{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mililani Mauka Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2845976,"projectId":10104381,"letterContent":"The arrival of these materials sparked a wave of excitement and independence that lasted through the final months of school. The students were absolutely thrilled to work on personalized projects, most notably using the Cricut EasyPress and vinyl to \"iron on\" ___'s Mom onto hand-painted canvas pouches for Mother's Day. Their faces lit up as they created beautiful gifts to take home (and the moms all loved them!). We also used the vinyl to create custom name stickers for personalized visors, which the kids proudly wore during our end-of-the-year water play activity.\r\n\r\nBeyond the creativity, these resources transformed our daily flow and boosted student confidence. The rolling whiteboard became a place where students independently tracked homework assignments and daily tasks; they appreciated being able to refer to the board rather than having to ask for repeated directions. Meanwhile, the chair pockets and colorful mesh pouches made organization the new standard. By keeping their supplies together and easily accessible, the students practiced vital habits that will serve them well as they transition into second grade. Even the thermal printer played a vital role, as students found helpful reminders stuck right onto their homework books, ensuring nothing was misplaced or forgotten during those busy final weeks.","fullyFundedDate":1771698713320,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-the-spark-supplies-for-spirited/10104381/","projectTitle":"Fueling the Spark: Supplies for Spirited Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kanemaru","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2845976"},{"teacherId":9473431,"projectId":9777410,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make these special experiences possible for my first graders. Your generosity provided water balls, water balloons, buckets, and materials for Father's Day gifts, allowing my students to participate in meaningful hands-on activities that celebrated both their learning and their classroom community.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this group of students truly special is their strong sense of belonging and inclusivity. Many of them have been together since kindergarten, creating a welcoming environment where students support one another and embrace new classmates with kindness. The materials you provided helped strengthen those bonds through collaborative play, teamwork, and shared experiences during our end-of-year celebration.\r\n\r\nThe water activities brought excitement, laughter, and opportunities for students to practice cooperation and problem-solving while celebrating a year of hard work and growth. The shrinky dink materials gave students the chance to express their creativity while creating heartfelt Father's Day gifts for important family members and caregivers. They were incredibly proud of their creations and excited to share them with loved ones.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation ensured that every child could participate fully, regardless of their family's financial circumstances. The joy, confidence, and sense of accomplishment these experiences fostered will stay with my students long after the school year ends. Thank you for helping create lasting memories and for supporting a classroom where every child feels valued, included, and celebrated.","fullyFundedDate":1759463027708,"projectUrl":"project/first-graders-make-a-splash-together/9777410/","projectTitle":"First Graders Make a Splash Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaneko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9473431"},{"teacherId":7932128,"projectId":10103765,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating so that I could receive materials for my classroom. My students enjoyed using the items for the classroom and it gave them opportunities to collaborate and use their thinking skills. I appreciate your generosity so that students could have fun and engaging resources to use in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity will go a long way because my students will have meaningful experiences using the items for this project. When the boxes arrived they were so excited to unpack the items such as the Keva Planks, markers and other fun tools.","fullyFundedDate":1771623965222,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-students-in-the-classroom/10103765/","projectTitle":"Engaging Students in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7932128"},{"teacherId":8822805,"projectId":10106017,"letterContent":"Thank you for the valuable donations. With these supplies we have been able to improve our learning and understanding. We have worked in groups to solve problems using whiteboards to share our understanding. Students have improved social skills and communication with these type of learning activities. With the nature journals and gardening supplies we have been able to get outside and connect with our garden. We were able to create amazing poetry from our nature journaling and learned to listen watch and connect with a place.","fullyFundedDate":1771694372657,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboards-nature-journals-and-garden/10106017/","projectTitle":"Whiteboards, Nature Journals, and Garden Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hanson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8822805_orig.jpg?crop=2176,2176,x0,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667438772460","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822805"},{"teacherId":8827788,"projectId":10105251,"letterContent":"For a majority of my job, I spend time in meetings with teachers and parents, who sometimes have their children (our students) with them. The meetings can go on for 60-90 minutes, and as we all know, that could be torture for a student to sit there for that long! There's usually only so much a parent (and their child can take), and some resort to their phones to try and quell their child.\r\n\r\nThis opportunity allows us to build task boxes for a variety of students -- based on both age, gender, and interests! We are building 10 different bins, each with its own unique theme. Once we start a meeting, we can take out a couple bins for a student to pick from, and hopefully find some cognitive and sensory activities to entertain them through the meeting. The items in the bins can also be used as \"talking points\" to build discussions and interaction with the students as well with some of the participants in the meeting.\r\n\r\nThere is so much appreciation to build these, which can be used, yes, for entertaining a studnet, but also allow for interaction with team members in the meeting that will give us more data about the student! Thank you so much for the opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1771605731429,"projectUrl":"project/keep-em-busy/10105251/","projectTitle":"Keep `Em Busy!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miyagi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8827788"},{"teacherId":9369143,"projectId":10108494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Because of your donations, we were able to purchase items that have made a big difference in our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe drying rack has helped us save valuable classroom space by giving students a place to safely dry their paintings and classwork instead of leaving projects all around the classroom. The label maker and labels have also been extremely helpful in organizing student projects and providing clear directions and communication for parents.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the students have been very excited and happy about the new items purchased for our treasure box. These incentives have been a wonderful way to encourage and reward students for working hard and making positive choices at school.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your kindness and support. Your contributions have helped create a more organized, positive, and engaging classroom for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771700488941,"projectUrl":"project/hip-hip-hooray-school-is-fun/10108494/","projectTitle":"Hip Hip Hooray! School Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cardenas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9369143"},{"teacherId":8824985,"projectId":10104688,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our FSC students. Your generosity helped provide safety and sensory materials that support our students' learning, regulation, and success throughout the school day. We truly appreciate your investment in our classroom.\r\n When our students first saw the materials, they were so excited! They now use the bouncy board during movement activities and storytime, and they love using the head massagers to relax while they work. The fidget toys have also been incredibly helpful during campus transitions, waiting periods, and breaks at their desks.\r\n Your donation to help fund our project is making a real difference in their everyday school experience. Thank you for caring about our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771615850890,"projectUrl":"project/safety-and-sensory/10104688/","projectTitle":"Safety and Sensory!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824985"},{"teacherId":2850686,"projectId":10107387,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing the materials for my classroom! These items have been giving my students tools that improve comfort, organization, and hands-on learning. My students really enjoy using flexible seating pieces like the stools and shoe bench when they are working together in groups, or given flexible seating time to complete work. The stools and shoe bench are always the first options to be taken! The supplies like the binder clips, pencil sharpeners, teacher stamps, and white-out have not only helped our classroom to be more organized, but the binder clips were also used in a hands-on science experiment where the students learned about potential and kinetic energy. The teacher stamps have also been a great motivator for students to earn one in their responsibility log. much easier. The science posters were perfect for the third and fourth quarter as they have reinforced key concepts visually, and the photo printing paper is coming in very handy for the student memory books that we are working on right now. These memory books will be treasured keepsakes for years to come. Your generosity has already increased student engagement, supported student independence, and helped to preserve meaningful classroom memories.","fullyFundedDate":1771713692423,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-engagement-tools/10107387/","projectTitle":"Classroom Engagement Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2850686"},{"teacherId":3122110,"projectId":10106706,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous donation in fully funding my project to create a structured, sensory-supportive learning environment for my kindergarten class. Because of your kindness, my students have made tremendous gains not only academically, but also in their ability to emotionally regulate, stay focused, and fully engage in learning each day.\r\n\r\nThe thermal labels and sticker paper gave students exciting opportunities to expand their vocabulary, describe photos through writing, and personalize their work and belongings. The bouncy bands provided students with a positive outlet for movement while remaining seated and attentive at their desks. In addition, the adorable weighted stuffy helped promote calm bodies, attentive listening, and greater focus during carpet time and lessons.\r\n\r\nEvery item provided through your donation has made a meaningful impact on my students and has helped them grow into better learners each day in kindergarten. Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping create an environment where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771689645417,"projectUrl":"project/a-structured-sensory-supportive-learning/10106706/","projectTitle":"A Structured Sensory-Supportive Learning Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miyashiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergartenkeiki"},{"teacherId":8825222,"projectId":10104133,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project. The Cricut cutting machine, magnetic printable paper, and clear sticker paper have completely transformed our special education preschool classroom.For preschool-aged children with special needs, learning must be highly visual and hands-on. With these new tools, I can create customized, durable visual supports tailored to each child's unique developmental goals. We are using the magnetic paper to make interactive moving pieces that help our young learners grasp foundational directional words like \"up,\" \"down,\" \"in,\" and \"out.\"\r\n\r\nPicking up, moving, and placing these precise cutouts provides vital daily practice for their little hands, significantly improving fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Furthermore, the clear sticker paper allows me to label our classroom with clean, consistent visual cues, helping our preschoolers learn daily routines and navigate their environment independently. Your support has given these amazing children the accessible tools they need to learn, play, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1771513870094,"projectUrl":"project/creating-hands-on-learning-tools-for-our/10104133/","projectTitle":"Creating Hands-On Learning Tools for Our Special Education Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gay Lynn Goo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8825222_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668632215704","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825222"},{"teacherId":9473431,"projectId":10108486,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project, Organized, Engaged, Empowered! Your donation of dry erase boards, chair pockets, and dividers has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThroughout the school year, these resources helped my first graders stay organized, focused, and actively engaged in their learning. The chair pockets gave students a designated place to store their materials, helping them develop responsibility and organizational skills. The dry erase boards became a favorite learning tool, allowing every student to participate, practice skills, and share their thinking during lessons. The dividers created individual workspaces that supported concentration and helped minimize distractions during independent work.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment occurred during our math lessons when students used their dry erase boards to solve problems and show their work. Every child was able to participate at the same time, and I could quickly check for understanding. Students who were sometimes hesitant to raise their hands felt more confident sharing their answers, and their excitement for learning was evident.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were thrilled. They eagerly organized their supplies in the chair pockets and were excited to use the dry erase boards during lessons. The dividers quickly became a valuable tool for helping students focus and feel successful during independent work.\r\n\r\nAlthough this school year has come to an end, the impact of your generosity will continue. These materials are durable resources that will be used with my next group of first graders, providing them with the same opportunities to stay organized, engaged, and empowered in their learning. Future students will benefit from interactive lessons, organized learning spaces, and focused work environments because of your support.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and in the success of both current and future students. Your kindness will continue to make a difference for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1771695397784,"projectUrl":"project/organized-engaged-empowered/10108486/","projectTitle":"Organized, Engaged, Empowered!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaneko","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9473431"},{"teacherId":7930210,"projectId":10108588,"letterContent":"With your support, we opened a class store where students learned real financial literacy — earning classroom currency, keeping balance sheets, and deciding whether to save or spend. DonorsChoose provided the items students could actually buy, making it feel like a real store experience. \r\n\r\nWe also used the art supplies for two special projects: a unit on the scarcity of bees, and a goal-setting activity where students created personal art to represent their goals.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1771714325329,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-keep-our-second-graders-learnin/10108588/","projectTitle":"Tools to Keep Our Second Graders Learning and Growing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. ko-Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930210"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59887","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":623,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":15,"percentAsian":30,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":9,"percentMultiracialImputed":37,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.0,"schoolId":59887,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mililani Mauka Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mililani Mauka Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/mililani-mauka-elementary-school/59887"}