{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lewis E Rowe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8192508,"projectId":10027313,"letterContent":"I truly cannot thank you enough for supporting our \"Hands-On Learning Through Sensory Play and Math\" project. Because of you, our classroom now has a sensory table and magnetic matching and sorting games that my 4-year-olds use every single day. These materials have quickly become some of the most loved tools in our room.\r\n\r\nWhen I first revealed the sensory table, the reaction was pure joy. My students gathered around it with wide eyes and huge smiles. One student actually said, \"Is that for us?!\" That first week, we filled it with colorful counting bears, scoops, and small containers. What looked like simple play quickly turned into rich math conversations. I watched one little learner carefully count each bear as she dropped them into a cup, starting over when she lost track because she was determined to \"get it right.\" Another group began sorting the bears by color and proudly announcing how many were in each group. They weren't just playing — they were building real number sense, problem-solving, and confidence.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic matching and sorting games have also been a huge hit during small group time. The children love the satisfying \"click\" when the magnets snap into place. They challenge themselves to match shapes, sort by color, and recognize numbers. Even some of my quieter students, who don't always volunteer during whole-group lessons, eagerly participate when the magnets come out. I've seen growth in their fine motor skills, their math vocabulary, and their willingness to try something new. They now use words like \"more,\" \"less,\" \"same,\" and \"different\" naturally during play.\r\n\r\nThese resources are now woven into our daily routine. We use the sensory table for counting practice, creating patterns, comparing quantities, and even telling simple math stories. Next, we are beginning to explore early addition concepts by combining groups in the sensory table and physically seeing what happens when we \"put together.\" The magnetic games will continue to support number recognition and sorting by multiple attributes. It's amazing how much deeper their understanding becomes when they can touch, move, and explore the materials themselves.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made learning feel joyful and meaningful for my students. At four years old, these hands-on experiences are exactly what they need. You didn't just donate supplies — you created opportunities for discovery, confidence, and growth. Thank you for believing in our little learners and for investing in their future.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768681595699,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-through-sensory-play-a/10027313/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning Through Sensory Play and Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kirby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8192508"},{"teacherId":10411015,"projectId":10037112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Building, Playing, and Learning Together\" project for our four-year-old Pre-K students. Because of you, our classroom feels more welcoming, comfortable, and engaging for our youngest learners. The very large soft rug has truly become the center of our room. Every morning, my students eagerly find their spots for circle time, stories, songs, and shared conversations. It gives them a cozy, safe place to sit together, learn routines, and build a sense of classroom community — which is such an important part of Pre-K.\r\n\r\nWhen the train sets and farm animal Magna-Tiles arrived, the excitement was pure joy. There were wide eyes, big smiles, and lots of \"Can we play with them now?\" The very first time we brought them out, the children immediately spread out across the rug and began exploring. Some carefully connected train tracks, figuring out how to make the pieces fit just right. Others stacked the Magna-Tiles to build barns, animal pens, and tall towers for their farm animals. At four years old, so much learning happens through play, and it was beautiful to watch them naturally practice sharing, taking turns, and solving problems together. When a tower fell over, they didn't give up — they rebuilt it. When the train track didn't connect, they tried again. Those small moments are big milestones at this age.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun using the materials to support early literacy and language development. After building farms with the Magna-Tiles, students gathered on the rug to talk about the animals they chose and what happens on a farm. They are learning new vocabulary like \"barn,\" \"tractor,\" and \"tracks,\" and practicing speaking in complete sentences. With the train sets, we've introduced simple concepts like direction, sequencing, and teamwork. Watching four-year-olds collaborate — saying things like \"You hold it, I'll fix it\" — has been incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue incorporating these materials into our learning centers and thematic units on community helpers, transportation, and animals. The rug gives us a gathering space to connect as a class, and the trains and Magna-Tiles provide hands-on experiences that support fine motor development, social-emotional growth, and early problem-solving skills. Your generosity has given our Pre-K children opportunities to learn in the way they learn best — through play, exploration, and shared experiences. We are so grateful for your support and for investing in our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768755321160,"projectUrl":"project/building-playing-and-learning-together/10037112/","projectTitle":"Building, Playing, and Learning Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Scanlan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411015"},{"teacherId":8518749,"projectId":6545661,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our amazing donors for all the wonderful materials you gave our classroom! My first graders were beyond excited when they saw everything—they felt so special knowing these items were chosen just for them. From colorful math games to flexible seating and fun learning tools, every item helped them feel supported, confident, and eager to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity brought so much joy into our classroom and made learning feel fun and welcoming. My students felt proud, motivated, and loved, and they use these materials every single day. We are so thankful for your kindness and for believing in our first graders and their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1657657714589,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-writers/6545661/","projectTitle":"First-Grade Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Brien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8518749_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657224435520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8518749"},{"teacherId":4063865,"projectId":9990046,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my students now have access to a wonderful collection of board games that are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese games are being used during math and reading centers, small-group instruction, and indoor recess as a fun way to build foundational skills like number sense, problem-solving, turn-taking, and communication. My first graders are especially excited to practice sight words, counting, and strategy through play, and I've noticed an increase in both engagement and collaboration as they work together during game time.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this is their first experience playing structured board games, and it has been such a joy to watch their confidence grow as they learn how to follow rules, take turns, and persevere through challenges.","fullyFundedDate":1768181615138,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-snacks-supplies-a/9990046/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds: Snacks, Supplies, and Games for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4063865_orig.jpg?crop=438,438,x80,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746234840165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/boonet"},{"teacherId":6405477,"projectId":9866654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! We are so grateful in our classroom. Students have already seen the impact of this project. For example I have had students come to me that need a sweater or warm pants and to be able to provide that for them without shame or struggle is wonderful. \r\nMy students feel comfortable and safe in a classroom where they know we are trying to meet their basic needs. Student also have access to the snacks which is extremely helpful. It has reduced distractions and hunger in the classroom making it easier for us to work hard on our academics. Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1763498190307,"projectUrl":"project/basic-necessities-for-students-in-need/9866654/","projectTitle":"Basic Necessities for Students in Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Palomino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6405477_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697484037873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6405477"},{"teacherId":523214,"projectId":9655799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. The students have been looking forward to the student store all year. They have been earning money and saving it in their wallets. \r\n On the day of the student store they were very excited. Some of the students wanted to buy gifts for their family members. They spent time thinking about what to buy with the money they earned! \r\n Having this student store helps students to be motivated, to want to come to school, and to have pride in their accomplishments. Plus, it is a lot of fun. Many students don't have the opportunity to earn money and make decisions on how to spend it! \r\n We really appreciate your generosity in helping to make this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1758289464104,"projectUrl":"project/small-store-big-impact/9655799/","projectTitle":"Small Store, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp523214_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573082728259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/523214"},{"teacherId":523214,"projectId":9695911,"letterContent":"My students really enjoyed this project! They were so excited when I showed them an example of the \"solar bug\" they were going to get to make. After the lessons on solar energy they knew a lot about how the solar panels would work. But they were delighted to know that they would have their own, working solar cell to take home! \r\n Before we got started they leaned a bit about how a circuit works. They really gained a lot of knowledge with this one project. Then, it was time to create those colorful bugs! \r\n The results were amazing and the class was so happy to be able to take home their own solar project. Thanks so much for helping to make this happen!","fullyFundedDate":1758826974058,"projectUrl":"project/a-solar-bug-stem-project/9695911/","projectTitle":"A Solar Bug Stem Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp523214_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573082728259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/523214"},{"teacherId":523214,"projectId":9672642,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our students shifted from just reading about renewable energy to actually participating in it. There's a certain magic that happens when a student realizes they can make a motor spin just by catching a few rays of sun—the excitement in the room (and outside) was palpable.\r\n\r\nBecause of this funding, the students got to build, test, and share. It turned a complex topic like photovoltaics into something they could touch, break, and fix. You didn't just fund some toys; you funded a \"lightbulb moment\" for a lot of kids who now see themselves as future engineers.\r\n\r\nThe students really do feel so special when they find out that a person who they do not know donated these items. We really appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1757734700190,"projectUrl":"project/building-next-gen-engineers-one-car-at/9672642/","projectTitle":"Building Next-Gen Engineers, One Car at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp523214_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1573082728259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/523214"},{"teacherId":9357237,"projectId":9319298,"letterContent":"It is wonderful to have my students play the xylophones in my room. They love playing them, and now it is so much better thanks to your donation. \r\n\r\nIn the past we had to set them up on the floor. now with the new stands they can stand and play. Having the new xylophone stands gives us more time to play the instruments, because the instruments are easier to set up and move on the stands. My students can also more easily play with proper technique now that they can stand to play. Thank you for supporting music education!","fullyFundedDate":1752586544369,"projectUrl":"project/quality-music-instrument-experiences-at/9319298/","projectTitle":"Quality Music Instrument Experiences at the Elementary School Level","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Hunsaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357237"},{"teacherId":8175422,"projectId":9260720,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom has a brand-new kidney table — and it has already made a tremendous impact on our learning!\r\nBefore, small group time was often tricky. We didn't have a space where I could work closely with students for reading, math, or intervention. Now, with the kidney table, I can sit with several students at once, easily monitor their work, and provide the individualized support they need.\r\nThis new setup has transformed our learning environment. My students are more engaged, focused, and excited to come to small group time. They love having a special table just for \"teacher time,\" and it has quickly become one of their favorite parts of the day.\r\nYour support has truly strengthened our classroom community. You've helped create a space where students can learn more effectively and feel proud of their classroom. Thank you for believing in the power of education and for making this kind of growth possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1747423682149,"projectUrl":"project/u-matter-a-table-to-bring-small-group/9260720/","projectTitle":"\"U\" Matter: A Table to Bring Small Groups Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8175422_orig.png?crop=122,122,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744916416679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8175422"},{"teacherId":4063865,"projectId":9313562,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring sensory tables into our first grade classrooms. Because of your generosity, our students now have a special space where they can explore, create, and learn through hands-on play. The tables have quickly become a favorite part of the day. Students use them to practice fine motor skills, calm their bodies, and work together with friends.\r\n\r\nWe are already noticing how the sensory tables are helping our learners stay focused, regulate their emotions, and enjoy meaningful learning experiences. The smiles and excitement when it is their turn to use the tables says it all.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for the difference you have made in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nMrs. Boone & the First Grade Team","fullyFundedDate":1746785301401,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-tools-for-our-diverse-classroom/9313562/","projectTitle":"Sensory Tools for Our Diverse Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4063865_orig.jpg?crop=438,438,x80,y262&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746234840165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/boonet"},{"teacherId":6044818,"projectId":9290886,"letterContent":"The new centers that have arrived are making a great impact and will continue to make an even bigger impact in the years to come.\r\n\r\nThe students are using these reading and math centers to apply what they are learning in a peer concentrated fashion. They challenge themselves as well as their partners to complete tasks that are set forth in the center directions.\r\n\r\nEverything from CVC words to blends and diagraphs are part of the daily routine now.\r\nMath strategies for place value and basic adding and subtracting practices are part of our afternoon sessions. \r\n\r\nThe kids are motivated to work and it is wonderful to see them build stamina in the process. Gone is the attitude of \"I can't do this.\", it has been replaced by \" I like this can we keep working on it?\" Thank you all for your thoughtful and meaningful gift.","fullyFundedDate":1746479063843,"projectUrl":"project/clever-centers-for-curious-students/9290886/","projectTitle":"Clever Centers for Curious Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6044818"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82960","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":614,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":48.2,"schoolId":82960,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lewis E Rowe Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lewis E Rowe Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/lewis-e-rowe-elementary-school/82960"}