{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sandy Miller Academy for International Studies","outOfStateSupporters":56.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5823262,"projectId":9992684,"letterContent":"This 3D printer has had a temendous impact on student achievement. Besides the students always being curious about new 3D prints to make. They also have been able to start a 3D design Club that meets after school on Mondays. The clubs consist of three groups ranging from 3rd,4th, and 5th grade students. We have also started a student store where students purchase different 3D prints and all funds go to a Student Generated Fund Account. We currently raised over $900.00 and are in the process of purchasing another 3D printer with the funds raised. \r\nWe have also created a Wellness program where students can earn points by staying physically active and charting their laps they have completed. When students hit their target goal they can use their points to get 3D printed prizes. All of this was done in the process of about 4 months and it continues to grow more each week. None of this would have been achieved if it wasnt for your donation to get everything going. From all the students at Sandy Miller Academy we thank you for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768089909217,"projectUrl":"project/3d-design-creation-lab/9992684/","projectTitle":"3D Design Creation Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Phillips","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5823262"},{"teacherId":8180146,"projectId":10043109,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to an iPad that is helping them develop essential social-emotional skills. As a school psychologist, I work with students who experience challenges with emotional regulation, anxiety, communication, and peer relationships. This iPad has become an incredibly valuable tool during our individual and small-group sessions, allowing students to practice identifying emotions, learning coping strategies, and building problem-solving skills in an engaging and supportive way.\r\n\r\nMany of my students respond especially well to visual and interactive learning, and the iPad helps make these lessons accessible and motivating. Through apps, guided activities, and interactive scenarios, students are able to explore feelings, practice calming strategies, and learn how to navigate social situations more confidently. The technology allows us to make abstract emotional concepts more concrete, helping students better understand themselves and how to manage their reactions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of students who need extra support to thrive socially and emotionally. These are skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping provide tools that empower them to grow, learn, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768867563510,"projectUrl":"project/tap-into-feelings-building-social-emoti/10043109/","projectTitle":"Tap Into Feelings: Building Social-Emotional Skills with an iPad","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8180146"},{"teacherId":10052456,"projectId":9990537,"letterContent":"With your donation we've been able to create so many amazing projects. A project we've recently been able to do is create a full community! \r\n\r\nMy students were so excited knowing we had gotten so many new materials to add to our classroom material wardrobe to use in so many ways. \r\n\r\nW have been able to express our creativity and ideas freely with these resources. With play dough, and art supplies we've been able to make all that our hearts and minds can think of, and that is truly such an amazing feeling to have as class. Knowing we have all the materials we need for any project, makes our ideas endless!","fullyFundedDate":1768189998784,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-foundations-in-first/9990537/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Foundations in First","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hardin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10052456"},{"teacherId":9350767,"projectId":10015299,"letterContent":"I am so thrilled to share how your generous contributions have transformed our classroom. Thanks to you, we now have a pBone plastic trombone, which has sparked so much curiosity. My students have loved hearing and trying a brass instrument for the first time. The calming canopy you provided has become a magical centerpiece in our musical theater production, giving the students a safe, creative space to perform. With the egg shakers, they've built a strong sense of rhythm and beat, and the mallets you gave us have been essential for my second graders' xylophone project. They are playing with such confidence! And thanks to the mouthpiece spray, we can share instruments safely, ensuring everyone gets a chance to participate. My students are so happy, these resources don't just help us learn, they inspire us to dream bigger and create amazing shows. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making all of this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768597792361,"projectUrl":"project/miss-bs-music-class/10015299/","projectTitle":"Miss B.'s Music Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brunz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350767"},{"teacherId":9640088,"projectId":10007675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our art classroom. When I first received the 3D pens and mentioned to my students its availability for use during their Art Choice time, they were ecstatic to say the least. In my program, I focus on students learning how to problem-solve through self-guided projects and with this mew technology students have really took to troubleshooting issues that comes up in their building. They have also been able to explore their own personal likes and dislikes when creating sculptural work in art. \r\nThanks again for the opportunity to bring something new into the art room for students to take their creativity to the next level.","fullyFundedDate":1768185652322,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-art-to-life-3d-pens-for-creati/10007675/","projectTitle":"Bringing Art to Life: 3D Pens for Creative Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9640088"},{"teacherId":10399861,"projectId":9997861,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources really well. Especially the small brooms, dustpans, and placemats in our dramatic play center. During center time, students take on roles such as a chef and helper and use the materials to act our real life routines. One special moment was when there was a mess in the Art center and a student grabbed the broom along with the dustpan and cleaned up the mess. From there for our classroom jobs we have trash collectors and they use them!\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were very excited and eager to use them right away.\r\nThe next steps for our students are to continue building their understanding of everyday routines and responsibilities through play. We will be incorporating more structured roleplaying activities, such as practicing how to clean up, set a table, and work together in a shared space. These materials will continue to support lessons on cooperation, responsibility, and real world connections.","fullyFundedDate":1768153242227,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learning/9997861/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calderon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10399861_orig.png?crop=796,796,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768082188033","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399861"},{"teacherId":9347601,"projectId":10014461,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the book grant I recently received. Your generous support has made a meaningful impact in my classroom, and I truly appreciate your investment in my students' learning.\r\n\r\nSince introducing these new books, I have seen a noticeable increase in student engagement. The variety and quality of the materials have sparked greater interest in reading, encouraging students to participate more actively and enthusiastically. Many of them are now eager to pick up a book and explore stories and topics they might not have otherwise encountered.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the books have helped build my students' reading stamina. They are spending longer periods of time focused on reading and are developing stronger habits of persistence and concentration. It has been incredibly rewarding to watch their confidence grow as they become more comfortable and committed readers.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for supporting literacy in our classroom. Your contribution is making a lasting difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768446620761,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-kids/10014461/","projectTitle":"Books for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ojeda Guzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347601"},{"teacherId":8571043,"projectId":9998630,"letterContent":"Since receiving these materials, my students have been using them daily during Spanish literacy centers. The laminated sentence pieces allow students to build sentences and play matching games that strengthen their vocabulary. Students also use the attribute blocks to identify colors and shapes while following patterns, helping them practice Spanish in a hands-on, meaningful way. The magnets have also been helpful for displaying anchor charts on the whiteboard, making lessons more visible and interactive for all learners. The desk pocket charts work wonderfully with the laminated sentence cards. Crayons, glue, and stickers support our daily routines and keep students motivated and focused. Moving forward, students will continue building their language skills through interactive activities, and I will keep creating reusable, standards-aligned materials that support engaging and meaningful learning experiences","fullyFundedDate":1768156015652,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learning-in-spanish/9998630/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learning in Spanish","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8571043_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663244583700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sra-reyes"},{"teacherId":1500320,"projectId":10006932,"letterContent":"Third, fourth, and fifth-grade GATE & TAGS students use the Tetris & Kanoodle geometric puzzles as a visual-spatial challenge at the start of class. They eagerly anticipate this warm-up routine, even though both puzzles are extremely challenging. Recently, several students have been working to build the Kanoodle pyramids, which are a 3-dimensional puzzle option. Students are so thrilled to tackle this challenge that they often ask me to take a picture of them with their first pyramid and send it to their teacher!\r\n\r\nStudents were in elated disbelief when they first saw Tetris & Kanoodle. Many students had previously seen the puzzles in use on social media or commercials. Now these colorful puzzles were right at their fingertips! Students dove right into the puzzles and quickly realized they were quite complex. Many students opted to work with a partner initially to put two brains on the task. Students have talked about how the puzzles have helped them work through struggles, develop their creativity, and improve their problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nSecond-grade enrichment students also work with the Tetris & Kanoodle puzzles quite frequently. The puzzles are used as part of their 'Max the Magician' time, which is a fictional problem-solver who uses visual-spatial reasoning to think through challenges. The colorful pieces and sturdy construction have helped them develop perseverance and patience with tough tasks. Tetris & Kanoodle are definitely staying in the logic puzzle rotation for GATE, TAGS, and enrichment students!","fullyFundedDate":1768187984116,"projectUrl":"project/geometric-logical-reasoning-challenges/10006932/","projectTitle":"Geometric & Logical Reasoning Challenges for Gifted Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1500320"},{"teacherId":5524970,"projectId":10007817,"letterContent":"I write this letter with gratitude for the book you have helped me purchase for the benefit of the students. All of us can agree that one the biggest factors for academic success is to have the ability to read and comprehend what is read. I will add that it is equally as important to enjoy reading. Read for fun. \r\n\r\nReading in my classroom looks like fun. I have expressed to my students that there is no such thing as a boring book, story or text. One can find the way to make it entertaining or informative. I told them my journey into books was thanks to graphic novels and manga which then lead me to reading content rich infomational text and high level novels. \r\n\r\nI am taken aback by how much they are reading. I was sure that may 4 or 5 of my students would enjoy the One Piece manga series, but I am happy to report that nearly all of my students are enganging with the text, of their own free choice I might add. They are taking their sweet time reading it too, reread the text, looking for clues, and making inferences. \r\n\r\nThank you for this wonderful gift, it has been a huge benefit for my class.","fullyFundedDate":1768243368402,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-through-manga/10007817/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy Through Manga","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5524970_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533272531620","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5524970"},{"teacherId":8180146,"projectId":7980652,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to an iPad that is helping them develop essential social-emotional skills. As a school psychologist, I work with students who experience challenges with emotional regulation, anxiety, communication, and peer relationships. This iPad has become an incredibly valuable tool during our individual and small-group sessions, allowing students to practice identifying emotions, learning coping strategies, and building problem-solving skills in an engaging and supportive way.\r\n\r\nMany of my students respond especially well to visual and interactive learning, and the iPad helps make these lessons accessible and motivating. Through apps, guided activities, and interactive scenarios, students are able to explore feelings, practice calming strategies, and learn how to navigate social situations more confidently. The technology allows us to make abstract emotional concepts more concrete, helping students better understand themselves and how to manage their reactions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of students who need extra support to thrive socially and emotionally. These are skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping provide tools that empower them to grow, learn, and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1705510103794,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-crusaders/7980652/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Crusaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8180146"},{"teacherId":5987056,"projectId":9999004,"letterContent":"My students have been thrilled with the new additions to their center rotations. They are enjoying the cushions and the comfortable space provided for them to sit on when they are on the floor listening to a book or reading with a partner. The bags have provided accessible storage for their books and will definitely help in extending the life of the listening library books. The laminating pouches have allowed for the lamination of materials handled by many little hands, thus lasting for many more rotations. The magnets have helped in hanging pocket charts on the whiteboards for students to use during center activities and the cloths are used to wipe off whiteboards and laminated sheets during center activities or small group work activities. The bingo chips have been a big hit when playing Loteria and will serve their purpose for many more games to come. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support in providing not only a functional listening center, but also for helping me extend the life time of the center resources students enjoy and learn from.","fullyFundedDate":1768163423157,"projectUrl":"project/functional-and-engaging-listening-librar/9999004/","projectTitle":"Functional and Engaging Listening Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5987056_orig.jpg?crop=2157,2157,x162,y286&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600575797391","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ramirezwynn"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_73601","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":589,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":74,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":43.5,"schoolId":73601,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sandy Miller Academy for International Studies on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sandy Miller Academy for International Studies","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/sandy-s-miller-magnet-school/73601"}