{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jay W Jeffers Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":63.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9706380,"projectId":10589564,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your kindness our classroom is now more organize and my students love to use all the materials we received. The organizer keeps their materials neatly tucked away specially the worksheets they do everyday. The individual pouches ensure that each student has easy access to their daily writing such as markers, pencils, erasers and highlighters.\r\n\r\nThe prizes and toys have been an absolute game-changer for our positive behavior system. The students are highly motivated to follow our classroom rules, stay on their task and they were very excited to receive the prize everyday. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for all your support.","fullyFundedDate":1788678961697,"projectUrl":"project/organized-space-bright-minds-tools-for/10589564/","projectTitle":"Organized Space, Bright Minds: Tools for an Engaged Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. May","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9706380_orig.png?crop=500,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724611211170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9706380"},{"teacherId":8025603,"projectId":10568498,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support; my kindergarten students absolutely love our new learning materials. When the boxes arrived in our classroom, the children's faces completely lit up with excitement. Opening new resources is always a magical moment in early childhood education, but seeing the high-quality items you funded brought an entirely new level of energy into our room. Thanks to your kindness, our daily routines have been deeply enriched, and the students are already fully engaged with these wonderful tools during our dedicated learning stations.We have already integrated the number locks and the ABC dinosaurs into our daily math and literacy centers, and the impact has been immediate. In kindergarten, abstract concepts like number recognition, counting, and letter-sound correspondence can sometimes be challenging for young minds to grasp. However, tools like the number locks turn abstract mathematics into a concrete, hands-on puzzle. The children do not even realize they are practicing essential math skills; to them, they are playing a game of problem-solving. Matching the correct mathematical concept to open a physical lock provides an immediate, rewarding sense of accomplishment. It also wonderfully builds their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they grasp and turn the mechanisms.Similarly, the ABC dinosaurs have become an absolute favorite during our phonics rotations. Kindergarteners naturally love dinosaurs, and leveraging that innate interest to reinforce alphabet mastery and early spelling has been a game-changer. The students eagerly handle the vibrant dinosaurs, matching letters, identifying initial sounds, and sorting them with immense pride. By blending physical play with foundational phonics, these resources cater perfectly to tactile and kinesthetic learners who thrive when they can physically touch and manipulate their lessons.Beyond our station rotations, the entire class is incredibly excited because we are starting to read our decodable passages on a weekly basis to help build our reading fluency. Transitioning from isolated letter sounds to reading connected text is one of the most critical milestones in a child's academic journey. Having structural support and targeted resources ensures that this transition feels empowering rather than overwhelming. Reading these decodable passages weekly gives them a predictable, highly effective way to practice the phonics patterns we learn in class. As they successfully sound out words and read complete sentences, their confidence grows exponentially. You are helping us build a classroom full of students who view themselves as capable, successful readers.These items have all sparked an undeniable learning excitement in my classroom this year. Seeing five- and six-year-olds cheer when it is time to move to reading stations is a direct result of the stimulating environment your donation helped create. You have not just provided objects; you have provided opportunities for discovery, collaboration, and joyful learning.I want to truly thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of your support. As an educator, nothing is more fulfilling than watching a child experience a \"lightbulb moment,\" and your generosity has paved the way for countless breakthroughs this school year. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom, our education, and our future.","fullyFundedDate":1789564233690,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-is-a-blast/10568498/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten is a Blast","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buegeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8025603"},{"teacherId":10412403,"projectId":10580022,"letterContent":"The resources donated give so much joy and fun in our classroom. Their hands and minds are busy. They work together and learn from\r\nEach other. \r\n\r\nThe the phonics resources are perfect hands on materials that will develop their letters and sounds awareness, as a result, they will start reading cvc letters which I find most rewarding experience for both teachers and students.\r\n\r\nThe classroom organizers saves a lot of time. In addition to that, it promotes sense of responsibility to all the students in our classroom. All is accountable taking care of their materials. Your generosity made a huge impact to our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1788608934052,"projectUrl":"project/busy-handsbusy-mind/10580022/","projectTitle":"Busy Hands,Busy Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saquilayan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412403"},{"teacherId":8955023,"projectId":10008578,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible donation of books! Your kindness has brought so much excitement to our learning space. The students are natural creators and curious learners, and seeing a new stack of books immediately sparked their imagination.\r\n Because of your gift, our readers have brand new stories to explore, characters to meet, and concepts to learn. These books will do more than fill our shelves—they will turn foundational literacy into a joyful, tactile experience that builds a lifelong love of school and reading.","fullyFundedDate":1778068737332,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-reading/10008578/","projectTitle":"Engaged Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8955023_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675839734970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8955023"},{"teacherId":8025603,"projectId":10367707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese wonderful books truly brighten my students' days. They were so excited to browse through the titles and pick out two books of their very own liking. Seeing their faces light up as they held their new choices was pure magic.\r\n\r\nNow, they are eager to take these books home and share them with their families. Your generosity is helping each child build their very own home library, which sparks a lifelong love of reading. We appreciate your kindness more than words can say.","fullyFundedDate":1785257985413,"projectUrl":"project/build-the-joy-of-reading/10367707/","projectTitle":"Build the Joy of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buegeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8025603"},{"teacherId":8131689,"projectId":10031295,"letterContent":"My students are utilizing the materials during small group and whole\r\ngroup instruction. \r\nThe dry erase markers, have been a hit. They have minimize transition times as students have been able to show their work and erase it quickly; leaving more room for learning. \r\nAs an early finisher incentive, students have been motivated to get their work done so that they may create various items using their imagination. Lastly, the letter blocks are serving as a great tool for students who still need help with foundational skills. Students were amazed! We all silent cheered!!","fullyFundedDate":1778068721171,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on/10031295/","projectTitle":"Hands On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cortez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8131689_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y584&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640820856067","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8131689"},{"teacherId":10191226,"projectId":9990985,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible support of my classroom during my first year of teaching. Your generosity provided my students with meaningful resources and opportunities that made a lasting difference in our daily learning. As a new teacher, knowing that there were people who believed in my students and invested in their success gave me both encouragement and the tools to create a positive, engaging classroom environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students experienced tremendous growth throughout the year. They developed the skills and confidence to work independently during literacy centers, collaborating with classmates, staying focused on their learning, and taking ownership of their work. Watching them become more self-sufficient and excited to participate in reading activities was one of the most rewarding parts of my first year. The materials you helped provide made learning more interactive, accessible, and enjoyable for every student.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the greatest transformation was the confidence my students gained as readers. Many began the year unsure of themselves, but by the end of the year they were eagerly choosing books, applying new reading strategies, and celebrating their own progress. Their growth extended beyond academics, it built perseverance, independence, and a genuine love of learning. Thank you for believing in my students and helping make my first year of teaching such a meaningful and successful experience. Your kindness has had a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768069843328,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-read/9990985/","projectTitle":"Ready to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boykin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10191226_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755641461717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10191226"},{"teacherId":3156633,"projectId":9783560,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been a whirlwind of creativity thanks to the new paper shredder, wheat paste, and wipes! When the students first saw the shredder, they were obsessed! Honestly, I've never seen kids so excited to \"destroy\" paper just to build it back up again. We've been using these paper mache supplies to craft decorative bowls to some pretty out-of-this-world aliens. It's messy, hands-on work, but having the wipes on hand has made cleanup a breeze, meaning we spend more time creating and less time scrubbing desks.\r\nThe reaction from the kids has been pure joy; they feel like real engineers turning \"trash\" into 3D art. It's been amazing to see them transition from making simple round bowls to experimenting with the weird, gooey textures needed to bring their aliens to life. We have already finished painting our bowls, and they look fantastic! Our next steps are to move on to the final details of our alien sculptures, focusing on adding unique textures and finishes to their otherworldly bodies. This project has taught them so much about form and recycling, and we are so grateful for your support in making our classroom a place where we can get a little messy and a lot more creative!","fullyFundedDate":1771016596873,"projectUrl":"project/shred-soak-and-sculpt-papier-mache-ad/9783560/","projectTitle":"Shred, Soak, and Sculpt: Papier Mache Adventures in Art Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roadifer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3156633_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744202741994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-roadifer"},{"teacherId":8955023,"projectId":9991303,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my class. The past three and a half years of teaching have been an exciting and rewarding journey. My students' minds continue to grow, strengthen, and become more confident. Your support has helped us receive the supplies to keep our classroom organized, inviting, and supportive of all learners. I have been able to reprint classroom signs, replace worn storage bins, replenish math manipulatives, added fidget toys to support focus and self-regulation, and restocked essential supplies such as markers and pens. These updates helped ensure a positive and effective learning environment where students can continue to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768077868926,"projectUrl":"project/growing-journey/9991303/","projectTitle":"Growing Journey!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8955023_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675839734970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8955023"},{"teacherId":8025603,"projectId":10005359,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations. They really help the function and engagement of my class. \r\n\r\nMy students loved the new tablets and our new clock is all set up. We use the timer function on the clock all the time to not waste instructions time. The headphones were enough so that everyone has their own pair and do not need to share when they do their interactive lessons.\r\n\r\nMy early finishers students love getting to use our two new tablets with a digital library. They get to pick their favorite stories from many different titles.","fullyFundedDate":1768190601222,"projectUrl":"project/technology-for-all/10005359/","projectTitle":"Technology for All","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buegeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8025603"},{"teacherId":8025603,"projectId":10006028,"letterContent":"You would have thought it was Christmas morning when my class received the boxes of books from your generous donation!\r\nThe students had the biggest smiles when I informed them that these books weren't mine to keep, but theirs to take home. They were so excited and were literally jumping for joy! Sadly, many of my students don't have new books to call their own at home, so these books are a real treasure for them.\r\nThank you again for making such a wonderful difference in their lives and inspiring a love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1775162168147,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-reading/10006028/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Buegeler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8025603"},{"teacherId":9820706,"projectId":10011316,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our sincere appreciation for the printer and other supplies provided through \"Enhancing Learning Through Engaging Resources.\" These learning tools have strengthened our classroom instruction by allowing us to create high-quality, durable, and engaging instructional materials for our students.\r\n\r\nAfter receiving the printer, laminating machine, and other supplies, I immediately integrated them into my teaching workflow. I used the printer to produce clear, student-friendly resources such as: skill-building worksheets and practice activities, reading comprehension passages and vocabulary cards, visual aids for lessons (charts, word walls, flashcards), leveled task sheets to support differentiated instruction. Once printed, I laminated the resources to improve durability and classroom usability. Laminating ensured that materials could be reused many times without tearing, fading, or getting damaged during frequent student use.\r\n\r\nWith these tools, I improved both the quantity and the quality of learning materials. Instead of relying on limited copies or materials that wore out quickly, I am able to prepare sets of resources in advance and update them as needed throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for supporting Enhancing Learning Through Engaging Resources. I truly value the opportunity to strengthen classroom instruction through practical, hands-on educational tools.","fullyFundedDate":1769191958344,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-through-engaging-reso/10011316/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning Through Engaging Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palalon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9820706_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743119487911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820706"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30855","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":514,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":87,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":36.4,"schoolId":30855,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jay W Jeffers Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jay W Jeffers Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/jay-w-jeffers-elementary-school/30855"}