{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John W Bonner Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3565440,"projectId":9660796,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my \"Empowering Tiny Techies\" project. We were thrilled to receive a new computer for our classroom, which has already enhanced our technological activities and research projects.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate donors like you who help make learning both fun and meaningful. Our students especially love using the MacBook for STEM and research activities, and our teacher can now mirror lessons on the smartboard to better support our learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our kindergarten classroom—it makes a lasting difference!!","fullyFundedDate":1766092902239,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-tiny-techies/9660796/","projectTitle":"Empowering Tiny Techies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3565440_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473612382027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-yi"},{"teacherId":3565440,"projectId":9875124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom project! My students and I were incredibly excited when we opened the box and saw the gigantic magnetic tiles inside. The room filled with smiles, curiosity, and lots of excited chatter as the students began imagining all the things they could build,.\r\n\r\nThese tiles provide engaging, hands-on STEM experiences that are perfect for young learners. In kindergarten, students learn best by doing, exploring, and experimenting. The magnetic tiles allow them to investigate important concepts like balance, shapes, stability, and problem-solving in a way that feels like play. As they build, they are naturally practicing early engineering and design skills while also developing creativity, persistence, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping support hands-on learning in our classroom and for investing in the curiosity and creativity of young learners. Opportunities like this inspire students to ask questions, try new ideas, and develop a love of learning that will stay with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1766092901323,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-growing-with-jumbo-magnet/9875124/","projectTitle":"Building Big & Growing with Jumbo Magnetic Tiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3565440_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473612382027","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-yi"},{"teacherId":8124588,"projectId":9987911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project! Because of your generosity, my students now have supplies to make pins and new books that we will used during Reading Week. These supplies make learning both exciting and meaningful for my third graders.\r\n\r\nDuring Reading Week, students read stories and practiced an important skill: using text evidence to support their ideas in writing. With the badge maker, students designed and created their own reading pins that highlighted quotes, themes, or evidence from the books they read. Turning their thinking into something they can wear makes the learning experience creative, memorable, and fun.\r\n\r\nThe new books will be used often in the classroom to give students engaging stories to explore while they practice looking closely at the text, finding details, and explaining their thinking. The badge maker will allow them to proudly show what they learned and celebrate reading together as a class.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students tools that inspire creativity, confidence, and a love of reading. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping make learning come alive for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768075127144,"projectUrl":"project/button-up-for-books-student-created-lit/9987911/","projectTitle":"Button Up for Books! Student-Created Literacy Messages","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Logie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8124588_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657580734680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mslogie"},{"teacherId":7954886,"projectId":9818763,"letterContent":"I just wanted to thank you again for your generous donation and support for my project, \"Yes, Chef.\" These new cookbooks have been flying off of the shelves! Students have been returning these books with stories and memories to share from making a smoothie with their friends after school to baking a cake for their mom's birthday!\r\n\r\nIt has been such a joy to of course see the students reading, but also learning the basics of cooking and the power of being able to cook your own meal! The impact of these books will go beyond their elementary years. Thank you for being a part of something so magical!","fullyFundedDate":1766092902045,"projectUrl":"project/yes-chef/9818763/","projectTitle":"Yes, Chef!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7954886"},{"teacherId":7350636,"projectId":9991228,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our \"Replenish and Refresh\" project. The reading chair, chart paper, copy paper, student desk dividers, and listening station arrived and immediately improved our classroom routines and learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese items made a noticeable difference for my students. The new reading chair created a cozy, inviting space that boosted confidence during read-alouds and independent reading. Chart paper and fresh copy paper helped us capture learning, model writing, and publish student work more often. Desk dividers gave students the privacy and focus they needed for independent tasks and assessments. The listening station provided structured, leveled listening practice that increased stamina and listening-comprehension skills.","fullyFundedDate":1768099389211,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-and-replenish/9991228/","projectTitle":"Refresh and Replenish","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zehner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7350636_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596661629714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-zehner"},{"teacherId":562695,"projectId":10009333,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generosity and support. The markers you provided have truly made a difference in our classroom. My students have used them to create the most beautiful, colorful dragons, and it has been wonderful to see how inspired they are to do their very best work. Their creativity has absolutely flourished.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic tiles have been a complete game changer during indoor recess. The children eagerly build tall towers and imaginative structures, and the room fills with giggles as their creations tumble to the floor. It has brought so much joy, collaboration, and problem-solving into our day.\r\n\r\nThe Dabbers have also been a huge hit. They've helped the students practice and find their sight words in a hands-on, exciting way. What makes it even more special is that they now ask to do more work because they enjoy it so much.\r\n\r\nThank you, truly, for your kindness and generosity. Your support is making a meaningful difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768245022042,"projectUrl":"project/supply-refresh/10009333/","projectTitle":"Supply Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp562695_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459611408149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-lowe44"},{"teacherId":1550065,"projectId":9921290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Because of you, our students absolutely love the walking pad and the new phonics readers. Every day, they line up with books in hand, eagerly waiting for their turn to walk and read. It has quickly become one of the most exciting parts of our classroom routine.\r\n\r\nWhat has been even more special to watch is how they cheer each other on. They encourage their classmates to keep pressing forward and to move up reading levels. The pride they feel when they accomplish a new goal is contagious.\r\n\r\nNever in my teaching career have I had a class so genuinely excited to read. Your support has created motivation, confidence, and joy in our classroom. All of this is possible because of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1766092900689,"projectUrl":"project/get-the-wiggles-out-tools-for-self-regu/9921290/","projectTitle":"Get the Wiggles Out: Tools for Self-Regulation and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gravatt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1550065_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522263466225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gravatt"},{"teacherId":7428098,"projectId":10018651,"letterContent":"My students are actively engaging with the brain break choice activities supported by this grant. They demonstrate enjoyment, collaborate with peers, and consistently choose these activities each week to explore concepts, problem-solve, and follow their natural curiosity. The STEM choice activities have had a positive impact on student engagement. Students regularly choose these activities, work collaboratively with classmates, and use them as opportunities to explore, experiment, and develop curiosity-driven learning habits.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will engage in mini research projects connected to their STEM choice activities and new books that were added to our student classroom library. They will select topics of interest, conduct guided research, and present their findings to peers. These experiences will support collaboration, deepen content understanding, and build confidence in presenting ideas and problem-solving strategies.","fullyFundedDate":1768544988380,"projectUrl":"project/building-brains-and-bodies-stem-resear/10018651/","projectTitle":"Building Brains and Bodies: STEM, Research, and Brain Breaks","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Caisse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7428098_orig.png?crop=1416,1416,x215,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597186236162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7428098"},{"teacherId":1807839,"projectId":10012494,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our second grade classroom. The new books have helped my students grow in reading skills such as comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. Students are more engaged during read alouds, small group lessons, and independent reading time. Many are excited to choose books, share ideas, and build confidence as readers. Your generosity has created a stronger reading community and a deeper love of learning in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your support and belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1769722237513,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-and-classroom-community/10012494/","projectTitle":"Building Readers and Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1807839_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y344&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651003382820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/erinelliottbartlett"},{"teacherId":3577415,"projectId":9862797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom and helping make this project possible! Because of your generosity, I now have ink for our color printer, which allows me to create engaging centers and fun, hands-on learning games for my students. Having access to color printing makes it possible to design materials that are visually clear, inviting, and developmentally appropriate for young learners.\r\n\r\nColor makes such a difference for students—it helps them stay focused, excited, and motivated to learn. The colorful centers and games I am able to create support student independence, collaboration, and skill practice while making learning enjoyable. My students are more eager to participate and take pride in their work when materials are bright, organized, and engaging.\r\n\r\nYour support directly impacts my students' daily experiences in the classroom and helps create an environment where learning feels fun and meaningful. I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and belief in my students. Thank you for investing in their learning and for helping make our classroom a more engaging and successful place for all.","fullyFundedDate":1762983689868,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-printing/9862797/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballejos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3577415_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460816741099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3577415"},{"teacherId":5630771,"projectId":10040415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my students now have access to the supplies and resources they need to learn, create, and grow every day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond materials—it shows my students that people they may never meet believe in them and care about their education. The supplies you helped provide will be used immediately to support engaging lessons, hands-on learning, and a positive classroom environment where all students can succeed.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to learn that their project was fully funded, and they are already benefiting from your generosity. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping make learning more meaningful and enjoyable for them.","fullyFundedDate":1768771608799,"projectUrl":"project/multiply-success-with-small-group-math-s/10040415/","projectTitle":"Multiply Success with Small-Group Math Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Natterer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5630771_orig.jpg?crop=375,376,x0,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770238171314","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5630771"},{"teacherId":6276461,"projectId":5917166,"letterContent":"The students at Bonner have really enjoyed the different activities the sensory paths have allowed them to do when their behavior gets the best of them. They have asked their teachers to go out into the hallway where the sensory paths are and let out some steam when they are anxious or angry. The teachers also enjoy a different form of activity that allows students to regulate their emotions in a positive manner. \r\n\r\nStudents were taught how to use the sensory paths through a class I lead with each grade level. The students find this break from their classroom a time to think, improve their focus, and having better body awareness all while releasing energy and de-stressing. \r\n\r\nThese paths have transformed our hallways into purposeful movement spaces and have also reduced classroom disruptions.","fullyFundedDate":1634733336880,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-paths-help-to-calm-emotions-thro/5917166/","projectTitle":"Sensory Paths help to calm emotions through movement.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaskie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6276461_orig.jpg?crop=1376,1376,x0,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1616622325376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kaskie"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65893","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":825,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"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":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.3,"schoolId":65893,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John W Bonner Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John W Bonner Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/john-w-bonner-elementary-school/65893"}
Join the 725 supporters who believe in this school.
About this school
John W Bonner Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Las Vegas, Nevada that is part of Clark County School District.
It serves 825 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.6:1.
Its teachers have had 543 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Share and help support John W Bonner Elementary School
Boost support for this school! Share this page with friends, family, alumni, and fellow supporters. Every connection helps teachers get the supplies they need and shows how much your community cares about its students.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.
Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
45%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
John W Bonner Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Mar 19, 2026
DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students
in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.
John W Bonner Elementary School
$286,307
raised using DonorsChoose
543
projects
funded
75
teachers
funded
725
donors
42
projects
for
basic supplies
93
projects for
technology
119
projects for
books
16
projects
for
art supplies
John W Bonner Elementary School has received support from
539 individuals from Nevada and
186 individuals out-of-state.