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We are so grateful to have partners like you in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1759189685783,"projectUrl":"project/best-buy-student-store/9444029/","projectTitle":"Best Buy Student Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joanna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10069548"},{"teacherId":2940819,"projectId":9660697,"letterContent":"hanks to your generous support, our classroom has been filled with excitement and creativity! The new snacks have helped students stay focused and energized throughout the day, while the playdough tools and magnetic blocks have quickly become classroom favorites.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite moments was watching students collaborate to build a \"magnet city\" during free-choice time—working together, sharing ideas, and celebrating each other's creations. 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The students are already putting the new snap bots, fine motor tools, and magnet board to great use during both structured learning and choice time. One of our favorite moments so far was when a group of students worked together to build a robot that could \"drive\" across a pathway they created, they were cheering when it finally worked!\r\n\r\nThe fine motor tools have been especially helpful for students who need more sensory and hands-on practice before writing. They don't even realize how much they're strengthening their finger muscles, it just feels like play to them. The magnet board has become a go-to spot for storytelling, pattern-building, and early literacy work. The materials are engaging students who usually hesitate to participate and helping them feel more successful.\r\n\r\nThe next step in our classroom is to build short STEM challenges using the snap bots and magnets, encouraging teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving. Your support has given my students tools that make learning joyful, active, and accessible. Thank you again for investing in their growth and helping our classroom come alive.","fullyFundedDate":1760732413034,"projectUrl":"project/building-brains-hands-on-learning-for-c/9819724/","projectTitle":"Building Brains: Hands-On Learning for Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reed","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2940819_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1565290410615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tracyreed18"},{"teacherId":3020957,"projectId":9735151,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our classroom project aimed at enhancing student engagement and understanding in mathematics. Because of your kindness, we were able to acquire essential hands-on materials such as Unifix cubes, pocket charts, and storage bins—resources that will make a lasting impact on our students' learning experiences.\r\nThese materials are already helping transform our math instruction. With the ability to offer more differentiated lessons, encourage collaboration, and foster deeper conceptual understanding, students are more engaged and confident during math activities. The tactile and visual nature of these tools makes abstract concepts more accessible—especially for young learners who thrive through exploration and hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and believing in the power of hands-on learning. 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About this school
Cesar Chavez Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Eugene, Oregon that is part of Eugene School District 4j.
It serves 356 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.8:1.
Its teachers have had 90 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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33%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
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Last updated Dec 4, 2025
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Cesar Chavez Elementary School
$45,889
raised using DonorsChoose
90
projects
funded
24
teachers
funded
200
donors
10
projects
for
basic supplies
13
projects for
technology
4
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Cesar Chavez Elementary School has received support from
144 individuals from Oregon and
56 individuals out-of-state.