{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Clyde C Cox Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6850278,"projectId":10578684,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Thanks to your kind donations, our project, **\"Sensory Seating & Snacks for Special Education Superstars,\"** is fully funded.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the three wiggle chairs and the variety of snacks has made an immediate, positive impact on our daily routine:\r\n\r\n* **Sensory Seating:** The wiggle chairs give my students a safe, comfortable way to move and channel their energy while staying focused on their learning and activities.\r\n* **Nutritious & Comforting Snacks:** Having extra snacks on hand ensures our students stay fueled, happy, and ready to engage throughout the school day without hunger becoming a barrier to learning.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtfulness enriches our classroom environment and reminds our students that a whole community is cheering them on. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom family!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\n\r\nMs. Lyn and Students","fullyFundedDate":1788574263646,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-seating-snacks-for-special-edu/10578684/","projectTitle":"Sensory Seating & Snacks for Special Education Superstars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6850278_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788565163972","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6850278"},{"teacherId":8151104,"projectId":10574343,"letterContent":"Our 2nd graders were so excited to see the new resources arrive in our classroom! They immediately wanted to explore the materials and couldn't wait to use them during learning activities. The resources have given my students more opportunities to work together, practice problem-solving, and stay engaged while learning. It has been wonderful to see their excitement turn into meaningful learning and collaboration.\r\n\r\nWe are using these materials during small-group activities, centers, and hands-on learning experiences. Students are learning to communicate their ideas, take turns, and work together to complete tasks. One special moment was watching students encourage one another and celebrate when they successfully completed an activity. These experiences are helping my students build confidence and become more independent learners.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, my students will keep using these resources to support our reading, math, and classroom projects. Our next steps are to continue practicing grade-level skills while giving students opportunities to create, explore, and solve problems together. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where learning is exciting and meaningful!","fullyFundedDate":1788593507780,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-one-lesson-at-a/10574343/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures, One Lesson at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knight","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8151104_orig.jpg?crop=2426,2426,x522,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723599383002","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-rknight"},{"teacherId":10043102,"projectId":10584039,"letterContent":"The addition of the mixer, the coffee pot, and the blender led to a classroom dinner, where my students passed out plates, blended fruit, and made and drank coffee at the table in the dramatic play center—which we call the kitchen. It was a joy to see my students learning social-emotional skills and using their verbal communication to serve each. \r\n\r\nCulturally appropriate doll families were added to the dollhouse. My students enjoy creating their homes and feeling a great sense of belonging when they include these new toys in our dramatic play dollhouse. \r\n\r\nAnother contribution to my special education pre-kindergarten classroom was the spinning chair. This chair is a favorite among my students. It helps with their self-regulation and it is a pleasure to see my students take turns waiting for their chance to use it. My students benefited immensely from your generous gifts. They are learning to negotiate their environment, and using these tools has helped them grow.","fullyFundedDate":1788659085385,"projectUrl":"project/pre-kindergarten-special-needs-classroom/10584039/","projectTitle":"Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Earney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10043102"},{"teacherId":9589590,"projectId":10604967,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations! Thanks to your generosity our school soccer club now has brand new equipment to provide our students the best opportunity to excel in learning how to play soccer. The training cones will provide boundaries for drills and games. The training pinnies will provide players a clear indication of who is on which team. The cleats will provide students who do not have the opportunity to purchase cleats an experience he/she will hopefully cherish. Our members of our club greatly appreciate your contributions!","fullyFundedDate":1789669525019,"projectUrl":"project/soccer-club-essentials/10604967/","projectTitle":"Soccer Club Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nicolaus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9589590"},{"teacherId":5282395,"projectId":10583621,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Because of your support, our classroom has transformed into a more organized, engaging, and hands-on learning environment. The new book bins, binders, and tabbed dividers have revolutionized how my students approach their daily work. Every student now has a designated spot to keep their reading materials and subject files neatly categorized. This structure has built independence and saved valuable instructional time, allowing students to transition between activities effortlessly and focus on what matters most: learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond building essential organizational skills, your contribution brought pure magic into our classroom through the Miracle-Gro plant food. My students were thrilled to put their scientific curiosity into action! With the fertilizer, they watched their class plants sprout, thrive, and grow faster than they ever imagined. This simple addition turned standard science lessons into a living laboratory where students could make daily observations, measure growth, and take real ownership over caring for something alive.","fullyFundedDate":1788746527122,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-the-el-classroom/10583621/","projectTitle":"Supplies For The EL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Champion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5282395"},{"teacherId":9589590,"projectId":10572341,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations! The supplies purchased will help our students create fun and engaging neon art pieces for our brand new neon room. The students loved seeing the art materials glow under the UV black lights!\r\n\r\nOur next steps for our art projects include creating pop art using the neon colors and UV black light. Our first project with the neon paint will be to create a pop art piece of a coca cola bottle.\r\n\r\nOur kindergarten group will be experimenting with the neon markers and neon crayons to create engaging pictures of monsters for our neon room!","fullyFundedDate":1788484206906,"projectUrl":"project/incentivizing-art/10572341/","projectTitle":"Incentivizing Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nicolaus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9589590"},{"teacherId":9770187,"projectId":10575551,"letterContent":"Thanks to the incredible generosity of YOU, the Donors Choose supporters, my students now have new resources that are making a meaningful difference in our Physical Education program. The adjustable nets, bowling equipment, resistance bands, cones, measuring equipment, and organizational materials have given me more opportunities to create engaging lessons that keep students moving while also developing important physical, social, and academic skills. These resources are being used by students from kindergarten through fifth grade, which means the impact of this project reaches hundreds of children throughout our school.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits of these new materials is the variety they bring to our PE program. The adjustable nets allow students to participate in developmentally appropriate net and striking activities at different heights and skill levels. The bowling equipment gives students another exciting way to practice rolling, accuracy, coordination, and scoring. Resistance bands are helping introduce students to age-appropriate fitness concepts, while the cones allow us to create obstacle courses, boundaries, stations, relay courses, and skill challenges. Even our open-reel measuring tape has become an important learning tool because students can measure distances and connect mathematics with physical activity.\r\n\r\nOne specific moment that demonstrated the impact of these resources occurred when students were introduced to activities using the new equipment. Instead of simply practicing a skill, students were able to participate in stations where they had different challenges to complete. They could work on accuracy, movement, teamwork, fitness, and problem-solving while moving from station to station. Students weren't just exercising—they were communicating, encouraging teammates, making decisions, and learning how effort and practice lead to improvement.\r\n\r\nThe reaction when students first saw the new materials was exactly what a PE teacher hopes to see: excitement, curiosity, and an immediate desire to participate. Students wanted to know what each piece of equipment was for and when they would get a chance to use it. New equipment can completely change the energy surrounding a lesson. Something as simple as seeing new nets, bowling equipment, fitness equipment, or a new challenge setup can motivate a child who might otherwise be hesitant to participate.\r\n\r\nWhat has been especially rewarding is seeing these materials provide opportunities for students with different interests and abilities to experience success. Not every child considers themselves an athlete, and elementary Physical Education should be about much more than traditional sports. My goal is to help every student discover an activity in which they can participate successfully and confidently. These resources allow me to provide more choices, modify activities, and create challenges appropriate for students from kindergarten through fifth grade.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating the equipment into lessons that build upon the skills students are currently learning. Rather than using the resources for a single activity, students will continue progressing through increasingly challenging tasks. For example, a student might begin by learning how to accurately roll a ball toward a target, then progress to bowling at pins, keeping score, measuring distances, and comparing results. Net activities can progress from basic object control and striking skills to cooperative rallies and eventually modified games. Fitness activities can progress from learning proper movement techniques to setting personal goals and tracking improvement.\r\n\r\nWe will also continue using these resources to make connections beyond Physical Education. Measuring distances incorporates mathematics. Recording scores and comparing results introduces data collection. Cooperative challenges develop communication, leadership, and problem-solving. Fitness activities teach students about their bodies and the importance of lifelong physical activity. Most importantly, students learn that improvement does not always mean being the fastest, strongest, or most athletic—it can mean practicing, showing perseverance, helping a teammate, reaching a personal goal, or simply having the courage to try something new.\r\n\r\nThese materials will also extend beyond individual lessons. Many can support recess activities, cooperative games, fitness challenges, and future PE units, allowing students to benefit from this project throughout the school year and for years to come.\r\n\r\nTo our donors, thank you for investing in our students. Your generosity provided much more than equipment. You provided opportunities for children to move, learn, cooperate, challenge themselves, and experience success. Every time students eagerly enter the gym or activity area and ask, \"What are we doing today?\" these resources help me provide them with an exciting answer.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping us build a Physical Education program where students can be active, work together, try new things, develop confidence, and discover that being physically active can be fun. The impact of your generosity will continue well beyond one lesson or one school year, and we are incredibly grateful that you chose to be part of our students' PE experience.","fullyFundedDate":1788618559419,"projectUrl":"project/gear-up-for-pe-creating-active-confide/10575551/","projectTitle":"Gear Up for PE: Creating Active, Confident Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O'Neil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770187"},{"teacherId":8154219,"projectId":9990636,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom! Your support in providing school supplies means so much to our students and makes a meaningful difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students now have the supplies they need to participate, create, learn, and feel prepared and confident in the classroom. Your kindness helps create a positive learning environment where students can focus on their education without worrying about having the materials they need.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and for believing in our students. Thank you for helping make learning more engaging, accessible, and successful for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768071132818,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-new-classroom-supplies-for/9990636/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas: New Classroom Supplies For a Dynamic Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roque","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8154219"},{"teacherId":8140243,"projectId":10011238,"letterContent":"With a fresh supply of paper, I was able to print targeted learning centers tailored to different skill levels. This has allowed me to seamlessly provide differentiated instruction, ensuring every student gets the exact level of support and challenge they need. my students have been using these versatile boards during both small-group focus time and whole-group instruction. They serve as an interactive workspace where kids can work through math problems, practice spelling, and draft ideas in real time. Having different boards and fresh materials has transformed how students participate. \r\n\r\nYour kindness did more than just restock our shelves, it helped bring a new sense of energy and confidence to our classroom community. Thank you for investing in our students and making learning so dynamic and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1768341441039,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning/10011238/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alcantar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8140243"},{"teacherId":10403592,"projectId":10017185,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom. Your donation has helped my students in numerous ways. The snacks that you donated helped my students remain focused throughout the school day. The art supplies and white board were also appreciated. My students used them to demonstrate learning throughout the year to demonstrate knowledge and work together as a team. They presented their finished work feeling more confident and enjoyed drawing out their thinking and working out computations on their white boards in math. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768520162083,"projectUrl":"project/everything-we-need-to-succeed/10017185/","projectTitle":"Everything We Need to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cherry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403592"},{"teacherId":6461540,"projectId":10014968,"letterContent":"It's honestly hard to overstate how much of a game-changer a donation like this is for an elementary school library. When those boxes of brand-new books arrive, the energy in the room completely shifts. It's not just about filling up empty shelves; it's about that moment a kid finds a story that actually \"clicks\" for them. Whether it's a colorful graphic novel or a book about a hero who looks just like them, these new additions turn the library into a place where students actually want to hang out and explore, rather than just a quiet room they have to visit once a week.\r\n\r\nBut the impact goes way beyond just the reading list. Those extra supplies—like cozy bean bags for a reading nook or cool kits for a makerspace—help turn the library into the heart of the school. It's a huge weight off the teachers' and librarians' shoulders, too, since they usually end up spending their own lunch money on markers and glue sticks. This kind of support creates a space where every kid, no matter their background, has the same shot at getting excited about learning. It's basically a giant \"welcome\" sign for their imaginations!","fullyFundedDate":1768674528989,"projectUrl":"project/refreshing-the-library/10014968/","projectTitle":"Refreshing the Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cauley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6461540_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665524549604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-cauley"},{"teacherId":9090251,"projectId":9991448,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the generous donations of snacks and classroom supplies that were provided to our students. Your kindness and support made a meaningful difference in our classroom and helped create a more positive and engaging learning environment. Having these extra resources available allows us to better meet the needs of all students throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to receive the snacks and supplies. Seeing their faces light up reminded us how much even small acts of generosity can impact a child's day. The snacks helped keep students energized and focused, while the classroom materials gave them the tools they needed to fully participate in activities and lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our students were able to learn, create, and explore with greater confidence and enthusiasm. These contributions go far beyond physical items—they show our students that they are supported by a caring community that values their education and well-being. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768081911653,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-in-second-grade/9991448/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Espinoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9090251_orig.jpg?crop=535,535,x154,y237&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690506983149","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9090251"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53636","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":555,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":72,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":4,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.8,"schoolId":53636,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Clyde C Cox Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Clyde C Cox Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/clyde-c-cox-elementary-school/53636"}