{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Calverton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3151717,"projectId":10169595,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to this sensory zen zone calming corner project. With your help, the students this year as well as next year and beyond will be able to use these resources to calm down within the classroom from such big feelings. Hopefully these items will last a lot longer than stuff purchased at the dollar store or Five Below. Students will be excited to go into the zen zone knowing that their teacher and strangers from Donor's Choose helped get these items to them to feel a lot better.","fullyFundedDate":1778728298010,"projectUrl":"project/zen-zonesensory-seeking-items/10169595/","projectTitle":"Zen Zone/Sensory Seeking Items!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salsbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3151717_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483133268498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tyra"},{"teacherId":8936130,"projectId":9468316,"letterContent":"Since receiving these materials, my students have been using the clear organization bins, manipulatives, and numbered Chromebook stickers every day to improve classroom routines and learning.\r\n\r\nThe clear bins have made a big difference because students can now easily see exactly where materials are stored. This has helped them independently find and return manipulatives without needing constant directions. As a result, transitions during lessons are faster, smoother, and more focused on learning.\r\n\r\nWe are also using the manipulatives regularly during hands-on lessons, especially in math and small group instruction. Students are more engaged because they can quickly access what they need and stay focused on the task instead of searching for materials.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new organization system, they were excited and immediately noticed how easy it was to see everything. Many of them began using the materials right away and took ownership of keeping the bins organized.\r\n\r\nThe numbered Chromebook stickers have also helped students quickly identify their devices and build responsibility with technology use. This has reduced confusion and helped our daily routines run more efficiently.","fullyFundedDate":1758636745679,"projectUrl":"project/labled-sorted-and-ready-to-learn/9468316/","projectTitle":"Labled, Sorted and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodriguez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8936130_orig.jpg?crop=1834,1834,x514,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674787841682","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8936130"},{"teacherId":8402786,"projectId":10041654,"letterContent":"I sincerely thank you for bringing Big Books to Grow Little Minds to my students. With the resources your donations provided, I have been able to make stories come alive for the students. Instead of just listening to me read aloud, the students are now able to see the text well in the Big Books and read along in a Shared Reading of the books. \r\n When I work with my groups, students read the repeated phrases and easy to read portions with me to join in the fun of reading! Students have really enjoyed being able to see the words and recognize words by sight as they've been learning some stories have repeated phrases we can remember. They also love the beautiful illustrations that are so easy to see now because I have these big books. This makes students thrilled now to act out the stories in our retelling of the text.\r\n What I am most impressed by is how the resources have increased student engagement. My English learners who were shy or unsure are now saying the vocabulary words, sight words and sentences found in these resources. Being able to see the books clearly because of the larger text has helped more students begin to participate, especially when we also act the stories out. In addition the English Vocabulary book with the talking pen helps them practice new words. And the Storyteller's Box has helped me use stories to teach sentence structure. Because of your donation, this Project has taken teaching and learning to another level with my classes. The engagement, ease of learning and student understanding have vastly improved! Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1768965899624,"projectUrl":"project/big-books-to-grow-little-minds/10041654/","projectTitle":"Big Books to Grow Little Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8402786_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1675901674955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8402786"},{"teacherId":6778906,"projectId":9940823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose project and helping us get treasures for our classroom treasure box. Your generosity has made a real difference for my students.\r\n\r\nWe use the treasure box as a positive reward system in our classroom. When students work hard, show kindness, or demonstrate great effort in their learning, they earn the opportunity to choose a treasure. This helps motivate them to stay focused and do their best every day. One special moment happened when a student who had been struggling with math worked very hard during a fractions lesson. After completing the work and showing great perseverance, he earned a trip to the treasure box. The pride and excitement on his face were unforgettable.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new treasures, they were incredibly excited. Their eyes lit up, and they could not wait to see what was inside. It immediately boosted their motivation and enthusiasm for learning. The treasure box has already become a powerful way to celebrate their effort and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping create these joyful and motivating moments in our classroom. Your kindness truly means so much to us.","fullyFundedDate":1765420592658,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-refill-our-treasure-box/9940823/","projectTitle":"Please Help Refill Our Treasure Box","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Saffour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/saffour"},{"teacherId":8355551,"projectId":9651763,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and for funding our classroom project. Because of your support, our students now have access to a color printer. It is already making a meaningful difference in their learning experience.\r\n\r\nAs an elementary teacher working with second language learners, visuals are not just helpful, they are essential! Many of my students are developing English proficiency as they are building foundational academic skills. The ability to print in color has significantly enhanced my ability to create meaningful, accessible learning materials.\r\n\r\nWith this printer, my students now benefit from:\r\n\r\n• Printed visuals that strengthen their understanding of English vocabulary\r\n• Clear, vibrant images that help connect words to meaning\r\n• Posters and anchor charts that reinforce language concepts and academic skills\r\n• Manipulatives that support small group instruction\r\n• Color-coded resources that improve comprehension and retention\r\n\r\nHaving a color printer has made a powerful difference in our classroom. Students are better able to associate vocabulary with images, recognize patterns, follow directions, engage with content more confidently and retain what they're learning. Visual supports that were once limited to black and white can now be produced quickly and tailored to student needs in vibrant colors, which helps to maintain students' interest and keep them engaged.\r\n\r\nIn small group instruction, the printer allows me to design targeted materials that support phonics, vocabulary development, and language structures. Anchor charts and posters provide ongoing reference points, while manipulatives create interactive opportunities for practice and reinforcement.\r\n\r\nYour support has directly contributed to a more equitable and engaging learning environment. You have provided tools that empower students to access language, build confidence, and experience success.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you for your kindness, generosity, and belief in our learners.","fullyFundedDate":1762289675356,"projectUrl":"project/printing-in-color-empowering-esl-learne/9651763/","projectTitle":"Printing in Color--Empowering ESL Learners with Visual Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Forest-Blain","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8355551_orig.jpg?crop=573,574,x0,y17&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759795588237","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355551"},{"teacherId":3151717,"projectId":9833299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to this unique project. With your help, our students will be motivated to get the Lexia time and units in to earn a nice water with flavor and candy as a prize/incentive. This would of cost a lot out of my pocket so thank you once again for your generosity. We will see if students' time as well as unit completion increases with the use of these projects.\r\n\r\nThank you ever so much yet again. I hope that this will allow my students to have a remaining third grade year yet!","fullyFundedDate":1767037977418,"projectUrl":"project/lexia-lounge-supplies/9833299/","projectTitle":"Lexia Lounge Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salsbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3151717_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483133268498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tyra"},{"teacherId":8929635,"projectId":9511167,"letterContent":"My students and I are so appreciative for the Inspirational Testing Dividers, we mostly use them to take quizes, and unit assessments. The Inspirational Message on the Dividers encourage my students to do their best on tests. When I hand out the Inspirational Testing Dividers to students, I observe them reading the inspirational messages, like \"Never Give UP\", \"Believe In Yourself\", \"Be Brave\", and \"Follow Your Dreams\". My students gain courage from these inspirational messages, and aim high on achieving a good score on their tests. \r\n\r\n I explained to my students earlier on that we were gifted with the Inspirational Testing Dividers, and that we should do our best to keep them free from marks, comments, and drawings. I am happy to report that our Inspirational Testing Dividers are free from blemishes, remarks, and illustrations. Students specifically use the Inspirational Testing Dividers when they take \"Multiplication Tables Quizes\".","fullyFundedDate":1758202571757,"projectUrl":"project/acing-the-test-heading-for-success/9511167/","projectTitle":"Acing the Test, Heading for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. French","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8929635_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x281,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673876515512","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8929635"},{"teacherId":3151717,"projectId":9786417,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to this project. With your help, the entire third grade of 150 students have received a water bottle. We do not have water within the classrooms and have to go to the halls to get water. But the water coolers do not have cups so if a student doesn't have a personal water bottle, they cannot get water from there. This is a game changer. \r\n\r\nI appreciate you all for giving to this. Most of these students value and appreciate these bottles that were given to them. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1761070238350,"projectUrl":"project/water-bottle-refresh/9786417/","projectTitle":"Water Bottle Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salsbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3151717_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483133268498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tyra"},{"teacherId":3151717,"projectId":9485752,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving to this project for snacks. Our third graders are usually hungry and like food as a snack, motivation, or as a prize. With your help, this will hopefully last until the end of the year, or close to it for students in need. And with the economy of how it is today, this will go along way with our scholars. \r\n\r\nThank you again from the kindness of my heart to help with this. Food is no joke and everyone should have the opportunity for a treat or consumption daily. You are amazing!","fullyFundedDate":1762813374527,"projectUrl":"project/seeking-snacks-for-school/9485752/","projectTitle":"Seeking Snacks for School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salsbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3151717_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483133268498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tyra"},{"teacherId":10189536,"projectId":9624234,"letterContent":"Due to your generosity in giving the fund, I was able to purchase 15 Ukuleles for our 5th grade music class. We have just started our Ukulele Unit about a month ago and they were thrilled to actually transfer what they have learned online to physically playing the Ukulele! Even the students who are normally not fond of music were also very excited and were motivated in this unit and I am very grateful for these opportunities for our diverse learning community. Students have learned how to pluck open-strings on the instrument and were introduced to C, F and A7. Our goal is to be able to play a song about Thanksgiving using at least two chords on our instrument!\r\n\r\nWe were also able to hold a Wellness Wednesday Ukulele day with faculty members after school to get together and enjoy learning the Ukulele to decompress our day. Not only that it gave opportunity to our students but teachers as well! So, thank you donors in your joyous giving because without your help we wouldn't have had moments like these.","fullyFundedDate":1756351752994,"projectUrl":"project/ukulele-project-for-wonderful-5th-grader/9624234/","projectTitle":"Ukulele Project for Wonderful 5th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10189536_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y750&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755623568920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10189536"},{"teacherId":3151717,"projectId":9483961,"letterContent":"Thank you yet again for giving to our class bulletin board supplies. It is always welcoming to enter a classroom or hall with a welcoming board, rather than just something someone threw up there. This will allow many months of enjoyment and beyond. I appreciate each and every one of you all for giving to this project! Without your help, it would be more money spent out of pocket. The paper is also reusable so it is a bulletin board investment. I cannot wait to see the faces of the students' when they see what is to come and beyond!","fullyFundedDate":1759410747310,"projectUrl":"project/design-our-bulletin-board/9483961/","projectTitle":"Design Our Bulletin Board","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salsbury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3151717_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1483133268498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tyra"},{"teacherId":4223751,"projectId":9327829,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, we were able to add a brand-new laptop to our classroom — and it has already made such a big impact!\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the laptop, they were so excited and couldn't wait to try it. We immediately used it to explore interactive reading websites and practice research skills. This new technology has allowed me to project lessons more effectively, run small-group activities with digital resources, and give students access to online tools that help them build confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nThis project has allowed us to accomplish lessons that were previously difficult to teach without technology. My students are now creating digital presentations, practicing typing skills, and collaborating on projects in ways that prepare them for the future.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to use the laptop for student-led research projects — each group will explore a topic, create a digital presentation, and share their learning with the class. This gift has truly opened doors for creativity, collaboration, and deeper learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring technology into our classroom and giving my students the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1746786455864,"projectUrl":"project/tech-ready-classroom-unlocking-potentia/9327829/","projectTitle":"Tech-Ready Classroom: Unlocking Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chehaima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4223751_orig.jpg?crop=873,873,x360,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1672185037681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-chehaima"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_64935","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":767,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":86,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":26,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":64,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":1,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.9,"schoolId":64935,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Calverton Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Calverton Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/maryland/prince-george-s-county-public-schools/calverton-elementary-school/64935"}