{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph E Thiriot Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6430556,"projectId":10009644,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our generous donors for providing whiteboards, lamination supplies, and rewards for our classroom. Your thoughtful contributions have made a meaningful difference in creating a more engaging and supportive learning environment. These resources allow us to better organize our lessons, provide interactive opportunities for students, and celebrate their achievements in a motivating way.\r\n\r\nWith your support, we are continuing to focus on improving handwriting skills and overall student confidence in their work. The new materials have already helped us implement more structured and consistent practice, making learning both fun and effective. Thank you for investing in our students' growth and success—we truly appreciate your kindness and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1768324835927,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-leaders/10009644/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dorothy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6430556_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x413,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557288085688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6430556"},{"teacherId":6057944,"projectId":10034294,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Big Dreams, Small Supplies: Fueling My 4th Graders.\" When the boxes of snacks and goodies arrived, my students' faces completely lit up! It was like a holiday in our classroom. These resources have quickly become a vital part of our daily routine. We are currently using the snacks as a special reward for meeting our daily learning goals and practicing positive behavior.\r\n\r\nSeeing my students work so diligently toward their daily \"snack goal\" has been a joy. It has provided that extra boost of motivation they need during our long afternoon blocks. Your kindness has not only filled their bellies but also their hearts, showing them that there is a whole community of people rooting for their success. We are so grateful for your support in making our classroom a more vibrant and fueled place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1768745628800,"projectUrl":"project/big-dreams-small-supplies-fueling-my-4/10034294/","projectTitle":"Big Dreams, Small Supplies: Fueling My 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Zakrzewski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6057944"},{"teacherId":7925621,"projectId":10009847,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the generous donation of classroom supplies, which has made a meaningful impact on our kindergarten students' daily learning experience. The individual lined dry erase boards and markers give students the opportunity to practice writing and phonics skills in an engaging, low-pressure way, while the glue sticks support hands-on projects that build creativity and fine motor development. Learning tools like the word family wheels, ABC matching games, and adding and subtracting puzzle kits help make foundational reading and math skills fun, interactive, and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom has become an even more dynamic, supportive, and joyful place to learn. The treasure box items provide positive reinforcement that motivates students to try their best and celebrate their growth, helping to build confidence and a love for learning. Your generosity truly makes a difference in the lives of our students, and we are so thankful for your support in helping our young learners grow and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768299615962,"projectUrl":"project/spark-creativity-and-enhance-daily-curri/10009847/","projectTitle":"Spark Creativity and Enhance Daily Curriculum in Meaningful Ways","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lietz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7925621_orig.jpg?crop=3014,3014,x493,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667754535837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7925621"},{"teacherId":527117,"projectId":10023647,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our project, Logic and Strategy Games. Your donation is having a big impact on my students. We have played some of the games, and will learn the others by the end of the semester. \r\n\r\nAdsumudi is a fun way to practice math facts. I have seen improvement in mental math skills, and how my students explain their mathematical thinking. Mouse Trap takes a while to set up but once we have it up and running, the kids have a good time capturing each other with the chain-reaction they set in motion. I think their favorite game is Clue. Using deductive thinking, they are getting really good at determining who committed the crime, with what weapon, and in which room. Rubik's Cube is definitely a challenge but my students are facing it head on. Some are close to learning all of the algorithms they need to solve the Cube. We use the timers to track their progress. An unexpected benefit I am seeing with the Rubik's Cubes is improved communication skills. Students are working more cooperatively - explaining how to solve the cube - and that's transferring to other aspects of school. \r\n\r\nYour donation is really making a difference in the lives of my students. Thank you for supporting our Gifted & Talented program.","fullyFundedDate":1768725280707,"projectUrl":"project/logic-strategy-games/10023647/","projectTitle":"Logic & Strategy Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Powell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp527117_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483653383403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gaterocks"},{"teacherId":9349869,"projectId":10031185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the pencils, eraser, markers, anchor chart paper and small group stools! These supplies have made a significant difference in our classroom learning! During small group time we have utilized our stools which have made for faster transitions so that we can get learning as quickly as possible. The anchor charts have also helped facilitate learning, as we are able to create posters during whole group and small group time.\r\n\r\nStudents have been utilizing the pencils and erasers for independent work and note taking. We have used the markers during our math block as a review tool and for independent work on the computers.","fullyFundedDate":1768724787203,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/10031185/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Connell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349869"},{"teacherId":4557926,"projectId":10028165,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in supporting our \"Math On Rise\" project. When the boxes of manipulatives arrived such as the ten frames with counters, magnetic counters, numbers that are magnetic, the energy in our classroom was electric. My students were hovering over the packages, eager to see what \"tools\" they would get to use to become math experts.\r\nWe have been using these resources daily during our small-group rotations. For example, during our lesson on making tens, a student who usually struggles to visualize numbers grabbed the ten frames with different colored counters and shouted, \"Oh, I see it now!\" It was a beautiful \"lightbulb moment\" that wouldn't have been possible without tactile materials.\r\nYour contribution has turned our math intervention of 30 minutes from a time of intimidation into a time of exploration. Moving forward, we are excited to use these tools for our upcoming unit on adding to twenty, using the counters to make arrays for multiplication], which will help students build physical models to solve complex problems. Thank you for investing in these young mathematicians!","fullyFundedDate":1768691827802,"projectUrl":"project/math-on-rise/10028165/","projectTitle":"Math On Rise","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amanda Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4557926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505566191396","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4557926"},{"teacherId":5326211,"projectId":10022632,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn how to be independent and responsible for their own equipment. These items will be placed in bags and each bag assigned to a grade level. Within the grade level different classes will be responsible for bring the equipment out to recess, collecting it at the end and making sure it is return to their classroom. The responsible class will be rotated weekly.\r\n\r\nThey were so excited to see the new equipment all sorted out and ready for each grade level.\r\n\r\nMy next project will be centered around pickleball. Pickleball is growing in popularity. I would love to have enough equipment to teach a pickleball clinic. Be on the look out for my next project! I sincerely appreciate the difference you made at my school. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1769105726883,"projectUrl":"project/essential-recess-equipment/10022632/","projectTitle":"Essential Recess Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Byers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5326211_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523935961387","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/justinebyers"},{"teacherId":1889469,"projectId":10021878,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been positively transformed. The snacks, rewards, dry erase markers and erasers, birthday rewards, organizers, and wooden lap desk you provided are already making a meaningful difference in our daily routines. Students are more engaged during lessons, better equipped to participate, and excited to use materials that help them stay organized and focused. These supplies have helped create a supportive and motivating learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these simple but essential items remove barriers and make school feel like a welcoming place where their efforts are recognized and celebrated. The lap desk gives them flexible, comfortable workspaces, while the snacks and rewards help reinforce positive behaviors and sustain energy throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your kindness has had an immediate and lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1768686112149,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-seating-snacks-and-rewa/10021878/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Seating, Snacks, and Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kopalyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1889469"},{"teacherId":10412817,"projectId":10042286,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled that our project has been fully funded! When the boxes of new soccer balls, goals, and agility gear arrived at our school, the atmosphere was like a championship game. My students—the \"pioneers\" of our second-year program—were hovering around the packages with wide eyes, hardly believing the gear was actually for them. It was a powerful moment that showed them their hard work is being recognized by people who truly believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nThe moment we stepped onto the pitch with enough soccer balls for our team, our practice transformed from a disorganized scramble into a focused training session. In the past, kids would have to wait in a long line for their turn to kick, but now, we can get through our drills quickly with all the available balls. We recently used the new agility spots to set up a complex passing drill, and the difference in their engagement was night and day. Because they aren't standing around waiting, they are staying active, building their skills twice as fast, and taking a visible pride in using \"pro-grade\" equipment that they know they have to take care of.\r\n\r\nNow that we have the right foundation, my lesson plan has shifted from basic survival to advanced teamwork and strategy. We are working on \"spatial awareness\" drills that were impossible to teach without enough markers and balls. Your generosity hasn't just provided \"stuff\"; it has given us the sustainability we need to ensure this program is still thriving for the students who join us next year and the year after. Thank you for being the MVP of our season!","fullyFundedDate":1769132720319,"projectUrl":"project/pioneering-the-pitch-building-our-socce/10042286/","projectTitle":"Pioneering the Pitch: Building Our Soccer Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Andres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412817"},{"teacherId":8130062,"projectId":10046780,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation of sports equipment and fidget tools to our classroom. It is hard to overstate the impact these items have on a student's ability to learn and thrive. By providing sports gear, you are giving my students the chance to develop essential teamwork skills and the physical 'brain breaks' they need to return to their desks focused and ready to work. Similarly, the fidget tools you provided are so much more than toys; they are vital sensory supports that help students regulate their energy and improve their concentration during quiet lessons. Your kindness has equipped our classroom with the tools to support both the physical and emotional needs of every child, creating an environment where they can feel successful, supported, and energized. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students' well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1769153480603,"projectUrl":"project/low-income-high-excitement/10046780/","projectTitle":"Low Income High Excitement!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Maggio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8130062"},{"teacherId":4361368,"projectId":10041459,"letterContent":"There is something truly special about making sure students have the right tools to express themselves. Art supplies aren't just \"stuff\"—they're the keys to unlocking a student's confidence and imagination. I'm just happy you were willing to support my students with these vital supplies.\r\nOn behalf of my students, I want to extend a sincere thank you for your donation. Your contribution of all the supplies directly enhances our curriculum by allowing for hands-on projects that wouldn't have been possible otherwise. Thank you for investing in the next generation of artists and thinkers.\"","fullyFundedDate":1768790261475,"projectUrl":"project/young-minds-creative-minds/10041459/","projectTitle":"Young Minds, Creative Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4361368"},{"teacherId":3358572,"projectId":10012480,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donations across Clark County School District. Your donations not only helped the students in my classroom but extended to all the students in my school and students across our district and state of Nevada.\r\n The students absolutely love the rewards they are able to \"purchase\" in our student store by earning school money. The rewards motivated students to do their best, complete work on time, and make good choices throughout the school day.\r\n The students absolutely loved playing the Extra Extra board game. They laughed and worked together as a team to get the answers correct. They didn't even realize they were learning at the same time. They had so much fun. Students will be able to play this game for years to come which will greatly improve their reading comprehension and confidence. \r\n I very much appreciate all the fun prizes and activities we were able to receive from Donor's Choose. It truly makes a difference in the education of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768587193065,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-and-earn-some-fun-prizes/10012480/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn and Earn Some Fun Prizes!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3358572_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449882838339","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3358572"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30848","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":607,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":38,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":40.7,"schoolId":30848,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Joseph E Thiriot Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Joseph E Thiriot Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/joseph-e-thiriot-elementary-school/30848"}