{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Daniel K. Inouye Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8978924,"projectId":10108505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project. Because of your kindness, we were able to purchase supplies that helped make our end-of-year celebration extra special for our students.\r\n\r\nThe materials were used to create fun activities, memorable experiences, and special goody bags for each child. Seeing the excitement and joy on their faces was truly priceless, and it would not have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and helping create lasting memories for our students. Your generosity made a meaningful difference, and we are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771716672889,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-a-year-of-growth-and-joy/10108505/","projectTitle":"Celebrating a Year of Growth and Joy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gutzmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8978924_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721156395750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8978924"},{"teacherId":10067322,"projectId":10103092,"letterContent":"My DonorsChoose project, \"Comfortable Kids Learn Better,\" was created to transform our classroom into a space where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. As a fifth grade teacher in a military-connected community, many of my students face frequent transitions, stress, and change. This project helps provide flexible seating and comforting classroom resources that support both academic focus and emotional well-being.\r\n\r\nBy creating a more welcoming and student-centered environment, students are able to collaborate more effectively, regulate emotions, build independence, and stay engaged throughout the school day. Comfortable learning spaces encourage students to take academic risks, participate confidently, and feel a stronger sense of belonging in our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe impact of this project extends beyond furniture or materials, it helps create a classroom culture where students feel cared for, valued, and excited to learn every day. For many students, especially those navigating the unique challenges of military life, having a calm and comfortable classroom can make a meaningful difference in both their academic success and emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1771701374551,"projectUrl":"project/comfortable-kids-learn-better/10103092/","projectTitle":"Comfortable Kids Learn Better","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hendges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10067322_orig.jpg?crop=3672,3672,x0,y146&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771657595494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10067322"},{"teacherId":10430904,"projectId":10109060,"letterContent":"The resources provided through the DonorsChoose project, \"Play, Create, Learn: Tools for a Joyful Classroom,\" brought valuable learning opportunities and meaningful support to our kindergarten classroom throughout the semester. The Double-Side Magnetic Tiles with Phonics became an engaging tool for helping students practice building CVC words while strengthening important early literacy and phonics skills through hands-on exploration. The Junior Learning Spelligator game was also highly beneficial during literacy centers, allowing students to practice digraphs, sight words, and CVC words in an enjoyable and interactive format that encouraged participation, teamwork, and confidence in reading.\r\n\r\nThe classroom organization materials included in this project played an important role in creating a more effective and student-friendly learning environment. The storage craft organizer boxes helped us keep seasonal and holiday materials neatly arranged and easily accessible throughout the year. In the same way, the crayons caddy supported daily classroom routines by keeping supplies organized and readily available for students during both academic lessons and creative activities. These materials helped improve classroom management, increase efficiency, and create a more organized space where students could focus and thrive.\r\n\r\nThe additional educational supplies helped make learning more interactive, creative, and enjoyable for our students every day. The hand2mind Letter Tracing Sensory Pads provided students with a fun multisensory experience that reinforced handwriting and foundational literacy skills. The Snap! Simple Addition Center quickly became a favorite during math rotations, helping students strengthen their addition skills while actively engaging with peers. Additionally, the construction paper, ScotchBlue tape, and kids scissors were used regularly to complete a wide variety of academic projects, crafts, and hands-on activities that supported creativity, fine motor development, and student engagement. We are sincerely thankful for the generosity and kindness that helped provide these meaningful resources and positively impacted our students' learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1771719694332,"projectUrl":"project/play-create-learn-tools-for-a-joyful/10109060/","projectTitle":"Play, Create, Learn: Tools for a Joyful Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10430904_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770503334661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10430904"},{"teacherId":10430904,"projectId":10088788,"letterContent":"The generous support received through the DonorsChoose project, \"Learning, Creating, and Growing Together in Kindergarten,\" made a meaningful impact in our classroom by providing engaging materials that supported both academic growth and memorable end-of-year experiences for our students. The donated items for our Kindergarten EOY celebration, including the graduation crowns, leis, pineapple cups, and the book Kindergarten Graduation!, helped create a joyful and special celebration that honored our students' hard work and accomplishments throughout the school year. These thoughtful resources allowed our students to feel proud, celebrated, and excited as they completed their kindergarten journey.\r\n\r\nThe adjustable pocket chart stand became an essential part of our daily classroom routine and was used every day to display our monthly calendar, helping students strengthen foundational math, calendar, and time-awareness skills in an interactive and organized way. During our Mother's Day celebrations, students greatly enjoyed painting and decorating the wooden wind chimes, which encouraged creativity, fine motor development, and meaningful family connections. Additionally, the magnetic bookshelf beautifully displayed our Mother's Day themed books, including T. Rex and the Mother's Day Hug, How to Catch a Mamasaurus, Pinkalicious: Mother's Day Surprise, and The Night Before Mother's Day. These books encouraged a love for reading while creating opportunities for students to make personal connections through literature and classroom discussions centered around family appreciation and kindness.\r\n\r\nThe educational materials donated through this project also supported daily academic learning in highly engaging ways. The LCD mini writing tablets became an effective hands-on tool for practicing addition, subtraction, writing skills, and reviewing sight words in an interactive format that students truly enjoyed. The magnetic building tiles encouraged creativity, problem-solving, engineering exploration, and collaboration as students worked together to design and build while strengthening important social skills. In addition, the sight-word magnets were displayed and used daily to reinforce foundational literacy skills and improve word recognition and reading confidence. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support that helped create meaningful learning experiences, strengthen student engagement, and bring joy, creativity, and growth into our kindergarten classroom every day.","fullyFundedDate":1770589690140,"projectUrl":"project/learning-creating-and-growing-together/10088788/","projectTitle":"Learning, Creating, and Growing Together in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10430904_orig.jpg?crop=1127,1127,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770503334661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10430904"},{"teacherId":10005365,"projectId":10110912,"letterContent":"Mahalo HIDOE for the social-emotional books, conversation cards, and SEL games. These items will help me enhance the students' experiences learning about their emotions, engaging with peers appropriately, and developing more self-awareness. The book series (\"A Little SPOT of Emotion\") provides a fun and engaging way for students to connect with their feelings, develop empathy for others, and learn to recognize when they are feeling big feelings. The SEL games also provided a fun way to practice impulse control, sportsmanship, and foster friendships among peers. These supplies are a great addition to supporting students in small groups and promoting positive well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1771773864461,"projectUrl":"project/eagles-so-a-r/10110912/","projectTitle":"Eagles S.O. A. R.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mackey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10005365"},{"teacherId":8357880,"projectId":10105964,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my music project! Your support has brought an exciting, hands-on learning experience to my students. Because of your kindness, my students were able to use the Akai MPK Play 3, Novation Launchpads, and iPads to explore different ways to make music. \r\n\r\nYour gift does so much more than just provide great technology. This project allowed my students to learn in many different ways. Not just through screens, but also through movement, instruments, and games. Along with the electronic gear, your funding provides castanets, cups for rhythm activities, and a special Jenga game turned into a rhythm challenge. These hands-on tools have helped my students master skills like rhythm and timing while building their confidence and teaching them how to work together as a team.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and the power of music education. By blending technology with playful learning, you are helping me create a classroom where students truly love to learn. We are so grateful for your support!\r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1771641949282,"projectUrl":"project/getting-creative-with-music-technology/10105964/","projectTitle":"Getting Creative with Music Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357880"},{"teacherId":9721506,"projectId":10105272,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I would like to thank you for your kind contribution of art supplies for my students. Your contribution has had a significant impact on the students daily art classes.\r\n\r\nAfter learning that they will be receiving new art and craft supplies as a donation, students are so overjoyed that they are unable to contain their joy. When the supplies finally arrived, their expressions were as if they were waiting for Christmas morning.\r\n\r\nThe use of art supplies donated provided the kids with the opportunity to develop their imaginations and foster their creative abilities. At each and every art session, students were able to make use of these tools to duplicate the works of famous artists and to produce a piece of art that was uniquely theirs by utilizing their own unique style and imagination.\r\n\r\nWe still have one quarter left in this school year, and the resources that were provided will allow us to continue doing arts and crafts until the end of the school year. We will surely use the items till the next school year that comes around.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1771562566391,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-every-art-teacher-needs/10105272/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies Every Art Teacher Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9721506_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743577629618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9721506"},{"teacherId":8974833,"projectId":10105795,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom community, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of a microwave and other materials for our learning centers.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support have made a meaningful difference in our classroom environment. The new resources are already helping us create more engaging, organized, and enriching center activities for our students. The microwave, in particular, has added convenience and opened up new opportunities for practical learning experiences.\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students have access to tools that enhance both their academic growth and daily classroom experience. Your contribution helps us foster a space where creativity, collaboration, and curiosity can thrive.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support and your commitment to helping our classroom succeed. Thank you for investing in our students and their future.","fullyFundedDate":1771727127876,"projectUrl":"project/centers-that-spark-learning/10105795/","projectTitle":"Centers That Spark Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villalobos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974833"},{"teacherId":8975609,"projectId":9774887,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to create these learning resources for my students. My students thrive with having hands-on games and activity that they can play and use to help them practice skills in reading and math. The thermal laminating pouches and magnet wands were used to create new learning centers specifically in math. My students loved the games and activities that I was able to create that help them to practice number recognition, number handwriting, adding, and subtracting. The white board markers are used daily for practice in both writing and math. My students love being able to practice spelling, and writing on their white boards. They have grown so much more confident at spelling their sight words, spelling and sounds words, writing their numbers, and solving addition and subtraction problems.","fullyFundedDate":1759417659999,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-help-my-student-succeed/9774887/","projectTitle":"Supplies to help my student succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Inouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8975609_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678075326040","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975609"},{"teacherId":9690426,"projectId":10106767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students and I are so thankful for your donation. We will be sure to put all of the resources to good use. This will allow them to learn and show their thinking. We really appreciate all you have done for us. Thank you!\r\n\r\nMy students and I are so grateful for your generosity and donation. The students have been loving all the games and materials to help them learn. They are more comfortable to participate and help each other in their learning. We could not thank you enough for everything you have done for us. We will continue to utilize all of the resources that were donated to us and I know they will make this year a lot more memorable to my students. Thank you again for everything you have donated to us this school year.","fullyFundedDate":1771647033127,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year/10106767/","projectTitle":"Mid Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sardinha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9690426"},{"teacherId":10296042,"projectId":9781594,"letterContent":"Aloha,\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa for your generous donation to support our students. Your help made a big difference as we prepared for their school performance.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donation, students were able to use markers and poster paper to write their song lyrics, which helped them practice and feel confident. The laminating machine and laminating sheets allowed us to create Hawaiian emoji posters with ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi that we will continue to use in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese materials supported student learning, creativity, and pride in their work. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support of our students.\r\n\r\nMahalo again for helping our students succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759605126047,"projectUrl":"project/perpetuate-hawaii/9781594/","projectTitle":"Perpetuate Hawaii","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296042"},{"teacherId":8978035,"projectId":9742881,"letterContent":"We are using our new resources throughout the day in centers and small group instruction. The sensory table has become a favorite spot where students scoop, sort, and search for hidden shapes, strengthening focus and fine motor control while practicing early math skills. During one small group lesson, students used the low to the ground board to match shapes by color and size. One student who typically struggles to sit at a table was able to access the board comfortably on the floor and independently sort shapes with pride. Our musical books and instruments are part of literacy time, where students tap along to rhythms as we turn pages, building listening skills, turn taking, and expressive language.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the room filled with excitement. Students immediately gathered around the sensory table and eagerly explored the instruments, experimenting with different sounds and beats. There were smiles, laughter, and so much curiosity. Even quieter students found confidence through rhythm, shaking instruments and flipping through musical books with growing independence.\r\n\r\nNext, we are expanding our shape study by incorporating manipulatives into building challenges and collaborative projects. Students will create shape pictures, count sides and corners, and use descriptive language to explain their designs. We are also connecting music to movement, encouraging students to follow rhythms and express emotions through sound. 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