{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"William & Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9351189,"projectId":10017770,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our project. Your support has brought a wave of excitement and new opportunities for learning to our students.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these resources is already being felt:\r\n\r\nMath Games: These have transformed our math block from a time of rote practice into a period of high-energy collaboration. Students are developing critical thinking skills and fluency without even realizing they're \"working.\"\r\n\r\nColoring Supplies: Creativity is essential for a well-rounded education. These supplies allow my students to express themselves, decompress after focused lessons, and add a vibrant touch to their interactive notebooks and projects.\r\n\r\nHeadphones: In a busy classroom, these are a game-changer. They provide students with the focus they need for individualized digital learning and allow them to engage with audio-visual materials at their own pace without distractions.\r\n\r\nIt is heartening to know there are individuals like you who value education and are willing to invest in the success of our youth. You haven't just provided \"stuff\"; you've provided tools that foster confidence, joy, and a love for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a champion for our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768525072146,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-tomorrows-thinkers/10017770/","projectTitle":"Tools for Tomorrow’s Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351189"},{"teacherId":5406962,"projectId":10020202,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, our classroom has received new art supplies that are already making a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences. Your contribution is helping create a space where creativity, exploration, and self-expression are encouraged and celebrated.\r\n\r\nIn our early intermediate special education classroom, many of our students benefit from hands-on, sensory-rich activities. These art materials provide opportunities for students to build fine motor skills, practice communication, and engage in meaningful play-based learning. From painting and drawing to cutting and creating, these supplies allow our students to express themselves in ways that words sometimes cannot. We are already seeing increased engagement, longer attention to tasks, and more joyful participation during our art activities.\r\n\r\nYour support goes far beyond providing materials—you are helping foster confidence, independence, and creativity in young learners. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for believing in our students. Thank you for making a lasting impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1768667983789,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-express-themselves-thro/10020202/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Express Themselves Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Garmon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5406962_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1526939623782","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/booksareanadventure"},{"teacherId":7714524,"projectId":10025177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting \"Trinkets for Third Grade.\" The impact of these positive incentives has been immediate and profound. While many of us use technology for entertainment, in our classroom, we use Class Dojo as a vital tool for social-emotional learning and accountability. These \"trinkets\" have turned abstract points into tangible rewards, helping my students understand the direct correlation between their hard work, kindness, and personal success.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for the students is the \"shopping\" experience. They love browsing the new items and calculating if they have enough points for a \"big ticket\" item or if they want to save up for something even better. This has unexpectedly turned into a great lesson on financial literacy and patience!\r\n\r\nI have one particular student who often struggled with staying on task. Since these new incentives arrived, their focus has shifted entirely. They are so proud to earn points for \"showing grit,\" and seeing them beam with pride while picking out a small prize has been the highlight of my month. Your generosity has made our classroom a more positive, joyful place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768671349875,"projectUrl":"project/trinkets-for-third-grade/10025177/","projectTitle":"Trinkets for Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Knott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7714524_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x266,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1610039343601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7714524"},{"teacherId":7554508,"projectId":9987319,"letterContent":"We are absolutely overwhelmed by your incredible generosity! This diverse collection of supplies is like a \"creative toolkit\" come to life, and we cannot thank you enough for such a comprehensive donation.\r\n\r\nFrom the Vankyo Mini Projector and Galaxy Light, which will completely transform the atmosphere of our workspace, to the PicassoTiles and Liquid Motion Bubblers that provide vital sensory engagement, every item has a purpose. The Kids Art Frames are especially meaningful, as they allow us to honor and display our artists' hard work with the pride it deserves.\r\n\r\nWith a replenished stock of Sharpies, Mildliners, and Scented Markers, our drafting and design capabilities have reached a new level. Your support ensures we have both the \"big\" technology and the essential \"small\" details—like acrylic risers and glaze—to keep our programs running smoothly.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such a champion for our creativity!","fullyFundedDate":1768108992053,"projectUrl":"project/glow-sketch-and-frame-elevating-our-a/9987319/","projectTitle":"Glow, Sketch, and Frame: Elevating Our Art Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7554508_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y570&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612761086603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7554508"},{"teacherId":7554508,"projectId":9855607,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful donation to our creative space! Your generosity has provided us with essential tools that will make a tangible difference in our daily projects.\r\n\r\nThe Rollrite Foam Brayers and Atelier Retarder are perfect additions to our printmaking and painting sessions, allowing for much more experimentation with texture and drying times. Additionally, the set of trays is a total lifesaver for keeping our workspace organized and mobile.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support in helping our artistic community thrive. Thank you for investing in our creativity!","fullyFundedDate":1762218655931,"projectUrl":"project/printmaking-in-art/9855607/","projectTitle":"Printmaking in Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7554508_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y570&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612761086603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7554508"},{"teacherId":7554508,"projectId":7976724,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity! This diverse collection of supplies has completely transformed our classroom. The blacklight bars and neon paints have turned our art space into a glowing, immersive studio where students are exploring \"glow art\" like never before. \r\n\r\nFrom the exciting prize wheel that rewards student effort to the practical essentials like heavy-duty sharpeners and wipes, every item is being put to great use. Tools like the Shrinky Dinks and lobster clasps allow us to create professional-quality projects, while the organizational supplies keep us running smoothly. You've truly provided the \"glow\" our students needed!","fullyFundedDate":1699034729752,"projectUrl":"project/glow-art-room/7976724/","projectTitle":"Glow Art Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7554508_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y570&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612761086603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7554508"},{"teacherId":7554508,"projectId":9855884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our \"School Spirit Tie-Dye\" project to life! Your generosity provided the shirts, blue dye, and supplies our Art Club needed to turn a simple idea into a vibrant reality. The students had a blast experimenting with different folding patterns and mastering the squeeze bottles to create their unique designs. This wasn't just an art lesson; it was a chance for them to bond, build confidence, and literally wear their school pride. Seeing them walk the halls in their custom blue shirts is incredible. We truly appreciate you investing in our creativity!","fullyFundedDate":1771705786162,"projectUrl":"project/tie-dye-in-art-club/9855884/","projectTitle":"Tie Dye in Art Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Becker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7554508_orig.jpg?crop=1125,1125,x0,y570&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612761086603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7554508"},{"teacherId":10404268,"projectId":10020395,"letterContent":"When our folders, pencil bags, white boards, white board erasers, headphones, and privacy folders arrived, our Primary Resource students were elated that people they did not know would care enough to send them new supplies. Our students: kindergarten, first, second, and third graders were buzzing around the room that they were able to use new white boards and erasers as our old ones would not come clean. Our Primary Resource students are over the moon that they each have their own pencil cases with their own pencil, dry erase marker, dry erase eraser, and glue stick and they don't have to worry about using everyone else's materials. Our Primary Resource students are very sweet and hard working students that sometimes need a little boost, and through your donations, they were made to feel that others care about them. Our Primary Resource students have been able to become more organized by using their colored folders for each of the subjects they come to us for.\r\n\r\n\tI want to thank all the donors who gave to my project. The donations not only help the students, they also help me out greatly. My kids come to us for extra help and any donations that their parents provide usually goes to the assigned teacher. I end up spending a good chunk of my own money every year to provide for the classroom. I feel extremely grateful for any and all donations I get for the classroom. Thank you donors for the envelopes, pencil sharpeners, and dry erase board cleaner. Those items are extremely important to me to have as they are the forgotten items that are needed indirectly to help my Primary Resource students to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768676019237,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-in-primary-resource-ro/10020395/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning in Primary Resource Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leavitt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404268"},{"teacherId":4406235,"projectId":10011148,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been become an engaging and interactive space where my kindergarten students can truly grow as readers. The literacy station materials you helped provide have made a meaningful difference in how my students learn each day.\r\n\r\nWith these hands-on resources, my students are actively practicing letter and sound recognition, building words, and developing early writing skills in ways that feel exciting and accessible. I am already seeing growth in their ability to recognize letters and sounds, and put together CVC words as well as increased independence during our literacy station time.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided supplies, but it has created opportunities, built confidence, and sparked a love of learning in my students. Thank you for investing in their futures and helping them take these important first steps on their reading journey.","fullyFundedDate":1768334540600,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-literacy-stations-for-kindergar/10011148/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Literacy Stations for Kindergarten Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4406235_orig.jpg?crop=1920,1920,x0,y537&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634746816093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4406235"},{"teacherId":4458130,"projectId":9950902,"letterContent":"This project has brought so much fun into our classroom! We have so many toys for students to play with, but the addition of the Little People toys has added so much more imagination to our blocks center. Before this project was funded, I had purchased a couple of sets for the classroom and this project has added so many more people to our play, along with multiple new buildings and vehicles. \r\nMy students have enjoyed playing together and learning important social-emotional skills while playing with these toys, especially sharing and turn-taking! We are so thankful for these additions to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1772136117144,"projectUrl":"project/little-people-for-little-learners/9950902/","projectTitle":"Little People for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phelps","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4458130_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y63&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689870930661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/phelpsc"},{"teacherId":4458130,"projectId":10097608,"letterContent":"Our entire school has benefitted from this project. Students in kindergarten through 5th grade all had a chance to obtain new items that are helping to enhance their learning. \r\nOur second grade students received caterpillars to watch the life cycle of a butterfly and our fourth and fifth grade students received privacy folders to help minimize distractions during testing. Our specialist teachers were able to obtain a colored printer to use with their students and our counselor was able to get popcorn for our students. \r\nScience supplies, fidget toys, copy paper, and writing utensils were all part of this project and all of our students will use these materials to help them in their educational journey. \r\nOur teachers and students are so grateful for your donations to our school!","fullyFundedDate":1771652436410,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-star-students/10097608/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Star Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Phelps","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4458130_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y63&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689870930661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/phelpsc"},{"teacherId":3400272,"projectId":9986789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Creating Calm and Creativity for Our Young Autistic Learners.\" Because of your kindness, our classroom has transformed into a more supportive, engaging, and peaceful environment where our students can truly thrive.\r\nYour donations have made an immediate and meaningful impact. Many of my students experience challenges with sensory regulation, communication, and transitions throughout the school day. With the materials you provided, we have been able to create calming spaces and introduce tools that help students regulate their emotions, focus their attention, and participate more fully in learning activities.\r\nI have already seen incredible growth. Students who once struggled to remain engaged are now able to sit, explore, and create with greater independence. The calming resources have reduced frustration and challenging behaviors, allowing students to feel safe and supported. In turn, this has opened the door for more meaningful communication, social interaction, and creativity.\r\nBeyond academics, your generosity has helped foster confidence and joy. Our students are now able to express themselves in new ways, build relationships with peers, and experience success in a setting that meets their unique needs. These are moments that truly matter and will have a lasting impact on their development.\r\nYour support has not only provided materials—it has created opportunities, comfort, and growth for every child in our classroom. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students and for believing in their potential.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nThank you for helping us create a calm, creative, and inclusive space for our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1767990029577,"projectUrl":"project/creating-calm-and-creativity-for-our-you/9986789/","projectTitle":"Creating Calm and Creativity for Our Young Autistic Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3400272_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539802654553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3400272"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75238","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":536,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.3,"schoolId":75238,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about William & Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"William & Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/william-mary-schoolerkenbach-elementary-school/75238"}