The Calverton School
Huntingtown, MD
Giving Tuesday
Organizer
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Create your challenge giftBlue vs. Gray Challenge
Show your team spirit! Whichever team—Blue or Gray—raises the most by the end of Giving Tuesday will win 25 extra Field Day points this May. Every gift counts toward victory, bragging rights, and a big boost on the leaderboard!
Leadership Council Exclusive
Receive a custom TravisMatthew Diamond Quilt Calverton Blanket (50 x 60) with your $1000+ Giving Tuesday Gift
Winners (21)
Alumni Challenge
4th Grade Parent '34 Challenge
When 23 fourth-grade families participate on Giving Tuesday, students will earn a cozy popcorn and movie afternoon!
6th Grade Parent ’32 Challenge
Dress down WEEK when 14 supporters give
Current 8th Grade Parent Challenge
Our 8th grade students have petitioned to transform their end-of-year trip into an overnight adventure at Great Wolf Lodge — and they need your help to make it happen! At $5,000, the bus and lodging for the 8th grade Great Wolf Lodge trip are fully covered.
At $6,500, we can cover the bus, lodging, and meals for the entire trip.
At $8,000, we can fund all of the above plus the Magic Wand Quest to make the experience unforgettable.
9th Grade Parent ’29 Challenge
A dress down WEEK when 19 supporters give
10th Grade Parent Challenge
A dress down WEEK when 18 supporters give
11th Grade Parent ’27 Challenge
A dress down WEEK when 28 supporters give
Completed Challenges
Beanie Bonus!
To celebrate the generosity of our community this Giving Tuesday, the first 40 gifts of $200 or more will receive a limited-edition faux-fur Calverton Winter Beanie — the coziest way to show your Cougar pride! These will go fast, so make your gift early in the day.
Winners (40)
200 Supporters Challenge: Unlock $3,000 in New Student Technology!
When our community reaches 200 Giving Tuesday supporters, Adela Technologies will fund $3,000 worth of new student technology devices for our classrooms. Your gift — of any amount — helps us unlock tools that will directly enhance learning across divisions. Let’s come together to bring this exciting opportunity to our students!
Calverton Stadium Seat
All donors who give before Giving Tuesday will be entered in a drawing for a Calverton Stadium Seat.
Winners (16)
Calverton Hat Giveaway
Give a gift of $100 or more this Giving Tuesday and you’ll be entered to win one of 15 Calverton hats! Every qualifying donor is automatically included, and 15 random winners will take home this exclusive Cougar accessory. Give generously, show your spirit, and good luck!
Winners (15)
Fleece Lined Cuff Beanies
All donors will be entered into a chance to win a Fleece Beanie! One random donor will be chosen on the hour from 8am to 8pm on Giving Tuesday!
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Grandparent Challenge
Current 3K and 4K Parent ’40, ’39 Challenge
Help us add joy to our Natural Playground this Giving Tuesday! As our 3K and 4K families help us reach our $20,000 goal, students unlock new play features—each paired with the clean wood chips needed for safe installation. At $5,000, we can add one Cedar Play Station item to the Natural Playground.
At $10,000, we can double the fun by adding a second Cedar Play Station feature.
At $20,000, we can triple the impact with three Cedar Play Station additions to transform the space.
Kindergarten Parent ’38 Challenge
Help Unlock Outdoor Classroom Day! When 30 current parents give, our students earn a special Outdoor Classroom Day this spring—complete with hands-on stations at the Natural Playground, a trail walk, and a picnic lunch. Your gift helps make it happen!
1st Grade Parent '37 Challenge
When 27 first-grade families participate on Giving Tuesday, students will earn a cozy Pajama Day with hot chocolate!
2nd Grade Parent ’36 Challenge
🎪 Help Us Earn Our Carnival Day! Support our Second Graders this Giving Tuesday! Our second graders have an exciting goal! If we reach 100% class participation on Giving Tuesday, students will earn a special Carnival Day celebration — complete with games, music, prizes, and sweet treats.
3rd Grade Parent ’35 Challenge
When 23 third-grade families participate on Giving Tuesday, students will earn a high-energy Minute-to-Win-It Party!
5th Grade Parent ’33 Challenge
When 17 fifth-grade families participate on Giving Tuesday, the whole class unlocks a Dress Down Day and a well-earned Ice Cream Party!
7th Grade Parent '31 Challenge
Dress down WEEK unlocked when 15 supporters give!
8th Grade Parent '30 Challenge
Dress down WEEK when 22 supporters give
12th Grade Parent ’26 Challenge
A dress down WEEK when 27 supporters give
12th Grade Parent ’26 Challenge
Help our seniors celebrate in unforgettable style! When senior families collectively give $5,000 this Giving Tuesday, the Class of 2026 unlocks an incredible overnight sleepover at the National Aquarium in Baltimore—a once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with exploration, bonding, and memories to last long after graduation. Every gift brings our seniors closer to an extraordinary night under the sea!
NYC Day Trip Challenge: When our community reaches $10,000 this Giving Tuesday, we’ll unlock an unforgettable day trip to New York City by train! From iconic sights to big-city energy, this special adventure will be a celebration of our collective generosity. Help us hit the goal and send our students on a memorable journey to the Big Apple! (This would replace the overnight Aquarium Trip level)
NYC Overnight Challenge: When we reach $15,000 this Giving Tuesday, our students unlock an unforgettable overnight trip to New York City—complete with the magic of Times Square at night. Bright lights, big memories, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience… what could be better? Help us hit the goal and give our students a New York adventure they’ll never forget!