{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kitty McDonough Ward Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9352939,"projectId":9777029,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to fund books for my speech therapy room. Your support means the world to us — and even more to the children who will benefit from these new resources.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we can provide engaging, language-rich materials that make learning both fun and effective. These books will spark conversations, build confidence, and open doors for so many young readers.\r\n\r\nYour donation allows us to enhance our therapeutic resources and provide our students with materials that support their communication growth and literacy development. Your partnership makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our mission.","fullyFundedDate":1759707285297,"projectUrl":"project/new-books-for-speech-therapy/9777029/","projectTitle":"New Books for Speech Therapy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352939"},{"teacherId":8135380,"projectId":9273832,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of whiteboards for our third-grade classroom. The impact has been immediate, noticeable, and truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nFrom the very first day we introduced the whiteboards into our daily routine, my students were engaged in a way that I hadn't seen before. With each child equipped with a personal whiteboard, lessons have become more interactive, dynamic, and inclusive. Instead of just calling on a few students to answer questions aloud, now every student can participate at the same time. They write their answers, hold them up, and proudly share their thinking. This not only increases participation but also builds confidence in students who may be more hesitant to speak up in front of the class.\r\n\r\nFor many of my quieter or more reluctant learners, the whiteboards have been a game changer. Students who used to shy away from answering questions are now eager to join in because they don't have to feel singled out. The whiteboards offer a low-pressure way to contribute, and it's been amazing to watch students grow more confident and willing to take academic risks.\r\n\r\nThe boards are especially powerful tools during math, spelling, and vocabulary lessons. Students use them to solve problems, practice new words, and explore new concepts. They love the hands-on experience of writing and erasing their answers quickly, which keeps the pace of the lesson lively and engaging. The opportunity for instant feedback has made a big difference. As a teacher, I can quickly scan the room, see who's grasping the material, and adjust my teaching in real time. It's an efficient and effective way to check for understanding and provide support exactly where it's needed.\r\n\r\nIn addition to academic benefits, the whiteboards have helped foster a stronger sense of classroom community. Students often cheer each other on when they hold up their boards and share their answers. They celebrate each other's successes, and this spirit of teamwork has contributed to a more positive and encouraging learning environment. Even students who typically struggle are feeling more motivated and included.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, these whiteboards are helping me create a classroom that is more student-centered and interactive. My students are more focused, more involved, and more motivated to learn than ever before. Their enthusiasm is evident every day, and it all started with your thoughtful donation.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The gift of these whiteboards has not only provided a practical tool for learning but also inspired greater confidence, collaboration, and joy in the learning process. Thank you for supporting our students and giving them tools that enrich their education in such a fun and meaningful way. We are so grateful for your kindness and your belief in the power of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1755911261759,"projectUrl":"project/dazzling-whiteboards/9273832/","projectTitle":"Dazzling Whiteboards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thornton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8135380"},{"teacherId":1516920,"projectId":9353375,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation! My students were pumped to use the new pencil sharpener and decided to use my old pencil sharpener solely for colored pencils. It's definitely the little things that make kids' days so thank you for donating pencils and pencil sharpeners to my 3rd graders. \r\n\r\nWe are eventually going to use mechanical pencils which they are also excited about. 3rd grade is the year we start really transitioning between hand-writing everything to writing on the computer as they have to be able to type essays by the end of the year. My third graders appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1755735984819,"projectUrl":"project/lookin-sharp/9353375/","projectTitle":"Lookin' Sharp","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murakami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1516920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555284996351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-murakami"},{"teacherId":1516920,"projectId":9263103,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating money to give my students access to a series of Who Was...? books. They are obsessed with biographies and they were so excited to open up the box when it came. They were even more excited that the books were about current celebrities and athletes. We have all the MLK and Rosa Parks types of Who Was books but to have books on Taylor Swift and Kobe Bryant made it that much more exciting for them. \r\nThank you for helping inspire the love of reading and helping get the kids excited about books!","fullyFundedDate":1747676333493,"projectUrl":"project/who-was/9263103/","projectTitle":"Who Was...?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murakami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1516920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555284996351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-murakami"},{"teacherId":1516920,"projectId":9381132,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous book donation for my third grade classroom! My kids were so excited at the end of last year to open the boxes and see all brand new Dogman and Catkid books. Then this year I was able to have an entire shelf full of graphic novels including the Dogman and Catkid books, my new third grade classroom was pumped to be able to take the books home and read them! This is what makes teaching littles such a joy. New books spark creativity, the love of reading, and just a contagious love of learning! Thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1751584796100,"projectUrl":"project/dog-man/9381132/","projectTitle":"Dog Man","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murakami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1516920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555284996351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-murakami"},{"teacherId":1516920,"projectId":9057920,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the incredible writing supplies! Their eyes continued to widen with every type of Expo marker that came out of the box. Our favorite ones so far are the Crayola Expo markers due to their vibrant colors and long-lasting ink. They also loved getting to use the markers and clear dry erase pocket sleeves to write on worksheets. They were able to use the sheets for various math games and loved it! Who doesn't love post-its! We annotate books, we do gallery walks with post its, and use sticky notes to edit and revise writing samples.","fullyFundedDate":1742963836780,"projectUrl":"project/write-your-heart-out/9057920/","projectTitle":"Write Your Heart Out","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murakami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1516920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555284996351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-murakami"},{"teacherId":1516920,"projectId":9268503,"letterContent":"Such a simple donation: facial tissue and paper towels, but it makes such a huge difference! For a bit of time, we were stuck with the school-provided facial tissue which is adequate but not kind on the nose. It's a bit thinner and more scratchy on the face, often causing more irritation to kids' skin than help. The paper towels we're given are brown and hardly soak up anything. Anytime there's a liquid spill in my classroom, I refuse to use the brown paper towels and would rather purchase quality paper towels myself because the school-provided towels just move the water around and hardly soak up anything. Thank you for helping a teacher who just wants tissue and paper towels for her class!","fullyFundedDate":1746508849563,"projectUrl":"project/ah-choo-bless-you/9268503/","projectTitle":"Ah-Choo! Bless You!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murakami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1516920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555284996351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-murakami"},{"teacherId":1516920,"projectId":9236461,"letterContent":"Thank you for fostering my students' love for literacy! When I unpacked the boxes of books, my students were PUMPED! Their eyes got wider and wider as their grins grew. One student asked if they'd be able to check out the books to take home. \r\n\r\nGiving students access to books that they're interested in is a huge part of being a teacher. If we can foster their love for literacy, not necessarily reading because not all students \"love\" reading yet, it helps them in numerous ways. It improves their fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, etc. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1744232270376,"projectUrl":"project/accio-books/9236461/","projectTitle":"Accio Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murakami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1516920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555284996351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-murakami"},{"teacherId":1516920,"projectId":9058169,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making my kids' SBAC testing season so much \"fun.\" What's normally a stressful time was lined with some positives when they knew they would get a testing treat every morning of testing. Their eyes lit up and it made testing so much less intense every morning when they came in and saw each snack. Some favorites were the Oreos for being Smart Cookies and the bags of chips saying \"You're all that and a bag of chips.\" A few kids even came up with their own clever snack slogans which is pretty incredible. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1742963836322,"projectUrl":"project/smart-cookies/9058169/","projectTitle":"Smart Cookies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murakami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1516920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555284996351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-murakami"},{"teacherId":1516920,"projectId":9236464,"letterContent":"Love, love, love all of these incentives! My students are obsessed with pop its and these little squishes. I also love the galaxy slime and how their eyes lit up when we opened the box. Can't go wrong with slap bracelets and sticky hands, all of the fidgets were a big hit in my room. \r\n\r\nAs it's the end of the school year, it's difficult to get students to stay engaged and motivated. The worst part is that we still have end of the year growth testing and these incentives have helped my students stay locked in and not suffer through Senior-itis.","fullyFundedDate":1744396514078,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-that-is-what-you-are/9236464/","projectTitle":"Treasure, That Is What You Are","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murakami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1516920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555284996351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-murakami"},{"teacherId":1516920,"projectId":9058070,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations! My students were so excited to see all the different organizers and different boxes. I love that all of the boxes stack and even lock. \r\n\r\nAs the year winds down I'm starting to organize my classroom and put stuff away that's been a mess all year. I now have boxes full of scissors, rulers, extra pencils, glue sticks, and more. \r\n\r\nWe also created a new treasure box for our rewards/incentives which has kept the students excited and motivated as the year starts to wind down.","fullyFundedDate":1742963836991,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything-and-everything-in/9058070/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murakami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1516920_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1555284996351","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-murakami"},{"teacherId":9598746,"projectId":8506166,"letterContent":"On behalf of our classroom, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation. Your support helped us get much-needed supplies, including Clorox wipes, classroom lights, timers, and books. These items may seem small, but they make a huge difference in creating a clean, bright, and engaging learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nThe lights have already made our space more inviting, the timers help us stay on track during activities, and the books are sparking excitement in our young readers. Most importantly, your contribution shows our students that there are people who care about their education and well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support—it truly means the world to us","fullyFundedDate":1727475966138,"projectUrl":"project/expressing-our-creativity-in-all-we-do/8506166/","projectTitle":"Expressing Our Creativity in All We Do.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9598746"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32152","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":691,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.3,"schoolId":32152,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kitty McDonough Ward Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kitty McDonough Ward Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/kitty-mcdonough-ward-elementary-school/32152"}