{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hal Smith Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":62.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5006881,"projectId":10033798,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. My students were ecstatic when our supplies arrived. They cheered and clapped as I took each item out of the box. They have enjoyed exploring with the STEM building toys in the morning and as a fast finisher. Students started coming to school earlier to have extra time to explore and build. Students built on each other's designs and worked together to make bigger and sturdy designs. \r\nThe STEM kits were a big hit. They also provided a challenge because students had to follow many steps using different materials. At first students struggled, but students motivated each other to continue to try to finish their designs. Students were able to grow through their trial and error. Students reflected and were happy they pushed through and were able to have their finished product. \r\nMy students think of science with much more excitement. Thank you for helping me provide these opportunities for my students to learn through STEM.","fullyFundedDate":1771029159147,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-2nd-grade/10033798/","projectTitle":"STEM in 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Esquinca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5006881_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512358939843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-esquinca"},{"teacherId":10409519,"projectId":10040490,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting our \"Supporting Students' Calm and Focus. My students were very excited and happy when they first saw the new materials like the pillows, bouncy chair, squeezy ball and the standing lamp. The calming corner has helped my students feel safe, calm, and ready to learn again when they feel upset.\r\nRight now, we are using the calming corner during classroom lessons and independent work time. Students are learning how to manage their feelings, take calming breaks and return to class focused. Our next step is to continue teaching students healthy ways to express emotions and build positive behavior in the classroom. Thank you again for making a difference in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1769177565162,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-students-calm-and-focus/10040490/","projectTitle":"Supporting Students' Calm and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rosal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409519"},{"teacherId":9894978,"projectId":9993910,"letterContent":"The new materials have been able to assist both of my health offices at each of my schools. The bins have been able to assist with organizing gastrostomy tube supplies for my 5 students. The snacks are being used for my diabetics when they are low. The felt boards are being utilized and loved by the diabetic students in order to keep track of their carbohydrates, numbers, and behavior boards. \r\nWe are able to create more organization with the filing organizers. I don't have a mailbox at my school so this has helped tremendously when getting field trip forms, special education forms, and miscellaneous health information needed to help the students. \r\nThis project has helped create a better atmosphere for my job and the students.","fullyFundedDate":1769108115376,"projectUrl":"project/health-office/9993910/","projectTitle":"Health Office","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weld","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9894978"},{"teacherId":10399019,"projectId":10034285,"letterContent":"I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible work you do. Your commitment to fostering literacy, creativity, and a love for learning truly makes a difference. The opportunities you provide for students to explore ideas, express themselves and grow as thinkers and readers are both inspiring impactful.\r\nThrough your efforts, students are not only building essential academic skills but also gaining confidence in their voices and abilities. It is clear that your passion and dedication create a space where young minds can thrive, feel supported, and be empowered to succeed.\r\n Thank you for being a source of inspiration and for investing in the growth and potential of every student. Your work does not go unnoticed, and it is deeply appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1768715009319,"projectUrl":"project/bright-pages-bright-minds/10034285/","projectTitle":"Bright Pages, Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Autentico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399019"},{"teacherId":7051879,"projectId":10014102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful materials. My students were besides themselves with joy to see new learning toys to play and interact with. We took most of the building items and used it for our science standards. There are 2, that entail making a structure and creating structures. They had a great time using the magnets to see what structures would hold and how to make them better.\r\nThe pixel challenge has been awesome for my early finishers. They know to grab them, and sit at their desk working quietly. It has been a hit and helpful to ensure students want to get their work done. \r\nThe organizing bins have helped me to keep everything in its place and stay organized. A good teacher knows where she keeps her things so her day can run more smoothly. I have used everything so far to help my students be more engaged and interested in our material. They are having a great time and pushing to get ready for 2nd grade. I am truely grateful for the support and the help making my classroom feel more like home. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1768672831461,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-playful/10014102/","projectTitle":"Learning is Playful","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7051879_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578161810394","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7051879"},{"teacherId":9362058,"projectId":10017961,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Your generosity has already made a big impact on my students. The new materials have helped create a hands on, creative learning environment where students can explore ideas while working together.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the supplies during our art and creativity stations. One of our first projects was a collage activity where students used colorful paper and craft materials to create their own animals and pictures. They carefully cut, glued, and added their own creative touches, and many were excited to show their finished work to the class.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited and eager to start creating. The different colors and textures really sparked their creativity and kept them engaged.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to keep using these supplies for projects connected to the stories we read and seasonal crafts. These activities help build creativity, fine motor skills, and teamwork while making learning fun.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is filled with more creativity, collaboration, and joy. Thank you again for helping make these meaningful learning moments possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768769432765,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-world-through-art/10017961/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our World Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jalou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362058"},{"teacherId":8124834,"projectId":10011026,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom! The demand placed on students, especially kindergarten, is a lot! \r\nKeeping kindergarten fun and engaging is so important to their success.\r\nThe items you donated will not only keep learning fun and engaging but gives my students a sense of ownership over their learning. With these items my students are able to collaborate, engage, be independent, and celebrate. \r\nI appreciate you bringing the FUN back to kindergarten! My students have loved using the items!","fullyFundedDate":1768333890022,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-fun-back-to-kindergarten/10011026/","projectTitle":"Bring the Fun back to Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Enix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8124834_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699207064662","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8124834"},{"teacherId":9869672,"projectId":9997508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students have been able to engage with new resources that have truly transformed their learning experience. We have been using the materials daily in our lessons, and one memorable moment was when students collaborated on a hands-on project using the new supplies—working together to solve problems, share ideas, and build confidence in their abilities. It was inspiring to see their curiosity and enthusiasm come to life in such a meaningful way. \r\nAs we move forward, we are continuing to build on this momentum by incorporating these resources into our current lessons and projects. Students are now applying what they've learned to deeper, more complex activities that encourage critical thinking and creativity. We are excited to keep growing, exploring, and achieving together—and none of this would be possible without your generosity. Thank you again for making a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768316717596,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-calm-and-focus-investing-in-s/9997508/","projectTitle":"Fostering Calm and Focus: Investing in Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Autor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869672"},{"teacherId":9894978,"projectId":9142376,"letterContent":"With the help of your generous donations, I was able to receive the products for both of my health offices. These supplies have helped my health office become more organized and run more efficiently. I now have blood pressure cuffs that range multiple sizes in order to measure accurate blood pressures for all students when needed. I am able to run a complete set of vitals on students in distress with ease and efficiency. This has been extremely helpful in emergency situations. \r\nThe weighted husky is loved and appreciated by all students when they are anxious. One of my younger diabetic students loved holding it when receiving insulin. The ice machines have been so helpful for my assistants at both schools. The ice packs are easier to make and we do not have to freeze paper towels anymore. \r\n\r\nI am so thankful for all your generous donations and supporting both of my schools.","fullyFundedDate":1741314753800,"projectUrl":"project/keep-kids-healthy/9142376/","projectTitle":"Keep Kids Healthy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weld","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9894978"},{"teacherId":8604448,"projectId":9024105,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Mrs. Brown's Classroom: Fresh Start, Big Dreams!\" Your generosity made a real difference right away.\r\n\r\nThe color printer allowed me to create bright, engaging materials that truly helped my students stay focused and excited about learning. The laminated sleeves have become part of our daily routine—my students love using them for everything from math practice to small group work. And the glasses wipes? A small thing that made a huge impact for my kids who wear glasses—they can finally see the board clearly without frustration!\r\n\r\nThese supplies helped me create a cleaner, more welcoming, and more supportive space for a group of students who really needed it. Thank you for believing in us and giving us such a strong, fresh start.","fullyFundedDate":1739367637402,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-browns-classroom-fresh-start-big/9024105/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Brown’s Classroom: Fresh Start, Big Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8604448_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723922434406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8604448"},{"teacherId":6380678,"projectId":6063037,"letterContent":"I know that this late but your contribution did encourage my students social emotional to become fluent readers that loved to show their skills. Students were given the opportunity to read to our schools preschool classrooms on multiple occasions.\r\n\r\nThat year was the first year that every student entered first grade read on the state standardized level. Test scores increased on the NWEA Map assessment. That year, students show improvement in confidence, communication skills, as well as collaborative learning skills.\r\n\r\nThis thanks is late but your contribution was appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1641849663156,"projectUrl":"project/encouraging-little-readers/6063037/","projectTitle":"Encouraging Little Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6380678_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698946062935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6380678"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69616","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":709,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":34,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":44,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":37.9,"schoolId":69616,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hal Smith Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hal Smith Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/hal-smith-elementary-school/69616"}