{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lahontan Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":10407426,"projectId":10030629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our first-grade classroom and helping make this project possible. As a first-year teacher, your generosity means so much to both me and my students. Because of your support, our classroom has become an even more welcoming and supportive place to learn.\r\n The seat-back pockets are already helping students stay organized and take responsibility for their own materials. Having a designated place for their supplies makes it easier for them to stay focused and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n Our magnetic bookshelf has also made a big difference during lessons. Students are able to see and interact with books more easily, which helps bring stories and learning to life. It has been wonderful to watch them engage with the materials and participate with curiosity and excitement.\r\n The rock salt lamp and fish bubble tube have helped create a calm and peaceful atmosphere in our classroom. These resources have been wonderful additions to our quiet and calming space, helping students relax, refocus, and manage their emotions when they need a moment to reset.\r\n Because of your kindness, my students are already benefiting from the resources you provided. The floor duster has become a favorite classroom job, and students take pride in helping keep our classroom clean and ready for learning. \r\n Your generosity has truly made a difference in the daily experiences of my students. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping create a space where my first graders can learn, grow, and feel supported every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769135259626,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-strong-start-for-first-grade/10030629/","projectTitle":"Building a Strong Start for First Grade Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10407426"},{"teacherId":10399841,"projectId":9997574,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom is now full of movement, smiles, and excited learners! Thank you for supporting our project, Fitness in Motion: Active Stations for Active Learners. Kindergarten and 1st grade students have so much energy, and thanks to you, we are able to channel that energy into healthy movement that supports both their bodies and their learning. Your kindness has helped create active stations where students can move with purpose while building skills that will benefit them every day.\r\n The new weights, yoga mats, and weighted medicine balls have quickly become favorites in our classroom. Students use the weights to practice simple strength-building exercises that help develop coordination and confidence. The yoga mats give them a comfortable space to stretch, balance, and practice calming movements that help them reset and refocus during the school day. The weighted medicine balls are especially exciting for students as they safely roll, lift, and move them during partner and station activities, building strength, body awareness, and teamwork along the way.\r\n Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and every stretch, lift, and smile is a reminder of your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768176990447,"projectUrl":"project/fitness-in-motion-active-stations-for-a/9997574/","projectTitle":"Fitness in Motion: Active Stations for Active Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rhoades","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399841"},{"teacherId":9357331,"projectId":10001798,"letterContent":"Supplies have arrived, and the Pup Buck Carts have been refilled! Students are visiting the carts weekly and are happy to see items in the 1, 2, and 3 Pup Buck price range. \r\n\r\nStudents displaying our Pup Buck Motto, \"We are Wolf Pups! Wolf Pups are: Respectful, \r\nResponsible and Safe!\" earn Pup Bucks. They can spend them in the Student Store or enter our weekly drawing, where one student from each classroom wins. Their name is called on the school speaker, and they come to the office to pick a prize of their choice. \r\n\r\nWith your generous donation, we are able to continue this positive reinforcement for the rest of the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1768169853678,"projectUrl":"project/wolf-pup-rewards-pbis/10001798/","projectTitle":"Wolf Pup Rewards - PBIS","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandusky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357331_orig.jpg?crop=317,317,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699402069835","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357331"},{"teacherId":5462512,"projectId":10004347,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my students here at Lahontan Elementary School, I want to say thank you for your generous donation of STEM items to our library. Your support is making a tremendous impact on our young learners, helping to foster their curiosity and passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.\r\n\r\nThe first time I brought the bins out, the students were SO excited to try them. They really had a hard time trying to decide which ones to play with first. I had to explain to them that since we play with the bins for a week every month, they would have plenty of time to try them all before the year was over. \r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students now have access to a variety of engaging and educational materials that will not only strengthen their foundational skills but also spark their imaginations and creativity. The tools and resources you've provided will help them explore, experiment, and grow—setting them on a path for future success.\r\nYour generosity is giving our students the opportunity to explore new ideas, learn through play, and develop critical thinking skills that will benefit them for years to come.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your contribution and for believing in the power of education. Our entire school community is excited to see the positive impact these STEM resources will have on our young learners. Thank you again for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1768176373178,"projectUrl":"project/our-library-loves-to-create/10004347/","projectTitle":"Our Library Loves to Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5462512"}],"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":62.2,"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"}