{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Fay Herron Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8424226,"projectId":9522458,"letterContent":"Funding this project directly transforms the learning experience for my students. By providing essential classroom supplies, you have removed barriers that often limit creativity, focus, and academic confidence. Students now have access to the materials they need to fully engage in lessons—whether it's completing hands-on activities, organizing their work, or expressing their ideas through writing and art.\r\n\r\nThese supplies do more than support daily tasks; they create a classroom environment where every child feels prepared, included, and valued. Your generosity ensures that students can approach learning with enthusiasm rather than stress, and it helps build a culture of responsibility, pride, and excitement for school.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support:\r\n\r\nStudents can participate fully in lessons without worrying about missing materials.\r\n\r\nLearning becomes more interactive and meaningful, as hands-on resources are now available to enrich instruction.\r\n\r\nClassroom organization improves, helping students develop independence and effective work habits.\r\n\r\nConfidence grows, since students know they have what they need to succeed each day.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has a ripple effect that extends far beyond the supplies themselves. It nurtures curiosity, fuels motivation, and empowers young learners to explore their potential. Thank you for making a real and lasting difference in our classroom and in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1754342233167,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-with-essential-clas/9522458/","projectTitle":"\"Fueling Young Minds With Essential Classroom Supplies!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Turner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8424226"},{"teacherId":321102,"projectId":9705155,"letterContent":"My second graders are absolutely thrilled to receive the new materials for their creative STEM time! The excitement in the room was contagious as they eagerly explored the new Magna-Tiles, especially the jungle and car sets. These additions have sparked so much imagination. Students are now building entire worlds filled with animals, vehicles, and adventurous designs. It's amazing to see their creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving grow each day as they bring their ideas to life. The new materials have truly made our STEM time one of the most anticipated parts of the day!","fullyFundedDate":1758814995223,"projectUrl":"project/building-brilliance-creativity-through/9705155/","projectTitle":"Building Brilliance: Creativity Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toolanen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp321102_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469157307599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluttinen"},{"teacherId":321102,"projectId":9699121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our second-grade classroom charm reward project! Your support allows my students to earn special charms each time they complete a book series...turning their reading accomplishments into something they can proudly wear and celebrate. It brings such joy to see their faces light up as their necklaces grow, symbolizing their hard work, dedication, and love for reading. Your kindness truly inspires and motivates my young readers every day! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1758815082662,"projectUrl":"project/charming-reading-rewards/9699121/","projectTitle":"Charming Reading Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toolanen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp321102_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469157307599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluttinen"},{"teacherId":321102,"projectId":9709619,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your generous donation to our graphic novel project. Your support has made it possible for my second graders to explore a whole new world of reading through engaging stories. Graphic novels are such a powerful tool for building comprehension and confidence. Thanks to you, our classroom library is now filled with exciting new titles that truly capture their imaginations. \r\n\r\nMy students could hardly contain their excitement when they saw the new books added to our collection. They've already begun diving into stories during independent reading time. Your kindness has brought so much joy into our classroom. Thank you for helping inspire a love of books and for making such a lasting impact on my young readers!","fullyFundedDate":1758827160448,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-fun-for-every-kid/9709619/","projectTitle":"Graphic Fun for Every Kid!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toolanen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp321102_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469157307599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluttinen"},{"teacherId":321102,"projectId":9320379,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating and helping fund this project for my second graders. Doing research is a big part of our year and allowing students the opportunities to become \"teachers\" and make anchor charts to share what they learned has been so fun! We love being creative and sharing ideas when learning. Your donation helped make this vision come to life, and for that, we are so very grateful. Thank you again for helping make second grade so memorable for these kids and giving them experiences they may not have had without your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1746754051557,"projectUrl":"project/collaboration-through-jigsaw/9320379/","projectTitle":"Collaboration through Jigsaw","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toolanen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp321102_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469157307599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluttinen"},{"teacherId":321102,"projectId":9268783,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in donating to my classroom project. Your support truly makes a difference and helps tremendously in the classroom every single day. Teaching is such a rewarding job, but it also comes with many challenges, and being able to provide students with fun, meaningful, and motivating resources is not always easy without the generosity of donors like you. Because of your contribution, I have been able to create an environment where students feel excited, supported, and encouraged to give their best effort.","fullyFundedDate":1746452392584,"projectUrl":"project/plinko-refill/9268783/","projectTitle":"Plinko Refill","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toolanen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp321102_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469157307599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluttinen"},{"teacherId":321102,"projectId":9397046,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. We are so excited to bring the Arts to the classroom in fun new ways. Your support of our 2nd-grade classroom is unmatched! Your generous donations of crayons, glue, construction paper, markers, paint, and other supplies will allow us to bring more creativity into our daily learning. With these materials, students will have more opportunities to express themselves through art, explore hands-on projects, and connect their learning in fun and meaningful ways. We truly appreciate your kindness and the joy these supplies will bring to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1749254864643,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies/9397046/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toolanen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp321102_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469157307599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluttinen"},{"teacherId":6557289,"projectId":7996449,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our flexible seating project! The moment the new seating options arrived, my students' excitement was contagious. They immediately gravitated toward the wobble stools, cushioned floor seats, and cozy reading pillows, and it was incredible to see how quickly the classroom transformed into a space where students felt more comfortable and in control of their learning. One student said, \"This feels like home!\" — and that's exactly the kind of welcoming environment I hoped to create.\r\n\r\nWe've already seen positive changes. Students are more engaged during independent reading and writing time, and the flexible seating has encouraged more collaboration during group work. During a recent science unit, students used their new seats to create a \"research hub,\" spreading out comfortably as they worked in pairs to research animal habitats. The ability to choose where and how they sit has helped some of my more restless learners stay focused and participate more actively.","fullyFundedDate":1699222142705,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-the-win/7996449/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Avila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6557289_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1588009872222","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6557289"},{"teacherId":5328058,"projectId":8354318,"letterContent":"My students have worked hard at solving complex problems. The 11th Hour books have been wonderful in helping them develop analytical skills and synthesize information. They have also built stamina for tackling difficult problems. Many students initially struggled to sit and think deeply about challenges, but this unit has increased their engagement and deepened their problem-solving abilities.\r\n\r\nWe are very thankful for this opportunity. Without your support, our students wouldn't be excelling as they are now!","fullyFundedDate":1715353454710,"projectUrl":"project/deductive-reasoning/8354318/","projectTitle":"Deductive Reasoning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bristol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5328058_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525202485784","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5328058"},{"teacherId":321102,"projectId":9265772,"letterContent":"Second graders have been thriving this year through buddy reading, an approach that pairs students to read books together. This simple but powerful method has helped build confidence, fluency, and a love of reading. When reading with a partner, students naturally support each other—sounding out tricky words, sharing thoughts about the story, and even acting out funny parts. It creates a positive, social experience that turns reading into something exciting rather than stressful. Many students who were once hesitant to read aloud now look forward to buddy time, knowing they're not alone and can rely on a friend for encouragement.\r\n\r\nA major hit this year has been the introduction of new graphic novels, which have quickly become classroom favorites. These books, with their engaging illustrations and accessible text, are perfect for second graders and have helped make reading more enjoyable for everyone. 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These small but powerful additions are sure to inspire creativity and keep students excited about their daily activities.","fullyFundedDate":1742952960913,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-for-a-smoother-day/9206031/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies for a Smoother Day!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toolanen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp321102_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469157307599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluttinen"},{"teacherId":321102,"projectId":9206002,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to my classroom. My students are thrilled to write now! Colored pens, clipboards, and other materials will enhance students' writing by giving them the freedom to move around the room and settle into comfortable, inspiring spaces that spark creativity beyond the limits of a traditional desk. The bright colors of the pens add an extra layer of excitement to their work, encouraging self-expression and making the writing process more engaging. Together, these tools promote imagination, creativity, and a deeper passion for writing in every word they create. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1742959484521,"projectUrl":"project/bright-writing/9206002/","projectTitle":"Bright Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Toolanen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp321102_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469157307599","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/aluttinen"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82932","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":575,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":88,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.1,"schoolId":82932,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Fay Herron Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Fay Herron Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/fay-herron-elementary-school/82932"}