{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Manuel J Cortez Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9360319,"projectId":10018159,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our first-grade classroom at Manuel Cortez Elementary School. Because of you, our students now have wireless headphones, wireless mice, an automatic sharpener, headset hooks, and a movable whiteboard—tools that have greatly improved our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese resources have strengthened student focus and engagement. Headphones reduce distractions during digital lessons, while wireless mice help students navigate technology with confidence. The automatic sharpener saves time, and headset hooks keep our classroom organized and teach responsibility. The movable whiteboard enables flexible, interactive instruction that keeps students actively engaged.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped our students become more focused, confident, and excited to learn each day. Thank you for investing in their success and future.","fullyFundedDate":1768531687830,"projectUrl":"project/learning-and-focus-with-tech/10018159/","projectTitle":"Learning and Focus with Tech","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carreon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360319"},{"teacherId":9349319,"projectId":10017994,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for supporting \"Little Hands, Big Skills for Pre-K.\" When the boxes arrived, my students were absolutely elective. One of my students literally jumped for joy, shouting, \"Is this all for us?\" Seeing their eyes light up as we unpacked the new fine motor tools and sensory materials was a moment I'll never forget.\r\nWe have already integrated these resources into our daily \"Discovery Centers.\" Currently, the children are using the new manipulatives to strengthen their grip and coordination, which is a vital precursor to writing. Just yesterday, I watched a student who usually struggles with focus spend fifteen minutes straight working through a task with the new materials, beaming with pride when they finished. Our next step is using these tools to practice forming the first letters of their names. Your generosity hasn't just provided \"things\"; it has provided the confidence these little learners need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768532934520,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-skills-for-pre-k/10017994/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Skills for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Razon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349319_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699277948046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349319"},{"teacherId":130835,"projectId":9995096,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, and thank you for \"Somewhere Over The Rainbow Art Supplies.\" They have made such an impact in my classroom. The minute I showed the classroom students all the art supplies you have provided for us, they just couldn't stop talking about all the projects they were going to do! They were coming up with such creative art ideas. \r\n\r\nThe next question was...\"When can we start using the art supplies?\" I switched around my lesson plans and said, \"Right Now!\" I'm sure the whole school heard the roar with their excitement. The students have created water color paintings of nature, made friendship bracelets, formed their names with play dough, worked with pastels, and created a self portrait on canvas. These art supplies have created experiences and memories that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1768166123317,"projectUrl":"project/somewhere-over-the-rainbow-art-activitie/9995096/","projectTitle":"Somewhere over the Rainbow Art Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mathre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp130835_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459718851956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/130835"},{"teacherId":9352220,"projectId":9996774,"letterContent":"Greetings of peace!\r\n\r\nMe and my class is so thankful for the support you gave us. Me and my students were enjoying so much using the materials like the pens that they used for highlighting a sentence in a passage for them to use as an evidence in answering a question. Using their paddle board in answering questions instead of calling only one student. In this way all students has a chance to show their answers and be recognized. The bean bag that serves as a comfort space for them whenever they need to have a littler break from seating with their groups. The sharpener that helps us sharpen the pencils easily and it is really on tyime because we broke the one we had in our class. The white board eraser and magnets that gave the students colorful view on the board. Lastly I am thankful for the laminator and the laminating film for it gaves me easy way in making the material a beautiful and can last longer that students are using as we have our learning here.\r\nThank you so much for the support.","fullyFundedDate":1768318730122,"projectUrl":"project/color-them-brightly-with-pens-and-learn/9996774/","projectTitle":"Color Them Brightly With Pens and Learn Light","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. CABATAN","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352220"},{"teacherId":9357913,"projectId":10014731,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project. Within schools occupational therapists are often overlooked. We work in whatever unoccupied spaces are left, schedule our sessions around other staff's schedules and provide assistance to all who ask. Those of us who work within CCSD are lucky to have amazing supervisors who advocate for us and provide us with the materials we need to service our students. Budgets are always tight so having an opportunity to request additional materials to work with our students was a blessing.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to open the boxes that were delivered to school. Many of them do not have art supplies at home so the boxes of crayons and markers were cause to celebrate. Students are playing new games, putting together new puzzles and building muscle strength with Squigz. They are learning valuable foundation skills to facilitate their academics while smiling, laughing and having fun so thank you, thank you, thank you from myself and the students I work with.","fullyFundedDate":1768492898711,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-fun-time/10014731/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Fun Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aliza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357913"},{"teacherId":495232,"projectId":9992234,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new and interactive toys for my PreK students. They are having a great time using the housekeeping and kitchen appliances in the centers. They come to school and run to the housekeeping area to play with the new toys and enjoy making coffee and smoothies for each other. \r\n\r\nThis has become their favorite center to play with again with the new materials and I am excited to play with them in the classroom. Science is going to be so much fun with the new binoculars and scale. We are planning to use these in the next couple of weeks with a new nature unit!\r\n\r\nThank you again!\r\nMisty Kelman","fullyFundedDate":1768116877573,"projectUrl":"project/science-and-play-in-pre-k/9992234/","projectTitle":"Science and Play in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp495232_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1495657063571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kelman"},{"teacherId":1169904,"projectId":9610164,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to get the manipulatives for helping them build CVC words and use the numbers on the light tables to practice addition and one to one correspondence. Here are a few more things they love doing with our new manipulatives. \r\nThey love the magnetic tiles. They are fun on the table or the light tables. They have to sort them by color then build their name and CVC words. If they need an uppercase letter and don't see it, they have to look for the corresponding lowercase letter because the uppercase letter is on the other side of the lowercase letter. This is helping greatly with those who have struggled recognizing uppercase and lowercase letters. \r\nThe CVC pencils are great for helping them identify the beginning, middle, and ending sounds of the words. The letter pencils and word cards have blue consonants and red vowels to help students spell the word correctly. \r\nWe are getting ready for first grade. Students are so excited to use the wonderful manipulatives you provided for our class. Thank you for donors for choosing our class!","fullyFundedDate":1761000517049,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-read-and-count-one-manipulat/9610164/","projectTitle":"Learning to Read and Count One Manipulative at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allcock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1169904_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458878090164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-allcock"},{"teacherId":9353913,"projectId":9916719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting learning in my classroom.\r\n\r\nOverall, the markers were appreciated because they supported learning, communication, and engagement. They helped students organize information clearly, reinforced key concepts through visuals, and fostered collaboration during group activities. By combining creativity with scientific thinking, markers became a simple but powerful tool that enhanced both understanding and enthusiasm for science among elementary learners.\r\n\r\nIn short, those markers made learning science more fun for the students.\r\n\r\nThe students and I did benefit from your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764633422428,"projectUrl":"project/steam-markers/9916719/","projectTitle":"STEAM Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Doubet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353913_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699299506958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353913"},{"teacherId":1167656,"projectId":9030737,"letterContent":"We appreciate the donation! These headphones have made it possible for the students to engage in learning and assessment on their chromebooks without a lot of noise disruption. \r\nStudents are required to complete a certain amount of time each week on differenbt standards or language based programs. The EL learners needed a mic'd headphone set since speaking is part of the expressive language in the program geared towards language proficiency. \r\nThe students appreciate having new working headphones that they can actually hear with.","fullyFundedDate":1746500432298,"projectUrl":"project/sound-solutions-for-testing-a-call-for/9030737/","projectTitle":"\"Sound Solutions for Testing: A Call for Headphone Donations\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wardle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1167656_orig.jpg?crop=452,452,x0,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768881803446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alicia-wardle"},{"teacherId":9317683,"projectId":8986729,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support for Fueling Focus and Fun: Fidgets and Snacks to Inspire Learning, my students are experiencing a dramatic shift in how they engage with lessons. For instance, one student with ADHD used a stress ball during a recent writing activity, allowing them to stay focused and complete a 3-paragraph story with ease. Another student, who usually struggles with math, was able to work through complex word problems after grabbing a quick snack. The energy boost from the snacks helped them stay engaged, finish the task, and even assist their peers. It's incredible to see these small tools make such a big impact in their academic progress and confidence.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're diving into a creative writing project, and I'm excited to see how the fidgets will continue to support students as they brainstorm and draft their stories. The snacks will remain a crucial part of keeping them energized and focused, especially as we take on more challenging material. Your contribution has not only equipped us with the resources we needed but has also created an environment where students are more engaged, confident, and eager to participate in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for being a part of this transformation in our classroom. Your support is making a lasting difference!","fullyFundedDate":1734013525465,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-and-fun-fidgets-and-snac/8986729/","projectTitle":"\"Fueling Focus and Fun: Fidgets and Snacks to Inspire Learning\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. BALLESTEROS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9317683_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696475259040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9317683"},{"teacherId":9899680,"projectId":9324003,"letterContent":"Your gracious support has made a huge impact on my class! When first seeing the tables, the students lit up with joy and began to cheer. They wanted to use them immediately, super excited to explore! Everyone wanted a chance to use one, and luckily, I have enough thanks to you, so each student was able to try it out at least once during the first introduction as we practiced our routine. The light tables I received from your donations are being used in the classroom twice every day! Students use them to build their name, words, numbers, sort, and more! They are utilized in center work, either on the floor or on tables. Being able to keep the light tables off a cord helps keep the classroom accessible to all my students. I have been adding more and more manipulatives to maximize student engagement and better support their overall learning when working with the tools :)\r\nI genuinely could not have made this happen for my students without your support! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to light up my kiddos' passion for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1746785986716,"projectUrl":"project/lighting-up-kinder-kiddos-passion-for-l/9324003/","projectTitle":"Lighting Up Kinder Kiddo's Passion for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9899680_orig.png?crop=900,900,x127,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746548432914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-meyerclassroom"},{"teacherId":8492899,"projectId":9343807,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for the generous donation of geography puzzles and games to my library. It was such a wonderful surprise to return from summer break and discover these thoughtful gifts waiting for us.\r\n\r\nAs we've begun the new school year, it's become clear that many of my students are in great need of support when it comes to geographic knowledge. We are currently exploring world landmarks and using educational websites to help build a foundation, and I've been encouraged by their curiosity and enthusiasm. Your donation couldn't have come at a better time.\r\n\r\nThe puzzles and games you provided will play an important role in reinforcing the material we're covering. Beyond academic content, they also offer a much-needed opportunity for students to develop essential social skills—something many are still working on post-pandemic.\r\n\r\nWhile I regret that I don't yet have photos to share of students using the games and puzzles, many of the classes are working toward earning enough points for a \"Geography Play Day,\" where your generous contribution will be the highlight. I'm excited for them to make those connections in a hands-on, engaging way soon.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and for investing in the growth and learning of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1748869788553,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-through-play-a-geograph/9343807/","projectTitle":"Building Skills Through Play: A Geography and Learning Games Initiative","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DiGiacomo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8492899"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67091","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":661,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":68,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.1,"schoolId":67091,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Manuel J Cortez Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Manuel J Cortez Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/manuel-j-cortez-elementary-school/67091"}