{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy","outOfStateSupporters":40.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":434361,"projectId":9427409,"letterContent":"Thanks for the motivation movement cubes. Students are using the exercise cubes as a station rotation activity. They have also been used as group activity for students to complete prior to an activity. \r\nThe jump ropes are on the outside time cart to be used for recess. \r\nThe cubes have be used to help students with their creative ideas for writing during writing time, and will be shared with another teacher for use in their classes.\r\nThe mindfulness cubes have been given to students that have had a bad day, to provide them with positive affirmations. \r\n \r\nThey donations are providing students with motivational mindfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1754519136549,"projectUrl":"project/motivational-movement/9427409/","projectTitle":"Motivational Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woodward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp434361_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693757277602","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/434361"},{"teacherId":1887830,"projectId":9432474,"letterContent":"When our students walked into the Esports room for the first time after the new LED lighting was installed, their faces absolutely lit up. The glow from the customizable lights instantly transformed the space into a true gaming lounge. Students were amazed to see how the colors and ambiance made the room feel more like a professional Esports arena than a typical classroom.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the LED lighting to set the tone during practices and tournaments. Blue represents focus, red represents competition, and gold is used for team celebrations. The students love taking ownership of the space by choosing lighting themes that match our school spirit or gaming events. One special moment came when we hosted our first after-school Esports practice with the lights synced to the game soundtrack. The excitement and energy in the room were incredible.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, this project has sparked creativity, teamwork, and pride in our students. The lighting did not just brighten our room, it brightened our program's future.","fullyFundedDate":1752704689678,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-bright-lights-minds-for-our/9432474/","projectTitle":"Level Up! Bright Lights & Minds for Our Esports Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1887830_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508177616871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1887830"},{"teacherId":9923041,"projectId":9473379,"letterContent":"I want to take this time to thank you for supporting our 4 H club by giving us the art supplies needed to complete our projects this year. Being involved in the 4 H club is a great way to develop leadership skills. These skills are taught through a series or projects throughout the year. Each project requires the use of some type of art supplies. Your gift is going to make a big impact on our success this year. \r\nOur first project was a coloring contest to kick off the year. This contest introduces the theme for the year and the pictures will be displayed at the regional fair. My students got to use the markers you provided for this project.\r\nOur second project is a pumpkin decorating contest. We used our art supplies again in this project. They had a great time with this project. I am thankful for the supplies you gifted because I could not have afforded the expense of this.\r\nWe have an engineering challenge coming up in the near future this year. We plan to use the craft sticks and hot glue gun to build our bridge for that competition.\r\nIn closing I want to thank you again for your support. You have made a huge impact on our club.","fullyFundedDate":1754763209069,"projectUrl":"project/4-h-club-create-good-work/9473379/","projectTitle":"4 H Club “Create” Good Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dozier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923041"},{"teacherId":9923041,"projectId":9463438,"letterContent":"I have been doing recess duty for a couple of years now. I have noticed that there was a group of students that seemed to hate going outside. When asked they said there nothing to do but football and basketball ball so they hated to come outside. This is what led to my project. I decided to see if by adding other playground games and equipment we could get all the students outside and active.\r\n Cornhole boards, kickballs, horseshoes and yard darts were all purchased as this project unfolded. The students all loved having new stuff and things that were not basketball and football. Not only did involvement increase at recess but these items could be used in the gym during rainy day recess. \r\n Thank you so much for your generous donation and support of our students. We really appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1754061636726,"projectUrl":"project/recess-for-everyone/9463438/","projectTitle":"Recess for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dozier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923041"},{"teacherId":9060935,"projectId":8805482,"letterContent":"Reading in our classroom is a dynamic and engaging process that goes far beyond just turning pages—we focus on building critical thinking, comprehension, and discussion skills that help students connect deeply with texts. With the new books made possible by your donations, we've been able to introduce lessons on theme analysis, character development, author's purpose, and text-to-world connections, helping students grow not only as readers but as thinkers. Our classroom is often buzzing with partner discussions, annotation activities, and moments where students excitedly share personal reflections inspired by what they're reading. One student, in particular, who previously struggled with reading engagement now looks forward to our reading time every day and eagerly volunteers to read aloud and lead discussions. Your support has made our literacy block something students genuinely look forward to—and that joy is translating into stronger skills and a deeper love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1727989287689,"projectUrl":"project/movers-and-shakers/8805482/","projectTitle":"Movers and Shakers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9060935_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1685144741493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9060935"},{"teacherId":8967258,"projectId":8782183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project, \"Unlocking Math Mastery with Hands-on Models.\" With your help, we've received some incredible new tools—fraction dominoes, math playing cards, a multiplication table pop-it chart, and sets of dry erase markers—and they've already made a powerful impact on our students' learning.\r\n\r\nOne specific project that truly brought the classroom to life was our \"Fraction Fun Day.\" Students rotated through stations using the fraction dominoes to match equivalent fractions, create visual fraction number lines, and challenge their partners in friendly competitions. The hands-on nature of the dominoes helped students grasp tricky concepts with greater clarity and confidence. They were excited, engaged, and—most importantly—having fun while learning!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled. The multiplication pop-it chart sparked immediate curiosity; one student said, \"Wait—math can POP?!\" It quickly became a favorite tool for practicing multiplication facts and discovering patterns in a way that's tactile and enjoyable. The playing cards added an extra layer of fun to our math centers, helping students reinforce their fluency through games like multiplication war and fraction match-ups. And the dry erase markers have made it possible for every student to participate fully in small group work and individual problem-solving at whiteboards and laminated activity mats.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're diving into a new unit where students will explore the relationship between multiplication and fractions. They'll use the dominoes and cards to design their own math games, apply strategies they've learned, and even lead mini-lessons to teach their classmates. The pop-it chart and dry erase markers will continue to play a central role in warm-ups, centers, and student-led demonstrations.\r\n\r\nYour support has brought math to life for my students in a way that worksheets and textbooks alone never could. Thank you for believing in the power of hands-on learning—you've made a lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1735924186503,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-math-mastery-with-hands-on-mo/8782183/","projectTitle":"\"Unlocking Math Mastery with Hands-on Models\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ma Luisa Peregrino Andrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8967258_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691965564871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8967258"},{"teacherId":9755057,"projectId":9038905,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our \"Cell Model and Function Presentation\" project! Your support made a big impact on my classroom at Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy.\r\n\r\nWith the materials you provided—like magnetic storage boxes, disinfecting wipes, dry erase markers, paint, and crayons—my students were able to build detailed cell models and explain the function of each part with confidence. The hands-on experience helped them better understand science concepts while expressing creativity.\r\n\r\nThe supplies kept our workspace organized and clean, and students stayed actively engaged throughout the entire unit. They were excited to present their models and truly proud of what they created.\r\n\r\nThis project brought science to life in a way that worksheets and lectures never could. Your generosity gave my students a meaningful learning experience they'll remember for years.","fullyFundedDate":1738169334513,"projectUrl":"project/cell-model-and-function-presentation/9038905/","projectTitle":"\"Cell Model and Function Presentation\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9755057"},{"teacherId":9923041,"projectId":9112244,"letterContent":"On behalf of everyone at Carvers Bay STEAM Academy and our 4H school garden project, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous contributions through donors choose. Your support has been instrumental in creating an enriching learning experience for our students.\r\nThrough your kindness, we were able to acquire vital supplies, including kneepads, grow solution, heat mats, hydroponics, growing kits, and lettuce seeds. These materials complemented our existing hydroponic gardening machine and allowed us to teach students the fascinating science of hydroponic gardening in a hands on and engaging way. \r\nOne of the most rewarding moments was watching our students transplant their hydroponic seedlings into the garden, where they could witness the fruits of their labor first hand. They have not only gained practical growing skills, but also developed a deeper understanding of sustainable agriculture and innovative food growing methods. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and you have truly helped plant seeds, not just in the soil, but also in the minds and hearts of our young learners.\r\nThank you once again for believing in our mission and investing in the future of our students. We look forward to sharing more updates on their growth and the continued success of our garden project.","fullyFundedDate":1739627494099,"projectUrl":"project/growing-the-good-stuff/9112244/","projectTitle":"Growing the Good Stuff","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dozier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9923041"},{"teacherId":9872165,"projectId":9003100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation. We had our Moana Jr. performance on April 10th-11th. Without the materials you helped us get, we would not have been able to afford our show. We started this program from the ground up, and now the school has countless materials that can be used in future shows.\r\nThe materials you helped us acquire were used for props, costuming, and set design. You can see the paint used for the backdrops, grass skirts used for costumes, and paper garlands to jazz up our stage. If you want to watch the video, here is the link to our first-ever musical! We cannot thank you enough!\r\nhttps://youtu.be/NLGrLF2k4ck","fullyFundedDate":1735345930209,"projectUrl":"project/materials-needed-for-the-musical-moana-j/9003100/","projectTitle":"Materials Needed for the Musical Moana Jr.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Strickland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9872165_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1734634795993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9872165"},{"teacherId":1887830,"projectId":9091404,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your generous support in providing mindfulness resources for our middle school students. Your contributions have made a tangible and meaningful difference in their daily lives, fostering a sense of calm, focus, and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students now have access to mindfulness tools such as sound machines, jellyfish lamps, art supplies, and fidgets. These resources have created a more soothing and supportive learning environment, helping students manage stress, improve concentration, and develop healthy coping strategies.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been profound. One student shared, \"The jellyfish lamp helps me calm down when I'm feeling overwhelmed. Just watching it makes me feel better.\" Another remarked, \"Having fidgets in class helps me focus and keeps me from feeling anxious.\" Teachers have also noticed a positive shift, with students demonstrating increased engagement and emotional regulation throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nYour support is not just providing materials—it's transforming our students' learning experiences and helping them develop lifelong mindfulness habits. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in the well-being of our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for making such a lasting difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1739440662361,"projectUrl":"project/pause-breathe-resetbringing-calm-to-t/9091404/","projectTitle":"Pause, Breathe, Reset—Bringing Calm to the Middle School Hustle!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tucker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1887830_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508177616871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1887830"},{"teacherId":9610997,"projectId":9037055,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing snacks and school supplies for the kids. Your thoughtfulness truly made a difference—not just in their day, but in how they show up ready to learn and feel cared for. Knowing that someone took the time to invest in their well-being means the world to us. You've helped lift a little weight off my shoulders and brought a lot of joy to them. We're beyond grateful for your kindness and support, and we pray blessings over you for the love you've shown. Thank you again for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1741187179420,"projectUrl":"project/snacking-motivating-more/9037055/","projectTitle":"Snacking, Motivating & More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610997_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722087718359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9610997"},{"teacherId":9619473,"projectId":9086383,"letterContent":"The Care Bears have been enjoying the comfortable seating and new items added to our therapeutic space. Every therapy session in the past few weeks has been an opportunity for each student to share their excitement about the new seating. I have enjoyed every single reaction. One student said \"Okay Ms. Morton. You really got us a couch!\". Another expressed, \"About time. Now I can lay down while I tell you about my problems.\" LOL. \r\n\r\nA moment that solidifies this is when a parent asked to meet, although it was an emotional gathering, it felt good to offer them comfortable seating while listening to them express concerns about their child's emotional well-being. \r\n\r\nThe space finally aligns with the energy I bring. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1738777589207,"projectUrl":"project/have-a-seat-and-tell-me-whats-going-on/9086383/","projectTitle":"Have A Seat and Tell Me What's Going On","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gabrielle Morton, RBHS","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9619473_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y133&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723227409858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/gabriellemorton"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_6633","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":259,"numTeachers":19,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":63,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":59.6,"schoolId":6633,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Carvers Bay Middle STEAM Academy","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/south-carolina/georgetown-county-school-district/carvers-bay-middle-school/6633"}