{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"William G Bennett Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":64.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9347780,"projectId":9994581,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that truly impact my students each day. When the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were especially thrilled about the treasure box items and glitter squishes, which have become meaningful motivators and rewards for their hard work and positive behavior. The swivel chair has created a flexible seating option that helps students who need movement stay focused during lessons, while the storage baskets have made our classroom more organized and accessible, allowing us to maximize our learning time.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThese resources have supported both academic growth and student well-being. The mango snack bars help ensure my students can stay energized and focused, especially during long learning blocks. Hygiene items like lotion and deodorant have made a noticeable difference in students' confidence and comfort, allowing them to feel more secure and ready to participate. Additionally, the Swiffer and dusters have helped us maintain a clean and welcoming classroom environment, which we take pride in together as a community.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was seeing a student who typically struggles with focus choose the swivel chair and remain engaged throughout an entire lesson. It was a small change with a big impact. Moving forward, these materials will continue to support our daily routines, behavior goals, and classroom community. Thanks to you, my students feel cared for, motivated, and excited to learn. Your support has made a lasting difference, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768114003110,"projectUrl":"project/treats-tools-and-tidy-spaces/9994581/","projectTitle":"Treats, Tools, and Tidy Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melissa Ellen Peck","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347780_orig.jpg?crop=1807,1807,x0,y90&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755309128379","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347780"},{"teacherId":4526584,"projectId":9999663,"letterContent":"Your GENEROSITY MATTERS!!! Words will never be able to express how thankful I am for the funding of this project. With your generous donations, my students will know the impact of kindness and generosity, when uncertainty is a consistent.\r\n\r\nThese classroom materials help make our class a more fun and enjoyable space. My students were so excited when the classroom carpet arrived, knowing they helped pick it out, it is fun and they are now able to sit on it with their lap desks.\r\n\r\nThese materials also allow for my students to do activities face-to-face in the classroom, which is so important with foundational skills of kindergarten and for their first year experience. Your generosity and kindness will show my students that the value of education is important. Thank you for providing my students with a classroom carpet, markers, paper/cardstock, and laminating sheets.","fullyFundedDate":1768164573358,"projectUrl":"project/our-happy-place/9999663/","projectTitle":"Our Happy Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schellie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4526584_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499308105817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-schellie"},{"teacherId":10399713,"projectId":9996020,"letterContent":"This project directly supports students who experience significant emotional and behavioral challenges—students who are often misunderstood, disengaged, or removed from instruction due to behaviors rooted in unmet needs and trauma. With the addition of these social-emotional learning (SEL) resources, this has helped shift from reactive discipline to proactive support. Tools like weighted calming items, structured SEL curricula, and targeted book sets give students concrete ways to regulate their emotions, process difficult experiences, and re-engage in learning. \r\n\r\nThe books and materials funded through this project also have created opportunities for meaningful connection and reflection. Through guided discussions, small group work, and individualized support, students can see their own experiences reflected in stories about anxiety, grief, neurodivergence, and resilience. This builds emotional vocabulary, reduces feelings of isolation, and strengthens peer relationships. At the same time, sensory tools like weighted plush items provide immediate regulation support, allowing students to stay in the classroom longer and access instruction more consistently.\r\n\r\nThe long-term impact extends far beyond behavior management. These resources help students develop critical life skills—self-regulation, empathy, problem-solving, and emotional awareness—that influence their academic success and overall well-being. By equipping students with these tools early, we are not only improving their day-to-day school experience, but also supporting their ability to navigate challenges independently in the future. This is how we turn moments of crisis into opportunities for growth.","fullyFundedDate":1769177569128,"projectUrl":"project/school-psych-starter-kit/9996020/","projectTitle":"School Psych Starter Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beem","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10399713_orig.jpg?crop=683,683,x11,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777326886950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399713"},{"teacherId":8117504,"projectId":10024042,"letterContent":"The new materials have transformed my office into a true sanctuary for our students. From the moment they walk in for a check-in, the magnetic tiles and the emotion pineapple serve as immediate bridges for communication; the pineapple, in particular, has become a beloved conversation starter that allows students to \"show\" how they feel when words are hard to find. We have also seen a remarkable shift in social dynamics during our small group sessions. Using the interactive games and building toys, students are naturally collaborating and practicing teamwork, which creates a comfortable environment where they feel safe talking through their personal challenges.\r\n\r\nBeyond social-emotional growth, these donations are providing vital physical and instructional support. Our lower elementary groups have begun exploring the instructional activity books to build their emotional vocabulary, while the Zones of Regulation poster serves as a constant, clear visual guide for students to self-identify their moods. Additionally, the nutritional support has provided a massive morale boost; although state testing hasn't started, the students are already buzzing with excitement knowing that snacks are waiting for them at the finish line. Your generosity has truly provided the tactile and nutritional \"fuel\" our students need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768669814480,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-full-bellies-bright-futures/10024042/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds, Full Bellies, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stefka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8117504"},{"teacherId":6556784,"projectId":9995396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you generous donation. We were able to provide students with additional learning materials and some interactive fun supplies to get students using their fingers and hands during center time. We were able to provide a Tonie Box and tonies for our listening center, Legos for our Lego table, and some fine motor and art materials for our classroom. Students were so excited to be able to play with the new Legos and have been building up their fine motor skills and muscles. They really have enjoyed the Tonie box at the listening center and have increased their interest in books and story retelling. \r\n\r\nThank you again for support my students and early childhood learning opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1768445708259,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-in-prek-fun/9995396/","projectTitle":"Making Learning in PreK Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6556784_orig.jpg?crop=955,955,x539,y259&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568438660989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6556784"},{"teacherId":4588126,"projectId":10007377,"letterContent":"Learning how to read and the WHY behind reading is fundamental for these students, especially at this level. These reading book sets have allowed students to have access to phonics patterns and rules at home in the form of a story and character that they really love. \r\nWhen I explained to my students that they would be getting these book sets, they were overjoyed with excitement. Some of them shared they have NO books at home and this would change that. Some shared that they couldn't wait to share Pete the Cat with their parents and siblings at home. This is all thanks to your help towards this project. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768245828634,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-readers/10007377/","projectTitle":"First Grade Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4588126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753131361697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-moss"},{"teacherId":4588126,"projectId":9989864,"letterContent":"Your contributions to our classroom through this project has made a large impact on my students. Something that I really believe is an essential part of early education is the skill of getting, being and staying organized. With the help of this project we have been able to designate bins for all of our rotations as well as free times tools. With these bins I have been able to almost completely remove myself from the process of getting bins out and putting them away because students have learned how to organize them. \r\n In addition the help of the mini fridge has helped us expand our snack diversity. Students now can store and have snacks like yogurts and juices. This has really upped our snack game! \r\n Things like the cube shelf, the rolling desk, and the rolling cart have given me spaces and resources to be extremely organized as their teacher as well. The cubbies and the rolling cart have given me spaces to store prepared and graded work. I have also used these spaced to prep small group instruction and store things where students know exactly where they go. \r\nThank you for your contribution to our space!","fullyFundedDate":1768060084641,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-must-haves/9989864/","projectTitle":"Classroom Must Haves!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4588126_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753131361697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kim-moss"},{"teacherId":5254332,"projectId":9993707,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of snacks and sanitizing materials to our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in our daily environment. The snacks help ensure that students stay focused and energized throughout the day, while the sanitizing supplies play a vital role in keeping our classroom clean, safe, and healthy.\r\n\r\nIt is truly heartwarming to know that members of our community care so deeply about the well-being and success of our students. Your contribution not only meets important needs but also sets a wonderful example of generosity and compassion.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, thank you again for your thoughtful support. It is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nKimberly Clayton","fullyFundedDate":1768249898259,"projectUrl":"project/sanitary-classroom-with-snacks-for-stude/9993707/","projectTitle":"Sanitary Classroom With Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5254332_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521865817632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5254332"},{"teacherId":8364084,"projectId":9991361,"letterContent":"My students, as well as many other students from other classes, want to say a big thank you to you for your support! These sensory support items have given our students safe ways to calm their bodies when they are feeling over stimulated. They love curling up with a book in our new black out sensory tent with the led fish aquarium inside or rocking around in the sensory inflatables. \r\n\r\nNow that my students have found ways to calm their bodies they love exploring the new learning toys. They love getting to check their work on their hotdots learning pens! Students have begun using the shape shorter to name shapes and colors! Thanks to your generous donations my students and students to come are able to grow and be happy in school!","fullyFundedDate":1770068138738,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-equipment-for-preschool/9991361/","projectTitle":"Sensory Equipment for Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barnes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364084"},{"teacherId":8929208,"projectId":9990833,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donations to my classroom my students have loved having their work show cased on the bulletin boards with the help of the donations. They have also loved having their work put in laminate so that it can make it last longer when brought home. \r\nMy students were so excited when they got their new workbooks they ask to open and write their name on it right away. These donations are a light inside of my classroom and it brings me a lot of joy to have their work showcased.\r\nWith these supplies my class will be able to have their writing stored nicely in one place thanks to the composition books and being able to have their work hung up on the bulletin boards and being kept nicely in the laminate to send home. I think that when students can see their work show they get more excited to keep on working their hardest.","fullyFundedDate":1768075673990,"projectUrl":"project/writers-and-artists-showcase/9990833/","projectTitle":"Writers and Artists Showcase","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8929208_orig.jpg?crop=435,435,x368,y185&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715060793772","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8929208"},{"teacherId":6556784,"projectId":9451024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you generous donation. We were able to provide students with additional learning materials and some interactive fun supplies to get students using their fingers and hands during center time. We were able to provide a Lego table, art drying rack, and some organizational materials for our classroom. Students were so excited to be able to play at the Lego table and have been building up their fine motor skills and muscles. \r\n\r\nThank you again for support my students and early childhood learning opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1755718431453,"projectUrl":"project/prek-learners/9451024/","projectTitle":"PreK Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wright","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6556784_orig.jpg?crop=955,955,x539,y259&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568438660989","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6556784"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53635","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":330,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":33,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":35.1,"schoolId":53635,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about William G Bennett Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"William G Bennett Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/william-g-bennett-elementary-school/53635"}