{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Louis Wiener Junior Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9128360,"projectId":10271750,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Equipped to Learn\"! Your generosity has provided my students with new resources that make learning more engaging, hands-on, and meaningful. When my students first saw the new materials, they were excited to explore them and eager to use them during our lessons and learning activities. These resources have given my students more opportunities to practice important skills, work together, and learn through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a wonderful difference in our classroom. We are continuing to use these resources as we strengthen our reading, writing, math, and problem-solving skills. I am so grateful that you chose to invest in my students and give them tools that encourage curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where every student feels equipped to learn and grow!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude","fullyFundedDate":1785391646925,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-learn/10271750/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Picciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9128360"},{"teacherId":9128360,"projectId":10191432,"letterContent":"Your generous support of \"Engaging and Effective Classroom Experience\" has brought new excitement and energy to our classroom. The technology and materials have given my students more opportunities to actively participate in their learning instead of simply watching or listening. They can practice skills, demonstrate their thinking, and learn from their mistakes in a way that feels engaging and meaningful. These resources have also helped me provide different ways for students to access and understand new concepts.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited when they get the opportunity to use the new tools during lessons and independent practice. I have noticed that students who sometimes need extra encouragement to participate are more willing to try when they can interact with the materials and technology. They enjoy having opportunities to show what they know, work at their own pace, and celebrate their progress. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they become more active participants in their learning.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a more engaging and effective place to learn. Your generosity is giving my students meaningful learning experiences and resources that encourage curiosity, participation, and growth. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778068701205,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-and-effective-classroom-experie/10191432/","projectTitle":"Engaging and Effective Classroom Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Picciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9128360"},{"teacherId":9128360,"projectId":10069687,"letterContent":"Your generous support of \"Tools to Make Learning Fun and Effective\" has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. These new technology tools give my students more opportunities to learn in interactive and engaging ways. Instead of simply listening to a lesson, students can participate, practice new skills, and receive immediate feedback. The technology helps make learning more hands-on and allows students to work at their own pace while building confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is being able to use the new tools as part of their everyday learning. They are eager to participate and excited to see how technology can make challenging skills more fun and understandable. I have especially noticed students who may be hesitant to participate during traditional lessons becoming more involved when technology is incorporated. Seeing their excitement, curiosity, and willingness to try is incredibly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make learning more engaging and effective. Your generosity provides resources that encourage my students to explore, practice, and believe in themselves. Because of your support, my classroom has even more opportunities to make learning exciting while helping every student grow.","fullyFundedDate":1779825920033,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-make-learning-fun-and-effective/10069687/","projectTitle":"Tools to Make Learning Fun and Effective","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Picciano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9128360"},{"teacherId":3363252,"projectId":10009511,"letterContent":"Students loved coming to before school tutoring using the resources like whiteboards and whiteboard markers to solve math problem. \r\nThey also loved being able to come into the room and use the couch to sit on and read or some of the supplies for calming down and starting their day off right. Many of the students were often dropped off regularly and so my room became a second home for them. All of the donations have helped to make my room feel like a classroom that they would want to be in.\r\nThey would tell other friends to come, and they will join them.","fullyFundedDate":1768338710304,"projectUrl":"project/win-time/10009511/","projectTitle":"W.I.N. Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fink","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3363252_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449817343190","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3363252"},{"teacherId":8155434,"projectId":10006345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The students really enjoyed seeing the items as we took them out of the box and really, really wanted to play with them already. We introduced the new items over a few weeks and practiced social skills such as sharing, taking turns, and the ever-hard skill of waiting. The most popular items are the Alphabots letters and the kitchen appliances. The students loved playing in the kitchen with those additions!\r\n\r\nThe book materials have been a blessing and has helped the students interact with the story and I am able to gauge if they are understanding characters and sequencing of events. I get to watch some of the students re-tell the story using the interactive materials! I would love to get more interactive reading materials with the books, so students are able to participate in a wide range of stories.","fullyFundedDate":1768267857890,"projectUrl":"project/learning-social-skills-through-dramatic/10006345/","projectTitle":"Learning Social Skills Through Dramatic Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smallan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8155434"},{"teacherId":8155434,"projectId":9929218,"letterContent":"The LEGO club has been a wonderful experience for the students at our school! The students were excited to attend and build amazing things. Many of the students wanted to continue building on their project and expanded with their friends to create elaborate playscapes out of LEGO. We had a couple of younger students who did not know how to interact with LEGO bricks, so it was wonderful to show them endless possibilities. We had cities, Vet centers, airplanes, cars, mazes, and some projects where the students just put the bricks together for fun!\r\n\r\nThe creation of our LEGO club has inspired other teachers to participate in the fun and add their donations as well. We had about 30 students attend each session with many of them attending the entire year! The students were sad to dissemble their projects, but excited to build new one's next school year. We want to encourage more students to participate and get creative by adding more bricks and suggested themes such as characters and animals. The LEGO club will continue for many years thanks to your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1764728546399,"projectUrl":"project/first-ever-lego-club-at-lwjes/9929218/","projectTitle":"First Ever Lego Club at Lwjes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smallan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8155434"},{"teacherId":7055200,"projectId":10024940,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your contributions have made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment, and we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nMany of our students regularly use technology at home, but having the right tools at school allows us to use that technology more effectively and with greater focus. The headphones you provided have been especially impactful. They help students stay engaged during independent work on computers and tablets by minimizing distractions and allowing them to fully concentrate on lessons, educational videos, and interactive activities. This has improved both their comprehension and their confidence when working independently.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the headphones, the scissors, organizing materials, name tags, and other everyday supplies have brought a new level of structure and excitement to our classroom. Students are especially excited about having their own clearly labeled materials and an organized space where they can easily find what they need. These may seem like small items, but they play a big role in helping students feel prepared, capable, and proud of their learning environment.\r\n\r\nSome of our students who previously struggled with focus or organization have really benefited from these resources. Having personal headphones and clearly labeled supplies has helped them take ownership of their work and stay on task. It's been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they become more independent and engaged learners.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided essential materials but has also created a more supportive, organized, and effective classroom for all of our students. Thank you for investing in their success and for making a lasting impact on their educational experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768670223806,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-brains-in-3rd-grade/10024940/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Brains in 3rd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7055200"},{"teacherId":3731027,"projectId":10011020,"letterContent":"Thank you for the contribution to my project. The headphones and books have been a tremendous addition to our classroom, along with the other fun touches like our new pet jellyfish! \r\n The students have already begun to use the headphones for their independent work, as well as during state testing that is currently happening. Having comfortable headphones that don't pinch their bigger ears has been really helpful for most of them to stay on task, and be more productive. \r\n I received many books- most were selected to add a more culturally-diverse selection to my library, that would allow students to \"see\" themselves represented in text. We used many of the texts during February when we were studying Black History, and the men and women who helped change the world for the better. \r\n I know that these physical items seem small and insignificant, but for my demographic of students, it has helped them to not feel left out or forgotten because of the schools' \"Title I\" status. I look forward to using these products for the next few years, which will impact even more students as time continues.","fullyFundedDate":1768337774979,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-work-more-independently/10011020/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Work More Independently Without Embarrassment!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Burnham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3731027_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y53&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768191473064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3731027"},{"teacherId":2365077,"projectId":10015426,"letterContent":"My students and I can't thank you enough for your generous donation. It means more than you know. As a teacher, we are often faced with not just teaching our students academics but also with the chore of teaching them basic life skills, which must include fun, generosity, and gratitude. The books, puzzles, and indoor recess toys I was able to purchase for our classroom have made that life lesson so much easier. Your gift relights my passion for teaching when today's teacher is often left feeling disrespected and displaced. I am grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1768518096652,"projectUrl":"project/fun-learning/10015426/","projectTitle":"Fun Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brumwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2365077_orig.jpg?crop=1182,1182,x261,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658514455506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2365077"},{"teacherId":10401684,"projectId":10007401,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. Your donations have made an impact on my students daily.\r\nThe bags are used for carrying word cards to & from school, the card stock is for flashcards, so students can practice their words at home. \r\nThank you for the Play-Doh, which is used during math & to build letters in a hands-on, tactile way, making learning engaging & meaningful for my kids. I am grateful for the crayons & glue sticks that students use daily. \r\nFinally, the wipes are keeping students, healthy and in school.","fullyFundedDate":1768185242380,"projectUrl":"project/educational-essentials/10007401/","projectTitle":"Educational Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401684"},{"teacherId":9798977,"projectId":9993271,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our occupational therapy program. Because of your kindness, my students have been able to use new therapeutic tools and resources that support the development of fine motor skills, sensory regulation, and independence in daily activities. Recently, students used these materials during structured therapy sessions to practice skills like grasping, coordination, and self-care tasks. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch them build confidence while working toward their individual goals.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. Many were eager to explore the tools, and even students who are typically hesitant were motivated to participate. The hands-on nature of these resources has made therapy sessions more engaging and meaningful, helping students stay focused and proud of their progress.","fullyFundedDate":1768356749201,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-one-student-at-a-time/9993271/","projectTitle":"Building Skills, One Student at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sadie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9798977_orig.jpg?crop=898,898,x0,y158&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768214329300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798977"},{"teacherId":8164286,"projectId":9990135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students have been able to use these new resources during our daily lessons, which has helped increase their engagement and confidence. One of the best moments was when the students first saw the materials—they were genuinely excited and eager to start using them right away. It was wonderful to see their motivation increase simply because they had the tools they needed to be successful.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun using these materials during small group work and independent practice. Students who sometimes hesitate to participate have been more willing to try, ask questions, and stay focused. I have noticed students taking more ownership of their learning and showing pride in their work. Having these resources has allowed me to better support different learning needs and give students more opportunities to practice important skills.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these materials to support our current lessons and prepare for upcoming projects and assessments. These resources will continue to make a difference as students build confidence and strengthen their academic skills. Your support has truly made a positive impact on our classroom, and we are very grateful for your investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1768069342462,"projectUrl":"project/educational-essentials/9990135/","projectTitle":"Educational Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8164286"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60069","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":381,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":51.6,"schoolId":60069,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Louis Wiener Junior Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Louis Wiener Junior Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/louis-wiener-junior-elementary-school/60069"}