{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carson Montessori School","outOfStateSupporters":36.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9357568,"projectId":10261651,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! These new materials have already made a wonderful difference for my students. The dry erase spots and markers have been especially exciting because they give students another way to practice math that feels much more engaging than simply completing a worksheet. We can spread out around the classroom, work through problems, erase our mistakes, and try again. One of my favorite moments has been seeing students proudly hold up their work to show how they solved a problem.\r\n\r\nThe students were incredibly excited when they first saw all of the new supplies. There is something special about receiving brand-new classroom materials that are just for them, and they could not wait to start using everything!\r\n\r\nWe are also using the prizes to support financial literacy in our classroom. Students are learning that money involves choices, saving, spending, and deciding whether something is worth the cost. It has been a fun way to connect math skills to decisions they will make in the real world.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using the dry erase materials for small groups, math practice, and classroom activities while building more financial literacy into our routines. Your generosity has given my students more than supplies—it has given us new ways to learn, practice, and make math fun. Thank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778091288584,"projectUrl":"project/think-it-write-it-solve-it/10261651/","projectTitle":"Think It. Write It. Solve It.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357568_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746709809688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357568"},{"teacherId":10235978,"projectId":9999515,"letterContent":"This project had a tremendous impact on my students and our math stations. The rolling cart helped create a more organized and efficient learning environment, making it easier for students to independently access materials and complete their chosen activities. As a result, students became more self-sufficient and confident during station rotations, allowing me to spend more focused time working with small groups.\r\n\r\nThe math books were a wonderful addition to our classroom. They helped students see mathematics in real-world contexts and provided new ways to understand challenging concepts. Many students who were initially hesitant about math became more engaged and willing to persevere. Overall, these resources helped create a more functional, engaging, and differentiated math experience for all learners.","fullyFundedDate":1769127289840,"projectUrl":"project/meaningful-math-engagement-functional-s/9999515/","projectTitle":"Meaningful Math Engagement: Functional Stations and Story Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MacDougall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10235978_orig.jpg?crop=651,651,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759032057359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10235978"},{"teacherId":7714065,"projectId":10046659,"letterContent":"Thank-you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom literacy project. I was amazed at how quickly this project was funded and becaue of this my students were able to begin using the materials right away.\r\nWhen the materials arrived the student's immediate reaction was, \"Wow! Look at all this stuff!\" Their excitement was genuine, especially when they saw the class set of theauruses. Before your donation, students had to share just a few theasuruses across the classroom. Now, every student can access one when they need it. \r\nEach item in this project has already had a meaningful impact. The comprehension kits have strengthened their understanding of stories and informational texts. Students are using these materials for deeper understanding, discussing ideas with their peers, and learning how to support their ideas with information from the text. \r\nThe class set of thesauruses have helped with vocabulary development and allowed students to find those \"million dollar words\" to replace overused words in their writing. The vocabulary activities have helped students gain a better understanding of word relationships. Reader's Theater partner scripts have increased engagement and a desire to read. I notice that my students have increased their fluency using these scripts. Finally, I can't wait to read I Am Martin Luther King, Jr. with my 3rd graders next year.","fullyFundedDate":1771370033798,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-reading-comprehension-fluency/10046659/","projectTitle":"Power Up Reading: Comprehension, Fluency, & Vocabulary Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Schuhmacher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7714065_orig.jpg?crop=864,864,x0,y144&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1609976475135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7714065"},{"teacherId":9373601,"projectId":10017499,"letterContent":"I'm so happy to share with you that our students are loving all of the beautiful materials that you have given to us. I had the students involved right from the very start. They helped with everything from unpacking the materials to getting them placed in all of the drawers. It was like Christmas morning for all of them!!\r\n\r\nWe numbered drawers from 1-20 and placed all of the STEM materials and Literacy materials in all of the drawers. The students use these materials daily in our Montessori Second Grade classroom. After they have completed their assignments, they may choose a fun and engaging literacy or STEM building activity. \r\n\r\nThey are just as excited about their awesome \"Dogman\" and \"Pizza and Taco\" graphic novels. We added them to our class library, and these books are always in their hands first.\r\n\r\nWe are sending you a huge thank you on behalf of my students and myself.","fullyFundedDate":1768529748101,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-all/10017499/","projectTitle":"STEM For All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Helfensetin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373601"},{"teacherId":10235978,"projectId":9985332,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity made a meaningful impact on my students by helping me provide engaging, hands-on learning experiences that met a wide range of needs and learning styles.\r\n\r\nMy classroom was filled with curious, capable learners who thrived with opportunities to explore, create, and discover. These materials helped me provide rigorous STEM instruction while also ensuring that every student had access to the tools they need to be successful. This impact will continue next year with my new fourth grade students. \r\n\r\nWe especially appreciated the math-themed picture books. They helped to connect math to the real world for my students. Through these engaging texts, students were able to discover that math exists far beyond worksheets and textbooks. I have seen these books inspire greater confidence, perseverance, and curiosity as students tackle challenging fourth-grade math concepts.\r\n\r\nThe experiences that you made possible helped to bring science and mathematics to life for my students. More importantly, they encouraged students to ask questions, take risks, think critically, and develop a lifelong love of learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping to make future opportunities possible. Your support will have a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1768230687650,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-brilliance-engaging-diverse-st/9985332/","projectTitle":"Sparking Brilliance: Engaging Diverse Students in STEM Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MacDougall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10235978_orig.jpg?crop=651,651,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759032057359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10235978"},{"teacherId":9379516,"projectId":10005769,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and investing in our students literacy growth. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference with how the students engage with reading and learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students now have access to engaging literacy resources that they can use during independent reading, small group instruction and literacy centers. This allows for students to practice important reading skills while also making literacy fun!\r\n\r\nThis literacy boost has helped create a classroom where students see reading not simply as something they have to do, but as something they can do.","fullyFundedDate":1768182447188,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-literacy-boost/10005769/","projectTitle":"First Grade Literacy Boost","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paslov","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9379516"},{"teacherId":5172752,"projectId":10013250,"letterContent":"As we enjoy the new alternative seating while we dive into our books during DEAR time, others are working with the new calculators. We can now check our mathematical assignments with the donated calculators. This allows us to learn and also understand how to check our work for accuracy. \r\nIn addition to the wonderful seating and calculators, we also received Crayola Twistable crayons and two paper sorters. The paper sorters we are currently using as mailboxes. The mailboxes allow us to become more independent by filing our our assignments. \r\nWe truly appreciate all of the donations to help our classroom run smoothly and feel like our own. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1768843078237,"projectUrl":"project/sit-create-and-calculate/10013250/","projectTitle":"Sit, Create, and Calculate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5172752_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524343348966","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5172752"},{"teacherId":7588639,"projectId":10019938,"letterContent":"My special education students get so excited when they see me toting a math game when I arrive or when they come to my room! They love practicing their math facts with a game and some healthy competition! \r\n\r\nMath can be so challenging, and learning through play is so much better than \"drill and kill\" rote learning. I am anticipating that through learning with games they will show improvement in their test scores. Strengthening their math muscles has long-term benefits as they try and catch up with their peers. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for getting these games for my classroom. We've been having so much fun!","fullyFundedDate":1768617750524,"projectUrl":"project/make-math-practice-fun/10019938/","projectTitle":"Make Math Practice Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Snyder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7588639"},{"teacherId":9357531,"projectId":8013361,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging reading and STEM materials that have transformed our classroom into a space filled with curiosity, confidence, and discovery. Many of my students are part of an early intervention Pre-K program, and these resources have given them meaningful, hands-on opportunities to build foundational skills. During our daily shelf work time, students independently choose activities that strengthen early literacy, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. I've watched students who were once hesitant now eagerly select books, explore STEM tools, and proudly share their learning with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement was immediate and genuine. Their eyes lit up as they explored new books and hands-on activities designed just for them. These resources have helped students stay engaged longer, work more independently, and develop confidence in their abilities. For many of them, these are their first positive experiences feeling successful with reading and STEM, and that confidence carries into other parts of their day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students are building a strong foundation that will support them throughout their educational journey. We will continue using these materials to strengthen early literacy, encourage critical thinking, and foster independence. Your kindness has not only provided tools, but also opportunities for growth, pride, and a love of learning. Thank you for believing in my students and helping empower them during such an important stage of their development.","fullyFundedDate":1700349274121,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-my-students-with-reading-and/8013361/","projectTitle":"Empowering My Students with Reading and STEM Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9357531_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770746997689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9357531"},{"teacherId":10235978,"projectId":9671296,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. You helped to buy us a utility cart earlier in the year and it has made an incredible difference in how my students are able to experience science this year.\r\n\r\nOur school is currently in a temporary classroom situation after losing part of our building due to zoning issues. We are now renting space at the Boys and Girls Club, which means that every single day we must completely pack up our classroom at dismissal. While we are so grateful to still have a place to learn, this setup makes hands-on science especially challenging. Without a permanent space to store materials, it would be easy to rely only on videos and textbooks instead of real experiments and investigations. \r\n\r\nBecause of you, we don't have to do that.\r\n\r\nThe utility cart has become our mobile science lab. It allows us to organize, store, and quickly move all of our materials so that hands-on learning can still happen every week. Earlier in the year, we used the cart for the first time while studying plant adaptations through a celery and food dye experiment. When my students saw the cart with the celery on it, they were immediately excited and curious about what it would be used for. This excitement motivated them in our lab which helped them to observe how water moves through a plant in real life. All of this was possible because I had a place to store the celery overnight to let it do it's thing. \r\n\r\nNow, whenever they see the cart come out, they know that engaging, hands-on science is about to happen. It has become a visible symbol in our classroom that exploration and discovery are part of our day. This routine helps the students engage in content and gives motivates them to take academic risks. \r\n\r\nBefore winter break, the cart helped us store materials for several festive science labs. Students engineered candy cane sleds, measured cookies before and after soaking them in milk, and designed snowball launchers. The cart made the whole thing possible! I was able to organize all the supplies on the cart the day before and store them out of the room overnight. That way, my students had more time to hypothesize, problem-solve, test, and improve their designs instead of wasting time waiting while materials were unpacked and distributed.\r\n\r\nWe have also used the cart to store science station materials that help students explore different forms of energy. Most recently, it has allowed me to organize supplies for investigating collisions using marbles, pool noodle ramps, and pull-back cars. These hands-on activities allow students to experience force and motion in a tangible way that will support their learning when we read about it next week. \r\n\r\nDuring the next few months of school, students will be building simple Rube Goldberg contraptions, creating camera obscuras, constructing models of the human eye, and exploring erosion through hands-on models of glaciers, rivers, and wind-blown landscapes. The cart will keep all of our materials organized and ready so learning can happen efficiently in our temporary space.\r\n\r\nAt the end of the school year, I will be able to say that I gave my students amble opportunities to be scientists, engineers, and problem solvers despite our temporary classroom challenges. The utility cart made that possible, but it wouldn't be ours without your kindness. Moreover, your generosity has ensured that science in our classroom is something students do, not just something they watch or read about.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our students and helping to make meaningful, hands-on science possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759444368877,"projectUrl":"project/stem-on-wheels-bringing-efficiency-to-o/9671296/","projectTitle":"STEM on Wheels: Bringing Efficiency to Our Shared Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MacDougall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10235978_orig.jpg?crop=651,651,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759032057359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10235978"},{"teacherId":9360591,"projectId":10019802,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Hands-On Learning for Growing Minds.\" When the supplies arrived, my students were so excited. They couldn't wait to open the boxes and start using the materials. Seeing their smiles and excitement meant so much.\r\n\r\nWe are using these resources during centers and small group activities. The students are learning by building, exploring, and working together. They are more focused, engaged, and confident in their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a more fun and meaningful place to learn. We are so grateful for your kindness and support. Thank you for helping our students grow.","fullyFundedDate":1768606386057,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-growing-minds/10019802/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Molly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9360591_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769874377844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9360591"},{"teacherId":9379516,"projectId":9593290,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our 1st graders classroom is now equipped with tools we needed to create a more engaging and organized learning environment.\r\nOur supplies stay ready and accessible, reducing interruptions and allowing students to work independently. Music activities have become a regular part of our day and students are learning to manage their time, fostering independence and classroom responsibility.\r\nBecause of your donation, our students are more creative, independent and engaged. Every day, we see them growing, learning and exploring. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1760072634908,"projectUrl":"project/first-steps-for-success/9593290/","projectTitle":"First Steps for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paslov","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9379516"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_75639","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":289,"numTeachers":15,"percentFrplEligible":22,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":65,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"19.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":63.2,"schoolId":75639,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Carson Montessori School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Carson Montessori School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/carson-city-school-district/carson-montessori-school/75639"}