{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Paradise Professional Development School","outOfStateSupporters":57.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7453091,"projectId":9616317,"letterContent":"Thanks again for funding this project to help decrease chronic absenteeism at our school! Your generosity has allowed us to motivate and reward students who show up everyday and meet their attendance goals.\r\n\r\nStudents have been encouraged to improve their attendance by earning the prizes you supplied. They get really excited when they find out the monthly incentive and especially when they get to choose their prize. \"Desk Pets\" were a highlight and students were extremely eager to earn perfect attendance, so they could adopt their pet.\r\n\r\nNot only do we have more students in our building this year, but are chronic absenteeism is on a consistent downward trend from the previous two years! Your contribution has helped our school improve attendance and reach our goals.","fullyFundedDate":1757521517438,"projectUrl":"project/boost-attendance-build-futures-fun-inc/9616317/","projectTitle":"Boost Attendance, Build Futures: Fun Incentives for Showing Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marquardt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7453091_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y177&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597594542942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/counselingwcreativity"},{"teacherId":8172145,"projectId":9544346,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our Paradise Elementary Student Store project. Because of your kindness, we were able to create a true store-like experience for our Wildcats—complete with organized displays, shelves of exciting items, and a welcoming space where students feel proud to shop. Your donations helped transform a simple idea into a fully functioning store that feels real and special, giving our kids something to look forward to and work toward every day.\r\n\r\nThis store has already had a powerful impact on our school community. Students are more motivated to demonstrate positive behavior because they know their Wildcat tickets lead to meaningful rewards. They walk into the store with excitement, carefully choosing how to \"spend\" their tickets, practicing decision-making, budgeting, and responsibility in a real-world context. It's more than a reward system—it's an experience that builds confidence, pride, and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1755741147676,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-student-store-project/9544346/","projectTitle":"PBIS Student Store Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8172145"},{"teacherId":10075302,"projectId":9456433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 3rd grade classroom! Your donation of crayons, markers, dry erase markers, anchor chart paper, and pencils has made a tremendous difference for my students. These supplies are used every single day as we explore new ideas, practice our writing, and bring our learning to life through colorful, creative activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students have the tools they need to express themselves, stay engaged, and work confidently. The bright smiles when they receive new supplies and the excitement they show while using them remind me how powerful community support can be. Thank you for investing in their learning and for helping us create a positive, inspiring space where every child can do their best.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\nMeghan Jackson\r\n3rd Grade Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1755708463038,"projectUrl":"project/empower-learning/9456433/","projectTitle":"Empower Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10075302_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752173459503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10075302"},{"teacherId":9367877,"projectId":9071164,"letterContent":"I know I speak for all teachers at Paradise Elementary School, even though your donation was meant for my classroom, but words cannot express my gratitude for your generosity. My laminator has made a big difference and has been so very helpful with my classroom. \r\n\r\nI work at a low income school so I, and many other teachers reach into our own pockets to buy things for our respective classes. Donors Choose has helped tremendously to augment our out of pocket expenses.\r\n\r\nYour donation has a direct effect impact on my classroom. Of course, there are large laminators available in our front office, and they are operated by our office staff (who are wonderful, by the way). However we have to make an appt to get our laminating work done, and sometimes I need my work done sooner rather than later. Now that I have one for my classroom, there is no wait time!! And yes, I have been \"lending\" it out to other teachers, while explaining that I received it from Donors Choose, and they should request one for themselves. Thank you once again for your help and assistance.","fullyFundedDate":1744297869627,"projectUrl":"project/a-laminator-to-utilize-and-mobilize/9071164/","projectTitle":"A Laminator, to Utilize and Mobilize!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Niederman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367877"},{"teacherId":7885559,"projectId":9313000,"letterContent":"The Unleash Your Inner Reader project positively impacted and improved my classroom by increasing student engagement and motivation through the provision of dedicated resources and a personalized approach to learning. By giving students a complete set of materials, the project created a sense of ownership and importance around reading, which is essential for success in an academic competition like Battle of the Books.\r\n The 8 novels, journals, book lights, automatic bookmarks, water bottles, and canvas bags weren't just supplies; they were tools that made reading more accessible, comfortable, and appealing. The novelty of having their own reading kit sparked excitement and encouraged students to dive into the assigned books. This personal investment is a powerful motivator, leading to increased participation and effort in classroom activities related to the competition.","fullyFundedDate":1746787005091,"projectUrl":"project/unleash-your-inner-reader/9313000/","projectTitle":"Unleash Your Inner Reader!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Seals","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7885559_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636914856676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7885559"},{"teacherId":7114425,"projectId":8841114,"letterContent":"You helped bring our cheerleading project to life — and for that, we can't thank you enough. Because of your support, our girls were able to get their Pom poms and shirts for game days and it really made an impact.\r\n\r\nThey were able to show up proud, confident, and ready to represent our school at every event and pep rally. Because of you, they were able to be a part of something special.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you for being part of our story. Thank you for reminding them that people are actually rooting for them!","fullyFundedDate":1728149928442,"projectUrl":"project/go-wildcats-its-cheer-time/8841114/","projectTitle":"Go Wildcats! It's Cheer Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marqita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7114425_orig.jpg?crop=1330,1330,x534,y786&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634672926782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7114425"},{"teacherId":7060999,"projectId":7983945,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations. Students have been able to use the new art materials and work on projects that they never have been able to before. \r\n\r\nStudents have used the models to create movement and understand shading. They have used the chalk to learn new ways to incorporate different medians in their art work. And we learned how to etch. \r\n\r\nAll of their work was then displayed in a school wide art show that parents family and friends could enjoy. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate everything that you did.","fullyFundedDate":1699123650186,"projectUrl":"project/lets-make-some-exciting-art/7983945/","projectTitle":"Let's Make Some Exciting Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greco-Gaham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7060999_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744916865246","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7060999"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82973","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":429,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":50,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":42.4,"schoolId":82973,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Paradise Professional Development School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Paradise Professional Development School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/paradise-elementary-school/82973"}