{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ruby Duncan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10408285,"projectId":10032024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our autism classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to resources that truly make a difference in their daily learning.\r\n\r\nWe are using these new materials during small group instruction and independent work time to build communication, reading, and math skills. One special moment was when a student who usually struggles to participate became fully engaged using the visual supports\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited and curious. Many of them were eager to explore, and it was wonderful to see their increased focus and participation right away.\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting their growth. Your generosity is true","fullyFundedDate":1769177573172,"projectUrl":"project/small-gifts-big-impact-for-autism-stude/10032024/","projectTitle":"Small Gifts, Big Impact for Autism Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Khan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10408285_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768577681896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10408285"},{"teacherId":10399864,"projectId":9997888,"letterContent":"The technology has transformed the way my students learn by making lessons more interactive, personalized, and engaging. Instead of passively receiving information, students are actively involved in their learning through hands-on experiences, immediate feedback, and opportunities to work at their own pace. This allows me to better meet the needs of all learners—providing extra support where needed while also challenging students who are ready to go further. As a result, students are more focused, confident, and invested in their learning, often taking greater ownership of their progress.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this new technology is how engaging and rewarding it feels. They love being able to interact with the content in a way that feels fun and meaningful, and they are especially motivated by the ability to see their progress in real time. I have also noticed that students who were previously more reserved or struggled with confidence have really connected with this technology. They are more willing to take risks, try new strategies, and persist through challenges because they can learn at their own pace and experience success more frequently.","fullyFundedDate":1768152727357,"projectUrl":"project/listen-create-learn-a-student-centere/9997888/","projectTitle":"Listen, Create, Learn: A Student-Centered Literacy Center","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Reeder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399864"},{"teacherId":10409538,"projectId":10034810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-K classroom! Your generosity has brought so much joy and hands-on learning to our students. When the materials first arrived, students were very excited, smiling, cheering and eager to explore everything. The puppets quickly became a favorite, and during circle time students have been using them to retell familiar stories. It has been wonderful to see even our shyest learners open up, using their puppets to build confidence and practice language skills. The dramatic play clothing has also inspired imaginative play, with students taking on different roles and collaborating with one another. \r\n\r\nWe have also been using the math games and 3-D foam shapes during small group activities to build early math skills. Students love creating and exploring shapes, strengthening their understanding of basic geometry through art and play. As we move forward, we plan to expand these experiences by encouraging students to create their own simple stories and structures, combining creativity with early literacy and math concepts. Your support is helping make learning meaningful, engaging and fun for our youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768765210165,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-in-pre-k/10034810/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10409538_orig.jpg?crop=360,360,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768619121004","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409538"},{"teacherId":10096566,"projectId":10009872,"letterContent":"The materials you supported me in acquiring for my 3rd graders has brought so much joy, order, and learning to our classroom. Firstly, the students adore coming to class every morning and stepping on the liquid floor tiles. These floor tiles have also been critical in helping my students regulate their emotions in times of great need. The translucent sleeves have been endlessly repurposed as tools for mathematic problem solving. These sleeves were incredibly impactful while teaching my students place value and fractions. Additionally, the colorful markers have made my students more excited to engage and have filled my classroom with color and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1768299328879,"projectUrl":"project/finding-wonder-and-joy/10009872/","projectTitle":"Finding Wonder and Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sprainer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10096566"},{"teacherId":5184039,"projectId":9988767,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in fully funding our project, \"A Good Book Goes a Long Way.\" Your support is providing my gifted students the exact tools they need to bridge the gap between complex literature and hands-on engineering. By providing us with a high-quality color printer, you have unlocked the full potential of our Ozobot coding units. The printer allows us to create precise, color-coded paths that the robots read as commands, teaching my students that coding is a language of cause and effect that requires immense focus and detail.\r\n\r\nThis project isn't just about the hardware; it's about the \"lightbulb moments\" that happen in our new reading nook, lit by the cozy lamps you provided, where students can transition from the narrative challenges of a good book to the technical challenges of robotics.\r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks,\r\n\r\nMrs. Cooper","fullyFundedDate":1768091947194,"projectUrl":"project/a-good-book-goes-a-long-way/9988767/","projectTitle":"A Good Book Goes a Long Way","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cooper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5184039_orig.jpg?crop=646,646,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1611093937742","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kcoop"},{"teacherId":9172424,"projectId":10037115,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your generosity. Because of you, our classroom now has a dedicated Calming Corner filled with sensory tools and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) resources that have already begun to transform our daily environment.\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the excitement was palpable. I'll never forget the look on my students' faces as we unpacked the weighted lap pads, liquid motion bubblers, and tactile fidgets. One student, who often struggles with high energy, whispered, \"Is this really for us?\" There was a genuine sense of awe that people they've never met cared enough to send these beautiful things to our classroom.\r\nThe Calming Corner isn't just a \"break area\"—it's becoming a functional part of our curriculum. We've been using the sensory items to practice \"Self-Regulation Stations.\"\r\n\r\nNow that the students are familiar with the materials, we are moving into the next phase of our SEL project: The \"Peace Pilot\" Journals. * Identifying Triggers: Students will use the new SEL cards to identify specific feelings and write down which sensory tool helps that feeling the most.\r\nYour contribution did more than just buy \"things.\" You provided a safe harbor for students who often feel like the world is too loud or too fast. You've given them the tools to understand their emotions, and for that, we cannot thank you enough!","fullyFundedDate":1769132744352,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner/10037115/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9172424"},{"teacherId":1028833,"projectId":10035030,"letterContent":"I wanted to take the time and thank you for the generous donation to my kindergarten classroom. I appreciate the kindness and support to my students and their learning. \r\n\r\nWe have recieved our, Tme for Kids and are so excited about learning and having our very own little megazine/newspapers! Time for Kids help us to learn about the world around us! \r\n\r\nAlso we are loviing the new haeadphones for our chromebooks they are comfortable and work so nicely. It is great to hear while working at the chromebook center. This is also so important when we are taking our assessments! \r\n\r\nAgain thank you so much for the kind donation. It is truly helps enrich my students academic experience!","fullyFundedDate":1768779304696,"projectUrl":"project/all-things-in-color/10035030/","projectTitle":"All things in Color!!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vavra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1028833_orig.jpg?crop=1124,1125,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706838818446","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-vavra"},{"teacherId":9786025,"projectId":10012350,"letterContent":"Your support has made a powerful and positive impact on our students by reinforcing the connection between effort, behavior, attendance, and meaningful rewards. For many students, especially those who face daily challenges outside of school, consistent attendance and positive behavior are not always easy. By attaching incentives to these goals, we create clear, achievable targets that students can work toward. When they know their effort is recognized and valued, it increases their motivation to try harder. Students begin to understand that their choices matter. Showing up on time, following expectations, completing assignments, and demonstrating kindness are no longer just rules, they are opportunities to succeed and be celebrated.\r\n\r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1768413473116,"projectUrl":"project/attendance-matter/10012350/","projectTitle":"Attendance Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seaniese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9786025"},{"teacherId":9351863,"projectId":10010055,"letterContent":"The technology we use in our classrooms is helping students engage with learning in ways that were difficult with traditional methods. For example, interactive tools allow students to explore concepts visually and hands-on, which is particularly helpful in subjects like math, science, and coding. It also allows us to personalize learning—students can work at their own pace, revisit concepts they find challenging, and receive immediate feedback, which reinforces understanding and builds confidence. Overall, technology is not replacing teaching; it's enhancing it by making learning more interactive, engaging, and accessible for all students.\r\n\r\nThe thing students are most excited about is how intuitive and interactive the product is. It turns abstract ideas into something they can explore directly—like building virtual experiments, creating projects, or collaborating in real-time with classmates. The immediacy of seeing results or experimenting without fear of \"messing up\" encourages curiosity and creativity, which really drives enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nYes, we've noticed that students who sometimes struggle in a traditional classroom setting—those who might be shy, have learning differences, or simply need more hands-on experiences—tend to thrive with this technology. It gives them multiple ways to engage with the material, express their understanding, and feel successful. On the other hand, students who are already confident and curious are energized by the ability to explore concepts more deeply and push themselves further. In both cases, the technology has helped increase confidence, participation, and genuine excitement for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768268880347,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-resources/10010055/","projectTitle":"Classroom Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Postorino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9351863_orig.jpg?crop=841,841,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721244717576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351863"},{"teacherId":493735,"projectId":9989628,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies this year! The whiteboards are used daily for quick checks of understanding and math work. \r\nThe clocks help us as we learn to use analogue clocks. \r\nThe trays and organizer for our surf desks allow us to move around and work where we can be most productive. \r\nThe desks pets are a great way to keep kids motivated and allow them choice as to what they spend their class money on. \r\nAll of these contributors have given the students a memorable school year and have contributed to their success in second grade. Thank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768106290006,"projectUrl":"project/something-special-in-second-grade/9989628/","projectTitle":"Something Special in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp493735_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698859901582","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/493735"},{"teacherId":10410214,"projectId":10036338,"letterContent":"Thank you for the technology and erasers. My kids use the erasers daily. The tablets just arrived and my students can't wait to use them this week! \r\n\r\nNow when I work with one or two students in a a small group setting, I can feel peace of mind knowing other students are staying engaged and focused in the tablets to continue interactive learning at their current levels. Each of my students have different individual educational plan goals to work on and can now work on different levels at the same time.","fullyFundedDate":1769177570230,"projectUrl":"project/from-pencils-to-pixels-tools-for-bright/10036338/","projectTitle":"From Pencils to Pixels: Tools for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lillard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10410214"},{"teacherId":8121863,"projectId":9987748,"letterContent":"My students are already enjoying the materials that have been sent. The unboxing was a lot of fun for them, and I hope that you can enjoy the excitement from the photos.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to not only myself, but to everyday student success and learning. Students truly do enjoy being prepared and organized throughout their day!\r\n\r\nThis platform continues to provide for my classroom year after year, and the benefits of the materials that are donated help my students thrive and succeed academically.","fullyFundedDate":1768055859405,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-desk-essentials-for-daily-succ/9987748/","projectTitle":"Classroom Desk Essentials for Daily Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daniel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8121863_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634858557226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dreamkeepers"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_99489","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":718,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":45,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.5,"schoolId":99489,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ruby Duncan Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ruby Duncan Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/ruby-duncan-elementary-school/99489"}