{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chester T Sewell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9525023,"projectId":9993598,"letterContent":"The donation of a new ice maker to our school has had a meaningful and immediate impact on student health, safety, and overall school operations. As the school nurse, I see firsthand how essential access to ice is in responding to daily health needs, minor injuries, and emergencies. This donated ice maker has significantly improved our ability to provide timely, effective care to students and staff.\r\n\r\nIce is one of the most frequently used resources in the health office. On any given day, students present with sprains, strains, bumps, headaches, nosebleeds, dental injuries, and other minor traumas that benefit from immediate cold therapy. Prior to receiving the ice maker, access to ice was limited and inconsistent, which sometimes delayed care or required staff to seek ice from other areas of the building. The new ice maker ensures a reliable, sanitary, and readily available supply, allowing injuries to be treated promptly and appropriately.\r\n\r\nIn addition to injury care, the ice maker plays an important role in managing heat-related issues and supporting hydration. During warmer months, physical education classes, recess, sports practices, and outdoor events increase the risk of dehydration and heat exhaustion. Having access to ice allows the health office to quickly cool students, prepare cold compresses, and support hydration needs when students are overheated or feeling unwell. This has enhanced our ability to prevent minor issues from escalating into more serious medical concerns.\r\n\r\nThe ice maker has also improved infection control and hygiene. A dedicated machine for health-related use reduces the need to share ice sources with food service or other departments, lowering the risk of contamination. This is especially important in a school setting, where maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of illness are ongoing priorities.\r\n\r\nBeyond the health office, the impact of this donation extends to the broader school community. Teachers, coaches, and staff benefit from knowing that medical support is well-equipped and responsive. Parents gain peace of mind knowing their children have access to proper care during the school day. In emergency situations, having immediate access to ice can make a critical difference while waiting for additional medical support.","fullyFundedDate":1768097692092,"projectUrl":"project/ice-ice-maybe/9993598/","projectTitle":"Ice Ice Maybe?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9525023"},{"teacherId":6630305,"projectId":10040073,"letterContent":"Thanks to everyone for helping me send a big thank you to Donors Choice ! With the contributions of donors, I was able to obtain multiple resources to help give our students the resources they need to support their academic growth. We are working on research projects for Black History and Women's History Month. Our students now have a huge variety of informational texts that reflect the diversity within our classroom. Additionally,we received items for our treasure box and calm down corner. Thankful and grateful to our local community for supporting us.","fullyFundedDate":1769707962733,"projectUrl":"project/representation-in-reading/10040073/","projectTitle":"Representation In Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6630305_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698985390114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6630305"},{"teacherId":8114441,"projectId":9989151,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our class of Fabulous First Graders!\r\nDaily the students are working on their reading, writing and math skills. They are making huge strides in meeting the Nevada State Standards for all first grade students. Students are held to the same criteria, regardless of demographic, cultural and socioeconomic status. Additional classroom supports such as technology help close the learning gap.\r\nWe are so grateful for your belief in these students and will continue to do our best every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768069685698,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-wishes/9989151/","projectTitle":"Classroom Wishes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gabaldon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8114441_orig.jpg?crop=342,341,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633668243612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114441"},{"teacherId":6630305,"projectId":7995905,"letterContent":"Thanks to everyone for helping me send a big thank you to Donors Choice ! With the contributions of donors, I was able to obtain multiple resources to help give our students the resources they need to support their academic growth. We are working on research projects for Black History and Women's History Month. Our students now have a huge variety of informational texts that reflect the diversity within our classroom. Additionally,we received items for our treasure box and calm down corner. Thankful and grateful to our local community for supporting us.","fullyFundedDate":1699005785400,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-success-/7995905/","projectTitle":"Classroom Success !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6630305_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698985390114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6630305"},{"teacherId":6630305,"projectId":10029590,"letterContent":"My students and I send a big thank you to Donors Choice ! With the contributions of donors, I was able to obtain multiple resources to help give our students the resources they need to support their academic growth. Representation in the classroom is so important. Providing my students with books that showcase people that connect them to themselves and those they love in their home and community is priceless. My students are so excited every time a new book comes in and this excitement shows in the pride and ownership they've had in their work.\r\n\r\nWe are working on research projects for Black History and Women's History Month. Our students now have a huge variety of informational texts that reflect the diversity within our classroom. We are able to use the donations across curriculum meeting reading,writing and social studies standards.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we also recieved items for our calmdown corner and treasure box. Students have enjoyed their snacks, while working and love the variety of rewards they can select for meeting daily or weekly goals. All the donations have really helped to foster a sense of belonging amongst students. We are truly thankful and grateful to the Donors Choose community for supporting us.","fullyFundedDate":1768697395740,"projectUrl":"project/building-belonging/10029590/","projectTitle":"Building Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6630305_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698985390114","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6630305"},{"teacherId":896274,"projectId":9858045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students. Because of your generosity, they are now using chair back cushions and foot support boxes during speech sessions to help them maintain proper posture and body alignment while practicing speech sounds. One especially awesome moment was seeing a student who typically struggles to sit still, immediately settle into a comfortable, supported position and produce clearer sounds with greater focus. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were genuinely excited. They loved trying out the cushions and foot boxes and quickly noticed how much more comfortable they felt with their feet supported instead of dangling. Several students commented that it felt easier to \"sit right\" and focus on their speech.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will continue to be used daily during individual and small-group speech sessions as we work on accurate sound production, sentence-level practice, and carryover into classroom activities. Proper body positioning plays a critical role in speech development, and your donation has made a lasting impact on my students' ability to focus, participate, and succeed. Thank you for giving my students the support they need—both physically and academically.","fullyFundedDate":1764343785196,"projectUrl":"project/improve-posture-to-improve-speech/9858045/","projectTitle":"Improve Posture to Improve Speech","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dietrich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp896274_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478113237055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/896274"},{"teacherId":9077828,"projectId":7995575,"letterContent":"The wobble stools I received through my DonorsChoose project have had an incredibly positive impact on my classroom. They are a highly sought-after flexible seating option. Students consistently ask to use them, and they have quickly become a class favorite! Students are highly motivated by the opportunity to use a wobble stool, which encourages positive behavior and responsibility in the classroom.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the wobble stools have helped increase student focus and engagement. The gentle movement they allow gives students an appropriate way to release energy while remaining seated, helping them sustain attention during lessons, discussions, and independent work time. Several students who previously struggled to stay still are now able to remain on task for longer periods.\r\n\r\nOverall, the wobble stools have supported a more inclusive, student centered learning environment by meeting sensory and movement needs while still maintaining structure. Their impact on focus, engagement, and overall classroom success has made them a valuable and well loved addition to our learning space.","fullyFundedDate":1699217614987,"projectUrl":"project/release-the-wiggles/7995575/","projectTitle":"Release the Wiggles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Najera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9077828_orig.jpg?crop=781,781,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687212041887","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9077828"},{"teacherId":6992740,"projectId":9899390,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. After teaching the magnets unit in science, my students were so excited to learn more. With the help of your donations, I was able to provide my students with engaging and fun magnet activities, toys, and challenges that are not only fun but perfectly aligned with what we have learned in class. Thank you for allowing my students to continue stretching their minds and imaginations through STEM activities. Long after the unit has been completed, my students continue to use what they have learned to experiment and show off more of what they know. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1763568500045,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-with-stem-fun/9899390/","projectTitle":"Hands-On With STEM Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liedke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6992740"},{"teacherId":10067624,"projectId":9440471,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and the entire classroom, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to our \"Let's Get Techy\" project. Because of your support, we now have the tools we need to create individualized Tech Pouches for each student—complete with headphones, wired mice, zippered pouches, and storage bins to keep everything organized and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nThis project has had an immediate and meaningful impact on our students' learning. With their own personalized tech supplies, students are able to access digital lessons more independently, stay focused during online activities, and transition between tasks more efficiently. The availability of headphones has significantly reduced distractions, allowing students to better engage with instructional videos, reading programs, and intervention tools. Having wired mice has also improved accuracy and ease of use for students who struggle with fine motor skills or track-pad navigation.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I have been able to implement more individualized and small-group instruction using technology. Students can now work at their own pace on targeted reading and math programs while I provide focused support to those who need it most. Lessons run more smoothly, instructional time is maximized, and students feel a stronger sense of responsibility and pride in caring for their own learning tools.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your generosity reminds us that when community partners and educators work together, amazing learning can happen.","fullyFundedDate":1758911046075,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-techy/9440471/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Techy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10067624_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751429653759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10067624"},{"teacherId":611429,"projectId":9487953,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me bring this project to life! Our students are absolutely loving the puppets in the library. Our pre-kindergarten students did a whole unit on the different versions of the 3 Little Pigs. They used puppets to act out the scenes and took turns talking to one another, mimicking conversations. This is such a valuable skill to practice for our young learners!\r\nIn the library, I read one of the Nevada Young Reader Award Nominees Too Many Pigs and One Big, Bad Wolf. In this story, there are two narrators. It's easy to differentiate if you are reading because the font colors are different. However, it's really hard for students to tell the difference when the story is being read aloud. Luckily we had a new puppet to use for our read aloud! Students from kindergarten through fifth grade laughed out loud to our story and the puppets truly helped bring it to life. Thank you for investing in the library.","fullyFundedDate":1758925835339,"projectUrl":"project/revamping-read-alouds/9487953/","projectTitle":"Revamping Read Alouds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Somma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp611429_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470990063984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vice"},{"teacherId":6992740,"projectId":8965217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! Although the winter season had passed before this was funded, the school supplies and snacks were a big hit! The mittens and ornaments will make great presents for my next set of kiddos, as this is a project I try to do every year to bring some holiday joy into homes over winter break! Keeping my students full and ready to learn, and making sure we have enough school supplies, is the key to a smooth-running classroom. I could not do it without people like you who care so much about your community and little scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1742514661553,"projectUrl":"project/countdown-to-winter/8965217/","projectTitle":"Countdown to Winter!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liedke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6992740"},{"teacherId":611429,"projectId":9205498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our book buddies project to life! We are in our third week of school and have enjoyed our new plush friends in the library. Everyone from kindergarten up to fifth grade gets to have a snuggle during story time and since the plushes are from beloved children's books, we get to have lots of conversations about our favorite books. Stitch appears to be a current favorite, with Pete the Cat following closely behind! Thank you for supporting my students and helping to create a cozy library.","fullyFundedDate":1746550270629,"projectUrl":"project/reading-cuddle-buddies/9205498/","projectTitle":"Reading Cuddle Buddies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Somma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp611429_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470990063984","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vice"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82922","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":570,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":26,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.6,"schoolId":82922,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Chester T Sewell Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Chester T Sewell Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/chester-t-sewell-elementary-school/82922"}