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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ruben P Diaz Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7281952,"projectId":10005280,"letterContent":"The Classroom basics project being funded was a great help to the classroom. Students will have new opportunities to have their needs met. Student's in this area are very street smart but they don't have many opportunities provided to use those skills in a more academic manner. Through the help of staff members guiding them, they can bridge the street smart into the academic science taught in the academic setting. Additionally, this will also help them be exposed to things that they may not be able to experience in their home life. This will increase some developmental milestones needed and increase curiosity through play based opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1768524906696,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics/10005280/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7281952_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768530859124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7281952"},{"teacherId":8130022,"projectId":10028049,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to meaningful resources that are making a real difference in their learning and confidence every day.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new materials during our daily lessons, especially in activities like journal writing and literacy work. Students have enjoyed the new books to read during silently reading. Students have also enjoyed the stickers and other prizes they receive for meeting their reading goals. One memorable moment was during a recent lesson where students used the materials to share their thoughts about a story and make personal connections. Students also enjoy putting the stickers on their journals. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue using these resources to support our current lessons, especially as we focus on building academic vocabulary, strengthening communication skills, and deepening comprehension. My goal is to help students become more independent and confident readers, and these materials are helping make that possible. We will also continue incorporating activities like exit tickets and collaborative discussions so students can reflect on both their learning and their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1769032040787,"projectUrl":"project/reading-center-motivation/10028049/","projectTitle":"Reading Center Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Covert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8130022"},{"teacherId":3464847,"projectId":9990496,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the clay and glow art supplies! My students had so much fun using the clay to make beads, pinch pots, clay looms, and sculptures! The glow art is in progress and they absolutely love it! The glow art is the final project of the year and we create art in the dark using black lights. Thank you so much for the generous gift you have given my students and me so we can continue creating wonderful and meaningful art. Keep giving and sharing your generosity so that students know they are supported!","fullyFundedDate":1768068896909,"projectUrl":"project/clay-and-glow-for-art/9990496/","projectTitle":"Clay and Glow for Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jimenez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3464847_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476035065197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-jimenez19"},{"teacherId":9348259,"projectId":9992965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the financial support tome and my students. They greatly appreciate the support to make it a more comforting setting for them.\r\n\r\nStudents have had so much fun coming into my office to unwind and talk about how they are feeling. The students are able to easily express how they feel thanks to the sensory toys.\r\n\r\nStudents need the social emotional support to be comfortable at school. These tools have been highly beneficial for them. Thank you for being open to help the elementary school aged students.","fullyFundedDate":1768159238053,"projectUrl":"project/sel-support-for-students/9992965/","projectTitle":"SEL Support for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348259"},{"teacherId":7281952,"projectId":9702966,"letterContent":"This experience grew us as students and scientists. The science and social studies scholastic supplements for our class have been a great support for our students. The amount for vocabulary and new experiences that the students were exposed to has increased has been abundantly and it adds great background knowledge. In our school garden, the students are even using their knowledge gained from the scholastic has also been translating to their every day academic language. Every time we read a new scholastic issue, students are eager to to go to their computers and tablets to looks the issues to reread it and to play the learning games.","fullyFundedDate":1767759118795,"projectUrl":"project/science-and-social-studies-in-kinder/9702966/","projectTitle":"Science and Social Studies in Kinder","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7281952_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768530859124","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7281952"},{"teacherId":9467817,"projectId":10029958,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation and getting us instrument to use in our classroom. With these instruments, my students have learned about different percussion instruments and how to play them. \r\n They also have been learning how to move around the room and feel the music with their bodies and with these instruments. They are learning to express themselves with different types of music and instruments. \r\n These instruments have been used in many lesson with all ages of students, K-5th grade. Again, we are so grateful for your help in getting these instruments for our school.","fullyFundedDate":1768713515115,"projectUrl":"project/exploration-and-movement-in-the-music-cl/10029958/","projectTitle":"Exploration and Movement in the Music Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9467817"},{"teacherId":10404139,"projectId":10019780,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students now have a welcoming and calming space where they can pause, reflect, and build their social-emotional skills in meaningful ways. We are using the new resources daily during small group sessions focused on emotional regulation, relationship-building, and problem-solving. One powerful moment occurred during a small group lesson on managing big feelings. Students used the calming tools to practice deep breathing and identify their emotions before role-playing how to respond to a frustrating situation with a peer. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many immediately gravitated toward the calming tools and flexible seating, commenting on how \"peaceful\" and \"comfortable\" the space felt. Several students shared that having a special place to calm down made them feel safe and cared for. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are building on this foundation by incorporating the resources into ongoing SEL lessons that focus on self-awareness, healthy communication, and independence. Students are beginning to set personal goals for using coping strategies during challenging moments, and we will continue practicing real-life scenarios to strengthen their confidence. Your support has not only provided materials—it has created opportunities for growth, resilience, and stronger connections within our school community. Thank you for helping our students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768601530120,"projectUrl":"project/focused-fun-building-social-emotional-s/10019780/","projectTitle":"Focused Fun: Building Social-Emotional Skills Through Engaging Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villanueva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10404139"},{"teacherId":9365413,"projectId":10000060,"letterContent":"First and foremost, thank you for funding my project! When I shared with my students that I have new supplies, materials, and \"Eye Can Interact\" resources/games to share they got so excited. As a COTA/L, I try to find fun ways to foster a strong foundation of executive functioning, problem solving, visual motor, visual perceptual, social emotional skills... just to list a few! Learning through fun makes all the difference, it gives the student an environment to thrive in without pressure. Thank you so much for seeing the value in my project! Occupational therapy has benefits beyond!!!","fullyFundedDate":1768165899576,"projectUrl":"project/eye-can-interact/10000060/","projectTitle":"Eye Can Interact!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Allen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9365413"},{"teacherId":7526720,"projectId":9989619,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom! The students have already begun to demonstrate their independence in organizing our schedule, planning and organizing tasks, and keeping time of each subjects lessons. The digital calendar has assisted in creating a more successfully run classroom. \r\nNot only were my students thrilled about our new digital addition, but they have also been excited not only about the books, and other organizational supplies purchased with the grant, but they are ecstatic to have the materials and supplies necessary to maintain a clean and organized environment. I hope you know how much donations such as yours really make a difference to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768191834019,"projectUrl":"project/productivity-tools-classroom-success/9989619/","projectTitle":"Productivity Tools = Classroom Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monarrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7526720_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599754226786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-monarrez"},{"teacherId":821497,"projectId":10014136,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have treasure box toys and incentives that motivate positive behavior and celebrate their hard work each day.\r\n\r\nWe especially love the digital calendar and the many ways it is used in our classroom. It helps the students stay engaged as we review daily schedules, track important dates, and build time-management and routine skills. The students love hearing the ding that lets them know it is time to transition to the next topic or task. It has quickly become a valuable and well-used learning tool in our class.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly grateful for the tissues, Clorox wipes, pens, and other classroom supplies you provided. These items help keep our classroom organized, clean, and running smoothly, allowing us to focus more on learning and less on logistics.\r\n\r\nYour kindness truly makes a difference to my students, and I am so thankful for your investment in their success. Please know that your support is appreciated every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768533271612,"projectUrl":"project/thriving-with-organization-and-motivatio/10014136/","projectTitle":"Thriving with Organization and Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Latimore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp821497_orig.jpg?crop=1935,1935,x393,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596151476419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-latimores-teacher-life"},{"teacherId":6278954,"projectId":5965836,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to receive the playground balls and fun outdoor activities. Thank you so much for donating to this project. The playground balls needed a refresh and the students all noticed right away that there were new activities for them to use. Having a fun way to stay active and have unstructured play is important in creating new friendships and creating a community.\r\nThank you for supporting me and my students. They loved every gift that you so generously donated to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1635641987960,"projectUrl":"project/physically-active-fitness/5965836/","projectTitle":"Physically Active Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gibbs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6278954_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1557771846251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/physicallyfit"},{"teacherId":7526720,"projectId":9614563,"letterContent":"When our new stools arrived, my students could hardly contain their excitement! They crowded around the boxes, eager to discover what was inside, and their smiles said it all once they realized the stools were for our small group table. They took turns helping me unpack and set them up, proudly claiming \"their\" seat and admiring how perfectly they fit at our kidney table.\r\n\r\nSince adding the stools, small group time has felt brand new. The students sit taller, focus longer, and truly enjoy learning together. These materials have transformed our space into a more comfortable and inviting place to learn. Thank you for giving my second graders a reason to feel proud of their classroom and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1756247315259,"projectUrl":"project/creative-seating/9614563/","projectTitle":"Creative Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Monarrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7526720_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599754226786","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-monarrez"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_96323","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":567,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":12,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":77,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":46.8,"schoolId":96323,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ruben P Diaz Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Ruben P Diaz Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/ruben-p-diaz-elementary-school/96323"}