{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Iliahi Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9372149,"projectId":9780403,"letterContent":"The joy on my clients faces has been a constant since receiving the generous donations. They especially have taken a big interest in the snack box! Their teachers specifically have seen a noticable difference in their moods, attention, and overall participation in class after they had a snack. Thank you for the healthy treats; it's giving them extra energy to sustain the day!\r\n\r\nIn counseling, we have used the boardgames to spark new, fun ways to learn about social emotional skills by apply it to their senses and social interactions. It has been rewarding to watch them persevere in challenges whether it be with themselves, others, or class related situations.","fullyFundedDate":1759555915209,"projectUrl":"project/happy-hearts-healthy-minds/9780403/","projectTitle":"Happy Hearts & Healthy Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arsenault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9372149_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768284645927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372149"},{"teacherId":9369093,"projectId":9777655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing these social-emotional \"superpowers\" into our classroom! My students were thrilled to see characters that look like them and face the same big emotions they do every day.\r\n\r\nHow we are using these books: We use the Ninja series during our morning meetings to learn how to handle frustration and \"grumpiness.\" The Superpower collection has become our go-to for practicing mindfulness; specifically, Breathing Superpower has given us a concrete way to calm our bodies before starting math and reading.\r\n\r\nThe Impact: These books have shifted our classroom culture. By reading Our Class is a Family, my students have developed a deeper sense of belonging. I've seen them start to use the \"shared language\" from these stories—telling each other, \"I'm using my Kind Ninja skills today!\" This project has allowed me to teach empathy and self-regulation as intentionally as I teach phonics.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' emotional well-being. You haven't just provided books; you've provided the tools for them to become more resilient, kind, and confident learners.","fullyFundedDate":1759490466493,"projectUrl":"project/why-social-emotional-learning-through-li/9777655/","projectTitle":"Why Social-Emotional Learning Through Literature Is Essential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9369093"},{"teacherId":6505843,"projectId":9408631,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for the generous donation. The students are so fortunate to have all the materials requested. The students were very excited, it was like Christmas in October. The Teacher Bulletin paper made the wall of the classroom more ascetically pleasing to post their thinking. It makes the environment of learning exciting. They enjoy playing with the Large Uno cards in the morning and at indoor recess. (which we have a lot at our school). Each student received a reusable cup which they look forward to getting cold ice water from the cafeteria. They now don't have to worry about forgetting their water bottle at home. They got a kick out of the door bell attention getter, it works to signal them to be mindful and calm.","fullyFundedDate":1759942007261,"projectUrl":"project/n-leo-moolelo/9408631/","projectTitle":"Nā Leo Moʻolelo","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Low-Liu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6505843_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760245802856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6505843"},{"teacherId":3106290,"projectId":9781441,"letterContent":"Students could not contain their excitement when our materials first arrived to our classroom! Our room was filled with wonder and curiosity. \"Is that for us?\" \"Wow look at all the boxes!\" \"What's inside?\" My little curious minds just could not wait to see what we received. Once the boxes were open, cheers of \"yay\" and \"wow\" filled the classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents were particularly excited about the wooden cars and people set. Instantly, they got to work building ramps, roads and cities to welcome our new wooden cars and people. The initial excitement blossomed into conversations between friends playing together. They raced each other and challenged their own curiosities by building ramps at different angles; testing to see which one would provide the most speed to their new wooden cars.\r\n\r\nIn the library center, there was a quiet, yet cozy feel when the bean bags and sensory materials. Students cuddled up together on the bean bags, books in hand and giggled together out of pure enjoyment. The sensory materials were a perfect addition to our library as it provided something visual for those students who needed support to calm their bodies in this area. \r\n\r\nThank you you so much for bringing such joy, curiosity, comfort and playfulness into our little classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1759629587283,"projectUrl":"project/all-are-welcome/9781441/","projectTitle":"All Are Welcome","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Samson-Coloma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3106290_orig.jpg?crop=876,876,x916,y1852&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596833344656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3106290"},{"teacherId":6505843,"projectId":9776565,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of our new classroom carpet. Beyond its beautiful 'Aloha' message, it has provided a comfortable and safe space for our fourth graders to engage in meaningful, thoughtful dialogue across all subjects. On this carpet, students spend their days thinking critically and learning to 'agree to disagree' with mutual respect.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the Mr. Pen transparent sticky notes have been a game-changer for collaboration. They allow students to mark key evidence in their textbooks, stay organized, and reference factual information during our group discussions. Thank you for helping our students learn with and from one another","fullyFundedDate":1759451966098,"projectUrl":"project/spark-aloha/9776565/","projectTitle":"Spark Aloha!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Low-Liu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6505843_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760245802856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6505843"},{"teacherId":10084200,"projectId":9829789,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the new resources, and we use them every single day. The flexible seating has been a huge success—students feel more comfortable and focused when they can choose a spot that helps them do their best learning. They also appreciate having access to snacks when they need them, which keeps their energy steady throughout the day. The new read-aloud books have helped us learn about being kind, responsible citizens, and students have really enjoyed working toward classroom incentives as part of our routines.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to explore everything and immediately started talking about how they would use the new items. Their joy and appreciation were such a special moment in our classroom.\r\n\r\nRight now, my students are working on building independence and taking on more classroom responsibilities. The incentives and snacks have played a big role in helping them stay motivated and work toward their goals. These new resources have truly supported our classroom community and helped create a positive, supportive learning environment. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763083868244,"projectUrl":"project/inspire-my-students-learning/9829789/","projectTitle":"Inspire My Students’ Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10084200"},{"teacherId":10084200,"projectId":9777228,"letterContent":"We use our new resources every single day. During small-group reading instruction, my students love building their independent reading skills with the whisper phones. Many of them have already grown in their foundational reading abilities thanks to the Elkonin Box Magnetic Board, which we use to practice segmenting and blending sounds. The lined paper has become part of our daily writing routine, and the new books have been a huge hit—students enjoy listening to them and practicing their reading comprehension skills. These materials have truly transformed our literacy time.\r\n\r\nMy students' faces lit up the moment they saw everything. They were so thankful and excited to try the new items. Many of them immediately asked if they could write thank-you cards to show how grateful they were. Their joy and appreciation were such a special moment in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include expanding our small-group literacy work through more hands-on activities and learning centers. The teacher resources provided through this project will help me create engaging, meaningful tasks that support early reading skills for all my learners. These materials are helping us build a strong, supportive literacy environment where students feel confident and motivated.","fullyFundedDate":1759454720212,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-small-group-instruction-to-fos/9777228/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Small Group Instruction to Foster a Love of Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10084200"},{"teacherId":10084200,"projectId":9478448,"letterContent":"My students and I are absolutely loving the new resources you helped provide. The flexible seating has made a huge impact—students are more comfortable, focused, and eager to engage with their learning. Many of my students are also benefiting from the fidgets and playdough, which have helped them regulate their emotions and stay calm during transitions. And the snacks have been such a gift; having access to them has helped students maintain their energy and stay ready to learn throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first walked in and saw the materials, their faces lit up. They ran over to me with big hugs and were so excited and grateful. They immediately asked if they could write thank-you notes because they wanted you to know how much these new resources meant to them.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our next steps in the classroom include continuing to build strong routines so that all students feel prepared and confident in their learning. We are also focusing on building classroom community and nurturing their love of learning through hands-on activities and creative projects. These new materials are helping us create a more supportive, joyful, and student-centered environment every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758822926913,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-safe-supportive-space-for-ev/9478448/","projectTitle":"Creating a Safe, Supportive Space for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10084200"},{"teacherId":8389183,"projectId":9776071,"letterContent":"When the new materials arrived, my students were so excited. They were especially thrilled to see the LEGOs, play-dough, and new prizes for our classroom treasure chest. Right away, they began talking about what they wanted to build and how they could earn prizes by showing kindness and good choices.\r\n\r\nWe've already started using the resources every day. The class timer helps us move smoothly from one activity to another, and the new pencil sharpener has made a big difference—no more long waits or broken pencils. The chart paper, labels, and magnets are helping us with art projects and keeping our routines organized.\r\n\r\nOne special moment was when students worked together on a LEGO challenge to build something that showed \"kindness.\" Their creations led to a great discussion about being helpful and including others. The play-dough has also been very helpful for brain breaks and calming activities.\r\n\r\nThe new books have brought a lot of excitement to our reading time and are giving students more chances to explore new stories and share their ideas.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we'll continue using these materials to support teamwork, creativity, and our social-emotional learning goals. Your generosity has made our classroom a happier, more engaging place to learn. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1759464764555,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-creativity-and-classroom-jo/9776071/","projectTitle":"Motivation, Creativity, and Classroom Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nakashima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8389183_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x214,y167&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689185986251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8389183"},{"teacherId":3106290,"projectId":9627652,"letterContent":"When our materials first arrived to our classroom, the room was filled with wonder and curiosity. \"What's that?\" \"What's inside the boxes?\" \"Is it for us?\" I've never seen their eyes so filled with excitement when I opened up the boxes of our water table and water table toys. Students cheered and hugged each other as I showed them each item that were donated to us.\r\nFrom this point, conversations started flowing. Students were able to come up with their own and agreed to follow our \"Water Table Norms\". Our conversations of how we can keep ourselves and our materials safe were so engaging and meaningful. Once students had the opportunity to play with the water table, there was so much more conversations and laughter.\r\nThe water play table and supporting materials has easily become the most favored centers in our classroom. Students are constantly adding their names to our \"wait list\" when our water table is open. Thank you so much again for your very generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1757527825645,"projectUrl":"project/water-play-hip-hip-hooray/9627652/","projectTitle":"Water Play, Hip Hip Hooray!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Samson-Coloma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3106290_orig.jpg?crop=876,876,x916,y1852&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596833344656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3106290"},{"teacherId":8357780,"projectId":9154832,"letterContent":"My students have been absolutely loving their new supplies. Since having a classroom just for art, my students have been so excited to be in a place where they can just create. The looks on their faces when they first entered and saw all of our new supplies was priceless! This art classroom is brand new to all of them, so I could just see the excitement in their eyes. With these new supplies, I'm hoping to give my students new art opportunities and to be able to work with new art medium that they've probably never seen before. Thank you again for giving me and my students this opportunity to become creative artists.","fullyFundedDate":1741724452857,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-the-future-building-a-creative/9154832/","projectTitle":"Coloring the Future: Building a Creative Art Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357780"},{"teacherId":9655849,"projectId":9247911,"letterContent":"How is the technology helping your students learn?\r\nThe toner cartridges we received are being used to print high-quality worksheets, visual aids, and student work templates that support both individualized instruction and group activities. Having access to printed materials makes a huge difference for my students, especially for those who benefit from tactile learning or have limited access to devices at home. The storage bins and colorful clipboards are not tech in the traditional sense, but they help organize learning stations and support efficient classroom routines, allowing more time for focused learning and hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nWhat about the new product is most exciting to your students?\r\nMy students were especially excited about the colorful clipboards! These small tools give them a sense of ownership and flexibility—they can move around the room and work in pairs or independently wherever they feel comfortable. The clear storage bins have also helped students keep their materials neat, and they now know exactly where to find and return items. There's something empowering about a well-organized space, and they've taken pride in maintaining it.\r\n\r\nAre there particular students who have especially warmed to this new technology, and how so?\r\nOne of my students who often struggles with executive functioning has really benefited from the added structure the storage bins bring. With a designated place for every supply, she's become more confident and independent in managing her learning materials. Another student who prefers standing while working now uses a clipboard every day to complete his assignments comfortably at a standing table. 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