{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Shirley & Bill Wallin Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6577770,"projectId":10000728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of storage items for our third-grade classroom. Your kindness and generosity have made a big difference in our learning environment, and we are incredibly grateful for your support. Because of you, our classroom is now more organized, comfortable, and ready for learning each day.\r\n\r\nThe storage bins, containers, and organizers you provided help us keep our classroom materials neat and easy to find. Before, it could sometimes take extra time for students to look for books, supplies, or learning tools. Now everything has its own place, which helps students quickly find what they need and stay focused on their work. This simple change helps our class spend more time learning, reading, writing, and exploring new ideas.\r\n\r\nHaving organized storage also helps students learn responsibility. They now know where classroom materials belong and work together to keep our room clean and tidy. Students take pride in putting things back where they belong and helping their classmates stay organized. These small daily habits build teamwork, independence, and respect for our shared classroom space.\r\n\r\nAnother important impact of your donation is that our classroom materials will last longer. When books, supplies, and learning tools are stored properly, they are less likely to be lost or damaged. This means we can continue using them throughout the year and share them with many students. Your donation helps us take better care of the resources we rely on every day.\r\n\r\nAn organized classroom also helps create a calm and welcoming learning environment. When students walk into a neat and orderly space, they feel more comfortable and ready to learn. Clear storage spaces reduce clutter and distractions, making it easier for students to concentrate on lessons, participate in activities, and work together with their classmates.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports not only our classroom organization but also the overall learning experience for every student. The storage items you provided may seem simple, but they play a very important role in helping our classroom run smoothly. Because of you, students have better access to their learning materials, teachers can prepare activities more easily, and our classroom feels like a well-prepared place for curiosity and discovery.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation shows our students that people care about their education and believe in their success. Knowing that there are generous donors who want to help them learn inspires students to do their best each day. Your support encourages them to stay motivated, work hard, and appreciate the resources they have.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire third-grade class, thank you for believing in our students and helping create a classroom where learning can thrive. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and we truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1768167407033,"projectUrl":"project/keep-us-organized/10000728/","projectTitle":"Keep Us Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stevenson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6577770_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741999940465","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6577770"},{"teacherId":9362811,"projectId":10039174,"letterContent":"The students at my school have been so excited to see the new items in the counseling office! The marble mazes are a big hit, and several students didn't even realize they were calming down while using them! All of a sudden they would look up and be able to talk about the feelings they were having calmly. Many students have also loved the lighting that looks like ocean waves. They pretend to be at the ocean and are able to regulate their emotions. At the end of our sessions, students are able to choose a prize out of the prize basket. They love the pencils with the motivational phrases and the scented stickers! Thank you so much for providing these items to help the students have a better experience at school!","fullyFundedDate":1768785026385,"projectUrl":"project/the-calming-counseling-office/10039174/","projectTitle":"The Calming Counseling Office","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Plott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9362811"},{"teacherId":8169541,"projectId":10031054,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project to promote reading partners, using the reading phones and individual work at the carpet using thr clipboards. The student are using th le storage zipper bags to storage the reading phones and also to organize out station buckets. \r\nMy students absolutely love reading into the phones to hear themselves as the are sounding out words in their decodable books. \r\nThe kindergarteners love our new routine of grabbing our reading phones their zipper bags, getting a partner reader and finding a place in our classroom to read. \r\n\r\nA huge thank you frommy little Wildcats!!!","fullyFundedDate":1768766149258,"projectUrl":"project/read-it-hear-it-write-it-and-learn-it/10031054/","projectTitle":"Read it, Hear it, Write it and Learn it!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8169541_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699242278047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8169541"},{"teacherId":10404880,"projectId":10024182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Because of your kindness and generosity, my students now have privacy folders, whiteboards, markers, and new books that are already making a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe privacy folders have helped students feel more confident and focused during independent work and assessments. They are able to concentrate on their own thinking without distractions, which has increased both their independence and their confidence.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards and markers have quickly become one of our favorite learning tools! Students love being able to practice math problems, spelling words, and written responses in a low-pressure way. They are more willing to take academic risks because mistakes can be erased and corrected easily. I've seen more participation, more engagement, and more smiles during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe new books have brought fresh excitement to our classroom library. Students are eager to read, explore new topics, and challenge themselves with different genres. It has been wonderful to watch their enthusiasm for reading grow.\r\n\r\nYour donation has created a more supportive, engaging, and confident learning environment for my students. You are not just providing supplies—you are helping build independence, perseverance, and a love of learning.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our classroom and investing in my students' success. Your generosity truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1768749414509,"projectUrl":"project/creating-focused-confident-learners-wit/10024182/","projectTitle":"Creating Focused, Confident Learners With Classroom Tools and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Same","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404880"},{"teacherId":6024958,"projectId":9993041,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in supporting our project. When the boxes arrived, the energy in our classroom was electric. My students were so excited to see that people they have never even met cared enough about their education to send these beautiful new resources. It was the perfect real-world lesson in kindness and community support, and it immediately set the tone for the \"can-do\" attitude we are working so hard to build.\r\n\r\nWe have already begun integrating these materials into our daily routine. One specific moment that stood out was when a student, who usually struggles with persistence, used one of the new resources to work through a challenging problem. Instead of giving up, they looked at the new tools and said, \"I can try this a different way.\" Seeing that shift from frustration to focused problem-solving is exactly the impact I hoped this project would have.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these resources will be a staple in our classroom. We are currently working on a collaborative growth mindset project where students use the materials to track their progress and celebrate small wins. Your contribution didn't just buy \"stuff\"; it provided the spark for my students to believe in their own potential. Thank you for being a part of our classroom journey and for investing in these amazing young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1771170936963,"projectUrl":"project/help-to-foster-a-positive-can-do-attit/9993041/","projectTitle":"Help to foster a positive \"can-do\" attitude in school.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6024958_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y713&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637198018254","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6024958"},{"teacherId":9009298,"projectId":9989473,"letterContent":"What an incredible gift this has been for our classroom. Because of our donors' generosity, my students now have the tools they need to focus, create, and feel confident in their learning every single day. The headphones have made a huge difference during technology time. Students are able to fully engage with digital math and reading programs, listen to audiobooks, and watch instructional videos without distractions. Instead of competing with background noise, they can concentrate on the skill being taught and move at their own pace. The privacy folders have also been powerful—they create a safe, focused space where students feel comfortable thinking independently, especially during assessments or writing time.\r\n\r\nBeyond technology, the glue sticks, scissors, and organization materials have strengthened our hands-on learning. My third graders learn best when they are actively building, cutting, sorting, and creating. Whether we are assembling interactive notebooks, completing science foldables, or organizing math tools, these supplies allow us to dive deeper into the curriculum in a meaningful way. The organization materials have helped students take ownership of their supplies and keep our classroom running smoothly, which means we spend more time learning and less time searching for materials.\r\n\r\nThe prize bin incentives have also been incredibly motivating. It may seem small, but positive reinforcement goes a long way at this age. I've seen students who once hesitated to participate now eagerly raising their hands, staying focused longer, and taking pride in their hard work. A few of my more reluctant learners have especially blossomed—they are excited to complete tasks independently and show growth because they feel recognized and celebrated. Your generosity has not just provided supplies; it has created a more focused, engaging, and encouraging learning environment for every child in our classroom. We are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768057032708,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-in-a-growing-third-gra/9989473/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success in a Growing Third Grade Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Belen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9009298_orig.jpg?crop=2754,2754,x0,y771&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767833286899","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9009298"},{"teacherId":4423727,"projectId":9995530,"letterContent":"I am forever grateful for the gift of erasable pens and more bins to help my students organize their writing and to organize our classroom more. \r\nThe bins have been used to better organize our prize/reinforcement shelves so students aren't digging through bins to find what they would like. this way, each bin is labeled with the items enclosed and the price. Its worked well so far!\r\nThe erasable pens have been life changing for my students. They are working on writing written responses using a specific strategy. With the erasable pens, they are able to write each required sentence or sentences with a different color. Mistakes are easy to correct and the colors make each sentence jump out of the page. The students love to use them and their willingness to write has definitely increased!\r\nAgain, thank you so very much!","fullyFundedDate":1768145585511,"projectUrl":"project/using-the-races-strategy-and-organizing/9995530/","projectTitle":"Using the RACES strategy and organizing the classroom more","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Black","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4423727_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533523790948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-black409"},{"teacherId":10404595,"projectId":10022366,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project. Because of you, speech therapy for my students is more than a clinical session it becomes a place where learning feels safe, motivating, and even fun. Games and incentives allow my students to practice challenging sounds and complex language skills. Their eyes lit up with excitement to see the newly filled treasure box! The Pop-Up Mario game was a hit in all my small groups this week. Your donation helps build their confidence, increases their time on task, and allows them to persist through repetition, which is essential for meeting their individual speech goals.\r\nCommunication is the foundation of all academic learning, and your support directly strengthens that foundation. The interactive games and incentives you provided align with educational standards by supporting literacy, vocabulary development, articulation, and oral language skills, while also fostering critical social-emotional skills like turn-taking, self-regulation, and social reciprocity. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on their learning and their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1768663223001,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-winning-at-speech-and-language/10022366/","projectTitle":"Game on: Winning at Speech and Language","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404595"},{"teacherId":152963,"projectId":10022527,"letterContent":"I hope you realize the difference you made in my students' lives. The smiles and joy that my students showed by receiving the headphones were a balm to my teacher heart. These students are just beginning to learn about being safe online - only using sites that are adult approved. Giving them headphones so that they could all explore without interrupting others was magical!\r\n\r\nOnce the students learned how to size them correctly, the silence was absolute! Because the old headphones allowed in noise, the students would sometimes chat. The students who benefited the most were those who like to work without interference so that they could concentrate. After a few weeks of use, they are great at making the most use of them.","fullyFundedDate":1768615246194,"projectUrl":"project/my-headphones-dont-work/10022527/","projectTitle":"\"My Headphones Don't Work!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Starr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp152963_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1510256673158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pstarr"},{"teacherId":4423711,"projectId":10014727,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in bringing these math games to our classroom! My students now have tools that match their unique learning styles.\r\nBecause of your support, abstract concepts like place value and telling time have become tangible, \"winnable\" challenges. It is transformative to watch a student who once felt frustrated by a worksheet suddenly beam with confidence while using a tactile tool. Beyond the math, you've provided a way for them to practice turn-taking and collaboration, which are vital life skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the potential in my students and for investing in their success. You've turned math time into the highlight of our day!","fullyFundedDate":1768517970544,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-hands-on-for-diverse-learner/10014727/","projectTitle":"Making Math Hands-On for Diverse Learners\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gusick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/h-gusick"},{"teacherId":10108865,"projectId":9723927,"letterContent":"Our classroom has greatly benefitted from your generous donations. Thank you! The binders have been put to good use as student work binders and are filled with work and learning activities that will help students reach their individualized learning goals. The containers have added some much needed organization to our classroom. The chairs have been a great addition as well, giving students more options for where they can work.\r\n\r\nIt has been a privilege to work in this classroom and work on creating a learning environment with structure so students can thrive. It means the world to me to have your help in doing that. The students are doing really well with the items we were given through this project and that was all possible because of you. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1760724053551,"projectUrl":"project/seating-and-structure/9723927/","projectTitle":"Seating and Structure","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cichoski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10108865"},{"teacherId":6970118,"projectId":8872347,"letterContent":"We want to send you a thank you for helping to make our classroom beautiful and bright. We have used the colorful papers to create projects that have decorated our hallway, our classroom, and our refrigerators. Studies show that our students are more engaged when they use colored paper vs. white and make repetitive tasks like cutting, copying lines, and gluing more meaningful and impactful. \r\n\r\nOur students cut paper to make crafts like flowers during our gardening unit, and fish during our wildlife unit. Thank you for helping make our learning powerful and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1733333742970,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-paper-for-motor-practice/8872347/","projectTitle":"Colorful Paper for Motor Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ure","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6970118_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1574444875444","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ureprek"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_98851","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":735,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":5,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.3,"schoolId":98851,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Shirley & Bill Wallin Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Shirley & Bill Wallin Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/shirley-and-bill-wallin-elementary-school/98851"}