{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shirley Barber Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1921386,"projectId":10065219,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly kind and generous donation to my kindergarten classroom. Your donation provided the funds to purchase the best seat sex possible for my kindergarten classroom. Seat acts are so important. It allows my students to keep their belongings, organized and confined in a designated area. While also being machine washable and being able to reuse them for years. \r\nThank you so much for supporting public education in the state of Nevada and in my kindergarten classroom. Your generosity helps keep my students engage and excited. Thank you","fullyFundedDate":1778133817525,"projectUrl":"project/seat-sack-chair-pockets-in-kindergarten/10065219/","projectTitle":"Seat Sack Chair Pockets in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1921386_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489555273369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1921386"},{"teacherId":8130420,"projectId":10317546,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my National Board Certification journey in Literacy. Because of your donation, I will be able to begin this exciting professional learning opportunity this fall.\r\n\r\nNational Board Certification is a rigorous and respected process that will help me strengthen my literacy instruction and better support the diverse needs of my students. The cost of certification can be a significant barrier, and your contribution has made this goal more attainable.\r\n\r\nAs I begin this journey, I look forward to expanding my knowledge, refining my teaching practices, and bringing new strategies and insights back to my classroom. The impact of your generosity will extend beyond my own professional growth and will benefit the students I serve for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in education, supporting teachers, and believing in the power of lifelong learning. I am truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1780836028100,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-with-national-boards/10317546/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy With National Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8130420_orig.png?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755602161827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandagreen"},{"teacherId":7874673,"projectId":10007857,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom library has undergone a complete transformation, and my students are diving into reading like never before. Many of you share our love for a great book, but you might wonder how we leverage these new titles for deeper learning. With these new texts, we aren't just practicing decoding words; we are diving into advanced literacy skills. Students are learning how to analyze complex character motivations, track subtle thematic threads, and use context clues to decode sophisticated vocabulary. These books have allowed me to introduce lessons on empathy, perspective-taking, and critical thinking, challenging my students to look at the world through a variety of unique lenses.\r\n\r\nStep into our classroom during reading time, and you will see a room buzzing with quiet focus and vibrant discussion. Reading in our room looks like students curled up in comfortable corners, completely engrossed in their pages, sticky notes in hand to mark moments that surprise or move them. It also looks like dynamic partner discussions, where students eagerly debate plot twists or share their favorite quotes. Your gift has turned reading from a solitary, sometimes daunting task into a shared, celebrated community experience.\r\n\r\nWhile the whole class has benefited, these new books have been an absolute game-changer for my reluctant readers. I have a few specific students who used to avoid the bookshelf entirely, overwhelmed by choices that didn't resonate with them. Now, seeing modern, diverse, and engaging stories, their faces light up. One of my students, who previously struggled to finish a single chapter, just proudly completed an entire novel from the new collection and immediately asked, \"What can I read next?\" Your support has not only provided books; it has unlocked a genuine, lifelong love for reading in children who needed it most. Thank you for investing in their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1778068735991,"projectUrl":"project/curious-minds-giggles-new-books-for-o/10007857/","projectTitle":"Curious Minds & Giggles: New Books for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maryott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7874673_orig.jpg?crop=1182,1182,x0,y197&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689706409614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7874673"},{"teacherId":4246372,"projectId":10172060,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you profusely for your help purchasing our new carpet for the art classroom! We love it so much - I just received a new compliment on it today from a student! The squares make it easy so that each student has their own space. It is black so that it won't get dirtied up by the ways of the art room. It is comfortable for the children to sit on - big AND small! I love bringing kindergarten to the carpet for lessons, as sitting close to the teacher helps them focus and really grasp the project we are going to do. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1776103555344,"projectUrl":"project/art-room-large-carpet/10172060/","projectTitle":"Art Room Large Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuoco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4246372_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485664466732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfuocosclass"},{"teacherId":4246372,"projectId":9646281,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to sincerely thank you for your donation towards our clay, glazes, tools, and more! My students in art club and art class were able to create slices of cake, topped with fruit, such as strawberries, cherries, and more! I was able to extend my students' skills to 3D, away from just markers and crayons. The glazes we used turned out beautiful - shades of honey, storm, raspberry, carrot, and others. They are shiny and ready to be saved by families for the child's future keeps. Thank you again! We love all the goodies we were gifted by you.","fullyFundedDate":1763066200306,"projectUrl":"project/clay-materials-tools-for-elementary-st/9646281/","projectTitle":"Clay Materials & Tools for Elementary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fuoco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4246372_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485664466732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsfuocosclass"},{"teacherId":8130420,"projectId":10234640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and investing in my students! Your generosity is helping create a learning environment where every child feels supported, encouraged, and excited to learn each day. Because of your kindness, my students will have access to meaningful resources that strengthen their reading skills, spark creativity, improve focus, and build confidence both in and out of the classroom. These materials will make learning more engaging, accessible, and joyful for all of my students. My class and I are truly grateful for your support and for believing in the potential of every child in our classroom. Your generosity will make a lasting impact on their learning and growth!","fullyFundedDate":1778159165534,"projectUrl":"project/little-tools-big-reading-growth/10234640/","projectTitle":"Little Tools, Big Reading Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8130420_orig.png?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755602161827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amandagreen"},{"teacherId":1921386,"projectId":10164636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous donation to my kindergarten classroom. Your donation helped purchase a Teachers pay Teachers.com gift card. This website is full of millions of lesson plans and decorating items to purchase for teachers. Your kind donation makes it possible to keep my students engaged and excited while learning in my classroom.\r\nThank you so much for supporting my kindergarten students and public education in the state of Nevada especially during teacher appreciation week!","fullyFundedDate":1778068700702,"projectUrl":"project/millions-of-lesson-plans-for-kindergarte/10164636/","projectTitle":"Millions of Lesson Plans for Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1921386_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489555273369","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1921386"},{"teacherId":9348043,"projectId":9993654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping with my classroom supplies. The support is appreciated so greatly. I have been able to provide direct supports to my students with all of the materials donated to my room. My biggest goal was to support my students and meet them where they are. With the materials given, I have been able to reach so many students, and without the support I would not have been able to do as much as I have done. \r\n\r\nThe books about our emotions has been such a great help. I have been able to sit down with students who are experiencing these emotions and let them know that it is okay to feel these things, but most importantly how we can use our coping skills in the future. We have been able to learn about self-regulation, and techniques we can use in the real world when we get upset or have big emotions as we call them. \r\n\r\nWith that being said, our books about diversity have been such a good help. My students have been able to pick up the books and make comments about how the characters look like them. I have noticed that the students have been gravitating towards those books the most when it comes to picking a story. \r\n\r\nI am so thankful and grateful for all of the love and support. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1769192876322,"projectUrl":"project/miss-pypers-behavior-bootcamp/9993654/","projectTitle":"Miss Pyper's Behavior Bootcamp","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767893928245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348043"},{"teacherId":7874673,"projectId":9990322,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in both the organization of our classroom and the way students engage with their learning each day. The addition of the wireless printer has allowed us to quickly print differentiated materials, student work, and visual supports right when we need them. Instead of waiting or working around limited resources, I can immediately respond to student needs, whether that's providing extra practice, enrichment activities, or printing writing pieces for students to proudly share. This has helped lessons run more smoothly and has made learning more accessible and responsive.\r\n\r\nThe storage cabinet and chair pockets have completely transformed how students manage their materials. Students now have designated spaces for their supplies, which has cut down on lost items and transition time. This means more time focused on instruction and less time spent organizing. It has also helped students build responsibility and independence, as they take ownership of their own learning spaces.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students the most are the engaging reward and sensory items. The drawing boards, putty, and fidget tools have been powerful motivators and supports for focus. Students are eager to earn these items, and they've become especially helpful for those who need extra support with attention or self-regulation. I've seen students who previously struggled to stay on task become more engaged and confident when given these tools. A few of my more energetic and creative students have especially connected with the drawing boards, using them as a positive outlet during learning and brain breaks.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project has created a more organized, efficient, and student-centered classroom environment where all learners have the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768084621674,"projectUrl":"project/from-wiggly-to-ready-supplies-that-help/9990322/","projectTitle":"From Wiggly to Ready: Supplies That Help Us Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maryott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7874673_orig.jpg?crop=1182,1182,x0,y197&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689706409614","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7874673"},{"teacherId":5525171,"projectId":9990543,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your kind donation. My students have enjoyed working with all of our new supplies. They were so excited to see the packages arrive and find out how kind people who don't even know them can be. \r\n\r\nIf it weren't for your generosity, I don't know if I could have purchased these supplies on my own. I appreciate you taking their interests and education at heart. This has truly been a great opportunity for my students to become successful with the help of you. \r\n\r\nContinue to be amazing and supporting the children.","fullyFundedDate":1768453959467,"projectUrl":"project/student-supplies-for-success/9990543/","projectTitle":"Student Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Masden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5525171_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531421326713","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-masden"},{"teacherId":10403414,"projectId":10016354,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire health office, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible generosity. Your donations have made a meaningful difference in our ability to care for and support our students every single day.\r\n\r\nFrom essential supplies like bandages and first aid items to the thoughtful addition of snacks for students in need, each contribution has helped us create a safer, more responsive, and more compassionate environment. We are especially grateful for the cart you provided, which allows us to efficiently transport medications and critical supplies during emergency drills and real situations. This has greatly improved our preparedness and our ability to respond quickly when it matters most.\r\n\r\nYour kindness directly impacts the well-being of our students, ensuring they receive the care and attention they need to stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn. It is truly inspiring to see a community come together to support our school in such a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for supporting the work we do in the health office. We are deeply appreciative of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1769212466871,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-health-office-is-a-happy-health/10016354/","projectTitle":"A Clean Health Office is a Happy Health Office","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403414"},{"teacherId":6308888,"projectId":10009296,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom. Your generosity brought in a beautiful collection of high‑interest books that are already strengthening early literacy skills. These stories help us practice sequencing, vocabulary, character feelings, and making predictions. This is all done through joyful, engaging read‑alouds that make learning feel like play.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and collaborative. Students read with partners, act out stories, retell using picture cards, and explore books during centers and quiet reading time. The Elephant & Piggie and Pigeon books have quickly become favorites, especially for students who are building confidence with expression and emotions. Students also build their comprehension skills through Accelerated Reader quizzes using these books. Others have connected deeply with *Ohana Means Family*, proudly sharing about their own families and cultures.\r\n\r\nYour gift has created real moments of excitement, confidence, and connection. 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