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From choosing seating that fits their learning style to feeling supported during independent work and assessments, your contribution is making our classroom more inclusive, focused, and positive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is not only providing materials—it's helping build a space where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping make our classroom a place where happy, motivated learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768696892643,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-spaces-focused-minds-happy-le/10031149/","projectTitle":"Flexible Spaces, Focused Minds, Happy Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6434988"},{"teacherId":9447275,"projectId":10046150,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, we received an iPad, a magnet building set, and flexible seating options—each of which is already making a meaningful impact on my students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has provided students with access to engaging, differentiated learning tools that support their individual academic needs. The magnet building set is helping to strengthen creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on exploration, especially during collaborative activities. The flexible seating has been a wonderful addition, allowing students to choose learning spaces that help them stay focused, comfortable, and engaged throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create a more inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment for my students. 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Your generosity has truly transformed our classroom environment, and we are so thankful for the care and intention behind each item you provided.\r\n\r\nThe class set of headphones has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our students' learning experiences. With access to individual audio, students are now able to fully engage in digital lessons, literacy programs, and educational videos without distraction. This has not only improved comprehension but has also allowed students to work at their own pace, building confidence and independence. For many of our learners, this has opened up new opportunities to focus and succeed in ways that were previously challenging in a shared-audio setting.\r\n\r\nThe incentive stickers and prizes have been equally impactful in fostering a positive and motivating classroom culture. These small but powerful tools have encouraged students to stay on task, demonstrate kindness, and take pride in their work. 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With clearly labeled materials and accessible storage, students are able to take greater responsibility for their learning tools. This has reduced transition time between activities and minimized disruptions, allowing us to maximize instructional time. A well-organized classroom fosters a sense of calm and readiness, and we have seen students thrive in this more structured setting.\r\n\r\nBeyond the individual items, the overall impact of your generosity has been profound. Our classroom has become a place where students feel excited to learn, supported in their needs, and motivated to do their best. Engagement has increased, behavior has improved, and students are developing a stronger sense of ownership over their education. These changes are not just temporary—they are building a foundation for lifelong learning skills and positive attitudes toward school.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. 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One of my favorite moments so far was during a recent classroom project where students used the donated supplies to work collaboratively and share their thinking. Having access to these resources allowed students to explore ideas more independently and creatively, and it gave me the ability to design lessons that are more hands-on and engaging.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions said it all. There were excited smiles, lots of \"Wow!\" comments, and an immediate eagerness to dive in. Many students took pride in carefully using the supplies, knowing they were something special that someone had given just for them. It helped set a positive tone for our classroom and made students feel valued and supported.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, you also get a small peek into our classroom journey. 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Keith & Karen Hayes Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Las Vegas, Nevada that is part of Clark County School District.
It serves 509 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1.
Its teachers have had 148 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Keith & Karen Hayes Elementary School Demographics
95%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
64%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated May 1, 2026
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Keith & Karen Hayes Elementary School
$93,435
raised using DonorsChoose
148
projects
funded
66
teachers
funded
166
donors
21
projects
for
basic supplies
20
projects for
technology
23
projects for
books
5
projects
for
art supplies
Keith & Karen Hayes Elementary School has received support from
82 individuals from Nevada and
84 individuals out-of-state.