{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Makalapa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10248291,"projectId":9851567,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has provided my students with much more than just physical supplies; you have provided them with the \"third teacher\" in our room. These materials have already made a measurable impact on our daily learning:\r\n\r\nDeepening Understanding: With these new resources, my students are moving beyond textbooks to hands-on learning. I have seen complex concepts \"click\" much faster as they engage with the visual and tactile tools you provided.\r\n\r\nSparking Motivation: The excitement in the room was palpable when the materials arrived. This surge in engagement has significantly improved student focus and fostered a genuine sense of ownership over their work.\r\n\r\nPromoting Equity: Your gift ensures that every student in my class—regardless of their background—has access to high-quality, modern tools. This levels the playing field and allows every child to reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nBuilding Community: Beyond the academic benefits, your generosity sends a powerful message to my students: that their community believes in them and values their education.","fullyFundedDate":1761399842365,"projectUrl":"project/things-i-need-for-my-new-classroom/9851567/","projectTitle":"Things I Need for My New Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nalls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248291"},{"teacherId":10248291,"projectId":9774201,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the classroom materials provided this year. These resources have acted as a \"third teacher\" in our room, profoundly impacting student growth in several key ways such as: enhanced learning, increased engagement, greater equity and a positive culture. These materials have helped bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real-world understanding, boosting retention significantly. High-quality materials are one of the most cost-effective ways to level the playing field for students from different backgrounds.","fullyFundedDate":1759623240444,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-environment/9774201/","projectTitle":"Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nalls","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248291"},{"teacherId":1959644,"projectId":9606301,"letterContent":"Because I am my elementary school's sole PE teacher, I'm required to fundraise on my own and take donations of sports equipment. I have driven many miles around my state to procure any and all sports equipment I can find. Some donations have been so awesome that our school can use them immediately; others, I often notice, are equipment that has many miles on it and was given to our school because the donor didn't have the heart to throw it away. We often get the latter.\r\n\r\nThus, when we can get new equipment, our students and I are thrilled! The feel and bounce of new basketballs are what our students desperately needed. The basketballs that we've been using have no grip and I often have to fill the basketballs with air because our students play with them so much. We've actually had to use donated basketballs or balls that have been used for 8 years or longer. The new basketballs that you have bestowed on us has already lifted our students' spirits, and I can see the joy on the students' faces. I am humbled and thankful that we have Donors like you who give so generously. Our recess and sports programs are thriving again!","fullyFundedDate":1755658617244,"projectUrl":"project/pass-new-basketballs-to-our-students/9606301/","projectTitle":"Pass New Basketballs to Our Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kawatachi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1959644_orig.jpg?crop=1079,1079,x515,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596048293186","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1959644"},{"teacherId":9342213,"projectId":9737846,"letterContent":"How are you and your students using the new resources? Share a specific classroom project or moment.\r\nMy students have been using the new math manipulatives daily during our hands-on math block. Recently, we completed a \"Math Passport\" activity where students traveled to different \"countries\" (stations) and used the tools to solve addition and subtraction word problems. The manipulatives helped them make sense of each problem and confidently explain their thinking.\r\n\r\nHow did your students react when they first saw the materials?\r\nThey were thrilled! Their eyes lit up as soon as the boxes were opened. Many students immediately started exploring the tools and wanted to use them to solve math problems.\r\n\r\nWhat are the next steps for your students on a current classroom lesson or project?\r\nNext, our class will be using the manipulatives to deepen their understanding of word problems by exploring multiple solution strategies. These tools will also support small-group intervention work, allowing students to build confidence as problem-solvers. As we move into more complex addition and subtraction concepts, the manipulatives will help students bridge concrete learning to more abstract thinking.","fullyFundedDate":1760927850847,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-discovery/9737846/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Discovery!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Love","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342213"},{"teacherId":7242747,"projectId":9772363,"letterContent":"What a difference you've made! Seeing my 5th graders' faces light up when they saw the individual fans was priceless. They were so excited to stay cool and focused. We're using the document camera daily for math instruction, making modeling complex strategies super clear and engaging for everyone—it instantly cut down on confusion! The students now stay focused and ready to learn, even on warm days. Our next step is using the camera to model the writing process. Thank you for helping us create a magical and effective learning community!","fullyFundedDate":1759225660885,"projectUrl":"project/from-games-to-growth-engaging-5th-grade/9772363/","projectTitle":"From Games to Growth: Engaging 5th Graders Every Day","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yanos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7242747_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646706428976","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7242747"},{"teacherId":10295720,"projectId":9780760,"letterContent":"The moment the big boxes arrived with the Rolling Trolley Tool Box and the Stackable Storage System, our students recognized the immediate impact. Their reaction was one of pure ownership and excitement; they immediately got to work transforming our chaotic workspace into a functioning \"Innovation Lab.\" Using the new DYMO LabelManager, students labeled every bin and drawer, ensuring that every gear, pin, and sensor for the robot, LARRY, had a permanent home. This wasn't just about tidiness; it was about adopting the professional organizational standards required to manage complex engineering projects like the FLL Challenge.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly proud to share that your generous support directly contributed to our greatest success yet! Team 5761, with our RetrieveBot1 solution, successfully advanced past the Qualifying Tournament and is heading to the State Competition! During the intense Robot Games, our team was noted for being the most consistent scoring team. This success was not an accident. It was a direct result of the organization you funded. Because our modular attachments were perfectly organized in the labeled trolleys, our pit crew spent zero time scrambling for parts. Every 2.5-minute round started on time with a perfectly calibrated robot, proving that organization is truly the key to reliable, high-level performance.\r\n\r\nThe hard work continues as we prepare for the State Tournament! The durable storage and tool kit are now permanent, critical resources that empower every student, now and in future seasons. Your support has done more than supply materials; it has invested in our students' ability to master complex logistics, collaborate efficiently, and manage real-world engineering constraints. Thank you for giving our students the organized foundation they needed to achieve their goals and advance to the state level!","fullyFundedDate":1759581295579,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-challengers/9780760/","projectTitle":"Robotics Challengers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ahue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10295720_orig.jpg?crop=8092,8092,x0,y539&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759542632999","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295720"},{"teacherId":1135382,"projectId":9778071,"letterContent":"We can't wait to use the materials your donations supplied us with. We are so excited to use them for our Pollinators Project next month. We will learn so much and get more out of this unit with the materials given to us. Thank you again for your generous donations! The students at our school are grateful for what you have done for our community. Thank you for paying it forward!\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this transformative learning experience possible. You've helped us sow the seeds of science and curiosity, and we can't wait to share the final project with our families.","fullyFundedDate":1759500082750,"projectUrl":"project/pbl-our-pollinators/9778071/","projectTitle":"PBL: Our Pollinators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nomura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1135382"},{"teacherId":7375469,"projectId":8700314,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to your contribution, we now have a set of task boxes designed to help students build independence on targeted skills. It has been incredible to see their independence grow the more we worked with the boxes. These task boxes are not only helping students practice essential skills, but they are also fostering a sense of ownership, responsibility, and perseverance in our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we continue to use these resources, our next step is to integrate the task boxes into our upcoming reading and writing projects. As well as switching out tasks to incorporate new skills. I am excited to see how their independence continues to grow and how they apply these skills to more complex tasks. Your support has given my students a tangible opportunity to learn and thrive, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this meaningful impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1725602099538,"projectUrl":"project/tackling-tasks-one-box-at-a-time/8700314/","projectTitle":"Tackling Tasks, One Box at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jugueta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7375469_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x448,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667257001754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7375469"},{"teacherId":7375469,"projectId":8891833,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Thanks to your contribution, we now have a set of task boxes designed to help students build independence on targeted skills. It has been incredible to see their independence grow the more we worked with the boxes. These task boxes are not only helping students practice essential skills, but they are also fostering a sense of ownership, responsibility, and perseverance in our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we continue to use these resources, our next step is to integrate the task boxes into our upcoming reading and writing projects. As well as switching out tasks to incorporate new skills. I am excited to see how their independence continues to grow and how they apply these skills to more complex tasks. Your support has given my students a tangible opportunity to learn and thrive, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this meaningful impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1729441686987,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-with-task-boxes/8891833/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning with Task Boxes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jugueta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7375469_orig.jpg?crop=716,716,x448,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667257001754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7375469"},{"teacherId":9735298,"projectId":9157285,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for funding my project. These morning work binders allow me to individualize work for my preschoolers with special needs. As a special education teacher, I have to individualize work according to abilities and these binders have made it just a bit easier. the morning binders keep my students engaged and eager to learn. I haven't had enough time to make all of my binders since school started, but soon all of my students will have one. These binders have made morning routine a little smoother. We will continue to use and update these binders as needed.","fullyFundedDate":1746709916936,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-beginnings-individualiz/9157285/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Beginnings: Individualized Morning Work for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9735298"},{"teacherId":9591823,"projectId":9303891,"letterContent":"A $100 Teacher Pay Teachers gift card would be a game-changer for my fourth-grade class. It would let me buy all sorts of amazing teaching resources that I usually can't afford. I could get fun, hands-on activities for our science lessons, like a kit to build a solar system, or some new, engaging math games that make learning fractions less intimidating. I'd also be able to find some great social studies units that really bring history to life. Basically, this gift card would give me the power to grab exactly what I need to make our classroom more exciting and effective, and it would save me hours of searching and creating materials from scratch. It would be a huge win for me and a bigger win for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746483131380,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-futures-empowering-my-students/9303891/","projectTitle":"Fueling Futures: Empowering My Students Through Learning Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mejia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9591823_orig.jpg?crop=2110,2110,x413,y119&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721061683574","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9591823"},{"teacherId":3685830,"projectId":9155032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for each item that you helped purchase. It is because of your donation my students are able to have a glow day that was impactful. My classroom is filled with students who don't get to celebrate often. Without this donation we wouldn't have had this opportunity.\r\nThank you for each material. It has made such a difference in the way that our classroom runs. I am so thankful for people like you. Without this donation I know the students would not be able to do the things we have done.\r\nAs a teacher transitioning to a new grade it has been very difficult to purchase all the things that we need. 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