{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Gwendolyn Woolley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6406088,"projectId":10423988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in funding our project, \"Master the Basics in Math, AI Not Included!\" When the boxes arrived in our classroom, the excitement was immediate. The students could hardly wait to unbox the new hands-on math resources, and seeing their faces light up as they realized these tools were meant specifically for them was an unforgettable moment.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources daily to strengthen our core mathematical thinking. In an age where technology often does the thinking for us, these materials give my students the opportunity to physically engage with problem-solving, build spatial awareness, and truly understand the foundational principles behind math concepts. During our small-group stations, students are using the hands-on manipulatives to visualize complex problems step-by-step, collaborate with peers, and explain their mathematical reasoning aloud without relying on digital shortcuts.","fullyFundedDate":1786301583057,"projectUrl":"project/master-the-basics-in-math-ai-not-includ/10423988/","projectTitle":"Master the Basics in Math, AI Not Included!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brad Daughtry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6406088_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x2078,y435&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556571404178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6406088"},{"teacherId":6406088,"projectId":10340563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our project, \"Build the Math Foundation Now for Next School Year!\" When the boxes of new math materials arrived, my students were beyond excited. Their eyes lit up as we unboxed the colorful manipulatives and interactive math activities, and they immediately wanted to know when we could start using them.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources daily during our small group math rotations and hands-on center time. Recently, during a lesson on problem-solving and spatial reasoning, students used the new tools to model complex concepts visually. Being able to hold, move, and build with these materials has transformed abstract ideas into tangible, clear concepts for them.\r\n\r\nHaving these foundational resources ready gives my students the confidence and skills they need to tackle higher-level math. Our next step is to begin our upcoming unit on multi-step problem solving, where students will apply these foundational tools to work collaboratively in pairs. Thank you for giving my students the tools and confidence to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1781877369637,"projectUrl":"project/build-the-math-foundation-now-for-next-s/10340563/","projectTitle":"Build the Math Foundation Now for Next School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brad Daughtry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6406088_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x2078,y435&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556571404178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6406088"},{"teacherId":7756492,"projectId":10558904,"letterContent":"Our students were so surprised when our materials arrived. I have many budding artists and they could not wait to use the paints sticks. Their art projects are so vibrant. \r\nBy far, the most popular items in the donation were the appliance set for the kitchen. I am surprised we have not run out of batteries. One fine young chef served me a sushi smoothie today. \r\nOver in the block center, our students have been testing the ramps. It seems the balls move more quickly than the toy cars. We wondered if different road surfaces effect how cars move on real roads. I shared with them my experience growing up on a dirt road, so different from the streets in Las Vegas.\r\nThese new items, along with a few we are saving for a later date have already greatly impacted the learning engagement in our classroom. We are thrilled to have been selected by the community to support our room. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1788307627016,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-creating-and-learning-throug/10558904/","projectTitle":"Exploring, Creating, and Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shimko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7756492"},{"teacherId":6878733,"projectId":10355721,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for being a part of this project. It was so exciting seeing the project fully funded and even more so when the packages began to arrive! All of the resources were instantly put to use and are already well loved. \r\n\r\nWe have fun pocket charts that are proudly displaying our daily schedules and token boards! We have math and ELA resources that are consistently used during our center roaring, and we have lots of toys to play with to practice sharing and turn taking!\r\n\r\nI am certain that all of the items received will continue to bring joy and make a positive impact on some really amazing students!!! Thank you again, so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1782935942622,"projectUrl":"project/a-strong-start-for-our-autism-classroom/10355721/","projectTitle":"A Strong Start for Our Autism Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. OBrien","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6878733_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782711298735","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6878733"},{"teacherId":2967762,"projectId":10519365,"letterContent":"These new books have given my students meaningful opportunities to strengthen important reading skills while also building their love of reading. We use the texts to practice skills such as identifying story elements, determining the main idea, making inferences, using text evidence, developing vocabulary, comparing characters and events, and discussing an author's message or purpose.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom happens in many different ways. Students read independently, with partners, in small groups, and as part of whole class instruction. We also use books for novel studies and discussions that encourage students to think more deeply about what they are reading and share their ideas with others.\r\n\r\nIt has been especially exciting to see students discover books and series that capture their interest. Some students who once needed encouragement to choose a book are now eager to read, while others are challenging themselves with longer chapter books. Students enjoy recommending books to one another, talking about their favorite characters, and finding new books they want to read next. These new texts are helping us build stronger reading skills while creating a classroom community where reading is something students genuinely look forward to.","fullyFundedDate":1788504678040,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pages-growing-minds/10519365/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages, Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karen Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2967762"},{"teacherId":4949812,"projectId":10382359,"letterContent":"Thank for your support. The student mailbox is ready and setup to help organize student assignments. Students will organize their writing notebooks using the mailbox slots. The mailbox also serve as a place to place mail that needs to go home. Having a place to organize supplies is essential as well a great skill for students. Having a designated place for students to store their supplies helps transitions go faster and smoother. This helps to use more time for instruction with less distractions.","fullyFundedDate":1784461848873,"projectUrl":"project/you-got-mail/10382359/","projectTitle":"You Got Mail","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Machuca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4949812_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1635400610919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4949812"},{"teacherId":6347742,"projectId":8067686,"letterContent":"The seating and mailboxes has been so impactful in the classroom. The seating has allowed my classroom to be more flexible and student enjoy sitting in something else other than regular chairs. \r\n\r\nThe mailbox has allowed students to fill their slots with important paperwork and kind letters to other students. Students are able to store textbooks and supplies in their mailbox to allow better organization in their desks. \r\n\r\nOverall these little things in the classroom have big impacts for students that create a well rounded learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1701723967533,"projectUrl":"project/seating-and-mailboxes/8067686/","projectTitle":"Seating and Mailboxes","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Witt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6347742_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692327060946","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6347742"},{"teacherId":6406088,"projectId":10333412,"letterContent":"When the materials first arrived, my students were genuinely thrilled to unbox tools they could touch, manipulate, and work through by hand. In an age where digital answers and AI tools are everywhere, having physical math manipulatives and fluency practice games has helped my students build true, deep conceptual understanding rather than relying on automated answers. During our daily math stations, seeing them collaborate, talk through mental math strategies, and celebrate when they master a new math fact has transformed the energy in our classroom. As we move into our next math units, these foundational skills are giving them the confidence to tackle more complex word problems and multi-step equations with ease.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity toward our classroom and for making this project a reality. Your support enabled me to bring essential, hands-on learning resources into our everyday routines, which has significantly boosted my students' confidence in fundamental math and literacy skills. Because of your contribution, I've been able to run more effective small-group instruction and provide personalized practice that keeps every learner actively engaged. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1781474761462,"projectUrl":"project/math-facts-are-the-key-not-ai/10333412/","projectTitle":"Math Facts are the Key, not A.I.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brad Daughtry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6406088_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x2078,y435&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556571404178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6406088"},{"teacherId":6406088,"projectId":10374457,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity toward our classroom and for making this project a reality. Your support enabled me to bring essential, hands-on learning resources into our everyday routines, which has significantly boosted my students' confidence in fundamental math and literacy skills. Because of your contribution, I've been able to run more effective small-group instruction and provide personalized practice that keeps every learner actively engaged. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1784837529083,"projectUrl":"project/basic-skils-basic-facts-the-three-rs/10374457/","projectTitle":"Basic Skils, Basic Facts, The Three \"Rs\" Are Back","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brad Daughtry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6406088_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x2078,y435&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556571404178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6406088"},{"teacherId":9390675,"projectId":10014970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Wild About Writing: Animal Research for 3rd Grade Scholars.\" The new nonfiction animal texts have brought so much excitement to our classroom! My students used these colorful, informative books to explore a variety of animals, learning how to locate main ideas, use text features like diagrams and glossaries, and pull key facts to answer research questions.\r\n\r\nHaving rich, accessible nonfiction reading materials made a huge difference during our writing block. Seeing their eyes light up as they discovered new facts about their chosen animals was incredible, especially for some of our reluctant readers who fully threw themselves into the process. Each student selected an animal of their choice, synthesized what they learned, and wrote their very own detailed informational report. Your generosity gave my 3rd graders both the resources and the confidence to become true researchers and authors!","fullyFundedDate":1768520942878,"projectUrl":"project/wild-about-writing-animal-research-for/10014970/","projectTitle":"Wild About Writing: Animal Research for 3rd Grade Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spencer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9390675_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y67&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768263143218","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9390675"},{"teacherId":10007614,"projectId":10243371,"letterContent":"I am genuinely so appreciative of your generosity and support for my students! Because of your donation, my students now have the supplies and books they need to learn, grow, and develop a deeper love for reading. Seeing their excitement and confidence build up as they explore new books has been truly heartwarming, and none of this would be possible without your kindness, love, and support. Thank you for believing in my students and me. You're investing in my students and helping make a difference in their lives! ❤️📚","fullyFundedDate":1783458657730,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds/10243371/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Herrera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10007614_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783458922300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10007614"},{"teacherId":6406088,"projectId":10309611,"letterContent":"Main Letter for Donors\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project, \"Learning Math without AI, Computers, or Devices.\" Unboxing these hands-on math materials with my students was an absolute highlight—their eyes lit up the moment they saw tangible games, manipulatives, and real-world tools instead of the usual screens. Stepping away from digital devices allowed us to slow down, talk through mathematical concepts together, and make abstract ideas feel genuinely concrete.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources daily for collaborative group work and hands-on problem-solving. My students are actively building spatial reasoning, mastering fundamental arithmetic, and working through math challenges through direct experience rather than clicking through prompts on a screen. Moving forward, we are diving into group-based problem-solving stations where students will construct models and explain their mathematical thinking out loud to their peers. Your generosity provided my students with a refreshingly interactive way to build deep math confidence, and we are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1780275645172,"projectUrl":"project/learning-math-without-ai-computers-or/10309611/","projectTitle":"Learning Math without AI, Computers, or Devices","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brad Daughtry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6406088_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x2078,y435&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1556571404178","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6406088"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55307","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":662,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":15,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":71,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":45.8,"schoolId":55307,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Gwendolyn Woolley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Gwendolyn Woolley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/gwendolyn-woolley-elementary-school/55307"}