{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"John C Vanderburg Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":9.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10405154,"projectId":10025376,"letterContent":"Second graders are very curious about the world around them. Most are just realizing that the world is bigger than they thought it was! Our class has spent time learning about our community, our state, and our country. It has been such a fun experience exposing my students to the reasons why people might move from town to town or county to country. Why have so many people moved all the way across the ocean? \r\n\r\nWe have used the maps, puzzles, and books about families that have traveled all over the world to support our learning. These experiences have helped our classmates begin to understand and appreciate citizenship, immigration, and the risks and sacrifices our ancestors made to move their families across oceans and skies to start new lives. \r\n\r\nHaving the opportunity to visualize and use our hands to explore planet Earth using books, puzzles, and globes to support our learning has been an exciting time. Reading our weekly Scholastic News has supported our Social Studies curriculum, too. We have \"met\" many admirable personalities thought the published biographies in the Scholastic News articles.","fullyFundedDate":1768673491598,"projectUrl":"project/me-on-the-map/10025376/","projectTitle":"Me on the Map","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Day","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10405154_orig.jpg?crop=1460,1459,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768363224962","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405154"},{"teacherId":1442251,"projectId":10018087,"letterContent":"I wish that you could see the looks on the students' faces when they hold a new book or that I tell them that they are the first person to check out a specific book. The are so EXCITED!! Even though we love our old favorites, there is something great about reading a new book. From picture books to chapter books, these students are really enjoying the books that you have helped to purchase. WE can't thank you enough. Just know that you had a hand in shaping students' lives by supporting them in their book and reading journey. Many thanks to you all!","fullyFundedDate":1768922601720,"projectUrl":"project/lets-book-some-time-for-reading/10018087/","projectTitle":"Let's Book Some Time for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vernaci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1442251_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600554466210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vernaci"},{"teacherId":8122200,"projectId":9993223,"letterContent":"Our project, STEM Meets Art: Understanding Form Through Sculpture, has given my students the opportunity to explore both creativity and critical thinking in a hands-on way. Using the new materials, students are designing and building their own sculptures while learning about form, balance, structure, and spatial reasoning. One memorable moment was when students worked in small groups to create freestanding sculptures—testing, adjusting, and problem-solving when their structures wouldn't stand. They quickly began to understand how weight distribution and stability affect design, making real-world STEM connections through art.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited and eager to begin. Many of them had never worked with sculpting tools or three-dimensional materials before, so there was a sense of curiosity and discovery. They couldn't wait to start building, and their enthusiasm carried into thoughtful experimentation and collaboration.\r\n\r\nNext, students will refine their sculptures by focusing on details, texture, and artistic expression while continuing to apply STEM concepts like engineering design and revision. They will also reflect on their process, discussing what worked, what didn't, and how they improved their designs. We are planning a classroom showcase where students can present their work and explain the thinking behind their creations.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this meaningful, engaging learning experience possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768488757211,"projectUrl":"project/stem-meets-art-understanding-form-throu/9993223/","projectTitle":"STEM Meets Art: Understanding Form Through Sculpture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sterling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8122200_orig.png?crop=38,38,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757969137440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8122200"},{"teacherId":3090978,"projectId":9992284,"letterContent":"The arrival of these materials immediately transformed our classroom into a more engaging, hands-on learning environment. When students first saw the safety goggles and 3D printing supplies, their excitement was undeniable—they couldn't wait to begin experimenting and creating. During a recent engineering challenge, students worked in teams to design and build prototypes using cardstock, then transitioned to creating 3D models using PLA filament. Wearing their safety goggles, they approached each task with a sense of responsibility and confidence, fully immersing themselves in the design process. The colored pencils and organized folders also played a key role, helping students clearly illustrate their ideas and keep track of their work throughout the project.\r\n\r\nThese resources have strengthened both academic skills and classroom routines. With ready access to pencils and an electric sharpener, instructional time is no longer interrupted, allowing lessons to flow smoothly. Students are more organized and accountable, using their folders to manage assignments and track their progress. In science and math, they are engaging more deeply—drawing detailed diagrams, labeling models, and explaining their thinking with greater clarity. The ability to move from planning on paper to creating physical or printed models has significantly deepened their understanding of problem-solving and design.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue building on these skills by refining their 3D designs and participating in more complex engineering challenges tied to real-world problems. They are beginning to test, evaluate, and improve their models using data and observations, which strengthens their critical thinking and perseverance. Thanks to your support, students are not only meeting academic standards but also developing creativity, collaboration, and confidence that will carry into future learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1768097512503,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-hands-on-learning-safety-and/9992284/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Hands-On Learning, Safety, and Creativity to Accelerate Student Achievement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moncrief","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/moncrief"},{"teacherId":4132998,"projectId":10032247,"letterContent":"This project has given my students the opportunity to fully experience music through hands-on percussion. With lightweight Remo Festival drums and chimes, students are able to play, move, listen, and create together in meaningful ways. The large drums allow them to feel the steady pulse of music, strengthening rhythm skills, coordination, and focus, while the chimes bring a beautiful layer of expression to instrument arrangements, storytelling, and movement activities. These instruments make music accessible and engaging for every child, regardless of their background or experience level.\r\n\r\nBeyond building musical skills, these instruments have a powerful impact on students' social-emotional development. Playing in ensembles encourages teamwork, listening, and cooperation, helping students feel connected and valued as part of a group. The combination of drumming, movement, and creative exploration through children's literature supports a variety of learning styles and allows students to express themselves confidently. Hands-on percussion engages the whole body and brain, making learning both joyful and memorable.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project will extend for years to come. These durable instruments will be used across multiple grade levels, enriching classroom instruction and school performances alike. They will become a core part of our music program, providing students with ongoing opportunities to create, perform, and connect through music. Generations of students will benefit from these instruments, building skills and memories that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1768706785976,"projectUrl":"project/percussive-play/10032247/","projectTitle":"Percussive Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4132998"},{"teacherId":326379,"projectId":10004989,"letterContent":"My preschool students (and our kindergarten students), love to play outside! We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of playground balls to our preschool. Your kindness has brought so much joy and excitement to our children, who are eager to explore, play, and learn with these new materials. Active play is such an important part of early childhood development, and your support helps make that possible in a meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our students now have more opportunities to build coordination, teamwork, and confidence through outdoor play. Whether they are tossing, rolling, or inventing their own games, these simple yet impactful resources encourage creativity and healthy movement. It's wonderful to see their smiles and hear their laughter as they make the most of your thoughtful gift.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your commitment to supporting our preschool community. Your generosity makes a lasting difference in the daily experiences of our children, and we are so thankful to have partners like you who care about their growth and happiness. Please know that your donation is valued and cherished by both our students and staff.","fullyFundedDate":1768193123537,"projectUrl":"project/playground-preschool-kindergarten-fu/10004989/","projectTitle":"Playground Preschool (& Kindergarten) Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mchess"},{"teacherId":2666701,"projectId":10020861,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for supporting our Charge it, Store it, Use it project! Our students found immediate relief in being able to use their brand new charging station to keep their chromebooks charged at school. This amazing cart is easy to use and maintain on a daily basis. It also allows the students independance in accesing the cart as needed, \r\n\r\nWe keep it in the classroom and labeled spots for each student to use to store their chromebook. We even have a student helper that makes sure all the chromebooks are nicely plugged in before leaving school each day. It really has transformed our technology use in ou class, and it is all thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1768606289763,"projectUrl":"project/charge-it-store-it-use-it/10020861/","projectTitle":"Charge it, Store it, Use it!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tschan 3rdGrade@Vanderburg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2666701_orig.jpg?crop=1948,1948,x956,y606&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666557350791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanderburg3rdgrade"},{"teacherId":4785628,"projectId":10024515,"letterContent":"My class is thrilled to have all the supplies for their projects to finish off this year. \r\n\r\nThey have been using all the glue and markers to complete their body biographies for graduation day. The cardstock and colored paper was used for our stunning self portraits. The students really showed their creativity and artistic sides. \r\nWithout your generosity, our supply bins would have run dry a long time ago. Thank you for helping teachers and students get items for their classrooms. Without you, these fun projects wouldn't add to their experience.","fullyFundedDate":1768673191114,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-for-the-new-year/10024515/","projectTitle":"Refresh for the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carrier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4785628_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505257042443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4785628"},{"teacherId":4795372,"projectId":8001662,"letterContent":"A million thank-yous for giving the opportunity for all of the positive personal growth my students have demonstrated this year. This project with the resources Donors Choose supplied has had incredible effects for my 1st grade students. When they saw our Calming Corner in the class, they were very excited and immediately wanted to learn what the corner was going to be used for and how they could use it. \r\n This calming corner is set up and open for use at all times in the classroom. All the students need to do is give me the 'C' signal so I know that's where they are headed. They go to the corner, arrange the pillows, stuffies, turn on the calming puppy, take a deep breath and choose what to do to find their calm. Students always come out of the corner with smiles and a personal art creation. They ask to have their picture taken with pride. \r\n Having white board markers, a stand up white board used as a wall/divider to the corner, colored paper, stickers, calming strips, fidget toys, calming sticks, emotional emoji stress relief squishies and books, scratch decorating papers and masks to name only some of the students' options to calm has been a win- win for everyone. Lucky to have this corner, my students have made noticeable personal growth as well as growth working as a classroom team member. This corner has given high spirits while each student has explored their own talents and strength to create success for themselves and for their classroom. Thank you again for supplying these amazing calming items. They have made a world of difference.","fullyFundedDate":1701883416640,"projectUrl":"project/calming-reading-nook/8001662/","projectTitle":"Calming Reading Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prentiss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4795372_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768087193388","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4795372"},{"teacherId":9995961,"projectId":10010030,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity truly means so much to both my students and me. When the materials arrived, the excitement in the room was incredible. The students were so grateful and immediately eager to begin using everything.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom now has resources that will help make learning more engaging, meaningful, and fun. It is wonderful to see how much your support motivates the students and helps create a positive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and for making a difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768280061133,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh-fun-learning-boost/10010030/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh & Fun Learning Boost","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pellegrini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9995961_orig.jpg?crop=1846,1846,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768179613177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995961"},{"teacherId":5133345,"projectId":10044605,"letterContent":"I wish you could have been in the room when your generous package arrived! When my students saw the boxes, the atmosphere shifted from curiosity to pure excitement. To you, it might look like a box of puzzles and bean bags, but to my students, it looked like a message that says, \"You matter, and your feelings matter.\"\r\n\r\nYour resources have already found a permanent home in our counseling \"calm corner.\" Here is how your donation is making a daily impact:\r\n\r\nMastering Coping Skills: We are using the Shashibo puzzles to help students manage anxiety during difficult transitions. One student, who was struggling with big emotions, used the calm kit supplies to self-regulate and was able to return to class ready to learn within ten minutes.\r\n\r\nSupporting Military Life: Our military students face unique challenges, from deployments to frequent moves. The patriotic decorations have been instrumental. We are using them to celebrate April as the month of the military child. It helps them process the separation and realize they are not alone.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a safe haven for these resilient children. You aren't just providing supplies; you are helping build the emotional toolkit they will use for the rest of their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1769100881356,"projectUrl":"project/coping-skills-centers-for-our-students/10044605/","projectTitle":"Coping Skills Centers for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bitar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5133345"},{"teacherId":4187512,"projectId":9990546,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! The students have been working extra hard to earn some new and exciting prizes in our class treasure box. The kindergartners are also working as a whole class to earn fun incentives! The kids love the new toys!!!\r\nWe received some new center activities and games for our classroom as well! They have been a big hit! The students are obsessed with the stickers, too! They especially love the scratch and sniff stickers!\r\nAlso, thank you for the supplies for our classroom pet. Trixie is our class hamster and she was in need of supplies for her cage. \r\nWe appreciate your donation and for making our class exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1768235552259,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-and-supplies/9990546/","projectTitle":"Prizes and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-leet"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63821","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":542,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":46,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":90.6,"schoolId":63821,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John C Vanderburg Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"John C Vanderburg Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/john-c-vanderburg-elementary-school/63821"}