{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cherry Valley Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9749629,"projectId":9739484,"letterContent":"Wow! My students were so excited about all of our new books. Your donation boosted our graphic novel section in our classroom library and students are enjoying it so much. New Acorn and Branches books were also added and those are some of my students favorite bins to pick books from.\r\nOur new jumbo animals have added so much to our creative playtime for my students. There is always someone asking to take the animals out. \r\nThank you so much for your donation and support or our classroom. Your donation has already made a huge impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759170156313,"projectUrl":"project/reading-rules/9739484/","projectTitle":"Reading Rules!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9749629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727058190372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9749629"},{"teacherId":9749629,"projectId":9581586,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to open our new supplies! Our new Tonies station has been so much fun for my students. New audio book characters were also added and loved by all thanks to your donation.\r\nSome items were unavailable, so I was able to purchase some new books for our classroom that my students are also enjoying.\r\nOur STEM supplies have been amazing! We made snowflakes last week with our new supplies. The snowflakes cling to our classroom window. Putting STEM supplies in their hands has been powerful my students enjoyed the project so much we will definitely be doing it again.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755692765930,"projectUrl":"project/reading-and-stem-projects/9581586/","projectTitle":"Reading and STEM projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9749629_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727058190372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9749629"},{"teacherId":3771221,"projectId":9332497,"letterContent":"The project you funded has brought so much excitement and engagement to our classroom! We do a lot of direct instruction, and with the addition of these new materials, we now have even more creative ways to reinforce the specific skills we're working on.\r\n\r\nThe jumbo magnetic ten frames have already been a big hit! My students love being able to manipulate the math problems, and it's been amazing to see how visually representing their thinking helps them arrive at definite answers. The math games have also been a favorite, especially the Bumper Cars Subtracting game. Second graders get so enthusiastic and competitive as they practice their subtraction facts, and it's wonderful to see them learning while having so much fun.\r\n\r\nThe first graders have really enjoyed using the Touch and Read cards to practice writing CVC words. These cards give them confidence as they sound out, read, and write words independently. It's been such a great way to build their literacy skills while keeping them engaged and proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nThe kindergarteners are just as excited! They love using the picture mats and miniature objects to work on beginning sounds. These hands-on materials make learning both meaningful and enjoyable for them.\r\n\r\nThis generous donation has truly made a lasting impact on our classroom. The students are learning through play, collaboration and the smiles on their faces say it all. Thank you for helping us bring high quality, durable, and exciting Lakeshore materials into our learning environment. We will enjoy and benefit from them for years to come!\r\n\r\nWe also love the flower decor accent, it has really added a happier vibe to our room.","fullyFundedDate":1755692766235,"projectUrl":"project/out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new/9332497/","projectTitle":"Out With the Old in With the New","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3771221_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475783084600","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3771221"},{"teacherId":9723750,"projectId":9557374,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project. My students are already loving our new books and we're learning a lot about our emotions. Our I Have Ants in my Pants! book is teaching us about our wiggles and how to control them in different settings. This couldn't be more appropriate for kindergarten. At the end of our school year I will be gifting each child a copy of I Knew You Could. This book will remind them about how much I believed in them and will continue to do so as they learn and grow each year. I am forever a believer in them.","fullyFundedDate":1755692765658,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-build-our-confidence/9557374/","projectTitle":"Books to Build Our Confidence!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Takacs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9723750"},{"teacherId":640967,"projectId":9634246,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our classroom project, Boosting Math Fluency & Problem Solving with Puzzles & STEM Games! My 2nd graders now have engaging and hands-on tools that are transforming the way they learn and think about math.\r\nThanks to your donation, our class received a variety of puzzles, problem-solving games, and Bridge the Gap math activities that have already begun to make a noticeable difference in our daily learning. Here's how these resources are being used:\r\nMath Puzzles and Games: Students work in small groups to tackle logic puzzles, number pattern challenges, and spatial reasoning games. These activities have become a favorite part of our math block, encouraging critical thinking and collaboration.\r\nProblem Solving Stations: We've created rotating centers that feature games requiring strategic thinking and multi-step problem solving. Students are learning to persevere through challenges and explain their reasoning, skills that go far beyond math.\r\nBridge the Gap Activities: These targeted tools are helping students reinforce foundational math skills. Whether they need fluency practice or concept review, students are gaining confidence and closing learning gaps at their own pace.\r\nThe excitement and engagement I see during these activities are incredible. Students who were once hesitant in math now look forward to solving problems with their peers. They're developing not only stronger math skills, but also essential life skills, like communication, perseverance, and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1757530173874,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-math-fluency-problem-solving/9634246/","projectTitle":"Boosting Math Fluency & Problem-Solving with Puzzles & STEM Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sherry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp640967_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496461187335","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ksherry"},{"teacherId":3435839,"projectId":9197531,"letterContent":"The drums arrived on separate days, so I left the first box out for a couple of days hoping its mate would arrive soon. I called it \"our box of music magic\". It sat and sat as we waited. Finally, my students could wait no more! We opened it and out came the most beautiful tunable Tubano drum. The kids \"oohed\" and \"ahhed\". I barely had it out of the box and hand after hand shot into the air. Gleeful student asked \"can I touch it?\" and \"is it my turn yet?\". They were so excited. \r\nSo far, we have all taken a turn tapping out a rhythm for our friends to echo. I have used it to lead students in various move and freeze games. And, one class in particular, asked \" Can we use it for our performance?!\" \r\nThe other drum just arrived this week and they knew right away that twice the drumming fun would be happening as soon as I took it out of the box. Thank you for helping me get more accessible, flexible instruments into my students hands, for helping build connections to our community, and for bringing joy to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746550139777,"projectUrl":"project/bring-the-beat-classroom-tubano-drums/9197531/","projectTitle":"Bring the Beat: Classroom Tubano Drums!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buchmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3435839_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499571857820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbuchmannsroom"},{"teacherId":3435839,"projectId":9280235,"letterContent":"The addition of the sub contra bass bar to our music tools has been delightful. When the box arrived, my students got really excited. They know when a box arrives, it usually holds a little bit of magic for them. The sub contra bass bar did not disappoint. They lined up to tap out their first notes on the new bar the very next day. The sound resonated around our room and I heard one student whisper, \"Woah.\" He was tickled. Class after class shared in the joy, and now, we are using it when we are playing along to familiar songs, improvising, and composing. \r\nYour generosity has allowed me to get one more instrument into my students hands. The stand makes it accessible and the sound of the bar brings joy. We are ever grateful. Thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1752586553506,"projectUrl":"project/deepening-music-sub-contra-bass-for-lit/9280235/","projectTitle":"Deepening Music: Sub-Contra Bass for Little Hands and Big Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buchmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3435839_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499571857820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbuchmannsroom"},{"teacherId":9723750,"projectId":9222418,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding my project, A Clean Seat. My students have arrived and we are already putting this new rug to use. \r\n\r\nWe are using this rug to not only have a clean spot to sit while learning, but also by using the numbers and letters on it. We've practiced sitting in a circle, dancing, and learning to follow simple directions.\r\n\r\nAt the kindergarten level we will spend countless hours on this rug and knowing that it is clean gives me peace of mind. \r\n\r\nI appreciate you understanding the importance of a new learning rug that can be put to use for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746550139667,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-seat/9222418/","projectTitle":"A Clean Seat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Takacs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9723750"},{"teacherId":9699737,"projectId":8692261,"letterContent":"The donation of nonfiction books about chickens and butterflies had a powerful impact on my first-grade students, helping them build strong reading and writing skills aligned with the Science of Reading. As part of our nonfiction units, students used these engaging books to practice identifying text features, taking notes, and understanding key details. This note-taking helped deepen their comprehension and supported them in writing their own nonfiction pieces using facts and organized information. The books not only sparked curiosity and critical thinking but will also continue to support learning in future years, as they fit perfectly with our existing nonfiction curriculum.","fullyFundedDate":1725030644954,"projectUrl":"project/proven-facts-for-reading/8692261/","projectTitle":"Proven Facts for Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wegner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9699737"},{"teacherId":3435839,"projectId":9190359,"letterContent":"Wow—what a difference one deep, booming instrument can make! On behalf of our kindergarten and first grade students, I want to give you a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU for your generous donation of a contrabass bar to our music classroom.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment it arrived, the contrabass bar has been a hit. It didn't even make it all the way out of the box before the kids were asking, \"What's THAT?!\" Now, it's the most exciting part of music time. They love taking turns playing it, feeling the low vibrations, and hearing how its deep voice changes the sound of our whole group. We've started calling it \"the heartbeat of our music circle.\" And, it will play a key part of our spring concert. \r\n\r\nFor little learners, music is all about movement, imagination, and discovery—and your gift has opened up a whole new world of sound. The contrabass bar helps students understand musical concepts like beat, rhythm, and dynamics in a big, bold way. Plus, it's just plain fun. It's sparked curiosity, teamwork, and confidence. My favorite student comment so far has been from a little boy who is more hesitant to speak up in class. He said, \"I got the boom. Boom!\" and for him, that was a lot of words! \r\n\r\nThanks to you, our young musicians are learning to listen closely, play together, and express themselves in new ways. They're learning that music isn't just something they hear—it's something they can create. And with an instrument as powerful and unique as the contrabass bar, every student feels like a true musician.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has brought joy, learning, and a whole lot of smiles into our classroom. It might just be one instrument—but to our students, it's a big deal (in every sense of the word!). We are so grateful for your support and for believing in the magic of music education at the earliest stages.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us—especially the little ones who now know what \"fortissimo\" really feels like—thank you for making our music class even more special.","fullyFundedDate":1742909611251,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-sound-support-our-contraba/9190359/","projectTitle":"Building Big Sound: Support our Contrabass Bar and Stand","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buchmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3435839_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499571857820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbuchmannsroom"},{"teacherId":3435839,"projectId":8808074,"letterContent":"For our winter concert this year, we used the text \"Sneezy the Snowman\". It is about a snowman that isn't comfortable in the cold and the children who build him help him by sharing what they have. It embodies the spirit of the season and the Snuggle Up and Read event we hosted in connection to our music concert this year. We read a little, sang a little, and shared a few speaking parts along the way. It was a hit with kids and adults alike. Following our concert, families returned to their child's classroom to SNUGGLE UP and READ! Each child was gifted a copy of the book to read with their families at the event and then keep for their home libraries. Several families shared how nice it was to sit down and read with their kiddo. Teachers appreciated that it was short and connected to learning! Overall, it was the sweetest event!\r\n\r\nWe could not have done this without your generous donation to help us purchase a copy of the book for each child at our school. Now, they have a great text for their home library and a core memory. Thank your for helping us make this possible for our students and families.","fullyFundedDate":1727050452898,"projectUrl":"project/parents-and-teachers-together-for-litera/8808074/","projectTitle":"Parents and Teachers Together for Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buchmann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3435839_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1499571857820","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsbuchmannsroom"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_78516","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":265,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":58,"percentIndigenous":33,"percentLatinx":3,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 1","studentTeacherRatio":"13.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":65.0,"schoolId":78516,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cherry Valley Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cherry Valley Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/montana/polson-school-district-23/cherry-valley-elementary-school/78516"}