{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Judith D Steele Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9717353,"projectId":10026983,"letterContent":"My students had been asking for volleyballs to use during class and during lunch recess. Some are playing outside of school and wanted an opportunity to practice and improve their skills. At first it was just one student who asked. The number of interested students kept growing. Once I saw the opportunity to use donors choose to get this equipment, I ordered it. Once it arrived, my students were so excited to start using it. I provided them opportunities during class time and I let them use the equipment during recess. They are always excited and thankful for the chance to play volleyball. \r\n\r\nI use the speakers to play music during different inside activities we do, including limbo and freeze dancing. When it is a student's birthday, we play a happy birthday song for them. It has become a tradition now during my class. Thank you so much for your donation!!","fullyFundedDate":1768746299646,"projectUrl":"project/pe-for-life/10026983/","projectTitle":"P.E. For Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9717353"},{"teacherId":8165805,"projectId":10031243,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new materials, they were incredibly excited! I was excited for them too, knowing they now have the materials to help them create, explore, and learn in a more meaningful way. They were eager to open everything and get to exploring. Moments like that remind me how much access to the right tools can boost not only engagement, but also confidence.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments so far has been seeing students use these resources during class projects where they've had the chance to think creatively, work together, and take ownership of their ideas. Some of my students who are usually more hesitant became more involved because they had something tangible to work with and build from. It's been exciting to watch them collaborate, problem-solve, and feel proud of what they're creating. These materials have truly helped to make learning real and personal for them.\r\n\r\nAs we continue with our current lessons and projects, my students will keep using these resources to strengthen their ideas, deepen their learning, and grow their confidence. I'm so thankful for the generosity that made this possible. Your support is not just providing supplies — it's creating opportunities, excitement, and experiences my students will truly remember.","fullyFundedDate":1768697912757,"projectUrl":"project/shark-tank-meets-the-classroom/10031243/","projectTitle":"Shark Tank Meets the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8165805_orig.jpg?crop=324,324,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768454843936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kc-white"},{"teacherId":3591273,"projectId":10015760,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for the classroom supplies! Having ample materials to reach all of my students is truly a gift. My students were over the moon excited to see the packages come in. Knowing that I now have a variety of materials, will benefit my students immensly.\r\n\r\nI looped up with these children from second to third grade, having them two consecutive years has challenged me to provide experiences they have not had. I am a science/STEM nerd, best known as the \"Crazy Science Lady\" in a white lab coat, so being able to challenge their thinking, whether individually or whole class, has become an expensive venture for me this year. Providing them with the opportunities to use their \"will it work\" mentality with STEM experiments and creativity for individuals and small group tasks, became out of my reach financially. Knowing that I now have tools needed to push them intilectually and creatively is fabulous! \r\n\r\nYour donations of these tools will set me up for challenging my students to push themselves out of their comfort zone, and try new ways of looking at math, science, technology, and engineering.","fullyFundedDate":1769201006440,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-instructional-materials-for/10015760/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Instructional Materials for My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wamsley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3591273_orig.jpg?crop=585,585,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595344085192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3591273"},{"teacherId":8040052,"projectId":10008004,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting the creation of fun and engaging literacy stations in our classroom. Your generosity helps provide students with opportunities to take ownership of their learning in meaningful, age-appropriate ways. Because of your support, I'm able to work more closely with students in small groups or one-on-one to strengthen important literacy skills while others stay actively engaged in independent stations.\r\n\r\nThe addition of colorful materials and organized storage makes a big difference in capturing and maintaining the attention of our youngest learners. These inviting spaces encourage students to practice foundational skills with excitement and confidence. We are also incredibly grateful for the opportunity to incorporate a puzzle-based STEM station, where students can build critical thinking skills and collaborate with their peers.\r\n\r\nYour contribution truly enhances our classroom environment and supports student growth in so many ways. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768190027907,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-color-printed-literacy-and-stem/10008004/","projectTitle":"Engaging-Color Printed Literacy and STEM Stations for our Littlest Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cumley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8040052_orig.jpg?crop=1641,1641,x6,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768092401375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8040052"},{"teacherId":2866742,"projectId":10001807,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our school's PBIS program. We are using the 3d printer as incentives to our school values of being kind, safe, respectful, responsible, and wise. We are implementing a check in check out system for our Tier 2 social emotional behavioral intervention program. Tangible incentives for students achieving their target behavior goal is a popular choice.\r\n\r\nI am also using the 3d printer for math manipulatives. I am able to print multiplication tools, ten frames, and counting chips. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768169982184,"projectUrl":"project/nevada-grant-3d-printable-supplies/10001807/","projectTitle":"Nevada Grant, 3D Printable Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cerio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2866742_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450211412052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-cerio"},{"teacherId":718779,"projectId":10012228,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom. Thanks to you, our students are now the proud operators of a Bambu Lab 3D printer, and the energy in the room has completely shifted.\r\n\r\nWhile many people think of 3D printing as \"making toys,\" in our school, it's a bridge between abstract concepts and the real world. My students aren't just looking at diagrams of geometric shapes or mechanical parts on a screen anymore; they are engineering solutions. They are learning that if a design fails, they can troubleshoot the file, adjust the settings, and try again. It has turned \"mistakes\" into essential steps of the scientific method.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students is the speed and precision of this specific printer. They are mesmerized watching the nozzle move at lightning speed, seeing their digital ideas materialize into physical objects in a matter of minutes. It has made the reward of hard work feel immediate and tangible.\r\n\r\nYour gift did more than buy a machine; it sparked a culture of innovation. You've shown my students that their ideas have value and that they have the tools to build the future.","fullyFundedDate":1768363929050,"projectUrl":"project/a-3d-printer-to-learn/10012228/","projectTitle":"A 3D Printer To Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Edick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/718779"},{"teacherId":8145482,"projectId":10027225,"letterContent":"Thank you for the 3-D printable supplies. We have used it to make keychains, fidgets, dragons, containers, and other incentives for the students. One of the students I work closely with on a one-to-one basis is really motivated to do his best to earn a 3-D printed item of his choosing. It's helping him to stay on task and work independently in the classroom.\r\n These 3-D printable supplies are being shared by the whole school as part of our school-wide PBIS program. The students and staff really enjoy the printed items.","fullyFundedDate":1768677636083,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printable-supplies/10027225/","projectTitle":"3D Printable Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8145482"},{"teacherId":5645547,"projectId":9997766,"letterContent":"The communication device has been critical in providing limited verbal students with an alternative form of communication to express their wants and needs and encourage class participation. I also use it model language to students during structured language activities with targeted vocabulary (nouns, verbs, adjectives).\r\n\r\nI pair them with various activities that cater around the students' interests and embed academic-vocabulary through themes around the 4 seasons and the class curriculum. The pop-up books are thoroughly enjoyed by the Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade students who enjoy interacting with the pieces.","fullyFundedDate":1768164411751,"projectUrl":"project/device-books/9997766/","projectTitle":"Device & Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5645547_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1541444042224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tahnee"},{"teacherId":8108814,"projectId":10021126,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincerest gratitude to the Nevada Department of Education for the generous donation of an iPad and an Apple Pencil.\r\n\r\nThe technology's interactive, personalized, and engaging nature has made a significant difference in how my students engage with reading. The Apple Pencil allows for precise, tactile, and interactive feedback, making learning more adaptable for students with different learning needs. Students are more excited to practice phonics, annotate texts, and build comprehension skills, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of our small group instruction. This technology is already making a significant impact on our daily work. These tools provide a common platform for success and expand our digital skillsets in ways that were previously not possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in Nevada's students and providing us with the resources to foster a love for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1768653554726,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-bright-ideas/10021126/","projectTitle":"iPad for Bright iDeas!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ripandelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8108814_orig.jpg?crop=681,681,x63,y27&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633211315878","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ripandelli"},{"teacherId":9364611,"projectId":8022271,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity to our classroom and supporting my students. My students were overjoyed with the new materials they are able to use during centers. These materials brought excitement and engagement to all learners. \r\nMy students are now able to independently play these alphabet games which will help with their overall foundational reading skills to become successful readers.\r\nThe hands on math materials reinforce basic number sense to help my students become fluent in math. I know these materials will enhance engagement and deepen their understanding.","fullyFundedDate":1699827921064,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-materials-for-math-and-reading/8022271/","projectTitle":"Hands on Materials for Math and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Banak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9364611"},{"teacherId":8171516,"projectId":7995666,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my third‑grade classroom — your gift has already made a big difference. We're using the new manipulatives daily during number talks and within our small‑group stations. A favorite project had students design and build \"fraction towers\" using the fraction strips and linking cubes: they sketched a plan, assembled pieces to represent unit fractions, and then explained to a partner how their towers showed equivalence and addition. Watching a student who usually avoids math proudly demonstrate that was priceless. The concrete tools turned a tough concept into a clear, joyful discovery.\r\nThe students were thrilled when the materials arrived — excited gasps, immediate teamwork, and nonstop questions as they explored every set. That initial energy translated into deeper math talk and stronger collaboration during centers. \r\nNext, we'll move from these concrete explorations to pictorial representations and abstract notation: students will sketch their models, write matching number sentences, and solve multi‑step word problems that require applying their new reasoning strategies. Your support has sparked curiosity and confidence that will carry through our upcoming lessons — thank you for investing in our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1699219190560,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-math/7995666/","projectTitle":"For the Love of Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gallardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8171516"},{"teacherId":10169715,"projectId":9968011,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students are using these new fine motor materials every day during their occupational therapy sessions and in classroom centers. We've incorporated them into hands-on activities such as strengthening little hands with theraputty, building coordination with tweezers and manipulatives, and practicing pencil control using engaging games and tools. One especially meaningful moment was watching a student who previously avoided writing proudly complete a short task after using the materials to warm up their hands—something that would not have been possible without this support.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were thrilled. The bright colors, variety of tools, and game-like activities immediately sparked excitement and motivation. Many students asked to try everything at once, and several who are typically hesitant to participate jumped right in. The materials made therapy feel fun and approachable, which helped students stay engaged and confident as they practiced challenging skills.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our next steps include building these fine motor skills into functional classroom tasks like cutting, writing, buttoning, and managing school supplies independently. Students will continue to use these tools to strengthen their hands, improve endurance, and develop the coordination needed for academic success. Your contribution has truly given my students the tools they need to grow, practice, and believe in themselves. Thank you for being a part of their journey.","fullyFundedDate":1766287805895,"projectUrl":"project/ot-warriors/9968011/","projectTitle":"OT Warriors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brittney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10169715_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754950272767","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10169715"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32150","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":788,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":14,"percentWhite":24,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"18.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.2,"schoolId":32150,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Judith D Steele Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Judith D Steele Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/judith-steele-elementary-school/32150"}