{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Somerset Academy - Lone Mountain","outOfStateSupporters":18.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9349776,"projectId":9989382,"letterContent":"Your generosity has truly transformed my classroom in ways that are both meaningful and lasting. Because of your donations, my students now have access to engaging, hands-on materials that bring speech and language learning to life. I have seen students light up with laughter, attempt new words, and bravely approximate sounds—moments that are powerful milestones in their communication journeys. Students who were previously hesitant are now actively participating, showing levels of engagement I had not seen before.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your contributions reaches every corner of our therapy space. Weighted stuffed animals have provided comfort and regulation for students of all ages and backgrounds, colorful pens have turned data collection into creative expression, and the lighted mirror has been an invaluable tool in helping students visually understand tongue placement. These tools are more than just materials—they are bridges to communication, confidence, and connection. We are deeply grateful for your support, as it has made a profound difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768583784476,"projectUrl":"project/voices-in-bloom-empowering-students-thr/9989382/","projectTitle":"Voices in Bloom: Empowering Students Through Speech & Language Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aimee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9349776"},{"teacherId":8116534,"projectId":9993055,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their learning. Because of your generosity, my classroom now has the books and materials needed for meaningful novel studies and interactive learning.\r\n\r\nYour support gives my students equal access to literature, encourages thoughtful discussion, and helps them grow as confident readers and thinkers. You didn't just donate supplies—you helped create opportunities for engagement, curiosity, and deeper understanding.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1768264615853,"projectUrl":"project/books-in-every-hand-supporting-whole-cl/9993055/","projectTitle":"Books in Every Hand: Supporting Whole-Class Novel Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8116534_orig.jpg?crop=2111,2112,x0,y1246&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633568814270","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8116534"},{"teacherId":832910,"projectId":9989495,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our makerspace project. Your contribution is already making a meaningful impact on our students' learning experiences and opportunities for growth.\r\n\r\nThese maker space resources have supported a wide range of student projects, from constructing simple machines to developing advanced engineering designs. Students now have opportunities to build models and create Rube Goldberg machines that demonstrate complex problem-solving and thoughtful design. Students are taking initiative, working together to solve challenges, and developing perseverance as they test and refine their ideas.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your investment in our students and their future. Your generosity is helping shape a learning environment where curiosity, creativity, and innovation thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1768064647182,"projectUrl":"project/a-maker-space-refresh-for-gate-classroom/9989495/","projectTitle":"A Maker Space Refresh for GATE Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soiferman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp832910_orig.jpg?crop=1058,1058,x133,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1554506788641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/832910"},{"teacherId":9361128,"projectId":10023061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Because of you, my students now have access to flexible seating and essential supplies that have already made a meaningful difference in our daily learning. The floor cushions and stadium seat have quickly become student favorites during independent reading, writing, and partner work. Students are able to choose a comfortable space that helps them stay focused, and I've noticed an increase in both engagement and stamina—especially during longer writing blocks and reading time.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the room was immediate. Students were eager to try out the new seating and could not wait to use the fresh supplies like markers and Post-it notes. It created such a positive classroom moment—students felt valued, supported, and excited to learn. Even small tools like sticky notes and dry erase markers have helped make learning more interactive, allowing students to actively participate in discussions, annotate texts, and show their thinking in real time.\r\n\r\nWe are currently using these resources to support our writing and reading lessons. For example, during writing, students use the flexible seating while planning and drafting their ideas, which has helped them stay more focused and creative. In reading, students use Post-it notes to track their thinking and mark important parts of the text. Moving forward, we will continue using these materials during small group instruction, WIN time, and collaborative projects to further build independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping create a classroom environment where they feel comfortable, supported, and excited to learn each day!","fullyFundedDate":1768685928323,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focused-learners/10023061/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focused Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rossi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9361128"},{"teacherId":10400373,"projectId":10000896,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous contributions to our classroom library. Your donations of books, stools, and organizational supplies have made a meaningful difference in creating a more welcoming, comfortable, and engaging learning space for my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is not just a place for learning—it's a place where students can explore new ideas, develop a love for reading, and feel a sense of belonging. The new books are already sparking curiosity, the seating allows for cozy reading moments, and the organizational supplies help us keep everything accessible and inviting.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity directly impact my students every day, and I am truly grateful. Thank you for investing in their growth, imagination, and future.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1768173397413,"projectUrl":"project/ms-palaskys-fourth-grade-class/10000896/","projectTitle":"Ms. Palasky's Fourth Grade Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Palasky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10400373"},{"teacherId":9350601,"projectId":10023714,"letterContent":"I just wanted to take a moment to genuinely thank you for supporting my project, \"Building Confidence One Math Problem at a Time.\" Because of your generosity, my classroom has become a much more welcoming and engaging space for my students.\r\n\r\nThe light covers and additional lighting have completely changed the feel of the room. It's calmer, more comfortable, and honestly just a place students want to be in. That alone has made a difference in how students show up each day, more relaxed, more focused, and more willing to participate.\r\n\r\nThe buzzers have also been a huge hit. We've been using them during review games and practice activities, and the level of engagement has skyrocketed. Students who don't typically volunteer are jumping in, working together, and actually excited to participate. It's created a fun, competitive (in a good way) environment where they're building confidence without even realizing it.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first came in, students were immediately curious and excited. Now, those same materials are part of our daily routine, helping make math more interactive and less intimidating.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we'll continue using these tools to support collaborative learning, review activities, and building confidence in problem-solving. Your support is directly impacting how my students experience math, and I truly appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1768693337205,"projectUrl":"project/building-confidence-one-math-problem-at/10023714/","projectTitle":"Building Confidence One Math Problem at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350601_orig.jpg?crop=1600,1600,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698959436939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350601"},{"teacherId":10398820,"projectId":9991140,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make this project possible. When the materials arrived, my students were very excited and immediately wanted to see and explore everything. They were curious about how we would use the new resources during our lessons, and their excitement made it a really special moment for our class.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials during our small-group learning time to practice important foundational skills. One moment that really stood out was when a student who sometimes feels frustrated during academic activities became very engaged while using the materials. The hands-on activities helped the student stay focused and feel successful while practicing. Seeing that confidence and excitement during learning was really meaningful.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources during our daily lessons to help students build and strengthen their skills. Our next steps include using the materials in different activities that allow students to practice what they are learning in interactive and supportive ways. Your generosity has made a real difference in our classroom, and my students are benefiting from these new opportunities to learn and grow. Thank you again for supporting our class!","fullyFundedDate":1768075747258,"projectUrl":"project/every-learner-counts/9991140/","projectTitle":"Every Learner Counts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398820"},{"teacherId":9359053,"projectId":10012756,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to DonorsChoose for their generous donation of leadership supplies to our classroom. Your commitment to supporting educators and students makes a meaningful difference in schools like ours. Because of your generosity, our students now have the tools they need to build confidence, collaborate effectively, and develop essential leadership skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are more than just materials—they represent encouragement, opportunity, and belief in our students' potential. With your support, we can create engaging activities that foster responsibility, teamwork, and critical thinking. Thank you for investing in our students' growth and for empowering the next generation of leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1768506372562,"projectUrl":"project/student-middle-school-leadership-class-s/10012756/","projectTitle":"Student Middle School Leadership Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9359053"},{"teacherId":8443865,"projectId":9995961,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of the materials that was donated. We use markers all of the time to create posters and art pieces. I added just a few that we put in our hall. \r\nSince markers go quickly, it is important to have multiple packs so that we aren't having to figure out how to finish our projects. \r\nWe also allow other classrooms to use our materials because they also do a lot of decorations in the hall and in the classroom. I teach middle school art so students always know where to go to get the cool art supplies. \r\nThank you again for everything you've given us. It will be put to good use.","fullyFundedDate":1768143597417,"projectUrl":"project/artistic-scientists/9995961/","projectTitle":"Artistic Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8443865_orig.jpg?crop=1875,1875,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651536584175","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8443865"},{"teacherId":10399622,"projectId":9995526,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating our reading material and incentives to my third grade class. I firmly believe the best way to instill a love for reading is by exposing students to variety of books. The class set of Goosebumps quickly became many of my students new favorite. I read to the class daily as a small book study where we study words, text features, and reading with fluency and voice fluctuation. We are currently in the rising action portion of our story and I get comments every day \"please just one more chapter\" and \"This is the best book ever\". Seeing my students learn to love the anticipation of a good book is so incredible for me!\r\nThe incentives where something else I implemented immediately and the fidgets are deeply loved by all my kiddos. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1768140959326,"projectUrl":"project/help-fuel-a-successful-classroom/9995526/","projectTitle":"Help Fuel a Successful Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meadow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10399622"},{"teacherId":6625695,"projectId":10004602,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our music room has truly come alive! With 650 elementary students rotating through my classroom each week, your donated instruments, books, and manipulatives have made an immediate and lasting impact. The first day I unveiled the new rhythm instruments, there were audible gasps and wide eyes—some students literally hugged the tub of instruments! One of my favorite moments was during a 3rd-grade rhythm composition project. Using the new sand blocks, rhythm sticks, and rhythm cards, students worked in small groups to create and perform their own four-measure pieces. They practiced steady beat, dynamics, and teamwork, then proudly performed for their classmates. The confidence on their faces as they took a musical risk was priceless.\r\nOur younger students have especially loved using the new music storybooks and manipulatives during movement lessons. In kindergarten, we paired a musical story with scarves and rhythm sticks to explore tempo and expression. Watching students connect literature to music—clapping syllables, moving to contrasting sections, and identifying instrument families—has deepened their understanding in ways I couldn't have done before. The excitement when they first saw the colorful materials was pure joy; they immediately asked, \"Do we get to use those today?!\"\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is expanding student composition and performance opportunities. Fourth graders are beginning a unit where they will arrange simple folk melodies using our new instruments, experimenting with form and accompaniment patterns. My goal is to build toward informal class \"share days\" where students can showcase their creations and reflect on their musical choices. Your support has not only provided tools—it has given my students ownership, creativity, and confidence in making music. Thank you for giving 650 children the chance to experience the magic of hands-on music learning every single week.","fullyFundedDate":1768184636234,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-our-elementary-music-stars/10004602/","projectTitle":"Supporting Our Elementary Music Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oliver","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6625695"},{"teacherId":9408909,"projectId":10037089,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students have access to new books, organizational tools, and classroom materials that truly make a difference in their daily learning experience. The books you provided are helping strengthen my students' reading skills, build vocabulary, and grow their confidence as readers. Having engaging, high-interest books readily available encourages them to choose reading during free time, which is exactly what we want to see as teachers. The rolling cart has also helped us stay organized by keeping student belongings like water bottles in one place and ensuring tissues and hand sanitizer are always accessible, which helps our classroom run smoothly and efficiently.\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been the new books and the toys. They absolutely love reading the new books and are constantly asking if they can read them during independent time. I've noticed students who were once hesitant readers eagerly picking up books and sharing what they've learned with their classmates. The toys have also been wonderful incentives that motivate students to participate, complete their work, and stay engaged during lessons. It has created such a positive classroom environment where students feel encouraged and excited to do their best.\r\nAdditionally, the tubs have helped keep all of our materials neat and organized, which makes transitions smoother and learning time more focused. Everything now has a place, and students take pride in helping keep our classroom tidy. A few of my quieter students, in particular, have really warmed up to participating more often because they are motivated by the positive reinforcement system we've been able to create. Your generosity has not only provided materials but has also helped build a more organized, engaging, and joyful learning environment for my students. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1769887594176,"projectUrl":"project/giving-my-students-the-tools-to-learn-an/10037089/","projectTitle":"Giving My Students the Tools to Learn and Celebrate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9408909"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_108285","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":990,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":29,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":37,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":39,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.4,"schoolId":108285,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Somerset Academy - Lone Mountain on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Somerset Academy - Lone Mountain","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/nevada-department-of-education/somerset-academy-lone-mountain/108285"}