{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Laura Dearing Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9373532,"projectId":10393150,"letterContent":"Your generous support has already made a meaningful difference in our Pre-K classroom! My students are using the new materials during our daily centers, art activities, and hands-on learning experiences. They were so excited when they first saw the new supplies and couldn't wait to start creating and exploring. One of my favorite moments was watching their faces light up as they used the materials to create their own artwork and proudly share their projects with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping my students learn through play, creativity, and hands-on experiences while building important skills like fine motor development, communication, cooperation, and problem-solving. Our next step is to continue using these materials in our classroom projects and centers as we explore new themes and lessons throughout the year. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where they can learn, create, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1785391648828,"projectUrl":"project/messy-hands-bright-minds/10393150/","projectTitle":"Messy Hands, Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Almanza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373532"},{"teacherId":6609157,"projectId":9990643,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us bring new books into the hands of our fourth-grade readers. These books have helped make reading more exciting, engaging, and meaningful for my students. Having a variety of new texts gives students opportunities to find books that match their interests while also building their confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nThrough these new books, students are practicing important fourth-grade reading skills such as identifying the main idea, making inferences, summarizing, determining the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary, describing characters and settings, and using evidence from the text to support their thinking. We are also learning how to make connections between what we read and our own experiences. Most importantly, students are learning that reading is not just about answering questions—it is about thinking, wondering, discussing, and enjoying a good book.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom includes whole-group read-alouds, partner reading, small-group instruction, independent reading, and classroom discussions. I love seeing students recommend books to one another and get excited when they discover a new author, character, or series. Our classroom library has become a place where students can explore their interests and begin developing their own identities as readers.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided my students with much more than books. You have given them opportunities to become curious, confident, and enthusiastic readers. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my fourth graders discover the joy of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1768067230114,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-into-leaders/9990643/","projectTitle":"Building Readers Into Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanjurjo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6609157_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565244051477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6609157"},{"teacherId":5856427,"projectId":10239799,"letterContent":"I suspect I know who you are my anonymous supporter and thank you so so much for your ongoing support of my classroom (for my final year!) Being able to start the year with the basic supplies we need to get started makes classroom life so much easier! \r\n\r\nFrom the composition notebooks and pens to the reinforcement items it is all so appreciated! (Though I will be honest...as much as the kids LOVE the slime, I personally hate it as it ends up in places we would rather not have it!) \r\n\r\nWe promise we will put everything to good use as we grow and learn this year. \r\n\r\nThank you again!\r\n\r\nSherri Kaplan","fullyFundedDate":1778607714621,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-appreciate-being-able-to-start/10239799/","projectTitle":"Teachers Appreciate Being Able to Start Next Year Fully Stocked!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaplan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5856427_orig.jpg?crop=1423,1423,x251,y412&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662149356506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5856427"},{"teacherId":10401295,"projectId":10251741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. I cannot wait to start the new school year with supplies that my students will use to grow and learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my classroom will be stocked with essential materials like pencils, markers, glue, Expo markers, and arts and crafts supplies that help bring learning to life. These are the tools my students use every day to write, create, solve problems, and express their ideas. Having these supplies readily available means they can focus on learning without worrying about whether they have what they need.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than provide school supplies, it creates opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and confidence. Whether students are working on colorful art projects, practicing new skills, or participating in hands-on activities, these materials will help make our classroom an engaging and welcoming place where every child can succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your kindness and generosity will have a lasting impact throughout the school year, and we are truly grateful for your support","fullyFundedDate":1778068712230,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-bright-beginnings/10251741/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Bright Beginnings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401295"},{"teacherId":10414679,"projectId":10047872,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation for the classroom essentials. They have encouraged creativity, problem solving solutions for the real world, social interactions, and fine motor development. They all have calming effect and allow the students to strengthen their exploration.\r\n\r\nHow my students reacted was with excitement knowing they had new tools they could use to both play and learn with.\r\n\r\nTogether, these resources support learning through play while helping children build opportunities and open up more to the mind. We are all greatful for this funding!","fullyFundedDate":1778118614421,"projectUrl":"project/calming-den/10047872/","projectTitle":"Calming Den","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414679"},{"teacherId":9373532,"projectId":10030616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"A Calm, Clean Classroom for Better Learning.\" Your generosity has truly made a difference in preparing a welcoming and organized learning environment for my students. Thanks to your donations of Clorox wipes, hand sanitizer, whiteboard markers, pens, pin tacks, a heavy-duty stapler with staples, and encouraging \"I Believe in You\" cards, our classroom is now better equipped for both learning and daily routines.\r\n\r\nWhen my students saw the new supplies, they were excited and eager to help organize our classroom. The encouragement cards especially brought smiles to their faces and helped create a positive atmosphere where students feel supported and motivated. Having cleaning supplies readily available also helps us maintain a healthy and calm classroom environment where students can focus and feel safe.\r\n\r\nThese materials will continue supporting our classroom throughout the year as we work on hands on activities, collaborative projects, and daily learning routines. Your kindness and belief in our classroom mean more than words can express. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a space where they can learn, grow, and succeed every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778526752502,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-clean-classroom-for-better-learn/10030616/","projectTitle":"A Calm, Clean Classroom for Better Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Almanza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373532"},{"teacherId":8162343,"projectId":10017787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity!\r\n\r\nMy students are enjoying the supplies. I have been able to print maps, worksheets and books with the colour printer. \r\n\r\nStudent's enjoy learning while playing with the puzzles and benefiting from the flash cards of the states and capitals. The supplies help student's to learn while engaging in friendly competition with classmates.\r\n\r\nIn closing, I would like to offer one more thank you for helping students learn and grow with the supplies you helped purchase.","fullyFundedDate":1768528802910,"projectUrl":"project/ms-mcginniss-social-studies-for-grades/10017787/","projectTitle":"Ms. McGinnis's Social Studies for Grades K-5","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McGinnis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8162343_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635650231895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8162343"},{"teacherId":3642427,"projectId":10048439,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting \"Art Books to Color Their World.\" Your incredible generosity has officially funded this project, bringing vital creative resources directly to 750 students who face the daily challenges of poverty. For many of our students, the art room is a sanctuary where they can express themselves freely and find joy. Before your gift, our access to specialized resources was limited. Because of your kindness, our classroom is now equipped with high-quality art supplies and step-by-step art instruction books. These materials do more than just fill shelves; they bridge an equity gap, ensuring that financial hardship does not limit a child's artistic potential.With these new books and supplies, our 750 students are already exploring technical drawing skills, experimenting with vibrant new mediums, and building immense confidence. You have given them the tools to see themselves as true artists, illustrators, and creators.Your belief in our students reminds them that their voices, their creativity, and their futures matter. Thank you for coloring their world and investing in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1771367199610,"projectUrl":"project/art-books-to-color-their-world/10048439/","projectTitle":"Art Books to Color Their World!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3642427"},{"teacherId":5856427,"projectId":9996707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my donors Choose project.\r\n\r\nThe items your funds helped secure for my classroom make a huge difference in my student's day-to-day lives. An absolute favorite is the weighted stuffed animals. While also providing a calming effect, they also bring out a nurturing side of my students. As you can see in the picture, one of my students carries hers around like a baby when she is on her break, it is really very sweet to watch! \r\n\r\nYour generosity makes my classroom a more enjoyable place for my students to grow and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771008955586,"projectUrl":"project/new-motivators-for-a-new-year/9996707/","projectTitle":"New Motivators for a New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaplan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5856427_orig.jpg?crop=1423,1423,x251,y412&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662149356506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5856427"},{"teacherId":10400053,"projectId":9999547,"letterContent":"Our students use the new flexible seating daily during both social-emotional learning (SEL) time and STEM activities. The seating options such as floor cushions and flexible chairs—have created a more supportive environment where students can regulate their bodies and stay engaged for longer periods of time. During our morning SEL block, students choose a comfortable spot to participate in check-ins, breathing exercises, and group discussions. This has helped them feel safe, calm, and ready to learn. During STEM rotations, students use the same seating while working collaboratively on hands-on tasks, such as building models or solving simple engineering challenges, which has increased both participation and focus.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the seating, their reactions were immediate and enthusiastic. Many of them expressed excitement about having choices in where and how they learn. For students in a self-contained SLD classroom, sensory needs and attention can be significant barriers, but the flexible seating made a noticeable difference right away. Students who previously struggled to remain seated during lessons are now able to stay engaged, and we have seen a reduction in off-task behaviors. More importantly, students are showing increased confidence in sharing ideas, especially during group STEM activities and peer discussions.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to continue using the flexible seating to support independence and self-regulation across all content areas. Our next steps include expanding STEM-based projects where students can collaborate, problem-solve, and apply critical thinking skills while using these seating options. We are also teaching students how to make responsible choices about their learning environment, helping them understand what type of seating works best for their focus and productivity. These resources have not only improved engagement but have also supported the development of essential social, emotional, and academic skills.","fullyFundedDate":1768164313368,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seating-for-focused-learners/9999547/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Seating for Focused Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Afzal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10400053_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787143094766","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400053"},{"teacherId":10402451,"projectId":10011095,"letterContent":"I would have never expected the outcome this experience has provided to these students. When I first looked into what I believed my students would find engaging and beneficial, there was some pressure. Now after completing the lessons and using the materials I could not be happier. When my students were introduced to the materials I never expected the excitement and joy they expressed. We recently made slime and for most of the students it was a first. They expressed to me that they had always watched slime videos online that they could not believe they got to make it themselves. It was such a success I plan to do the project again for the end of the year send off. They also had another first experience with clay. When they first saw the clay they had no idea what it was for and once they were shown what they could do with it they went all out. They were elated to find out they could make so many projects with their own hands and liked that they could come up with creative ideas on how they wanted thier projects to turn out. They not only were able to explore their own creativity they were also able to see others projects and were encouraged by them having a great time which fired them up to also try their best. I really do thank you all from the bottom of my heart for having provide this experience and I couldn't be happier for the students to have been able to express themselves in a way I never imagined.","fullyFundedDate":1768698382532,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-self-expression-through-creat/10011095/","projectTitle":"Supporting Self-Expression through Creative Works!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402451"},{"teacherId":9363715,"projectId":10044880,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students were able to use their Chromebooks in a meaningful and creative way during their Writing block. Students created digital projects and works of art that allowed them to express their ideas in ways that go beyond pencil and paper. For many of my students, technology like this helps bring their thinking to life—they are able to add color, detail, and creativity that strengthens both their engagement and understanding.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for my students has been seeing their work printed and displayed in full color on a bulletin board outside of our classroom. As students and staff walk by, they can see and celebrate the hard work and creativity of my class. My students feel a true sense of pride knowing their work is being showcased for others, and it has motivated them to put even more effort into their learning.\r\n\r\nI have seen students become more confident in sharing their ideas and taking ownership of their work in a new way. Your support has helped create a classroom environment where students feel proud, inspired, and excited to learn. Thank you for making this possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1769120815016,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-lessons-to-life-in-color/10044880/","projectTitle":"Bringing Lessons to Life in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9363715_orig.jpg?crop=846,846,x1018,y594&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699936410134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363715"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82959","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":726,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":63,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":41.3,"schoolId":82959,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Laura Dearing Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Laura Dearing Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/laura-dearing-elementary-school/82959"}