{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cesar Chavez K-8 School","outOfStateSupporters":32.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3715767,"projectId":10028442,"letterContent":"Now that we've completed our third round of testing, and we are closing out our school year, I wanted to share our appreciation! Our class was able to finish our testing for both math and reading on time, because we did not have to wait our turn for the shared school headphones! These headphones also worked great for those computer apps we use for recording our voices reading such as with Learning a-z, and with Seesaw. \r\n\r\nStudents love using headphones with attached microphones! The microphones do a much better job of blocking out room noises when students are recording. They feel like grown ups while using the microphone, like pilots, call center representatives, or hanging out in the recording studio. Students learned quickly that they don't have to hold the microphone to their mouths, they record well!\r\n\r\nThe children that needed the flexible seating, use them everyday. This includes a wobble cushion, a foldable cushioned floor chair, and a foot kick to help with the wiggles while doing work. These items will continue to be used to support students as they need them year after year.\r\n\r\nThanks again for supporting us so well this year! Our classroom runs more efficiently when our supply needs are met. Making it easier to focus on the fun part...learning!","fullyFundedDate":1770759117457,"projectUrl":"project/hear-ye-headphones-and-flexible-seating/10028442/","projectTitle":"Hear Ye! Headphones and Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3715767_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x1182,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769387933052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3715767"},{"teacherId":3715767,"projectId":9877321,"letterContent":"This gift has been wildly successful! Students are more collaborative, are able to reach games, books, or supplies placed in the middle, and love being able to write directly on the table with whiteboard markers! All of these help save time, whether it's not needing to leave the table to get other whiteboards or supplies, or having to stand up to reach or retrieve something. Plus the students feel just a little rebellious writing directly on the table! HeeHee!\r\n\r\nThank you for making our classroom a little more engaging with activities, discussions, and collaboration on problem solving. Students feel like they're a little more grown up, working in their own office! You rock!","fullyFundedDate":1769381890856,"projectUrl":"project/kid-friendly-collaborative-workspace-3/9877321/","projectTitle":"Kid-Friendly Collaborative Workspace 3","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3715767_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x1182,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769387933052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3715767"},{"teacherId":3715767,"projectId":9877226,"letterContent":"First of all, my deepest appreciation is held for you for keeping my students on your mind and heart. You have donated to a few of my projects, so I know you are rooting for our Oregon students!\r\n\r\nYour donations have impacted two grant projects for our classroom, enabling us to get new tables that encourage collaboration and dialogue. We hit a snafu in the process when I was notified that the original tables we had on our wishlist were no longer available. Oh no! I began to search through DonorsChoose partnered vendors to find the same type of tables. I kept finding similar tables, but much smaller in size...now that would not accommodate us at all! I expanded the filter choices and found the exact shape and size tables as originally requested, BUT...drumroll please! The table tops were whiteboards!!!\r\n\r\nNow the gift became gift 2.0! Once I told students that our new special tables were on the way, they were so excited! However, I did not tell them about the shape, nor about the whiteboard top. They just loved the idea of getting new tables that did not rock and weren't bowed in the middle. My plan was to put them together to have them ready when they walked into class in the morning. It was like prepping for Christmas morning. \r\n\r\nThese tables are weighty and sturdy, so students aren't pushing the tables around when they push their chairs back to stand up. It is so nice to not have to \"arrange\" the tables and chairs at the end of each school day, to reset the classroom. Please enjoy the photos in this first phase of thank you. For now, I say to be continued to find out how we are using our tables.","fullyFundedDate":1769381812992,"projectUrl":"project/kid-friendly-collaborative-workspace-1/9877226/","projectTitle":"Kid-friendly Collaborative Workspace 1","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3715767_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x1182,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769387933052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3715767"},{"teacherId":6808264,"projectId":9727558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. The print press has been an incredible addition to our art room, and we began using it right away in February to celebrate Black History Month by studying printmaker Robert Blackburn. Students from kindergarten through eighth grade explored printmaking techniques such as monoprinting, and every student was able to successfully use the press and create a finished piece they were proud of. When students first saw the press, there was an immediate sense of excitement and curiosity. Many had never seen or used a tool like this before, and it quickly became something they viewed as both special and accessible. Watching them realize \"I can do this\" has been one of the most rewarding moments.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've continued incorporating the press into additional projects, and I see it as a long-lasting tool that will inspire students for years to come. It opens the door for students to see themselves as artists while also understanding the printmaking process as both a historical and evolving practice. Our next steps include expanding into more layered print techniques and connecting traditional methods with digital approaches, helping students see how older processes are being revitalized and combined with new technologies. Students are especially engaged in this connection, and they genuinely enjoy the tactile and visual results of their prints. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our classroom, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1769381841069,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-the-press-inspiring-studen/9727558/","projectTitle":"The Power of the Press: Inspiring Student Printmakers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Merrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6808264"},{"teacherId":2382619,"projectId":9835089,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving my class a Brain Pop subscription! In previous years, we had access to the program, and both students and teachers alike came to love it. It has great videos that span multiple subject areas. I love to use it to supplement our district curriculum. \r\n\r\nJust this week, we watched one of the videos about how the 13 colonies began. The videos come with lesson plans and materials that I can use to check for student understanding - which makes assessment so much easier! Plus, the videos are very engaging.\r\n\r\nWhen I told the class we had received this gift, they all cheered!","fullyFundedDate":1771009516583,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-learning-with-brainpop/9835089/","projectTitle":"Power up Learning with BrainPOP","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Prahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2382619_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1466705807398","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-prahl"},{"teacherId":6808264,"projectId":9313136,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting Empowering Young Artists: Essential Tools for Creative Expression. Because of you, our art room now has a wider variety of materials that students can choose from as they work. We've been using the new supplies in open-ended projects where students decide how they want to express their ideas, and it's been amazing to see how much more engaged and confident they are when they have real choices in their work.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions said it all — excitement, curiosity, and lots of \"Can I use this?\" moments. Many students immediately started planning new projects or rethinking ideas they'd already started. Having access to quality tools made them feel trusted as artists, and that sense of ownership has led to more experimentation, problem-solving, and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThese materials are helping us move toward a more choice-based (TAB-style) art room, where students explore techniques at their own pace and follow their interests. Next, students will continue developing personal projects, revising their work, and reflecting on their creative process. Your generosity has made our classroom a more welcoming, creative space, and your impact will be felt every day students walk into the art room.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our artists,","fullyFundedDate":1751240162778,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-artists-essential-tool/9313136/","projectTitle":"Empowering Young Artists: Essential Tools for Creative Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Merrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6808264"},{"teacherId":3715767,"projectId":9568592,"letterContent":"We had a great start of year because we had the supplies we needed to begin! Items we were able to get were scratch-it stickers & scratch 'n' sniff stickers for our reward system, special triangular pencils, 2-pocket vinyl folders for reading, math, science/social studies, fidgets for students to help with focus, a reward jar, colored pencils, scissors, chair slides, and primary lined notebooks.\r\n\r\nThe reward system has really helped with getting students engaged in their learning, making the expectation of being on task nearly a nonissue. Students are excited to earn points for a whole class prize, or earning individual points for a pick from the prize box.\r\n\r\nThe little primary lined notebooks have been used every Monday for students to practice their writing skills as they describe their weekend news. The cool thing about the notebooks, is students can see and compare how their writing improves from the beginning of the year until the end. The little notebook also makes a great little memory book as families can look back and see what their students were writing about during that time of their lives.\r\n\r\nThe colored folders have really helped students keep their work organized. When asked to take a certain item out, they are able to get it out more efficiently. They are also a great place to \"collect and display\" stickers earned.\r\n\r\nThanks again for helping make the beginning of our school year, more stress-free and prepared!","fullyFundedDate":1755907437030,"projectUrl":"project/help-first-graders-get-ready-to-rock-the/9568592/","projectTitle":"Help First Graders Get Ready to Rock the Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3715767_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x1182,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769387933052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3715767"},{"teacherId":3715767,"projectId":9569217,"letterContent":"Entering the rainy season in the Pacific Northwest means more incidences of indoor recess. This also allows more opportunities to play with the cool games and toys on the shelves. In first grade, we don't have a play time like kindergarten does, embedded in the learning day. However, kids need more opportunities to play, using their imaginations, practicing sharing, taking turns, collaborating, and communicating while they are still kids! \r\n\r\nStudents love playing with the animals, especially the baby animals, and use Magnatiles and Magnetix blocks to build structures to make a zoo. One student used a container that holds toy cars to pretend her animals were swimming in a pool. Now there's some imagination! Thank you so much for helping us build our collection of animals to play \"Zoo\" or \"Farm\", and have fun with imaginative play!","fullyFundedDate":1755708851841,"projectUrl":"project/imaginative-play-for-indoor-recess/9569217/","projectTitle":"Imaginative Play for Indoor Recess","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3715767_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x1182,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769387933052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3715767"},{"teacherId":3715767,"projectId":9569116,"letterContent":"Your donations to build our snack supply was greatly appreciated! My students get very excited when it is a day for a crunchy snack. Our school receives fresh fruits or veggies twice per week for snack. We had been concerned that the program, which used to be everyday, was going to be dropped altogether. Crunchy snacks are available on days when we do not get the fresh fruits or veggies. We also were able to purchase fruit snacks, which is the easiest to share with the students when I have a substitute teacher in the room for the day.\r\n\r\nOn Fridays, we eat any leftover fruit and vegetables from earlier in the week, and the crunchy snacks are also available for what we call Seconds Day for anyone who is still hungry. This has been a BIG hit, especially when we have so many food insecure families. Some students get all their meals from school, so tasty, crunchy snacks is always a plus. We also have a student with a peanut allergy, making snack choice a great benefit, knowing they can safely enjoy peanut-free snacks. We have some picky eaters also, opting often to not eat during lunch. I encourage my students to fuel up their brains for afternoon learning!\r\n\r\nThanks again for your care in feeding a child!","fullyFundedDate":1755708852192,"projectUrl":"project/power-up-snacks-for-first-graders/9569116/","projectTitle":"Power Up Snacks for First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Melissa Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3715767_orig.jpg?crop=1666,1666,x1182,y604&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769387933052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3715767"},{"teacherId":10087785,"projectId":9488225,"letterContent":"The new resources for our classroom are amazing! I have been able to purchase a combination of basic school supplies and key organization materials that have created a more clutter-free, clean and welcoming classroom environment for my students. With over 110 students that rotate through this classroom on a daily basis, these materials have supported this space being one in which they each feel they have a safe and comfortable place to be.\r\n\r\nThe basic materials I have been able to provide as a result of your donations include brand new coloring materials and storage boxes for each table group, sharpie markers and chart paper for group poster projects, and adhesive whiteboards for the front-of-room instruction and learning targets. \r\n\r\nThe organizational materials that I have been able to provide include storage bins with individual hanging file folders for each student and a lock-safe filing cabinet for sensitive student documents. Your donation has made a big difference in the lives of these students! Having new materials is a big deal. Having beautiful and clean spaces is a big deal. And having something as simple as a hanging file folder with their own name on it is a big deal. Your donation is a BIG DEAL! Thank you for your generosity. It matters.","fullyFundedDate":1753570853571,"projectUrl":"project/basic-classroom-needs/9488225/","projectTitle":"Basic Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10087785_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753311670239","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10087785"},{"teacherId":7460990,"projectId":9235129,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire school community, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous contribution in purchasing Black Student Union (BSU) stoles for our 8th grade promotion ceremony.\r\n\r\nYour support made more than just a financial impact—it made an emotional one. When our students wore their BSU stoles, they stood a little taller. They felt proud of who they are, seen for their identity and culture, and deeply valued by their community. The stoles were not just a symbol of promotion—they were a symbol of heritage, belonging, and possibility.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, this gesture sparked something greater: a belief that college is not just a dream, but an attainable goal. Seeing themselves celebrated and uplifted in such a powerful way helped them envision a future full of opportunity and purpose.\r\n\r\nThank you for being part of that vision. Your generosity helped us plant seeds of confidence, pride, and ambition that will carry these young scholars far beyond 8th grade.","fullyFundedDate":1744030956150,"projectUrl":"project/8th-grade-bsu-promotion-stoles/9235129/","projectTitle":"8th Grade BSU Promotion Stoles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7460990_orig.jpg?crop=674,674,x218,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726693510135","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7460990"},{"teacherId":6808264,"projectId":9056409,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of \"Shaping Creativity: Inspiring Young Artists Through 3D Clay Projects,\" our students at Cesar Chavez have had the opportunity to bring their ideas to life in clay.\r\n\r\nThis year, clay has become a medium for every grade level in our school. From our youngest learners experimenting with pinch pots to our older students creating detailed forms and vessels, each class has been able to experience the excitement of working with three-dimensional materials. For many, this has been their first chance to sculpt with clay, and it has opened up new ways to explore texture, form, and creativity.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also made it possible to launch a 3D Art class for middle school students, where clay projects serve as a foundation for more advanced exploration in sculpture. Students in this class have been able to push their ideas further—developing skills in building, problem-solving, and artistic expression that go beyond traditional two-dimensional art.\r\n\r\nEvery day, I see the joy, focus, and pride that clay work brings to our students. These projects are more than just art assignments—they build confidence, patience, and a sense of accomplishment. None of this would be possible without your belief in the power of creativity.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and our school community, thank you for helping shape the next generation of young artists.","fullyFundedDate":1742953592255,"projectUrl":"project/shaping-creativity-inspiring-young-arti/9056409/","projectTitle":"Shaping Creativity: Inspiring Young Artists Through 3D Clay Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Merrill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6808264"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88231","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":453,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":17,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":61,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.6,"schoolId":88231,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cesar Chavez K-8 School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cesar Chavez K-8 School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/portland-public-schools/clarendon-portsmouth-elementary-school/88231"}