{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dennis Ortwein Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7520749,"projectId":8974793,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of reinforcement items to our special education classroom. The students and I were absolutely thrilled to receive the Dig a Dino Egg Kit, Fruit Slices Putty, CRA-Z-Slimy Mini Mania Grocery Set, and the Stretchy Squishy Toys Bouncy Ball Set. Those items were added to our \"30 Star Treasure Box\" for students to earn, while the larger dinosaur toys that we received were added to the students' break area. These items are more than just fun— they are powerful tools that help motivate and support our students as they work toward their individual learning goals.\r\n\r\nThe moment the students first saw the new reinforcers, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to help open the packages and put the new reinforcers in the treasure box themselves. Most of them instantly gravitated toward the Dig a Dino Egg Kit and the CRA-Z-Slimy Mini Mania Grocery Set, and they started talking about saving up their stars so that they could earn those reinforcers to take home. \r\n\r\nThese reinforcers play an important role in helping students in our classroom stay engaged. They work incredibly hard each day—practicing communication and behavior skills, building independence, learning routines, and navigating new and challenging academic tasks. Having high-interest reinforcers like these helps them stay motivated and gives them something meaningful to work toward. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has already made a noticeable impact, and my students and I cannot thank you enough for your support. These materials bring joy, motivation, and meaningful learning opportunities into our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1742936729636,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-refill/8974793/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Refill!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7520749_orig.jpg?crop=410,410,x309,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600628209563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7520749"},{"teacherId":6911445,"projectId":9843045,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support in funding our new touchscreen laptop and wireless mouse. Because of you, my students now have access to an essential tool that is already transforming their learning. The touchscreen features and wireless mouse make it easier for students to record sound, create digital projects, and fully participate in project-based learning activities with confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThis technology is also making a meaningful difference for my homebound students. I can now teach them more effectively through clearer demonstrations, interactive lessons, and hands-on activities that feel much more like being in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is giving every student—near or far—the chance to learn, create, and shine. We are truly grateful for your support and belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1763564610034,"projectUrl":"project/touch-to-learn-learn-to-read/9843045/","projectTitle":"Touch to Learn, Learn to Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marcotte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6911445_orig.png?crop=1544,1545,x0,y226&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723403953129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmarcottestem"},{"teacherId":4310511,"projectId":9507949,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping keep my students organized. Their name tag holder helps them to keep track of their name tag and pencils. We use our name tags for so much. The back of their names tags I have placed their login information, password, and their student number.\r\n\r\nStudents' login information is used to access their Chromebooks for various computer programs that our school uses for learning and behaviors. Have easy access to their login information makes for efficient access to login to their computers. I don't have to stop teaching the rest of the class while helping students find their information to login to learning programs and schoolwide behavior logs.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us keep organized and independent learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758289647236,"projectUrl":"project/the-name-game/9507949/","projectTitle":"The Name Game","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Homen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-homen"},{"teacherId":485664,"projectId":9471058,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my thanks for your generous donations. Because of your support, my students have the school supplies they need to learn, create, and grow each day. These resources have made a tremendous impact; helping my students stay organized and engaged during our social studies lessons, as well as allowing them to explore new science ideas with confidence...and cleanliness. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their future and for helping me create a learning environment where each of my fifth graders succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1755737480568,"projectUrl":"project/back-to-basics/9471058/","projectTitle":"Back to Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp485664_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468450987000","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-leslie-wolf"},{"teacherId":4695342,"projectId":9045724,"letterContent":"Your generosity help supplied my students with a cozy area to help regulate their nervous system. From the moment the boxes arrived, the students were curious to see what was inside. They were even more excited as we opened the boxes to reveal a brand-new tent, a comfortable swivel chair, and a new basket for all their stuffed animal friends. \r\n\r\nThis tent space has created a warm and inviting area in my office that students love to sit in and relax, have a conversation with me, or to enjoy as a reward for their hard work. The goal for this project is to continue to provide all of our students the opportunity to enjoy and use this calming space in a way the supports each of their needs. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation and support for our students. This would not have been possible without you.","fullyFundedDate":1746786983624,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-and-regulated/9045724/","projectTitle":"Cozy and Regulated","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Castle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4695342_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699465842782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4695342"},{"teacherId":8109151,"projectId":9298881,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us create our classroom lending library! Because of you, our students now have a beautiful space filled with books and shelves that they can use, explore, and borrow from every day.\r\n\r\nWhen the books and shelves arrived, the excitement in the room was incredible. Students were eager to help unpack the boxes, organize the books by genre, and choose their very first \"borrowed\" read. It was heartwarming to see how proud they felt to have a real library right in our classroom — a place where they can discover new stories, learn new ideas, and share favorite books with friends.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our readers and making this dream possible. Your kindness continues to make a lasting impact on our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1746067964086,"projectUrl":"project/lend-a-book-share-a-story-establishing/9298881/","projectTitle":"Lend a Book, Share a Story: Establishing a Lending Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Agatone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8109151_orig.jpg?crop=478,478,x59,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633058710912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-agatone"},{"teacherId":8109151,"projectId":9171182,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your donation made it possible for my students to have access to the new supplies we truly needed.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun using the materials, and the excitement was immediate! The moment the students saw the boxes arrive, their faces lit up with curiosity and joy. They couldn't wait to explore and put everything to use. One of our first projects using the new resources was a fall project using the paint. Watching them take ownership of their learning with these materials has been amazing.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are helping us build stronger hands-on learning experiences, encourage creativity and help with learning Spanish in a fun way. Your generosity didn't just provide tools—it gave my students the message that people believe in them and their potential.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll be using these resources to continue learning about Day of the Dead. My students are motivated and inspired to keep learning and creating, thanks to your kindness.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us here in the Spanish room, we thank you again for making a difference in our classroom. Your support means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1746786007741,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-needed/9171182/","projectTitle":"Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Agatone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8109151_orig.jpg?crop=478,478,x59,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633058710912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-agatone"},{"teacherId":8109151,"projectId":9230797,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in helping us bring books full of Hispanic culture into our classroom! Your donation has made such a meaningful difference — not only by expanding our library, but by opening windows and mirrors for our students to see themselves and others in the stories they read.\r\n\r\nThese new texts have introduced important lessons about identity, heritage, and community. As we read together, students are exploring themes like family traditions, perseverance, kindness, and pride in one's culture. They're also practicing key reading skills such as making connections, inferring character feelings, comparing perspectives, and discussing how culture shapes storytelling.\r\n\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially drawn to the stories that reflect their own backgrounds. It's been powerful to watch them light up when they see familiar names, foods, or celebrations on the page. Others have discovered new cultures and traditions, asking thoughtful questions and showing genuine curiosity and respect.","fullyFundedDate":1746786014324,"projectUrl":"project/aydanos-to-bring-hispanic-culture-int/9230797/","projectTitle":"¡Ayúdanos! To Bring Hispanic Culture into the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Agatone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8109151_orig.jpg?crop=478,478,x59,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633058710912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-agatone"},{"teacherId":6911445,"projectId":9544392,"letterContent":"Our 2025-2026 club just got started and we are already on our way to a very successful year. So far we have a great deal of projects in mind to create, and already have most of the supplies needed thanks to your generous donation to our club. Our scholars love creating yarn projects and learning how to crochet items that we can sell, or give as gifts. This project being fulfilled early before we got started let us explore many new activities to create! Thanks again from the bottom of my heart for helping us grow.","fullyFundedDate":1754768695082,"projectUrl":"project/yarning-our-way-to-success/9544392/","projectTitle":"Yarning Our Way to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marcotte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6911445_orig.png?crop=1544,1545,x0,y226&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723403953129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmarcottestem"},{"teacherId":4310511,"projectId":9151797,"letterContent":"My students are so excited to use their book bins to organize their work, books, and materials. This will help them to be able to find their materials quickly and to move their work materials easily from their desks to the carpet. We are looking forward to a lot less lost materials. Thank you so much for your generous donations to help us keep organize and find what we need when we need it. \r\n\r\nMy students have already cleaned out their desks and organized their materials into these bins. We are excited, because their are cards on the front of the bins which I put numbers on. These numbers are assigned to each student so this is just another way to help organize their materials. Thank you so much for less stress for all.","fullyFundedDate":1750774748690,"projectUrl":"project/find-and-seek/9151797/","projectTitle":"Find and Seek","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Homen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-homen"},{"teacherId":5405281,"projectId":9314011,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of school supplies to our 1st grade classroom. Your support means so much to me and my students, and it is already making a meaningful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we now have essential materials such as laminating sheets, sheet protectors, card stock, and dry erase markers. These items are being put to great use as part of fun and engaging literacy and math games that help reinforce foundational skills in interactive ways. The durability provided by lamination and protective sheets allows us to reuse materials multiple times, making learning more sustainable and accessible for all students.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the easel pads and magnetic book display have made a tremendous impact in creating a print-rich classroom environment. These resources help foster literacy development by offering my students daily opportunities to interact with printed materials. The magnetic book display makes it easy for students to independently explore new stories, while the easel pads serve as an anchor for shared writing, morning messages, and other whole-group literacy activities. Thank you again for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1746482581827,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-to-promote-student-su/9314011/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies to Promote Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5405281_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593115401430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5405281"},{"teacherId":4310511,"projectId":9300137,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students become teachers in their community! They've loved learning bout their community and how to help it. My students have enjoyed creating slideshows to present and to teach to others how to be a benefit to their surrounding community. They've loved learning love being leaders and teachers!\r\n\r\nThese materials have also supported me in teaching and supporting my students in their learning of our health, science, and social studies standards.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and kindness.\r\nMs. Homen","fullyFundedDate":1747067607327,"projectUrl":"project/littles-looking-for-litter/9300137/","projectTitle":"Littles Looking for Litter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Homen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-homen"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_122077","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":828,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":30,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.7,"schoolId":122077,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dennis Ortwein Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dennis Ortwein Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/dennis-ortwein-elementary-opening-fall-2018-/122077"}