{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John C Bass Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3497504,"projectId":9987496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our inclusion Pre-K classroom. Your generosity has provided my students with meaningful tools that help them feel safe, engaged, and ready to learn each day. In a classroom filled with diverse needs and abilities, these resources make it possible for every child to participate and experience success in their own way.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to sensory supports like fidget toys, pop spinners, and sit spots that help them regulate their bodies and stay focused during learning. The hopscotch carpet and parachute bring movement and joy into our day while strengthening social skills, teamwork, and coordination. Play dough gives students a hands-on way to build fine motor strength, express creativity, and develop language through play.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a lasting impact on my students' growth, confidence, and love of learning. You are helping create a classroom environment where every child feels included, supported, and valued. Thank you for believing in my students and for making a difference in their lives—we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768007613968,"projectUrl":"project/ms-kochs-pre-k-wonders/9987496/","projectTitle":"Ms. Koch’s Pre-K Wonders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Koch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3497504_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594337806206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3497504"},{"teacherId":9102404,"projectId":10005501,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, our students now have access to a variety of engaging art materials and manipulatives for our block center. They will also enjoy exciting outdoor opportunities with new hula hoops and jump ropes. We truly appreciate your commitment to recognizing that every child is unique and deserves the best possible educational experience.\r\n\r\nThese materials will help foster curiosity, creativity, and social development—skills that all children deserve to build. We truly appreciate your kindness and the positive impact you are making in our students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1768183335401,"projectUrl":"project/variety-of-educational-materials-to-elev/10005501/","projectTitle":"Variety of Educational Materials to Elevate Student Learning Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9102404"},{"teacherId":9555731,"projectId":10051469,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our class get the materials we so desperately needed! The students eyes lit up when they saw all the snacks, books, and toys! They were so excited to put everything to good use. They're so much happier and excited to learn when they have a snack to eat. New books and toys can keep them busy all day. You'll be so proud to know that they are all reading and it is because of people like you. The help you provided is greatly appreciated. We will continue to use the resources this year and for years to come. Thanks again and take care!","fullyFundedDate":1772479791455,"projectUrl":"project/lets-have-fun/10051469/","projectTitle":"Let’s Have Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9555731_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716515772440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9555731"},{"teacherId":9591649,"projectId":10010392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, our students now have the tools they need to stay focused, work together, and truly enjoy learning. When the supplies first arrived, the excitement was real—students immediately noticed the stools and couldn't wait to sit on them, and many were eager to try out the headphones right away. One moment that stood out was during a recent math activity: some students were working independently on the computer with their headphones on, completely focused, while others used the manipulatives to solve problems together. It was one of those moments where everything just clicked—students were engaged, helping each other, and feeling confident in what they were doing.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using these materials every day. The headphones have made a huge difference during independent work time, helping students stay on task without distractions. The stools have made our classroom feel more flexible and comfortable, especially with so many students in one space—they can easily move, work in groups, and stay engaged during lessons. The manipulatives have also been a game changer, giving students a hands-on way to understand new concepts instead of just hearing about them.\r\n\r\nNext, we're building on this by having students rotate through different learning stations where they'll use all of these tools together—working on the computer, collaborating with classmates, and creating projects to show what they've learned. Your support has truly made a difference in how our classroom feels and functions each day. Thank you for helping create a space where students can focus, collaborate, and grow with confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1768316625262,"projectUrl":"project/handy-tools-for-hands-on-minds/10010392/","projectTitle":"Handy Tools for Hands-On Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Norris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9591649"},{"teacherId":6788237,"projectId":9989636,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for generously contributing to our Donors Choose project, Art Supplies for Young Picassos. We appreciate your donation.\r\n\r\nWe were so excited to receive the art materials from this Donors Choose project and began using them immediately for art lessons. Kindergarten and 1st grade students were excited to use markers to outline their Color Theory Birds. Students in 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade used the markers and sharpened colored pencils to create Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet-inspired landscapes. All students were excited to use Crayola Model Magic clay to create unique sculptures. Our younger students created ice cream cone pinch pots, and our older students created dragon eyes.\r\n\r\nThese amazing masterpieces were possible because of your donations to our art classroom. My students and their families are grateful for the opportunities to explore different art materials. A few students told me that they plan to purchase Model Magic so they can create their own art projects at home. Thank you so much for helping me encourage my students to be creative!","fullyFundedDate":1768056765714,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-young-picassos/9989636/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for Young Picassos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bickerton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6788237_orig.jpg?crop=652,652,x0,y73&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693182987970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bickertonbunch"},{"teacherId":9347135,"projectId":9995028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our schools PE program. The students have really been enjoying using the badminton rackets, birdies as well as the other equipment you provided from your donation. \r\n We're beyond grateful for your donation and for being part of our cause and community. Your generosity inspires us every time we use the donated equipment. Thank you for choosing to make a difference with your donation. We appreciate your support more than words can even say.\r\n\r\nAgain, Thank you for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1768107218614,"projectUrl":"project/badminton-anyone/9995028/","projectTitle":"Badminton Anyone?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Reardon ( Coach)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347135_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709134377802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347135"},{"teacherId":9356492,"projectId":10016419,"letterContent":"The dramatic play materials we received through Donors Choose have had an incredible impact on my kindergarten classroom. Dramatic play is such an important part of early childhood learning because it allows students to explore language, social skills, and creativity in a way that feels natural and exciting to them. Since introducing these materials into our classroom, my students have been much more engaged during play and learning centers. The items have helped transform our dramatic play area into a space where students can fully immerse themselves in imaginative scenarios, whether they are pretending to run a restaurant, care for babies, or act out everyday experiences they see in their own lives. The students were immediately excited when the materials arrived, and many of them rushed to explore the new props and costumes. I noticed right away that students who are sometimes quieter during structured lessons were eager to participate in dramatic play activities. They began using more expressive language, negotiating roles with their classmates, and collaborating to build storylines during their play. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they interact with one another in this setting.\r\n\r\nThe materials are used regularly during center time and have become one of the most popular areas in our classroom. Students use the dramatic play items to practice important social-emotional skills such as sharing, taking turns, problem solving, and communicating with peers. I have also been able to incorporate academic language and storytelling into the dramatic play area by encouraging students to describe their roles, explain what they are doing, and create simple narratives together. These activities support vocabulary development and oral language skills, which are essential for early literacy. In addition, the dramatic play center provides opportunities for students to connect classroom learning to real-world experiences. For example, students often pretend to cook meals, care for families, or act out jobs they see in their community. Watching them recreate and expand on these experiences shows how meaningful hands-on materials can be for young learners. The donation has truly helped create a more engaging and inclusive learning environment where every student can participate and feel successful.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I plan to continue expanding how we use the dramatic play materials to support learning across different subject areas. One of the next steps will be rotating themed dramatic play setups throughout the year so students can explore new scenarios connected to what we are learning in class. For example, we might create a post office, a doctor's office, or a grocery store to help students practice real-life vocabulary and problem-solving skills. I also plan to incorporate more structured storytelling opportunities where students can act out stories we read in class or create their own. This will help strengthen their comprehension and narrative skills while still allowing them to play and be creative. Thanks to the generous support from Donors Choose donors, my students now have access to materials that encourage imagination, collaboration, and meaningful learning experiences every day. These dramatic play opportunities will continue to support their social, emotional, and academic growth as the year progresses.","fullyFundedDate":1768586081129,"projectUrl":"project/benefits-of-dramatic-play/10016419/","projectTitle":"Benefits of Dramatic Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9356492"},{"teacherId":4653483,"projectId":10007854,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to my classroom and students. They were super excited to see all the new incentives and learning tools they will get to use throughout the reminder of the year. They are throughly enjoying the new morning bins to explore with upon arrival to school each day and any time they have extra time throughout the day. It's been great seeing their creativity. \r\n\r\nSince receiving our package, my students are even more motivated to continue their learning. Our prize door has been restocked and has remained full thanks to your generous donation. Their eyes light up each time they get to visit the prize door, whether it was for good behavior or mastering a concept. They were already excited to be celebrated by the class, the prize door is an added bonus. The smencils and stress balls have been the biggest hits. The smencils are great as they are something they enjoy and it gets them excited to use in class to get work completed. \r\n\r\nI cannot wait to use the LED lights for our ABC countdown towards the end of the year for glow day. It is always a favorite with both students and myself! A whole day to see everything glow is a great day. The eye words flashcards are great for reviewing and introducing new words. It is definitely a great multisensory way for my students to review and learn their high frequency words. The math manipulatives and centers have been great tools to help reinforce concepts, especially with my lower students. They are getting to see numbers in different way and it has been great seeing their ah ha moments. Thank you again for all your generosity and making school a place my students want to be.","fullyFundedDate":1768316805909,"projectUrl":"project/engage-soar-and-succeed/10007854/","projectTitle":"Engage, Soar, and Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4653483_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x0,y505&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699243034322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4653483"},{"teacherId":5635499,"projectId":10017851,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my kindergarten classroom! Because of you, my students now have access to multicultural puppets, dramatic play center materials, and engaging art crafts that have truly transformed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe multicultural puppets have been especially meaningful. They have helped our students see themselves and others represented, sparked rich conversations about similarities and differences, and encouraged empathy and inclusion. During circle time and free play, students use the puppets to tell stories, solve problems, and practice social skills in a joyful and natural way. Our dramatic play centers have become a hub of imagination and collaboration. Students work together, take on different roles, and build language skills as they create their own scenarios. These experiences have boosted confidence, communication, and cooperation. These are skills that are so important at this age. The art crafts have given my students a creative outlet to express their ideas and emotions. Through cutting, painting, drawing, and building, they are strengthening fine motor skills while learning that their creativity matters.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and for believing in our young learners. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where every child can learn, play, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768527714125,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tiny-learners/10017851/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tiny Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacKinnon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5635499_orig.png?crop=326,326,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717510236825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5635499"},{"teacherId":9357643,"projectId":9991944,"letterContent":"When the new hands-on learning materials arrived, my kindergarten students were immediately excited and eager to explore them. These resources are now part of our daily center rotations, where students build, sort, and create while practicing important early literacy and math skills. The calm, engaging materials help students stay focused and give them meaningful ways to learn by doing. Next, we'll continue using these tools during small-group lessons and centers to deepen understanding and build confidence in our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768186277066,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-in-a-calm-classroom/9991944/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning in a Calm Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Charlton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357643_orig.png?crop=335,335,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699625270708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357643"},{"teacherId":8115297,"projectId":5884211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our elementary music classroom. Because of your generosity, our students now have ukuleles that sound better and are easier to play. When young musicians hear a clear, in-tune sound, they feel proud of themselves and excited to keep learning. These small details make a big difference for children who are just beginning their musical journey, and your support helps set them up for success.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly thankful for the recorders that allow every student to participate fully in music class. Having enough instruments means students can learn together, practice reading music, and experience the joy of making music as a group. Watching their confidence grow as they master new notes and play simple songs is truly rewarding. Your donation helps create an inclusive classroom where all students have access to hands-on musical learning.\r\n\r\nThe addition of percussion instruments has transformed our music room into an engaging, active learning space. Students love keeping the beat, exploring different sounds, and working together to create rhythms. These instruments make music accessible to all learners and help students build important skills like listening, coordination, and teamwork. Because of you, our classroom is filled with music, movement, and excited young learners every day.","fullyFundedDate":1633773564427,"projectUrl":"project/musical-instruments-exploration/5884211/","projectTitle":"Musical Instruments Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patnesky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8115297_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y191&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633405943015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8115297"},{"teacherId":8125790,"projectId":8105520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our clsass wish list. With these items, students are motivated to do work and know they have an incentive after their learning. Students in our special education room have different items that bring motivation to their world, with our new additions there is lots of excitement. \r\nStudents are eager to learn because they know they have fun items waiting for them when learning and academics are completed. Students are making conversation and interacting with their peers by using the games and toys. Autistic students often have a challenging time socializing with their peers, but these games and toys are making it so that they want to play and interact with friends.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1702735441278,"projectUrl":"project/ms-riches-wish-list/8105520/","projectTitle":"Ms. Riches' Wish List","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Riches","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125790"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69622","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":569,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":22,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.0,"schoolId":69622,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John C Bass Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John C Bass Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/john-bass-elementary-school/69622"}