{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph E Thiriot Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":59.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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":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"},{"teacherId":10652587,"projectId":10599381,"letterContent":"Our students have been so excited to see the new resources arrive! We are using these materials as positive incentives to encourage students to stay focused, participate in class, complete their work, and make positive choices throughout the school day. It has been wonderful to see students work toward earning an item they are excited about while also building responsibility, confidence, and motivation. When the students first saw the materials, their excitement was contagious they were eager to learn how they could earn the different rewards! These resources have become a fun and meaningful part of our classroom experience. Students are learning that their hard work, positive behavior, and perseverance can lead to something special. Our next step is to continue using the incentives throughout the school year while encouraging students to set personal goals and celebrate their progress. We are so grateful to our donors for helping us create a positive classroom environment where students feel motivated, supported, and proud of their accomplishments. Your generosity is making a difference in the everyday learning experiences of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1788763377631,"projectUrl":"project/dreamcatchers-incentive/10599381/","projectTitle":"Dreamcatchers Incentive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10652587"},{"teacherId":8009155,"projectId":10571751,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Thiriot, thank you so much for your wonderful donation to our school incentive store!\r\n\r\nOur incentive store plays a massive role in encouraging positive behavior, hard work, and kindness across our school campus. Students earn store points throughout the week by demonstrating core values—like helping a classmate, showing leadership, or putting in extra effort—and getting to \"shop\" for fun items like cars, fidgets, and light up headbands are the absolute highlight of their week.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly fuels this positive culture. Thanks to your contribution, our shelves are stocked with rewards that make setting goals exciting and meaningful for our kids. Seeing their faces light up as they count their earned points to pick out a prize is incredible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our school community and bringing so many smiles to our hallways.","fullyFundedDate":1788490277849,"projectUrl":"project/lead-by-example/10571751/","projectTitle":"Lead By Example!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009155_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632601670139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8009155"},{"teacherId":5442088,"projectId":10586122,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Thiriot, thank you so much for your wonderful donation to our school incentive store!\r\n\r\nOur incentive store plays a massive role in encouraging positive behavior, hard work, and kindness across our school campus. Students earn store points throughout the week by demonstrating core values—like helping a classmate, showing leadership, or putting in extra effort—and getting to \"shop\" for fun items like sunglasses, Frisbees, and balls is the absolute highlight of their week.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly fuels this positive culture. Thanks to your contribution, our shelves are stocked with rewards that make setting goals exciting and meaningful for our kids. Seeing their faces light up as they count their earned points to pick out a prize is incredible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our school community and bringing so many smiles to our hallways.","fullyFundedDate":1788793555868,"projectUrl":"project/everything-school/10586122/","projectTitle":"Everything School!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cordova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5442088_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y146&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674406492162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5442088"},{"teacherId":4436225,"projectId":10601389,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students, staff, and music department at Thiriot, thank you so much for your generous donation of musical instruments.\r\n\r\nMusic plays a vital role in our students' academic, creative, and personal growth, but acquiring quality instruments is often one of our program's biggest challenges. Your gift directly opens doors for young musicians who might not otherwise have had the opportunity to join the choir and mallet masters this year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, the students will get to experience being am musician. Seeing the excitement on their faces as they opened the instrument cases was unforgettable.","fullyFundedDate":1788794949308,"projectUrl":"project/making-beautiful-masterpieces/10601389/","projectTitle":"Making Beautiful Masterpieces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pellegrino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4436225_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1493414937299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4436225"},{"teacherId":6364784,"projectId":10034454,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students absolutely love these centers! Every day my little ones come to school excited to learn. They are constantly asking when are we going to do center time!\r\nThese centers are perfect for every learner in my class. They are tactile, fun, and easy to use. I've reduced my preparation time by being able to easily pull out a center. \r\nWe now have enough easy instant centers for almost every skill we are learning. I am able to switch them out to keep students excited and engaged.\r\nThe instant learning centers have become an essential part of our daily routine.","fullyFundedDate":1768713625497,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-centers/10034454/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6364784_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554603729807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6364784"},{"teacherId":8009155,"projectId":5881228,"letterContent":"I am writing to send a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of [list a few specific items, e.g., art supplies, building blocks, craft paper] to our classroom.\r\n\r\nHaving these resources on hand has already made such a tremendous difference in how our students learn and express themselves. When children have access to tools that let them build, design, and create, it doesn't just make learning more fun—it helps them develop critical problem-solving skills and confidence in their own ideas.\r\n\r\nJust this week, I was able to watch the students use your gift to show their thoughts and feeling and be creative. Seeing their imaginations light up was truly a joy.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us make this classroom a place where creativity can thrive.\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1634244403513,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-needed-for-creativity/5881228/","projectTitle":"Supplies Needed For Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8009155_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632601670139","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8009155"},{"teacherId":6364784,"projectId":10337911,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our soccer project! Your generosity is helping provide our students with the equipment they need to learn, practice, and enjoy the game. Having access to quality soccer equipment gives our students the opportunity to build important skills while staying active and working together as a team.\r\n\r\nYour donation means more than just new soccer gear—it shows our students that their community believes in them and wants to see them succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support. Because of you, our students will have more opportunities to grow in confidence, teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship both on and off the field. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1781573946154,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-on-and-off-the-soccer-field/10337911/","projectTitle":"Confidence On and Off the Soccer Field","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Long","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6364784_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554603729807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6364784"}],"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"}