{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Robert Mitchell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1250009,"projectId":9991250,"letterContent":"The materials and centers that you have donated have made an impact in our classroom. Here are two examples:\r\n\r\nThe students have benefitted from the wobble stools, providing movement when working at the table during small group time. Students enjoy being able to wiggle to maintain focus when doing challenging academic tasks, such as reading and writing.\r\n\r\nThe rolling easel has been used often as another vertical space for collaborative problem solving during mathematics. This additional vertical space has created opportunities for students to discuss, draw, write and justify their mathematical ideas in a supportive, low-risk environment. The whiteboard makes learning visible in real-time, allowing comparisons between student groups. The use of the easel promotes active engagement and risk taking (because it's a non-permanent surface). \r\n\r\nThank you again for your contributions to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768079001083,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-learning-tools-to-support-re/9991250/","projectTitle":"Interactive Learning Tools to Support Reading and Mathematics Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1250009_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565246559073","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-vega"},{"teacherId":10403875,"projectId":10018960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom become a more collaborative and engaging environment. As soon as the packages arrived my students were so excited to see what was in them. \r\n\r\nFirst, the seat cushions have been a very nice addition to the comfort of our room. They have been working great as rewards and the students have been appreciated a little extra support on our not so comfy chairs.\r\n\r\nThe large whiteboards have been especially appreciated by me because they have allowed more room for all the work we do throughout the day. During ELA, students are able to share their thinking and answer the questions I write on them. Instead of immediately erasing it due to lack of board space, we are able to put them to the side and come back to them and continue our discussion as we complete our reading and work. During math, we are able to do a similar process as well as being able to answer problems in groups and have more workspace. We have also been using them to keep track of information we want to keep adding to. Such as listing out dates/events for our class timeline, keeping track of WPM reading scores, making lists, etc.\r\n\r\nLastly, the sitting desks are what my students have appreciated the most. They love being able to come down to the carpet and still have a solid surface they can do their work on. We use these throughout the entire day on all subjects. My students are always very eager to get the chance to use them, whether it is whole group time, working in partnerships, and doing their iReady lessons independently on them. My students love getting to sit up front and use the desks and I love that I have different students coming up front every day and really focusing on what we are doing.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are so thankful for the donations, and I look forward to providing my students with more great supports in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1768757319689,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-and-collaborative-environment/10018960/","projectTitle":"Engaging and Collaborative Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10403875_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y11&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768614115561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403875"},{"teacherId":10399834,"projectId":9997488,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of all our hearts for your generosity and support! Your donation has brightened up our classroom and allowed the students to think bigger and get creative. \r\n\r\nWe started digging in to the art supplies right away to build a classroom garden for Spring. The students researched different flowers and chose one to build a gigantic model of. At first they drew generic flowers on construction paper struggled to understand how to make it bigger. Together, we studied our flowers carefully, looking at the unique shapes and colors of the petals, and thinking about where and how each flower grows. We talked about building our flowers one petal at a time to match the picture they had chosen to represent. At the end of the project, they were all so proud of how they persevered through some shapes and ideas that didn't work out the way they pictured. In the end, they worked together and created the most beautiful classroom garden for us, and learned quite a bit about a variety of flowers along the way! \r\n\r\nThank you, once again, for allowing my students to learn and grow in a variety of ways. This first project has already helped us learn about teamwork and perseverance, and allowing our minds to think bigger when being creative. We cannot wait to learn about something new and create more art!","fullyFundedDate":1768164304346,"projectUrl":"project/expressing-unique-perspectives-through-a/9997488/","projectTitle":"Expressing Unique Perspectives Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399834"},{"teacherId":10400066,"projectId":9999367,"letterContent":"When I first unboxed our new supplies, my students' faces lit up with excitement! They were especially eager to try the wobble chairs. Before using them, we discussed how to share, use them safely, and take care of them so everyone can enjoy them. One student even volunteered to be our \"wobble chair helper\" and cleans them daily with Clorox wipes. This responsibility has helped students build ownership, pride, and respect for our classroom materials.\r\n\r\nI use the wobble chairs at my kidney table during small‑group instruction, and they have made a noticeable difference. Students are more focused, engaged, and excited to come work in small groups. In addition, the new headphones have allowed students to work independently on their i‑Ready lessons without distractions. With their own headphones, students can fully concentrate, follow directions, and take ownership of their individualized learning while I support small groups.\r\n\r\nAnother major success has been the variety of snacks we can now offer. My students are very food motivated, and having multiple snack options as rewards has truly been a game‑changer for behavior and effort. Moving forward, we will continue using wobble chairs for small‑group learning, headphones for independent i‑Ready practice, and snacks to reinforce positive choices and perseverance. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on my classroom, and my students benefit from it every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1768238182823,"projectUrl":"project/small-seats-big-impact/9999367/","projectTitle":"Small Seats, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Budmark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400066"},{"teacherId":10035593,"projectId":10023387,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the new calm corner complete with the couch, weighted blanket, and storage containers for our fidgets. We were all so excited to get to use the new things that were generously donated to us. The kids use the couch daily and the storage containers help keep our fidgets organized so the kids can easily find what they are looking for and put it away after using it. Having a calming corner for my students has allowed them a safe space to go to and independently focus on themselves and their emotions.","fullyFundedDate":1768652885089,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-corner/10023387/","projectTitle":"Calm Down Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ricks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10035593"},{"teacherId":9384543,"projectId":9992216,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and staff at Robert Mitchell Elementary in Sparks, Nevada, thank you so much for your incredible generosity!\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school, we strive every day to provide our K-5th graders with the support they need to succeed both academically and emotionally. These materials—from the weighted \"Hug Balls\" and sensory strips to the emotional regulation activities—are going to be absolute game-changers for our classrooms.\r\n\r\nThese tools will help our students:\r\n\r\nFind their calm when they feel overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nFocus better on their lessons using sensory fidgets.\r\n\r\nBuild lifelong skills in self-awareness and making good choices.\r\n\r\nYour support tells our students that their well-being matters. Thank you for investing in the bright futures of our Mitchell Mustangs!\r\n\r\nWith deep gratitude,\r\n\r\nThe Robert Mitchell Elementary Team","fullyFundedDate":1768086831078,"projectUrl":"project/kids-today-emotionally-intelligent-lead/9992216/","projectTitle":"Kids Today, Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Tomorrow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9384543_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717585464126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsparkerstars"},{"teacherId":5392084,"projectId":8026158,"letterContent":"The body sock has been the surprising favorite of all the things in this project. Any time one of my kiddos becomes overstimulated, they have learned that the body sock is helpful with self-regulating.\r\nWe've also used the 3D printer to create sensory/fidget toys that the students can use to help with self-regulation. They enjoy using them during independent work so they can better focus and have less need to get up and move around. It has really helped with their task completion and their focus stamina.","fullyFundedDate":1700501733310,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-needs-and-creative-minds/8026158/","projectTitle":"Sensory Needs and Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Lupinek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5392084_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641090309984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mlupinek"},{"teacherId":9384543,"projectId":9607769,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Bluetooth sound system and wireless microphone. The impact has been immediate and incredible. Students are fully engaged and filled with joy as they enjoy clear sound and music choices during our SEL themed activities. Assemblies are now easy to hear and exciting for everyone, helping build connection, school pride, and motivation to attend school each day. Your generosity is creating joyful, meaningful learning experiences for our Title I students and staff. We thank you. We care.","fullyFundedDate":1765996828340,"projectUrl":"project/every-voice-deserves-to-be-heard/9607769/","projectTitle":"Every Voice Deserves to Be Heard","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9384543_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717585464126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsparkerstars"},{"teacherId":10036141,"projectId":9356897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our flexible seating project. Students who have difficulties with attention, impulsivity and overflowing energy have benefitted from your donation. Students with disabilities and without have enjoyed the chair rubber bands! They were a bit. The wobble chair provided alternative seating in a kinder classroom when students need a \"break\" or to \"reset.\" Lastly, the alternative desk is being set up for our moderate to severe disability classroom. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your donation. This simple project has been very helpful with students and with our teachers","fullyFundedDate":1749139439752,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-students-learn-better/9356897/","projectTitle":"Engaged Students Learn Better!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10036141"},{"teacherId":9384543,"projectId":9371436,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff at Robert Mitchell Elementary School in Nevada, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous gift of a 32-pack of USB Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapters. Your support means more than simply receiving classroom supplies—it represents a bridge that connects our students to learning opportunities, to focus, and to the tools they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nRobert Mitchell Elementary is a Title I school where many of our students face challenges outside of the classroom. Often, the resources available at home are limited, which makes it even more critical that the time they spend at school is supported with the right tools. Every day, our students are eager to explore lessons on their iPads—whether it is practicing reading fluency, solving math problems, coding, or engaging in interactive lessons that help them become confident digital citizens. So again I say thank you very much.","fullyFundedDate":1753373245348,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-tools-big-impact/9371436/","projectTitle":"Tiny Tools, Big Impact!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9384543_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717585464126","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsparkerstars"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_83110","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":336,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":18,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":63,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.7,"schoolId":83110,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Robert Mitchell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Robert Mitchell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/robert-mitchell-elementary-school/83110"}