{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Bertha Ronzone Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8182320,"projectId":10029553,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of alphabet games and activities to our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs an educator, I see firsthand how critical early literacy skills are to a child's long-term success. However, keeping young learners engaged with the fundamentals of phonics and letter recognition can sometimes be a challenge. Your gift has completely transformed our \"Literacy Centers\" time.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these resources was immediate:\r\n\r\nIncreased Engagement: My students are no longer just looking at flashcards; they are building, playing, and interacting with letters. The \"hands-on\" nature of the games you provided has turned learning into a highlight of their day.\r\n\r\nConfidence Building: I've noticed a significant boost in confidence in several students who previously struggled with letter sounds. The interactive games allow them to practice in a low-pressure, fun environment.\r\n\r\nInclusive Learning: Having a variety of activities means I can better support different learning styles, ensuring every child in my room has a pathway to master the alphabet.\r\n\r\nIt is because of organizations like [Organization Name] that we are able to provide a rich, stimulating environment for our students. You aren't just providing games; you are providing the building blocks for reading, writing, and a lifetime of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible support and for investing in the future of our students. We are so lucky to have you as part of our community!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMs. Karen Young Kindergarten Teacher\r\nclassroom #3","fullyFundedDate":1768692500377,"projectUrl":"project/alphabet-adventure/10029553/","projectTitle":"Alphabet Adventure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8182320"},{"teacherId":6596452,"projectId":9994602,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your donations, we were able to purchase lamps, a couch, and cushions that have truly transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love using these new supplies. The couch and cushions have created a comfortable, welcoming space where students can relax, read, and collaborate with one another. It has quickly become a favorite spot in the classroom, encouraging students to engage more deeply in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe lamps, in particular, have made a meaningful difference. They provide soft, warm lighting that helps brighten up our classroom in a calming way, creating a more inviting and focused atmosphere. This has been especially helpful for my students, as it supports a sense of comfort and reduces the harshness of traditional overhead lighting.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only enhanced the physical space of our classroom but has also positively impacted my students' overall learning experience. They feel more at home, more motivated, and more excited to come to school each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in the lives of my students. Your support means more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1768192289350,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-space-for-big-learning/9994602/","projectTitle":"A Calm Space for Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marvian","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6596452_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748103000517","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6596452"},{"teacherId":9354930,"projectId":10030049,"letterContent":"Thank you—truly, thank you! Your generous donation has been such a blessing to my classroom. These tablets have made an incredible impact on our daily learning across subjects, and I am so grateful for your support.\r\nSince introducing the tablets, I've seen a noticeable increase in student engagement. At first, the students were a bit hesitant to try something new, but after just one day of using them, they completely fell in love. Now, they are excited to use them and more involved in their learning than ever before.\r\nBecause so much of our classwork is online, students already have laptops on their desks throughout the day. The compact size of the writing tablets has been a game-changer, giving them more space to work comfortably during small group rotations. They especially enjoy using them to solve math problems and write responses, and I appreciate the reduction in paper consumption in the classroom. One of the most helpful features is the attached pen, which has been a simple yet effective solution for students who frequently misplace their pencils.\r\nIt is truly wonderful to look around the room and see students working hard, engaged, and enjoying a new way to learn.\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity. You have played a meaningful role in transforming our classroom experience. My students and I are deeply appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1769896556471,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-math-learning-with-ipad-techno/10030049/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Math Learning with iPad Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chimely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354930"},{"teacherId":9354895,"projectId":10040321,"letterContent":"The transformation of my speech therapy room has been wonderful, thanks to your generous donation of books, vibrant decor, and flexible seating. My students with speech and language disorders are also navigating the complexities of being dual language learners, so the physical environment complete with materials that reflect their language and culture is critical to their success. The new decor and cozy seating have turned a once stark and uninviting classroom into a warm, high-interest sanctuary where students feel safe to take the linguistic risks necessary for progress.\r\n\r\nThis project has done more than just fill a room; it validates my students' unique identities and reduces the anxiety often associated with communication struggles and school-based learning. I am so grateful for this generous donation that allows me to ensure that my students have the tools and interest to communicate about their worlds.","fullyFundedDate":1768782578785,"projectUrl":"project/words-matter-literacy-journey/10040321/","projectTitle":"Words Matter Literacy Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Klopfer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354895_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699469858410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354895"},{"teacherId":10401127,"projectId":10004450,"letterContent":"My students and I are incredibly grateful for your generous donations, which have truly made a difference in our classroom each day. We use these new resources during our literacy and social-emotional learning time, especially in small-group instruction, where students can engage in hands-on activities with decodable readers, magnetic letters, and phonics games. Your support has helped me better meet the needs of my diverse learners, especially in my special education classroom, by making learning more accessible, engaging, and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. They were eager to explore and immediately wanted to start using everything. The phonics games quickly became a favorite, and even students who are usually hesitant about reading felt more motivated to participate. The social-emotional resources have also made a meaningful impact. We are so thankful for your kindness and generosity—your donations have helped create a supportive classroom environment where students feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768219122913,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-writers-and-kind-clas/10004450/","projectTitle":"Building Readers, Writers, and Kind Classmates","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401127"},{"teacherId":9353690,"projectId":9994761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Counting on Success\" class store project at Ronzone Elementary School. Because of your generosity, my 4th grade students were able to experience math in a real and meaningful way.\r\nThis project went beyond just practicing math skills. Students took on real-world roles by writing resumes and participating in job interviews that I conducted in class. From there, I hired students for three positions: cashier, customer service, and stock person. The cashier earned $25 a day, while the customer service representative and stock person earned $15 a day.\r\nStudents also created their own name tags and took ownership of their roles by helping open and close the store every Friday. This structure gave them consistency and something to look forward to each week.\r\nThe class store allowed students to apply important math skills like addition, subtraction, and working with money in a hands-on way. They practiced budgeting, making purchases, and calculating change, which made learning more engaging and meaningful. I saw a huge increase in confidence, especially in students who typically struggle with math.\r\nIn addition, students developed responsibility, teamwork, and communication skills. They took pride in their jobs and supported each other throughout the process.\r\nYour support helped create an experience that brought learning to life for my students at Ronzone Elementary. Thank you for investing in them and making math both fun and purposeful.","fullyFundedDate":1768144246616,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-success/9994761/","projectTitle":"Counting on Success:","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ashley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353690"},{"teacherId":7032627,"projectId":9993603,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our successful Nail Club! My students have shown growth in their communication skills which emphasized their ability to socialize. This impact has also allowed my students to be able to healthily express themselves and be able to have conversations with students outside their \"circles\". By promoting inclusion, my students have learned skills that will allow them to grow as individuals as well as help them succeed into adulthood. My students are thankful for this opportunity and are thrilled to continue this club.","fullyFundedDate":1768109581005,"projectUrl":"project/glitter-giggles/9993603/","projectTitle":"Glitter & Giggles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aguilar-Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7032627_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599797542253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7032627"},{"teacherId":8289442,"projectId":10004276,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire classroom, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation. When the students first saw the new resources and materials arrive, the atmosphere in the room was electric. They were so excited to have brand-new markers and art supplies that allow them to bring a creative side to our daily learning. It has been a joy to watch them dive into their projects with renewed energy, using these tools to express their ideas in vibrant, colorful ways.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the bean bag has truly been the highlight of our classroom transformation. I wish you could have seen their faces; they were in absolute awe when they walked in to see this big, cozy bean bag waiting for them. It has quickly become the favorite spot in the room, providing a dedicated new place for them to do their work. Whether they are diving into a good book or working with collaborative partners to complete assignments, the bean bag offers a comfortable and inviting space that has boosted their engagement and teamwork.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the comfort and creativity, your gift has helped us become much more functional and organized. The students now have significantly more room on their desks thanks to the organization caddy for their Chromebooks, which has made our workspace feel much more focused and manageable. While they appreciate the order, their absolute favorite thing from the whole collection is the twistable crayons! Thank you for investing in our classroom and for providing the tools that make our learning environment a more exciting, organized, and creative place to be every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768237660795,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10004276/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Derflinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8289442_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y364&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1643655958591","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8289442"},{"teacherId":9349716,"projectId":9994419,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of our First-Grade class, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contribution of \"Motivation Math and Reading\" manipulatives and incentives. \r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we were able to provide a physical prize that created an immediate, positive association with a challenging task, making students more likely to attempt it again. These motivational prizes also helped reduce my students' anxiety, transforming what could be a daunting math or physics lesson into an engaging quest for a specific incentive or goal. As a result, my student has demonstrated increased engagement and inspired motivation to stay focused throughout the lesson. Your support is more than a gift—it is a vital lifeline for those we serve.\r\n\r\nWe firmly believe that meaningful change happens when compassionate individuals like you take action. Your generosity motivates us to work tirelessly every day and serves as a powerful reminder to our community that hope remains strong.\r\nThank you for standing with us and making a tangible difference. We look forward to keeping you informed about the progress your gift is helping to achieve.","fullyFundedDate":1768149680260,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-success-motivating-math-r/9994419/","projectTitle":"Counting on Success: Motivating Math & Reading Masters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moffett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349716"},{"teacherId":7910909,"projectId":10029597,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Kindergarten Literacy Centers for Success. Your generosity truly means more than I can put into words.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to hands-on literacy activities that make learning feel fun, exciting, and meaningful. At this age, little things make a big difference—being able to touch, move, build, and explore helps everything \"click\" for them. I've already seen their confidence growing as they recognize letters, sound out words, and begin to see themselves as readers and writers.\r\n\r\nYour donation is not just supplies—it's opportunity. It allows me to reach each child where they are and give them the support they need to succeed. Most importantly, you're helping create those special moments when a child realizes, \"I can do this!\"\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for being part of their journey. Your kindness is making a lasting impact in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768689275637,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-literacy-centers-for-succes/10029597/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Literacy Centers for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mattes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7910909_orig.jpg?crop=2764,2764,x0,y340&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768977240283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7910909"},{"teacherId":9387808,"projectId":10000388,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students at Ronzone Elementary School, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of new books to our reading room. It has been a joy to watch the students' faces light up as they discover the fresh titles on the shelves. \r\n\r\n Your generous contribution does more than just fill a room with paper and ink; it provides our students with new worlds to explore, diverse perspectives to consider, and the essential tools they need to grow as readers.\r\n\r\n We are so grateful to have partners like you who value education and the power of a good book. Thank you for investing in the bright futures of our Ronzone Reading Rockets.","fullyFundedDate":1768166771101,"projectUrl":"project/ronzones-reading-rockets/10000388/","projectTitle":"Ronzone's Reading Rockets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9387808"},{"teacherId":4129921,"projectId":9993513,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the books for our library. My students were so excited to see all the new books and could not wait to begin reading them. They come in everyday eager to read their current book so they can read the next book. \r\n\r\nAdding new books to our library midyear keeps there engagement for reading high. They have been talking to each other about the books they're reading and recommending books to classmates. It's such a joy as a teacher to see students so excited to read. Thank you so much again!","fullyFundedDate":1768183821592,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-building-futures/9993513/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Building Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4129921_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634699791614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4129921"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82913","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":693,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":46.4,"schoolId":82913,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Bertha Ronzone Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Bertha Ronzone Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/bertha-ronzone-elementary-school/82913"}