{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Daniel Goldfarb Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9351508,"projectId":10072629,"letterContent":"When the box of craft supplies and colorful letter beads arrived, the sheer excitement in the room was contagious. My students' eyes lit up as we unboxed thousands of vibrant clay discs, metallic spacers, and alphabet beads, immediately gasping and pointing out their favorite colors. For many of them, it wasn't just a kit of craft materials; it was a brand-new way to communicate, process their emotions, and express care for one another. They couldn't wait to dive in and start creating.\r\n\r\nSince then, \"Beads of Kindness: Spreading Joy One Bracelet at a Time\" has transformed our classroom dynamic. We recently kicked off a project called \"Anchors of Care,\" where students chose a classmate, teacher, or family member to design a custom bracelet for based on an encouraging word or phrase. One particularly touching moment happened when a quieter student crafted a simple \"You Matter\" bracelet for a peer who had been having a tough week. Watching the pride on the creator's face—and the immediate, glowing smile on the recipient's—proved just how powerful a small, tangible token of kindness can be. They aren't just stringing beads; they are actively practicing empathy, fine motor skills, and creative collaboration every single day.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is expanding this joy beyond our classroom walls. The students are currently planning a school-wide \"Kindness Cart\" initiative, where they will make and stock bracelets featuring uplifting messages for school counselors, bus drivers, and cafeteria staff during National Bullying Prevention Month. Your generosity didn't just buy supplies; it sparked a movement of mindfulness and connection that my students will carry with them for a long time to come. Thank you for making this meaningful project possible!","fullyFundedDate":1779307176880,"projectUrl":"project/beads-of-kindness-spreading-joy-one-bra/10072629/","projectTitle":"Beads of Kindness: Spreading Joy One Bracelet at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cancino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9351508_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699990547564","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351508"},{"teacherId":9354760,"projectId":10255776,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made such a meaningful difference for our classroom and for our families. With your help, we were able to stock up on essentials that keep our days running smoothly. With growing class sizes, these items have lifted a huge weight off of our shoulders by ensuring every child has what they need without families worrying about extra costs.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom feels positive, prepared, and full of possibilities. Families have shown appreciation for being able to save costs of school supplies. As a Title I school, the extra money can go a long way for families in our community. It's a wonderful feeling to tell them, \"We've got it covered,\" thanks to your kindness.\r\n\r\nYour support has strengthened our classroom community and reminds us that we're not alone in this work. Thank you for helping my young learners start the year with confidence and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1778211298425,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-young-learners/10255776/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McGough","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354760_orig.jpg?crop=795,795,x98,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777863902482","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354760"},{"teacherId":3301708,"projectId":10261261,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our students now have access to a CD player and new drumsticks that are making a meaningful difference in our music classroom. The CD player allows students to listen to high-quality recordings, practice musical examples, and hear different styles of music as part of their learning. Students can follow along with songs, practice rhythm and movement activities, and experience music in a more interactive way. Having reliable technology in the classroom helps make lessons more engaging and gives students additional opportunities to develop their listening and performance skills.\r\n\r\nThe new drumsticks have also brought excitement and energy to our classroom! Students are especially enthusiastic about having the proper tools to practice rhythms and participate in hands-on music-making activities. Playing rhythms together helps students build coordination, focus, teamwork, and confidence. Many students who may be quieter during singing activities have really warmed to the opportunity to express themselves through rhythm and percussion.\r\n\r\nThese items have helped create a more engaging and inclusive learning environment where students can listen, create, perform, and explore music in different ways. Seeing their excitement as they use these new materials reminds me how important it is to provide students with opportunities to learn through hands-on experiences. Thank you to our generous donors for helping bring more music, creativity, and confidence into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1786541651769,"projectUrl":"project/tune-in-power-up-rock-out/10261261/","projectTitle":"Tune In, Power Up, Rock Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanzobrino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3301708_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675190781869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3301708"},{"teacherId":6377190,"projectId":9988970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My students had the opportunity to experience more stem and creativity activities, no matter what their financial status is at home. The activities that we did would have been inaccessible to them without this donation. They enjoyed being able to build with legos and explore circuitry in a safe and academic matter. They were able to use bright and creative ways to explain their thinking and to really bring their thinking to life.\r\nThank you so much. It has made such a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768070910970,"projectUrl":"project/steam-powered/9988970/","projectTitle":"STEAM Powered","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baxter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6377190_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554910611798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6377190"},{"teacherId":5283181,"projectId":9994232,"letterContent":"# Thank You Note\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our classroom through Donors Choose. Your generous donation of a laptop and classroom snacks has already made a meaningful difference for my students. The laptop is being used daily to support student testing, educational projects, and learning activities, giving students access to the technology they need to succeed. Having reliable technology in the classroom helps create engaging learning opportunities and allows students to build important skills they will use both in school and beyond.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also had a tremendous impact on our classroom environment. They are being used as rewards and incentives to encourage positive behavior, hard work, and academic growth. Students are excited to earn these special treats, and they have become a powerful tool for motivation and classroom engagement. Because of your generosity, my students feel supported, encouraged, and inspired to do their best each day. Thank you for investing in their success and helping create a positive learning experience for every child in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768702294467,"projectUrl":"project/laptop-and-snacks/9994232/","projectTitle":"Laptop and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wyckoff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5283181"},{"teacherId":6450615,"projectId":10051214,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The materials you provided have already made a meaningful difference in our students' learning experiences. We have been using the Touch & Read Sight-Word Sentence Match activities during literacy centers to help students strengthen their sight-word recognition, reading fluency, and sentence comprehension. Students are also enjoying the Find & Write CVC Words Activity Center, which gives them hands-on practice with phonics and word building. In math, the See & Solve Math Center, Numbers to 100 Match-Ups, and Hands-On Addition Regrouping Kit are helping students develop number sense, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts through engaging, interactive activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the classroom was incredible. Students eagerly gathered around as we unpacked the new resources and immediately began asking when they could use them. They were especially excited by the hands-on nature of the activities and loved being able to manipulate pieces, solve puzzles, and work collaboratively with classmates. It was wonderful to see students who are sometimes hesitant during independent work become enthusiastic and confident while using the new materials. Many students even asked to continue working with the activities after center time had ended.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our learning journey, these resources will remain an important part of our literacy and math instruction. Students will use them to build stronger reading skills, expand their sight-word vocabulary, improve phonics knowledge, and develop confidence with numbers and mathematical operations. The materials will support both small-group instruction and independent practice, allowing students to work at their individual learning levels while staying engaged and motivated. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create meaningful opportunities for our young learners to grow and succeed every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771367038213,"projectUrl":"project/tools-that-inspire-growth-in-math-and-wr/10051214/","projectTitle":"Tools that Inspire Growth in Math and Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6450615"},{"teacherId":3157737,"projectId":10046313,"letterContent":"My robotics students have received better access to meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities and more small group, project-based instruction thanks to your generous donation. They now have access to materials, tools, and resources that would not have been available otherwise. These resources have allowed students to collaborate, problem-solve, and apply critical thinking skills in engaging ways. The donation has also helped increase student participation, creativity, confidence, and excitement for STEM learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771369513802,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-experiences/10046313/","projectTitle":"Robotics Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Abrams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3157737"},{"teacherId":3301708,"projectId":10024879,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in providing microphones for our school's very first musical, Annie. For many of our students, stepping onto a stage is a vulnerable act, especially when it's their first time. Before your donation, our young actors were worried about being heard over the music. These microphones didn't just amplify their voices; they amplified their confidence. Seeing \"Annie\" and the \"Orphans\" step up to the mic and realize that their hard work was reaching every single person in the back row was a moment of pure magic that we will never forget.\r\nThe impact of this resource went far beyond the final performance. During rehearsals, having professional-grade equipment allowed our students to learn essential technical skills, from mic placement to projection. It transformed our gym/auditorium into a legitimate theater space, giving the cast a sense of pride and professionalism. Because of your support, our debut musical wasn't just a \"school play\"—it was a high-quality production that brought our community together and showed our students exactly what they are capable of achieving when they have the right tools.\r\nThank you for being the \"Tomorrow\" my students were dreaming of. You have helped us build a foundation for a musical theater program that will inspire students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768676030271,"projectUrl":"project/be-heard/10024879/","projectTitle":"Be Heard","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanzobrino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3301708_orig.jpg?crop=768,768,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675190781869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3301708"},{"teacherId":8443992,"projectId":9995566,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed by these new resources in such a meaningful way. We've been using Judy's clocks during our daily math rotations, where students work in small groups to practice telling time and solving real-life scheduling problems. One memorable moment was when a group of students created their own \"school day timeline,\" setting their clocks to match each activity and explaining their thinking to the class. The magnetic building blocks have become a favorite during STEM time—students collaborated to design and build mini \"cities,\" applying problem-solving and teamwork skills while exploring balance and structure. Meanwhile, our new chapter books are being used during guided reading, where students are diving deeper into comprehension, making predictions, and discussing characters with growing confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious—there were gasps, big smiles, and so many eager hands ready to explore. The clocks sparked curiosity right away, with students turning the hands and asking questions, while the magnetic blocks led to instant creativity and collaboration. The chapter books made many students feel proud and motivated to read \"big kid books.\" Moving forward, students will continue building on these experiences by creating more complex STEM designs, writing reflections about their reading, and applying their time-telling skills to real-world scenarios like planning events. These resources are not just tools—they are opening doors to deeper engagement and learning every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769719566869,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-classroom/9995566/","projectTitle":"Interactive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8443992_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769292423020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8443992"},{"teacherId":9291090,"projectId":9998864,"letterContent":"Thank you for thoughtful and impactful donation of classroom supplies.Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our learning environment and we truly are grateful for your support.Because of those materials that were donated they have the essential materials to enhance their creativity and learning.These resources help foster creativity,participation and confidence in our class. Your donation has not only provided physical supplies but also has a powerful message to our students that their education matters and that there are people who believe in their potential. \r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768159346443,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-first-graders/9998864/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tzarita Marie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9291090"},{"teacherId":8139121,"projectId":10024010,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters,\r\n\r\nI am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support in funding our iPad project. Your kindness has provided our intermediate autism students with meaningful opportunities to grow and engage in learning in ways that truly meet their needs.\r\n\r\nWith the use of the iPads, our students are now able to practice listening to letter sounds and words through interactive and engaging applications. This has significantly increased their active participation during lessons and has supported the development of their early reading skills. For many of our students, the iPads serve as a powerful tool that enhances attention, motivation, and communication.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a lasting impact in our classroom. You have helped create an inclusive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed, build confidence, and enjoy learning.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for believing in our students.\r\n\r\n\r\nSincerely,\r\n\r\nDr. Reniella Picache Aunario","fullyFundedDate":1768657338601,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-learners-with-classroom/10024010/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Learners with Classroom Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8139121"},{"teacherId":8549951,"projectId":10025675,"letterContent":"Your support has made a meaningful difference in our kindergarten classroom, especially through the introduction of decodable texts. Before this project, many of our early readers relied heavily on memorization or picture clues, which limited their ability to truly develop foundational reading skills. With access to decodable texts, students are now able to practice phonics patterns they've been explicitly taught, giving them the tools to sound out words independently.\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom environment where every child has the opportunity to become a confident, capable reader. Thank you for investing in our students' growth and love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768673327787,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-essentials/10025675/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8549951"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63815","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":566,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":74,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.0,"schoolId":63815,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Daniel Goldfarb Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Daniel Goldfarb Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/daniel-goldfarb-elementary-school/63815"}