{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Chester T Sewell Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10403189,"projectId":10016174,"letterContent":"Thank you again for funding our cheer team donars choose. We were able to make each of our girls a new uniform for the St. Patrick's Day parade held by our community. The girls were so excited when they saw their new tutus, shirts and pom poms.They went out and performed for not only our school, but our whole community. With hard work and an amazing festive look, I am proud to say we took first place in the parade. None of this could have been done without your generosity. We truly appreciate everything.","fullyFundedDate":1768517522987,"projectUrl":"project/lets-cheer/10016174/","projectTitle":"Let's Cheer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quast","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403189"},{"teacherId":10401362,"projectId":10005738,"letterContent":"We want to thank you for your amazing donations. It means so much to myself and my students. My students are so grateful for the packages we received. They were so excited to see the new seating and fidgets that they have been needing. \r\nThe fidgets have gone to good use. The students use them daily and it helps them focus better. They also enjoy using our new small group seating. It has really helped them remain calm and focused. \r\nThank you so much for your generous donation. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1769177567378,"projectUrl":"project/help-increase-student-engagement/10005738/","projectTitle":"Help Increase Student Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401362"},{"teacherId":10067624,"projectId":10010605,"letterContent":"The \"Let's Finish Strong\" project was implemented to increase student motivation, engagement, and positive behavior as the academic year approaches its conclusion. Grant-funded materials—including treasure box incentive items (e.g., puzzles, fidget spinners, tiny stuffed animals, and stick figure figures), mesh zipper pockets, and a wall-mounted organizer for incentive tickets—provides a structured and engaging reinforcement system for students.\r\n\r\nThe introduction of a visually organized and accessible incentive system allowed students to clearly track their progress toward rewards, promoting goal-setting, accountability, and sustained effort. The availability of high-interest, tangible reinforcers significantly increased student participation in academic tasks and adherence to classroom expectations.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, sensory-based items such as fidgets and manipulatives supported students in maintaining focus and regulating behavior, particularly for those with identified attention and self-regulation needs. The organizational tools improved the efficiency and consistency of implementation, ensuring equitable access to incentives and reinforcing positive behaviors across settings.\r\n\r\nAs a result of this project, students demonstrated improved task completion, increased on-task behavior, and enhanced motivation to meet both academic and behavioral expectations. Overall, the \"Let's Finish Strong\" project contributed to a more positive and productive learning environment, supporting students in successfully maintaining engagement through the end of the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1768286469998,"projectUrl":"project/lets-finish-strong/10010605/","projectTitle":"Let's Finish Strong!","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":9315655,"projectId":9998921,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping bring organization and clarity to our classroom! With clearly labeled supplies, my students are able to independently find, use, and return materials with confidence.\r\n\r\nThis simple change has made a big impact—students feel more responsible, transitions are smoother, and we spend more time learning. They take pride in keeping our classroom organized and love being able to do things on their own.\r\n\r\nThis impacts their learning as they feel a sense of control. This enables them to focus on other tasks without getting frustrated when looking for items. \r\n\r\nYour support has truly empowered my students. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768162382092,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-organization-and-learning-that/9998921/","projectTitle":"Tools for Organization and Learning that Empower Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanzione","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9315655_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696374890757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9315655"},{"teacherId":9315655,"projectId":9646457,"letterContent":"I am so excited to share the impact your generous donation has had on my classroom! Thanks to your support, my students now have access to engaging STEM materials, including LEGO sets and magnetic building blocks that have quickly become some of their favorite learning tools.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment This materials arrived, the excitement was immediate and contagious. My students were eager to explore, create, and collaborate. They are constantly asking when they can use the materials again, and their enthusiasm has not slowed down. It's clear that they truly love working with these hands-on tools.\r\n\r\nThese STEM materials are doing so much more than just bringing joy—they are helping my students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills in a meaningful and memorable way. I've seen students take risks, share ideas, and persist through challenges as they design and build their creations.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on both my students and our classroom environment. Thank you for helping spark curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning in my young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1766450689070,"projectUrl":"project/engineers-and-architects-in-the-making/9646457/","projectTitle":"Engineers and Architects in the Making!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanzione","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9315655_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696374890757","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9315655"},{"teacherId":7574059,"projectId":10011284,"letterContent":"The books that you provided have become an indispensable part of our classroom, sparking pure joy and high engagement among my students. Each day, they eagerly use the TonieBox characters and the new books to listen to stories, sing, and dance.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project on student engagement and emotional well-being has been profound:\r\nSocial-Emotional Support: The hands on books have been a transformative tool for classroom management, facilitating smoother transitions during challenging periods such as dismissal. It has proven particularly effective in helping students regulate intense emotions at the end of the school day. I love having the option to provide students a chance to read a story anytime they want to.\r\nLiteracy and Engagement: By providing a screen-free auditory experience with hands on books, the system allows students to immerse themselves in literature and music. This has fostered high levels of engagement, with students frequently utilizing puppets to retell stories and develop their narrative skills.\r\nSustainable Impact: The enthusiasm for this resource remains high; we currently maintain a weekly rotation to ensure every student has an opportunity to utilize the materials you helped provide. Your contribution will continue to benefit more than forty students annually for years to come.\r\nThank you again for your commitment to our students' success and for providing books that bring both joy and educational value to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768580474028,"projectUrl":"project/magic-in-the-pages-connecting-audio-l/10011284/","projectTitle":"Magic in the Pages: Connecting Audio & Literacy for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7574059_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647197058030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7574059"},{"teacherId":7574059,"projectId":10002717,"letterContent":"The TonieBox has become an indispensable part of our classroom, sparking pure joy and high engagement among my students. Each day, they eagerly use the characters to listen to stories, sing, and dance, even using puppets to retell the tales they've heard.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this technology on student engagement and emotional well-being has been profound. \r\n\r\nSocial-Emotional Support: The TonieBox has been a transformative tool for classroom management, facilitating smoother transitions during challenging periods such as dismissal. It has proven particularly effective in helping students regulate intense emotions at the end of the school day.\r\nLiteracy and Engagement: By providing a screen-free auditory experience, the system allows students to immerse themselves in literature and music. This has fostered high levels of engagement, with students frequently utilizing puppets to retell stories and develop their narrative skills.\r\nSustainable Impact: The enthusiasm for this resource remains high; we currently maintain a weekly rotation to ensure every student has an opportunity to utilize the device. Your contribution will continue to benefit more than forty students annually for years to come.\r\nThank you again for your commitment to our students' success and for providing a tool that brings both joy and educational value to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768172658006,"projectUrl":"project/independent-story-time/10002717/","projectTitle":"Independent Story Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7574059_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647197058030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7574059"},{"teacherId":6992740,"projectId":10011215,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your most generous donation to my classroom. Without donors like you, it would be so difficult to get things like new and working headphones, art materials for unleashing creativity, hands-on science experiments, warm mittens for walking back and forth to school in the cold, and of course, educational Fun Friday games to play! \r\n\r\nYour kindness helps create a classroom where students feel supported, excited to learn, and eager to explore new ideas every day. Because of you, my students have access to materials that make learning more engaging, comfortable, and fun. Your generosity truly makes a difference in their daily school experience, and we are incredibly grateful for your support. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where curiosity and creativity can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768338991206,"projectUrl":"project/student-requests/10011215/","projectTitle":"Student Requests!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liedke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6992740"},{"teacherId":7625884,"projectId":9503566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Your donation is helping create a learning environment where students can stay engaged, confident, and connected each and every day. With the addition of LCD writing tablets, students now have an exciting, paper-free way to practice important skills and receive immediate feedback. These tools not only boost participation, but also increase focus and motivation, helping students strengthen their academic abilities in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour kindness also ensures that our classroom remains a comfortable and welcoming space for everyone. The office chair allows me to stay attentive and fully present while supporting students throughout the day. Snack packs help keep students energized and ready to learn—especially those who may arrive at school hungry. Pop bracelet fidgets provide important sensory support, improving concentration and positive behavior, while the carpet floor sweeper helps us maintain a clean and inviting environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students have the resources they need to stay focused, feel supported, and reach their full potential. Your generosity is making a direct and lasting impact on their success, and we are truly grateful for your commitment to helping them achieve their best year yet. Thank you for believing in our students and in the power of education!","fullyFundedDate":1764713613803,"projectUrl":"project/basic-student-needs/9503566/","projectTitle":"Basic Student Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7625884_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754244872827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7625884"},{"teacherId":2451711,"projectId":5968825,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Looking back at 2021, my students were facing a significant hurdle: after 18 months away from the physical classroom, their fine motor skills and hand strength had noticeably declined. Your support provided the exact tools they needed to bridge that gap. \r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, we were able to rebuild writing stamina. The specialized materials helped students regain the \"writing muscles\" they lost during distance learning. I saw students transition from struggling to hold a pencil to confidently completing work. Using the Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards, I was able to download specific pre-writing and bilateral coordination bundles. These printable resources gave my students the repetitive, engaging practice they needed to master letter formation again. \r\n\r\nYour investment did more than just provide supplies; it restored my students' confidence in their own abilities. They went from being frustrated by the physical act of writing to feeling proud of the work they could produce. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students during such a critical transition. Your kindness truly helped us turn the page.","fullyFundedDate":1635724736454,"projectUrl":"project/bouncing-back-from-a-pandemic/5968825/","projectTitle":"Bouncing Back From a Pandemic","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jaclyn-watson"},{"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"}],"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":51.5,"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"}