{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dorothy Eisenberg Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8146951,"projectId":10001019,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations and classroom support. In my 3rd-grade classroom, the tools like blocks, puzzles, and rewards serve as more than just toys or \"prizes.\" They are the building blocks of a growth mindset. At this age, students are transitioning from \"learning to read\" to \"reading to learn,\" and the cognitive load increases significantly.\r\nBuilding with blocks and magnetic tiles requires spatial reasoning and patience. Puzzles are the ultimate exercise in delayed gratification. The students are so excited when the project is completed. They can't wait to be praised by their teacher and peers for their completed task. My classroom is focused on perseverance, rewards are most effective when they celebrate the effort rather than just the final grade. \r\nWhen these three elements work together, the classroom culture shifts. Students begin to see challenges as \"fun\" to be solved rather than obstacles to be feared.","fullyFundedDate":1768247846772,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-hard-work-and-perseverance/10001019/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Hard Work and Perseverance!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8146951"},{"teacherId":6399496,"projectId":9998758,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. The supplies have been so helpful. The larger computer screen has helped me when sharing data with my students. I know it will continue to be useful in the coming years when working with my students and sharing information with their families. In addition, it has been nice to not have to squint at the smaller screen when taking professional development classes. The new larger laptop will also come in handy when viewing the mandatory videos that are required prior to the start of the school year. Thanks again!","fullyFundedDate":1768696564416,"projectUrl":"project/traveling-technology/9998758/","projectTitle":"Traveling Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Telford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6399496_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642192054766","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6399496"},{"teacherId":9498111,"projectId":10001340,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Practical Products for Special Primary Pupils.\" Your generosity has made a direct and meaningful impact on my special education students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students now have access to hands-on, practical materials that support their unique learning needs. These tools help build independence, improve focus, and make learning more accessible and engaging for each child. For students who often face additional challenges, having the right resources can make all the difference in their confidence and success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness goes far beyond providing supplies—you are helping create a classroom environment where every student feels supported, capable, and valued. It means so much to know there are people like you who believe in giving all children the opportunity to thrive.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom, thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768174421913,"projectUrl":"project/practical-products-for-special-primary-p/10001340/","projectTitle":"Practical Products for Special Primary Pupils","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reech","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9498111"},{"teacherId":8152996,"projectId":10046861,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the art supply donations. The students were thrilled to get all the wonderful supplies like the paint markers and the paint and we just took off and did such exciting vibrant artworks. \r\nThe students really got creative with the paint markers and they were happy to have a new art tool to create with. Every year it's so hard to get enough supplies because everything is so expensive and our Art Supplies are consumable so I have to replace everything quite frequently. It was wonderful to be able to have everything we needed in the classroom..","fullyFundedDate":1769133173171,"projectUrl":"project/mixed-media-magic-in-art/10046861/","projectTitle":"Mixed Media Magic in Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Candace Kman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8152996_orig.jpg?crop=2348,2348,x0,y305&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635892619007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8152996"},{"teacherId":5315165,"projectId":9992952,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. My students and I are enjoying our clean, colorful, and organized classroom. I love the independence that tools like the step ladder and vacuum give students. It makes them feel important while teaching them the responsibilities of a community member. Having tools like these have established the importance of keeping your work space clean. The anchor charts have allowed students to display their thinking in unique and creative ways. We are very thankful for our new materials!","fullyFundedDate":1768092644767,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-a-colorful-clean-and-cozy-cl/9992952/","projectTitle":"Tools for a Colorful, Clean, and Cozy Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5315165_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523590586360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-moore3"},{"teacherId":486033,"projectId":10002643,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. The materials are used daily and support my small group instruction. The students that I work with are struggling readers and finding ways to make learning to read fun and engaging is a challenge. Having fun materials makes a big difference!\r\n\r\nMy students love using the sound boxes and chips as we practice phonological awareness. It makes it fun and engaging so that they enjoy practicing. They also really love the finger pointer highlighters. We use them daily reading words and passages. They help my students to focus their attention on what they are reading. The dry erase sentence white boards are also a big hit. They have lines so that my students can practice correct letter formation and are the perfect size for a sentence. They provide more structure to my students so that they are growing in their ability to write from left to right with correct letter formation and word spacing. \r\n\r\nMaking learning to read fun and engaging when students struggle is a challenge and your donation has helped me to that for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1769131348310,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization/10002643/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Campbell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-haas"},{"teacherId":10409501,"projectId":10034736,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for the generous support of our classroom. These manipulatives have helped make the Resource Room a more dynamic and responsive learning environment. When the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate; they were eager to dive in and explore the new ways of learning.\r\n\r\nI am now able to more effectively tailor the instruction to meet each student's unique needs, facilitating growth that many of these students might not have achieved without these hands-on materials. We are currently using the cooperative activities to build essential social-emotional skills during small group rotations. Seeing the students engage so meaningfully with one another while mastering new concepts has been truly rewarding. Thank you for investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1768735825689,"projectUrl":"project/resource-room-manipulative-and-cooperati/10034736/","projectTitle":"Resource Room Manipulative and Cooperative Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ekman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409501"},{"teacherId":8131075,"projectId":10017276,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and helping making learning fun and meaningful. The students have been very challenged and engaged with our phonics games used for centers, especially the domino blends and digraphs. The students really need to think about what blend or digraph they can use to add to make a word. I was able to also get some easier games that reinforce blends and digraphs, so I am able to meet the needs of all of my students. They love doing the puzzles. Many of my students have never done a puzzle before. When they finish one, their smiles and excitement are contagious! \r\nIt was really heart warming when they used the \"skin toned\" markers. One of my students said to another student, \"Look, now I can make it look like me!\"\r\nI love seeing their creativity with the stem materials. It amazes me what little 6 and 7 year olds can build. \r\nThe impact that you have made in my classroom can't be measured. Thank you again for making a positive impact for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768532370511,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-nilsons-super-hero-1st-graders/10017276/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Nilson's Super Hero 1st Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8131075"},{"teacherId":9349493,"projectId":10002567,"letterContent":"We wanted to take the time to thank you for all of the materials our class received. The students were so excited to play and learn with our new STEM and math centers. \r\n The students were so much more engaged during centers and each day they ask if it is center time yet. Each day one of my students with special needs works specifically towards earning marbles and it has greatly improved his behavior and work completion in class. The students really have appreciated the new centers. Thank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768173153235,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-engaging-centers/10002567/","projectTitle":"Fun and Engaging Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349493_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698968142720","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349493"},{"teacherId":8129850,"projectId":9995704,"letterContent":"The addition of these classroom resources created a more structured, supportive, and engaging learning environment for special education preschoolers. Having a secure and reliable charging station ensured that tablets were always ready for use, allowing students to consistently access communication tools such as AAC apps, as well as interactive literacy and individualized learning programs. This consistency helped students build language skills, improve attention, and develop greater independence in completing tasks. The organized storage provided by rolling carts also made a significant impact, as students could easily access materials needed for activities, which encouraged them to follow routines and transition smoothly between lessons.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the use of laminating pouches allowed teachers to create durable visual supports like schedules, task cards, and communication boards that students relied on daily. These visual tools provided clear expectations and structure, which is especially important for young learners with diverse developmental and sensory needs. Art materials such as jumbo crayons and markers supported fine motor development and gave students opportunities to express creativity while practicing early writing skills. The inclusion of snack packs as part of a positive reinforcement system further supported self-regulation, motivation, and social interaction. Altogether, these resources helped foster a classroom environment where students felt supported, engaged, and better equipped to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768173106976,"projectUrl":"project/sped-classroom-support-for-student-succe/9995704/","projectTitle":"SPED Classroom Support for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pease","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8129850"},{"teacherId":8131389,"projectId":10005316,"letterContent":"My students are absolutely loving showing their work on the dry erase circles. It is a fun and motivating way for them to do Number Talks and spelling for Phonics. The students have also loved the dry erase sentence strips. With these they are able to focus and write stories one sentence at a time and edit as they go.\r\nWhen the students first saw the scratch and sniff stickers they went crazy. They could not wait to add them into their sticker books. The cat erasers and little notebooks have been motivating as well for my students to earn for great behavior and effort in tasks.","fullyFundedDate":1768478238426,"projectUrl":"project/lets-celebrate-creative-minds/10005316/","projectTitle":"Let's Celebrate Creative Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Francese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8131389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717451804355","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8131389"},{"teacherId":2930248,"projectId":9994682,"letterContent":"The recent grant awarded to support classroom snacks has already made a meaningful impact on student engagement and overall classroom climate. Having access to snacks has helped students maintain attention, participate more consistently in lessons, and approach their work with improved stamina.\r\n\r\nWhen the snacks were first introduced, the students were excited at the variety and found their favorites quickly. It created a positive and inclusive atmosphere, reducing distractions related to hunger and fostering a stronger sense of community within the classroom.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, the next steps involve continuing to integrate snack access in a structured and equitable way to support learning. We plan to gather informal feedback from students to better understand their preferences and needs, while also monitoring any changes in engagement, behavior, and academic performance. Sustaining this initiative will remain a priority, as it directly contributes to a more focused, supported, and successful learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1768145329586,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-minds-classroom-snacks-to-su/9994682/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Minds: Classroom Snacks to Support Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2930248_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x320,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633646014499","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2930248"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55315","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":497,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":43,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.8,"schoolId":55315,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dorothy Eisenberg Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dorothy Eisenberg Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/dorothy-eisenberg-elementary-school/55315"}