{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1026454,"projectId":10369006,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our fifth-grade math classroom! The dry-erase pocket charts and colored paper have quickly become valuable tools that help my students participate, practice new skills, and communicate their mathematical thinking with confidence.\r\nDuring math lessons, students use the dry-erase pocket charts to solve problems, show their work, and easily make corrections as their understanding grows. The colored paper also gives me a quick way to check student understanding. Students can use different colors to communicate whether they feel confident with a skill or still need additional support. This allows me to immediately identify students who are ready to move forward and those who would benefit from reteaching or a small-group check-in.\r\nThese materials have made our math lessons more interactive and student-centered. Instead of being afraid to make a mistake on paper, students can try a strategy, erase, revise, and try again. They are becoming more comfortable sharing their thinking and learning that mistakes are an important part of becoming stronger mathematicians.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom where students can actively participate and where I can respond to their learning needs in the moment. Thank you for investing in my students and giving them tools that help build both their mathematical understanding and their confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1785341169593,"projectUrl":"project/building-confidence-one-problem-at-a-tim/10369006/","projectTitle":"Building Confidence One Problem at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1026454_orig.jpg?crop=484,484,x0,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777185596919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kthill"},{"teacherId":8109340,"projectId":10025346,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. The iPad has been a valuable asset to our small groups. We have been able to use it for \"another look\" videos in math. I can quickly show how to use the digital math manipulatives when they have hands on manipulatives in front of them. \r\n\r\nIt has also been very beneficial with an ELL student. Google Translate has been helpful when showing him a test in both English and Spanish to make those connections with word problems. I also used it at the beginning of last year to communicate with a new student from Puerto Rico.","fullyFundedDate":1768672218575,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-big-impact-in-our-third-gra/10025346/","projectTitle":"Small Tools, Big Impact in Our Third Grade Math Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8109340"},{"teacherId":1748480,"projectId":8644185,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our project, \"Starting the Day with STEM Bin Activities\"! When the boxes arrived in our classroom, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their eyes lit up as we opened the packages together, and they could not wait to start exploring the new STEM bins during our morning routine.\r\n\r\nThese resources have completely transformed how we start our school day. Instead of quiet, individual seatwork, my students now dive into hands-on building, problem-solving, and creative thinking the moment they walk through the door. Working in small groups, they collaborate to design structures, test solutions, and share their ideas with peers. One memorable moment was watching a student who usually struggles with morning transitions become fully absorbed in building a working bridge model—their face lit up with pride as they explained their design to the class. Moving forward, we will be integrating these STEM challenges into our science and math lessons to deepen their engineering and critical thinking skills. Thank you for giving my students such an inspiring start to their learning each day!","fullyFundedDate":1731507473148,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-day-with-stem-bin-activitie/8644185/","projectTitle":"Starting the Day with STEM Bin Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1748480"},{"teacherId":1748480,"projectId":7995879,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our \"Fun Phonics\" project! When the boxes arrived in our classroom, my second graders were filled with joy and excitement. They couldn't wait to open the packages and start using our new phonics resources right away. Having hands-on materials has transformed our daily reading routines and made learning to decode words engaging and interactive.\r\n\r\nWe use these phonics materials daily during our small-group guided reading centers and independent practice time. Students are actively building words, practicing sound-letter relationships, and applying their new skills to reading passages. One memorable moment was watching a student who previously struggled with blending sounds proudly decode a multi-syllable word entirely on their own using our new tools—their face lit up with confidence! Moving forward, my students will continue using these foundational skills to transition into reading fluency and writing complete sentences. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1699022125738,"projectUrl":"project/fun-phonics/7995879/","projectTitle":"Fun Phonics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1748480"},{"teacherId":6582131,"projectId":10275712,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"The Great Printer Rescue: Restoring Our Vital Resources.\" While technology at home often means reading on screens, having a reliable printer in our classroom bridges the gap between digital work and hands-on learning. It allows my students to transform their online research, typed essays, and interactive science diagrams into physical portfolios they can highlight, edit by hand, and take home to share with family. The instant feedback of holding a finished project right after creating it has brought incredible energy to our room, making their student-authored stories and visual maps feel like \"real\" published work.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1784829194174,"projectUrl":"project/the-great-printer-rescue-restoring-our/10275712/","projectTitle":"The Great Printer Rescue: Restoring Our Vital Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6582131_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786210830663","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-adamsnvtanaka"},{"teacherId":9803540,"projectId":10030766,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our K–2 autism classroom! Your generosity has helped make learning more engaging and meaningful for my students.\r\n\r\nThe new resources are being used daily during our reading, math, and independent work centers. My students were excited to explore the materials, and I have already seen increased participation, confidence, and independence as they complete hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nAs we begin the new school year, these resources will continue to support individualized instruction and help my students build essential academic and communication skills. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom. Your kindness is truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778032689566,"projectUrl":"project/learning-comes-alive-with-interactive-bo/10030766/","projectTitle":"Learning Comes Alive with Interactive Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gagalac","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9803540"},{"teacherId":7261262,"projectId":10212359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by providing filament for our 3D printer. Your generosity has given our students the opportunity to bring their ideas to life in ways that simply wouldn't be possible without the materials needed to print their designs.\r\n\r\nWith a steady supply of filament, students have been able to design, test, and create their own projects while developing valuable STEM skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and engineering design. One of the most exciting parts for students is watching a digital idea become a real object they can hold in their hands. This hands-on experience has increased engagement and inspired many students who learn best by creating and experimenting.\r\n\r\nYour support has encouraged students to take on more challenging projects, work collaboratively, and gain confidence as they learn from both their successes and mistakes. Every spool of filament represents countless learning opportunities, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom. Thank you for helping our students explore, innovate, and discover what they are capable of achieving.","fullyFundedDate":1779910994492,"projectUrl":"project/stem-3d-printing/10212359/","projectTitle":"Stem 3d Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goffstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7261262_orig.jpg?crop=920,920,x6,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1591909574959","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrgoffstein"},{"teacherId":1387880,"projectId":10227779,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Pre-K classroom! Your donation has brought so much excitement and encouragement to my students each day.\r\n\r\nThe stickers have become a wonderful tool for motivating learning, celebrating achievements, and reinforcing positive behavior. They are also helping students strengthen fine motor skills while practicing letters, numbers, patterns, and other early learning concepts in fun, hands-on ways.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a joyful classroom where every child feels proud of their accomplishments and excited to learn. Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of my young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1778041274130,"projectUrl":"project/stickers-stickers-stickers-/10227779/","projectTitle":"Stickers, Stickers, Stickers !!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas' Pre-K Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1387880_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673303939036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pre-kcthomas"},{"teacherId":1387880,"projectId":10097678,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Pre-K classroom! Your generosity has helped create a fun and organized art center where my students can explore, create, and express themselves every day.\r\n\r\nThe art drying rack, paint cups, and quality art paper have encouraged independence, creativity, and confidence while helping students develop fine motor, early writing, and problem-solving skills. My students are so proud of their artwork, and they love having the tools to bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom and for investing in our young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1778116400301,"projectUrl":"project/drying-art/10097678/","projectTitle":"Drying Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas' Pre-K Class","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1387880_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673303939036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pre-kcthomas"},{"teacherId":9353923,"projectId":10139920,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible! My students were thrilled when they saw the new treasure box filled with exciting prizes. From fidget toys and pull-back cars to individually wrapped treats, every item quickly became something they looked forward to earning. The excitement was contagious, and students immediately began encouraging one another to make positive choices, stay focused, and work hard toward their goals.\r\n\r\nWe used these rewards as part of our classroom incentive system to recognize perseverance, kindness, responsibility, and academic growth. Students earn opportunities to choose a prize by demonstrating positive behavior, meeting personal learning goals, participating in class discussions, and showing resilience when learning becomes challenging. It has been wonderful to see how these simple rewards have increased motivation while helping create a classroom culture where effort is celebrated and every student feels valued.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done so much more than provide prizes—it has helped build confidence, strengthen our classroom community, and inspire students to continue giving their best each day. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where learning, perseverance, and success are celebrated every day.","fullyFundedDate":1773880690980,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-effort-with-classroom-treasu/10139920/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Effort With Classroom Treasure Box Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Forchione","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353923_orig.jpg?crop=3200,3200,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699241910910","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353923"},{"teacherId":8129023,"projectId":10005712,"letterContent":"My kindergarten students and I would like to give you a sincere thank you for the grant money we received from you this spring.\r\n\r\nThe items I was able to purchase enhanced student learning in various ways. The boys and girls were excited to earn incentives, which were purchased from this grant. Also, the headphones allowed my students to focus and hear better as they were engaged in academic applications on their Chromebooks. Students were able to use magnetic blocks and legos to engage in science activities with their peers.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for making my students' kindergarten year a successful and fun-filled experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768181170928,"projectUrl":"project/supply-my-students/10005712/","projectTitle":"Supply My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8129023_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698805689520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/firstgradefeats"},{"teacherId":7519070,"projectId":10010171,"letterContent":"My students have truly enjoyed the ability to sit in alternative seating. I have seen an increase in both collaboration as well as focus amongst my more active students. They use them during math lessons and when they need to sit closely with a small group. They retrieve and return them independently. They use them responsibly and take great care of them because they love them that much. Your help with securing them is greatly appreciated and my students thank you as well. I know my future students will enjoy them just as much.","fullyFundedDate":1768278005252,"projectUrl":"project/learning-in-motion-tools-talk-and-fle/10010171/","projectTitle":"Learning in Motion: Tools, Talk, and Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Benjamin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7519070_orig.jpg?crop=1216,1216,x0,y52&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633486669853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7519070"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75247","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":653,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":22,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":14,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.7,"schoolId":75247,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wayne N Tanaka Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/wayne-tanaka-elementary-school/75247"}