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Your commitment to supporting our community is truly inspiring, and the variety of items you provided will be put to excellent use. We were especially excited by the donation of the unique Comfy seats that look like logs, which will add a fun, nature-themed element to our space and provide comfortable seating for all who visit.\r\nBeyond the seating, the donation of essential items like hand soap is always appreciated and helps us maintain a clean and healthy environment. Furthermore, the crayon sharpener, number racks, and digital clock are fantastic additions that will directly benefit our educational and organizational activities. Whether it's helping a student with a project or simply keeping our schedule running smoothly, these tools will make a real difference in our day-to-day operations.\r\nThank you again, Battle Born Pool and Spa, for going above and beyond. It is through the support of local businesses like yours that we are able to better serve our community and enhance our programs. Your generosity is highly valued, and we look forward to sharing the positive impact these items will have.","fullyFundedDate":1758651686671,"projectUrl":"project/the-cherry-on-top/9570388/","projectTitle":"The Cherry On Top!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acosta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10025004_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747423529867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10025004"},{"teacherId":10025004,"projectId":9363364,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The new chair pockets and clipboards have already transformed our classroom. 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Just last week, during a reading workshop, I saw students eagerly choose their own comfy spots—some curled up on soft cushions, others perched on wobble stools—each fully engaged in their books. It was a joy to witness how these choices empowered them to focus and collaborate with their peers.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. It was clear that having the freedom to choose their learning space made them feel valued and motivated. They instantly began exploring the different seating options and cozy corners, which sparked conversations about how they learn best.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are building on this momentum by integrating flexible seating into our upcoming science project on habitats. Students will have the opportunity to work in small groups within these cozy spaces, fostering collaboration and creativity as they explore how animals adapt to their environments. 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Lemmon Valley Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Reno, Nevada that is part of Washoe County School District.
It serves 635 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.6:1.
Its teachers have had 123 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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58%
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Lemmon Valley Elementary School
$69,930
raised using DonorsChoose
123
projects
funded
63
teachers
funded
180
donors
9
projects
for
basic supplies
21
projects for
technology
17
projects for
books
8
projects
for
art supplies
Lemmon Valley Elementary School has received support from
110 individuals from Nevada and
70 individuals out-of-state.