{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Manana Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":25.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9468890,"projectId":10104079,"letterContent":"We are writing to say a huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting our project, \"Empowering Multilingual Learners.\" Because of your kindness, our students now have essential, hands-on tools right at their fingertips. These resources are changing the way they learn, speak, and feel about themselves every single day.\r\n\r\nWhile items like dry-erase boards, clipboards, and basic school supplies might seem ordinary, in our classroom, they act as vital bridges to literacy. For a multilingual learner, a blank notebook page can feel intimidating. However, the dry-erase boards give them a safe space to practice reading, writing, and spelling. If they make a mistake, they can simply wipe it away and try again—removing the \"scary\" part of learning a new language.\r\n\r\nThe clipboards have also transformed our room, allowing students to get up, partner with peers, and practice speaking English through interactive reading games. Furthermore, tools like our new markers and art supplies allow students to show their understanding through drawing or mapping out stories when they don't quite have the spoken English words yet.\r\n\r\nWe are already seeing huge changes in our quietest students. Children who used to stay silent out of nervousness are now confidently writing on their whiteboards and proudly sharing their work with the class.\r\n\r\nYour donation did so much more than just buy school supplies—you truly succeeded in empowering our multilingual learners. You gave them a voice, confidence, and a joy for learning. Thank you for believing in our students. Your generosity is something we will never forget.","fullyFundedDate":1771642276275,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-multilingual-learners/10104079/","projectTitle":"Empowering Multilingual Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468890"},{"teacherId":10002697,"projectId":9968929,"letterContent":"Your support makes a meaningful difference, and I truly appreciate your willingness to invest in my students' learning and growth. With your contribution, I have been able to enhance math instruction through the use of manipulatives in a small group setting. These hands on tools and portable white boards allow students to actively engage and conceptually understand math concepts. I can better tailor instruction and provide targeted instruction from anywhere. The small group format also creates a safe space where they feel comfortable asking question and learning from their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1766325732006,"projectUrl":"project/learning-that-sticks/9968929/","projectTitle":"Learning That Sticks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kadoyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10002697"},{"teacherId":10002697,"projectId":9834864,"letterContent":"The use of personal whiteboards, dry erase markers, small toys, and stickers during small group instruction has had a meaningful positive impact on elementary students. These materials increase engagement and participation by making learning interactive and hands-on. Students feel more comfortable practicing skills on whiteboards where mistakes can be easily erased, which builds confidence and encourages risk-taking in learning. \r\nManipulatives and small toys help reinforce concepts in a concrete way, especially in reading and math, while stickers and small incentives provide motivation and celebrate progress. Overall, these items have helped create a supportive, focused environment where students are more confident, attentive, and successful","fullyFundedDate":1764732754717,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-success-supplies-and-incenti/9834864/","projectTitle":"Supporting Success: Supplies and Incentives for Small Group Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kadoyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10002697"},{"teacherId":7997108,"projectId":10106238,"letterContent":"Students were amazed at the delivery boxes upon entering the classroom and were both curious and excited. I had several students who graciously volunteered to open the boxes and proudly present each of the items to the class.\r\n\r\nThis amazing donation has opened new opportunities for students/ learning and engagement! The tempera paints, craft sticks, and hot glue gun sticks will enable students to use their creativity for future PBL (project based learning) projects. The earbuds will be used as we continue to make our way through our annual State testing to provide all students with the items they need to focus and do well.","fullyFundedDate":1771621784458,"projectUrl":"project/a-bit-of-fun-and-learning/10106238/","projectTitle":"A Bit of Fun and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Paradeza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7997108_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y292&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722292959550","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7997108"},{"teacherId":10002697,"projectId":9785267,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing a t-shirt press and art supplies to our program. Your contribution has made an immediate and meaningful impact on the young people we serve.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have hands-on access to tools that allow them to express themselves creatively, build practical skills, and see their ideas come to life. The t-shirt press has opened the door to learning about design, teamwork, and entrepreneurship, while the art supplies encourage confidence, imagination, and personal growth.\r\n\r\nMore than materials, your donation represents belief—belief in creativity, in opportunity, and in the potential of our youth. Each design created and every project completed is a reminder that your generosity is helping inspire pride, purpose, and possibility.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your support and for the role you play in shaping a positive and empowering experience for our community. Thank you for investing in creativity and making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1760730202750,"projectUrl":"project/the-imaginarium-where-ideas-take-shape/9785267/","projectTitle":"The Imaginarium: Where Ideas Take Shape","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kadoyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10002697"},{"teacherId":10098363,"projectId":9827594,"letterContent":"Our students are thoroughly enjoying the new resources in our classroom! A standout moment was during our recent study of the mealworm life cycle. Having live mealworms in the classroom brought the lesson to life, and the new magnifying glasses were a total game-changer. They allowed the students to get a fascinating, close-up look at the mealworms' unique features and movements, sparking a level of curiosity and observation that wouldn't have been possible otherwise.\r\n\r\nIt was so fun to watch the students' reactions as the boxes started piling up! At first, they were so confused, but once they realized people had donated these items specifically for them, they were thrilled. They started asking me every single morning if a new package had arrived. Their favorite part, besides using the tools, was helping me break down the boxes and set everything up. It has made the whole experience feel like a team effort, and they are so grateful for their new learning materials.","fullyFundedDate":1760570692138,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-a-love-for-learning-in-third-gr/9827594/","projectTitle":"Sparking a Love for Learning in Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Enoki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10098363"},{"teacherId":9468890,"projectId":9152983,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Your contributions have made a real difference in our English Language Learner classroom. Because of you, we now have the materials and basic supplies needed to create a hands-on, engaging learning environment that helps our students build essential speaking skills. The basic classroom supplies you provided—like notebooks, pencils, and organizational tools—have been incredibly helpful in keeping our classroom running smoothly and supporting daily learning activities.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and belief in our students' potential.","fullyFundedDate":1741658848512,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-el-students-essential-suppli/9152983/","projectTitle":"Empowering EL Students: Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468890"},{"teacherId":9968907,"projectId":9171760,"letterContent":"We in room G4, would like to send a BIG MAHALO for your generous donations! My third grade students and I were so incredibly excited when our four ginormous boxes were delivered to our classroom! They could not wait for custodian Mr. Ian to assemble the standing boards so that they could start using them right away! Students were using words like \"slay\" and \"upgrade\" to describe our new standing boards. Gone were the flimsy wipe boards that were hung on the walls with ugly blue painter's tape and hello to big standing boards on wheels!\r\n\r\nOur standing boards are used to work out math problems in groups of two or three students. Working in groups allow students to practice and develop their communication skills as well as their problem solving skills. It's such a great way for students to be engaged and actively learning. Students ask on the daily if they will be working in groups. I have put the boards in use in other ways as well. It works wonders in small groups. I'm no longer limited to how I set up my classroom since the boards are accessible on both side and is magnetic! \r\n\r\nI'm very excited to see how else I can put these boards to use to elevate student learning. Thank you for very much for this special opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1742146895471,"projectUrl":"project/stand-attention/9171760/","projectTitle":"Stand Attention!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stokes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968907"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50802","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":270,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":39,"percentAsian":35,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":14,"percentMultiracialImputed":29,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.0,"schoolId":50802,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Manana Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Manana Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/manana-elementary-school/50802"}