{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kitty McDonough Ward Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":908072,"projectId":10028054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! My students are loving the new supplies! The scissors have so wonderful as they cut cleanly the first time. I also feel that this is a lot safer because the kids aren't getting frustrated with scissors that are not sharp!\r\nThe plates came in very handy when painting their clay projects. They are very excited to have all of these supplies! Right now my students are working on Egyptian masks and Mummies! They're having a lot of fun creating their own death masks. We do a lot of art in gate!","fullyFundedDate":1768706871273,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-balanced-diet-in-the-gate-roo/10028054/","projectTitle":"Creating a Balanced Diet in the GATE Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jarrard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp908072_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1479420874017","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hjarrard"},{"teacherId":8124891,"projectId":9994100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! My students are using all the materials to create wonderful self portraits! They are so excited to use all the different colors of tissue paper and the choices they had in quality materials was fantastic! I got cheers when I pulled out the new supplies! \r\nThe next step for these lessons I plan on displaying them throughout our school and many of the materials like paintbrushes can be used again for next year too! Again thank you so much for your donation my students are benefiting from this wonderful generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768148971671,"projectUrl":"project/express-yourself-self-portraits/9994100/","projectTitle":"Express Yourself Self-Portraits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siguenza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8124891_orig.jpg?crop=1955,1955,x534,y574&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634169132945","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8124891"},{"teacherId":5000195,"projectId":9997732,"letterContent":"I can not thank you enough for your support in providing basic materials and needs for my students. We have put to good use, the supplies. We use the colored pencils, highlighters, and markers daily. As you know, kids go through these things quickly and it was the perfect time to do a restock.\r\n I have used flexible seating for years and it was time to replace the floor chairs. Students love to have the option of sitting somewhere other than a desk and these chairs offer a comfy alternative. \r\n Our classroom is located outside of the school, in a portable. This is very far from the nurse's station at the front of the school. I asked for an ice machine to have ice readily accessible for students who need it. I have already used ice multiple times for minor injuries and it has saved kids from missing instructional time to walk all the way to the nurse. It also helps on 100 degree days when kids need cool water.\r\n All of these resources have helped make teaching easier and given my students access to things they need.","fullyFundedDate":1768155845982,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-fun/9997732/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5000195_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511828070875","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5000195"},{"teacherId":8161952,"projectId":10044902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project for kids to get more books and STEM materials for the library. The students were so excited to see and check out all the new books. We were able to get the newest chapter books and refresh some of our very used books.\r\nThe students were very excited for the magnetic gears. That has become a very popular spot in the library. The new classroom decor has been a big hit as well. \r\nYour support is essential to our classrooms and helping teachers get what they need to support student learning.","fullyFundedDate":1769155786781,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-kids/10044902/","projectTitle":"Books for Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8161952"},{"teacherId":5090517,"projectId":9992297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project for kids to get more books for the library. The students were so excited to see and check out all the new books. We were able to get the newest chapter books and refresh some of our very used books.\r\nThe students were so excited for all the new Pigeon books and Pug books! We were even able to get another set of the I Survived Series which goes great with my lesson when we talk about Historica Fiction.\r\nThanks again for the contribution to my Donors Choose!","fullyFundedDate":1768604938998,"projectUrl":"project/all-the-books/9992297/","projectTitle":"All the Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valentine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5090517"},{"teacherId":1784230,"projectId":10032757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project for kids to get more books and STEM materials for the library. The students were so excited to see and check out all the new books. We were able to get the newest chapter books and refresh some of our very used books.\r\nThe students were very excited for the puzzle table. That has become a very popular spot in the library. The class loves to see who can put the puzzle together the fastest! \r\nYour support is essential to our classrooms and helping teachers get what they need to support student learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768939867798,"projectUrl":"project/library-update/10032757/","projectTitle":"Library Update!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1784230_orig.png?crop=494,494,x13,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699468422924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-mckeown"},{"teacherId":8134686,"projectId":10030595,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the generous donations to our classroom! When my students first saw the scoop chairs when they came in the morning, they were so excited because they knew it meant we would be able to use them as a learning tool, not just during rotations. Having the class set has made a huge impact with my students! They are able to use them during learning and lessons; for example, we can use them while doing our phonics lesson at the carpet. Before, we would only bring them out during small group rotation time, and only a handful of students would be able to utilize them! I believe our leaning/lesson time has become more successful due to the flexible seating. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768776836926,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seats-for-firsties/10030595/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seats for Firsties","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8134686"},{"teacherId":2394338,"projectId":9994446,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generosity and support! Because of you, our classroom has been able to engage with these new resources in meaningful and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials to support hands-on learning and student engagement. One special moment that stood out was when students used the resources during a guided activity—they were excited, curious, and eager to participate. It was wonderful to see them so actively involved and confident while learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were full of excitement and joy. They were immediately drawn in and couldn't wait to explore. Their enthusiasm created a positive learning environment and helped increase participation, especially for students who sometimes need extra encouragement.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue incorporating these resources into our daily lessons to build skills in language, social interaction, and following directions. Our next steps include using the materials to support structured activities where students practice communication, turn-taking, and responding in complete sentences.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a meaningful impact in our classroom. Your support truly helps our students grow, learn, and succeed every day!","fullyFundedDate":1769023024856,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-fun/9994446/","projectTitle":"Preschool Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2394338_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466025816925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-tenney"},{"teacherId":7762482,"projectId":9994290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my pre-k autism classroom. My students have been loving their new wobbly chairs, sensory bin, and spinning chair. This has allowed for more movement in our classroom and sensory satisfaction for most of my students. We are also loving our tonie box and characters.\r\nEach week we have a new sensory bins of goodness to touch and explore. My class is currently loving the dinosaur themed sensory table. When we are in need of some decompressing the students cool down in our calm down center where they listen to tonies as well. Without this generous donation my students wouldn't be feeling as relaxed and decompressed.","fullyFundedDate":1768162551679,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-goodness/9994290/","projectTitle":"Sensory Goodness!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7762482_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680316998673","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7762482"},{"teacherId":4358549,"projectId":4936544,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in the most exciting ways. We have been using the new resources daily, and they've already made a powerful difference in student engagement and confidence. Just last week, students used the materials during a collaborative project where they worked in small groups to research, create, and present their ideas. One moment that truly stood out was watching a normally quiet student eagerly explain their group's work to the class using the new tools — it was a beautiful reminder of how the right resources can unlock confidence and creativity.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. There were gasps, huge smiles, and so many eager questions. They couldn't wait to explore everything. What meant the most to me was hearing them say, \"Are these really for us?\" They immediately began brainstorming ways to use the new resources, and their excitement carried into their work. The sense of ownership and pride they feel has elevated not only their motivation but also the quality of what they're producing.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we're building on this momentum. Our next steps include expanding our current project into a deeper, student-led exploration where they will apply what they've learned to solve real-world problems and present their findings in creative formats. The new materials are allowing for more hands-on learning, meaningful collaboration, and critical thinking opportunities. Thank you for giving my students tools that inspire curiosity and growth. Your support has truly made a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1599841188723,"projectUrl":"project/cricut-galore/4936544/","projectTitle":"Cricut Galore!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. May","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4358549"},{"teacherId":8135380,"projectId":9998968,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have paint, Sharpies, nameplates, and other essential supplies that are already making a meaningful impact on our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were thrilled. They couldn't wait to see everything that was inside the boxes, and there were lots of smiles and excited questions about when we could start using them. Seeing their enthusiasm reminded me how powerful new tools can be in motivating and inspiring young learners.\r\n\r\nWe have already put the supplies to great use. Students are using the paint and Sharpies during classroom projects to creatively demonstrate their understanding of lessons, from illustrating reading responses to designing visuals that support their writing. The nameplates have helped us stay organized and have given students a sense of ownership over their space, helping our classroom feel more welcoming and structured.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you've gotten a little peek into our classroom, and I'm happy to share what's next. Students will continue using these materials as we move forward with hands-on projects that encourage creativity, collaboration, and deeper thinking. Whether they are creating visual representations of their learning, working on group projects, or preparing end-of-year activities, these supplies will be used daily to support engagement and success.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has truly made a difference. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where learning is exciting, meaningful, and joyful.","fullyFundedDate":1768162775507,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-creations-and-end-of-year-celeb/9998968/","projectTitle":"Colorful Creations and End-of-Year Celebrations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thornton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8135380"},{"teacherId":9362469,"projectId":8018600,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the supplies. My students have enjoyed the math manipulative's, white boards, treasure box items, and rockers. In my classroom, we have an estimation jar, my students are excited to estimate the items in the jar. For example, the week of Valentine's Day, I put heart pencils in the jar. They were so excited to count by 2's, 10's, and create subtraction sentences to see how many pencils they would get. Thank you for helping my students become successful in math and have classroom incentives.","fullyFundedDate":1699808223629,"projectUrl":"project/materials-make-magic/8018600/","projectTitle":"Materials Make Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alterwitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362469"}],"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":66.6,"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"}