{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lahontan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8183697,"projectId":9997104,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your donation. It has allowed us to purchase more brainy bin stem activities for our morning warm-up. \r\nMy students are encouraged to use their imaginations to build and play. It also helps them work on their social skills, such as sharing and compromise. Each week the brainy bin tubs are rotated so each group can play with something different. The purchase of more materials has allowed me to add more options for my students. For many students, this is their favorite part of the day.","fullyFundedDate":1768170330637,"projectUrl":"project/stem-in-the-classroom/9997104/","projectTitle":"STEM in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. WindRiver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8183697_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y352&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677197918691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8183697"},{"teacherId":7440559,"projectId":10024398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of Little Spot books. Our class of 1st graders is learning more about how to describe their emotions and talk through their emotions instead of acting on them. They are able to connect with the Little Spots. We have tied this into Zones of Regulation and they are beginning to identify what zone they are in each day. \r\n\r\nI use these books to read aloud to the whole class, but the books are also available for students to pick up and look at during the day. They enjoy looking through the pages and learning how Little Spot deals with his feelings.","fullyFundedDate":1768945972727,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-in-first-grade/10024398/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hawkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7440559"},{"teacherId":6902391,"projectId":10016487,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my first grade students now have their own set of headphones and storage bags, and it has made a tremendous difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful changes has been the growth in student independence. My students are able to access and care for their own headphones, which gives them a sense of responsibility and confidence. They are excited to take ownership of their learning tools, and it has empowered them in ways that go beyond academics.\r\n\r\nYour donation has also helped us maximize our learning time. Before, we often ran into technology challenges that caused interruptions and frustration. Now, those issues have been eliminated, allowing students to stay focused and engaged. We are able to transition smoothly into our activities, which has greatly increased time on task.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are used every day across multiple subjects. Students use them during our math program, to listen to stories and build reading skills, and to practice fluency, comprehension, and spelling. Having reliable, individual headphones ensures that each child can fully participate without distractions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has created a more efficient, independent, and engaging learning environment for my students. Thank you for making a direct and lasting impact on their education. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1768506264205,"projectUrl":"project/plugged-in-with-purpose/10016487/","projectTitle":"Plugged In with Purpose","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pope","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6902391"},{"teacherId":5872792,"projectId":10002309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your help in providing the technology and supplies my students needed to practice writing, working together, and fine motor skills.\r\n\r\nThe projectors have been a huge hit in our classroom and are a highly requested center during each day. They have loved tracing objects and characters and writing about what they have done. It's given so many of my students the motivation they need to practice drawing and sounding out words on their own. They beam with pride every time a drawing goes up in the hallway. The new drying rack has been incredibly helpful in keeping our art projects","fullyFundedDate":1768277720192,"projectUrl":"project/steam-in-room-2/10002309/","projectTitle":"STEAM in Room 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goetsch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5872792_orig.png?crop=1078,1078,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633898543252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kgoetsch"},{"teacherId":8119116,"projectId":9997132,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the donations so my classroom could purchase stem toys. We use these each day at the beginning of the day. My students are not only using their brains to build but also having to work on their communication skills while working with each other. \r\n\r\nI have seen my students grow so much with their communication skills. They are learning to work together to build bigger projects. They are also learning how to communicate with each other when they are not agreeing on things.\r\n\r\nBeing able to work together and work on communication skills is such an important part of being a kindergartener.","fullyFundedDate":1768171275648,"projectUrl":"project/brainy-bins/9997132/","projectTitle":"Brainy Bins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8119116"},{"teacherId":8112401,"projectId":9986919,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for gifting me the funds for my classroom. We do a lot of carpet work and the surf desks help a lot. The only problem was we had no where to store them. We now have a place to easily put the desks.\r\n\r\nIn addition, we use scholastic news weekly. I used to pay for it with my own money, but now, having it given to me allows me to use my funds on other items. It is a great way to bring the world into the classroom. \r\n\r\nFinally, I love teaching science. Getting some tools that will give my students hands on experience is priceless. It is great to use to enhance their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1768319034100,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science/9986919/","projectTitle":"Hands on Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lefort","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8112401_orig.jpg?crop=867,867,x123,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633824345129","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8112401"},{"teacherId":7644121,"projectId":10025652,"letterContent":"I would truly like to thank you all for your help in finding my project! Your generosity is much appreciated by my students and I\r\n\r\nMy students are using their new listening center every day in one of our guided reading centers. They listen to stories and then answer comprehension questions about what they read. It is much better than our previous listening center and they are enjoying their time using it!\r\n\r\nAdditionally, they are loving the puzzles that were purchased for them as well. The puzzles are helping them to be able to work together to solve problems!","fullyFundedDate":1771174178474,"projectUrl":"project/literacylistening-and-cooperative-learn/10025652/","projectTitle":"Literacy/Listening and Cooperative Learning Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7644121_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1605933728458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7644121"},{"teacherId":9348849,"projectId":10025257,"letterContent":"My class has LOVED working together to solve all the puzzles you donated! They are more motivated to complete work so that they can get a chance to solve puzzles with their friends as part of our choice time. They also love the scribble spot books and we read them in the mornings and work through the strategies in the stories! I have noticed them using these strategies to calm down and work through emotions. They also recognize their emotions more and also help eachother work through emotions. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1768673640458,"projectUrl":"project/social-skillssuccess/10025257/","projectTitle":"Social Skills=Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bacallo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348849"},{"teacherId":8111005,"projectId":10025430,"letterContent":"It was like Christmas morning when all of the packages arrived. The students were so excited to see what was in the boxes. Right away they wanted to start using everything. \r\nWe have set up a center for the microscopes. They love finding all kinds of things to look at close up. There has been a learning process on using one eye to look into the microscopes but they are getting it. \r\nStudents have also been learning about decomposing. We did a science project to see which banana would decompose the fastest using our new display box. (Picture will be provided)","fullyFundedDate":1768672638580,"projectUrl":"project/super-science/10025430/","projectTitle":"Super Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8111005"},{"teacherId":8278637,"projectId":9989583,"letterContent":"My students have been absolutely thrilled with the new resources provided through DonorsChoose and the state of Nevada. From the moment the materials arrived, their excitement was undeniable—they eagerly gathered around, curious and ready to explore. It was inspiring to see how quickly they wanted to engage with the new items, asking questions, sharing ideas, and immediately putting the materials to use. Their enthusiasm reinforced just how meaningful these resources are in creating a dynamic and engaging classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWe have incorporated these materials into our daily routine through our morning bins, which are designed to ease students into the school day while promoting creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. These bins have quickly become a favorite part of our schedule. Students work together in small groups, learning how to communicate effectively, share responsibilities, and solve problems as a team. The new resources have elevated this time by offering more variety and opportunities for hands-on exploration, making learning both fun and purposeful.","fullyFundedDate":1768057585926,"projectUrl":"project/full-steam-ahead/9989583/","projectTitle":"Full STEAM Ahead!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maynes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8278637_orig.jpg?crop=2215,2215,x0,y131&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687116106580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8278637"},{"teacherId":8132213,"projectId":10033957,"letterContent":"Our class has thoroughly enjoyed and benefitted from the resources purchased by you! They are thriving using their new tools such as the tactile fidgets, chair bands, and compression rings during work time. These tools help them to meet their sensory needs while still focusing on their schoolwork. The puzzles have also been a fantastic choice during independent time. My students in special education are especially enjoying them!\r\n\r\nAdditionally, we have been using the little spot of feelings books to help us learn more about social and emotional regulation skills. They have provided us with tools on how to cope and manage our emotions and big feelings that first graders often feel. We have also discovered songs that go with the books and are loving them!\r\n\r\nFinally, thank you for the student headphones that allow me to provide sets to those who are not able to bring their own.","fullyFundedDate":1768721924482,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learners-and-regulators/10033957/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learners and Regulators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Potter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8132213"},{"teacherId":8123648,"projectId":10064493,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that truly matter. Your support has given my students access to resources that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and make learning more engaging every single day.\r\n\r\nWith your donation, we were able to provide materials that many of my students would not otherwise have access to. These resources have already made a noticeable difference—students are more excited to participate, more willing to take risks in their learning, and more proud of their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful moments since receiving the surf desks storage racks was seeing students light up as they used them for the first time. They were able to retrieve and store their desk on their own. Their enthusiasm reminded me just how powerful your support is. You are not just funding supplies—you are opening doors, creating opportunities, and showing students that their education matters.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my entire classroom, thank you for believing in us and investing in our future. Your kindness and generosity will have a lasting impact on my students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1771048257732,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-storage/10064493/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chappell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8123648_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y89&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638611771071","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8123648"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59470","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":436,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":94,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":56,"percentIndigenous":3,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 1","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":62.8,"schoolId":59470,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lahontan Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lahontan Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/churchill-county-school-district/lahontan-elementary-school/59470"}