{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dean Petersen Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5878810,"projectId":9519383,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting this project. My school is a low income school with all students receiving breakfast and lunch. The students are so motivated by my \"science stories\" and really work hard to become the super scientist. Having these small rewards for them and seeing their smiles when the achieve their goals is so rewarding. And thank you for taking the worry of having to refill the super scientist box every month. It's helps with stress and it helps financially.\r\nThanks again for helping me reward these hard working students!","fullyFundedDate":1755708463321,"projectUrl":"project/super-scientist-rewards/9519383/","projectTitle":"Super Scientist Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scialpi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5878810_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690844236780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5878810"},{"teacherId":7396672,"projectId":5887940,"letterContent":"It is so great to have a one-to-one pairing of tubano drums with students with the regular class size being around 26 to 27. So with these additional two bottle drums I have enough to go around!\r\n\r\nThe students were so happy to see them! They just think it's so cool that they have really classy instruments that are in great shape.\r\n\r\nFor next steps they've been able to collaborate using the drums with music videos that teach rhythm and teach sight reading. They've been able to combine these instruments with others to create much larger kind of concert moments. And they are using these in recording for compositions that they're writing using music technology. Again thank you so much","fullyFundedDate":1633795206491,"projectUrl":"project/boom-boom-tubano-drums/5887940/","projectTitle":"Boom Boom Tubano Drums!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pulver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7396672_orig.jpg?crop=500,500,x250,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596815204858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-pulver"},{"teacherId":8114122,"projectId":9224295,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to see all of the magnets. They had worked so hard to create a little something for their mom and the magnets helped them finish their projects. All the Mothers' Day gifts were wrapped up and sent home. The kids were so excited.\r\n\r\nThe students explored with the magnets before put them on their projects. The students were excited to go around the room and figure out what the magnets would stick to. Once all the investigating was done, we got right to work and learned how to safely attach magnets to our art.","fullyFundedDate":1743660181637,"projectUrl":"project/lets-stick-with-it/9224295/","projectTitle":"Let's Stick With It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Brien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114122"},{"teacherId":8482184,"projectId":9304657,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new resources in a variety of hands-on projects that make learning more interactive and exciting. They've been creating projects with the new materials to help them better understand and apply what we're learning in class. For example, instead of simply reading about concepts, they've been able to build, design, and work collaboratively, which has sparked more curiosity and creativity in our lessons. These projects have not only deepened their understanding but have also made the classroom a place where learning feels fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they instantly fell in love with them. Their eyes lit up with excitement, and the room was filled with energy as they couldn't wait to explore and get started. It was such a special moment to see how much joy and motivation these resources brought to them. The materials turned what could have been an ordinary day into one that felt full of possibilities and discovery.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps are to continue building on this excitement as we move into new lessons and projects. Since we've transitioned to a new grade level, the goal is not only to become amazing students academically but also to grow as kind, respectful, and responsible individuals. With these resources, students are gaining the tools to collaborate, problem-solve, and express themselves, all while learning how to be good people alongside being strong learners. The materials are helping us shape a classroom community where both academic and personal growth go hand in hand","fullyFundedDate":1746699579950,"projectUrl":"project/hearts-and-smarts-with-ms-melville/9304657/","projectTitle":"Hearts and Smarts with Ms. Melville","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8482184_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715782368148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8482184"},{"teacherId":9716124,"projectId":8718742,"letterContent":"Our classroom is very grateful for your generosity and support. Your donations made a huge difference in our classroom as pertaining to comfort, projects, daily work and snack time. The students were excited to open the materials together as they arrived each day. It was like Christmas. We wanted to take time to express our gratitude. Without you, they would not know that people believe in them enough to invest in their future.\r\n\r\n Students are using the dry erase boards daily, along with the Expo markers that were donated. We were able to practice spelling and self regulation, simultaneously. We have been focusing on removing the need for students to raise their hands at our school. This has been easier to achieve because each student has tools to answer questions. It allows students to demonstrate their knowledge, without being left out. Also, they have been encouraged to communicate via dry erase boards to alleviate disrupting my lessons. I cannot express the improvements that I have seen in my students' spelling and handwriting.\r\n\r\n My students were able to enjoy the snack boxes that were purchased with the donation that you made to us. I was able to make sure that children who had missed breakfast, were able to eat in the mornings because your gift purchased a variety snacks for them. I was also able to reward students for their hard work and efforts with the donated snacks. The mechanical pencils were popular with my students as well. They benefited from the paper, and wobble stools as well. \r\n\r\nI have students who are fidgety. They enjoy sitting and being able to curb their need to be up and down or act out in unproductive ways. I am convinced that the donations aided in my ability to instruct, rather than correct unwanted behaviors. \r\n\r\n Again, thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1735392814129,"projectUrl":"project/in-motion-or-at-rest-when-comfortable-t/8718742/","projectTitle":"In Motion or at Rest, When Comfortable They Learn the Best","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pierce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9716124_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724906559809","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sonyalpierce"},{"teacherId":9348746,"projectId":8478446,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our autism class, I express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of tablets for communication and other essential supplies. Your kindness is truly making a difference in our students' lives.\r\n\r\nThese tools are more than just materials—they are keys to communication, learning, and independence. Thanks to your support, our students have greater opportunities to express themselves, engage in meaningful learning, and develop essential skills.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply thankful for your generosity and for believing in our mission. Your contribution changes lives, and we are honored to have your support.","fullyFundedDate":1730149527658,"projectUrl":"project/let-me-say-something/8478446/","projectTitle":"Let Me Say Something","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. EGAO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348746_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699126878355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348746"},{"teacherId":8114122,"projectId":8790211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to the students at Dean Petersen Elementary School. The students were able to create many things. Students had many resources at their disposal and it was great to see how much they like the art kits.\r\n\r\nStudents created gifts for family members. They also created many things for themselves. Students enjoyed creating the art kits and thrived when they were given the opportunity to work in small groups to use the different materials.\r\n\r\nOur hallways are covered in art and many students talk about the artwork hanging up in their homes.","fullyFundedDate":1726642784271,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-students-to-learn-through-the/8790211/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Students to Learn Through the Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Brien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114122"},{"teacherId":5208062,"projectId":8503087,"letterContent":"We would like to express our deepest gratitude for your unselfish contribution to our project . Our students have been utilizing the different Social Emotional toys and gadgets that you provided to Dean Petersen RISE Academy. There are days that students come to school in distress and this is when the students can take a break in my room to use different de-escalation strategies. The use of Social Emotional toys and gadgets provides an opportunity for students to regulate their emotions. The students really enjoyed the social emotional toys, books, and gadgets. We will be sharing some photos that we are certain would put a smile on your face. This would have not been successful without your act of generosity in support of our school.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude \r\nMs. Orantes and the entire staff and teachers","fullyFundedDate":1724183579283,"projectUrl":"project/rockets-calm-corner/8503087/","projectTitle":"Rocket's Calm Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Orantes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5208062_orig.jpg?crop=2882,2882,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704812813492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5208062"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73671","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":702,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":39,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":46.6,"schoolId":73671,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dean Petersen Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dean Petersen Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/dean-peterson-elementary-school/73671"}