{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7623625,"projectId":10037340,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in making flexible seating possible in our classroom. Your contribution has had an immediate and meaningful impact on our students' learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students now have seating options that better meet their individual needs. Whether they choose to sit at a traditional desk, use a wobble stool, or work comfortably on the floor, they are more focused, engaged, and motivated to learn. This flexibility has helped create a classroom atmosphere where students feel empowered and supported.\r\n\r\nWe have already seen positive changes—students are more attentive, collaboration has increased, and there is a greater sense of ownership in their learning. Your kindness has directly contributed to these improvements.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for helping us create a space where every learner can thrive. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768752385431,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-cozy-classroom/10037340/","projectTitle":"Comfy, Cozy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuwata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7623625_orig.jpg?crop=1112,1112,x0,y392&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603751587419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7623625"},{"teacherId":9347460,"projectId":10034366,"letterContent":"The impact of these new speech therapy materials has been truly remarkable in my classroom. When the students first saw the resources, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They immediately, wanted to explore, touch and engage with the materials, which created an instant sense of enthusiasm for their therapy sessions. The project provided engaging, hands on speech therapy materials that support individualized instruction and motivate students during their lessons. Each resource allows me to tailor activities to meet the unique communication needs of every student. \r\n\r\nThese materials have also allowed me to target critical communication skills through interactive activities, visuals and games that make learning meaningful and fun. Students are more willing to practice challenging skills because the activities feel like play rather than work.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity, my students are improving their speech and language skills and confidence and joy in their ability to communicate.","fullyFundedDate":1768766333094,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-communication-through-speech/10034366/","projectTitle":"Empowering Communication Through Speech Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hazen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347460"},{"teacherId":9348966,"projectId":10002157,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of flexible seating, chair bands, birthday pencils, and fraction strips. Your thoughtfulness has made a meaningful impact in our classroom, and we truly appreciate your willingness to support our students in such practical and engaging ways. It is clear that you understand the needs of public school classrooms, and your support means so much to both our students and staff.\r\n\r\nOur students have been thrilled to use the seating pads and stools throughout the room. Not only have these options increased their comfort and engagement, but they have also taken great pride in caring for the materials responsibly. The addition of chair bands has also been a wonderful support for student focus, helping create a more productive learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe fraction strips have proven to be an excellent visual tool, helping students better understand concepts such as adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions. These hands-on resources have made abstract ideas more concrete and accessible, boosting both confidence and comprehension. We are incredibly thankful for your generosity and for recognizing the importance of equipping classrooms with tools that truly enhance learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768179203278,"projectUrl":"project/the-freedom-to-move/10002157/","projectTitle":"The Freedom to Move!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hedin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348966"},{"teacherId":9353998,"projectId":9998934,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful to have received funding through the Nevada Department of Education for this DonorsChoose project. Your support has made a meaningful impact on my classroom and my students.\r\nThese materials have helped me strengthen a positive classroom management system focused on encouragement, goal-setting, and recognition. With incentives, fidget tools, flexible seating supports, and academic resources, my students are motivated to make good choices and take pride in their progress.\r\nAs first graders, they are still learning how to focus, regulate emotions, and work independently. These resources allow me to provide immediate, meaningful feedback and celebrate even small successes. I have already seen increased engagement, confidence, and excitement for learning.\r\nThis project has supported both behavior and academic learning with tools like whiteboards and flashcards, creating a more structured, positive, and student-centered classroom.\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom environment where students feel supported, motivated, and proud of their growth every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768276773031,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-management/9998934/","projectTitle":"Social-Emotional Management","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Veleva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353998"},{"teacherId":8152906,"projectId":10014647,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations to our second grade classroom. It's hard to put into words how grateful I am for your donation to my project. I am committed to providing students with a relevant curriculum that develops lifelong skills, and it is inspiring to see so many others that share my vision for education. The tools that you have funded will enable students to engage in problem solving deeply connected to their communities and their lives. They will fully explore the Design Cycle, from research and drafting to creation and evaluation. Students are incredibly excited to begin the project. The processes we can explore with a 3D printer will deepen their learning and push them to explain the reasoning they have behind a design. My students love to make new creations, and we're thrilled to be able to use the printer. It will be a centerpiece of the Design class for some time. Thank you once more for your generosity. We can't wait to begin!","fullyFundedDate":1768517557042,"projectUrl":"project/instill-and-instruct/10014647/","projectTitle":"Instill and Instruct","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fike","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8152906"},{"teacherId":9569018,"projectId":10037145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our classroom. When my students first saw the colorful carpet and new cushions, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to sit, learn, and be part of our new classroom space. Now, we use the carpet daily for lessons, discussions, and read-alouds, creating a sense of community where students feel comfortable sharing ideas. The cushions have given students flexible seating options, helping them stay focused and engaged throughout the day. During a recent reading lesson, I noticed more students actively participating and staying on task because they felt relaxed and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe test dividers have also made a big difference during assessments. Students are able to work independently with fewer distractions and more confidence. As we continue our current units in reading and math, these materials will support small group instruction, independent practice, and collaborative learning. Because of your generosity, my students are not only more comfortable, but also more confident and excited about learning each day.","fullyFundedDate":1768750559303,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-success-through-flexi/10037145/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Success Through Flexible Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Packer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9569018"},{"teacherId":9356331,"projectId":10012518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations to my classroom! My students were so excited to see the stickers! It is crazy that something that simple is such a huge deal to a child. Every time I put a sticker on a paper they light up! We will be making a present for our moms for Mother's Day by writing on the scrapbook paper all the reasons we love our moms. For example a child could say, \"I love my mom because she makes the best tacos!\" They come up with 10 reasons specific to their mom and then roll the cut up pieces of scrapbook paper up and put them in the Mason jars. The jars are then given a ribbon and a label saying, \"All the Reasons I love my mom!\". Then they decorate a gift bag and hide their jar in tissue paper to create an amazing present that these moms can keep forever! I actually have one from my child who is now in college and I love it so much!\r\nAnther great project we will be using the water colors for is an amazing Earth Day craft. The kids absolutely love water painting and it's been years since I've had them available to the students in my class so thank you very much! There are an infinite amount of things I can do with them!","fullyFundedDate":1768495023934,"projectUrl":"project/mothers-day-crafts/10012518/","projectTitle":"Mother's Day Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bogda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356331"},{"teacherId":5373662,"projectId":10005920,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping make our classroom colorful and welcoming. Because of your kindness, our students now have a vibrant learning environment filled with materials that inspire creativity and excitement.\r\n\r\nThe new supplies and decorations have truly transformed our classroom. When students walk in each morning, they immediately notice the bright colors and engaging learning spaces. It has made our classroom feel more like a place where they belong and where learning is fun.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided materials but also motivation. The students are more eager to participate, collaborate, and express themselves. Seeing their excitement reminds us every day how meaningful your support is.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1768181116669,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-color/10005920/","projectTitle":"Learning in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perone-Medeiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5373662_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597942156995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5373662"},{"teacherId":4726402,"projectId":9992720,"letterContent":"On behalf of our kindergarten classroom, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly thoughtful donation of high-quality construction paper and a Cricut machine. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom, and we are truly thankful for the care and support you have shown our young learners.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, creativity is one of the most important ways children explore the world around them. Art projects help students practice fine motor skills, express their ideas, build confidence, and develop early problem-solving abilities. Because of your donation, our students now have access to vibrant, durable construction paper that stands up beautifully to the enthusiastic cutting, gluing, folding, and decorating that happens every day in our classroom. The quality of the materials truly matters—when students work with sturdy, colorful supplies, their projects last longer and their pride in their work shines even brighter.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the Cricut machine has also been an incredible gift for our classroom. Teachers often spend many hours preparing materials for projects, cutting shapes, letters, and templates by hand. The Cricut allows us to create precise designs quickly and efficiently, saving valuable time that can now be spent directly with students—teaching, guiding, and celebrating their creativity. Instead of preparing materials late into the evening, we can focus more energy on building engaging lessons and meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nYour support will help us create a wide range of exciting activities throughout the year. Students will use these supplies to make seasonal crafts, build letters and words during literacy activities, design shapes during math lessons, and create imaginative art that reflects their own ideas and personalities. The Cricut will also allow us to prepare personalized materials, classroom decorations, and hands-on learning tools that make lessons more interactive and visually engaging for our young learners.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation sends a powerful message to our students—that there are people in the community who believe in them and care about their education. Even at five years old, children can feel when others support their learning, and that encouragement helps build a lifelong love of school and creativity.\r\n\r\nEvery colorful project that goes home in a backpack, every carefully cut shape used in a lesson, and every smile that appears when students see new materials on the craft table is a direct result of your generosity. You have helped transform ordinary classroom moments into joyful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students, our classroom, and the future of these young learners. Your kindness and generosity will continue to inspire creativity and discovery every single day.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768092366707,"projectUrl":"project/lasting-memories-of-kindergarten/9992720/","projectTitle":"Lasting Memories of Kindergarten.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pappa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4726402_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504477692612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4726402"},{"teacherId":8114265,"projectId":9989425,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. We now have a table with adjustable legs so we can sit low and casually and play together. This is comfortable and the kids love having somewhere they can be together. \r\n\r\nAs soon as the table was set up, they automatically went straight to is and played. They were sitting nicely and playing with each other, promoting inclusion and pay skills. The other supplies such as the whiteboard erasers and markers will be used on the table to promote communication and inclusion. \r\n\r\nConnelly's class with students with autism thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1768418212322,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-inclusion-and-communication-in/9989425/","projectTitle":"Fostering Inclusion and Communication in Children with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114265"},{"teacherId":732775,"projectId":9935582,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Our preschoolers are having so much fun creating with the new art supplies! We've been using the Kwik Stix paint sticks and markers to color and create in our art center. The colored paper and foam stickers have been used for projects. These activities are helping build fine motor skills, communication, and confidence in a fun, hands-on way.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were first introduced, the excitement was immediate. Little hands couldn't wait to try the paint sticks and explore the stickers. The variety of textures and colors has helped create a joyful, sensory-friendly space where students feel comfortable expressing themselves.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be working on making and creating personal books and other projects connected to our classroom themes. These experiences will continue encouraging creativity, independence, and positive engagement in our daily learning. We are so grateful for your support in making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1764596437855,"projectUrl":"project/art-materials-for-pre-k-students/9935582/","projectTitle":"Art Materials for Pre-K Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sonntag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/732775"},{"teacherId":398442,"projectId":10001375,"letterContent":"My preschool students were absolutely thrilled when I showed them our new materials. They jumped up and down and started clapping! They could not wait to start playing with them. We have been using our new math manipulatives during morning arrival time. What I love most about all of these materials is they are totally open ended, so the kids are able to let their imaginations run wild! They have been building and creating the most awesome things, and they are having such great conversations while doing so. The multicultural dolls are also greatly appreciated by my students. It is so nice that we are able to use our dollhouse now!","fullyFundedDate":1768511992998,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-fun-in-pre-k/10001375/","projectTitle":"Hands on FUN in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cuison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp398442_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698951043613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-weisz"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75244","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":757,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":17,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.3,"schoolId":75244,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/linda-rankin-givens-elementary-school/75244"}