{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Cherry Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1526189,"projectId":10486396,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my students. The addition of these snacks during our long morning of learning is what truly keeps them going. A little thing that 90% of them cannot provide for themselves on a daily basis. They get so excited with every new option opened. It keeps their minds and their bellies fed, and ready to focus. The difference on days with or without a nourishing snack is huge. They think you are giving them a sweet or savory treat, but really you are giving them another key to success.","fullyFundedDate":1789132052417,"projectUrl":"project/strong-minds-focus-better-with-quality-s/10486396/","projectTitle":"Strong Minds Focus Better With Quality Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1526189_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781319140578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-blair-ddsd"},{"teacherId":1526189,"projectId":10276600,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your gracious gift. Putting books into the hands of eager young learners is truly the gift that keeps on giving. The moment they arrived, they couldn't wait to crack open the boxes and begin reading. They are ecstatic to have a plethora of new graphic novels as well. These wonderful books are constantly being rotated from reader to reader. My students love seeing characters that look like them and share a cultural identity with them as well. Whether it be for reading individually or reading together in a group novel study, these books will be treasured. And it warms my heart to know that these books will continue to touch the lives of my future classes for years to come as well. Thank you again for truly valuing the power of putting books in the hands of all learners.","fullyFundedDate":1785171070036,"projectUrl":"project/a-well-rounded-library-leads-to-well-rou/10276600/","projectTitle":"A Well-Rounded Library Leads to Well-Rounded Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1526189_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781319140578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-blair-ddsd"},{"teacherId":10042933,"projectId":10191608,"letterContent":"We have already started using these materials throughout our daily routines and small-group instruction. The chair storage has made it much easier for students to independently access and put away their materials, which means less transition time and more time for learning. The dry-erase boards have been especially helpful during small groups. Students can practice writing letters, sounds, words, and math problems while I quickly check their understanding and give immediate feedback. The kick bands have also given students who need movement a quiet way to stay regulated and engaged while participating in lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1778085648604,"projectUrl":"project/functional-learning-environment-for-kind/10191608/","projectTitle":"Functional Learning Environment for Kindergartners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kolze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042933_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748034996331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042933"},{"teacherId":556321,"projectId":10207831,"letterContent":"I am very appreciative of your generosity. When you donated to this project, you made reading accessible for my students.\r\n\r\nI coach students from 9 different elementary schools in our district. All 9 schools are very diverse and have a very high poverty rate. For some of them getting to the public library is not an easy task. Being able to put these books in their hands is such a blessing to all. This makes the competition fair and allows those underprivileged students to participate in an activity that they wouldn't normally be able to. \r\n\r\nThank you for noticing the need. Thank you for arming these students with literacy!","fullyFundedDate":1776955957087,"projectUrl":"project/lets-participate-in-obob/10207831/","projectTitle":"Let's Participate in OBOB!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. A.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp556321_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x259,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721693267182","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/556321"},{"teacherId":1958327,"projectId":10040607,"letterContent":"My students could not wait to get into our new books! We started using them right away during our small group reading time. I was able to pair books with comprehension and activity packets that help guide students through their reading. They love feeling so grown up with a chapter book and also love completing their activities with peers, as well as discussing kep comprehension topics such as main idea, characters, problem and solution. \r\n\r\nI also have students who read our new chapter books for fun outside of reading group time. The Sophie the Mouse series is especially popular! The will sit side by side with their books, so engaged and building a love of reading! They can't wait to move onto the next book! \r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped me to start a collection of high interest chapter books and I am so very grateful! Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1773866576204,"projectUrl":"project/reading-fun-in-first-grade/10040607/","projectTitle":"Reading Fun in First Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1958327_orig.jpg?crop=1300,1300,x766,y786&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1634851389661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1958327"},{"teacherId":1526189,"projectId":10005747,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my students. The addition of these snacks during our long morning of learning is what truly keeps them going. A little thing that 90% of them cannot provide for themselves on a daily basis. They get so excited with every new option opened. It keeps their minds and their bellies fed, and ready to focus. The difference on days with or without a nourishing snack is huge. They think you are giving them a sweet or savory treat, but really you are giving them another key to success.","fullyFundedDate":1772550523092,"projectUrl":"project/strong-minds-need-quality-snacks/10005747/","projectTitle":"Strong Minds Need Quality Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1526189_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781319140578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-blair-ddsd"},{"teacherId":10042933,"projectId":9842469,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my kindergarten classroom has been transformed into a space where curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning thrive. The STEM toys and manipulatives you provided have given my students meaningful opportunities to explore, build, and problem-solve in ways that simply aren't possible with traditional materials alone.\r\n\r\nAt this age, learning is deeply rooted in play. With these new resources, students are not just learning about concepts like shapes, patterns, balance, and basic engineering; they are experiencing them. I've watched students collaborate to design structures, test their ideas, make adjustments, and proudly share their creations. These moments are building critical thinking skills, perseverance, and confidence.\r\n\r\nPerhaps most importantly, these materials have increased engagement across all learners. Students who may struggle in more structured academic tasks are now fully participating, leading group projects, and discovering their strengths. The classroom energy has shifted; there is more excitement, more collaboration, and more joy in learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped lay the foundation for a lifelong love of STEM. These experiences are shaping how my students see themselves, not just as learners, but as thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers. Thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1764452329635,"projectUrl":"project/help-tiny-hands-tinker/9842469/","projectTitle":"Help Tiny Hands Tinker!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kolze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042933_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748034996331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042933"},{"teacherId":314475,"projectId":9634287,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions to our classroom project. Because of your kindness and willingness to give, we were able to bring a sensory fish tank into our learning environment—something that is already making a meaningful difference for my students.\r\n\r\nThis fish tank is more than just a beautiful addition to our classroom. It provides a calming, engaging space that supports sensory regulation, emotional well-being, and focus. Many of my students benefit from having a quiet place to observe and reset, and the gentle movement of the fish has already become a source of comfort and curiosity.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create an inclusive environment where all students can thrive. It's inspiring to see how a shared effort can have such a positive and lasting impact on young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1765996252593,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down/9634287/","projectTitle":"Calm Down","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lalande","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/blalande"},{"teacherId":1982604,"projectId":9926912,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donation, we have brand-new, spiffy bulletin boards in our hallway! Check out our special Spring Acrostic poems! The display is eye-catching, and our work stays put without falling! We love our tree decoration, and we are \"blooming\" with thanks!\r\n\r\nOur new headphones are very colorful and sturdy! Young hands can easily handle these without breaking them. They are padded so we don't have complaints about ears hurting or being pinched while being worn.\r\n\r\nThese things are making our day brighter because of your help. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1769177992918,"projectUrl":"project/no-more-tape-on-walls/9926912/","projectTitle":"No More Tape on Walls!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Steele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1982604_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y14&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659841153871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1982604"},{"teacherId":798829,"projectId":8631811,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! I was so happy to bring Scholastic News Magazines into my 2nd grade classroom! These magazines are such rich nonfiction text that my students love. The topics are interesting, engaging, and kid-friendly.\r\n\r\nI've been able to utilize these magazines during small reading groups. I can tailor the reading and activities to the ability level of my diverse group of students. All of my students are able to access articles about wildlife, history, and community helpers, among many other topics. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation; it has meant so much to my students and me!","fullyFundedDate":1724095728725,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-scholastic-news-magazines/8631811/","projectTitle":"Help Us Get Scholastic News Magazines!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guild","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp798829_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472842937679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-senthirajah"},{"teacherId":10042933,"projectId":9599004,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of our new classroom bookshelf. Because of you, my kindergarten students now have a special place where their books are organized, visible, and easy for them to access independently.\r\n\r\nWe are already using the bookshelf every day during our literacy block and choice time. One of my favorite moments was during our first read-aloud after it was set up—students eagerly selected books from the shelves and proudly returned them when they were finished. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the bookshelf, their faces lit up with excitement. They immediately noticed how \"grown-up\" and welcoming our reading area looked. Several students said it made the classroom feel like a real library, and they couldn't wait to explore all the books. Their excitement for reading has noticeably increased!\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our next steps include expanding our literacy centers and beginning a storytelling unit where students retell stories using pictures and simple sentences. Having books neatly displayed and accessible helps students build confidence, independence, and a true love of reading as we continue learning together.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students this meaningful resource and for investing in their learning journey. Your kindness has made a lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760319928085,"projectUrl":"project/help-out-stories-stand-tall/9599004/","projectTitle":"Help Out Stories Stand Tall!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kolze","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042933_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748034996331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042933"},{"teacherId":1526189,"projectId":9831142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. My students love all the yummy snack choices! By giving them these simple snacks, their brains and bodies are refueled and able to remain focused throughout our very long morning of learning. For many it is extra fuel that cannot be provided by their families. These simple additions may seem minimal to outsiders, but bring so many smiles, as well as increased productivity, to my classroom. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1761619296286,"projectUrl":"project/quality-snacks-for-strong-minds/9831142/","projectTitle":"Quality Snacks for Strong Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Blair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1526189_orig.jpg?crop=2048,2048,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1781319140578","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-blair-ddsd"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_88172","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":448,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":95,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":11,"percentWhite":34,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":1,"percentMultiracialImputed":12,"gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.5,"schoolId":88172,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Cherry Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Cherry Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/oregon/david-douglas-school-district-40/cherry-park-elementary-school/88172"}