{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Howard A Wasden Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9028970,"projectId":9989074,"letterContent":"Thank you for fully funding our project, \"Hear It, See It, Learn It: Supporting 2nd Grade Learners.\" Because of your generosity, every student in my classroom at Howard A. Wasden Elementary in Las Vegas will now have equitable access to the tools they need to fully engage in learning each day.\r\nThe 20 new pairs of student headphones will make an immediate and powerful impact. In our classroom, we use technology daily to strengthen literacy and math skills through phonics programs, fluency practice, small-group interventions, and interactive learning platforms. For many of my students—especially our English Language Learners—audio support is not just helpful, it is essential. When students can clearly hear instructions, stories, and practice activities without distraction, they gain confidence and independence. No child will have to wait for a working pair or miss out on learning opportunities because of broken equipment.\r\nThe anchor chart pads will also transform our instruction. We rely heavily on visual learning supports—modeling strategies, writing examples, vocabulary, and math processes in large, clear formats that remain visible throughout our lessons. These charts become living tools in our classroom, helping students reference strategies independently and build deeper understanding over time. Having fresh, high-quality easel pads ensures that our instruction is organized, accessible, and responsive to student needs.\r\nIn a school where nearly all students come from low-income households, access to functional, high-quality materials cannot be taken for granted. Your support directly impacts 20 hardworking, curious second graders and helps close gaps in access to essential instructional tools. You are not just providing headphones and chart paper—you are creating a more inclusive, equitable learning environment where every child can hear it, see it, and truly understand it.\r\nThank you for investing in historically underfunded classrooms and for believing in my students. Because of you, they will learn with confidence, engage more fully, and continue to grow as capable, independent learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768048091800,"projectUrl":"project/hear-it-see-it-learn-it-supporting-2n/9989074/","projectTitle":"Hear It, See It, Learn It: Supporting 2nd Grade Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Porter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9028970_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747431387612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingvegas"},{"teacherId":9028970,"projectId":9852830,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing our advanced second-grade novel study project to life! Because of your generosity, our students at Howard A. Wasden Elementary in Las Vegas now have the opportunity to dive deeply into three rich and engaging novels: The Wild Robot, Stef Soto, Taco Queen, and Frindle. These stories will anchor an entire semester of enrichment designed to challenge, inspire, and stretch our strongest readers in meaningful ways.\r\nDuring our daily \"Acceleration\" block, students will participate in interactive lessons centered on vocabulary development, higher-level comprehension strategies, critical thinking, and creative writing. They will engage in thoughtful discussions, practice accountable talk, analyze character development and theme, and make real-world connections. Through project-based learning and collaborative tasks, students will not only read these texts—they will live inside them. They will write from new perspectives, design solutions to problems characters face, and defend their ideas using textual evidence.\r\nYour donation of class sets ensures that every child can hold their own copy, annotate directly in the text, reread favorite passages, and build true ownership over their learning. The neon book bins will help us stay organized and promote independence, giving students easy access to materials during our novel studies. The STEM robotics kits will bring The Wild Robot to life through hands-on engineering challenges, allowing students to connect literacy with science and innovation. Each novel will culminate in a themed celebration—robot building, a taco fiesta inspired by Stef Soto, and a \"Dictionary Day\" inspired by Frindle—where students will proudly showcase their learning and creativity.\r\nIn a school where nearly all students come from low-income households, access to high-quality novels and enrichment opportunities is not guaranteed. Your support bridges that gap. You are not simply providing books and supplies—you are expanding access, nurturing curiosity, and affirming that advanced learners in historically underfunded classrooms deserve rigorous, joyful experiences. Because of you, 20 young readers will deepen their comprehension, strengthen their writing skills, and grow in confidence as lifelong learners.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their potential. Your generosity will echo through every discussion, every project, and every celebration this semester.","fullyFundedDate":1767508820914,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-books-2nd-grade-novel-s/9852830/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Books: 2nd Grade Novel Study","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Porter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9028970_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747431387612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingvegas"},{"teacherId":9028970,"projectId":9768983,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing our project, \"Doing 2nd Grade Write,\" to life! Because of your generosity, our second-grade classroom at Howard A. Wasden Elementary in Las Vegas now has the essential tools we need to strengthen writing, collaboration, and confidence every single day.\r\n\r\nYour donations of large sticky chart paper and markers will allow us to create meaningful anchor charts that keep learning visible and accessible. These charts help my students—especially our English Language Learners—reference strategies, vocabulary, and writing goals independently. During novel studies and group work, students will use these materials to collaborate, brainstorm, and proudly display their thinking.\r\n\r\nThe second-grade writing paper and electric pencil sharpener may seem simple, but they are true classroom staples. Having consistent, high-quality materials ensures that writing time runs smoothly and that students can focus on developing their ideas instead of worrying about supplies. For our emergent writers, the phonics and sight word workbooks will provide targeted support during centers, helping them build the foundational skills and confidence they need to become strong, independent writers.\r\n\r\nIn a classroom where nearly all students come from low-income households, your support makes a tangible difference. You are not just providing supplies—you are investing in equitable access to high-quality learning experiences. You are helping 20 young learners see themselves as authors, thinkers, and collaborators.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for supporting historically underfunded classrooms. Your generosity will echo through every anchor chart we create, every sentence we write, and every story we share.","fullyFundedDate":1764718699295,"projectUrl":"project/doing-second-grade-write/9768983/","projectTitle":"Doing Second Grade Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Porter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9028970_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747431387612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingvegas"},{"teacherId":6809994,"projectId":7989964,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, my students had the tools they needed to learn with greater focus and independence. Because many of our students are English Language Learners, having reliable headphones made a big difference—they were able to hear lessons clearly, practice language skills, and work without distractions.\r\n\r\nStudents were especially excited to have their own comfortable headphones stored in their seat pockets. This simple change saved valuable instructional time that used to be lost searching for materials or untangling cords. The cleaning supplies also helped us keep everything germ‑free and ready for daily use.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who once struggled with noise or organization thrived with this new setup. They took pride in caring for their materials and were able to engage more confidently during digital learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity truly strengthened our classroom and helped every student feel prepared and capable. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact.","fullyFundedDate":1699153887683,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-learning-with-headphones/7989964/","projectTitle":"Engaged Learning with Headphones!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6809994_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699038262741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6809994"},{"teacherId":6809994,"projectId":4954776,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my kindergarteners started the year with full access to BrainPOP Jr., which quickly became one of their favorite learning tools. The animated lessons introduced important skills such as phonics, vocabulary, number sense, and early science concepts in a way that was fun and easy for them to understand.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading and learning became more interactive. Students watched short videos, discussed new ideas, and took quizzes that helped them check their understanding. Many of my learners who struggled with worksheets became more confident when using BrainPOP Jr. One quiet student, who rarely participated, began eagerly answering questions after the videos, and another student who often had trouble focusing stayed fully engaged during the lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students—many of whom had limited access to online learning resources at home—received high‑quality, standards‑aligned instruction whether they were in the classroom or learning remotely. BrainPOP Jr. made learning feel exciting and accessible for every child.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students such a meaningful and joyful start to their school year. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1599752567785,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-brains-with-brainpop-jr/4954776/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Brains With BrainPop Jr.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lawrence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6809994_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699038262741","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6809994"},{"teacherId":7749801,"projectId":9988507,"letterContent":"We are loving our new supplies and organization materials. They make are art minutes really count. Students are able to access materials without having to wait to ask to get something out of a cabinet. These precious art minutes are so important to the weekly enrichment of our students. Here in the art room they can create and let their imagination flouish. \r\n\r\nWhen we have made our lovely artworks we love to share our pictures. The ipad charging station makes sure that the Ipads are ready to go and are ready for the next class. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support in helping us be as creative as possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768017504844,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-and-storage/9988507/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies and Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Provencio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7749801_orig.jpg?crop=1653,1653,x1330,y292&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661219685440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7749801"},{"teacherId":9349405,"projectId":7989656,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your support of our classroom essentials project. The arrival of the new supplies has completely changed the energy of our classses of different lessons. Previously, many of my students lacked reliable writing tools, which often led to distractions or a hesitant start to independent work. Now, every student has their own \"ready-to-go\" kit, which has drastically reduced transition times and increased overall engagement. \r\n\r\nThese materials allow for immediate, real-time assessment. During our small-group rotations, I can now ask students to solve a problem on their individual whiteboards and hold them up. This \"show-me\" method helps me instantly identify who needs more support and who is ready to move on. For my visual learners, the anchor charts that remain displayed on our walls, serving as a permanent reference for new concepts.","fullyFundedDate":1699151927158,"projectUrl":"project/wildcat-awesome-den/7989656/","projectTitle":"Wildcat Awesome Den","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Carlos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349405_orig.jpg?crop=749,749,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698983041709","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349405"},{"teacherId":5267141,"projectId":9990602,"letterContent":"I appreciate the kind and generous donations to our classroom. Students enjoyed opening the new supplies and it was like Christmas morning! The class had a great time reading the new multicultural books. They LOVE the classroom toys and are working hard to earn the prizes you donated to the class. \r\nThe students are learning to read and take quizzes to help their reading comprehension. These books are really helping the students who are excellent readers. They aid in providing more meaningful discussions. \r\n\r\nYou have helped our classroom immensely and I appreciate it!!","fullyFundedDate":1768069300307,"projectUrl":"project/multicultural-supplies-for-diverse-learn/9990602/","projectTitle":"Multicultural Supplies for Diverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dansereau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5267141_orig.jpg?crop=1850,1850,x0,y143&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668999650045","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5267141"},{"teacherId":1848138,"projectId":9681924,"letterContent":"My students have been really excited to use the new robot in our classroom! Programming with robots is really engaging, and it's one of the units that students are always asking to do. Having a new Lego Robot to replace the outdated, non-working robots we've used in previous years has breathed new life into this excitement and this unit.\r\n\r\nI have been impressed to see the growth in student problem solving skills across this unit. They have particularly gained confidence in braking apart a larger task into smaller parts to complete it and in being willing to attempt a task they are not fully sure of. They have also improved their skills in math, particularly in measurement, and in computer science. I know, though, that the problem solving skills they have gained will help them succeed in many areas moving forward. Thank you for your support in helping my students achieve this growth!","fullyFundedDate":1758815546194,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-our-lego-robot/9681924/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Our Lego Robot","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bloom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1848138_orig.png?crop=584,584,x67,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601055200168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bloom42"},{"teacherId":1848138,"projectId":9619205,"letterContent":"My students have been really excited to use the new robot in our classroom! Programming with robots is really engaging, and it's one of the units that students are always asking to do. Having a new Lego Robot to replace the outdated, non-working robots we've used in previous years has breathed new life into this excitement and this unit.\r\n\r\nI have been impressed to see the growth in student problem solving skills across this unit. They have particularly gained confidence in braking apart a larger task into smaller parts to complete it and in being willing to attempt a task they are not fully sure of. They have also improved their skills in math, particularly in measurement, and in computer science. I know, though, that the problem solving skills they have gained will help them succeed in many areas moving forward. Thank you for your support in helping my students achieve this growth!","fullyFundedDate":1755540922466,"projectUrl":"project/teaching-with-robots-teaches-problem-sol/9619205/","projectTitle":"Teaching With Robots Teaches Problem Solving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bloom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1848138_orig.png?crop=584,584,x67,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601055200168","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-bloom42"},{"teacherId":7749801,"projectId":9686265,"letterContent":"Students are so excited to start the new year working on this project. We will spend time planning and preparing are art tiles and then two or more weeks working on the tiles. \r\nStudents are excited to create an interactive wall for our blind students and staff to experience a tactile experience. \r\nThank you for your support and encouragement! We are excited to spend the beginning of 2026 working on this major art piece. We couldn't have done this without your support and financial backing! You rock!","fullyFundedDate":1757966181981,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-microscope/9686265/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Microscope","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Provencio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7749801_orig.jpg?crop=1653,1653,x1330,y292&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661219685440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7749801"},{"teacherId":9028970,"projectId":9363608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Books, Bins, and Bright Minds project! The day the materials arrived, my second graders' eyes lit up with excitement. They immediately dove into the new early reader book sets, proudly choosing \"just right\" books from our growing library. Each student now has their own sturdy book bin to keep their favorites organized, and it has transformed our reading block into a calm, purposeful time. One student whispered, \"This is my special book box!\" with the biggest smile. She adored the bright pink color. \r\n\r\n\r\nWe've also set up learning folders with the folders, sheet protectors, and dry erase markers you provided. During our literacy centers, students rotate with confidence, grabbing their folders and diving into independent practice. The organization has not only helped them feel ownership of their learning but has also kept our classroom running smoothly.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe next step for us is to expand our reading stamina and fluency with these books. We are beginning a unit where students will track their reading goals and celebrate progress along the way. Your generosity has given my students the tools to feel proud, capable, and excited about reading—and that's a gift that will last all year.","fullyFundedDate":1747606513402,"projectUrl":"project/books-bins-and-bright-minds/9363608/","projectTitle":"Books, Bins, and Bright Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Porter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9028970_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747431387612","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingvegas"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82997","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":448,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":20,"percentWhite":13,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":51,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":55.5,"schoolId":82997,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Howard A Wasden Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Howard A Wasden Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/howard-a-wasden-elementary-school/82997"}