{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kathy L Batterman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8112708,"projectId":10046517,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity. Your support has given my students the opportunity to create amazing items out of cardboard using the Chomp Saw. Our miniature golf unit was a hit and the Chomp Saw made it so easy to cut out more detailed designs. My students were beyond excited when they saw the materials, especially the Chomp Saw, as it meant easier ways to create an amazing end product. My class worked with the P.E. teacher and designed miniature golf courses that were played by all the students during P.E. classes. My students decided on the theme of World Landmarks and designed fantastic items that replicated their real life counterparts. These supplies helped build, glue, and decorate the landmarks. Your contribution made such a difference to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1769131673499,"projectUrl":"project/makerspace-magic-building-tomorrows-en/10046517/","projectTitle":"Makerspace Magic: Building Tomorrow's Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8112708"},{"teacherId":542054,"projectId":10055044,"letterContent":"This grant provided my students with the opportunity to explore the life and artwork of Georgia O'Keeffe while deepening their understanding of art and art history. As they studied O'Keeffe's nature-inspired paintings, students developed an appreciation for her unique style and lasting contributions to American art.\r\n\r\nInspired by her work, students created their own pieces based on natural subjects, applying key design principles and elements of art such as line, shape, color, texture, and value. These hands-on experiences allowed them to connect artistic techniques with personal expression in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nIn our school district, where art supplies are often limited, these materials made a significant difference. Students were excited to use the paper and watercolors. Thanks to this grant, students experienced a meaningful connection between art, history, and self-expression.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1776439928165,"projectUrl":"project/discovering-georgia-okeeffes-art-throu/10055044/","projectTitle":"Discovering Georgia O'Keeffe's Art Through Watercolors","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jernigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp542054_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454304057912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/542054"},{"teacherId":542054,"projectId":9999076,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and for your generous donation. Because of you, our students had the essential materials needed to bring their learning to life during our Ancient Egypt Cultural Project.\r\n\r\nStudents designed and constructed paper pyramids and sculpted clay sarcophagi, engaging in hands-on experiences that deepened their understanding of Ancient Egyptian history. Through this project, they not only explored art techniques but also strengthened their knowledge of geography and social studies concepts. They especially enjoyed learning about King Tutankhamen (King Tut) and the significance of his tomb. Your donation helped turn these lessons into memorable, interactive experiences that truly captured their curiosity and imagination.\r\n\r\nThe materials you provided will continue to benefit our classroom in future art projects, extending the impact of your generosity well beyond this unit. Without your support, these opportunities would not have been possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and for supporting the arts in Nevada's elementary schools.","fullyFundedDate":1776086889190,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-ancient-egyptian-culture-throu/9999076/","projectTitle":"Exploring Ancient Egyptian Culture Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jernigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp542054_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454304057912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/542054"},{"teacherId":7625355,"projectId":10001301,"letterContent":"This project has helped my students use their creative side and has helped motivate them. We have used the materials on projects in the classroom and the students have been running their own store.\r\n The students love earning coins to spend at the store. The students get to have jobs that they do during the week and some include store clerks and store cashiers. These items have helped them learn financial literacy. Some of the store items went crazy fast. The students love to display them on their desks.","fullyFundedDate":1768179757701,"projectUrl":"project/incredible-incentives-for-a-job-well-don/10001301/","projectTitle":"Incredible Incentives for a Job Well Done!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keltz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7625355_orig.jpg?crop=1627,1626,x0,y319&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683596744419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7625355"},{"teacherId":8247792,"projectId":10013832,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you for donating to my classroom project. My class has loved all the supplies I was able to buy and they particularly enjoy the math games. One of their favorite games is the magnetic cubes. They could spend hours building and rearranging their cubes to create a variety of structures. It is safe to say that since getting the cubes, their imagination has really taken off! They started creating the usual \"house\", \"castle\", \"snake\" but soon they were making more complex structures that involve team work and the use of patterns such as a penguins face, Minecraft TNT, water parks, and more!\r\n\r\nIn addition to that, the Valentine's Day arts and crafts items allowed them to get really express their unique styles and spend time with their 5th grade buddies who help them paint their wooden hearts. It was a very neat project and an even better Valentine's Day gift for my students' families. \r\n\r\nIt has been awesome watching them enjoy every supply we got thanks to your generous donations. From the math games, to the arts and crafts supplies, to the teacher stamps, they love them all.","fullyFundedDate":1769121509150,"projectUrl":"project/think-and-ink/10013832/","projectTitle":"Think and Ink","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gallegos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8247792_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720549325137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8247792"},{"teacherId":4608662,"projectId":10005206,"letterContent":"Many students in 5th grade require \"active sitting\" to keep their brains engaged and focused on demanding academic tasks. The Cozy Cubes we were able to purchase for our classroom provide students with the opportunity to choose their seat and wake their brains up with movement that they can control based on their own needs. Students are also able to sit more comfortably while engaging in rigorous tasks that prepare them for their futures. \r\nIn addition to the Cozy Cubes, we were also able to restock our classroom Dojo store. Students earn Dojo points by completing fact fluency assignments, being helpful to others, and earning above average grades. The store motivates students and gives them something to look forward to each week. Thanks to donors like you, we are able to keep our store running until the end of the school year. Thank you for supporting students and teachers in Las Vegas!","fullyFundedDate":1768184954287,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-dojo-rewards-for-5t/10005206/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Dojo Rewards for 5th Grade Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4608662_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722866164963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4608662"},{"teacherId":8177548,"projectId":10006076,"letterContent":"My class has had a wonderful experience with all the materials purchased with your funds! We have been growing alfalfa, onions, radishes, and variety of other plants in our Aerogarden and comparing the growth of those plants to the ones growing in soil. \r\n\r\nWe will be starting our unit on the lifecycles of animals right after our plant unit. We already started looking at the ladybug lifecycle, and in the upcoming weeks, we will be looking at the lifecycle of the butterfly. This is all thanks to you, so thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1768181512603,"projectUrl":"project/scientific-learners/10006076/","projectTitle":"Scientific Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fischer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8177548"},{"teacherId":9369006,"projectId":10013605,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my gratitude again for helping me provide a unique and fun music experience to my students via Boomwhacker activities! We use these resources to work as a team in creating music through steady beat and collaborative effort. My second and third grade classes have been using these boomwhackers to experience hearing chords and working together to make harmonic music in class. \r\n\r\n When they first saw the materials, they were so excited and they behaved better throughout class because they wanted to use the instruments. I am currently exposing them to the opportunities they can have when using boomwhackers, and hopefully soon they can create their own songs that they can play via boomwhackers. \r\n\r\n I appreciate you all for allowing me to include more instruments in my classroom, and I look forward to implementing these instruments in more lesson plans throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1768433659108,"projectUrl":"project/boomwhacker-fun/10013605/","projectTitle":"Boomwhacker Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9369006"},{"teacherId":8178671,"projectId":9997826,"letterContent":"On behalf of my fourth-grade students, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity through DonorsChoose. Your support has directly provided the essential supplies that transform our classroom into a vibrant, hands-on learning hub. By equipping us with these resources, you aren't just giving us \"things\"—you are fostering a positive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and empowered to succeed. It is inspiring for my students to see that a community of supporters believes in their potential, and we are so excited to put these tools to use as we explore, create, and grow together this year.","fullyFundedDate":1768153399788,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-needed-in-4th-grade/9997826/","projectTitle":"Supplies Needed in 4th Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Umlauf","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8178671_orig.jpg?crop=631,631,x371,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698794229547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8178671"},{"teacherId":116986,"projectId":9990410,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing \"Unearthing the Past: Tiny Paleontologists at Work!\" to life! Your support transformed our classroom into a living laboratory where students became real-world researchers.\r\n\r\nYour support provided us with the Junior Scientist Toolkits that turned our desks into laboratories. It was truly a sight to see students who are usually full of energy became focused, patient researchers the moment they picked up their tools.\r\n\r\nWe didn't just jump into the dirt; we started as real scientists do with research. Using the book Fossils for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Dinosaur Bones, Ancient Animals, and Prehistoric Life on Earth, students built a foundation of knowledge about the creatures that once roamed our planet. \r\n\r\nThe highlight of the unit, however, was undoubtedly the Dinosaur Egg Dig Kits. Watching the students' faces as they began their final investigation was priceless.\r\nThank you for investing in these young minds and for making our classroom a place where history truly comes to life.","fullyFundedDate":1768073894038,"projectUrl":"project/unearthing-the-past-tiny-paleontologist/9990410/","projectTitle":"Unearthing the Past: Tiny Paleontologists at Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becky Meuse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp116986_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754175458968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/brmeuse"},{"teacherId":542054,"projectId":9659012,"letterContent":"This project had a meaningful impact on my students by introducing them to the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci and helping them understand why he remains one of the most influential figures in art and science. Students learned about his paintings, drawings, and inventions while exploring how creativity and curiosity can shape history. By studying his most famous painting, the Mona Lisa, students gained insight into portrait painting and learned about the artistic ideas of the Renaissance.\r\n\r\nUsing the donated art supplies, students created their own interpretations of the Mona Lisa, applying elements of art such as line, shape, color, texture, and value. This hands-on experience allowed them to practice design concepts while expressing their own creativity. The materials provided through this project will continue to support many other art activities throughout the school year. Thank you once again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1766779398868,"projectUrl":"project/leonardo-da-vinci-for-young-artists/9659012/","projectTitle":"Leonardo Da Vinci for Young Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jernigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp542054_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454304057912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/542054"},{"teacherId":542054,"projectId":10005434,"letterContent":"This project had a meaningful impact on my students by connecting art, history, and culture in ways that were engaging and memorable. Through the study of traditional Japanese scrolls and famous artworks such as The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai, students explored important aspects of Japanese history, including emperors, shoguns, samurai, and the historical relationship between Japan and the United States. \r\n\r\nBy creating their own Japanese scrolls and windsocks, students applied what they learned through hands-on artistic experiences that strengthened their drawing skills and aligned with Nevada's elementary art standards. Thank you again for providing these supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1768185602118,"projectUrl":"project/learning-about-the-art-and-history-of-ja/10005434/","projectTitle":"Learning About The Art and History of Japan","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jernigan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp542054_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454304057912","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/542054"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_30849","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":635,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.9,"schoolId":30849,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kathy L Batterman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kathy L Batterman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/kathy-l-batterman-elementary-school/30849"}