{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Don & Dee Snyder Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8111235,"projectId":10567163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of soccer balls, nets, a toss-and-catch game, chalk, storage bins, and a wagon to our kindergarten class. Before your gift, our recess options were very limited without outdoor equipment, making it difficult for the kids to channel their energy into structured, active play. Your kindness has completely transformed our outdoor time. The soccer gear and toss game keep the students running and building teamwork; the chalk gives them a creative outlet to decorate the pavement, and the wagon and bins make it effortless for us to haul and store everything every day. You haven't just given us equipment; you've given these five- and six-year-olds joyful, active, and organized playtimes, and we are so truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1788571350119,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-fun-and-creative-learning/10567163/","projectTitle":"Outdoor fun and creative learning!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Genet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-genet"},{"teacherId":504655,"projectId":10005180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my first-grade classroom through DonorsChoose! The easel and magnetic math manipulatives have already made a meaningful difference in the way I am able to teach my students.\r\n\r\nMy first graders are eager learners, and we spend a great deal of time together on the rug during whole-group lessons, demonstrations, and math instruction. Having a sturdy easel that can be moved around the classroom and adjusted to different angles has made it much easier for every student to see what I am modeling. Instead of students trying to lean or move around to get a better view, they can focus their attention on the lesson and participate more fully.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic math manipulatives have also been especially valuable. I can now model mathematical concepts in a large, visual way that students can easily follow. I am able to use them during whole-group lessons and then bring the same materials into small-group instruction for students who need additional practice and support. This has allowed me to make abstract math concepts more concrete and give my students opportunities to see, discuss, and manipulate math rather than simply hearing an explanation.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I have been able to create more interactive and accessible math lessons while giving my students the visual support they need to be successful. Something as simple as being able to clearly see the math being modeled has made a big difference for my young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768181183601,"projectUrl":"project/easy-does-it/10005180/","projectTitle":"Easy Does It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp504655_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512528814220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mgallegos"},{"teacherId":2364924,"projectId":9058598,"letterContent":"Your donations helped us have a successful run with our STEM projects, specifically our paper roller coasters! The kids learned about Newton's laws and applied those laws to create their own roller coasters. It was a ton of fun watching kids create their models, remembering the elements of potential and kinetic energy when building. Through the challenges of the construction, we made it through and had a great time presenting our coasters to peers in our grade levels. Thank you for your support in gifted education!","fullyFundedDate":1738101838973,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-steam/9058598/","projectTitle":"Supporting Steam","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":3552145,"projectId":10146724,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. Your heartfelt donations of books have brought immense joy and excitement to the young minds in our classroom. Last year, your kind contribution of Scaredy Squirrel at The Beach for each child was an extraordinary gift that went beyond just being a book. It became a cherished keepsake for every student, allowing them to carry home a piece of our classroom adventures. Looking ahead to the new academic year, your generosity continues to inspire and delight us with Scaredy Squirrel Has a Birthday Party. This delightful addition to our reading collection will serve as a special birthday book for my new class. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1773846053824,"projectUrl":"project/goodbye-books-and-birthday-books/10146724/","projectTitle":"Goodbye Books and Birthday Books","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":10251286,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredible generosity and support in providing essential school supplies for my first-grade students. Your kindness has made a significant impact on our classroom, and I am truly thankful for your contribution. Thanks to your generous donations, we have been able to provide each child with folders, glue, dry-erase markers, crayons, erasers, and canvas baggies for word work. These supplies are more than just tools, they are the building blocks of creativity and learning. The folders and canvas baggies have provided a wonderful opportunity for my students to learn about organization and responsibility. Each child is delighted to have their own place to store their work and materials, which not only keeps our classroom tidy but also teaches them important life skills. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1778007952356,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-a-new-year/10251286/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for a New Year","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":504655,"projectId":9231524,"letterContent":"Your generous support of our \"Favorite Book Characters\" project is directly transforming how my students engage with reading. By bringing high-interest, beloved character sets like Pete the Cat, Elephant & Piggie, Dog Man, and Mo Willems' Pigeon into our classroom library, you have injected immediate excitement into our daily literacy time. These iconic, accessible stories are the ultimate tool for bridging the gap between learning to read and loving to read. Students who previously hesitated to pick up a book are now eagerly reaching for these titles, building their reading stamina, confidence, and fluency through characters that make them laugh out loud.\r\n\r\nIn addition to these fiction favorites, the new non-fiction book sets have expanded our readers' horizons in complementary ways. Having access to engaging, photo-rich non-fiction allows my students to connect their favorite storybook themes to real-world topics, fueling their curiosity about animals, nature, and the world around them. This balanced mix of humorous narrative and accessible informational text ensures that every single learner in our classroom—regardless of their current reading level or interest—finds a book that speaks directly to them.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom library is no longer just a shelf of books; it is a vibrant hub of exploration, giggles, and newfound reading independence. You haven't just supplied our room with paper and ink—you have given my students the gift of seeing themselves as capable, enthusiastic readers. Thank you for investing in our classroom and laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746473149890,"projectUrl":"project/first-grades-favorite-book-characters/9231524/","projectTitle":"First Grade's Favorite Book Characters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp504655_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512528814220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mgallegos"},{"teacherId":9402916,"projectId":8091821,"letterContent":"The generous donations made a meaningful difference in our 5th-grade classroom! The supplies helped create a welcoming and engaging learning environment where students had the tools they needed to participate, collaborate, and succeed. The items made our classroom more comfortable, inviting, and fun while helping students feel supported and excited to learn each day. We were incredibly grateful for the support and for everyone who invested in our students and helped make our classroom a place where they could thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1703891647840,"projectUrl":"project/rubensteins-rockstars/8091821/","projectTitle":"Rubenstein's Rockstars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rubenstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9402916"},{"teacherId":504655,"projectId":9609096,"letterContent":"Our \"Readers on the Go\" project has already made a wonderful impact in our first-grade classroom! The metal rolling cart and convenient bins make it easy for my students to independently access books throughout the day. They absolutely love being able to help themselves to a bin and choose a book that catches their interest.\r\n\r\nThe high-interest collections featuring favorite characters like Pete the Cat, Elephant & Piggie, Bad Kitty, and other engaging series have made reading feel fun and inviting. Students are excited to browse the bins, make their own choices, and share books with their classmates. For many of my first graders, having books featuring characters they already love is helping build confidence and encouraging them to spend more time reading.\r\n\r\nThe rolling cart also allows us to keep these books organized while making them easily accessible wherever they are needed in our classroom. Instead of books being tucked away where students might forget about them, our \"Readers on the Go\" collection is visible, inviting, and ready for little readers to explore.\r\n\r\nThank you to the generous donors who helped make this possible! You have given my students not only books, but opportunities to develop independence, discover new favorites, and—most importantly—fall a little more in love with reading. ❤️📚","fullyFundedDate":1756611606734,"projectUrl":"project/for-readers-on-the-go/9609096/","projectTitle":"For Readers on the Go","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp504655_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512528814220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mgallegos"},{"teacherId":8138369,"projectId":10165540,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project for the stand-up desk and Crayola thin markers! Your support has added so much energy and creativity to our daily classroom routine.\r\n\r\nThe stand-up desk has quickly become our dedicated presentation station. Having a professional, elevated space for students to stand while presenting to their peers has given them a massive boost in confidence and focus. It really makes their voice and leadership shine when they share their work!\r\n\r\nAt the same time, the Crayola thin markers have been fantastic for everyday assignments. The precise tips allow my students to draw detailed diagrams and add fine artistic details to their projects with incredible pride.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts our daily learning and reminds my students that people outside our classroom believe in their success. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1774538300677,"projectUrl":"project/presentation-time-for-2nd-grade/10165540/","projectTitle":"Presentation Time for 2nd Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ahlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8138369_orig.png?crop=339,339,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752530470012","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8138369"},{"teacherId":8968066,"projectId":9998698,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom! Because of you my students were well prepared for the school year never had to worry about having classroom supplies. I was able to provide everything we needed for my student to succeed in their learning! \r\n\r\nAlso, because of your donations this took away a lot of stress from families to provide applies for their students. I felt extreme grateful to help families in need and to better my classroom. The students were never worried, and weren't afraid to ask for simple supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1768185189035,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-impact-on-learning/9998698/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Impact on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Khun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8968066_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720458632449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8968066"},{"teacherId":1751701,"projectId":10195663,"letterContent":"Thank you all so much for your extremely thoughtful donations to this project. Your generosity has helped make a big difference in our recess time. Before this project we had one balance bike, one scooter, and one tricycle, but we always had more than three students interested in a riding toy. This big wheel bike gives my students another option and now even more get to play with a riding toy!\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely love this new bike. It's low to the ground and doesn't require them to balance on their own so it's accessible to everyone, including my students who don't know how to ride a bike yet. Thank you all so much for helping me provide more of my students a riding toy to use at recess.","fullyFundedDate":1778608320914,"projectUrl":"project/lets-ride/10195663/","projectTitle":"Let's Ride!","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"},{"teacherId":4541728,"projectId":9991016,"letterContent":"These resources will continue supporting our classroom as we finish the school year strong and prepare for future learning goals. Students will use the materials during reading fluency practice, math centers, STEM activities, and technology-based lessons that encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence..\r\n\r\nFor many students, this has allowed them to work more independently while I provide targeted instruction to small groups. It has created a more balanced and effective learning environment where every student is getting what they need.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made a positive impact on our classroom, and my students and I are incredibly thankful for your support and belief in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1768076358337,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-learning-going/9991016/","projectTitle":"Keeping Learning Going","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4541728_orig.jpg?crop=330,330,x245,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564665405247","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4541728"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_121954","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":728,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":17,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.5,"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"}