{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ma'ema'e Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5618948,"projectId":10075154,"letterContent":"These materials have had a positive overall impact on my students by making our classroom more engaging, organized, and interactive. Students are able to participate more actively in lessons, practice skills in a low-pressure way, and receive immediate feedback. The tools also help create a more structured environment, which supports independence and helps students stay focused on their learning.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, these materials have allowed me to present content in more dynamic and accessible ways, meeting the needs of different learners. Overall, they have contributed to increased student engagement, stronger understanding of concepts, and a more efficient and supportive classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1771559924505,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-small-groups-in-an-inclusive-c/10075154/","projectTitle":"Tools for Small Groups in an Inclusive Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shimada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mmesc106"},{"teacherId":6541911,"projectId":10103023,"letterContent":"Technology in the classroom is used for online curriculum such as i-ready where students are all at their own pace. Each student has an ipad and can log on to complete reading or math lessons that are at their own personal levels. In kindergarten, a learning goal is to use digital tools to produce writing so I teach my students to type on the notes app like authors and then print out their writings to display. \r\n\r\nThe students are happy to have nice new cubbies as some of theirs are ripping and breaking apart so their supplies is falling out. This helps our class to stay organized and students are able to find things in their cubby easily during transitions.","fullyFundedDate":1771556487868,"projectUrl":"project/cubbies-for-supplies/10103023/","projectTitle":"Cubbies for Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shiroma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6541911"},{"teacherId":9398077,"projectId":9943795,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Because of your generosity, my students now have portable lap desks, flexible seating options, and personal whiteboards that have already made a big difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe portable lap desks allow students to comfortably work anywhere in the room. They can spread out in the room, directly face the tv, or collaborate with classmates while still having a sturdy writing surface. This has helped students feel more comfortable and focused during independent work and small group activities.\r\n\r\nOur new flexible seating options have been especially exciting for the students. Being able to choose where they sit helps them take ownership of their learning and find the space where they concentrate best. Some students work better while sitting on the floor, while others prefer a different style of seat. Giving them this choice has increased both engagement and productivity in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe personal whiteboards have quickly become one of our most-used tools. Students use them to solve math problems, brainstorm ideas during writing lessons, and quickly show their thinking during whole-class discussions. Because every student has their own board, everyone can participate and practice their skills at the same time.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a more interactive, comfortable, and engaging learning environment for my students. They are excited to come to school each day and use the new tools that help them learn in ways that work best for them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where every child can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1765312475946,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-opportunities-for-flexible-mind/9943795/","projectTitle":"Flexible Opportunities for Flexible Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Inouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398077"},{"teacherId":8367756,"projectId":9773266,"letterContent":"The students have really enjoyed having a shared space to work with not only the teacher but also each other. Students continue to know that they can bring their work to the kidney table if they need help. They were very excited to see the table when they first walked in. Students will continue to be provided with the opportunity to engage with each other and also learn in a smaller group setting. Overall, students have made a lot of growth in academics and also in independent skills. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1759324572883,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-and-flexible-teaching/9773266/","projectTitle":"Small Group and Flexible Teaching","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fukuda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367756"},{"teacherId":9794708,"projectId":9885399,"letterContent":"Twenty-nine students were so excited to see our new classroom materials. About ten of them even stayed after school to help set up the whiteboards. \r\n\r\nThey have been enjoying the use of the standing whiteboards. Gone are the days of sitting at their desks using their individual whiteboards. They are more active and engaged in lessons when they're up on their feet. \r\n\r\nWe love using them for all subjects, especially math. We get to see everyone's thought process and different ways students solve one problem. Thank you again for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1763620833464,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-classroom/9885399/","projectTitle":"Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miguel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9794708"},{"teacherId":10250568,"projectId":9702091,"letterContent":"The resources from this restock have become the \"quiet heroes\" of our daily routine. In a Kindergarten inclusion classroom, our biggest project is building independence. We are using these new tools to create \"success stations\" during our literacy and math blocks.\r\n\r\nA specific moment that stands out happened during our \"H-Brothers\" phonics lesson. A student who typically struggles with focus was able to use our new multi-sensory scaffolds to stay engaged for the entire 15-minute rotation. Because he had the right tactile support to \"feel\" the sounds, he successfully identified the /sh/ sound in \"ship\" and \"shell\" for the first time. It wasn't just a literacy win; it was a win for his confidence.\r\n\r\nThe reaction was pure Kindergarten joy! When the boxes arrived, my students were convinced it was a \"classroom birthday.\" There were literal cheers as we unboxed the materials that would help us with our \"safe body\" goals and our reading adventures.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, who often finds transitions difficult, kept patting the new sensory regulation tools and told me, \"Now I have a way to stay in my safe bubble.\" For 5-year-olds, these materials aren't just supplies; they are a signal that their classroom is a place designed specifically for their needs. They felt seen, supported, and incredibly excited to get to work.","fullyFundedDate":1759448768695,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-kindergarten-inclusion-classr/9702091/","projectTitle":"First Year Kindergarten Inclusion Classroom Start Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Medeiros","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250568"},{"teacherId":6542431,"projectId":9932479,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom now has standing vertical mobile whiteboards that have completely transformed how my second graders learn and collaborate! The day the whiteboards arrived, my students' eyes lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to try them out, and within minutes, they were wheeling them around the classroom, claiming their \"thinking spaces,\" and asking if they could use them right away. One student exclaimed, \"It's like we have our own teacher boards!\" Their enthusiasm has not diminished since that first day.\r\nWe use these whiteboards every single day across all subject areas. During math, small groups gather around a whiteboard to solve word problems together, drawing pictures and testing different strategies while I rotate to support each group. In reading, students use them to map out story elements, practice spelling words, and brainstorm ideas for their writing. \r\n\r\nThe whiteboards have given my students the freedom to think big, make mistakes, and erase without worry—which has made them more willing to take risks and share their thinking.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're incorporating the whiteboards into our upcoming units on telling time and counting money. Students will work in stations, using the whiteboards to draw clock faces and practice making change with visual representations. Your generosity has given my second graders the tools to become more independent, collaborative learners who aren't afraid to show their work and learn from each other. Thank you for believing in our classroom and making such a meaningful difference in my students' education!","fullyFundedDate":1764621997737,"projectUrl":"project/write-wipe-and-learn-mobile-whiteboar/9932479/","projectTitle":"Write, Wipe, and Learn: Mobile Whiteboards for My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Namba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6542431"},{"teacherId":9597154,"projectId":9772159,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! My students and I are truly grateful for the new resources, it has brought so much excitement and engagement to our learning time. We've been using these resources during small group activities to strengthen early learning skills, and it's amazing to see how eager the students are to participate. These tools have made lessons more interactive and meaningful, helping each child grow in confidence and independence. Our next step is to build on this enthusiasm by incorporating the materials into upcoming themed projects, encouraging more hands-on learning and collaboration. Mahalo again for making such a lasting impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759448307988,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-mighty-minds/9772159/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Mighty Minds","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":5618948,"projectId":9777513,"letterContent":"The kidney table has had a significant and positive impact on student learning by allowing purposeful small-group instruction within an inclusive classroom setting. This instructional space has made it possible to meet students' individual academic and behavioral needs while maintaining their access to grade-level curriculum and peer interactions. Rather than removing students from the general education environment, the kidney table allows support to be embedded naturally into daily instruction, which has strengthened both student engagement and overall classroom participation. Thank you again for your generous donations by changing one classroom at a time!","fullyFundedDate":1759455013538,"projectUrl":"project/pulling-up-a-seat-to-learning-and-connec/9777513/","projectTitle":"Pulling Up a Seat to Learning and Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shimada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mmesc106"},{"teacherId":10296484,"projectId":9782661,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping our classroom get flexible seating! The new chairs and cushions have made a big difference for our students. Now they can choose where and how they work, and it's amazing to see how much more focused, comfortable, and excited they are to learn. Students are talking and collaborating more, and they seem happier just being in class.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom feels more like a space where everyone can succeed. The flexible seating has helped students take charge of their learning and really stay engaged throughout the day. We're so grateful to DonorsChoose for making this possible and for giving our students a classroom that works for them!","fullyFundedDate":1759607818086,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success/9782661/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Golden","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296484"},{"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. 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