{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carmody Hills Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9007776,"projectId":9618802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of snacks to our classroom. Your kindness ensures that my students have something to eat when they need it most, helping them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFor many children, a small snack can make a big difference in their day. Because of you, our classroom continues to be a supportive and caring environment where students' needs are met.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and your support of our students. Thank you for making a positive impact in our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1763625835461,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-minds-with-big-dreams-an/9618802/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Minds with Big Dreams (and Snacks!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odokara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9007776_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y586&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755524349117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9007776"},{"teacherId":9007776,"projectId":9619988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have wonderful indoor recess materials to enjoy on days when we have to stay inside.\r\n\r\nYour support gives them opportunities to play, collaborate, build friendships, and practice important social skills in a fun and engaging way. Indoor recess can sometimes be challenging for little ones, but thanks to you, it has become something they truly look forward to.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for thinking of our classroom. Your donation is making a meaningful difference in the daily experience of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758202916525,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-joy-to-indoor-play/9619988/","projectTitle":"Bringing Joy to Indoor Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odokara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9007776_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y586&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755524349117","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9007776"},{"teacherId":7608947,"projectId":9488118,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in supporting our Pre-K classroom. Because of you, we now have extra clothing available for students when accidents happen—something that is truly essential at this age. Young children are still learning how to manage their bodies, and having clean, comfortable clothes on hand helps them feel safe, supported, and cared for.\r\n\r\nYour donation allows us to respond to spills, bathroom accidents, and messy play with compassion and understanding. Instead of feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable, students can quickly change and return to learning and playing with confidence. These small moments make a big difference in helping children feel secure and respected in our classroom. Your support helps create a classroom where every child can learn, grow, and thrive with confidence! I am immensely grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1763625836072,"projectUrl":"project/accidents-happen/9488118/","projectTitle":"Accidents Happen","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Locker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7608947_orig.jpg?crop=1225,1225,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647797080930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lockers-little-learners"},{"teacherId":7608947,"projectId":9488614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide snacks my students. Because our lunch period is early in the day, many students struggle to stay focused and energized through the afternoon. Your generosity is making a real difference in helping them finish the day strong.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided—Pringles, snack mix, cookies, and Rice Krispie treats—are all student favorites and are easy to share, which makes them perfect for our classroom. Students love \"snack and a story\" time, where we gather on the carpet, enjoy a treat, and listen to a read aloud. These snacks also have become a staple for the students who participate in our after school enrichment program, who look forward to a treat at the end of their extended learning time! \r\n\r\nYour support goes beyond snacks—you are helping my students feel cared for, comfortable, and ready to learn. Thank you for investing in their well-being and for helping make our classroom a happy, successful place!","fullyFundedDate":1763625835137,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-prek/9488614/","projectTitle":"Snacks for PreK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Locker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7608947_orig.jpg?crop=1225,1225,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647797080930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lockers-little-learners"},{"teacherId":2833982,"projectId":9671957,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity toward my classroom and for helping us acquire our new desks, carpet, and lap desks. We are already in love with our white desks! I arranged them in an L-shape so students can still collaborate and learn together, while also opening up the center of the room for our new carpet. This layout has completely transformed our space into a more welcoming and flexible learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe carpet has quickly become a favorite spot for my scholars. They love sitting on the soft, cozy surface and working while surrounded by its beautiful colors. With the lap desks, they now have the freedom to choose where and how they learn best- whether that's on the floor, at a desk, on a stool, or even standing. The desks are slightly taller than our old table, which gives my kindergartners the chance to sit or stand, and offering healthy movement options throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly helped foster collaboration, independence, comfort, and student choice. Because of you, my classroom is more organized, inviting, and responsive to my students' needs. Thank you for believing in my scholars and investing in their growth. 💛","fullyFundedDate":1767206454279,"projectUrl":"project/space-and-flexible-seating-solutions/9671957/","projectTitle":"Space and (Flexible) Seating Solutions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruffner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2833982_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y279&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757088379290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ruffners-learners"},{"teacherId":2833982,"projectId":9699942,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to the generous donors who made Kicks for Kinders possible. Because of your kindness, my kindergartners received brand-new sneakers, and the joy on their faces was unforgettable. Students smiled proudly as they tried on their new shoes, excited to walk, run, and play comfortably. Parents were also extremely grateful and shared how meaningful this support was for their families. I was able to send the shoes home tucked inside winter break gift bags, which were provided through another funded DonorsChoose project, making the experience even more special for our students.\r\n\r\nStudent thank-you letters have been mailed, and I'm excited to share photos soon so you can see the happiness you created (with some student faces covered for privacy). Your generosity provided more than shoes; it restored confidence, dignity, and a sense of belonging. I currently have a similar project posted for my newcomer students titled Laced with Love to Stride Towards Success. https://www.donorschoose.org/project/laced-with-love-to-stride-towards-succes/9699956/ While you've already done MORE THAN enough, I would truly appreciate you sharing my current project with any like-minded supporters so that I may provide this same joy and care to even more students. Thank you again for making such a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1763851368151,"projectUrl":"project/kicks-for-kinders/9699942/","projectTitle":"Kicks for Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruffner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2833982_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y279&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757088379290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ruffners-learners"},{"teacherId":2833982,"projectId":9687865,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping to fund the Cardstock & Color project. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. The card stock and ink are being used daily to create durable flashcards, posters, center activities, and student awards that support hands-on, differentiated learning. Calming bulletin board materials have helped create a visually soothing and organized environment where students feel safe and focused. Magnetic tape allows us to display anchor charts and student work, while manila envelopes keep portfolios and take-home materials organized, and I've even used them to mail student thank-you letters required for some of my DonorsChoose projects! Pointer sticks, rulers, and measuring tools are actively used during lessons to build engagement and real-world problem-solving skills. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is more prepared, inspiring, and supportive of student growth. I am so grateful to have your support. Thank you so much for investing in our learners!","fullyFundedDate":1764853147424,"projectUrl":"project/card-stock-color/9687865/","projectTitle":"Card Stock & Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruffner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2833982_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y279&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757088379290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ruffners-learners"},{"teacherId":2833982,"projectId":9843017,"letterContent":"Thank you to our neighbors, CHES families, and DonorsChoose partners for coming together to fully fund Spreading Holiday Kindness: A Season of Compassion with NEHS. This project truly showed our students the power of community. NEHS members worked hard creating posters, flyers, and ClassDojo posts to promote our food drive. While support was slow at first, our families ultimately came together with generous donations and nonperishable items.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we provided breakfast bundles to four McKinney Vento families assigned through the district and eight additional McKinney Vento families from our own school. We were also able to celebrate giving by providing trophies and popcorn and hot chocolate parties for the top donating classes.\r\n\r\nIn addition, NEHS students created beautiful, lighthearted holiday cards for seniors in assisted living facilities. Candy canes were attached, and the cards were safely delivered to spread cheer. These experiences taught students not only empathy, but the importance of taking action to uplift others. Thank you for helping our students lead with heart.","fullyFundedDate":1764009645380,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-holiday-kindness-a-season-of/9843017/","projectTitle":"Spreading Holiday Kindness: A Season of Compassion with NEHS","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruffner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2833982_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y279&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757088379290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ruffners-learners"},{"teacherId":2833982,"projectId":9873437,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my DonorsChoose project, Books & Buckets for Happy Holidays. Your generosity brought incredible joy to my students. When they walked into my room and saw the gift bags filled with books and toys, their eyes lit up with excitement. Many smiled, gasped, and eagerly explored their gifts, feeling truly seen and valued.\r\n\r\nI was especially grateful to provide not only fun toys, but also two books for each child: one reading book and one coloring/activity book. These materials allowed students to engage in literacy activities with their families during winter break, supporting language development and social-emotional growth in a joyful way.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students felt cared for beyond academics. Thank you for making this meaningful experience possible and for spreading happiness in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1762445464431,"projectUrl":"project/books-buckets-for-happy-holidays/9873437/","projectTitle":"Books & Buckets for Happy Holidays","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruffner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2833982_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y279&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757088379290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ruffners-learners"},{"teacherId":2833982,"projectId":9849716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support! Although we just received these items, my students have already begun enjoying the snacks during lessons and independent work. Something as simple as having a familiar, comforting snack has helped them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. It has also brought an immediate sense of comfort and belonging into our space.\r\n\r\nTheir reactions when they first saw the snacks were priceless, including huge smiles, excited conversations, and proud moments of recognition as students. For example, one student mentioned \"My mom used to buy me these in El Salvador!\" Many students proudly shared, \"My family eats this!\" while others were eager to try items that were brand-new to them.\r\n\r\nOne thing I'm most excited about is that my students now know they can come to my room whenever they're hungry and find something small to snack on. This reassurance means so much to them, and it has already created a more supportive, nurturing environment.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these snacks will support our lessons on culture and community, helping students explore traditions, languages, and shared experiences. Your contribution has made an incredible difference in our classroom. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1763494164161,"projectUrl":"project/a-taste-of-home-for-my-multilingual-mul/9849716/","projectTitle":"A Taste of Home for My Multilingual, Multicultural Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ruffner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2833982_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y279&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757088379290","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ruffners-learners"},{"teacherId":8883740,"projectId":9458279,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Multiplying Success with Math & School Supplies!\" Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\nBecause of your contribution, my students now have the tools they need to fully engage in math learning, whether they're practicing multiplication, collaborating on problem-solving activities, or building confidence through hands-on materials. \r\n\r\nThese resources are already helping them stay organized, focused, and excited about learning each day.","fullyFundedDate":1755889539539,"projectUrl":"project/multiplying-success-with-math-school/9458279/","projectTitle":"\"Multiplying Success with Math & School Supplies!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8883740_orig.jpg?crop=902,902,x0,y300&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669904247256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8883740"},{"teacherId":7608947,"projectId":9489830,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting our DonorsChoose project. Your gift has made a wonderful difference in our Pre-K classroom. The new circle-time carpet has quickly become the heart of our room. It gives our young learners a cozy, welcoming, and organized space to come together each day for morning meetings, stories, songs, and shared learning. The bright, clean space helps students focus, feel comfortable, and build a sense of community.\r\n\r\nWe are also so grateful for the new mat at our classroom door. It's a small addition that makes a big impact—helping keep our room cleaner, safer, and more inviting for students and families as they arrive each day, especially on rainy days when our floor becomes wet and slippery. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a warm and nurturing environment where our students can learn, play, and grow. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for making a positive difference in our daily routines.","fullyFundedDate":1763625831341,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-carpet/9489830/","projectTitle":"Classroom Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Locker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7608947_orig.jpg?crop=1225,1225,x8,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647797080930","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-lockers-little-learners"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64988","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":389,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":56,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":38,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.3,"schoolId":64988,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Carmody Hills Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Carmody Hills Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/carmody-hills-elementary-school/64988"}