{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mililani Waena Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10249418,"projectId":10104923,"letterContent":"This project has made such a meaningful difference in our classroom. My students have more opportunity to learn through movement, sensory play, art, and hands-on activities. They help build independence, creativity, fine motor skills, and engagement while also giving students tools to regulate and take meaningful breaks. Because of this project, I am able to provide more choices that meet my students' individual needs and keep learning fun and accessible. I'm so grateful for the support that helped make our classroom more organized, engaging, and supportive for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1771617955728,"projectUrl":"project/learn-create-and-regulate-a-hands-on/10104923/","projectTitle":"Learn, Create, and Regulate: A Hands-On First Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10249418_orig.jpg?crop=473,473,x586,y245&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757409324668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249418"},{"teacherId":8821726,"projectId":9155184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation and for believing in our second graders! Your kindness helped create a classroom filled with opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and meaningful learning.\r\n\r\nWith your support, our students were able to use materials that made learning more engaging, from headphones for digital learning to art supplies that encouraged imagination and self-expression. The flexible seating, carpet spots, and board games helped create a welcoming environment where students felt comfortable, worked together, and developed important social skills. Your generosity also allowed us to provide fun incentives that motivated our students to work toward their goals and celebrate their accomplishments.\r\n\r\n Thank you for helping make our school year memorable and enriching. We were truly grateful for your support of our classroom and our wonderful second graders!","fullyFundedDate":1741956407870,"projectUrl":"project/ending-the-year-with-creativity/9155184/","projectTitle":"Ending the Year with Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ezawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821726"},{"teacherId":8974726,"projectId":10110407,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my 2nd graders have even more opportunities to grow as readers, writers, and storytellers! The new books have brought so much excitement to our classroom library. Students are practicing important reading skills such as identifying story elements, making predictions, finding the main idea and key details, making connections, and talking about characters and the lessons they learn. Just as importantly, these books are helping students discover what they enjoy reading and build the confidence and stamina to read independently.\r\n\r\nReading is a big part of our classroom each day. We enjoy books together during read-alouds and lessons, and students also have opportunities to choose books that interest them and read independently. It has been so rewarding to see students excitedly browse the new books, share recommendations with their classmates, and ask when they can read a book someone else has! The reading rug has also helped create a comfortable, inviting space where we can come together as a class and enjoy stories.\r\n\r\nThe materials from this project are also helping my students see themselves as authors. They are able to take their ideas through the writing process and turn them into finished pieces they are proud to share. Having the supplies to publish and preserve their work makes their writing feel special and meaningful. Thank you for helping create a classroom where my students' ideas and voices are valued and where they can continue building a love of reading and writing!","fullyFundedDate":1771779919731,"projectUrl":"project/stories-to-read-stories-to-create/10110407/","projectTitle":"Stories to Read, Stories to Create","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Solis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974726"},{"teacherId":9372030,"projectId":10108512,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible positive impact that integrating games into our fifth-grade classroom has had on my students. The transition from traditional lecture-based learning to a more interactive, game-based environment has been truly transformative. It is remarkable to witness how these tools have shifted the classroom atmosphere from one of passive listening to one of vibrant, collaborative inquiry, sparking a genuine enthusiasm for subjects that previously felt daunting to many.\r\n\r\nThe academic benefits have been just as impressive as the boost in engagement. Through strategic gameplay, my students have developed deeper critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as they must constantly analyze situations, weigh risks, and adapt their strategies in real-time. Whether it is mastering complex mathematical concepts or navigating historical scenarios, the hands-on nature of these games allows students to apply their knowledge in a meaningful context. This approach has proven particularly effective in fostering a growth mindset, as students now view mistakes not as failures, but as essential steps in the learning process.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic gains, the social-emotional growth I have observed has been the most rewarding aspect of this initiative. Playing games together has helped break down social barriers, encouraging teamwork, communication, and mutual respect among students who might not otherwise interact. It has been a powerful equalizer, giving every child a platform to contribute their unique strengths and feel like a valued member of the class. Thank you for your support in bringing these resources into our school; you have helped create a classroom culture where learning is both a rigorous challenge and a joyful adventure.","fullyFundedDate":1771694252111,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-learning-games-for-rti-se/10108512/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Learning: Games for RTI & SEL Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheape","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9372030_orig.jpg?crop=2580,2580,x171,y1451&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700176083105","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372030"},{"teacherId":9966734,"projectId":10105119,"letterContent":"My 4th grade students were very appreciative of the materials that they got. Especially my students who struggle coming to school fully prepared for class. It gives them the confidence that they can take on in the classroom. We have a lot of class discussion and one-on-one activity's that we use with the materials. Going into my next year of teaching, I want to focus more on hands on activities and just making learning fun for them. But overall, I'm so grateful for all you have done for me for the past years with amazing materials !","fullyFundedDate":1771633038242,"projectUrl":"project/brighter-class/10105119/","projectTitle":"Brighter Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nishiki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966734"},{"teacherId":8354918,"projectId":10107923,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Mother's Day Coffee Mug Art Project. My students and I are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for helping make this special project possible. Your donation provided the materials needed for our students to create meaningful and personalized gifts for the important women in their lives.\r\nThis project was much more than an art activity. It gave students the opportunity to express their love, appreciation, and creativity through a handmade gift. Each student carefully designed and decorated a coffee mug with colorful artwork, thoughtful messages, and unique designs. They were excited to create something special that could be given to their mothers, grandmothers, aunts, or other loved ones who play an important role in their lives.\r\n\r\nAs the students worked on their mugs, they learned valuable art skills such as planning a design, selecting colors, and paying attention to details. They practiced patience and creativity while bringing their ideas to life. Many students spent extra time making sure their mugs were perfect because they wanted their gifts to be meaningful and beautiful.\r\nMost importantly, your donation showed our students that there are caring people who believe in their education and want to support their growth. Knowing that others are willing to invest in their learning helps students feel valued and encouraged. Your kindness made a lasting impact on our classroom and on the families who received these special gifts.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping make our Mother's Day Coffee Mug Art Project a success. The smiles, excitement, and pride that filled our classroom would not have been possible without your generosity. We deeply appreciate your support and the difference you have made in the lives of our students and their families.","fullyFundedDate":1771706300653,"projectUrl":"project/mugs-for-moms-creating-lifelong-memorie/10107923/","projectTitle":"Mugs for Moms: Creating Lifelong Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Uyeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8354918"},{"teacherId":3514145,"projectId":10104561,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Because of your generosity, our students now have access to clay, soccer balls, AAA batteries for our flashlights, cardstock, and gloves for community clean-up activities. These materials have already enriched our learning experiences in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nOne exciting classroom moment was when students used the clay to create models connected to our lessons. They were highly engaged, collaborating with one another and proudly sharing their island they created. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the donated materials, they were thrilled. The soccer balls immediately sparked excitement, and students were eager to use them during physical activities and team-building games. They were also excited to learn that the flashlights could be powered with the new AAA batteries, making them ready to learn more about light and how it travels. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than supplies—it has created opportunities for creativity, exploration, teamwork, and service. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create engaging and meaningful learning experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771553250365,"projectUrl":"project/fun-projects-for-all/10104561/","projectTitle":"Fun Projects For ALL!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nakasone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3514145_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490138168428","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3514145"},{"teacherId":8823789,"projectId":10109213,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my gratitude for your generosity in supporting our classroom project. Your belief in my class and your willingness to invest in their education has brought an immense amount of happiness, engagement, and growth into our classroom. \r\n\r\nSome of the ways your donation are making an impact during our daily lessons:\r\n~Magnetic Letters: The class use these to physically manipulate sounds. Moving a magnetic letter to blend a word like \"c-a-t\" helped the students to solidify an abstract skill into a more concrete experience. \r\n~Letter Tiles: During small-group sessions, students use letter tiles to build words and learn spelling patterns. The ability to quickly swap tiles allows them to experiment with spelling without the fear of making an error. \r\n~Individual Whiteboards: Students write out sight words, map out phonemes, or practice sentence structures and hold them up. This allows me to give immediate feedback and keeps the students engaged in the lesson. \r\n\r\nYour generous support changes the way my students learn every day, and we are incredibly grateful for your commitment to education.","fullyFundedDate":1771726610207,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-students-to-crack-the-code-of/10109213/","projectTitle":"Empowering Students to Crack the Code of Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Takushi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823789"},{"teacherId":8363582,"projectId":10105612,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible generosity and support of my classroom! Because of your kindness, my students have been able to enjoy new recess equipment, magnetic blocks, and other engaging materials that have brought so much joy, creativity, and excitement into my classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe recess equipment has encouraged students to work together, stay active, and build friendships through play. The magnetic blocks have quickly become a favorite during learning centers, inspiring teamwork, imagination, problem-solving, and creativity. It has been so special watching students collaborate, build, and proudly share their creations with one another.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher, there is nothing better than seeing students excited to come to school each day. Your donation has helped create meaningful learning experiences and positive memories that my students will carry with them long after this school year ends.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my classroom and believing in my students. Your generosity truly makes a difference, and my students and I are so grateful for your support. From my classroom ohana to yours, thank you for helping students learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771772237351,"projectUrl":"project/let-the-good-times-roll/10105612/","projectTitle":"Let the Good Times Roll!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sasaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8363582_orig.jpg?crop=3456,3456,x0,y311&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737785919911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363582"},{"teacherId":8820920,"projectId":10108350,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom project, \"Kindergarten: Calm Hearts, Confident Readers.\" Your kindness has truly transformed our classroom environment, and my students are absolutely thriving because of your support.\r\n\r\nHere is a glimpse into how your donations are making a difference every single day:\r\n\r\nComfy Cushions: The students absolutely love using the new cushions during reading time. Having a cozy, dedicated spot to sit has made reading feel like a special treat, and it has noticeably increased their focus and stamina.\r\n\r\nSocial-Emotional Books: The feelings and breathing books have become essential tools in our daily routine. They have given my students the language to identify their feelings and practical strategies for regulating their emotions when they feel overwhelmed.\r\n\r\nLCD Writing Tablets: These have been an absolute hit! The students get so excited to use them. They are a fun, engaging alternative to standard dry-erase boards, and the novelty has made practicing our letters and sight words incredibly exciting.\r\n\r\nCreative Magnets: The different magnet sets have been the perfect addition to our calming corner. They provide a wonderful, quiet activity where students can decompress by placing animals or people into different settings, letting their imaginations run wild while they reset.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my kindergartners are learning how to care for their minds and hearts while building a strong foundation for reading. We are so grateful for your belief in our classroom and our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771695979534,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-calm-hearts-confident-rea/10108350/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten: Calm Hearts, Confident Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Watanabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820920"},{"teacherId":8827839,"projectId":10107473,"letterContent":"My students couldn't believe all the boxes that came in and they were super excited when I told them all the things the boxes were for them! I had them work together to open the boxes and had them show the class what was in it! The really enjoyed doing that. Some of the things I couldn't yet, tell them what it was for because it was going to be used in the 4th quarter. \r\nThe students are enjoyed the magic pads to write on. Sometimes they are able doodle on it in the calming corner with whatever they want and sometimes we use it to do ECRI instead of using white boards. They enjoy using them to learn. It makes it much more FUN! They students are so been using a lot of the toys to play with when needing breaks for as rewards. They especially enjoy the slug and magnetic men fidgets. \r\nIn the 4th quarter I always start a reward system for students to earn a pet when they complete all their work. They first start off with earning a house, which is the black container, that you donated! They can decorate their pet's house with markers and gems. The next weeks on they can earn their pet, food erasers, bed, toy erasers, make a collar, etc. They have so much fun getting all their item for their pets. The house is their favorite because they decorate it and really make their own! \r\nWe do have a couple more week of school, and the students are still excited to earn more things and to play with all the toys!","fullyFundedDate":1771716108169,"projectUrl":"project/fun-math-and-literacy-corner/10107473/","projectTitle":"Fun Math and Literacy Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sumida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8827839"},{"teacherId":7997171,"projectId":10103088,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generosity in supporting our classroom! My students were excited when the packages arrived. Because of your kind donation, we were able to kicked off our year-long Father's Day calendar project. The students we able to use their artistic skills to create their gift. They are incredibly proud to be creating something completely handmade for their dad. \r\n\r\nBeyond the art project, the other essential supplies have completely transformed our daily routine. The individual whiteboards and pens are a massive hit for our quick math and spelling practice sessions. Additionally, the ID badges and clips have made it so much easier for the kids to stay organized and keep their required name tags on at all times. Your support has given my students the perfect tools to shine and take real ownership of their daily learning. We are so grateful for your help in making this school year absolutely awesome!","fullyFundedDate":1771595732760,"projectUrl":"project/building-character-and-calendars-in-2nd/10103088/","projectTitle":"Building Character and Calendars in 2nd Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7997171_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646376991336","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7997171"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50898","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":617,"numTeachers":45,"percentFrplEligible":29,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":12,"percentMultiracialImputed":32,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.6,"schoolId":50898,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mililani Waena Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mililani Waena Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/mililani-waena-elementary-school/50898"}