{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Tyrone Thompson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4332386,"projectId":8878215,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift of new basketballs and hoops for our club. When the students first saw the fresh gear, their eyes lit up — they gathered around the hoops excitedly, eager to try them out right away. It was a beautiful moment of shared joy: high-fives, enthusiastic cheers when someone made a shot, and even our quieter players stepping forward with confidence because the equipment felt \"just right\" for them.\r\n\r\nNow we're headed into our next phase: a short unit we're calling \"Team Moves & Scoring Grooves,\" where each child will rotate through passing, dribbling, and shooting stations using the new equipment. We'll build up to partner challenges and mini games, culminating in a family-invitation shoot-out night so parents can see the kids' progress firsthand. All of this is possible because of you — thank you for helping our young players feel both supported and empowered.","fullyFundedDate":1729717619098,"projectUrl":"project/basketball-skills-equipment/8878215/","projectTitle":"Basketball Skills Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leonard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4332386_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1575530962084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wynnleonard"},{"teacherId":6838264,"projectId":9443768,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for funding our Positive Behavior Project. Your generous donation has made a meaningful difference in creating a classroom environment where students feel encouraged, motivated, and valued. With your support, I've been able to provide fun incentives that celebrate positive choices, teamwork, and kindness. These rewards have helped students take pride in their behavior and work together to make our classroom a welcoming and respectful place to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, students are more motivated to meet expectations and show leadership in their daily actions. They look forward to earning classroom rewards, participating in group celebrations, and encouraging one another to do their best. The incentives have transformed our behavior system into something students truly enjoy, turning discipline into opportunity and effort into excitement. The smiles and laughter that fill our room are a direct result of your generosity and the sense of belonging it has created.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact on both the classroom culture and the students themselves. You have helped build a community where kindness and respect are celebrated every day. Thank you for believing in the power of positive reinforcement and for investing in our students' emotional growth and success. Because of you, our classroom is not just a place to learn, but a place where students feel appreciated, inspired, and proud of who they are becoming.","fullyFundedDate":1753973194537,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-that-inspire-motivating-positiv/9443768/","projectTitle":"Rewards That Inspire: Motivating Positive Behavior!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6838264_orig.png?crop=309,309,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622992212495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6838264"},{"teacherId":6838264,"projectId":9145945,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom's Storyworks project. Your support has made a tremendous difference in giving my students access to high-quality reading materials that spark curiosity and a love for learning. Each issue of Storyworks is filled with engaging fiction and nonfiction texts, vocabulary support, and thought-provoking questions that help students grow as readers and thinkers. Because of your kindness, my students now have meaningful resources that make reading exciting and relevant.\r\n\r\nHaving Storyworks in our classroom allows students to dive deeply into every type of literature—fiction, drama, poetry, and nonfiction. They get to explore real-world topics, analyze characters, and discuss big ideas that connect to their own lives. The variety of genres and reading levels ensures that all students feel included and challenged, no matter where they are in their learning journey. I've noticed that students are more eager to participate in discussions, share their thoughts, and read independently because of this engaging resource.\r\n\r\nYour donation has truly made a lasting impact on our classroom community. With your help, I can provide students with meaningful learning experiences that build both skill and confidence. Thank you for believing in education and for investing in our young readers. Your generosity reminds students that there are people who care deeply about their success and future. We are so grateful for your support in helping our classroom grow through Storyworks!","fullyFundedDate":1751475517970,"projectUrl":"project/bring-stories-to-life/9145945/","projectTitle":"Bring Stories to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Roach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6838264_orig.png?crop=309,309,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622992212495","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6838264"},{"teacherId":8822817,"projectId":9042615,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom! My students and I are already putting the new resources to great use. The lined whiteboards are helping us practice spelling and handwriting every day, while the graph whiteboard makes it easier for small groups to build multiplication arrays and see math connections more clearly. The dry-erase markers and erasable pens are not only practical, but also motivating—students especially enjoy earning erasable pens as rewards.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to pick up the whiteboards and markers, and the enthusiasm carried into our lessons. It was wonderful to see how quickly these tools encouraged participation and engagement.\r\n\r\nThe next step is to continue using these resources during daily lessons so that students receive immediate feedback and stay actively involved in their learning. With your help, our classroom is now even more interactive, supportive, and fun.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and investment in our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1746762441598,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-that-saves-the-planet/9042615/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies That Saves the Planet","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gapusan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8822817_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746294662199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822817"},{"teacherId":6402553,"projectId":9297827,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting our classroom's DonorsChoose project. Because of your generosity, my first graders now have access to an amazing selection of books—from the hilarious adventures of Dogman and Cat Kid, to the silly fun of There Was an Old Lady, to the exciting facts in National Geographic Kids and Fly Guy non-fiction.\r\n\r\nYour donation is helping to spark a lifelong love of reading in my students. Their eyes light up when they open a new Elephant and Piggie or Pigeon book, and their imaginations soar with every Pokemon, Owl Diaries, and Press Start story. Thank you for giving them stories to laugh at, wonder over, and grow with.","fullyFundedDate":1746787372383,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-read-what-we-love/9297827/","projectTitle":"Help Us Read What We Love!","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":6447004,"projectId":9578191,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant and welcoming space for readers of all levels. The wide range of new books has allowed my students to find texts that match their interests and reading abilities, making reading feel exciting and accessible to everyone. We've been able to introduce skills like making predictions, identifying story elements, and building vocabulary through rich, engaging stories. Students are not only practicing decoding and fluency during independent reading time, but they are also developing their comprehension as they listen to me read aloud and discuss the stories together as a class.\r\n\r\nIt has been so rewarding to see my students' enthusiasm grow. Some of my most reluctant readers now ask if they can keep their books out to read whenever they finish their work, and others have started trading recommendations with their classmates. The addition of social skills cards has also brought meaningful conversations into our social skills groups, helping students practice turn-taking, empathy, and respectful dialogue. Your support has truly ignited a love of reading in our classroom while also giving students tools to build stronger social connections—thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1755759127617,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-books-for-young-readers/9578191/","projectTitle":"Engaging Books for Young Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stoner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6447004_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1558055092225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-stoner"},{"teacherId":9998165,"projectId":9304178,"letterContent":"As a first year teacher, stepping into my own classroom for the very first time is both exciting and a little overwhelming. Knowing that you have chosen to invest in me and my thirty two students makes this journey so much brighter. Your generosity has given us not just supplies but the foundation to create a classroom filled with curiosity, laughter, and big dreams.\r\nThank you for believing in us right from the start. Because of you, my students will learn in a space that feels inspiring and welcoming, and they'll know that people beyond our classroom walls are cheering them on. You are helping me begin this adventure with confidence and joy, and I cannot wait to share all the learning and fun that your kindness has made possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746785903458,"projectUrl":"project/first-classroom-tools/9304178/","projectTitle":"First Classroom Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9998165_orig.jpg?crop=2684,2684,x1228,y1313&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744402679627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssalasclass"},{"teacherId":9998165,"projectId":9304103,"letterContent":"There are not enough words to express how grateful I am for your generosity. You have been the driving force behind so many of my projects and the impact on my students is incredible. Because of your support, thirty two children from diverse communities walk into our classroom each day with more opportunities, more excitement, and more hope.\r\nYour kindness does more than provide materials. It builds bridges where barriers once stood. You have shown my students that there are people who believe in them and their potential. That belief is powerful and it inspires them to dream bigger and work harder.\r\nThank you for being true champions of education. You are helping shape brighter futures and I am so proud to share this journey with you.","fullyFundedDate":1746785809867,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-classroom/9304103/","projectTitle":"First Year Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9998165_orig.jpg?crop=2684,2684,x1228,y1313&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744402679627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssalasclass"},{"teacherId":9998165,"projectId":9254282,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my students and our classroom. Your gift is more than a donation. It is a bridge that helps tear down the barriers that often stand in the way of learning. With your help, my students are reminded that they are valued, capable, and worthy of every opportunity to succeed.\r\nI teach a class of thirty two children who come from many different communities and backgrounds. Each one of them carries unique strengths, dreams, and challenges. Because of your generosity, they will have access to tools and experiences that open doors to deeper understanding and brighter futures.\r\nWhen you give to our classroom, you are not just funding materials. You are investing in children who are building the confidence to take risks, the courage to ask questions, and the hope to see themselves as lifelong learners. The ripple effect of your kindness reaches far beyond the walls of our classroom.\r\nOn behalf of all my students, thank you for believing in them. Together we are proving that when a community of hearts and minds come together, every child has the chance to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1746722903266,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-classroom/9254282/","projectTitle":"First Year Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9998165_orig.jpg?crop=2684,2684,x1228,y1313&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1744402679627","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mssalasclass"},{"teacherId":3535438,"projectId":9164519,"letterContent":"Wow, what a blessing that we have you to thank for the donations! We love to do fun things in the library, and a prize drop is just one of those things that is great to have around. Our old one was falling apart, pieces were broken or missing, and the sound on it was no longer working. Getting this new prize drop activity was so fun because the students were SO excited that not only was it something new, but this one actually worked! We've already used it for numerous activities, not just as a game for free time, but as an incentive for students who are doing a great job, or an incentive for students who check out certain books. It's a small moment of their day, but it delights them. We couldn't have done it without your support!!","fullyFundedDate":1742917715647,"projectUrl":"project/prize-drop-in-the-library/9164519/","projectTitle":"Prize Drop in the Library!","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":3535438,"projectId":9256037,"letterContent":"In order for a library to be successful, it needs to be accessible and organized for its users. That's why we are so excited and grateful that your donations allowed us to purchase a bunch of various acrylic sign holders and organizers in various sizes.\r\n\r\nWe have used the acrylic sign holders to label all kinds of things, from shelves with favorite series, to nonfiction topics, to \"fact of the day\" displays and more! When the kids first saw all of our updated signs, they were excited. It makes the library not only function better, so I can trade the information and signage in and out easily for my students to navigate our room better, but it also just looks so professional and keeps them longer lasting.\r\n\r\nI haven't utilized the ballot box yet, but I plan to have all kinds of fun activities where students can vote on things, offer suggestions, and more ways to make the library fun. I'm eager to take that next step. Your donations made it all possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746640057658,"projectUrl":"project/acrylic-abound-sign-holders-and-organiz/9256037/","projectTitle":"Acrylic Abound: Sign Holders and Organizers!","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":6402553,"projectId":9190051,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your dedication and support for our classroom library! Thanks to you, we have so many new chapter books for our classroom that students are going to LOVE! At the end of the last school year, I know my kids LOVED having these books to read for fun at the end of the school year and they are so excited for the next group of kids to share that same joy and fun in reading this upcoming school year!\r\n\r\nI cannot wait to see how the students of my future classes will love and learn from these books the same way my students who helped pick these books did!","fullyFundedDate":1744230618493,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-for-reading-with-engagi/9190051/","projectTitle":"Building a Love for Reading with Engaging Chapter Books!","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_126175","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":916,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":29,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.5,"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"}