{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Vegas Vista Academy","outOfStateSupporters":42.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10403572,"projectId":10017085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to my classroom. Your support has made it possible for my students to have accessible supplies that enrich their learning AND make learning fun. I love being a witness to the creations of my students and being a part of their learning journey. With these supplies, we've already created countless projects, read many books, and have nice homes for our supplies. These donations have made it possible for my students to create and care for their supplies. I am so thankful for every donor that made my vision come true.","fullyFundedDate":1769199171891,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-library/10017085/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies + Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clodt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10403572_orig.jpg?crop=786,786,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768424625079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403572"},{"teacherId":10405262,"projectId":10033854,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom project, \"Growing Confident Spanish Readers, Writers, Speakers, and Listeners.\" Your generosity has brought valuable learning tools into our classroom, positively impacting 145 kindergarten and first-grade students. With the writing tablets, bilingual books, and interactive Spanish learning games you helped provide, students are engaging with language in meaningful and exciting ways. These materials have created more opportunities for hands-on learning and have made our classroom a more dynamic and welcoming environment.\r\nI have seen my students become more enthusiastic and confident as they explore reading, writing, speaking, and listening in Spanish. The writing tablets, in particular, have inspired them to practice their skills with excitement and creativity. Because of your support, students are building a strong foundation in language while developing confidence that will continue to grow beyond the classroom. Thank you for making this experience possible and for investing in my students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1768769274085,"projectUrl":"project/growing-confident-spanish-readers-write/10033854/","projectTitle":"Growing Confident Spanish Readers, Writers, Speakers, and Listeners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ruiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405262"},{"teacherId":10403087,"projectId":10014547,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous support! These new art supplies have truly transformed our classroom. My students are using them daily to explore creativity in meaningful, hands-on ways. One of our favorite moments was during a recent project where students created art of things that bring them joy. They were able to experiment with different materials like paint, markers, and textured paper to express their interests, and it brought so much joy and confidence into the room.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. There was an immediate sense of curiosity and eagerness to create. For many of them, having access to a wide range of quality supplies removed the worry of \"not having enough\" and allowed them to fully focus on learning, exploring, and expressing themselves through art.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we're continuing to build on these creative experiences by integrating art into other subject areas, including storytelling and science based projects. These resources are helping us foster imagination, critical thinking, and a love for learning that will stay with our students far beyond the classroom. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768668971067,"projectUrl":"project/crayons-colors-and-curious-kids/10014547/","projectTitle":"Crayons, Colors, and Curious Kids!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10403087_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768348820263","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10403087"},{"teacherId":10401445,"projectId":10006151,"letterContent":"Your generosity truly transformed our classroom into a vibrant, creative space where students can explore, build, and express themselves every single day. From the moment the supplies arrived, the excitement was unforgettable, my students' eyes lit up as they saw bins filled with colorful markers, crayons, and building materials. One of our favorite moments was where students began by strengthening their fine motor skills with Play-Doh, then moved into sketching with crayons and colored pencils. Watching their confidence grow as they transitioned through each stage was incredibly powerful, students who were once hesitant to draw were proudly sharing their finished pieces with the class.\r\n\r\nWe've also been using the magnetic tiles and LEGO sets during collaborative learning time, allowing students to design and build structures connected to our \"Where We Are in Place and Time\" unit. These hands-on materials have encouraged teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity in ways that go far beyond a worksheet. The laminator and binding machine have been game-changers for me as a teacher, I've been able to create durable, reusable learning materials and even bind student work into keepsake books that they are so proud to take home. The art trays and organized supplies have helped our classroom run more smoothly, giving every child access to the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students are continuing to build on these skills by working on a class \"published\" book project, where they will write and illustrate their own stories using the materials you provided. They are also beginning a new inquiry project where they will design and construct models of places that are meaningful to them, combining art and building materials to bring their ideas to life. Because of your support, our classroom is not just a place for learning, it's a place where creativity, confidence, and curiosity are growing every day. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768185266424,"projectUrl":"project/from-play-doh-to-posca-tools-for-think/10006151/","projectTitle":"From Play-Doh to Posca: Tools for Thinking Big","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Avila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401445"},{"teacherId":10314826,"projectId":9997238,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has truly begun \"Building Bilingual Learners One Center at a Time.\" The new books you provided have transformed the way my students experience reading in Spanish. These texts are not just stories—they are tools that help students develop essential language skills such as vocabulary acquisition, comprehension, pronunciation, and confidence in a second language. Through these books, students are learning how to make connections, ask questions, identify key details, and retell stories—all while strengthening their ability to communicate in Spanish. For many of my students, this is their first time having consistent access to engaging, high-quality Spanish texts at their level, and it has made a noticeable difference in both their enthusiasm and progress.\r\nReading in our classroom is now an interactive and student-centered experience. During our literacy centers, students rotate through activities where they read independently, practice with partners, and engage in guided reading with me. You can hear students sounding out words together, discussing illustrations, and even acting out parts of the stories to deepen their understanding. The classroom feels alive with language—students are not just reading, they are speaking, listening, and thinking in Spanish. These moments are helping them build confidence and take risks in their learning, which is especially important in a bilingual setting.\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant to participate are now among the most engaged during reading time. I have students who eagerly rush to the book center, excited to choose a story that reflects their culture or introduces them to something new. One of my quieter students now volunteers to read aloud, while another proudly shares new vocabulary words with their classmates. These books have created opportunities for all learners to see themselves as readers and language learners, and that shift has been incredibly meaningful to witness.\r\nI would also like to share with the Nevada Legislature, Governor Joe Lombardo, and State Superintendent Victor Wakefield that programs like this have a direct and lasting impact on students. Access to culturally relevant, bilingual resources supports not only language development but also student identity, confidence, and academic success. Investments in classroom resources like these help create equitable learning environments where all students can thrive. Thank you for supporting educators and students across Nevada—your commitment is making a real difference in our classrooms every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768149813799,"projectUrl":"project/building-bilingual-learners-one-center-a/9997238/","projectTitle":"Building Bilingual Learners One Center at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10314826"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_133645","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":null,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":37,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":28,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR District Weighted Average","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"UNCLASSIFIED","ncesMetroType":null},"inStateSupporters":57.1,"schoolId":133645,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Vegas Vista Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Vegas Vista Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/nevada-department-of-education/vegas-vista-academy/133645"}