{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Don & Dee Snyder Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8618172,"projectId":9701495,"letterContent":"Your generous donation to my classroom has been having a positive impact on my kindergarten - 2nd grade students with Autism. Hands on activities are essential in helping these children to learn. Manipulatives give them the opportunity to learn in a fun, engaging way. It also provides them with a chance to interact with each other. This is a vital skill for students with Autism. The calming sensory light that we received has given them all a calming, peaceful resource that helps them to regulate their bodies and emotions in order to help them learn better. Thank you so much,","fullyFundedDate":1758831194729,"projectUrl":"project/seeking-sensory/9701495/","projectTitle":"Seeking Sensory!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sprigby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8618172_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699140159696","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8618172"},{"teacherId":2364924,"projectId":9113250,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our brain unit, allowing students to study about the brain in many formats. We were able to learn about the brain through reading, games, technology, and models. Our Play-Doh models were a great first step in creating our models, where students named different parts of the brain as they were constructing it. We were able to dissect a sheep brain as our culminating activity, identifying the different structures and functions of each part we observed. Thank you for your support in GATE!","fullyFundedDate":1742175376763,"projectUrl":"project/brains-brains-brains/9113250/","projectTitle":"Brains Brains Brains!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akbari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2364924_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489545102001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2364924"},{"teacherId":8134595,"projectId":9201093,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of your kindness, our students now have access to engaging books and hands-on manipulatives that are transforming the way they learn each day.\r\n\r\nThe manipulatives have made abstract music ideas come alive. Students can now physically manipulate, sort, and visualize music concepts, which helps deepen their understanding. The books have sparked new interests in recorder and inspired wonderful discussions about culture. \r\n\r\nYour support reminds my students that there are people beyond our classroom who care about their education and believe in their potential. Thank you for helping create a more engaging, joyful, and inspiring learning environment. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1752586356446,"projectUrl":"project/book-it-and-manipulate/9201093/","projectTitle":"Book It and Manipulate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Speas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8134595_orig.jpg?crop=323,323,x268,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634528035155","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8134595"},{"teacherId":3552145,"projectId":9167673,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help on this project! My students absolutely love these new seating options in our classroom! I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for your generous donation. Your contribution has made it possible for me to provide my students with the tools they need to succeed in their education. Thanks to your kindness, we now have access to an abundance of materials that will enable us to create a more engaging and interactive learning environment. From basic supplies to more advanced resources, your support has allowed me to enhance the quality of education that I can offer to my students. By investing in these basic yet crucial resources, we aim to enhance the educational experience for our kindergarteners, promoting a love of learning that will serve as a foundation for their future academic endeavors.Once again, I cannot thank you enough for your support. Your generosity has made a significant impact on my squirrels and we are all immensely grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1742918068426,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-first-grade/9167673/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3552145_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499838479167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cannon1"},{"teacherId":3552145,"projectId":9242372,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help to get my squirrels end of the year Scaredy Squirrel books. With your help, I was able to end the year in a meaningful way and gift each child with their own Scaredy Squirrel book. Inside each book I wrote a message and added their beginning of the year and end of the year pictures. Thank you for your generosity and funds to help make it possible! All of the students were so thrilled. Thank you for your support and for helping to grant a smile to each one of my students on the last day of Kindergarten!","fullyFundedDate":1744207928931,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-kindergarteners/9242372/","projectTitle":"Books for Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3552145_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499838479167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cannon1"},{"teacherId":6191532,"projectId":9013641,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! We started school 2 weeks ago. When thenstudents walked in the couldn't believe it! They absolutely loved it. We recently had our area rezoned and welcomed about 200 new students. So many of these new student came in with ooos and ahhhhs. I received a lot of compliments and many students saying \"I love your classroom and cant wait to come back!\" It is Reveur house through and through and all my little wolf cubs love it. Thank you again for making my vision come true and helping to make learning a fun environment for all my students.","fullyFundedDate":1744999433462,"projectUrl":"project/transform-my-room-into-the-wolf-den/9013641/","projectTitle":"Transform My Room into the Wolf Den","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wagner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6191532_orig.jpg?crop=1784,1784,x614,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1676060104542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6191532"},{"teacherId":9523221,"projectId":9104846,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the generosity and support you have shown my classroom. Every item you provided has made a lasting impact on my resource students, creating an environment where they can learn, grow, and feel safe. Your donations have truly transformed our classroom into a place where students look forward to coming each day, and I would love to share how much of a difference you have made.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting changes has been the creation of our new reading corner. Thanks to the cozy accent chair, saucer chair, and rug, this corner has become a favorite spot for my students. Many of them do not always have a quiet or comfortable place at home to sit and enjoy a book. Now, they can curl up in a soft chair, relax on the rug, or take turns sharing the space during small-group reading time. I have noticed that students are more motivated to pick up books independently, and they are beginning to associate reading with comfort and joy. This inviting space encourages them to see reading not as an assignment, but as an activity to enjoy, and that is a powerful gift.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the chairs and rug, the end table in our library corner has brought a sense of organization and purpose. Having a designated place to hold books, reading materials, and even small decorations has helped create a true \"library feel.\" The table makes it easier for students to find and return books, and it gives them the independence to explore reading choices on their own. It's amazing to see them treat this little area with pride, as though it is their very own library within the classroom.\r\n\r\nAnother transformative addition has been the white board vinyl for our tables. This has completely changed the way we do lessons and practice skills. Instead of always using paper, my students can now write, erase, and practice directly on their tables. This makes learning interactive and engaging, while also helping students who need a hands-on approach to writing and problem-solving. I see students more eager to participate because mistakes can be erased easily, which reduces anxiety and builds confidence. The vinyl has also made group work smoother, as students collaborate and share their thinking right on the table.\r\n\r\nLastly, the classroom doorbell has been an essential addition for safety. It gives me peace of mind knowing that we have a system in place to monitor who is entering our classroom. Safety is always a top priority, and having this simple but effective tool ensures that both my students and I feel secure throughout the day.\r\n\r\nEvery single item you helped provide is more than just a classroom supply—it is a tool that shapes learning, builds confidence, and fosters a positive environment. My students feel valued and cared for, and that sense of belonging makes all the difference in their educational journey.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting our classroom. Your kindness has created lasting memories and opportunities for growth that will continue to inspire learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746785799418,"projectUrl":"project/optional-seating-with-interactive-option/9104846/","projectTitle":"Optional Seating with Interactive Options","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9523221_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y273&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752699338908","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9523221"},{"teacherId":9065786,"projectId":9429430,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the generous donations toward my classroom. I love my book shelves, chairs and school supplies. The student have been using our classroom library since the very first day of school on the love sitting in the cozy chairs and reading their books.\r\nNot only do the students live out classroom teachers love it too asking about everything you have provided for my students and I. I am beyond proud of my classroom and having friends and family who care about education, my students and myself. Thank you again from all of us!","fullyFundedDate":1752535087061,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-classroom/9429430/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rizor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9065786_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686755707994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9065786"},{"teacherId":8111235,"projectId":9230097,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!!! Our classroom has been filled with wonder, happiness, and imagination since the arrival of our new library books, made possible through your generosity. \r\n\r\nThese books are not only engaging and entertaining, but they also provide meaningful opportunities for learning. With each story, we dive deep into discussions about characters, settings, and major events. The children are developing critical thinking skills as they begin to understand how stories are structured and how characters change and grow. They're learning to ask questions, make predictions, and express their thoughts clearly. These are all foundational pieces of early literacy development.\r\n\r\nOne of our most beloved additions is The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak. It never fails to light up the room. With every silly sound and unexpected word, the students erupt into laughter, fully captivated by the power of language. But even more beautiful is what's happening beneath the surface: they're learning that reading doesn't always need pictures to be fun. The words and the voice that bring stories to life. Watching their faces light up with each silly phrase reminds me how vital joyful reading experiences are at this age.\r\n\r\nThank you, once again, for believing in the power of books!! Because of you, our shelves are fuller, our lessons are richer, and our hearts are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1744255400130,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-kindergarteners-to-read-with-n/9230097/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Kindergarteners to Read With New Exciting Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Genet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-genet"},{"teacherId":8111235,"projectId":9144795,"letterContent":"Words truly fall short when trying to express our gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom. Thanks to your support, our young learners now have a beautiful puppet theater that is an enchanting addition that has completely transformed our storytelling experiences.\r\n\r\nSince its arrival, the puppet theater has sparked an explosion of creativity and joy. The students are eagerly retelling our classroom read-alouds, bringing beloved stories to life in the most imaginative ways. One of their absolute favorites has been I Want My Hat Back. They take turns voicing characters, inventing dialogue, and reenacting scenes with delightful enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nBeyond simply performing, the children have taken storytelling into their own hands literally! They've begun crafting their own puppets out of popsicle sticks, paper, and fabric scraps, designing characters with care and excitement. What's been most magical to witness is how naturally they recall plot events, story sequences, and dialogue, all while developing language skills and deepening their understanding of narrative structure.\r\n\r\nThis puppet theater has become more than a classroom center but a portal to imagination, a stage for collaboration, and a catalyst for literacy growth. We're already dreaming up new projects to build out our collection of puppets and scripts, and the students are brimming with ideas.\r\n\r\nNone of this would be possible without your kindness and belief in the power of early childhood education. Thank you for helping us create a classroom filled with wonder, creativity, and the love of storytelling. Your generosity is planting seeds that will continue to grow long after the curtain closes.","fullyFundedDate":1742071943163,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-young-students-education-th/9144795/","projectTitle":"Support Our Young Students' Education Through Imaginative Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Genet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-genet"},{"teacherId":9431232,"projectId":8143706,"letterContent":"In our classroom, all means everyone.\r\n\r\nThrough Adapted Physical Education, we are committed to creating inclusive, engaging, and accessible movement experiences for students of all abilities. With the right support and the right tools, every student—regardless of disability—can learn, grow, play, and thrive.\r\n\r\nBecause movement is a right, not a privilege.\r\n\r\nAs an Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher serving students with motor disabilities, I want to share the profound and measurable impact that specialized physical education services are having on some of Nevada's most underserved learners.\r\n\r\nThanks to recent investments and support, we've been able to implement an Adapted Physical Education program that gives students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully, safely, and meaningfully in physical education classes alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been transformative:\r\n\r\nStudents who once sat on the sidelines are now engaged in movement, communication, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nWe've seen gains in gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and self-confidence.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, students feel seen, included, and empowered—many for the first time in a physical education setting.\r\n\r\nWith the help of customized materials and adaptive equipment, we are able to meet each student's individual needs, ensuring equitable access to health, fitness, and social-emotional development through movement. This isn't just about exercise—this is about dignity, development, and inclusion.\r\n\r\nThank you for standing with us in making Physical Education for All a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1705326840505,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-for-all/8143706/","projectTitle":"Physical Education for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9431232"},{"teacherId":1751701,"projectId":9223262,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donations! The wall clings/stickers have made a big difference in our classroom. We have very high ceilings and the walls were decorated up to about 3-4 feet above the floor, but the rest of the wall was blank. The wall clings cover a lot of area and have made the blank walls come to life. They also helped make the bathroom a more fun and inviting place in the classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students find the pictures and colors very engaging and I have noticed many of them staring the pictures and showing each other the pictures.","fullyFundedDate":1744666999276,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-decorations-that-are-out-of-th/9223262/","projectTitle":"Classroom Decorations That Are Out of This World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Erbisch-Westcott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1751701_orig.png?crop=288,288,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633579656848","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1751701"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_121954","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":679,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":18,"percentWhite":23,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"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":65.5,"schoolId":121954,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Don & Dee Snyder Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Don & Dee Snyder Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/don-dee-snyder-elementary-school/121954"}