{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Charlotte & Jerry Keller Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":548457,"projectId":9990569,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project! My students love the prizes that they earn for working hard, completing homework and for various other things. All of my kiddos have fresh sharpened pencils too and not \"crusty\" pencils! Ha! No more crusty pencils! As we are coming to the close of our school year as well, it is very helpful to use these prizes as motivation to continue to work hard and meet those end of the year learning goals. (Sometimes motivation can be lacking at this time of year,)","fullyFundedDate":1768069815218,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-and-a-pencil-sharpener/9990569/","projectTitle":"Prizes and a Pencil Sharpener!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Littrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp548457_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1462315484539","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/548457"},{"teacherId":10405242,"projectId":10040074,"letterContent":"The addition of these new books has had a meaningful impact on my pre-kindergarten students and the way they experience early literacy. Through these texts, students are developing foundational skills such as recognizing letters, understanding that print carries meaning, identifying characters and settings, and building vocabulary. We use the books during read-alouds, small group instruction, and independent exploration time. One special moment was during a story time when students began predicting what would happen next and connecting the story to their own lives—an important early comprehension skill.\r\n\r\n Reading in our classroom is interactive, engaging, and rooted in conversation. During read-alouds, students sit together on the carpet, actively participating by asking and answering questions, repeating phrases, and discussing illustrations. We also incorporate songs, movements, and dramatization to bring stories to life. In our classroom library, students have the opportunity to explore books independently or with a partner, building a love for reading while practicing how to handle books and follow along from left to right.\r\n\r\n Several students have especially connected with the new books. Some who were previously less interested in literacy activities are now choosing books during free play and eagerly sharing stories with their classmates. Others enjoy retelling stories using the pictures or acting them out with friends. These moments show growing confidence and excitement around reading. Moving forward, we will continue using these books to strengthen comprehension, language development, and a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for helping bring these meaningful learning experiences into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768845549759,"projectUrl":"project/building-letters-words-and-stories/10040074/","projectTitle":"Building Letters, Words, and Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10405242_orig.png?crop=233,233,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768370700292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405242"},{"teacherId":10405242,"projectId":10025888,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been using the new resources every day through hands-on, play-based learning activities that align with preschool standards. Students are exploring early math and literacy skills by sorting, counting, building, and engaging in interactive centers. One special moment was during a small-group activity where students used the materials to practice counting and recognizing numbers. They were excited to touch, move, and organize the items, and I saw many of them begin to make connections and explain their thinking in simple ways.\r\n\r\n When the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They were eager to explore and immediately began asking questions and experimenting with how to use them. The resources have made learning more engaging and accessible, especially for students who benefit from hands-on experiences. Even students who are typically more reserved have become more involved, showing increased confidence as they participate in activities and interact with their peers.\r\n\r\n As we move forward, we will continue using these resources to build foundational skills in areas such as early literacy, number sense, and social development. Students will engage in more structured centers and collaborative activities where they can practice communication, problem-solving, and independence. These next steps will help prepare them for kindergarten by strengthening both their academic and social-emotional skills. Thank you for supporting our young learners and helping create a joyful, engaging classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768673757024,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-beginnings-pre-k-c/10025888/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Beginnings: Pre-K Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10405242_orig.png?crop=233,233,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768370700292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405242"},{"teacherId":6805605,"projectId":10033512,"letterContent":"Thank you so much. The kids are truly grateful for the snacks and prizes—they've been a great motivation for them to work hard and make good choices.\r\nWe also really appreciate the supplies we received, especially the folders, headphones, pencils, and sticky notes, which we are often running low on. It's such a big help to our classroom.\r\nWe're excited to continue creating more projects using the 3D printer. It's still a learning process for us, but it has already been a great experience. We are currently in need of more filament as we expand our projects. I was even able to create a stylus using the printer for the students to use on their iPads!\r\nThank you again for your continued support—it truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768737687211,"projectUrl":"project/ell-3d-printer-project/10033512/","projectTitle":"ELL 3D Printer Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trozado-Zena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6805605"},{"teacherId":9400618,"projectId":10005980,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous support of our kindergarten classroom. My students have been using the new resources in our reading centers to build literacy skills. They have enjoyed doing new hands-on activities, which have helped them with letter recognition, phonics, fluency, and comprehension. I have also been been able to use these materials to differentiate instruction, giving each student the opportunity to work on their own pace and focus on skills that they need the most. These materials have made a noticeable difference in my class as they have transformed our centers into fun learning experience. I truly appreciate your contribution to their learning and of future students.","fullyFundedDate":1768181563891,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-reading-centers-learning-throu/10005980/","projectTitle":"Engaging Reading Centers: Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Landeros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9400618"},{"teacherId":8110793,"projectId":9459191,"letterContent":"The Sound of Success project was indeed a success thanks to your generous giving. Your gift has impacted numerous students across grade levels. We were able to ensure that any child who needed a pair of headphones for WIDA testing had a working pair, equipped with a working microphone for their speaking exam. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, classroom teachers received extra headphones for everyday activities including weekly AR quizzes, e-book access, and other supplemental online activities that help our students close learning gaps. Our fourth grade teachers were extremely grateful because working headphones removes extra noise from the shared learning environment. Fourth grade small groups are thriving in part due to your gift.","fullyFundedDate":1764703818961,"projectUrl":"project/the-sound-of-success/9459191/","projectTitle":"The Sound of Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanzey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8110793_orig.jpg?crop=1519,1519,x199,y598&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633147745483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-hanzey"},{"teacherId":8110793,"projectId":9531481,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous gift! Your gift has incited student interest in content creation, writing, and production. Students are eager to produce qulaity material that they can share with their peers and families. Your gift ensures that our students have access to quality microphones for a sound that rivals professional quality. \r\n\r\nOur students recently recorded their first podcast teaser episode. The experience taught students how to read fluently, with expression, and how to amplify their voices appropriately. Many of our students are shy to speak into a microphone, but as a teacher who serves a predominate ELL classroom, I understand that this is a much needed skill for them. They are forced to use a microphone when they take the WIDA exam, so I want them to get comfortable speaking clearly into a microphone. \r\n\r\nThey had fun learning how to use the microphone.","fullyFundedDate":1758202615684,"projectUrl":"project/podcast-production/9531481/","projectTitle":"Podcast Production","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hanzey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8110793_orig.jpg?crop=1519,1519,x199,y598&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633147745483","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-hanzey"},{"teacherId":8474282,"projectId":10007000,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our \"Creative Learning\" project. Thanks to you, our classroom is now overflowing with vibrant new art supplies that have sparked a wave of inspiration among my students.\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely ecstatic; their eyes lit up as we unboxed everything from paints to suncatchers and other DIY kits. Your contribution did more than provide supplies—it showed them that a community of people truly believes in their potential. We are so excited to continue this artistic exploration!","fullyFundedDate":1768186751067,"projectUrl":"project/creative-learning/10007000/","projectTitle":"Creative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandoval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8474282"},{"teacherId":9423895,"projectId":8123325,"letterContent":"Our students are using the new resources daily across speech therapy sessions and in the autism classroom. These materials have allowed us to create more hands-on, engaging activities that support communication, social interaction, and attention. For example, during speech therapy, students are using visual supports, interactive games, and sensory-based materials to practice turn-taking, requesting, and staying engaged in structured activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited and immediately curious. Several students were eager to explore the new tools, and we noticed increased motivation and participation right away. Students who typically struggle to sustain attention were able to stay focused for longer periods, and students in the autism classroom showed more willingness to engage with peers and adults during activities.","fullyFundedDate":1704223428138,"projectUrl":"project/speech-therapy-we-do-more-than-just-tal/8123325/","projectTitle":"Speech Therapy: We Do More Than Just Talk","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leslie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9423895_orig.jpg?crop=981,981,x0,y209&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704219952114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9423895"},{"teacherId":9370104,"projectId":9223591,"letterContent":"When the sharpeners and markers arrived, my students were so excited that several of them asked if we could start using them before the morning announcements even ended. The sharpeners immediately helped our routines feel calmer and more efficient. Instead of having to pause lessons to find a working pencil, students can quickly sharpen and stay engaged in their reading tasks. The bold markers have made a huge difference in our anchor charts, annotation posters, and small-group visuals — everything is easier for kids to see, follow, and reference.\r\nThese supplies have already supported multiple reading lessons, from character analysis to text evidence practice. Students love being able to color-code parts of the text, underline important vocabulary, and work together on group charts using markers that actually show up clearly. These small details have created big improvements in participation and confidence.\r\nWe are now using these materials as we begin our nonfiction unit, which includes comparing texts, identifying main idea, and supporting claims with details. Thank you so much for investing in students you've never met — your generosity genuinely shows up in our daily routines, our environment, and our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746785580213,"projectUrl":"project/las-vegas-4th-grade-classroom-supplies/9223591/","projectTitle":"Las Vegas 4th Grade Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370104"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_97242","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":434,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":76,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":41.5,"schoolId":97242,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Charlotte & Jerry Keller Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Charlotte & Jerry Keller Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/charlotte-and-jerry-keller-elementary-school/97242"}