{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Donner Springs Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1743244,"projectId":9996581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my preschool classroom. We were able to get wooden train tracks and trains so my students can create their own creations with the trains. We were able to get some snap robots that they have loved to play with! And it helps them work on the fine motor skill of fastening snap enclosures. My students have really loved to build with the Duplo Legos, so we were able to get another base for them to create and they have loved getting to explore with that. I was also able to get some Pluffle to put in our sensory table, which they have loved to explore. So thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768847583426,"projectUrl":"project/building-language-skills-with-play/9996581/","projectTitle":"Building Language Skills with Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cochran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1743244_orig.jpg?crop=1032,1032,x288,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558242545352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1743244"},{"teacherId":1743244,"projectId":9999237,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! My students were so excited with the new Tonie listening center for our classroom library! With you generous donation, we were able to get everything we need for a listening center to add to our library. We were able to get headphones, the Tonie Box listening center, a splitter so many kids can share and listen together, and 15 different character Tonies, so they had plenty of options of books to listen to. My own son loves to listen to a book after school and now he wants one for his Birthday! So thank you so much for giving my students the opportunity to explore this awesome listening center.","fullyFundedDate":1768164287248,"projectUrl":"project/tonies-reading-center-for-pre-k/9999237/","projectTitle":"Tonies Reading Center for Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cochran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1743244_orig.jpg?crop=1032,1032,x288,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558242545352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1743244"},{"teacherId":9990384,"projectId":9592042,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of headphones to our elementary school computer lab. They are used weekly by students in Kindergarten- 5th grade and are still in perfect working order. Students have used them to during read alongs which supports development of literacy skills. They are also used to practice math and reading skills. Students love using them when learning typing skills or playing educational games.\r\n\r\nThe clear audio and responsive microphone have benefited students taking tests where they listen to questions and respond verbally. In addition to this, students who need accommodations such as speech to text or text to speech have found the headphones easy to use and accurate. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new headphones they asked where they came from. I told them about the generous donors who made this possible for our school and they were particularly surprised but grateful to know that people who didn't know them personally cared about them and wanted to support them.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and giving them access to excellent headphones that will enhance learning for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1755785492139,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-with-durable-headphon/9592042/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning with Durable Headphones","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9990384_orig.jpg?crop=2089,2089,x998,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755136242098","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9990384"},{"teacherId":10089807,"projectId":9996995,"letterContent":"My students are greatly appreciating the opportunity to utilize comfortable seating options! They were so excited when everything arrived and even wanted to help build the benches! \r\nStudents use the different seating options to form groups during group work, they utilize the seating to pick a quiet spot to read and focus on their work! \r\n\r\nThey will continue to have the opportunity to use the comfortable seating options by following expectations.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us achieve this success and opportunity to reward my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768154579351,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/9996995/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waisanen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10089807_orig.jpg?crop=773,773,x1214,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753246564150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10089807"},{"teacherId":9353408,"projectId":10035112,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students have greatly benefited from the new resources provided. We have integrated these materials into our daily lessons, enriching both instruction and student engagement.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was palpable. Many expressed amazement and curiosity, eager to explore and learn. The fresh resources sparked enthusiasm and motivation, leading to more active participation and collaboration during class activities.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has truly transformed our learning environment, empowering students to engage more deeply with their education and fostering a love for discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1768739306449,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-dreams/10035112/","projectTitle":"Little hands, big dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kenshalo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353408_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699209879283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353408"},{"teacherId":8550320,"projectId":9844532,"letterContent":"I thought when I ordered puppets it would be for PreSchool! Little did I know that the 1st-5th graders would love them, too! When they have any free time, they dig into the puppet box! They make up little games (Red Light Green Light) across the back of my risers, story tell with each other, put on little shows, and one day two puppets were jumping rope!\r\nThe PreSchoolers like to use their puppets to say their names, which is one of their biggest educational goals, and my non-verbal students are opening up and speaking their names now as well!\r\nThere is even talk of a puppet show in our school talent show!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1762569191251,"projectUrl":"project/puppet-play-for-preschool/9844532/","projectTitle":"Puppet Play for PreSchool!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dolbeare","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8550320_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666403022274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8550320"},{"teacherId":8550320,"projectId":9796364,"letterContent":"Halloween is always a challenge for trying to teach with the kids in costumes and sugared up! However, this year my 3rd graders were happy and active while reading music and playing a game with the tennis balls!\r\nMy 5th graders loved this game as well, because it gets them up and moving chaotically but safely!\r\nThe stretchy band has been a huge hit with my special needs students, PreK, 1st, and 2nd graders! One day I literally \"dragged\" a nonverbal student all around my classroom while he was in the band. He wore ME out! His smile was amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1760693548766,"projectUrl":"project/move-groove-and-grow-in-music-class/9796364/","projectTitle":"Move, Groove, and Grow in Music Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dolbeare","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8550320_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666403022274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8550320"},{"teacherId":8550320,"projectId":9514921,"letterContent":"It is a reality of our times that students can focus better on learning when using technology! It is important in our district that students work in collaborative groups and the iPad is great for a learning center.\r\nExample: In the last two lessons, my 3rd grade students made animal sounds and movements in small groups, listened to Carnival of the Animals, and then played a game from Carnegie Hall on my Promethean Board and iPad. The game tried to trick them when listening to sounds that were either animals or instruments. It was very fun and engaging!","fullyFundedDate":1755725127371,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-investment-in-knowledge/9514921/","projectTitle":"iPad Investment in Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dolbeare","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8550320_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666403022274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8550320"},{"teacherId":1743244,"projectId":9232219,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the books to my preschool classroom! The students are loving the new nonfiction books. We have a bearded dragon as a class pet named Charlotte, so they are really loving to look at the pictures of bearded dragons in the two new books we got and learn more about her. I also have students that like dinosaurs, so I added some more dinosaur books that they are loving. I added some community helper books because that is something we talk about in preschool, and I have students that just love the Police Officer books. So thank you so much for making my students excited to look at books!","fullyFundedDate":1754470598567,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fun-in-pre-k/9232219/","projectTitle":"Reading is Fun in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cochran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1743244_orig.jpg?crop=1032,1032,x288,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558242545352","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1743244"},{"teacherId":8550320,"projectId":9692918,"letterContent":"We have some students severely impacted by their autism. Due to their nonverbal skills, acting out (hitting, running away, scratching, biting) they are unable to attend a regular music class. When they come to music class on their own schedule, I try to provide a safe way for them to play, that engages them and elevates their learning. The \"Little Spot of Feelings\" plush and sensory fidget toys have been very helpful for my younger students to express their feelings and share with the class. We are grateful for your support! You are making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1760693654120,"projectUrl":"project/social-and-emotional-regulation-in-music/9692918/","projectTitle":"Social and Emotional Regulation in Music Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dolbeare","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8550320_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666403022274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8550320"},{"teacherId":10089807,"projectId":9492458,"letterContent":"My students are loving the new materials! They are having so much fun reading the new books and they audibly gasped at our beautiful new rug. They got so excited to sit on the rug and learn from their spots on the rug. Every day, they ask if they can sit on the rug, even when they are completing seat work! It is so nice to see them so excited about something!\r\n\r\nMy students were asking me every day before the materials arrived if they were here yet and when they would arrive to the school because they were so excited to see it all! They all stood up out of their seats when the janitor brought it all in, and they were so excited to see it and use it the following day when it was all unpacked. \r\n\r\nWe are using the rug every day for whole group instruction, and the students use the books during their small group or independent time. Thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758138817339,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-classroom-library/9492458/","projectTitle":"Inclusive Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Waisanen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10089807_orig.jpg?crop=773,773,x1214,y125&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753246564150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10089807"},{"teacherId":8154525,"projectId":9243193,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you generous donations. I was so nice this year knowing that I was starting the school year off with a bang and not having to worry about supplies. \r\nThe students are really enjoying the markers and the highlighters. we use the flair pens in one of our centers and they just love picking out what color they are going to use. The post its are great and the students love the colored notes i can put on their desks. We have not gotten a chance to use the glue and the tape just yest but we will in the winter when we build our inventions from recycled materials. Thank you so much again","fullyFundedDate":1746785968921,"projectUrl":"project/restock-the-classroom/9243193/","projectTitle":"Restock the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lindsay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8154525"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63494","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":414,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":63494,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Donner Springs Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Donner Springs Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/donner-springs-elementary-school/63494"}