{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kay Carl Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3736361,"projectId":10005234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Your donations have truly made a difference in creating a more comfortable, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Students are using the flexible seating during reading and small group work, which has helped them stay focused and relaxed. The sensory tools have been especially impactful, allowing students to manage their emotions and return to learning ready to succeed. When the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate—students couldn't wait to try everything and were so grateful for the new additions.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun incorporating these resources into our daily routines. Students use headphones during independent work to stay focused, and the reward items help reinforce positive behavior and effort. Looking ahead, we will continue building routines around the calm-down corner and flexible seating to support both academic growth and social-emotional learning. Your support is helping our students feel confident, cared for, and excited to learn each day—thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768999131266,"projectUrl":"project/spaces-that-support-learning/10005234/","projectTitle":"Spaces That Support Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Delvin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3736361_orig.jpg?crop=584,584,x89,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699017487426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3736361"},{"teacherId":8128548,"projectId":9994704,"letterContent":"Hey Donors,\r\n\r\nI just wanted to take a moment to share how awesome the \"Give the Gift of SEL Support\" project has been for our students! Your generosity has brought in some amazing resources that are really making a difference.\r\n\r\nSubject: Thank You for Your Generous Support!\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we can provide vital resources and workshops that foster resilience, self-awareness, and empathy among our students. This not only helps them thrive academically but also cultivates a positive school environment. \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your commitment to our mission and for believing in the potential of our students. It is supporters like you who make a real difference in their lives. Together, we are building a stronger foundation for their future.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity. We look forward to continuing this important work with your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768155526804,"projectUrl":"project/give-the-gift-of-sel-support/9994704/","projectTitle":"Give the Gift of SEL Support!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Terry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128548"},{"teacherId":10410298,"projectId":10036602,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my class achieve a new level of safety. The safety helmets and additional bikes came in handy as we learned the laws about helmets and bikes. Bridging the connection between school safety and home safety is important for consistency and generalization of skills. We could not have done it without your help.\r\nIt was exciting to learn that students were familiar with the helmets and use them at home with their families. Watching older, more experienced riders assist the younger students in putting a helmet on was also noted and appreciated. You have strengthened our bond as a class as well as helped maintain a safe activity for them on the playground.","fullyFundedDate":1769177572262,"projectUrl":"project/lets-play-safe/10036602/","projectTitle":"Let's Play Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Terri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10410298"},{"teacherId":5431922,"projectId":9994873,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Math Minds in the Making\" project! Because of your generosity, my 5th grade students now have the folders, scissors, headphones, and pencils they need to stay organized, focused, and engaged in math each day. These materials are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students are using their folders to keep track of important notes, strategies, and practice work as we build strong math habits. The headphones allow students to independently access digital math lessons and enrichment activities, giving them the opportunity to learn at their own pace and review concepts when needed. Even simple supplies like scissors and pencils help ensure that all students are prepared to fully participate in hands-on math activities without interruption.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were excited and grateful. Many shared how special it felt to have brand new supplies just for our class. Seeing their enthusiasm reminded me of how impactful these resources are in helping students feel confident and ready to learn. During a recent lesson, students used their folders to organize math strategy reference sheets that they will continue using throughout the year. Having consistent supplies has helped create a more structured and positive learning environment where students can focus on problem-solving, collaboration, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue using these resources to support our current work in problem-solving and math discussions. They are learning how to explain their thinking, compare strategies, and apply skills to real-world situations. These materials help ensure that every student has the tools they need to participate fully and feel successful. Your support is helping build not only strong math skills, but also confidence, independence, and a love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where all learners can thrive. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1768154510801,"projectUrl":"project/math-minds-in-the-making/9994873/","projectTitle":"Math Minds in the Making","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5431922_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536119322502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5431922"},{"teacherId":7760059,"projectId":10009554,"letterContent":"My students have been using the folders daily. Students are required to have two folders in their desks, one is to keep all of their activity sheets that they are working on throughout the week, and the other is their writing folder which holds the writing project they are currently working on as well as their editing sheets. These folders have been amazing as my students previous folders were falling apart and breaking. My students are now able to keep their work neatly organized and easy to find in their desks. \r\n Our classroom library has had a wonderful addition with the books that were purchased. My students love to read and have become particularly engaged with reading Dork Diaries, mainly my girls. This chapter book set has given my girls an advanced reading level that is beyond 2nd grade but that they are able to read and enjoy. These books have helped push my students to read above their reading levels.\r\n Finally, my green laser pointer has been a wonderful addition to my classroom. I am now able to point out important information on my boards and screen without having to be right next to them. I can be circulating the classroom and still be able to show students important information that is on the board. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768267717356,"projectUrl":"project/organization-supplies/10009554/","projectTitle":"Organization Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kirschner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7760059_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x342,y195&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768161534757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7760059"},{"teacherId":324282,"projectId":10007456,"letterContent":"In my counseling office when my small groups are being held my students are enjoying the calming light covers, the fish and jellyfish tanks, and the fidget tools to create a safe and calm environment. We are also utilizing the drum sticks to begin each session with a cardio drumming lesson, which the kids are enjoying a lot. \r\nThe students were very excited when they observed the new additions to my counseling office and they absolutely love the calming tanks of the fish and jellyfish. They really enjoy watching them swim around and have stated that it is relaxing to them. \r\nThe next steps for my students on a current classroom lesson is to utilize the bibliotherapy books and puppets to introduce our different reactions to things that happen to them and how to manage those emotions. \r\nI am so very grateful for the support in my counseling office for my individual meetings, small group sessions, and being able to use these materials in my classroom counseling lessons. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768410867078,"projectUrl":"project/alright-stop-regulate-and-listen/10007456/","projectTitle":"Alright, Stop! Regulate and Listen","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Polito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp324282_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627751120604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-polito"},{"teacherId":5977135,"projectId":9823089,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of this project. My little learners were so excited to open up the big box of new literacy materials. \r\n\r\nThese materials have sparked an interest in literacy in our classroom. Because of the new materials, students who had never chosen to go to the literacy centers now choose them daily! These materials alphabet beads and race and write boards have been among their favorites.\r\n\r\nBecause of donors like you, I am able to keep my learning centers engaging and support early literacy in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1767208075978,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-for-littles/9823089/","projectTitle":"Literacy for Littles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walters","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5977135_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541615377913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-w-speechteach"},{"teacherId":1036005,"projectId":9992151,"letterContent":"The new materials I received through DonorsChoose have proven to be highly successful in my classroom. My students use these resources daily and have shown great enthusiasm with the new additions. They were especially eager to begin using items such as the fidget toys, Legos, and the Flex-Space Washable Comfy Floor Seats, which allow them to select seating options that best support their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nHands-on activities, such as building with Legos, foster creativity and engagement, while fidget toys and Pokémon cards serve as effective motivational incentives. The dry-erase boards, along with markers and erasers, provide students with opportunities to solve math problems using visual representations. This approach enables them to clearly demonstrate their thinking, check their work, and ensure accuracy during math instruction.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the Legos and fidget tools support students during brain breaks or provide a quiet means of maintaining focus during lessons. These materials have significantly enhanced student motivation and independence. By incorporating some of the items as rewards, I have observed increased engagement and a greater sense of ownership in their learning. My students consistently express excitement when using these resources.","fullyFundedDate":1768152291874,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-seats-creative-minds/9992151/","projectTitle":"Comfy Seats, Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Karas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1036005_orig.jpg?crop=2416,2416,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679163787535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/karasms"},{"teacherId":8138248,"projectId":9989232,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation to be able to purchase these special materials so that our students can make memorable projects to celebrate our school. This is a special year for our school because we are celebrating 25 years of learning, our \"silver celebration.\" Plus silver is one of our school colors, along with blue! By using these metallic supplies of silver and blue students are able to make beautiful art celebrating and honoring the legacy of our school. The students really enjoy using these supplies too because they are different than what we normally use for our projects so they have really liked these special metallic wonders!","fullyFundedDate":1768055612543,"projectUrl":"project/metallic-wonder-25th-celebration/9989232/","projectTitle":"Metallic Wonder 25th Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tagaca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8138248"},{"teacherId":315239,"projectId":10016809,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous donation. Because of you, my students now have access to micro:bits, and they were thrilled when the supplies arrived. These tools have given students a hands-on way to explore coding, creativity, and problem-solving while building important technology skills.\r\n\r\nRight away, students began programming their micro:bits to display messages, animations, and simple games. One of my favorite moments was watching students help each other troubleshoot their code and celebrate when their programs finally worked. Seeing their excitement and confidence grow as they experiment and create has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a real impact in our classroom by giving students the opportunity to think like engineers and innovators. Thank you for believing in our students and helping spark their curiosity and love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768517205826,"projectUrl":"project/small-bits-big-learning-with-microbits/10016809/","projectTitle":"Small Bits, Big Learning With Micro:bits!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mohr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp315239_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699293874529","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/315239"},{"teacherId":996947,"projectId":10012826,"letterContent":"It is with great gratitude that I thank you for your generosity. The new various mathematics materials have allowed my students to explore firsthand, making abstract concepts concrete. \r\nMy 4th graders have truly enjoyed practicing math facts using the mathematic flashcards, electronic math handheld games, and the pop it number chart. They also have enjoyed the moveable erase board chart that allows them to go anywhere in the classroom to practice math facts and word problems.\r\nYour generous support has sparked a newfound curiosity in my class.","fullyFundedDate":1768497265708,"projectUrl":"project/bridge-the-gap-in-4th-grade/10012826/","projectTitle":"Bridge the Gap in 4th Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Szep","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp996947_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479835539344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kellenecolin"},{"teacherId":1922981,"projectId":10039040,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for making this project come to life. As a librarian, I want students to have the opportunity to select books that are at their reading level. The books also need to be written so that the students can relate to the story. With so many of our students entering school without any basic skills, these books fit their needs. \r\n\r\nI love to watch the expressions on my students' faces as they successfully decode and read the basic words that these new books contain. As they finish one book, they now have the opportunity to select another book that contains similar words, but has a different storyline. \r\n\r\nWhat is even more enjoyable to me is that as the students successfully read and finish a few books, they are motivated to read more. Through this process, students improve their reading in an exciting and fun way. Afterall, the real purpose and challenge for any librarian is to develop life long readers.","fullyFundedDate":1768767776267,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-pages-small-books-big-pot/10039040/","projectTitle":"The Power of Pages: Small Books, Big Potential!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bartolotta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1922981_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724876023426","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1922981"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_70505","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":630,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":19,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.1,"schoolId":70505,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kay Carl Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kay Carl Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/kay-carl-elementary-school/70505"}