{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Michael Inskeep Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1492923,"projectId":10400123,"letterContent":"The materials from our Donors Choose project have made a meaningful impact in our classroom. Students have been using the new crayons, markers, glue, labels, and sheet protectors in a variety of ways to support their learning. They have worked collaboratively to create class posters, designed illustrations for their animal reports, and organized their materials using the folder labels. The sheet protectors have been especially helpful for math binders and literacy games, allowing students to practice skills repeatedly while building fluency in math and grammar. These resources have provided students with the tools they need to engage creatively and confidently in their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were filled with excitement and enthusiasm. They could not wait to use the new crayons, Sharpies, and glue for their classroom projects. Their excitement was evident as they eagerly explored the supplies and immediately began putting them to use. Having access to high-quality materials has increased student engagement and helped create a positive and productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue using these supplies for larger projects, including their animal reports and upcoming inventor reports. The resources provided through DonorsChoose have helped build a well-equipped classroom that supports student success across all subject areas. In addition, Clorox wipes and tissues help maintain a clean, healthy classroom environment, allowing students to stay focused on learning. Thanks to our donors' generosity, our students have the materials they need to learn, create, collaborate, and thrive every day.","fullyFundedDate":1785331566155,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-a-successful-sc/10400123/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for a Successful School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1492923_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759963858765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1492923"},{"teacherId":8107401,"projectId":10588606,"letterContent":"What a blessing it is to have my project granted. My students really enjoy the bean bags; they have nicked name them \"grapes\". There are often times when the kids are debating over who used them last. The 2 groups of three books, neurodivergent, and the magical why, yet and now are very attractive to the kids. Many of them were the quietest this year during a read aloud because they related to the situations. I so glad I listened to a friend of mine that is a special ed teacher. \r\n Although we dive deep into money in the spring, the kids requested to get the money out, so they could play around with the magnets. They are really involved in touching the money/magnets, so I too, cannot wait until the spring. \r\n Lastly, my one student, which I was thinking would enjoy the memory game, turned out doesn't care for the game. Excitingly, two other students love the \"Simon\" game, now I use it as a reward when they get their work done. I just received the box of 15 books, and I am looking forward to reading these to the kids because I have read them to other classes and I believe they'll enjoy the stories. The headphones will be used on a daily basis, because the kids mean well but they're kids and tools break.","fullyFundedDate":1788665644636,"projectUrl":"project/getting-a-jumpstart-on-a-new-year/10588606/","projectTitle":"Getting a Jumpstart on a New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melohn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8107401"},{"teacherId":8111043,"projectId":9994871,"letterContent":"The contribution of headphones to our technology program is helpful beyond measure. The students are required to complete lessons, assessments and state testing throughout the year and headphones are not optional. \r\n\r\nThey also assist in online typing programs as well. They love the headphones and often get excited about which color they randomly had at their spot on any given Tech class day.\r\n\r\nOur special needs students also find them immensely beneficial if they have accomodations that require things being read to them. Every student is met at where they are to be able to perform to the best of their ability.","fullyFundedDate":1768106749737,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-focus-with-a-quieter-compu/9994871/","projectTitle":"Help Students Focus With a Quieter Computer Lab!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coduti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8111043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691008997619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-coduti"},{"teacherId":5858195,"projectId":9997460,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw our new classroom resources! Their faces lit up as they explored the materials, and they were eager to get started. The resources have made learning more hands-on, engaging, and fun, especially for students who sometimes need extra support to feel successful.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new materials during small-group reading and math instruction, as well as for independent practice and hands-on learning activities. One of our favorite moments was working together in small groups and using the new resources to practice skills that can sometimes feel challenging. Students were excited to take turns, share their thinking, and celebrate their successes. It was wonderful to see students who are often hesitant to participate become more confident and willing to try.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these resources to reinforce important academic skills and build student independence. We will continue practicing, reviewing, and applying these skills in different activities so students can transfer what they are learning to their general education classrooms. We are looking forward to seeing their confidence and skills continue to grow!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping make learning more engaging and enjoyable for my students. Your support is making a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768725596651,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-math-organized-minds-tools-f/9997460/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Math & Organized Minds: Tools for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nielsen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5858195_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699380770934","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5858195"},{"teacherId":9348689,"projectId":10404779,"letterContent":"If you could only see the joy on the students faces and hear the cry's of laughter, it has been so inspiring! My little guys can't wait to come to my room and learn while sitting on the wobbly stools. The stools inspired them just as I had hoped. \r\n The first day, I just put them at my table and did not tell them that the stools wobbled. A few minutes into my classes with the kindergartener's and first graders, they were falling over, LOL no one was hurt. I now know that really little kids don't have the core strength to hold themselves up. We all had a good laugh about it, and the kids now all think I am super fun, so thank you for that. \r\n Small changes to a learning environment can have a big impact on learning, this is proof.\r\n I want to tell you THANK YOU so much for your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1785331545056,"projectUrl":"project/change-the-environment-to-change-the-beh/10404779/","projectTitle":"Change the Environment to Change the Behavior!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dirickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348689_orig.jpg?crop=848,848,x112,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702078227725","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348689"},{"teacherId":8114404,"projectId":10009282,"letterContent":"These resources have made a meaningful difference in how actively my students participate in learning. Rather than simply watching me model a skill, students have had more opportunities to explore.\r\n\r\nThe fraction towers were especially valuable during our fraction unit. Students used them to build equivalent fractions, compare fraction sizes, and test their thinking with a concrete model. I loved watching students physically manipulate the pieces and have those \"Oh!\" moments when something they had been working with on paper suddenly made sense. The dry erase markers gave every student an easy, low-pressure way to solve alongside me, while the magnetic money provided another hands-on tool as we practiced real-world math skills.\r\n\r\nOur document camera quickly became an everyday classroom resource. I used it to model strategies and directions, examine texts together, and—one of my favorite uses—share student work. Students were always excited when their work was placed under the camera and became an example for the entire class to learn from.\r\n\r\nThe excitement when these materials arrived was contagious. My students immediately wanted to know what everything was, when we would get to use it, and—of course—whether they could try it right away!\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources have helped create the kind of classroom I hoped for when I created this project: one where students are willing to try, experiment, make mistakes, and try again. As we continue using these materials across new lessons and projects, students will have even more opportunities to learn by doing.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a place where curiosity and active learning are encouraged every day!","fullyFundedDate":1768254193660,"projectUrl":"project/active-learning/10009282/","projectTitle":"Active Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Birtwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8114404_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634446621731","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbirtwell"},{"teacherId":9347993,"projectId":9990653,"letterContent":"This project has helped keep my kids engaged and fed for the majority of the school year. The snacks are just now being finished up, and definitely helped students who may not be as food secure at home.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages arrive the students were in shock and awe. Many had not seen a classroom so full with snacks and goodies before. \r\n\r\nThe games and other activities purchased helped foster a classroom community, and gave also given engagement to students in some downtime. The project was a great success.","fullyFundedDate":1768070636857,"projectUrl":"project/mr-nicholls-class-snacksgames/9990653/","projectTitle":"Mr. Nicholls Class Snacks/Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nicholls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347993"},{"teacherId":1492923,"projectId":10016772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our project! Your support made a tremendous difference in our classroom and greatly enriched our students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe phonics cards had an incredible impact on all students. They helped improve reading skills during literacy centers and made learning more engaging. Students loved selecting a phonics book and practicing reading with their classmates, which not only strengthened their reading fluency but also boosted their confidence.\r\n\r\nThe crayons, pencils, and glue sticks were essential resources used every day in ELA, math, science, and writing. These materials allowed students to complete their assignments successfully and express their creativity in their daily work.\r\n\r\nWhen the students saw all the new materials—especially the clay and large sticky easel pads—their excitement filled the room! They loved working together in partner groups, using the clay for hands-on projects and the sticky pads to collaborate on presentations for their animal reports and to write large, shared stories. Finally, I used the sheet protectors to laminate students' work, create math games, and build fluency sheets for students to practice. The sheet protectors helped save paper and time and allowed students to work together. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly brought joy, creativity, and confidence to our classroom. Thank you for helping make learning such a fun and meaningful experience for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768521955390,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-supplies-for-academi/10016772/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Supplies for Academic Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1492923_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759963858765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1492923"},{"teacherId":4233014,"projectId":10011393,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom now has decodable readers and markers that are already making a meaningful difference in student learning.\r\n\r\nThe decodable readers are giving my students the opportunity to practice essential phonics skills in a way that builds confidence and independence. Many of my students are developing readers, and having access to books that match their skill level helps reduce frustration and increases their excitement about reading. I've already seen students take more risks, sound out words more willingly, and celebrate their progress as readers.\r\n\r\nThe markers have added an engaging, creative element to our daily learning. Students are using them to interact with texts, highlight important sounds and patterns, and express their understanding through writing and drawing. This hands-on component keeps them motivated and allows them to take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students feel more confident, capable, and excited to learn. Your donation is not just providing supplies—it's helping build foundational skills that will support their success for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact for these students.","fullyFundedDate":1768342964287,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-reading/10011393/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rank","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4233014"},{"teacherId":9591914,"projectId":10008680,"letterContent":"Here are a few things that have totally changed our classroom:\r\n\r\nStudents love the materials we were able to buy from our funded project! The biggest hit is the flexible seating; students are motivated to do their work because they know as long as they are working, they can sit on the inflatable donuts, the comfy reading chair, or the wobble stools. The wobble stools are such a hit that even adults are asking for them for our learning spaces! Students love feeling comfortable.\r\n\r\nPencil Parking has also change our classroom in a big way! For the first time all year, we have gone WEEKS without a lost, broken, or ruined pencil! Students know that they are responsible for one pencil for their period and that it must be returned to Pencil Parking when class is over, and it's a big changer! Everyone helps keep everyone else accountable for their pencils, and it's such a big impact that even the other 5th grade teachers are now using Pencil Parking.","fullyFundedDate":1768267120214,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-bit-of-everything/10008680/","projectTitle":"A Little Bit of Everything","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9591914"},{"teacherId":1871880,"projectId":9997986,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my project, \"Full Hearts and Full Bellies.\" My students loved the additions to our classroom. They enjoy using the stress jellies in my calming corner and they really enjoy the affirmation station that I created by hanging up the motivating words and phrases around our classroom. I taught words such as, \"capable, confident, unique and enough\" and my students and I use these affirmations daily to build ourselves up and most importantly to remind students that they matter. My class has also really enjoyed the spinning wheel that I was gifted. When students are on task or working hard, I ask them to spin the wheel and they earn a small reward. It adds a lot of fun and encouragement to our room. Lastly, my students have loved the snacks. I give out 6-8 snacks daily for students who do not have a snack to hold them over until lunch. They have full bellies and enjoy continuing their learning while they are snacking. I am truly grateful and so are my students. Thank you for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768153319510,"projectUrl":"project/full-hearts-and-full-bellies/9997986/","projectTitle":"Full Hearts and Full Bellies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hast","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1871880_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699214479493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1871880"},{"teacherId":8122106,"projectId":9994950,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation for my classroom! My students have benefited tremendously from the snacks that were provided through this donation. Having a lunch that doesn't begin until 1:00pm causes students to get hungry through the day. While students know that they are allowed to bring snacks into the classroom, the reality is that some students are unable to bring snacks with them each day. Students that are hungry do not learn well and they are focused on their hunger rather than their learning. Donating these snacks means that all of my students have access to something that will fuel their brain each day. I also used to buy safe snacks for a student that has severe food allergies in my classroom. These snacks meant when birthday treats were brought in by other students that she was not allowed to have, she still had access to a fun snack that allowed her to be included.\r\n\r\nMy student's favorite part of the project was the bean bags for our cozy work spaces. Students love to sit around the room when working independently. However, sometimes the floor isn't so comfy. These bean bags allowed students a comfortable space to sit and work or sit and read in our classroom. Each week a new team gets to use the bean bags so that they are accessible to all students and they have loved these new spaces.\r\n\r\nAgain, I greatly appreciate your donation to my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768164630687,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-corner-and-work-spaces/9994950/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Corner and Work Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reeder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8122106"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_127652","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":431,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":40,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.7,"schoolId":127652,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Michael Inskeep Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Michael Inskeep Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/michael-inskeep-elementary-school/127652"}