{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vail Pittman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6335129,"projectId":10007360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to the Aiming high in 2nd grade project. Your support has made a difference for my students. Your donations has help my students with supplies and materials to complete everyday task essential to their learning. These supplies and materials are necessary everyday tools for learning and with your donations it has be possible to worry a little less knowing that my students have their essential supplies to continue to grow and develop a life-long love of learning. Thank you for your donations and support.","fullyFundedDate":1768212059120,"projectUrl":"project/aiming-high-in-2nd-grade/10007360/","projectTitle":"Aiming high in 2nd grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6335129_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564542528161","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6335129"},{"teacherId":10399536,"projectId":9994980,"letterContent":"The students are loving their new dramatic play resources. One specific moment was in the dramatic play center. The students set up a salon with the styling bag and makeup kit that was inside. They were doing teachers hair and makeup as well as each others. \r\nWhen they first saw the new items they screamed and went to use them immediately. \r\nThe tool kit was also a huge hit, the students have been going around to all the furniture and using the tools to fix things. They work together and use language to talk about what is broken.","fullyFundedDate":1768149309896,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-hands-on-learning-in-pre-k/9994980/","projectTitle":"Fun and Hands on Learning in Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez Elliott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399536"},{"teacherId":9350879,"projectId":9992843,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to my classroom. My students have been ecstatic as we utilize the resources we've received. I have seen so many smiling faces during music class as we play new games and activities with these wonderful resources.\r\n\r\nThe moment I brought out the parachute for my 5th graders, their eyes lit up and I heard comments like \"this is nostalgia!\", and, \"It's like we're in kindergarten again!\". I have been able to use all of my donations with every grade level and it has been amazing! One thing the students have looked forward to is using our new stools when playing barred instruments.\r\n\r\nThese new resources are going to help me with differentiating instruction and allow for more independent and group work in the classroom. It will also give me some incentives with students to keep them engaged when they have a ton of energy. Thank you again for your meaningful donations.","fullyFundedDate":1768521016037,"projectUrl":"project/music-room-resources/9992843/","projectTitle":"Music Room Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Henley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350879"},{"teacherId":10405444,"projectId":10026637,"letterContent":"My heart is full as I write this thank you note. It is difficult to express just how much your generosity means to me and my students. When the boxes arrived, my students were so incredibly eager to see the new tools they'd be using to learn!\r\n\r\nWe immediately put the resources to work! The new whiteboard materials and the generous supply of paper have become central to our vertical learning routines. Watching them collaborate at their vertical stations and move throughout the room to express their thinking has been wonderful. My students are now able to use the magnetic whiteboard anchors to guide their writing during vertical learning and for independent practice, which has provided them with the structure they need to succeed. Their confidence has grown exponentially, and these resources allow for the exact kind of interactive learning that helps first graders thrive.\r\n\r\nBecause we received so much paper, my students are now able to participate in \"Walk the Room\" hands-on activities during their small group learning time! This allows them to move around the classroom to solve problems and build their skills in an active, engaging, and independent way. My students were especially thrilled to start using the clear erasable inserts for our small-group activities. They have been a total game-changer for both our math and ELA centers, where students use them for \"Race to 120\" and \"Roll the Dice and Read\" sight word sentences. We also use the small troughs for hands-on manipulative practice, as well as for our daily reading and writing activities.\r\n\r\nTo further empower them, students also present their ideas using our class's microphone. This ensures that all voices are heard and they feel confident in their work. Thank you so much for believing in my students and for helping us create a classroom environment where they feel supported and excited to learn. Your donation has truly made a meaningful difference in their educational journey!","fullyFundedDate":1768675995161,"projectUrl":"project/vertical-learning-and-small-groups/10026637/","projectTitle":"Vertical Learning and Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Villazante","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405444"},{"teacherId":4863610,"projectId":10012877,"letterContent":"Your donation has made a tremendous impact on my students and their learning. A seemingly simple tool, such as a pair of headphones, enable students to complete more work in a more focused environment.\r\nHaving these headphones in use in my classes allow students to complete their individual work on their Chromebooks without the distraction of other students and their learning needs. My students were so excited to open the boxes of headphones and begin using them immediately because they knew what having these in class meant for their learning. The headphones have been especially helpful for my ELL students who are working below their ability levels in their native language, but at the appropriate level in English. \r\nThank you again for your generosity. I greatly appreciate you and your dedication to helping students grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768669117567,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-learning/10012877/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4863610_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521577398980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-sly"},{"teacherId":8137349,"projectId":9722345,"letterContent":"The students have been having a blast with their new play dough toys. They are using their imagination to create play dough people, shapes with play dough and rolling fun textures into their play dough. They are learning to sharing materials and take turns with each other. \r\nThe students saw all of the new playdough sitting on our classroom shelves and their eyes lit up with excitement that they would get to use different colors of playdough and use the playdough tools!\r\nNext steps for our kiddos with their playdough is to continue to encourage them to create whatever they want to using our new materials!","fullyFundedDate":1764724669639,"projectUrl":"project/play-dough-fun/9722345/","projectTitle":"Play Dough Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rothschild","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137349_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684893187806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8137349"},{"teacherId":2402958,"projectId":8240364,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in helping us purchase a new tank and filter for our STEAM lab's red-eared slider, Raf. Your donation has provided Raf with a cleaner, safer, and more appropriate habitat, ensuring his health and well-being. The upgraded tank and filtration system have also allowed students to better observe aquatic ecosystems and understand the importance of maintaining a balanced, healthy environment.\r\n\r\nCaring for Raf has become a meaningful learning experience and a positive behavior incentive for our students. Through daily care routines such as feeding, cleaning, and monitoring water quality, students learn responsibility, empathy, and self-regulation. This hands-on experience motivates students to make positive choices, work together, and take pride in caring for a living creature. Your generosity has had a lasting impact on both student learning and behavior, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1714353708553,"projectUrl":"project/school-pet-in-need-of-a-clean-home/8240364/","projectTitle":"School Pet in Need of a Clean Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zimmerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2402958_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554863827454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hmangham"},{"teacherId":2402958,"projectId":8240348,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in helping us purchase a new tank and filter for our STEAM lab's red-eared slider, Raf. Your donation has provided Raf with a cleaner, safer, and more appropriate habitat, ensuring his health and well-being. The upgraded tank and filtration system have also allowed students to better observe aquatic ecosystems and understand the importance of maintaining a balanced, healthy environment.\r\n\r\nCaring for Raf has become a meaningful learning experience and a positive behavior incentive for our students. Through daily care routines such as feeding, cleaning, and monitoring water quality, students learn responsibility, empathy, and self-regulation. This hands-on experience motivates students to make positive choices, work together, and take pride in caring for a living creature. Your generosity has had a lasting impact on both student learning and behavior, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1713978186552,"projectUrl":"project/school-pet-in-need-of-a-new-home/8240348/","projectTitle":"School Pet in Need of a New Home!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zimmerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2402958_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554863827454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hmangham"},{"teacherId":2402958,"projectId":8240334,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our STEAM classroom animal care center. Because of your donations, we were able to purchase shelving that is now being used to safely and effectively house classroom animals as well as organize the supplies needed for their daily care. This improvement has created a more functional and welcoming space where students can engage in hands-on learning while observing and caring for living creatures in a structured environment.\r\n\r\nBeyond supporting STEAM learning, the animal care center plays an important role in our schoolwide behavioral initiative. Students take responsibility for feeding, cleaning, and monitoring the animals, which helps them develop empathy, patience, and accountability. These experiences encourage positive behaviors, teamwork, and self-regulation, skills that extend well beyond the classroom. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on both student learning and student growth, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1714753577701,"projectUrl":"project/more-shelving-for-animal-care-center/8240334/","projectTitle":"More Shelving for Animal Care Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zimmerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2402958_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554863827454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hmangham"},{"teacherId":2402958,"projectId":8240316,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our STEAM classroom animal care center. Because of your donations, we were able to purchase shelving that is now being used to safely and effectively house classroom animals as well as organize the supplies needed for their daily care. This improvement has created a more functional and welcoming space where students can engage in hands-on learning while observing and caring for living creatures in a structured environment.\r\n\r\nBeyond supporting STEAM learning, the animal care center plays an important role in our schoolwide behavioral initiative. Students take responsibility for feeding, cleaning, and monitoring the animals, which helps them develop empathy, patience, and accountability. These experiences encourage positive behaviors, teamwork, and self-regulation, skills that extend well beyond the classroom. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on both student learning and student growth, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1715170427717,"projectUrl":"project/shelving-for-animal-care-center/8240316/","projectTitle":"Shelving for Animal Care Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zimmerman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2402958_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554863827454","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hmangham"},{"teacherId":3552135,"projectId":4819251,"letterContent":"My students love being able to play in the \"sand.\" The kinetic sand has helped them in so many ways. Many students enjoy using their fingers to trace letters and numbers in the same. This is a fun way for them to practice their letters, numbers, and sight words. The containers included in this project has made my life so much easier. The container is, first of all a great way to store the sand while in use and not in use. I am able to hand out the sand easily in the carrying case and, if needed, only get out a few cases at time. Thank you again for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1588718865922,"projectUrl":"project/playing-in-the-new-sandbox/4819251/","projectTitle":"Playing in the New Sandbox","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3552135_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459223816865","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3552135"},{"teacherId":8077675,"projectId":9208003,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our heartfelt thanks for your generous support that has helped make our kindergarten math and reading centers a reality. Thanks to your kindness, our youngest learners are not only building foundational skills—they're discovering a love for learning that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nEvery day, our classroom buzzes with excitement as students rotate through the centers. Whether it's matching numbers to quantities with colorful manipulatives or curling up in a cozy reading nook with their favorite book, each child is engaged, focused, and smiling.\r\n\r\nThese centers have transformed the way we teach and learn. Our math center gives students hands-on opportunities to explore numbers, patterns, and problem-solving. It's amazing to watch their faces light up when they successfully complete a puzzle or confidently count out objects. In the reading center, students practice phonics, build vocabulary, and gain the confidence to read aloud. They feel proud, accomplished—and eager to keep learning.\r\n\r\nOne student recently said, \"I love the math center because I get to play and learn with my friends!\" Another told us, \"I can read this book all by myself now!\" These moments of pride and independence are made possible because of the tools and resources you've helped provide.\r\n\r\nAs educators, we see firsthand the impact your support has had. The centers have not only improved academic readiness, but also helped build teamwork, independence, and a strong classroom community.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts—and from our bright, curious kindergarteners—thank you. Your generosity has made our classroom a joyful place to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1746785482265,"projectUrl":"project/building-foundations-math-and-reading-c/9208003/","projectTitle":"Building Foundations: Math and Reading Centers for Kindergarten Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barajas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8077675_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1679431866386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8077675"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82992","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":464,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":70,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.2,"schoolId":82992,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Vail Pittman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Vail Pittman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/vail-pittman-elementary-school/82992"}