{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dennis Ortwein Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4695342,"projectId":9491893,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity with helping to supply my students with supplies to help regulate their nervous system. From the moment the boxes arrived, the students were curious to see what was inside. They were even more excited as we opened the boxes to reveal balance boards, swivel chairs, and a yoga mat station.\r\n\r\nThese supplies allowed our students the opportunity to have a place for them to move and let out extra energy they have built up inside. Movement allows our students to support their focus, process information, and perform better in school. Research shows that movement increases blood flow to the brain, boosting memory, attention, and even mood. The goal for this project is to continue to provide all of our students the opportunity to enjoy and use these movement materials while supporting their nervous system.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation and support for our students. This would not have been possible without you.","fullyFundedDate":1760638203525,"projectUrl":"project/movement-matters/9491893/","projectTitle":"Movement Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4695342_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699465842782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4695342"},{"teacherId":7343502,"projectId":9989822,"letterContent":"Thank you for this supply donation. My students were excited to have so many new school supplies to use.\r\n\r\nWe have already been using supplies such as the chart paper and folders. Folders are basic but for my students who are starting projects on the Seven Natural Wonders, they need to keep all of their research and findings organized. My students were so happy to have their own folder to use for all of their research and keep everything in one place.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to use all of the other supplies. Donations like this make a difference in the classroom. Sometimes it is not always about having big fancy things but just the basic day to day items that teachers and students need.","fullyFundedDate":1768100965388,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-supplies-supplies/9989822/","projectTitle":"Supplies, Supplies, Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spittell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7343502_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595396238235","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7343502"},{"teacherId":485664,"projectId":10007997,"letterContent":"I'd like to thank you for your generous donation. The materials you donated will help my students complete social studies and science classroom projects and games. 3-D printing. Color printed, laminated posters and games. \r\nUnfortunately, like so many school districts across the nation, our district is facing a budget shortfall and without your support, would have unable to provide the quality science and social studies donated which aid instruction. These materials will be used for many years to come and will continue to benefit numerous children in my classroom. \r\nYour generous donation is greatly appreciated. Myself, my students, and the community which I serve thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1768189942820,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-perfect-projects/10007997/","projectTitle":"Tools for Perfect Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp485664_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468450987000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-leslie-wolf"},{"teacherId":4438799,"projectId":10002459,"letterContent":"I am so excited to bring bells into our classroom! Thank you all so very much for bringing this project to life.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to be able to play some of the music that came with the materials and were looking to find MORE music they could play as they were creating their own bell choir. The request was for more Christmas music, which I will be going through my repertoire to find more things they can play. \r\n\r\nThe color coding of the bells also give them the idea that they could play along with Boomwhacker videos (which they love.) \r\n\r\nThank you so very much once again for you tremendous gift.","fullyFundedDate":1768193099900,"projectUrl":"project/sing-and-ring/10002459/","projectTitle":"Sing and Ring!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Connell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4438799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494452413815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/oconnell-ortwein"},{"teacherId":2107474,"projectId":9990011,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping fund this project for our school library. We work so hard every day to make our library a place for kids. Our goal is always to help each reader find a book that they will enjoy and teach lessons that show our students how wonderful books and reading can be. Having all of these materials will allow us to continue working toward our library goal of creating life long readers. Thank you does not even begin to show our gratitude and appreciation for you. You are much appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1768166641698,"projectUrl":"project/loving-our-library/9990011/","projectTitle":"Loving Our Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aldrich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2107474_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497565990675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ortweinlibrary"},{"teacherId":2107474,"projectId":9345907,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping fund this project for our school library. We used these books as part of our Battle of the Books project. Our students participated in book clubs and also read these books independently throughout the year so that they were able to participate in a comprehension competition called Battle of the Books. Our students not only participated in the competition, but they came in 4th place. This was a huge accomplishment and could have never happened if it were not for the funding and generosity that we received from you and your donation. This project allowed us to have enough books for all of our students to read the books over the course of the year. They loved this competition, but more importantly, they loved reading all of these books. Thank you does not even begin to show our gratitude and appreciation for you. You are much appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1761835030235,"projectUrl":"project/battle-of-the-books-competition/9345907/","projectTitle":"Battle of the Books Competition!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aldrich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2107474_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497565990675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ortweinlibrary"},{"teacherId":2107474,"projectId":7390037,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping fund this project for our school library. We used these books as part of our Battle of the Books project. Our students participated in book clubs and also read these books independently throughout the year so that they were able to participate in a comprehension competition called Battle of the Books. Our students not only participated in the competition, but they were part of the final four. This was a huge accomplishment and could have never happened if it were not for the funding and generosity that we received from you and your donation. This project allowed us to have enough books for all of our students to read the books over the course of the year. They loved this competition, but more importantly, they loved reading all of these books. Thank you does not even begin to show our gratitude and appreciation for you. You are much appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1689081890762,"projectUrl":"project/comprehension-competition-part-1/7390037/","projectTitle":"Comprehension Competition Part 1","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aldrich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2107474_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497565990675","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ortweinlibrary"},{"teacherId":9031029,"projectId":9774894,"letterContent":"Your generous donations have enabled our Innovators to expand their creativity and foster a safe environment for their exploration. Our new supplies and 3D printer have enabled our Innovators to print more designs more efficiently, producing high-volume prints for our school community while also printing project-based and house-themed designs, holiday gifts for their families, and ride prototypes.\r\nOur Innovators have gained experience in safely and confidently managing the machine, while also teaching younger Innovators to do the same. I appreciate your commitment to supporting the next generation of Innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1760666512167,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-scholars-through-stem-s/9774894/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Scholars through STEM Solutions and 3D Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Vazquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9031029_orig.jpg?crop=609,608,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683590633044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mx-vazquez"},{"teacherId":6911445,"projectId":9913519,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to high-quality Teacher Pay Teachers resources, individual headphones, and comfortable seating cushions, and the impact has been immediate and meaningful. Your kindness has helped transform our classroom into a more engaging, supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe Teacher Pay Teachers gift cards have allowed me to provide fun, interactive, and differentiated supplemental lessons that truly meet my students where they are. My students absolutely LOVE these activities and are always excited to see what we will be working on next. The headphones have been essential for independent learning, online activities, and focused listening, helping students stay engaged and confident during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe seat cushions have become a daily favorite and are used throughout the school day. They help students stay comfortable, focused, and ready to learn during both whole-group and independent work time. Your generosity has made a lasting difference in our classroom, and my students and I are incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you for believing in our learners and helping them thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1764692160356,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-fun/9913519/","projectTitle":"Learning Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marcotte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6911445_orig.png?crop=1544,1545,x0,y226&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723403953129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmarcottestem"},{"teacherId":4438799,"projectId":9572127,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for giving us the opportunity to color our musical world, with your donation of a color printer, paper, laminating sheets, and pencil boxes. With these materials I have been able to create musical centers for my general education students as well as special education boxes for my students that need a little extra help learning the musical concepts at hand. \r\n\r\nStudents are using these items in class to play matching games, identify musical notes and other musical concepts. They are flourishing thanks to you.","fullyFundedDate":1760693826441,"projectUrl":"project/color-my-musical-world/9572127/","projectTitle":"Color My Musical World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O'Connell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4438799_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494452413815","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/oconnell-ortwein"},{"teacherId":1460501,"projectId":9017731,"letterContent":"Thanks again for supporting students' reading! My students got a lot of fun reading time and knowledge about different topics from these books. \r\n\r\nIt is important to make reading as fun as possible when children are young so that it will become a lifetime habit. While earning my teaching degree 20 years ago, I learned that 50% of Americans never open a book for pleasure after high school. These days we have phone screens to minimize reading even further. By providing small group sets of engaging books, you helped turn my reading class into a little book party a few times a week; I think that might make all the difference.\r\n\r\nYour generosity made a big impact in my classroom. Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1743011738966,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-curious-kids/9017731/","projectTitle":"Books for Curious Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morrison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1460501"},{"teacherId":2704744,"projectId":9439368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to all of our generous donors for supporting our upcoming rainforest-themed art project. Because of your kindness, our elementary students will soon have the opportunity to explore the beauty of the rainforest through creativity. When the project begins in the new year, students will learn about colorful animals, towering trees, and the importance of protecting nature, all while expressing themselves through art. Your support is already helping us plan engaging lessons and gather the materials needed to bring this exciting project to life.\r\nYour generosity is making it possible for us to begin the new year with an inspiring, hands-on learning experience. We are looking forward to seeing students' imaginations grow as they create artwork and share what they learn about the rainforest and the world around them. This project would not be possible without your support, and we are deeply grateful for your role in helping our students learn, create, and dream in the year ahead.","fullyFundedDate":1757423945355,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-rainforest-learning-through-ar/9439368/","projectTitle":"Colorful Rainforest: Learning Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mealus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2704744_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726163882836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mealus"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_122077","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":828,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.1,"schoolId":122077,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dennis Ortwein Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dennis Ortwein Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/dennis-ortwein-elementary-opening-fall-2018-/122077"}