{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":398442,"projectId":10580247,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited and thrilled when they first saw our new dollhouse and furniture! Their faces lit up as they explored all the little details and immediately began creating their own stories and pretend-play scenarios. The dollhouse has quickly become a favorite part of our classroom. Students work together to arrange the furniture, take turns, share ideas, and use their imaginations to create meaningful play experiences. It has been wonderful to watch them turn this simple resource into a place for storytelling, creativity, communication, and friendship. What may seem like a small addition to our classroom has made such a big difference in the joy and engagement we see from our students each day. We are incredibly grateful to our donors for making this special learning experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1788609675754,"projectUrl":"project/home-is-where-the-heart-is/10580247/","projectTitle":"Home Is Where the Heart Is!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cuison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp398442_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698951043613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-weisz"},{"teacherId":8115140,"projectId":9991563,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Little Writers, Big Ideas\" project! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in my first-grade classroom and helping my young writers discover the excitement of putting their thoughts, stories, and creativity on paper.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have access to materials that make writing more engaging, accessible, and enjoyable. At this age, children have wonderfully BIG ideas, and having the right tools gives them the confidence to express those ideas through words, pictures, and stories. These materials allow us to practice writing skills while encouraging creativity, independence, and a love of learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest impacts of this project is seeing my students begin to view themselves as real authors. They are excited to share their work, proud of what they create, and increasingly confident in their ability to communicate their ideas.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and our classroom. Your kindness reaches far beyond the materials you provided—you are helping build confidence, creativity, and a foundation for lifelong literacy. We are incredibly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768079713502,"projectUrl":"project/little-writers-big-ideas/9991563/","projectTitle":"Little Writers, Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8115140_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633401317079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8115140"},{"teacherId":8114265,"projectId":10224242,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Stepping Stone Crafts for Best Buddies project! Your kindness made it possible for our students with autism to work alongside their typical general education peers on a meaningful, hands-on activity.\r\n\r\nBuilding Connections: Working together to mix, pour, and design stepping stones gave students a shared goal, breaking down social barriers and fostering natural friendships.\r\n\r\nHands-On Skills: The project provided engaging sensory and artistic experiences, helping students collaborate, share tools, and practice communication skills in a fun, relaxed environment.\r\n\r\nLasting Impact: The beautiful stepping stones now serve as a permanent, visible symbol of inclusion, unity, and friendship on our school grounds.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students experienced true community and inclusion firsthand. We are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778856382734,"projectUrl":"project/building-memories-through-inclusiveness/10224242/","projectTitle":"Building Memories through Inclusiveness in the School Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Connelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114265"},{"teacherId":4372999,"projectId":10001962,"letterContent":"This project has been a huge success in our classroom! Students have been more engaged and have an excitement for learning. Our class has also been made to be more organized which has inspired students to do the same. We are incredibly grateful for all the kindness and support from those who have donated to make our classroom a better place. Students always feel welcome and excited to enter the classroom which allows for a better learning environment. We will continue to use these donations as tools to success.","fullyFundedDate":1768172343809,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-students-with-hands-on-activiti/10001962/","projectTitle":"Engaging Students With Hands-On Activities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4372999"},{"teacherId":8117526,"projectId":10043537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your support provides the literal \"spark\" that brings science to life in our classroom, ensuring every student has the opportunity to think and build like an engineer. \r\n Because of you, we have a hands-on STEM lab where students can explore electricity, physics, and plant biology. From building with snap circuits to studying magnetic forces and growing plants, these materials give my students access to high-quality learning tools they wouldn't otherwise have. Thank you for leveling the playing field and fueling our students' scientific curiosity!","fullyFundedDate":1771370718256,"projectUrl":"project/electrified-engineering-powering-21st-c/10043537/","projectTitle":"Electrified Engineering: Powering 21st Century Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8117526_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y104&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633812234528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8117526"},{"teacherId":8125966,"projectId":10016247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project. Because of your generosity, my students now have a more comfortable and inviting classroom environment that they are excited to learn in every day. We received a new carpet, chairs, book buckets, a book set, and reward stickers, and each item has already made a positive impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students were immediately excited. The new carpet quickly became everyone's favorite spot for read-alouds, morning meetings, and group lessons. Students were so happy to have a cozy space where we could gather together as a class. The chairs also helped make our classroom feel more welcoming and comfortable during independent work and reading time.\r\n\r\nThe book buckets and new books have been especially helpful during literacy time. Students are spending more time reading independently because books are now organized and easier to access. I loved watching students excitedly look through the new books and share recommendations with one another. It has created even more enthusiasm for reading in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe reward stickers may seem small, but they have made a big difference in student motivation. My students love earning stickers for hard work, kindness, and positive choices. It has been a simple but meaningful way to celebrate their efforts and encourage confidence.\r\n\r\nThese resources will continue supporting our classroom throughout the school year as we work on reading comprehension, classroom collaboration, and building positive learning habits. Your generosity has helped create a classroom where students feel supported, engaged, and excited to learn. Thank you again for making such a meaningful difference for my students and our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1768505510329,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-that-helps-every-child-do-th/10016247/","projectTitle":"A Classroom That Helps Every Child Do Their Best","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lehmkuhl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8125966"},{"teacherId":7288038,"projectId":10006081,"letterContent":"Thank you for this opportunity to brighten our school's hallways with bright and colorful works of art! \r\nThe students loved using their imagination to create a wide variety of different patterns and designs to bring life to our bare white walls. The whole school participated in this project and have enjoyed seeing their artwork displayed in the main lobby of the school.\r\nWe really appreciate all the new art supplies, they will go to good use on not only this rainbow project, but many more in the future! Thanks so very much for supporting the future artists of the world","fullyFundedDate":1768184272498,"projectUrl":"project/creative-collaboration/10006081/","projectTitle":"Creative Collaboration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Churilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7288038_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690426591660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/fletcherartclass"},{"teacherId":398442,"projectId":10199370,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our Pre-K classroom! Our students were thrilled to see the new playground balls, jump ropes, Velcro toss game, football, and giant Jenga. They eagerly jumped into play, practicing teamwork, coordination, and sharing. One highlight was building and toppling the Jenga tower together, full of laughter. We will continue using these materials to support active learning, cooperation, and creativity during outdoor play. Our outdoor learning is greatly enhanced because of your support and generosity. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1777651097313,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-outdoor-playground-fun/10199370/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Outdoor Playground Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cuison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp398442_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698951043613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-weisz"},{"teacherId":10412996,"projectId":10042801,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become an even more engaging and comfortable place for students to learn and grow. The new books have been a wonderful addition to our classroom library, giving students more choices and helping foster a love of reading. During independent reading time, students are excited to explore new titles, and many have eagerly shared recommendations with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThe wobble chairs, squishy seats, and chair bands have made a tremendous difference in helping students stay focused and engaged throughout the day. Many of my students learn best when they can move while they work, and these flexible seating options provide a positive outlet for that movement. Students who often struggled to sit still during lessons have been able to remain engaged and participate more successfully while using a wobble chair or squishy seat.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the classroom was contagious! Students couldn't wait to try the new seating options and immediately began browsing the new books. Your generosity has helped create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable, motivated, and excited to learn each day. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769053599302,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-seats-and-captivating-reads/10042801/","projectTitle":"Comfy Seats and Captivating Reads","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412996"},{"teacherId":10412996,"projectId":10042954,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation, which helped us purchase books for the classroom library. The students asked me daily when the books would arrive. When the books finally came, the room was filled with smiles, cheers, and eager readers ready to explore the new titles. Your generosity has brought fresh energy to our classroom library and helped create even more enthusiasm for reading each day. \r\n\r\nMany students enjoy reading only when they find a genre they truly like. These new books have helped our classroom because I was able to purchase books that students love to read. Some students who were reluctant to pick up a book are now excited to read during independent reading time. Others eagerly recommend books to classmates and want to continue reading even when reading time is over. It has been wonderful to see students become more engaged, confident, and motivated because they now have books that match their interests. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and support in helping my students learn to love reading!","fullyFundedDate":1769110777160,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-through-great-books/10042954/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers Through Great Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10412996"},{"teacherId":732775,"projectId":10031094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us grow our classroom library! Your generosity is making a big difference in our Pre-K special education classroom. These new books are helping students build vocabulary, recognize letters and sounds, and learn about feelings and everyday experiences in fun, meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nIt's been wonderful to see students excited about books—many have favorites, and others are beginning to engage more, point to pictures, and request stories.\r\n\r\nYour support is helping our students build confidence, communication skills, and a love of reading. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1773879435443,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow-our-classroom-library/10031094/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sonntag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/732775"},{"teacherId":732775,"projectId":10010138,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting our Pre-K classroom! Our new sand and water table has been a huge hit. We are currently playing and exploring with water. The students were excited right away—some jumped in, while others explored with support. The sensory play has engaged every learner.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we can continue exploring concepts like wet vs. dry and floating vs. sinking while strengthening language and social skills through hands-on play. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768318729434,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-sand-and-water-table-for-early/10010138/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Sand and Water Table for Early Childhood Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sonntag","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/732775"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75244","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":767,"numTeachers":43,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.8,"schoolId":75244,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Linda Rankin Givens Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/linda-rankin-givens-elementary-school/75244"}