{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Betsy A Rhodes Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9699207,"projectId":10586389,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring new books into our classroom! Your generosity gives my students opportunities to build reading skills while exploring new stories and ideas. These books help us practice identifying characters, answering questions, learning vocabulary, and putting events in order. We also use stories to talk about feelings, kindness, and how to connect with others.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom looks different for every student. We read aloud together, explore books in small groups, and provide individual support. Some students practice reading words, while others participate by pointing to pictures, turning pages, or using their communication tools to answer questions. Each of these is a meaningful way to participate and grow.\r\n\r\nHaving more books to choose from gives students opportunities to discover what interests them and practice making independent choices. Whether a student is exploring a new story or revisiting a favorite, your support helps make reading accessible and welcoming. Thank you for investing in my students and helping us build a classroom where every reader belongs!","fullyFundedDate":1788751164696,"projectUrl":"project/a-group-of-new-books/10586389/","projectTitle":"A Group of New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9699207_orig.jpg?crop=1165,1165,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726162727488","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9699207"},{"teacherId":331876,"projectId":10575188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support in bringing a gathering drum, movement scarfs, egg shakers, mallets, and other small percussion instruments into our K-5 elementary music classroom. When the boxes first arrived, my students' faces completely lit up with pure joy and curiosity; they could not wait to unbox the materials and hear the crisp sounds of the shakers and the deep, resonant boom of the gathering drum. We are already putting these wonderful resources to daily use across all grade levels to build fundamental musical skills. For instance, our youngest learners recently used the colorful scarfs to visually track high and low pitches while keeping a steady beat with the egg shakers, creating a beautifully coordinated landscape of sound and movement.\r\n\r\nA truly magical moment occurred this week when a usually quiet student confidently took the lead on the gathering drum, guiding the entire class through a complex call-and-response rhythm exercise. Moving forward, our next steps are to use these versatile tools to dive deeper into notation reading and student-led composition, where students will write and perform their own original rhythmic pieces for their peers. By providing these tactile instruments, you have not only enriched their academic understanding of rhythm but have also fostered a deeply inclusive environment where every child can actively participate and shine. Thank you for investing in our classroom and opening up a world of creativity and joy for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1788548822694,"projectUrl":"project/music-is-essential/10575188/","projectTitle":"Music is Essential","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Korder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp331876_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470443404915","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-korder"},{"teacherId":4074763,"projectId":7609182,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help funding my project, Fine Motor and ABC Fun. My students were so excited to see the Lite-Brites. Their faces lit up when I showed them how to turn on the light to illuminate their design!\r\n\r\nThe Play Doh has been a big hit as well. The students enjoy rolling it out, like cookie dough, and cutting shapes with cookie cutters. They especially like making their name using alphabet cookie cutters. \r\n\r\nManipulating the magnetic letters has helped my students correctly identify 'b', 'd', 'p', and 'q'. The letters are color-coded, consonants are blue and vowels are red. This has helped reduce the confusion between lowercase 'n' and lower case 'u'.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your belief in my students and classroom. Without your support, my students would have missed out on these educational and fun activities.","fullyFundedDate":1700345930906,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-and-abc-fun/7609182/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor and ABC Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4074763"},{"teacherId":8119199,"projectId":9990802,"letterContent":"This project had a major impact and continues to impact classes coming in to fourth grade. The games we were able to add to our arsenal has allowed students who struggle to stay engaged, learn through fun. We were able to get a variety of games that cover current ELA and Math standards as well as some that were a grade level behind and one ahead of their current grade level. This allows for differentiation through play as well. These games were a highlight of the year last year. Some have already been introduced this new school year.\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768077023674,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9990802/","projectTitle":"Learning through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sewall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8119199_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633586025606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sewall"},{"teacherId":8113481,"projectId":9601228,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring joy, motivation, and excitement into our fifth-grade classroom! The class store prizes have become a favorite. Students enjoy earning rewards for positive behavior, responsibility, kindness, and hard work. Their excitement when they visit the store has made our classroom routines even more positive.\r\n\r\nThe math supplies have made learning more hands-on and engaging. Students use them during math centers, partner activities, and practice while working together and explaining their thinking. The new books have also given students more choices to explore and enjoy, helping encourage a love of reading.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these resources throughout the school year to build math skills, encourage positive choices, and motivate students to read and learn. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where students feel celebrated, supported, and excited to learn. Thank you for helping make learning more joyful!","fullyFundedDate":1758289625114,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-joy-and-motivation-to-our-5th/9601228/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Joy and Motivation to Our 5th Grade Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bainter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8113481_orig.jpg?crop=1724,1724,x194,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699209456977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8113481"},{"teacherId":8113481,"projectId":7984359,"letterContent":"The Impact of Math Fun & Engagement\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make math more exciting, hands-on, and engaging for my fifth-grade students! The new resources have brought so much enthusiasm into our classroom and have helped students see that math can be challenging and fun.\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled when they first saw the new materials. Their excitement was contagious as they explored the games and activities and immediately started asking, \"When can we use these?\" We have been using the resources during math centers, partner activities, and as opportunities for students to practice skills they are learning in class. I especially love seeing students work together, explain their thinking, and encourage one another while playing math games.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching students who sometimes feel unsure about math become more willing to take risks. Instead of being afraid of making a mistake, they are talking through strategies, trying different approaches, and celebrating their progress. These resources have helped create a classroom where students feel comfortable learning from mistakes and supporting their classmates.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are not just learning math—they are experiencing math in a way that makes them want to keep learning. Thank you for investing in their confidence, curiosity, and success!","fullyFundedDate":1699271534798,"projectUrl":"project/math-fun-and-engagement/7984359/","projectTitle":"Math Fun and Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bainter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8113481_orig.jpg?crop=1724,1724,x194,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699209456977","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8113481"},{"teacherId":9377193,"projectId":10037760,"letterContent":"In kindergarten, \"stamina\" isn't about running marathons—it is about building the mental, emotional, and physical endurance children need to focus, play, and learn without burning out. Because a five-year-old's brain and body are developing so rapidly, stamina must be grown gently, playfully, and in small, celebratory increments. Here is how hands-on strategies help little learners build lasting stamina:🧩 1. Focus & Attention Stamina (The \"Stay-With-It\" Muscle)Sitting still to listen or look at a book is a high-effort task for a kindergartener. Hands-on learning stretches this capacity naturally. The \"One More Minute\" Game: When children are engaged in a tactile project (like a puzzle or clay sculpting), gently challenge them to stick with it for just two minutes longer before switching activities. Sensory Anchors: Giving a child a physical object—like a squishy ball during storytime or a textured mat to sit on—channels excess energy and allows them to focus their minds on the lesson for longer stretches. Visual Trackers: Use a physical sand timer or a colorful paper chain to show them how long they focused. Watching the sand run out gives them a tangible sense of accomplishment.🏃‍♂️ 2. Physical Stamina (The \"Keep-Going\" Energy)A child's physical endurance directly impacts their behavior and ability to learn later in the afternoon. Active Learning Transitions: Instead of walking quietly to the next activity, have them hop like frogs or march like soldiers. This brief burst of heavy movement wakes up their muscles and resets their attention spans. Heavy Work Play: Activities that involve pushing, pulling, or carrying—like moving big building blocks, sweeping the floor, or carrying a stack of books—build core strength. A stronger core means a child can sit comfortably at a desk without getting tired and restless.🧠 3. Emotional Stamina (The \"Try Again\" Resilience)When a task gets hard, five-year-olds can easily experience a meltdown. Hands-on learning provides a safe space to practice frustration tolerance. Low-Stakes Trial and Error: Building a cardboard fort or a marble run inherently involves failure. When the tracks fall apart, children learn to pause, take a breath, and rebuild. This builds the emotional stamina required for tougher academic tasks later on, like learning to read. Co-Regulation Support: When a child's energy flags, sitting next to them and working with your own hands alongside them offers silent, comforting support that helps them find the strength to keep going.","fullyFundedDate":1768763469620,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-kindergarteners-stamina/10037760/","projectTitle":"Motivating Kindergartener's Stamina!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377193"},{"teacherId":9377193,"projectId":8063991,"letterContent":"Hands-on learning transforms kindergarten from a classroom into a vibrant world of discovery, where young children learn best by doing. When children use their hands to explore, they are not just playing—they are building the literal foundations of how they understand the world. Here are some things I got to see through my students or what happened in their growing brains. Sparks Brain Development-Creates strong neural pathways: Touching, building, and moving physically wires the brain for deep learning. Deepens understanding: Counting actual wooden blocks makes the abstract concept of \"numbers\" suddenly make perfect sense. Boosts memory: Children remember concepts much better when their whole bodies are involved in the lesson.🌱 Nurtures Emotional & Social Growth-Builds resilience: When a block tower falls, a child learns to breathe, try again, and problem-solve. Encourages teamwork: Sharing tools to paint a giant mural or build a fort teaches communication and cooperation. Fosters confidence: Creating something tangible gives a child a profound sense of pride and ownership over their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1700778459649,"projectUrl":"project/giving-long-lasting-memories-for-our-stu/8063991/","projectTitle":"Giving Long Lasting Memories for Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377193"},{"teacherId":1886550,"projectId":5904510,"letterContent":"What a great gift you have given my students. They were able to be spoiled with end of the year summer buckets full of all the great goodies to keep them busy! I appreciate the generosity and kindness for my students.\r\nMy students can come from low income families and to see their faces light up with a gift for all of their little efforts to be the best learners they can be was truly a gift in its self. Teachers pour their heart and pocket into their job so opportunities such as these take a huge weight off our shoulders that we can give them something they deserve and some thing to remember the kindergarten year by.","fullyFundedDate":1634405014704,"projectUrl":"project/lets-bring-play-back-play-learn-appl/5904510/","projectTitle":"Let's Bring Play Back! Play, Learn, Apply Yourself!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dennis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1886550_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1561743553728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1886550"},{"teacherId":7413165,"projectId":10344985,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible support, the \"BRES Rockets on the Move: Launching New Sports Teams!\" project is officially a success! Thanks to your contribution, our students finally have the equipment, uniforms, and gear they need to take the field and represent the Rockets with pride.\r\n\r\nBefore this project was funded, many of our eager young athletes lacked basic sports gear, making it difficult to launch cohesive team programs. Today, our campus is buzzing with fresh energy. Students aren't just practicing after school; they are learning essential life skills like teamwork, perseverance, and leadership. The sense of pride they feel when putting on their gear is priceless, and attendance and enthusiasm in the classroom have soared right along with their athletic participation.\r\n\r\nYour generosity did much more than buy equipment—it built a community, boosted confidence, and gave our Rockets a real chance to soar. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,\r\n\r\nThe BRES Rockets Athletes, Staff, & Community","fullyFundedDate":1785706446063,"projectUrl":"project/bres-rockets-on-the-move-launching-new/10344985/","projectTitle":"BRES Rockets on the Move: Launching New Sports Teams!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nolan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7413165_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663258635251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7413165"},{"teacherId":8513607,"projectId":9995482,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to the materials and flexible seating that help them feel comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. For many of them, this means having supplies they may not have otherwise had and a classroom environment that truly supports their needs. These are things that might seem small, but they have a huge impact on their daily experiences and success.\r\n\r\nI wish you could see the smiles on their faces as they use these new resources. They feel proud, excited, and cared for—and that feeling carries into their learning every single day. You have helped create a space where students feel valued and motivated to do their best.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your kindness and generosity will not be forgotten.","fullyFundedDate":1768167940903,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-third-grade-thinkers/9995482/","projectTitle":"Fueling Third Grade Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaltsas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8513607_orig.jpg?crop=412,412,x0,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707670907084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8513607"},{"teacherId":8116268,"projectId":10006962,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students have been able to learn in a space that is more engaging, organized, and motivating—and they felt that impact immediately.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement in the room was unforgettable. Students were especially thrilled about the flexible seating and classroom economy items. There were so many \"Can we use these today?!\" moments, and it created an instant sense of ownership and pride in our classroom. They truly felt like this space was made for them.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun using these resources in our daily learning. During our math and language arts block, students use the clipboards and organized supply systems to work independently and stay focused. Our \"I Have, Who Has?\" games have become a favorite way to review skills—students are engaged, listening closely, and excited to participate. The brain break activities have also made a huge difference, allowing students to reset and come back ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne of the most impactful additions has been our classroom economy system. Students are earning rewards for completing assignments, showing responsibility, and making positive choices. It has transformed the way they approach their work—they are more motivated, accountable, and proud of their progress. It has also helped build a strong sense of community, where students encourage one another to succeed.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to use these materials to support both academic growth and social-emotional development. As we move into upcoming units, students will use these tools during small group work, independent practice, and collaborative projects. The structure and engagement these resources provide will help them stay focused, take ownership of their learning, and build confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is not just a place to learn—it is a place where students feel supported, motivated, and excited to grow. Thank you for making that possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768184324739,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-focus-fun-and-responsibilit/10006962/","projectTitle":"Supporting Focus, Fun, and Responsibility in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bradfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8116268_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699122488966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8116268"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_65890","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":544,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.9,"schoolId":65890,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Betsy A Rhodes Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Betsy A Rhodes Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/betsy-a-rhodes-elementary-school/65890"}