{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wendell Williams Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":67.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9358902,"projectId":10021659,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Pre-K classroom. Because of your donation, our youngest learners now have access to math manipulatives and iPad with Apple Pencil that are helping them grow in exciting and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nAt this early stage, learning is all about exploration and hands-on experiences. The math manipulatives you provided allow my students to touch, sort, count, and build—turning foundational math skills into playful, engaging activities. They are learning to recognize numbers, create patterns, and solve simple problems through discovery and movement, which is exactly how young children learn best.\r\n\r\nThe iPad and Apple Pencil have also opened up a world of interactive learning. My students are using it to practice tracing shapes, drawing numbers, and exploring educational apps that build early math and fine motor skills. \r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is seeing their confidence grow. Students who were once hesitant are now eager to participate, try new things, and share their work. These tools have made learning joyful, accessible, and engaging for every child in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is giving my students a strong foundation at a critical time in their development. Thank you for believing in our little learners and for making such a meaningful difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768613945323,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-learning/10021659/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9358902"},{"teacherId":7038409,"projectId":10001092,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to books and STEM materials that are transforming the way they learn each day. While many donors are familiar with technology at home, in our classroom these tools and resources are used to spark curiosity, build critical thinking, and encourage hands-on exploration. The books have helped strengthen reading skills and foster a love of storytelling, while the STEM materials allow students to apply what they learn in real, meaningful ways—designing, building, testing, and improving their ideas.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most is the opportunity to learn by doing. Instead of just reading about science or engineering concepts, they can actively explore them through projects and experiments. The materials have made lessons more engaging and interactive, helping students collaborate, problem-solve, and think creatively. Even students who were once hesitant to participate are now eager to join in, share ideas, and take risks in their learning.\r\n\r\nI've seen several students especially thrive with these new resources. Some who struggled to stay focused during traditional lessons are now fully engaged during STEM activities, showing persistence and pride in their work. Others have discovered new interests and strengths, particularly in building and designing. Your support has truly opened doors for my students, giving them opportunities to grow academically and develop confidence in their abilities. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768328682640,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-student-achievement-through-in/10001092/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Student Achievement Through Integrated Library, Literacy, and STEM Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bowne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7038409"},{"teacherId":117025,"projectId":9995716,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in the future generation of leaders. These students were very excited to see their classroom neatly organized and stocked with loads of new tools to try in Art class. I reminded them that generous donors helped support them to be successful learners. We go over our classroom expectations each time and they are eager to continue to be stewards of our new supplies. \r\nWith the classroom paper organizers I have created mailboxes for my student's work. It is very hard to organize class projects when each students project is 12\" x 18\" and you have over 200 students.\r\nOur supplies now have proper homes as well all thanks to your investment, thank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1768417082196,"projectUrl":"project/neatly-organized-fully-stocked/9995716/","projectTitle":"Neatly Organized & Fully Stocked","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napolitano-Kraxberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624899939876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/napolitanokraxberger"},{"teacherId":117025,"projectId":9882642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support! My students our future leaders were able to learn about coding utilizing hands on tools that are were not plugged in devices. \r\n\r\nWe reached a new level of learning as often teachers build students up so that they don't experience failure, especially in elementary school. These lessons were built around them trying without guidance so that they could experience how when they create programs online and then try to run them and their program abruptly stops they have to go back and find the error. \r\n\r\nStudents were challenged! Success!","fullyFundedDate":1763607493354,"projectUrl":"project/stem-exploration-through-creativity/9882642/","projectTitle":"STEM Exploration Through Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napolitano-Kraxberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624899939876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/napolitanokraxberger"},{"teacherId":8113398,"projectId":9998508,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our project, Every Student Drums the Beat!, to life. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to instruments that truly transform our music classroom into an engaging, hands-on learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe moment the students saw the hand drums and LED drumsticks, their excitement was immediate—eyes lit up, smiles spread across the room, and they could not wait to start playing. One of our first activities was a rhythm circle where students practiced steady beat and created their own patterns. The LED drumsticks were especially powerful for helping students visually follow the beat, which supported not only their musical understanding but also their confidence. Students who are usually hesitant to participate were fully engaged, performing alongside their peers and feeling successful.\r\n\r\nWe are now using these instruments daily in our lessons, as well as in our after-school drumming club and performance preparation. Students are not only learning rhythm and coordination, but also teamwork, creativity, and self-expression. They are improvising, composing, and working together as an ensemble—skills that extend far beyond the music classroom. As described in our project, these resources help ensure that every student can participate and succeed, regardless of background .\r\n\r\nThanks to you, my students are discovering their musical voices and building confidence that will stay with them for years to come. Your support has made a lasting impact on their learning and joy in music.","fullyFundedDate":1768156444381,"projectUrl":"project/every-student-drums-the-beat/9998508/","projectTitle":"Every Student Drums the Beat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8113398_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633369927708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/olya-bas"},{"teacherId":9647265,"projectId":10011278,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Learning Through Big Feelings.\" Your donations have made a big difference in our classroom. My students were very excited when they first saw the materials—they were smiling, exploring, and eager to try everything. The huggable dolls have been especially helpful for pretend play, where students practice communication, responsibility, and taking care of something. The tent has become a safe and calming space in our calm corner, helping students manage their big feelings. The drill toy is also a favorite, as it helps them practice taking turns, waiting, and building patience.\r\n\r\nWe are using the money and ten-frames to support math learning, especially for my students with autism who benefit from clear visuals. The \"making good choices\" cards and sorting folders help us practice decision-making and social skills every day. The stacking hamburger is a fun reward during \"cash-in time\" after students earn tokens, which keeps them motivated. The magnetic whiteboard, dry erase sleeves, and abacus are helping me teach more clearly and give students more ways to practice. Moving forward, we will continue using these tools to build independence, improve communication, and help students make positive choices in both learning and daily routines.","fullyFundedDate":1768340308803,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-big-feelings/10011278/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9647265"},{"teacherId":9934415,"projectId":10008412,"letterContent":"I am deeply honored and sincerely grateful to receive your generous donation. My students were absolutely excited when they saw the new mobile easel—it has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith the easel, my students can clearly see instructions and examples during our lessons, which helps them better understand and stay engaged. The built-in writing lines are especially helpful in guiding them to form letters correctly, supporting their growth in writing skills.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly impacted our learning environment in a positive way. On behalf of my class and our entire school community, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1768193271540,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-instruction-closer-mobile-ease/10008412/","projectTitle":"Bringing Instruction Closer: Mobile Easels for Classroom Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bayo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9934415_orig.jpg?crop=1848,1848,x0,y714&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756738717019","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9934415"},{"teacherId":10403463,"projectId":10016601,"letterContent":"Our students were incredibly excited when the new bins arrived in our classroom. As a special education autism program, organization and visual access are key to helping my students feel comfortable and ready to learn. When they first saw the bins filled with clearly visible toys and learning materials, many of them immediately gravitated toward them with curiosity and excitement. Being able to see their options right away helped reduce frustration and encouraged independence, especially for students who benefit from visual supports.\r\n\r\nWe are now using the bins as part of our daily classroom routines to store and organize toys, manipulatives, and educational materials in a way that is easily accessible. Instead of searching or waiting for assistance, students can independently choose activities, return items to the correct place, and transition more smoothly between tasks. One meaningful moment was when a student who typically relies on adult prompting was able to independently select a preferred activity and clean up afterward without support. This simple system has made a big impact on building responsibility, independence, and confidence.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue to use these bins to support structured play, choice-making, and daily routines. Our next steps include incorporating more student-led activities where they can select materials from the bins to complete tasks related to communication, social interaction, and life skills. These organized and visually accessible materials are helping create a more predictable and supportive learning environment. Thank you for making our classroom more functional and student-centered, your support truly makes a difference in our students' everyday success.","fullyFundedDate":1768527327785,"projectUrl":"project/clear-views-calm-minds/10016601/","projectTitle":"Clear Views, Calm Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adolfo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403463"},{"teacherId":117025,"projectId":9915618,"letterContent":"You will not believe how much these kids LOVED having access to their own supplies! They definitely like having their own set of supplies to use and I like that they can learn responsibility as I hold them accountable for what is missing from their bags at check-in time. \r\nWe are half-way through the school year and my neurodiverse students are now participating happily as they can now grasp the egg shaped crayons with ease and see the result of their work on the papers! You have made a very happy teacher who is so excited to reach ALL of her students this year and many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1765576803955,"projectUrl":"project/supply-kits-for-all/9915618/","projectTitle":"Supply Kits for ALL","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napolitano-Kraxberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624899939876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/napolitanokraxberger"},{"teacherId":117025,"projectId":9810972,"letterContent":"Mess masterpieces indeed! Oh my, these figures turned out amazing! The mess on the other hand was something you wished your mother actually worked at the school so she could come and clean up after you!\r\nThank you for investing in our future leaders once again so they could get their hands dirty and create amazing works of art!\r\nNext up is painting them and giving them some much needed character. The students have been working on an entire unit about movement and how artists portray it in many different ways. 3 Dimensional sculpture is just one of the many way to view movement. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1760878905899,"projectUrl":"project/movement-motion-mess-masterpiece/9810972/","projectTitle":"Movement + Motion + Mess = Masterpiece!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napolitano-Kraxberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624899939876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/napolitanokraxberger"},{"teacherId":117025,"projectId":9524246,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, my students now have the tools they need to truly shine.\r\n\r\nThe plastic trays have already sparked so much excitement among my younger artists; they are finally able to experiment freely and discover \"all the colors imaginable\" with precision. Meanwhile, my older students are taking a huge step toward their future careers by using their new binders to curate professional portfolios.\r\n\r\nYou haven't just provided supplies; you've provided a foundation for these young masters to showcase their skills to the world. We are so grateful for your investment in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1754441889805,"projectUrl":"project/organize-prioritize/9524246/","projectTitle":"Organize, Prioritize!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napolitano-Kraxberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624899939876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/napolitanokraxberger"},{"teacherId":117025,"projectId":9727988,"letterContent":"Wow! I have been able to teach some pretty cool lessons about watercolors to my students and they created masterpieces for their families. In Kinder, 1st and 2nd grades the students painted about things they were thankful for that their families were a part of. In 3rd, 4th and 5th grades the students showcased their ability to create an artifact to share with their families about their dreams! Students will take these fabulous projects home to share with their families over winter break all because of your generous donations to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1758861895449,"projectUrl":"project/its-a-watercolor-world/9727988/","projectTitle":"It's A Watercolor World","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Napolitano-Kraxberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp117025_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624899939876","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/napolitanokraxberger"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82965","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":339,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":55,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":33,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":32.4,"schoolId":82965,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wendell Williams Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wendell Williams Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/wendall-p-williams-elementary-school/82965"}