{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kay Carl Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1036005,"projectId":10419244,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful impact on my fourth- and fifth-grade resource students by giving them access to leveled books that meet them at their individual reading levels. The leveled readers have helped students strengthen their comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary while also building confidence. As students experience success with books they can read independently, they are becoming more willing to take risks, persevere through challenges, and see themselves as capable readers. \r\n\r\nThe materials have also supported individualized instruction during small-group and one-on-one lessons, allowing me to target specific skills and provide students with the right level of challenge.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has helped students become more independent and confident learners. Watching their excitement as they successfully read a book, understand a story, or recognize their own progress has been incredibly rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1787138208603,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-building-confidence/10419244/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Building Confidence","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":1036005,"projectId":10412802,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your kindness and generosity in supporting my project. I am grateful for the materials and supplies you have provided, as they will enable me to give my students the essential tools for engaging, hands-on learning experiences that promote academic growth, strong study habits, and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nWith your support, I'm better able to reinforce important skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. Your contribution is making a meaningful and lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1785269111304,"projectUrl":"project/the-calm-and-create-classroom-initiative/10412802/","projectTitle":"The Calm and Create Classroom Initiative","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":1036005,"projectId":10188696,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love using the stress balls and tablets in the classroom. The stress balls provide a simple yet effective way for students to regulate their energy and remain focused during instruction, helping them stay engaged and attentive throughout lessons. The tablets have become an invaluable learning tool, allowing students to complete assignments, demonstrate their thinking, and clearly show their work in an interactive and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThe Pokémon cards have also been an incredible motivator for my students. They are excited to earn them as rewards for demonstrating positive behavior, making good choices, and meeting classroom expectations. This incentive has encouraged students to stay on task, work cooperatively with their peers, and take pride in their accomplishments.","fullyFundedDate":1777234070563,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-regulation-and-growth-a-st/10188696/","projectTitle":"Engagement, Regulation, and Growth: A Student-Centered Classroom Approach","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":2136786,"projectId":10007015,"letterContent":"I am so excited to have the items that are organizing my classroom! As a teacher who has switched grade levels and in need of a system to help promote organization, learning, and engagement, I am so excited to have folders, bins, and a laminator. My students are able to organizer the work by color and colors are assigned to each subject. \r\n\r\nI am also exited to have my laminator as it has help with decorating my classroom, making reusable games, and preparation for my upcoming school year. Thank you so much for your donation and helping to make my classroom functional!","fullyFundedDate":1768183511349,"projectUrl":"project/know-it-and-organize-it/10007015/","projectTitle":"Know It and Organize It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barral","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2136786_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486494659014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristina-angeline"},{"teacherId":6753003,"projectId":10233505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, my students now have privacy folders to help them stay focused and independent during learning, as well as Clorox wipes to keep our classroom clean, healthy, and ready for learning each day.\r\n\r\nThe privacy folders have already become a valuable tool, giving students a quiet space to concentrate during independent work and assessments while helping build confidence in their own abilities. The Clorox wipes help us maintain a clean learning environment, reducing the spread of germs so we can spend more time learning together.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful donation goes far beyond supplies—it shows my students that there are caring people who believe in their education and want them to succeed. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students and helping create a positive, safe, and successful learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1778088867442,"projectUrl":"project/mvp-mindset-privacy-folders-for-all-sta/10233505/","projectTitle":"MVP Mindset: Privacy Folders for All-Star Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clements","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6753003_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663738597854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6753003"},{"teacherId":337348,"projectId":10256141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"The End Zone: Rewarding Champions in Our Classroom\" to life! When the boxes arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their faces lit up as we unpacked the football-themed incentives, the new headphones, and the dry erase boards. Hanging up the decorative lights instantly transformed our classroom environment, creating an inviting, high-energy space where students truly feel like champions.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these fantastic new resources to great use. The headphones have allowed students to focus deeply during their individualized digital reading and math paths without distractions. Meanwhile, the dry erase boards have become an essential tool for quick, interactive check-ins during our whole-group math lessons. The football-themed incentives and the glowing decorative lights serve as the ultimate motivation; students are working harder than ever to earn their way into \"The End Zone\" by meeting their daily academic and behavior goals.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps are to use these tools to track our upcoming end-of-unit growth benchmarks. Your incredible generosity has not only provided essential learning tools but has also injected a sense of joy and celebration into our daily routine. Thank you for proving to my students that their hard work is always worth celebrating!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nMs. Strube","fullyFundedDate":1778557445969,"projectUrl":"project/the-end-zone-rewarding-champions-in-our/10256141/","projectTitle":"The End Zone: Rewarding Champions in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strube","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp337348_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528935046037","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-strube"},{"teacherId":5713031,"projectId":9992773,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have new tools that are already making a meaningful difference in their learning each day.\r\n\r\nThe addition of stools at our small group table has created a more flexible and comfortable space for students to collaborate and focus during targeted instruction. This has helped make small group time feel special and engaging, allowing students to be more involved and confident in their learning.\r\n\r\nOur new whiteboards have quickly become a favorite resource, especially during phonics practice. Students love being able to actively participate, practice their skills, and quickly apply feedback in a fun, low-pressure way. It has increased engagement and allowed for more hands-on learning opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly grateful for the stress-relieving tools you provided. During testing and other high-focus moments, these items have helped students manage their emotions, stay calm, and do their best work.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has directly impacted not only our classroom environment but also our students' confidence, comfort, and excitement for learning. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1769315835852,"projectUrl":"project/positive-class-vibes/9992773/","projectTitle":"Positive Class Vibes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5713031_orig.jpg?crop=1461,1461,x735,y1139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698896422385","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5713031"},{"teacherId":10402328,"projectId":10010424,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been completely transformed by your generosity, and I want to give you a clear picture of what your donations have made possible for my students each day. The supplies you provided—glue, scissors, books, erasers, and even the disco light—have quickly become essential tools in how we learn, create, and connect as a classroom community.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful ways we've been using these resources is during our literacy and project-based learning time. Recently, students worked on a \"My Community\" project where they created mini books about places and people that are important to them. Using the new scissors and glue, they carefully cut out pictures, assembled pages, and designed covers. What stood out most was how independent and confident they felt. Before, we often had to limit projects or share materials, which could slow things down or cause frustration. Now, every student has access to what they need, and it has made a huge difference in both engagement and quality of work. One student, who typically struggles to stay focused, spent over 30 minutes carefully gluing and organizing their ideas into a book they were truly proud of. Moments like that are directly because of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768311546623,"projectUrl":"project/ms-galiks-1st-grade-class/10010424/","projectTitle":"Ms. Galik's 1st Grade Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Galik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10402328_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y207&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768177346172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402328"},{"teacherId":5977135,"projectId":9998958,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom. We now have a fully stocked equipment shed for our playground. The students were so excited when we put together the tricycles. They ask to ride them every day! The students also love playing with the balls and hula hoops.\r\n\r\nNot only have these new materials been fun for the students, but they have also helped them develop their gross motor skills. Students are learning to pedal tricycles, kick, catch, and throw-- all of which are important gross motor skills and crucial to their overall development. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making this project become a reality for my little learners--it has truly made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768159666535,"projectUrl":"project/move-play-in-prek/9998958/","projectTitle":"Move & Play in PreK","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":8139673,"projectId":10034517,"letterContent":"Your contribution/donation has meant so much to my students. We are a PBIS school where kids can earn school cash for exhibiting our core values. With your donation I was able to get items for them to be able to shop in my classroom store with their school cash. The kids get so excited when the store opens and they get to select how to spend their money. I was also able to get the students storage bags and folders to help them be better organized. By being organized my kids can easily find and put away materials without wasting a bunch of time.\r\n\r\nMy kids eyes lit up when they first saw all the great items they could get.","fullyFundedDate":1768768715569,"projectUrl":"project/staying-organized-and-motivated/10034517/","projectTitle":"Staying Organized and Motivated","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8139673"},{"teacherId":10403545,"projectId":10017009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Every Child Deserves a Voice. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to tools and resources that are already making a meaningful difference in their daily learning and emotional growth.\r\nPlay-based therapy is such an important part of how children learn to express themselves, especially for those who may struggle to communicate their thoughts and feelings in traditional ways. Through play, students build language, confidence, and social skills in a way that feels safe and natural. Your support has helped create an environment where students can explore, connect, and truly be heard.\r\nMy students absolutely love the Magnet Tiles—they've been engaging with them creatively, building, experimenting, and working together in ways that encourage both communication and collaboration. The flexible seating has also been a huge success. Students are more comfortable, focused, and able to choose spaces that help them regulate their bodies and emotions throughout the day.\r\nAnd the new toys—what a difference they've made! These aren't just toys; they are tools for expression, imagination, and growth. I've already seen students open up, initiate interactions, and express themselves in ways they hadn't before. Moments like these are exactly why play-based therapy is so powerful.\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where students feel supported, empowered, and excited to learn. I am deeply grateful for your contribution and belief in my students. You are truly making a lasting impact on their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1768521743629,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-deserves-a-voice/10017009/","projectTitle":"Every Child Deserves a Voice!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403545"},{"teacherId":6433966,"projectId":10011253,"letterContent":"We greatly appreciate your donation of small prizes and trinkets for student rewards.. Donations like yours will allow us to celebrate the successes of each student at Kay Carl Elementary. Our Score Store is now fully stocked and we are able to provide many quality choices per student.\r\n With your support, we are now one step closer to improving our math and literacy scores by celebrating the growth of our students. Your kindness has given my students the tools they need to be successful for the remainder of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1768338411183,"projectUrl":"project/score-store-rewards/10011253/","projectTitle":"SCORE Store Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reinhard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6433966_orig.jpg?crop=1640,1640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557412667260","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6433966"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_70505","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":673,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":34,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.2,"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"}