{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Plummer Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":68.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8224553,"projectId":10189328,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to \"STEM-tastic Bins: Building & Managing Minds!\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThis project gave me a special opportunity to connect with and learn alongside my Kindergarten and First Grade students. My students often do not have enough time for open-ended play during the school day, and the STEM materials arrived at the perfect time. After weeks of end-of-year testing, they needed a creative and playful outlet to explore, collaborate, and simply enjoy learning.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite memories was playing Brainometry with a group of first graders. We began with each student working independently to complete their own challenge card. As they searched for the pieces they needed, I watched them naturally begin to share materials, ask one another for help, and problem-solve together. As the challenges became more difficult, students started partnering up to complete the builds. It was wonderful to see them practice important life skills such as teamwork, communication, perseverance, and taking turns. \r\n\r\nDuring a busy testing season, these STEM activities allowed us to slow down and enjoy meaningful moments together. As a teacher, I am constantly planning, teaching, and assessing. This project gave me the chance to simply play alongside my students, listen to their ideas, and watch their creativity shine. Those moments of connection are some of the most rewarding parts of teaching.\r\n\r\nI look forward to creating even more opportunities next school year for students to explore, collaborate, and learn through our STEM bins.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation to my classroom and for supporting public education.","fullyFundedDate":1779379463644,"projectUrl":"project/stem-tastic-bins-building-managing-mi/10189328/","projectTitle":"STEM-tastic Bins: Building & Managing Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nadia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8224553_orig.jpg?crop=710,710,x0,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665861394395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224553"},{"teacherId":8224553,"projectId":10180590,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to \"Classroom Essentials for Kindergarten & First Grade Teachers.\" Your generosity allowed me to spread joy and appreciation to my team of teachers. \r\n\r\nI truly enjoy supporting and celebrating my colleagues, so putting together gift bags filled with student snacks, stickers, and tissues for our Kindergarten and First Grade teachers was especially meaningful and fun for me.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for your generosity and for your support of Plummer Elementary and DC Public Schools. Your kindness helped bring smiles, encouragement, and a sense of appreciation to so many educators. Thank you for making a difference in our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1778706900747,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-kindergarten-/10180590/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Kindergarten & First Grade Teachers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nadia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8224553_orig.jpg?crop=710,710,x0,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665861394395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224553"},{"teacherId":8224553,"projectId":9621629,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to \"We Are Writers.\" Your support has made a meaningful difference for my students this year.\r\n\r\nIn January, I added two new Pre-K students to my caseload, which created the perfect opportunity to begin using the Scribbling Unit by Amanda Shakelford. With my TPT gift card, I purchased her complete writing bundle, which includes wonderful resources for early mark-making and emergent writing. I especially appreciated having a strong mentor text to serve as the foundation for my lessons, along with a thoughtful scope and sequence that connects colors with early scribbling and line-making. These materials have supported my instruction throughout the school year. I am looking forward to sharing these resources with my Pre-K colleagues during a professional development session later this spring as we begin planning for next year.\r\n\r\nThe TPT gift cards also allowed me to purchase additional decodable texts for my students. One of our favorites is the CVC comic strips. My students also love the \"read and draw\" stories, which do not include pictures and instead guide students through drawing steps to illustrate the pages they read. I secretly love these texts because they provide another way for me to assess students' decoding skills without relying on picture cues.\r\n\r\nThe playdough and sand trays have also been a huge hit with my students. During the long winter months when indoor recess was common, my first graders enjoyed many opportunities for creative play with playdough. My Pre-K students recently used playdough with mini bricks as part of their building study. Playdough is such a fun and effective way to sneak in fine motor practice for early learners. I am also very thankful for the large sand trays, which provide another engaging way for students to practice forming letters and writing words.\r\n\r\nThank you again for providing resources that help make writing engaging and accessible for my young writers. Your generosity truly supports their growth and enthusiasm for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1766067022756,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-writers/9621629/","projectTitle":"We Are Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nadia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8224553_orig.jpg?crop=710,710,x0,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665861394395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224553"},{"teacherId":10272198,"projectId":9740515,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, Boomwhackers have become an exciting part of our music class. When my students first saw the colorful tubes, their eyes lit up and they couldn't wait to try them. One special moment was when we worked together to play a familiar song in harmony. The pride on their faces when they realized they had created real music as a team was unforgettable.\r\nWe use the Boomwhackers to practice reading notes, keeping steady rhythms, and playing as an ensemble. Students connect written music directly to the correct color and pitch, which makes learning much more concrete. Even my quieter students have gained confidence because every note matters and every student plays an important role.\r\nNext, students will begin composing their own short melodies in small groups. They will write, practice, and perform their creations for the class. Your support has not only provided instruments, but also meaningful, hands-on experiences that are helping my students grow as musicians and collaborators.","fullyFundedDate":1760693642843,"projectUrl":"project/boom-whack-repeat-the-sound-of-learni/9740515/","projectTitle":"Boom! Whack! Repeat! The Sound of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Gary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10272198"},{"teacherId":5776475,"projectId":9764149,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for the generous donations made in support of this project. Without regulation there is no room to grow and make positive decisions. Using Legos, the chess and checkers set, and squishy sensory toys will allow students to clear their minds and get set to grow and learn. Your thoughtful contributions will bring hours of creativity, learning, and joy to the children I support.\r\n\r\nThe Legos will inspire imagination and problem-solving, while chess and checkers encourage critical thinking, turn-taking, and focus. The squishy toys offer a way to release energy and supports their emotional well-being. Each item received supports student development, brings comfort, and allows engagement and learning in fun ways.\r\n\r\nYour kindness demonstrates the importance of community support and generosity. Caring individuals like you allow educators like me to continue providing enriching activities and experiences. I genuinely appreciate your support and thoughtfulness and continued support in fostering happy and successful youth.","fullyFundedDate":1759615988108,"projectUrl":"project/my-mind-is-clear-and-ready-to-grow/9764149/","projectTitle":"My Mind Is Clear, and Ready to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5776475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673444396263","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5776475"},{"teacherId":5776475,"projectId":9764022,"letterContent":"I want to thank you for the donations to support my students with resources for grief and loss. The stories and activity books are so helpful when addressing relationships and coping skills. Working on these skills in a safe environment is my goal and the tools that I have been given access to because of your generosity really gives students a chance to be supported in more effective ways. \r\n\r\nStudents really enjoy the coping ball and use it to solve other conflicts as well. The fidgets help as they struggle to articulate their emotions and the activity books provide lessons that are useful for multiple situations. Grief and loss can be so heavy and hard to manage. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to provide supports that go beyond taking deep breaths or filling out a mood/reflection sheet. \r\n\r\nAgain, I thank you for making a commitment to this project and supporting my students. I am so appreciative, and it makes my day when students are able to feel safe and express themselves.","fullyFundedDate":1759080795276,"projectUrl":"project/finding-strength-building-resilience/9764022/","projectTitle":"Finding Strength, Building Resilience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5776475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673444396263","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5776475"},{"teacherId":5208770,"projectId":9703901,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations towards my classroom. We have been able to have multiple cooking demonstrations and hands on lesson with the use of the air fryer. My students love the opportunity to show their independence at such a young age. They were able to help air fry hot dogs and fries for our lunch. They have also been able to assist with making chicken nuggets. This appliance is a great advantage for my class to participate with hands on cooking. They would never been able to have this opportunity without the help from you.\r\nThank you so much for the hammock swing. My students really needed this item to help with their de-escalation when they are tantruming. It is a great addition to the classroom and my students love it!","fullyFundedDate":1758043942618,"projectUrl":"project/refreshing-classroom-supplies/9703901/","projectTitle":"Refreshing Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lancaster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5208770_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704757918252","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5208770"},{"teacherId":8224553,"projectId":9640278,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to \"FUNdational Literacy.\" As I started this new chapter as a special education teacher in Kindergarten and First Grade, it was important that I have the same materials as the general education teachers. \r\n\r\nHaving the Wilson Fundations materials ensures that my instruction aligns with the school's literacy approach, providing consistency and continuity for my students. Fundations provides systematic and explicit instruction in phonics, phonemic awareness, and word study. Its structured approach helps students build the foundational skills they need to decode, spell, and read with confidence. \r\n\r\nYour support allows me to give my students these critical tools, and I am truly grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1756726424343,"projectUrl":"project/fundational-literacy/9640278/","projectTitle":"FUNdational Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nadia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8224553_orig.jpg?crop=710,710,x0,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665861394395","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8224553"},{"teacherId":4989425,"projectId":9701222,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has made an immediate and meaningful difference in the learning experiences of my students. \r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, our class was able to read engaging read aloud stories that they absolutely love. The students have played with the phonics games and have learned new words and enhanced there words base. The kids love the hands on learning materials for hands-on lessons, and they stay very organized with the mailbox system with the craft items, and glue sticks. . These resources have already helped students become more engaged, confident, and excited about learning.\r\n\r\nOne of the most significant impacts has been [share a specific example—e.g., a student who stayed focused longer using a sensory tool, students collaborating with new supplies, readers choosing new books with enthusiasm]. Moments like these remind us how powerful community support truly is.\r\n\r\nYour generosity not only improves our classroom today—it helps build a stronger foundation for our students' future success. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and belief in our work.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where all learners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758043944109,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-reading-fun/9701222/","projectTitle":"Math and Reading Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lindsey -Ingram","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4989425"},{"teacherId":8017276,"projectId":9238709,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the books. My students were most excited to receive them. Especially the ones asking for No David! Books. They immediately got excited and laid down with the books to read. I am most excited to start the process to add them to the collection. I am also excited for the chapter books and graphic novels. Some students have been flying through the ones I already have and so it'll be nice to offer them something new. Including the books with characters of color. I am thankful to have the opportunity to offer books in English and Spanish in all levels. So thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1744202002249,"projectUrl":"project/ms-newman-do-you-have-/9238709/","projectTitle":"Ms. Newman Do You Have …","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/newman5th"},{"teacherId":5776475,"projectId":9151811,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to thank you for donating to my project Discovering the World Through Our Senses. This donation will enable students to explore more ways to regulate their emotions, think about their thinking, and feel like they are in a safe space. \r\n\r\nProviding resources for students goes a long way in making them better citizens. We have been able to work on calming strategies using sand as well as a large sequin sensory board. Your contribution also helped provide tools like fidget kits, textured toys, and other resources that help children with sensory processing challenges feel safe, engaged, and empowered. These supplies are not just items; they're bridges to comfort, focus, and joy. \r\n\r\nYour generosity allows me to continue to work hard and uplift students to be their best. Thank you so much for pouring into our students.","fullyFundedDate":1746699620566,"projectUrl":"project/discovering-the-world-through-our-senses/9151811/","projectTitle":"Discovering the World through our Senses","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5776475_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673444396263","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5776475"},{"teacherId":8424647,"projectId":7380256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the books. On behalf of my students and myself, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of books to our classroom. I really appreciate you for thinking of my class and selecting us to donate to. We enjoyed reading the books.\r\n\r\nWe read every day in the classroom. These books made a difference because they reflect the students in my class. Having books where you see yourself makes such a difference. The books put smiles on my students faces. These books were such great additions to our class library. The student enjoyed and were engaged the characters and stories.","fullyFundedDate":1690990680321,"projectUrl":"project/a-more-diverse-library/7380256/","projectTitle":"A More Diverse Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8424647_orig.jpg?crop=1428,1428,x55,y123&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754690735049","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8424647"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_24136","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":224,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":83,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"6.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":31.8,"schoolId":24136,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Plummer Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Plummer Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/district-of-columbia/dc-public-schools/plummer-elementary-school/24136"}