{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"David M Cox Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6089506,"projectId":9911470,"letterContent":"Our students were beyond excited when the new graphic novels arrived in our classroom! Many of my 2nd graders immediately began flipping through the pages, eager to read and share the stories with classmates. These books have become a special part of our daily reading time and have helped motivate even some of my more reluctant readers to pick up a book with confidence and excitement. The engaging illustrations and accessible text have made reading feel fun and successful for all learners.\r\n\r\nWe are using the graphic novels during independent reading, partner reading, and small-group discussions focused on comprehension and storytelling. One memorable moment was seeing students voluntarily continue reading during indoor recess because they were so invested in the characters and plots. As we continue our literacy lessons, students will use these books to practice retelling stories, identifying character traits, and building reading stamina. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students feel excited, supported, and inspired to read every day!","fullyFundedDate":1764745302305,"projectUrl":"project/feeding-curiosity-through-books/9911470/","projectTitle":"Feeding Curiosity Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Freiburger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6089506_orig.jpg?crop=186,186,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728174165881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-freiburger"},{"teacherId":4809794,"projectId":10043221,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your donation of Clorox wipes, snacks, decodable books, and fidgets made a meaningful difference in my students' lives each day. The Clorox wipes helped us maintain a clean and healthy learning environment. The fidgets helped many of my students improve focus, self-regulation, and participation during instruction, while the snacks provided support for students who may need a little extra encouragement (and nourishment) to stay focused and ready to learn. The decodable books gave my students valuable opportunities to strengthen their reading skills and build confidence as readers. The fidgets helped many of my students improve focus, self-regulation, and participation during instruction. Your kindness and investment in our classroom supported both the academic and emotional needs of my students, and we are truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768872166636,"projectUrl":"project/strong-readers-calm-minds/10043221/","projectTitle":"Strong Readers, Calm Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bernard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4809794_orig.png?crop=570,570,x167,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768873649976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4809794"},{"teacherId":8137927,"projectId":10007153,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, these new books have made a meaningful difference in our classroom. While many of us love reading, teaching students how to truly engage with texts involves building important skills like comprehension, making inferences, identifying themes, and connecting stories to their own lives. With these new books, students are practicing how to ask thoughtful questions, visualize what they're reading, and discuss ideas with their peers. They're not just reading words—they're learning how to think deeply about what they read.\r\nIn our classroom, reading has become an interactive and exciting part of the day. Students participate in small group discussions, partner reading, and independent reading time where they can explore books that interest them. You'll often see students eagerly sharing favorite parts of a story, recommending books to friends, or even laughing out loud at something they've read. These moments show just how engaged and motivated they've become.\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant readers are now among the most enthusiastic participants. One student who rarely picked up a book is now asking for extra reading time, while another proudly shares summaries of stories with the class. These new texts have helped students see themselves as readers, building both confidence and a genuine love for books. Your support has truly opened doors for them—thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768184739699,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-rurkas-readers/10007153/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Rurka’s Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rurka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8137927_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698811278214","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrurka"},{"teacherId":6089506,"projectId":9996680,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom with standing desks. Because of your kindness, my second grade students are more focused, comfortable, and excited to learn each day. The option to stand while working has helped them stay engaged and use their energy in a positive way.\r\n\r\nI have already seen a big difference in their attention and participation. Students who used to struggle with sitting still are now more confident and successful in their learning. Your generosity has truly made a meaningful impact in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768189495035,"projectUrl":"project/standing-desks-help-students-focus-move/9996680/","projectTitle":"Standing Desks Help Students Focus, Move, and Learn better.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Freiburger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6089506_orig.jpg?crop=186,186,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728174165881","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-freiburger"},{"teacherId":9407145,"projectId":9179357,"letterContent":"My incredible group of 5th graders has been learning so much through hands-on science, and our terrarium project has been such a meaningful way to bring those lessons to life. This project allows students to observe ecosystems up close and better understand how living and nonliving things work together.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom Adventureland, students are encouraged to explore, question, investigate, and think like scientists. Creating terrariums gives them the chance to see important concepts in action, including plants, soil, water, sunlight, decomposers, nutrients, and how matter and energy move through an ecosystem.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting this project. Your donations help provide the materials my students need to build, observe, and care for their terrariums in a way that is organized, engaging, and meaningful. Because of your generosity, my students are able to experience science instead of just reading about it, and that makes a huge difference in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1742343929676,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-ecosystems-terrarium-adventur/9179357/","projectTitle":"Exploring Ecosystems: Terrarium Adventure with Mrs. Sandoval's 5th Grade Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandoval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9407145_orig.jpg?crop=636,636,x208,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753198486903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssandoval17"},{"teacherId":9407145,"projectId":9038341,"letterContent":"My incredible group of 5th graders has learned and grown so much in our classroom Adventureland this year. Our room is more than just a classroom; it is a space where students are encouraged to explore, ask questions, take risks, and nurture their curiosity.\r\n\r\nOur classroom theme is built around adventure, discovery, and the idea that every student is part of our Society of Explorers and Adventurers. Because of your support, I have been able to create a classroom that feels organized, welcoming, and functional for all learners. Every donation helps make our space more engaging and accessible, whether it supports classroom organization, flexible learning areas, supplies, or tools that help students stay focused and successful throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donations. Your support has made a meaningful difference for my students and has helped turn our classroom into a place where they feel excited to learn, explore, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1736994873292,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-our-classroom-into-an-adven/9038341/","projectTitle":"Transforming Our Classroom Into an Adventureland of Learning and Discovery!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandoval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9407145_orig.jpg?crop=636,636,x208,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753198486903","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrssandoval17"},{"teacherId":2194036,"projectId":10046800,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our speech and language program. Your contribution is more than just a donation; it is a direct investment in the voices, confidence, and futures of a truly remarkable group of students. \r\n\r\nMy students are vibrant, resilient learners who navigate the world with unique communication styles. While they face daily challenges in expressive and receptive language, they possess an increadible capacity for joy and discovery. Your kindness ensures that our speech sessions are no longer just \"drills,\" but a dynamic laboratory of discovery. \r\n\r\nThe specific materials funded by your grant are already transforming our classroom environment by engaging multiple sense to anchor complex concepts: \r\n* Sentence & Story Building: The 2-in-1 Game and Simple Sentences Learning Center provide the tactile, visual framework my students need to see how words connect to form thoughts.\r\n* Sensory Regulation: The Mini Sentsory Twist and Turn Set and Mold & Play Sensory Sand are essesntial tools that turn potentially frustrating moments into \"play with a purpose,\" helping student stay regulated and focused. \r\n* Emotional Intelligence: With the SkillEase Feelings in Control Flip Book, my students are gaining the vital vocabulary needed to express their emotions and advocate for their needs. \r\n\r\nOur ultimate goal is to foster total communication. Because fo your support, we are moving beyond the technicality of \"corret speech\" and toward a world where these children feel empowered to be heard and understood. \r\n\r\nYou have provided the literal and figurative building blocks that allow my students to celebrate their victories - both large and small. Thank you for honoring their unique ways of interating with the world and for helping them find their voices.","fullyFundedDate":1769173367104,"projectUrl":"project/finding-our-voice-sensory-play-senten/10046800/","projectTitle":"Finding Our Voice: Sensory Play & Sentence Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2194036_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753833331873","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2194036"},{"teacherId":7830463,"projectId":10016434,"letterContent":"We are grateful for your generous contribution to our Kindergarten Tools grant. We received a wide variety of tools for our classroom. The water color paint is so vibrant! We display our writing each month in the hallway to document our growth. In February, we learned about Polar Bears. The kindergarteners created beautiful paintings to accompany their informational writing. In April, our chicken eggs will hatch. You provided our classroom with a brooder box to house the baby chicks. The students are anxiously awaiting their arrival! The headphones and white boards are tools we use daily in our learning. \r\n \r\n My students and I were excited to unbox and use the variety of tools donated. I hope you received the photographs, so you can see the beautiful artwork and the students in action. I only wish our baby chicks were here to bring the brooder box to life. \r\n\r\n Thank you again for donating to our Kindergarten classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768523023199,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-tools/10016434/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7830463_orig.jpg?crop=972,972,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619739232932","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/swinger-kinderlove"},{"teacherId":6883006,"projectId":10000510,"letterContent":"Wow, the excitement is overwhelming. When my students first saw the incubator plugged in, they jumped with joy! Then, when the eggs were placed inside the incubator, you would have thought it was everyone's birthday! They could not wait to look at the eggs to see what color they are and how many they could count. \r\n\r\nThe incubator will be running for 21 days and students will be able to watch the eggs turn and await the chicks. Once we have chicks, they will transfer to our new brooding box to thrive, grow, eat and drink. Watching through the glass will be thrilling and listening to chicks chirping will be music to our ears. \r\n\r\nWe can't wait for day 21 when chicks will start poking through their eggs to come out and greet us! Will we hold these babies? Yes!! \r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students see and enjoy the magic of the chicken life cycle.","fullyFundedDate":1768166868544,"projectUrl":"project/eggcited-for-chicks/10000510/","projectTitle":"Eggcited for Chicks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6883006_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571008042136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6883006"},{"teacherId":7625916,"projectId":8000043,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation in funding a new laptop for our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in both my teaching and my students' learning experience. With this new technology, I am able to create more engaging lessons, access important resources more efficiently, and better support each student's individual needs.\r\n\r\nThis laptop allows me to plan more interactive activities, track student progress, and communicate more effectively with families. Most importantly, it helps me provide my students with the high-quality education they deserve. Your kindness and belief in our classroom truly inspire us every day.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for investing in our future. Thank you for making a lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1699235740084,"projectUrl":"project/a-tech-tool-to-stimulate-learning/8000043/","projectTitle":"A Tech Tool To Stimulate Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7625916_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723180659606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7625916"},{"teacherId":302906,"projectId":10035102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom with this generous grant. Your investment in our students will make a meaningful difference as they begin their journey as writers.\r\n\r\nAt this stage, writing is more than putting words on paper—it's about building confidence, creativity, and the courage to share ideas. Because of your support, my students will have access to the materials and resources they need to explore storytelling, practice early writing skills, and see themselves as authors.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, we celebrate every scribble, sound, and sentence as an important step toward literacy. Your generosity helps create an environment where young learners feel excited to express their thoughts and proud of the stories they create.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and in the power of early literacy. Your support helps nurture a love of writing that will grow with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1771451656774,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-young-authors/10035102/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Young Authors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ernst","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp302906_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451353233842","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-kernst"},{"teacherId":9355246,"projectId":10015636,"letterContent":"My students are already benefitting from this gift. Students are able to use it to log into Clever, they can use the sound effects and other apps for music creation. I was able to use it to DJ a school dance we had in February. \r\n\r\nWe have grade level performances and 3 graduation ceremonies coming up. 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I can partially attribute this to the new iPad with its new software and capabilities.","fullyFundedDate":1768605448111,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-music-creation-production-and/10015636/","projectTitle":"iPad for Music Creation, Production and Performance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Papanek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355246"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55368","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":460,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":13,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.4,"schoolId":55368,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about David M Cox Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"David M Cox Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/david-cox-elementary-school/55368"}