{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Dr Claude G Perkins Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10414075,"projectId":10045918,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of a color printer and ink for our classroom. Your support has provided my students with something truly invaluable: a voice. In a classroom with non-verbal learners, communication isn't just about speaking it's about seeing. With this new printer, I am now able to create PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) icons. Students can now hand me a clear, colorful picture to tell me they are hungry, need a break, or want to play. Because of the ink you provided, I can print personalized photos of the students' actual belongings and favorite items, making their communication tools much more effective and relatable.\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for making such a profound difference in the lives of these amazing children.","fullyFundedDate":1769127090618,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-talk/10045918/","projectTitle":"Tools for Talk","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414075"},{"teacherId":10407232,"projectId":10030285,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support of our \"Print to Learn\" project. Because of your kindness and commitment to education, our classroom now has access to a printer that is transforming the way my students learn and engage with their lessons each day. Your donation has made a meaningful and immediate impact, and I truly appreciate your investment in my students' success.\r\nWith this new printer, I am able to create high-quality, colorful materials that bring learning to life in ways that were not possible before. Many of my students are visual learners, and having access to vibrant images, charts and clearly printed resources helps them better understand and retain important concepts. From reading activities and math practice and hands on projects, the ability to print in color has made our lessons more engaging, interactive, and effective.\r\nThis resource also allows me to better differentiate instruction for my students. I can now easily create customized materials that meet a wide range of learning needs, ensuring that every student feels supported and included. \r\nMost importantly, your generosity has shown my students that there are people who care deeply about their education. Thank you again for your thoughtful contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1769177568182,"projectUrl":"project/print-to-learn/10030285/","projectTitle":"Print to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10407232"},{"teacherId":9121395,"projectId":10004526,"letterContent":"Since introducing educational puzzles, I have seen increased student engagement, confidence, and perseverance. Students eagerly use them and are developing stronger critical thinking and problem-solving skills by trying new strategies and learning from mistakes. They collaborate more, share ideas, and support one another, building communication and teamwork skills. The hands-on nature of the puzzles allows all learners to participate successfully. Overall, these materials have created a more engaging and positive classroom environment where students feel motivated and capable.","fullyFundedDate":1768445843828,"projectUrl":"project/educational-puzzles/10004526/","projectTitle":"Educational Puzzles","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9121395"},{"teacherId":6873669,"projectId":10002563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for making a meaningful difference in our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to new materials that they absolutely love and benefit from every day.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources during break time and as part of our reinforcement system for positive behavior and completed work. One special moment that stood out was when a student who had been working hard to stay focused earned time with the materials. Seeing the excitement and pride on their face as they engaged with the items was truly rewarding. It not only motivated that student, but also encouraged others to put forth their best effort.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their reactions were filled with excitement and joy. Their eyes lit up, and many of them couldn't wait to explore and use them. It created an immediate sense of engagement and positivity in our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to use these resources to support our current lessons by incorporating them as incentives and tools to build focus, independence, and positive behaviors. These materials are helping create a structured and encouraging learning environment where students feel motivated to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for investing in my students' growth and happiness. Your support truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768176410347,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-games-materials-for/10002563/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Games & Materials for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruby","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6873669_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600213860188","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6873669"},{"teacherId":1999744,"projectId":10080400,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students will now have access to an iPad with an Apple Pencil, along with the protective case and screen protector needed to keep these tools safe for years to come.\r\n\r\nThis technology will make a meaningful difference in how my students learn. 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Your support truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1770229565246,"projectUrl":"project/technology-activities/10080400/","projectTitle":"Technology Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stinnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1999744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470892021832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-stinnett"},{"teacherId":8157043,"projectId":10002118,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our class store. Since receiving our items, we have been able to purchase from our class store on a more consistent schedule. In our class, we have classroom jobs, unused bathroom passes, and homework completion checks that we get money for. We use this money to purchase items that we would like to have from our store. \r\nThis incentive has improve behaviors TREMENDOUSLY since the kiddos know they can receive money in order to get what they want. It has also taught them about spending and saving because if there is something they want to buy and do not have enough for it, they know to work harder to earn the money so they can spend. It has been a great addition to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768177485944,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-everyone/10002118/","projectTitle":"Incentives for EVERYONE!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8157043"},{"teacherId":8810507,"projectId":9992783,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations and do know that they went toward an educational program for my kids in our Life Skills class. Starfall is able to give them an educational experience online at the same time as playing games that hold their attention. Because these children need more attention when being taught, Starfall allows me to have them practicing while I am able to work one-on-one with another student and touch on specific goals listed in separate IEPs. Along with Starfall I also purchased snacks for my class such as popcorn and pass this out during breaks or as incentives to continue them with assignments or simple requests. All is appreciated, thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1768137452491,"projectUrl":"project/educational-entertainment/9992783/","projectTitle":"Educational Entertainment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Roach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8810507"},{"teacherId":4189472,"projectId":10017800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of your generosity, my students now have staplers, sheet covers, lamination sheets, whiteboards, and a Black History book and the adults have a comfortable chair to work with students in small group. These resources have already made a big difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nStudents are using the whiteboards during lessons to quickly write answers, solve problems, and share their thinking. It has made participation more engaging because every student can respond at the same time. The staplers and sheet covers help students organize and protect their work, especially when we create writing portfolios and save important projects. The lamination sheets allow us to preserve anchor charts and reusable activities so they can be used throughout the year.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were very excited and eager to start using them right away. They especially enjoyed using the whiteboards and were curious to explore the new Black History book, which sparked great conversations and interest in learning more about important historical figures.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and helping create a more engaging learning environment for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1770156596998,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-tools/10017800/","projectTitle":"Classroom Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4189472_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626069912165","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heardthat2025"},{"teacherId":8157043,"projectId":9973400,"letterContent":"We want to take the time to say thank you for your donation. Since receiving the materials, the student shave been able produce work following writing guidelines. They have also been able to use the chairs to work around the classroom and etcetera.\r\nBeing able to have the freedom to work around the classroom comfortably, especially in the older grades like our 4th grade class, is a breath of fresh air. The students enjoy completing assignments and have actually learned how to share without teacher involvement to make sure they can continue to use the items. For this, we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1766945658851,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-that-last/9973400/","projectTitle":"Supplies That Last!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saunders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8157043"},{"teacherId":8167530,"projectId":9993332,"letterContent":"Dear Valued Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Your donated items have made a meaningful difference in creating a welcoming, engaging, and well-equipped learning environment for our students. Because of you, our classroom is a place where students feel supported, inspired, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and willingness to invest in our students' success. Your contributions not only support academic growth but also show our students that their community cares about their learning and well-being. Thank you for being an important part of our classroom and for helping make a positive impact on our students' educational journey.\r\n\r\nSincerely,Stacy Sato","fullyFundedDate":1768527328773,"projectUrl":"project/mr-satos-class-home-of-excellence-in-e/9993332/","projectTitle":"Mr. Sato’s Class Home of Excellence in Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8167530_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727056069140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8167530"},{"teacherId":1999744,"projectId":9893967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of wooden Christmas ornaments, books, board games such as Skip-Bo, Uno, and Connect 4, tissues, a laminator, and Crayola Twistables. Your thoughtfulness has truly made a difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe books and games support learning, collaboration, and positive social interactions, while also giving students meaningful ways to build relationships and practice problem-solving skills. The Crayola Twistables inspire creativity and allow students to express themselves through art. The laminator helps us preserve learning materials so they can be reused throughout the year, and the tissues help keep our classroom comfortable and ready for learning every day. The wooden Christmas ornaments added a special touch of joy and creativity during the holiday season, making our classroom feel even more welcoming.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is a more engaging, organized, and supportive environment for students. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make learning both meaningful and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1763833517435,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9893967/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stinnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1999744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470892021832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-stinnett"},{"teacherId":1999744,"projectId":9991999,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of printer ink, a laminator, and card stock. These materials are essential to our daily classroom work and have already made a big difference for my students.\r\n\r\nThe printer ink allows me to create clear, high-quality learning materials, while the card stock helps make resources more engaging and durable. The laminator ensures that these materials can be reused throughout the year, supporting consistency and saving valuable instructional time.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, I am able to provide organized, high-quality resources that support student learning and help create a welcoming and effective classroom environment. I am truly grateful for your support and investment in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1768337407771,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-things/9991999/","projectTitle":"New Year New Things","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stinnett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1999744_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1470892021832","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-stinnett"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_94338","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":546,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":53,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":47.5,"schoolId":94338,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Dr Claude G Perkins Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Dr Claude G Perkins Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/dr-claude-perkins-elementary-school/94338"}