{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ernest May Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6609786,"projectId":9992818,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding our recent classroom project. Because of your kindness, our school library has been enriched with engaging book series specifically selected for our K–5 students.\r\n\r\nYour contributions have made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences. With these new and completed book series, students now have greater access to stories that spark their imagination, strengthen their reading skills, and foster a lifelong love of books. Completing previously incomplete series has been especially impactful—students can now fully immerse themselves in stories without interruption, which has increased both excitement and motivation to read.\r\n\r\nIt has been wonderful to see students eagerly checking out these books, discussing their favorite characters, and recommending titles to their peers. Your generosity has not only expanded our library collection but also created new opportunities for literacy growth and joyful learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting their educational journey. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and the impact of your gift will be felt for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768145338661,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-building-readers/9992818/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Building Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snider","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6609786"},{"teacherId":5366550,"projectId":9990165,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to headphones and whiteboard markers that we use every single day. The headphones have made a huge difference during independent work time, allowing students to focus on educational videos, listen to reading passages, and complete online activities without distractions. The whiteboard markers have been a game-changer during lessons—students use them to practice math problems, spelling, and brainstorming ideas in a hands-on, low-pressure way. One of my favorite moments was watching students eagerly solve problems on their whiteboards and proudly hold them up to share their thinking—it created an engaging and interactive learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were thrilled. The excitement in the room was immediate—students couldn't wait to use the headphones and loved having their own markers for practice. It made learning feel special and personal, and even my more hesitant learners were eager to participate. These simple tools have helped build confidence and enthusiasm across the classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these materials to support both independent and collaborative learning. The headphones will help them stay focused during personalized learning time, while the whiteboard markers will be used for daily skill practice and group problem-solving activities. We are excited to keep building on these routines and deepen student engagement. Your generosity has truly made a meaningful impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768062548131,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-are-in-short-supply/9990165/","projectTitle":"Supplies are in Short Supply!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5366550"},{"teacherId":8158543,"projectId":10011005,"letterContent":"My 4th graders have used the new seating choices EVERYDAY! They love the wobble stools and having the flexibility to move while they learn. My students with focus issues also appreciate the movement to help them stay in tune with what we are learning. Having additional wobble stools means more student are given the freedom to choose how they learn each day. This helps lead to more student engagement and productivity. \r\n\r\nWhen I first unpacked the new stools for our small group tables one student said, \" Oh those are so fancy!\". Student have also commented on how comfortable and sturdy they are.","fullyFundedDate":1768324365161,"projectUrl":"project/choose-how-you-learn/10011005/","projectTitle":"Choose How You Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8158543"},{"teacherId":5366556,"projectId":9989372,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into an even more engaging, joyful, and hands-on learning environment!\r\n\r\nWhen the bean bag chairs arrived, my students were beyond excited. They immediately asked, \"Are those really for us?\" Watching them grab a book and settle into a cozy reading space was such a powerful moment. The bean bags have created a calm, comfortable reading corner that encourages students to slow down, focus, and truly enjoy independent reading time. I've already noticed students choosing to read longer and talk more enthusiastically about their books.\r\n\r\nOur new Scholastic News subscription has become a favorite part of our literacy block. Students love reading real-world articles that connect to science, social studies, and current events. The nonfiction text features and engaging topics spark rich classroom discussions and help build critical thinking skills. It has been exciting to see reluctant readers participate more confidently during partner discussions because the topics feel relevant and interesting to them.\r\n\r\nThe soccer balls have been a huge hit at recess! Many of my students come from low-income households, and having quality equipment makes a big difference. Recess is now more active and inclusive, with students organizing games, practicing teamwork, and building friendships. It's wonderful to see them running, laughing, and developing social skills alongside physical health.\r\n\r\nFinally, the lemonade mix helped bring our economics unit to life during our classroom lemonade stand project. Instead of just reading about supply and demand, students experienced it firsthand. They calculated costs, discussed pricing, practiced persuasive speaking, and reflected on profit and teamwork. When they saw their hard work turn into a successful \"business,\" their confidence soared. It made financial literacy real and memorable.\r\n\r\nNext, we are continuing to build on these experiences. Students are using Scholastic News articles to write opinion pieces and practice citing text evidence. Our reading corner remains a daily part of literacy instruction, helping foster a lifelong love of books. And after the success of our lemonade stand, students are brainstorming future classroom \"business\" ideas to deepen their understanding of economics and entrepreneurship.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide supplies — it created comfort, opportunity, movement, confidence, and authentic learning experiences for my students. Thank you for investing in our classroom and believing in my students. Your generosity is making a lasting impact every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768069009325,"projectUrl":"project/brain-breaks-book-talks-and-beanbags/9989372/","projectTitle":"Brain Breaks, Book Talks, and Beanbags","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Graf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5366556_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525307452239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/graf"},{"teacherId":4749988,"projectId":10042243,"letterContent":"We are beyond grateful for your donation of a 3D printer to our classroom. To an elementary student, a 3D printer feels like pure magic. Your kindness is providing my students with hands-on learning opportunities that make science and math come alive. \r\n\r\nWe are so excited to begin 'printing' our ideas and seeing where our imagination takes us. There is nothing like the excitement of a third grader seeing their own hand-drawn monster or architectural model come to life. The 3D printer has transformed \"I can't\" into \"Look what I made.\" It bridges the gap between imagination and realization. \r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you gave my students the tools to be innovators and makers, fostering a lifelong love for creation and showing them that their ideas have the power to take shape in the real world. Thank you for investing in these young makers!","fullyFundedDate":1768846105249,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-creativity-to-life/10042243/","projectTitle":"Bringing Creativity to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chambers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4749988_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746216940692","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4749988"},{"teacherId":9745250,"projectId":9677152,"letterContent":"With the utmost gratitude, me and my class would like to give everyone that supported my project the biggest thank you!\r\n\r\nWhen my class saw the grocery set for the first time, they were very excited to play and use with it as soon as possible! They loved the working cash register and the conveyor belt for the groceries that they purchased.\r\n\r\nWe have been having a lesson about money; how to identify the different kinds of coins and dollar bills; and with the grocery set you all helped to provide for my class, we were able to apply those math lessons in pretend real life situations. It also helps promote Social/Emotional skills such as waiting in line and practicing the core value patience.","fullyFundedDate":1762267735068,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-for-life-one-grocery-trip-at/9677152/","projectTitle":"Preparing for Life, One Grocery Trip at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9745250"},{"teacherId":9636573,"projectId":8875952,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project! Your donation brought joy, engagement, and meaningful learning opportunities into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe fidget toys have been a game changer for students who need sensory support to stay focused and calm during learning activities. These tools help them regulate their emotions and maintain attention, especially during group lessons and independent work time.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic tiles and gears have sparked so much creativity during center time. Students work together to build imaginative structures, which encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning. It's amazing to see their confidence grow as they explore and test their ideas.\r\n\r\nOur toy telephones are being used in our dramatic play area to build communication and social skills. Students love pretending to make calls and have conversations, which helps develop language and turn-taking in a playful, low-pressure way.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, learning is more hands-on, inclusive, and fun. You've made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1739367640941,"projectUrl":"project/building-independence-essential-tools/8875952/","projectTitle":"Building Independence: Essential Tools for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9636573_orig.jpg?crop=1544,1544,x0,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728858675078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9636573"},{"teacherId":6609786,"projectId":9061028,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become a more organized, engaging, and joyful place to learn! The items you helped fund have made a noticeable difference in how students interact, stay organized, and build both academic and social-emotional skills within the library.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the baskets to put some of our favorite books in which has made it easier to find the books they love! We're using the games not just for fun, but also for building collaboration and critical thinking. We're currently working on a unit about teamwork and problem-solving, and these resources are helping us connect those lessons to real-life practice in a fun, hands-on way.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is more dynamic, organized, and full of energy. Your support is helping create a learning environment where students can thrive — and we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1737135788052,"projectUrl":"project/library-odds-and-ends/9061028/","projectTitle":"Library Odds and Ends","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snider","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6609786"},{"teacherId":6609786,"projectId":8821682,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has come alive with stories that reflect the rich, diverse voices of Hispanic and Latinx culture. These new books have become more than just stories — they're powerful tools for building empathy, identity, and understanding.\r\n\r\nIn reading these texts, my students have been introduced to important skills such as analyzing cultural context, identifying themes of heritage and resilience, and discussing how characters navigate their dual identities. We've had deep conversations about family traditions, immigration, language, and what it means to belong — all sparked by the stories you helped provide.","fullyFundedDate":1736974092676,"projectUrl":"project/hispanic-heritage-books/8821682/","projectTitle":"Hispanic Heritage Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snider","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6609786"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_56238","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":580,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":30,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":68.6,"schoolId":56238,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ernest May Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ernest May Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/ernest-may-elementary-school/56238"}