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I am so grateful for the support that made these materials possible and allowed me to provide my students with a classroom where they can learn, create, and grow each day.","fullyFundedDate":1788750292803,"projectUrl":"project/bright-ideas-beautiful-books-orgainze/10549011/","projectTitle":"Bright Ideas, Beautiful Books & Orgainzed Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Babicz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5681940_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534126105465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5681940"},{"teacherId":8229563,"projectId":10017826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, my kindergarten students now have new craft supplies, classroom organizers, books, and a vacuum that have made a wonderful difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe craft supplies have given my students more opportunities to be creative, practice fine motor skills, and bring their learning to life through hands-on projects. Our new books have helped build excitement for reading and allowed students to explore new stories, characters, and topics.\r\n\r\nThe classroom organizers have helped us create a more organized and inviting space where students can easily find and independently put away their materials. Our new vacuum has also been incredibly helpful in keeping our busy classroom clean and comfortable, especially after all of our creative projects!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped make our classroom a more engaging, organized, and welcoming place for my students to learn and grow. We are incredibly grateful that you chose to support our classroom and invest in our little learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom where learning, creativity, and fun happen every day!","fullyFundedDate":1768529897646,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-organized-and-creative-classro/10017826/","projectTitle":"A Clean, Organized, and Creative Classroom for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8229563_orig.png?crop=424,424,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638936334667","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8229563"},{"teacherId":10404618,"projectId":10023791,"letterContent":"Thank you for making my project a success! I have successfully gotten six more staff members trained at Forbuss ES. We now have Stop the Bleed kits in five locations outside the health office in our school for quick access in an emergency. Forbuss ES is prepared for a bleeding emergency. We hope that we will never need to use these resources, however, in a bleeding emergency every second counts. By training our staff we also make our community safer having more people trained to respond to potential emergencies in our community as well. Making both our school and our larger community safer.","fullyFundedDate":1774981274836,"projectUrl":"project/health-office/10023791/","projectTitle":"Health Office","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCrea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404618"},{"teacherId":9353040,"projectId":10010113,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement! Students use the hydroponic system every day to check on our plants, notice changes, and talk about what they need to grow. We're not only observing the full plant life cycle, but we're also growing a special Mother's Day gift, which has made the learning even more meaningful. Students have really taken ownership—reminding each other to check water levels and celebrating every bit of growth. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reactions were priceless. Students were amazed that we could grow plants right in our classroom without soil. There were so many curious questions and lots of excitement as we set everything up together. It was one of those moments where everyone wanted to be involved and see what would happen next.\r\nThe vacuum helped us keep our space clean and organized, which makes it easier for us to stay focused and ready to learn. Students are excited to help staple our take-home CVC books. They eagerly took ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThis has become a meaningful, ongoing project that keeps them engaged and curious, and it wouldn't be possible without your support. Thank you for helping us create something so special!","fullyFundedDate":1769014196558,"projectUrl":"project/from-growing-plants-to-growing-responsib/10010113/","projectTitle":"From Growing Plants to Growing Responsibility","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gervasoni","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9353040"},{"teacherId":9933928,"projectId":10014320,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to meaningful resources that are already making a difference in their daily learning and growth.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these materials to support both academic learning and social-emotional development. For example, during our small group time, students are using the new resources to practice communication, take turns, and stay engaged in structured activities. One moment that stood out was when a student who typically struggles to participate independently was able to remain engaged and complete a task with minimal prompting. It was a big win, and it would not have been possible without these tools.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate. Many of them were eager to explore, and even students who are usually hesitant showed curiosity and interest. For some of my students, especially those with communication and sensory needs, these resources provide a way to access learning in a way that feels safe and motivating.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to incorporate these materials into our daily routines and lessons. Our next steps include using them to build independence, strengthen communication skills, and increase engagement during academic tasks. We are also working on expanding group participation and helping students apply these skills across different settings in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has created opportunities for my students to grow, connect, and succeed. Thank you for being a part of our classroom and for believing in our students.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1768444752927,"projectUrl":"project/structured-play-for-growing-minds/10014320/","projectTitle":"Structured Play for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tocmo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9933928"},{"teacherId":10403836,"projectId":10018424,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our English Language Learners (ELL) and intervention materials. Because of your contributions, our students have gained access to engaging, high-quality resources that are making a meaningful difference in their language development and overall confidence.\r\n\r\nThe materials you helped provide have been used during targeted intervention time to support students in building vocabulary, improving their literacy skills, and strengthening their speaking and listening skills. These resources have allowed us to create a more interactive and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and practicing a new language.\r\n\r\nOne of the most impactful outcomes has been the noticeable increase in student participation. With access to hands-on and culturally responsive materials, our ELL students are more eager to engage, collaborate, and express themselves. Many of them are beginning to use English more confidently, both in and out of the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' futures and for helping us create opportunities that empower them to thrive. Your support is truly appreciated and has made a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768536713377,"projectUrl":"project/reading-intervention-and-english-languag/10018424/","projectTitle":"Reading Intervention and English Language Learner Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Quintero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403836"},{"teacherId":7524703,"projectId":10006148,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my gratitude for your generous support in funding the essential materials for our classroom. Thanks to your contribution, my students were provided with items such as book bins to organize our classroom library, paper bags, ribbon, and cardstock for creativity and classroom crafts and projects, laminating pouches to keep materials from heat to heat, and playground balls for exploration of games during outdoor play. These supplies make a meaningful difference in our students learning experience every day. Your generosity directly supports academic growth and the well-being of our students. 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DogMan is easily the most sought after, but watching kids fall in love with Goosebumps has been so special. Goosebumps holds a special place in my heart because I loved them as a kid, so as a teacher to share that with my students is the best. \r\n\r\nThank you again! Your impact has been truly made a difference in our classroom and in our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1768223246945,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-love-for-learning-and-reading/10008753/","projectTitle":"Creating a Love for Learning and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chavez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5178622_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1518505101654","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/miss-b-evenson"},{"teacherId":8669139,"projectId":10018382,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students are now learning how to express their big feelings in ways that are safe, creative, and meaningful. Through our read-alouds, restorative circles, and hands-on art and play, students are practicing how to calm their bodies, use positive self-talk, and work through emotions together. We've created affirmation rocks, built self-regulation toolkits, and used rhythm and drawing activities to help students slow down, focus, and connect with one another. These moments have become powerful opportunities for students to express feelings they don't always have the words for.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful parts of this experience has been seeing how naturally students engage when art is combined with social-emotional learning. It transforms self-regulation into something fun, approachable, and meaningful. Instead of feeling like a difficult skill, students are excited to participate and practice. Through activities like \"Follow the Rhythm\" and creative art expression, students are learning how to pause, reflect, and manage their emotions in a way that feels natural and accessible. 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About this school
Robert L Forbuss Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Las Vegas, Nevada that is part of Clark County School District.
It serves 613 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.7:1.
Its teachers have had 253 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades Pre-K - 5
613 Students
39 Teachers
8601 S Grand Canyon DrContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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57%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
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Robert L Forbuss Elementary School
$139,690
raised using DonorsChoose
253
projects
funded
99
teachers
funded
478
donors
25
projects
for
basic supplies
29
projects for
technology
39
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books
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art supplies
Robert L Forbuss Elementary School has received support from
268 individuals from Nevada and
210 individuals out-of-state.