{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Selma F Bartlett Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6903705,"projectId":10248352,"letterContent":"Donor support bridges funding gaps, allowing me to provide student rewards without paying out of pocket. If I had to sue my own money, I would choose to buy others materials. Your financial backing ensures equal access to incentives for all my students, boosting morale and engagement across diverse classrooms. With outside resources, I can not offer diverse, high-quality rewards that reinforce positive behavior and drive academic success. Thank you for your support and trusting me with these children and helping me offer the rewards and support they need to be life long learners.","fullyFundedDate":1781718627915,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-classroom-basic-needs/10248352/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Classroom Basic Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6903705"},{"teacherId":10398221,"projectId":9987643,"letterContent":"As the school psychologist my office is the location of many meetings of sensitive nature. Whether its a concerned teacher expressing concerns for a student's learning or an administrator discussing behavioral concerns for a troubled student, my office walls hear from concerned staff about myriad sensitive situations. \r\n\r\nSometimes I meet with parents who are worried that their child may have a learning disability or severe behavioral problem that is impeding the leaning and social maturity of their child. \r\n\r\nDaily I meet with students to either conduct testing to complete a special education eligibility evaluation. I also address school-based counseling concerns or have a \"reset\" session with student that is upset. \r\n\r\nEach of these scenarios requires a calm and reassuring environment in which to meet. This is where your donation comes in! Donating to \"Dr. Steel's Sanctuary\" will facilitate these meetings and make it just a little easier for my students, staff, and parents.","fullyFundedDate":1768055422860,"projectUrl":"project/dr-steels-sanctuary/9987643/","projectTitle":"Dr. Steel's Sanctuary","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Steel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398221"},{"teacherId":6209728,"projectId":10572326,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous support of my classroom through the \"Organize to Intervene: A Teacher Workspace for Student Success\" project! The new resources have already made a meaningful difference in how I organize materials, plan lessons, and prepare for small-group instruction. Having a dedicated, organized workspace allows me to keep student data, intervention materials, and instructional resources easily accessible so I can spend less time searching for materials and more time focusing on what matters most—supporting my students.\r\n\r\nMy students have benefited from having materials prepared and ready for their small-group reading instruction. Whether we are practicing phonics, building sight-word recognition, improving fluency, or strengthening reading comprehension, I am able to quickly provide the resources each student needs. My students are excited to see the materials come out and know that our small-group time is a special opportunity to practice skills and celebrate their progress.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where organization supports learning. Your generosity allows me to be more intentional with intervention and provide students with the individualized support they need to become stronger, more confident readers. We are excited to continue working toward our reading goals and celebrating every step of progress along the way","fullyFundedDate":1788713685001,"projectUrl":"project/organize-to-intervene-a-teacher-workspa/10572326/","projectTitle":"Organize to Intervene: A Teacher Workspace for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kreutzer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6209728_orig.jpg?crop=656,656,x188,y283&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634753053806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6209728"},{"teacherId":782033,"projectId":10018432,"letterContent":"My students have been excited to put our new resources to use! We recently used the whiteboards during math and phonics lessons. and it was wonderful to see students engaged in math lesson by showing their work on the whiteboards. Not only does it keep students engaged, but it is a quick way for teachers to check their understanding. The new resources gave them an opportunity to explore the lesson in a more interactive and fun way.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were immediately excited. They wanted to look through everything, ask questions, and start using the resources right away. Their enthusiasm made it clear what a difference it is for them to have access to engaging materials in the classroom. They absolutely love the incentives included in this bundle. \r\n\r\nOur hearts are grateful for your generous doantion to our classroom. You help make learning meaningful and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1779320244138,"projectUrl":"project/our-growing-classroom/10018432/","projectTitle":"Our Growing Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Howard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp782033_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501001253321","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/howard-bartlett"},{"teacherId":1400067,"projectId":10272920,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contribution to our classroom. Having plenty of reading books in a classroom truly encourages students to become readers. The students are learning how to find sight words in the books. They are learning book handling skills and so many other pre- reading skills that will help them be successful. \r\n\r\nEvery time the students finish with an activity early or are at a reading stations, students are able to read these wonderful books. Sometimes they need to identify the characters in a book or choose an alternate ending. They just love reading the books!","fullyFundedDate":1778591705934,"projectUrl":"project/jump-into-the-reading-train/10272920/","projectTitle":"Jump Into the Reading Train!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alfaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1400067"},{"teacherId":3882408,"projectId":10426527,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom by giving my students access to a music center that supports engagement, communication, and learning. I teach a pre-k autism program where many of my students are nonverbal or just beginning to develop functional communication skills. Right now, we are working on very early skills like attending to activities, exploring materials, and learning how to make simple choices and show preferences.\r\n\r\n The music center has been a really engaging part of our classroom. Students are naturally drawn to the instruments and are starting to explore them in purposeful ways—choosing what they want to use and reacting to the sounds they create. When the materials were first introduced, students were immediately interested and reached for the instruments to explore them in their own way. These experiences are helping support early communication development as we begin introducing picture-based communication systems (PECS) in the classroom. The music center gives students a meaningful reason to interact, which is especially important at this stage of their learning.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project helps my students take part in classroom routines in a way that feels successful for them. It also provides the sensory input many of my students need to stay regulated and ready to learn, while encouraging shared moments with peers and adults. Because of your support, my students all have a way to engage, participate, and begin building communication skills at their own pace.","fullyFundedDate":1786541708463,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-music-center/10426527/","projectTitle":"Classroom Music Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lentz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3882408_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1683951694209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lentz-g4"},{"teacherId":6064022,"projectId":10039655,"letterContent":"Your generous contribution to the 'Just the Facts' project has proven to be a pivotal investment in our third-grade mathematics curriculum. Mastery of multiplication is a fundamental prerequisite for higher-order mathematical reasoning, and these handheld devices have facilitated a level of consistent, independent practice that is vital for cognitive development. By offering a platform that balances privacy with autonomy, these tools empower my students to cultivate both precision and self-assurance as they navigate increasingly complex challenges. My students are immensely grateful for your support in fostering this environment of academic growth and self-directed inquiry.","fullyFundedDate":1776442979442,"projectUrl":"project/just-the-facts/10039655/","projectTitle":"Just the Facts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hensel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6064022_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543371658389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6064022"},{"teacherId":8174613,"projectId":10065177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the class set of the book, \"The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.\" \r\n\r\nMy students enjoyed it as a class and with partners. They learned about how a real boy was able to change his future and that of his family through creative thinking and perseverance. This title linked to our English Language Arts curriculum, as well as our science curriculum.\r\n\r\nMy sincere wish for my third grade students students is to learn that we can all make a difference in our family, our community, and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1774458625828,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-spark-change/10065177/","projectTitle":"Stories That Spark Change","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8174613_orig.jpg?crop=128,128,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781740288063","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8174613"},{"teacherId":10404581,"projectId":10022563,"letterContent":"A New Window to Learning: The Impact of Our Classroom Tablets\r\nThe arrival of tablets in our classroom has fundamentally shifted how my students engage with their daily lessons. In a world where digital literacy is just as vital as reading and writing, these devices serve as more than just \"gadgets\"—they are personalized learning hubs. For many of our donors, technology might feel like a distraction at home, but in our classroom, it's a focused tool. It allows students to access a massive library of digital books tailored exactly to their reading level and provides interactive games that turn rigorous math drills into high-stakes challenges. Instead of passively receiving information, the students are now active participants in their own education, receiving instant feedback that helps them correct mistakes in real-time.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part of this new technology for the students is the element of choice and agency. There is a visible buzz of excitement when we transition to \"Tech Centers.\" \r\nThey love the gamified aspects of our curriculum—earning digital badges for mastering a new vocabulary set or \"leveling up\" after a tough science module. This sense of progress makes the hard work of learning feel rewarding rather than tedious. Watching them huddle together to solve a digital puzzle or share a discovery they found in an e-book has fostered a new level of collaboration that I haven't seen in previous years.\r\n\r\nI've noticed a particularly profound impact on my reluctant readers and English Language Learners. One student in particular, who used to struggle with the frustration of physical books, has completely warmed to the tablet. The ability to tap a word to hear it pronounced or to adjust the font size has removed the barriers that previously made him shut down. He now navigates our digital library with confidence, often being the first one to ask if he can stay on his tablet during free time. Your generosity hasn't just provided hardware; it has provided the \"spark\" that many of these students needed to see themselves as successful learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768620851801,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-futures-with-fire-tech-for-tiny/10022563/","projectTitle":"Fueling Futures with Fire: Tech for Tiny Trailblazers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hanks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10404581_orig.jpg?crop=3472,3472,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768345101542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404581"},{"teacherId":6064022,"projectId":9993263,"letterContent":"The incentives and supplies you generously provided have inspired my students to work harder in class and at home during homework time. My students work for classroom cash that they are able to spend on incentives each Friday. The fuzzy and squishy treasure box items have been motivating them to work harder in class and at home so they can earn more classroom cash and buy more items from the treasure box. \r\n\r\nThe headphones you purchased for our class have kept all of the students plugged in and learning during computer time. Most students came to school with headphones at the beginning of the year, however, headphones are delicate and months and months of daily use takes its toll on even the best set of headphones. Being able to provide new headphones for the students who need them makes me feel like teacher of the year! \r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies provided have allowed my students to create memorable projects for their families. There is very little time in the regular classroom for students to make projects. Having the supplies readily on hand to create, has given my students the opportunity to make projects that their families will treasure for years to come. \r\nThank you for Funding my Donor's Choose project.","fullyFundedDate":1768137477558,"projectUrl":"project/positive-classroom-incentives/9993263/","projectTitle":"Positive Classroom Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hensel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6064022_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543371658389","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6064022"},{"teacherId":4470296,"projectId":10006187,"letterContent":"I used the resources to incorporate art into a unit on the Middle Ages with my fifth grade GATE students. We gained background knowledge on castles and stained glass first. We used the cardstock to design and build a mini medieval castle. Students needed to ensure their designs had elements from that time period. We also studied the history of stained glass. Next, we put our knowledge of stained glass in action! My fifth graders loved designing and painting their piece and were thrilled with how they came out. We are so grateful and look forward to completing more Middle Ages art projects!","fullyFundedDate":1768229660798,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-project-based-learning-success/10006187/","projectTitle":"Tools for Project Based Learning Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Flynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4470296_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600129224931","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ries-mrs-flynn"},{"teacherId":10411206,"projectId":10037655,"letterContent":"The addition of a 3D printer and filament have transformed how students engage with learning by turning abstract ideas into tangible creations. My students can design and produce models, to help them with problem solving. It has been especially powerful in math, where students print shapes, fractions, clocks, and multiplication tables to better grasp concepts like geometry, measurement, and fact recall. This hands-on approach supports students with disabilities who are visual and kinesthetic learners.\r\n\r\nMy students are most excited seeing their ideas come to life layer by layer, which builds confidence and ownership of learning. Some students who struggled before are now more engaged. My students have also thrived by creating personalized tools and demonstrating understanding in ways beyond writing or verbal responses. Overall, the 3D printer has increased collaboration, persistence, and excitement across all learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768753437370,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-materials-for-inclusive-lear/10037655/","projectTitle":"3D Printing Materials for Inclusive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mauriello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411206"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59343","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":474,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":2,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.1,"schoolId":59343,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Selma F Bartlett Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Selma F Bartlett Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/selma-f-bartlett-elementary-school/59343"}