{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mililani Mauka Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8824009,"projectId":9775594,"letterContent":"When my students saw the movable whiteboards, they were excited and wanted to use them right away. They worked together with a partner to solve various math problems and showed their understanding of concepts learned in class. I took pictures of them using the whiteboards and downloaded them into a file that is shared with you. From these pictures, you can see that everyone is engaged, on task, and working well with others.\r\n\r\nThe impact of the whiteboards on student learning is tremendous. Students are meeting proficiency on their assessments. They are eager to show their learning with their peers and me. Their attitude is pleasant towards each other, which leads to better communication skills that positively impact their learning. Using the whiteboards helps me to build a classroom of thinkers. You helped me create this learning culture with your donation. I am grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759461244790,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-thinking-classroom/9775594/","projectTitle":"Building a Thinking Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Morishige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824009_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729455789631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824009"},{"teacherId":2850686,"projectId":9774474,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the new whiteboards for our fourth-grade classroom. Your generous support has already made a clear and joyful difference in how my students learn and work together.\r\n\r\nFrom the very first day, the whiteboards have transformed our classroom into a lively hub of collaboration. When students split into small groups for projects, the whiteboards become a shared workspace where ideas flow freely. I watch students take turns sketching plans, labeling diagrams, and debating solutions—each board serving as a visible record of their thinking. That collaboration builds communication skills, encourages peer teaching, and creates a sense of shared ownership over learning that is difficult to achieve with individual worksheets alone.\r\n\r\nBeyond group projects, the whiteboards have become essential for reviewing concepts across subject areas. In math, students work out problems step by step and compare different solution strategies so classmates can see multiple approaches to the same task. Students who also were able to get the answer correct on a homework assignment, can now become the teacher and instruct their classmates, step-by-step, to the correct answer. In writing, groups brainstorm story ideas, organize paragraphs with quick outlines, and map character traits. Science lessons come alive when students sketch diagrams, predict outcomes, and annotate experiments in real time. Even in social studies, timelines and concept maps drawn on the boards help students make connections between events and ideas. The flexibility of the whiteboards lets us move smoothly between subjects while keeping students actively engaged.\r\n\r\nThese visual learning opportunities are especially valuable because they support visible thinking. When students draw, write, and rearrange ideas on a board, their thought processes become tangible. I can see not only the final answer but the reasoning that led there—what misconceptions remain, which steps were skipped, and where a group needs a nudge. That visibility allows me to conduct quick, informal assessments as learning happens, rather than relying solely on tests or homework to measure understanding. I can overhear discussions, glance at boards as groups present, and offer targeted feedback in the moment. This immediate insight helps me prioritize support where it will make the biggest impact.\r\n\r\nEqually important, the students genuinely enjoy using the whiteboards. Their enthusiasm is contagious: groups get excited to tackle problems together, students volunteer to lead demonstrations, and shy learners often find it easier to contribute when ideas can be drawn instead of spoken. The boards invite risk-taking and experimentation in a low-stakes format, which leads to deeper learning and more confidence in class participation.\r\n\r\nThank you again for providing tools that enrich both instruction and student experience. The whiteboards have quickly become indispensable—boosting collaboration, enhancing cross-curricular review, promoting visual thinking, and enabling on-the-spot assessment. Your support helps create a classroom where students are engaged, visible, and empowered to learn together.","fullyFundedDate":1759445534756,"projectUrl":"project/working-together-to-build-a-community/9774474/","projectTitle":"Working Together To Build a Community!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stevens","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2850686"},{"teacherId":8975773,"projectId":9772382,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions. Your support has been instrumental in creating a more enriching learning environment for our students. With the donated supplies, my students have been able to engage in hands-on learning experiences that greatly enhance their educational journey.\r\n\r\nThese materials have allowed students to explore and experiment, making learning both interactive and impactful. We are truly grateful for your kindness, as it has not only supported our educational efforts but also inspired our students to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1759422837632,"projectUrl":"project/positive-environment/9772382/","projectTitle":"Positive Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Aranaydo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975773"},{"teacherId":8824985,"projectId":9774268,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your support has allowed us to bring essential sensory materials into our classroom, and I wanted to share the incredible impact they are already having on my students.\r\n\r\n- Weighted Lap Pad: This has been a breakthrough for one of my students. Previously, she found it difficult to sit during storytime and often felt the need to wander. Now, she independently gets her lap pad and sits beautifully with the group, fully engaged in the story.\r\n\r\n- Heavy-Duty Trampoline: This is a huge hit with my older students. Because it is so sturdy, they can safely enjoy high-energy sensory breaks without any safety concerns. It's the perfect way for them to reset and regulate between work sessions.\r\n\r\n- Sensory Tunnel: This provides the perfect combination of physical stimulation and play. My students love the challenge of crawling through it and often use it as a fun, repetitive activity to help them focus.\r\n\r\n- The \"Peapod\": This was definitely the highlight! The students were so eager to help pump it up, and once it was ready, they couldn't wait to climb in. The deep pressure it provides is incredibly calming for them and has become a favorite \"cozy spot\" in the room.\r\n\r\nThank you again! Your gift has made such a big difference in our classroom and helped my students so much.","fullyFundedDate":1759453137669,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-breaks-and-materials-enhancing/9774268/","projectTitle":"Sensory Breaks and Materials: Enhancing Attention and Focus for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824985"},{"teacherId":8974900,"projectId":9772398,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. We have been using the new resources every day, and they have already made a meaningful impact on student learning and collaboration. The whiteboard and surf desks are used during lessons to help students work together, solve problems, and share their thinking, while the STEM bins have been a fun and engaging addition to our morning STEM rotations. These tools have created more opportunities for hands-on learning and teamwork.\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, they were so excited. They couldn't wait to jump in and start using everything right away. We even used the Cricut tools to create personalized pencil boxes to help students organize their school supplies, which they absolutely loved! The new resources brought a lot of energy into our classroom and really motivated students to participate, work together, and try new things in their learning.\r\nAs we move forward, these materials will continue to support our lessons by helping students take ownership of their learning and work together in a classroom space that is built for everyone. Your generosity has helped create an environment where students feel empowered to collaborate, create, and grow every day. Thank you for helping make this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1759420739155,"projectUrl":"project/a-space-to-think-move-and-collaborate/9772398/","projectTitle":"A Space to Think, Move, and Collaborate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974900_orig.jpg?crop=562,562,x160,y303&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677730515332","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974900"},{"teacherId":7930210,"projectId":9782521,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support of our classroom! My students were absolutely thrilled when the art supplies arrived, and their eyes lit up as we unpacked everything together. We used the materials to create handmade Christmas gifts for their families. The supplies are also playing a key role in our social studies unit on money and economic systems, where students are earning, saving, and spending in our classroom store to purchase items and prizes—they're learning real-world financial concepts while having so much fun! Your donation has brought creativity, joy, and valuable learning experiences into our classroom, and my students are so grateful for your kindness. Thank you for believing in them and making such a meaningful difference in their education!","fullyFundedDate":1759612730448,"projectUrl":"project/fun-projects-with-endless-possibilities/9782521/","projectTitle":"Fun Projects With Endless Possibilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. ko-Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930210"},{"teacherId":3122110,"projectId":9774121,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful and generous donation to my Kindergarten classroom. With your generous donation, the success and progress of my students thus far into the school year has been impressive! \r\n\r\nAs each box was delivered to our classroom, students were excited to guess what was in the packages. Once opened, students were filled with delight to see what and how we would use the supplies to help us learn! \r\n\r\nThrough these donated items, students are now able to stay motivated and focused with the help of weighted stuffed animals, such as our Heggerty Hippo. With technology a huge part of life, students practice their fine motor skills with labeled stylus. Students are able to recognize their number and higher-level students are even able to read the word number!\r\n\r\nThese are just a few examples of how wonderful your donation has been to add excitement, reading, writing, and focus into our Kindergarten class!","fullyFundedDate":1759450962462,"projectUrl":"project/stamp-it-stick-it-label-it/9774121/","projectTitle":"Stamp It, Stick It, Label It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miyashiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kindergartenkeiki"},{"teacherId":8832478,"projectId":8030650,"letterContent":"Your donation to the JPO Safety Program has made a real difference at Mililani Mauka Elementary. When our Junior Police Officers (JPOs) first received the traffic safety signs, it was clear to see the pride. They stood a little taller, knowing they finally had the tools to protect their peers genuinely. Every morning and afternoon, they are out there at our crossings, directing traffic and ensuring families cross safely. The signs also catch drivers' attention, and it is clear that our kids are becoming more aware of their surroundings as pedestrians.\r\nWhat has been really cool to watch is how this has rippled through the whole school community. Our JPOs have stepped up as real role models, checking in on younger students and reinforcing safety habits naturally, not because they have to, but because they actually care. When younger kids see their older peers taking crosswalks seriously, they tend to follow suit. It is becoming part of the culture here, and that is something your donation made possible.\r\nOur JPOs plan to take this further by conducting safety presentations in the younger grades, teaching children the basics before they navigate crossings on their own. There is real momentum here now, and we are genuinely grateful for your support in making our school a safer place. Thank you for believing in the potential of these young leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1700204472250,"projectUrl":"project/junior-police-officer-safety/8030650/","projectTitle":"Junior Police Officer Safety","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Cabralda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8832478_orig.jpg?crop=2282,2282,x90,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763587805758","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8832478"},{"teacherId":8839644,"projectId":9775601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! The students are absolutely loving the new magnetic toys, gear sets, and the Engineer-A-Coaster kit. These hands-on materials have brought so much excitement and creativity to our learning. The new drying rack has also made a huge difference during art time and helps keep our classroom organized.\r\nI did want to mention that the magnetic whiteboard contact paper became unavailable, so we weren't able to receive that part of the order. Because of that, we're currently using the one magnetic board donated by a parent and the back of our classroom door. The kids are enjoying the materials so much that sometimes we don't have quite enough magnetic space for everyone to play at once, but we are making it work, and their enthusiasm is wonderful to see.\r\nYour support means more than I can express. Because of your generosity, my students have access to hands-on materials that spark curiosity, creativity, and joyful learning every single day. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping me give my students the experiences they deserve. We are truly grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1759448571215,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-with-magnets-gears-a/9775601/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning With Magnets, Gears, and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colombari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8839644"},{"teacherId":1974225,"projectId":9772852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our class with a collection of new games, playground and classroom equipment, umbrellas and organizational supplies. Your donation arrived at the perfect time, as many of our existing materials were in need of a refresh. The students and I are delighted to have new, easily accessible resources.\r\n\r\nWe particularly appreciate the durable, zippered pouches for storing the games, which is a significant improvement over the plastic bags we previously used. The new board games are already proving to be a valuable tool for encouraging collaboration and social-emotional learning (SEL). We look forward to utilizing the new carpet squares during our upcoming school-wide assemblies as well. We have also already used the umbrellas, as we are entering the rainy, winter season.\r\n\r\nThe next step is to integrate these materials, including the SEL conversation cards, into our daily routines to continue building a strong classroom community. Your support for our students is sincerely appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1759330609692,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supply-refresh/9772852/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supply Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1974225_orig.png?crop=271,271,x82,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628289942729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-goo"},{"teacherId":8830159,"projectId":9775861,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your incredibly generous donation of hydroponics systems and plant nutrients. Your thoughtful contribution will make a significant impact on our Agricultural Technology Club at Mililani Mauka Elementary. The systems provide hands-on learning opportunities about sustainable agriculture\r\nand allow students to grow fresh, nutritious produce. It also teaches innovative farming techniques to the next generation. \r\n\r\n The hydroponics systems you've provided will allow us to maximize our growing potential while using minimal space and water resources. Combined with the essential nutrients, we can ensure healthy plant growth and abundant harvests. Your support goes beyond the equipment itself – it represents an investment in sustainable practices, education, and community well-being. We are excited to put these resources to immediate use. The students are so excited to use the systems and begin growing some vegetables. Thank you once again for believing in our mission and for making this important contribution to our success.","fullyFundedDate":1759434094877,"projectUrl":"project/hydroponics-and-ag-tech-for-elementary-s/9775861/","projectTitle":"Hydroponics and Ag-Tech for Elementary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Takamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830159"},{"teacherId":7930182,"projectId":9773242,"letterContent":"The \"Relaxing with Reading\" project, which brought us a new carpet and copies of Clementine for every student, has fundamentally transformed our reading experience.\r\nThe new classroom carpet has created a dedicated, comfortable, and inviting space for reading. Students are now using the cozy new carpet for our \"SURF\" (Silent Uninterrupted Reading for Fun) time, during indoor recess, and when working with a partner or in groups. This dedicated, comfortable space makes the learning environment feel special and more fun.\r\n\r\nYour donation of the chapter book \"Clementine\" for each student was a huge hit, too. With students having their own personal copies of \"Clementine\", it instills a sense of ownership over their learning. Your donation gave them an essential tool—the book itself. Thank you again for investing in our students' literacy journey and making this powerful learning possible!","fullyFundedDate":1759206652841,"projectUrl":"project/relaxing-with-reading/9773242/","projectTitle":"Relaxing With Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7930182_orig.png?crop=508,508,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627540397714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930182"}],"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","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"}