{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Will Beckley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":74.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4881667,"projectId":10268116,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donation of new headphones and cleaning supplies has made a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students can fully engage in technology-based learning with fewer distractions. The headphones help them focus on educational lessons, listen to stories, and practice important literacy and math skills at their own pace. They also provide a quieter learning experience that supports each student's individual needs.\r\n\r\nThe cleaning supplies help us keep our shared technology clean, safe, and ready for students to use every day. Your thoughtful gift allows us to maintain these valuable learning tools so they can continue supporting student success throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is helping create a classroom where students can learn, grow, and build confidence through technology. Thank you for investing in our students and making a positive impact on their education. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1785391648047,"projectUrl":"project/learning-for-our-future/10268116/","projectTitle":"Learning for Our Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Arellano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4881667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644295221822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4881667"},{"teacherId":4881667,"projectId":10348566,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our students now have resources that help make every day more comfortable, engaging, and successful.\r\n\r\nThe baby wipes have become an important part of our daily routine, helping students practice independence by cleaning up after art projects, meals, and sensory activities. The self-help shovels have given students opportunities to build fine motor skills and confidence during outdoor play and classroom activities. Our new small-group chair has created a cozy, welcoming space where students can work together, receive individualized instruction, and build important academic and social skills. The additional learning materials have been incorporated into our daily lessons, giving students more hands-on opportunities to explore new concepts.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these resources will support small-group instruction, hands-on learning, and opportunities for students to practice independence and problem-solving every day. Your generosity is making a lasting difference by helping create a classroom where students feel supported, engaged, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1785331538069,"projectUrl":"project/self-help-and-learning/10348566/","projectTitle":"Self Help and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Arellano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4881667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644295221822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4881667"},{"teacherId":7454651,"projectId":10250826,"letterContent":"Thanks to your help, our classroom has been filled with hands-on literacy games, phonics activities, and interactive reading materials that make learning both fun and effective. Also, the incentives included in this project encourage students to stay motivated and help to celebrate their progress. For many of my students, these positive reinforcements make a big difference in building confidence and a love for reading.\r\nYour support is helping to create a classroom environment where every child feels successful, engaged, and eager to learn.Thank you for helping our first graders grow into strong readers!","fullyFundedDate":1778068732594,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-readers-1st-grade-liter/10250826/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Readers: 1st Grade Literacy Fun","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":5218541,"projectId":10272768,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your donation. My students were so excited to become chefs and cook for their classmates. During the last week of school, your materials provided many opportunities for students to develop their communication, social, math, and problem-solving skills while playing restaurant.\r\n\r\nI cannot wait for the beginning of the new school year to provide these opportunities to my new students. I am planning to transform our dramatic play area into a restaurant, construction site, doctor's office, and veterinary clinic. These experiences will allow students to develop communication, social, reading, and math skills while learning through play and having fun.\r\n\r\nThese valuable learning opportunities are possible because of your support and generosity. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create meaningful experiences that encourage creativity, collaboration, and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1779039681352,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-careers-through-play/10272768/","projectTitle":"Exploring Careers Through Play","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":6832568,"projectId":10322066,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make this project a reality. With your generous support, we are now able to bring these outstanding books into our school library for our students to enjoy.\r\nWhen students have a voice in choosing the books that fill our library shelves, they develop a genuine sense of ownership. They become true stakeholders in the library, its resources, and our curriculum.\r\nOnce added to the collection, these books will help make reading time look completely different. Imagine students eagerly lining up at the circulation desk, excited to check out titles they helped select. They'll be completely absorbed in fast-paced stories or gathered in small groups passionately discussing the characters and plot twists. These books don't just sit on the shelf — they spark lively conversations and independent reading that lasts well beyond the school day.\r\nMost fascinating about these books is how the authors weave gripping, action-packed adventures with real historical events and urgent modern issues. Stories often follow brave young protagonists from different backgrounds who face extraordinary challenges — whether surviving war, natural disasters, or the growing effects of global warming. One book in particular draws students in as characters confront the very real impacts of climate change, helping readers connect emotionally with the story while thinking critically about how these issues affect our own community today.\r\nThrough these powerful narratives, students build empathy, strengthen comprehension, and develop a deeper love of reading.\r\nThank you for everything you've helped us accomplish. Your support is opening new worlds for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1780905022084,"projectUrl":"project/now-thats-a-page-turner/10322066/","projectTitle":"Now That's a Page-Turner!","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":10410458,"projectId":10036943,"letterContent":"My pre-K students were absolutely excited when they first saw the new cubby storage cabinets! We are using the cubbies every day to support both math and literacy activities. Each cubby holds individual learning materials such as alphabet cards, writing journals, counting manipulatives, number cards, and literacy center activities.\r\n\r\nThe cubbies have also made classroom transition smoother and more efficient. Students can quickly find what they need and begin learning. This has increased engagement during centers and small group instruction.\r\nThank you for your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1774963801327,"projectUrl":"project/creating-organized-learning-spaces/10036943/","projectTitle":"Creating Organized Learning Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olivas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10410458"},{"teacherId":6832568,"projectId":10088001,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting \"Evo Ozobots: Let's Get Coding!\" at Beckley Library. Your generosity directly transforms how our students experience computer science, mathematics, and literacy in our school library.\r\nOur new Evo Ozobots and a magnetic track system gives every child the chance to bring their coding ideas to life through exciting, visual, and tactile experiences. These tiny, smart robots combine screen-free coding with block-based options, making computer science accessible and fun for learners at every level.\r\nYour support has a huge impact on students. Essential Computer Science Standards are supported as they explore sequencing, loops, and debugging. They'll apply Mathematics Standards by using angles and measurement to design and build physical paths for their Ozobots to navigate. And they'll strengthen ELA skills by explaining their coding designs, documenting their processes, and sharing their problem-solving journeys with classmates.\r\nMost exciting for our students is watching their own ideas move and respond in real time. The Ozobots' colorful lights and responsive movements create instant \"aha!\" moments that spark joy, curiosity, and confidence. Students work together in small groups, collaborate to test, modify, and celebrate successes—building teamwork and communication skills alongside technical ones. The result? Higher engagement, increased motivation, and stronger foundational problem-solving abilities they will carry into every area of their education and future lives.\r\nYour support helped us ensure students in our library can develop the 21st-century skills they need to thrive in our world. Thank you for helping us make learning come to life!","fullyFundedDate":1779045195137,"projectUrl":"project/evo-ozobots-lets-get-coding/10088001/","projectTitle":"Evo Ozobots: Let's Get Coding!","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":4881667,"projectId":10268095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Play-Doh and learning mats for our classroom! The students were thrilled when they first saw the materials. Their faces lit up with excitement, and they could not wait to begin exploring and creating. The Play-Doh and mats have quickly become some of their favorite learning tools, making our lessons more engaging, hands-on, and fun.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials during small-group learning activities to strengthen fine motor skills, letter formation, number recognition, and creativity. Students enjoy rolling, shaping, and manipulating the Play-Doh while following the activities on the mats. These resources help bring learning to life and allow students to practice important skills in an interactive way. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they work independently and collaborate with classmates.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our learning, students will use the Play-Doh and mats for literacy and math centers, as well as seasonal and thematic projects throughout the year. These materials will support many future lessons and provide opportunities for creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on exploration. Thank you for helping create a positive and engaging learning environment for our students. Your kindness and support are truly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1778068704607,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play-with-playdoh/10268095/","projectTitle":"Learning through Play with Playdoh.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Arellano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4881667_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644295221822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4881667"},{"teacherId":5406240,"projectId":10133710,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the certificates, movie star stickers, and special treats, they were thrilled. After weeks of rehearsing songs, learning choreography, and practicing their lines, they were excited to be recognized for all of their hard work. One of my favorite moments was watching students proudly receive their certificates and cheer for one another. The celebration gave them an opportunity to reflect on their accomplishments and feel proud of what they achieved together as a cast.\r\n\r\nThese resources helped create a meaningful and memorable experience for our young performers. The movie star stickers and certificates made each student feel valued, while the cookies and fruit snacks allowed us to celebrate as a team. The cast party reinforced important skills such as teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and self-confidence and skills that extend far beyond the stage.\r\n\r\nThe success of our Disney Musical has inspired students to continue exploring the performing arts. Next year, we plan to provide more opportunities for students to build their speaking, singing, and performance skills through classroom presentations, readers' theater activities, and future school performances. Thank you for helping us celebrate our students' hard work and for making this special experience one they will remember for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1777640339619,"projectUrl":"project/treating-our-young-performers-like-stars/10133710/","projectTitle":"Treating Our Young Performers Like Stars!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5406240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596410776265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5406240"},{"teacherId":5406240,"projectId":10113485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. You have helped my students see themselves as engineers, scientists, artists, and so much more through this project.\r\n\r\nMy goal was to introduce my young learners to the many different career paths that may await them in the future based on their interests. Through the book What Can I Be? Career Ideas for Kids, they have been exposed to far more possibilities than I could have imagined.\r\n\r\nStudents use the News Microphone to pretend they are specialists in various fields and interview one another about their careers. This activity has helped build their confidence, communication skills, and excitement about future opportunities.\r\n\r\nNext school year, I plan to have my students present their chosen careers to our fifth-grade students. I have also started book studies with my colleagues using How to Teach Thinking Skills: Seven Key Student Proficiencies for College and Career Readiness and 5-Minute Leadership Activities. Together, we are working to encourage and prepare our students for college and career readiness from an early age.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us inspire our students to dream big and believe in their futures. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1772735297330,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-university/10113485/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten University","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ventura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5406240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596410776265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5406240"},{"teacherId":10404648,"projectId":10028297,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your gift! Our classroom has been able to utilize all materials and the students have grown in many ways especially in the areas of STEAM. \r\n\r\nThe kids have loved creating designs, patterns and using the STEAM materials with math problems and higher order thinking/projects. \r\n\r\nThe students are very grateful also and said they will remember this kind deed in the future. It inspired the students to also want to help in ways when they get older. \r\n\r\nThank you very much again for your help!","fullyFundedDate":1769177573058,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-voyage/10028297/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom Voyage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404648"},{"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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_83001","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":693,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":74,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":3,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":25.9,"schoolId":83001,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Will Beckley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Will Beckley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/will-beckley-elementary-school/83001"}