{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vassiliadis Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9349327,"projectId":9988604,"letterContent":"Please accept our sincere appreciation for the art supplies that made the second half of our school year exceptional in the art room at Vassiliadis Elementary School. The paint pens, Sharpies, and other materials were used by more than 200 students during the spring semester, resulted in so many creative and meaningful masterpieces.\r\n\r\nStudents were especially excited to work with the new supplies and eagerly shared their thoughts. One student exclaimed, \"I love these paint pens Mrs. Davis! The colors are so bright —I felt like a real artist!\" Another proudly shared, \"I love how my Britto style painting turned out. I can't wait to give it to my mom!\" The kids were super excited to use the cardboard sheets to make sculptures. Some classes made abstract faces while other classes made smaller abstract sculptures using shapes, lines, and colors. Kids would finish a sculpture and ask, \"Can I make another sculpture Mrs. Davis?\" \r\n\r\nBecause of your generous donation, our art program is truly flourishing, and students have had the opportunity to explore creativity with high-quality materials.","fullyFundedDate":1768184954031,"projectUrl":"project/pop-art-paintings-abstract-sculptures/9988604/","projectTitle":"Pop Art Paintings & Abstract Sculptures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349327_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y540&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701198796042","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349327"},{"teacherId":8160228,"projectId":9999276,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for my flexible comfy chairs. My students love those chairs. They read in those chairs and they work in those chairs. The whiteboard markers and the circle whiteboard stickers are on my small group kidney table. My students lLOVE the chairs so much that I have to choose for new people every day to sit in those chairs. \r\n The students love writing on the whiteboard circles. We use it to practice writing our spelling words, to sort our spelling words, and practice phonics skills. My students are engaged and so excited to be using the whiteboards and the whiteboard markers.\r\n The letter tiles are used daily. Thank you so much for everything.","fullyFundedDate":1768164071455,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-with-comfort/9999276/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating with Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mariani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8160228"},{"teacherId":8988791,"projectId":9988607,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Your donation has truly made a difference for my students, and I am so grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nThe technology you provided, especially the iPad, has been such a valuable addition to our classroom. While we only have one device, it has still had a big impact. I use it during small group instruction, centers, and as a reward or support tool when needed. It allows students to practice skills in a more interactive way, especially in reading and math. They are able to get immediate feedback, which helps them understand their mistakes and keep trying. It has also been really helpful for students who need a little extra support or a different way to access the material.\r\n\r\nMy students get very excited when it is their turn to use the iPad. It feels special to them, and they take it very seriously. Even students who sometimes struggle to stay focused are more engaged when they are using it. I have noticed that they are more willing to try, even when something is challenging. It has made learning feel a little more fun and motivating for them, which has been great to see.\r\n\r\nI have a few students in particular who have really benefited from having access to this technology. Some of my quieter students, who do not always volunteer or speak up in whole group settings, seem more confident when working on the iPad. They are willing to take risks and try new things without worrying about making mistakes in front of others. I also have students who need extra repetition, and the apps and programs we use allow them to practice skills multiple times in a way that keeps them engaged instead of frustrated.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the iPad, the other supplies like snacks and glue sticks have also made a big difference in our day to day classroom life. The snacks have been especially helpful for students who come to school hungry or need a little boost to get through the day. It is hard for students to focus when they are hungry, so having those available has really helped with their ability to stay on task and participate in learning.\r\n\r\nThe glue sticks may seem simple, but they are something we use all the time. Having enough supplies for everyone means we can keep lessons running smoothly without interruptions. It also helps students feel prepared and ready to learn without having to worry about not having what they need.\r\n\r\nOverall, your donation has helped create a more supportive, engaging, and positive learning environment for my students. They are more excited to learn, more willing to try, and better able to focus throughout the day. I truly appreciate you taking the time to support my classroom and my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for everything you have done for us. Your generosity is appreciated more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1768150241648,"projectUrl":"project/safe-inclusive-classroom/9988607/","projectTitle":"Safe & Inclusive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8988791_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699257809999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8988791"},{"teacherId":9596607,"projectId":10045863,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our classroom. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in creating a learning environment that supports focus, regulation, and engagement for my students. With the new lighting, organizational materials, and sensory supports, our classroom now feels calmer and more structured. Many of my students thrive with predictable environments, and these resources have helped us create a space where they can better manage their emotions, stay engaged in learning activities, and transition more smoothly throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first noticed the new materials, they were incredibly excited. Several of them immediately explored the sensory tools and began using them during independent work time. The softer lighting has also made a noticeable difference during small group instruction and quiet work periods, helping students remain calm and attentive. Seeing them feel comfortable and successful in the classroom has been one of the most rewarding moments since receiving these resources.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these materials to support learning during reading, math, and social skills lessons. The sensory tools and structured environment help students practice important self-regulation and communication skills so they can participate more independently in classroom activities. Your generosity is helping build a classroom where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn every day. Thank you for being part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1769129325127,"projectUrl":"project/welcoming-autism-classroom/10045863/","projectTitle":"Welcoming Autism Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9596607"},{"teacherId":8143711,"projectId":9999301,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful, new resources. Students were absolutely thrilled with our new supplies and the new rug to compliment our classroom camping theme and bring new life to the classroom environment. When the items arrived, they were very curious as to what might be inside the packages.\r\nI have since laid out our new rug that we use for classroom meetings and whole class mini lessons. They like the wider spaces to be able to sit comfortably. I was teaching a unit on text features so I opened up the new set of highlighters so students could outline specific text structures as we were learning them and having fun being text feature detectives. They loved the color variety and it made learning even more fun because they were using new school supplies.\r\nThe mini charts and regular charts have been very useful for anchor chart learning and brainstorming writing ideas with sentence stems. We will be using the mini charts soon when we create our own graphic organizers to write opinion ideas of our favorite pets. We really appreciate the new supplies in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768162896923,"projectUrl":"project/terrific-tools-for-learning/9999301/","projectTitle":"Terrific Tools for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prior","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8143711_orig.png?crop=498,498,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699055256701","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8143711"},{"teacherId":8160326,"projectId":10005543,"letterContent":"Technology is helping my students learn by making lessons more interactive and easier to understand. Games and quizzes on platforms like Blooket.com make learning fun and help me see what they understand right away. Students can also review lessons at their own pace, which builds confidence.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of the new product for students is how interactive it is. They like getting instant feedback and seeing their progress. The game-like features make learning feel more fun and less stressful. A lot of our technology is out dated and it is really exciting having more up to date options for the students with newer technology.\r\n\r\nSome students have really connected with this technology. Quieter students are more comfortable sharing their ideas online. Students who need extra support like being able to replay instructions or use built-in tools feel more successful. \r\n\r\nIn addition, the model magic has assisted us with a more interactive way to express learning in Science. Overall, we are incredibly grateful to Donors Choose for providing these resources for the students.","fullyFundedDate":1768182149746,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-learning/10005543/","projectTitle":"Engagement Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ohnstad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8160326"},{"teacherId":10398669,"projectId":9989868,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing supplies that have helped make my classroom more fun and engaging. The materials have really made a difference and have allowed me to teach the standards with a more hands on approach. For example, in math we are learning addition. I have used the foam dominoes as a math center. Students pick a domino and then write an addition equation from the domino and solve it. They love this activity! The students have also loved using the dice to play an addition bump game. These new games have made learning addition so fun!\r\nAs a reward for their hard work, the students are able to use the Legos, Magnatiles, and magnetic blocks to stretch their STEAM skills when they finish their work. This is very motivating for my students and they have been working very hard on the school work in order to get a chance to flex their building and imagination skills. \r\nWe also enjoy the read aloud texts as a class. It is our favorite time of the day, as all students are packed up, they sit on the rug and enjoy listening to a story before dismissal. Thank you so much for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1768075702094,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-engaging-kinder-class/9989868/","projectTitle":"Fun and Engaging Kinder Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wayne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398669"},{"teacherId":10404612,"projectId":10022465,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our class. The math magnetic numbers and symbols have enhanced our math lessons. With these tools we have the opportunity to solve problems on the board. We love using our new manipulatives. These help us to be creative in our learning, while also promoting opportunities for the problem solving and creative learning. We use the new white boards across all subject areas and in small group learning. The organizational tools and folders have helped us to become more organized with our class supplies and finished work. Thank you for enhancing our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768671162201,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-student-understanding-with-han/10022465/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Student Understanding with Hands on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ecklund-Frei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404612"},{"teacherId":2327147,"projectId":8003802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and believing in our students. Your generosity directly impacts daily learning by giving students opportunities to share their ideas, celebrate their successes, and build confidence through meaningful projects. Because of your support, our students can explore creativity, and enjoy flexible seating while working together in collaborative groups, which will benefit them now and in the future. We are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1699365261843,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-organized-reading-r/8003802/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Organized Reading Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lazootin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2327147_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633726204797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2327147"},{"teacherId":8124792,"projectId":8002542,"letterContent":"An organized classroom boosts student focus, behavior, and achievement by creating a safe, predictable, and efficient environment, reducing stress, minimizing wasted time searching for materials, and promoting smoother transitions, ultimately allowing more time for meaningful instruction and fostering a positive atmosphere for both learners and teachers. It helps students with needs like autism understand expectations, builds social-emotional skills, and signals that learning is valued. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1699242904833,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-classroom-library/8002542/","projectTitle":"Engaging Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lauria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8124792"},{"teacherId":4540532,"projectId":9853567,"letterContent":"The color printer has positively transformed our classroom. Students engage more deeply with lessons using vivid charts, graphs, and visuals that support different learning styles. Color materials boost understanding, motivation, and organization, especially for young learners and students with special needs. We can produce polished projects, celebrate student work, and avoid delays from outside printing. This printer has strengthened learning, creativity, and pride in our classroom. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1761569951457,"projectUrl":"project/color-printer/9853567/","projectTitle":"Color Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cimini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4540532_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499900874781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-cimini"},{"teacherId":4540532,"projectId":8288655,"letterContent":"New supplies at the start of the school year can change how students feel about class. Fresh new items that are brand new make school feel exciting and like a fresh start. Students are often more motivated, organized, and confident when everything is new. Having the same supplies helps everyone feel included and ready to learn. We are so thankful for your donation and they help us every single day. Our students were overjoyed to use these supplies and it keeps giving because we can continue their use throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1712148626092,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-bit-of-this-a-little-bit-of-th/8288655/","projectTitle":"A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cimini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4540532_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499900874781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-s-cimini"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_121047","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1117,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.8,"schoolId":121047,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Vassiliadis Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Vassiliadis Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/billy-rosemary-vassiliadis-elementary-school/121047"}