{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vegas Verdes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9360450,"projectId":9230235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our classroom with these third-grade-appropriate books. Having high-quality, relevant literature readily available transforms our learning environment into a space where students feel seen and challenged. When a student can reach for a book that matches both their reading level and their interests, it removes the barrier of frustration and replaces it with the genuine joy of discovery.\r\nThese books do more than just fill a shelf; they serve as essential tools for developing foundational literacy skills. Exposure to diverse vocabulary and complex sentence structures within these stories helps students bridge the gap between basic decoding and deep comprehension. By engaging with these specific titles, my students are building the stamina and critical thinking skills necessary to become lifelong learners and confident communicators. Your generosity has sparked a new wave of curiosity in our room, and we are incredibly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1746786443982,"projectUrl":"project/reading-our-way-to-success/9230235/","projectTitle":"Reading Our Way to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rayburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731522845102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360450"},{"teacherId":9360450,"projectId":9998569,"letterContent":"The introduction of organized drawers within our new student center has been a game-changer for fostering autonomy and personal responsibility. Instead of relying on teacher direction for every pencil or paper scrap, students now navigate the center with a sense of ownership, knowing exactly where to find—and more importantly, where to return—their learning tools. This physical structure empowers them to manage their own workflows and take pride in maintaining a shared space. By shifting the responsibility of organization from the instructor to the learner, we are helping these third graders develop the self-regulation skills and independence they need to become confident, self-sufficient scholars.","fullyFundedDate":1768160284706,"projectUrl":"project/supply-and-organize/9998569/","projectTitle":"Supply and Organize!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rayburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360450_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731522845102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360450"},{"teacherId":5034509,"projectId":10018904,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Your generosity has truly made a difference for my students, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness and support.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to new materials that make learning more engaging and meaningful. These resources allow students to be more hands-on during lessons, helping them explore concepts in ways that are easier to understand and more exciting to experience. \r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been having something new and special in the classroom that was provided just for them. There is a real sense of pride and excitement when they get to use these materials. It makes them feel supported and valued, and it motivates them to try their best. Even small changes in the classroom environment can make a big difference in how students approach learning.\r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a more supportive and engaging learning environment for every student in our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and helping give them opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768574254796,"projectUrl":"project/math-materials-oh-my/10018904/","projectTitle":"Math, Materials, Oh My","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5034509_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535221555204","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5034509"},{"teacherId":5655614,"projectId":10004484,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping me purchase high-level literature for our gifted students in grades three through five at my school.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have access to books that truly challenge and inspire them. These stories introduce complex characters, rich vocabulary, and powerful themes that stretch their thinking and ignite meaningful classroom discussions. For many of our students, these books are more than assignments—they are doorways to new ideas, deeper questions, and a growing confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly impacts their academic growth and fosters a genuine love of reading that will stay with them for years to come. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership in nurturing young minds and supporting excellence in education.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' futures. Your gift is already making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768194834149,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-minds-high-level-literature-f/10004484/","projectTitle":"Expanding Minds: High-Level Literature for Gifted Thinkers in Grades 3–5","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nagel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5655614"},{"teacherId":9354622,"projectId":10038495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have engaging, hands-on resources that make learning come alive every day.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new materials during our literacy and play-based learning centers. One special moment that stood out was watching my students work together to create imaginative stories using the play items and legos. They were not only practicing reading and vocabulary skills, but also teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. It was amazing to see even my quieter students confidently participate and share their ideas.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were super excited, and they immediately began exploring, asking questions, and imagining all the ways they could use the new items. Many of them said it felt like \"Christmas in the classroom.\" \r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources to deepen our storytelling and listening skills, reading comprehension, and imaginative play projects. Our next step is a collaborative unit where students will build scenes and act out stories they have written, helping them strengthen both literacy skills and social development. These experiences are helping them grow into confident learners who love coming to school.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting difference in our classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1771378671763,"projectUrl":"project/play-to-learn-stories-structures-and/10038495/","projectTitle":"Play to Learn: Stories, Structures, and Make-Believe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354622"},{"teacherId":6343979,"projectId":10028253,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to provide these materials to my students! We have been putting everything to good use already!\r\n\r\nThese center materials have given my students engaging opportunities to experience concepts we are working on in class. The calming stories and decorations have made our classroom environment a more magical place to learn. The drum and chimes have brought fun to our transitions! \r\n\r\nThese materials have truly made learning extra fun in our room! \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for considering my sweet class!","fullyFundedDate":1768688078755,"projectUrl":"project/calm-classroom-with-updated-center-mater/10028253/","projectTitle":"Calm Classroom with Updated Center Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6343979_orig.jpg?crop=398,398,x202,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1553269038963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/f-gonzales"},{"teacherId":9920011,"projectId":9996964,"letterContent":"The materials I requested will have a meaningful and lasting impact on my students by creating a more engaging, hands-on learning environment where every child feels supported and successful. Many of my students come from diverse backgrounds and benefit greatly from interactive, visual, and collaborative learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, students will be able to actively participate in lessons rather than passively observe. This increases motivation, builds confidence, and helps deepen their understanding of key concepts. The materials will also support differentiated instruction, allowing me to meet the needs of all learners—including English language learners and students who need additional support.\r\n\r\nIn addition, these items will help foster a sense of excitement and ownership in the classroom. When students have access to high-quality tools, they take greater pride in their work and are more willing to take academic risks.\r\n\r\nUltimately, these resources will not only improve academic achievement but also create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all students feel capable, valued, and inspired to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768752539074,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-rockstars/9996964/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Rockstars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9920011"},{"teacherId":4071123,"projectId":10004490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in purchasing translation materials for our classroom. Your kindness is already making a meaningful difference for our students.\r\nThese materials help create a more inclusive learning environment where every child can feel confident, supported, and ready to succeed.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students and for believing in the importance of equitable education. Your generosity has a direct and lasting impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1768183925092,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-technology-for-language-access/10004490/","projectTitle":"Classroom Technology for Language Access and Inclusive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4071123_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689814867447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ribbon-williams"},{"teacherId":7903503,"projectId":7977646,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your positive impact on my students. These supplies have been well loved and appreciated by myself and many students. They will continue to be used and appreciated and loved by many students, for many years to come! \r\nThese tools have positively made an impact on my students and their learning experience. You helped to provide them with materials, but also memories, experiences, and knowledge.\r\nYour generous donation is greatly appreciated more than you can imagine! I am so thankful for generous donors!","fullyFundedDate":1698800391461,"projectUrl":"project/fun-interactive-classroom/7977646/","projectTitle":"Fun Interactive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McKee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7903503"},{"teacherId":434277,"projectId":9522705,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our \"Build, Create, and Innovate with STEM\" project. We are truly enjoying these hands-on materials!\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to receive these materials and begin using them in our science classroom. We have used the LEGO sets to build models to demonstrate understanding of environments, matter, energy, and more! Students have enjoyed using the Magna-Tiles to explore motion and energy by creating tracks for racing magnetic cars.\r\n\r\nI am so appreciative for these wonderful materials that help my students really enjoy learning and sharing their new knowledge.","fullyFundedDate":1758466934900,"projectUrl":"project/build-create-and-innovate-with-stem/9522705/","projectTitle":"Build, Create, and Innovate with STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp434277_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633366036875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/434277"},{"teacherId":2360861,"projectId":9676612,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous contribution to our classroom. I wanted to share how your support has already made a meaningful impact on my students' learning.\r\n My second graders have been using the playdough during our science unit on plant and animal relationships, which aligns with the Amplify Science curriculum. As part of the first module, students studied the life cycle of a plant, an oak tree, and a pumpkin. Using paper plates as their \"stage,\" they modeled each step of the life cycles with playdough. This hands-on approach helped them visualize and explain concepts in a way that felt meaningful and fun.\r\n We've also used the playdough during math lessons. When practicing addition with regrouping, students created ones by rolling tiny balls of playdough and formed tens by squeezing those balls together into a strip. Manipulating the playdough helped them grasp place value more clearly, and they loved working together to build and solve equations. They will continue using the playdough as we move into three-digit addition and subtraction later this year.\r\n The moment I revealed the playdough to the class was priceless. Many students immediately noticed the fruity scents of the different colors and giggled with excitement. They kept saying how fun it was to have \"real scented playdough\" to use for learning. Their joy brought so much energy into the room, and it was all thanks to you.\r\n One particularly special moment involved a student who recently moved here from Afghanistan and is learning his letter names and sounds. During one on one work, and sometimes with the help of a kind classmate, he used the playdough to form letters and practice identifying them. This tactile, creative activity helped him stay engaged and confident as he develops foundational literacy skills.\r\n Your donation continues to support learning every day. As we move into more complex math skills, such as three-digit addition and subtraction, students will keep using the playdough as a tool for modeling, problem solving, and working together. In science, students will continue building models and representations during future Amplify units, which will deepen their understanding of how living things grow and interact.\r\n Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn through creativity, collaboration, and hands-on exploration. Your generosity has made our classroom a brighter, more joyful place.","fullyFundedDate":1758070464375,"projectUrl":"project/playdough-to-support-hands-on-learning-i/9676612/","projectTitle":"Playdough to Support Hands-On Learning in Math and Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mulvey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2360861_orig.jpg?crop=1441,1441,x149,y216&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747804581846","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-mulvey"},{"teacherId":3784893,"projectId":9334495,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our robot technology project. Because of your support, we are powered up and rolling again! Each time I tell the students that we're working with robots, the room erupts in cheers of excitement. The new robots have allowed our classroom to continue to be a place of collaboration, communication, and creativity as students work together to solve puzzles, navigate obstacles, and maneuver their creations with pride and determination.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest compliments I've received came from a fellow teacher who shared that my students say, \"We don't learn in Mrs. Richardson's class, we play.\" What they don't realize is how much math, critical thinking, and perseverance they're developing through that \"play.\" The soundtrack of our classroom—filled with cheers, applause, and laughter—is all thanks to you. Your donation has given my students the opportunity to learn in the most joyful, hands-on way possible, and I am deeply grateful for your support in making these moments happen.","fullyFundedDate":1746888005480,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-learning-revive-our-dash-robot/9334495/","projectTitle":"Power Up Learning: Revive Our Dash Robots!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arman-Richardson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3784893_orig.jpg?crop=429,429,x38,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700103612718","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3784893"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82995","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":710,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":73,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.6,"schoolId":82995,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Vegas Verdes Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Vegas Verdes Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/vegas-verdes-elementary-school/82995"}