{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John R Beatty Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2248187,"projectId":10380166,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project \"Oh Balls\"! The students love not having to share with the older grade levels who destroy all of the equipment. The little soccer goals also help them have a purpose when kicking the soccer balls and helps them practice their footwork, which in turn helps them with their fine motor skills when they go to write and cut. Learning is play for kids. When they have tools with, they practice social skills, problem solving and emotional regulation. Students also show creativity when they use the balls in new and unexpected ways. For example, they sorted the balls by the size and shape. This directly related to the math topic being covered in class but it was self initiated through play!","fullyFundedDate":1784592774328,"projectUrl":"project/oh-balls/10380166/","projectTitle":"Oh Balls!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2248187_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488945677444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kjohnson2"},{"teacherId":9118386,"projectId":10595514,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our Building Skills Through Hands-on Learning project possible! Your generosity helps me provide meaningful, engaging, and hands-on learning experiences for my students in our Intermediate Autism classroom. My students have different learning needs, and many benefit from visual supports, concrete materials, repetition, and opportunities to practice skills through hands-on activities. \r\n\r\nThrough hands-on learning, my students have opportunities to explore, practice, and strengthen their academic and functional skills. These activities encourage participation, following directions, problem-solving, and independence while allowing students to learn at their own pace. Every completed task, new skill, and moment of engagement is a meaningful step forward. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their potential. Your kindness helps create a classroom where every child is encouraged to learn, grow, and celebrate their accomplishments. I am truly grateful for your generosity and for being part of our students' learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1788738900672,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-through-hands-on-learnin/10595514/","projectTitle":"Building Skills Through Hands-on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dunque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9118386_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784816080911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9118386"},{"teacherId":7935143,"projectId":10309071,"letterContent":"My students look forward to math each day because they get to warm up with the math games you generously funded for our classroom! Your contribution has brought excitement, engagement, and joy to our daily math routine. These games have become a favorite part of our classroom because they allow my fourth-grade students to practice essential math skills in a fun, interactive, and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWe use the math games to reinforce the skills and concepts we are learning during our fourth-grade math lessons. During our daily warm-ups, students practice math facts, strengthen computational fluency, and develop problem-solving strategies. They also have opportunities to explain their thinking, recognize patterns, and learn from their classmates. These activities encourage students to become active participants in their learning rather than simply completing problems on paper.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding moments is watching students who may have previously felt unsure about math begin to participate with greater confidence. As they play, practice, and experience success, they become more willing to take risks and try new strategies. I see them carrying this confidence into their daily assignments and assessments. They are learning that making mistakes is part of the process and that perseverance and practice can help them grow as mathematicians.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has also helped me create a classroom environment where collaboration, curiosity, and active learning are encouraged. Students can learn from one another, celebrate their progress, and develop positive attitudes toward mathematics. These experiences support different learning needs and give students additional opportunities to practice essential skills in a supportive environment.\r\n\r\nYour contribution helps make that possible by providing resources that turn practice into an enjoyable learning experience. The confidence students develop during our math warm-ups can influence how they approach assignments, tests, and challenges throughout their educational journey. 4th grade sends our heartfelt appreciation for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1784228464893,"projectUrl":"project/math-minds-at-play/10309071/","projectTitle":"Math Minds at Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monturio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7935143_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745687841720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monturio"},{"teacherId":2230421,"projectId":10354919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! When the boxes arrived filled with pencil boxes, colored pencils, and new Language Arts and math learning centers, my kindergarten students were absolutely thrilled.\r\nHaving individual pencil boxes and colored pencils has made a massive difference in our daily routine. My students love having ownership over their own tools, which has boosted their independence and taught them how to care for their school supplies. The vibrant colored pencils are constantly in use during our writing and drawing time, sparking a lot of creative excitement.\r\nThe impact of the new learning centers has been truly transformative. During our center rotations, the children are completely engaged. The Language Arts centers are helping them build foundational phonics and reading skills through hands-on play. Meanwhile, the math centers have turned abstract numbers into concrete, fun concepts that they can touch and manipulate. Because these activities are so interactive, my students are collaborating, problem-solving, and building a genuine love for learning.\r\nYour kindness has provided my kindergarteners with the essential tools and resources they need to thrive at the very start of their school journey. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785526658009,"projectUrl":"project/essential-tools-for-kinder-kids/10354919/","projectTitle":"Essential Tools for Kinder Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2230421_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533820229357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2230421"},{"teacherId":9496190,"projectId":10595121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors for making this project possible! Your kindness and support have provided my students with engaging, hands-on phonics and math materials that make learning more meaningful and accessible.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to explore the new materials and have enjoyed using them during small-group instruction, independent practice, and learning centers. The phonics materials help them practice letter sounds, blending, spelling, and word building, while the math resources allow them to strengthen their counting, number recognition, addition, and subtraction skills through hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, it is rewarding to see my students become more engaged and confident as they practice skills at their own pace. These materials allow me to differentiate instruction and provide opportunities for repeated practice based on each student's individual needs.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to build foundational reading and math skills while encouraging greater independence. Every small achievement is a big celebration in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in their learning. Your generosity is helping us turn small steps into big growth!","fullyFundedDate":1788734035864,"projectUrl":"project/from-sounds-to-sums-building-foundation/10595121/","projectTitle":"From Sounds to Sums: Building Foundational Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. KC","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9496190"},{"teacherId":2248187,"projectId":10342837,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for your donation. The weighted stuffies have been such a blessing for my kinder kiddos who are struggling being at school and away from their families. Just that little extra snuggle buddy produces a calming effect on them. \r\n\r\nThe whiteboard erasers get used multiple times a day as we practice writing our letters and numbers. Sometimes, they even get to draw for fun!\r\n\r\nThe sticker paper is used for students to build lego stickers for every level they pass for their high frequency words! \r\n\r\nLastly, the kids adore the different versions of chicka chicka boom boom!","fullyFundedDate":1781908378678,"projectUrl":"project/new-year/10342837/","projectTitle":"New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2248187_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488945677444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kjohnson2"},{"teacherId":3456265,"projectId":10574172,"letterContent":"The fidgets are a fantastic addition to my therapy toolbox! Fidgets can make a huge difference in speech-language therapy, especially when balancing high cognitive load during articulation or language tasks with the need for sensory regulation. We use the fidgets strategically, which keeps sessions engaging and productive. These fidgets help them with concentration while also giving them an activity that involves some fine or gross motor movements with their hands as they are engaging in speech trials. We are even learning to tie the fidgets into trials by counting through squeezing, stretching, or popping for every repetition or target word.","fullyFundedDate":1788563007097,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-and-concentration/10574172/","projectTitle":"Fidgets and Concentration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bosler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3456265_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652209193463","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3456265"},{"teacherId":2230421,"projectId":10246017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project for essential supplies at John Beatty Elementary School. Your support has brought critical learning tools—including writing journals, puzzles, and math manipulatives—directly into the hands of our kindergarten students.\r\nThese resources are already making a profound impact on our daily routines. The writing journals have given our young learners a dedicated space to practice their letters and express their creativity as they take their first steps toward literacy. The math manipulatives have turned abstract concepts into hands-on, concrete experiences, helping students grasp counting and patterns through play. Additionally, the puzzles have become a favorite activity for developing fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and teamwork during center time.\r\nFor many of our students, kindergarten is their very first introduction to a school environment. By providing these high-quality, essential materials, you have helped create an engaging, welcoming, and well-equipped classroom where they can truly thrive. You haven't just provided supplies; you have fueled a love for learning that will stay with these children for years to come.Thank you for investing in our classroom, our community, and the bright futures of our kindergarten students.","fullyFundedDate":1778030553125,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-excellence-equipping-our/10246017/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Excellence: Equipping Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Peraza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2230421_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533820229357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2230421"},{"teacherId":8126367,"projectId":10024052,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to fund the Read Away project for my elementary students. In library we focus on a range of different book and comprehension skills. It is so important for students to have quality literature to do this with. Many times after reading a story aloud the students would want to check the books out. When I have only one copy of the book and I need it to teach with that poses a little inconvenience to the student. Having extra copies in the library and as giveway prizes is so beneficial to continue growing young minds and support their journey as a reader.","fullyFundedDate":1778068719269,"projectUrl":"project/read-away/10024052/","projectTitle":"Read Away!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reifenheiser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8126367"},{"teacherId":8081374,"projectId":9999612,"letterContent":"When the large delivery boxes arrived in our classroom, the excitement was absolutely electric! My students' eyes lit up with uncontainable joy as we unboxed everything together—gasps resonated through the room as they saw the massive Crayola crayon and marker classpacks, the pristine personal whiteboards, and the complete Treehouse book collection. Even the organizational tools, like our new automatic pencil sharpener and the clever pencil dispenser, brought immediate cheers. Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom now feels like a vibrant, fully stocked workshop where every student has exactly what they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nThese resources have instantly transformed our daily learning routines. During our small-group reading and math blocks, every student now holds their own double-sided dry erase board, allowing them to quickly sketch out answers, practice word building, and share their thinking in real time. During independent reading time, books like Enemy Pie and The Treehouse Series have become hot commodities that the kids cannot wait to dive into. Having all of our supply bins, colorful folders, and pre-sharpened pencils organized and accessible has eliminated wasted transition time and given the students a deep sense of pride in their shared space.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are using these tools to launch an exciting integrated literacy and art project. Inspired by our readings of Enemy Pie and The Miss Nelson Collection, the students are using their new composition notebooks, neon Post-its, and Astrobrights paper to map out, draft, and illustrate their own original storybooks about kindness and community. They are so excited to use the BIC gel pens, Crayola markers, and felt craft sheets to bring their final cover designs to life. Your donation did far more than supply our shelves; you gave my students the exact tools they needed to see themselves as capable authors, artists, and scholars. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768767574403,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-all/9999612/","projectTitle":"Supplies for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schopen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8081374_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632438176689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schopen"},{"teacherId":4125115,"projectId":8017790,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"A Shelf Is A House For A Book\" project! Your generosity has helped transform our classroom library into an organized, inviting space where my first graders can easily find books they are excited to read.\r\n\r\nHaving proper shelving and organization has made our books more accessible to students and has encouraged them to independently choose, read, and return books throughout the day. Our classroom library is such an important part of building strong, confident, and enthusiastic readers, and having a special place for our books makes reading even more inviting.\r\n\r\nMy students love exploring the shelves and discovering their next favorite book. Your support has helped us create a classroom where books are valued, cared for, and enjoyed every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our books a home and helping foster a lifelong love of reading in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1704319255325,"projectUrl":"project/a-shelf-is-a-house-for-a-book/8017790/","projectTitle":"A Shelf Is A House For A Book","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crosson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4125115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768067252970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4125115"},{"teacherId":4125115,"projectId":7977877,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Flexible Seating While We Work!\" project! Your generosity has helped create a classroom where my first graders can learn in a way that works best for them.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating options give my students the opportunity to choose a comfortable workspace during independent work, reading, small groups, and other classroom activities. Being able to move away from a traditional desk when needed has helped students stay focused, regulate their bodies, and take greater ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nMy students love having choices, and I love seeing how these seating options help them feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. They have truly become an important part of our classroom each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a flexible, welcoming learning environment where every student can be successful!","fullyFundedDate":1699053522588,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-while-we-work/7977877/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating While We Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crosson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4125115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768067252970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4125115"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_54198","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":465,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":4,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":60.3,"schoolId":54198,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John R Beatty Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John R Beatty Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/john-r-beatty-elementary-school/54198"}