{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Joseph M Neal Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":124706,"projectId":9401803,"letterContent":"Thank you for this amazing gift! The calm space has become essential in our classroom. I have had several students ask to go there when they miss home. They squeeze the cuddle ball, read the book, draw, hold the breathing light and then rejoin the class. Students are much more motivated with this, it gives me piece of mind knowing they can calm themselves and regulate their emotions thanks to your amazing donation. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact in my students lives. The calm corner is a game changer!","fullyFundedDate":1758289476989,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-corner/9401803/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm Corner!","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":1742287,"projectId":9453911,"letterContent":"Thank you for the gift of paper! Paper is the art supply we use the most in our classroom. We use construction paper, mixed media paper, origami paper, scrapbook paper, card stock, colored paper, newspaper, and copy paper. The attached photos are just an example of the projects we have created with paper. \r\nWe also use watercolor paints quite a bit and the paper we received is being put to good use. A student favorite is folding paper to make origami during free choice time. Your donation is greatly appreciated and so important in our creative journey. Thanks again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1753750557863,"projectUrl":"project/paper-please/9453911/","projectTitle":"Paper, Please!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bledsoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1742287_orig.jpg?crop=1193,1193,x0,y31&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750354226716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1742287"},{"teacherId":1742287,"projectId":9413834,"letterContent":"Students love to read, even in art class! Having a collection of art related books in our classroom has been a welcome addition to free choice time. When students finish with their project, there are a variety of activities they can do, one of them is reading. Many students make this choice because of their love for reading - and art! \r\nStudents cozy up in the reading corner and enjoy an informational book about their favorite artist, a book about a concept we have learned about - such as color mixing, a book about an art career - such as an architect, or a funny book about art supplies that come to life. Students love to read with their friends, especially rereading a book I have shared with them. Even the younger students who don't know how to read yet enjoy looking at the books and telling their own story. \r\nI am so grateful for this wonderful gift - the gift of reading!","fullyFundedDate":1755706277126,"projectUrl":"project/increase-confidence-in-art-and-reading/9413834/","projectTitle":"Increase Confidence in Art and Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bledsoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1742287_orig.jpg?crop=1193,1193,x0,y31&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750354226716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1742287"},{"teacherId":1742287,"projectId":9423717,"letterContent":"Being gifted the free choice art activities has been a game changer in our classroom. When students finish early in art class, there are free choice activities they can choose to complete. As the new activities were introduced, the students couldn't wait to get their hands on them. It is also a time for students to work together to create or build something.\r\nMagna Tiles are a class favorite. Students love to build towers and castles and houses. Another favorite are the rubber bands used to make bracelets. The older students use different colors to create unique patterns. And, they get to take it with them! They have fun putting together puzzles of famous paintings they have learned about. The younger students love the doodle boards and stamps. \r\nI am so grateful for this wonderful gift of choice for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1753750270920,"projectUrl":"project/free-choice-art-activities/9423717/","projectTitle":"Free Choice Art Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bledsoe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1742287_orig.jpg?crop=1193,1193,x0,y31&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750354226716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1742287"},{"teacherId":124706,"projectId":9316546,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for this amazing gift. Students enjoy filling up their water bottles in class. It will also be the perfect place for our student council kids to get water after school. It's wonderful to see my students healthy, hydrated and happily learning everyday. The dispenser and organizer keep cups and napkins in their place. Kids can get water easily at anytime. The upscale great for kids you don't bring water bottles. Thank you so much! Your generosity makes a huge difference in these students lives.","fullyFundedDate":1747498049598,"projectUrl":"project/water-dispenser-and-cup-holder/9316546/","projectTitle":"Water Dispenser and Cup Holder!","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":9620258,"projectId":9158248,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The excitement on my students' faces when they first stepped into our room and saw our brand-new flower carpet was priceless. They immediately spread out on it, ready to \"bloom\" into the new school year. The rug has become the heart of our classroom, giving my students a cozy space to gather, learn, and share during lessons. It has also made our \"turn and talks\" so much more meaningful, as the children now have room to comfortably sit, listen, and collaborate with one another.\r\n\r\nOur new giant crayon box was another huge hit! My students were beyond thrilled to open it up and explore the variety of colors. I could see instantly that it sparked their creativity. Ideas began flowing as they drew, wrote, and expressed themselves with confidence. With their own sets of headphones, they can now focus during independent learning time and build important skills at their own pace. Right now, we are diving into \"power words\" to grow our vocabulary and strengthen reading comprehension, and I know these resources will help us continue to blossom.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the tools and joyful environment they deserve. Your generosity has truly made our classroom a brighter and more inspiring place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1747498049480,"projectUrl":"project/a-cozy-colorful-place-to-learn-for-litt/9158248/","projectTitle":"A Cozy, Colorful Place to Learn for Little Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Campana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9620258"},{"teacherId":1844308,"projectId":9290788,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in donating to my project giving my students headphones to use when working on their Chromebooks.\r\n\r\nSo far this year, our students have utilized these headphones to work on instructional programs, complete beginning of the year screening and diagnostic testing, and to complete a project on the brain and it's functions.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are very grateful that everyone has their own individual pair of headphones, and also to have a few back up pairs in case any were to break or if we were to gain new students.","fullyFundedDate":1746722623726,"projectUrl":"project/speaking-and-listening-support/9290788/","projectTitle":"Speaking and Listening Support!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Vincich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1844308_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600229352707","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-vincich"},{"teacherId":1734141,"projectId":9223148,"letterContent":"thanks for the opportunity to provide chess puzzles to the school chess team. The different levels of puzzles allows us to challenge the veteran student chess player as well as lead the newer players into the wonderful game of chess.\r\n\r\nThese chess puzzle books can be thought over individually or with other members of the chess club to provide insight into each student's thought processes and help build better ideas towards playing better chess.\r\n\r\nI appreciate the support for the chess club and the players will benefit for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1744248678569,"projectUrl":"project/from-stalemate-to-checkmate-the-knowle/9223148/","projectTitle":"From Stalemate to Checkmate - The Knowledge Behind the Game!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Galante","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1734141_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744121752638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-galante"},{"teacherId":124706,"projectId":9316581,"letterContent":"Thank you for this amazing blessing. The paper and ink came just as I was starting the year. I was able to print some beautiful colored labels for my students and copies on colorful paper for the parents. Thank you for helping me start the year with a color explosion. It is a beautiful way to celebrate these amazing students. Thank you for helping communication between students and parents a little more organized and popping with color. These first graders are so excited to print and share work with color! You have set them up for great success!","fullyFundedDate":1752508141383,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-copies/9316581/","projectTitle":"Colorful Copies!","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":3552145,"projectId":8233488,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom and my students and helping to get this project funded. The iPad in our classroom has helped to transform our classroom environment and has empowered students to become more active participants in their own learning. They are excited to explore new subjects, collaborate with their peers, and develop essential digital skills. Thank you so much for helping my students and my classroom. The kids were so excited when the box was delivered to our classroom. Thank you for bringing so many smiles to my students and my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1713274123410,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-technology/8233488/","projectTitle":"iPad Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3552145_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499838479167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cannon1"},{"teacherId":3552145,"projectId":8052487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindess to help get our classroom an iPad. The iPad you have helped to provid will be instrumental in transforming the learning experiences of our students. It will not only serve as a valuable educational resource but also inspire creativity and innovation in the classroom. Students will now have the opportunity to engage with interactive learning apps, access a wealth of information, and develop essential digital skills that are crucial in today's technology-driven world.","fullyFundedDate":1707933761600,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-time/8052487/","projectTitle":"iPad Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cannon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3552145_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499838479167","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-cannon1"},{"teacherId":857708,"projectId":8827112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to grow my classroom library. I am always looking for ways to get my students to read more nonfiction. These books aren't readily available for older students. \r\n\r\nThe Who Was, What Was, Where Was, and I Survived book series are very interesting and challenging for 4th and 5th grade students. There is loads of learning and experiences they don't get from picture books. These books allow them to build on their stamina as well when reading. They were very excited to see the wide array of reading material.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping my students enrich their reading choices.","fullyFundedDate":1733943109773,"projectUrl":"project/nonfiction-knowledge/8827112/","projectTitle":"Nonfiction Knowledge!","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68349","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":458,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.1,"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"}