{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carrollton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":448717,"projectId":9750308,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our DonorsChoose grant for Cuddle Buddies! Your support means so much to our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nCuddle buddies play an important role in helping elementary students feel safe, calm, and emotionally supported throughout the school day. These soft, comforting companions give students a quiet way to self-regulate, manage big feelings, and refocus during learning. For many children, holding a cuddle buddy provides a sense of security that helps them stay engaged, confident, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, my students will have a comforting tool they can reach for whenever they need a moment of reassurance. You are helping create a classroom environment where students feel cared for—emotionally, socially, and academically.","fullyFundedDate":1758852711796,"projectUrl":"project/cuddle-buddies-part-2/9750308/","projectTitle":"Cuddle Buddies Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oparaji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp448717_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613081145250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammie-oparaji"},{"teacherId":448717,"projectId":9812324,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our KleenSlate sleeves grant! Your kindness and support mean more than you know. These dry-erase sleeves will allow my second graders to practice skills, show their thinking, and stay actively engaged in a fun, hands-on way each day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students will have tools that make learning more interactive, organized, and exciting. We truly appreciate your willingness to invest in our classroom and help our young learners grow.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and supporting our work. Your contribution makes a real difference!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Oparaji\r\n2nd Grade Teacher\r\nCarrollton Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1760734289551,"projectUrl":"project/write-on-it-with-kleenslate/9812324/","projectTitle":"Write on it with Kleenslate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oparaji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp448717_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613081145250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammie-oparaji"},{"teacherId":8965941,"projectId":9899510,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom with the addition of dry erase paddle boards. These simple tools are already transforming our whole-group learning environment by making every lesson more interactive and inclusive. Instead of a few students responding while others remain quiet, every child now has a voice and a way to actively participate. The paddle boards invite all learners—especially my more reserved students—to confidently share their thinking without the pressure of speaking out in front of the class.\r\n\r\nBecause students can quickly show their work, I'm able to check for understanding in real time and adjust instruction on the spot. This immediate feedback helps ensure that no one falls behind and that misconceptions are addressed the moment they appear. Whether we're practicing spelling on the lined side or working through math problems on the plain side, students are more engaged, more focused, and more excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has strengthened our classroom community by creating a more dynamic, hands-on environment where every student is involved and every student is seen. Thank you for helping make interactive learning a daily reality for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763580495599,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-proof/9899510/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Proof","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coombs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8965941_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689680433423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-coombs"},{"teacherId":8965941,"projectId":9899443,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card that will allow me to access high-quality, teacher-created resources for my classroom. With the recent updates to our state Standards of Learning, it has become especially important to have materials that are not only aligned to current expectations but also engaging and responsive to my students' diverse needs. This gift card opens the door to a wide range of thoughtfully designed lessons, activities, and assessments created by educators who truly understand what works in real classrooms.\r\n\r\nThese resources will help me provide learning experiences that are interactive, rigorous, and differentiated—ensuring every student can access the content in meaningful ways. Instead of spending hours trying to recreate or rebuild materials from scratch, I can now focus that time on tailoring instruction, meeting with students, and bringing fresh, creative opportunities into our daily learning. Your support allows me to enhance the quality of instruction immediately and meaningfully.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and in my students' success. Your generosity strengthens the learning environment, fuels student engagement, and helps me continue to grow as an educator. I am truly appreciative of the impact you have made.","fullyFundedDate":1763426474895,"projectUrl":"project/be-inspired-by-teachers/9899443/","projectTitle":"Be Inspired by Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coombs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8965941_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689680433423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-coombs"},{"teacherId":8965941,"projectId":9544996,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom store has become one of the most exciting and motivating parts of our week. My students work hard to earn their coins and tokens, and the anticipation they feel on \"store days\" is truly priceless. They talk about their goals, make plans for what they hope to buy, and take so much pride in saving, budgeting, and making choices that matter to them.\r\n\r\nThe new supplies you helped provide have transformed the store into a place filled with creativity, joy, and meaningful rewards. Whether it's a small treasure that brightens their day or a special item they've worked toward for weeks, each purchase reinforces responsibility, effort, and positive classroom habits.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring this experience to life. Your support doesn't just fill shelves—it inspires motivation, builds confidence, and creates memories my students will carry with them far beyond our classroom. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and for believing in the power of these small but mighty moments.","fullyFundedDate":1760792087563,"projectUrl":"project/building-citizenship/9544996/","projectTitle":"Building Citizenship","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coombs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8965941_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689680433423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-coombs"},{"teacherId":189430,"projectId":9737026,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to our project \"Charge With Ease.\" It has had a huge impact on our classroom.\r\nBefore this project was funded, storing and charging our class set of iPads was inconvenient and frustrating for everyone. But now with our new charging stations, we are able to accomplish this job in half the time.\r\nThe iPad storage cart that was provided by the school required students to plug their iPads into a dark space with very narrow slots. Students often were unable to find their correct slot to plug their iPad into, which was very frustrating. Our new charging stations sit out in the light and are easily identifiable by our class.\r\nThank you again for your support of our class.","fullyFundedDate":1758714399250,"projectUrl":"project/charge-with-ease/9737026/","projectTitle":"Charge With Ease","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp189430_orig.png?crop=247,247,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754067557574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cgmorgan"},{"teacherId":5933456,"projectId":9856637,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project, \"Just Another Reading Buddy!\" come to life. I can't begin to express the joy that you have brought to our classroom. These stuffed animals are a huge hit with my students. They are so excited to receive the book and of course Mr. Grinch's trusty sidekick Max! Now, my students will always have someone to read to. Hopefully, this will help them become stronger independent readers. These students have been working really hard and it is always a pleasure to reward hard work. Thank you for helping them grow as readers and learners.","fullyFundedDate":1761945674823,"projectUrl":"project/just-another-reading-buddy/9856637/","projectTitle":"Just Another Reading Buddy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"},{"teacherId":5933456,"projectId":9743878,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project, \"My Reading Buddy 2025\" come to life. I can't begin to express the joy that you have brought to our classroom. These stuffed animals and books are a huge hit with my students. They are so excited to receive the book and of course Mr. Grinch! Now, my students will always have someone to read to. Hopefully, this will help them become stronger independent readers. These students have been working really hard and it is always a pleasure to reward hard work. Thank you for helping them grow as readers and learners.","fullyFundedDate":1758846063970,"projectUrl":"project/my-reading-buddy-2025/9743878/","projectTitle":"My Reading Buddy 2025!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"},{"teacherId":5933456,"projectId":9500786,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Classroom Resources. My students and I are very grateful to have tools we need for a successful school year. I have seen a surge in student engagement with the dry erase boards with Elkonin boxes. Not only are my students more engaged, but I can quickly identify students who are getting our phonics features and the students who need more support. The privacy boards have reduced distractions during testing and the clipboards allow us to do more on the carpet. The automatic pencil sharpener has saved countless minutes and students always have access to sharpened pencils.","fullyFundedDate":1757509591739,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-resources/9500786/","projectTitle":"Classroom Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"},{"teacherId":5933456,"projectId":9318443,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing this project, \"Storage, Storage, And More Storage\" to life. I can't begin to express the joy that you have brought to our classroom. The end of the year is always a little stressful, but this past year included the added stress of packing up and moving out an entire classroom. Thanks to your support we had the storage resources needed to keep our most valued classroom possessions safe and secure. Future first grade students will continue to experience the joys of Glow Day, Beach Day, and Disney Day. I thank you and my students thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1746699654614,"projectUrl":"project/storage-storage-and-more-storage/9318443/","projectTitle":"Storage, Storage, And More Storage!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"},{"teacherId":448717,"projectId":9479098,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom through DonorsChoose! Because of your kindness, my students now have the supplies we need to start the school year off strong.\r\n\r\nThe new curtains, bulletin board paper, Post-it notes, snacks (including Skinny Pop!), and air fresheners are already making our classroom a more welcoming and comfortable place to learn. These small touches go a long way in creating an environment where my students feel valued, supported, and excited to begin second grade.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is not just about providing supplies—it's about showing my students that there are people who care about their success and believe in their future. I am so grateful for your contribution and the difference it is making in their lives.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\nTammie Oparaji","fullyFundedDate":1757900949478,"projectUrl":"project/nothing-basic-about-the-start-of-the-s/9479098/","projectTitle":"Nothing \"Basic\" About the Start of the School Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oparaji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp448717_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613081145250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammie-oparaji"},{"teacherId":5933456,"projectId":9208589,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing this project, \"Engaging Learning Experiences 2025\" to life. I can't begin to express the joy that you have brought to our classroom. The end of the year is always an exciting time in first grade. We continue to work hard, but make it more fun. Glow Day and Art Day are always a big hit. The kids enjoy working under black lights using all the goodies in their party bags that make this experience so enjoyable. On Art Day we continue to practice previously taught skills with Wikki Stix, painting, and modeling clay. The students also get a bag of supplies to further their creativity at home. I thank you and my students thank you from the bottom of our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1743097870455,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-learning-experiences-2025/9208589/","projectTitle":"Engaging Learning Experiences 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59660","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":569,"numTeachers":39,"percentFrplEligible":34,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":23,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":9,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 3","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.9,"schoolId":59660,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Carrollton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Carrollton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/virginia/isle-of-wight-school-district/carrollton-elementary-school/59660"}