{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cherokee Heights Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9906244,"projectId":9524061,"letterContent":"Greetings from St. Paul! I am writing to thank you profusely for your support regarding my social work practice with \"The Littles.\" My transition from school social work with teenagers, to working with elementary-aged kids was a big one. Having these tools and resources has made all the difference.\r\n\r\nFrom emotion wheels hanging on the wall, to nice pillows on the floor, to games to toys and books, it has been amazing to have these tools readily available. They have allowed me to connect, create a safe space, and assist students with their social, emotional, and mental well-being.\r\n\r\nIt also makes a huge difference for kids who come from very little to have a variety of new, nice things to learn with (especially things not connected to screens). For example, I have learned that many of my students do not know how to play board games. They open a game, look at me, look at the pieces, then look back at me, having absolutely no idea what to do with it. Playing a simple game that many of us grew up playing is a mystery to them. Having the opportunity to learn not only the game, but also how to play with others—and all the skills that come along with that—is invaluable. It has taken some time, but they love it!","fullyFundedDate":1761946224724,"projectUrl":"project/the-littles/9524061/","projectTitle":"The Littles!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wohlers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9906244_orig.jpg?crop=648,648,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754018892406","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9906244"},{"teacherId":9468568,"projectId":9753733,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your donations. The ability to create engaging and lasting materials for my students changes the quality of our therapy sessions greatly!\r\n\r\nWith the laminating sheets and Velcro,I have been able to create interactive book companions to get my students excited about literacy. They love having the opportunity to be involved in the telling of a story, and it allows me to assess student understanding nonverbally. I can also pair the visuals with those on student communication devices, which increases their independent use of AAC during our sessions.\r\n\r\nI love seeing student faces light up when they can show what they know and be a driver in their own learning! You are a huge part of that, so thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1766422040617,"projectUrl":"project/speak-less-wait-more-use-visuals/9753733/","projectTitle":"Speak Less, Wait More, Use Visuals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mattie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468568"},{"teacherId":10268360,"projectId":9725225,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank anyone who has supported this project. It was an idea from a counselor at my school to encourage reading. When we asked for supplies it was not available due to funding. With your help students have been excited to use quiet time and read new books that they are interested in. The students were very happy and excited. They loved having something to use that is exciting to them. Students really loved this and it has been a great improvement to our school.\r\nThese lights have helped students relax and stay calm. Anything is greatly aperciated and always go directly to the students we support.","fullyFundedDate":1760277721289,"projectUrl":"project/shining-a-light-on-reading-with-graphic/9725225/","projectTitle":"Shining a Light on Reading With Graphic Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jessica","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10268360_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759543383466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10268360"},{"teacherId":8121719,"projectId":9135004,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom project. Its so amazing to watch students at play with the new items, baby doll accessories and Hot Wheel/car accessories. \r\n\r\nWith the baby dolls, students play to learn caring for others, and in dressing and undressing dolls many fine motor skills. With the Hot Wheels, student have learned to read instructions for assembly--an authentic use of their reading and use of visuals/diagrams skills. They also play together, taking turns and sharing new ideas. The creativity that students demonstrate when playing and constructing is so much more than when their learning activities use the typical worksheets or even other manipulatives. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting a public education classroom and it's students.","fullyFundedDate":1746441717339,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-creative-play/9135004/","projectTitle":"Learning through Creative Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wegener","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8121719"},{"teacherId":9468568,"projectId":9142806,"letterContent":"With your generous donations, I have been able to implement a more structured \"core word\" lesson in two of my classes. The classes now have their own large core boards and \"word of the week\" display. We use the BigMack button to allow students to participate and use the core word during the lesson. \r\n\r\nI have also been able to create new communication books, boards, and visual schedules that are sturdy and will last my students through the school year.\r\n\r\nAfter all of this wonderful learning, my students have joyfully played Pop the Pig to celebrate their new knowledge 😃","fullyFundedDate":1742219265103,"projectUrl":"project/clear-and-consistent/9142806/","projectTitle":"Clear and Consistent","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mattie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468568"},{"teacherId":8102148,"projectId":5864602,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of hands-on STEM learning materials. Your contribution will have a profound impact on our students, allowing them to engage with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a tangible and interactive way.\r\n\r\nThese materials provide invaluable opportunities for our young learners to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. By experiencing STEM concepts through hands-on activities, students gain a deeper understanding of how these subjects relate to the world around them and are empowered to explore and innovate. Your donation enriches their educational experience and helps build a foundation for future success.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support and commitment to fostering a love for STEM in our students. Your generosity inspires us to continue encouraging curiosity and nurturing the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and dedication to making a difference in the lives of our students. We look forward to sharing the exciting progress they will make with these new resources.","fullyFundedDate":1633105949185,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-stem-learning/5864602/","projectTitle":"Hands-On STEM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/emma"},{"teacherId":2338321,"projectId":8981025,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for your generous donations that allowed us to purchase paint, rocks, and clay for the school social work office. The first rock project we did was creating a welcoming rocks basket. Students in grades 2-4 who participated in a social skills group created rocks that would be stored in the social work office and used to help welcome new students to our school. The students in the small group thought about pictures or words that would be welcoming to a new student visiting the school social work office for the first time. Each student chose a different message or art work. Some painted hearts, others painted people being kind to one another. It was a very successful project. I plan to use the art supplies for many more similar projects in the near future. I greatly appreciate having the materials to do something so creative.\r\n\r\nTypically, I would be spending time in thrift stores or looking for art supplies on sale or clearance to use with my students. I greatly appreciated the supplies just getting delivered straight to my office. I would highly recommend this program to other school staff.","fullyFundedDate":1733154098637,"projectUrl":"project/painting-rocks-and-sculpting-clay-with-t/8981025/","projectTitle":"Painting Rocks and Sculpting Clay with the School Social Worker","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paron","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2338321_orig.jpg?crop=1562,1562,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763039716697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/anneparon"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76090","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":228,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":92,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":31,"percentWhite":25,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.3,"schoolId":76090,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cherokee Heights Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cherokee Heights Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/saint-paul-public-schools/cherokee-heights-west-side-school/76090"}