{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lummi Nation School","outOfStateSupporters":20.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9456341,"projectId":10153009,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity and support of our special education classroom through DonorsChoose\\! Your kindness has provided essential learning materials that will make a meaningful difference in my students' educational experiences\\.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, I work with students who have diverse learning needs and abilities\\. Many of my students require individualized instruction, additional practice, and creative approaches to build their academic skills and confidence\\. Because of your generosity, I now have additional tools to help meet students where they are academically and support their individual growth\\.\r\n\r\nThe **Sound Partners Tutor Handbook, spelling resources, and writing instruction books** will help me provide structured, targeted lessons in phonics, spelling, vocabulary, sentence development, and paragraph writing\\. These resources are especially valuable for students who are working to strengthen foundational reading and writing skills, regardless of their grade level\\.\r\n\r\nThe **pencils, colored pencils, and dry\\-erase markers** will provide students with everyday materials needed to participate in lessons, organize their thoughts, complete assignments, and express their creativity\\. The **interactive spinners** will allow me to turn academic practice into engaging, hands\\-on activities that encourage participation, reinforce learning, and make practicing challenging skills more enjoyable\\.\r\n\r\nWhat makes your donation especially meaningful is the opportunity to provide students with materials that support their individual learning levels while helping them experience success\\. For students who sometimes find academics frustrating or overwhelming, having accessible materials and engaging learning opportunities can help build confidence, independence, and a willingness to keep trying\\.\r\n\r\n**Your generosity has provided so much more than school supplies and instructional resources\\. You have helped create opportunities for students to strengthen essential skills, celebrate their progress, and recognize their potential\\.**\r\n\r\nEvery new skill learned, every completed paragraph, every correctly spelled word, and every moment when a student realizes, \"I can do this\\!\" represents the kind of impact your generosity makes possible\\.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students, believing in their abilities, and helping me create a classroom where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed\\. Your support truly makes a difference\\!","fullyFundedDate":1778096072357,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-and-more/10153009/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials and more","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Denise Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9456341_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714344166829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9456341"},{"teacherId":9456341,"projectId":10152322,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! Your kindness and generosity have made a meaningful difference in the learning experiences of my students.\r\n\r\nAs a special education teacher, I work with students who have a wide range of academic, social, emotional, and individual learning needs. Having the right materials and resources allows me to create engaging, hands-on, and individualized learning opportunities that help each student build confidence, develop independence, and experience success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have access to resources that help make learning more accessible, meaningful, and enjoyable. These materials allow me to adapt instruction to meet individual needs while providing students with opportunities to practice essential skills, overcome challenges, and celebrate their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nYour donation provided more than classroom supplies. You gave my students additional opportunities to learn, grow, and believe in themselves.\r\n\r\nFor students who may struggle academically or face challenges in the classroom, having materials that support their individual needs can make an incredible difference.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and supporting the important work happening in our classroom every day. Your generosity reminds our students that there are people beyond our school walls who care about their education and future success.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1779855047922,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-/10152322/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning +","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Denise Mitchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9456341_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714344166829","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9456341"},{"teacherId":8122382,"projectId":10164422,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our classroom technology project a success! Thanks to your generosity, our third graders now have keyboards, headsets, and an organized storage system for all our supplies and iPads. These tools make learning more accessible, engaging, and efficient. Having access to keyboards early in the year will make a world of difference in our student's typing skills. Students are now able to type their responses, write stories, and complete assignments with greater ease, while headsets allow them to listen to directions, participate in learning activities, and focus on their work with fewer distractions. Having organized spaces for our iPads and classroom supplies also helps us spend less time searching for materials and more time learning!\r\n\r\nOur students are especially excited to have tools that make using technology easier and more comfortable. As a diverse community of learners, our students have different strengths, needs, and learning styles. These new resources help us better support those differences by giving students more ways to engage with lessons, express their ideas, and work independently. Whether students are typing a thoughtful response, listening to a lesson, or completing an interactive activity, these supplies help them build confidence and important skills for the future.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful to our donors for investing in our classroom and believing in our students! Your kindness has helped us create a more organized, accessible, and supportive learning environment where every student has the tools they need to participate and grow. Thank you for being part of our learning community and helping our third graders learn, create, and shine!","fullyFundedDate":1778192405173,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-level-up-our-typing-skills/10164422/","projectTitle":"Help Us Level Up Our Typing Skills!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8122382_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x375,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705186379761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-e-rush"},{"teacherId":9705552,"projectId":10359476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of flexible classroom furniture, including the new stools, cushions, and wobbly chairs. These items have completely transformed our learning space by replacing static, rigid seating with dynamic options that cater to different student needs. In our daily routine, students use the wobbly chairs and stools at their desks to stay active while working, while the lightweight cushions are perfect for pulling up to a low table or creating a comfortable reading circle on the floor. Giving students the autonomy to choose how and where they sit helps them feel physically supported and deeply engaged during long learning blocks.\r\n\r\nThe positive impact of this flexible seating on our classroom environment has been amazing. By allowing for subtle physical outlet through rocking or bouncing, the wobbly chairs and sensory cushions help students channel excess energy, which drastically reduces fidgeting and distractions. Our students are now more focused on their lessons, less fatigued by physical discomfort, and noticeably more excited to participate in group activities. Your thoughtful gift has truly created a more inclusive, productive, and joyful learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1783688283919,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating/10359476/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9705552"},{"teacherId":9705552,"projectId":10323823,"letterContent":"Your supplies has given us the chance to create colorful vocabulary journals that we use on daily basis that help boost learning in every content area. We did an unboxing together as a class, students were so happy to be receiving packages and gifts. I had my students write about time they received a really good gift. \r\n\r\nI have thought of a million more ways to use the supplies your graciously donated. I'm excited to start a vincent van gogh art project using the colored pencils, markers and other art supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1781716690633,"projectUrl":"project/screen-agers-to-scholars/10323823/","projectTitle":"Screen-agers to Scholars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rachel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9705552"},{"teacherId":9318842,"projectId":10045370,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! They have made great additions to our sensory room. My student loves the crash pad and has used it to take nap when his body needed it. The students also love the vibrating foot plate. I am so happy that I was able to choose that as another option. My staff also have been taking advantage of our new classroom tools :)\r\n\r\nMy students are each unique so being able to have a room that meets their unique sensory needs is a dream come true. With your donations we are able to take steps toward that goal.","fullyFundedDate":1775237323228,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-fine-motor-fun/10045370/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Fine Motor Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tennant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318842_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718941149041","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318842"},{"teacherId":10241759,"projectId":9682292,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, every student in my class now has access to wireless headphones and a wireless mouse for their computer. The students were incredibly excited to receive them, and it has made a big difference in our daily learning activities.\r\n\r\nUsing wireless headphones has been especially helpful. In the past, the cords on traditional headphones often broke, which meant students were sometimes unable to fully participate in lessons that required audio. With these wireless headphones, students can work more comfortably and independently without worrying about tangled or broken cords.\r\n\r\nThe wireless mice have also helped students navigate their computers more easily and confidently. Together, these tools have made technology time smoother, more engaging, and more accessible for everyone in our classroom. Thank you for helping create a better learning environment for my students. Your support truly made an impact!","fullyFundedDate":1759458406860,"projectUrl":"project/success-starts-here-equipping-students/9682292/","projectTitle":"Success Starts Here: Equipping Students with Math & Typing Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10241759_orig.jpg?crop=206,206,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757531183423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10241759"},{"teacherId":10241759,"projectId":9800668,"letterContent":"Many days at school are long, and having a small snack available has helped students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Your kindness provided more than just food—it provided comfort and support during times when students needed a little boost to get through the day.\r\n\r\nMy students absolutely loved the snacks. They were excited and grateful each time they were able to enjoy one, and it quickly became something they looked forward to. For some students, that small break and snack helped reset their mindset and allowed them to return to their work with better concentration and a more positive attitude.\r\n\r\nYour generosity truly had a direct impact on our classroom environment. Because of you, students felt cared for and supported, which helped create a more positive and productive learning environment. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping make our school days just a little bit brighter.","fullyFundedDate":1767187289102,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-creativity/9800668/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Huffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10241759_orig.jpg?crop=206,206,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757531183423","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10241759"},{"teacherId":10326336,"projectId":9911343,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of clipboards and laminating products to my 2nd grade classroom at Lummi Nation School. Your gift has had a wonderful impact on my students.\r\nThe new clipboards allow my students to move around the classroom freely during independent work time. This has led to increased participation and engagement, as students can now find comfortable spots to focus and complete their assignments. The laminated materials have also been incredibly useful - my students can write directly on them with dry-erase markers and wipe them clean to use again. This has reduced waste and taught the students to take good care of our shared classroom resources.\r\nYour donation has truly made a difference for my students. The clipboards and laminating products have enhanced their learning experience, and I am grateful for your support. Thank you for helping to create a more dynamic and enriching classroom for the children of Lummi Nation School.","fullyFundedDate":1765399864845,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-move-around-the-room/9911343/","projectTitle":"Help Us Move Around the Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10326336"},{"teacherId":9799729,"projectId":9731850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to making our classroom more functional and comfortable! When the students saw the new rug and stools, they were absolutely ecstatic. It was such a joy to witness their excitement!\r\n\r\nThe rug has quickly become a favorite spot, with students often asking to move from their desks to the carpet. It has transformed into a cozy and inviting meeting space that encourages collaboration and connection.\r\n\r\nThe addition of stools has also created multiple flexible seating options, allowing students to move freely and choose spaces that best support their learning. This flexibility has made a meaningful impact on both engagement and productivity.\r\n\r\nOverall, your generous donation has truly enhanced our meeting space and enriched our learning environment. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1763660732581,"projectUrl":"project/the-hard-floor-hurts-help-us-create-som/9731850/","projectTitle":"The Hard Floor Hurts! Help Us Create Some Better Seating!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9799729"},{"teacherId":10326336,"projectId":9851747,"letterContent":"I just wanted to send a quick but heartfelt thank you for donating headphones to our second-grade classroom! The students were so excited to use them, and they've already made a big difference in our daily learning. Now everyone can work on their iPads at the same time without distractions, which has helped our classroom feel calmer and more focused.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students can clearly listen to stories, practice reading and math skills, and fully engage with interactive lessons. It may seem like a simple item, but having their own headphones gives them independence and helps them feel prepared and confident. We truly appreciate your support and your investment in our classroom — it means so much to us!\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference for our kids!","fullyFundedDate":1763496988360,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-help-me-set-up-my-c/9851747/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher - Help Me Set Up My Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10326336"},{"teacherId":8122382,"projectId":9741850,"letterContent":"We've had some excellent, fun, and memorable lessons- thanks to you and your generosity! My students have been especially thrilled to have new watercolor sets that are Crayola quality. \r\nOne of my favorite lessons so far has been our birch tree angle art. After learning about angles we used masking tape to create angles and then turn them into beautiful birch tree scenes with our watercolors. \r\nWe can't wait to use our clay during our measurement math unit (learning about mass) and our canvases in the near future when we create art for our animal research reports.","fullyFundedDate":1760757589133,"projectUrl":"project/integrated-art-makes-learning-fun-and-me/9741850/","projectTitle":"Integrated Art Makes Learning Fun and Memorable!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8122382_orig.jpg?crop=537,537,x375,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705186379761","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-e-rush"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_53366","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":416,"numTeachers":null,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":100,"percentLatinx":0,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":null,"demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":79.6,"schoolId":53366,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lummi Nation School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lummi Nation School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/washington/-bureau-of-indian-affairs-/lummi-nation-school/53366"}