{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tyrone Thompson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8122096,"projectId":10557807,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for funding our project! Your generosity has brought amazing new hands-on materials directly into the hands of my eager Pre-K students.\r\n\r\nAt this age, children learn best through play, touch, and active exploration. The materials you provided are helping my students develop critical fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and social-emotional skills as they share and collaborate together. They look forward to using these resources every single day, and the joy in our classroom is truly contagious.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing the importance of early childhood development and for making our classroom a more engaging place to learn. We appreciate you more than words can say!","fullyFundedDate":1788572895009,"projectUrl":"project/prek-learning-through-play/10557807/","projectTitle":"PreK Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Millunchick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8122096_orig.jpg?crop=1751,1751,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668812780594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8122096"},{"teacherId":8152238,"projectId":10578183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Learning Through Play: Games That Make Skills Stick! project! These new games have quickly become some of my students' favorite resources in our classroom. We have been using them during small groups, learning rotations, partner activities, and extra practice time. They give students the opportunity to practice important reading and math skills in a way that feels fun, interactive, and different from traditional paper-and-pencil practice.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts has been seeing how excited my students are to practice skills when they are presented as a game. They love working with their classmates, challenging themselves, and celebrating when they get an answer correct or master something that was previously difficult. The games have been especially helpful for giving students repeated practice without making that practice feel repetitive.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these resources throughout the school year as we learn new skills and review previously taught concepts. Having a variety of games available also allows me to better meet students at their individual levels and provide additional practice where it is needed most. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where learning can be purposeful, hands-on, and genuinely fun!","fullyFundedDate":1788576993932,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-games-that-make-s/10578183/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play: Games That Make Skills Stick!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Uvino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8152238_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667019128282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/uvino"},{"teacherId":8152238,"projectId":9999074,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Math Fact Masters project! These new math games and manipulatives have given my students exciting, hands-on ways to practice and strengthen their math fact fluency. Instead of simply completing worksheets, students are able to play games, work with partners, and use manipulatives to build a deeper understanding of multiplication and other math concepts.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they first saw all of the new materials and could not wait to use them! We have been incorporating the games and manipulatives into our math rotations, small groups, and extra practice time. It has been wonderful to see students become more confident while also genuinely enjoying their math practice.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through third grade, these resources will be used throughout the year as we build multiplication and division fluency and tackle more challenging concepts. Thank you for helping make math practice engaging, meaningful, and fun for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1768160798428,"projectUrl":"project/math-fact-masters/9999074/","projectTitle":"Math Fact Masters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Uvino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8152238_orig.jpg?crop=600,600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667019128282","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/uvino"},{"teacherId":7374108,"projectId":10005069,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing fun and necessary resources to help my students meet goals, celebrate gains, and enjoy projects and small group activities. \r\n\r\nThroughout the year the students loved making crowns with the sentence strips. We worked on blending and segmenting CVC words and mapped heart words using the word paddles. \r\n\r\nWhen students passed their reading levels they got to \"Adopt a Pet\" (the stuffed dog keychains), which they thought was the best thing ever! Thank you again for helping to make these moments and memories possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768340090045,"projectUrl":"project/maintaining-learning-and-growth/10005069/","projectTitle":"Maintaining Learning and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Empey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7374108_orig.jpg?crop=449,449,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596141510003","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7374108"},{"teacherId":6402553,"projectId":9988620,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom!\r\nMy students and I are incredibly grateful for your generosity. These supplies may seem like simple classroom tools, but they will make such a big difference in our day-to-day learning. From colorful, organized supplies to whiteboards and flexible seating, my students will have more opportunities to learn, create, collaborate, and become independent learners.\r\n\r\nMy first graders are such a fun, curious, and energetic group, and I know they are going to be so excited to use everything! Your support is helping me create a classroom that feels organized, welcoming, and full of opportunities for hands-on learning. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where they can feel comfortable, confident, and excited to learn. We truly appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1768150548965,"projectUrl":"project/organized-cozy-and-ready-to-learn/9988620/","projectTitle":"Organized, Cozy, and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pineda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6402553_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636963777333","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6402553"},{"teacherId":9508636,"projectId":10013809,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous gift to my classroom. You helped purchase books for my students. When the books arrived, the children were so excited. They love looking at the pictures and listening to the story. The books are all hard back which also last longer with the younger grades. In the resource room, books are so important and it's always nice to add to our library. \r\n\r\nYour support makes a big difference in our classroom. Reading helps my students grow, learn, and dream big. Thank you for caring about their education. We really appreciate it!!","fullyFundedDate":1778505059702,"projectUrl":"project/books-needed-for-eager-readers/10013809/","projectTitle":"Books Needed for Eager Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Edwards","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9508636"},{"teacherId":7610081,"projectId":10422410,"letterContent":"We are excited to be using our new four square playground balls during Physical Education to teach students how to play four square, a game they can also enjoy during recess. During our lessons, students are learning the rules, how to serve and return the ball, how to rotate through the squares, and most importantly, how to demonstrate teamwork, fairness, and good sportsmanship. One of my favorite moments was watching students encourage one another as they practiced for the first time. When they first saw the new four square balls, they were excited and eager to get started. Many students immediately recognized the game, while others were curious to learn how to play. Their enthusiasm made the lesson fun, active, and engaging.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building students' four square skills through practice, small-group games, and class challenges. As students become more confident with the rules and strategies, they will be encouraged to use these skills independently during recess. The four square playground balls donated to our program will give students another positive way to stay physically active, socialize with classmates, solve small conflicts, and practice good sportsmanship outside of PE class. Our goal is for students to take what they learn during PE and turn four square into a recess game they can organize and enjoy together. Thank you to our donors for providing the equipment that makes these meaningful learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1785618050113,"projectUrl":"project/keep-4-square-alive-in-schools/10422410/","projectTitle":"Keep 4- Square Alive in schools!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7610081_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689019810700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msquery"},{"teacherId":7610081,"projectId":10319923,"letterContent":"Our students have been so excited to use the new basketballs, footballs, and soccer balls we received! These resources have allowed us to introduce and practice a variety of team sports during PE class. Students are learning important skills such as dribbling, passing, catching, shooting, and ball control while participating in fun, age-appropriate activities and games. Having enough equipment available also means that more students can be actively involved at the same time, giving everyone more opportunities to practice and build confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new equipment, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to get moving, try out the different sports, and work together with their classmates. Beyond developing their physical skills, the equipment is helping us focus on teamwork, communication, sportsmanship, and encouraging others—all important lessons that extend beyond the gym.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building these foundational skills and gradually introduce more team-based activities and modified games. As students become more comfortable with basketball, football, and soccer skills, they will have opportunities to apply what they have learned in small-sided games that emphasize cooperation, strategy, and fair play. We are incredibly grateful to our donors for providing resources that help keep our students active, engaged, and excited about learning through physical education!","fullyFundedDate":1781618615045,"projectUrl":"project/helping-kids-be-active-through-team-spor/10319923/","projectTitle":"Helping kids be active through team sports","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tower","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7610081_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689019810700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msquery"},{"teacherId":8123508,"projectId":10192175,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-K classroom by providing new outdoor gross motor materials! Our students were so excited to return from summer break to see the new balls, chalk, hula hoops, magnifying glasses, large outdoor building blocks, and so much more!! Your generosity gives our little learners exciting opportunities to run, jump, climb, balance, and explore while developing important gross motor skills.\r\n\r\nThese materials will encourage our students to be active, build confidence, practice teamwork, and most importantly, have fun while learning through play. We are so grateful that you chose to invest in our young learners and help make our outdoor playtime even more meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you PNC Grow Up Great® for making a difference in the lives of our Pre-K students!","fullyFundedDate":1776205577230,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-bodies-and-bright-minds/10192175/","projectTitle":"Building Strong Bodies and Bright Minds Through Outdoor Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8123508"},{"teacherId":3535438,"projectId":10004530,"letterContent":"I am so excited to share that my students were beyond thrilled to get even more Tonies items in their audio storybook center section of our library! They already loved the ones we had before, and they truly couldn't wait to get their hands on more.\r\n\r\nBecause we have so many students, having more options and supplies for our listening center was a game changer. It helps even more kids enjoy listening to audiobooks, nonfiction text, and music in a fun way. They no longer have to argue about who can get the center. With these materials, they can ALL have access during each library visit!\r\n\r\nI'm so grateful for your donation to our library program. Seeing kids access literature and information in an exciting way proves just how valuable your help was!","fullyFundedDate":1778017954916,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-in-listening/10004530/","projectTitle":"Adventures in Listening!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rittenhouse","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3535438_orig.jpg?crop=1915,1915,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1617899911895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrittenhouse"},{"teacherId":8122096,"projectId":10192817,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the amazing donations for our classroom. My students lived exploring outside and looking for bugs and investigating plants in our garden using binoculars and magnifying glasses. \r\n\r\nMy students worked on gross motor and balancing skills walking across the balance beam. \r\n\r\nI am so excited for my class to use these materials this school year. They will love going on scavenger hunts using the binoculars and magnifying glasses. \r\nOnce again, thank you for your generous donations","fullyFundedDate":1776710835000,"projectUrl":"project/pre-k-outdoor-explorers/10192817/","projectTitle":"Pre-K Outdoor Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Millunchick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8122096_orig.jpg?crop=1751,1751,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668812780594","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8122096"},{"teacherId":6558255,"projectId":9992622,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting our classroom! Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in the learning experiences of my students. When the new materials arrived, they were beyond excited to explore them, and it was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and curiosity come to life.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have access to engaging, hands-on resources that make learning more meaningful, interactive, and fun. These materials are helping build confidence, encourage collaboration, and create opportunities for every child to be an active participant in our classroom each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their education. Your generosity has created opportunities that will benefit them all year long, and we are truly grateful for your support. You have made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we appreciate you more than words can express!","fullyFundedDate":1768108008631,"projectUrl":"project/learning-rocks/9992622/","projectTitle":"Learning Rocks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6558255_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1564202643553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6558255"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_126175","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":896,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":3,"percentMultiracialImputed":15,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.8,"schoolId":126175,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Tyrone Thompson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Tyrone Thompson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/tyrone-thompson-elementary-school/126175"}