{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Howard A Wasden Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5465449,"projectId":10008037,"letterContent":"The students use the materials for several things that they do. We have a lot of old equipment, so anything new brings a smile to their faces. When the students first saw some of the equipment, they got so excited. We play several different games with hula hoops. Hula Hoop Musical Spots\r\nSpread hoops around the floor (one less than number of students)\r\nPlay music while students move around\r\nWhen music stops, everyone finds a hoop\r\nRemove one hoop each round\r\nLike musical chairs, but more active\r\nHoop Relay Races\r\nDivide students into teams\r\nEach team gets a hoop\r\nStudents run to a cone and back, passing the hoop to the next player\r\nRoll the hoop instead of carrying it\r\nJump in/out of the hoop along the way\r\n\r\nWithout letting go, they pass the hoop around the circle Great for teamwork and problem-solving","fullyFundedDate":1768192381318,"projectUrl":"project/prime-athletics-and-play/10008037/","projectTitle":"Prime Athletics and Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5465449_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529816810030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-thomas-king"},{"teacherId":5267141,"projectId":10008763,"letterContent":"I appreciate your kind donation to my first grade classroom. I have 13 students in my class and all of them are readers. The students were so surprised to open the boxes and see the new Mo Willems books! It was like special day every time a new box arrived. \r\nSome of the boxes had multiples of the same books so the students could read the same book as their classmate and read in partners. This made them so happy!\r\n\r\nThanks again for your support in my classroom. YOU have made a difference to all my students this year and the years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1773886008699,"projectUrl":"project/mo-willems-books-for-diverse-learners/10008763/","projectTitle":"Mo Willems Books for Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dansereau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5267141_orig.jpg?crop=1850,1850,x0,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668999650045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5267141"},{"teacherId":2381179,"projectId":10038957,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping our first grade classroom! We have been enjoying the headphones that fit on our heads, so we can take AR tests on the books we have read. The child-sized headphones help us to focus while we use our learning programs too. We love the math manipulative tools that include magnetic money, base ten blocks, and clocks! The decodable books are perfect for our beginning readers. They are easy to read and can be read with a buddy, so we can learn together! Us ELL students are learning to read English and we are strengthening our vocabulary everyday! We appreciate your help and are grateful for your generous donations. We use your items everyday! \r\n\r\nMany thanks from the #1 first-grade class in Las Vegas!","fullyFundedDate":1768766881467,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-title-1-first-grade-students/10038957/","projectTitle":"Please Help Title 1 First Grade Students from Diverse Backgrounds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Humphries","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2381179_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y482&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727035191020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2381179"},{"teacherId":8138946,"projectId":10024504,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for the variety of books that you have donated to our classroom. My students have set goals for themselves to achieve with reading. This donation is going to help them reach them while enjoying what we are reading. \r\n\r\nI have been noticing that my students are spending more time choosing to read non fiction books now that we have so many new options. They are having deeper discussions about the facts that they are learning. \r\n\r\nI personally have loved watching their excitement grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768673651484,"projectUrl":"project/love-of-books/10024504/","projectTitle":"Love of Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McElherne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8138946"},{"teacherId":7901311,"projectId":9993211,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the generous donation of classroom supplies for my second graders. The headphones, floor pillows, whiteboards, erasers, and the other materials you provided have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese items help create a more comfortable and engaging learning environment for my students. The headphones allow them to focus during independent and technology-based activities, while the floor pillows give them a cozy space to read and work together. The whiteboards and erasers are also wonderful tools that make our lessons more interactive and fun.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support truly make an impact on my students' learning experiences each day. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping provide resources that encourage creativity, collaboration, and confidence in our young learners.\r\n\r\nWe are very grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768272327957,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-help-my-second-graders/9993211/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Help My Second Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jo Beth Chappel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7901311"},{"teacherId":10416511,"projectId":10053735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing new books for our 4th grade classroom. Your contribution has already made a meaningful difference, bringing excitement, curiosity, and a renewed love of reading to our students. The moment the books arrived, the room filled with eager hands and bright smiles as students explored the stories waiting for them.\r\nThese books have opened doors to new worlds—adventures, mysteries, science discoveries, and powerful real‑life lessons. Many students who were previously hesitant readers are now choosing to spend extra time with their books, sharing favorite passages with classmates, and discussing characters with genuine enthusiasm. Your generosity has sparked deeper engagement and has helped build confidence in readers at every level.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom library is now a place where students feel inspired, included, and supported. You have given them not just books, but opportunities to dream, grow, and see themselves as lifelong learners. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their futures. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771370393039,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-reading-adventure-begin/10053735/","projectTitle":"Let the Reading Adventure Begin","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Queen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10416511_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769302287357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416511"},{"teacherId":9028970,"projectId":9989074,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding our project, \"Hear It, See It, Learn It: Supporting 2nd Grade Learners.\" Because of your generosity, every student in my classroom at Howard A. Wasden Elementary in Las Vegas will now have equitable access to the tools they need to fully engage in learning each day.\r\nThe 20 new pairs of student headphones will make an immediate and powerful impact. In our classroom, we use technology daily to strengthen literacy and math skills through phonics programs, fluency practice, small-group interventions, and interactive learning platforms. For many of my students—especially our English Language Learners—audio support is not just helpful, it is essential. When students can clearly hear instructions, stories, and practice activities without distraction, they gain confidence and independence. No child will have to wait for a working pair or miss out on learning opportunities because of broken equipment.\r\nThe anchor chart pads will also transform our instruction. We rely heavily on visual learning supports—modeling strategies, writing examples, vocabulary, and math processes in large, clear formats that remain visible throughout our lessons. These charts become living tools in our classroom, helping students reference strategies independently and build deeper understanding over time. Having fresh, high-quality easel pads ensures that our instruction is organized, accessible, and responsive to student needs.\r\nIn a school where nearly all students come from low-income households, access to functional, high-quality materials cannot be taken for granted. Your support directly impacts 20 hardworking, curious second graders and helps close gaps in access to essential instructional tools. You are not just providing headphones and chart paper—you are creating a more inclusive, equitable learning environment where every child can hear it, see it, and truly understand it.\r\nThank you for investing in historically underfunded classrooms and for believing in my students. Because of you, they will learn with confidence, engage more fully, and continue to grow as capable, independent learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768048091800,"projectUrl":"project/hear-it-see-it-learn-it-supporting-2n/9989074/","projectTitle":"Hear It, See It, Learn It: Supporting 2nd Grade Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Porter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9028970_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747431387612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingvegas"},{"teacherId":9028970,"projectId":9852830,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing our advanced second-grade novel study project to life! Because of your generosity, our students at Howard A. Wasden Elementary in Las Vegas now have the opportunity to dive deeply into three rich and engaging novels: The Wild Robot, Stef Soto, Taco Queen, and Frindle. These stories will anchor an entire semester of enrichment designed to challenge, inspire, and stretch our strongest readers in meaningful ways.\r\nDuring our daily \"Acceleration\" block, students will participate in interactive lessons centered on vocabulary development, higher-level comprehension strategies, critical thinking, and creative writing. They will engage in thoughtful discussions, practice accountable talk, analyze character development and theme, and make real-world connections. Through project-based learning and collaborative tasks, students will not only read these texts—they will live inside them. They will write from new perspectives, design solutions to problems characters face, and defend their ideas using textual evidence.\r\nYour donation of class sets ensures that every child can hold their own copy, annotate directly in the text, reread favorite passages, and build true ownership over their learning. The neon book bins will help us stay organized and promote independence, giving students easy access to materials during our novel studies. The STEM robotics kits will bring The Wild Robot to life through hands-on engineering challenges, allowing students to connect literacy with science and innovation. Each novel will culminate in a themed celebration—robot building, a taco fiesta inspired by Stef Soto, and a \"Dictionary Day\" inspired by Frindle—where students will proudly showcase their learning and creativity.\r\nIn a school where nearly all students come from low-income households, access to high-quality novels and enrichment opportunities is not guaranteed. Your support bridges that gap. You are not simply providing books and supplies—you are expanding access, nurturing curiosity, and affirming that advanced learners in historically underfunded classrooms deserve rigorous, joyful experiences. Because of you, 20 young readers will deepen their comprehension, strengthen their writing skills, and grow in confidence as lifelong learners.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their potential. Your generosity will echo through every discussion, every project, and every celebration this semester.","fullyFundedDate":1767508820914,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-books-2nd-grade-novel-s/9852830/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Books: 2nd Grade Novel Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Porter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9028970_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747431387612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingvegas"},{"teacherId":9028970,"projectId":9768983,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing our project, \"Doing 2nd Grade Write,\" to life! Because of your generosity, our second-grade classroom at Howard A. Wasden Elementary in Las Vegas now has the essential tools we need to strengthen writing, collaboration, and confidence every single day.\r\n\r\nYour donations of large sticky chart paper and markers will allow us to create meaningful anchor charts that keep learning visible and accessible. These charts help my students—especially our English Language Learners—reference strategies, vocabulary, and writing goals independently. During novel studies and group work, students will use these materials to collaborate, brainstorm, and proudly display their thinking.\r\n\r\nThe second-grade writing paper and electric pencil sharpener may seem simple, but they are true classroom staples. Having consistent, high-quality materials ensures that writing time runs smoothly and that students can focus on developing their ideas instead of worrying about supplies. For our emergent writers, the phonics and sight word workbooks will provide targeted support during centers, helping them build the foundational skills and confidence they need to become strong, independent writers.\r\n\r\nIn a classroom where nearly all students come from low-income households, your support makes a tangible difference. You are not just providing supplies—you are investing in equitable access to high-quality learning experiences. You are helping 20 young learners see themselves as authors, thinkers, and collaborators.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for supporting historically underfunded classrooms. Your generosity will echo through every anchor chart we create, every sentence we write, and every story we share.","fullyFundedDate":1764718699295,"projectUrl":"project/doing-second-grade-write/9768983/","projectTitle":"Doing Second Grade Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Porter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9028970_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747431387612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingvegas"},{"teacherId":6809994,"projectId":7989964,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my students had the tools they needed to learn with greater focus and independence. Because many of our students are English Language Learners, having reliable headphones made a big difference—they were able to hear lessons clearly, practice language skills, and work without distractions.\r\n\r\nStudents were especially excited to have their own comfortable headphones stored in their seat pockets. This simple change saved valuable instructional time that used to be lost searching for materials or untangling cords. The cleaning supplies also helped us keep everything germ‑free and ready for daily use.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who once struggled with noise or organization thrived with this new setup. They took pride in caring for their materials and were able to engage more confidently during digital learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity truly strengthened our classroom and helped every student feel prepared and capable. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1699153887683,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-learning-with-headphones/7989964/","projectTitle":"Engaged Learning with Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6809994_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699038262741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6809994"},{"teacherId":6809994,"projectId":4954776,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my kindergarteners started the year with full access to BrainPOP Jr., which quickly became one of their favorite learning tools. The animated lessons introduced important skills such as phonics, vocabulary, number sense, and early science concepts in a way that was fun and easy for them to understand.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading and learning became more interactive. Students watched short videos, discussed new ideas, and took quizzes that helped them check their understanding. Many of my learners who struggled with worksheets became more confident when using BrainPOP Jr. One quiet student, who rarely participated, began eagerly answering questions after the videos, and another student who often had trouble focusing stayed fully engaged during the lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students—many of whom had limited access to online learning resources at home—received high‑quality, standards‑aligned instruction whether they were in the classroom or learning remotely. BrainPOP Jr. made learning feel exciting and accessible for every child.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students such a meaningful and joyful start to their school year. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1599752567785,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-brains-with-brainpop-jr/4954776/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Brains With BrainPop Jr.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6809994_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699038262741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6809994"},{"teacherId":7749801,"projectId":9988507,"letterContent":"We are loving our new supplies and organization materials. They make are art minutes really count. Students are able to access materials without having to wait to ask to get something out of a cabinet. These precious art minutes are so important to the weekly enrichment of our students. Here in the art room they can create and let their imagination flouish. \r\n\r\nWhen we have made our lovely artworks we love to share our pictures. The ipad charging station makes sure that the Ipads are ready to go and are ready for the next class. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support in helping us be as creative as possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768017504844,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-and-storage/9988507/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies and Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Provencio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7749801_orig.jpg?crop=1653,1653,x1330,y292&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661219685440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7749801"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82997","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":448,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.4,"schoolId":82997,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Howard A Wasden Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Howard A Wasden Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/howard-a-wasden-elementary-school/82997"}