{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"V.O. Isom Central Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":115038,"projectId":9580019,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for bringing Joy & Rhythm to our entire school! Because of your kindness, our students now have the incredible opportunity to experience music-making in a whole new way—with Boomwhackers in hand and smiles on their faces. The excitement in the music room is electric! The moment those first colorful notes filled the air, it was pure magic.\r\n\r\nIt's amazing to watch students of all ages light up as they discover how to make music together. Our younger learners are joyfully matching colors to pitches and finding their steady beat, while our older students are already experimenting with harmony and composition. What once felt out of reach—having enough instruments for everyone—is now a vibrant, hands-on experience where no child is left out.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just fund instruments; it created opportunities for creativity, teamwork, and confidence that will last far beyond a single music class. Every \"boom\" and \"whack\" echoes with your support and belief in the power of music education. Thank you for helping us make learning come alive through rhythm, color, and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1760693550223,"projectUrl":"project/joy-rhythm-for-our-whole-school/9580019/","projectTitle":"Joy & Rhythm for Our Whole School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ploutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115038_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527887319727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ploutz"},{"teacherId":115038,"projectId":9502708,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, ALL of our 2nd graders got to witness one of nature's most amazing transformations right before their eyes! When the boxes of caterpillars and ladybug larvae arrived, the excitement in the room was unforgettable. Students crowded around their new \"class pets,\" eager to observe every tiny movement. Many gasped when they first saw the tiny caterpillars wiggle or the ladybug larvae crawl across the containers—it was pure wonder!\r\n\r\nEach day, students took on the role of scientists—recording observations, measuring changes, and making predictions about what might happen next. We used our science journals to document the life cycle stages, and students loved sketching what they saw. One morning, we walked in to find that our first butterfly had emerged from its chrysalis. The cheers that followed could be heard down the hallway! Watching their eyes light up as they realized what had happened was a moment I'll never forget.\r\n\r\nThis project has done more than teach life cycles—it's built curiosity, patience, and care for living things. Students now understand how even the smallest creatures play an important role in our world. Our next step is to release our butterflies and ladybugs into our school garden, where students can continue to observe them in their natural environment. They're already making plans to plant flowers that will attract pollinators and create a space for future science observations.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students this living science experience. Because of you, they didn't just learn about metamorphosis—they lived it. You've inspired a new generation of curious, compassionate scientists, and we are so grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1757898115793,"projectUrl":"project/from-crawlers-to-flyers-wonder-of-metam/9502708/","projectTitle":"From Crawlers to Flyers: Wonder of Metamorphosis!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ploutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115038_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527887319727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ploutz"},{"teacherId":115038,"projectId":9690132,"letterContent":"Thank You for Sparking Scientific Curiosity!\r\n\r\nThanks to your incredible generosity, our 2nd grade classroom has been transformed into a buzzing hub of exploration and discovery! The moment our new science puzzles and reading materials arrived, excitement filled the room. My students couldn't wait to dive in—and now, every day feels like a brand-new adventure in learning.\r\n\r\nThe science puzzles have been a huge hit! Students work together to piece together landforms, oceans, and plant diagrams, proudly shouting \"We did it!\" when they finish a set. These puzzles don't just teach science facts—they build teamwork, spatial reasoning, and critical thinking skills. \r\n\r\nOur science reading passages have also opened up new worlds. As we read about volcanoes, coral reefs, and the life cycle of plants, students are learning to pull out key details, ask deeper questions, and make connections between text and real-life experiences. Reading in our classroom now looks like a lively mix of discussion, hands-on exploration, and those wonderful \"aha!\" moments when everything clicks.\r\n\r\nYour support has made all of this possible. You've given my students the tools to see themselves as scientists, readers, and thinkers—capable of exploring, discovering, and understanding the world around them. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping our classroom come alive with curiosity and wonder.","fullyFundedDate":1757516413980,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-minds-piece-by-piece/9690132/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Minds Piece by Piece!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ploutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115038_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527887319727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ploutz"},{"teacherId":115038,"projectId":9295827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my writing project. Because of your kindness, my 2nd graders now have the tools they need to keep their writing safe, organized, and ready to shine!\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see students proudly reaching for their folders, pulling out brainstorming pages, editing checklists, and just the right kind of paper to match their ideas. Having these supplies at their fingertips helps them feel like \"real authors\" and gives them confidence to share their words.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a lasting impact—not only this year, but for many years to come, since the sturdy file holders will keep supporting future classes of young writers.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart (and from a room full of excited 2nd grade authors), thank you for helping us build a community of confident, organized, and joyful writers!","fullyFundedDate":1750774634968,"projectUrl":"project/on-your-mark-get-set-write/9295827/","projectTitle":"On Your Mark, Get Set, Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ploutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115038_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527887319727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ploutz"},{"teacherId":10049620,"projectId":9394922,"letterContent":"We have received all our materials! I wish you could've seen the students excitement and the looks on their faces! The magnitiles are a super big hit! Every student wants to play with them! I am able to have a group of about 6 play all together on the carpet with the Magnitiles! Students can explore 2D shapes and 3D shapes while playing! The best part is they hardly notice that they are learning too! These materials will be used for years to come! I am beyond thankful for you and your donation !","fullyFundedDate":1750256136501,"projectUrl":"project/when-the-weathers-gloomy-we-build-our/9394922/","projectTitle":"When the Weather’s Gloomy, We Build Our Own Joy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10049620_orig.jpg?crop=3996,3996,x515,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749001643223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10049620"},{"teacherId":115038,"projectId":9467142,"letterContent":"Mission Accomplished! \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our 2nd-grade learning galaxy is shining brighter than ever! With dry-erase sleeves and magnetic erasers, every one of my little astronauts can now practice math and phonics in real-time—no waiting for liftoff. These tools are already helping my students build confidence, fluency, and excitement for learning.\r\n\r\nAnd our new lap desks? They've become instant favorites! These flexible \"landing pads\" give my wiggly, wonderful learners the comfort and focus they need to stay on course while still exploring new frontiers.\r\n\r\nYou've helped us chart a course toward a classroom where every child has the space, tools, and encouragement to shine like the brightest star. 🌟 My students and I are over the moon with gratitude for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1755748923208,"projectUrl":"project/wipe-write-and-wonder-daily-tools-for/9467142/","projectTitle":"Wipe, Write, and Wonder: Daily Tools for Dynamic Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ploutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115038_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527887319727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ploutz"},{"teacherId":115038,"projectId":9338020,"letterContent":"Mission Accomplished! \r\n\r\nThanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom has successfully launched into a whole new orbit of organization! The \"supply shuttles\" have landed, and they are already helping my 2nd-grade astronauts keep their mission tools neatly stored and ready for takeoff.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, every student—from the most organized to those still learning their flight path—now has a way to keep their supplies mission-ready. Our Chromebooks, art tools, and reading materials have found their own galaxies within the shelves, and the drawers have become the perfect home for math and phonics workbooks.\r\n\r\nYou've helped us take one giant leap toward a classroom that's efficient, collaborative, and truly out of this world. My students and I are beyond grateful that you chose to fuel our journey.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks from our learning galaxy,","fullyFundedDate":1754049575228,"projectUrl":"project/mission-organized-collaborative-classro/9338020/","projectTitle":"Mission: Organized Collaborative Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ploutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115038_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527887319727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ploutz"},{"teacherId":115038,"projectId":9197943,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible support of our DonorsChoose project. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, my students now have the essential tools they need to succeed in both their technology-based learning and their writing development.\r\n\r\nThe Chromebook charging station is already making a huge difference. Students now enter the classroom each day with fully charged devices, ready to engage without interruption. This simple but powerful addition has helped us create a more focused and productive learning environment—one where every minute counts and no one falls behind due to a lack of access to technology.\r\n\r\nThe adjustable sorters have transformed our Writer's Workshop. My students now have a clear, organized system for managing their writing materials—from brainstorming ideas to polishing final drafts. It's been inspiring to watch them take ownership of their work, becoming more independent, responsible, and confident as young writers.\r\n\r\nYour support has done more than provide supplies—you've given my students the opportunity to thrive. You've helped create a classroom environment where learning is more accessible, where organization fuels creativity, and where students feel empowered to take charge of their education.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of my heart—and on behalf of every curious, determined learner in our classroom—thank you for believing in our project and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1744126657561,"projectUrl":"project/were-getting-charged-up-for-learning/9197943/","projectTitle":"We're Getting Charged Up for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ploutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115038_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527887319727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ploutz"},{"teacherId":115038,"projectId":9198395,"letterContent":"Game on—and all thanks to YOU! \r\n\r\nBecause of your generous support, our classroom is now buzzing with excitement, laughter, and a whole lot of learning disguised as fun. The new phonics, word, and math games you helped provide have totally leveled up our daily stations. My 2nd graders are sharpening their skills without even realizing they're working—they think they're just playing (and honestly, who can blame them?).\r\n\r\nIt's been incredible watching them collaborate, giggle, problem-solve, and grow more confident with every roll of the dice, spin of a wheel, or snap of a word card. These games have turned our classroom into a joyful learning playground—and that's a BIG win.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in playful learning and for making such a meaningful difference. We're beyond grateful—you really brought your A-game!\r\n\r\nWith big smiles and even bigger thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1744201660595,"projectUrl":"project/learning-fun-damentals/9198395/","projectTitle":"Learning FUN-damentals!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ploutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115038_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527887319727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ploutz"},{"teacherId":115038,"projectId":9197586,"letterContent":"Thank you Fintastic Friends!\r\n\r\nWhale, whale, whale... look what YOU did! Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom is now swimming in amazing nonfiction ocean books, and my 2nd graders couldn't be more hooked! \r\n\r\nThese books have truly made a splash in our learning—our little marine biologists-in-training are diving deep into topics like sharks, coral reefs, jellyfish, and more. You should sea their faces light up when they discover new ocean facts. It's pure magic (or maybe mer-magic?\r\n\r\nThanks for helping us ride the wave of curiosity and exploration. You're the real MVPs—Most Valuable Porpoises! \r\n\r\nWe're o-fish-ally grateful for your kindness and support. It means the world to us—ocean-sized, of course!\r\n\r\nWith oceans of thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1742932127639,"projectUrl":"project/splish-splash-were-diving-into-nonf/9197586/","projectTitle":"Splish! Splash! We're Diving Into Nonfiction Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ploutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115038_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527887319727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ploutz"},{"teacherId":115038,"projectId":8983350,"letterContent":"Acknowledgments\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to our DonorsChoose project, making it possible for my second-grade classroom to receive a fantastic collection of funny books. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have the joy of reading Cat Wad (the whole series!) and Bird and Squirrel—books that will fill our classroom with laughter, spark a love for reading, and make learning even more fun.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students the chance to enjoy stories that bring smiles, giggles, and a love for storytelling. Thank you for believing in the power of books and for supporting young readers as they discover the joy of humor in reading. Your generosity means so much to us!","fullyFundedDate":1735066317121,"projectUrl":"project/laugh-love-reading/8983350/","projectTitle":"Laugh, Love, Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ploutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp115038_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527887319727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ploutz"},{"teacherId":115038,"projectId":8974396,"letterContent":"Acknowledgments\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed to our DonorsChoose project, making it possible for my second-grade classroom to receive an incredible collection of adventure books. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to exciting stories like The Wild Robot, Wings of Fire, and Choose Your Own Adventure books—stories that will spark their imaginations, inspire their curiosity, and help them fall in love with reading.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students the chance to embark on thrilling literary journeys, explore new worlds, and discover the magic of storytelling. Thank you for believing in the power of books and for supporting young readers as they set off on adventures that will stay with them for a lifetime. 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