{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carver Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10294926,"projectId":10073571,"letterContent":"I'm excited to share the impact of a school-wide project designed to spark connection, creativity, and kindness among our students. With your support, we are bringing together simple but meaningful tools—an Instax camera with film, kindness bracelets, pencils, and stickers—to create moments that matter. Students will be able to capture real-time kindness memories, celebrate one another, and express appreciation in tangible ways. Whether it's snapping a photo of a new friendship, handing a bracelet to someone who made their day better, or sharing encouraging messages through small tokens, this project helps build a culture where every student feels seen and valued.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly fuels these experiences. These items may seem small on their own, but together they create a powerful ripple effect of positivity throughout the school. We anticipate not only increased student engagement, but also stronger peer relationships and a more inclusive environment where kindness is actively practiced. Thank you for helping us turn everyday moments into lasting memories and for investing in a community where connection and compassion thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1773427662138,"projectUrl":"project/spread-kindness-everywhere/10073571/","projectTitle":"Spread Kindness Everywhere","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hawxwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294926"},{"teacherId":4025258,"projectId":10073568,"letterContent":"The Capturing Kindness project is making a meaningful and visible difference in our school community. Students are actively engaged in recognizing and \"capturing\" acts of kindness throughout the day, which has fostered a more positive, supportive, and inclusive environment. What began as a simple initiative has grown into a powerful movement—students are not only noticing kind behaviors, but intentionally practicing them.\r\n\r\nThis project has created a ripple effect that extends beyond the classroom. Teachers report increased collaboration and empathy among students, and families have shared that children are bringing these habits home, demonstrating greater kindness and awareness in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nWith donor support, Capturing Kindness continues to promote social-emotional growth, strengthen school culture, and empower students to make a positive impact in their communities. Your contribution helps sustain and expand a program that is shaping not just better students, but kinder individuals.","fullyFundedDate":1771364688589,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-kindess/10073568/","projectTitle":"Capturing Kindess","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Priori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4025258_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y281&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759238612259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4025258"},{"teacherId":10378249,"projectId":10094566,"letterContent":"The snack donations made a deeply personal impact by providing not only nourishment but also a sense of care and support for our students. These donations help ensure that our kids have access to something to eat during the day, which can ease stress and bring comfort during difficult times. We are truly grateful for the kindness and generosity of our donors, whose support helps create a more welcoming and compassionate environment. Your willingness to give reminds kids that they are seen, valued, and supported by their community. Whole heartedly, Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1771627557680,"projectUrl":"project/kids-leading-the-fight-against-hunger/10094566/","projectTitle":"Kids Leading the Fight Against Hunger","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10378249_orig.jpg?crop=1568,1568,x0,y146&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765218326029","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10378249"},{"teacherId":9565783,"projectId":10068097,"letterContent":"Our Books Beyond the Classroom project has come to life in a meaningful and exciting way. My students took on the role of literacy leaders as they designed and created bookmarks to share with our school community. From planning their messages to preparing each finished piece, they were fully engaged in a project that allowed them to give back while strengthening their own connection to reading.\r\n\r\nUsing the materials provided, students created durable, student-designed bookmarks that were packaged and shared with classmates and families across our school. They took great pride in knowing that something they made would encourage others to read. \r\n\r\nThis experience helped my students grow in confidence and leadership. They saw firsthand that their ideas and efforts could make a difference for others. Thank you for making this possible and for supporting our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770833677941,"projectUrl":"project/boost-books-beyond-the-classroom/10068097/","projectTitle":"Boost Books Beyond the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565783_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723750210097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msnavata"},{"teacherId":9565783,"projectId":9958961,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a space where mistakes are no longer something to fear.\r\n\r\nThe lined dry erase whiteboards have quickly become one of our most used tools. My students now practice letter formation, spacing, sentence writing, and phonics skills without worrying about getting it \"wrong.\" Instead of freezing up when they make a mistake, they erase, try again, and keep going. I have seen students who once hesitated to write begin volunteering answers and participating with confidence. The ability to practice without permanence has reduced anxiety and increased engagement across the room.\r\n\r\nThe laminating machine has allowed me to create durable, reusable materials tailored specifically to my students' needs. I have laminated handwriting guides, phonics mats, individualized practice sheets, and visual supports aligned to student goals. These materials are now part of our daily routines and have made small-group instruction more structured, efficient, and consistent.\r\n\r\nYour donation created an environment where students feel safe taking risks, revising their work, and building stamina as writers. Confidence is growing. Participation is increasing. And most importantly, my students are beginning to see themselves as capable learners.","fullyFundedDate":1767199475168,"projectUrl":"project/practice-without-pressure/9958961/","projectTitle":"Practice Without Pressure","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565783_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723750210097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msnavata"},{"teacherId":9565783,"projectId":9942705,"letterContent":"This project opened the door for our students to become storytellers in new and exciting ways. They learned how to bring characters to life using puppets, work together to create and perform short scripts, and collaborate as a team to share their ideas. One of the most exciting moments was watching their amazement at the magic of the green screen, as their stories suddenly transformed into vivid scenes beyond our classroom walls. Through this experience, students grew in confidence, creativity, and pride as they discovered the power of their own voices and imagination.","fullyFundedDate":1765665193707,"projectUrl":"project/stories-in-the-spotlight/9942705/","projectTitle":"Stories in the Spotlight","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565783_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723750210097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msnavata"},{"teacherId":9565783,"projectId":9926342,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for caring about our little trailer classroom. Your support truly means the world to us. Because of you, we can create visual aids that help our students understand their day, feel calm, and build confidence in their learning.\r\n\r\nWe have also had so much joy using the printer in fun and meaningful ways. We love making button pins together, choosing silly photo filters, and celebrating our students' hard work. As rewards, we print number blocks and other hands-on materials that help our students practice important skills while feeling proud of what they can do.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for bringing more joy, creativity, and support into our classroom. Your kindness truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1764744716464,"projectUrl":"project/print-power-in-our-quad-trailer/9926342/","projectTitle":"Print Power in Our Quad Trailer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565783_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723750210097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msnavata"},{"teacherId":10294926,"projectId":9847860,"letterContent":"These donated items have a powerful and meaningful impact on our sensory room and the individuals who use it. Your generosity helps create an inclusive, supportive space for children and adults with sensory processing differences, anxiety, or other regulation needs. Items such as tactile tools, calming lights, and comfort resources support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and help users feel safe, focused, and ready to engage in learning or daily activities.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical benefits, these donations ease financial barriers for our school and allow us to offer high-quality sensory support to more kids in our school. Each contribution adds flexibility to the space, ensuring it can be adapted to individual needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Most importantly, your support sends a clear message of care, acceptance, and belonging—helping us build not just a sensory room, but a place of comfort, confidence, and connection.","fullyFundedDate":1763649078495,"projectUrl":"project/where-kindness-meets-connection/9847860/","projectTitle":"Where Kindness Meets Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hawxwell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294926"},{"teacherId":4025258,"projectId":9910722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project!\r\n\r\nThe donated items for our sensory room have had a powerful and immediate impact on my students and our classroom community. Because of this generosity, students now have a safe, calming space where they can regulate their emotions, refocus their minds, and feel supported when school feels overwhelming.\r\n\r\nThe sensory tools help students manage stress, anxiety, and sensory needs so they can return to learning feeling confident and ready to succeed. I have already seen students use the space to calm their bodies, practice self-regulation, and develop coping skills that will benefit them far beyond the classroom. The weighted animals provided such a comfort for my students when they are dealing with big emotions. I have even see my older students leading conversations about emotions to my younger kiddos. \r\n\r\nThis project is about more than materials—it is about kindness. Every donated item sends a message to my students that they are valued, understood, and worthy of care. The impact of this support reaches into daily learning, emotional growth, and a more positive school environment for everyone. Thank you for helping create a space where kindness truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1765387519600,"projectUrl":"project/kindness-to-me-campaign/9910722/","projectTitle":"Kindness to Me Campaign","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Priori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4025258_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y281&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759238612259","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4025258"},{"teacherId":9565783,"projectId":9968943,"letterContent":"The ROW and RESET Project has had a meaningful impact on our sensory room by giving students a structured, calming space to regulate their bodies and emotions. The materials provided allow students to pause, reset, and return to learning in a more focused and regulated state. Having consistent tools available has made transitions smoother and reduced the amount of instructional time lost to dysregulation.\r\n\r\nStudents who utilize the sensory room are better able to manage sensory overload, anxiety, and emotional stress. The equipment supports a range of needs, including movement, deep pressure, and quiet regulation, which helps students identify what their bodies need in the moment. As a result, students are demonstrating improved self-awareness and are more prepared to rejoin their classrooms successfully.\r\n\r\nOverall, the ROW and RESET Project has strengthened our ability to support students' social-emotional and sensory needs in a proactive way. The sensory room is now a more effective and welcoming space that benefits both students and staff by promoting regulation, independence, and readiness to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1767236127125,"projectUrl":"project/row-and-reset/9968943/","projectTitle":"Row and Reset","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Navata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9565783_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y232&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723750210097","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msnavata"},{"teacherId":8640593,"projectId":9540058,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support for our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to these resources to enhance their learning. Your donation has made a meaningful impact by helping students to stay engaged, motivated while doing their work. Moments like these remind them there ar epeople who care about their success and believe in them. \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and our classroom. Your support has made a lasting difference and we are grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1762360206783,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-furniture/9540058/","projectTitle":"Classroom Furniture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beckford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8640593"},{"teacherId":9565783,"projectId":9861483,"letterContent":"Your generosity made it possible for our classroom to have ready access to nutritious snacks that help students stay focused, calm, and ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhen a child knows a snack is available, they can concentrate on reading, problem solving, and participating with confidence. 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