{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Donner Springs Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1743244,"projectId":10596245,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these items to our classroom. It was a perfect time of the year because I already know my students interests and got so many items they are enjoying daily. They love the play kitchen, but the microwave, coffee maker, mixer, and blender have been a hit! They love to make different food items for the teachers and peers. They love using the alpha-bots during our morning work time and identifying the letters and numbers as well as manipulate them into their robot forms. They have loved the doorbell dollhouse and using the different keys to open the rooms. They really love the new floor puzzles that are dinosaurs and insects. \r\n Thank you so much for donating these items we can use during our free play centers daily to encourage language, sharing, turn taking and so much more!","fullyFundedDate":1788744349354,"projectUrl":"project/explore-learn-and-grow-in-pre-k/10596245/","projectTitle":"Explore, Learn, and Grow 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":10399908,"projectId":10584994,"letterContent":"My students are having fun as they are learning their letters. They love using the magnetic letters to build words. They are learning ABC order and this is perfect to help them with hands-on making the alphabet. Being able to have enough letters for everyone to use is very helpful during our whole group instruction. These letters are also perfect for our smaller reading groups. \r\n\r\nOur class just loves how cozy the reading corner is now with all the cushions to sit and lay on. They quietly read and look at pictures in the new books donated. It is a favorite place in the room now.","fullyFundedDate":1788782002083,"projectUrl":"project/a-reading-corner-and-literacy-groups/10584994/","projectTitle":"A Reading Corner and Literacy Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lisanne Halford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399908"},{"teacherId":8108440,"projectId":10548796,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new books, we were able to add to our library collection! The students love when I read our new books during our whole group read aloud. They also enjoy looking at the pictures on their own in our classroom library. \r\n\r\nThe classroom library is our calm down corner so when a student is feeling upset, they know they can go into our library and read a book to help them self-regulate their emotions. \r\n\r\nWe also have enjoyed using our new LEGOs and Magnetic Blocks. The students love using their imagination and building different designs. It is their favorite play center to use anytime we have free choice activities.","fullyFundedDate":1788644533775,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-library/10548796/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8108440"},{"teacherId":8550320,"projectId":10342899,"letterContent":"Jumping rope is the latest, greatest, craze at my school now! I choose the best jumper and videoed him with friends to demonstrate to my classes the new jump rope games I created on Canva.\r\nThis student is an English Language learner with attention issues and allowing him these moments to shine have made a huge difference for him!\r\nMy classes are rotating through learning these new skills and it is a great way for them to exercise as we do not have a PE teacher at our Title 1 school.\r\nWe even had other adults join me in a competition with each other! Thank you so very much for supporting music and PE in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1781884412164,"projectUrl":"project/jumping-for-joy/10342899/","projectTitle":"Jumping for Joy","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":9353408,"projectId":10605785,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Because of your support, our kindergarten classroom has been transformed by our new puzzles, learning games, adaptive scissors, pencil grips, math games, and letter sorting activities.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these materials to build independence and confidence. During our learning stations, students use the puzzles and games to collaborate, share, and problem-solve together. For fine-motor development, the adaptive scissors and pencil grips are complete game-changers. They allow students who previously struggled with writing and cutting to build hand strength and proudly complete tasks alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps are to use these tools to tackle foundational skills. Over the coming weeks, my students will use the math games to master early counting and the letter sorting activities to build critical phonics and reading skills.\r\n\r\nYour contribution did so much more than just buy supplies—it sent a message to my students that their learning matters. Thank you for giving our class the tools, encouragement, and confidence we need to thrive this year.","fullyFundedDate":1788881896383,"projectUrl":"project/the-grounded-learners/10605785/","projectTitle":"The Grounded Learners","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":1743244,"projectId":10344529,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project! These books focus on emotions and use cute little stuffed \"spots\" to talk about emotions. They relate the emotions to different colors and teach the kids strategies to use when they are feeling certain emotions. My students last year saw them in a different class and really liked them, so I thought I would try to use them in our own classroom. \r\n I read a story to my class daily and we focus on different themes. At the beginning of the year, it is great to talk about emotions and how to handle them when they feel upset. My students also can look at books multiple times per day and enjoy looking at these new books.","fullyFundedDate":1785257982975,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-spot-our-feelings-in-pre-k/10344529/","projectTitle":"Help us SPOT our Feelings 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":1743244,"projectId":10203470,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the Rubbermaid storage container as well as the soft and safe comet balls for our preschool students! We put it on the playground so that all of our recess equipment is easily for the kids to access during recess times. They are also able to help clean it up, teaching them responsibility and ensuring we have materials to play with daily. We were carrying the materials from the classroom outside every day, and now it so much easier to get the toys out and clean them up. \r\n The students are loving the soft and safe comet balls! They enjoy throwing them and running to get them, and they are soft so they don't hurt! Thank you so much for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1779288778939,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-get-moving-in-pre-k/10203470/","projectTitle":"Gear Up & Get Moving 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":10096765,"letterContent":"As a music teacher of 38 years, the most growth I see in grades K-12 are the kindergarteners! In August, making a circle, staying in line, focusing on a song or a game, etc. are all challenges. Yet, in the spring they performed confidently on the stage for a standing room only audience with joy and confidence!\r\n\r\nHaving the white gloves and bowler hats made them feel like Youtube stars! They loved practicing bowing (without their hat falling off!) and showing off their white gloves they have seen magicians use. Their photos show their joy and excitement!","fullyFundedDate":1772582250531,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-celebration-swag/10096765/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Celebration Swag!","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":3606853,"projectId":10040596,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing felt board materials for our Pre-K classroom. Your generosity is helping bring learning to life for our young students through hands-on activities, storytelling, and interactive lessons. These resources will provide countless opportunities for our students to explore stories, practice important early learning skills, and engage in imaginative play.\r\n\r\nThese materials will encourage creativity, language development, and early literacy skills while keeping our students engaged and excited to learn. We are incredibly grateful for your support and commitment to helping children succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1778088068310,"projectUrl":"project/flannel-board-fun/10040596/","projectTitle":"Flannel Board Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mathisen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3606853_orig.jpg?crop=2822,2822,x201,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637460233814","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3606853"},{"teacherId":5666913,"projectId":8305863,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to my reading area revival through the donors choose. We have received several beanbags and pillows and a rug that make our reading area enjoyable, comfortable and a space that all can enjoy.\r\nWe also added several books and a lovely bulletin board to make the area, bright and cheery. My students love to go sit in the aiding area and relax in the calming space where they can read and relax. \r\nThank you again for all your support. My students are loving the new reading area.","fullyFundedDate":1712858568564,"projectUrl":"project/reading-area-revival/8305863/","projectTitle":"Reading Area Revival!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5666913_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630166590427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5666913"},{"teacherId":10416735,"projectId":10073429,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Calm, Connection, and Confidence Through Sensory Play.\" Your generosity has brought meaningful opportunities for exploration, comfort, and learning to our kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nOur young learners benefit greatly from hands-on sensory experiences. The sensory materials give our students opportunities to explore different textures, practice fine-motor skills, engage their senses, and participate in activities that are both fun and purposeful.\r\n\r\nFor our students with autism, sensory play can also provide a wonderful way to regulate, focus, and feel comfortable in the classroom. We have seen students become more engaged, explore materials independently, and build confidence as they discover what they enjoy and what helps them feel calm.\r\n\r\nThese activities may look like simple play, but they support important skills such as communication, attention, independence, problem-solving, and social interaction. Most importantly, they give each child a chance to participate and learn in a way that feels meaningful to them.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where our students can play, connect, regulate, and grow with confidence. Your kindness is making a lasting difference in the everyday experiences of our little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1774024254485,"projectUrl":"project/calm-connection-and-confidence-through/10073429/","projectTitle":"Calm, Connection, and Confidence Through Sensory Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alice Felix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416735"},{"teacherId":10416735,"projectId":10080304,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Opening Worlds Through Books for Students With Autism.\" Your generosity has brought meaningful learning opportunities and joyful moments to our kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nThe books have become an important part of our daily routines. Our young learners enjoy looking at colorful pictures, listening to stories, turning pages, identifying familiar objects and characters, and choosing books that interest them. These simple experiences help build early literacy skills while also supporting communication, attention, vocabulary, and social-emotional development.\r\n\r\nFor our students with autism, books can be a wonderful way to learn about emotions, routines, friendships, and the world around them. We have seen students become excited when they recognize a favorite picture or story, participate during read-alouds, and independently explore books.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us create a welcoming classroom where every child can learn, explore, and experience the joy of reading in their own way. These moments are incredibly special, and we are so grateful that you helped make them possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our little learners open new worlds through books!","fullyFundedDate":1773839922981,"projectUrl":"project/opening-worlds-through-books-for-student/10080304/","projectTitle":"Opening Worlds Through Books for Students With Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alice Felix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416735"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63494","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":422,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":6,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":2,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.5,"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"}