{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mary & Zel Lowman Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3046755,"projectId":10195784,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The students were so excited to get to play with the mud kitchen. Every single day during set -up, they asked when it would be ready.\r\nSensory play in pre-kindergarten is a wonderful way to learn new skills in math, language, science and fine motor.\r\nStudents rarely get a chance to play in mud and get dirty any more. My students love that they can create, pour and mix their creations. We have added a variety of nature items to their mud kitchen so they have different textures.","fullyFundedDate":1778255936030,"projectUrl":"project/muddy-play-for-little-scientists/10195784/","projectTitle":"Muddy Play for Little Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cress","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3046755"},{"teacherId":317315,"projectId":10575272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding our indoor hydroponic garden project! Because of your support, all of our fifth-grade students now have access to a hands-on, living laboratory right inside our school.\r\n\r\nWith our new hydroponic units, tools, and seeds—including lettuce, kale, chives, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes—students are diving deep into plant biology, ecosystems, and sustainable agriculture. They aren't just reading about science in a textbook; they are active scientists observing seed germination, monitoring plant health, and harvesting fresh produce.\r\n\r\nTo keep everything running smoothly, we are using the digital calendar to coordinate student responsibilities. Every fifth grader rotates through essential daily chores, from checking nutrient levels to adjusting lighting. This tool has transformed our garden into a collaborative, school-wide effort, teaching our students vital real-world skills in time management, teamwork, and accountability.\r\n\r\nYour investment has sparked curiosity and a true sense of pride across our entire fifth-grade class. Seeing their excitement as green shoots appear is priceless. 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Their excitement and pride show just how much these accomplishments mean to them.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these resources to target individual reading needs, monitor progress, and celebrate growth along the way. Thank you for helping my students build their reading skills, confidence, and belief in themselves as readers. 📚⭐","fullyFundedDate":1788717082029,"projectUrl":"project/small-rewards-big-readers-inspiring-st/10591318/","projectTitle":"Small Rewards, Big Readers: Inspiring Students to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Sims","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1761839_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723085015383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sims2012"},{"teacherId":9590916,"projectId":10536233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for support me, our staff and students. I am so excited to be able to give them a surprise goodie bag during our state testing. I was so excited when all the materials came I have already created the bags! Well over 350 bags but it was so worth it.\r\n Our state testing does not start until March so our students and teachers have not gotten their goodie bag yet. I have shown them to my admin and they were so excited and pleased with how they turned out. The teachers and students are going to love them.\r\n This would not have been possible without your support and I truly appreciate it more than you know.","fullyFundedDate":1788467758223,"projectUrl":"project/state-testing-motivation/10536233/","projectTitle":"State Testing Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9590916_orig.png?crop=839,839,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785385828350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9590916"},{"teacherId":2500306,"projectId":10262223,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity by helping support my project Fostering Creativity and Community Through Music. When the children first saw the new instruments, their eyes lit up. They asked what each of the new instruments were and where did they come from. They couldn't wait to test out the sounds especially the xylophones. \r\n\r\nDuring our first circle time activity using the scarves was fantastic! Watching each student participate and moving to the music showed how music brings them together. \r\n\r\nUp next, we will be practicing fast and slow rhythms to match different animal movements. Students will listen to a tempo and use their instruments to sound like a slow, stomping elephant or a quick, scurrying mouse.\r\n\r\nThey are excited to keep exploring these sounds, and this hands-on learning would not be possible without you. Your generosity is directly bringing music and rhythm into their early childhood experience.","fullyFundedDate":1783541482441,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-creativity-and-community-throu/10262223/","projectTitle":"Fostering Creativity and Community Through Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore-Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2500306_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784657964400","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-pmoore"},{"teacherId":10401398,"projectId":10595716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing me with a new laptop for my classroom. Your kindness means so much to me and will make a meaningful difference in the way I teach and support my students each day. Having a reliable laptop will help me prepare engaging lessons, create learning materials, communicate with families, and provide my students with more opportunities to use technology in their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I can spend less time worrying about technology and more time focusing on what matters most, helping my students learn, grow, and succeed. This laptop will be an important tool in our classroom, and I am truly grateful that you chose to invest in my students and their education. Thank you for believing in our classroom and helping make a difference in the lives of my students!","fullyFundedDate":1788738653557,"projectUrl":"project/a-laptop-to-support-teaching-and-learnin/10595716/","projectTitle":"A Laptop to Support Teaching and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10401398_orig.jpg?crop=2544,2544,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790046263028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10401398"},{"teacherId":10631220,"projectId":10545181,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when they first saw our new music resources! We have already started using the colorful LED tambourines and light-up rhythm sticks during our music lessons. Seeing the instruments light up while they play has brought an entirely new level of excitement to practicing rhythm and performing together. The students could hardly wait for their turn to play, and these materials have made our classroom feel even more joyful, creative, and engaging.\r\n\r\nThese resources are also helping my students prepare for our upcoming winter concert. We are practicing rhythms and learning how to play the light-up instruments together as an ensemble. The battery-operated candles will add a beautiful visual element to our performance, and our new portable speaker will allow us to use music and accompaniment more effectively during rehearsals and performances.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue rehearsing and combine singing, movement, instruments, and lights into our winter concert program. I cannot wait for my students to share what they have learned with their families and our school community. Thank you for giving my students these wonderful opportunities to make music, build confidence, and experience the joy of performing!","fullyFundedDate":1788538610471,"projectUrl":"project/light-up-our-winter-concert/10545181/","projectTitle":"Light Up Our Winter Concert!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joubert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10631220"},{"teacherId":2582822,"projectId":5954493,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Learning Centers to Close the Gap project! Your generosity provided my students with resources that made our learning centers more engaging, meaningful, and productive.\r\n\r\nThe materials were used during small-group instruction and independent learning centers, giving students additional opportunities to practice important skills at their individual levels. My students were very excited when they first saw the new materials and were eager to use them. It was wonderful to see them working together, helping one another, and becoming more confident and independent learners.\r\n\r\nThese resources helped me provide additional practice for students who needed extra support while also allowing other students to continue building and strengthening their skills. Learning centers became an important part of our classroom routine and helped us address individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning, students will build upon these skills through small-group instruction, independent practice, and collaborative activities. Your support has helped provide opportunities for students to close learning gaps and experience success.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for making a positive difference in their education. We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1642083362253,"projectUrl":"project/learning-centers-to-close-the-gap/5954493/","projectTitle":"Learning Centers to Close the Gap","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rosenberger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2582822"},{"teacherId":9348065,"projectId":7983797,"letterContent":"Our new resources have already brought more excitement and engagement into our autism classroom! My students eagerly explored the hands-on materials, sensory tools, and visual supports, and many immediately reached for the activities that matched their interests. We are using these resources during literacy, math, communication, and social-emotional lessons to make learning more interactive and accessible.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was watching students independently choose materials and participate in activities with less prompting. Seeing their smiles, curiosity, and growing confidence reminded me how important it is to provide resources that meet their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these materials to strengthen communication, early academic skills, independence, and positive peer interactions. We are excited to keep learning, practicing, and celebrating every small success together!","fullyFundedDate":1699218904457,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-artistic/7983797/","projectTitle":"We Are Artistic!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiss Lasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348065_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789000947559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348065"},{"teacherId":9348065,"projectId":10586561,"letterContent":"Our new resources have already brought more excitement and engagement into our autism classroom! My students eagerly explored the hands-on materials, sensory tools, and visual supports, and many immediately reached for the activities that matched their interests. We are using these resources during literacy, math, communication, and social-emotional lessons to make learning more interactive and accessible.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was watching students independently choose materials and participate in activities with less prompting. Seeing their smiles, curiosity, and growing confidence reminded me how important it is to provide resources that meet their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these materials to strengthen communication, early academic skills, independence, and positive peer interactions. We are excited to keep learning, practicing, and celebrating every small success together!","fullyFundedDate":1788651547572,"projectUrl":"project/every-voice-matters-tools-for-young-lea/10586561/","projectTitle":"Every Voice Matters: Tools for Young Learners with Autism","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kiss Lasco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9348065_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789000947559","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348065"},{"teacherId":10414251,"projectId":10046367,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our kindergarten classroom and making this project possible. The materials you provided have truly made a difference in my students' learning experiences. From the moment the students saw the new resources, they were filled with excitement and could not wait to start exploring them. Seeing their smiles and enthusiasm reminded me how meaningful hands-on learning can be for young children.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials daily during our literacy, math, and social-emotional learning centers. The phonics games, alphabet cards, Play-Doh letter activities, and word-building materials have helped my students practice letter recognition, letter sounds, blending, and early reading skills in a fun and engaging way. One of my favorite moments was watching students work together to build and read CVC words while encouraging each other with excitement and confidence. The math manipulatives, dominoes, and sorting activities have also helped students strengthen counting, number recognition, problem-solving, and fine-motor skills through play-based learning. Even students who sometimes struggle to stay engaged became excited and eager to participate when using these materials.\r\n\r\nThe social-emotional resources and sensory materials have also had a positive impact in our classroom community. Students especially loved reading the feelings books and learning how to identify emotions by coloring the correct faces that matched different feelings. These activities gave them opportunities to talk about their emotions, recognize how others may feel, and learn how to express themselves in positive ways. The students were so thankful for the new materials that they even enjoyed writing and drawing heartfelt thank-you letters to show their appreciation. Because of your generosity, my students are building confidence, independence, and important academic skills that will help prepare them for a successful transition into first grade. Thank you again for investing in my students and bringing joy, excitement, and meaningful learning into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771004734677,"projectUrl":"project/play-based-learning-for-strong-kindergar/10046367/","projectTitle":"Play-Based Learning for Strong Kindergarten Foundations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heynen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10414251_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769737064536","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10414251"},{"teacherId":7113741,"projectId":10031340,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for helping our third grade class get flexible seating furniture. They were very excited when they saw the big boxes that came into our classroom. Some of my students could not wait to open the boxes and use the chairs right away. Even some of the teachers from our special education programs borrowed the chairs to calm their students. Not only is your generous contribution helped our class, but it also helped other students that has sensory needs. My students also use the chairs during our progress monitoring time. With the help of the flexible seating furniture, my students are calmer and can concentrate better. Thank you very much for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1769319833671,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-third-grade-class/10031340/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Third Grade Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Felipe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7113741_orig.jpg?crop=1994,1994,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1638414460084","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/felippr"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_60066","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":654,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":40,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":41,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":38.5,"schoolId":60066,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mary & Zel Lowman Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mary & Zel Lowman Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/clark-county-school-district/mary-zel-lowman-elementary-school/60066"}