{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Elbert Edwards Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8494976,"projectId":10376977,"letterContent":"Dear Wonderful Supporter,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project. Your support has provided our classroom with much-needed supplies that will help make learning more engaging, organized, and successful throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nEvery day, my students come to school excited to learn something new. Thanks to your kindness, we now have the materials needed to create meaningful hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity and critical thinking. The science trays will allow each student to work independently while keeping experiment materials organized. The assortment of storage bags will help us prepare investigation kits, sort classroom materials, and keep student projects protected. The storage bins will help us maintain an organized classroom where students can quickly find what they need and spend more time learning.\r\n\r\nThese supplies may seem like everyday items, but they play an important role in creating a classroom where every child has the opportunity to participate fully. Instead of sharing limited materials or waiting for supplies, students can focus on exploring, experimenting, collaborating, and building confidence in their abilities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity reminds our students that people they may never meet care deeply about their education and future. That encouragement inspires them to work hard, dream big, and appreciate the kindness of others. We often talk about gratitude in our classroom, and your gift provides the perfect example of how one act of generosity can positively impact so many young learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and helping provide the resources that make learning exciting and memorable. We are truly grateful for your compassion, generosity, and commitment to supporting education. Your gift is making a lasting difference in the lives of every student who walks through our classroom doors.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\n\r\nYour Thankful Teacher and Students\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and believing in the students in our classroom. Your kindness and generosity have made a meaningful difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our classroom now has the essential supplies we need to make learning more engaging, organized, and hands-on. Items like storage bags, science trays, storage bins, and other classroom materials may seem simple, but they have a huge impact on our daily routines. These supplies help us stay organized, prepare for exciting science experiments, and give every student the opportunity to participate in meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nOur students are naturally curious and love exploring the world around them. With these new supplies, they can safely investigate, observe, experiment, and discover while working together with their classmates. The trays help keep materials organized during experiments, the storage bins make it easy to access supplies, and the various-sized bags allow us to prepare experiment kits for every child. Instead of worrying about whether we have enough materials, we can focus on learning, asking questions, and making discoveries.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also teaches our students an important lesson about kindness and community. They are learning that there are caring people who believe in education and want to help them succeed. That message is just as valuable as the supplies themselves.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making our classroom a place where curiosity, creativity, and learning can grow every single day. Your support has created opportunities that our students will remember long after these supplies have been used. We truly appreciate your generosity and the positive impact you have made on our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\n\r\nYour Grateful Teacher and Students","fullyFundedDate":1785331515798,"projectUrl":"project/the-little-things-that-make-a-big-differ/10376977/","projectTitle":"The Little Things That Make a Big Difference","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Serpas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494976_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x826,y1592&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785615864242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/antserpas"},{"teacherId":8494976,"projectId":10373248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom library. Because of your kindness, my students will have access to engaging, high-quality books that will inspire them to become confident readers and lifelong learners. Your donation is more than just a gift of books—it is a gift of imagination, opportunity, and hope.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come to school with different reading experiences and abilities. Having a classroom filled with a variety of books allows every child to find stories that match their interests and reading levels. Whether they are discovering a favorite character, learning about the world, or building confidence through independent reading, these books will help them grow both academically and personally.\r\n\r\nReading is one of the most powerful tools we can give children. It builds vocabulary, strengthens comprehension, develops critical thinking skills, and encourages creativity. Most importantly, it helps students see themselves in stories while also learning about people and places that may be different from their own experiences.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will create countless moments of excitement as students eagerly choose new books, share stories with classmates, and celebrate their reading achievements. Every page they turn is possible because someone like you believed in their future.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where reading is celebrated every day. Your support will make a lasting impact long after these books are placed on our shelves. My students and I are truly grateful for your kindness, compassion, and commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1783917016220,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-stories-to-life-with-books-/10373248/","projectTitle":"Help Bring Stories to Life with Books & Reading Buddies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Serpas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494976_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x826,y1592&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785615864242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/antserpas"},{"teacherId":8494976,"projectId":10343866,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students will have the opportunity to discover the joy of reading through a classroom library filled with engaging, diverse, and high-interest books. Your support is more than a donation—it is an investment in my students' education, imagination, and future.\r\n\r\nWith these new books, every student will have the chance to find stories that spark their curiosity, reflect their own experiences, and introduce them to new perspectives. A well-stocked classroom library encourages students to read more often, build confidence, strengthen literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nThese books will be used every day during independent reading, small-group instruction, partner reading, and classroom read-alouds. They will support students at a variety of reading levels, ensuring that every child has access to books they can enjoy and learn from.","fullyFundedDate":1782494902186,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-a-classroom-library-that-i/10343866/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build a Classroom Library That Inspires Every Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Serpas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494976_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x826,y1592&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785615864242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/antserpas"},{"teacherId":8494976,"projectId":10294879,"letterContent":"Every day, my students arrive at school ready to learn, create, and grow. Having the right classroom supplies ensures they can fully participate in meaningful learning experiences without worrying about whether the materials they need are available.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom will be restocked with essential supplies that students use every single day. From pencils, crayons, markers, glue, scissors, and paper to other everyday classroom necessities, these materials help make hands-on learning possible. Instead of limiting activities because supplies are running low, my students will have the tools they need to explore new ideas, collaborate with classmates, and express their creativity with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1779751250520,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-our-classroom-for-a-strong-st/10294879/","projectTitle":"Restocking Our Classroom for a Strong Start!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Serpas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494976_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x826,y1592&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785615864242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/antserpas"},{"teacherId":8180570,"projectId":10000960,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, our students now have a new classroom rug, desk lap desks, and a classroom vacuum.\r\nThe new rug has helped create a welcoming and comfortable space where students can gather for lessons, discussions, and reading activities. The lap desks provide students with flexible seating options, allowing them to work comfortably and stay engaged during independent and collaborative learning. The classroom vacuum helps us maintain a clean and healthy learning environment, teaching students the importance of taking care of our shared space.\r\nThese resources have already made a positive impact on our classroom community. Students are excited to use the new materials and take pride in their learning environment. Your generosity has helped create a more comfortable, organized, and productive space where all students can thrive.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and supporting their educational journey. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768353065579,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-classroom-materials/10000960/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8180570_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637213467746","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8180570"},{"teacherId":8494976,"projectId":10139772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide outdoor recess items for our students. Your generosity gives our students the opportunity to play, move, build friendships, and enjoy meaningful breaks throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nOutdoor play is such an important part of childhood. With these new recess materials, students will be able to stay active, practice teamwork, and return to class refreshed and ready to learn. Simple moments of fun during recess help create happier students and a stronger classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and willingness to invest in our students' well-being and joy. Your support makes a lasting difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your contribution to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for making recess more exciting and memorable for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1778437938446,"projectUrl":"project/active-minds-and-bodies-recess-equipmen/10139772/","projectTitle":"Active Minds and Bodies: Recess Equipment for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Serpas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494976_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x826,y1592&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785615864242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/antserpas"},{"teacherId":10411586,"projectId":10038628,"letterContent":"My students enjoyed the materials you donated. The prizes helped encourage them to try their best. They were overjoyed seeing the variety of prizes to choose from. It was easier to encourage them to do their best work when they knew that they were working for fun prizes. \r\nMy after-school students loved creating with the Play-Doh! We had fun racing against each other to form the clues in Play-Doh charades! They also really appreciated the new playground equipment and loved learning to jump rope. They also loved the microscopes. It really sparked an interest in all the things they couldn't see with the naked eye. \r\nYou really helped spark an interest and joy in learning and physical fitness. Thank you so much for investing in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768768550771,"projectUrl":"project/student-prize-box-items-and-steam-suppli/10038628/","projectTitle":"Student Prize Box Items and STEAM Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Higgins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411586"},{"teacherId":10085144,"projectId":9987501,"letterContent":"Our primary autism classroom has been so excited to use the new sensory resources and play area materials. We have been using the sensory items daily during centers, transitions, and calming breaks to help students stay regulated and ready to learn. One special moment was watching several students work together in the new play area during a social skills activity. They practiced sharing, taking turns, and communicating with peers in ways that were difficult for them earlier in the year. The sensory tools have also helped students stay focused longer during academic lessons and reduced frustration during transitions.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces immediately lit up with excitement. Many students smiled, clapped, and eagerly explored the new sensory items. The new play area quickly became a favorite part of the classroom, and students were excited to participate and engage with their classmates. It was wonderful to see them feel comfortable, calm, and happy in their learning environment.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue incorporating the sensory materials into daily learning routines and social-emotional lessons. We are working on building communication, cooperative play, and independence through structured play activities and small-group instruction. The new resources are helping create a safe and engaging environment where our students can continue growing academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768090780147,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supports-for-growing-minds/9987501/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supports for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10085144_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763705375859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10085144"},{"teacherId":8563965,"projectId":9884916,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation. My students have been able to enjoy filling snacks before their state tests, as well as after a long morning. \r\n\r\nMy students are learning from 8:00am to 11:30am without a snack. With your contribution, my students are able to break up the long morning with Cheese-Itz, fruit snacks, beef jerky, and more. It really helps their math lessons flow smoother because students are not focused on hunger as they wait for the 11:30am lunch bell.\r\n\r\nHaving a designated snack time has also allowed for a small \"brain break\" for students. Between writing and math, students are able to fill their stomachs and relax their brains","fullyFundedDate":1763494125645,"projectUrl":"project/fighting-hunger-and-fueling-focus-with-s/9884916/","projectTitle":"Fighting Hunger and Fueling Focus with Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzgerald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8563965_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762635389838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missfitzgeralds"},{"teacherId":8563965,"projectId":10042250,"letterContent":"Thank you for your help with providing students with tools that allow them to \"show what they know.\" With your help, my students are now able to show their thinking in real time, and I'm now able to provide immediate feedback to students during a lesson. \r\n\r\nIn math, students \"show down\" with their group members in order to reach a round table consensus on a math word problem. In reading, students \"stop and jot\" notes before turning to discuss their ideas with a partner. \r\n\r\nThe large whiteboard that was purchased with your donation is use constantly. Students enjoy coming up to the whiteboard and modeling their thinking for the whole class to see. On the days where technology fails us, we always have a whiteboard to demonstrate our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768852522341,"projectUrl":"project/show-what-you-know-visible-thinking-wit/10042250/","projectTitle":"Show What You Know: Visible Thinking With Whiteboard Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fitzgerald","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8563965_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762635389838","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missfitzgeralds"},{"teacherId":8494976,"projectId":10187221,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us receive a new rug! Your generosity has already made a big difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe rug gives our students a comfortable and welcoming place to gather for read-alouds, class discussions, small group activities, and morning meetings. It helps create a sense of community where students can learn together, share ideas, and feel connected in the classroom.\r\n\r\nHaving a dedicated learning space on the rug also helps students stay engaged and focused throughout the day. They are excited to use it, and it has quickly become one of their favorite spots in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support of our students. Because of you, our classroom is a warmer, more inviting place where learning and collaboration can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1778068702750,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-corner-for-learning-classroom-ru/10187221/","projectTitle":"A Cozy Corner for Learning: Classroom Rug Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Serpas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8494976_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x826,y1592&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785615864242","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/antserpas"},{"teacherId":9356026,"projectId":9998505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our library. Because of your kindness, we received beautiful library furniture, lighting, and treasure box items that will make our space more welcoming, comfortable, and exciting for students.\r\n\r\nYour donation will help create an environment where children can read, learn, explore, and grow. The treasure box items will also bring joy and encouragement to our students each day.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your generosity and support of education and literacy. Your gifts will make a lasting difference in our school community.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1768154861067,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-goodies/9998505/","projectTitle":"Classroom Goodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tamasi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356026_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699450985117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356026"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_42869","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":521,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":85,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.1,"schoolId":42869,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Elbert Edwards Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Elbert Edwards Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/elbert-edwards-elementary-school/42869"}