{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kermit Booker Senior Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6885101,"projectId":10004395,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our schoolwide reading initiative to participate in the Nevada Young Reader Award nomination. Students in grades K-5 read all of the pictures book and had access to them during check out to take home and share with families.\r\nGrades 3-5 were able to check out the chapter books as part of the NYRA book club. Students were eager to participate and share their feelings and thoughts in small group discussions during library free time. This was an exciting project for students to see how their opinions on literature matter in a larger community like our state.","fullyFundedDate":1768784081464,"projectUrl":"project/voters-voice-new-books-for-nevada-youn/10004395/","projectTitle":"Voters' Voice: New Books for Nevada Young Readers Award","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Penrod","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6885101_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y363&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1603403220213","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6885101"},{"teacherId":308646,"projectId":10017601,"letterContent":"Our Bobcats have loved using the new kitchen resources, and it has made learning come alive in our classroom. During our \"Bobcats in the Kitchen\" lessons, students work in small groups to follow recipes, measure ingredients, and take turns. One of the best moments was seeing students successfully complete a simple recipe together while using their reading and math skills in a real-world way.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials were introduced, students were immediately excited and eager to participate. Many shared their own experiences with cooking, and even students who usually struggle were fully engaged and confident. It created a positive, hands-on learning environment where all students could be successful.\r\n\r\nNext, we plan to build on this by having students create their own simple recipes and connect our cooking activities to writing and science. Thank you for helping our Bobcats grow in confidence, teamwork, and real-life skills!","fullyFundedDate":1768754686020,"projectUrl":"project/cooking-up-confidence-cooking-club/10017601/","projectTitle":"Cooking Up Confidence Cooking Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp308646_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702062083169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/308646"},{"teacherId":5987116,"projectId":10022308,"letterContent":"My students are using the new materials to support our garden club by creating items that keep the space organized and functional when members are not there. They are designing and making signs, plant markers, and labels that clearly identify what is growing and provide simple care directions so others can help maintain the garden. When the materials arrived, students were eager to begin and immediately started planning how they could improve the garden space, showing strong collaboration and ownership. One project included students creating plant markers and signs to help others identify and care for plants independently. This work connects directly to our learning as students apply reading, writing, and science skills in a real-world setting. Moving forward, students will continue to create more detailed and durable garden resources, including informational signs with plant facts and care instructions, while also identifying additional needs in the garden and developing practical solutions using the materials.","fullyFundedDate":1768642934088,"projectUrl":"project/little-makers-big-ideas-growing-young/10022308/","projectTitle":"Little Makers, Big Ideas: Growing Young Entrepreneurs!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Story","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5987116_orig.png?crop=323,323,x69,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768685885995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5987116"},{"teacherId":9662402,"projectId":10046012,"letterContent":"My students in our Title I Reading Skills Center work incredibly hard every day to become stronger readers, even when it feels challenging. Because of your generosity, they now have a space that truly supports them. When they first saw the new rug and materials, their faces lit up. They immediately noticed how comfortable and special our learning area felt, and it has quickly become a place where they feel safe to take risks and participate.\r\n\r\nWe use these resources daily during small-group instruction. The rug has become our gathering space for guided reading, while the dry-erase materials have made phonics and word work more interactive and engaging. During a recent lesson, one of my quieter students eagerly participated in a word-building activity and confidently shared multiple answers—something I had not seen before. Moments like this show how much their confidence is growing.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students are continuing to build their phonics, fluency, and comprehension skills. The laminator and paper cutter are allowing me to create reusable, hands-on materials tailored to each group's needs, keeping lessons meaningful and engaging. Because of you, my students are not only improving as readers—they are beginning to believe in themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1769131325908,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-title-i-readers-in-our-readin/10046012/","projectTitle":"Supporting Title I Readers in Our Reading Skills Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Platt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9662402"},{"teacherId":9550983,"projectId":10035031,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project and investing in my students' learning environment. My students are hardworking, curious, and eager to learn. Having a clean, organized, and welcoming space makes a meaningful difference in their ability to focus and thrive.\r\n\r\nOver time, classrooms naturally accumulate materials, supplies, and everyday messes that can become overwhelming. With your support, we will be able to maintain a structured and hygienic environment that allows students to feel comfortable and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThese organization and cleaning materials, along with much-needed shared writing tools, will directly support my students' daily success. Your generosity helps create a space where they can stay engaged, feel proud of their classroom, and continue to grow academically and creatively.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a positive impact on my students and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768838188520,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-organized-classroom-for-success/10035031/","projectTitle":"A Clean, Organized Classroom for Successful Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nitti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550983_orig.jpg?crop=2028,2028,x0,y87&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715991330102","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9550983"},{"teacherId":9349421,"projectId":10010739,"letterContent":"These organization supplies have helped my students recover lost minutes of instruction throughout their day. They have also allowed our students to be more accountable and responsible for their digital supplies, such as headphones. Since enacting a new headphone policy with an organization system that allows students personal assignments and slots, only one student has damaged a set of headphones to the point of needed our school to replace them. This is a huge financial burden lifted from our school, especially when we multiply this among additional classrooms! \r\n\r\nThank you again for all of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768793648619,"projectUrl":"project/organization-engagement-student-buy-/10010739/","projectTitle":"Organization, Engagement, & Student Buy-in","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9349421_orig.jpg?crop=959,959,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699081389033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lizwright"},{"teacherId":8897020,"projectId":10024856,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations!! I cannot begin to explain what an impact these have on my class. They are truly enjoying how fun math can be. We have running addition and subtraction races. We have used items to measure objects in our classroom. They cannot wait to begin our math lessons each day. Math scores have improved slowly but surely. I know that by the end of the year, they grow even more. Your donations really showed that mathematics can be enjoyable and fun, even as we grow and move up in grades. I really cannot thank you all enough for what you have given to my class. Thank you again, so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768670249892,"projectUrl":"project/all-about-mathematics/10024856/","projectTitle":"All About Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8897020_orig.jpg?crop=3020,3020,x724,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768354294450","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8897020"},{"teacherId":3867859,"projectId":9994613,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting my kiddos—it truly means more than I can put into words. Because of you, our classroom feels more positive, encouraging, and full of opportunities for my students to grow.\r\n\r\nWorking with students who have a wide range of academic and social-emotional needs can be challenging, and many of them come to school already feeling frustrated or unsure of themselves. Your donations are helping change that. They give my students the extra motivation and support they need to keep trying, even when learning feels tough.\r\n\r\nThe rewards you've helped provide—like snacks, treasure box prizes, stickers, stress toys, and brain break games—might seem small, but they make a huge difference. For my students, these are powerful motivators. They give them something to work toward, help build positive habits, and bring a little joy into their day. A quick brain break or a chance to earn a prize can completely turn a student's attitude around.\r\n\r\nI've seen students who used to shut down start to push through challenges, excited to earn a reward or simply proud of themselves for not giving up. Some of my quieter students are opening up more, and others are learning how to manage their emotions using tools like stress toys. These moments may seem small, but they add up to real growth.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students feel encouraged, capable, and cared for. You're not just providing supplies—you're helping build confidence, resilience, and a love for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1770302720563,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-effort-celebrating-growth/9994613/","projectTitle":"Fueling Effort, Celebrating Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3867859_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634316202642","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3867859"},{"teacherId":3553860,"projectId":10000420,"letterContent":"The supplies from this project are already making an impact on my students. I have used them in whole-group lessons, where we have looked at books as a whole class and individually, analyzing character traits and how those traits affected the people around them. They also have been great individually with students who exhibit some of the traits, so we can read the book, talk about the trait, and connect it to their lives. \r\n\r\nThe Cricut has been so great! I have been able to make stickers as reminders for students, and I am currently creating stickers for career week for students and our speakers. I have also been able to create letters for lesson posters. \r\n\r\nOverall, these items have and will continue to have an impact on my students and I look forward to using them for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1768167382912,"projectUrl":"project/creating-confidence-books-and-tools-to/10000420/","projectTitle":"Creating Confidence: Books and Tools to Empower Student Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bryant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3553860_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1459385194537","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/monica-bryant"},{"teacherId":9547602,"projectId":10029214,"letterContent":"The materials we received from DonorsChoose made a meaningful difference in our reading skills center by giving students access to engaging, hands-on resources that support their literacy growth. Students were more motivated to participate during reading time and were able to practice important skills in a structured but enjoyable way. The materials helped create a welcoming space where students felt comfortable taking risks as readers, which increased their confidence and willingness to try challenging texts. \r\n\r\nThese resources also allowed for more effective small-group instruction and targeted support based on individual student needs. Students were able to strengthen foundational skills such as letter-sound recognition, sight word fluency, and comprehension through repeated practice using the new materials. As a result, the reading skills center became a more productive and supportive learning environment where students stayed engaged longer and showed noticeable improvement in both participation and reading progress. The impact extended beyond academics by helping students build confidence and develop a more positive attitude toward reading.","fullyFundedDate":1768745806469,"projectUrl":"project/help-supply-our-students-in-the-reading/10029214/","projectTitle":"Help supply our students in the Reading Skills Center!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daisy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9547602_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723141662357","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9547602"},{"teacherId":9350366,"projectId":9994434,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity and support of our health office. Because of you, our students have been cared for in ways that truly make a difference every single day. \r\n \r\nI was beyond excited as the packages began to arrive. Each box represented kindness, compassion, and a commitment to our students' well-being. Thanks to your donations, I have been able to provide snacks to students who came to school without breakfast, ensuring they could return to class nourished and ready to learn. \r\n\r\nYour support has brought comfort in so many ways. The cool packs have soothed headaches, bumps, and cramps. The stickers have brought smiles to anxious little ones who were nervous about visiting the health office, helping them feel safe and cared for. I've also been able to organize and clearly label medication boxes, making our processes safer and more efficient for students who depend on daily care.\r\n\r\nThe air purifier and disinfecting wipes have made a tremendous impact in keeping our health office clean and helping protect our students and staff from colds and viruses. Even the plug-ins have made a difference, keeping our space fresh and welcoming- especially during some of the not so pleasant moments that come with running a busy school health office!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has benefited all of our students in the most profound ways. You have helped create a safe, comforting, and well equipped environment where children know they are cared for.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping me provide our students with everything they need to feel supported, healthy, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768113803413,"projectUrl":"project/caring-for-students-one-visit-at-a-time/9994434/","projectTitle":"Caring for Students, One Visit at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350366_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722009061303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350366"},{"teacherId":6520230,"projectId":9987424,"letterContent":"When the new floor seating and whiteboards arrived, my students' excitement was immediate. They couldn't wait to choose a spot that felt just right for them and eagerly grabbed their whiteboards, asking, \"Can we use these today?\" That enthusiasm quickly turned into deeper engagement during our daily lessons.\r\n\r\nWe now use the floor seating during whole-group lessons, partner work, and small groups. Students can sit comfortably, move when needed, and stay focused longer—especially during math and reading instruction. The whiteboards have become a daily learning tool. During math, students solve problems step by step and hold up their boards so I can check understanding in real time. In reading, they jot down responses, practice vocabulary, and take risks without fear of making mistakes because they know they can easily erase and try again.\r\n\r\nOne standout moment was during a recent math lesson when every student was actively solving and explaining their thinking on their whiteboard—no one was disengaged, and even hesitant learners were eager to participate. The classroom felt energized, collaborative, and confident.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include using these resources for more student-led discussions, problem-solving challenges, and collaborative projects. These tools have transformed our classroom into a flexible, student-centered learning space where every child feels comfortable, supported, and excited to learn. Your support truly made a lasting difference for my students—thank you for giving them the tools to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1767991053210,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-individual-white-bo/9987424/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Individual White Boards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. London","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6520230_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699018886850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6520230"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82956","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":333,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":27,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":60,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.4,"schoolId":82956,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kermit Booker Senior Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kermit Booker Senior Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/kermit-booker-senior-elementary-school/82956"}