{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ulis Newton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1135689,"projectId":10413092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! We had meet the teacher day yesterday and my new students fell in love with the new books and reading chair waiting for them in the classroom. Their parents were just as excited because they know that falling in love with school at such a young age is so important. \r\nThe students can't wait to be able to start using them in class as well. It is because of such generous donors, like yourselves, that we are able to instill a love of learning at such a young age. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1785435206593,"projectUrl":"project/reading-a-good-book-in-kindergarten/10413092/","projectTitle":"Reading a Good Book in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1135689_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720477018271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1135689"},{"teacherId":1135689,"projectId":10081640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! We had meet the teacher day yesterday and my new students fell in love with the writing journals waiting on their desks for them. Their parents thought they were perfect for kindergartners to learn to write as well. They can't wait for their children to develop a love of writing.\r\nThe students can't wait to be able to start using them in class as well. It is because of such generous donors, like yourselves, that we are able to instill a love of learning at such a young age. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1777994062723,"projectUrl":"project/writing-in-kindergarten/10081640/","projectTitle":"Writing in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rice","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1135689_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720477018271","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1135689"},{"teacherId":9040088,"projectId":9120033,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our project, \"Keeping Our Classroom Clean and Safe.\" Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students by helping us maintain a clean, healthy, and welcoming learning environment. In a Foundational Life Skills classroom, cleanliness and organization are essential to ensuring students can learn, explore, and build independence safely. Because of your kindness, we will have the supplies needed to keep our classroom sanitized and ready for learning each day. Your support allows us to spend less time worrying about essential necessities and more time focusing on what matters most—helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your generosity creates a classroom where every child can feel safe, cared for, and ready to learn. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746785530599,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-classroom-clean-and-safe/9120033/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Classroom Clean and Safe","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sydney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9040088_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684708006576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9040088"},{"teacherId":9040088,"projectId":9120022,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, **\"Connecting Through Play: Building Social Skills With Connect Four.\"** Your generosity is giving my students so much more than a game—it is providing meaningful opportunities to practice communication, turn-taking, problem-solving, patience, and teamwork in a fun and engaging way. As a Foundational Life Skills classroom, these social interactions are essential to helping my students build confidence and independence that extend far beyond the classroom. Every game played will become a chance to strengthen friendships, celebrate successes, and learn valuable life skills in a supportive environment. Your kindness and belief in my students mean the world to us. Because of you, our classroom will be filled with more smiles, laughter, and meaningful connections. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them grow through the power of play!","fullyFundedDate":1745846969566,"projectUrl":"project/connecting-through-play-building-social/9120022/","projectTitle":"Connecting Through Play: Building Social Skills With Connect Four","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sydney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9040088_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684708006576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9040088"},{"teacherId":9040088,"projectId":9996777,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of my classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to a cozy couch for sensory breaks, Velcro materials, and other tools that make a real difference in their day.\r\nFor my students, these items are more than just supplies—they are supports that help them regulate their emotions, feel safe, and stay engaged in learning. The couch gives them a calm, comfortable space to reset when things feel overwhelming, while the Velcro and sensory materials allow them to practice skills in hands-on, meaningful ways.\r\nYou have helped create an environment where my students can thrive, grow, and feel valued. I am deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in my classroom. Your impact will be felt every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1768168879582,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-ready-brains/9996777/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies, Ready Brains","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sydney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9040088_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1684708006576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9040088"},{"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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60070","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":544,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.0,"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"}