{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Washington Carver Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4639549,"projectId":9354793,"letterContent":"My students and I have been putting to use the resources you have purchased for our classroom! We now have access to cleaning products for our sink area. Students have appreciated this access since now we can have more hands-on art projects and foodie days without having to travel to the restroom just to wash our hands properly. My students have been utilizing the different games and puzzles purchased as well during our reward time Fridays and last days of each semester. We even had a couple friendly UNO tournaments! Again, thank you so much for supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758202843557,"projectUrl":"project/clean-space-fun-space/9354793/","projectTitle":"Clean Space = Fun Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanquanita Nellum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4639549_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502484676957","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4639549"},{"teacherId":8159081,"projectId":10061661,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. The dry-erase markers with built-in erasers that you provided have had an immediate and meaningful impact on my students' learning. What may seem like a simple classroom supply has transformed the way students engage with mathematics each day.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest benefits has been getting students out of their seats and actively involved in their learning. Rather than remaining at their desks working quietly on paper, students now frequently solve problems on whiteboards around the room and share their thinking with classmates. This movement has increased energy, engagement, and participation. Students are excited to grab a marker, work through challenging problems, and collaborate with their peers. The whiteboard activities have created a more interactive classroom environment where students feel comfortable discussing ideas, asking questions, and helping one another.\r\n\r\nThe markers have also made student thinking visible in ways that were not possible before. As students work through multi-step math problems, I can quickly scan the room and see everyone's work in real time. Instead of waiting until an assignment is turned in, I can immediately identify misconceptions, address errors, and provide support before students become frustrated. This instant feedback has helped students build confidence because mistakes can be corrected during the learning process rather than after the lesson is over. It has also allowed me to better tailor instruction to meet students' needs.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, the whiteboard work has encouraged students to explain their mathematical reasoning. During lessons, students regularly present their solutions to the class and walk their classmates through each step of their thinking. These opportunities to communicate their reasoning have strengthened both their mathematical understanding and their confidence as learners. Students are learning that mathematics is not simply about getting the correct answer—it is about understanding the process and being able to justify their thinking. Their classmates benefit as well, since hearing multiple solution strategies often helps students see concepts from a new perspective.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were genuinely excited. Many immediately commented that the markers would make math more fun and interactive. Since then, they have embraced every opportunity to use them. Even students who are sometimes reluctant to participate have become more willing to share their work when using the whiteboards. The markers have helped create a classroom culture where students feel safe taking risks, making mistakes, and learning from one another.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these materials during collaborative problem-solving activities, math discussions, and project-based learning tasks. Students will use the whiteboards to model real-world situations, justify solutions, and critique mathematical arguments. Your generosity has provided tools that support engagement, collaboration, and deeper learning every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping make mathematics more visible, interactive, and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1771290986276,"projectUrl":"project/making-math-thinking-visible/10061661/","projectTitle":"Making Math Thinking Visible!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gloria","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8159081_orig.jpg?crop=1429,1429,x1426,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1637557484635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8159081"},{"teacherId":8469227,"projectId":9972673,"letterContent":"These goals have allowed our students to practice anywhere on campus since they are portable. This gives the students the opportunity to get more practice and as a result it will accelerate their learning. This also give students who are shy or who have special needs to have the space and equipment to practice in a less stimulating environment\r\n\r\nThis equipment will inspire our students to keep learning and trying new things. Having equipment that looks nice sends out the message that they are valued and we take pride in building an effective program.","fullyFundedDate":1771533018227,"projectUrl":"project/goal-for-it/9972673/","projectTitle":"Goal for It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Solorzano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8469227_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718041823843","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8469227"},{"teacherId":5231240,"projectId":9572075,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of headphones for our students. Your support has made a meaningful difference in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThe headphones are used daily in both math and science. In science, students listen to articles, which has helped improve their comprehension and engagement with the content. In math, headphones let students focus while using our practice programs, allowing them to learn at their own pace without distractions.\r\n\r\nI'm already seeing positive results in students' math scores have improved, and their confidence continues to grow. Your kindness has directly supported their learning and success, and I'm truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1764736233675,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-math-mastery/9572075/","projectTitle":"Headphones for Math Mastery!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Isidoro Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5231240_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527213335780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-isidoroortiz"},{"teacherId":5231240,"projectId":9577552,"letterContent":"I am truly grateful for your generous donation. The cardstock and binding machine will help students stay organized and engaged in both math and science. Students have received data journals that highlight essential reports on their academic progress and include goal-setting exercises that encourage reflection and meaningful academic growth for the remainder of the school year.\r\n\r\nThe binding machine is an essential instructional tool that allows me to create targeted math lesson review packets and prepare science fair packets as students work toward our end-of-year science fair. Your support directly enhances learning experiences and helps students take ownership of their academic success. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764736233913,"projectUrl":"project/math-mastery-one-booklet-at-a-time/9577552/","projectTitle":"Math Mastery, One Booklet at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Isidoro Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5231240_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527213335780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-isidoroortiz"},{"teacherId":5231240,"projectId":9575223,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of colored ink to our students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your gift, students can access color-printed math and science resources for model making and graphic organizers, and instructional materials that are clearer, more engaging, and easier to understand. These visual supports are especially valuable in helping students grasp complex concepts and stay motivated in their learning.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students and for helping us provide high-quality learning materials.","fullyFundedDate":1764736233129,"projectUrl":"project/ink-that-inspires-6th-grade-writers/9575223/","projectTitle":"Ink That Inspires 6th Grade Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Isidoro Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5231240_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527213335780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-isidoroortiz"},{"teacherId":10034124,"projectId":9543391,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping provide healthy snacks for my middle school students. Your kindness has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom. Because of you, students now have access to nutritious options that help them stay energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, these snacks are more than just a treat, they are an essential support that helps them concentrate during lessons, participate more actively, and feel cared for while at school. Your contribution shows my students that there are people beyond their classroom who believe in their well-being and want them to succeed, both academically and personally.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment and thank you for making a positive difference in their daily lives and for supporting our classroom in such a thoughtful way.","fullyFundedDate":1758202834265,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-happy-and-ready-to-learn/9543391/","projectTitle":"Healthy, Happy and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. George-Akpenyi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10034124"},{"teacherId":5231240,"projectId":9575119,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donations. Thanks to your donation of the ink/toner for our classroom printer, my students have been able to participate in various math and science activities. \r\n\r\nIn math, my students have been actively participating in math games. The math games were printed on colored paper and were organized by students' learning preferences. In addition, students can now take home math practice sheets to work through math problems. In science, we have used ink to print students' responses to scientific claims about human metabolism and the microbiome. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your consideration.","fullyFundedDate":1759265544496,"projectUrl":"project/printing-for-our-bright-6th-grade-minds/9575119/","projectTitle":"Printing for Our Bright 6th Grade Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Isidoro Ortiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5231240_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527213335780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-isidoroortiz"},{"teacherId":9838638,"projectId":9423015,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my classroom. Because of you, the school supplies and classroom snacks has made a meaningful impact on my students and our learning environment. Every student has access to the materials they need - without worry, embarrassment, or barriers to learning. The pencils, highlights, sticky notes, and other supplies have helped students stay prepared, confident, and fully engaged in our daily lessons. It has been such a relief to watch students stay focus rather than stress over what they don't have. Same for the classroom snacks. The simple act of offering a snack has created moments of comfort, boosted energy levels, and helped students feel cared for. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has strengthened our classroom community in ways that go far beyond the materials themselves. You've helped create a space where students feel valued and their needs are met. Thank you for believing in our work and investing in my students. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1755831335187,"projectUrl":"project/stocked-for-success-supplies-for-7th-gr/9423015/","projectTitle":"Stocked for Success: Supplies for 7th Grade Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9838638_orig.jpg?crop=849,850,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750450879127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9838638"},{"teacherId":6891186,"projectId":9468490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Chromebook chargers and write organizers. These resources have made a noticeable difference in our math intervention classroom.\r\n\r\nWith chargers readily available and devices better organized, I've seen students stay more focused and spend more time on tasks without the usual tech interruptions. Your support has truly helped create a more efficient and engaged learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and commitment to student success.","fullyFundedDate":1759265534972,"projectUrl":"project/charged-and-ready/9468490/","projectTitle":"Charged and Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Su","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6891186_orig.jpg?crop=930,931,x0,y111&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1571620307197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/vickysu"},{"teacherId":9838638,"projectId":9422923,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of my classroom decoration project. Because of your generosity, our 7th graders started the 25-26 school year off to a great and welcoming start. Starting from the first day of school, students walked in to an inspiring and colorful environment with inclusion posters, a reading corner, and lights that brought on the calming vibe. Students loved it and it even caught the eye of my old students as well (haha!). Students use the space to come in and sit, read, or share their stories with me. They refer back to the positive messages around the room. The improved environment helps them focus better, participate more confidently, and take pride in their learning space. It all truly goes to show that a classroom that pops is a classroom that students want to be in. I could not have done it without your help. \r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in the importance of creating joyful and equitable learning spaces. This helps me continue building a classroom where every student feels seen, valued, and inspired to reach their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1752805389807,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-our-classroom-into-a-place/9422923/","projectTitle":"Transforming Our Classroom Into a Place of Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Washington","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9838638_orig.jpg?crop=849,850,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750450879127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9838638"},{"teacherId":9983891,"projectId":9237067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our low-tech STEM activities. They were a hit! Robots were built, explorations into electrical currents were made, and conflict-resolution skills through board games were practiced. The excitement on their face when cracking open a new LEGO box was priceless.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, the students at Carver Middle School have access to various activities outside of games on their Chromebooks to explore during lunch and makerspace time. I hope you get to see the pictures to see all of the fun things they have created and built. We couldn't have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1746478265682,"projectUrl":"project/low-tech-library-steam-makerspace-in-a-h/9237067/","projectTitle":"Low-Tech Library STEAM Makerspace in a High-Tech World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9983891_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742972282419","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carvermslibrary"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_7418","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":554,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":93,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":7,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":89,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":64.0,"schoolId":7418,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about George Washington Carver Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"George Washington Carver Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/los-angeles-unified-school-district/george-washington-carver-ms/7418"}