{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"La'ie Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8015221,"projectId":9774881,"letterContent":"thank you for your generous donations towards our classroom project.\"Fuel For Great Minds\" successfully addressed a fundamental barrier to learning in my classroom: intermittent student hunger and resulting lack of focus. Prior to receiving funding for healthy, sustaining snacks, I frequently observed dips in concentration, particularly during the late morning and early afternoon, often accompanied by increased restlessness or irritability. These moments not only hindered the individual student experiencing hunger but also disrupted the collaborative flow of the entire class. The introduction of accessible, nutritious options—such as whole-grain crackers, and fruit immediately transformed the classroom dynamic. By removing the physiological distraction of hunger, the project created a more stable and equitable learning environment, ensuring that every student, regardless of their circumstances at home, arrived at challenging tasks with the necessary energy and mental clarity to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe positive impact of the project translated directly into measurable academic improvements and engagement. The frequency of students requesting to leave the room or showing signs of fatigue during complex problem-solving sessions dropped. Student participation in discussions increased, and the overall time spent \"on task\" during independent work periods showed a marked improvement. This project served as a powerful, non-instructional intervention, illustrating that meeting basic nutritional needs is an indispensable prerequisite for effective cognitive function and academic performance. Ultimately, the generosity of the donors didn't just provide food; it provided sustained focus, allowing the students to fully engage with the curriculum and solidify their learning throughout the entire school day.","fullyFundedDate":1759425065258,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-great-minds/9774881/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Great Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Annandale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8015221"},{"teacherId":3259813,"projectId":9778084,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project. The composition books, tape, scissors, power strip, and mid-day snacks have become essential parts of our daily learning routine. My students now use the new supplies during writing, science investigations, and small-group collaborative tasks. One of our favorite recent activities was a \"Create-Your-Own Informational Book,\" where students used their new composition notebooks to draft, revise, and publish their work. The power strip has also kept our devices charged and ready so students can transition smoothly between digital and hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces absolutely lit up. They were amazed to see brand-new supplies prepared just for them, and several of them immediately asked, \"Are these really for us?\" The mid-day snacks have made a tremendous difference too—students who used to feel tired or distracted during lessons are now able to refocus quickly and stay engaged. Your kindness made them feel special, supported, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, our class is moving confidently into our next projects. Students will continue using their notebooks for daily writing and math reflections, and the rest of the supplies will support ongoing STEM challenges and group activities. With full bellies and all the tools they need, my students are ready to take on more complex tasks, express their creativity, and build strong academic habits. We are deeply grateful for your investment in their success. Thank you again for making such a meaningful impact!","fullyFundedDate":1759506446003,"projectUrl":"project/focused-minds-full-hearts-supplies-an/9778084/","projectTitle":"“Focused Minds, Full Hearts: Supplies and Snacks for Success”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Betham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3259813_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469233226132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3259813"},{"teacherId":8436950,"projectId":9779483,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously supporting our recent DonorsChoose project. The new drawer sets have already made a noticeable difference in our classroom. With materials clearly organized and within reach, students are able to move smoothly through activities without losing valuable learning time. Your gift has helped create a calmer, more efficient environment where students can focus on what truly matters—learning.\r\n\r\nWe are equally grateful for the snacks you provided. Many of our students rely on the classroom snack supply when they come to school hungry, and having a variety of options available ensures that no student has to struggle to learn while distracted by an empty stomach. You have helped remove a major barrier to their success, and the impact is visible every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their well-being. Your kindness has brought comfort, organization, and stability to our classroom, and our students feel seen and supported because of you. We appreciate your generosity more than words can express.","fullyFundedDate":1759611969461,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-little-learners-organized-focus/9779483/","projectTitle":"Keeping Little Learners Organized, Focused, and Energized","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tuimaunei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8436950_orig.jpg?crop=940,940,x107,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651269714712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8436950"},{"teacherId":4402499,"projectId":8371028,"letterContent":"When our class received the Sound Partners phonics intervention program, it immediately strengthened the way I support my 2nd-grade special education students who are reading two grade levels below. I use Sound Partners in one-on-one settings with my most struggling readers, where individualized attention and immediate feedback make the greatest impact. Each session follows a structured, research-based sequence—reviewing letter-sound correspondences, blending and segmenting practice, reading decodable words and sentences, and finishing with a short passage for fluency. The clear, consistent routines help students who often struggle with attention or confidence stay focused and experience success. Before receiving this program, I used to pull from multiple sources, but Sound Partners provided a cohesive and systematic approach that meets my students exactly where they are. \r\n\r\nThank you for providing this wonderful resource.","fullyFundedDate":1715081239244,"projectUrl":"project/reading-fun/8371028/","projectTitle":"Reading Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4402499_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1491974607131","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-magalei"},{"teacherId":9122939,"projectId":9154608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, Flexible Seating and Sensory Tools That Help Us Thrive! Because of your generosity, our classroom received bean bag chairs, wiggly chairs, and fidget tools that are already making a big difference.\r\n\r\nThe bean bags and wiggly chairs give my students comfortable choices for where and how they learn best. Many of them are more engaged and focused simply because they can move or settle into a spot that feels right for them. The fidget tools have been especially helpful for students who need to release extra energy while still staying on task.\r\n\r\nIt's been wonderful to see my students' excitement and pride as they use these new tools. They are learning not only their math and reading, but also how to recognize what helps them focus and thrive. This gift will continue to support their learning and growth every single day.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our class. Your kindness is shaping a more positive and successful learning environment for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1741708318691,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-sensory-tools-that/9154608/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Sensory Tools That Help Us Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Falevai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9122939_orig.jpg?crop=2086,2086,x937,y1330&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729027311158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9122939"},{"teacherId":8907437,"projectId":9154781,"letterContent":"I am so happy to write to you and share a big, exciting update from our 2nd-grade classroom! You gave us a very special gift, and it has made a huge difference for all of us. You didn't just give us supplies—you gave us tools to help us focus, be organized, and learn more every day. \r\n\r\nEverything is easier now because of the new things you sent. Our old chair pockets were broken and messy. Books and papers were always falling on the floor. Now, we have new chair pockets that are strong and hold everything perfectly! Now, we have clear, new headphones and we use them every day for our math games and our listening center. Our students can focus and understand everything better! Then we hang them up neatly on the headphone organizer (it looks like a little shoe rack!) so they don't break anymore. We also love our new push pin clips! We used them to hang up our first assignment \"All About Me.\" Having their work displayed so neatly makes the students feel proud to show off their work when their parents visit. Even the little things made a difference. We got new ID cards but no badge holders. Luckily we got them through this Donors Choose project and students put their ID cards in them. This helps the lunch line move faster and preserve their ID cards for the whole school year.\r\n\r\nAs we progress through the year, the students will continue to use their neat chair pockets to keep their unfinished writing assignments organized. They'll use the clear new headphones to listen to online lessons that help improve their writing and spelling skills. Thank you again for helping us make our 2nd-grade classroom a place where every student feel ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1741785169543,"projectUrl":"project/organized-inspired-revitalizing-our-c/9154781/","projectTitle":"Organized & Inspired: Revitalizing Our Classroom Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. V","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8907437"},{"teacherId":9967123,"projectId":9158552,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful my students and I are for your generous donation. From the very first day they walked into the classroom, my students immediately noticed the exciting new changes. The addition of the cart, pencil sharpener, and wireless controller has made our daily routines and activities run much more smoothly. But the real highlight? The 10 brand-new ʻukuleles — they truly stole the show!\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate and electric. Every Tuesday is now affectionately known as \"ʻUkulele Day,\" and it's become the most anticipated part of the week. The ʻukulele is a beloved local instrument here, and your gift has reignited a deep passion for music among my students. Their enthusiasm is infectious — students are begging for more ʻukulele time, practicing during recess, and even staying after school to get in a few more chords.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we're producing a richer, more beautiful sound in our classroom. We're so proud to share that these ʻukuleles will be featured in our upcoming school Christmas program! Students are currently learning to pick \"Jingle Bell Rock,\" and it's shaping up to be a magical performance.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than provide instruments — it has inspired creativity, joy, and a deeper connection to our cultural roots through music. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746728827078,"projectUrl":"project/making-memories-in-music-class/9158552/","projectTitle":"Making Memories in Music Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tuitele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967123"},{"teacherId":6495822,"projectId":9154250,"letterContent":"I really do appreciate your willingness to fund my project. My students love science labs as they are hands on learning opportunities and make science concepts easier to understand. The only problem is that most lab supplies are one time use materials and need replacing. With this funding I have been able to have supplies to complete labs to learn the scientific method, the engineering process, how electricity flows through circuits, how light and sound travel in waves, how cells work, how our bodies are made up of systems that work together, etc. \r\n\r\nLearning science is now fun!!","fullyFundedDate":1741702294657,"projectUrl":"project/6th-grade-scientists/9154250/","projectTitle":"6th Grade Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weeks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6495822"},{"teacherId":4609076,"projectId":8884210,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project, \"Treasure Box Magic: Motivating First-Grade Learners!\" I was absolutely thrilled when the project was fully funded, and your contributions have already made a huge impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur new resources are being used in a big way to motivate and celebrate my students' hard work. The treasure box, filled with fun little toys and goodies, is now the ultimate reward for their efforts. It's been amazing to see how a simple incentive can transform their engagement. Just last week, we were working on a challenging new math unit, and I promised a trip to the treasure box for every student who could master the concept. Their focus and determination were incredible, and seeing their faces light up as they picked their prizes made all their hard work — and mine! — feel so worth it.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were so excited! Their eyes lit up, and a few of them even clapped and cheered. They couldn't believe they were going to have a special treasure box just for our class. The joy on their faces was truly a magical moment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we'll continue to use our new treasure box to reward students as they make progress in their reading skills. Our next project is focused on fluency and comprehension, and I know that the opportunity to earn a trip to the treasure box will be a great motivator as they practice their reading aloud and dive deeper into stories.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. You've brought so much joy and motivation to our classroom, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1729356090760,"projectUrl":"project/treasure-box-magic-motivating-first-gra/8884210/","projectTitle":"Treasure Box Magic: Motivating First-Grade Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4609076"},{"teacherId":9606845,"projectId":9304901,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supplying the resources for my students to express their creative spirits! Students were so excited to see the supplies that we got as a classroom. They couldn't believe that there are programs and supporters out there who can provide such things. They enjoyed the crafts supplies and especially the art rack! All of the supplies such as the acrylic oil pastels were a hit. They love exploring the different mediums for their art crafts as we finished out the year. \r\n\r\nMy 3rd graders will always cherish these moments that allowed them to be creative and enjoy the process of being artistic and having the supplies to do so.","fullyFundedDate":1746948410264,"projectUrl":"project/artists-at-work/9304901/","projectTitle":"Artists at Work","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fullmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606845_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y494&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723625465549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606845"},{"teacherId":9606845,"projectId":9347003,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for creating memorable learning experiences for my class! Students were so excited to learn that they could turn their weather observations into a real life weather journal/booklet. My class dedicated so much effort into learning the various elements of the weather cycle. They enjoyed documenting different weather and being able to print it out and putting it into their photo albums. \r\n\r\nOver time with each day, students got more and more excited to analyze and document the weather patterns in Hawaii. I was able to see many students who typically have a hard time getting engaged take complete charge of this project. They had ownership and opportunity to make something their and feel proud about it. Each student's album showed deep learning and amazing quality work. Thank you for giving us something that the students will always remember.","fullyFundedDate":1747193687384,"projectUrl":"project/3rd-graders-take-on-the-climate-and-envi/9347003/","projectTitle":"3rd Graders Take on the Climate and Environment in Hawaii!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fullmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606845_orig.jpg?crop=1280,1280,x0,y494&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723625465549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606845"},{"teacherId":981743,"projectId":9198463,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for our new wiggle chairs! The moment they arrived, our classroom was filled with gasps of pure excitement. Students who used to struggle to sit still are now happily wiggling and completely absorbed in their work. The chairs let them release energy in a way that dramatically helps them focus, and we are so grateful.\r\n\r\nOur next steps involve a collaborative project where students will research and create presentations about their favorite animals. The wiggle chairs will empower them to more easily move and form small groups, leading to more engaging and creative teamwork. Thank you again for believing in our students and making a difference in their daily learning.","fullyFundedDate":1744829120526,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-a-wiggle-chair/9198463/","projectTitle":"Help Us Get a Wiggle Chair","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeMartini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp981743_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705021666116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/981743"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50942","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":662,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"17.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.5,"schoolId":50942,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about La'ie Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"La'ie Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/la-ie-elementary-school/50942"}