{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Plummer Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":68.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":8424647,"projectId":7379141,"letterContent":"Thank you for the books and butterfly experience. The students enjoyed the butterflies, watching them grow from caterpillars to butterflies. It was truly a fascinating process to witness. It was very educational observing caterpillars transform into butterflies. \r\n\r\n We enjoyed watching and learning how caterpillar goes into chrysalis. When we released the butterflies, the children experienced different emotions from excited to upset. Some students didn't want to release them. Thank you for giving them a learning experience they would not have been able to have without you.\r\n\r\nThank you again for proving this wonderful and educational opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1684550341256,"projectUrl":"project/a-real-life-butterfly-experience/7379141/","projectTitle":"A Real Life Butterfly Experience","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"},{"teacherId":8224553,"projectId":9286560,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to \"Making Space for Bright Minds to Shine.\" My students and I have been enjoying our new small group space with the white board and teaching table. One of my favorite aspects of this project was the bean/u-shaped table for my small group instruction. I love how the table can be easily moved because it is on wheels (I know the custodial team at my school are also appreciative because it is one less piece of furniture to lift during summer cleaning). I am so appreciative of your generosity and support for my classroom, school, and public education. I hope you have a great summer!","fullyFundedDate":1746786177108,"projectUrl":"project/making-space-for-bright-minds-to-shine/9286560/","projectTitle":"Making Space for Bright Minds to Shine","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":9179549,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to \"Flexible Seating for a Very Demure, Mindful and Peaceful Classroom.\" The flexible seating came at the perfect time towards the end of the school year where my students were getting a bit more restless, especially after three weeks of district testing. My students were naturally drawn to the wobble stools and I could see immediately how it helped them regulate there movement and attention while learning in small groups and of course more testing for our end of the year summative assessments. The bean bag chairs have also been a student favorite for student breaks in my calm area. Thank you for helping me to provide a variety of flexible seating options for my students. Your generosity to my classroom, school and public education is truly appreciated. Have a great summer!","fullyFundedDate":1746785982795,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-a-very-demure-mind/9179549/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for a Very Demure, Mindful and Peaceful Classroom","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":9091906,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my schools \"Glow Celebration.\" From the glow lights to the neon streamers, my schools gym transformed into a \"glowing\" dance party to end the school year. The students enjoyed dancing with the lights off. Of course there favorite part of the glow celebration were the many balloons that were available to play with and the glow sticks. \r\n\r\nI look forward to turning the Glow Celebration into an annual event at my school. Thank you again for supporting my school community and public education.","fullyFundedDate":1745882868130,"projectUrl":"project/glow-celebration/9091906/","projectTitle":"Glow Celebration","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":8225080,"projectId":8966808,"letterContent":"My scholars and I are writing to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation that provided us with the STEM projects needed for our Invention's Unit. Your support was vital to our efforts in preparing our scholars for a technologically advanced future. Your contribution has helped us out tremendously as I've struggled to fund multiple projects solely. However, donors like you who have come together to support our vision have made a significant impact on our scholars in many ways. In the pictures provided, I hope you can see not only smiles; but the innovative minds of scholars thinking outside of the box. They are being fully engaged while dissecting complex information through collaboration. By providing hands on experiences, studentsnwere able to embrace challenges and learn from their failures and create. We wanted you all to know that funding projects like these enhance children's lives in ways that are unimaginable. I now have four students who are interested in becoming scientists. I've enjoyed seeing sparks of scholars' natural curiosity come alive by assembling solar powered cars,gear bots, and race cars. You have assisted me in providing low-income students with access to quality education. Your donations make a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1741830144702,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-inventors/8966808/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Inventors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tatum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8225080_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639421140443","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8225080"},{"teacherId":9795189,"projectId":8861201,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students and I, we thank you for donating to the \"Melodies and Rhythm through Colors\" project. The Music Department started from level 0 and your donations helped the department to obtain safe, new, colorful, and exciting instruments for student use while learning music concepts.\r\n \r\nI surprised the students by placing instruments in there assigned areas on the classroom rug. Upon entering the classroom the students were so excited to see the instruments. I could hear them say, \"Where did this come from?\" We can play on these?\" This is for us!\" \"Wow! The students were made aware of your contributions. They recognized that people they didn't know felt that they were deserving of instruments and special. Their facial expressions and examples of pure joy were priceless.\r\n\r\nWe discussed the instrument names and through exploration the students discovered how sound was produced on each. The Lessons were performance based to include winter holiday selections with a focus in the area of steady beat vs rhythm. The instruments were used to perform the steady beat and rhythms. Students are currently performing simple rhythms from notation on instruments and learning to perform simple melodies to dramatize songs.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to your support with upcoming projects.","fullyFundedDate":1729730543760,"projectUrl":"project/melodies-and-rhythms-through-colors/8861201/","projectTitle":"Melodies and Rhythms through Colors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foster","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9795189"},{"teacherId":5208770,"projectId":8929661,"letterContent":"My students and I are so thankful for your generous donation. When I set up the volleyball nets my students screamed with joy. I've never seen them so excited to learn a new sport. They want to play volleyball everyday. They are really starting to get the hang of it. \r\nWith the additional donation towards the basketball nets, we are able to start a pee wee basketball team. My little pk-1 students are super excited to show off their skills at their first basketball game! You have truly made a difference in many students lives. Words can't express how truly thankful I am for your generous donations. Thank you!!!","fullyFundedDate":1733252828331,"projectUrl":"project/energy-on-sports/8929661/","projectTitle":"Energy on Sports!","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"}],"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","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"}