{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cynthia Cunningham Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9352324,"projectId":9322713,"letterContent":"On behalf of our class First Grade, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation. Your support means so much to us and has made a significant difference in helping us achieve our goals.\r\n\r\nYour contribution will greatly assist us in improving success both academically and writing. Because of your kindness and commitment, we are able to achieve better results and increase our students success.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your willingness to help and your trust in our work. Your donation serves as an inspiring example of generosity and community spirit.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your thoughtful support. We look forward to keeping you updated on how your contribution is making a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1750773628499,"projectUrl":"project/we-write-beautifully-in-our-colored-line/9322713/","projectTitle":"We Write Beautifully in Our Colored Lines!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Warren M. Cadelina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9352324_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699129308850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352324"},{"teacherId":9996468,"projectId":9250945,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. With the items you funded, I have held small group and individual lessons. The children love playing with all the toys!\r\n\r\nJust the other day, in a classroom in an autism program, the students got to communicate if they wanted to hug or feed the baby doll you funded! They made animal sounds, learned and used animal vocabulary and named spatial concepts with the farm animals. With the Critter Clinic, they played a veterinarian who helped sick animals- each student used a key to get the animals out of their cage in the morning to feed them and listen to their heart! The counting bears helps student learn colors, spatial concepts, and quantities. \r\n\r\nThe kitchen set is a huge hit! They love cooking, cutting, stirring, and \"eating\" the food. They've all become great chefs. The train set is also a great toy that is used to build language, like: behind, first, last, in front, turn, stop, go. It also helps with students who are learning to imitate actions and sounds. \r\n\r\nThe Brain Flakes is by far the best item, though. It keeps my students engaged during speech and language sessions while actively still learning and using problem-solving skills. All the students have had fun building things. \r\n\r\nI absolutely love the items you funded. Everything helps to build the language-rich environment that I've always wanted to provide as an educator!","fullyFundedDate":1750256144930,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-toys-big-words-unlocking-language/9250945/","projectTitle":"Tiny Toys, Big Words: Unlocking Language with Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raquel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9996468"},{"teacherId":9349784,"projectId":9155692,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generosity in supporting my classroom through DonorsChoose. I also want to apologize for the delay in sharing this note with you, it has been a busy time, but my gratitude has been with you since the day our project was funded.\r\n\r\nThe items you helped fund have already made a big difference. The wireless vacuum has been a lifesaver in our portable classroom, where space is tight and keeping a clean, organized environment can be challenging. It allows me to quickly tidy up, creating a healthier and more welcoming learning space for my students. The CVC spelling games brought so much excitement to literacy lessons. The $200 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has given me the chance to provide customized materials tailored to each student's needs, which has been especially valuable in meeting the diverse learning goals in my special education classroom. The emotions pocket chart has been a powerful tool for helping students recognize and express their feelings, building both social and emotional skills. And, of course, the fidget toys, squishies, slime, and building blocks have been a huge hit. They not only keep students engaged but also provide sensory support that helps them stay focused.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these resources to strengthen literacy skills, build emotional awareness, and support independent learning. Every item you funded has a purpose in helping my students succeed academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in their growth. Your generosity has truly created a brighter, more engaging classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1746786427053,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-minds-brightening-smiles-fun/9155692/","projectTitle":"Engaging Minds & Brightening Smiles: Fun & Learning for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349784"},{"teacherId":8690058,"projectId":9272626,"letterContent":"I requested and received Kagan Strategies books for math, reading, teambuilding, and classbuilding. I'm the kind of \"book person\" who highlights, takes notes, and quickly applies new strategies in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources have strengthened critical thinking, collaboration, and student engagement. One favorite moment was watching my class work together during a Kagan activity, every student had a voice, even the quiet ones.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, my students are more engaged, confident, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1746717201234,"projectUrl":"project/empowered-teaching-engaged-learners/9272626/","projectTitle":"Empowered Teaching, Engaged Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jairine Briones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8690058_orig.jpg?crop=2026,2026,x564,y887&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692243284679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8690058"},{"teacherId":117025,"projectId":9229637,"letterContent":"Thank you for the opportunity to expand my students knowledge about AI and encourage them to explore AI safely and smartly. The books purchased were to explicitly teach the students about AI and how powerful of a tool it is. \r\n\r\nThe book \"Tales of the Coding Superheroes\" written by Morgan Young is a example of utilizing AI for good. Morgan Young is a Computer Science and Engineering graduate who strives to get more girls into the Computer Science industry. She was able to come and sign my students' copies of their books so that they had that extra boost to keep an open mind about AI.","fullyFundedDate":1744236315742,"projectUrl":"project/mind-blowing-ai-books-for-inquisitive-b/9229637/","projectTitle":"Mind-Blowing AI Books for Inquisitive Brainiacs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napolitano-Kraxberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624899939876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/napolitanokraxberger"},{"teacherId":8552527,"projectId":9006111,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your support in helping us provide students with the books they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Thanks to your generosity, we have been able to place engaging, high quality books in the hands of young learners. Books that inspire curiosity, build literacy skills, and open doors to new worlds of knowledge and imagination. Thank you for believing in our mission, and more importantly, in our students. Your kindness has left an imprint on young hearts and minds that will last far beyond the pages they turn today.","fullyFundedDate":1746478178791,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-foundations-books-and-s/9006111/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Foundations: Books and Supplies for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Almazan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8552527"},{"teacherId":9077426,"projectId":8936967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my project, \"Bridging the Language Gap: Providing Translator Device for ELL Students.\" The translator device has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur English Language Learners (ELLs) now feel more confident and included during instruction. This device has helped bridge communication gaps, allowing students to engage with academic content more independently and confidently. Tasks that used to cause frustration like following directions, asking for help, or understanding new vocabulary are now more manageable thanks to real-time translation.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting aspects for students has been the ability to express themselves more fully. They're no longer limited by language barriers. For example, a new student from El Salvador who was initially very shy has become much more engaged. He now participates in class discussions and works more comfortably with peers, knowing he can rely on the device when needed.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided a tool, but it has also empowered my students to learn, connect, and grow. We are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1731549768847,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-language-gap-providing-tra/8936967/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Language Gap: Providing Translator Device for ELL Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Obedoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9077426_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699077147616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9077426"},{"teacherId":9887297,"projectId":9030254,"letterContent":"On behalf of our class, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of a printer, laminator, laminating films and translator device. Your good deed plays a vital role in enriching the minds and hearts of our students. We made everyday learning more engaging, successful and challenging because of the practice exercises that reinforce understanding and collaboration. \r\nMy English Language Learners (ELLs) benefited from the translator device which helps them express more clearly and gain confidence in speaking English simultaneously. \r\nOverall, our class MAP growth increased, and made 94% of the class achieved their goal in ELA and Mathematics. The ELLs made a tremendous leap in their score which made them attend the party and received certificate of recognition. We are deeply grateful for your commitment to education and for making a meaningful difference in the lives of these first graders. \r\nThank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1739367639507,"projectUrl":"project/from-red-to-yellow-we-will-make-it-blue/9030254/","projectTitle":"From Red to Yellow, We Will Make It Blue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grace Gallemit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9887297_orig.jpg?crop=998,998,x158,y486&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736151364522","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9887297"},{"teacherId":2059190,"projectId":9152467,"letterContent":"The gift of books created a spark in our classroom. The students have been voraciously reading and borrowing the new books. Everyone asks to take home books. Then they trade them for new ones ASAP. \r\nMagic Tree House books are flying off the shelves here. Pete the Cat is a fan favorite as well. It's been a special feeling for some students who have been chosen to take home the boxed level readers. A real privilege.\r\nWe really appreciate your donation. A love of reading is the goal, but it's also nice for the kids to know that someone cares about their education. Thank you for being that person for us.","fullyFundedDate":1743574756789,"projectUrl":"project/home-libraries-for-at-risk-students/9152467/","projectTitle":"Home Libraries for At-Risk Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pellegrini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2059190_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741633629038","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2059190"},{"teacherId":8673852,"projectId":8780607,"letterContent":"The students were having fun utilizing the hydroponics. As soon as they arrive in the classroom, they always go straight to the hydroponics and check the plants that they were planting and grew. \r\n\r\nWhen the project arrive, the student were curious what these were. When I taught them what the hydroponics are and its uses and the purpose of having these in the classroom, they were eager to use these. \r\n\r\nThe purpose of the project is to facilitate the students' understanding on financial literacy and accountability. The students were more engaged in harvesting the produce and they were looking forward to seeing more produce in the future. They were able to practice the value of accountability too into how to take care of the plants and the water in the hydroponics.","fullyFundedDate":1727734997178,"projectUrl":"project/hydroponics-a-medium-of-learning-financ/8780607/","projectTitle":"Hydroponics: A Medium of Learning Financial Literacy and Accountability","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Clamohoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8673852_orig.jpg?crop=1283,1283,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662178957187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8673852"},{"teacherId":8690058,"projectId":9200729,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students now have access to engaging SBAC Math and ELA review resources that are making a real difference. These materials are not only helping them prepare for state testing, they're also building their confidence, sharpening problem-solving skills, and encouraging independent thinking. \r\n\r\nIn ELA, students practice reading comprehension, vocabulary, and text analysis. In Math, they tackle multi-step problems and apply real-world reasoning. Our classroom is more focused and collaborative, with students working in small groups or independently, discussing strategies and celebrating progress together. This project has not only provided valuable academic tools, it has truly empowered my students to believe in themselves. \r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1742927824421,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-engaging-math-/9200729/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students with Engaging Math & ELA Success Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jairine Briones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8690058_orig.jpg?crop=2026,2026,x564,y887&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692243284679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8690058"},{"teacherId":117025,"projectId":9136870,"letterContent":"With your generous donations and the match I was able to provide 24 individual discreet packs of pads and sweets to our school nurse's office to distribute to the young ladies that experience their first period while at school.\r\n\r\nI was also able to keep on hand in my own classroom a supply of pads for girls who may need them in my classes. In our state middle and high schools are required by law to provide menstruation supplies, they left out elementary schools. Elementary school children are more likely to not have access to the correct products as many parents do not anticipate their girls starting that young.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing awareness to a very critical problem in schools.","fullyFundedDate":1742262689907,"projectUrl":"project/period-packs-for-all-in-need/9136870/","projectTitle":"Period Packs for All in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napolitano-Kraxberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624899939876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/napolitanokraxberger"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55317","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":601,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":29,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.1,"schoolId":55317,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cynthia Cunningham Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cynthia Cunningham Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/cynthia-cunningham-elementary-school/55317"}