{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Edythe & Lloyd Katz Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1174997,"projectId":10577705,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and baseball club coaches of the Katz Elementary Baseball Club, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. Your recent contribution provided our team with brand-new bats, gloves, and a heavy-duty portable protective netting system. This crucial equipment has allowed us to accept more students into our after school baseball club.\r\n\r\nOperating as an after school sports club presents unique challenges. Unlike other programs with dedicated budgets, the other coach and I have limited equipment to use in our program. Prior to your gift, many of our students were forced to share gloves, and we had a limited number of spots available.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond the physical gear placed on the field. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to include more students in our program.","fullyFundedDate":1788611736758,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-baseball/10577705/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Baseball","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1174997_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476981944290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1174997"},{"teacherId":8125596,"projectId":10576116,"letterContent":"Thank You for Supporting Reading Reinforcement and Fun!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our project, Reading Reinforcement and Fun! Your kindness has made a real difference in our classroom and helped make learning a fun and rewarding experience for our students.\r\n\r\nThe kids were so excited to receive their rewards! Seeing their smiles and enthusiasm was truly heartwarming. These small rewards and positive incentives made a big impact on their motivation and encouraged them to stay focused and work hard to complete their IR (Independent Reading) lessons. It was wonderful to see them feel proud of their accomplishments and eager to keep making progress.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped us celebrate their hard work, build their confidence, and encourage them to keep reaching their reading goals. We are so grateful for your support and for helping us create positive learning experiences that inspire our students to do their best.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make reading fun, rewarding, and motivating for our students! Your kindness is making a difference, one reading lesson at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1788664207326,"projectUrl":"project/reading-reinforcement-and-fun/10576116/","projectTitle":"Reading Reinforcement and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Humphrey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8125596_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720483377505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125596"},{"teacherId":8125596,"projectId":10076528,"letterContent":"**Thank You for Supporting Our Classroom!**\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our project, _A Calm Space for Learning and Growth_! Your kindness will help us create a peaceful, welcoming classroom where students can feel calm, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe essential oil diffuser will help us create a soothing atmosphere that supports emotional regulation, focus, and overall well-being. By helping make our classroom a calm and comfortable space, you are making a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students. Thank you for helping us create an environment where every student can feel supported, grow, and thrive!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\n\r\n**Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!**","fullyFundedDate":1779277527041,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-space-for-learning-and-growth/10076528/","projectTitle":"A Calm Space for Learning and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Humphrey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8125596_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720483377505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125596"},{"teacherId":8125596,"projectId":10263440,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project, _Making Thinking Possible_! The anchor chart board and standing whiteboard are making a meaningful difference in my students' learning by providing visual supports that help them understand, organize, and connect new information. I use these resources regularly to create math anchor charts, display writing examples, develop thinking maps, and hang our reading charts. Having these materials available allows students to refer back to important concepts, revisit strategies, and build confidence as they work through challenging tasks. These visual tools help make learning more accessible and encourage students to become more independent thinkers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create a classroom environment where students can see their thinking come to life! By having clear examples, organized ideas, and helpful reminders readily available, students can strengthen their problem-solving skills, develop their writing, deepen their reading comprehension, and make connections across subjects. These boards also encourage students to share their ideas, explain their reasoning, and learn from one another. Thank you for investing in my students and providing resources that support their curiosity, creativity, and academic growth. Your support is helping make thinking visible, meaningful, and possible for every learner in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778068731196,"projectUrl":"project/making-thinking-visible/10263440/","projectTitle":"Making Thinking Visible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Humphrey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8125596_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720483377505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125596"},{"teacherId":8125596,"projectId":10410294,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support my students' social-emotional learning through daily reflection. Your contribution of composition books, special writing pencils, and stickers is helping my students develop essential skills that will support their growth both inside and outside the classroom. These materials give students the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings, reflect on their choices, and build a better understanding of themselves. Through daily reflection, students are learning to recognize their emotions, take responsibility for their actions, and develop confidence in their ability to make positive changes.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful impact on my students' personal growth by encouraging them to practice self-awareness, self-regulation, and positive decision-making. The stickers provide positive reinforcement that motivates students to demonstrate expected behaviors, celebrate their progress, and take pride in their accomplishments. Over time, these daily reflections will help students recognize their strengths, learn from their challenges, and develop the social-emotional skills needed to build positive relationships and become successful learners. Thank you for investing in my students' growth and helping create a classroom where they feel encouraged, supported, and empowered to become the best versions of themselves!","fullyFundedDate":1785331541297,"projectUrl":"project/daily-reflection/10410294/","projectTitle":"Daily Reflection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Humphrey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8125596_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720483377505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125596"},{"teacherId":5427830,"projectId":10577983,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our \"Supplies for Success: Sparking Bright Minds in First Grade!\" project possible! Your generosity has provided my 20 first-grade students with the classroom supplies they need to learn, create, practice, and grow every day.\r\nThese materials may seem like simple classroom supplies, but they make a tremendous difference. Writing journals and pencils give my students daily opportunities to practice putting their thoughts on paper. Markers, crayons, scissors, and glue allow them to strengthen fine-motor skills while bringing their learning to life through hands-on projects. Folders help them learn important organizational skills, while headphones allow them to focus during digital literacy activities without classroom distractions.\r\nAs a first-grade teacher, I know how important it is to give children the tools they need to become confident learners. When a child has the materials to write, draw, cut, create, and practice independently, their confidence grows right alongside their skills.\r\nYour support is especially meaningful because many of my students come from families facing financial challenges. You have helped remove one more barrier to learning and ensured that my students can participate fully in our classroom activities.\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping them discover that they are capable, creative, and successful learners. Your generosity will be part of their learning journey all year long!","fullyFundedDate":1788570935421,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-success-sparking-bright-mi/10577983/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Success: Sparking Bright Minds in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Magro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5427830_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768226263271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5427830"},{"teacherId":8513607,"projectId":10549471,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Your generous donation helped me provide much-needed supplies that have made a big difference in keeping our classroom organized and running smoothly. Having a place for everything helps my students feel more comfortable, prepared, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nYour support also allowed me to add more supplies for my students to use throughout the school year. In a classroom where resources are so important, every item makes a difference. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where they have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1788029661234,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-organized/10549471/","projectTitle":"Help Us Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaltsas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8513607_orig.jpg?crop=412,412,x0,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707670907084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8513607"},{"teacherId":7175533,"projectId":10228985,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project. The books have made a wonderful impact on our Pre-K classroom! With these new books, I have been able to create a special Little Minds Book Corner where students can explore, enjoy, and develop a love for reading.\r\n\r\nWe use our Book Corner throughout the day, during story time, learning centers, and independent exploration. Students enjoy choosing their own books and spending time looking at the pictures and talking about what they see. This has helped make reading a fun and meaningful part of our daily classroom experience.","fullyFundedDate":1778068732057,"projectUrl":"project/little-minds-book-corner/10228985/","projectTitle":"Little Minds Book Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maria V. Ortiz-Andrade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7175533"},{"teacherId":7175533,"projectId":10317906,"letterContent":"Our new books have quickly become a favorite part of our Pre-K classroom library! My students enjoy looking through the books independently, listening to stories during circle time, and choosing books to share with their friends. The new books have given us more opportunities to explore different stories, characters, ideas, and vocabulary.\r\n\r\nThank you so much to our generous donors for helping us create a welcoming and engaging library for our young learners. Your support is helping our students discover the joy of books and reading!","fullyFundedDate":1786541650980,"projectUrl":"project/creative-kids-storytelling/10317906/","projectTitle":"Creative Kids Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maria V. Ortiz-Andrade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7175533"},{"teacherId":8125596,"projectId":9989160,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! The students are loving their newly replenished supplies. Our pencil bin is completely stocked. We have a sturdy organizer to hold all of their papers and it makes organization and grading easier for me . They loved pulling out and using the new crayons, markers and colored pencils. They were so thrilled to have their supplies replenished. Bringing basic classroom supplies into the classroom this time of year gave the end of the year the positivity they needed to keep going and try their best.","fullyFundedDate":1768064280889,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-brighter-futures/9989160/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies, Brighter Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Humphrey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8125596_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720483377505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125596"},{"teacherId":8557445,"projectId":10006781,"letterContent":"Your generosity and support mean more to my students and me than words can truly express. Thank you so much for donating board games to our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students will have opportunities to learn, collaborate, and grow in ways that go far beyond academics alone.\r\nBoard games provide so much more than entertainment for fourth graders. They create meaningful opportunities for students to practice important life skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, patience, critical thinking, and sportsmanship. Through play, students learn how to work together, encourage one another, follow directions, and handle both success and challenges with confidence and respect. These are lessons that will benefit them not only in the classroom, but throughout their lives.\r\nAs a teacher, it is incredibly meaningful to know there are people who care enough to invest in students' happiness, learning, and success. Your generosity reminds my students that there are kind people in the community who believe in them and want them to succeed. That message alone is powerful and inspiring.\r\nThank you again for your thoughtful support and for helping create a classroom filled with creativity, collaboration, and connection. Your donation will make a lasting impact on my students each and every day, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768211944712,"projectUrl":"project/explore-learning/10006781/","projectTitle":"EXPLORE LEARNING","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8557445_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787197428460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8557445"},{"teacherId":9558834,"projectId":10006086,"letterContent":"These supplies have had a tremendous impact on my classroom. My students were so excited to see all the new stuff we got; even the items they won't use themselves on a daily basis. To know someone thought of them enough to make sure our classroom needs are met means the world to them and to me. \r\nWe are incredibly thankful for each and every item. We have so many supplies and tools to organize. \r\nWith our art supplies we were able to create a published book that will be a keepsake for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768181477440,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-grade-needs/10006086/","projectTitle":"2nd Grade Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Childers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9558834"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56254","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":588,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":28,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.1,"schoolId":56254,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Edythe & Lloyd Katz Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Edythe & Lloyd Katz Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/edythe-lloyd-katz-elementary-school/56254"}