{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carver Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6128589,"projectId":9839747,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting our project, Crenshaw: A Friend in Hard Times. When we return from Christmas break, my students will begin this powerful novel together, and your generosity ensures that each child has their own copy in hand. This makes such a meaningful difference in how we read. Instead of sharing books or relying on photocopies, students will be able to annotate, track characters, monitor themes, and engage deeply with the text—skills that are crucial to becoming thoughtful, independent readers.\r\n\r\nCrenshaw opens the door to important conversations about empathy, resilience, and the invisible struggles students may face. Through this story, we'll explore lessons on figurative language, point of view, character motivation, and theme development. Students will practice making inferences about characters' emotions, identifying how illustrations and descriptions contribute to deeper meaning, and comparing their own experiences to those in the book. Having individual books allows for richer small-group discussions, partner thinking routines, and meaningful journaling.\r\n\r\nAlthough we haven't started the book yet, several students have already shown excitement after previewing the cover and reading the summary. They are eager for a story that feels \"real,\" relatable, and full of heart. For some of my students who don't always see themselves as readers, having their own book waiting for them in January is incredibly motivating. Thank you for giving them the opportunity to begin the new year with a fresh story—and a fresh sense of confidence. Your kindness will echo in our classroom long after the last page is read.","fullyFundedDate":1762267732528,"projectUrl":"project/crenshaw-a-friend-in-hard-times/9839747/","projectTitle":"Crenshaw: A Friend in Hard Times","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6128589_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760916097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6128589"},{"teacherId":6128589,"projectId":9840464,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Standing for Peace: Sadako's Story.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have access to beautiful, meaningful texts that help them explore themes of peace, hope, resilience, and the impact of historical events on everyday people. These books have opened the door to rich conversations about symbolism, character motivation, empathy, and how authors use real-world events to shape a story's message. We've been practicing close reading, inferencing, theme development, and making connections between historical nonfiction and narrative fiction — skills that deepen both understanding and compassion.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is now a vibrant, collaborative experience. Students gather in small groups to annotate, ask questions, and share discoveries they've made about Sadako's courage and the symbolism of the paper cranes. We pause often to reflect on how her story connects to our discussions about peace in our community and the world. The room often fills with quiet excitement as students make personal connections or uncover something new about the author's purpose or the historical context of Hiroshima.\r\n\r\nCertain students who rarely showed interest in reading are now eagerly participating because this story resonates so strongly with them. One student who has struggled with engagement told me, \"This book makes me feel like I want to do something kind for others.\" Another student has taken up the challenge of folding her own cranes as she reads, sharing them with classmates as symbols of hope. Your support didn't just provide books — it truly sparked meaningful growth, empathy, and a desire to create a more peaceful world. Thank you for making that possible.","fullyFundedDate":1761008470877,"projectUrl":"project/standing-for-peace-sadakos-story/9840464/","projectTitle":"Standing for Peace: Sadako’s Story","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6128589_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760916097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6128589"},{"teacherId":6128589,"projectId":9829392,"letterContent":"My students have already begun using the new texts, and the impact is obvious each day we read together. With A Long Walk to Water, they are learning to identify themes, examine character motivations, and make connections between fictional events and real-world issues. We've also been working on point of view, annotating for evidence, and discussing how authors build empathy through storytelling. These are big ideas for young readers, but having enough books for everyone has made it possible for them to engage deeply and confidently.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and collaborative. Students annotate, turn and talk, question the text, and write reflections that push their thinking further. They've been especially drawn to the dual narrative of Nya and Salva, and many students are making thoughtful comparisons between the characters' experiences and their own lives. The discussions we've had so far have been some of the most heartfelt and insightful of the year.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who usually read quietly or hesitate to participate have been the most energized by this project. One student said she \"never knew a book could make you feel this much,\" and another has been eagerly flipping ahead during independent reading because he's so invested in Salva's journey. These moments remind me how powerful the right book can be. Your generosity has given my students not just a text, but an opportunity to grow as readers, thinkers, and compassionate human beings.","fullyFundedDate":1760650320406,"projectUrl":"project/a-journey-building-empathy-with-a-long/9829392/","projectTitle":"A Journey: Building Empathy with A Long Walk to Water","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6128589_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760916097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6128589"},{"teacherId":6908624,"projectId":9646033,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of a baritone ukulele to my classroom. It provides such a rich accompaniment to my young singers' voices. We will even use it during our Winter Showcase in December to accompany a Spanish song called \"Mi Burrito Sabanero.\" \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of arts education in our public schools. We know first hand how important the arts are to developing critical thinking and 21st century skills. We truly couldn't not do what we do without supporters like you!","fullyFundedDate":1756417069531,"projectUrl":"project/uke-can-sing-it/9646033/","projectTitle":"Uke Can Sing It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6908624_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632400801950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kerrie-clayton"},{"teacherId":6325337,"projectId":9352505,"letterContent":"With your help and generosity, I was able to restock on our most important weaving materials! Yarn and our cardboard looms! Students were so excited to learn about weaving, and by helping to fund this project, they were able to do so! Weaving is one of my students' favorite things to learn about and one of my favorite things to teach them. Exploring weaving is a great way for students to learn about crafts, other cultures, and practice their fine motor skills. \r\nThank you again for donating to my project and supporting art education.","fullyFundedDate":1754453017023,"projectUrl":"project/weaving-refresh/9352505/","projectTitle":"Weaving Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anderson-Lanham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6325337_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1669071779146","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-anderson-lanham"},{"teacherId":6128589,"projectId":9629706,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my fourth graders have been exploring North Carolina in ways that bring history and literacy to life! The resources provided through Carolina Connections: Bringing Our State's Story to Life! have transformed our classroom into an interactive learning space. With the technology and printed materials funded through this project, students can now research historical landmarks, explore digital maps, and create multimedia projects that connect their reading and social studies lessons in exciting new ways.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been seeing their hard work come alive on screen. They've used our new tools to create presentations, write digital reports, and share facts about local heroes and regions of North Carolina. For many, this has been their first time using technology not just for fun, but for creating and sharing knowledge. One student who was once shy about writing proudly presented her slideshow on the Outer Banks and said, \"I feel like a real historian!\" Moments like that remind me just how powerful your generosity truly is.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students become curious, confident learners who are discovering that their state's story—and their own stories—are worth telling.","fullyFundedDate":1759165597263,"projectUrl":"project/carolina-connections-bringing-our-state/9629706/","projectTitle":"Carolina Connections: Bringing Our State’s Story to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6128589_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760916097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6128589"},{"teacherId":6128589,"projectId":9774468,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my fourth graders are diving into the silly and mysterious world of Bunnicula! The moment I handed out the books, their excitement filled the room—there's something truly special about every student holding their own copy of a story we get to experience together. As we read, students are learning to make predictions, infer character motives, and analyze how humor and mystery work together to create a strong plot. These skills not only strengthen their comprehension but also spark a deeper love for reading that reaches beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is interactive, engaging, and filled with discussion. Students annotate as we read, jot down questions in their journals, and share their thoughts in small groups. Hearing them debate whether Bunnicula is truly a vampire rabbit or just misunderstood has been so much fun! This book has opened doors for reluctant readers to participate and for my advanced readers to explore deeper literary elements like tone and theme.\r\n\r\nSome of my most hesitant readers now race to be the first to open their books each morning. One student even said, \"I didn't know reading could be funny!\" Watching them laugh, discuss, and beg to keep reading each day reminds me why I love teaching. Your donation didn't just provide books—it created excitement, confidence, and connection in our classroom. Thank you for helping make that magic happen!","fullyFundedDate":1760026452241,"projectUrl":"project/books-with-a-bite-a-class-set-of-bunnic/9774468/","projectTitle":"Books With a Bite: A Class Set of Bunnicula","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6128589_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760916097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6128589"},{"teacherId":6908624,"projectId":9230791,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the funding for our mallets in music class. It was time to replenish our supply after years of use on the old ones. We appreciate that you saw an opportunity to support the arts and provided for students who need them to thrive. We have been playing music on xylophone, metallophone, and glockenspiel as a result of your contribution. As always, thank you for believing in the power of music education. Your kindness and generosity keep our classroom moving and grooving! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1752586427426,"projectUrl":"project/mallets-for-music/9230791/","projectTitle":"Mallets for Music","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Clayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6908624_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y368&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632400801950","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kerrie-clayton"},{"teacherId":3258314,"projectId":9179299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the snacks, drinks, and candy treats for my students that needed that afternoon boost for tutoring. \r\n By the time school was over many of my students that needed that extra help to find success in math and needed to attend tutoring were hungry and had a hard time focusing on what we were working on. Your donation allowed these students to focus on their work and instruction and not their hunger pains.\r\n You single handedly allowed me to remove one obstacle that holds students back from properly learning, and that is hunger.\r\n Thank you again for giving these students, who are already in a food deficit with in our community the chance to learn with a clear mind and fewer distractions.","fullyFundedDate":1744032850903,"projectUrl":"project/feed-their-minds-and-their-bodies/9179299/","projectTitle":"Feed Their Minds and Their Bodies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3258314"},{"teacherId":3258314,"projectId":9169314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making my student's learning experience top notch! Your generosity has made it possible for my students to become real mathematicians and have real mathematical conversations.\r\n By having them get up out of their seats with thinking partners, they are able to get away from the typical worksheets that they are expected to complete for the classroom practice. \r\n These materials also allow my students to clear up any misconceptions and talk through common errors making their own learning much more meaningful!\r\n I can not thank you enough for all that you have brought to my classroom through your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1742155184612,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-learning/9169314/","projectTitle":"Interactive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3258314"},{"teacherId":6128589,"projectId":9269904,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through the From Mess to Magic: Organizing for Daily Success project. Your generosity has truly transformed our learning space! With the new organizational tools, my students now have a clutter-free and welcoming environment where they can focus, feel calm, and stay engaged.\r\n\r\nAlready, I've seen a difference in the way they take responsibility for their materials and approach learning with more confidence. What once felt overwhelming is now smooth and structured—turning \"mess\" into daily success.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact, and my students and I are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1750774744486,"projectUrl":"project/from-mess-to-magic-organizing-for-daily/9269904/","projectTitle":"From Mess to Magic: Organizing for Daily Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Winner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6128589_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1740760916097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6128589"},{"teacherId":9936614,"projectId":9325439,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project, \"Stories That Spark: Literature Circles with a STEM Twist.\" Because of you, my 5th grade students now have access to powerful books that not only engage them in reading but also encourage them to think deeply, ask questions, and make meaningful connections to the world around them.\r\n\r\nWith your help, we now have multiple copies of novels like Loser and The Graveyard Book—stories that foster empathy, critical thinking, and even curiosity about science, identity, and how we grow and learn. These books are sparking incredible discussions during our literature circles, where students explore both the emotional and intellectual challenges faced by the characters—and reflect on their own ideas and experiences, too.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students more than just books. You've given them a chance to see themselves in stories, work collaboratively with their peers, and expand their thinking in ways that blend language arts with real-world STEM ideas.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all of us—thank you for believing in the power of reading and the potential of every child in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746671934100,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-spark-literature-circles-w/9325439/","projectTitle":"Stories That Spark: Literature Circles with a STEM Twist","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Macy Nichols","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9936614_orig.jpg?crop=1956,1956,x1842,y1428&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741479859970","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9936614"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2654","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":501,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":35,"percentWhite":44,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":39.0,"schoolId":2654,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Carver Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Carver Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/edgecombe-county-public-school-district/carver-elementary-school/2654"}