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Because of you, students have greater access to the resources they need to grow academically, build confidence, and discover a love for reading.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is not just an investment in books, it is an investment in brighter futures. We are truly grateful for your commitment to education and for helping our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1771710743708,"projectUrl":"project/windows-and-mirrors-books-for-every-chi/9978409/","projectTitle":"Windows and Mirrors: Books for Every Child","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Frazier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp313255_orig.jpg?crop=1126,1126,x0,y337&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625993194631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/313255"},{"teacherId":8172561,"projectId":10018464,"letterContent":"New library books bring excitement, curiosity, and opportunity into the lives of elementary students. Fresh, engaging stories spark imagination, help children discover new interests, and build a strong foundation for reading skills. When students see updated and diverse books on the shelves, they are more motivated to read, explore different perspectives, and grow in confidence as learners. Access to new books also supports academic success by improving vocabulary, comprehension, and a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful to our generous donors for making this possible. Your support goes far beyond the purchase of books, you are opening doors to new worlds, inspiring young minds, and helping shape the future of our students. Thank you for investing in our children and our school community. Your generosity truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1768531946847,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-literacy/10018464/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Lit(eracy)!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blaser","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8172561_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y806&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700080192968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8172561"},{"teacherId":9770371,"projectId":10012857,"letterContent":"I am incredibly moved by your support for our Empowering Little Voices Project. Working in speech therapy, I see firsthand how the right tools can bridge the gap between a student's thoughts and their ability to share them. Your generosity has brought much-needed resources directly into the hands of my students.\r\n\r\nThe craft sets, color printer, and language building books have already changed the dynamic of our sessions. Instead of feeling like 'work,' practicing sentence structure or receptive language, now feels like play. For my students with communication delays, these materials aren't just toys—they are the keys to building confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nJust this week, a student who usually struggles with receptive language used one of the new Pete the Cat books, with adaptive photos used from the color printer, and was able to stay engaged for the entire session by participating and matching photos to the book. The smile on their face when they realized they were being understood was priceless. That moment was made possible by you.","fullyFundedDate":1768527741241,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-little-voices-in-big-classroo/10012857/","projectTitle":"Empowering Little Voices in Big Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Eckert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9770371_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x26,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768262809121","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9770371"},{"teacherId":8123275,"projectId":9998231,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for your incredibly generous donation. My students were so excited to dive into the new materials in our classroom and out on the playground! I wish you could have been on the playground this afternoon to see the transformation your gift provided. The moment the new balls were pumped up and the other playground equipment were opened, the atmosphere changed instantly. The new playground balls and outdoor equipment gives our students vital opportunities to develop their motor skills, build lasting friendships, and enjoy much-needed physical activity. \r\n\r\nInside the classroom, the new blocks and hands-on math manipulatives helped transform abstract concepts into meaningful, tactile experiences for my students—igniting their curiosity and fostering a true love for learning. Our students' imaginations have officially taken flight. In just one week, the new blocks have been transformed into medieval castles, futuristic space stations, and even a miniature model of our own school. Thank you again for your generosity and for investing in the growth and happiness of our students.\"","fullyFundedDate":1768158147560,"projectUrl":"project/building-community-through-play/9998231/","projectTitle":"Building Community Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boylan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8123275_orig.jpg?crop=288,288,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699118103684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8123275"},{"teacherId":7852039,"projectId":9986918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and fully funding our project! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom now has new colored pencils, dry erase markers, engaging book sets that my students were excited to read, and comfortable cushions that allow them to spread out around the room during reading time. These materials have quickly become some of our most-used and most-loved classroom supplies.\r\n\r\nMy students use the colored pencils and dry erase markers every day during lessons, independent work, and small group activities. The new books have helped spark excitement around reading, and it has been so special to see students eager to pick up books that truly interest them. The cushions have also helped create a more flexible and comfortable reading environment, giving students cozy spaces where they can settle in and enjoy their books.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped make our classroom more engaging, welcoming, and student-centered. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a space where they feel excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1768011041438,"projectUrl":"project/creative-tools/9986918/","projectTitle":"Creative Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Felix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7852039_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721430304732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kristifelix"},{"teacherId":308386,"projectId":9990904,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new resources has sparked a wave of excitement and engagement in our classroom. My students, who range from 3 to 5 years old and are on the autism spectrum, thrive on sensory exploration and structured play. When the boxes first arrived and were opened during circle time, the room was filled with wide eyes and curious hands. For our students, new materials aren't just \"toys\"—they are new ways to understand the world. 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Your contribution has given my students the tools they need to find their voices and build a strong academic start, and we are so grateful for your support in making our classroom a place of discovery.","fullyFundedDate":1768333603063,"projectUrl":"project/building-foundational-math-skills-throug/9990904/","projectTitle":"Building Foundational Math Skills Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Early","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp308386_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698894145973","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsearly"},{"teacherId":8173276,"projectId":8022839,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of the generous donors who supported our first grade supply initiative. Because of your kindness and willingness to give, our students now have the essential tools they need to begin their academic journey with confidence and excitement. Your contributions provided notebooks, pencils, crayons, folders, learning materials, and other critical classroom supplies that help create a strong foundation for success. For many of our families, these resources ease a significant financial burden and ensure that every child can start the school year prepared and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1699830253862,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade-stuff/8022839/","projectTitle":"1st Grade Stuff!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dunn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8173276"},{"teacherId":8173276,"projectId":10031443,"letterContent":"We extend our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who contributed to making this book grant possible. 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Marshall C Darnell Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Las Vegas, Nevada that is part of Clark County School District.
It serves 632 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
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58%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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Marshall C Darnell Elementary School
$87,281
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166
projects
funded
59
teachers
funded
217
donors
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31
projects for
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Marshall C Darnell Elementary School has received support from
101 individuals from Nevada and
116 individuals out-of-state.