{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Whitney Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10406761,"projectId":10029367,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our inclusion classroom! Because of your help, my special education students now have the targeted tools and resources they need to access grade-level learning alongside their peers.\r\n\r\nSeeing their faces light up when using these new materials has been incredible, but watching their confidence grow as they master new skills is the real gift. Your kindness directly removes barriers to learning and shows my students that an entire community is rooting for their success. We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1768747796489,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-and-student-centered/10029367/","projectTitle":"Empowering and Student Centered","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pagelsdorf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10406761"},{"teacherId":8168912,"projectId":10031231,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. The light tablets and the translucent manipulatives have helped my students in math and in reading. Their creativity and willingness to explore math problems using the linking cubes has facilitated number sense and knowledge of math facts. \r\n\r\nThe translucent letters are used weekly in our reading centers, helping students to be more engaged when creating words and sentences. Students are always excited to go to this center and work on their phonics and spelling skills.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for helping my students with their learning and experience in first grade.","fullyFundedDate":1768697148664,"projectUrl":"project/bright-learning-tools-for-hands-on-succe/10031231/","projectTitle":"Bright Learning Tools for Hands-On Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCormick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8168912"},{"teacherId":8140412,"projectId":10016302,"letterContent":"The toner and laminating sheets will support my K–5 Social Studies and computer lessons by helping me create durable visual aids, maps, vocabulary cards, graphic organizers, and interactive activities.\r\n\r\nStudents will use these hands-on resources to practice skills, stay engaged, and better understand what they are learning. The materials will make lessons more interactive and accessible for students with different learning styles.\r\n\r\nI am excited to create resources that students can use repeatedly throughout the school year. These materials will help make Social Studies and computer lessons more engaging, meaningful, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1768682397138,"projectUrl":"project/essential-classroom-supplies-for-daily-l/10016302/","projectTitle":"Essential Classroom Supplies for Daily Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiutiunnyk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8140412"},{"teacherId":4716227,"projectId":9987875,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your generous support for this project! My students have benefitted tremendously from the materials provided. \r\n\r\nThe excitement as we unpacked the new materials was overwhelming. Students wanted to use things right away. As we introduced, and learned how to use the materials, the students used them constantly.\r\n\r\nOur NWEA MAP scores improved with each testing session. By the end of the year almost all of my classroom were meeting their individual goals in reading and math! As a classroom we met our classroom goals as well!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1768076706611,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-creativity-and-proficiency-in/9987875/","projectTitle":"Fostering Creativity and Proficiency In Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weaver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4716227"},{"teacherId":2643065,"projectId":7979837,"letterContent":"Your support will has given newcomer multilingual students the tools they need to build confidence, communicate with others, and succeed in the classroom. By providing engaging, hands-on language resources, you've helped create a welcoming environment where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to learn English while thriving academically and socially.\r\n\r\nBecause of the generosity of these funds, many other students also benefitted from the supplies I received! I was able to share my supplies with several of my colleagues for group projects and other activities for their classrooms as well. Thank you so much for funding these projects for Nevada teachers!","fullyFundedDate":1699067265045,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-make-our-year-amazing/7979837/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Make Our Year Amazing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alcorn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2643065_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491225662701","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2643065"},{"teacherId":5357315,"projectId":5956966,"letterContent":"The use of positive reinforcers serves as a powerful catalyst for emotional regulation and behavioral growth in social-emotional learning (SEL) classrooms. For students who may struggle with self-control or social cues, positive reinforcement shifts the focus from \"policing\" negative behaviors to \"celebrating\" successful ones. By providing immediate, tangible rewards—such as high-interest toys or sensory breaks—teachers create a clear, predictable link between a student's effort and a positive outcome. This clarity is essential for reducing the anxiety often associated with school, as it replaces the fear of punishment with the motivation to succeed, allowing students to feel safe enough to take social risks and practice new coping skills.\r\n\r\nBeyond simple compliance, the strategic use of reinforcers builds long-term self-esteem and autonomy. For many students with social-emotional needs, their school experience has historically been defined by what they \"can't\" do; positive reinforcement flips that narrative by highlighting their strengths. As students earn reinforcement for things like sharing, utilizing a \"calm-down\" space, or following a transition, they begin to internalize a sense of pride and competence. This builds a \"success cycle\" where the student starts to see themselves as a capable learner. Ultimately, these reinforcers act as the \"training wheels\" for internal motivation, helping students bridge the gap between reactive impulses and thoughtful, prosocial decision-making.","fullyFundedDate":1640836213744,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-skill-building-success/5956966/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Skill Building Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5357315_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y139&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634612719089","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/e-brill2018"},{"teacherId":10405941,"projectId":10027725,"letterContent":"First I want to start with a big thank you! The items in this project have helped create fun and exciting lessons for the students. The students were so excited to be able to now have color activities and be able to create new projects. \r\n\r\nWhile it may not seem like much, having the items from this project means the world to myself and my students. Being new to teaching has been an adjustment and gathering supplies has been a challenge. I am very grateful for your support and cannot wait to see what my students can accomplish in the coming year.","fullyFundedDate":1768690260574,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-support-daily-learning-and/10027725/","projectTitle":"Supplies that Support Daily Learning and Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Whitehead","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405941"},{"teacherId":1013124,"projectId":10030121,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for choosing to support my classroom. When my students saw all the boxes arrive their eyes became wide with excitement and wonder. They couldn't wait to see what was inside the boxes. As we opened the treasures together they began to try and guess what was inside.\r\n\r\nOnce the boxes were opened the students were excited to each receive a brand new dry erase marker. They couldn't wait to use the answer boards. We use them mostly in math for them to solve problems and show me the answer they came up with. Our classroom looks much neater and more organized with the privacy chess nearly in their rack. The pencil sharpener helps ensure that each student has a sharpened pencil for completing their classwork. \r\n\r\nWe are grateful for your generosity in enhancing and helping organize our learning environment. Learning is a lot more fun with the answer boards and the pencil sharpener is a great addition. Thank you once again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1768701341614,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-be-organized-and-participate-in/10030121/","projectTitle":"Help Us Be Organized and Participate in Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rios","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1013124_orig.jpg?crop=793,793,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768453473659","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jennifer-rios"},{"teacherId":10411032,"projectId":10037159,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our STAR classroom. The new resources have allowed my students to engage in hands-on learning experiences that support their individual needs, especially in communication, behavior, and academic growth. We have been using these materials daily during small group instruction, reward-based activities, and sensory breaks. One powerful moment was during a structured reward activity where students earned time to use the materials after completing their work this not only increased motivation, but also helped students practice patience, turn-taking, and positive social interactions. When my students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. Many of them struggle with attention and engagement, but these resources captured their interest right away. I saw smiles, increased participation, and students who are typically hesitant becoming more willing to try new tasks. The materials created a positive environment where students felt encouraged and successful. Because of your support, we are now able to build stronger routines and reinforce positive behaviors in a consistent way. Moving forward, we will continue incorporating these resources into our daily lessons while expanding their use in goal-based instruction tied to each student's IEP. Our next steps include increasing independence, strengthening communication skills, and helping students apply what they learn in structured activities to real-life situations. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they can grow, succeed, and feel proud of their progress. I appreciate you deeply!","fullyFundedDate":1769177560150,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-rewards/10037159/","projectTitle":"Classroom Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Royston","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411032"},{"teacherId":8158435,"projectId":10029567,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project, \"Sensory and Special Education Needs.\" Because of your kindness, our classroom is now equipped with the essential tools my students need to regulate, focus, and thrive.\r\n\r\nSince the arrival of these sensory materials, the atmosphere in our classroom has shifted noticeably. Many of my students face daily challenges with sensory processing; what might seem like a small distraction to others can be a significant barrier to learning for them.\r\n\r\nIn a special education setting, these aren't just \"extra\" supplies—they are a bridge to accessibility. Your donation has sent a powerful message to my students: that their comfort and their education are worth investing in.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a champion for inclusive education and for helping my students feel supported, understood, and successful.","fullyFundedDate":1768689333882,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-special-education-needs/10029567/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Special Education Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sparkman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8158435"},{"teacherId":10405005,"projectId":10024671,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support in providing materials for my classroom. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my students.\r\nDue to your contribution, my students are more engaged, and excited to participate in our activities. The materials you provided help create a positive and interactive environment where students are eager to learn and explore.\r\nMost importantly, these resources are helping my students build essential skills that will prepare them for kindergarten. Your support is giving them a strong foundation and confidence as they continue their education.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for investing in my students' future.","fullyFundedDate":1768669848404,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-growth-in-our-kids-progr/10024671/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Growth in Our KIDS Program","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405005"},{"teacherId":9348016,"projectId":9989990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this DonorsChoose project. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my third graders. With the cardstock, colored paper, and fresh ink for our bulletin boards, we're able to create vibrant, engaging displays that celebrate student work and reinforce key concepts. These visual supports help bring lessons to life and foster a classroom environment where students feel proud, motivated, and inspired to learn.\r\n\r\nYour donation is also directly strengthening our math instruction. The fraction manipulatives are giving students a hands-on way to explore and truly understand challenging concepts, while the math games provide opportunities for meaningful independent practice. These resources allow students to build confidence, deepen their understanding, and develop a love for learning through interactive and collaborative activities. Thank you for investing in my students' growth and helping make our classroom a place where every child can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768184928716,"projectUrl":"project/class-supplies-project/9989990/","projectTitle":"Class Supplies Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348016_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753286481177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348016"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_83000","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":416,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":47,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.5,"schoolId":83000,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Whitney Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Whitney Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/whitney-elementary-school/83000"}