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The 7th and 8th graders at Fertitta Middle school will be so successful this school year thanks to your generosity. \r\nWe are truly grateful for your partnership and the impact you make every day.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Joelle Myers","fullyFundedDate":1789044299580,"projectUrl":"project/middle-school-story-tellers/10568690/","projectTitle":"Middle School Story Tellers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joelle Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360791_orig.jpg?crop=846,846,x1965,y1723&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743965518342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360791"},{"teacherId":8260472,"projectId":10574301,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and willingness to support my students' musical endeavors! They've already gotten started using reeds from these new boxes. These reeds are especially helpful during this time of the year, now that our beginning students are playing their first sounds!\r\n\r\nMy students are equally as grateful for the abundance of reeds that they now have access to. We've even had a couple of students switch from the brand of reeds they were using, to the brand that we're supplying in our band classroom!\r\n\r\nWe're endlessly appreciative of the support we've received.","fullyFundedDate":1788538414532,"projectUrl":"project/support-for-our-woodwind-students/10574301/","projectTitle":"Support for Our Woodwind Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8260472"},{"teacherId":6057914,"projectId":10017742,"letterContent":"My students were deeply engaged while reading A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga. Following the journey of Resilience, the Mars rover captured their imaginations from the very first page. The book made complex scientific concepts accessible and exciting, bridging the gap between imaginative fiction and real-world space exploration.\r\n\r\nThroughout the reading unit, students actively built essential literacy and critical thinking skills. They practiced text annotation to track character development and key plot points, expanded their scientific and literary vocabulary, and engaged in thoughtful discussions about technology and human emotion. Most importantly, reading this novel helped them realize that science is not just an isolated subject in a textbook but a force connected to every aspect of life, storytelling, and human curiosity.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this inspiring reading experience possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768529353761,"projectUrl":"project/reading-a-novel-in-science-class/10017742/","projectTitle":"Reading a Novel in Science Class?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6057914_orig.jpg?crop=2177,2177,x443,y255&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566174027427","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6057914"},{"teacherId":9360791,"projectId":10484121,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our middle school classroom. Your donation helps create a learning environment where students feel inspired, supported, and excited to grow. Because of your kindness, our learners have access to meaningful resources that spark curiosity and build confidence. \r\n\r\nWhen they opened the boxes and saw all of the new materials, they were shocked. They will be so successful this school year thanks to your generosity. We are truly grateful for your partnership and the impact you make every day.","fullyFundedDate":1787162940140,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-necessities-needed/10484121/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Necessities Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joelle Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360791_orig.jpg?crop=846,846,x1965,y1723&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743965518342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360791"},{"teacherId":9360791,"projectId":10356290,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of folders, pencil top erasers, and glue sticks to our classroom. It is so heartwarming to see such wonderful support for our students and their educational journey.\r\n\r\nThese supplies will have a direct and lasting impact on our learning environment. By providing the tools they need, you are helping to create a space where every student feels equipped to succeed and inspired to explore new ideas. Your kindness truly enriches our daily activities and allows for more hands-on, engaging lessons that keep the children excited about school.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for your commitment to fostering a love of learning. We are so fortunate to have you as part of our community.","fullyFundedDate":1783105170501,"projectUrl":"project/novel-study-materials/10356290/","projectTitle":"Novel Study Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joelle Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360791_orig.jpg?crop=846,846,x1965,y1723&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743965518342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360791"},{"teacherId":9360791,"projectId":10338051,"letterContent":"I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution of rhythm sticks to our classroom. Your gift may seem simple at first glance, but its impact has been anything but small. These rhythm sticks have quickly become one of the most joyful, engaging, and transformative tools in our learning environment, and I want you to know just how much your kindness has meant to our students.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment the rhythm sticks arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement. There is something magical about placing a musical instrument—no matter how humble—into the hands of a child. It invites curiosity, confidence, and creativity in ways that traditional materials sometimes cannot. With rhythm sticks, students who are often hesitant to participate suddenly find themselves eager to join in. Those who struggle with focus discover a new way to channel their energy. And students who thrive on movement and sound finally have a tool that honors the way they learn best.\r\nYour generosity has helped us build routines that strengthen both academic and social‑emotional skills. We use rhythm sticks to practice syllables, reinforce reading fluency, and explore patterns in writing. Students tap out beats to match the rhythm of a poem, or create sound cues that help them remember key vocabulary. \r\n\r\nWhat moves me most is watching students who often feel overlooked suddenly shine. A child who struggles with reading may be the one who creates the most compelling rhythm pattern. A student who finds writing challenging may be the first to lead a rhythm‑based activity. These successes matter. They build confidence that carries over into other areas of learning, reminding students that they are capable, talented, and valued.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made all of this possible. You didn't just give us rhythm sticks—you gave us connection, creativity, and joy. You gave students a way to express themselves, to learn through movement, and to feel proud of what they can do. Thank you for believing in our classroom and in the power of hands‑on learning. Your kindness echoes through our room every single day, in every beat, tap, and shared smile.","fullyFundedDate":1781472098564,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-a-super-start/10338051/","projectTitle":"Supplies for a Super Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joelle Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360791_orig.jpg?crop=846,846,x1965,y1723&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743965518342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360791"},{"teacherId":3848412,"projectId":10046151,"letterContent":"On behalf of my Fertitta middle-school seventh-grade class, I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of books and essential classroom supplies.\r\n\r\nHaving immediate access to quality learning tools and engaging reading materials makes a profound difference. Your contribution directly enhances our daily instruction, allowing our students to explore new books, stay organized, and participate fully in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nIt is through the kindness of community members like you that we are able to foster an enriching and equitable learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your commitment to our school and for empowering our students to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1769129957386,"projectUrl":"project/fun-classroom-library/10046151/","projectTitle":"Fun Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hurd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3848412_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486511412150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3848412"},{"teacherId":8260472,"projectId":10515233,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and willingness to support my students' musical endeavors! They've already gotten started using reeds from these new boxes. These reeds are especially helpful during this time of the year, now that our beginning students are playing their first sounds!\r\n\r\nMy students are equally as grateful for the abundance of reeds that they now have access to. We've even had a couple of students switch from the brand of reeds they were using, to the brand that we're supplying in our band classroom!\r\n\r\nWe're endlessly appreciative of the support we've received.","fullyFundedDate":1787320678529,"projectUrl":"project/support-for-our-woodwind-students/10515233/","projectTitle":"Support for Our Woodwind Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8260472"},{"teacherId":6176529,"projectId":10383572,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the inflatable football throwing game! This new equipment will be a fantastic addition to our PE classes and will give students a fun, engaging way to practice and improve their football throwing skills.\r\n\r\nInstead of simply practicing throwing back and forth, students will be able to work on accuracy, technique, and arm strength through a fun and interactive activity. I know this will be a favorite with my students and will help make learning proper throwing skills more exciting. Thank you for helping us bring new and engaging opportunities to our PE program!","fullyFundedDate":1787342314630,"projectUrl":"project/having-fun-practicing-football-throwing/10383572/","projectTitle":"Having fun practicing Football Throwing Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Finnan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6176529_orig.jpg?crop=1769,1769,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594931367678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6176529"},{"teacherId":6176529,"projectId":10357003,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank the generous donor who supported my Regulated Classroom project. The items you provided have already made a wonderful difference in my Health classroom and have helped create a more comfortable, positive, and engaging environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThe room fan has been especially helpful in our cool-down corner. With the crazy Las Vegas heat, having a fan available gives students a comfortable place to take a short break, cool down, and reset when they need it. This simple addition has made our cool-down space much more inviting and useful.\r\n\r\nThe dice and cup-stacking games have also been a huge hit! Middle school students sometimes just need a quick opportunity to move, have fun, and get their \"wiggles\" out before they can refocus. These brain breaks give students a chance to laugh, interact with classmates, and reset their energy before returning to our Health lessons. I have already noticed how much more focused students can be after taking a short, purposeful break.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing the importance of helping students regulate, recharge, and stay engaged. Your generosity has provided tools that we are already using and enjoying every day. I truly appreciate your support of my classroom and, most importantly, my students!","fullyFundedDate":1782989700707,"projectUrl":"project/regulated-classroom-supplies/10357003/","projectTitle":"Regulated Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Finnan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6176529_orig.jpg?crop=1769,1769,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594931367678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6176529"},{"teacherId":6176529,"projectId":10354331,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank the generous donors who helped provide basic classroom supplies for my Health classes. After being away from the Health classroom for more than five years, returning this year has been exciting and rewarding. The markers, sensory stickers, large poster paper, construction paper, and other supplies have helped me get the school year off to a wonderful start.\r\n\r\nMy students and I love hands-on learning, and these supplies make it possible for us to create, collaborate, and demonstrate what we are learning in fun and meaningful ways. The students especially enjoy having the opportunity to be creative while working with their classmates on health-related projects. Even simple supplies can make a big difference in creating an engaging classroom where students are excited to participate.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and my students. Your generosity has helped me provide learning experiences that would not be possible without these materials. I truly appreciate your support and am so grateful for the wonderful start you have helped us have this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1782609182319,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-classes/10354331/","projectTitle":"Healthy Classes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Finnan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6176529_orig.jpg?crop=1769,1769,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594931367678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6176529"},{"teacherId":6176529,"projectId":10362145,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank the generous donors who provided an ice machine, Ziploc bags, and Band-Aids for my PE classes. These may seem like simple supplies, but they have already made a tremendous difference in our classroom. Having these items readily available allows me to take care of minor injuries quickly and efficiently while keeping students in the PE environment where they can continue learning and participating when appropriate.\r\n\r\nDuring the first three weeks of school alone, these supplies have saved a significant amount of instructional time. Instead of sending students to the nurse for a minor bump, bruise, or small scrape, I can now make an ice pack right in class or provide a Band-Aid when needed. This has made a huge difference, especially in a PE setting where minor injuries can happen during physical activity. It also helps reduce unnecessary trips through the school and exposure to germs while allowing our school nurse to focus on students who need more serious medical attention.","fullyFundedDate":1783688281934,"projectUrl":"project/project-ice-packs/10362145/","projectTitle":"Project Ice Packs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Finnan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6176529_orig.jpg?crop=1769,1769,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594931367678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6176529"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72365","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1061,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":12,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"20.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.9,"schoolId":72365,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Victoria Fertitta Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Victoria Fertitta Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/victoria-fertitta-middle-school/72365"}