{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George E Harris Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8187009,"projectId":10582154,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom project through DonorsChoose!\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have access to resources that have completely transformed the way they learn. Since bringing these items into our daily routine, I've seen a remarkable shift in my classroom—my students are more excited to participate, more deeply engaged in their learning, and actively collaborating with one another in ways they hadn't before.\r\n\r\nSeeing them work together, share ideas, and learn with enthusiasm has been truly inspiring, and none of it would have been possible without your help. You haven't just funded a project; you've invested in their confidence, curiosity, and community.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1788623343519,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-classroom-centers/10582154/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Classroom Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Esau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8187009_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659118195712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8187009"},{"teacherId":9353957,"projectId":10587205,"letterContent":"Words cannot fully express how grateful my students and I are for your incredible generosity. When our project, \"Tools for Top 4th Graders,\" was fully funded, the excitement in our classroom was palpable.\r\n\r\nThe new resources arrived, and seeing my students' eyes light up as we unpacked the boxes was an unforgettable moment. Having access to these high-quality learning tools has already made a massive difference in our daily routines. My 4th graders are more engaged, confident, and eager to dive into their daily assignments. You haven't just provided supplies—you've sent a clear message to my students that a community of people believes in their potential and supports their education.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and empowering these bright young minds to reach their full potential this year.","fullyFundedDate":1788804587848,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-top-4th-graders/10587205/","projectTitle":"Tools for Top 4th Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabajar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9353957_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699243803661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353957"},{"teacherId":2429385,"projectId":10583157,"letterContent":"Students have been engaging in lessons. Lessons are made with the materials you helped us get. The tutors in the center have materials to make long lasting lessons that help keep the students engaged. The students in the reading center were surprised at the pencils since they were such high quality. \r\nEach lesson can be carefully made with high quality materials. Students are able to see the materials and they will last for years to come. It is greatly appreciated that you invested in our reading center.","fullyFundedDate":1788636410614,"projectUrl":"project/brand-new-reading-skills-center/10583157/","projectTitle":"Brand New Reading Skills Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2429385_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565410385208","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2429385"},{"teacherId":6256946,"projectId":10585075,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in fully funding our project, \"Tools for Focus: Hands-On Self-Regulation and Daily Essentials.\" Your support provided our classroom with the physical focus aids, sensory resources, and daily supplies necessary to build a calm, equitable, and highly productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nHow This Project Impacted My Students' Learning\r\nHaving access to hands-on self-regulation tools—such as tactile fidgets, movement bands, and sensory focus items—along with essential daily supplies has made an immediate difference in my students' ability to learn. When sensory and emotional needs are addressed proactively, students stay regulated, present, and engaged. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, restless, or anxious, students now independently choose tools that help them ground themselves and return their focus to instruction. Additionally, having daily essentials readily available removed quiet worries for students, ensuring every child feels safe, cared for, and ready to participate fully without barrier or stigma.\r\n\r\nWhat I Was Able to Accomplish in My Teaching\r\nWith these resources in place, I was able to dramatically improve classroom management and maximize instructional time. I successfully integrated dedicated self-regulation routines into our day, teaching students how to identify their emotional states and select the appropriate focus tool to self-soothe. Having these supports available significantly reduced off-task behaviors and interruptions during lessons, allowing me to deliver uninterrupted small-group instruction and keep academic momentum high. Most importantly, it allowed me to foster a trauma-informed, inclusive classroom where individual sensory needs are normalized and every student is equipped for success.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that self-regulation and basic readiness are the foundation of all meaningful learning. Your kindness has made our classroom a more peaceful, empowering place to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1788749777420,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-focus-hands-on-self-regulatio/10585075/","projectTitle":"Tools for Focus: Hands-On Self-Regulation and Daily Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6256946"},{"teacherId":6256946,"projectId":10042810,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in fully funding our project, \"Words Matter: Building Bridges Through Books.\" Because of your support, our classroom library is now filled with vibrant, diverse, and deeply engaging literature that has already transformed how my students view reading—and one another.\r\n\r\nHow This Project Impacted My Students' Learning\r\nThis project has made a profound difference in my students' academic and social-emotional growth. Access to books that represent a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences allowed students to see themselves reflected as heroes in literature while opening windows into the lives of others. My students are reading with noticeably higher engagement, stronger comprehension, and newfound enthusiasm. Beyond literacy metrics, the greatest impact has been emotional: reading these stories has cultivated genuine empathy, helping students understand different perspectives, practice active listening, and build stronger, more compassionate relationships with their peers.\r\n\r\nWhat I Was Able to Accomplish in My Teaching\r\nWith these rich text resources in hand, I was able to elevate my instructional practices and design dynamic, student-centered units. I successfully launched small-group literature circles and interactive read aloud centered on perspective-taking, critical thinking, and character analysis. Having high-interest, relevant books allowed me to differentiate reading instruction effectively for diverse learning levels, prompt nuanced classroom discussions on empathy and inclusion, and teach key reading standards through text students actually care about. Your gift gave me the exact tools needed to transform our reading block into a vibrant space for dialogue, connection, and deep learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom, empowering my students, and helping us prove that words truly do matter.","fullyFundedDate":1778095427859,"projectUrl":"project/words-matter-building-bridges-through-b/10042810/","projectTitle":"Words Matter: Building Bridges Through Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6256946"},{"teacherId":2978807,"projectId":10253508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for investing in our classroom. My students have been diligently working and behaving in order to earn Tiger Dollars to purchase the many classroom rewards that are available because of your generosity in funding this project. They have enjoyed perusing the options and often have difficulty choosing from all the magnificent prizes. However, I think that their top 3 favorite items are the slime, fidget toys, and squishmallows. They adore the squishmallows and think they are the coolest and cutest things ever. They keep purchasing all these items over and over again. My students are learning a lot and having a lot of fun as they work hard and behave well to earn Tiger Dollars. Thank you for making this possible for us.","fullyFundedDate":1779384784723,"projectUrl":"project/magnificent-motivators/10253508/","projectTitle":"Magnificent Motivators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skidmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2978807_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1618944661958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2978807"},{"teacherId":5353584,"projectId":10488477,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our students' learning, independence, and joy in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been especially helpful during independent Chromebook work. Students are able to focus on their individual assignments without distractions, and the built-in microphones have been a wonderful resource for our English Learner (EL) students. They can practice listening and speaking activities, helping build their language development and confidence.\r\n\r\nBecause classroom storage is always a challenge, the shoe racks have also been incredibly useful. They give us a dedicated place to organize and store the headphones so students can easily access them while keeping our limited classroom space neat and organized.\r\n\r\nThe educational games have brought a whole new level of excitement to learning! Our addition and subtraction Jenga game has become a favorite for Fun Fridays. Students are practicing important math skills while laughing, playing, and working together. The CandyLand game has also been a hit because it combines the fun of a classic board game with learning. Students use sight word cards as well as addition and subtraction cards, turning practice into something they genuinely look forward to.\r\n\r\nAnd the new seat cushions for our library have been a huge success! The students were absolutely thrilled to have comfortable new places to sit while reading, exploring books, and enjoying time in our classroom library. It has helped make our library feel even more welcoming and special.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where learning can be engaging, accessible, and fun. Your generosity provides resources that our students use every day and creates experiences they will remember. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1788471093887,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-year-supplies/10488477/","projectTitle":"New School Year Supplies","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":9553853,"projectId":10005470,"letterContent":"The new scarves and scooters have quickly become some of our students' favorite resources! We use them often during movement activities to practice coordination, balance, following directions, and teamwork. One of our favorite classroom moments is setting up scooter activities where students work together to navigate around cones, practice different movements, and encourage one another. We also use the scarves for creative movement, rhythm activities, and games that allow students to use their imagination while building gross-motor skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new scarves and scooters, they were incredibly excited! They couldn't wait to get started and immediately began asking what activities we could do with them. Their enthusiasm made it clear how much these new materials would add to our learning and movement activities.","fullyFundedDate":1768183753475,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-tossing-and-moving-in-pe/10005470/","projectTitle":"Rolling, Tossing, and Moving in PE!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9553853_orig.jpg?crop=788,788,x192,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786821315543","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9553853"},{"teacherId":5614462,"projectId":10024939,"letterContent":"I teach at a Title I school with many emerging bilingual students, and the materials purchased through DonorsChoose have helped my students tremendously. The literacy centers provide meaningful opportunities to strengthen their writing, vocabulary, and overall language skills while making learning engaging and interactive. For my hands-on learners, the math manipulatives and centers have been especially beneficial in developing counting, number sense, and addition skills.\r\n\r\nThe storage bins have also helped us organize our classroom library and create a cozy, welcoming space where students feel comfortable reading and exploring books. Overall, all of the materials have been—and continue to be—actively utilized in our classroom. These resources will also continue to benefit future students and classes for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1768688094919,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-classroom-where-every-child-b/10024939/","projectTitle":"Building a Classroom Where Every Child Belongs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quiriarte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5614462_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y230&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699401212118","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5614462"},{"teacherId":10416273,"projectId":10053041,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating STEM and Math materials to our classroom! Your generosity has given my Kinder students new opportunities to explore, create, problem-solve, and discover that they are capable of being mathematicians, engineers, and inventors.\r\n\r\nWe are using the new resources during hands-on STEM and math activities where they can build, count, measure, sort, compare, and solve problems together. One of our favorite projects has been challenging students to use the materials to design and build their own structures. \r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their excitement was contagious! They immediately wanted to touch, build, explore, and ask questions. I heard comments like, \"What can we make?\" and \"Can we build this?\" Their curiosity quickly turned into collaboration as they began sharing ideas and helping one another. For many of my students, having access to these hands-on resources makes learning feel like an exciting adventure.\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these materials as we explore new math and STEM challenges. Students will be encouraged to design, build, test, and improve their creations while practicing important skills such as counting, measurement, shapes, patterns, and problem-solving. We will also be learning that making mistakes is part of the process and that scientists, mathematicians, and engineers keep trying when something doesn't work the first time.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and their futures. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where children feel confident asking questions, trying new ideas, and seeing themselves as capable creators and problem-solvers. You have helped turn ordinary learning moments into opportunities for discovery and innovation.","fullyFundedDate":1779384785151,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-thinkers-mighty-creators/10053041/","projectTitle":"Tiny Thinkers, Mighty Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Serrato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10416273"},{"teacherId":10246511,"projectId":10055017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Pre-K Special Needs classroom! Because of your donation, we were able to purchase clear, accessible storage boxes that are already making a hands-on difference for our students. For young children with special needs, visual clarity is everything. Being able to see exactly what belongs inside each container helps take the guesswork out of daily routines, turning what used to be a frustrating transition into a confident, independent action.\r\n\r\nYour kindness does far more than just help us organize our room—it fosters vital life skills. Our students are now actively participating in cleanup time with pride, matching items to their visual homes and taking ownership of their space. This simple tool builds their functional independence, language development, and spatial awareness every single day.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and our incredible learners. Your generosity reminds our team and our students that we have a wonderful community standing behind us.","fullyFundedDate":1779378790194,"projectUrl":"project/clear-clean-up/10055017/","projectTitle":"Clear Clean Up","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10246511_orig.jpg?crop=2061,2061,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757555919400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10246511"},{"teacherId":7627981,"projectId":9990947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your donation of STEM supplies gave my students the opportunity to learn science through hands-on exploration, problem-solving, and creativity. Instead of only reading about scientific and engineering concepts, they were able to investigate, build, test ideas, make observations, and work together to solve challenges. These experiences helped make learning more meaningful and exciting for my students.\r\n\r\nYour support also helped build confidence and curiosity in my classroom. Students were eager to participate, ask questions, and try new ideas, and they took great pride in using the materials you helped provide. For many of them, these STEM activities created memorable learning experiences that will stay with them far beyond this school year. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping me create a classroom where they can explore, discover, and see themselves as scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1768070487244,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-learn-stem-by-doing/9990947/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Learn STEM by Doing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Serpa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsserpa"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82936","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":579,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":67,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":55.4,"schoolId":82936,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about George E Harris Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"George E Harris Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/george-e-harris-elementary-school/82936"}