{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Will Beckley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":74.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5218541,"projectId":10226945,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support and generosity! When we opened the boxes, my students were so excited. We have been using the materials to review math and reading skills in fun and engaging ways.\r\n\r\nThe students had a wonderful time solving addition and subtraction problems and creating stories with the different animal manipulatives. The ABC cones were a huge hit as students reviewed words, substituted sounds, and created new words.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the students are learning together while continuing to develop their communication and social skills through play and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting this project and helping create meaningful learning experiences for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1777938604743,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-math-thinking/10226945/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Math Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5218541_orig.jpg?crop=2607,2607,x1424,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753413000054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5218541"},{"teacherId":4585114,"projectId":10050491,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies for our classroom. These have made our classroom more positive and organized.\r\n\r\nFirst up is rewards for the students. I was able to purchase balls, slap bracelets, and other items that students love. I give the students tickets and then select them at the end of the week for students to earn prizes. Having a lot of prizes for students was a huge motivator for keeping them on task with their behavior. On track students are more likely to be successful. \r\n\r\nI also bought a cart to organize small group supplies. Now I am able to find materials more easily to make small groups run more smoothly to maximize student learning time.\r\n\r\nThanks for all the other little items that our class needed that made our room a better place.","fullyFundedDate":1771365771024,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-a-happy-classroom/10050491/","projectTitle":"Supplies for a Happy Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Metzler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4585114_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y455&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769041828602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4585114"},{"teacherId":7454651,"projectId":9472403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Your generosity is helping us bring a color printer into our first grade classroom. With a color printer, I'll be able to create more engaging and visually rich materials for my students. From colorful worksheets and learning games to vibrant classroom displays, these resources will help capture students' attention and support different learning styles.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom will be a more creative and effective place for learning. Thank you for your kindness and for investing in the success of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1761757174975,"projectUrl":"project/prints-charming-color-in-our-classroom/9472403/","projectTitle":"Prints Charming: Color in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mihaere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7454651_orig.jpg?crop=756,756,x1350,y1411&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777690138676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7454651"},{"teacherId":7454651,"projectId":10001233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Your generosity is helping us bring important resources into our first grade classroom, including new books, student incentive prizes, a carpet sweeper, and an iPad.\r\n\r\nThese materials make a meaningful difference every day. The books help build strong reading skills and a love of learning. The incentive prizes motivate students to do their best and celebrate their progress. The carpet sweeper helps us keep our classroom clean and organized, and the iPad will open up new opportunities for interactive and engaging learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will have a more enriching, organized, and motivating environment where they can grow and succeed. Thank you for investing in their education and for making a positive impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768172184209,"projectUrl":"project/books-tools-and-technoloy-in-1st-grade/10001233/","projectTitle":"Books, Tools, and Technoloy in 1st Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mihaere","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7454651_orig.jpg?crop=756,756,x1350,y1411&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777690138676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7454651"},{"teacherId":3271131,"projectId":10022296,"letterContent":"The impact of the materials provided through the generosity of our donors at DonorsChoose has been nothing short of transformative for our classroom environment. Since integrating these resources, there has been a palpable shift in student engagement; children who previously struggled to stay focused are now deeply immersed in hands-on learning opportunities that these specific materials afford. This heightened level of participation has created a ripple effect, directly contributing to a noticeable improvement in our periodic testing scores. By having access to high-quality, modern tools, the students are better able to grasp complex concepts, turning abstract ideas into concrete understanding, which has boosted both their academic confidence and their performance on formal assessments.\r\n\r\n​Beyond the academic metrics, these new materials have revitalized the overall spirit of our daily school life. We have seen a significant positive trend in attendance, as students are genuinely more excited to come to school to see what new activities or projects await them. The sense of wonder and curiosity sparked by these donations has fostered a classroom culture where learning feels like a privilege rather than a chore. Knowing that there are people out there who believe in their potential has given the students a renewed sense of pride in their work, making them more eager to explore, collaborate, and excel every single day. We are incredibly grateful for this support, as it has truly leveled the playing field and made our educational goals more attainable for every child.","fullyFundedDate":1768679975096,"projectUrl":"project/lets-engage-them/10022296/","projectTitle":"Let's Engage Them!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Leyton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3271131_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466205875411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3271131"},{"teacherId":8126525,"projectId":10005333,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my first graders! When the materials arrived, students were so excited. Especially about their individual writing offices. These have helped them stay focused, organized, and more confident when writing. I've already seen students take more risks and write independently with greater success.\r\n\r\nThe LeapReader systems have made literacy centers more engaging, allowing students to practice phonics and reading skills at their own pace. The laminating pouches and sticker machine have helped me create durable, fun, and personalized learning materials that we use every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students are building strong reading and writing skills while truly enjoying the process. We will continue using these tools to grow as confident, independent learners. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768180611354,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-young-readers-writers/10005333/","projectTitle":"Supporting Young Readers & Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gamboa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8126525_orig.png?crop=522,522,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698990029810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gamboa1"},{"teacherId":8114589,"projectId":10014100,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the supplies my class received to finish our school year strong! The supplies I received will help support instruction, by making materials hands-on, such as lamination for math tools and station materials in measurement and geometry. Also, at the end of the year, our 1st grade team celebrates the ABC Countdown to summertime, with a novel activity each day. The board games I received will help to build a positive classroom culture and create a memorable day for the letter \"G\" for games. Lastly, the manual sweeper has been helpful in teaching life skills to students by helping to keep the carpet in our classroom clean each day, especially when the school's custodial staff is limited. \r\n\r\nOnce more, thank you for your continued support of Donors Choose. Without your monetary assistance, classrooms like mine would not receive the simple extras that enhance learning for all students and make the difference in academic outcomes!","fullyFundedDate":1768441636572,"projectUrl":"project/k-martinez-1st-grade-classroom/10014100/","projectTitle":"K. Martinez 1st Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Martinez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8114589"},{"teacherId":4332248,"projectId":10014540,"letterContent":"Your most generous donation of materials was greatly appreciated by our students. They have used the pencils in all academics and art projects. Students have really enjoyed the freedom to keep our room free from litter and debris by utilizing both the sweeper and dustpan with broom. Each photo tableau, although truly cute, revealed too much of the students' faces, so we were not able to send the photos. Hopefully, you will realize the benefit of our Word Walls (5 in all) for the students. Every student hopes you will enjoy the photos of their \"Thank You Donors Choose\" cards.","fullyFundedDate":1768591061691,"projectUrl":"project/safety-first-happy-teacher-second/10014540/","projectTitle":"Safety First - Happy Teacher Second!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Crenshaw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4332248"},{"teacherId":841375,"projectId":9990838,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our Kindergarten classroom has become an even more engaging space for curiosity and creativity. The tangle-free headphones are helping students stay focused during technology-based STEAM activities, allowing them to listen, explore, and learn independently at their own pace. Technology in our classroom isn't just screen time—it's an interactive tool that builds confidence, problem-solving, and early coding skills.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about combining technology with hands-on learning. The magnetic blocks inspire teamwork and creativity, while jumbo crayons, whiteboards, and clipboards help them plan, draw, and share their ideas. I've already seen quieter students open up through building and collaboration, and others who struggled with focus become more engaged and independent. Your support has truly helped my students grow as thinkers, creators, and confident learners—thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768161228859,"projectUrl":"project/tuned-in-building-big-steam-tools-for/9990838/","projectTitle":"Tuned in & Building Big: Steam Tools for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Torres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp841375_orig.jpg?crop=1010,1010,x0,y117&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633305185806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hanakahi"},{"teacherId":10355281,"projectId":10010434,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Elementary Field Day project! Because of your kindness, our students are able to experience a day filled with joy, movement, teamwork, and unforgettable memories.\r\nField Day is more than just games—it's an opportunity for students to build confidence, practice cooperation, and celebrate the end of the school year together. With your help, we are able to provide engaging activities, quality equipment, and a safe, exciting environment where every child could participate and feel included. My students will love their ribbons, especially because it's a surprise.\r\nFor many of our students, this is a highlight of their year. We will see smiles, laughter, and moments of encouragement as classmates cheer each other on. Students who might not always feel successful in the classroom have a chance to shine, strengthening their sense of belonging and self-esteem.\r\nOn behalf of our students and staff, thank you for making this possible. Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1768277275777,"projectUrl":"project/field-day-2026/10010434/","projectTitle":"Field Day 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dahlke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10355281"},{"teacherId":6832568,"projectId":10003659,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your incredible support of our reading incentive project at Will Beckley Elementary School!\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness and generosity, we were able to purchase a variety of exciting supply prizes for our prize cart. These rewards have made a real difference in our Apple Core reading program. Students who reach their daily and monthly reading goals now have something tangible and fun to look forward to when they visit the library.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been wonderful to see. The prize cart incentives have encouraged many more students to participate enthusiastically in our reading program. What started as a simple goal-setting initiative has turned into a school-wide celebration of reading. Students are tracking their progress with pride, cheering each other on, and taking greater ownership of their reading habits.\r\n\r\nThis year, our school collectively read an impressive average of 2,140 hours through the Apple Core program! That's thousands of hours of stories explored, imaginations sparked, and literacy skills strengthened. Your donation played a direct role in making this possible. The exciting prizes gave students that extra boost of motivation, transforming reading from \"something they have to do\" into something they genuinely want to do.\r\n\r\nAs the school librarian, it brings me so much joy to watch students light up when they earn a prize they've worked hard for. These small rewards have helped build consistency, momentum, and most importantly — a lasting love for reading that will benefit them in every subject and throughout their lives.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of every student at Will Beckley Elementary, thank you for believing in the power of reading and for investing in our young learners. Your support is helping us turn curious minds into confident, lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1768450600806,"projectUrl":"project/the-apple-core-challenge-incentives-to/10003659/","projectTitle":"The Apple Core Challenge: Incentives to Hit Our Reading Goals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scholer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6832568_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751922291060","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6832568"},{"teacherId":6832568,"projectId":9992986,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! Thanks to your incredible generosity, our school library is now filled with fresh, diverse, and engaging books that are already making a real difference in the lives of our Pre-K through 5th grade students.\r\nOur library serves as the heart of our school community—a warm, welcoming space where every child can discover the joy of reading. With the new books you helped provide, students now have access to a wide variety of genres, reading levels, and stories that reflect the rich diversity of our world.\r\nThese resources are directly supporting our efforts to meet the Nevada ELA Content Standards. Students are strengthening critical skills such as:\r\nKey Ideas and Details: Learning to read closely, draw logical inferences, and identify central ideas and themes.\r\nCraft and Structure: Interpreting words and phrases, understanding figurative language, and analyzing an author's word choices.\r\nRange of Reading and Text Complexity: Building the ability to read and comprehend literary texts independently and proficiently.\r\nEven more importantly, these books are igniting a genuine love for reading. Children are excited to pick up stories featuring relatable characters, diverse cultures, and imaginative adventures. They're returning to favorite books again and again—boosting their fluency, deepening their comprehension, and building confidence as readers.\r\nBecause of you, reading is no longer just an academic skill in our school—it has become an exciting journey of self-discovery and exploration. Students are developing empathy, expanding their understanding of the world, and discovering the power of stories.\r\nYour support has truly transformed our library into a place where young minds grow, imaginations soar, and lifelong readers are born.\r\nWe are endlessly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. 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