{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mount Rose Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4993511,"projectId":10573030,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous support of our Empowering Technology Project. We are thrilled to share that the protective iPad cases have arrived and have been successfully installed on all of our devices. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom technology is now secure, robust, and fully ready for daily educational integration. Last week marked a major milestone for our project. Our very first group of students had the opportunity to use the newly protected iPads during their lessons. The atmosphere in the room was absolutely electric, and the students were completely enamored with the new cases. Beyond their vibrant look and ergonomic design, these cases have introduced a transformative shift in how our students interact with technology. Before your donation, there was an underlying layer of anxiety in our digital learning sessions. iPads are incredible educational tools, but they are also fragile and expensive. Students were naturally hesitant, and our educators were constantly on high alert, deeply worried about accidental drops, cracked screens, and costly damage. This fear inadvertently created a rigid learning environment where devices had to remain strictly flat on desks, heavily restricted in their movement and utility. Your gift changed everything. The moment the students felt the durable, high-impact armor of the new cases, their entire demeanor shifted. They felt completely empowered to pick up the iPads, hold them comfortably, and move around the classroom to collaborate with their peers. For the first time, they could focus entirely on their digital assignments. Thank you so much for supporting.","fullyFundedDate":1789786889392,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-with-protective-tech/10573030/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students with Protective Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4993511_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511298113398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4993511"},{"teacherId":5611983,"projectId":10573289,"letterContent":"This technology has made a meaningful difference in the way our students use and experience our library. One of the most exciting changes has been giving students the ability to independently search our library catalog and look for books that interest them. Instead of always needing to ask an adult where to find a particular book, students can take ownership of their own book searches and become more independent library users.\r\n\r\nIt has also given me the ability to check students out from different areas of the library, rather than having everyone wait in one place. This makes our library more flexible and allows students to spend more time exploring, choosing books, and enjoying the library.\r\n\r\nAnother incredibly important benefit is accessibility. We have students who struggle with reading and benefit from audiobooks or having stories read aloud to them. This device gives us another tool to help those students access books and stories in a way that works for them. It helps make reading more inclusive and allows students to enjoy stories even when reading independently may be challenging.\r\n\r\nMy students are also excited to use the device as part of library centers. They can listen to and watch read-aloud stories through platforms such as Storyline Online and other educational resources. This creates opportunities for students to enjoy literature, practice listening skills, build comprehension, and engage with stories independently or with classmates.\r\n\r\nWhat excites me most is seeing students become more independent and confident. Students who may struggle with traditional reading activities can still participate, listen to stories, explore books, and develop a love of reading. The technology isn't replacing books—it is helping more students access them.\r\n\r\nThank you to our donors for providing a tool that helps our library become more accessible, independent, and engaging for every student. Your support is helping us give children more ways to discover the joy of books and learning.","fullyFundedDate":1788491363461,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-give-my-students-a-mobile-librar/10573289/","projectTitle":"Help Me Give My Students a Mobile Library Kiosk!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fischer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5611983_orig.png?crop=1086,1086,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788533969998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fischer-reads"},{"teacherId":4993511,"projectId":10012652,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and for making a difference in the lives of our students here at Mt. Rose. Having new headphones in the computer lab is incredibly exciting for both the students and staff. Students are much more eager to learn, participate, and use the computers when they have working headphones available. The new headphones have helped create a more focused and engaging learning environment, and the students are truly enjoying the experience.\r\n\r\nIt is also wonderful to have new computer mice in the lab. Having updated equipment helps each day run much more smoothly and efficiently. Before receiving these supplies, we often had to work around broken or outdated equipment, which could sometimes interrupt lessons and create challenges for students trying to complete their work. Thanks to your generosity, those obstacles have been greatly reduced, allowing students to spend more time learning and less time dealing with technical difficulties.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought excitement and positivity into our classroom. The students take pride in using the new equipment, and it has helped them feel valued and motivated. Technology plays such an important role in education today, and your donation has given our students better opportunities to build important computer and learning skills that they will carry with them into the future.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your kindness, thoughtfulness, and support of our school community. Donations like yours truly make a lasting impact, and we cannot thank you enough for helping our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1770225024259,"projectUrl":"project/new-materials/10012652/","projectTitle":"New Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. C","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4993511_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1511298113398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4993511"},{"teacherId":5311484,"projectId":10011048,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project. My first graders have been absolutely delighted to have new headphones. They have definitely cut back on lost instructional time when it comes to doing work on their iPads. The headphones have also lessened distractions during our technology time because students are not yelling our that they cannot hear.\r\nWe have also enjoyed reading the new books and they have been a great addition to our units. The other supplies that were ordered have all been put to good use in various ways in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768699290945,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/10011048/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ispisua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5311484"},{"teacherId":7522819,"projectId":9989773,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for supporting our classroom. Because of your kindness, my 4th grade students have had access to materials that have truly brought learning to life in meaningful and creative ways.\r\n\r\nWe have already used many of the resources across multiple subjects. One of our most special projects was for Mother's Day, when students decorated terracotta pots using Posca markers and planted flowers to take home. This project combined art, care for others, and responsibility, and it was so meaningful to watch students create something heartfelt for their families. In science, students used the electric circuit kits to build and explore how energy flows, making abstract concepts tangible and exciting. For social studies and multicultural learning, students created ecosystem dioramas using air-dry clay and mailer boxes, as well as \"casitas\" inspired by Colombia using gingerbread house kits for our multicultural night. These hands-on projects helped students connect deeply to both content and culture.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the classroom was immediate and unforgettable. Students' eyes lit up as they explored the Posca markers, carefully opened the circuit kits, and imagined what they could create with the clay and boxes. Many students who are usually quiet or hesitant were eager to participate, ask questions, and share ideas. It created a sense of pride and ownership in their learning that is hard to replicate without these kinds of resources.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we plan to continue integrating these materials into our learning. Students will build on their science understanding by designing their own simple inventions using the circuit kits. In math, we will use the liquid measurement tools for hands-on problem solving, helping students strengthen their understanding of volume and real-world applications. Artistically, students will continue creating projects that reflect both their identities and the diverse cultures we study, especially as we prepare for future school events.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided supplies—it has created opportunities for creativity, confidence, and deeper learning. Thank you for investing in my students and for making our classroom a place where hands-on, joyful learning can happen every day.","fullyFundedDate":1768833452679,"projectUrl":"project/stem-creativity/9989773/","projectTitle":"STEM + Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7522819_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1599627918550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7522819"},{"teacherId":5611983,"projectId":9992784,"letterContent":"These opportunities have increased student engagement, encouraged curiosity, and helped foster a love of learning as students explore, experiment, and bring their ideas to life in meaningful and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nThrough building challenges, engineering activities, coding tools, and creative design stations, students are developing critical thinking, perseverance, and teamwork skills.\r\n\r\nStudents are no longer just consumers of information — they are creators, inventors, and collaborators.\r\n\r\nThank you for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1770225024278,"projectUrl":"project/library-stem-makers-space-and-repair-r/9992784/","projectTitle":"Library STEM, Makers Space, and Repair Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fischer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5611983_orig.png?crop=1086,1086,x0,y97&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1788533969998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-fischer-reads"},{"teacherId":6337738,"projectId":6036403,"letterContent":"I have been using the materials for this sing and play project since receiving them several years ago. The books have given me lots of additional material to enhance music instruction for multiple students over many grade levels. They have been a fabulous resource for jump rope games, circle games, hand clapping games, songs and other activities. I appreciate so much that you chose to support the music classrooms at Mt. Rose! And we will continue to appreciate your gift of support well into the future!","fullyFundedDate":1638256554690,"projectUrl":"project/sing-and-play/6036403/","projectTitle":"Sing and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Michele Panelli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6337738_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632964504477","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/michelepanelli"},{"teacherId":4255590,"projectId":9987139,"letterContent":"My 8th graders absolutely loved this book club. In particular, they flourished in the discussions centered around main themes in the novel. As we studied the author prior to reading the book, many students were surprised the author was so young (high school student) when she began writing the book.\r\n\r\nThe challenges the characters faced and how they overcame them were super relevant today. The students really also watched the movie to compare how they were similar or different from the novel.\r\nThank you for helping me engage my students in such a meaningful way!\r\nSincerely,\r\nMargie Dean","fullyFundedDate":1767986709364,"projectUrl":"project/the-outsiders-8th-grade-book-club/9987139/","projectTitle":"The Outsiders - 8th Grade Book Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4255590"},{"teacherId":8262323,"projectId":9989174,"letterContent":"The HoverAir follow‑me drone has opened up an entirely new level of creativity and independence for my students as they work on their passion projects. Because the drone can autonomously track movement, students are able to film themselves in action—whether they are creating art, conducting science experiments outdoors, practicing athletic routines, or documenting their work from unique angles that would be impossible with a handheld camera. This hands‑free capability allows them to stay fully engaged in their project while still capturing high‑quality footage that they can later analyze, edit, and present.\r\nIn our community‑based photojournalism work, the drone has become an especially powerful tool. Students use it to capture aerial perspectives of local landmarks, community events, and natural spaces that shape our city's story. They've taken great pride in learning how responsible drone use can enhance storytelling—using the bird's‑eye view to show patterns, movement, and connections that aren't visible from the ground. The resulting images and videos have helped students better understand how perspective influences narrative, and they've become more thoughtful, intentional storytellers because of it.\r\nSome students who are typically hesitant to speak up or participate have completely come alive through this technology. A few have taken the lead in planning drone shots, coordinating fieldwork, and editing the footage into compelling short features. Others who struggle in more traditional academic tasks have found confidence in the technical and creative aspects of drone-based storytelling. Watching them step into leadership roles, collaborate with peers, and proudly share their cinematic work has been one of the most exciting parts of introducing this new tool.","fullyFundedDate":1768408221451,"projectUrl":"project/the-best-kind-of-droning-on/9989174/","projectTitle":"The Best Kind of Droning on...","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Oates","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8262323"},{"teacherId":5318435,"projectId":10000210,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all that was given to my kindergarten class. I have slowly been adding the new things into our daily practice, and every time that I open something new the kids get so excited. We do iready in our classroom every day, and a few of our headphones were not working as well as they should. With the addition of new headphones each student now has great working headphones. They were so excited. This morning I added the new Legos into our STEM bins and they have already worked so hard at creating something new.\r\n\r\nSoon I will be introducing the play-doh and animals, for them to create habitats for the different animals. \r\n\r\nThe laminator will really help create memories for a long time towards the end of the year. I will be laminating some artifacts I have collected throughout the year and will present it to the families at the end of the year in a book. It will be a kindergarten keepsake for them to keep for many years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for this opportunity to create more magic in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768166152422,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-creates/10000210/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Creates","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shaffer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5318435"},{"teacherId":4255590,"projectId":9532871,"letterContent":"This grant provided the opportunity for each student to engage in book club reading/writing and discussion more successfully. The ability to have an individual copy of the book per student allowed the students to read both at school and at home. This increased both the effort and depth of response students were able to put forth in their work. \r\n\r\nThank you for your continual support and engagement in the work we do in my ELA classroom. I am blessed to do this work with your children and cannot tell you how much I appreciate this partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1754445223276,"projectUrl":"project/ghost-book-club/9532871/","projectTitle":"Ghost Book Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4255590"},{"teacherId":4255590,"projectId":9587728,"letterContent":"These supplies provided in this grant have been helpful in allowing my students to annotate text, develop close reading strategies for success and use color to enhance organization of ideas.\r\n\r\nIn addition, I have been able to teach students to enhance their note taking strategies, have deeper discussions and create higher level questions based on improving their interaction with every selection we read together.\r\n\r\nI could not do the work I do without your partnership and support. \r\n\r\nAs always, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1755313349379,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-ela/9587728/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for ELA","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dean","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4255590"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_49074","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":399,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":24,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":37,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.7,"schoolId":49074,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mount Rose Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mount Rose Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/washoe-county-school-district/mt-rose-elementary-school/49074"}