{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ollie Detwiler Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6199051,"projectId":10019664,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping us get learning mateirals for our classroom! Students have been these materials on a daily basis. they have been a huge help in getting our third graders ready for state testing!\r\n\r\nThe headphones have helped our students stay focused while they are working on tasks and assignments on their computers. The mulitplication games have been a big hit as we are working on improving our fact fluency. Students have said that they don't even realize that they are working on math when we use them! \r\n\r\nThank you for helping to make our classroom a more efficient and fun place for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768676563477,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-grade-learning-materials/10019664/","projectTitle":"3rd Grade Learning Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gunneson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6199051"},{"teacherId":8129008,"projectId":10030904,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our Pre-K Donors Choose project for essential learning supplies. Because of your generosity, our students will have access to materials that make learning engaging and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThese materials are especially impactful for our at-risk students, helping them build important social and gross motor skills through play and exploration. Your support creates opportunities for joyful learning experiences that spark creativity, encourage curiosity, and promote growth in every child.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and your commitment to the education of young children. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768698001067,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learning-in-our-pre-k/10030904/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learning in Our Pre-K Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mayfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8129008"},{"teacherId":9605713,"projectId":10018230,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed into a space where students feel comfortable, engaged, and excited to learn each day. From the moment the materials arrived, their faces lit up with excitement especially when they saw the flexible seating and Calming Corner items. One of our favorite moments was during a small-group reading activity when the students chose to grab clipboards and floor pillows so they could spread out around the room. They were focused, relaxed, and eager to share their thinking. The headphones have also made a big difference during independent digital work, helping students stay on task without distractions.\r\n\r\nThe Calming Corner has quickly become an essential part of our classroom community. Students are learning how to recognize their emotions and take a break when needed, using tools like stress balls, fidget cubes, and drawing boards to reset. It has been incredible to see them return to learning more focused and confident. The reward system has also boosted motivation as students love earning stickers or a spin of the prize wheel, and it has created a positive, encouraging environment where effort is celebrated. \r\n\r\nWe are continuing to build independence and collaboration in our classroom. My students are very thankful for the opportunity to have these materials for them to use, allowing them to have a variety of learning styles for repeated practice and deeper understanding. Thanks to your support, my students are not only learning academic skills, but also building confidence, self-regulation, and a true love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768536349216,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-choice-and-celebration-empowe/10018230/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Choice, and Celebration: Empowering Students to Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9605713"},{"teacherId":9355821,"projectId":10028950,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the impact your generous support has had on our 4th grade classroom. Because of your contribution, our students have benefited from new recess equipment, engaging math games, classroom snacks, and a rug that helps keep our learning space safe and organized.\r\n\r\nThe addition of sports balls and jump ropes has transformed recess into an even more active and joyful time for our students. They were absolutely thrilled the first day we brought the equipment outside—there was an immediate burst of excitement and laughter as they eagerly began to play. Since then, they have continued to enjoy being active together, building friendships and developing teamwork skills through play.\r\n\r\nInside the classroom, the math games you provided have made a meaningful difference in student engagement. Our students genuinely love using them and look forward to math time with enthusiasm. These hands-on activities help students review and master skills that have already been taught, reinforcing key concepts in a fun and interactive way.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped meet an important basic need. The snacks you provided have been incredibly appreciated, especially for students who may have missed breakfast or need extra energy to stay focused during testing. Having something to eat allows them to concentrate better and feel more comfortable throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nFinally, the classroom rug has improved the safety of our environment by covering exposed cords, giving us peace of mind and creating a more secure and welcoming space for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and generosity. Your support has made a tangible difference in both the academic experience and overall well-being of our students. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768686615289,"projectUrl":"project/math-games-playground-equipment-snac/10028950/","projectTitle":"Math Games, Playground Equipment, & Snacks Brings Joy to Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saguanpong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355821"},{"teacherId":8940244,"projectId":9621901,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project! The hydroponics kits and marigold seeds have made a meaningful impact on our Pre-K learning experience. Through this hands-on activity, students were able to explore how plants grow in different environments by comparing seeds grown in soil to those grown using hydroponics. Students made predictions, or hypotheses, about which seeds would sprout first and recorded their ideas, which helped introduce early scientific thinking in an age-appropriate way.\r\n\r\nThis project allowed students to observe changes over time, ask questions, and engage in real-world learning that connected directly to our thematic units. They were excited to check on their plants each day, which encouraged curiosity, responsibility, and ongoing engagement. The comparison between soil and hydroponic growing systems helped students begin to understand that plants have needs and that there are different ways those needs can be met.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I was able to provide a hands-on, interactive learning experience that goes beyond traditional instruction. Students were not only learning about plants, but also developing critical thinking skills, collaboration, and observation skills in a way that was meaningful and fun. Thank you again for helping bring this experience to life for our students and for supporting their early love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758202938602,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-from-a-seed-to-a-flower/9621901/","projectTitle":"Pre-K from a Seed to a Flower","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nezey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8940244_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680545459544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8940244"},{"teacherId":8940244,"projectId":9067999,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project!\r\n\r\nAs a Pre-K teacher, I truly value having families be a part of their child's learning experience. One thing I have found, especially as someone who likes to think a little outside the box, is how powerful pictures can be in capturing those meaningful moments throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this is their first time being away from their families for an extended period of time. It's important to me to help families feel connected and to show them how their children are growing, learning, and thriving in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWith the help of this project, we now have a variety of backdrops for different holidays, and I am continuing to build our collection to match our thematic units as well. I am able to take pictures, print them, and share them directly with families without having to wait or rely on additional resources.\r\n\r\nThe students absolutely love the new backdrops! They get excited, share ideas, and even suggest what we should do for pictures, which makes it even more special and engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1746699569784,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-photos-and-backdrops/9067999/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Photos and Backdrops","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nezey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8940244_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680545459544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8940244"},{"teacherId":9348121,"projectId":10006202,"letterContent":"Our students were able to enjoy a colorful and creative classroom, thanks to your donation! Not only did they enjoy opening boxes, once they arrived, they used the materials with respect and care. In the pictures, you will see a collage that we created in our nutrition unit, using the glue sticks donated.Students found foods in grocery story advertisements and cut them out to create a well-balanced meal by gluing the pictures onto paper. \r\n\r\n Our white boards were used often, saving paper, thanks to your donation of dry erase markers. We used the colored pencils and markers to highlight and identify different words and numbers in our classwork. Finally, students were motivated by the snacks that you donated, increasing student work quality and effort! Thank you for being a part of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768240470798,"projectUrl":"project/food-for-thought/10006202/","projectTitle":"Food for Thought","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barajas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348121_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698853529192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348121"},{"teacherId":6036501,"projectId":10001850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to tools that make learning more engaging, organized, and meaningful each day.\r\n\r\nFrom hands-on materials like dry erase spots and the easel to supportive tools like headphones and bouncy bands, my students are more focused, confident, and excited to learn. The added organization and reusable resources have also allowed me to spend more time teaching and supporting their individual needs.\r\n\r\nEven small touches like smelly stickers have made a big difference in motivating students and celebrating their success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly made a lasting impact on my students and our classroom. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768181517641,"projectUrl":"project/small-tools-big-impact/10001850/","projectTitle":"Small Tools, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stander","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6036501_orig.jpg?crop=2008,2008,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1623035243617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6036501"},{"teacherId":9374487,"projectId":10008531,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our \"Essential Communication\" project possible! The students were delighted, especially with the interactive Aquarium Bubble Fish Lamp, which has brought multiple discussions about sea life into our classroom. These tools are all fantastic, and I enjoy watching the students engage with all the resources that were graciously given. Your generosity has made a lasting, positive impact on our classroom community.\r\n\r\nIt is with the help of people like you that make it all possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768192215547,"projectUrl":"project/essential-communication/10008531/","projectTitle":"Essential Communication","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9374487"},{"teacherId":9640032,"projectId":10005796,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The supplies and resources have significantly increased my students' interest in STEAM activities. They especially enjoy using magnifying glasses to observe nature outdoors and man-made materials. They created a charming garden decorated with colorful, hand-drawn insects. Crafting their insects allowed them to foster their creativity and enhance their writing. \r\n\r\nWith your support, the first graders can spark their curiosity and creativity through many more different projects.","fullyFundedDate":1768320664790,"projectUrl":"project/building-creativity-and-imagination-in/10005796/","projectTitle":"Building Creativity and Imagination in First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Hancock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9640032_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1733275037545","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9640032"},{"teacherId":1027954,"projectId":10005461,"letterContent":"Thank you sincerely for your generous donations and your ongoing support of our classroom. Your thoughtfulness has had a meaningful and lasting impact on our students as well as the overall learning environment we strive to create each day. Because of your contributions, we have been able to build a more structured, engaging, and encouraging space where students feel motivated, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne of the most significant improvements we have observed is in students' ability to remain focused while working and completing their assignments. With the resources you have helped provide, students are better able to manage their time, stay on task, and take greater ownership of their responsibilities. \r\n\r\nIn addition to improved focus, the tools you contributed especially the laminated incentive and fee cards—have made a noticeable difference in how our classroom operates on a daily basis. These cards offer a clear, consistent system that helps students understand expectations, responsibilities, and consequences in a straightforward and visual way. Because they are durable and easy to use, they have quickly become a reliable part of our daily routine.","fullyFundedDate":1768185373996,"projectUrl":"project/care-support/10005461/","projectTitle":"Care Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stepke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1027954"},{"teacherId":7510878,"projectId":9990868,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity. Because of your support, our classroom store is now fully stocked with a variety of \"goodies\" that have completely transformed our daily environment. When the boxes arrived and I began unpacking the snacks and cute toys, the room was buzzing with pure joy. One student literally jumped for joy, exclaiming, \"I can't wait to earn enough points for that!\" Seeing their faces light up made it clear that these aren't just items to them—they are tangible symbols of their hard work and dedication.\r\n\r\nWe use these resources as part of our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system. Students earn \"Class Points\" for demonstrating kindness, staying on task, and helping their peers. This project has truly proven to my students that their efforts do not go unnoticed. For instance, during a particularly challenging math unit last week, I noticed several students pushing through their frustration specifically because they were eyeing a new fidget toy in the store. It has turned our classroom into a space where students are more motivated, engaged, and eager to support one another.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are using this momentum to focus on a \"Leadership and Responsibility\" lesson. Now that the store is thriving, students will take turns acting as \"Store Managers,\" practicing their math skills by totaling costs and managing inventory. This gives them a sense of ownership over the resources you provided while teaching them real-world financial literacy. Thank you again for investing in my students and showing them that their community believes in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1768069883518,"projectUrl":"project/class-store-treasures/9990868/","projectTitle":"Class Store Treasures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7510878_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y413&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1615618818270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7510878"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_68348","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":604,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":56,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":46.8,"schoolId":68348,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ollie Detwiler Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ollie Detwiler Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/ollie-detwiler-elementary-school/68348"}