{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cheyenne Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":15.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9642673,"projectId":9571535,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom economy has come to life in a way that has truly energized my students.\r\n\r\nThe items you provided for our class store have become the heart of our weekly \"shopping days.\" Students earn class bank money through their classroom jobs, such as line leader, materials manager, attendance clerk, and more. They now have meaningful, motivating prizes to work toward. The store has quickly become one of the most anticipated parts of our routine, and it has helped reinforce real-life skills like budgeting, saving, responsibility, and patience.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a student who had been working hard for weeks finally save enough to purchase a bigger-ticket item. The pride on their faces and the encouragement they received from their classmates was unforgettable. It turned into a great teachable moment about long-term goals and the value of sticking with responsibilities.\r\n\r\nWe're continuing to build financial literacy into our weekly lessons—tracking earnings, setting goals, and making spending vs. saving decisions. Students are already planning what they want to save up for next, and we'll be using the store to reinforce responsibility, math skills, and positive classroom behavior throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1755522444750,"projectUrl":"project/class-bank-store/9571535/","projectTitle":"Class Bank Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freeland","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9642673"},{"teacherId":7754767,"projectId":5408697,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our classroom was transformed into an Under the Sea adventure! When students walked in and saw the ocean decorations, colorful fish, and themed activities, their reactions were priceless—gasps, wide smiles, and lots of \"wows!\" The transformation instantly captured their imaginations and set the stage for an exciting math lesson on probability. It truly felt like we had taken a field trip under the ocean, right inside our classroom!\r\n\r\nDuring the lesson, students \"went fishing\" for different colored fish to explore probability concepts. They predicted which colors they might catch most often, collected data, and compared their results—all while having so much fun they forgot they were learning math. The themed environment helped them stay engaged and made abstract ideas like likelihood and outcomes much more concrete. It was amazing to see their teamwork, curiosity, and joy throughout the activity.\r\n\r\nYour support turned a simple math lesson into an unforgettable hands-on experience. The Under the Sea transformation reminded students that learning can be creative, exciting, and full of wonder. Thank you for helping make this magical day possible for my class!","fullyFundedDate":1613417008994,"projectUrl":"project/under-the-sea/5408697/","projectTitle":"Under the Sea!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crutchfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7754767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612823687466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7754767"},{"teacherId":7754767,"projectId":6001862,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom store is now up and running—and it has quickly become one of our students' favorite parts of the week! When the students first saw all the new items on display, their excitement filled the room. They immediately started talking about how they could earn money from their classroom jobs and set goals for what they wanted to \"purchase.\" It was such a joy to see them connecting lessons about responsibility, math, and decision-making to something so real and meaningful.\r\n\r\nEach student has a classroom job—such as line leader, materials manager, or librarian—and they earn classroom dollars for completing their tasks. They've learned how to budget, save, and make thoughtful choices about spending. It's been amazing to watch them practice financial literacy skills in such a hands-on way. Our next step is to introduce new challenges, like saving for higher-priced items or planning group purchases, to help them think even more critically about money management and teamwork.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has truly made learning come alive for my students. The classroom store isn't just a fun activity—it's teaching real-world skills that will benefit them for years to come. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1639061372726,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-smiths-positive-behavior-store/6001862/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Smith's Positive Behavior Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crutchfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7754767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612823687466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7754767"},{"teacherId":7754767,"projectId":6055042,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been buzzing with excitement thanks to the new math games you helped provide! When the students first saw the games, their faces lit up—they could hardly wait to start playing and exploring. What used to feel like \"just math practice\" has now become one of the most fun and anticipated parts of our day. The games have brought laughter, teamwork, and friendly competition into our lessons, and it's been wonderful to watch students build their skills without even realizing how much they're learning.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the math games during our small-group rotations and as part of our weekly math centers. Students are practicing addition, subtraction, multiplication, and problem-solving strategies while also improving their communication and collaboration skills. It's especially rewarding to see students who used to feel unsure about math now volunteering to lead games and help others. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for making our math time more engaging and interactive. Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a place where students are not only learning math—but truly enjoying it!","fullyFundedDate":1639061208265,"projectUrl":"project/math-games/6055042/","projectTitle":"Math Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crutchfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7754767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612823687466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7754767"},{"teacherId":7754767,"projectId":8687938,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom store is now up and running—and it has quickly become one of our students' favorite parts of the week! When the students first saw all the new items on display, their excitement filled the room. They immediately started talking about how they could earn money from their classroom jobs and set goals for what they wanted to \"purchase.\" It was such a joy to see them connecting lessons about responsibility, math, and decision-making to something so real and meaningful.\r\n\r\nEach student has a classroom job—such as line leader, materials manager, or librarian—and they earn classroom dollars for completing their tasks. They've learned how to budget, save, and make thoughtful choices about spending. It's been amazing to watch them practice financial literacy skills in such a hands-on way. Our next step is to introduce new challenges, like saving for higher-priced items or planning group purchases, to help them think even more critically about money management and teamwork.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has truly made learning come alive for my students. The classroom store isn't just a fun activity—it's teaching real-world skills that will benefit them for years to come. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1725218013699,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-store/8687938/","projectTitle":"Classroom Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crutchfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7754767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612823687466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7754767"},{"teacherId":7754767,"projectId":9794116,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my classroom has been filled with excitement, motivation, and smiles! The candy, fidgets, pens, and lanyard pins you helped provide have become powerful tools for engagement and encouragement during our daily warm-ups and review activities.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new prize box, their eyes lit up with joy and curiosity. They immediately began asking questions about how they could earn the different rewards, and their enthusiasm carried right into their work. Suddenly, participation in our warm-ups skyrocketed.\r\n\r\nThese resources have allowed me to build a more positive and motivating learning environment. By recognizing effort and improvement in fun, tangible ways, I've seen an increase in confidence, persistence, and teamwork among my students.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to keep building on this momentum! We're planning new review challenges and team competitions where students can continue earning rewards while reinforcing key skills. Thanks to you, learning feels like something to celebrate every single day.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just bring supplies, it brought joy, motivation, and a renewed love of learning to our classroom. My students and I are so grateful for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1762267590721,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-matters-prizes-for-participa/9794116/","projectTitle":"Motivation Matters: Prizes for Participation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crutchfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7754767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612823687466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7754767"},{"teacherId":7754767,"projectId":9681117,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations to our classroom. Because of your support, our students now have access to brand new calculators, and the difference they've made has been incredible.\r\n\r\nBefore this project, many of my students struggled to complete assignments that required technology they simply didn't have. They often had to share calculators or try to work through complex problems by hand, which slowed down their learning and sometimes discouraged them.\r\n\r\nNow, with a class set of calculators, every student can engage fully in lessons, check their work efficiently, and explore math concepts more deeply. \r\n\r\nThese calculators have also allowed us to spend more time focusing on critical thinking and problem-solving rather than basic computations. The tools you helped provide are not just improving math scores; they're inspiring curiosity and persistence.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and in the power of education. Your generosity has created lasting change in our classroom, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1757523385392,"projectUrl":"project/equipped-to-excel-providing-essential-t/9681117/","projectTitle":"Equipped to Excel: Providing Essential Tools for Math Achievement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crutchfield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7754767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612823687466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7754767"},{"teacherId":9184469,"projectId":9655049,"letterContent":"First I would love to send a very heart-felt THANK YOU from me and my students for investing in the betterment of financial literacy for my kiddos! Because of you, our class store is possible! Your donations purchased supplies for 140 students to be able to shop monthly and spend their hard-earned \"money\". \r\nMy students were beyond thrilled to see all of the items in the class store. They are 6th graders, so this is their first year of middle school. They are learning many new skills, and I really want financial literacy to be one of those skills. They have to apply for a class job, work that job every day, pay bills, and save up their money to be able to shop in the class store. The look on their faces when I unveiled all the items in the class store was priceless! They were eager to dig through all the items to see what they could buy.\r\nAs a teacher, it just fills my heart with joy to know that people are willing to invest in my students for an endeavor like this. They learn so much about financial literacy, which will serve them well throughout life! I appreciate you. My students appreciate you. Your donations mean the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1757020650919,"projectUrl":"project/financial-literacy-through-class-equity/9655049/","projectTitle":"Financial Literacy through Class Equity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guidotti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9184469_orig.jpg?crop=1821,1821,x0,y121&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691989134328","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9184469"},{"teacherId":9740962,"projectId":8790081,"letterContent":"Thank you for your funding! Your generous donation has already impacted over 25 players allowing them to practice and compete at a higher level for ESports. I have students who come have joined the school team ranging from beginner to well-versed in both Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros! We actually got second place at our first event and watching students excel at gifts they had not previously gotten to practice was truly a great thing to watch. \r\n\r\nWhat I was most shocked by was the commitment inside and outside of the classroom to practice. I would have students come up to me and give me their ideas on how they could utilize the equipment best for events. This was all thanks to you! There were students who not only made an impact, but found a reason to participate in school! There extracurriculars provided a safespace and a reason to show up! \r\n\r\nGetting to watch students utilize switches that some never got has been amazing! Learning the buttons and having other teammates show them how to get started using a switch was amazing. It was amazing to see other students at my school show appreciation to our ESports team. YOU made this possible and I want to let you know that it was truly an amazing opportunity and thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1729688184565,"projectUrl":"project/starting-an-esport-middle-school-team/8790081/","projectTitle":"Starting an Esport Middle School Team","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Dimick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9740962_orig.jpg?crop=1056,1056,x54,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728055696573","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9740962"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_69340","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":830,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":32,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":8,"percentWhite":59,"percentIndigenous":1,"percentLatinx":12,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"6 - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"17.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":84.4,"schoolId":69340,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cheyenne Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cheyenne Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oklahoma/edmond-public-schools/cheyenne-middle-school/69340"}