{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mililani - Uka Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10294061,"projectId":9775051,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. My students are actively using the small scales and art sketch paper across math, science, and art lessons. In math, students work in small groups to compare weights and practice measurement by placing classroom objects on the scales, helping them develop a stronger understanding of numbers and problem-solving. In science, the scales are used during hands-on investigations as students measure and compare materials such as rocks, soil, and classroom samples, allowing them to make observations, record data, and draw evidence-based conclusions. In art, the sketch paper supports detailed drawings and creative exploration, giving students the freedom to practice and refine their artistic skills.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. Many immediately wanted to test the scales and predict which objects would be heavier or lighter, while others were eager to begin sketching. Their enthusiasm showed how meaningful hands-on tools are in helping them connect learning to real-world experiences.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue using the scales in science experiments involving mass, matter, and properties of materials, while also applying these skills to math problem-solving. The sketch paper will be used for upcoming art projects and cross-curricular lessons that combine observation, creativity, and scientific thinking. These resources have opened new opportunities for deeper learning, and we are incredibly grateful for the positive impact they have had on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759450321817,"projectUrl":"project/scales-and-posters-hands-on-learning-fo/9775051/","projectTitle":"Scales and Posters: Hands-On Learning for Creative and Curious Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294061"},{"teacherId":1544380,"projectId":9772550,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your amazing contribution to my Donors' Choose project. My students and I have been thrilled to have the extra supplies to enhance our art time and make learning fun. We have been working on building our fine motor skills by creating mini sculptures in art and painting with our cool new paint supplies. In addition to our art supplies we have been practicing addition using fun learning games such as Pop It Math which has elevated our student engagement. \r\n\r\nWe are also looking forward to using the additional supplies that align with our curriculum later in the school year, such as dig kits when we learn about rocks and minerals, a solar system model during our space unit, and the How to Draw Animals book as we move into our plants and animals science unit.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1759435959866,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-and-learning-games-for-hand/9772550/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies and Learning Games for Hands-On Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Myers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1544380_orig.jpg?crop=516,516,x388,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627875216212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1544380"},{"teacherId":7953499,"projectId":9772995,"letterContent":"My students are a creative, curious, and hardworking group who enjoy learning together. These new classroom resources have already made a big difference in how we learn and connect each day.\r\n\r\nWe use the cozy carpet daily for lessons, read-alouds, and class discussions, and the flexible seating stools let students choose spots that help them focus. The organizational tools have helped keep our space neat and calm, and the colorful LED lights instantly made the room feel more fun and welcoming.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw everything, they were so excited... lots of smiles and \"wow!\" moments. Now, we're using these materials every day as we dive into reading, writing, and collaborative projects. Thank you for helping create a classroom that truly feels like a happy home for learning!","fullyFundedDate":1759283256958,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-cozy-spaces-and-organ/9772995/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating, Cozy Spaces, and Organized Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7953499_orig.png?crop=1086,1086,x0,y170&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663012437555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7953499"},{"teacherId":7294404,"projectId":9784900,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has allowed our students to be rewarded when they completed their iReady goals for the week. It has also allowed them to have the supplies needed to create some winter crafts with their buddies from another class for their parents. It is allowing them to build relationships and grow with their peers.\r\n\r\nThank you for also allowing the snacks to support our students that don't have snacks at school. When they are hungry they have trouble focusing during our lessons. You are greatly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1759629742905,"projectUrl":"project/christmas-craft-iready-motivation/9784900/","projectTitle":"Christmas Craft & iReady Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7294404_orig.jpg?crop=2161,2161,x154,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646435651386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7294404"},{"teacherId":3455277,"projectId":9772036,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been transformed in ways that support both learning and joy every single day. The new texts and Rime Magic phonics materials have helped my first graders build essential decoding and fluency skills, and students are becoming more confident readers as they practice identifying patterns, blending sounds, and reading with expression. Reading time in our classroom now feels calm, inviting, and purposeful.\r\n\r\nThe sensory toys, Play-Doh, magnets, and Legos have been especially meaningful for students who need hands-on, calming tools to stay regulated and focused during learning. These materials help us build fine-motor skills and support SEL routines throughout the day. The digital clock and vacuum have become small but mighty helpers, keeping our classroom organized and helping students manage time more independently. \r\n\r\nYour support has created a space where students feel comfortable, capable, and excited to learn. We are so grateful for your impact on our school year!","fullyFundedDate":1759194227168,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-growing-and-creatin/9772036/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning, Growing, and Creating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tapec","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3455277_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1454652902311","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3455277"},{"teacherId":8817643,"projectId":9776410,"letterContent":"When the materials arrived, my students were immediately excited and curious. They eagerly explored the new counting cubes, whisper phones, and colorful folders, turning an ordinary school day into a moment of discovery. One of my favorite moments was watching a small group of students practice reading with the whisper phones. Eyes wide, giggling as they realized they could hear their own voices clearly, and then proudly rereading sentences with confidence. These small tools have helped transform reading time into an empowering, joyful experience.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these resources to use across the classroom. The organizational tools, such as bins and mailboxes, have helped students take ownership of their materials, stay organized, and transition between subjects more smoothly. Meanwhile, the hands-on manipulatives have become a staple in our math block. Students use them to build numbers, show their thinking, and work collaboratively during centers. These daily routines are not only supporting academic growth, but also building independence, problem-solving skills, and a more positive classroom culture.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, my students will continue to use these materials to support foundational literacy and math skills. We are beginning a new unit in math focused on composing and decomposing numbers, and the manipulatives will help students visualize numbers in new ways. In reading, students are working on fluency and phonics, and the whisper phones are becoming a favorite tool for practice. Your support has helped lay the foundation for a learning environment where students feel capable, engaged, and proud something especially meaningful during my first year as a teacher. Thank you for helping us build a classroom that sets every child up for success.","fullyFundedDate":1759449025657,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-first-grade-classroom/9776410/","projectTitle":"First Year First Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McWayne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8817643_orig.jpg?crop=643,643,x1483,y345&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760043599834","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8817643"},{"teacherId":2017425,"projectId":9772001,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing picture books and an audio speaker that helped launch our early-morning reading initiative. Because of your contribution, our 5th graders had the opportunity to share their love of reading with 1st grade students who gathered before school. This simple but meaningful weekly treat created a warm and welcoming start to the day, as older students read aloud with growing confidence, fluency, and expression. They quickly became role models for our younger readers, and it was heartwarming to see other students—and even parents—pause in the walkway to listen as stories came to life.\r\n\r\nWith the speaker, we also incorporated the Novel Effect sound effects, which added magic and excitement to each reading session. The 1st graders eagerly looked forward to these weekly read alouds, and the enhanced storytelling made the experience even more engaging for everyone involved. We are deeply grateful for your generosity, and we hope to continue expanding our library of books that pair with Novel Effect so we can keep this joyful tradition going for many years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1759455153274,"projectUrl":"project/read-together-grow-together/9772001/","projectTitle":"Read Together, Grow Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2017425"},{"teacherId":2017425,"projectId":9156183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation that made it possible for our students to participate in a meaningful and exciting book club experience. Because these novels were set in Hawai'i, students were able to see familiar places, traditions, and ways of speaking reflected in the stories. This connection helped them recognize pieces of their own lives within the characters' experiences, making the reading feel personal and relevant. Even though the books were longer and more challenging than some students were used to, they were motivated to persevere because the stories captured their interest—and because they enjoyed reading with their friends as part of a book club. They also got to cover their books with a brown paper bag (so we could keep the covers that came with the book nice for the next student), which was a new activity for them! :)\r\n\r\nYour support not only placed high-quality literature in my students' hands but also helped create a community of readers who encouraged one another, talked deeply about what they read, and grew in confidence as readers. Several students were so inspired that they went on to borrow the next book in the \"Lei and the Fire Goddess\" series from the library! Best of all, the books you helped provide will continue to be used for book clubs in future years, allowing many more students to benefit from this opportunity. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and the lasting impact you have made on our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1741998596183,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-ourselves-in-stories/9156183/","projectTitle":"Seeing Ourselves in Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2017425"},{"teacherId":9713102,"projectId":9785111,"letterContent":"Our students have been using the new resources every day, and they have already made a big difference in our classroom. The materials help keep students engaged, organized, and focused during lessons. We are using them to support small-group instruction, centers, and daily routines so students can participate more confidently.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were so excited and curious to explore everything. They immediately started using the resources and were eager to try them out during centers and small-group activities. Our next steps include continuing to build their skills, offering more hands-on learning opportunities, and helping each child grow at their own pace with the help of these new tools.","fullyFundedDate":1759627632773,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-must-haves-for-healthy-happy/9785111/","projectTitle":"Classroom Must-Haves for Healthy, Happy Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camlin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9713102_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725731522653","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrscamlin"},{"teacherId":7931757,"projectId":9773368,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, about 400 students from grades 2-5 got hands-on experience using professional tools to learn digital illustration. The pencils acted as a direct extension of the student's hand, bypassing the clumsiness of drawing with a finger or an inferior stylus. This ease of entry ensures that students spend their valuable classroom time focusing on artistic principles rather than struggling with a frustrating interface, immediately elevating the quality and efficiency of their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe true excitement and educational value of this product lie in its pressure sensitivity and remarkable realism, features that fundamentally distinguish the Logitech Pencil as a transformative artistic instrument. Our students experienced a genuine \"wow\" factor when they realized that pressing harder made their digital lines thicker or darker, and tilting the pencil allowed for broad, natural-looking shading, perfectly mimicking the tactile sensation of using a charcoal stick or a graphite pencil. \r\n\r\nMore significantly, this technology has changed our teaching of creative risk-taking and iteration. In traditional art, students often hesitate to make bold marks for fear of permanent mistakes or wasting costly supplies. The digital workflow, enabled by the pencils, allows students to tap the simple \"undo\" button or confidently manage their compositions using separate digital layers. This low-stakes environment encourages students to experiment, try unconventional techniques, embrace necessary mistakes, and learn from instant feedback, thereby dramatically accelerating their overall artistic growth and creative confidence.\r\n\r\nYour investment in these pencils is not merely an investment in hardware; it is an investment in confidence, fearlessness, and the future creative careers of our students. Thank you again for equipping our classrooms with these essential, career-ready tools.\r\n\r\nSincerely,","fullyFundedDate":1759233974564,"projectUrl":"project/from-club-to-class-digital-art-for-all/9773368/","projectTitle":"From Club to Class: Digital Art for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931757"},{"teacherId":7120486,"projectId":9400096,"letterContent":"Thanks to the support of Donors Choose, implementing mindfulness practices in our classroom has brought transformative results—both academically and emotionally. With the help of age-appropriate mindfulness tools such as breathing exercises, calming visuals, reflection journals, and guided audio sessions, our students now begin each day with intention and focus. These daily practices have created a calm, supportive classroom culture where students feel safe, emotionally grounded, and more prepared to learn. By dedicating just a few minutes each day to mindfulness, I've observed a clear decrease in disruptive behaviors, improved self-regulation, and increased engagement during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe impact is especially evident in how students respond to challenges. Instead of frustration or avoidance, they are learning to pause, breathe, and try again. Several students who previously struggled with anxiety or attention are now showing noticeable improvements in their ability to concentrate and participate. One student recently shared, \"When I feel overwhelmed, I use the breathing techniques we learned, and I can think more clearly.\" Another said, \"Mindfulness helps me calm my body when I feel like I can't focus.\" These are not just fleeting observations—this is real, measurable growth in emotional intelligence and learning readiness.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided resources that will continue to serve students for years to come. More than just a program, mindfulness has become a foundational part of our classroom routine and a life skill for our students. Thank you for believing in the power of social-emotional learning and for making this meaningful impact possible.","fullyFundedDate":1754329386864,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-moments-a-calming-classroom/9400096/","projectTitle":"Mindful Moments: a Calming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Murakami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/marie-henry"},{"teacherId":7120486,"projectId":9285547,"letterContent":"The arrival of new books in our classroom library has sparked a wave of excitement, curiosity, and engagement among my students that has truly transformed our reading culture. From the moment the books were added to the shelves, students flocked to explore them—eagerly flipping through pages, reading back covers, and sharing their discoveries with each other. These new titles, which include a wide range of genres, reading levels, and diverse voices, have breathed new life into our literacy routines. Suddenly, reluctant readers are asking for more time to read, and avid readers are thrilled to find new favorites to dive into. The excitement is contagious. Each day, students are recommending books to their classmates, creating waiting lists for popular titles, and even starting informal book clubs during recess and free periods.\r\n\r\nThe impact has gone far beyond just improving reading scores or meeting academic goals—these new books have opened doors to empathy, imagination, and self-expression. Students are seeing themselves represented in stories, discovering new cultures and perspectives, and gaining confidence in their reading abilities. One student, who had previously struggled to connect with any reading material, recently shared, \"This is the first book I've ever finished on my own.\" Another proudly declared, \"I've already read three of the new books and I want to read more!\" These small but powerful moments remind me daily why access to fresh, engaging, and inclusive literature is essential. The classroom feels more vibrant, the students more inspired, and the reading corner has become a hub of joyful learning. 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