{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"George Washington Carver Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":36.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7886136,"projectId":8950461,"letterContent":"The arts and crafts supplies from this project have brought creativity, joy, and a sense of belonging into my classroom. Throughout the year, students have used these materials during classroom community activities, cultural celebrations, and creative choice days that allow them to express themselves in meaningful ways. Whether making friendship bracelets, designing personalized buttons, or creating colorful artwork, students have embraced opportunities to connect with one another while exploring their creativity. The project was designed to support engagement and self-expression through hands-on activities. \r\n\r\nThese materials have also helped strengthen our classroom community by creating low-pressure opportunities for students to collaborate, celebrate each other's individuality, and build positive relationships. In a busy middle school environment, these moments of creativity have given students a chance to slow down, have fun, and feel connected to their peers. Thank you for supporting experiences that have made our classroom a welcoming space where every student feels seen, valued, and inspired to create.","fullyFundedDate":1733190120601,"projectUrl":"project/arts-and-crafts-for-middle-schoolers/8950461/","projectTitle":"Arts and Crafts for Middle Schoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pedro Lemus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886136_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624316256032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pedro-lemus"},{"teacherId":7886136,"projectId":8984218,"letterContent":"The materials from this project have helped create a classroom environment where students feel recognized, valued, and excited to come to school each day. Middle school can be challenging, and having small incentives to celebrate positive choices, academic growth, and acts of kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom culture. Students are motivated not only by the rewards themselves but by the recognition they receive for their hard work and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThese joyful activities have also strengthened relationships among students and helped build a greater sense of community. Whether used during classroom celebrations, team-building activities, or as positive behavior incentives, the materials have created moments of laughter and connection that students continue to remember. Thank you for helping provide experiences that remind my students that school can be both a place for learning and a place filled with joy, encouragement, and belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1733336221117,"projectUrl":"project/joyful-activities-for-middle-schoolers-/8984218/","projectTitle":"Joyful Activities For Middle Schoolers 😁","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pedro Lemus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886136_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624316256032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pedro-lemus"},{"teacherId":7886136,"projectId":9025525,"letterContent":"The custom LEGO Story Starter sets have become an essential part of our creative writing routine. By giving students unique pieces and prompts to inspire their thinking, these materials have helped them move beyond simple stories and develop narratives with stronger characters, meaningful conflicts, and creative solutions. Students are excited to plan, revise, and expand their ideas because they can physically build and manipulate the worlds they imagine before writing about them.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the greatest impact has been the confidence these materials have inspired. Students who once struggled to generate ideas now eagerly volunteer to share their stories, while more experienced writers challenge themselves to create increasingly detailed and imaginative narratives. These LEGO sets have sparked curiosity, encouraged perseverance, and reminded my students that every great story begins with an idea. Thank you for providing resources that continue to inspire creativity and a genuine love of writing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1737758158892,"projectUrl":"project/custom-story-starter-sets/9025525/","projectTitle":"Custom Story Starter Sets","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pedro Lemus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886136_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624316256032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pedro-lemus"},{"teacherId":7886136,"projectId":9029863,"letterContent":"These LEGO kits quickly became one of the most requested activities in our classroom because they gave every student an opportunity to share ideas in a way that felt fun and meaningful. Before writing, students used the bricks to create characters, settings, and important story events, allowing them to rehearse their thinking and build confidence before putting pencil to paper. Even students who were hesitant to participate found themselves eagerly explaining their creations and engaging in rich conversations with their classmates.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project has extended far beyond literacy. Students have learned to listen to one another's ideas, ask thoughtful questions, and revise their stories after receiving peer feedback. Watching students celebrate each other's creativity and proudly share their finished stories has been one of the highlights of the school year. Your generosity provided more than just classroom materials—it created opportunities for every student to become a storyteller with a voice worth sharing.","fullyFundedDate":1737757813110,"projectUrl":"project/lego-kits-for-storytelling/9029863/","projectTitle":"Lego Kits for Storytelling","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pedro Lemus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886136_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624316256032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pedro-lemus"},{"teacherId":7886136,"projectId":9091800,"letterContent":"The addition of these LEGO Creator sets has allowed my students to take their storytelling to the next level. With a wider variety of characters, animals, vehicles, and settings to build, students have become more intentional about developing plots, adding descriptive details, and creating more complex narratives. The open-ended nature of the Creator sets has encouraged students to think creatively and take risks as writers, making our classroom a place where imagination thrives.\r\n\r\nThese LEGO sets have also become a valuable tool for building classroom community. Students naturally collaborate by sharing ideas, solving building challenges together, and celebrating each other's creations before turning them into written stories. What began as a resource to support narrative writing has grown into an opportunity for students to strengthen their communication, perseverance, and confidence. Thank you for helping create a classroom where creativity and literacy go hand in hand every day.","fullyFundedDate":1738783730090,"projectUrl":"project/lego-creator-sets/9091800/","projectTitle":"Lego Creator Sets!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pedro Lemus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886136_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624316256032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pedro-lemus"},{"teacherId":7886136,"projectId":9091827,"letterContent":"The LEGO StoryTales kits have transformed writing instruction into an engaging, hands-on experience for my students. Instead of staring at a blank page, students now build characters, settings, and key events before putting their ideas into words. This visual and tactile approach has given many of my reluctant writers the confidence to organize their thoughts, expand their creativity, and develop richer stories. The excitement of building first has made the writing process feel accessible and enjoyable for every learner.\r\n\r\nBeyond improving students' writing, these materials have strengthened collaboration and communication in our classroom. Students eagerly work together to share ideas, retell stories, and provide feedback as they create their LEGO scenes. The kits have fostered creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork while giving students meaningful opportunities to express themselves. Thank you for investing in my students and helping make literacy learning an experience they look forward to every day.","fullyFundedDate":1738784146926,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-write-stories-using-lego-bri/9091827/","projectTitle":"Learning to Write Stories Using Lego Bricks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pedro Lemus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7886136_orig.png?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1624316256032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pedro-lemus"},{"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"}],"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":63.8,"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"}