{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sandra Abston Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4623616,"projectId":10035114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. Your support has helped provide essential supplies such as white boards, flexible seating options, and markers, all of which directly benefit my students and enhance their learning experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my classroom is better equipped to create a positive, engaging, and comfortable learning environment. These supplies will be used daily to support instruction, collaboration, and student engagement, making a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and willingness to support education. Your generosity has had a direct impact on my students, and we are very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768739096745,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/10035114/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guillen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4623616_orig.jpg?crop=496,496,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700423027914","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hanson-guillen"},{"teacherId":6082472,"projectId":10091090,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our kindergarten classroom. Because of your thoughtful donation, our students now have a beautiful new play kitchen, watercolor paints and brushes, and STEAM building blocks—all of which have already made a meaningful impact on their learning and joy at school.\r\n\r\n Because of you, our classroom has transformed into a space where imagination and learning come alive every day. The play kitchen has become a hub for creativity and social growth. Students are building language skills, practicing teamwork, and learning how to share and solve problems together through imaginative play.\r\n\r\n Because of you, our young artists are discovering their voices through watercolor painting. With every brushstroke, they are developing fine motor skills, expressing their emotions, and building confidence in their ability to create something uniquely their own.\r\n\r\n Because of you, our students are becoming engineers, problem-solvers, and critical thinkers. The STEAM blocks are sparking curiosity and perseverance as children design, test, and rebuild their ideas—learning that mistakes are part of the process and that persistence leads to success.\r\n\r\n Your generosity is not only providing materials—it is creating opportunities, inspiring confidence, and shaping a lifelong love of learning in each and every child.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a lasting difference in our classroom and in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1772080340335,"projectUrl":"project/restoring-innovation-replacing-critical/10091090/","projectTitle":"Restoring Innovation: Replacing Critical Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bedocs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6082472_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543032993548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bedocs"},{"teacherId":6082472,"projectId":10007509,"letterContent":"On behalf of our kindergarten students, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible generosity. Your donations have made a meaningful and immediate impact in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n Because of you, our students are now exploring and learning in exciting new ways! The giant dental teeth have sparked engaging conversations about health and hygiene, helping students build lifelong habits while having fun. The kids' lab coats have transformed our science center into a space where students feel like real scientists—curious, confident, and ready to explore.\r\n The playdough mats have strengthened fine motor skills while encouraging creativity, and the sand timers have been a wonderful addition to our STEAM centers, helping students learn about time management, patience, and focus. Our new play kitchen has quickly become a favorite, inspiring imaginative play, collaboration, and social-emotional growth.\r\n Your generosity doesn't just provide materials—it creates opportunities, builds confidence, and brings joy to learning every single day. We see the impact in our students' excitement, engagement, and smiles.\r\n Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the future of our students. Your kindness truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768185434275,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/10007509/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bedocs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6082472_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543032993548","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bedocs"},{"teacherId":544231,"projectId":10027299,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to a variety of sensory supports and emotional learning tools that are making a meaningful difference in our classroom every day. We are using the light covers to create a calmer, more welcoming environment, which has already helped reduce overstimulation and improve focus. The sensory materials have become an important part of our daily routines, giving students safe and appropriate ways to regulate their energy and emotions so they are better prepared to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were eager to explore the different textures and tools, and many expressed how much more comfortable and relaxed they felt. One especially powerful moment was watching a student who often struggles with frustration independently choose a sensory item and successfully calm themselves—something they had not been able to do before. The emotion-identifying materials have also sparked thoughtful conversations, helping students build vocabulary and confidence in expressing how they feel.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we are continuing to integrate these resources into our social-emotional learning activities. Students are using the emotion tools during group discussions and reflection time, and we are building lessons around recognizing feelings and practicing coping strategies. Your support has not only enhanced our classroom environment but has also given students lifelong skills in self-awareness and emotional regulation. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768752810932,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-regulation/10027299/","projectTitle":"Sensory Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeMotte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/544231"},{"teacherId":10403448,"projectId":10016554,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with these sensory materials, science resources, and classroom games. These materials have already made a profound impact on our daily routines. It has been wonderful to watch students who love science explore age appropriate hands on materials that increase their understanding the world around them . It truly brings their learning to life. \r\n\r\nYour support has transformed our \"Science Mystery\" and \"Fun Friday\" activities into true opportunities for growth. The new board games, allow my students to build patience and social skills. By providing these resources, you have helped create a space where fine motor development and social-emotional learning go hand-in-hand with academic exploration. We are so grateful for your investment in our classroom and for providing the \"extra boost\" our students need to reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1768525812594,"projectUrl":"project/from-regulation-to-graduation-skills-fo/10016554/","projectTitle":"From Regulation to Graduation: Skills for Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holmes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403448"},{"teacherId":6616874,"projectId":9443354,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for the beautiful easel that I received for my classroom! My students love it. It has been so helpful as a place to post our weekly vocabulary words. \r\n It has also been a wonderful, warm place for our class to gather for morning meetings and collaborating. I love that it is on wheels and can easily be moved all over our classroom. This helps us use the easel for all of our different subjects. I also love how I can hang our anchor charts on it to make them easily accessible for all of my students. I am so excited to continue to use the easel with my students. I am truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1761970079412,"projectUrl":"project/a-gathering-space-for-learning-and-colla/9443354/","projectTitle":"A Gathering Space for Learning and Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Colavito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6616874"},{"teacherId":3684728,"projectId":10008079,"letterContent":"My students love their new classroom resources! We have been using the hundreds charts to find numbers 10 more and 10 less. The hundreds charts are great for my students to write their numbers 1-120 and also solve problems on the opposite side with the numbers provided. \r\n\r\nMy students love the privacy folders so they can complete their assessments with focus and independence for their own work accountability. We also love the cushion seats so we can sit comfortably around the room\r\n\r\nDuring structured literacy time my students love having proper handwriting lines so their letter formations are correct as they practice writing sentences with weekly sight words and spelling words.\r\n\r\nI appreciate the treasure chest toys so my students can earn incentives/rewards. We also had fun with out 100th day glasses as well as using markers and hearts to create Valentine's Day crafts and utilize at our writing center!","fullyFundedDate":1768190289938,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-to-learn-and-be-independent/10008079/","projectTitle":"We Love to Learn and Be Independent!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Minneti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3684728_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468961151856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3684728"},{"teacherId":7348082,"projectId":10004349,"letterContent":"Thank you greatly for helping with my donors choose. There are so many things that can make a difference and small things like this helps all teachers. My students are really enjoying the new things in the classroom. Having the ability to create new projects with the paint and being able to get their sensory needs met, makes a huge difference. When the kids are fed and their needs are met, they are able to learn and embrace any things that comes their way. Thank you again for all that you did to help fund this project.","fullyFundedDate":1768177099296,"projectUrl":"project/an-excellent-classroom-environment/10004349/","projectTitle":"An Excellent Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7348082_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648259979319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dolphinsroom48"},{"teacherId":7538597,"projectId":9990642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, my students and I have been able to use these new resources in meaningful, hands-on ways every day. One especially memorable moment was when students worked together on a collaborative project using the materials for the first time—engagement was high, conversations were thoughtful, and students were eager to share their ideas. It was incredible to see them take ownership of their learning with tools that truly support their curiosity and creativity.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were beyond excited. Many of them couldn't believe that people they've never met cared enough to help their classroom. As we unpacked everything, there were smiles, questions, and lots of \"Can we try this now?\" moments. That excitement has carried over into our lessons, motivating students to stay focused, take risks, and push themselves academically.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building on these skills as we move into our current unit, where they'll apply what they've learned to more complex projects and real-world applications. These resources will remain an important part of our classroom well beyond this lesson, supporting student growth throughout the year. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful for your investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1768067221093,"projectUrl":"project/makerspace-mania/9990642/","projectTitle":"Makerspace Mania!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Bylina-Streets","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7538597"},{"teacherId":8224740,"projectId":10022831,"letterContent":"Fine motor skills aren't just about \"using hands\"; they are the literal foundation for writing, self-care, and focus. And, your generosity has turned our classroom into a laboratory of \"yes.\" \r\n Tools like the Magnetic Wonder Tiles, Playstix, and STEM Brainometry have challenged my Pre-K students to translate a 2D idea into a 3D structure. This builds visual-spatial intelligence and hand-eye coordination. The Alphabet Learning Locks and Unlock it Number Match turn \"drills\" into a physical \"win.\" The pincer grasp used to turn a key or snap a piece together is the exact muscle group needed to hold a pencil correctly. Silly Science kits and Comet Balls provide tactile feedback that helps with sensory integration, while Gardening Tools and Flower Sets introduce biology through functional play.\r\n Thank you for giving my students the tools to unlock their potential—literally and figuratively!","fullyFundedDate":1768670324204,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-in-pre-k/10022831/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor in Pre-k","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Branchini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8224740_orig.jpg?crop=1766,1766,x0,y235&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638554143402","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224740"},{"teacherId":6394982,"projectId":10020680,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in funding our color printer. Because of you, my English Language Learners and small reading groups now have access to stories that truly meet them where they are.\r\n\r\nBeing able to print texts at each student's reading level with clear, colorful pictures has made a powerful difference. The images give students important context, helping them describe characters, settings, and events with confidence. For my ELL learners especially, the colored pictures support vocabulary development, oral language, and deeper comprehension as they explain their thinking and make connections to the text.\r\n\r\nYour gift has transformed small group instruction into a more engaging, inclusive, and joyful experience. You didn't just provide a printer, you gave my students the tools to see themselves as readers, storytellers, and thinkers.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and their love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768672838506,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-helping-young-re/10020680/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Helping Young Readers See and Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Henderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6394982_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557105398211","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6394982"},{"teacherId":8135294,"projectId":10018374,"letterContent":"Your contribution to our learning community has been so impactful! Our future leaders come to school, excited about earning tangible reinforcements for their efforts! \r\n Through the raffle tickets, we are solidifying the mathematics concept of probability: the more tickets earned for positive behaviors, the higher probability of success in earning amazing prizes! \r\n For struggling families, the little tokens of tangible, cute and colorful rewards helps bring sunshine to many families! \r\n Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768531492363,"projectUrl":"project/positive-reinforcement-tools-to-support/10018374/","projectTitle":"Positive Reinforcement Tools to Support Learning and Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aiken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8135294_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689029691723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8135294"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_124340","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":726,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":21,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.9,"schoolId":124340,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sandra Abston Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sandra Abston Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/sandra-b-abston-elementary-school/124340"}