{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hannah Marie Brown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3266034,"projectId":10374962,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of beautiful pastel bins for our classroom! These colorful bins will make such a wonderful difference in our reading classroom.\r\n\r\nThe bins will help my students organize their books and classroom materials while creating a bright, welcoming space where they can learn and grow. Having an organized classroom helps students feel confident, responsible, and ready to learn. \r\nYour generosity means so much to me and my students.Thank you for investing in our classrooms and helping create a space that inspires a love of learning and reading!","fullyFundedDate":1783900079800,"projectUrl":"project/pastel-bins-for-paperbacks/10374962/","projectTitle":"Pastel Bins for Paperbacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Benson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3266034_orig.jpg?crop=747,747,x0,y237&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557095350121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjillbenson"},{"teacherId":6814325,"projectId":8484508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom and helping make our iPad project possible! Your generosity has provided us with a valuable technology tool that will make a meaningful difference in our third grade classroom.\r\n\r\nThe iPad allows me to take technology with me as I move around the room teaching and supporting students. Instead of being tied to a computer, I can collect student data, monitor progress, document observations, and manage behavior while staying engaged with my students. This allows me to be more present and responsive to their individual needs throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation goes beyond simply providing a piece of technology. The iPad gives me greater flexibility to meet students where they are and allows me to spend more time interacting with them, providing feedback, and supporting their learning. It will be a tool we can use every day to help create a more organized, responsive, and student-centered classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness and support, our students now have access to a resource that will benefit their learning and our classroom for years to come. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1721758240475,"projectUrl":"project/an-apple-a-day/8484508/","projectTitle":"An Apple a Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6814325_orig.jpg?crop=628,628,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690052312285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6814325"},{"teacherId":4566570,"projectId":10260651,"letterContent":"Thank You to Our Classroom Donors\r\n\r\nBecause of your incredible generosity, our first grade classroom is filled with excitement, creativity, and endless opportunities to learn. Thank you for donating the writing materials our students need to become confident readers, writers, and thinkers. Your support has provided our classroom with markers, chart paper, colored printer ink, and many other essential supplies that make learning more engaging every single day.\r\n\r\nIn first grade, students are just beginning to discover the power of their own words. Every day they work hard to write stories, respond to books, share opinions, and explain their thinking. These early writing experiences help build confidence and lay the foundation for lifelong communication skills. Thanks to your kindness, my students have the tools they need to express themselves in colorful, meaningful, and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nThe markers you donated have already become one of our favorite classroom resources. Students love adding colorful details to their writing, illustrating stories, creating anchor charts, and completing collaborative projects. Bright colors help capture their attention, encourage creativity, and make learning even more memorable. Seeing their faces light up as they proudly share their finished work reminds me how important these simple supplies truly are.\r\n\r\nThe chart paper you provided is another invaluable resource. It allows us to create classroom anchor charts that students use every day while learning phonics, reading strategies, grammar, math, and writing skills. Together we brainstorm ideas, record important concepts, and build reference charts that remain displayed throughout the year. These visual supports help students become more independent learners because they always have examples to guide them when working on their own.\r\n\r\nYour donation of colored printer ink has also made a tremendous difference. High-quality color materials help bring our lessons to life. Whether I'm printing phonics activities, classroom games, colorful writing prompts, or visual learning resources, students are more engaged when materials are bright, clear, and easy to understand. Color helps young learners recognize patterns, organize information, and stay motivated during lessons.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity sends a powerful message to my students. It shows them that people in their community believe in them and care about their education. Knowing that others are invested in their success helps build confidence and encourages them to work hard each day. Your kindness reminds them that they are valued, supported, and capable of achieving great things.\r\n\r\nTeaching first grade is a joy because every day brings new discoveries, growing confidence, and exciting milestones. Watching students write their very first complete stories, sound out challenging words, and proudly read their work aloud is incredibly rewarding. Your donations make these moments possible by ensuring our classroom is equipped with the resources needed to inspire learning and creativity.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of every student in our classroom, thank you for your generosity, thoughtfulness, and belief in public education. Your support reaches far beyond school supplies—it creates opportunities, builds confidence, encourages imagination, and helps young learners develop skills they will carry with them for years to come. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and for making a lasting impact on our classroom. Thank you for helping our first graders learn, grow, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1778068746012,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-stuff/10260651/","projectTitle":"The Write Stuff","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fletcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4566570_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500758654195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfletcher786"},{"teacherId":6814325,"projectId":7791050,"letterContent":"The impact of having cozy reading furniture in my classroom has been immense! I didn't realize just how important it was to really foster a cozy and inviting climate in my classroom. Students are so eager to choose a book to enjoy while getting cozy in our reading corner. \r\nEach time students enter my classroom, the first thing they do it walk to our cozy furniture and ask what they can do to be able to enjoy time in our big cozy chairs. They get thrilled with it's time to choose a book and pick a place to read. \r\nThe materials that were donated to this project have made a lasting impact on my classroom and will continue to inspire children to read from years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1703709165456,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-furniture/7791050/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Furniture","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bennett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6814325_orig.jpg?crop=628,628,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690052312285","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6814325"},{"teacherId":2692066,"projectId":10196366,"letterContent":"I would like to express our gratitude for your generous donation of outdoor toys, including magnifying glasses, balls, binoculars, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and sand play materials. These materials have had an impact on our students' learning and development. The outdoor toys encouraged language growth as children talked with one another about their discoveries and described what they observed while using the magnifying glasses and binoculars. The materials also sparked the students' curiosity.\r\n \r\nThe donation also supported the development of important social skills. Children practiced sharing and taking turns while using the toys, learning how to cooperate and work together. The balls encouraged social play as students threw, caught, and rolled them to one another, building friendships and strengthening communication skills through play.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the toys brought joy and excitement to our outdoor learning experiences. The children look forward to using these materials each day!\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and support of our preschool program. Your donation has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, and we greatly appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1778257270883,"projectUrl":"project/sunshine-smiles-outdoor-learning-for/10196366/","projectTitle":"Sunshine & Smiles: Outdoor Learning For Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2692066_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633404691031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2692066"},{"teacherId":8156397,"projectId":9986900,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project. Students who work with me often struggle to express themselves and therefore engage in maladaptive behaviors. These resources will help my students express themselves in fun, game-like ways. They will learn while using a tool that is fun and familiar to them. \r\n\r\nStudents look forward to novel ways of practicing skills and by using interactive technology, there is always a new way to practice. Please continue to fund education. Our students benefit so much from these resources.","fullyFundedDate":1767989806797,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-social-emotional-learning/9986900/","projectTitle":"Interactive Social-Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Jacobs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8156397_orig.jpg?crop=627,627,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635360815445","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dr-jacobs"},{"teacherId":1305738,"projectId":5722101,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students love to move around and be active at recess. Thank you for providing them with easy access to all of their kick balls and hula hoops for the students and a place to store them. The storage has helped our students easily have access to all the playground equipment and keeps them moving and having fun. Storage is so important with all these different materials so all the equipment won't get lost or ruined. Thank you for making recess fun and easy for our kindergarten students!","fullyFundedDate":1630703420906,"projectUrl":"project/playground-storage-for-kindergarten/5722101/","projectTitle":"Playground Storage for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1305738_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450133320863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrmiller1"},{"teacherId":9353236,"projectId":10008697,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our daily life in third grade. A few months ago, our room felt like a collection of mismatched furniture; today, it feels like a professional, vibrant, and functional learning studio.\r\n\r\nThe Heart of the Room: Our New Rug\r\nI cannot overstate how much of a difference the new rug has made. I finally feel like a \"real teacher\" with a dedicated space where all my students can gather comfortably. It has anchored our classroom, turning our floor-time lessons from a cramped scramble into a calm, focused community circle.\r\n\r\nThe Power of Choice: Lap Desks & Flexible Seating\r\nThe lap desks have been an absolute hit! My students have truly embraced flexible seating now that they have the variety they need to be successful. Whether they are tucked in a corner or working on the new rug, these desks give them a sturdy, personal workspace. Giving eight-year-olds the agency to choose where and how they work has boosted their engagement and independence significantly.\r\n\r\nBringing Lessons to Life: The Color Printer\r\nFinally, the color printer has been a total game-changer. We are no longer limited to grainy black-and-white worksheets. I can now print vivid anchor charts, colorful reading resources, and—most importantly—photos of the students' own work to display on our walls. It has brought a level of professional quality to our materials that the students notice and take pride in.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing not just in \"stuff,\" but in the environment where my students grow every day. You have helped create a space where they feel valued, comfortable, and inspired to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768230037296,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-creative-space-for-learni/10008697/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable, Creative Space for Learning and Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353236_orig.jpg?crop=2432,2432,x255,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700276490261","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353236"},{"teacherId":9348328,"projectId":9994879,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring these sensory tools to my students at Hannah Marie Brown Elementary School. Your generosity means more than words can express. As a special education teacher in a self-contained autism classroom, I work with students who learn best when they feel safe, regulated, and supported. Because of you, my students will now have access to meaningful sensory equipment that will help them throughout their school day.\r\n\r\nThe trampoline, spinning sensory chair, and soft seating will provide my students with healthy movement and calming opportunities that many of them need in order to focus and participate in learning. For some of my students, movement is not just a preference — it is essential for self-regulation and emotional control. Having these supports available in the classroom will help reduce frustration, improve attention, and create a more positive learning environment where students can feel successful and confident.\r\n\r\nMany of my students struggle with communication, transitions, and sensory processing challenges. These materials will allow them to take safe sensory breaks, practice coping strategies, and return ready to learn. Seeing students independently use tools to calm their bodies and re-engage in activities is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching, and your support helps make those moments possible.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity are making a direct impact on the lives of seven incredible students. Thank you for believing in them, supporting inclusive education, and helping create a classroom where every child is valued and able to thrive. My students and I are truly grateful for your support and compassion.","fullyFundedDate":1768145696899,"projectUrl":"project/a-sensory-space-to-help-our-students-sel/9994879/","projectTitle":"A Sensory Space to Help Our Students Self-Regulate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mainster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752951033725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348328"},{"teacherId":3266034,"projectId":9991199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my 4th grade students now have access to engaging, high-interest chapter books that truly spark their love of reading.\r\n\r\nThese books are more than just stories, they are opening doors for my students. They are building confidence, strengthening comprehension skills, and helping each child discover the joy of getting lost in a good book. For many of my students, having access to books that reflect their interests and reading levels makes all the difference in their motivation and success.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and belief in our students. Thank you for helping us create lifelong readers!","fullyFundedDate":1768077276764,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-and-cooperative-skills/9991199/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy and Cooperative Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Benson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3266034_orig.jpg?crop=747,747,x0,y237&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557095350121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msjillbenson"},{"teacherId":5202559,"projectId":9994388,"letterContent":"Your support will have a powerful and lasting impact on the students in my classroom by providing them with essential tools to support their academic, social, and emotional development. As an autism teacher, I work with students who often experience challenges with self-regulation, communication, attention, and sensory processing. These challenges can make it difficult for them to fully participate in classroom instruction, manage their emotions, and engage positively with peers. Without the appropriate supports in place, these barriers can limit their ability to reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nThe resources funded through this project will provide my students with structured play materials, sensory tools, and self-regulation supports that are specifically designed to meet their diverse needs. These materials will help students learn how to manage their emotions, cope with frustration, and develop appropriate responses to challenging situations. For many of my students, having access to sensory tools such as fidgets, calming items, or flexible seating options can make a significant difference in their ability to stay focused and engaged throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nWhen students are able to regulate their emotions and sensory needs, they are better prepared to access learning. They can participate more fully in lessons, follow classroom routines, and communicate their needs more effectively. These improvements not only support academic growth but also reduce disruptions and increase overall classroom success. Students who feel regulated and supported are more confident, more willing to take risks in their learning, and more likely to build positive relationships with others.\r\n\r\nIn addition, incorporating structured play into the classroom provides students with meaningful opportunities to practice important social and communication skills. Through guided play activities, students can learn how to share, take turns, problem-solve, and engage in cooperative interactions with their peers. These experiences are critical for students with autism, as they often need explicit instruction and repeated practice to develop these skills.\r\n\r\nBeyond the classroom, the impact of these resources extends into students' daily lives. The self-regulation strategies they learn will help them navigate challenges at home, in the community, and in future educational settings. Skills such as emotional awareness, independence, and self-control are essential for long-term success and well-being.\r\n\r\nThis project will also help create a more inclusive and supportive classroom environment where all students feel safe, valued, and understood. By proactively addressing sensory and behavioral needs, we can reduce frustration and create a space where students are set up for success from the start. This not only benefits my students but also supports a positive classroom culture for everyone involved.\r\n\r\nUltimately, your generosity will help remove barriers to learning and provide my students with the tools they need to thrive. By investing in these resources, you are empowering students to build confidence, develop essential life skills, and reach their full potential. Your support truly makes a difference in helping my students learn, play, and self-regulate in a way that sets them up for success both now and in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1768106149527,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-learn-play-and-self-r/9994388/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Learn, Play, and Self-Regulate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5202559_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668663499277","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hk"},{"teacherId":8114171,"projectId":10034511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Books, Games, and Tools for Engaged Learners.\" Because of your kindness, our classroom is now filled with vibrant picture books, engaging chapter books, interactive games, and special bookmarks that make reading feel exciting and personal. These new materials have already transformed the way my students approach literacy. Through these books, students are building critical skills such as comprehension, vocabulary development, making predictions, and identifying themes and characters. The games you provided reinforce these skills in a hands-on way, helping students practice reading strategies while collaborating and having fun.\r\nReading in our classroom has become a lively and student-centered experience. You might see students gathered in small groups discussing their favorite characters, independently exploring new genres during quiet reading time, or using bookmarks to track their thinking and jot down reflections. The addition of engaging texts has allowed me to introduce mini-lessons on fluency, story structure, and making connections to real life, all while keeping students motivated and curious. The games have added an extra layer of excitement, turning skill practice into something students genuinely look forward to.\r\nSeveral students have especially blossomed with these new resources. Some who were previously hesitant readers are now eagerly reaching for books and asking for more time to read. Others have found stories that reflect their own experiences or introduce them to new perspectives, sparking meaningful conversations and deeper engagement. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch their confidence grow as they discover the joy of reading. Your support has made a lasting impact, and I am truly grateful for the opportunities you've created for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768738064343,"projectUrl":"project/books-games-and-tools-for-engaged-lear/10034511/","projectTitle":"Books, Games, and Tools for Engaged Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gehlken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8114171_orig.jpg?crop=602,602,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633413256519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114171"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_127601","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":628,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.5,"schoolId":127601,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hannah Marie Brown Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hannah Marie Brown Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/hannah-marie-brown-elementary-school/127601"}