{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Halle Hewetson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5589822,"projectId":9991264,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom. Thanks to your donations, we were able to purchase letter magnets, letter tiles, and a variety of other materials that have made a meaningful impact on my students' learning.\r\n\r\nThese materials have quickly become an essential part of our daily routine. During literacy centers, students use the letter magnets and tiles to build words and create simple sentences. This hands-on experience helps them strengthen their understanding of letter sounds, spelling patterns, and sentence structure in a way that is both engaging and developmentally appropriate.\r\n\r\nIn addition, these resources have been incredibly valuable during our differentiated reading groups. Students are able to manipulate letters to practice decoding, build new words, and explore language at their individual learning levels. This has allowed me to better support each child's unique needs and help them grow as confident readers and writers.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these materials have sparked excitement and curiosity in my students. They are eager to learn, collaborate, and take risks as they explore language in a tangible way. Your generosity has helped create a classroom environment where students feel supported and inspired.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in our classroom. Your support truly matters and is appreciated more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1768078948858,"projectUrl":"project/building-little-readers-one-sound-at-a-t/9991264/","projectTitle":"Building Little Readers One Sound at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5589822_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532895159399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5589822"},{"teacherId":8167648,"projectId":10005499,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for your generous donation. Your donation has made it possible for my students to do scientific experiments that allowed them to build volcanoes, recreate the solar system, and movie snow.\r\n \r\nFor many of my students, the access to build is not always available. Many have only watched experiments as observers. Because of your donation each of my students had the opportunity to explore science as a junior scientist. The day I received and opened up the boxes, excitement filled the air. It became hard to choose which experiment to do first. I took a poll, and volcanoes was the one everyone voted to do first. It was amazing to see the students work as a team in building the mold for their volcanoes and then came the eruptions. Some chose pop rocks, while others used soap to make it fizzle more. The eruption was done outside and gained an audience from other students outside of our class. \r\n\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference in our class. Thank you for giving my students the chance to experience being junior scientists. We could not have done so without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768182562420,"projectUrl":"project/steam-junior-scientists-making-new-disco/10005499/","projectTitle":"STEAM Junior Scientists Making New Discoveries","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8167648_orig.jpg?crop=1728,1728,x0,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636006074919","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8167648"},{"teacherId":1624752,"projectId":9397171,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful to the generous donors who have supported our classroom by providing wobble stools and organizational drawers. The wobble stools give my students the freedom to move while they learn, helping them stay focused and engaged during lessons. The organizational drawers have made a huge difference in keeping our classroom materials neat, accessible, and ready for learning. Your kindness has truly helped create a more comfortable, organized, and effective learning environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1757423930200,"projectUrl":"project/smart-space-active-minds/9397171/","projectTitle":"Smart Space, Active Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1624752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529390308797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-a-luna"},{"teacherId":1624752,"projectId":9255705,"letterContent":"I want to start off by saying thank you so much for donating to our classroom. The VersaTiles are amazing and a great way for students to feel successful when they can check their own answers. The confidence I see in their faces is amazing and I feel it is giving them a self-confidence boost to work independently. \r\n\r\nBeing able to use these across all content areas, and with all grade levels allows me to keep the same hands-on activities, engagement level, \r\n\r\nThank you once again for supporting our classroom and supporting Nevada teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1746550420950,"projectUrl":"project/tile-by-tile-learning-in-style/9255705/","projectTitle":"Tile by Tile: Learning in Style!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1624752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529390308797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-a-luna"},{"teacherId":1624752,"projectId":9242801,"letterContent":"To start off, I wanted to say thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Our wobble stools are used every day during small group instruction. The kids were so excited to use them and love to wiggle around while they are working. \r\n\r\nWith the carts were able to keep our stations organized, and our work separated by grade level. My students take ownership of their supplies and it's funny to even watch them using the wobble stool as a table when they sit on the floor. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generous donation to our classroom project.","fullyFundedDate":1746787259044,"projectUrl":"project/versatility-wanted-help-us-do-it-all/9242801/","projectTitle":"Versatility Wanted: Help Us Do It All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1624752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529390308797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-a-luna"},{"teacherId":1624752,"projectId":10034727,"letterContent":"First of all, I wanted to say thank you so much for donating to our classroom project. My students were so excited when they saw the headphones and wanted to use them right away! So far I've been able to help my English language learners work through the program our district is currently using to help with learning English. It requires both a laptop and headphones with a microphone, so I've been able to support them by learning how to use the program by speaking into the microphone and feeling confident about their speaking, listening, writing, and reading. \r\n\r\nWe are working on a new project right now where they are writing about their families, so I look forward to seeing them transfer all the things that they're learning through the program into their writing. \r\n\r\nThank you once again for supporting classrooms and teachers in Nevada.","fullyFundedDate":1768765690196,"projectUrl":"project/powered-up-and-ready-to-learn/10034727/","projectTitle":"Powered Up and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1624752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1529390308797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-a-luna"},{"teacherId":9356977,"projectId":9411746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing books for our library. Because of your generosity, our students have access to engaging, high-quality texts that truly spark curiosity and joy. Your support has allowed us to place books directly into the hands of children who are excited to read, explore new ideas, and see themselves reflected in stories.\r\n\r\nThese new books are already strengthening important literacy skills in our classroom. Students are practicing comprehension strategies such as making predictions, visualizing, identifying theme, and supporting their thinking with text evidence. We are also using the books to build vocabulary, develop fluency, and strengthen discussion skills. Reading in our classroom is active and engaging—students read independently, partner-read, participate in small-group discussions, and reflect on their thinking through written responses. The books you provided give us meaningful opportunities to model close reading and thoughtful conversation.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited about the new titles. Some who were previously hesitant readers are now eager to pick up a book and share what they've discovered. I've seen students recommending books to classmates, discussing favorite characters, and even asking to take extra time to read. Watching their confidence grow has been such a gift. Your generosity has not only expanded our collection—it has strengthened our community of readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and in the power of literacy. Your kindness is making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1760105289697,"projectUrl":"project/expanding-horizons-empowering-students/9411746/","projectTitle":"Expanding Horizons: Empowering Students with Diverse Voices through Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sharapan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356977_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699825959187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356977"},{"teacherId":9356977,"projectId":8312476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing books for our library. Because of your generosity, our students have access to engaging, high-quality texts that truly spark curiosity and joy. Your support has allowed us to place books directly into the hands of children who are excited to read, explore new ideas, and see themselves reflected in stories.\r\nThese new books are already strengthening important literacy skills in our classroom. Students are practicing comprehension strategies such as making predictions, visualizing, identifying theme, and supporting their thinking with text evidence. We are also using the books to build vocabulary, develop fluency, and strengthen discussion skills. Reading in our classroom is active and engaging—students read independently, partner-read, participate in small-group discussions, and reflect on their thinking through written responses. The books you provided give us meaningful opportunities to model close reading and thoughtful conversation.\r\nSeveral students have been especially excited about the new titles. Some who were previously hesitant readers are now eager to pick up a book and share what they've discovered. I've seen students recommending books to classmates, discussing favorite characters, and even asking to take extra time to read. Watching their confidence grow has been such a gift. Your generosity has not only expanded our collection—it has strengthened our community of readers.\r\nThank you for investing in our students and in the power of literacy. Your kindness is making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1713394183484,"projectUrl":"project/reading-about-our-world/8312476/","projectTitle":"Reading About Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sharapan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9356977_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y80&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699825959187","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356977"},{"teacherId":10403631,"projectId":10017366,"letterContent":"My students were beyond excited when the new resources arrived! When I told them that generous donors had made it possible, several of them immediately said, \"That's so nice of them!\" and \"Please tell them thank you!\" It was such a heartwarming moment to see them recognize the kindness of others who care about their learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest impacts has been having reliable headphones for everyone. Before this donation, I often struggled to find working headphones, and it sometimes interrupted learning time. Now, students can smoothly transition into independent reading, listening centers, and online lessons without delays. It has truly made all of our lives easier and allows us to focus more on learning instead of troubleshooting equipment.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase markers have also made a huge difference. I no longer have to search for a working marker in the middle of a lesson! Students are able to actively participate, practice problems, and share their thinking without frustration. It keeps lessons moving and engagement high.\r\n\r\nCurrently, students are using the headphones during literacy centers and math intervention programs to build their reading fluency and strengthen foundational math skills. Our next steps include small group rotations where students will apply what they've practiced independently to collaborative problem-solving activities. Because of your generosity, we can focus on growth, confidence, and meaningful learning experiences every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such an important part of our classroom family!","fullyFundedDate":1768672104078,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-semester-class-restock/10017366/","projectTitle":"2nd Semester Class Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valenzuela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10403631_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768360312141","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403631"},{"teacherId":9356940,"projectId":8012180,"letterContent":"Thanks to this donor-chosen project, my students and I are using resources such as headphones, fidgets, mini vacuums, and rolling carts to support focus, organization, and independence throughout the school day. Headphones help students reduce distractions during independent work, while fidgets provide sensory support that improves self-regulation and concentration. Rolling carts and mini vacuums empower students to take ownership of their materials and learning spaces, building confidence through responsibility. When students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to use tools that made daily tasks feel more manageable.\r\nAs we move forward, students are applying these supports during lessons focused on executive functioning, self-regulation, and life skills. They are learning how to independently choose tools that best meet their needs for different tasks and settings. Our next steps include helping students transfer these skills to collaborative projects and daily routines beyond the classroom. Thanks to our donors' generosity, students are developing practical strategies that help them feel prepared, capable, and successful both in school and in everyday life.","fullyFundedDate":1699712010835,"projectUrl":"project/organized-prepared-ready-to-learn/8012180/","projectTitle":"Organized! Prepared! Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356940"},{"teacherId":8128259,"projectId":8323481,"letterContent":"This year's holiday season is already extra special thanks to your generous donation of a Polar Express Train set for our classroom. The moment the students saw the festive engine and cars, their faces lit up with pure joy and excitement. This magnificent gift has brought the magic of the beloved story right into our learning space, sparking imaginations and creating an unforgettable centerpiece for our holiday traditions. Your kindness has given us more than a decoration; it has provided a beautiful experience that we will cherish for years to come.\r\nThe impact of your thoughtfulness extends far beyond the train itself. This incredible gift will become an integral part of our December curriculum, from inspiring creative writing exercises to serving as a festive prop for our end-of-year celebration. It has already ignited a special holiday spirit and has fostered a wonderful sense of community among the students. Your support truly makes a significant difference in the lives of our children, and we are so grateful for your incredible generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1716559386830,"projectUrl":"project/all-aboard/8323481/","projectTitle":"All Aboard!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hutchins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8128259_orig.png?crop=389,389,x0,y51&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1712595197313","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8128259"},{"teacherId":2519646,"projectId":9666849,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been fully engaged with our new STEM and sensory materials! We've been using them daily in hands-on centers, where students explore building, problem-solving, and fine motor activities. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students work together to build a tall Magna-Tile tower—they were so proud when it stood taller than they were!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the class's reaction was priceless. Their faces lit up, and many of them couldn't wait to touch, build, and explore. Several students who are usually hesitant to participate jumped right in, which has been incredible to see.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for us will be to continue incorporating these resources into our STEM challenges and sensory play stations. We're planning a unit on motion and force, and the materials will help students experiment with ramps, weight, and balance in ways that feel like play but build deep understanding.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made learning more meaningful and joyful for my students. Thank you for giving them these opportunities—they are learning to collaborate, explore, and create every single day because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1758132599577,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-sensory-materials-for-yo/9666849/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Stem & Sensory Materials for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salinas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2519646_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486090080621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2519646"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82938","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":574,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":81,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":43.3,"schoolId":82938,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Halle Hewetson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Halle Hewetson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/halle-hewetson-elementary-school/82938"}