{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Marion E Cahlan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6263725,"projectId":10573794,"letterContent":"When the boxes for our \"Comfort, Care, and Tools to Learn!\" project arrived, my K–2 special education students were absolutely thrilled! Their eyes lit up as we unpacked flexible seating, sensory tools, and essential supplies. These new resources have immediately transformed our resource room into a warm, predictable, and supportive space where each child feels safe and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWe now use these tools daily to support individualized sensory needs, focus, and foundational skill-building. During our small-group literacy stations, students sit comfortably in their preferred seating, which helps reduce fidgeting and keeps them calm and engaged while practicing letter sounds and writing. Giving our students a safe, comfortable place to learn is essential to helping them achieve their full potential. We thank you for your contribution to our classroom and to our students' education!","fullyFundedDate":1788716472385,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-care-and-tools-to-learn/10573794/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Care, and Tools to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263725_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550613886850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6263725"},{"teacherId":9563935,"projectId":10043456,"letterContent":"the snacks you provided are an absolute hit in our classroom, and I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your incredible generosity. Having access to wholesome, nourishing snacks makes a world of difference during our busy school days, especially for those mid-morning energy slumps when little minds need an extra boost to stay focused.Your thoughtful contributions do more than just fill hungry bellies; they create an environment where every child feels cared for and supported. When students don't have to worry about hunger, they can pour all their energy into collaborating on math problems, diving into reading groups, and engaging fully in all our daily activities. It is wonderful to watch their faces light up when they realize a special treat is waiting for them.","fullyFundedDate":1778068697509,"projectUrl":"project/motivating-incentives/10043456/","projectTitle":"Motivating Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fiorito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9563935_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y115&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717636808048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9563935"},{"teacherId":9286867,"projectId":9190719,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my ELA classroom. \r\n\r\nMy students were able to use their headphones to listen to lessons, read digital texts, complete assignments, and practice important literacy skills with fewer distractions. The wireless mice also make navigating digital resources and completing ELA activities easier and more efficient.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your investment in my students' learning. Your kindness has helped create a more focused, engaging, and supportive classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746785893184,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-with-headphones-and-w/9190719/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning with Headphones and Wireless Mice for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9286867_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704759116041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9286867"},{"teacherId":6031344,"projectId":10203314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your donations made it possible for my classroom to receive headphones, and I am truly grateful for your investment in my students. These headphones are already making a meaningful difference in our classroom by giving students the tools they need to learn in a focused and comfortable environment.\r\n\r\nWith the headphones, my students are able to listen to lessons, educational videos, and learning activities without distractions. They can stay focused on their individual assignments and work at their own pace, which helps them build confidence and become more independent learners. Your generosity is helping create a classroom where every student has a better opportunity to stay engaged, learn, and succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and supporting their education. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom and we are so appreciative of everything you have done to help our students learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1778038075811,"projectUrl":"project/hear-to-learn/10203314/","projectTitle":"Hear to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fuqua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6031344"},{"teacherId":811682,"projectId":9465363,"letterContent":"The books you provided have made an incredible impact on my kindergarten classroom. Every day, I see students eagerly choosing books to read, excited to discover new characters, learn new vocabulary, and share stories with their friends. Many of my students are just beginning their reading journey, and having access to a variety of high-quality books has given them the confidence to see themselves as readers.\r\n\r\nOur classroom library has become one of the most loved spaces in the room. The books have encouraged meaningful conversations, strengthened early literacy skills, and inspired curiosity in ways that extend beyond our reading lessons. Watching students proudly retell stories, make connections, and ask thoughtful questions reminds me how powerful books can be in shaping young minds.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than just books—it has created opportunities, built confidence, and fostered a lifelong love of reading. On behalf of my students and their families, thank you for believing in our classroom and helping create joyful learning experiences that will have a lasting impact. Your support truly means the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1763578083089,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-spark-young-minds/9465363/","projectTitle":"Books to Spark Young Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rotzinger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp811682_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753061115685","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kelly-rotzinger"},{"teacherId":3961551,"projectId":10021933,"letterContent":"My students absolutely loved all the supplies in the classroom that you donated towards. When they first saw the materials arrive in the classroom, they were ecstatic! Opening the packages together was a fun activity for all of us!\r\nMy students enjoyed having new markers, colored pencils, and construction paper to be creative with. The new legos and magnetic tiles were a huge hit for our Fun Thursday afternoons!\r\nThank you so much for all of your donations to make my students smile. They love being creative and building with imagination during free time!","fullyFundedDate":1772479248470,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-better-with-supplies/10021933/","projectTitle":"Learning is Better with Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Osborne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3961551_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1512273621683","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kellyosborne"},{"teacherId":8162987,"projectId":10031109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Upon hearing that they were getting new games and a writing center to help them learn, my students were beyond excited!! They could not wait to start using these resources during our center time. \r\n I believe play is the cornerstone of an early child classroom and should be incorporated as much as possible. During center time they are able to pick the learning games they want to use and I have seen tremendous growth in not only their math and reading skills but in their abilities to share and take turns. \r\n Free choice writing also takes place during center time. Students have the tools they need at their fingertips to produce fantastic writing!!","fullyFundedDate":1768697489081,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/10031109/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8162987_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748460929978","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8162987"},{"teacherId":6263725,"projectId":10036807,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new classroom rug and tables has completely transformed the energy in our room! When the students first walked in and saw the vibrant, soft rug and the sleek new tables, there was an audible collective gasp followed by a chorus of \"Is this for us?\" One of my students even asked if they had to take their shoes off because it looked \"too fancy for school.\" Their excitement was infectious, and it immediately made our classroom feel like a more professional yet welcoming space where they truly belong.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these resources to facilitate our daily small groups, while the rug serves as our central meeting hub for whole-group mini-lessons. A specific moment that stood out was during our last reading session; for the first time, every student was able to find a comfortable spot on the rug without being crowded. Seeing them sprawled out, deeply immersed in their books, was a testament to how much a physical environment influences a child's focus.\r\n\r\nThese resources aren't just furniture; they are the foundation for a more interactive and comfortable learning journey. Thank you for making this \"Cozy Corner\" a reality for my hardworking students!","fullyFundedDate":1768755648363,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-corner/10036807/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263725_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1550613886850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6263725"},{"teacherId":5427688,"projectId":10003057,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, I wanted to reach out and express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of pencils, erasers, markers, and prizes.\r\n\r\nIt is easy to underestimate the power of a fresh box of supplies, but in our room, these items are so much more than tools—they are the fuel for creativity and the foundation of a productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe Impact in Our Classroom\r\nYour contributions have changed the daily dynamic of our lessons in several meaningful ways:\r\n\r\nPreparedness & Confidence: Having a steady supply of pencils and erasers means no student has to feel the anxiety of coming to class unprepared. They can dive straight into their work with the confidence that they have exactly what they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nVibrant Learning: The markers have brought a new level of engagement to our group projects and interactive notebooks. Seeing the students illustrate complex concepts in bright colors has made the material much more memorable and fun.\r\n\r\nMotivation & Joy: The prizes have been a game-changer for our classroom management and positive reinforcement. Whether it's a reward for kindness, academic growth, or helping a peer, these small tokens have sparked a wonderful \"can-do\" spirit among the students.\r\n\r\nWhy It Matters\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is a place where \"making a mistake\" is easily fixed with a new eraser, and \"doing your best\" is celebrated with a special prize. You haven't just provided supplies; you've invested in the daily happiness and academic momentum of these children.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such vital partners in our educational journey. We are so lucky to have you in our corner!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768583745314,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-success/10003057/","projectTitle":"Materials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5427688_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528147490889","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/b-adler"},{"teacherId":9281157,"projectId":10036966,"letterContent":"Laminated instructional materials significantly improve both teaching efficiency and student engagement. Because they are durable and reusable, teachers can use them repeatedly without worrying about damage, saving time and resources in the long run.\r\nFor students, laminated materials provide a more interactive and hands-on learning experience. Activities such as matching, tracing, sorting, and writing with dry-erase markers encourage active participation rather than passive learning.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are very than","fullyFundedDate":1768754847543,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-classroom-learning-through-lam/10036966/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Classroom Learning Through Laminated Instructional Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jaida A. Hermoso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9281157"},{"teacherId":9347224,"projectId":9995011,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging speech and language materials that will help them grow their communication skills in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThese resources will allow me to create more interactive, motivating therapy sessions where students can build confidence in expressing themselves, connecting with others, and accessing their education.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your support and for investing in my students' success. Your kindness will make a lasting impact in our speech room.","fullyFundedDate":1768164167821,"projectUrl":"project/speech-therapy-materials/9995011/","projectTitle":"Speech Therapy Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caballero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347224"},{"teacherId":6745581,"projectId":10009356,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. My students were beyond excited to receive these wonderful gifts. The school supplies donated to our classroom help students feel prepared, confident, and ready to learn. When students have access to essential tools, they can fully participate in lessons without added stressors. A well-supplied classroom also helps to promote equity, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed- regardless of circumstance. The snacks donated were equally impactful. My student's energy levels were stabilized, they felt taken care of, and felt ready to learn! When student's basic needs are met, they are more attentive, positive, and ready to engage in learning. \r\n\r\nThank you for making a positive impact,","fullyFundedDate":1768253615532,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-minds-encouraging-learning/10009356/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Minds, Encouraging Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Game","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6745581_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566605246333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6745581"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82966","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":423,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":2,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"8.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":38.9,"schoolId":82966,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Marion E Cahlan Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Marion E Cahlan Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/marion-e-cahlan-elementary-school/82966"}