! This technology has already made a tremendous impact on our students' learning experience. Many of my students have limited access to computers at home, so having this resource in our classroom has opened new doors for them. They are now able to engage in coding, robotics, and research projects that were previously out of reach. The laptop has also helped us explore STEM concepts in a more interactive way, allowing students to visualize complex ideas and experiment with simulations that deepen their understanding.\r\n\r\nThe excitement in our classroom has been amazing! Students eagerly take turns using the laptop for coding challenges, engineering design projects, and even collaborating on science fair research. One student, in particular, who was previously hesitant about technology, has become one of our most enthusiastic coders. Watching his confidence grow as he writes his own programs and troubleshoots problems has been truly inspiring. This laptop is not just a tool—it's a gateway to new opportunities, sparking creativity and curiosity in all of my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and in the future of STEM education. Your generosity is making a real difference, and we can't wait to see what we accomplish next!","fullyFundedDate":1731541456080,"projectUrl":"project/stem-laptop/8930212/","projectTitle":"STEM Laptop","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1656768_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520804873453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ktucker4"},{"teacherId":2108417,"projectId":8913251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding this project \"Soft Play in a Safe, Calm Way!\" for our school.\r\n\r\nOur students are using the new resources in their \"Sharpen the Saw\" room when they need to take a mental break. We've even been able to open it up more frequently now for whole groups and classrooms to use!\r\n\r\nEvery time they walk into that room (whether it be the first time or the seventeenth), their eyes light up and they always notice something new.\r\n\r\nFrom fidgets to soft spaces to sensory items, these students have a wide range of tools --thanks to you!-- that can help them get through their days here at school.","fullyFundedDate":1731087365776,"projectUrl":"project/soft-play-in-a-safe-calm-way/8913251/","projectTitle":"Soft Play in a Safe, Calm Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lustumbo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2108417_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730398171355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/clairethecounselor"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82916","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":356,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":71,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 2","studentTeacherRatio":"14.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":82916,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Andrew J Mitchell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Andrew J Mitchell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/andrew-j-mitchell-elementary-school/82916"}