{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Virgin Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10398766,"projectId":10033975,"letterContent":"The materials we received have already made a meaningful impact on our classroom and our students' learning. Our new small-group table provides a dedicated space where students can work in a focused, supportive setting with targeted teacher instruction. This space allows me to provide more individualized instruction and meet students at their specific academic and learning needs.\r\n\r\nThe literacy materials give students additional hands-on opportunities to practice letter recognition, phonics, reading, and other foundational literacy skills. The organizational materials and storage bins have also helped us create a more organized classroom where learning materials are easily accessible and ready to use.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped make small-group instruction more purposeful, engaging, and efficient. Most importantly, they are helping our students build confidence, develop important academic skills, and experience success as learners. We are incredibly grateful to our donors for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where every child has the tools and support they need to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1773091453707,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-success-through-small/10033975/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Success Through Small Group Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398766"},{"teacherId":10403791,"projectId":10018224,"letterContent":"As an educator I have enjoyed seeing my students develop a love and excitement for reading. By providing them with more book options in my classroom library they can continue to enrich their literacy skills. My students were thrilled to receive the books for our classroom library. They also enjoy sitting on the comfy cushions while reading a book as well.\r\nSome book series that we received from this project were Pete the Cat, Dog Man, Fly Guy, Junie B Jones and etc. Thank you again for your generosity, support, and for helping my students to foster a love for reading early on. Lastly, I hope that my students will continue to be avid readers for life.","fullyFundedDate":1772749538979,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/10018224/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeGroot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403791"},{"teacherId":6573175,"projectId":10585489,"letterContent":"We are so grateful to our generous DonorsChoose supporters for funding our project to improve STEM and reading in our classroom! The materials we received have become an important part of our daily learning. Our new bookshelves help us keep our books and learning materials organized and easily accessible, creating a welcoming space where students can independently choose resources that interest them.\r\n\r\nThe STEM kits have given our students opportunities to explore, build, experiment, and problem-solve through hands-on learning. Our alphabet materials are also used every day for literacy practice and serve as a helpful reference as students develop their reading and writing skills. The students especially enjoy having hands-on materials that allow them to learn by doing, making lessons more engaging and exciting.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is now filled with resources that encourage curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. These materials are helping our students build important STEM and literacy skills while giving them opportunities to explore and learn in ways that are meaningful and fun. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a more engaging place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1788759520064,"projectUrl":"project/improving-our-stem-and-reading-skills/10585489/","projectTitle":"Improving Our STEM and Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6573175_orig.jpg?crop=662,662,x0,y101&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648178139308","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6573175"},{"teacherId":9453463,"projectId":10074859,"letterContent":"You can't imagine the impact your donations have had on my classroom and my students. They have been loving the new additions to our discovery centers. The materials and activities from this project are used daily to build motor skills, improve social skills, and encourage creativity. \r\n\r\nIt is so fun to watch my student interact with the hands-on manipulatives, and to create projects with their peers. It's the highlight of our day. The free play centers definitely prove that it IS possible to play and learn simultaneously. This project \"Playing with a Purpose\" has become one of my favorites! Thank you again for your support! You HAVE made a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1774465475806,"projectUrl":"project/playing-with-a-purpose-playing-is-learn/10074859/","projectTitle":"Playing With a Purpose! Playing Is learning.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mickelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9453463"},{"teacherId":6236693,"projectId":10056838,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to flexible seating options and social-emotional learning resources that have made a meaningful impact on our classroom community.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these materials, students have been able to choose seating options that best meet their individual learning needs. Whether using flexible chairs, floor seating, or other comfortable spaces, students are more focused, engaged, and prepared to participate in daily lessons. The social-emotional support materials have also become an important part of our classroom routine, helping students identify their feelings, build positive relationships, and develop strategies for managing emotions.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment occurred during a class discussion when several students independently used the social-emotional tools to express their thoughts and feelings respectfully. The flexible seating arrangements also encouraged collaboration, allowing students to work together comfortably while remaining engaged in their learning. It was rewarding to see students using both the physical and emotional supports to create a positive learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students eagerly explored the new seating options and were thrilled to have choices in how and where they learned. They were equally enthusiastic about the social-emotional resources, recognizing that these tools would help them feel supported, valued, and successful in the classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these resources to strengthen both academic achievement and emotional well-being. Students will build on their communication, self-regulation, and collaboration skills while benefiting from learning environments that promote comfort, focus, and confidence. These tools will remain an essential part of helping every student feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for investing in their success and helping us build a positive and supportive learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1770229138500,"projectUrl":"project/active-bodies-focused-minds/10056838/","projectTitle":"Active Bodies, Focused Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ferre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6236693_orig.jpg?crop=2110,2110,x267,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565325168545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6236693"},{"teacherId":10420219,"projectId":10064511,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation you made to my classroom. Your donation provided many books and supplies that allowed me to make social- emotional and behavior lessons fun and memorable. My students loved the activities i learned and then taught them using the supplies you provided.\r\nStudents loved reading the \"Spot\" books and would borrow them to take them to their classrooms to share with friends. They provided great stories that the students loved to share. \r\nI've attached some pictures of my students with the books they loved best. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1769779706492,"projectUrl":"project/support-growing-social-emotional-skills/10064511/","projectTitle":"Support Growing Social-Emotional Skills in Today's Youth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilkey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10420219_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x1400,y1050&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769479634031","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10420219"},{"teacherId":116926,"projectId":9990796,"letterContent":"On March 10th, the curtains went up for our first performance of Shrek The Musical Kids at VVES! It was an incredible debut, made even better by our brand-new microphone. Our lead actor, Shrek, was so excited to use such professional gear—and it ensured their voice reached every corner of the room.\r\n\r\nThis equipment did more than just sound great; it served as a hands-on classroom for our student tech crew. They learned real-world skills in microphone installation and sound mixing, giving them a true taste of backstage production.\r\n\r\nOver three days, we performed for all 600+ students in our school and hosted 300 community members each evening. The energy was electric! We hope you enjoy these photos from the show. Thank you for your continued support of the arts at Virgin Valley Elementary—you are truly helping our stars shine brighter than ever!","fullyFundedDate":1768067981757,"projectUrl":"project/shrek-the-musical-kids-power-their-perf/9990796/","projectTitle":"Shrek the Musical Kids: Power Their Performance!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Good","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp116926_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451536576333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/116926"},{"teacherId":5214933,"projectId":10018026,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the generous funding you provided for my classroom project. The materials we received have already made a significant impact on our learning environment, specifically enhancing our science center and allowing us to more build more musical activities into our curriculum.\r\nThe new resources for the science center are sparking incredible curiosity and hands-on exploration among my students. We are currently learning about butterflies, insects, plants and flowers. The new resources you donated are allowing my students to be more engaged than ever in active discovery. \r\nFurthermore, the hands-on musical materials are helping us connect concepts across subjects. Integrating music has proven to be a powerful tool for memory, focus, and creative expression. We have especially enjoyed using the materials when practicing literacy skills, particularly rhyming. The musical component also allows my students with speaking delays to participate more fully in the activities. \r\nThank you once again for your commitment to our students and for helping to bring this project to life. Your support truly makes a difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768531440942,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/10018026/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5214933"},{"teacherId":5537560,"projectId":10000291,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new books was a total game-changer. My students were genuinely touched that people they've never even met would invest in their education like this. It actually sparked a really thoughtful conversation in class about kindness and what it means to be part of a community.\r\nThese materials are going to be a huge help as we dive into our End of Year book study. Because of your support, we finally have enough copies for every single student to participate fully, without anyone having to worry about limited options. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768167863465,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-a-world-of-stories/10000291/","projectTitle":"Unlock a World of Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5537560_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645303883278","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5537560"},{"teacherId":8150426,"projectId":10029096,"letterContent":"Thank you for the funds we needed to purchase the products that help my students. The class was very excited when we opened the boxes and unpacked the materials. It was like Christmas in November. \r\nThe hands on activities allow them to work together to solve problems like building a project that will let them get from one place to another. The books series we purchased are helping them practice their reading skills and increase their fluency and comprehension. They really like The Bad Guys and Dog Man series and are excited to read each day. \r\nIt has been a wonderful experience for me and the students. How do I know if I reached 500 characters? I keep trying to publish but the site kicks me back here as though I need to write more. Then I wonder who if anyone will be reading this since it was government funded. Now it shows there are over 800 characters and it still won't publish. Kind of frustrating to waste my time submitting and resubmitting with no results.\r\nSo, here I am again trying to publish this letter but it will not publish. I'm stuck in a loop.","fullyFundedDate":1768698835487,"projectUrl":"project/manipulative-that-will-help-my-class-mas/10029096/","projectTitle":"Manipulative That Will Help My Class Master Their Objectives","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gilmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8150426"},{"teacherId":8190185,"projectId":10016365,"letterContent":"Books are the greatest gift for children who are learning to read! Making sure each child has the correct book, for the level they are reading at, can be challenging. Receiving this large amount of books on a variety of levels helps every child in my classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students work on a program called Accelerated Reader. Each day they are required to read a book on their level and take a comprehension test on it. As the students reading skills increase they work on harder book levels. Our classroom library has been replenished and children will be reading these books and becoming better readers for many years to come. Thank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1768521881315,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-reading/10016365/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Munford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8190185_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638228051929","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8190185"},{"teacherId":9443978,"projectId":10034717,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with new books and treasure box prizes! Because of your generosity, my students are excited to read, learn, and grow every single day. The books open their minds to new adventures, ideas, and possibilities, and the treasures motivate them to work hard and make positive choices.\r\n\r\nYour kindness makes a real difference in our classroom. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our students! Your generosity inspires curiosity, confidence, and joyful learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768738960222,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-read-and-treasures-to-earn/10034717/","projectTitle":"Books to Read and Treasures to Earn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barlow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9443978_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768582433470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9443978"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82996","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":615,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":39,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":45.3,"schoolId":82996,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Virgin Valley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Virgin Valley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/virgin-valley-elementary-school/82996"}