{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Carrollton Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":448717,"projectId":10229543,"letterContent":"Birthday Celebrations That Make Students Feel Special\r\n\r\nEvery child deserves to feel celebrated, valued, and recognized on their special day. This project will help create meaningful birthday celebrations in our classroom that build confidence, strengthen classroom community, and bring joy to each student throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nWith the support of this project, students celebrating a birthday will receive special items, including a birthday hat, birthday pencil, bookmark, certificate, and festive straw. These simple but meaningful gifts will help make each child feel seen, appreciated, and important.\r\nCelebrating birthdays in the classroom creates positive memories and helps students feel connected to their school environment. For many children, these moments of recognition can brighten their entire day and encourage a stronger sense of belonging among their classmates and teachers.\r\n\r\nEach birthday celebration will provide students with an opportunity to be recognized in a fun and encouraging way. The birthday certificate will honor their special day, while the birthday pencil and bookmark will provide useful items they can enjoy during learning time. The birthday hat and festive straw will add excitement and fun to the celebration, helping students feel proud and celebrated by their classroom community.\r\n\r\nThis project is about more than just birthday items—it is about creating a caring classroom culture where every student feels valued and important. By celebrating each child's special day, we are building kindness, confidence, and lasting memories that students will carry with them long after the school year ends.","fullyFundedDate":1778227228619,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-every-students-special-day/10229543/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Every Student’s Special Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oparaji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp448717_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613081145250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammie-oparaji"},{"teacherId":448717,"projectId":10233015,"letterContent":"We're getting ready to power up for an unforgettable Superhero Theme Day in our class! My students will transform into heroes as we celebrate courage, kindness, and creativity in a fun-filled day of activities.\r\n\r\nThis project will enable my students to dress the part with capes and masks and bring their favorite heroes—or their own original superhero creations—to life.\r\nI plan to make our classroom into a true hero headquarters, decorated with web stickies and creative displays using glue sticks and glue guns to bring our superhero vision to the walls. Throughout the day, students will tap into their imaginations by writing their own superhero stories, thinking about their powers, challenges, and how they help others. They will also create colorful superhero pictures to match their stories, showcasing their creativity and unique ideas.\r\n\r\nTo add to the excitement, students will enjoy themed treats like goldfish snacks served in superhero cups, making snack time extra fun. Each student will also receive superhero bags to collect goodies and treasures throughout the day.\r\n\r\nFor hands-on fun, there will be hero punch balls for active play and plenty of opportunities for students to engage, create, and collaborate. From decorating to storytelling, every part of the day is designed to make students feel like the heroes they truly are.\r\n\r\nIt's going to be an amazing, action-packed day full of imagination, teamwork, and school spirit. I can't wait to see my heroes shine!","fullyFundedDate":1777993063786,"projectUrl":"project/heroes-in-training-day/10233015/","projectTitle":"Heroes in Training Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oparaji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp448717_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613081145250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammie-oparaji"},{"teacherId":448717,"projectId":10214407,"letterContent":"We are excited to share an upcoming event that highlights not only the joy of learning, but also the strength of our school community—our 2nd Grade Carnival!\r\n This special event brings together all six 2nd-grade classes in a collaborative, engaging experience\r\ndesigned to foster connection, teamwork, and school spirit. Through games, activities, and shared\r\nexperiences, students will have the opportunity to build friendships beyond their individual\r\nclassrooms and develop a deeper sense of belonging within our grade level.\r\nThe impact of this carnival extends far beyond a single day of fun. By creating opportunities for\r\nstudents to interact, collaborate, and celebrate together, we are intentionally building a stronger,\r\nmore inclusive community. Events like this help students develop social skills, confidence, and\r\npositive relationships—key components of both academic and personal success.\r\nAdditionally, this carnival encourages family involvement and strengthens the partnership between\r\nhome and school. When students see their families and teachers working together to support their\r\nexperiences, it reinforces the importance of community and shared responsibility in their education.\r\nWe look forward to celebrating with you and continuing to build meaningful connections that support\r\nevery child's growth.\r\nThank you for your continued support, 2nd grade teachers","fullyFundedDate":1778010003844,"projectUrl":"project/second-grade-end-of-the-year-celebration/10214407/","projectTitle":"Second Grade End Of The Year Celebration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oparaji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp448717_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613081145250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammie-oparaji"},{"teacherId":448717,"projectId":10184384,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Let's Scream for Ice Cream\" project! Because of your generosity, my students were able to celebrate the end of the year with fun, engaging activities that made learning exciting and memorable.\r\n\r\nAfter working so hard to prepare for second grade, this special day allowed them to enjoy an ice cream-themed celebration filled with creativity and joy. Students designed their own ice cream creations, used fun materials like crazy straws and sunglasses, signed beach balls, and spent time learning and celebrating together. They also enjoyed meaningful literacy connections through ice cream-themed writing and stories.\r\n\r\nEach student left not only with smiles and lasting memories, but also with an end-of-year book to cherish. Your support helped make this experience both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a difference in my students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1776130307300,"projectUrl":"project/lets-scream-ice-cream-and-party-hard/10184384/","projectTitle":"Let's Scream Ice Cream and Party Hard!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oparaji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp448717_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613081145250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammie-oparaji"},{"teacherId":448717,"projectId":10089757,"letterContent":"Dear Donor,\r\n\r\nThank you for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of you, my students were able to end the school year with engaging, meaningful, and joyful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThroughout the year, my students worked incredibly hard preparing for third grade. Your donation helped us celebrate that effort with a special glow day and art day that combined fun with learning. The glow bracelets, treat bags, canvases, decorations, aprons, paint, and other materials transformed our classroom into an exciting and creative space.\r\n\r\nDuring these activities, students were fully engaged, enthusiastic, and proud of their work. They expressed themselves through art, collaborated with their classmates, and created lasting memories. Experiences like these not only reward their hard work but also strengthen their confidence and love of learning.\r\n\r\nYour support made it possible to provide something truly special for every student. Thank you for helping create a positive and memorable end to our school year!","fullyFundedDate":1776126707637,"projectUrl":"project/ending-the-year-by-having-a-blast/10089757/","projectTitle":"Ending the Year by Having a Blast!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oparaji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp448717_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613081145250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammie-oparaji"},{"teacherId":448717,"projectId":10156486,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed into an even more vibrant community of readers and writers. Students eagerly reach for the new books each day, excited to dive into stories that spark their imagination and connect to their own lives. The joy of reading has grown stronger, and even reluctant readers are finding books they can't put down.\r\n\r\nThese books have not only strengthened reading skills but have also inspired students to become writers themselves. Using the journals, they are creating their own stories, developing their voices, and building confidence in their ideas. It has been incredible to watch them move from reading about characters to becoming authors of their own narratives.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are thinking more creatively, dreaming bigger, and seeing themselves as capable of shaping their futures. You have helped nurture a lifelong love of reading and empowered young minds to imagine and create.","fullyFundedDate":1773837201565,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-the-imagination-within/10156486/","projectTitle":"Books and the Imagination Within!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oparaji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp448717_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y367&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1613081145250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tammie-oparaji"},{"teacherId":8965941,"projectId":9929706,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your thoughtful and generous donations to our classroom. Your kindness made such a meaningful impact on our students in ways both big and small.\r\n\r\nThe How to Catch a Snowman books were an absolute hit! The excitement was immediate — students were eager to read them right away, and many were enjoying the story in class before they even packed them up to take home. Watching their enthusiasm for reading grow in real time was such a gift. Experiences like that help build joyful, lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nThe cute gift bags added such a special touch. Presentation truly matters to children, and the care you put into every detail made the experience feel magical and memorable for them.\r\n\r\nThe hats and gloves were a wonderful extra item that made the day even more special. Not only were they fun and cozy, but they were also practical — perfect for this chilly season. The students were thrilled!\r\n\r\nI also want to especially thank you for the clipboard racks. They are used every single day in our classroom and have made a tremendous difference in supporting student independence. Having an organized, accessible space for clipboards allows students to confidently gather materials, manage their workspace, and take ownership of their learning. It's one of those tools that quietly strengthens our daily routines and classroom structure in such an important way.\r\n\r\nYour generosity supports both the joy and the function of our classroom, and I am truly thankful. Our students are so fortunate to be surrounded by such thoughtful support.","fullyFundedDate":1767899186767,"projectUrl":"project/snow-confident/9929706/","projectTitle":"Snow Confident","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coombs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8965941_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689680433423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/m-coombs"},{"teacherId":189430,"projectId":10084119,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support in resupplying our classroom with essential learning tools. The arrival of the dry erase markers and individual boards, glue sticks, and headphones has already transformed our daily routines.\r\nThe dry erase boards and markers have continued to be a favorite tool for \"quick checks\" during math and phonics. Students love the instant feedback they get, and I love that we are saving paper while keeping everyone engaged.\r\nAnother supply that may seem small, are glue sticks. But having a fresh supply of glue sticks means our art projects and interactive work can continue without interruption. My students can now focus on their creativity rather than worrying about running out of supplies.\r\nLastly, the donation of headphones has been a necessity. They are essential for our personalized learning time. With these new headphones, students can focus on their digital reading and math programs without being distracted by classroom noise, allowing them to progress at their own pace. \r\nThank you for believing in my students and providing the basic materials they need to succeed every day. You have made a difference in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1770759130456,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-resupply/10084119/","projectTitle":"Mid-Year Resupply","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp189430_orig.png?crop=247,247,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754067557574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cgmorgan"},{"teacherId":5933456,"projectId":9920458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! You brought, \"Winter Wonderland STEM Edition\" to life. Because of your support, my students were so excited for their snowman kits, books, popcorn, and hot cocoa.\r\nThese materials gave students hands-on opportunities to express their creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, and take pride in their work. Activities like these make learning more engaging and meaningful, and they bring so much joy to our classroom.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students. Your support helps create memorable learning experiences that make a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1764957080186,"projectUrl":"project/winter-wonderland-stem-edition/9920458/","projectTitle":"Winter Wonderland STEM Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"},{"teacherId":5933456,"projectId":9899109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! You brought, \"Calling All Creators\" to life. Because of your support, my students were so excited for their Lego kits.\r\nThese materials gave students hands-on opportunities to express their creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, and take pride in their work. Activities like these make learning more engaging and meaningful, and they bring so much joy to our classroom.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students. Your support helps create memorable learning experiences that make a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1763933495061,"projectUrl":"project/calling-all-creators/9899109/","projectTitle":"Calling All Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"},{"teacherId":5933456,"projectId":9890702,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! You brought, \"Mental Health Days Are the Best Days!\" to life. Because of your support, my students were so excited for their new markers, snowman kit, and vinyl that was used to make Grinch canvases.\r\nThese materials gave students hands-on opportunities to express their creativity, strengthen fine motor skills, and take pride in their work. Activities like these make learning more engaging and meaningful, and they bring so much joy to our classroom.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and for investing in our students. Your support helps create memorable learning experiences that make a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1763564967899,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-days-are-the-best-days/9890702/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Days Are The Best Days!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Odom","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5933456_orig.jpg?crop=1708,1708,x210,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1601071172274","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/quanda-odom"},{"teacherId":448717,"projectId":9935061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for helping make learning fun and meaningful for my second graders. I am always looking for creative ways to engage students, especially during the busy days leading up to holiday break, and your kindness made this special event possible.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom enjoyed a memorable Snowman STEM Day filled with hands-on learning and excitement. 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