{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sumner Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1079366,"projectId":9007975,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our school. The funds were used to purchase calm-down materials for our youngest students who can struggle with emotional regulation. The materials were divided up and placed in backpacks for the calm-down corners in the classrooms. Students have been using the materials to focus their attention on the tactile and visual stimulation of the items so they are able to de-escalate and return to learning. We really appreciate your help in providing these resources to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1734375286560,"projectUrl":"project/you-need-to-calm-down/9007975/","projectTitle":"You Need to Calm Down","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wescott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1079366"},{"teacherId":9627039,"projectId":8555326,"letterContent":"In my classroom, we're using the new resources in some pretty fun and creative ways as well. For example, we've started a collaborative art project where we use the whiteboards to sketch ideas before translating them into larger projects. The rug has been a game-changer during our daily discussions on topics like empathy and communication, and it really helps set the tone for those important social-emotional learning moments. The sorting mailboxes have been perfect for encouraging organization while also fostering a sense of responsibility, as students get to share things with their families and peers.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were so excited! The whiteboards sparked immediate creativity; students were writing their thoughts and ideas, almost as if they couldn't wait to use them. The rug was a big hit too—my class loves gathering around it, and it's become our \"circle of trust\" for open discussions. It really made them feel more connected, not just with the lesson, but with each other.\r\n\r\nAs for next steps, we're diving into a group project where students will collaborate to create a presentation using the whiteboards to sketch and plan their ideas, then present them to the class. The paper sorting mailboxes will help us organize all the information and drafts they'll be sharing throughout the project.\r\n\r\nIt's such a great feeling to see how these resources are helping students thrive both academically and socially. Thank you again for your support! What has been one of your most rewarding moments with your students using these materials?","fullyFundedDate":1732742889807,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-comfortable/8555326/","projectTitle":"Let’s Get Comfortable!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Calloway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9627039_orig.png?crop=485,485,x136,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723004410065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9627039"},{"teacherId":220241,"projectId":9055133,"letterContent":"I want to begin by saying how much I appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness when it comes to supporting my classroom. Even though I work in a gymnasium, I am a teacher first, and it is important to me that I give my students the best education I possibly can. My students have enjoyed using the weights at various times when I incorporate them into station work. The weights are kept neatly on the rack so that no one trips on them when rotating to a new station. Their curl ups testing mats can be neatly rolled up to keep them dust free.\r\n\r\nStudents are always excited when they see we have new equipment to use. Their faces light up and they ask me who bought the items for us. When I tell them people they don't even know us bought the items, it can be hard for them to understand. I just explain that some people like to be kind to strangers and they know how hard we work in our classes so they want us to have everything we need to be successful.\r\n\r\nOur next steps will be making projects that can supply everything we need to be successful outdoors. They will be tearing down our gym and we will be having classes outside whenever possible. We will also be looking at acquiring materials to be successful in the classroom when the weather outside is not suitable for students.Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1737643482832,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-finish-the-year-strong/9055133/","projectTitle":"Help Us Finish the Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp220241_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523455204401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carmyn-glynn"},{"teacherId":220241,"projectId":8714705,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students work extremely hard to learn in Physical Education class. I was hesitant to add literacy because I thought the students would be disappointed to not be doing strictly PE activities. I was very wrong. They LOVED working with the letters and their UFLI (spelling) words. The classroom teachers in my school have been very envious of the class sets of magnetic boards that you all provided to me and my students.\r\n\r\nI do not like doing relays simply to integrate literacy into my lessons. Using the magnetic boards and letters has allowed me to be very organized with this integration. I have used the boards while having students move in different pathways such as straight, curved and zig zag as they move to retrieve their letters. I was able to have them practice different locomotor skills such as skipping, hopping, and galloping in the same way. My next unit is Basketball. I plan to use these magnetic boards when students are dribbling. Students will dribble to the letters and retrieve a letter and then dribble back.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving me the resources to give my students the best education to match their love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1726661603214,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read-in-physical-education/8714705/","projectTitle":"Let's READ In Physical Education!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Glynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp220241_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523455204401","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carmyn-glynn"},{"teacherId":7835323,"projectId":8893311,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to help purchase Magnatiles and books for our STEM Battle of the Books club at Sumner. We received the items and were able to really get involved with the materials just before winter break. Now that we are back from break, we've jumped right back in with our reading and our STEM challenges with Magnatiles.\r\n\r\nThe students have been so excited to receive these materials. Many of them have never worked with Magnatiles before, so using them has been a real treat. In our first challenge with Magnatiles, the students built a building with a balcony, from which they dropped an egg into a contraption they built. What fun to use the Magnatiles in their first egg drop experiment!\r\n\r\nOur 5th grade students are participating in a group read of Shine On, Luz Velez, before we begin to program our own robots like the main character does in the book. It's so fun for them to bring the reading experience to life!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation! You have made a difference in the lives of students at Sumner!","fullyFundedDate":1729894812019,"projectUrl":"project/sumners-seahawks-shine-on-with-magna-ti/8893311/","projectTitle":"Sumner's Seahawks Shine on With Magna Tiles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quigley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7835323_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686657545479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7835323"},{"teacherId":9238223,"projectId":8384258,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generosity and support in funding the stools for our 2nd-grade classroom. Your kindness has truly made a difference in the lives of my students and has transformed our learning environment.\r\nAsking young learners to sit and focus for the majority of the day is a big ask, especially at this age. Each of my students comes with their own unique needs and energy levels, and I've always sought to create a space that meets them where they are. The addition of the stools has been a game-changer.\r\nFor those kiddos who thrive on movement, having stools that allow them to wiggle while working at their desks has made a world of difference. They're able to channel their energy productively without disrupting themselves or their peers. This simple ability to move while learning has improved focus, engagement, and overall comfort, and it's been a joy to see how much happier and more confident they are in their work.\r\nYour support has not only provided flexible seating but has also sent a powerful message to my students: there are people out there who believe in their potential and want to see them succeed. That belief is something I strive to instill in them every day, and your generosity reinforces it.\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being a part of our classroom community and for helping make learning an even better experience for my incredible 2nd graders.","fullyFundedDate":1725287548773,"projectUrl":"project/active-learning/8384258/","projectTitle":"Active Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. King","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9238223_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715030028143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-king7"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_2847","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":553,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":50,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.7,"schoolId":2847,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sumner Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sumner Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/north-carolina/guilford-county-schools/sumner-elementary-school/2847"}