{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mokapu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2386625,"projectId":10108375,"letterContent":"I would like to send you all a huge MAHALO (thank you) for your generous donations. The motivational items you donated have helped my students develop great work habits and focus skills they will carry into the future. \r\n\r\nSince we received the items, my students have been on task, have improved their comprehension, and have completed their assignments. My students are so excited to go into the treasure chest and pick out their completion award. \r\n\r\nWith the budget shortfalls my school is facing, my students would never have had the opportunity to access these valuable resources to build their skills and knowledge. Without donors like you, my students would never experience the joys of learning with great resources like these.\r\n\r\nThank you again ☺","fullyFundedDate":1771686135959,"projectUrl":"project/motivational-items-for-a-fantastic-first/10108375/","projectTitle":"Motivational Items for a Fantastic First Grade Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beaty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2386625_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449022108992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jodibeaty"},{"teacherId":10254504,"projectId":9720173,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire classroom, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation. It's rare to receive a gift that so perfectly addresses the diverse needs of a modern classroom—from literacy and math to the physical comfort of my students.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has provided us with an amazing array of tools that will make a daily difference. The Hands-On Addition Regrouping Kit has been a total breakthrough. Before this kit, many students struggled to visualize what carrying the one actually meant. Now, they are physically moving blocks from the ones column and regrouping them into the tens column. Seeing that physical transition from ten individual units to a single ten rod has turned a confusing abstract concept into a concrete \"Aha!\" moment. It has built a level of confidence in their math skills that truly wasn't there before.\r\n\r\nThe hand2mind Magnetic Activity Trays and Whiteboards have become an essential part of our classroom rhythm, we use them every single day! Whether we are practicing spelling or solving math problems, they provide a focused, organized workspace for every child. Additionally, the Epson EcoTank Printer has been a lifesaver. Having the ability to print, scan, and copy high-quality, colorful materials right in our room allows me to pivot quickly to meet my students' shifting needs without leaving the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Lakeshore Touch & Read Phonics Sentences, KIKIGOAL CVC Builder, Elkonin Boxes, and Building Fluency Card Bank are game-changers for our reading blocks. These Science of Reading tools help my students physically \"see\" and touch\" sounds. The Sentence and Story Building puzzles also help our emerging readers and those receiving speech support bridge the gap between individual words and full stories.\r\n\r\nThe Amylove Wiggle Seats and Lakeshore Wiggle Feet instantly become favorites. For many of my students, especially those with sensory processing needs or autism, having a \"fidget-friendly\" place to sit means the difference between struggling to stay on task and feeling calm enough to learn.\r\n\r\nIt is supporters like you who help create an inclusive, dynamic environment where every child. Regardless of their learning style they have the chance to shine. Thank you for investing in our classroom and our future.","fullyFundedDate":1759046912436,"projectUrl":"project/rotation-station/9720173/","projectTitle":"Rotation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clifton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254504"},{"teacherId":9468775,"projectId":9971876,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtful donation of a Cricut machine, photo printer, and automatic card shuffler to our elementary speech therapy program. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThe Cricut allows us to create customized visuals, communication boards, interactive games, and hands-on materials tailored to each child's speech and language goals. Being able to individualize resources makes therapy more engaging and effective for our students.\r\n\r\nThe photo printer helps us incorporate real-life images into sessions, supporting vocabulary development, storytelling, sequencing, and social communication. When students see familiar faces, classroom activities, and their own accomplishments in therapy materials, their motivation and confidence grow.\r\n\r\nThe automatic card shuffler may seem simple, but it helps keep games moving smoothly, allowing us to maximize therapy time and maintain student engagement. Many of our activities use cards for articulation practice, vocabulary building, and social skills, so this tool supports both efficiency and independence.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, therapy sessions are more interactive, personalized, and exciting. Your kindness directly supports our students' ability to communicate clearly, build relationships, and gain confidence in the classroom and beyond.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and for investing in the success of our speech students.","fullyFundedDate":1771524726276,"projectUrl":"project/speech-therapy-experimental-creaitvity/9971876/","projectTitle":"Speech Therapy Experimental Creaitvity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hannah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9468775_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708509013727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468775"},{"teacherId":6212899,"projectId":9777606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to the generous donors who helped support our classroom. Our classroom is so fortunate to have the most up to date supplies and resources. As a result of these funds our high needs students have various supports at their disposal every day. \r\n\r\nThe flexible seating truly allows all students, especially students with various learning needs to have access to tools that help provide movement while staying on task. Without these supports provided by the generous donors our day to day tasks in the classroom would look very different.","fullyFundedDate":1759455687706,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9777606/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pepper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6212899"},{"teacherId":8355450,"projectId":9782591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. The supplies for handwriting such as the slant board, materials created from the 3D printer filament to support correct letter formation, and heat tape (it provides a transparent, tactile border to keep letters in the appropriate area) help the students refine their writing skills from a visual processing and motor development angle. \r\n\r\nThe \"breathe\" supplies include the exhalation tool, vibrating pads, and chewy tools help the students organize their breathing so they can self-regulate when performing tasks such as writing. \r\n\r\nFinally, the \"wiggle\" item like the air seat cushions provide the movement the students need while they are seated and doing their work. Many of the students produce better quality work when they are allowed to engage in some movement. The body socks provide students with input to their joints and muscles to be able to sit and attend. It's fun and they don't realize they're getting additional input just being in there.","fullyFundedDate":1759607463773,"projectUrl":"project/breathe-wiggle-write/9782591/","projectTitle":"Breathe, Wiggle, Write","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Janelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355450"},{"teacherId":9468775,"projectId":10040175,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of our new weather station. Your support is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our elementary speech therapy students.\r\nBecause of you, students are practicing real-world communication skills using live weather data from their own school environment. They are building vocabulary, strengthening sentence structure, improving articulation, and gaining confidence as they describe observations, make predictions, and even share weather reports with others.\r\nThis hands-on tool turns therapy into engaging, meaningful learning. Most importantly, it helps our students grow as communicators in ways that feel exciting and authentic.\r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in their voices and their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1771001421488,"projectUrl":"project/speech-therapy-weather-fun/10040175/","projectTitle":"Speech Therapy Weather Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hannah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9468775_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708509013727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468775"},{"teacherId":574959,"projectId":8030112,"letterContent":"Our students come to the library to read and to explore their own interests and passions. That can include arts like painting, beading, and lei-making. It can also include building and designing with materials like Lincoln Logs and marble runs. The materials in this project allowed students to participate in these fun and meaningful activities. \r\nStudents also build relationships and critical soft skills like solving problems and active listening by collaborating with others and working through challenges. The STEAM materials in this project fueled many important interactions between students and helped them feel more connected and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1700165478914,"projectUrl":"project/keep-the-library-steaming/8030112/","projectTitle":"Keep The Library STEAMing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/574959"},{"teacherId":10293593,"projectId":9772165,"letterContent":"It is so helpful to connect your new request to the success of your previous project! Showing \"proof of impact\" makes donors feel like their money is a safe and effective investment.\r\n\r\nHere is a 2-paragraph reflection on how those bean bags and the rug transformed your room, written at a 10th-grade reading level.\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Our Previous Project\r\nThe addition of the four bean bag chairs and the classroom rug from our last project has completely redefined the dynamic of our learning environment. Before these items arrived, students were often confined to rigid desks that didn't always accommodate different learning styles or the need for collaborative movement. Now, we have a dedicated \"breakout zone\" where students can transition for independent reading or small-group peer editing. This physical shift in the room has led to a noticeable increase in student engagement; when students are comfortable, they are far more likely to stay focused on complex tasks for longer periods.\r\n\r\nBeyond just physical comfort, these resources have helped foster a culture of choice and responsibility. Students have learned to manage their own learning spaces, rotating through the flexible seating options and taking pride in maintaining the rug and chairs. This sense of ownership has improved our classroom management and created a more relaxed, professional atmosphere. By providing a space that feels more like a modern collaborative office and less like a traditional lecture hall, we have seen a boost in student morale and a greater willingness to participate in daily classroom activities.","fullyFundedDate":1759272140409,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-rupes-classroom/9772165/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Rupe's Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rupe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293593_orig.png?crop=718,718,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759174967980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293593"},{"teacherId":10216183,"projectId":9859502,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous support. My students and I have been actively using the new resources in our daily lessons, and they have already made a meaningful impact. One of our first projects involved small‑group exploration stations where students rotated between activities using the new materials. A standout moment was watching a group who normally struggles with participation become fully engaged—they were excited, curious, and eager to share what they discovered.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. Some of our students showed curiosity and others immediately began using items and taking interest. The sense of ownership and pride they felt in having something \"brand‑new for our class\" was truly heartwarming.\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to support our current unit. Students are now beginning a hands‑on project where they'll apply the skills they've been practicing, and I'm excited to see their confidence grow. Your contribution didn't just provide materials—it opened the door to new learning opportunities that my students are already embracing with enthusiasm.","fullyFundedDate":1762912545859,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-fsc-classroom-thrive/9859502/","projectTitle":"Help Our FSC Classroom Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216183"},{"teacherId":2386625,"projectId":9910610,"letterContent":"I would like to send you all a huge MAHALO (thank you) for your generous donations. The drawers you donated have helped my students develop organizational skills they will carry into the future. \r\n\r\nSince we received the items, my students have learned where to put away their supplies and where to go if they need anything. My students are so excited to have a place that they can call their own. \r\n\r\nWith the budget shortfalls my school is facing, my students would never have had the opportunity to access these valuable resources to build their skills and knowledge. Without donors like you, my students would never experience the joys of learning with great resources like these.\r\n\r\nThank you again ☺","fullyFundedDate":1767161928961,"projectUrl":"project/storage-for-an-organizational-fantastic/9910610/","projectTitle":"Storage for an Organizational Fantastic First Grade Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beaty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2386625_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449022108992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jodibeaty"},{"teacherId":8821109,"projectId":9777584,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you very much for your donation. Since moving into a new school building, having the new book shelf for my students to see upcoming read aloud books has been wonderful. I can pull books for a unit/holiday and have them displayed for quick and easy access to be able to share with the students on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nThe new mailbox has also been extremely helpful to have papers organized for sending home to parents with important information or for their childʻs work.\r\n\r\nWe are getting to the point in the year where we will begin to learn digraphs and blends, so the teaching tubs will be a great hands on resource for me to use with my students to help build that reading skill. The building blocks are allowing my students to create and be imaginative, while helping with social skills with their classmates.","fullyFundedDate":1759467397758,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learning-supporting-literacy/9777584/","projectTitle":"\"Organized Learning: Supporting Literacy, Creativity, and Classroom Structure\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821109"},{"teacherId":9980980,"projectId":9797848,"letterContent":"These specific resources have turned our classroom into a vibrant, hands-on learning hub where every child feels empowered to explore. The bead rekenreks have been transformative for our math block, as they allow students to physically slide and group beads to \"see\" numbers rather than just counting by ones, which builds a much deeper intuitive number sense. Our mail sorters have become essential for fostering independence, giving each student a designated place to manage their own folders and work, which teaches them valuable organizational habits and a sense of responsibility early on. \r\n\r\nDuring quiet reading or center rotations, the leaf floor seats are a massive hit because their flexible design allows for natural movement and rocking, helping our most active learners stay focused and comfortable. We've also seen a spike in engagement thanks to our phonics games, which turn essential literacy skills like letter-sound recognition into interactive play, making the \"work\" of learning to read feel like an adventure. \r\n\r\nThe pattern blocks and design cards have been wonderful for building spatial reasoning and fine motor strength, as students must carefully manipulate shapes to match complex patterns. Finally, our prize box items serve as a powerful positive reinforcement tool, creating a joyful feedback loop where students are motivated to meet behavioral and academic milestones. It is truly rewarding to see how these tools come together to support every student's unique learning style.","fullyFundedDate":1761529903081,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-kindergarteners/9797848/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning for Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bridges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9980980"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50945","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":805,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":20,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":50945,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mokapu Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mokapu Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/mokapu-elementary-school/50945"}