{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"James Bilbray Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4531716,"projectId":8823338,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of sheep brains and cow eyeballs from Carolina Biological Supply\r\n for our GATE classroom dissections. Because of your support, students were able to participate in an unforgettable hands-on science experience that brought anatomy and neuroscience to life in a way textbooks simply cannot.\r\n\r\nAs students carefully explored the structures of the brain and eye, they practiced observation, critical thinking, teamwork, and scientific inquiry. They made real-world connections between the parts they studied and how our bodies function every day. Many students expressed excitement about science careers and gained confidence working with authentic scientific materials.\r\n\r\nYour generosity created a meaningful learning opportunity that sparked curiosity, engagement, and wonder in our classroom. Thank you for investing in experiences that encourage students to think deeply, ask questions, and develop a lifelong love of learning and science.","fullyFundedDate":1731528351253,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-dissection-labs/8823338/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Dissection Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bluhm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4531716_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731521503438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bluhm-3rdgrade"},{"teacherId":4531716,"projectId":7978614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of sheep brains and cow eyeballs from Carolina Biological Supply\r\n for our GATE classroom dissections. Because of your support, students were able to participate in an unforgettable hands-on science experience that brought anatomy and neuroscience to life in a way textbooks simply cannot.\r\n\r\nAs students carefully explored the structures of the brain and eye, they practiced observation, critical thinking, teamwork, and scientific inquiry. They made real-world connections between the parts they studied and how our bodies function every day. Many students expressed excitement about science careers and gained confidence working with authentic scientific materials.\r\n\r\nYour generosity created a meaningful learning opportunity that sparked curiosity, engagement, and wonder in our classroom. Thank you for investing in experiences that encourage students to think deeply, ask questions, and develop a lifelong love of learning and science.","fullyFundedDate":1698779597172,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-dissection-labs/7978614/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Dissection Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bluhm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4531716_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731521503438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bluhm-3rdgrade"},{"teacherId":10399057,"projectId":9992589,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our school-based occupational therapy room. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful impact on how my students engage, regulate, and learn throughout their day. We have been using the trampoline and spin stool for movement breaks that help students organize their bodies and improve attention, while the ball pit and sensory table have become favorite stations for hands-on exploration, tactile play, and social interaction. I have seen a noticeable difference in my students' learning readiness from using the sensory materials you donated to regulate prior to new learning and challenges. It's also been used to help students' regulate their emotions, which is a huge outcome for my students who don't always know how to explain or work through emotions they're feeling. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was truly heartwarming. There were wide eyes, huge smiles, and so much curiosity as they explored each item. Many students immediately gravitated toward the sensory lighting and ball pit, while others found comfort in the weighted stuffed animals, hugging them close and visibly relaxing. It was powerful to see students who often experience sensory challenges feel safe, regulated, and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to support our current goals of increasing self-regulation, attention, and participation in classroom tasks. We are working on helping students identify and independently use strategies that meet their sensory needs, and these tools are essential in that process. With your generosity, we are able to create more individualized and effective learning experiences, helping each student build the skills they need to succeed both in the classroom and beyond. Thank you again for making such a meaningful difference in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1768100621993,"projectUrl":"project/so-cool-sensory-room/9992589/","projectTitle":"So-Cool Sensory Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Amanda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399057"},{"teacherId":4252093,"projectId":10053934,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing reinforcers that help our students regulate their emotions, sustain attention, and make positive choices. Your contributions play a vital role in creating a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged, understood, and ready to engage. These tools make a meaningful difference in helping students build the skills they need to succeed both academically and personally.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we are able to offer consistent, positive reinforcement that empowers students to stay focused, manage challenges, and celebrate their progress. Your support not only impacts daily classroom experiences but also helps foster confidence, resilience, and a sense of accomplishment in each student. We are truly grateful for your partnership and commitment to our students' growth and well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1769360385980,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-regulate-emotions-sustain/10053934/","projectTitle":"Help Students Regulate Emotions, Sustain Attention and Make Positive Choices!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4252093_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485886885001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4252093"},{"teacherId":4252093,"projectId":10021827,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contribution toward purchasing high-interest chapter books for my resource room students. My classroom is now filled with engaging, accessible stories that meet students where they are—while also inspiring them to grow. For many of my students, finding books that are both approachable and exciting can be a challenge. Your gift helps remove that barrier.\r\n\r\nYou've given my students opportunities to imagine, to succeed, and to see themselves as readers. That impact will continue far beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1769123321309,"projectUrl":"project/high-interest-reading-materials/10021827/","projectTitle":"High Interest Reading Materials!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4252093_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1485886885001","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4252093"},{"teacherId":8168138,"projectId":9991170,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our classroom now has new music stands that have made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe music stands have helped us create a more organized and spacious classroom. Students now have designated places for their music, allowing them to focus more fully on their practice and performances without distraction. The room feels more open, tidy, and ready for creativity, which has positively impacted both student engagement and classroom management.\r\n\r\nI would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the state of Nevada for providing grants to educators. This additional support plays a vital role in helping teachers create enriching and effective learning spaces for their students.\r\n\r\nThis gift is not just for today—it will benefit our students for years to come. Each time a student uses a music stand, they are reminded that there are people who believe in their growth, creativity, and success.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in our students' musical journeys.","fullyFundedDate":1768746841009,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-joy-with-a-more-organized-space/9991170/","projectTitle":"Sparking Joy With a More Organized Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Behm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8168138_orig.png?crop=1100,1100,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699212337847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8168138"},{"teacherId":8129039,"projectId":10028005,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you for your generous donation of the organization bins and the book leveled sorter for my classroom centers. You have no idea how much these items have already made a difference for my students! The bins have helped us finally get our supplies, books, and learning materials neatly organized and easy to find. My kids are now able to quickly grab what they need and put things away independently, which has saved us so much time during our busy school days.\r\n\r\nThe book level sorter has been a game-changer too. My students are so excited to be able to sort and choose books that are just right for their reading level. It's given them more confidence and independence during reading time, and I've already noticed them reaching for books more often because they can find ones that match their abilities without frustration. These tools have made our classroom feel calmer, more organized, and much more student-friendly.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness and support, my students are learning in a better environment every single day. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for investing in our classroom and helping my kids succeed. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1768690725457,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-towards-independence-with-storag/10028005/","projectTitle":"Rolling Towards Independence With Storage Solutions for Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8129039_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634168566022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8129039"},{"teacherId":9366696,"projectId":10016712,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our Lego and clean hands project! The extra kit has made using the LEGOs so much easier because now we don't have any groups of three. All of the groups in the classes are now groups of two with a building engineer and a programming engineer. They love using the kits to build all of the different things in the LEGO units. Today a student said how thankful he was to get to use these kits and another student said he counts down the days until he gets to come back to my class. I teach grades K - 5th, and I see all of the classes once a week. They are very grateful for the extra kit and of course for the hand sanitizer that they use before they build with the LEGOs. Again, thank you so much for helping our class learn engineering and coding skills as well as communication skills.","fullyFundedDate":1768508257424,"projectUrl":"project/clean-hands-legos/10016712/","projectTitle":"Clean Hands & LEGOs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smoot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9366696_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747175484896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9366696"},{"teacherId":9361952,"projectId":9986965,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation! My students were super excited for our new centers. They loved the math puzzles and listening to stories read aloud to them. I put the tonies box as a center for them to listen to a variety of stories. It was a learning curve for me to set it up but it works so much better than our old CD player. Some of their favorite stories can now be read over and over in the classroom. Having the students be engaged and also independent during centers really frees my time up to work with my small group at the teacher table.","fullyFundedDate":1767997171202,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-supplies-for-success/9986965/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9361952_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699508035136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9361952"},{"teacherId":9347302,"projectId":10007231,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. These gifts allow my students to be more independent in our first grade classroom. The drawers, pouches and snap tight containers, organize the manipulatives and supplies that are needed to complete their center activity. These items make it easier for little hands to get out a center and put it away by themselves. \r\nThey have used the color paper and markers for a craft project and they are excited to do more!\r\nThey absolutely love to use the dry erase clipboards and finger lights in their small reading groups. \r\nWe use all of these items daily and we can't thank you enough for these needed supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1768188317411,"projectUrl":"project/my-students-love-to-independently-work-i/10007231/","projectTitle":"My Students Love to Independently Work in Small Groups","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347302"},{"teacherId":3527372,"projectId":10017003,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students were able to participate in our 20-Hour Reading Challenge with excitement and motivation. The prizes—including LEGO sets, craft kits, and other fun rewards—gave students something meaningful to work toward as they built strong reading habits. Throughout the challenge, students tracked their reading time, shared book recommendations with classmates, and encouraged one another to keep going.\r\n\r\nWhen the prizes arrived, students were thrilled. They eagerly explored the options and talked about which rewards they hoped to earn. This excitement translated into increased reading time, stronger focus, and greater enthusiasm for books both at school and at home. Many students shared how proud they felt when they reached their goals and earned a prize through their hard work.\r\n\r\nThese incentives have helped create a positive reading culture in our classroom and school community. Moving forward, students will continue setting personal reading goals and participating in future challenges with confidence and motivation. Your generosity has made reading fun, meaningful, and rewarding for our students, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768665687413,"projectUrl":"project/20-hour-reading-challenge/10017003/","projectTitle":"20 Hour Reading Challenge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Holm","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3527372_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457992898519","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-holm"},{"teacherId":6312872,"projectId":9997910,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! My special students need a little extra support and that support is always changing. Sometimes it is alternative lighting, sometimes it is modified pencils and the items needed at this time were classroom-wide supports. Things that adjust the room to make it more understandable when and where we do certain things- like learn in 1 area, break in another, calm our bodies in another. Your donation helped make that happen! \r\nSocial cues are not something that my students understand, your donation helps with that!","fullyFundedDate":1768164963136,"projectUrl":"project/special-students-need-special-classrooms/9997910/","projectTitle":"Special students need special classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mathews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6312872_orig.jpg?crop=735,735,x144,y178&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631135220866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/comathews"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73674","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":693,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.9,"schoolId":73674,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about James Bilbray Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"James Bilbray Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/james-bilbray-elementary-school/73674"}