{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ruby Duncan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9351863,"projectId":10600582,"letterContent":"Sensory wobble feet and fidget toys play a powerful role in helping special needs students stay regulated and ready to learn. Wobble feet provide gentle, controlled movement that supports balance, core strength, and body awareness. Students use them by placing their feet on the discs while seated, allowing for subtle rocking or shifting that helps release excess energy in a safe, productive way. Many students immediately responded with excitement and curiosity, often smiling or asking if they could keep using them. As they settled in, teachers noticed calmer bodies, improved posture, and longer periods of focused engagement.\r\n\r\nFidget toys offer a different but equally important kind of support. Students use them during lessons, transitions, or moments of stress to keep their hands busy in a calming, purposeful way. Whether squeezing, stretching, or rolling a fidget, these tools help ease anxiety and prevent sensory overload. Kids often react with relief and enthusiasm, expressing how the fidgets \"help their hands feel busy\" or make it easier to listen. Together, wobble feet and fidget toys create a learning environment where students' sensory needs are respected, their independence is strengthened, and their overall confidence grows.","fullyFundedDate":1788793137906,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-success-through-essen/10600582/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Success Through Essential Sensory Tools and Supports","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":10653630,"projectId":10602014,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom! The resources from **ClassHome: Essential Tools for Everyday Learning** help my students feel cared for, comfortable, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the new supplies and immediately appreciated having things they could use throughout the school day. These simple essentials may seem small, but they help create a classroom where students feel supported and can focus on learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our lessons and classroom activities, these resources will be part of our everyday learning experience. Thank you for helping me build a classroom that feels like a second home—a place where my students can learn, grow, and feel cared for.","fullyFundedDate":1788795284894,"projectUrl":"project/classhome-essential-tools-for-everyday/10602014/","projectTitle":"ClassHome: Essential Tools for Everyday Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Olayvar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10653630"},{"teacherId":145309,"projectId":10578168,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible generosity. The supplies you donated have already made such a positive difference in our daily classroom routine, and we are so thankful for your support.\r\nThe staplers and tape have been wonderfully helpful for keeping us organized during our small group projects, math activities, and reading assignments. Having these tools readily available allows our students to assemble and secure their work neatly without losing momentum.\r\nOur new weekly planners are also making a huge impact. The students are using them daily to track their schedules and stay on top of their responsibilities, which is helping them build independence and lifelong time-management skills.\r\nFinally, the classroom refrigerator has been a fantastic addition to our room. Having plenty of cold water and snacks available right here keeps our students refreshed and ready to learn. Most importantly, it means far fewer interruptions during small group instruction, as students no longer need to leave the room to grab a drink.\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and investing in our students' success. We are deeply grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1788610402557,"projectUrl":"project/adding-a-little-fun-to-the-classroom/10578168/","projectTitle":"Adding a Little Fun to the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp145309_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1448908878880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/145309"},{"teacherId":10597097,"projectId":10566685,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Our primary autism class of 8 students has been using the new sand table to practice sharing, turn-taking, and building fine motor skills through guided play. They were so excited when the sand table arrived and couldn't wait to jump in and start exploring it together!\r\nThis tactile resource helps my students regulate their sensory needs while working on crucial communication goals in a fun, safe environment. We will continue using the sand table to encourage peer interaction and foster friendship-making skills among all 8 students during playtime. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our daily classroom routine!","fullyFundedDate":1788480024742,"projectUrl":"project/dig-into-learning-a-sensory-table-for-p/10566685/","projectTitle":"Dig Into Learning: A Sensory Table for Primary Autism Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kocur","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10597097"},{"teacherId":8123531,"projectId":10000679,"letterContent":"These math manipulatives have changed my math block! My students are more engaged with hands-on learning. They are more independent and love the productive struggle during independent work time. It has made their free time more constructive as well. I am hearing rich math discussions. Also, when students finish their work early, they are able to pull out a resource from their desk and study their multiplication facts or fractions. \r\n\r\nThe reusability is one of the best aspects because these resources will reach hundreds of students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1768184975218,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives/10000679/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8123531"},{"teacherId":2131126,"projectId":10010133,"letterContent":"Thank you for the supplies donated. Students are excited to have new headphones that allow them to listen to the programs they use throughout the day without being distracted by others. \r\n I appreciate the lamination sheets. They allow students to reuse things over and over. This has been particularly useful with the phonics tools they use daily. \r\n Students are staying more organized with their new storage containers. This makes it quicker to find the needed supplies and keeps me from having to replace items repeatedly.","fullyFundedDate":1768539893427,"projectUrl":"project/equity-for-explorers-empowering-diverse/10010133/","projectTitle":"Equity for Explorers: Empowering Diverse 3rd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bradberry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2131126"},{"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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_99489","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":725,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":33,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":42,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.7,"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"}