{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cherokee Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4105240,"projectId":9594417,"letterContent":"Thanks to the volunteers in the Master Gardeners organization, we have an active Junior Master Gardeners Club at my school. This project was written for them and they were so excited to receive all of these amazing items! They have already painted and planted their flowers in the clay pots. They have used the soil to bring fresh life to the plants in our atrium. Their next project is to create their own stepping stones using the cement and molds. These are the types of projects that are so much fun to see in action because we get to utilize them with our community. 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This is their new favorite station during library!\r\n Thank you for your ongoing support of my library. I am so very grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1756849771053,"projectUrl":"project/stem-for-early-learners/9260354/","projectTitle":"STEM for Early Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gina (Teacher-Librarian)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4105240_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692147673137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msginaslibrary"},{"teacherId":6606596,"projectId":9405135,"letterContent":"We are having a wonderful time with our new headphones. It has been such a relief to have a set for each one of my students. Our new reading program requires the students to talk into the mic and it can get very noisy. But with these headphones the noise level is so much better. The students are so excited to listen to their books on EPIC with the new headphones. They love to get under their desk and stretch out and read on the digital book platform. Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. We are so thankful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1755877841648,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-to-support-independent-learni/9405135/","projectTitle":"Headphones to Support Independent Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6606596_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642981934328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6606596"},{"teacherId":6606596,"projectId":9571859,"letterContent":"I am so excited to say thank you for supporting and funding my project. My classroom library looks so clean and organized now. It took a while for me to finally get all the books and labels on the new bins but it is so pleasant to look at now. The students are so happy and work very hard keeping things tidy and neat. They were very excited to see me working on the library and putting the books in the new bins.\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are working on writing and point of view in our studies. Fall is such a fun time to write and enjoy the beautiful weather. We have a lot of projects to work on in te upcoming months and most importantly building our reading skills. Thanks for all you do for me and my students you are very much appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1755877841304,"projectUrl":"project/book-bins-seating-and-storage-lets-or/9571859/","projectTitle":"Book Bins, Seating and Storage! 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Thank you once again for everything you do for me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1755877843430,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-star-students-birthdays-and/9481594/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Star Students, Birthdays and So Much More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6606596_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1642981934328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6606596"},{"teacherId":2548455,"projectId":9296345,"letterContent":"My students are using the amazing carpet to read their basket of books, do their computer activities on it, and also to gather as a whole class for story time and whole group learning.\r\n\r\nWhen I actually laid the carpet out after they all had left. The next morning when they came in they were so excited. They all went over and sat on it and started saying how soft and pretty it was. They wanted to sit on it all day to do their classwork on it.\r\n\r\nI really haven't thought that far ahead of what our class is planning on doing next. My wish though is to get some better chair pockets that will not rip apart as soon as we start putting our supplies in them.","fullyFundedDate":1755877841279,"projectUrl":"project/a-personal-place-for-learning/9296345/","projectTitle":"A Personal Place For Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2548455_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761908074688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2548455"},{"teacherId":4511162,"projectId":9547583,"letterContent":"Every year, my classroom is in need of several items, to replace the items that were used the previous year. We are always using copy paper and dry erase markers. I send notes home for parents, make copies for class and home work, and just daily paper needs. My kindergarten students are learning to write properly so using dry erase markers is a easy way for them to practice writing skills daily, without using paper.\r\n\r\nDue to your generosity, I was able to replace these resources. Usually I have to buy these items myself but this year I will not have that burden. We have truly been blessed by your thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1755877843670,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-resources/9547583/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4511162_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622982959938","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4511162"},{"teacherId":2548455,"projectId":9294823,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the donations this project received through Donors Choose. My students are benefiting with new chair covers with pockets, name plates for their names along with the clear sleeves for their name plates, and the copy paper for their work. \r\n\r\nWe use the chair covers with pockets to organize their books and class materials. The name plates have a spot for their name along with an example for the alphabet with shapes, a ruler, and an addition chart. The clear sleeves to protect the name plates help with moving students from spaces without tearing the name plates. The copy paper is important so that I can send home weekly reports to parents and make classwork for students. \r\n\r\nMy students were absolutely thrilled to have new chair covers so they can keep organized. They also love their new names plates to look at how to write their names and different letters. \r\n\r\nMy students are currently learning and building community relationships with each.","fullyFundedDate":1750255547776,"projectUrl":"project/store-it-save-it-keep-it/9294823/","projectTitle":"Store It, Save It, Keep It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2548455_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761908074688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2548455"},{"teacherId":8011108,"projectId":9161000,"letterContent":"My class was so excited when we started to receive all of the supplies. They took the crayons right away! They also were so excited to receive new pencils! We immediately sharped some and gave them new pencils. \r\n\r\nThe facial tissues were placed on the tables and they used them a lot due to allergy season. We thank you so much for your generosity for giving to our scholars! \r\n\r\nThe glue sticks were used for the rest of the school year for their papers and projects. The pens were used for grading papers. The folders were used for the rest of the school year for their classroom folders and take home folders. \r\n\r\nAgain, I want to thank YOU for giving to my \"Smart Smarties\"! They are honestly a great group of students, and they deserved these supplies to complete the school year!","fullyFundedDate":1742836669226,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-smart-smarties/9161000/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Smart Smarties","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011108_orig.jpg?crop=2681,2681,x342,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667422599622","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8011108"},{"teacherId":7186841,"projectId":7529461,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my classroom with the essential items we use daily!!! My students have everything needed for learning because of your generous donation! Thank you for giving to us! Many of my students families cannot provide the much needed items. Because of your donation, this releases so much anxiety and stress for my students and their family. My students have been greatly appreciative of the supplies! They are excited everyday to learn and to know that they have the necessary items in the classroom. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1690909752616,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-all/7529461/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7186841_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720476124487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7186841"},{"teacherId":7186841,"projectId":9133036,"letterContent":"My students have loved using the paint and tools to create beautiful\r\nPieces of art! Thank you for providing such beautiful learning experiences and artistic freedom to my students! I have loved watching them use their imagination to create outstanding paintings! We have used the paper, paint, paint brushes to create many beautiful pieces of artwork. It has been amazing to see the individuality of my students come out through their paintings! The freedom of expression has boosted self esteem in my students!","fullyFundedDate":1744827743176,"projectUrl":"project/artwork-to-be-proud-of/9133036/","projectTitle":"Artwork To Be Proud Of","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7186841_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720476124487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7186841"},{"teacherId":7186841,"projectId":8141246,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my amazing students with the Lego items! They were so excited when the materials were brought into our classroom! We immediately began building, creating & exploring new ideas! My students loved having the freedom to create structures with their Lego kits! Thank you for inspiring the imagination and creativity in my students! The impact you made on my students was huge! So many of my students do not have the opportunity to express themselves through creativity, outside of school. Thank you for helping me introduce new ideas, and experiences for them!","fullyFundedDate":1706798102828,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-future/8141246/","projectTitle":"Building Our Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Whitaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7186841_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720476124487","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7186841"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_86890","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":360,"numTeachers":17,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":39,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":5,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"21.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":43.4,"schoolId":86890,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cherokee Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cherokee Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/muskogee-public-schools/cherokee-elementary-school/86890"}