{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wendell Williams Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":66.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9358902,"projectId":10162972,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources in a classroom project called \"Our Colorful Community.\" Students are using crayons, markers, paints, and glue sticks to create self-portraits and pictures of the people and places that are important to them. As they work, they are practicing fine motor skills, identifying colors, making choices, and sharing ideas about their families and classroom community. We are also using the craft jars to organize materials and support sorting, counting, and color-matching activities.\r\n\r\nThe hula hoops have added excitement to our movement lessons. Students use them to practice jumping, balancing, moving safely through space, and following directions. They also work together to create pathways and participate in cooperative games.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and eager to explore. They immediately noticed the bright colors and began talking about what they wanted to create. Some students carefully selected their favorite colors, while others wanted to touch and organize everything. Their enthusiasm made it clear how meaningful hands-on materials are for young learners.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to complete the self-portraits and create a classroom display called \"We Are a Colorful Community.\" Students will share their artwork with classmates and describe the colors, shapes, and details they included. We will also continue practicing name writing and letter formation by adding each student's name to their artwork. Through these activities, students will strengthen their fine motor skills, early literacy development, communication, creativity, and confidence while meeting the Nevada PreK Standards and supporting my Student Learning Goal.","fullyFundedDate":1776122835080,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials/10162972/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lindsey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9358902"},{"teacherId":117025,"projectId":10297748,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity towards my students. They thoroughly enjoyed creating their mosaics. When they saw what they were going to get to use to create their works of art, they were estatic. It took a lot of direction to slow them down as they were so eager to just get those squares onto their papers. Once they slowed down and saw just how cool their mosaics looked with the spaces they were excited to keep going. Once they showed me that they could slow down and be true artist's they were able to create an additional piece for fun to take home. I will put their finished pieces together to create a welcoming mural for our front lobby area. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1780491506188,"projectUrl":"project/vivid-like-alma-thomas/10297748/","projectTitle":"Vivid Like Alma Thomas","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":10560817,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our project, Making Music, One Note at a Time, a reality! My students were excited to see the new instruments and could not wait for their turn to play. We have been using the glockenspiels, desk bells, triangles, and rhythm sticks to practice steady beat, rhythm patterns, melody, and ensemble playing.\r\n\r\nStudents are also exploring the instruments, creating their own musical ideas, improvising, and learning to perform together. These hands-on experiences are building musical skills, creativity, cooperation, and confidence.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to use these instruments for more advanced rhythm and melody activities, student-created compositions, improvisation, and classroom performances. Thank you for providing resources that my students will enjoy and learn from for many years!","fullyFundedDate":1788471348881,"projectUrl":"project/making-music-one-note-at-a-time/10560817/","projectTitle":"Making Music, One Note at a Time!","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":10331166,"projectId":10295335,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our goal to improve student achievement. Our school has been historically a low-achieving school and it is my desire to change that trajectory. \r\n\r\nI will start off by stating that students need to own their learning. As part of our school improvement plan, student ownership is key to increasing student engagement which impacts student learning. Our students come challenging home situations. Our school is a place where they can feel that they are a part of something special, in particular, their own success. \r\n\r\nAfter students take their required assessment, their data will be displayed on the data walls that pertain to their particular grade. Students and staff are readily able to identify students that need additional support and set goals. \r\n\r\nStudents are enamored with this space and enjoy entering with the hopes of finding fulfillment. Thank you for helping us change the mindset of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1779073430017,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfortable-with-my-data-and-pla/10295335/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfortable with my Data and Planning for My Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Childress","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10331166"},{"teacherId":10082800,"projectId":10011650,"letterContent":"My students and I have been actively utilizing the new resources to revitalize our school garden project. Over the past three months, we have diligently cultivated, maintained, and harvested a variety of vegetables, with our largest and most successful ripened harvest being radishes, peas, and dill. As the school year draws to a close, we are transitioning into the next year with a diverse array of vegetables still growing in our garden, including a carefully planned winter crop that we are currently preparing. We are also planning the space to add more growing boxes.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first encountered the materials, they were visibly excited and eager to begin working in the garden. Not only my students, but entire grade levels. Their enthusiasm was palpable as they embraced the hands-on learning experience, which provided them with the unique opportunity to witness firsthand the fruits of their labor and the tangible results of their efforts.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students involve continuing to diligently care for the existing vegetables, ensuring they remain healthy and productive, and preparing for the upcoming winter crop. We are instituting a class schedule to distribute to different grade levels ensuring they can maintain the space collectively and spread the experience throughout the entire school. We are committed to incorporating these engaging activities into our lessons, using them as practical examples to teach the students about sustainable gardening practices and the critical importance of seasonal planting. This approach not only enhances their understanding of environmental science but also instills in them a sense of responsibility and stewardship towards the natural world. All in all, thank you for expanding the grasp of opportunity and real-world education! \r\n\r\nWe look forward to sharing even more as we grow and learn!","fullyFundedDate":1768358134404,"projectUrl":"project/growing-together-garden/10011650/","projectTitle":"Growing Together Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mosheh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10082800_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768229168330","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082800"},{"teacherId":117025,"projectId":9957980,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your faith in me and for fulfilling this project.\r\n\r\nAs you can see in the photos, the students in my classes really took to the activity, relating the sounds they heard in the sensory tubes by applying a color to each sound. We explored three distinct sounds: Drizzle, Shower, and Storm.\r\n\r\nInterestingly enough, some students chose yellow for the \"Storm\" because, as they pointed out, it becomes sunny after the storm passes. A positive, sunny outlook like that is something more adults could definitely learn from our students!\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I now have high-quality materials that are truly built to last. I am so excited to teach this lesson, alongside the xylophone activities, for many years to come. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1770229110377,"projectUrl":"project/rain-sticks-xylophones-paint-oh-my/9957980/","projectTitle":"Rain Sticks, Xylophones, Paint - Oh, My!","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":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://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7038409_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788292144794","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_82965","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":285,"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","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":6,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":33.3,"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"}