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These books won't just sit on shelves—they are being read, shared, and loved every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and for helping foster a lifelong love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773839385266,"projectUrl":"project/spring-cleaning-freshen-up-our-library/10143477/","projectTitle":"Spring Cleaning: Freshen up our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2386636_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660500175918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitnibonner"},{"teacherId":2386636,"projectId":10097656,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our \"Celebrating Student Success Every Day\" project has made a meaningful impact in our classroom!\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we have been able to recognize and celebrate students for their hard work, growth, and positive choices daily. These small but powerful moments of recognition have already begun to build a stronger sense of confidence, motivation, and community among our students.\r\n\r\nStudents are taking greater ownership of their learning, encouraging one another, and feeling proud of their accomplishments—both big and small. The excitement around earning recognition has created a positive ripple effect that is felt throughout our classroom each day.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped us create an environment where students feel seen, valued, and inspired to keep growing. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1772326292529,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-student-success-every-day/10097656/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Student Success Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2386636_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660500175918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitnibonner"},{"teacherId":9715989,"projectId":9943475,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity for my classroom and for my students. The students have enjoyed so much using their new seats. It has not only motivated them to read more throughout the day when they have free time but they are usually the first spots to be taken when it's time to do some work with partners or any other time we have flexible seating. 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The materials you helped provide—popsicle sticks, foam board, cardboard, clay, tape, and more—were used daily as students designed, built, tested, and redesigned structures meant to withstand earthquakes, floods, and windstorms.\r\n\r\nYour donation made it possible for our young engineers to collaborate, problem-solve, and think critically in ways that felt meaningful and exciting to them. Many students who shine during active, creative learning thrived during this project, proudly experimenting with new ideas and celebrating both their successful designs and their learning moments along the way.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in our students. Your generosity didn't just purchase supplies—it created an experience that built confidence, curiosity, and a sense of \"I can do this!\" in over 60 learners. Thank you for believing in our students and making such an unforgettable learning opportunity possible.","fullyFundedDate":1757423939903,"projectUrl":"project/disaster-masters-building-stronger-sma/9420154/","projectTitle":"Disaster Masters: Building Stronger, Smarter Structures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bonner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2386636_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660500175918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/whitnibonner"},{"teacherId":9716142,"projectId":9382524,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom materials project. Because of you, my students now have the basic supplies they need to fully participate in learning each day.\r\n\r\nThese simple tools make a powerful difference. They help students feel prepared, confident, and proud of their work, allowing them to focus on learning. Your kindness helps create a classroom where every child feels supported and ready to grow.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful for your generosity and belief in my students. Thank you for helping put essential tools in their hands and opening the door to new opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1755806876183,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-success/9382524/","projectTitle":"School Supplies = Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9716142_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724906220586","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9716142"},{"teacherId":9708465,"projectId":9672675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom project \"Binders, Supplies and a Clean Start!\" When the new materials arrived, my students were filled with excitement and curiosity. 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About this school
Cecile Trost Elementary School is
a town public school
in Canby, Oregon that is part of Canby School District 86.
It serves 457 students
in grades K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.9:1.
Its teachers have had 97 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades K - 6
457 Students
27 Teachers
800 S Redwood StContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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68%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated May 22, 2026
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Cecile Trost Elementary School
$47,608
raised using DonorsChoose
97
projects
funded
16
teachers
funded
169
donors
17
projects
for
basic supplies
7
projects for
technology
17
projects for
books
14
projects
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art supplies
Cecile Trost Elementary School has received support from
117 individuals from Oregon and
52 individuals out-of-state.