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  • Thank You For Supporting the Dawson Annual Fund!



    As we all know, this academic year in particular required a lot of sacrifice, resiliency, and steadfast commitment as Dawson navigated some remarkably uncommon challenges. Yet, when our 100 in 100 Annual Fund campaign began in December, we never could have predicted the generous outpouring of support we would receive. 

    We’ve strengthened many important relationships across several constituencies and made unimaginable strides in support of our campus and facilities; health and safety initiatives; teaching and learning resources; diversity, equity, and inclusion work; and our all-around “I Love Everything About Dawson” designation. The unwavering dedication and determination of this School should make all of us proud, and we are thrilled to announce the following donor highlights from over the last 100 days:
    • 365 Individual Donor Goal: 124% participation from 454 donors
    • Faculty & Staff: 100% participation
    • School Leadership: 100% participation
    • Alexander Dawson Foundation Trustees & Parent Trustees: 100% participation
    • Parents: 61% participation
    • Grandparents: 26 gifts
    • Alumni & Alumni Parents: 24 gifts
    Reinforcing Dawson’s foundation as a center of academic excellence means inspiring a culture of philanthropy across campus. So with this year’s success as a beacon for the future, we hope to establish a new tradition of giving amongst our families, as you all play a special and vital role in our community as loving supporters of our students and their education. Thank you for being a part of the Dawson Difference, and thank you for making a profound impact on the lives of our young learners. 
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  • What's One Thing Students Love About Dawson? Teachers!



    There are only THREE weeks remaining in Dawson's "100 in 100" Annual Fund Campaign! In this video that asks, "What's one thing our students love about Dawson?" it's all about our amazing educators. Watch now to hear more from our students and then help us reach our goal of 100% participation by making your Annual Fund donation at adsrm.org/giving

    PIZZA + FREE DRESS: This week, any grade level that achieves at least 75 percent parent participation by March 14 will win a special day of free dress and a homeroom/advisory class pizza party on Tuesday, March 23!
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  • What's One Thing Students Love About Dawson? Campus & Facilities!


    There are only FOUR weeks remaining in Dawson's "100 in 100" Annual Fund Campaign! We're continuing the video series in which we ask "What's one thing our students love about Dawson?" This week is all about campus and facilities - Watch now to hear more from our students and then help us reach our goal of 100% participation by making your Annual Fund donation at adsrm.org/giving

    ENTER TO WIN: When you give a minimum of $100 this week only, you'll be automatically entered to win one FIRST-IN-LINE CARPOOL PASS for the remainder of the school year(!!!) or one of (3) Dawson YETI mugs. Winners will be contacted by email.
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10845 West Desert Inn Road
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: 702.949.3600
Fax: 702.838.1818
The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, an independent school located on 33-acres in the community of Summerlin, is Nevada’s first Stanford University Challenge Success partner school for students in early childhood through grade eight. Utilizing the unique Challenge Success framework, Dawson uses research-based strategies and programs that emphasize student academics, wellbeing, and a healthy school-life balance to create more engaged, motivated, and resilient learners and leaders. At Dawson, students achieve their individual potential while savoring life and meeting the challenges of the world.