{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph M Neal Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9618216,"projectId":10264446,"letterContent":"Your donations have given my students the opportunity to explore, build, create, and problem-solve through hands-on STEM activities! With new LEGOs, building blocks, and magnetic tiles, my students have been able to work together to design, test, and improve their creations while developing important problem-solving and teamwork skills. These materials have made learning more engaging and have given my students opportunities to be creative, collaborate with one another, and learn through trial and error. Thank you for helping bring hands-on STEM learning into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778093670527,"projectUrl":"project/stem-bins/10264446/","projectTitle":"STEM Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bascuk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9618216"},{"teacherId":9618216,"projectId":9997275,"letterContent":"Your donations have made a meaningful difference in our classroom library! My students now have access to a wider variety of books that match their interests and reading levels, helping them find books they are excited to read. Since improving our classroom library, I have seen my students' interest in reading grow, and they are more eager to explore new books and spend time reading. Thank you for helping create a classroom where every student can find a book they enjoy and feel successful as a reader!","fullyFundedDate":1768227616704,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-and-improved-classroom-library/9997275/","projectTitle":"A New and Improved Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bascuk","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9618216"},{"teacherId":857708,"projectId":10156981,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! My students absolute love to read, and nothing excites them more than diving into a complete book series by their favorite authors. When these new book sets arrived, our classroom library instantly became the most popular spot in the room.\r\n\r\nWe use Accelerated Reader to track reading comprehension, and my students are exceptionally motivated by seeing their point totals grow after passing each test. Having full series available keeps their momentum high—as soon as they finish one book, they are eager to take their quiz and jump straight into the next installment. Your support has fueled their love for reading and boosted their confidence every day.","fullyFundedDate":1773886426635,"projectUrl":"project/reading-where-the-magic-happens/10156981/","projectTitle":"Reading: Where the Magic Happens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalicki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp857708_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474766892347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-kalicki"},{"teacherId":857708,"projectId":10248648,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! When the boxes of storage bins and chair pockets arrived, my fourth graders were beyond thrilled. Their eyes lit up as we unpacked everything together, and they couldn't wait to set up their new organizational system. What used to be a scramble through stuffed desks and mismatched containers has transformed into a streamlined, efficient classroom routines where every student knows exactly where their notebooks, pencils, and reading materials belong.\r\n\r\nHaving these sturdy bins and chair pockets has completely shifted the dynamic during independent work time. Instead of losing precious learning minutes searching for missing supplies, my students can now transition seamlessly between lessons and dive right into their work. Moving forward into our upcoming writing and research projects, we can dedicate all of our time and energy to learning, thanks to the wonderful foundation you have provided.","fullyFundedDate":1778016584103,"projectUrl":"project/organization-please/10248648/","projectTitle":"Organization, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalicki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp857708_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474766892347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-kalicki"},{"teacherId":6008224,"projectId":9993935,"letterContent":"thank you so much for providing supplies to my students. For elementary students learning how to identify and regulate emotions is so powerful for students, they are able to control behavior, and manage their actions within the classroom.\r\n The PBIS rewards were great for students! They appreciate someone recognize their good behavior.\r\nMaking sure kids have materials in their hands, are able to communicate with one another, and create a positive classroom and school environment is so important to our students! thank you so much!!\r\n Please keep supporting schools, kids need you!","fullyFundedDate":1774053687167,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-materials-and/9993935/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning Materials, and PBIS rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skippergosh-Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6008224_orig.jpg?crop=1137,1137,x0,y379&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565989668625","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6008224"},{"teacherId":9620258,"projectId":9999025,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. As a first-grade teacher, there is nothing more special than seeing the excitement on my students' faces when they receive new materials to learn and create with. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom was filled with smiles as students eagerly explored their new markers, crayons, and whiteboards.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have already brought so much joy and learning to our classroom. My students used the markers and crayons to create colorful illustrations that truly brought their stories to life. They were also able to write heartfelt thank-you letters to our school staff and celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with beautiful, student-made creations. It was wonderful to watch their creativity shine and their confidence grow as they shared their work with others.\r\n\r\nOur new whiteboards have become a favorite learning tool during small-group lessons and classroom activities. They have helped students practice important skills, collaborate with classmates, and even work alongside our kindergarten friends in other classrooms. Your kindness has provided opportunities for learning, creativity, and connection that my students will remember. Thank you for believing in our young learners and for making such a positive impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1768698286154,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-where-creativity-can-shine/9999025/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Where Creativity Can Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9620258"},{"teacherId":124706,"projectId":10157871,"letterContent":"Thankyou for your generosity and kindness. It was such a bright spot at the end of the year. My students were so surprised to see all of these boxes arrive. We are stocked and ready to go for next school year. These students love creating and inventing with Lego bricks. There are so many bricks, doors, and wheels thanks to you. They have sturdy plastic chairs to sit in thanks to you. Thank you for spreading joy and inspiring my students. First graders were motivated and energized by your donation. We finished strong thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1777989695593,"projectUrl":"project/lego-brick-sets-and-chairs/10157871/","projectTitle":"Lego Brick Sets and Chairs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vincich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp124706_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575321229639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vincich"},{"teacherId":10354205,"projectId":9994145,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this project for my 5th graders. Your generous donation gave them the opportunity to design and build projects centered on recycling and exploring ways to improve recycling systems so they can better serve our community and help create a greener future for everyone.\r\n\r\nThe students were incredibly excited to receive the supplies, including paint, poster board, yarn, cardboard, and other creative materials. Having these resources allowed them to bring their ideas to life, work collaboratively, and fully engage in hands-on learning. Your support inspired their creativity and enthusiasm while helping them think critically about ways to make a positive impact on the environment.\r\n\r\nYour support did more than provide classroom materials ; it inspired young minds, encouraged innovation, and showed my students that their ideas and voices matter. Thank you for helping us create meaningful learning experiences and empowering the next generation to build a greener tomorrow.\r\n\r\nThe students were able to showcase their projects in an elementary school version of \"Shark Tank,\" held in partnership with a local company that helps collect and manage recyclable materials in Las Vegas. They proudly presented their ideas and creations in front of a panel of judges, sharing innovative ways to improve recycling in the community. It was an exciting and unforgettable experience for the students.","fullyFundedDate":1768104005022,"projectUrl":"project/reimagining-recycling-a-5th-grade-steam/9994145/","projectTitle":"Reimagining Recycling: A 5th Grade STEAM Capstone","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10354205_orig.jpg?crop=1600,1600,x200,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763533881940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10354205"},{"teacherId":8192432,"projectId":10044387,"letterContent":"Your generous donations have transformed our classroom into an organized, student-centered reading and learning environment. With clearly labeled shelves, students can independently locate books that match their interests and reading levels, allowing them to engage in daily reading that promotes deeper comprehension and higher-level thinking. These resources have also supported teachers by making it easier to access targeted materials for small-group instruction and intervention. Additionally, the headphones you provided have significantly improved our testing environment, helping students stay focused and perform at their best during assessments.\r\n\r\nStudents were immediately excited and motivated when they first experienced the updated space, expressing pride in their ability to navigate the classroom library with confidence. As we move forward, students will continue building on this foundation by applying their reading skills to ongoing projects that emphasize critical thinking, discussion, and written response. These next steps will allow them to further develop independence and academic growth, made possible by the meaningful resources you helped provide.","fullyFundedDate":1769045920368,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-resource-organization/10044387/","projectTitle":"Literacy Resource Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Jenkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8192432"},{"teacherId":10354205,"projectId":9905379,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of materials to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our students learning environment. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is now better equipped with the tools and resources students need to stay engaged, explore new ideas, and build confidence in their learning. These materials are being used every day and will have a lasting impact on their educational experience. Students get so excited when I pull out the materials because they can really make their creativity come to life. It also eases the financial burden on me as a teacher. Which is a huge help!\r\n\r\nThis has supported their academic growth but also shows our students that the community cares about their success. That encouragement is truly invaluable. We are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1769177565602,"projectUrl":"project/the-young-inventors-toolbox/9905379/","projectTitle":"The Young Inventors Toolbox","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10354205_orig.jpg?crop=1600,1600,x200,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763533881940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10354205"},{"teacherId":9363475,"projectId":9999278,"letterContent":"Thank you for the many options for students. They have been enjoying the kick balls. They had fun with the badminton as well as Pickleball. It provided a different option from tennis for working with short to medium handled implements in PE class.\r\n\r\nThey continue to ask for the ability to use some of the equipment, even though the unit is over, so it helped Buster experience that encouraged further learning on their behalf\r\n\r\nThank you again. I truly appreciate your generosity. There are many more items that students will be able to use next year based off this Burnet again thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1768929592151,"projectUrl":"project/gift-of-play/9999278/","projectTitle":"Gift of Play","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Pultorak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363475"},{"teacherId":8817235,"projectId":9997496,"letterContent":"It is with the deepest appreciation for funding our needs, particularly for the headphones. My teacher was able to obtain sturdy headphones that we use almost on a daily basis. As the first completely technological generation, this is one \"rung of the ladder\" as my teacher puts it, that I don't have to battle to climb up. We have struggled with focus due to having to hear the output from the computers around us when we are trying to do independent work. Having our own personal set of sturdy headphones have alleviated this problem and increased our on-task time. My teacher is now able to assign me a task on my level, and I don't have to compete to hear my computer with that of my classmate.","fullyFundedDate":1768152233639,"projectUrl":"project/help-keep-our-learning-juices-flowing/9997496/","projectTitle":"Help Keep Our Learning Juices Flowing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. VonBulin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8817235_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666836113961","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8817235"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68349","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":410,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":16,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":42,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.4,"schoolId":68349,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Joseph M Neal Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Joseph M Neal Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/joseph-neal-elementary-school/68349"}