{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Laura Dearing Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":58.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5856427,"projectId":9996707,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my donors Choose project.\r\n\r\nThe items your funds helped secure for my classroom make a huge difference in my student's day-to-day lives. An absolute favorite is the weighted stuffed animals. While also providing a calming effect, they also bring out a nurturing side of my students. As you can see in the picture, one of my students carries hers around like a baby when she is on her break, it is really very sweet to watch! \r\n\r\nYour generosity makes my classroom a more enjoyable place for my students to grow and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771008955586,"projectUrl":"project/new-motivators-for-a-new-year/9996707/","projectTitle":"New Motivators for a New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaplan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5856427_orig.jpg?crop=1423,1423,x251,y412&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662149356506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5856427"},{"teacherId":10400053,"projectId":9999547,"letterContent":"Our students use the new flexible seating daily during both social-emotional learning (SEL) time and STEM activities. The seating options such as floor cushions and flexible chairs—have created a more supportive environment where students can regulate their bodies and stay engaged for longer periods of time. During our morning SEL block, students choose a comfortable spot to participate in check-ins, breathing exercises, and group discussions. This has helped them feel safe, calm, and ready to learn. During STEM rotations, students use the same seating while working collaboratively on hands-on tasks, such as building models or solving simple engineering challenges, which has increased both participation and focus.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the seating, their reactions were immediate and enthusiastic. Many of them expressed excitement about having choices in where and how they learn. For students in a self-contained SLD classroom, sensory needs and attention can be significant barriers, but the flexible seating made a noticeable difference right away. Students who previously struggled to remain seated during lessons are now able to stay engaged, and we have seen a reduction in off-task behaviors. More importantly, students are showing increased confidence in sharing ideas, especially during group STEM activities and peer discussions.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to continue using the flexible seating to support independence and self-regulation across all content areas. Our next steps include expanding STEM-based projects where students can collaborate, problem-solve, and apply critical thinking skills while using these seating options. We are also teaching students how to make responsible choices about their learning environment, helping them understand what type of seating works best for their focus and productivity. These resources have not only improved engagement but have also supported the development of essential social, emotional, and academic skills.","fullyFundedDate":1768164313368,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-seating-for-focused-learners/9999547/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Seating for Focused Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Afzal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10400053_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768191178162","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400053"},{"teacherId":10402451,"projectId":10011095,"letterContent":"I would have never expected the outcome this experience has provided to these students. When I first looked into what I believed my students would find engaging and beneficial, there was some pressure. Now after completing the lessons and using the materials I could not be happier. When my students were introduced to the materials I never expected the excitement and joy they expressed. We recently made slime and for most of the students it was a first. They expressed to me that they had always watched slime videos online that they could not believe they got to make it themselves. It was such a success I plan to do the project again for the end of the year send off. They also had another first experience with clay. When they first saw the clay they had no idea what it was for and once they were shown what they could do with it they went all out. They were elated to find out they could make so many projects with their own hands and liked that they could come up with creative ideas on how they wanted thier projects to turn out. They not only were able to explore their own creativity they were also able to see others projects and were encouraged by them having a great time which fired them up to also try their best. I really do thank you all from the bottom of my heart for having provide this experience and I couldn't be happier for the students to have been able to express themselves in a way I never imagined.","fullyFundedDate":1768698382532,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-self-expression-through-creat/10011095/","projectTitle":"Supporting Self-Expression through Creative Works!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10402451"},{"teacherId":9363715,"projectId":10044880,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students were able to use their Chromebooks in a meaningful and creative way during their Writing block. Students created digital projects and works of art that allowed them to express their ideas in ways that go beyond pencil and paper. For many of my students, technology like this helps bring their thinking to life—they are able to add color, detail, and creativity that strengthens both their engagement and understanding.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for my students has been seeing their work printed and displayed in full color on a bulletin board outside of our classroom. As students and staff walk by, they can see and celebrate the hard work and creativity of my class. My students feel a true sense of pride knowing their work is being showcased for others, and it has motivated them to put even more effort into their learning.\r\n\r\nI have seen students become more confident in sharing their ideas and taking ownership of their work in a new way. Your support has helped create a classroom environment where students feel proud, inspired, and excited to learn. Thank you for making this possible for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1769120815016,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-lessons-to-life-in-color/10044880/","projectTitle":"Bringing Lessons to Life in Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9363715_orig.jpg?crop=846,846,x1018,y594&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699936410134","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363715"},{"teacherId":9355227,"projectId":10015457,"letterContent":"When my students first seen the giant box of new furniture we received... they couldn't be more excited to see the items in the box be build! \r\nWe started this school year with amazing flexible seating but it cluttered our classroom. Having a vertical organizer helped maintain a cleanly environment free desk on stored sloppily on the floor. \r\nOur floor table has created a new learning environment that suits the needs of my learners. Using a rotating list has helped students make new connections with different table mates and give them an alternative setting to learn. \r\n\r\nYour donation has already been worn in and loved in the classroom. We thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768703393983,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/10015457/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Avila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9355227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722908377576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355227"},{"teacherId":10095383,"projectId":10030638,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your thoughtful donation of Lysol wipes, storage organizers, pencils, headphones, and organizer bins to our classroom. Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact on our learning environment. The Lysol wipes have been invaluable in maintaining a clean and safe space for our students, while the storage organizers and bins have transformed how we manage our materials and keep our classroom orderly and accessible. Every single item you provided has found a purposeful place in our daily activities.\r\n\r\nYour donation has been especially instrumental in supporting our small group centers, where students engage in targeted math, reading, and writing instruction. The headphones allow students to work independently on audio-supported learning activities, the pencils are essential tools for our writing and math practice stations, and the organizer bins keep all our center materials neatly sorted and easy for students to locate. We've witnessed firsthand how these resources have helped our students stay focused, organized, and motivated during their learning. Thank you for investing in our students' success and for understanding how the smallest gifts can create the biggest difference in a classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768694408738,"projectUrl":"project/ms-ayalas-class-necessities/10030638/","projectTitle":"Ms. Ayala's Class Necessities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ayala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10095383"},{"teacherId":10400386,"projectId":10000944,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that directly support both academic growth and emotional development. One of the most impactful additions has been a color printer, which has allowed me to bring lessons to life in a way that simply wasn't possible before. Visual learning is so important at this age, and having access to vibrant, engaging materials has helped my students better understand and retain new concepts. Whether it's colorful reading passages, phonics activities, or math visuals, students are more focused, excited, and eager to participate.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the whiteboards you helped provide have made our phonics lessons far more interactive. Students are able to practice skills in real time, make mistakes, and immediately try again without fear. This has created a low-pressure, high-engagement learning environment where all students feel more confident participating. I've noticed a significant increase in student involvement, especially from those who may have been hesitant before.\r\n\r\nBeyond academics, the social-emotional learning books have had a meaningful impact on our classroom community. A standout favorite has been The Together Tree, which has truly resonated with my students. This story has sparked thoughtful conversations about kindness, inclusion, and empathy. I've seen students begin to model these behaviors with one another, building stronger relationships and a more supportive classroom environment. It has become a book that we return to often, and it holds a special place in both my students' hearts and my own.\r\n\r\nFinally, the addition of snacks has helped create a warm and welcoming atmosphere during reading time. For many students, this small comfort makes a big difference. It allows them to relax, focus, and fully engage with their books. These moments have become something they genuinely look forward to each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where they feel supported, engaged, and inspired to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768516833532,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-third-graders-through-engagin/10000944/","projectTitle":"Empowering Third Graders Through Engaging Literacy Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Traci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400386"},{"teacherId":5856450,"projectId":9647146,"letterContent":"We are deeply grateful for your generous donation of clay and art materials to our Title 1 School Garden Club. Because of your support, our students were given a rare and meaningful opportunity to create something with their own hands—something they could be proud of and share with others. Many of our students do not often have access to art supplies or creative outlets, and your contribution opened the door for them to explore their creativity in a truly special way.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students were not only able to design and craft beautiful pieces, but also experience the excitement of selling their work at a student farmers market. This was an unforgettable moment for our underserved children—building confidence, learning new skills, and seeing the value of their efforts come to life. The joy, pride, and sense of accomplishment they felt were priceless. Your kindness made this amazing experience possible, and we cannot thank you enough for investing in our students' growth and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1767047386877,"projectUrl":"project/feathered-friends-cafe-project/9647146/","projectTitle":"Feathered Friends Cafe Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mullinix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5856450_orig.jpg?crop=2635,2635,x0,y439&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756053539046","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5856450"},{"teacherId":9362554,"projectId":10010613,"letterContent":"The ipad and apple pencil has helped so much for students with grasping issues. Usually kids who are beginners writers have a hard time being motivated to practice their writing skills. But with this ipad they feel excited to use it for writing practice especially writing cvc words and their alphabets. The apple pencil helps with fine motor skills and they use it often.\r\n\r\nWe have also been able to get the kids to practice typing which is a big skill used in our technology driven younger generation.\r\nWe are able to use education typing websites to capture data on their growth tying out full sentences and gaining confidence in ipads when taking test or completingan assignment.","fullyFundedDate":1768333362185,"projectUrl":"project/igot-data-with-this-ipad/10010613/","projectTitle":"iGot Data With This Ipad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362554"},{"teacherId":8169736,"projectId":9998604,"letterContent":"This project has provided my students with a meaningful opportunity to take pride in their creative work. They were especially excited to design and publish their own comic books using Canva, and having the ability to print their work in color made the experience even more rewarding. Thanks to the generous support of DonorsChoose, I was able to provide students with high-quality printed copies of their creations using a donated color printer.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students regularly use their Chromebooks and other technology to strengthen their skills as readers, writers, and even authors of their own books. The integration of technology has transformed the way they engage with learning, making it both interactive and empowering.\r\n\r\nThe headphones with microphones have become an essential part of our daily routine. Students are able to use voice-to-text features to express their ideas, which are then transcribed into Google Docs. This tool has significantly boosted their confidence in both reading and writing. Students who previously struggled with typing or completing written assignments are now more engaged, motivated, and eager to participate in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donations and continued support. My students are truly grateful for these resources and are putting them to excellent use every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768160655012,"projectUrl":"project/books-with-color/9998604/","projectTitle":"Books With Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Farias","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8169736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636144430925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8169736"},{"teacherId":5856404,"projectId":9992100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity.\r\n\r\nThe materials we received through your donation are already being put to great use in our classroom. The printer is being used to print pictures for our students' PECS books and task boxes. Because the materials are visually appealing and colorful, our students are more engaged when completing worksheets tied to their IEP goals.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies have also made our art projects possible. With your support, we are able to focus more on planning meaningful, fun, and visually engaging lessons. My students and I are truly blessed and grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768093729594,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-learning-through-books-visua/9992100/","projectTitle":"Supporting Learning Through Books, Visuals, and Hands-On Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5856404_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599322112674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/misssmgysy"},{"teacherId":9597626,"projectId":10032380,"letterContent":"thank you for donating to may class. The students loved the books, one of their favorites was Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes. We read the story and completed crafts that sequenced the story. The students were excited because they loved the rhythmic patterns and predictability of the story. \r\nWe used the donated lamination pouches to create durable story pieces, which the students now use to retell the plot and match key scenes to the text.\r\nSome of the students working on complex articulation skills producing sounds such as /str/ read the book \"The Bad Case of Stripes\". It allowed them to practice difficult phonetic clusters within the context of an entertaining narrative. We also used the write and wipe pockets to write the words after the students practiced saying the words. \r\nThese materials have significantly increased student engagement and provided hands-on ways to interact with literature. Thank you for making these learning experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768703424139,"projectUrl":"project/fun-books-that-promote-language/10032380/","projectTitle":"Fun Books That Promote Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jarrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9597626"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82959","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":600,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":59,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":41.5,"schoolId":82959,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Laura Dearing Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Laura Dearing Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/laura-dearing-elementary-school/82959"}