{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ulis Newton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2582567,"projectId":9995034,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. The moment my students walked in and saw the new learning materials their eyes lit up with joy. They were so eager to use them they didn't even realize how much learning was about to take place.\r\n\r\nThese learning materials have not only brought my students a new appreciation for learning but it has helped with inclusivity in my classroom. These learning materials are ones in which all of my students have the ability and access to participate with regardless of their physical abilities and for that, I am even more grateful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making my classroom a joyous one where learning is fun.","fullyFundedDate":1768162992304,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/9995034/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2582567"},{"teacherId":9354765,"projectId":10013036,"letterContent":"We greatly appreciate your donation. In the time since we have received our materials they have been put to great use. Our books were especially helpful with classroom, group, and individual lessons. The Magical Yet series is great for lessons on growth mindset and ties wonderfully with our school's focus on Leader in Me. \r\nThe games purchased, have seen use in multiple group sessions. Tapple is a favorite especially when working on coping skills. One of my groups finished all the letters in record time! Our sensory items such as the stickers and worry stones have been a hit especially with students taking state testing. \r\nThank you again for your donation to Sensory SEL Specialties.","fullyFundedDate":1768691042743,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-sel-specialties/10013036/","projectTitle":"Sensory SEL Specialties","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9354765_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699324522365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354765"},{"teacherId":8173583,"projectId":9991094,"letterContent":"Subject: Thank you! Our classroom is reading much more thanks to your support!\r\n\r\nI am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our project, Robots in Third Grade. When I shared the news with my students that our request had been fully funded, the room was filled with excitement.\r\nThe Difference You've Made\r\nBecause of your support, my students now have access to a library of diverse grade level novels for me to read aloud to them.. Before this project was funded, we were struggling with not having class sets of novels so that each student could hold one in their hands and follow along.\r\nWith these new tools, my students will be able to:\r\nEngage more deeply with grade level novels.\r\nGrow their confidence in reading aloud and reading comprehension.\r\nA Personal Note from the Classroom\r\nIn a world where teachers often have to make do with less, your decision to invest in my students' education means more than words can say. You haven't just provided \"stuff\"; you've provided opportunity and sent a powerful message to my students that their learning matters to people they've never even met.\r\nWe cannot wait to share photos of these materials in action. Thank you for being a champion for our classroom and for making our \"big idea\" a reality.","fullyFundedDate":1768075628821,"projectUrl":"project/robots-in-third-grade/9991094/","projectTitle":"Robots in Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8173583"},{"teacherId":9223023,"projectId":9993074,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for all of your donations toward the goal of playground equipment for recess and for the hockey cart to organize the hockey equipment. The impact has been daily for the recess equipment has it has given more opportunities to to more students to play and engage in movement. To have the hockey equipment organized and to have the ability to move the equipment easier has led to learning Hockey for all grade levels. \r\n The playground (recess) equipment is used everyday by all grades, thank you. The students have better access to equipment and can play more games with shorter lines and wait times with the new equipment. They enjoy playing four square, kickball, basketball and using their imagination with the playground balls that were purchased through your generosity.\r\n The Hockey organizer helps move the equipment to and from the storage area so that all grades are able to learn the game of Hockey. It has been a very popular sport here in Vegas ever since the Golden Knights became a professional Hockey team here. Thank you once again for your gifts to help fund the project.","fullyFundedDate":1769633718308,"projectUrl":"project/playground-equipment-and-hockey-organiza/9993074/","projectTitle":"Playground Equipment and Hockey Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Walsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9223023"},{"teacherId":9333640,"projectId":10063371,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, music has truly come alive in our classroom! My preschool students were beyond excited when they first saw the new instruments. Their faces lit up as they explored the drums, rang the bells, and experimented with the Boomwhackers. For many of my students, who have communication and sensory needs, this was an immediate and meaningful way to engage.\r\n\r\nWe are using these instruments every day during our morning meeting and small group instruction. One of our favorite activities has been a \"follow the rhythm\" game, where students take turns creating patterns on the drums or with the Boomwhackers while their peers imitate. This has been incredible for building turn-taking, listening skills, and social interaction. I've also seen students who typically struggle to participate become more engaged and confident when given the opportunity to express themselves through music.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a student who is minimally verbal independently ring a bell during a group song at just the right time. The entire class celebrated, and it was such a powerful example of how music gives my students a voice in ways words sometimes cannot.\r\n\r\nNext, we are beginning to use these instruments to support early academic skills like color recognition, patterning, and counting, as well as continuing to build communication through structured music routines. We also plan to incorporate them into our upcoming family engagement activities so families can experience how music supports learning in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the opportunity to learn, connect, and grow through music. Your support has made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1773096575480,"projectUrl":"project/finding-our-voice-through-music-and-move/10063371/","projectTitle":"Finding Our Voice Through Music and Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9333640_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y213&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698850981698","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kira-carrillo"},{"teacherId":9355526,"projectId":10034573,"letterContent":"My students and I are grateful for your generous donation of playground balls and lollipop drums to our elementary music class. Your kindness has brought so much joy and excitement to the students, giving them new ways to explore rhythm, movement, and expression. These instruments and materials are making a difference by helping my students grow not only as musicians, but in their confidence as well. It is a pleasure watching their excitement as they interact with the new additions to the music room. \r\nThank you for your generous donation! Thank you for investing in music education!","fullyFundedDate":1768716551406,"projectUrl":"project/bounce-to-the-beat/10034573/","projectTitle":"Bounce to the Beat","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wagstaff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9355526"},{"teacherId":9350401,"projectId":10030347,"letterContent":"Words can not express how thankful I am for the wonderful and engaging resources you donated to my classroom. I have a morning class and an afternoon class. Each class consists of 20 students who are 3, 4, or 5 years old. They are both also Special Education Inclusion classes. It is difficult, and quite expensive, to find learning materials that are both durable and engaging for my students. Your resources allowed me to spread my Learning Stations throughout my classroom and only have 2 students at each station. My students have free choice during Learning Station time, so having interesting, engaging, durable, and hands-on experiences is a must!\r\nWe are just finishing up a garden study so all of the \"gardening\" supplies were a huge hit! Playdoh and flower-making.... it doesn't get much better in their minds. The build-a-flower-garden kits were also a big hit as they experimented with color combinations, flower types, and how tall they could build their garden. Thanks again for helping my students \"bloom\" through hands-on meaningful experiences!","fullyFundedDate":1768697160714,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learning/10030347/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hathaway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hathaway-pk"},{"teacherId":8108727,"projectId":9990205,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donations to my multimedia art center. The students have loved the additional art items added to the center. Many students were excited to see the colored tape dispenser. At that time I could see many students thinking how they are able to use the tape in their crafts. Also, the students have found the tape to use as part of the clean up to pick up those really small pieces on paper on the ground. \r\n\r\nThe students have created some things like pictures, jewelry, and bags. The students have been engaged in wanting to create things for me, their peers, other teachers, and their families. It has made them excited to share their craft. \r\n\r\nThis will be added into a writing assignment in a couple weeks where the students will need to create a picture, handbag, jewelry, or an art piece. After, they will need to write one to two sentences about the piece. They will be able to add the describing words like color, design, or details about their picture.","fullyFundedDate":1768155375117,"projectUrl":"project/creating-multimedia-art/9990205/","projectTitle":"Creating Multimedia Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Berg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8108727"},{"teacherId":10403794,"projectId":10018229,"letterContent":"The sensory lamp has helped students by reducing anxiety during activities. The gentle lighting has been helpful during quiet work times and calming breaks.\r\n\r\nThe weighted blankets and autism fidgets have also helped with supporting student regulation and focus. The weighted blankets provide pressure that helps several students feel more secure and calm.\r\n\r\n The items have helped create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment where students feel safe, calm, and ready to learn. Your generosity has been very appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1768614176329,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-for-students-wit/10018229/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures for Students with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403794"},{"teacherId":4888348,"projectId":10003546,"letterContent":"To the generous donors who funded our \"Wiggle, Learn, Read: Flexible Seating for First-Grade Minds\" project: Thank you.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donations is felt daily in our first-grade classroom. My students utilize the purple reading scoop chairs and soft floor pillows every day. These flexible seating options have helped them meet their goals in our AR reading incentive program, as they can sit comfortably while reading. They are truly motivated to complete their \"must do\" work so they can have time to read with their friends, helping me to instill a genuine love of reading.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the new resources for our Math Center have been incredibly beneficial. The 120's charts help students visualize number patterns, and we use the 10 frames and number lines both in whole-group lessons and for small-group intervention. The students actually get excited when they get to use these manipulatives.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart, I thank each and every one of you who contributed to making this project a success.","fullyFundedDate":1768184569900,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-learn-read-flexible-seating-fo/10003546/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Learn, Read: Flexible Seating for First‑Grade Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bellini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4888348_orig.jpg?crop=2223,2223,x0,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633584744661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-bellini"},{"teacherId":8114603,"projectId":9993796,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your support and generosity in donating to my class project \"The Art of Imagination through STEM.\" My students were excited when our boxes arrived. I opened the boxes immediately to show them what we received, there were a lot of smiles and wows! I appreciate that you have graciously given these resources to assist my students. The STEM building activities are terrific and a big hit in our class. My students are always eager to use them. These STEM activities allow my students the opportunity to be creative and use their imagination with their thinking and building skills. The STEM activities also teach students to follow directions by reading and looking at the photos of different projects that they can build. I can not say thank you enough for your kindness, support, and donations toward my classroom and for investing in tomorrow's future.","fullyFundedDate":1768177621631,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-imagination-through-stem/9993796/","projectTitle":"The Art of Imagination Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espaniola","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114603"},{"teacherId":5605683,"projectId":10067930,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our kindergarten classroom. When the new art supplies arrived, the excitement was absolutely contagious! Their little faces lit up with big smiles, and the room buzzed with curiosity and joy. It was such a special moment to see their enthusiasm as they explored each new item.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, the students are already creating the most amazing projects. From colorful artwork to imaginative creations, they are using these materials to express themselves, build confidence, and discover just how fun learning can be. Your support has truly made a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1773462087539,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-through-creative-art/10067930/","projectTitle":"Building Skills Through Creative Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5605683_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533437133680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sanchezkinder"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60070","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":526,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":10,"percentWhite":43,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.5,"schoolId":60070,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ulis Newton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ulis Newton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/ulis-newton-elementary-school/60070"}