{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Liliam Lujan Hickey Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":57.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7024376,"projectId":10035876,"letterContent":"My students have been using the new prizes, snacks, and supplies as part of our classroom reward system, where they earn incentives by demonstrating positive behavior and staying engaged in their learning. They've been especially excited to use the fun erasers while completing their work efficiently, the pencil bins to keep their desks neat and organized, and the new books that have truly captured their interest and boosted engagement. One memorable moment was watching students encourage one another to stay on task so they could reach their goals together—it really strengthened our classroom community. When they first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement, and they were eager to start using everything right away. Looking ahead, we will continue using these resources to support our lessons while helping students practice responsibility, act respectfully, care for themselves and others, and maintain high expectations. These incentives have become a meaningful way to reinforce positive habits while making our classroom a joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768766772987,"projectUrl":"project/little-rewards-big-motivation/10035876/","projectTitle":"Little Rewards, Big Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7024376_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746409065663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7024376"},{"teacherId":3668984,"projectId":10008162,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My students really enjoyed using the much needed pencils and paper. They have been using the papers and pencils to write their stories.\r\nWe were able to do many different activities that i would not be able to do thanks to you and your generous donation. \r\nMy students were so happy to get these materials. They treasure these items. They treat them like gold. They also want to thank you for your generous donation to our class. It was much needed.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1768192052968,"projectUrl":"project/yearning-to-learn-create-and-be-organi/10008162/","projectTitle":"Yearning to Learn, Create, and Be Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3668984_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468292370542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3668984"},{"teacherId":8972859,"projectId":9917064,"letterContent":"The snacks that you donated to our classroom are greatly appreciated. My students are always excited when they receive treats. The chips, fruit snacks and rice crispy treats fill their tummies and allow them to focus more on their activities than on what time they go to lunch.\r\n\r\nWe also celebrated Easter with treats from you as well. We are delighted that you chose our classroom this year.\r\n\r\nExtra snacks also motivate my students to display better behaviors. Thanks again for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1767236026166,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/9917064/","projectTitle":"Food for THOUGHT!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8972859_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677641290645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8972859"},{"teacherId":8126054,"projectId":10011281,"letterContent":"Thank for making a meaningful difference in my students lives today and forever. This action of kindness will never be forgotten.\r\nThe resources obtained from your generous donation will not only facilitate activities but motivate students in a way were they can go \"above and beyond\" in completing their tasks.\r\nThey were very excited to know that they were going to receive materials that not many have to opportunity to have. \r\nOnce again, thank you for your kindness and time to give to us.","fullyFundedDate":1768340898867,"projectUrl":"project/above-and-beyond/10011281/","projectTitle":"Above and Beyond","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8126054_orig.jpg?crop=957,957,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634001561058","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8126054"},{"teacherId":8113456,"projectId":10005714,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. We have enjoyed reading our new books, so much so that most students have completed reading the chapter books within 2 days! Students have also been able to complete classwork without any hiccups because we have all of the supplies that we need to get through the rest of the school year.\r\n\r\nMy students have enjoyed being able to earn the incentives that were provided to them due to your wonderful contributions. Their completion of classwork has increased and they are always looking forward to turn in their assignments.","fullyFundedDate":1768181197081,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-learn-rewards-to-grow/10005714/","projectTitle":"Tools to Learn, Rewards to Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bipialaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8113456"},{"teacherId":9177127,"projectId":7987475,"letterContent":"The students were grateful to receive the snacks and resources provided by Tools for Success. They realized that there are people who genuinely want them to succeed and who care about ensuring they have access to the same opportunities as others. Many students lack consistent support, so they were excited and appreciative to receive the supplies.\r\n\r\nWe apologize for not including photos, as many families were not comfortable with having their child's picture taken. As evidence of the students' progress and success, our fourth graders advanced to fifth grade and most successfully met their Spring MAP goals and SBAC requirements. This achievement was made possible through your support in our classroom. Even if it may sound like an exaggeration, your contribution truly helped our students succeed. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1699144678468,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success/7987475/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hsu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9177127"},{"teacherId":9109766,"projectId":9089439,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding our project! Because of your generosity, my students now benefit from engaging, visually rich learning materials made possible by our new color printer, ink, and laptop. These tools allow me to create interactive lessons and personalized resources that support different learning styles and help students better understand and retain information.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited to use materials that are colorful, clear, and engaging, and I've already seen increased motivation and participation particularly from students who typically struggle to stay focused. Your support has helped create a more inclusive, engaging classroom, and I am truly grateful for your investment in my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1746785921308,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-with-technology-and-e/9089439/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning With Technology and Engaging Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Biggers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9109766_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721954870188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9109766"},{"teacherId":8972859,"projectId":9505847,"letterContent":"The donation you made to my class has been a huge help for my students. They have improved their penmanship by using the tripod pencils. \r\n\r\nThe book set, \"Pencils on Strike\", reminds students to take care of their supplies. The disinfectant wipes allows students to keep our classroom clean while minimizing germs.\r\n\r\nDonations from generous donors like you, take some of the financial burden off teachers and parents, and allows us to focus more on teaching and caring for students.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758202851992,"projectUrl":"project/prepared-for-first-grade/9505847/","projectTitle":"Prepared for First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8972859_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677641290645","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8972859"},{"teacherId":8111905,"projectId":9538660,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom incentive system made an immediate and meaningful impact. The punch-card rewards helped students stay motivated while working in the Exact Path reading and math program, which requires them to stay focused, listen to instructional videos, and complete practice questions independently. Students were excited to earn punches, celebrate their progress, and work toward choosing a prize from our \"Lucky Duck\" bin. Engagement increased right away, and many students who previously struggled began meeting weekly goals and earning trophies purely through their own effort.\r\n\r\nThese materials also helped students build strong academic habits—especially with math homework and on-task classroom behavior. The incentives and Brag Cards encouraged responsibility, perseverance, and positive choices, while giving families a chance to celebrate their child's growth. Students loved having a clear system that showed them exactly what to work toward and how their effort led to success.\r\n\r\nAlthough the consumable items have been used, the long-term impact remains. Students now understand the expectations, know how to be successful in Exact Path, and take more ownership of their learning. Their reward is no longer just a prize—it's seeing their own progress. Your support helped create a positive classroom culture where students feel motivated, recognized, and proud of their achievements. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1756318715009,"projectUrl":"project/hard-work-pays-off-a-4th-grade-reward-s/9538660/","projectTitle":"Hard Work Pays Off: A 4th Grade Reward System","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gonzalez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8111905_orig.jpg?crop=1317,1317,x201,y1170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633374850023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8111905"},{"teacherId":3201436,"projectId":9691558,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! You are our kids favorite people. You are helping my school with our PBIS program by your donation. Your donation allowed us to add some prizes to the school store. We added colorful PAW keychains, glow in the dark slime, a variety of card games, and much more. The kids were so excited when I unpacked the boxes. \r\n\r\nWe love to reward good behavior with points and now thanks to you, the students can use those points to buy prizes from our store. The kids are always excited when it is a shopping week. Our school store is online and they get the chance to look at the items, pick their favorite, and purchase them. It is always a treat for the students. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for your donation!!!","fullyFundedDate":1764708065905,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-great-students/9691558/","projectTitle":"Celebrate Great Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3201436_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702568674072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3201436"},{"teacherId":9657315,"projectId":9172014,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they saw the new materials! Their faces lit up, and they couldn't wait to start using them. We are using these resources every day during our lessons to help students stay focused and engaged.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was when my students worked together using the new supplies to complete a hands-on activity—they were so proud of their work and eager to share what they learned. These materials have made learning more fun and interactive in our classroom.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these tools to build on what we've learned and complete more group projects that encourage teamwork and creativity. Thank you so much for supporting my students and helping make our classroom a better place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1746786126487,"projectUrl":"project/prepared-to-learn-safe-to-grow/9172014/","projectTitle":"Prepared to Learn, Safe to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657315_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744313689893","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657315"},{"teacherId":7024376,"projectId":9292662,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students and I have been using these new supplies every single day! The headphones and mice have made such a difference during technology time—students can focus on their reading and math programs without distractions, and everything runs so much smoother. The mobile whiteboard has also been such a huge help. I can move it around the room and work with small groups right where they are, which has made lessons feel more interactive. The dry erase markers, erasers, and pencil pouches are keeping everyone organized, and the foldable bins have made transitions so much quicker. These little changes have added up to a big improvement in how our classroom runs.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new supplies, their reactions were priceless. The treasure box prizes and highlighters, especially, were such a hit! Their faces lit up, and they immediately started asking when they could earn prizes or use the new tools. Even the hall passes got them excited because they felt more responsible and trusted to handle things on their own. It's been so heartwarming to see their joy over these items and to watch how motivated they've become.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're diving into multiplication strategies and working hard on building reading fluency. These supplies are already helping us stay focused and organized as we work through these big goals. Coming up, I plan to use the mobile whiteboard for group problem-solving challenges and to give students more chances to share their thinking with each other. Thanks to you, my students not only have the tools they need, but they also feel more excited and confident about learning. I can't thank you enough for supporting us and giving my students these opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1746494296035,"projectUrl":"project/ctrl-alt-supply/9292662/","projectTitle":"Ctrl + Alt + Supply","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7024376_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746409065663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7024376"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30850","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":617,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":42.1,"schoolId":30850,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Liliam Lujan Hickey Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Liliam Lujan Hickey Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/lilliam-lujan-hickey-elementary-school/30850"}