{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Calverton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":4223751,"projectId":9325201,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed! The new books, crayons, markers, wagon, and other materials are already making a huge difference.\r\n\r\nThe moment my students saw the supplies, their faces lit up with excitement — they immediately wanted to start reading, drawing, and creating. We used the new books to launch a class reading challenge, and students are now proudly sharing their favorite parts of the stories with one another. During art time, the fresh crayons and markers allowed everyone to bring their ideas to life with bright, bold colors. The wagon has been a game-changer for moving materials around the classroom and even for student-led jobs — they love being the \"class helper\" of the day!\r\n\r\nNext, we will be using these supplies to support our writing projects. Students will create illustrated stories using the markers and crayons, and we will hold a \"classroom gallery walk\" so they can share their work with one another. These resources have not only made learning more engaging but have helped students feel proud and excited to come to school every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and helping us create a classroom where learning feels joyful and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1746786434149,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-spark-creativity-learning/9325201/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Spark Creativity, Learning, and Joy","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"},{"teacherId":6778906,"projectId":8809700,"letterContent":"I want to thank you so much for helping us aquire a color printer for my classroom. It has been so great having a color printer . Having this printer has been a blessing. I have been able to use this printer from day one! I have been able to print words for my science and social studies word wall. I was also able to print cheat sheets, morning warmups and so much more. This printer is going to serve us for the remaining of this school year and many school years ahead and it is all thanks to you!","fullyFundedDate":1735607632283,"projectUrl":"project/a-printer-to-help-us-het-smarter/8809700/","projectTitle":"A Printer to Help Us Het Smarter","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Saffour","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/saffour"}],"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","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.5,"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"}