{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carson Valley Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":23.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9490144,"projectId":10035735,"letterContent":"Thank you for donate to my very important project. As a special education teacher it is of utmost importance that I am able to print thing, especially IEPs for the meeting that I have to hold. I average almost 30 meeting every school year and every individual education plan is roughly twenty to thirty pages, so you can imagine the amount of printer ink I go through regularly. \r\nIn addition, I also need to be able to print worksheets and other materials for the students in my resource classes. \r\nAgain, thank you for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1768745225449,"projectUrl":"project/printer-ink-is-a-vital-part-of-education/10035735/","projectTitle":"Printer Ink is a Vital Part of Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jensen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9490144"},{"teacherId":1725390,"projectId":9474354,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Help Provide High-Interest Magazines and Digital Resources in World Geography.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have access to engaging, relevant reading materials that have brought our classroom to life in new and exciting ways. When the magazines first arrived, students were immediately eager to explore them by flipping through pages, pointing out interesting articles, and asking thoughtful questions about topics that connected directly to the world around them.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources in a variety of ways, including weekly current events discussions and small-group analysis activities. One especially meaningful moment occurred during a lesson on global issues, when students read an article and then worked together to discuss different perspectives and possible solutions. The combination of print magazines and digital resources, such as videos, interactive activities, and text-to-speech supports, has allowed all learners, including English Language Learners and students with diverse needs, to access the content and participate fully. Students are building critical thinking skills by analyzing information, forming opinions, and supporting their ideas with evidence.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also helped make reading more dynamic and engaging in our classroom. Students are more motivated to read because the content feels current and relevant to their lives. As we move forward, students will continue to use these resources to research global topics, participate in debates, and complete projects that connect geography to real-world issues. Your support has helped create a classroom environment where curiosity is encouraged, learning is interactive, and students feel empowered to explore the world beyond our walls.","fullyFundedDate":1755701006021,"projectUrl":"project/help-provide-high-interest-magazines-and/9474354/","projectTitle":"Help Provide High-Interest Magazines and Digital Resources in World Geography","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smyth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1725390_orig.png?crop=272,272,x64,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563734475148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smythenglish"},{"teacherId":1725390,"projectId":9511310,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project \"Climbing to New Heights with The Summit.\" Because of your generosity, my students now have access to an exciting, high-interest novel that has truly brought our geography curriculum to life. Having a class set of this book has allowed us to read together, share in the adventure, and dive deeply into both literacy and real-world connections.\r\n\r\nThrough reading The Summit, students are developing important skills such as analyzing plot and character development, making predictions, and drawing connections between the text and geographic concepts. As the characters navigate the challenges of climbing Mount Everest, students are learning about physical geography, climate, altitude, and the human-environment relationship in one of the most extreme places on Earth. These lessons have sparked thoughtful discussions about perseverance, teamwork, and the impact humans have on the environment.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become an engaging and collaborative experience. Students follow along eagerly, often stopping to ask questions, share observations, and make connections to what we are learning in geography. Many students who might not typically feel excited about reading have become deeply invested in the story, eager to find out what happens next. One student who usually struggles to stay focused has been especially engaged, often volunteering to read aloud and contributing insightful comments during discussions.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped transform reading from a passive activity into an immersive, shared journey. Your support has not only strengthened my students' literacy skills, but also deepened their curiosity about the world and their understanding of how people interact with it. Thank you for helping us explore new heights, both in learning and in imagination!","fullyFundedDate":1760405923715,"projectUrl":"project/climbing-to-new-heights-with-the-summit/9511310/","projectTitle":"Climbing to New Heights with \"The Summit\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smyth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1725390_orig.png?crop=272,272,x64,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563734475148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smythenglish"},{"teacherId":1725390,"projectId":9386314,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our project, \"Amplifying Voices Through Book Clubs,\" to life. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to powerful, engaging novels that are already transforming the way we experience reading together. With classroom sets of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and Ghost, students are not only reading more, but they are also connecting deeply with the characters and the real-world issues these stories explore.\r\n\r\nThese texts have allowed us to introduce and strengthen important literacy skills such as analyzing character growth, identifying themes, and making meaningful text-to-self and text-to-world connections. Just as importantly, students are learning how to engage in thoughtful, respectful discussions (listening to one another, asking questions, and supporting their ideas with evidence). Reading in our classroom has become an active, student-centered experience, with book clubs giving students the opportunity to take ownership of their learning and share their voices in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nI have already seen a shift in engagement, especially among students who were previously hesitant readers. Many are drawn to the authenticity of the characters and the challenges they face, which reflect experiences that feel real and relevant. One student who rarely participated before is now eager to contribute during discussions, while others have expressed how much they appreciate reading stories where they can see themselves or better understand others. These moments of connection and confidence are exactly what I hoped this project would inspire, and they are only possible because of your support.","fullyFundedDate":1748714263544,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-voices-through-book-clubs/9386314/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Voices Through Book Clubs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smyth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1725390_orig.png?crop=272,272,x64,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563734475148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smythenglish"},{"teacherId":5406524,"projectId":10020616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books and classroom supplies to our U.S. History classroom. Your support has already made a meaningful difference in how my students engage with learning each day.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the new materials in a project-based learning unit centered on pioneer life and westward expansion. Students are exploring what daily life was like for early settlers, and they've been especially excited to participate in hands-on activities like churning butter, creating simple tools, and comparing pioneer chores to modern conveniences. The books you provided have given them valuable background knowledge and real-life stories that help them better understand the challenges and resilience of pioneer families. The classroom supplies have allowed them to create journals, artifacts, and visual projects that bring this time period to life.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue building their understanding of pioneer life by completing a \"day in the life\" project, where they will write and present from the perspective of a child living during that time. They'll also reflect on how innovation has changed daily life over time, making connections between the past and present.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create an engaging, interactive learning experience that my students will remember for a long time. Thank you for being such an important part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1768653561737,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-in-the-classroom/10020616/","projectTitle":"Creativity in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5406524_orig.jpg?crop=964,964,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768491495538","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5406524"},{"teacherId":9711884,"projectId":10001854,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our PAES (Practical Assessment Exploration System) lab has become a highly engaging, hands-on environment where students are building real-world job skills every day. While many donors are familiar with technology at home, in our classroom it is used as a tool for independence and career readiness. Students use equipment to complete job-based tasks, follow multi-step directions, and practice important workplace behaviors like time management, organization, and responsibility—helping bridge the gap between school and future employment.\r\n\r\nThe new equipment and much-needed supplies have been especially exciting for our students. These resources allow them to actively participate in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that simulate real job tasks. Students are more engaged, confident, and motivated because they are learning by doing rather than just observing. The sense of accomplishment they feel after completing tasks has made a noticeable difference in their attitude toward learning.\r\n\r\nThe snacks provided for job credit have also had a powerful impact. They serve as a meaningful incentive that reinforces positive work habits and helps students understand the connection between effort and reward. This system has encouraged students to stay focused, complete tasks, and take pride in their work, all while mirroring real-world job expectations.\r\n\r\nWe have already seen incredible growth in our students. Those who were once hesitant are now participating more fully, working more independently, and even taking initiative in the lab. Your support has created an environment where students feel capable, motivated, and excited to learn—and the skills they are building will stay with them far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1768233907518,"projectUrl":"project/paes-stem-lab/10001854/","projectTitle":"PAES STEM Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9711884_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724786736361","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cvmspaes"},{"teacherId":8651627,"projectId":10037733,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Learning Science by Doing.\" Your generosity is helping bring hands-on science learning into our classroom. Because of you, our students now have the tools they need to explore science through real experimentation and creativity. Supplies like markers, colored pencils, tape dispensers, and even a microwave for thermal energy investigations will allow students to design experiments, build models, and see scientific concepts come to life. These materials turn curiosity into discovery. Instead of just reading about science, students will be able to test ideas, observe results, and learn by doing—which is where the real excitement of science happens.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1768763467131,"projectUrl":"project/learning-science-by-doing/10037733/","projectTitle":"Learning Science by Doing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fennema","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8651627"},{"teacherId":8154263,"projectId":9993785,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our kitchen classroom has completely leveled up. We were able to purchase new crepe pans and wok pans, and they have already made a huge difference in our students' learning. Instead of trying to make crepes in pans that were too thick or uneven, students are now able to practice proper crepe technique the way it is meant to be done. They are learning how to control heat, swirl the batter evenly, and flip with confidence. During our international foods unit, they also use the new wok pans to cook fried rice and chow mein each semester. The woks allow them to practice authentic stir-fry technique, high heat cooking, and proper ingredient movement for a much better final product.\r\n\r\nWhen the pans arrived and I showed them to my classes, the reaction was priceless. There were happy smiles, cheers, and lots of excited questions about when we would get to use them. Many students immediately started talking about how their food would turn out better. It was such a powerful moment because they felt supported and taken seriously as young chefs.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building their skills through hands-on cooking labs that focus on technique and flavor development. We will be practicing more advanced crepe fillings and sauces, and refining stir-fry timing and knife skills with the wok pans. Your support is not just giving them better equipment — it is giving them confidence, real-world cooking skills, and pride in the meals they create. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in our students' growth.","fullyFundedDate":1768105752097,"projectUrl":"project/safe-cookware/9993785/","projectTitle":"Safe Cookware","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Whitmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8154263_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663988646586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8154263"},{"teacherId":1725390,"projectId":8476378,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project! Thanks to your generosity, my 7th grade students have been able to explore \"Born a Crime\" as a meaningful entry point into South Africa's geography, culture, and history. The memoir has helped students connect real-life experiences to larger concepts like apartheid, urbanization, and social justice. It's been a powerful tool for teaching critical thinking, empathy, and global awareness—all through the lens of geography.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom has become more engaging and student-driven. From annotating texts to participating in thoughtful discussions, students are making personal and academic connections to the story. One student who usually struggles with reading said, \"This is the first book I've actually wanted to keep reading.\" The memoir has created space for all learners—including ELLs and students with IEPs—to engage deeply with the material. Thank you again for helping us bring literature and global learning together in such a meaningful way!","fullyFundedDate":1727809903069,"projectUrl":"project/south-african-culture-and-history-memoi/8476378/","projectTitle":"South African Culture and History: Memoir Exploration for Geography Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smyth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1725390_orig.png?crop=272,272,x64,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563734475148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smythenglish"},{"teacherId":1725390,"projectId":8472017,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Junior Scholastic, Scope, and Upfront magazines to our classroom! The arrival of these magazines created an instant buzz of excitement among my students. In 7th grade Social Studies, Junior Scholastic has helped us connect current events to history, with students diving into topics like global trade and international conflict with genuine curiosity. In 8th grade English, Scope and Upfront have been game-changers for reading comprehension and critical thinking. One memorable moment was during a persuasive writing unit—students used Upfront articles to support their arguments with real-world evidence, and I watched them become more confident writers and thinkers in the process.\r\n\r\nThese resources are helping bring the world into our classroom in ways that a textbook simply can't. Students now regularly ask if the new issues have arrived and choose articles for independent reading and discussion. As we head into end-of-year projects, students will be using magazine features to research and present on contemporary issues they care about. Your support didn't just put engaging reading in their hands—it sparked conversations, curiosity, and a deeper connection to the world. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1727111874598,"projectUrl":"project/help-provide-high-interest-magazines-and/8472017/","projectTitle":"Help Provide High-Interest Magazines and Digital Resources in Social Studies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smyth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1725390_orig.png?crop=272,272,x64,y71&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563734475148","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/smythenglish"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_41610","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":591,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":29,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":65,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"16.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":76.9,"schoolId":41610,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Carson Valley Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Carson Valley Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/nevada/douglas-county-school-district/carson-valley-middle-school/41610"}