{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gordon McCaw Steam Academy","outOfStateSupporters":30.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7653516,"projectId":10201431,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom. This new furniture provides a space where my students can complete fine motor activities outside. They enjoy seeing their reflection and the reflection of their toys in the mirror. They enjoy matching circles to the circle table. \r\n\r\nWhen the table and chairs arrived, my students ran over to be the first to sit in the seats. They were so surprised to see the their faces in the mirror on the table. This has quickly become a preferred area to take a break outside from running around.","fullyFundedDate":1779297250607,"projectUrl":"project/outdoor-boho-furniture/10201431/","projectTitle":"Outdoor Boho Furniture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Julia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7653516_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631161522538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7653516"},{"teacherId":9355332,"projectId":10036675,"letterContent":"We are so greatly appreciative of the materials you funded for us. I teach in a program that teaches students that are in the 250 percent poverty level. This Program use to receive funds to support our students so that they have appropriate materials for learning. However, we have not received any funds for materials for a few years. We rely on the generosity of others to make sure our students have everything they need for an enjoyable learning experience. Our students get extremely excited to when we introduce new materials, no materr what they are (indoor or outdoor toys).","fullyFundedDate":1774963791039,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-materials/10036675/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355332"},{"teacherId":5434920,"projectId":10487919,"letterContent":"We just received all of our new, hardcover books! Our students are SO excited! \r\n\r\nWe have not yet introduced Mother Bruce, but they are very familiar with Elephant & Piggie! We will read many of these stories during our whole-group story time, but also like to fill our library with a wide variety of books so that our students can choose their favorites to read again and again. \r\n\r\nIn Pre-K we use books to teach so many pre-reading skills that our students will use for a lifetime such as parts of a book, reading from left to right, letters, rhyming, alliteration and how to read for enjoyment. Your donations will help us to do just that! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1788540356802,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rocks-in-pre-k/10487919/","projectTitle":"Reading Rocks in Pre-K!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hofmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5434920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768275093173","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ryann"},{"teacherId":2938201,"projectId":10351443,"letterContent":"My scholars were super excited to utilize the Scribbledo Double Sided Whiteboard Lined Dry Erase Board for Kids Ruled Writing/Drawing Boards and Black Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers with Eraser Caps! We are currently using them as lap desks and for both letter and number formation at our whole group learning carpet area. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to use them to engage in daily drawing and writing activities across all subject areas like directed drawings to self drawing, letter formation to word and sentence writing, visualization to number formation to equations, and engineering plans to redesigning. \r\n\r\nYour generous donations provide my kindergartner scholars countless opportunities to explore drawing and writing to become proficient in all subject areas.","fullyFundedDate":1785331530913,"projectUrl":"project/write-draw-erase-repeat/10351443/","projectTitle":"Write, Draw, Erase, & Repeat","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colgate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2938201_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467150449874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-colgate"},{"teacherId":2938201,"projectId":10420284,"letterContent":"My scholars were super excited to start using the dry erase pocket sleeves for name writing practice in the first month of school and continuously ask when we will be using them again. We will continue to use them for practice in learning in all academic areas like name writing, letter and number formation, handwriting, Lexia Skill Builders, math thinking with drawings and equations, engineering design plans, and so much more.\r\n\r\nWe are super excited to utilize the Classic Primary Composition Books, as they will give scholars the additional opportunity to explore their world as authors and illustrators with space to illustrate their ideas and connect writing to their ideas.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1786542166604,"projectUrl":"project/wonderful-writers/10420284/","projectTitle":"Wonderful Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colgate","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2938201_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1467150449874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jessica-colgate"},{"teacherId":517630,"projectId":10048875,"letterContent":"I am so thankful for the decodable books and the magnetic word building mats. My students will be able to use them to increase their reading skills with little loss of instructional time. These materials will not only help my struggling readers catch up, but also my strong readers will use them to learn more complex spelling patterns that will help them become more fluent readers.\r\n\r\nWhen I showed my student the new materials the were very excited. Prior to these materials arriving, I only had enough boards for a small group of students to use. Now all of my students can use boards that they haven't had access to before. New books are always a hit and the decodable books were no exception. My students love to read and when my struggling students get the chance to be successful with a book, their faces just light up.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to see how much each child progresses with their reading fluency by having these amazing tools to keep them engaged and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1772479790979,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers-by-building-words/10048875/","projectTitle":"Building Readers by Building Words","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morrow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp517630_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687208162137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-morrow"},{"teacherId":9367097,"projectId":10015633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our PreK-Autism Essentials project and for making it possible for us to receive snacks, cleaning supplies, and gloves for our classroom. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students. In a PreK classroom, especially one supporting students with autism, having the right resources available can make each day run more smoothly and help students feel safe, comfortable, and ready to learn. The snacks have been especially helpful throughout our busy school day. They provide students with an opportunity to take a break, refuel, and return to learning activities with renewed energy and focus. Some of our students benefit from predictable routines, and having snacks available helps us create a consistent and supportive environment.\r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplies and gloves have also been extremely valuable. Keeping our classroom clean and sanitary is an important part of creating a safe learning environment for young children. Our students participate in hands-on activities, sensory experiences, art projects, and other learning opportunities that can sometimes become messy. Having cleaning supplies and gloves readily available allows us to quickly clean and prepare our classroom so learning can continue without unnecessary interruptions. These simple but essential materials help us maintain a classroom where students can explore, play, practice new skills, and learn with confidence. Your donations have helped us focus more of our time and energy on teaching and supporting our students rather than worrying about whether we have the basic supplies we need.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped us encourage independence and positive classroom routines. Our students are constantly learning important skills such as communicating their needs, following routines, participating in activities, making choices, and becoming more independent. Every small success is important, and having the resources we need helps us provide consistent support as students work toward their individual goals. Whether it is enjoying a snack during a scheduled break, participating in a classroom activity, or helping with simple cleanup routines, these everyday experiences provide valuable opportunities for learning.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful to each donor who chose to invest in our classroom and our students. Your kindness goes beyond providing supplies; it helps create opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and feel successful. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping make our classroom a welcoming, safe, and supportive place where every child can thrive. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we appreciate your support more than words can express.\r\n\r\nPaint, Play-Doh, Pretend & Snacks: Learning Through Play6lDear PNC Grow Up Great/Donors,\r\n\r\nI would also like to express my sincere appreciation to PNC Grow Up Great® and all of the donors who contributed to this project. Your support has had a positive impact on my students' learning and on my ability to provide meaningful educational experiences. The snacks, cleaning supplies, and gloves have helped me meet the everyday needs of my students while maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment. Because these essential resources were provided, I have been able to spend more time concentrating on instruction, individualized support, classroom routines, communication skills, and helping students develop greater independence.\r\n\r\nFor my students, learning happens in many different ways throughout the day. It happens during structured lessons, play, sensory activities, snack time, social interactions, and even simple daily routines. Your support has helped make all of these moments possible and productive. I am incredibly thankful to PNC Grow Up Great® and our generous donors for supporting early childhood education and helping our students have the resources they need to succeed. Your generosity reminds us that our students' education, growth, and well-being matter. Thank you for being an important part of our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1774963833852,"projectUrl":"project/prek-autism-essentials/10015633/","projectTitle":"PreK-Autism Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Singh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367097_orig.jpg?crop=1738,1738,x97,y532&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699909783867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367097"},{"teacherId":5263509,"projectId":10439483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project. I really appreciate your kindness in supporting my classroom. When I got the fuzzy erasers I put them on all my student's desks. When they came walked in and saw them on their desks they were so excited. They love using them on their whiteboards. I love them because they are big and they don't get lost. \r\n\r\nI also handed out the magnetic dry erase markers and they were a big hit too! They stick on the side of their desks and are always available when needed!\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for helping my classroom run more smoothly with these materials.","fullyFundedDate":1786642855377,"projectUrl":"project/amazing-dry-erase-markers-and-fuzzy-eras/10439483/","projectTitle":"Amazing Dry Erase Markers and Fuzzy Erasers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Palbaum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5263509"},{"teacherId":9354950,"projectId":8006658,"letterContent":"The students absolutely loved our new aquarium. It was a great way to be able to observe our fish as we learned about animals and their needs. The round aquarium acts like a magnifying glass, so it helps observe the fish in detail. Now future students can also receive the same experience. We are planning on adding other animals that can get along with our guppies, so students can compare and contrast between the two animals. It is also a great way to observe how different animals interact with each other. We are very appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1699552132892,"projectUrl":"project/absolutely-awesome-aquarium/8006658/","projectTitle":"Absolutely Awesome Aquarium","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sequeira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354950_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699411685834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354950"},{"teacherId":7799157,"projectId":10003210,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our classroom library. I find that my 2nd graders are divided between their love for fiction books and non fiction books. Thanks to your generous donations, our non fiction and chapter book library expanded greatly! I have students that are far above grade level in reading, so giving them more of a selection in their reading level was so impactful and meant the world to them! \r\n I was able to get a large variety of books, and they are ones they always request, it even encouraged some of my fiction lovers to get excited about non fiction! Chapter books are started in second grade, so having a large variety for varied interests is so important!\r\n I always love when my kids get even more excited about reading, so thank you for being a part of that!","fullyFundedDate":1768499527491,"projectUrl":"project/expand-our-classroom-library/10003210/","projectTitle":"Expand Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7799157_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624230438572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7799157"},{"teacherId":795656,"projectId":5874065,"letterContent":"This project has helped my library of nonfiction books grow for the increasing demand on students to read nonfiction books. My students have more options to read. \r\n\r\nAlso, students now can read a variety of text complexity. The books have go over a a wide range of science topics we study in 3rd grade. The books will be put to good use this year and beyond.\r\n\r\nFinally, the students have been checking out their favorite nonfiction book series called \"Who Would Win?\" They appreciate the new variety they have that engages them in a different style of writing than many other nonfiction books.","fullyFundedDate":1633367837266,"projectUrl":"project/nonfiction-ninjas/5874065/","projectTitle":"Nonfiction Ninjas","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeMott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/795656"},{"teacherId":310521,"projectId":10153610,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for helping me organize my supplies. Having a large music stand has been so very helpful in gathering all the things. I am able to keep my sheet music, lesson plans, seating charts, ensemble attendance sheets, pencils, clip on tuner, recorder and more all together in one place. \r\n\r\nBeing organized with a space that makes sense has really decreased the daily sress from the clutter struggle. With limited space in my music room, this conducting stand has been such a positive upgrade.\r\n\r\nI am grateful for your help.","fullyFundedDate":1776439759436,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-conducting/10153610/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Conducting","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp310521_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449855137772","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/supersteitle"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82937","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":751,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":36,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.4,"schoolId":82937,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gordon McCaw Steam Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gordon McCaw Steam Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/gordon-mccaw-elementary-school/82937"}