{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ulis Newton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":441971,"projectId":10216734,"letterContent":"Your donation allowed us to purchase 2 Garmin GPS units for our gifted classroom! Upon receiving these units, students have been excited to hear that we will be covering a geography and GPS unit this year in GATE. Some of the learning that will take place includes how Global Positioning Systems work via satellite trilateration, how to interpret coordinates, waypoints, and spatial data, lines of longitude and latitude, and how precision agriculture, logistics, field data collection, and land surveying are driven by technology. \r\nThank you again for helping our students develop spatial reasoning and global awareness. Your donations will impact many students for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1778128924377,"projectUrl":"project/locate-with-gps/10216734/","projectTitle":"Locate With GPS!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grijalva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp441971_orig.jpg?crop=309,309,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633555975194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/441971"},{"teacherId":9350401,"projectId":10204212,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to open the big boxes when they arrived! We can have anywhere between 50-60 preschoolers on our playground. There is a small playground with a covering but the equipment is small and we needed something else that was safe for the students to do that worked on their gross motor skills. The soccer goals and soccer balls were the PERFECT solution. \r\nMy students love the thrill of running around on the grass and trying to kick the soccer ball into the net. That activity alone hits so many of our Nevada Early Childhood Standards but that isn't even the best part!\r\nBesides the obvious gross motor skills like moving with purpose, using large muscles in a controlled manner, running, kicking a moving ball, and balancing there are even more benefits! The Social and Emotional Learning benefits are off the charts. They have to communicate, work as a team, share, take turns, and be patient. Every one of those is an important life skill!\r\nThank you for elevating our outside time to a new level. You S-C-O-R-E-D big!!!!!","fullyFundedDate":1786727528378,"projectUrl":"project/scoring-big-in-prek/10204212/","projectTitle":"\"Scoring\" Big in PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hathaway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hathaway-pk"},{"teacherId":9333640,"projectId":10193917,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us bring more music, movement, and sensory experiences outdoors! My students were so excited to see the new materials and immediately wanted to explore everything. The sensory fence has been especially exciting and gives students another way to explore, engage, and play while we are outside.\r\n\r\nThe soccer area and outdoor materials have also given us more opportunities to work on gross motor skills, turn-taking, following directions, and interacting with peers in a fun and natural setting. For my students, learning through movement and play is so important, and having these resources allows us to practice skills outside of the traditional classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these materials throughout the school year during outdoor play and structured learning activities. Our next step is to encourage even more independence, communication, and peer interaction while students use the different activities. Thank you for giving my students new ways to learn, move, explore, and most importantly, have fun together!","fullyFundedDate":1778279086619,"projectUrl":"project/making-music-movement-outdoors-sensor/10193917/","projectTitle":"Making Music & Movement Outdoors: Sensory Fence and Soccer Area","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333640_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y213&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698850981698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kira-carrillo"},{"teacherId":5605683,"projectId":10361331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through Donors Choose! The kids absolutely love the Kinetic Sand and have been having so much fun creating all kinds of cool creations. While they are playing and using their imaginations, they are also strengthening their hands and building the fine motor skills they need for writing, cutting, and other important classroom activities.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation has made such a wonderful difference in our classroom! The materials you provided have also helped me create a cute bulletin board where we will proudly display the students' hard work. I am incredibly grateful for your support in making these meaningful learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1784091479674,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sand-stations-and-bright-bulleti/10361331/","projectTitle":"Sensory Sand Stations and Bright Bulletin Boards to Display Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5605683_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783978736414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sanchezkinder"},{"teacherId":1135689,"projectId":10413092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! We had meet the teacher day yesterday and my new students fell in love with the new books and reading chair waiting for them in the classroom. Their parents were just as excited because they know that falling in love with school at such a young age is so important. \r\nThe students can't wait to be able to start using them in class as well. It is because of such generous donors, like yourselves, that we are able to instill a love of learning at such a young age. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1785435206593,"projectUrl":"project/reading-a-good-book-in-kindergarten/10413092/","projectTitle":"Reading a Good Book in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1135689_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720477018271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1135689"},{"teacherId":1135689,"projectId":10081640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! We had meet the teacher day yesterday and my new students fell in love with the writing journals waiting on their desks for them. Their parents thought they were perfect for kindergartners to learn to write as well. They can't wait for their children to develop a love of writing.\r\nThe students can't wait to be able to start using them in class as well. It is because of such generous donors, like yourselves, that we are able to instill a love of learning at such a young age. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1777994062723,"projectUrl":"project/writing-in-kindergarten/10081640/","projectTitle":"Writing in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1135689_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720477018271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1135689"},{"teacherId":9040088,"projectId":9120033,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our project, \"Keeping Our Classroom Clean and Safe.\" Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students by helping us maintain a clean, healthy, and welcoming learning environment. In a Foundational Life Skills classroom, cleanliness and organization are essential to ensuring students can learn, explore, and build independence safely. Because of your kindness, we will have the supplies needed to keep our classroom sanitized and ready for learning each day. Your support allows us to spend less time worrying about essential necessities and more time focusing on what matters most—helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your generosity creates a classroom where every child can feel safe, cared for, and ready to learn. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746785530599,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-classroom-clean-and-safe/9120033/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Classroom Clean and Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sydney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9040088_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684708006576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9040088"},{"teacherId":9040088,"projectId":9120022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, **\"Connecting Through Play: Building Social Skills With Connect Four.\"** Your generosity is giving my students so much more than a game—it is providing meaningful opportunities to practice communication, turn-taking, problem-solving, patience, and teamwork in a fun and engaging way. As a Foundational Life Skills classroom, these social interactions are essential to helping my students build confidence and independence that extend far beyond the classroom. Every game played will become a chance to strengthen friendships, celebrate successes, and learn valuable life skills in a supportive environment. Your kindness and belief in my students mean the world to us. Because of you, our classroom will be filled with more smiles, laughter, and meaningful connections. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them grow through the power of play!","fullyFundedDate":1745846969566,"projectUrl":"project/connecting-through-play-building-social/9120022/","projectTitle":"Connecting Through Play: Building Social Skills With Connect Four","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sydney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9040088_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684708006576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9040088"},{"teacherId":9040088,"projectId":9996777,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of my classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to a cozy couch for sensory breaks, Velcro materials, and other tools that make a real difference in their day.\r\nFor my students, these items are more than just supplies—they are supports that help them regulate their emotions, feel safe, and stay engaged in learning. The couch gives them a calm, comfortable space to reset when things feel overwhelming, while the Velcro and sensory materials allow them to practice skills in hands-on, meaningful ways.\r\nYou have helped create an environment where my students can thrive, grow, and feel valued. I am deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in my classroom. Your impact will be felt every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1768168879582,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-ready-brains/9996777/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies, Ready Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sydney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9040088_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684708006576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9040088"},{"teacherId":2582567,"projectId":9995034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. The moment my students walked in and saw the new learning materials their eyes lit up with joy. They were so eager to use them they didn't even realize how much learning was about to take place.\r\n\r\nThese learning materials have not only brought my students a new appreciation for learning but it has helped with inclusivity in my classroom. These learning materials are ones in which all of my students have the ability and access to participate with regardless of their physical abilities and for that, I am even more grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making my classroom a joyous one where learning is fun.","fullyFundedDate":1768162992304,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9995034/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2582567"},{"teacherId":9354765,"projectId":10013036,"letterContent":"We greatly appreciate your donation. In the time since we have received our materials they have been put to great use. Our books were especially helpful with classroom, group, and individual lessons. The Magical Yet series is great for lessons on growth mindset and ties wonderfully with our school's focus on Leader in Me. \r\nThe games purchased, have seen use in multiple group sessions. Tapple is a favorite especially when working on coping skills. One of my groups finished all the letters in record time! Our sensory items such as the stickers and worry stones have been a hit especially with students taking state testing. \r\nThank you again for your donation to Sensory SEL Specialties.","fullyFundedDate":1768691042743,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sel-specialties/10013036/","projectTitle":"Sensory SEL Specialties","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354765_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699324522365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354765"},{"teacherId":8173583,"projectId":9991094,"letterContent":"Subject: Thank you! Our classroom is reading much more thanks to your support!\r\n\r\nI am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our project, Robots in Third Grade. When I shared the news with my students that our request had been fully funded, the room was filled with excitement.\r\nThe Difference You've Made\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to a library of diverse grade level novels for me to read aloud to them.. Before this project was funded, we were struggling with not having class sets of novels so that each student could hold one in their hands and follow along.\r\nWith these new tools, my students will be able to:\r\nEngage more deeply with grade level novels.\r\nGrow their confidence in reading aloud and reading comprehension.\r\nA Personal Note from the Classroom\r\nIn a world where teachers often have to make do with less, your decision to invest in my students' education means more than words can say. You haven't just provided \"stuff\"; you've provided opportunity and sent a powerful message to my students that their learning matters to people they've never even met.\r\nWe cannot wait to share photos of these materials in action. Thank you for being a champion for our classroom and for making our \"big idea\" a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1768075628821,"projectUrl":"project/robots-in-third-grade/9991094/","projectTitle":"Robots in Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8173583"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60070","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":544,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.6,"schoolId":60070,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ulis Newton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ulis Newton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/ulis-newton-elementary-school/60070"}