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About the Nonprofit

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We are the APT of Cherokee Elementary in Paradise Valley, Arizona (Arizona is ranked 49th in spending per student - before the universal voucher expansion that exasperated public school funding)

72% of our Funds go to hiring Student Aides/Specialists in order to facilitate a optimal learning environment.

STUDENT EXPENSES
5th grade end of year party
5th grade t-shirts new students
Orientation/Open House
Welcome back breakfast
Art Masterpiece supplies
Yearbooks-extra for 5th grade
Spirit Wear/State 48 shirts

SCHOOL
School enhancements (shade structures)
A+ application & expenses
Blue Ribbon application & expenses
Student Government staffing
Jingle jog supplies
Water Day supplies

 

STAFF
Aides/Specialist Support - (72% of funds raised- this helps us break down tough subjects into smaller groups of peers who are at the same level)
Holiday gifts staff
State 48 shirts for all staff
Coffee Cart for staff 2-4x per year
Cookies staff
Specials teachers holiday gift
Staff lunches
Aides/Specialist supplies
Gifted endorsement reimbursement
Professional Development course reimbursement
Art teacher supplies
Band teacher supplies

Music teacher supplies
P.E. teacher supplies
Principal expense allocation
Staff classroom supply reimbursement

 

COMMUNITY
Chaparral Graduation project
Chaparral School Scholarship