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Both items are used often and have become valuable tools in helping us create a flexible, engaging learning environment that meets the needs of our students.\r\n\r\nThe clipboards are especially helpful because our classroom learning does not always happen while students are sitting at their desks. We often enjoy learning in close proximity with one another during whole-group instruction. Students may gather on the carpet, sit near the board. Having clipboards allows students to comfortably write, take notes, and respond to learning activities wherever our instruction takes us. This flexibility helps us make the most of our classroom space while also creating opportunities for students to learn in ways that feel comfortable and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe donated headsets are also used frequently and support several important areas of our instruction. 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Your generosity has provided our students with tools that we use regularly, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1780359359434,"projectUrl":"project/living-their-best-life/10303993/","projectTitle":"Living Their Best Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simmons","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7652722_orig.jpg?crop=2105,2105,x0,y70&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631847683854","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7652722"},{"teacherId":8827736,"projectId":9902970,"letterContent":"I am so sorry for reaching out so late. This school year was my first year teaching Kindergarten, and it kept me on my toes from beginning to end. I am incredibly grateful for your generous donations, they made a meaningful impact in my classroom. \r\n\r\nThe X-ACTO pencil sharpener was used constantly since my students did so much writing throughout the year. 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Your generosity helped create a fun, organized, and supportive learning environment for my students, and I sincerely appreciate your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1764747378796,"projectUrl":"project/community-helpers/9902970/","projectTitle":"Community Helpers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brenda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8827736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693421462307","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8827736"},{"teacherId":5109936,"projectId":9625127,"letterContent":"Having a pair of headphones that are good quality for every one of my students has made their lives so much easier. 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About this school
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that is part of Oklahoma City School District.
It serves 522 students
in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.1:1.
Its teachers have had 438 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades Pre-K - 4
522 Students
43 Teachers
600 SE Grand BlvdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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86%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
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Cesar Chavez Elementary School
$258,237
raised using DonorsChoose
438
projects
funded
122
teachers
funded
820
donors
63
projects
for
basic supplies
88
projects for
technology
41
projects for
books
27
projects
for
art supplies
Cesar Chavez Elementary School has received support from
493 individuals from Oklahoma and
327 individuals out-of-state.