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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"John C Vanderburg Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":9.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5133345,"projectId":10044605,"letterContent":"I wish you could have been in the room when your generous package arrived! When my students saw the boxes, the atmosphere shifted from curiosity to pure excitement. To you, it might look like a box of puzzles and bean bags, but to my students, it looked like a message that says, \"You matter, and your feelings matter.\"\r\n\r\nYour resources have already found a permanent home in our counseling \"calm corner.\" Here is how your donation is making a daily impact:\r\n\r\nMastering Coping Skills: We are using the Shashibo puzzles to help students manage anxiety during difficult transitions. One student, who was struggling with big emotions, used the calm kit supplies to self-regulate and was able to return to class ready to learn within ten minutes.\r\n\r\nSupporting Military Life: Our military students face unique challenges, from deployments to frequent moves. The patriotic decorations have been instrumental. We are using them to celebrate April as the month of the military child. It helps them process the separation and realize they are not alone.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me create a safe haven for these resilient children. You aren't just providing supplies; you are helping build the emotional toolkit they will use for the rest of their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1769100881356,"projectUrl":"project/coping-skills-centers-for-our-students/10044605/","projectTitle":"Coping Skills Centers for Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bitar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5133345"},{"teacherId":4187512,"projectId":9990546,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! The students have been working extra hard to earn some new and exciting prizes in our class treasure box. The kindergartners are also working as a whole class to earn fun incentives! The kids love the new toys!!!\r\nWe received some new center activities and games for our classroom as well! They have been a big hit! The students are obsessed with the stickers, too! They especially love the scratch and sniff stickers!\r\nAlso, thank you for the supplies for our classroom pet. Trixie is our class hamster and she was in need of supplies for her cage. \r\nWe appreciate your donation and for making our class exciting!","fullyFundedDate":1768235552259,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-and-supplies/9990546/","projectTitle":"Prizes and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Leet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joann-leet"},{"teacherId":8122200,"projectId":9717036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEAM project! Because of your generosity, my students are now using a classroom-safe chompsaw to measure, design, and build real projects with confidence and excitement.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were thrilled and full of questions about what they could create. Many had never used a tool like this before, and they were eager to learn how to work safely and accurately. Our first project involved designing and cutting materials to build small structures and sculptures, giving students hands-on experience with math, engineering, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nNext, students are planning larger collaborative builds that focus on stability, balance, and creative problem-solving. Your support has truly expanded what's possible in our classroom and has inspired students to see themselves as builders and innovators.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this meaningful learning experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758296986033,"projectUrl":"project/little-inventors-big-builders-hands-on/9717036/","projectTitle":"Little Inventors, Big Builders: Hands-On STEAM with a Chompsaw!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sterling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8122200_orig.png?crop=38,38,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757969137440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8122200"},{"teacherId":8122200,"projectId":9705251,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEAM project! Because of your generosity, my students are now using a classroom-safe chompsaw to measure, design, and build real projects with confidence and excitement.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were thrilled and full of questions about what they could create. Many had never used a tool like this before, and they were eager to learn how to work safely and accurately. Our first project involved designing and cutting materials to build small structures and sculptures, giving students hands-on experience with math, engineering, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nNext, students are planning larger collaborative builds that focus on stability, balance, and creative problem-solving. Your support has truly expanded what's possible in our classroom and has inspired students to see themselves as builders and innovators.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this meaningful learning experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757958676674,"projectUrl":"project/little-inventors-big-sculptors-20/9705251/","projectTitle":"Little Inventors, Big Sculptors 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sterling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8122200_orig.png?crop=38,38,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757969137440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8122200"},{"teacherId":8122200,"projectId":9652244,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEAM project! Because of your generosity, my students are now using a classroom-safe chompsaw to measure, design, and build real projects with confidence and excitement.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, students were thrilled and full of questions about what they could create. Many had never used a tool like this before, and they were eager to learn how to work safely and accurately. Our first project involved designing and cutting materials to build small structures and sculptures, giving students hands-on experience with math, engineering, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nNext, students are planning larger collaborative builds that focus on stability, balance, and creative problem-solving. Your support has truly expanded what's possible in our classroom and has inspired students to see themselves as builders and innovators.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this meaningful learning experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1757531059249,"projectUrl":"project/little-inventors-big-sculptors/9652244/","projectTitle":"Little Inventors, Big Sculptors!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sterling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8122200_orig.png?crop=38,38,x3,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757969137440","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8122200"},{"teacherId":4132998,"projectId":9705919,"letterContent":"We're all \"GOOD, GOOD, GOOD, VIBRATIONS\" in the music classroom! The students are loving to play our new instruments! We were able to talk about the size and source about the instruments and relate the sound we hear with the size of the drums. Getting to see the visual, hear the drum, and then get to hold the drum and play it for themselves really is helping to hit all 3 types of learning modes (aural, visual and kinesthetic). This hands-on way of learning science and in particular studying vibration and sound is very motivating for our young students! \r\n\r\nThe students were in awe when they saw our new buffalo drums! They loved that it looked different than any of the other drums that they have played. These drums had more detail and student could hold it by the ropes and hit it with a mallet. They were so excited when they got to play them! We added it into our rotation so that everyone had a chance to play them all. \r\n\r\nThe students will continue to play them from 1st grade into 5th grade years. The older students can still review the concept of size and source of sound, but they will also appreciate the resonate sound that these buffalo drums add to their music. These are very nice drums and will sound nice in a lot of our instrument arrangements. The younger students will continue to play these drums in several percussion songs to help them focus on their musicality and keeping the beat. These drums will be used by the whole school throughout the year and will be very motivating! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP AND DONATIONS. Your generosity has enriched our student's learning!","fullyFundedDate":1758320143107,"projectUrl":"project/good-good-good-vibrations/9705919/","projectTitle":"Good, Good, Good Vibrations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4132998"},{"teacherId":1442251,"projectId":9504967,"letterContent":"Every year the kids who participate in the Battle of the Books competition are happy to have copies to borrow. The competition is fierce and sometimes some families just can't get a hold of a copy. Our school uses the copies to prepare for the competition, during the competition, and years after the competition. \r\nAfter the competition, the kids who did not participate are still able to read the exciting stories from some amazing authors. The buzz from the students who participated spreads like wildfire about their favorites.","fullyFundedDate":1755692581462,"projectUrl":"project/readers-ready-for-battleof-the-books/9504967/","projectTitle":"Readers: Ready for Battle...of the Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vernaci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1442251_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600554466210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vernaci"},{"teacherId":1442251,"projectId":9510351,"letterContent":"The students are THRILLED with the new selection of books from this project. There was a little something for each of the grade levels from picture books to big kid chapter books. Students were introduced to some new authors while others were able to read more books from their favorite series. \r\nBeing able to bring a new selection into the library is one of my greatest joys. Having students smile and excited to check out new books is another! These books will go a long way for many years to come. I truly thank you for helping me to create lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1755706132407,"projectUrl":"project/today-a-reader-tomorrow-a-leader/9510351/","projectTitle":"Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vernaci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1442251_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600554466210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-vernaci"},{"teacherId":2666701,"projectId":9747930,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my Donors Choose project. These materials will go directly to students to award them for their effort, participation and competition in our class's Battle of the Books. At the end of the year, students will compete in this reading battle by reading 5 novels and going head to head in a Jeopardy style game.\r\n\r\nAll students will be awarded these awesome Reading certificates and amazing medals to commemorate their participation and success. I am so excited for the end of the year to pass them out, and I could not have done it without your help! Thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1758812422658,"projectUrl":"project/battle-of-the-books-awards/9747930/","projectTitle":"Battle of the Books Awards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tschan 3rdGrade@Vanderburg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2666701_orig.jpg?crop=1948,1948,x956,y606&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666557350791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanderburg3rdgrade"},{"teacherId":2666701,"projectId":9624626,"letterContent":"Our students are so excited to be reading the books you provided for them on this Donors Choose project. They have already completed the first book, Odder. This adorable prose style novel is a story about a curious little otter and her adventures in the wide open ocean. They are now engaged in the second book, A Rover's Story. All five novels will be read this year and will provide my students with engaging and challenging reading experiences to help them grow and develop as readers. \r\n\r\nThe main goal in mind with these books is for the students to gear up for the \"battle\" of Battle of the Books by reading all the books on our list to ultimately compete against one another in a Jeopardy style competition at the end of the year. They are reading for enjoyment, while also reading with a purpose of asking and answering detailed questions about each one of the 5 books. My students are loving their experience with reading these amazing novels. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755704624094,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-battle-begin/9624626/","projectTitle":"Let the Battle Begin!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tschan 3rdGrade@Vanderburg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2666701_orig.jpg?crop=1948,1948,x956,y606&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666557350791","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vanderburg3rdgrade"},{"teacherId":3090978,"projectId":8989062,"letterContent":"The technology is significantly enhancing how our students learn by offering them a hands-on, interactive experience that deepens their understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through programming robots, students apply computational thinking to solve problems, test algorithms, and experiment with real-world technology. This approach encourages them to think critically and develop practical skills that go beyond traditional textbook learning. Instead of simply memorizing concepts, students are engaging with technology in a way that allows them to experiment, make mistakes, and experience the satisfaction of solving complex problems. The most exciting part for students is the ability to directly control and program the robots. Watching their code come to life and solve tasks gives them a tangible sense of accomplishment, and working collaboratively in teams further enhances the experience. For many students, the idea of making a robot perform specific tasks brings the abstract world of coding to life, sparking creativity and innovation.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, some students who may have struggled with traditional learning methods are thriving with this technology. The hands-on nature of the project appeals to those who learn best through active engagement, and it's especially beneficial for students with strong problem-solving skills or those who enjoy creative challenges. Students who might not have previously considered themselves \"tech-savvy\" are gaining confidence as they see their ideas come to fruition. The project also highlights leadership potential in students, as many take on leadership roles within their teams, organizing tasks and guiding peers through the programming process. Overall, this project is not just building technical skills; it's helping all students, especially those who thrive in collaborative, interactive environments, to build confidence, improve problem-solving abilities, and ignite a passion for technology and innovation.","fullyFundedDate":1741035674210,"projectUrl":"project/lead-code-robotics-for-future-innovat/8989062/","projectTitle":"Lead & Code: Robotics for Future Innovators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moncrief","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/moncrief"},{"teacherId":9995961,"projectId":9250466,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our classroom project! As a new special education teacher serving students in grades 3–5 with specific learning disabilities, I can't express how much your generosity means—not just to me, but especially to my students.\r\n\r\nWhen I told them that people they've never met believed in them enough to invest in our classroom, their reaction was priceless. Many of my students are not used to others going the extra mile for them, and this experience truly made them feel seen, valued, and important. One student said, \"They don't even know us, and they still wanted to help?\" It was a moment of genuine awe and gratitude that will stick with me for a long time.\r\n\r\nAlthough the materials were just recently delivered and we're still getting them set up, the impact is already being felt. Thanks to your support, we're on our way to having a more organized, welcoming, and safe learning environment—a space where students can feel calm, focused, and ready to learn. There may not be a fancy project or lesson just yet, but your contribution has laid the foundation for something far more important: a classroom where every student feels like they matter.","fullyFundedDate":1746785991126,"projectUrl":"project/new-special-education-teacher/9250466/","projectTitle":"New Special Education Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pellegrini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9995961_orig.jpg?crop=1846,1846,x0,y55&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768179613177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9995961"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63821","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":542,"numTeachers":50,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":46,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":90.6,"schoolId":63821,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about John C Vanderburg Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"John C Vanderburg Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/john-c-vanderburg-elementary-school/63821"}