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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Brown Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":20.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9357493,"projectId":10026047,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our classroom. Your contributions—particularly the listening center and LEGO materials—have made a meaningful impact on my students' learning experience.\r\nThe listening center gives students the opportunity to build their listening and comprehension skills in an engaging and independent way. More importantly, it creates a calm and focused space where they can explore stories and language at their own pace, helping to foster both confidence and a love of learning and reading.\r\nThe LEGO sets have also been a wonderful addition. They inspire creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving among my students, and are used daily. Whether they are building independently or working together, they are developing critical thinking skills while having fun. These hands-on experiences are invaluable and bring so much energy and excitement into our classroom. Seeing my students have to learn to share, use kindness, work collaboratively and build from their creative minds is invaluable to me.\r\nYour generosity has not only provided materials, but also opportunities—opportunities for growth, creativity, and discovery. My students are already benefiting from your kindness, and I am truly grateful for your support.\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in the success of my students.\r\nWith appreciation,\r\nKiara Wallstrum\r\nKindergarten Teacher Brown Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1768765496350,"projectUrl":"project/books-take-us-to-new-places/10026047/","projectTitle":"Books Take Us to New Places!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. WALLSTRUM","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357493"},{"teacherId":9352197,"projectId":10029721,"letterContent":"Wow! Thank you so much for your donation! My students have absolutely loved using the new gross motor toys! Having these toys has reignited their enthusiasm for working on balance skills and gross motor skills such as jumping, skipping, and hopping. The stomp rocket as well as the air filled stepping stones have been a big hit! My students have also really enjoyed working with the balls that were purchased, as they are soft and do not hurt if they are not able to catch them or accidently kick them into a peer. My students also love standing on the balance pads and working on their balance in a fun way! \r\n\r\nWe are really very grateful for all of our new equipment!","fullyFundedDate":1769048813856,"projectUrl":"project/working-hard-and-having-fun/10029721/","projectTitle":"Working Hard And Having Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Amanda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9352197"},{"teacherId":9571539,"projectId":9990581,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Classroom Essentials for Learning.\" Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom!\r\n\r\nOur students were so excited when the new materials arrived. The rolling stools have quickly become a favorite—they allow students to move comfortably and collaborate more easily during group work and centers. I've already seen more engagement as students gather, share ideas, and work together in a more flexible space.\r\n\r\nThe privacy folders have been incredibly helpful in promoting focus and independence. During tests and independent work time, students feel more confident and less distracted, which has improved both their concentration and their sense of ownership over their learning.\r\n\r\nThe microwave has also been a wonderful addition. It allows us to support students who need a warm meal or snack, helping them stay comfortable and ready to learn throughout the day. It's made a bigger impact on student well-being than you might imagine.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using these resources to support collaborative projects and independent learning routines. Students are currently working on small group activities and practicing responsibility during independent work time, and these tools are helping make those routines more effective and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support—you've truly helped create a more comfortable, focused, and engaging learning environment for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1768248657269,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-learning/9990581/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Skidmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571539_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767851744039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571539"},{"teacherId":5260865,"projectId":10010532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my kindergarten classroom this year. Your generous donation has brought hands-on learning opportunities to my tiny learners and many more in the years to come.\r\n\r\n During free choice centers, interventions, and small groups these items have enriched my students learning making learning time more engaging. My students love creating, building, sharing, and taking turns daily with these tools and toys!\r\n\r\n These tiny learners were overjoyed with excitement when two large boxes were delivered to our classroom! It was like Christmas morning! It was so fun to see their little faces light up with joy when each time came out of the box! \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting my kindergarten classroom! You are amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1768527785396,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-tiny-humans/10010532/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning for Tiny Humans","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Barsodi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5260865_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522214779297","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-barsodi"},{"teacherId":9364733,"projectId":10029418,"letterContent":"I cannot express how incredibly grateful my classroom family is having received such important materials. \r\n\r\nMy students have special needs, so having materials that can support them while letting them explore and learn is crucial. \r\n\r\nAs the materials arrived, the class was so excited to see the new things.\r\n\r\nOur jellyfish lamp has been a classroom favorite and it helps student calm and regulate their emotions when becoming upset or frustrated. \r\n\r\nThe sensory tiles and fidgets are used daily. The kids are able to engage in learning while having their sensory needs met.\r\n\r\nThank you for allowing me to create a learning environment that is inclusive to all needs.","fullyFundedDate":1768796459852,"projectUrl":"project/immersive-learning/10029418/","projectTitle":"Immersive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tiffany","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9364733_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699905379323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9364733"},{"teacherId":8131839,"projectId":9999024,"letterContent":"Our Speech Family is truly grateful for your generous donations! Since receiving the materials from Donors Choose, students cannot WAIT to see what's at the Speech Center during language arts each day! The puppets to pair with grade level texts make reading engaging and hands on, for students who have emerging interest in print. Students who are nonverbal can activate the single-touch buttons with messages such as, \"my turn\", \"more\", \"no thank you\", or \"wait\" to signal basic wants and needs during everyday activities. The hands on manipulatives/ games provide students varied levels of challenges to acquire basic concepts and vocabulary, with repetition, support, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1768266447120,"projectUrl":"project/ms-ducketts-speech-family/9999024/","projectTitle":"Ms. Duckett's Speech Family","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duckett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8131839"},{"teacherId":8115333,"projectId":10024864,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful resources that have made such a difference in my classroom this year.\r\n\r\nThe classroom rug has transformed our space into a cozy, inviting gathering place. It serves as our community meeting area where students feel comfortable, supported, and engaged. During morning meetings, read-alouds, and collaborative discussions, the rug creates a sense of belonging that strengthens our classroom culture and encourages participation from even our most reserved learners.\r\n\r\nThe book bins for cubbies have revolutionized how we manage classroom materials and personal belongings. Students now have designated, organized spaces to store their items, reducing clutter and teaching valuable organizational skills. This system has decreased lost items, improved classroom efficiency, and empowered students to take ownership of their learning space.\r\n\r\nThe colored pencils have expanded our artistic capabilities and enriched student work across all subjects. From illustrating stories to creating detailed maps, adding color to math diagrams, and expressing emotions through art, these supplies have made learning more visually engaging and multisensory.\r\n\r\nThe carpet sweeper has made it easier to maintain our classroom's cleanliness and hygiene. A well-kept environment supports student focus, reduces distractions, and promotes healthy indoor air quality—essential for optimal learning.\r\n\r\nTogether, these donations have created a classroom that is organized, welcoming, creative, and functional—a space where students thrive academically and emotionally. Your generosity has directly enhanced our ability to teach and our students' ability to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1768671621084,"projectUrl":"project/ms-snyders-awesome-3rd-graders/10024864/","projectTitle":"Ms. Snyders Awesome 3rd Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8115333"},{"teacherId":4113226,"projectId":10039792,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful resources that have made such a difference in my classroom this year.\r\n\r\nThe color printer has been invaluable in bringing our projects to life. From vibrant group presentations to polished individual assignments, the ability to produce high-quality color prints has elevated the caliber of student work and made our classroom feel more professional and creative.\r\n\r\nBeyond printing, I'm deeply grateful for the Expo markers, colored paper, and organizational supplies you've provided. These items have transformed how we collaborate and learn:\r\n\r\nExpo markers have made our brainstorming sessions and whiteboard work more engaging and dynamic\r\nColored paper has added creativity and visual appeal to countless projects, helping students express their ideas in colorful, meaningful ways\r\nOrganization supplies have helped us maintain an orderly, functional learning environment where students can focus on what matters most—learning.\r\n\r\nThese resources have supported both our group projects, fostering teamwork and communication, and individual projects, allowing each student to showcase their unique talents and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and, more importantly, in our students' success. Your generosity doesn't go unnoticed—it truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768769118439,"projectUrl":"project/mswotrings-classroom/10039792/","projectTitle":"Ms.Wotring's Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wotring","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4113226_orig.jpg?crop=1718,1718,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632979607706","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4113226"},{"teacherId":10397491,"projectId":9998562,"letterContent":"When our new resources arrived, we immediately put the trays to use during cutting activities with our little ones. Before, tiny paper scraps would scatter all over the floor, making cleanup overwhelming for them. Now, by giving each child their own tray, they can keep their materials contained and take responsibility for their space. It has turned a simple activity into a moment of independence and pride, and it's been wonderful to see how much smoother and calmer our transitions have become.\r\nThe students' reactions were priceless. They were especially excited about the small arts-and-crafts materials—tiny pieces, bright colors, and new textures always spark their creativity. As soon as they saw everything, their faces lit up and they immediately wanted to explore, cut, glue, and create. These resources didn't just make our routines easier; they made our classroom feel even more joyful and inviting for our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768672881704,"projectUrl":"project/for-pre-k-students/9998562/","projectTitle":"For Pre K students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessarie Argete","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10397491"},{"teacherId":8116355,"projectId":9990716,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a noticeable difference in our classroom routines and learning environment. The new classroom supplies—privacy folders, pens, an electronic stapler, and organization materials—have helped make our space more structured and supportive for students. The privacy folders have been especially helpful during independent work and assessments because they allow students to stay focused on their own thinking. During a recent math activity, students used their privacy folders while solving problems independently before we came together to discuss strategies. It created a sense of responsibility and helped students feel confident working through problems on their own.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were genuinely excited. Something as simple as new pens made them feel like their work was important, and the privacy folders quickly became a tool they were proud to use during quiet work time. The organization supplies have also helped keep our classroom running smoothly, making it easier for students to access materials and stay on task throughout the day.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue supporting our daily lessons and projects as students practice working more independently. As we move into new reading and writing units, students will use the privacy folders during small group activities, peer editing, and assessments to help them stay focused and confident. Your support has helped create a classroom environment where students can stay organized, engaged, and ready to learn each day. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1768071190018,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-a-strong-classro/9990716/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds & a Strong Classroom Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8116355_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y304&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699315410544","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8116355"},{"teacherId":3614321,"projectId":10021705,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The anchor chart paper and classroom supplies have helped create a more engaging and organized learning environment for my students. Anchor charts are an important part of how I teach because they allow us to visually capture important ideas, strategies, and examples while we are learning together. These charts stay up in the classroom so students can refer back to them during independent work, which helps reinforce skills and build confidence as they learn.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited about having fresh materials to work with and new charts to reference during lessons. When we create anchor charts together, students feel proud seeing their ideas added to the chart and displayed in the room. It makes learning more interactive and helps them remember important concepts because they helped build the resource themselves.\r\n\r\nSome of my students rely heavily on visual reminders, so these materials have already made a big impact. Being able to quickly look up at a chart to remind themselves of a strategy in reading, writing, or math helps them stay independent and engaged. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping create tools that my students can use every day to grow as learners.","fullyFundedDate":1768619583666,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-curious-minds/10021705/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Zoratti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3614321_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1463602399872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3614321"},{"teacherId":9350210,"projectId":10004328,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous donations which helped me purchase flexible seating for my students! When we imagine children in school, we picture them sitting quietly, completing their work, feeling safe and comfortable. For a student with autism, sitting quietly without moving is not always comfortable and therefore they do not always feel safe. Asking these students to sit for long periods of time without moving around does not accommodate their needs and physical well-being.\r\n\r\nMy students were SO excited to get their \"special chairs\" and they helped unbox the chairs with giggles and exclamations of delight! I wish you could have seen the joy on their faces to understand how something as simple as a chair can bring true comfort and joy to a child. Even my most impacted students love sitting in these chairs as it provides just the right amount of movement to keep them regulated without causing distractions to other students. For the first time ever, they all feel comfortable and safe sitting down to complete their work. I will be forever grateful for your assistance in helping me provide much-needed tools to help my students feel as happy and comfortable as any other child. They deserve it so with my whole heart, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768177114348,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-little-learners/10004328/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Orton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350210_orig.jpg?crop=2607,2607,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699030358010","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350210"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_83078","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":514,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":26,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":58,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.5,"schoolId":83078,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Brown Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Brown Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/brown-elementary-school/83078"}