{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Solomon - Plains Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":67.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8475333,"projectId":10061242,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my classroom is a warmer, safer, and more supportive place for my students — both literally and figuratively. Thank you for believing in my students and for funding this project. Your kindness has already made a meaningful difference in their daily lives.\r\n\r\nMany of the students I teach come from economically disadvantaged households. For some of them, basic necessities like warm winter clothing and consistent snacks are not always guaranteed. While school should always be a place focused on learning, it often becomes much more than that for our students — it becomes a place of stability, care, and support. When children arrive at school hungry or inadequately dressed for the weather, it impacts far more than their comfort. It affects their ability to focus, engage, and fully participate in learning.\r\n\r\nHere in Pennsylvania, winter can be especially unforgiving. At the time of receiving your donations, we were heading into nearly three consecutive weeks of severe cold, including multiple days with temperatures in the single digits and even below zero. On mornings like those, some of my students walk into school wearing thin jackets, no gloves, and no hats. Others come to school already cold, uncomfortable, and distracted before the first lesson even begins. In situations like this, it often falls on the school — and more specifically, the classroom teacher — to help fill in the gaps and ensure students have what they need to be ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we are able to do exactly that.\r\n\r\nThe hats, gloves, and scarves from this project are truly working overtime. They have already been used to help students warm up when they arrive in the morning and when lining up to go home at the end of the day. Something as simple as a warm pair of gloves or a cozy hat can completely change a child's experience at school. Instead of worrying about numb fingers or the biting cold, students can focus on being kids — learning, playing, and growing.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided have been just as impactful. Hunger is one of the biggest barriers to learning, especially for young students. When a child's stomach is empty, it becomes nearly impossible to concentrate, regulate emotions, or stay engaged in lessons. Having readily available snacks allows me to quietly and respectfully support students who need it, without drawing attention or causing embarrassment. These snacks help fill bellies, boost energy, and create an environment where students can focus on reading, writing, math, and building confidence in themselves as learners.\r\n\r\nYour donations have done more than provide physical items — they have sent a powerful message to my students that they are seen, valued, and cared for. They know that there are people beyond their classroom and their community who believe they deserve comfort, warmth, and the opportunity to learn without unnecessary obstacles.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your generosity and willingness to support my classroom. Your kindness has eased stress for my students, allowed me to better meet their needs, and made our classroom a more equitable and compassionate place. Thank you for being part of our story and for making such a meaningful impact on the lives of my students. We truly could not do this work without supporters like you.","fullyFundedDate":1769498276908,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-kindergartners-warm/10061242/","projectTitle":"Keeping Kindergartners Warm","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8475333_orig.jpg?crop=2252,2252,x0,y946&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652703924392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8475333"},{"teacherId":6649553,"projectId":5108384,"letterContent":"All of the classroom purchases had such an amazing impact on her classroom to help us learn, and grow with all of your amazing donations. We could never thank you enough! Thank you for your generosity, and for purchasing the items that we need to help us be the best we can be every day. This project impacted my students being able to complete online learning as well as making using technology easier in our classroom. \r\nBecause of your kindness, our students are now able to easily access their google classroom and confidently log in to their daily assignments. We could never thank you enough! \r\nThank you for your generosity, and for purchasing the items that we need to help us be the best we can be every day.\r\nThis project impacted my students being able to complete online learning as well as making using technology easier in our classroom. \r\nThank you again for being a partner in our education.","fullyFundedDate":1597802115770,"projectUrl":"project/if-you-give-a-kindergarten-student-a-mou/5108384/","projectTitle":"If you give a Kindergarten student a mouse…","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Szafran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6649553_orig.jpg?crop=383,383,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566071988251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6649553"},{"teacherId":3495116,"projectId":9975806,"letterContent":"When the students first walked in and saw the new bean bag, the reaction was immediate. After the trauma of the fire, our classroom felt a bit sterile and unfamiliar. Seeing something soft, bright, and inviting made their eyes light up. One student literally let out a long \"phew\" as they sank into it, as if they were finally allowed to relax for the first time in weeks. It wasn't just a chair to them; it was a sign that their community cared about rebuilding their world. We are tremendously grateful and thankful for all that you have done for my classroom and the students thank you too!","fullyFundedDate":1768532907300,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-after-a-fire/9975806/","projectTitle":"Comfort After A Fire","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wujcik","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3495116_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752923309869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-deno"},{"teacherId":4268069,"projectId":10025451,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough! There isn't a week that goes by when someone in the class doesn't need a change of clothes or undergarments. The supplies you provided us make the process so much easier! It has allowed me to use my personal money on curriculum and community based needs!\r\nThe snacks are another huge hit! Not every student can afford to bring a snack to school. This donation allows everyone to be on a level playing field- no one goes without something\r\nto enjoy during snack time or in addition to their lunch. \r\nAgain, we truly appreciate your generosity and kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1768732762530,"projectUrl":"project/loved-and-protected/10025451/","projectTitle":"Loved and Protected","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Styczen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4268069_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487095569197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4268069"},{"teacherId":3235849,"projectId":9716102,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Social Emotional Learning project through your donation. Your generosity is helping place meaningful stories directly into the hands and hearts of my elementary students. These books will become powerful read aloud tools that allow children to see themselves in characters, explore important topics like kindness, friendship, self-control, and resilience, and develop a deeper understanding of their own emotions. Because of your support, I am able to share engaging literature that sparks thoughtful conversations and supports essential life skills.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is truly an investment in the well-being and growth of the children I serve. Each story I read aloud will help build empathy, encourage positive decision-making, and foster a caring and inclusive classroom community. I am grateful for your belief in the importance of Social Emotional Learning and for helping me create moments of connection and reflection through books. Please know that your kindness will have a lasting impact on my students and will make a difference every time we gather together to learn from these wonderful stories.","fullyFundedDate":1766615263665,"projectUrl":"project/super-books-for-social-emotional-learnin/9716102/","projectTitle":"Super Books for Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poplawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3235849_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453502712255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poplawski"},{"teacherId":3235849,"projectId":9687582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my Social Emotional Learning project through yor donation. Your kindness will allow me to purchase high-quality, educator-created SEL resources that help students build emotional intelligence, positive relationships, and healthy coping skills. Because of you, I can bring engaging activities into my classroom that encourage children to understand their feelings, practice empathy, and develop the confidence they need to succeed both academically and socially.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is truly an investment in the well-being and growth of my students. Access to these materials will help me create lessons and experiences that nurture the whole child and foster a caring, inclusive classroom community. I am grateful for your belief in this important work and for helping make meaningful learning possible. Please know that your generosity will have a lasting impact on my teaching and on the lives of the children I serve.","fullyFundedDate":1762267523814,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-gift-cards/9687582/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Gift Cards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poplawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3235849_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453502712255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poplawski"},{"teacherId":9818049,"projectId":9862788,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for your incredible generosity in donating items to support our classroom Cozy Corner! I am a Kindergarten and First Grade Autistic Support teacher, and I have the privilege of working with eight amazing students every day. Your kindness has had an immediate and meaningful impact on their learning environment, emotional well being, and ability to regulate their sensory needs.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom now has a beautiful carpet, sensory tiles, a tent, blankets, and pillows, each item contributing to a space that feels safe, calming, and welcoming. The moment I opened and placed the carpet on the floor, the reaction from my students was pure joy! They began dancing on it right away, smiling, laughing, and exploring the textures with excitement. The pictures on the carpet quickly became a favorite, creating conversations and engagement. During circle time, the students love sitting together on the carpet, which has helped create a sense of comfort and enhance our routine.\r\n\r\nThe sensory tiles have also been a wonderful addition, giving students an opportunity to explore different textures and sensations in a way that supports their sensory needs. These tools help them regulate their bodies and emotions, allowing them to better focus and participate throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe tent has truly become the heart of our Cozy Corner! It is without a doubt the students' favorite place in the classroom. They love going inside to relax, calm down, or simply feel cozy and safe. Many of them never want to come out! With the soft blankets and pillows inside, the tent has become a peaceful place where students can take breaks when they feel overwhelmed or need time to self regulate. Having a designated, comforting space has helped reduce stress and has given students a sense of control and security.\r\n\r\nYour donations have done far more than provide physical items, they have created opportunities for emotional growth, independence, and self regulation. You have helped foster an environment where students feel supported, understood, and valued. Every day, I see the positive effects of your generosity in their smiles, their engagement, and their growing confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and for investing in their needs. Your kindness has truly transformed my classroom, and your impact will be felt every single day. We are so grateful for your support and for helping us create a space where our students can learn, grow, and feel at home.","fullyFundedDate":1761855149380,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corner-as-classroom/9862788/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corner AS Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pegarella","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9818049_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730151989125","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9818049"},{"teacherId":10184210,"projectId":9692266,"letterContent":"My students and I are truly thankful for your donation to our classroom. We are using the dry erase markers daily to practice writing our spelling words and to improve our sentence writing. The folders hold our tapping charts, 120 charts, number lines, and ABC charts which we use during our ELA and math lessons. The students were very excited when they saw the divider boards for the 1st time. The divider boards allow us to take our assessments and to complete other important work without worrying that others are looking at our answers. We often ask if we can use them even if they aren't needed! Once again thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758840868644,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies-to-be-successful/9692266/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies to Be Successful!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Prutzman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10184210"},{"teacherId":3235849,"projectId":9687610,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my students now have access to engaging Social Emotional Learning (SEL) resources that connect seamlessly with science, technology, engineering, and math lessons. Many of these materials, created by fellow educators, help students strengthen emotional intelligence while exploring hands-on STEM activities.\r\n\r\nWith the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, I've been able to purchase interactive projects and team challenges that foster communication, empathy, and perseverance. These lessons not only build academic skills but also nurture emotional resilience—helping students learn how to collaborate, solve problems, and support one another.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has truly made a lasting impact on my classroom, empowering students to grow both intellectually and emotionally. Thank you for investing in the whole child and inspiring a love of learning that reaches far beyond the classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1757514458157,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-through-stem/9687610/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poplawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3235849_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453502712255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poplawski"},{"teacherId":8475333,"projectId":9247458,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincerest gratitude to each and every one of you who contributed to our DonorsChoose project. Your generosity has made such a meaningful impact in our kindergarten classroom. The supplies you provided were not only needed but have already become an important part of our daily routines and learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe whisper phones have been a wonderful addition to our library center. My young readers absolutely love using them! They help keep our classroom calm and focused while giving students the chance to hear their own reading more clearly. This small tool has made a big difference in building confidence and fluency for emerging readers. It's amazing to see their faces light up when they realize how much better they can hear themselves read.\r\n\r\nThe folders you helped us purchase have also made a world of difference in keeping our learning materials organized. We now have folders for centers, for calendar time, and for different areas of study, which helps our days run smoothly and keeps students responsible for their materials. It may seem like a simple supply, but in a busy kindergarten classroom, that kind of organization is everything.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for believing in the importance of early education. Your support has provided both structure and excitement to our learning environment, and for that, I am truly grateful. You've helped create a space where my students can grow, learn, and thrive — and we could not have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1755883588948,"projectUrl":"project/center-supplies/9247458/","projectTitle":"Center Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8475333_orig.jpg?crop=2252,2252,x0,y946&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652703924392","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8475333"},{"teacherId":4268069,"projectId":9756218,"letterContent":"I just want to sincerely thank you for your support. These clothing items have been such a huge help. Honestly, I've already used some of them! One student in particular had such a look of joy in her face when we gave her the new pair of pants because hers were ripped. You would think I gave her a brand new car! Thank YOU for putting that smile on her face!!! \r\nWithout your help and support, I couldn't give my students the opportunity to have clean clothes and a sense of pride. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!","fullyFundedDate":1759264730322,"projectUrl":"project/emergency-rescue/9756218/","projectTitle":"Emergency Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Styczen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4268069_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487095569197","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4268069"},{"teacherId":3235849,"projectId":9227826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of an iPad to our first grade classroom. This resource has quickly become a valuable tool for learning and growth. The students are eager to use it each day, and it has opened up new opportunities for interactive and engaging lessons.\r\n\r\nWith math apps, the children are able to practice skills at their own pace while receiving instant feedback, which helps build confidence and mastery. The interactive reading activities on the iPad also allow students to listen to stories, follow along with text, and participate in activities that strengthen their comprehension and fluency.\r\n\r\nThe iPad has truly enhanced our classroom environment by making learning both fun and meaningful. We are so grateful for your support and for helping our students build the skills they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1753972755860,"projectUrl":"project/bright-futures-ipads-for-first-graders/9227826/","projectTitle":"Bright Futures: iPads for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Poplawski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3235849_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1453502712255","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/poplawski"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_90303","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":718,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":52,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":32.5,"schoolId":90303,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Solomon - Plains Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Solomon - Plains Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/wilkes-barre-area-school-district/leo-e-solomon-elementary-school/90303"}