{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph E Thiriot Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5278313,"projectId":10575718,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has made a positive difference in my students' learning experiences. With these new resources, my students are able to participate more actively in lessons, explore new ideas, and engage in hands-on learning activities.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to explore how they could use them. Seeing their enthusiasm and curiosity reminded me how meaningful it is to provide students with the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to use these resources in our classroom activities, and I look forward to seeing how they help my students build their skills, strengthen their confidence, and work together. Our next steps are to continue exploring new concepts, practicing what we have learned, and applying our knowledge to future classroom projects.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create opportunities for them to learn in engaging and meaningful ways. Your support truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1788650299330,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-an-engaging-classro/10575718/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for an Engaging Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5278313_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522518507366","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5278313"},{"teacherId":10418900,"projectId":10386772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to the DonorsChoose community for providing our classroom with essential supplies, including cube shelves and testing privacy boards! These items have made a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe cube shelves have helped us organize classroom materials, books, and student supplies so everything has a designated place. This makes our classroom more inviting and allows students to access and put away materials independently, encouraging responsibility and organization.\r\n\r\nThe testing privacy boards have also been incredibly helpful. They give students a quiet, focused space during assessments and reduce distractions while protecting their privacy. With these boards, students can concentrate more confidently and demonstrate what they know.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for investing in our students and their education. Thank you for helping us create a more organized, supportive, and productive classroom! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1788463218381,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/10386772/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reynolds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10418900_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784646554154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10418900"},{"teacherId":10418900,"projectId":10445130,"letterContent":"Having a class set of headphones has made a big difference in my first-grade classroom. Students are able to use them during technology activities, digital lessons, testing, and independent work without distracting their classmates. This has helped create a quieter, more focused learning environment and allows students to work at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have also made technology more accessible for all students, especially when activities include audio directions, read-alouds, or other listening supports. Instead of students having to share headphones or go without, every student has access to the same resource when they need it. This has helped promote independence and allowed me to spend more time teaching rather than troubleshooting classroom noise or equipment.","fullyFundedDate":1787205953824,"projectUrl":"project/listen-up-first-grade/10445130/","projectTitle":"Listen Up, First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reynolds","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10418900_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784646554154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10418900"},{"teacherId":7557361,"projectId":10569817,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students, physical education staff, and administration at Thiriot, I want to extend our heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of new recess sports equipment.\r\n\r\nRecess is an essential part of our students' school day—a time for them to recharge, build social skills, practice sportsmanship, and stay physically active. Your contribution of [list specific items if desired, e.g., basketballs, soccer balls, kickballs, jump ropes, and playground equipment] has instantly energized our playground. Having fresh, high-quality gear allows more students to participate simultaneously in organized games and active play, ensuring that every child has an opportunity to join in the fun.\r\n\r\nCommunity partnerships like yours play a vital role in enriching our students' daily experiences. Your generosity shows our kids that their health, activity, and happiness matter to the broader community.","fullyFundedDate":1788841440084,"projectUrl":"project/move-to-succeed/10569817/","projectTitle":"Move To Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. G. 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The foosball table has already become a favorite spot for friendly competition and teamwork, while the karaoke machine provides a fun, confidence-building outlet where students can express themselves and unwind with peers.\r\n\r\nGenerous contributions like yours demonstrate to our students that their hard work and dedication are recognized and supported by community members who care about their well-being. Your thoughtfulness directly enhances our ability to create a rewarding and joyful environment for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1788494666902,"projectUrl":"project/dreamy-hangout/10573334/","projectTitle":"Dreamy Hangout","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Maggio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8130062"},{"teacherId":5326211,"projectId":10565992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. These balls will make such an impact in my students P.E. experience. They are going to be so excited about these beautiful new balls. The colors are so vibrant. \r\n\r\nI will be blowing up the bouncy balls this week and adding them to the individual grade level recess equipment so they can play 4-Square and Gaga ball. Both these games are very popular at my school and equipment for them was overlooked last year when the balls were ordered. I know the students will appreciate having these. \r\n\r\nSoccer will have to wait for the new year. It has been a while since I have had enough balls to teach soccer properly. Thank you for these. \r\n\r\nThank you again. You are making a big difference in my students experience at school.","fullyFundedDate":1788521835569,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-balls/10565992/","projectTitle":"We Need Balls","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":3358572,"projectId":10570285,"letterContent":"I am so excited to tell you that with your donation I was able to expand my resources to enhance the both reading and writing skills for all my students.\r\n\r\nThere has been a push for students to become more proficient readers and writers. Your donation has impacted students' learning by making learning more fun. The resources I received will also help close the academic gaps of students.\r\n\r\nMany of the students at my school are English language learners. Your donation will provide these students with engaging activities that will provide structure and support while they are becoming proficient in a new language.\r\n\r\nI work with small groups of students throughout the day and it brought me such joy to see the excitement on their faces when they saw all the new engaging activities and games for them to use. I can't wait to see them as they start to make progress academically and socially. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donation to our students and their learning!!!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1788496680840,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-rewards/10570285/","projectTitle":"Reading and Rewards","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"},{"teacherId":1889469,"projectId":10572135,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our students at Joseph E Thiriot Elementary School!\r\n\r\nDuring math block, students will use the fraction multipliers to visualize fraction problems hands-on. The rolling podium allows me to circulate effortlessly to guide small groups and monitor progress in real time.\r\nThe class cheered when we opened the snack variety packs—knowing they have daily nourishment gives them huge peace of mind. They were also super excited to start earning behavior punches to win sensory fidgets!\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting difference for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1788623962958,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-needed-to-support-stu/10572135/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies Needed to Support Student Engagement and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kopalyan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1889469"},{"teacherId":3370948,"projectId":10572789,"letterContent":"I am so excited to tell you that with your donation I was able to expand my resources to motivate my students and to enhance their learning skills. We ask so much of our students and it is nice to motivate and reward them for hard work. \r\n\r\nThere has been a push for students to become 21st Century learners which focuses around technology. This has impacted students' ability to stay focused when asked to complete tasks that are hands-on activities. The resources I received will help motivate students and hopefully help to close the academic gaps of students.\r\n\r\nMany of the students at my school are students that are working below grade level. It is frustrating for them when faced with tasks that seem impossible to complete and be successful with. Your donation will provide these students with engaging activities that will provide structure and support while they are becoming proficient in all content areas and building self-esteem.\r\n\r\nI work with small groups of students throughout the day and it brought me such joy to see the excitement on their faces when they saw all the new engaging activities for them to use and resources to motivate them and encourage them. I can't wait to see them as they start to make progress academically and socially. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donation to our students and their learning!!!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1788546900242,"projectUrl":"project/practice-makes-progress/10572789/","projectTitle":"Practice Makes Progress","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blackburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3370948_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519840746508","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shawna-blackburn"},{"teacherId":308502,"projectId":10567224,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous grant of books. Your support has directly enabled us to launch and sustain one of our most popular and impactful new initiatives: our monthly student book swap.\r\n\r\nThanks to your funding, we were able to purchase a wonderful, diverse collection of high-quality books to seed our swap tables. Every month, our elementary students eagerly bring in books they have already read to exchange for new adventures.\r\n\r\nThis program is doing so much more than just putting books into students' hands. Because of your contribution, we are seeing increased excitement. The book swap has become a highly anticipated monthly event, turning reading into a fun, shared community activity.\r\n\r\nYour belief in our school and our students means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1788891271758,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-swap/10567224/","projectTitle":"Books to Swap!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trubatch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp308502_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715627413211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sowers"},{"teacherId":308502,"projectId":10570520,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous grant of [Grant Amount]. Your support has directly enabled us to launch and sustain one of our most popular and impactful new initiatives: our monthly student book swap.\r\n\r\nThanks to your funding, we were able to purchase a wonderful, diverse collection of high-quality books to seed our swap tables. Every month, our elementary students eagerly bring in books they have already read to exchange for new adventures.\r\n\r\nThis program is doing so much more than just putting books into students' hands. Because of your contribution, we are seeing increased Excitement: The book swap has become a highly anticipated monthly event, turning reading into a fun, shared community activity. Greater Access: Students are building their own personal libraries at home, ensuring they always have access to reading materials regardless of their families' financial situations. A Culture of Reading: Children are actively discussing their favorite stories, recommending books to their peers, and developing a lifelong love of reading for pleasure.\r\nYour belief in our school and our students means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1788471478415,"projectUrl":"project/books-books-more-books/10570520/","projectTitle":"Books, Books, & More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trubatch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp308502_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715627413211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sowers"},{"teacherId":10643868,"projectId":10573221,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! We have officially opened our school store and your contribution of little toys has been the perfect addition to our student incentive program. We use these items as rewards for students who demonstrate exceptional kindness, complete their reading logs, or reach their personal academic goals. Just last week, one of our most reluctant readers finally earned enough \"class cash\" to visit the store, and he was so proud to use his hard-earned points to pick out a small fidget toy from the assortment you provided. It was a wonderful moment to see his hard work directly translate into a tangible, celebrated reward.\r\n\r\nYou should have seen the pure joy and excitement on my students' faces when we first unboxed the materials. When I revealed the new inventory for our store, there were literal gasps and cheers across the room. They spent a good ten minutes just pointing out their favorite items, excitedly chatting with their peers about which toy they were going to save up for first. Having such fun, colorful incentives has completely transformed their daily motivation, and seeing their eyes light up knowing that generous people care enough to support their learning is truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are taking this excitement and tying it directly into our current math unit on financial literacy and decimals. Our next step is to have the students take on leadership roles as \"store managers\" and \"accountants,\" where they will learn how to track the toy inventory, calculate change, and set long-term savings budgets. Your donation didn't just give us fun prizes; it provided the foundation for a hands-on, interactive economy in our classroom that is actively teaching them valuable real-world skills. Thank you again for believing in our students and making this project a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1788545083713,"projectUrl":"project/student-incentives/10573221/","projectTitle":"Student Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10643868"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30848","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":614,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","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"}