{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ma'ema'e Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6541911,"projectId":9773373,"letterContent":"Students are using technology in the classroom and I teach students to type out their writing so it can be published. One of the projects we work on is an All About Me book so students go through the writing process and the end result is a published book. In the past, I have done the printing behind the scenes but now students are able to see how their typing turns in to printing and becomes something they published. \r\n\r\nIt is exciting for students to see and use technology because they may not have it at home. Students are especially excited to share their published book. In school students read their book they wrote to their big buddy which is fun for them because usually the big buddy is the one reading books to them. Thank you so much for helping my class!","fullyFundedDate":1759417880176,"projectUrl":"project/technology-in-the-classroom/9773373/","projectTitle":"Technology in the classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shiroma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6541911"},{"teacherId":8591164,"projectId":9155453,"letterContent":"The addition of this table to our classroom has made a truly remarkable difference in the way our small group instruction takes place. The students are now able to focus much more effectively in a small group setting, and the environment it creates encourages meaningful participation and collaboration. With a designated, comfortable space that's just the right size for small groups, students feel more connected, both to their peers and to the learning material. This table has quickly become an essential part of our daily routine, and the benefits have been evident from the very beginning.\r\nOne of the most noticeable changes is how much easier it has become to pull students into small groups for targeted instruction. In the past, I often struggled to find a suitable spot in the room where students could work together without distractions or feeling cramped. This table provides the perfect setting for focused learning, and the students genuinely look forward to the time they get to spend working in small groups. It creates a sense of importance and structure that supports their learning in ways that truly matter.\r\nThe layout of the table allows me to interact more directly with each student, whether we're working on reading strategies, solving math problems, or engaging in hands-on activities. It fosters a level of engagement that's hard to achieve in larger group settings. Students ask more questions, participate more confidently, and demonstrate greater understanding when they're seated at this table. It's clear that the physical environment plays a major role in their learning experience, and this piece of furniture has helped create a space that feels both productive and welcoming.\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact not only on me as an educator but, more importantly, on my students. Many of them benefit immensely from one-on-one and small group instruction, and having a consistent space to do this kind of work has improved both their academic performance and their overall confidence. The table is more than just a piece of furniture—it's a tool that supports learning, growth, and connection.\r\nThank you so much for your support and thoughtfulness. Contributions like yours make an enormous difference in classrooms like mine. It's often the small things—like having a dedicated space to focus—that help students thrive and feel excited about learning. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to give my students what they need to succeed, and I appreciate your part in making that happen. Your generosity has not gone unnoticed, and we are thankful every single day.\r\nThank you again for helping us create a classroom environment where students feel seen, supported, and inspired to do their best. This table will continue to be a centerpiece of learning in our classroom for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1741750393111,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-sharing/9155453/","projectTitle":"Small Group Sharing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gueco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8591164"},{"teacherId":9373621,"projectId":9161927,"letterContent":"While many people use tech tools like cameras or lights in their daily lives, it's something else entirely to see how they're used as learning tools in a classroom. Thanks to your donation of the Aputure Amaran 300c RGB COB Video Light, my students are not just learning how to use lighting they're learning how light tells a story.\r\n\r\nIn our media class, the students have begun to understand how professional gear like this can shape a scene's emotion. They're using the RGB settings to simulate different times of day, to add mood to short films, or even to create vibrant backdrops for product shots. We're talking real life problem solving, teamwork, and critical thinking: \"How should this product be lit to make it stand out?\" \"How can we make this interviewee look natural and engaging on camera?\"\r\n\r\nWhat excites the students most is the color changing capability. They love testing dramatic lighting effects blue light for night scenes, warm orange for golden hour and instantly seeing how it affects the look and feel of their footage. A few of my quieter students, who often hold back during discussions, have taken the lead during lighting sessions, showing real confidence as they adjust dimmers and direct the light like pros.\r\n\r\nOne student who used to struggle with classroom engagement now comes in early to set up lights for class shoots. Watching him take ownership of our studio space has been a reminder of what happens when students are trusted with professional grade tools: they rise to the occasion.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping bring this magic into our classroom. You're not just lighting a scene you're lighting a spark in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1742006611439,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-creativity/9161927/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373621"},{"teacherId":7899196,"projectId":9171650,"letterContent":"Mahalo for donating to our classroom! When the boxes first arrived, students were so curious to see what was inside them. After we took everything out, the students were very excited. Whenever the students have a chance to, they love to pick the table to work at. They also get very excited when they get pulled to work with an adult at the \"small-group work space\" because they know they can use the new pieces of furniture.\r\n\r\nIt has made a huge difference in our instruction. The table and whiteboard allow us to work with small groups of students to meet their needs. The students have really benefited from this in such a short amount of time. With multiple adults in the classroom, we are so fortunate to have this workspace so that we can utilize all the help that we have in the classroom. For example, the other day, we noticed a small group of students struggling to find elapsed time. Students got to use the table and whiteboard to get extra practice with elapsed time. After a few more rounds of practice, we noticed improvement in their understanding. Thank you again for the support and donation!","fullyFundedDate":1742144673471,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-instruction/9171650/","projectTitle":"Small Group Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tominaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7899196"},{"teacherId":5255200,"projectId":9166205,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your extremely generous donations! Our class received so many exciting book sets that they were jubilant about. By having brand, spanking new books to read, it motivates even my most reluctant readers to grab a book.\r\n\r\nMy students were only gravitating towards Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dog Man books, so I realized I needed to meet them in the middle. I wanted them to be just as engaged in chapter books as much as graphic novels. Having interesting chapter books like the Who is... series that includes pictures along with information pulls them in and gets them excited about biographies! I wanted the students to WANT to explore more genres on their own. \r\n\r\nWhen we got these new books, I made a big show of it and even used the donated book bins to make them look more enticing! They ate it up. Anything new is exciting. Now that time has passed, students are still picking up the new books and making their way through the series. The technology we have is great, but the young generation is picking up on them earlier and earlier. Having great books gives them some tactile learning, which I value.\r\n\r\nSo, thank you again for your help. You are helping mold the future!","fullyFundedDate":1742129265814,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-fundamental/9166205/","projectTitle":"Reading is FUNdamental","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nagakura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5255200_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521926766995","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5255200"},{"teacherId":6541911,"projectId":9164904,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our kindergarten classroom! Because of your generosity, our students now have comfortable new library chairs that make reading time extra special. They absolutely love curling up with their favorite books, and the cozy seating has helped foster a stronger love of reading in our little learners. The new pencil sharpener, extra crayons, and erasers have also made a big difference. Our creative time is running smoother than ever, and it's such a joy to see students engaged and fully stocked with the supplies they need.\r\n\r\nThe LEGO sets have been a huge hit! The kids were so excited when they saw the box and logo because they all knew exactly what it was! Your support has truly brought joy and learning into our classroom in so many ways. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for investing in our students and believing in the power of education!","fullyFundedDate":1742057676111,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-and-materials/9164904/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library and Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shiroma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6541911"},{"teacherId":8367756,"projectId":8880257,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sponsoring this project for my students. The students in the classroom have been able to use the white board as a way to reference previously learned material that we made posters for on the poster paper that was provided. Students are able to go over to the poster and flip to the page that they need to reference on their own. Also, it has helped with being able to write things down for students to be able to see when teaching. \r\n\r\nWhen they students first saw the materials we received they were very excited and thought that they could use it to draw and play games on, but I told them that we would be using it for learning. \r\n\r\nWe are hoping to get more white boards in the future to be able to use it so that students can do work on it and show their work in groups or partners.","fullyFundedDate":1729111369821,"projectUrl":"project/expanded-mobile-thinking/8880257/","projectTitle":"Expanded Mobile Thinking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fukuda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367756"},{"teacherId":9967189,"projectId":9158813,"letterContent":"Our classroom thanks you so much for your donation to purchase the mobile whiteboards! The students were very surprised and excited when they returned from spring break! \r\n\r\nWithin a short time period we have used them for short-term anchor charts that we can refer to for our lessons, and the students had the opportunity to get out of their seats while practicing their math and social skills. Since we only have 2 whiteboards right now, they were also able to practice taking turns!\r\n\r\n\r\nOnce again we appreciate your generous donation and support!","fullyFundedDate":1741964458513,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-learning/9158813/","projectTitle":"Flexible Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967189"},{"teacherId":6544964,"projectId":8545758,"letterContent":"Students have been using the carpet EVERY DAY! It has been so comfortable for them to sit and learn. Students enjoy playing board games, doing small group work, and learning in a comfortable way on the carpet. It has been great for me to also sit on the floor with them to teach at their level and get really interactive with them. \r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the material they were so happy! They were determined to keep it clean. They always make sure to take off their shoes before going on it and remember not to spill food and drinks on it. They want other future students to enjoy the carpet as well. \r\n\r\nMy next step is to include more flexible seating in this classroom. I am in the process of trying to create nooks with my cubbies so that students can enjoy more carpet time, or even maybe experience sitting on wobbly stools. I am excited to transform this classroom into something more comfortable for students since they spend a lot of time in here.","fullyFundedDate":1728847188565,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-and-floor-time/8545758/","projectTitle":"Carpet and Floor Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paranada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6544964_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x403,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1563424239299","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6544964"},{"teacherId":9597154,"projectId":8733878,"letterContent":"Mahalo Nui!I am filled with gratitude for your generous contributions to our project, Building Little Hands: Fine Motor Skills Materials for Pre-K SPED. Your support has made a tremendous impact on my students, providing them with the tools they need to strengthen their fine motor skills and engage in hands-on learning. The materials you helped fund, such as manipulatives, bead kits, and sensory activities, have brought so much joy and excitement to our classroom. These resources are not only helping my students develop their motor coordination but are also encouraging their creativity, focus, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nWatching my students light up as they explore these materials has been truly heartwarming. From threading beads to using tweezers to pick up small objects, they are building confidence and independence in ways that will support their learning for years to come. Thank you for being a part of this journey and for believing in the potential of every child in our classroom. Your generosity reminds us all of the power of community and kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1735697512563,"projectUrl":"project/building-little-hands-fine-motor-skills/8733878/","projectTitle":"Building Little Hands: Fine Motor Skills Materials for Pre-K SPED","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9597154_orig.jpg?crop=1061,1061,x0,y99&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725349430688","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9597154"},{"teacherId":9794708,"projectId":8868237,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! Our iPad stand and pencil have been very useful thusfar. I am limited on resources as a new teacher and having these new materials has definitely made lesson planning/teaching easier.\r\n\r\nThe Apple pencil has definitely made it easier to teach lessons. I prefer to use our iPad and tv monitor for lessons, so the pencil has definitely made a difference in our daily lives. The iPad stand has allowed us to project student work on our tv and the students love when their work is being shown. \r\n\r\nThese materials have definitely inhanced our lessons and I'm excited to continue using them for years to come. Thank you all again for helping this first year teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1728797775372,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-tools/8868237/","projectTitle":"Teacher Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miguel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9794708"},{"teacherId":9794708,"projectId":8860500,"letterContent":"We put almost all of our new resources to use right away! My students were so excited to have new things for our classroom. Our laminator has been working overtime since we got it. I got to create some door decor, a Christmas craft, posters, and so many things! It will definitely be something I use frequently. Another popular item was the crate and hanging folders. We were able to create a student mailbox with these items and now we have a great system for passing back forms, tests, papers, etc. This saves us so much class time in the long run! The last class favorite are the mints. My students love when they get to eat a mint during a big test. I had previously used my own money to buy mints. Now, we have two huge bags to last us for a while. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to use these items and I'm sure they will be used for years to come. I am sure our laminator will be used for more door decor, new lesson material, and so much more. We are so lucky and fortunate to have donors provide for our classroom. My students and I are forever grateful for donors like you.","fullyFundedDate":1728284125099,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-a-first-year-teacher/8860500/","projectTitle":"Supporting a First Year Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miguel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9794708"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50860","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":667,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":23,"percentAsian":47,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":76.8,"schoolId":50860,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ma'ema'e Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ma'ema'e Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/maemae-elementary-school/50860"}