{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ernest Bowen DeSilva Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7938207,"projectId":10104601,"letterContent":"The \"Learning on the Go\" project has made a meaningful impact on my special education classroom by giving students more flexible and accessible ways to learn. Because our classroom space is limited, the mobile learning station allows me to bring instruction directly to students wherever they work best, whether that is in a quiet corner, at a table, or during a small group lesson. The smart TV has been especially helpful for displaying visual directions, modeling skills step-by-step, and keeping students engaged with clear, easy to see instruction that supports different learning needs.\r\n\r\nMy students are most excited about how interactive learning has become. They love using the rolling whiteboard to practice skills, share their thinking, and participate more actively in lessons. Several students who often struggled with focus or confidence have become more willing to participate because the technology makes learning feel approachable and engaging. Being able to move instruction to the environment where students feel most comfortable has helped increase attention, independence, and enthusiasm for learning. Your support has truly helped create a classroom where all students can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1771597158827,"projectUrl":"project/learning-on-the-go/10104601/","projectTitle":"Learning On the Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938207_orig.jpg?crop=540,540,x690,y908&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627935299381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938207"},{"teacherId":1050016,"projectId":10107458,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our \"Student Prizes and Class Games\" project. We have been integrating these new resources into our weekly and quarterly incentives that align with our positive behavior rewards and academic goal setting. \r\n\r\nStudents have continuously worked hard to earn these different incentives and has helped to instill some of our school core values, such as onipa'a (perseverence), kuleana (responsibility), pono (integrity), and 'olu'olu (kindness). \r\n\r\nWe recently used many of these incentives in our ticket store, where students could redeem their hard earned tickets for prizes. Students eyes lit up when we introduced some of the new games and colorful prizes, and there was an immediate buzz of excitement in the room.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and choosing to invest in my students' happiness and success!","fullyFundedDate":1771701715468,"projectUrl":"project/student-prizes-and-class-games/10107458/","projectTitle":"Student Prizes and Class Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doolittle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1050016_orig.jpg?crop=242,242,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771474934818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1050016"},{"teacherId":9480157,"projectId":10109830,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom project and for helping provide our students with a high-quality color laser printer. Your donation has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has transformed how students experience writing and publishing.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students have been able to see their narratives. We will now be able to publish it in a color book format and students can each have their own colored copy to take home. What was once a simple writing assignment has become something students are truly proud to share. Seeing their work printed with professional-quality visuals has increased excitement, motivation, and attention to detail throughout the writing process.\r\n\r\nStudents are taking greater ownership of editing and revising because they know their final products will be displayed, shared, and celebrated. The ability to create polished, gallery-worthy work has helped students develop confidence not only as writers, but also as creators and communicators.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding outcomes has been the pride students feel when seeing their colorful published work displayed around our classroom and campus. Their voices are being seen and celebrated by peers, faculty, and visitors, creating a stronger sense of belonging and community.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped transform our classroom into a place where student creativity, literacy, and confidence can flourish. Thank you for investing in our students and believing in the power of their voices. Your generosity will continue making an impact long after the pages leave the printer.","fullyFundedDate":1771732244393,"projectUrl":"project/visual-voice-bringing-student-writing/10109830/","projectTitle":"Visual Voice - Bringing Student Writing to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Himalaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9480157"},{"teacherId":9372683,"projectId":10108465,"letterContent":"Our students were excited to explore the new materials as soon as they arrived. The seat cushions quickly became a classroom favorite and have already become a strong motivator during collaborative activities. Students are eager for the opportunity to use them, and the added comfort has helped create a more focused and positive group-work environment.\r\n\r\nThe hand pointers were an unexpected hit during class discussions and presentations. Students who are sometimes hesitant to speak in front of the class have been more eager to participate when using them, making sharing ideas feel more engaging and fun. A few students have also enjoyed using the pencil toppers, especially during collaborative brainstorming and writing activities.\r\n\r\nThe board games have been one of the most valuable additions so far. They provide students with low-stakes opportunities to practice teamwork, patience, communication, and sportsmanship. Through games like chess, checkers, Battleship, and Pick-Up Sticks, students are learning how to lead and follow, take turns, handle mistakes, and work through challenges together in a supportive setting.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our Science and Social Studies lessons, students will keep using these materials during collaborative challenges, discussion routines, and team-building activities. Our goal is to continue building a classroom culture of Lokahi, where students learn that teamwork, kindness, and respectful communication help everyone succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1771789877288,"projectUrl":"project/lokahi-because-teamwork-gets-the-job-do/10108465/","projectTitle":"Lokahi! Because Teamwork Gets the Job Done!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sumitani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372683"},{"teacherId":6740239,"projectId":10108002,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and helping provide hands-on art materials and supplies for my third graders. Your generosity has brought so much excitement, creativity, and joy into our classroom.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new resources during our art projects and integrated classroom activities that allow students to express themselves creatively while strengthening teamwork, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. One special moment was watching students work together on a collaborative art activity where they encouraged one another, shared supplies, and proudly showed off their unique creations. Many of my students thrive when they are able to learn through hands-on experiences, and these materials have helped make learning more engaging and meaningful for them.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their reactions were priceless. They were excited, curious, and immediately inspired to create. Some students could not stop smiling and kept asking, \"Are these really for us?\" It was heartwarming to see their appreciation and enthusiasm. Having access to quality materials made them feel important, valued, and motivated to participate.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and investing in their learning experiences. Your kindness and support truly make a difference in our classroom every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1771680546103,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-and-creativity/10108002/","projectTitle":"Hands on Learning and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maikui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6740239_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704783807615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6740239"},{"teacherId":2117340,"projectId":10108014,"letterContent":"Using the Cricut has helped me transform our classroom in many positive ways. I use it to organize learning on my white board by creating clear labels, visuals, and learning tools that help students stay focused and understand lessons more easily. It has also been extremely helpful for classroom management, especially with organizing line-up spots and routines that keep our day running smoothly.\r\n\r\nThe Cricut has also allowed me to create hands-on learning materials for math lessons, including activities for teaching even and odd numbers and different ways to make 10. These visual and interactive tools help make learning more exciting and easier for my students to understand.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite ways to use the Cricut is labeling student chairs and classroom spaces to help create a warm, welcoming environment where students feel comfortable and valued. Giving students a personalized and organized workspace helps the classroom feel like home for them. When children have an organized learning space, they are able to work better, stay focused, and feel more confident and comfortable in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. Your generosity is helping create a positive learning environment where my students can grow, learn, and succeed every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771669723555,"projectUrl":"project/create-hands-on-endless-learning-experie/10108014/","projectTitle":"Create Hands on Endless Learning Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miguel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2117340"},{"teacherId":9817351,"projectId":10111929,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, my students now have vertical dry erase boards that have completely transformed the way they learn and collaborate in math. Seeing the excitement on their faces as they work together, share strategies, and explain their thinking has been incredible.\r\n\r\nThe vertical boards have created an engaging learning environment where students feel comfortable taking risks, discussing ideas, and learning from one another. Instead of quietly working alone at their desks, students are now actively solving problems as teams, communicating their reasoning, and building confidence in their mathematical thinking. The impact on student learning has truly been tremendous, and I am so proud of the growth I am seeing every day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students more than just classroom materials — you have provided them with opportunities to collaborate, think critically, and enjoy learning math in a meaningful way. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping create experiences that my students will remember for years to come. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771788091632,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinking-classrooms-with-vertic/10111929/","projectTitle":"Building Thinking Classrooms with Vertical Learning Surfaces","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Saplan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9817351_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730068372354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9817351"},{"teacherId":8832839,"projectId":9778152,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our youngest learners to have developmentally appropriate tools to use when writing in our class. Students also appreciate and have responded well to the quiet and calm when chairs are moved along our floors.\r\n\r\nWe have a class of 23 students, so with only 10 of our floor desks, more students are wanting to be able to use them all at once. We hope to receive more funding and support in the future! \r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our students can thrive, feel comfortable and do their best learning in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759459481610,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-our-youngest-learne/9778152/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Our Youngest Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chun-Hoon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8832839"},{"teacherId":5400109,"projectId":10110861,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our EdVenture Guitar program. Your donation made a real difference for our students.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts of teaching guitar is watching students stick with something that does not come easy at first. Learning chords, switching finger positions, keeping a steady rhythm, and playing in front of other people can all be frustrating in the beginning. Even so, our students kept trying. They encouraged each other, celebrated progress, and steadily improved throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThe EVH 5150III 1x12 cabinet really helped our electric guitar and live sound setup. It gave students a clearer sound at a volume that worked well both in the classroom and when we performed live for the school at our culminating showcase. That may seem like a small thing, but it mattered. When students could actually hear what they were playing, they were better able to stay on beat, catch mistakes, and make adjustments. It also helped during small-group practice and short performances, where students got to experience playing together.\r\n\r\nThe D'Addario EJ16 strings also made a big difference. Fresh strings helped keep our guitars sounding better, staying in tune, and feeling more playable for students. That was especially important for beginners, since old strings and hard-to-play guitars can make learning even more frustrating. Having guitars in better shape helped students focus more on learning and less on fighting the instrument.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students had access to equipment that helped them be more successful. More importantly, they gained confidence, kept practicing, and got to enjoy making music together. This equipment will also help our program continue to grow in the future, giving more students the chance to experience the joy of playing guitar.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our students and this program.","fullyFundedDate":1773702896338,"projectUrl":"project/student-soundstage-live-sound-for-our-g/10110861/","projectTitle":"Student Soundstage: Live Sound for Our Guitar Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5400109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646413042476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christophercurry"},{"teacherId":5400109,"projectId":10105841,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our EdVenture Guitar program. Your donation made a real difference for our students.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts of teaching guitar is watching students stick with something that does not come easy at first. Learning chords, switching finger positions, keeping a steady rhythm, and playing in front of other people can all be frustrating in the beginning. Even so, our students kept trying. They encouraged each other, celebrated progress, and steadily improved throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThe EVH 5150III 1x12 cabinet really helped our electric guitar and live sound setup. It gave students a clearer sound at a volume that worked well both in the classroom and when we performed live for the school at our culminating showcase. That may seem like a small thing, but it mattered. When students could actually hear what they were playing, they were better able to stay on beat, catch mistakes, and make adjustments. It also helped during small-group practice and short performances, where students got to experience playing together.\r\n\r\nThe D'Addario EJ16 strings also made a big difference. Fresh strings helped keep our guitars sounding better, staying in tune, and feeling more playable for students. That was especially important for beginners, since old strings and hard-to-play guitars can make learning even more frustrating. Having guitars in better shape helped students focus more on learning and less on fighting the instrument.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students had access to equipment that helped them be more successful. More importantly, they gained confidence, kept practicing, and got to enjoy making music together. This equipment will also help our program continue to grow in the future, giving more students the chance to experience the joy of playing guitar.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our students and this program.","fullyFundedDate":1771606152785,"projectUrl":"project/student-soundstage-beginner-electric-gu/10105841/","projectTitle":"Student Soundstage: Beginner Electric Guitar Gear","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5400109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646413042476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/christophercurry"},{"teacherId":6740239,"projectId":9774173,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! Your kind act has granted our classroom access to creating memories that we print to use in our memory books. We took pictures of science projects, ELA skits performed, excursions, holiday events, and much more. \r\nEach year, I am lucky to present individual memory books that students have been so appreciative of. Students have come back to my class and shared with me how they look back at their memories of 3rd grade. This is truly possible by your donations and kindness to support education.","fullyFundedDate":1759363222359,"projectUrl":"project/world-of-color/9774173/","projectTitle":"World of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maikui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6740239_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704783807615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6740239"},{"teacherId":9372683,"projectId":9777618,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom Engineering Carnival Project. Because of your generosity, our students had the opportunity to see their ideas come to life. Many of them couldn't wait to use the ChompSaw and shared that they felt like real builders and engineers when designing and creating their own carnival games. At first, some students were nervous to use the tools and take on the challenge, but over time they gained confidence in themselves and their abilities. It has been incredible to watch them grow and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThroughout this experience, students have also learned important life skills like safety, patience, and teamwork. They are practicing slowing down, following procedures, and helping one another solve problems. Our next steps are to test their designs, make improvements, and then share their games with students from other classes during our classroom carnival. Thank you again for giving our students this special and memorable learning experience. 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