{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Doris Hancock Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":70.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9347813,"projectId":10043010,"letterContent":"I want to say a huge thank you for helping us turn our classroom into a bustling little \"economy.\" Because of your kindness, our Class Dojo points have turned into something much more than just digital checkmarks. The kids are now \"earning\" their way toward some really cool prizes in our brand-new classroom store. It has completely changed the vibe in the room—instead of me just reminding them to stay on task, the students are now checking their own point totals and motivating each other to be their best selves. You've helped turn \"being good\" into a fun, rewarding game that they are absolutely obsessed with!\r\n\r\nYou should have seen their faces when I first unveiled the store shelves! It was like they had walked into a toy shop. There was so much whispering and excitement as they pointed out the fidgets, cool pens, and stickers they wanted to aim for. One of my favorite moments so far was watching a student who usually spends his points the second he gets them decide to wait. He literally walked up to the store, looked at a small prize, shook his head, and said, \"No, I'm saving up for the big one next week.\" Seeing that lightbulb moment of self-control and \"saving up\" for a goal was just awesome, and it's all thanks to the items you provided.\r\n\r\nSo, what's next for our mini-city? Now that they've got the hang of shopping, we're leveling up! Our next step is to introduce \"Classroom Jobs\" where students will actually have to \"apply\" for roles like Janitor, Tech Guru, or Librarian to earn extra Dojo bonuses. We're also going to start talking about \"budgeting\" so they can track their earnings in a little ledger. It's becoming a full-blown lesson in life skills, and the kids are so invested because they have these tangible rewards to work toward. Thank you for making our classroom such a fun place to grow!","fullyFundedDate":1768910039366,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-economy/10043010/","projectTitle":"Classroom Economy","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tingler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347813"},{"teacherId":412690,"projectId":9919618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones for our kindergarten classroom! Your support is making a meaningful difference in the daily learning experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nWith these headphones, we are able to create a quieter, more focused learning environment where every child can concentrate and do their best. This has been especially important as we work to build strong foundational skills. The headphones also allow all students to stay engaged at the same time, without distractions, which helps maximize our learning throughout the day.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting benefits is that each student can now work at their own level using a variety of learning platforms. Whether they are practicing letters and sounds, building math skills, or listening to stories, students are able to move at a pace that meets their individual needs. At the same time, students are developing important technology skills as they learn how to use digital tools independently and responsibly.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly enhanced our classroom in so many ways. Thank you for supporting our students and helping us create a space where every child can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768271541237,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-happy-focused-tech-read/9919618/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Happy, Focused, Tech-ready Kindergartners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jordan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp412690_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1451342784969","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/amangan"},{"teacherId":8717603,"projectId":10009947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these many resources. The boxes and other organizational materials have been a huge boon in my classroom. Students only interact with the boxes a little bit, since items typically come out of storage while they're being used but they enjoy the way the \"conversation cubes\" that were donated are stored. In addition, the moving cart has been very helpful for allowing instruments to move around the room with students. The xylophone mallets have allowed more students to play with high-quality materials, and the SEL books were enjoyed enormously by my students. Finally, the large clip chart has been very helpful with my classroom management.\r\n\r\nStudents who use the clip chart were initially hesitant but have learned to love and embrace it, and they are always excited to be clipped up. Students react to the new labels around the room with curiosity, and it's been great to see my primary age students reinforce their reading skills with more labels around the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768269494672,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-music-room-mallets-and-storag/10009947/","projectTitle":"Elementary Music Room Mallets and Storage Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lowhar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8717603"},{"teacherId":9356151,"projectId":9989590,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing snacks and prizes for our classroom. These simple gifts have made such a meaningful difference for my kindergarten students. The snacks help keep them focused and ready to learn, and the prizes have become a fun and encouraging way to motivate them to try their best.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. They light up when they earn a small reward, and it has helped create a positive and joyful learning environment. I have been able to use the prizes during lessons and throughout the day to celebrate effort, kindness, and growth. One of my favorite moments was watching students proudly earn a prize after working hard on their letter sounds. They were so excited and eager to keep learning.\r\nWe will continue using these resources to support positive behavior and engagement as we build important early skills. Your kindness has helped create a classroom where students feel encouraged, cared for, and excited to come to school each day. Thank you for making such a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768057467433,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learning-creating-a-k/9989590/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learning: Creating a Kindergarten Class They Love","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Klutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356151_orig.jpg?crop=523,523,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767835545783","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356151"},{"teacherId":8115296,"projectId":10023185,"letterContent":"My students and I are so incredibly thankful for the kind donation to our classroom. These materials have helped students transition between subjects more efficiently and allowed us to function more cohesively as a whole group. The storage chairback buddy pockets, and clipboards help students keep books and paperwork easily accessible. Our class desperately needed headphones to use on school Chromebooks, so having working headphones allowed my students to work on centers, practice review games, and read research books online. These are just some of the ways your donation has made a valuable impact on my students' learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1768689573818,"projectUrl":"project/organization-for-students/10023185/","projectTitle":"Organization for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aguilera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8115296"},{"teacherId":7633089,"projectId":10009417,"letterContent":"My preschoolers have been enjoying the newly added biology materials in the Science area. The wooden animal puzzles perfectly matched the booklets that I purchased online making them more concrete to understand the parts of the animals. The seashells were gorgeous. Thank you. \r\n\r\nMy students were not only thankful for these new materials, but were so overjoyed to see our newly created Science center. Our new Science center truly inspires my students everyday to explore and learn new things. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768349142504,"projectUrl":"project/biology-with-preschoolers/10009417/","projectTitle":"Biology with Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7633089"},{"teacherId":7060881,"projectId":9990806,"letterContent":"Your generosity has completely transformed the way fitness looks and feels in our gym. Because of your support, our students are no longer just following along to a workout video on a screen. They are rotating through stations with BOSU balls, adjustable dumbbells, yoga balls, and battle ropes, learning how to properly hold, lift, balance, and move with real equipment. Instead of pretending to strength train, they are actually strength training. One of the most powerful moments was watching students coach each other on form during a dumbbell station. They reminded one another to keep their backs straight and knees bent, applying the technique we had discussed. That ownership and confidence would not have been possible without these resources.\r\n\r\nWhen the equipment first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students' eyes lit up the moment they saw the adjustable weights and BOSU balls set up around the gym. Many of them had only seen this type of equipment in commercials or at gyms with their families. Being able to touch it, use it, and feel trusted with it made them stand taller. They felt like athletes. More importantly, they felt capable. That sense of responsibility has elevated their focus and effort during workouts.\r\n\r\nNext, we are launching a structured pickleball unit with our older students. I recently tested it during free play, and the response was overwhelming. Students were asking to stay longer, requesting rematches, and already discussing strategy. We will now build on that enthusiasm by teaching rules, court positioning, teamwork, and sportsmanship. At the same time, we will continue incorporating strength and balance stations so students develop lifelong fitness habits alongside skill development. Because of you, our students are not just being active. They are building confidence, competence, and a foundation for healthy living that will stay with them long after elementary school.","fullyFundedDate":1768069396735,"projectUrl":"project/pe-in-motion-equipment-that-builds-life/9990806/","projectTitle":"PE in Motion: Equipment That Builds Lifelong Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7060881_orig.jpg?crop=1535,1535,x0,y190&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633360590245","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7060881"},{"teacherId":5353584,"projectId":9990633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my students now have essential tools that help them stay organized, focused, and responsible in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, each student now has pencil cases, writing folders, privacy folders, and manipulative cases. These materials have made an immediate difference in our daily routines. Students are learning how to take ownership of their supplies, keep their materials organized, and work more independently. The privacy folders also provide a comfortable space for students to focus during assessments and independent work.\r\n\r\nBeyond the supplies themselves, these resources are helping students build important life skills such as responsibility, independence, and pride in their work. My students were so excited to receive these materials, and they are already using them with care and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and investing in our students. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768403924946,"projectUrl":"project/responsibility-items-for-students/9990633/","projectTitle":"Responsibility Items for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5353584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524754092431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ed"},{"teacherId":6732030,"projectId":9518577,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for donating to my classroom. My students love the books! We read \"There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly\" this past week with the matching felt pieces. The students did a great job recalling the story and remembering the order of events in the book! Having the book helps them grow their comprehension skills and promotes kindergarten readiness. \r\n\r\nThe students love the new condiment set. They finally have mustard to play with! And they love that the liquid in the Tabasco sauce moves since the previous set was so old. They put the condiments on all the dishes they make, even in the coffee. \r\n\r\nThe dollhouse finally has a complete set of furniture. The students had been playing with half a set and many of the pieces were broken. The full set is beautiful and they have started creating more complicated stories within the dollhouse.","fullyFundedDate":1758806420815,"projectUrl":"project/prekindergarten-fresh-start/9518577/","projectTitle":"Prekindergarten Fresh Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6732030_orig.jpg?crop=1821,1821,x324,y1111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667352075108","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6732030"},{"teacherId":5353584,"projectId":9252316,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom. My students were very excited to see the new items we were able to purchase with your donation. We were able to get new privacy folders to stay focused during testing. We got some super cool writing folders that match the writing process to stay organized. I am able to send home fridge magnets of our specials schedule for parents to know what specials their child has each day so they can dress appropriately.\r\n\r\nOur school got a band new building so I was able to get some new boarder for our bulletin boards. There is now inspirational quotes along the wall to encourage students. Our classroom wouldn't have gotten these items without your support and we thank you for all you do to support teachers and classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1746713206091,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-library-bins/9252316/","projectTitle":"New Classroom Library Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5353584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524754092431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ed"},{"teacherId":5353584,"projectId":9256844,"letterContent":"These book bins are AMAZING! Not only do they bring vibrant colors to our classroom library, but they are perfectly colored to match our accelerated reading program. Each bin is the correct color for that reading level making choosing books and putting them away so much easier. \r\n\r\nMy students were very thankful to receive these new bins which helps their classroom library experience. They are hoping to get the next color set of bins soon to finish off the library. My students were so excited to help organize their library and vowed to take better care of the area. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1744904614116,"projectUrl":"project/neon-classroom-book-bins/9256844/","projectTitle":"Neon Classroom Book Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5353584_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524754092431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ed"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82927","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":420,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":27,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":29.7,"schoolId":82927,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Doris Hancock Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Doris Hancock Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/doris-hancock-elementary-school/82927"}