{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nick Poulakidas Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8110145,"projectId":10018373,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. The seat-back pockets were an instant hit, and students eagerly organized their books and supplies, taking pride in setting up their own learning spaces. I heard comments like, \"This makes it so much easier to find everything!\" and \"Our classroom looks so neat!\" The markers and colored pencils were equally exciting. Students couldn't wait to use them, and their enthusiasm carried right into their work.\r\n\r\nWe put these resources to use right away during a Literacy and Social Studies lesson with Patty Reed's Doll. Students read and discussed the story, then used the art supplies to illustrate key moments and create journal entries from the perspective of a pioneer child. The level of detail, creativity, and thoughtfulness in their work was incredible. Because their materials were organized and easily accessible, transitions were smooth and students stayed focused and engaged throughout the lesson.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are continuing our study of westward expansion. Thanks to your generosity, my students feel more prepared, confident, and inspired each day. You have truly helped create a classroom environment where they can take ownership of their learning and express themselves in meaningful ways.","fullyFundedDate":1770160006308,"projectUrl":"project/organized-desks-creative-minds/10018373/","projectTitle":"Organized Desks & Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8110145"},{"teacherId":9370428,"projectId":10003686,"letterContent":"Your donation made it possible for us to add art into our Robotics lessons and bring our visions to life. You also made our classroom more inclusive to our students with special needs. Sometimes kids even just need a calm place to regroup and by providing us with the new carpets, fidgets and weighted stuffy, you helped us create that space in our Steam Lab. With the cleaning supplies, you have helped us keep our electronics clean and in working order for years to come, which helps us lower costs in replacing laptops and iPads. Plus it helps us keep them germ free during cold and flu season and 500 students using the same devices. Thank you on behalf of all grade levels that share the Steam Lab.","fullyFundedDate":1768262954066,"projectUrl":"project/hey-kids-robotics-is-fun/10003686/","projectTitle":"Hey Kids! Robotics Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bordallo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9370428_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768246070331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370428"},{"teacherId":8133542,"projectId":10020569,"letterContent":"We use our new resources everyday! Providing each student with a seat sack drastically changed how efficiently we are able to get materials and be ready to learn. Students no longer need to share a cubby with classmates or squeeze all their items in a small bin. Everyone has their own space. \r\n\r\nI have also been loving our filing system you helped provide. This helps keep student data separate and orderly. You also helped us get class headphones for those inevitable moments when a student's headphone breaks or they just don't have any to bring to school.","fullyFundedDate":1768665516863,"projectUrl":"project/tidy-seats-in-kindergarten/10020569/","projectTitle":"Tidy Seats in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kirn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8133542_orig.jpg?crop=291,291,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637694241674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8133542"},{"teacherId":9445253,"projectId":10018044,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of therapeutic tools and games to support our students. Your kindness has already made a meaningful impact on the lives of our students. Because of your support, we have been able to provide engaging, hands-on resources that help children develop essential social-emotional skills such as self-regulation, communication, and problem-solving skills. These tools help to create a safe and supportive environment where students can express themselves, build confidence, and learn healthy ways to cope with challenges. \r\n\r\nMany of our students benefit greatly from interactive and play-based approaches, and your donation allows us to meet them where they are in a way that feels both comfortable and empowering. The smiles, growth, and progress we are already seeing are a direct result of your generosity whether we are working with the students on an individual basis or in a small group. Students have most been excited to help me try out the new resources. They have also felt empowered to advocate for what tools and games they feel are helping them most. \r\n\r\nIt is incredibly special to see how students respond to the variety of tools and resources. For example, I have students who are typically reserved with their emotions begin to express themselves through some of the games. Another example would be some of my students who typically have a longer time re-regulating who now feel drawn to my weighted sloth or Stitch to help them. There is so much power in having different options!\r\n\r\nUltimately, I just want to express my sincerest thank you for believing in our students and for helping us create a nurturing space where every child has the opportunity to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768534661924,"projectUrl":"project/helping-minds-and-hearts-grow/10018044/","projectTitle":"Helping Minds and Hearts Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9445253"},{"teacherId":6076279,"projectId":10004619,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! I truly appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness. Your donations have made a huge impact on my students. They were so excited to see all the new materials for the class to use. They especially love the acrylic paint pens and look for every opportunity to use them. It is always so amazing to see how creative and artistic these kids can be, and your donation allowed them to have new materials to showcase their creativity. Some of these materials will also be able to be used next year, thus impacting even more students. So truly, from the bottom of my heart, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768179246471,"projectUrl":"project/items-to-enhance-student-learning/10004619/","projectTitle":"Items to Enhance Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6076279_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574201308242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6076279"},{"teacherId":8532892,"projectId":10002391,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our students. Because of your kindness, our classroom has been able to bring learning to life through meaningful art projects and engaging novel studies.\r\n\r\nYour donation has provided materials that allow students to express their creativity, think critically, and make deeper connections to what they read. Through hands-on art experiences and shared reading discussions, students are not only building academic skills but also growing in confidence, collaboration, and imagination.\r\n\r\nIt is truly special to watch students light up as they create, analyze characters, explore themes, and share their ideas with one another. None of this would be possible without your generosity.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and our school community, thank you for investing in their learning and helping us create memorable educational experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1768170023361,"projectUrl":"project/reading-minds-make-creative-minds/10002391/","projectTitle":"Reading Minds Make Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marchese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8532892"},{"teacherId":2383939,"projectId":9990882,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to fund our classroom library. When our first books arrived, my class was ecstatic. \r\n\r\nEach student was able to pick their own book for a research project. I have never seen them so excited to work. Their writing was informative and contained many interesting facts for the rest of the class to learn. It was a very successful feeling as a teacher. Even more exciting for me is that fact that they continue to pick other books in their free time to make another report. \r\n\r\nWithout your kindness, this opportunity would not be possible for my students. I appreciate your donation more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1770073266597,"projectUrl":"project/getting-lost-in-the-chapters/9990882/","projectTitle":"Getting Lost in the Chapters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Speight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2383939_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1497186795533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2383939"},{"teacherId":8125884,"projectId":10006359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Your donations of markers, clipboards, whiteboards, and other essential supplies have made an immediate and meaningful impact on our students' learning every single day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have the tools they need to fully engage in lessons—whether they're solving math problems on personal whiteboards, participating in group work with clipboards in hand, or expressing their creativity with vibrant markers. These materials make learning more hands‑on, interactive, and joyful, and they help students take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has also lightened the load on our classroom budget and ensured that every child has equal access to the supplies they need to succeed. It's amazing to see their confidence grow when they have what they need right at their fingertips.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their education. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1769566754114,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentialsoh-my/10006359/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials...Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rinck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125884"},{"teacherId":8106005,"projectId":10004238,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my classroom with the material from my donors choose project. My students are using the materials every day during many different parts of our day. They love our new rug as a meeting spot when we're doing our phonics, social emotional learning, and vocabulary lessons. We use the phonics materials during small group weekly in all levels of my reading groups. The flexible seating has given students more choice in where they'd like to sit to complete their work and provides more engagement! We are thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768179254497,"projectUrl":"project/phonics-and-focus-fun/10004238/","projectTitle":"Phonics and Focus Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laverdure","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8106005"},{"teacherId":2804036,"projectId":10012739,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our classroom! Students were thrilled when the supplies arrived, especially the BackJack seats and lapboards. We're using them daily for reading, small groups, and division practice, and it's helping students stay focused and show their thinking fast. The pens/canvases are boosting creativity in projects, and the organizers keep materials easy to access so we spend more time learning. Thank you again for your generosity. It has made a difference in our daily classroom routines in more ways than one =)","fullyFundedDate":1769017649866,"projectUrl":"project/essential-class-materials/10012739/","projectTitle":"Essential Class Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2804036_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612283851952","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2804036"},{"teacherId":6076279,"projectId":9657615,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. I truly appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness. These materials will be extremely useful for student learning for years to come. Students use the flashcards to help them with their fact fluency and the whiteboards to visually represent numbers in a variety of ways. Every student learns differently, and these materials will help give our children another to interact with math and learn. Donors like you make schools a better place, I am forever grateful. Many many thanks.","fullyFundedDate":1757540582047,"projectUrl":"project/math-fluency/9657615/","projectTitle":"Math Fluency!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6076279_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574201308242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6076279"},{"teacherId":7925657,"projectId":5878776,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, my students have been able to engage in learning in a much more meaningful and hands-on way. The new materials have become part of our daily routine, especially during our small group instruction and independent practice time. One of my favorite moments was watching my students use the resources to solve math problems and explain their thinking to a partner—they were so proud and confident sharing their strategies. It truly brought our lessons to life and allowed every student to participate at their level.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was unforgettable. My students were eager to explore everything right away—there were smiles, gasps, and so many \"Can we use this now?!\" moments. It made them feel special and important, knowing that people they've never met care about their learning. That sense of encouragement has continued to motivate them each day.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these resources to build strong foundational skills in both reading and math. My students are currently working on applying strategies independently, collaborating with peers, and growing their confidence as learners. Thanks to you, they have the tools they need to succeed, and I am so excited to see how much they will continue to grow. Your support has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1636496553420,"projectUrl":"project/give-children-the-materials-they-need/5878776/","projectTitle":"Give Children the Materials They Need!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Del Carlo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7925657"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_124361","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":487,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":11,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":74.1,"schoolId":124361,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Nick Poulakidas Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Nick Poulakidas Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/nick-poulakidas-elementary-school/124361"}