{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Walter Jacobson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":696155,"projectId":10181737,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding the \"Bilingual Buddies Literacy Project.\" These popular Spanish books have completely transformed reading in our community. By partnering English and Spanish-speaking students to read together, we are building a vibrant, inclusive community.\r\n\r\nOur dual-language pairs use these texts to master crucial literacy skills like decoding, vocabulary building, and reading comprehension. While our Spanish speakers take pride in sharing their home culture, their partners are expanding their cultural horizons. Simultaneously, this collaborative reading approach naturally strengthens English language skills through peer conversation and shared discovery. Seeing our students check out these books to read together has been incredibly inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1775836511685,"projectUrl":"project/bilingual-buddies-literacy-project/10181737/","projectTitle":"Bilingual Buddies Literacy Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp696155_orig.jpg?crop=2775,2776,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633035783474","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/696155"},{"teacherId":10411162,"projectId":10037558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Our students were beyond excited to receive their new writing journals and office space materials. Watching their faces light up as they explored the supplies was such a special moment.\r\n\r\nThe journals have already inspired students to write more confidently and creatively. Many students immediately began brainstorming stories, personal reflections, and new ideas to fill their pages. The office materials have also helped create a more organized and productive learning environment where students can take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a direct impact on our classroom every single day. Because of your generosity, our students feel encouraged, prepared, and excited to learn. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our students' success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make our classroom a place where creativity and learning can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1768765562704,"projectUrl":"project/organized-spaces-happy-faces/10037558/","projectTitle":"Organized Spaces, Happy Faces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kristosik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10411162"},{"teacherId":9271022,"projectId":10177109,"letterContent":"Our little free library needed some TLC at the beginning of the year. After the students received an official charter for it, they wanted to paint it. Once the painting was done it kind of sat around. When a community service project came up, I informed the students about the opportunity. \r\n\r\nThey immediately sprung to actions. Their last contribution to the little free library would be a kindness rock garden. Rooted in bright colors, fun sayings and a little pick me up. From selecting the rocks and designs, to carrying out the mission. These kiddos worked hard and carried out their project. With the final rocks put underneath the library, this section of our school is shining bright. An opportunity for our community members to see some positive messages and maybe even trade a rock.","fullyFundedDate":1775164388486,"projectUrl":"project/the-story-of-kindness-rock-project/10177109/","projectTitle":"The Story of Kindness Rock Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9271022_orig.jpg?crop=1821,1821,x270,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754844548007","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9271022"},{"teacherId":2918327,"projectId":10020554,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that truly matter for my students. We are using these new resources every day to support hands-on, engaging learning experiences that help each student participate more fully and confidently.\r\n\r\nOne meaningful moment came during a recent classroom activity when students used the new materials to complete a collaborative project. Students who typically struggle to engage were eager to join in—pointing, selecting, and interacting with the materials in ways that showed excitement and understanding. It was incredible to see their confidence grow as they realized these tools helped them communicate and learn more independently.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were immediately curious and enthusiastic. Their faces lit up as they explored something new that was clearly designed with their needs in mind. That sense of excitement has carried over into our daily routines, where students now look forward to learning activities with increased motivation and focus.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue building on this momentum by incorporating these resources into structured lessons that support communication, literacy, and social interaction. Our next steps include expanding their use in small-group instruction and individualized learning plans, allowing each student to grow at their own pace while developing critical skills for the future.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful and lasting difference in our classroom. Thank you for helping create an environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768611784234,"projectUrl":"project/an-apple-a-day-helps-keeps-the-restlessn/10020554/","projectTitle":"An Apple a Day Helps Keeps the Restlessness at Bay","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marshall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2918327"},{"teacherId":10405830,"projectId":10186709,"letterContent":"*Sound Support: Hear Everyone, Help Everyone* has made a lasting and meaningful impact on our school by transforming the way students understand and respond to one another's needs. What began as a simple observation—that not everyone experiences sound in the same way—grew into a powerful, student-led effort to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment. By recognizing that some peers are more sensitive to noise, students took initiative to ensure that everyone has access to tools that help them feel comfortable, calm, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThrough fundraising, awareness campaigns, and peer collaboration, students have worked together to provide supportive headphones for those who experience sound more intensely. This effort has significantly reduced noise-related stress for many learners, especially in busy classrooms, hallways, and other shared spaces. As a result, students who may have previously felt overwhelmed are now better able to focus, participate in lessons, and engage with their peers. Teachers have also noticed a positive shift, with fewer disruptions and an overall increase in student concentration and on-task behavior.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical tools provided, the project has helped foster a culture of empathy and understanding throughout the school. Students are more aware of the diverse ways their classmates experience the world, and they are learning to respond with kindness and respect. Conversations about sensory needs and wellness have become more open and normalized, reducing stigma and encouraging students to advocate for themselves and others. This growing awareness has strengthened relationships among students and between students and staff, creating a more connected and compassionate community.\r\n\r\nThe impact extends to the entire school community, including teachers, staff, and families, who have all played a role in supporting and sustaining the initiative. By involving everyone, the project reinforces a shared responsibility for creating a positive learning environment. Families have expressed appreciation for the increased attention to student wellness, and staff members feel better equipped to meet the needs of all learners. This collective effort has helped build a school culture where inclusion is not just encouraged but actively practiced every day.\r\n\r\nUltimately, *Sound Support: Hear Everyone, Help Everyone* demonstrates that small, thoughtful actions can lead to meaningful change. By empowering students to lead with empathy and take action, the project has improved not only individual student experiences but also the overall climate of the school. Classrooms are calmer, students are more focused, and there is a stronger sense of belonging for everyone. This initiative continues to show that when students are given the opportunity to care for one another, they can create a learning environment where every individual feels supported, valued, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1775844607100,"projectUrl":"project/sound-support-hear-everyone-help-every/10186709/","projectTitle":"Sound Support: Hear Everyone, Help Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405830"},{"teacherId":8091649,"projectId":10002711,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our STEM project. Because of your contribution, our students are able to engage in hands-on learning experiences that bring science, engineering, and problem-solving to life.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, students are exploring motion, sensors, and robotics through building, testing, and collaborating with their peers. This project has sparked curiosity, creativity, and excitement for learning, while helping students develop critical thinking and teamwork skills that will support them far beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students and for helping us create meaningful, engaging learning opportunities. Your support is making a lasting impact on our classroom and our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768679445147,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-learning-through-lego-robo/10002711/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM Learning through LEGO Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8091649"},{"teacherId":6831051,"projectId":9992614,"letterContent":"Your supports in this project has helped my students keep organized and ready. We use our supply boxes everyday in our small groups. These containers are stocked with the supplies students need because of this help. The drawers, cubbies, and bookshelf have made supplies accessible and organized. \r\n\r\nMy book organizer has been a marvel. It has become a go to place for students to go to for my favorite picks of the week. The storage containers became safe haven for my students' robot projects. Many a screw would have been lost with it. \r\n\r\nThis has truly made this a better space for students.","fullyFundedDate":1768175266687,"projectUrl":"project/stocking-the-classroom/9992614/","projectTitle":"Stocking the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Servellon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6831051"},{"teacherId":9354503,"projectId":9998302,"letterContent":"The excitement when my students were able to use the Legos in class was loud and enthusiastic! So far we have been able to help promote fine motor skills and reading CVC words with them so far but as we continue they will be able to use them in math, social studies, and science. There is so much that can be done with them.\r\nThe students have been engaged with those items that we have received. We have used the playdough during Centers and is still one of the favorites months later. I have been able to create some great word cards that the students have been able to use in the Writing Center and will be able to have for future classes as well. I really appreciate the writing tablets for students to use instead of whiteboards and dry erase markers because I don't have to worry about markers drying out and if the students cleaned their boards enough. The writing tablets are perfect for helping them out during math and practice writing letters.\r\nLastly, I am so thankful for the containers of cleaning wipes. It is a simple thing but with them we are able to wipe our tables to help the students' sickness down. This year has had a couple of really tough rounds of sickness and I feel that just wiping down the tables everyday has made it so more students have been present at school instead of sick. Being present everyday is so important!\r\nBeing able to receive each and every item is one more thing that I do not have to worry about how to get or end up buying myself. I appreciate all this help that has helped to enrich, engage, and support this classroom and all the students in it.","fullyFundedDate":1769207100440,"projectUrl":"project/keep-my-classroom-interesting-and-safe/9998302/","projectTitle":"Keep My Classroom Interesting and Safe!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Y","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9354503"},{"teacherId":5659617,"projectId":10038323,"letterContent":"You have brought joy and productive movement to our classroom! The look on the students' faces when they sat down and tried their wiggly chairs for the first time is one that I will never forget. The smiles haven't stopped since! Now students can move without distracting others and focus for longer stretches.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, during independent reading, students can comfortably move about the room and get lost in their books thanks to your generous donation toward the seating pads. They love the different colors, and it lets them sit on the tiled parts of the room as well.\r\n\r\nThe rewards that you provided us with have kept the students motivated during the long testing season this spring. And thanks to your donation of books, we are set to end out the year with the engaging and meaningful novel 'Because of Winn-Dixie,' which students can truly connect with. Thank you for believing in us and investing in our classroom, where \"Our mission is to be kind, responsible leaders who take on challenges to make the world a better place.\"","fullyFundedDate":1768770901777,"projectUrl":"project/movement-for-the-mind/10038323/","projectTitle":"Movement for the Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stutler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5659617_orig.png?crop=1592,1592,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699407157721","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5659617"},{"teacherId":9363392,"projectId":10027453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to valuable resources that have already made a meaningful impact on their learning and engagement. When the materials first arrived, the students were incredibly excited and eager to begin using them. Their faces lit up as they explored the new resources, and many immediately began asking questions and sharing ideas about how they could use them during class activities. Your support created an atmosphere of excitement and motivation that inspired students to participate more confidently in lessons.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these new materials during reading, language development, and collaborative learning activities, especially to support our English Language Learners. One memorable moment occurred during a procedural reading lesson when students worked together to analyze and sequence steps from a technical passage. Using the new resources, students were able to interact with visuals, vocabulary supports, and hands-on activities that helped them better understand the lesson content. Students who are often hesitant to participate became more engaged and willing to contribute during discussions and group work.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our learning journey, the next steps for our students include deeper collaborative projects, vocabulary development activities, and interactive lessons that build both comprehension and confidence. These resources will continue to support meaningful instruction and help students strengthen their communication, critical thinking, and academic skills. Your generosity has truly enriched our classroom environment and opened new opportunities for student success. Thank you again for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1769199715521,"projectUrl":"project/small-groups-big-impact/10027453/","projectTitle":"Small Groups, Big Impact","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9363392"},{"teacherId":7354657,"projectId":10025936,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing essential classroom supplies for my students. Your donations have made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\n Because of your kindness, my 5th graders now have the tools they need to actively participate, stay organized, and engage more confidently in their lessons. These resources have helped to create a more interactive and effective classroom experience, and we are truly grateful for your contribution.\r\n\r\n It is so wonderful for students to see that their community is there to support them. Thank you for investing in their education and future!","fullyFundedDate":1768675665833,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-success-one-pencil-a/10025936/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Success, One Pencil At A Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mercado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7354657"},{"teacherId":9023479,"projectId":10024526,"letterContent":"Hands on learning is important for my students. My students get very excited when we get a new item for our classroom. They immediately want to use it! The items donated have been interesting to them and thus helps with their learning.\r\nLearning social skills and taking turns is a huge part of my classroom goals for my students. The puzzles and marble run activities really help with this.\r\nThe reading and phonics materials will assist my students in advancing from their reading and skill level. From phonics to begging readers, sight word-building, and continuing onto words with blends, these items have added so much to our classroom experience!","fullyFundedDate":1768669853403,"projectUrl":"project/big-support-for-little-learners-with-aut/10024526/","projectTitle":"Big Support for Little Learners with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9023479"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55310","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":494,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":17,"percentWhite":20,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":48,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":45.3,"schoolId":55310,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Walter Jacobson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Walter Jacobson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/walter-jacobson-elementary-school/55310"}