{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mater Academy Mountain Vista","outOfStateSupporters":44.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9350659,"projectId":10040178,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful impact on my students by creating more opportunities for engagement, imagination, and hands-on learning through books and literacy activities. The new texts have introduced important early literacy skills such as letter recognition, vocabulary development, comprehension, sequencing, predicting, and retelling stories. Students are also learning valuable social-emotional lessons through the characters and themes in the books, including kindness, friendship, problem-solving, and teamwork. These books have helped make learning more exciting and meaningful for my students every day.\r\nReading in our classroom is interactive, joyful, and student-centered. During read-alouds, students actively participate by asking questions, making predictions, and connecting stories to their own experiences. We use books during small groups, learning centers, and hands-on activities to support different learning styles and developmental levels. Many students enjoy acting out stories, discussing characters, and exploring new vocabulary words introduced in the texts. The classroom has become a place where students are excited to explore books independently and together.\r\nSeveral students who were previously hesitant to participate during literacy activities are now more engaged and confident. My students especially love colorful, interactive stories that allow them to connect learning to real-life experiences. Watching their excitement during story time and seeing their growth in communication, confidence, and love for reading has been incredibly rewarding. These resources have truly helped create a more enriching and supportive learning environment for all of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1774963706917,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-pre-k-hands-and-minds-for-kind/10040178/","projectTitle":"Preparing Pre-K Hands and Minds for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350659"},{"teacherId":7351046,"projectId":10004927,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have a fully stocked PBIS/MTSS incentive store that is making a real difference in our classroom and on campus.\r\n\r\nStudents use these snacks and drinks as rewards for completing assignments, meeting behavior goals, improving attendance, and showing leadership and kindness. \r\n\r\nThe first time they saw the shelves filled with snacks, chips, candy, and drinks, their faces absolutely lit up. I heard comments like, \"We get this for doing our work?\" and \"I'm going to save up my points for that Gatorade!\" Students immediately started talking about their goals and what they wanted to earn, which opened the door for great conversations about responsibility, effort, and making good choices.\r\n\r\nYour support has turned our reward system into something students can see, feel, and work toward every day. Thank you for investing in their motivation, their growth, and their joy at school.","fullyFundedDate":1768515404131,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success-energizing-our-mtss/10004927/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success: Energizing Our Mtss/PBIS Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Meraz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7351046_orig.jpg?crop=1451,1451,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1595545031748","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7351046"},{"teacherId":10053376,"projectId":9999530,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The students were so excited when everything arrived. They immediately noticed the candy, stickers, fidgets, board games, whiteboard markers, and they kept asking when they could start using them. It made them feel really special knowing people cared enough to help provide these things for them.\r\n\r\nWe've already been using the whiteboards and markers during math lessons, and the students are much more willing to participate and work through problems when they can write things out and easily fix mistakes. The stickers, candy, and fidgets have also been great rewards and motivators throughout the day. Some students especially enjoy the fidgets because they help them stay focused during class. After school, the board games have been a fun way for students to relax, work together, and build friendships. The snacks and food supplies have also been appreciated by students during long school days.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are continuing to make a difference every day in our classroom. We'll keep using them to support learning, encourage positive behavior, and help students feel comfortable and connected at school. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity! Your support truly means a lot to both my students and I.","fullyFundedDate":1768163740290,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-minions/9999530/","projectTitle":"Help My Minions!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vasquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10053376_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749535012503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10053376"},{"teacherId":3720193,"projectId":10008782,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! It is so helpful to have these supplies donated because our kits needed a bit of a refill! The students will be able to more easily engage with the curriculum now that we have working materials. Not only will they be more engaged with the curriculum, but with our class in general!\r\n\r\nWorking with a large group of students with limited supplies is a struggle. So being able to get this donation will greatly impact our class. We couldn't do it without your help! Thank you once again for the support!","fullyFundedDate":1768263097731,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-for-young-scientists/10008782/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM for Young Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3720193_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1534394094206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/starsha-vang"},{"teacherId":10405144,"projectId":10025331,"letterContent":"We've been using the new whiteboards and markers every single day, and they've truly made a difference in how our small group runs. One of the biggest improvements has been the pencil organizers because I'm able to keep everything together in my cart, which means students always have quick access to what they need. We no longer waste time searching for supplies or dealing with lost or damaged materials. Since everything is organized and ready to go, we're able to jump right into learning activities and students can stay focused and engaged.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, especially the prizes and snacks, they were immediately excited and motivated. It created a fun, positive energy in the classroom, and students were eager to participate and put in their best effort. They've really responded to the incentive system, working hard and staying on task so they can earn rewards. It's been great to see even some of my more hesitant learners become more involved in their learning.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we're continuing to use these resources to support daily lessons and interactive activities. The whiteboards allow for quick checks for understanding, group problem-solving, and active participation from every student. We'll also keep building on our reward system to encourage positive behavior and academic effort. Thanks to these materials, our classroom is running more smoothly, and students are more motivated than ever to learn and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1768673285617,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-care/10025331/","projectTitle":"Classroom Care","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Valeria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10405144"},{"teacherId":7125070,"projectId":10134940,"letterContent":"My students are currently obsessed with the My Weird School series. We read \"Mr. Will Needs to Chill\" as a first chapter Friday book, and since then they haven't stopped asking if I had more in the series they could read. By funding this project, you helped to provide books to my classroom library students actually want to read. I now have enough books in the series that everyone in the class period could be reading one of them at the same time during independent reading time. My students are grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1773867711921,"projectUrl":"project/make-our-school-weird/10134940/","projectTitle":"Make Our School Weird","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7125070_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593909833239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-will-kelly"},{"teacherId":7125070,"projectId":9992466,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping to provide an updated library for my students! This year, I introduced First Chapter Friday and it has really made a big impact regarding student's independent reading. It's so rewarding hearing students ask for a specific book or a specific series because they enjoyed the activity we did as a class. By providing additional books, students no longer have to spend time searching through the classroom library hoping they pick something they'll enjoy. Now, they read with a purpose.","fullyFundedDate":1768174946509,"projectUrl":"project/revamped-library/9992466/","projectTitle":"Revamped Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7125070_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y33&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593909833239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-will-kelly"},{"teacherId":10398744,"projectId":9990440,"letterContent":"The impact of our new classroom carpet has been truly meaningful. It has brought life and warmth into our space, transforming it into a more inviting and joyful environment for learning. The vibrant colors immediately captured my students' attention, and they absolutely love it. They are excited to gather on the carpet for lessons, reading time, and group activities. More importantly, it has become a calming place where they can relax, focus, and feel comfortable. This carpet has helped create a positive classroom atmosphere where students feel happy, supported, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1768079138567,"projectUrl":"project/markers-rugs-and-more-for-growing-mind/9990440/","projectTitle":"Markers, Rugs, and More for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398744"},{"teacherId":9896358,"projectId":9994562,"letterContent":"Your generosity truly made a difference in my classroom, and I cannot thank you enough for your support. Because of your donations, I was able to provide simple but powerful incentives like candy, chips, and stickers to motivate my students during their i-Ready lessons. These rewards may seem small, but to my students, they meant everything. They were excited, focused, and determined to meet their goals each day. Seeing their faces light up as they earned a sticker for scoring an 80% or candy for reaching 100% created such a positive and encouraging learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe impact was immediate and honestly incredible to witness. Students were completing lessons back-to-back, pushing themselves in ways I hadn't seen before, all because they were motivated and engaged. The energy in the classroom shifted—students were eager to learn, proud of their accomplishments, and constantly encouraging each other. It became more than just incentives; it turned into a culture of goal-setting and celebration of success.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this motivation translated into real academic growth. The results from our i-Ready diagnostic showed a huge increase in student progress. The number of students who met their goals tripled, and many others showed tremendous growth. This level of success would not have been possible without your support. You helped create an environment where students felt excited to learn and confident in their abilities, and for that, I am beyond grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1768147691253,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-motivation/9994562/","projectTitle":"Classroom Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hurtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9896358_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761029550827","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9896358"},{"teacherId":9350659,"projectId":10012788,"letterContent":"My students are now more engaged and eager to participate in learning activities. The hands-on materials have allowed them to explore scientific concepts through creativity, making lessons more interactive and easier to understand. Students who were once hesitant are now more confident in expressing their ideas, asking questions, and working collaboratively with their peers.\r\nThis project has also strengthened critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as students are encouraged to experiment, observe, and create. The integration of science and art has made learning more meaningful, allowing students to connect concepts to real-world experiences in a fun and memorable way.\r\nOverall, your support has helped create a more inclusive, inspiring, and student-centered learning environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive.\r\nThank you again for making this possible","fullyFundedDate":1768627871263,"projectUrl":"project/where-science-meets-art-hands-on-learni/10012788/","projectTitle":"Where Science Meets Art: Hands-On Learning for Little Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350659"},{"teacherId":3398966,"projectId":10012421,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations for my classroom to keep us healthy with the clorox wipes and hand sanitizer. We were able to complete a hands on lab experiment with the oatmeal and bowls to see how heat transfers to cool something down or heat something up. \r\nWe have another hands on experiment coming up for our next unit, and with your generosity of sand, rocks, gravel, lightbulbs and cups, we will be able to see how the heat transfers from the object to the air. We are beyond thrilled to be able to have these opportunities!","fullyFundedDate":1768402533509,"projectUrl":"project/science-supplies-for-thermal-energy/10012421/","projectTitle":"Science Supplies for Thermal Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Merritt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3398966_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505274461399","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/merritt"},{"teacherId":9347160,"projectId":10034044,"letterContent":"Our students have been incredibly excited to use the new resources, and they've already made a big impact in our classroom. One memorable moment was during a reading and writing block where students used their new clipboards, whiteboards, and pens to actively engage with the lesson. They were able to annotate texts, practice writing responses, and share their thinking more confidently. The headphones have also been a game changer, students are now able to focus during independent work time without distractions, which has helped build their independence and stamina.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reaction was priceless, students were smiling, eager, and immediately asking to use everything. The fidgets and sensory tools were especially exciting, and they've helped create a more supportive learning environment where students can stay focused and regulated. Even the bulletin board supplies helped us refresh our classroom space, making it feel more welcoming and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and incentives have also played an important role in building motivation and celebrating student effort. We've been using the sticker charts and small rewards to recognize when students take academic risks, stay on task, or try independently before asking for help.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps are to continue strengthening reading comprehension and written responses. Students will be working on writing structured paragraphs using evidence from texts, and the new materials will support them in organizing their ideas and practicing their writing skills. We're also continuing to build independence during work time, using the headphones, fidgets, and incentives to support focus and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity, these resources are truly making a difference in both student learning and classroom environment!","fullyFundedDate":1768797889989,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-clean-and-motivating-c/10034044/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm, Clean, and Motivating Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347160"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_107076","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1103,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":37,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":80,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"28.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":55.7,"schoolId":107076,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mater Academy Mountain Vista on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mater Academy Mountain Vista","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/nevada-department-of-education/mater-academy-of-nevada/107076"}