{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Jesse D Scott Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4522197,"projectId":10003981,"letterContent":"I just wanted to say thank you so much for supporting our project, A Little Library! Because of you, our students now have a collection of books they can grab and enjoy anytime, and it's already making a big difference.\r\n\r\nWe recently used the books during our Literacy Night, and they were a huge hit! Students were so excited to look through the books, find ones they loved, and share them with their families. It created such a fun and welcoming atmosphere, and it was amazing to see so many kids excited about reading.\r\n\r\nEven beyond that event, the library is something students have regular access to. They love having easy access to books, and it's helping build their confidence and excitement around reading.\r\n\r\nYour support helped create something really special for our students. Not just books, but opportunities to connect, explore, and enjoy reading! We truly appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1768176420380,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-library/10003981/","projectTitle":"A Little Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Petrelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4522197_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499129992154","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/garcial"},{"teacherId":5939488,"projectId":10004424,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your support of our project, \"Supporting the ELL Classroom.\" Because of your generosity, our room has been transformed into a space where my English Language Learners feel seen, supported, and safe. The heritage books have made an immediate impact; seeing characters that reflect their own cultures and communities has sparked a newfound excitement for reading. These stories aren't just books to them; they are mirrors that validate their experiences and windows into the lives of their peers.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading looks like a vibrant, collaborative experience. Students are using the new ELL practice materials in our learning centers, where they can practice language skills in a hands-on, low-pressure way. These centers allow for small-group interaction that is vital for building confidence in a new language. Additionally, the classroom materials and cleaning supplies have created a structured, healthy environment where students can focus entirely on their growth rather than worrying about the lack of basic supplies.\r\n\r\nUnboxing my materials was a special time! I got to share my excitement with my students as they were able to see books that they could relate to and all of the learning materials that they knew were for them. It is moments like these—where language barriers fall away in favor of shared connection—that your donations have made possible. Thank you for investing in my students' futures and for helping them find their voices.","fullyFundedDate":1770338614794,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-the-ell-classroom/10004424/","projectTitle":"Supporting the ELL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bishop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5939488_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539298788175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/moniteach"},{"teacherId":9813858,"projectId":10004325,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have been given something truly meaningful—support not just for their academics, but for their hearts.\r\n\r\nYour donation to our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) project has created a noticeable shift in our classroom. Students are more aware of their feelings, more respectful of one another, and more confident in expressing themselves in positive ways. The tools and resources you provided have helped us build a classroom environment where students feel safe, seen, and valued.\r\n\r\nI have watched students pause and use strategies to regulate their emotions instead of reacting impulsively. I've seen them encourage one another, practice kindness, and take responsibility for their actions. These are lifelong skills that will carry far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nMany of my students face challenges outside of school, and because of you, they now have a space where they can grow emotionally and feel supported. You didn't just fund materials—you helped nurture resilience, empathy, and confidence in every child.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and their families, thank you for believing in us and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1768182496396,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn/10004325/","projectTitle":"Ready Set Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Butler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9813858"},{"teacherId":10405032,"projectId":10024797,"letterContent":"My students love the materials donated. They are learning to play and challenge themselves along with playing with others without arguing. When conflicts arise, they proceed to the mindfulness room and discuss differences while challenging themselves mentally. The games are used to help students engage in cooperative play. Other times, it is used as a way to begin to talk about conflicts that have happened throughout the day. While discussing the conflicts, they are able to talk peacefully while learning to socialize with others. They are learning to \"agree to disagree\" without fighting. We really appreciate all of the donations.","fullyFundedDate":1769177561909,"projectUrl":"project/building-positive-peer-interactions/10024797/","projectTitle":"Building Positive Peer Interactions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405032"},{"teacherId":7942694,"projectId":9170670,"letterContent":"In our 2nd-grade classroom, learning is an active, hands-on journey, but traditional desks often act as a barrier for seven and eight-year-olds who have a natural, physiological need to move. By transitioning to flexible seating, we are replaced rigid rows with a dynamic \"learning lab\" that honors how children actually learn.\r\n\r\n This shift allows students to choose the environment that best suits their task—whether it's a wobble stool to help channel extra energy into focus, a floor cushion for immersive independent reading, or a collaborative table for group problem-solving. Beyond just physical comfort, these options empower my students to develop vital metacognitive skills as they learn to identify where they work best. Your support has helped us move away from a \"one-size-fits-all\" model and create a classroom where every student has the agency, comfort, and physical support they need to reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1746787380230,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-in-the-classroom/9170670/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luckett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7942694_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686532533296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942694"},{"teacherId":10409542,"projectId":10034806,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Comfortable Centers for Confident Learners. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom, and my students feel it every single day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, our classroom now has comfortable seat cushions and back pillows that allow students to settle into reading with focus and ease. What might seem like a small change has had a big impact. Students are more relaxed, more engaged, and more willing to spend extended time with books. They truly look forward to our reading time now, and they take pride in choosing a cozy spot to dive into a story or informational text.\r\n\r\nYou also helped bring new life to our literacy centers with engaging vocabulary and phonics games. One of our favorites is Classwords, where students give thoughtful clues to help their classmates guess a word. It has sparked rich conversations and strengthened their understanding of word meaning. We also love our phonics dominoes, which challenge students to build words using digraphs, blends, and phonograms. These hands-on activities have made practicing foundational reading skills both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in my students' future. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1768732666196,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-centers-for-confident-learne/10034806/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Centers for Confident Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fuentez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10409542"},{"teacherId":10245665,"projectId":10041602,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project, \"Building Bright Minds: Math and Reading Adventures for Third Graders.\" Thanks to your contributions, my students have experienced an incredible journey of learning and growth this year. Your donations allowed us to acquire essential resources that truly transformed our classroom environment. With the new math manipulatives and engaging reading materials, my students were able to explore concepts more deeply and develop a genuine love for learning. The hands-on materials fostered a more interactive learning atmosphere, making lessons more engaging. Students looked forward to participating in math games and reading activities, resulting in increased enthusiasm for classroom learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your generosity has been profound, especially regarding skill development. Many of my students have shown remarkable progress in both math and reading, often surpassing grade-level expectations. The personalized learning experiences made possible by your contributions have been crucial in helping them thrive. I have witnessed firsthand how these resources have built their confidence. The new tools not only improved academic performance but also encouraged my students to take risks in their learning. They are now more willing to ask questions, engage in discussions, and support one another in their educational journeys. For instance, one of my students, Maria, initially struggled with basic math concepts at the beginning of the year. With the new manipulatives and targeted activities, she has blossomed into a confident learner who can solve complex problems independently. It has been heartwarming to see her transformation and renewed belief in her abilities.\r\n\r\nAnother student, Juan, has developed a passion for reading that I had not seen before. He recently completed his first chapter book, an achievement that he once thought was out of reach. Witnessing his excitement and pride in this accomplishment has been one of the highlights of my teaching career. These personal success stories are just a few examples of the positive impact your support has had on my students. As we move forward, I am committed to building on the foundation we have established this year. The resources you provided will continue to support our learning journey, and I am excited to see how my students will grow in the coming months and years.\r\n\r\nI cannot thank you enough for believing in our mission and investing in our classroom. Your support has made a lasting impact on the lives of my students, and for that, I am truly grateful. Together, we are fostering a love for learning that will benefit these children for years to come. I look forward to sharing further successes and stories as we continue this journey together. Thank you once again for your incredible generosity and support. It means the world to my students and me.","fullyFundedDate":1768796994406,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-math-and-reading/10041602/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds: Math and Reading Adventures for Third Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lavilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10245665_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757305236344","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10245665"},{"teacherId":10403587,"projectId":10036003,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous and thoughtful contributions to our classroom project. Your support is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our Pre-K students.\r\n\r\nBecause of you and the Mo & Cher Willems Foundation, our classroom has engaging, developmentally appropriate books and literacy activities that are helping our young learners build essential language and literacy skills, including vocabulary development, story recall, sequencing, and a deeper understanding of story structure.\r\n\r\nIn our inclusive classroom, every child benefits from access to rich, high-quality materials. Your generosity has ensured that all students have the opportunity to grow, participate, and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for your investment in our students. Your support has strengthened student learning and is helping lay the foundation for lifelong confidence and success.","fullyFundedDate":1769178572691,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-early-readers-confidence-in/10036003/","projectTitle":"Empowering Early Readers' Confidence in Language & Literacy Through Storybooks","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Holmes-Sutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10403587_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768267866182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drtoniaholmessutton-nbct"},{"teacherId":8141712,"projectId":10011174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to essential supplies and engaging learning tools that we use every single day.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun using the materials in meaningful ways throughout our classroom. The copy paper and laminating sheets have allowed me to create durable, reusable learning activities for centers, including literacy games, tracing mats, and math practice boards. During small group instruction, students use dry erase markers on these laminated activities to practice writing letters, numbers, and solving problems, which has made learning much more interactive and hands-on. The crayons, pencils, and construction paper have also been used during our writing and art activities, where students express their ideas and creativity.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were beyond excited. Their faces lit up with joy, especially when they saw the headphones, whisper phones, and new art supplies. They were eager to jump right in and start using everything. It created such a positive and motivating environment, and students felt proud and special knowing these materials were just for them.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning, these resources will play an important role in our next steps. We will use the headphones to support independent learning during technology time, helping students build listening and comprehension skills. The reusable laminated materials will continue to support our literacy and math centers, allowing students to practice and apply new skills daily. We are also working on strengthening collaboration and communication, so many of these tools will be used during partner work and small group activities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference in our classroom. You have helped create an environment where students feel excited, supported, and confident in their learning. Thank you again for investing in my students and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1768342523761,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-learners-one-supply-at/10011174/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Learners, One Supply at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Warren","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8141712"},{"teacherId":10403587,"projectId":10017266,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our early childhood special education classroom at Jesse D. Scott Elementary School. Your kindness made a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nI have always valued my students' curiosity, resilience, and commitment to learning. They arrive each day ready to engage, even when learning is challenging. Their thoughtful questions, enthusiasm, and growth continue to inspire me daily.\r\n\r\nThe books, play doh, scissors, notebooks, and crayons you provided transformed my students' enthusiasm into deeper understanding through hands-on, engaging learning. My children were excited to use, read, and play with these materials each day. Whether turning the pages of new books or creating with play doh and crayons, their joy was evident while building fine motor skills, creativity, and early literacy.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my students gained confidence, strengthened their independence, and experienced learning in ways that met their unique needs. You helped create a classroom where they felt safe, valued, and capable.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such an important part of our classroom community. Your generosity has made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1768523664478,"projectUrl":"project/todays-tools-for-tomorrows-leaders/10017266/","projectTitle":"Today's Tools for Tomorrow’s Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Holmes-Sutton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10403587_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x480,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768267866182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/drtoniaholmessutton-nbct"},{"teacherId":9354238,"projectId":10017531,"letterContent":"My students use the new resources daily during small group instruction, independent work, and listening activities to support their reading and focus skills. The headphones help them stay calm and attentive, especially during phonics and read-aloud tasks, while the instructional materials support more hands-on, engaging learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to use them right away. Many of them smiled, explored the items, and were more motivated to participate in the activities.\r\n\r\nSo, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768528199799,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-engaging-classroom-for-autis/10017531/","projectTitle":"Creating an Engaging Classroom for Autism Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villarente","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354238_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699255000317","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/scottintermediateautism"},{"teacherId":9323436,"projectId":10003213,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my classroom. Your help has impacted my students. These items have really helped to set my students up for success. A lot of the items we had were worn and falling apart, so these helped us regain some motivation. We also had a lot of items that we were out of. So getting a restock was so helpful.\r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time to help my students out. You have a choice of thousands of classrooms, and my students and I are so grateful you chose us. Thank you for bringing a smile to my students' faces.","fullyFundedDate":1768403558089,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/10003213/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lenn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9323436_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696958744546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9323436"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96322","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":712,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":46,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":9,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":43.4,"schoolId":96322,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Jesse D Scott Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Jesse D Scott Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/jesse-d-scott-elementary-school/96322"}