{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2081668,"projectId":9772143,"letterContent":"Thank you for the MIDI keyboard and mini whiteboards! We connected the keyboard to GarageBand—students now compose in groups, taking turns fairly, helping with beats and layers. Most exciting: they explore sounds freely. A quiet student created a piano riff; the class built a full song around it, troubleshooting together and celebrating wins. Whiteboards are daily staples: sketching chords, brainstorming lyrics, rhythm math, or voting on themes. They erase fears, boost inclusion.\r\nUnveiling day: Gasps, wide eyes, cheers! \"This is a real studio!\" Kids jumped, discovered reverb/drums/synths—laughter echoed. Shy ones beamed, high-fived; enthusiasm ignited instant creation.\r\nNext steps: Pair/trio tracks merge into group pieces. Rehearse harmonies/timing with whiteboards for structures/notes. Plan classroom concert—record polished songs, share with families. Some add simple videos. Your gift fosters music, teamwork, growth!","fullyFundedDate":1759361474568,"projectUrl":"project/music-exploration/9772143/","projectTitle":"Music Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2081668_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x205,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677697660022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2081668"},{"teacherId":7880662,"projectId":9158004,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your support! Thanks to your generosity, our students were able to explore the design and marketing process. \r\nOur students were able to request and create designs. As teachers we were able to create those requested designs and use them as rewards. At the end of the year, we were able to print a 3d print as a gift to each student in the grade level. \r\nOur students were so excited and happy to learn about the design process for 3d prints. After seeing what it takes to make a 3d print, students were able to determine what would warrant that reward. Creating their own reward motivated students to work hard.","fullyFundedDate":1742047463314,"projectUrl":"project/technology-and-marketing/9158004/","projectTitle":"Technology and Marketing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7880662"},{"teacherId":8974657,"projectId":9171658,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity! I am excited to use all things provided for another school year! Although I had moved grade level, I am able to use most things in my classroom and the few things I had utilized for Kindergarten, the next teacher can also make use of it. The students are so grateful to have things and rewards to look forward to. They most enjoy the play dohs and making memories and posting it up on our walls! The stamps are a great addition to the classroom where kids have the chance to learn how to use them as well!","fullyFundedDate":1742149304746,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-place-to-have-fun-explore-a/9171658/","projectTitle":"Creating a Place to Have Fun, Explore, and Learn.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974657"},{"teacherId":8357707,"projectId":9156405,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my end of the school year project! My students were so excited to get a replenishment of much needed supplies such as pencils, expo markers and folders. Although students come to school with extra supplies at the beginning of the school year, they quickly run low on stock with daily use. It can be very costly for the teacher to replace these essential supplies so it was very helpful to have extra that students could borrow. I like to use the masking tape to label the community supplies and reminds students to return it at the end of the day.\r\n\r\nMy students loved the snacks we received for our testing motivation! 3rd grade is a student's first time ever taking the state standardized test. The fruit roll up, gummy treats and mints helped students to stay encouraged throughout the test. The snacks provided them with a little pick me to keep them focused or an independent break when needed. Thank you again for helping my students finish the school year strong!","fullyFundedDate":1741820185561,"projectUrl":"project/finish-the-school-year-strong/9156405/","projectTitle":"Finish the School Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Labiste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357707"},{"teacherId":5359078,"projectId":9154683,"letterContent":"Your support for my project \"Kids love Gosling Award Books!\" has ignited quite a stir in our library. The new acrylic book shelf dividers has given up a space to highlight these special books in an orderly manner. Having the funds to purchase multiple copies of the top 5 contenders along with the #1 winner provides more students access to the books. \r\n\r\nWe have already begun to read titles for next year's contest and look forward to using the acrylic dividers to display the new set next year. When students find pleasure in reading, it opens doors to them and builds their imagination. Having cool displays and sets offers them a chance to partake in something really special, getting to vote on a book and have buddies to read the books with. \r\n\r\nYou have made a terrific impact on our young readers and I am so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1741739510800,"projectUrl":"project/kids-love-gosling-award-books/9154683/","projectTitle":"Kids Love \"Gosling Award\" Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5359078_orig.jpg?crop=2224,2224,x114,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741678848526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wheelerlibrary"},{"teacherId":2081668,"projectId":9156897,"letterContent":"Many thank you for the donation. Students love the guitar and have learned a few chords. We created a 3d print for the whole school! A student designed it and we printed a thousand of them. Design and manufacturing in one room! We have enough markers for ther est of the year. We can not tell you in words how good that is! The gutar amp can hook up to the keyboard we already have. Students love that instument more than anything in here during indoor recess. The class has taken on a new feeling based in music and design.","fullyFundedDate":1741896712906,"projectUrl":"project/music-and-building-2025/9156897/","projectTitle":"Music and Building 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2081668_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x205,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677697660022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2081668"},{"teacherId":8357707,"projectId":8880511,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my class' SEL project. The small prizes and incentives have been an exciting addition to our classroom store. Students have independently created their own goals for what they'd like to purchase and I see them saving up each week. This has also impacted how they choose to make positive choices daily. One of their favorite prizes is the squishy stress ball.\r\n\r\nThrough the support of this project we're also been able to incorporate more art in our classroom. Students enjoy expressing themselves creatively. For fall, my students used the water colors to create an illusion of a vanishing point.","fullyFundedDate":1729181583550,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-growth/8880511/","projectTitle":"Social & Emotional Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Labiste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357707"},{"teacherId":9786101,"projectId":8846044,"letterContent":"The \"Mobile Garden Bed: Empowering Special Education Students Through Plant Science\" project has made a profound and transformative impact on students with special education needs. By incorporating hands-on gardening activities into the curriculum, the project allows students to engage in experiential learning that strengthens their understanding of plant science, biology, and sustainability. The mobility of the garden beds enables students to experience gardening in a way that suits their specific needs, providing a dynamic, sensory-rich environment that promotes both cognitive and physical development. Through this project, students gain a sense of accomplishment and pride as they nurture plants from seed to harvest, building confidence and fostering a love for nature and the environment.\r\n\r\nMoreover, the project has had a lasting impact on students' emotional well-being and social skills. The act of working together to care for the mobile garden fosters teamwork, cooperation, and communication. Students learn to take responsibility and work towards a common goal, which is essential for building a sense of independence and self-worth. The connection to nature also has therapeutic benefits, reducing stress and improving overall mental health. By empowering special education students through the hands-on experience of gardening, the \"Mobile Garden Bed\" project is not only providing valuable educational opportunities but also enriching the lives of students and helping them build essential life skills that extend far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1728190182101,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-garden-bed-empowering-special-ed/8846044/","projectTitle":"Mobile Garden Bed: Empowering Special Education Students Through Plant Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9786101"},{"teacherId":9786101,"projectId":8845804,"letterContent":"The \"Friendship Letters: Building Connections Through Our Pen Pal Stationery Center\" project has had a significant positive impact on both students and the community. By providing students with the tools and resources to engage in meaningful correspondence with pen pals, the project has fostered a sense of connection and empathy. The stationery center has encouraged students to develop their writing and communication skills while building lasting relationships with peers from different backgrounds and cultures. Through the exchange of letters, students learn the value of friendship, respect, and understanding, breaking down barriers and forming bonds that extend beyond their immediate environment.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, this project has promoted a deeper sense of community and global awareness. Students involved in the pen pal program have gained insights into diverse perspectives and developed a broader understanding of the world around them. The act of writing letters creates an avenue for personal expression, allowing students to articulate their thoughts and experiences in a meaningful way. This project not only strengthens literacy skills but also nurtures emotional intelligence and social responsibility, making a lasting and transformative impact on the lives of the students involved.","fullyFundedDate":1727930786901,"projectUrl":"project/friendship-letters-building-connections/8845804/","projectTitle":"Friendship Letters: Building Connections Through Our Pen Pal Stationery Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9786101"},{"teacherId":8824286,"projectId":8879345,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! We have been utilizing the resources during therapy sessions in various ways. Fletcher and the Falling Leaves has been a story that I've been reading with the older students who are working on story sequencing and identifying key elements of the story. Pout Pout Fish and the Mad, Mad Day has been a great book for students who are working on identifying feelings of characters and being able to look at others' perspectives. The students have also been enjoying playing the new games. The Mario Pop Up game and Dinosaur Island Eye Found It have been very popular recently and helps to motivate the kids during sessions to work hard on producing their speech sounds. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1729094739978,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-meaningful-communication/8879345/","projectTitle":"Fostering Meaningful Communication","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824286"},{"teacherId":7880662,"projectId":8886190,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donation(s) to our classroom. Thanks to you, we were able to organize our supplies and create easy access. Our students were also able to use life skills and their engineering mindset to complete the builds of our shelves. \r\nThe students were very excited to see their supplies in front of them and that they could have easy access.\r\nMy students were also very excited to be a part of our classroom setup. They loved building the shelves and using their engineering brains. The students felt accomplished when they finished a shelf. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1729430806825,"projectUrl":"project/our-reorganization/8886190/","projectTitle":"Our Reorganization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deiner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7880662"},{"teacherId":5359078,"projectId":8881168,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the supplies and equipment we were able to get through Donor's Choose. \r\nThe microphone has helped us make the audio clear and loud for our weekly broadcasts. The students feel like famous YouTubers.\r\nThe blank books have sparked imagination and creativity, giving us more opportunities to let our students shine. Student products have included joke books, poetry collections and we even have a few graphic novels!\r\nThank you for your generosity and for support our school! Our students' voices were truly amplified!","fullyFundedDate":1729205604862,"projectUrl":"project/amplify-broadcast-our-student-voices/8881168/","projectTitle":"Amplify & Broadcast Our Student Voices","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sanico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5359078_orig.jpg?crop=2224,2224,x114,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741678848526","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wheelerlibrary"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50918","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":598,"numTeachers":49,"percentFrplEligible":39,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":13,"percentWhite":38,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.1,"schoolId":50918,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/major-sheldon-wheeler-elementary-school/50918"}