{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harvey N Dondero Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3607399,"projectId":10574102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Engaging Literacy Tools to Make Reading Fun!\" When the boxes arrived in our classroom, my students were overwhelmed with excitement. Their eyes lit up as we unboxed the colorful phonics games and the LeapFrog reading materials. Many of them immediately started pointing out the characters and couldn't wait to dive into the new interactive tools.\r\n\r\nThese resources have completely transformed our daily literacy intervention groups. Students are actively using the LeapFrog reading tools to listen to letter sounds, track words as they read along, and practice blending sounds together in an engaging, self-paced way. In addition, during small group time, we use the phonics games to practice decoding words, building vocabulary, and reinforcing foundational letter-sound relationships through hands-on play. A memorable moment from this week was watching a reluctant reader proudly complete a full word-building game on their own with a huge smile, eager to show off their progress!\r\n\r\nYour support gives my students the targeted intervention they need to build confidence and develop strong reading skills. As a next step, our students will continue applying these fundamental phonics skills as we transition into reading longer, decodable texts and writing their own short stories. Thank you for opening up new possibilities for my readers!","fullyFundedDate":1788627581536,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-literacy-tools-to-make-reading/10574102/","projectTitle":"Engaging Literacy Tools to Make Reading Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3607399_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y100&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732314000623","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsspencegrade3"},{"teacherId":5900036,"projectId":10188532,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous support of our glow-in-the-dark art project! Your donation of glow art materials and lights is helping us create an exciting black light art experience where our K–5 students can explore creativity, culture, and self-expression in a completely new way. Your generosity is giving our students access to art materials and experiences that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to enjoy.\r\n\r\nOne of the special projects our students will create is glow-in-the-dark sugar skull artwork inspired by the colorful designs and traditions associated with Día de los Muertos. Students will learn about the meaning and symbolism behind sugar skulls while creating their own unique designs using bright oil pastels and other fluorescent materials. Under the black lights, their artwork will come alive with vibrant colors, patterns, flowers, and decorative details! This project will provide a wonderful opportunity to connect art-making with learning about and respecting cultural traditions.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation is helping our students discover that their creativity can shine in many different ways. The glow room will be a place where children can experiment, collaborate, celebrate different cultures, and proudly share their artistic voices. We can already imagine the excitement on their faces when they turn off the lights and see their sugar skulls and other multicultural artwork glowing around them. Thank you for helping us create memorable, meaningful, and joyful art experiences for our students. Your generosity is truly helping our young artists shine!","fullyFundedDate":1780072169019,"projectUrl":"project/glow-global-art-across-cultures/10188532/","projectTitle":"Glow Global: Art Across Cultures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5900036_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537892962078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5900036"},{"teacherId":5900036,"projectId":10245442,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating paper towels, wipes, and other cleaning supplies to our art room! These supplies may seem simple, but they make a huge difference in our classroom. With so many students creating, painting, drawing, and experimenting with different art materials, we go through a lot of cleaning supplies each day.\r\n\r\nYour donation helps us keep our tables, tools, and classroom spaces clean and ready for the next group of artists. Having wipes and paper towels available means we can quickly clean up spills and messes and spend more of our class time doing what we love—creating art! It also helps us keep our classroom organized and welcoming for every student.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our art students and helping make our classroom a safe, clean, and creative place to learn. Your generosity helps us focus on creativity, exploration, and making art rather than worrying about running out of the supplies we need to care for our classroom. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778336952668,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-clean-classrooms-and-focu/10245442/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start: Clean Classrooms and Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5900036_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537892962078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5900036"},{"teacherId":5900036,"projectId":10236547,"letterContent":"Dear DonorsChoose Supporters,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generous donation of glow-in-the-dark art materials and black lights for our new black light art glow room! Your kindness is bringing an exciting and creative new experience to our K–5 students in an underserved community. These materials will give our young artists the opportunity to explore art in a whole new way, using light, color, and creativity to bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nOur students will use these materials for multicultural art projects that celebrate the many cultures, traditions, and perspectives represented in our community. Through these projects, children will be able to learn about and appreciate different cultures while expressing themselves through art. The glow room will provide an engaging, hands-on environment where students can experiment, collaborate, and feel proud of their unique creative voices.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making it possible for our students to experience art in a way that is both educational and magical. For many of our children, opportunities to work with specialized art materials and create in an interactive glow environment may be something they have never experienced before. Thank you for investing in their creativity, curiosity, and confidence and for helping us create meaningful learning experiences that they will remember for years to come. Your support truly helps our students shine—both literally and figuratively!","fullyFundedDate":1782183241922,"projectUrl":"project/glow-big-or-go-home-a-student-art-exper/10236547/","projectTitle":"Glow Big or Go Home: A Student Art Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5900036_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537892962078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5900036"},{"teacherId":8507960,"projectId":10272467,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Mastering Multiplication Tables!\" My goal is for every student to leave third grade feeling confident and proficient with their multiplication and division facts. Because we are still at the beginning of the school year, these materials have allowed us to begin working on multiplication right out of the gate, rather than waiting until later in the year.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on resources give students opportunities to practice facts through games, repetition, movement, and collaborative activities. This makes learning more engaging while helping students build the automaticity they need for more complex math. Research with third graders found that students who participated in a multiplication-fluency intervention improved their average correct responses in one minute by approximately 5–11 facts, depending on their starting level. Another study of third-grade students found significant growth in multiplication fact acquisition and retention after a 10-week intervention.\r\n\r\nThese facts are not just numbers to memorize—they are the foundation for future learning in long division, fractions, decimals, multi-digit multiplication, and multi-step problem solving. When students can recall basic facts more automatically, they have more mental energy available for reasoning and tackling challenging problems.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me start this important work early and giving my students engaging tools to practice, build confidence, and see themselves as capable mathematicians. Your support is helping us build a strong mathematical foundation from the very first weeks of third grade!","fullyFundedDate":1778868430749,"projectUrl":"project/mastering-multiplication-tables/10272467/","projectTitle":"Mastering Multiplication Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhodes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8507960_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716518012755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8507960"},{"teacherId":8507960,"projectId":10215423,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Leveling Up in Third Grade!\" This project has been especially meaningful as I begin my first year teaching third grade after working in kindergarten and first grade. Because I was starting fresh at a new grade level, having access to the materials I needed was incredibly important. Your generosity helped me gather essential classroom supplies along with engaging math and literacy resources that I can use every day.\r\n\r\nThese materials allow me to create more hands-on and engaging learning experiences through manipulatives, collaborative activities, small-group instruction, and differentiated practice. Instead of simply listening to a lesson, students can touch, explore, discuss, practice, and apply what they are learning. Research consistently shows that active learning can improve student achievement and engagement; one meta-analysis of 225 studies found that students in active-learning classrooms performed better than students in traditional lecture-based settings.\r\n\r\nThis is particularly important for my students, who attend a Title I school and often face significant challenges outside of the classroom. Having the right materials allows me to meet students where they are, provide additional support when needed, and challenge those who are ready to go further. It also helps me create a classroom where students are excited to participate and feel successful.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving me the resources to build a classroom where learning is hands-on, meaningful, and engaging. Your support has helped me feel prepared for this new chapter and, most importantly, has given my students the tools and experiences they deserve to grow as confident third-grade learners.","fullyFundedDate":1779384909841,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-learning-in-third-grade/10215423/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Learning in Third Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhodes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8507960_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716518012755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8507960"},{"teacherId":8507960,"projectId":10007787,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Lunar New Year Magic: Stories and Culture for My Classroom!\" Your generosity has provided my students with meaningful resources to explore Lunar New Year and learn about cultural traditions from around the world.\r\n\r\nIncluding different cultural traditions in the classroom is so important because it helps students develop curiosity, empathy, and respect for perspectives and experiences that may be different from their own. These resources will allow me to naturally integrate Lunar New Year into our Inquiry Ed curriculum and our focus on becoming global citizens. Students will have opportunities to ask questions, explore traditions, make connections, and understand that being a global citizen means appreciating and learning from the diverse cultures that make up our world.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a classroom where culture is celebrated, differences are valued, and students are encouraged to become thoughtful, curious, and respectful global citizens.","fullyFundedDate":1778068735273,"projectUrl":"project/lunar-new-year-magic-stories-and-cultur/10007787/","projectTitle":"Lunar New Year Magic: Stories and Culture for My Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhodes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8507960_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716518012755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8507960"},{"teacherId":8507960,"projectId":10007588,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Storytime Adventures Await: Award-Winning Read-Aloud Books for My Students.\" These books have become a special part of our classroom, and my students have truly loved listening to and talking about the stories. For many of my students, being read to at school is especially meaningful because they do not always have the opportunity to experience read-alouds at home. Your support has helped ensure that every child has access to the joy and learning that comes from hearing a great story.\r\n\r\nResearch shows that interactive read-alouds can strengthen vocabulary, listening comprehension, critical thinking, and engagement. In our classroom, I have seen these benefits come to life as students ask thoughtful questions, make connections, predict what will happen next, and confidently share their ideas with their classmates. The stories have sparked meaningful conversations and helped students develop a deeper love for reading.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students more than wonderful books. It has given them time to slow down, imagine, wonder, and discover new worlds together. Thank you for helping create these special moments and for giving my students experiences that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and nurture a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1778006694728,"projectUrl":"project/storytime-adventures-await-award-winnin/10007588/","projectTitle":"Storytime Adventures Await: Award-Winning Read-Aloud Books for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rhodes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8507960_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716518012755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8507960"},{"teacherId":4605358,"projectId":10448522,"letterContent":"Receiving building simple machines and a ramp will help my kindergarten students develop a deeper understanding of pushes, pulls, speed, direction, and force through hands-on learning. As students build and experiment, they can see how pushing or pulling an object changes its movement. Using ramps will allow them to explore how objects move faster or slower depending on the ramp's height and how force affects motion. Students will also observe how changing the direction of a push or pull changes where an object travels. These experiences will make abstract science concepts meaningful, engaging, and easy to understand.","fullyFundedDate":1786306003951,"projectUrl":"project/simple-machines-big-discoveries/10448522/","projectTitle":"Simple Machines, Big Discoveries!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCartin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4605358"},{"teacherId":4605358,"projectId":10152079,"letterContent":"When students are comfortable using their technology, they can spend more time focusing on their STEM activities instead of becoming frustrated with the device. These skills will continue to benefit them as they use technology for research, coding, digital projects, presentations, and other classroom activities.\r\n\r\nOur students have also benefited from ramps that allow them to explore the STEM concepts of pushes and pulls. These materials help turn an abstract science concept into something students can see, touch, and test. Students can experiment with how objects move down a ramp and observe what happens when they change the height or angle. They can make predictions, test their ideas, observe results, and discuss what they discovered. These activities help students develop the habits of scientists and engineers while making learning fun and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe birdhouses provided for our second-grade students are another wonderful example of donor support bringing STEM learning to life. Students are able to design and create model birdhouses while practicing engineering and design skills. They must think about how their birdhouse should look, what materials they will use, and how the pieces should fit together. As they build, students learn that engineers often need to make changes and solve problems along the way.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these donations help provide equitable STEM learning opportunities for our students. As a Title I school, having access to quality hands-on materials can make a tremendous difference. The generosity of our donors allows approximately 800 students to experience STEM in ways that are meaningful, interactive, and memorable.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful to the donors who invested in our students. Every computer mouse helps a child become more confident with technology. Every ramp provides an opportunity to explore forces and motion. Every birdhouse gives a young engineer the chance to design, build, and create. Together, these donations are helping our students discover that STEM is not just something they learn about—it is something they can experience, explore, and enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1783684706029,"projectUrl":"project/click-build-discover/10152079/","projectTitle":"Click, Build, Discover!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCartin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4605358"},{"teacherId":9370539,"projectId":10055230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our Moving, Mapping, and Mindful Moments project! Because of your support, our resource room has truly transformed into a home base where every student feels supported, safe, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe new resources have made an immediate difference in our daily routine:\r\n\r\nMovement for Focus: The physical education tools have given my students a safe, active outlet for movement breaks. Instead of feeling restless or overwhelmed, they can now burn off energy in a constructive way and return to their work refreshed and ready to focus.\r\n\r\nClear Spaces for Clear Minds: The dry-erase table stickers and markers have completely eliminated desk clutter anxiety. Writing directly on their desks allows students to freely solve problems and express their ideas without the stress of juggling folders and papers.\r\n\r\nA Place for Peace: The cozy rug has anchored our Calm Corner into a soothing, dedicated space. It gives students a soft place to land whenever they need a quiet moment to self-regulate before rejoining group activities.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has provided my students with a space that adapts to their unique learning styles and needs. Thank you for investing in their growth, resilience, and success!","fullyFundedDate":1776699640046,"projectUrl":"project/moving-mapping-and-mindful-moments/10055230/","projectTitle":"Moving, Mapping, and Mindful Moments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9370539_orig.png?crop=827,827,x0,y129&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700163464545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370539"},{"teacherId":7279111,"projectId":7999101,"letterContent":"This project provided communication and Social Emotional Behavioral tools to help our students improve their ability to find their voices and name their emotions. They used them to learn to self regulate and gain coping strategies for their big feelings.\r\n\r\nIt also provided some extra tools for our kiddos struggling with reading and showing signs of dyslexia. We were able to create a very hands on reading center focused on multi modality learning of blending and decoding, helping one student who was previously unable to read, begin to soar. The tools also helped another student gain better foundations to move on from there. \r\n\r\nAll of our 8 students benefitted from the additions to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1700055765296,"projectUrl":"project/for-our-spectrum-of-needs/7999101/","projectTitle":"For Our Spectrum of Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7279111"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_42204","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":678,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":66,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":49.2,"schoolId":42204,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Harvey N Dondero Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Harvey N Dondero Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/harvey-n-dondero-elementary-school/42204"}