{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kitty McDonough Ward Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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":10401355,"projectId":8018573,"letterContent":"My students are absolutely loving the new supplies! The individual whiteboards have quickly become a favorite because students feel comfortable trying new strategies, fixing mistakes, and sharing their thinking. Many students are more willing to participate since they can easily erase and revise their work, which has boosted confidence and engagement during math lessons.\r\n\r\nThe math manipulatives have made learning more fun and meaningful for students. They enjoy using counters, 120 charts, and playing cards to model problems and play math games. Students often say that using the manipulatives helps math \"make sense,\" and they are more excited and focused during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe calming lighting has also had a positive impact on the classroom atmosphere. Students feel more relaxed and focused, which has helped create a calm, welcoming learning environment. Overall, these supplies have made math more engaging and enjoyable, and students are excited to use them every day.","fullyFundedDate":1699820091117,"projectUrl":"project/poppin-our-way-through-math/8018573/","projectTitle":"Poppin Our Way Through Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lopez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401355"},{"teacherId":1516920,"projectId":10004901,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for encouraging my students to play basketball and giving us a dozen basketballs to use during 3rd-5th grade recess and extra recess. When I inflated the basketball last night, I knew my students would be pumped (no pun intended) and I was right! Three kids practicing passing using the basketball during extra recess and a handful were practicing shooting free throws during recess. It was so much fun watching them get excited. I even had some of my shyer/quieter students who even joined in which is excited to see.","fullyFundedDate":1768440874959,"projectUrl":"project/dribble-dribble-shoot-shoot/10004901/","projectTitle":"Dribble Dribble, Shoot Shoot","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":8047787,"projectId":8027047,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the materials donated to support our behavior incentive program for special education students at our school. These items have played an important role in motivating students to work toward positive behavioral goals. By earning points for demonstrating appropriate behaviors such as following directions, staying on task, and showing respect, students are more engaged and invested in their daily routines.\r\n\r\nThe donated materials have also allowed us to offer a wide variety of reinforcers, which is especially important for meeting the diverse needs and interests of our students. Having multiple options helps ensure that each student can work toward rewards that are meaningful and motivating to them. This variety has increased student participation and enthusiasm in the program.\r\n\r\nOverall, these behavior incentives have had a positive impact on our classroom environment. Students are showing improved behavior, increased self-regulation, and a greater sense of accomplishment. Your generosity has directly contributed to creating a supportive and encouraging learning atmosphere, and we truly appreciate your support of our students and staff.","fullyFundedDate":1700195590246,"projectUrl":"project/reinforcement-menu-incentives/8027047/","projectTitle":"Reinforcement Menu Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spielberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8047787_orig.jpg?crop=320,320,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699998836360","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8047787"},{"teacherId":10029444,"projectId":9337780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation for our Kitty Ward family! Our staff and students love having incentives for major tests such as the SBAC and MAP tests. We love creating a positive experience for all people at the school, which includes students, families, and staff members. \r\n\r\nWe were able to use the things you donated for multiple occasions during the 2025-26 school year. Brain food is incredibly important because many of our students come from low income households where they get a majority of their nutrition from school. We really appreciate all that you do for us educators!","fullyFundedDate":1748648641578,"projectUrl":"project/brain-food/9337780/","projectTitle":"Brain Food","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10029444"},{"teacherId":1516920,"projectId":9821725,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving us materials for our end of the year projects! Simple things such as cardstock to make roller coaster pieces, tape to connect all the pieces together, and marbles to use on their tracks make a huge difference. When I unpacked the boxes, you would have thought it was Christmas in January! They were stocked to hear about all the cool things we're going to do in the second semester. \r\n\r\nThey also were so excited to get new whiteboard markers and erasers that were magnetic and theirs to keep at the end of the year. You really made my 3rd graders' day!","fullyFundedDate":1767833185678,"projectUrl":"project/roller-coaster-ing-to-4th-grade/9821725/","projectTitle":"Roller Coaster-ing to 4th Grade","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":9694966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping incentivize my students while working in STEM and science this year. They are so excited to play the marble game and use the labels/mesh bags to help organize our game area. This is a very motivated group of students who enjoy the hands-on aspect of learning. They learn best when they are doing the activity and figuring out as we go. For example, we learned all about gravity and chain reactions in science. Playing the marble maze really helped us bring these ideas to life and made it tangible for my kiddos.","fullyFundedDate":1762267638306,"projectUrl":"project/leaders-in-stem/9694966/","projectTitle":"Leaders in STEM","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":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"}],"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":67.0,"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"}