{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rev Benjamin Parker Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5153378,"projectId":9702180,"letterContent":"The materials purchased have provided my classroom with developmentally appropriate activities. It has given us variety of manipulatives to include fine motor skills with our drill, math skills with our one to one counting and ice cream matching, ice cream counting, airplane counting and so much more. WE have been been working on our letters with the letter creation. \r\n\r\nOur crafting has exploded with creativity with the feathers and the jewels. The painters tape is used to put up crafts as well as building roads and lines for our class room play. \r\n\r\nWe are thankful for the support from our Hawaii DOE for new teachers. \r\n\r\nMrs. Joca","fullyFundedDate":1757872967741,"projectUrl":"project/new-teacher-eoel-pre-k-hawaii/9702180/","projectTitle":"New Teacher EOEL Pre-K Hawaii","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5153378"},{"teacherId":2965744,"projectId":9693831,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to thank you for funding our project and bringing five brand-new ukuleles into our classroom! This donation has truly harmonized our learning environment. Before this project, many students only dreamed of playing an instrument, and now they have the tangible resources right in their hands. The immediate impact on their engagement and joy has been remarkable. When the box arrived, the students were buzzing with excitement, and when they saw the beautiful, small guitars, they erupted in applause! It was an unforgettable moment of pure elation and pride. We immediately started with the basics, learning how to properly hold the instrument and play the first two strings. This opportunity has made our music time much more interactive and personal, allowing students to explore music creation instead of just listening.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these ukuleles to incredible use! Three times a week, small groups of students get to practice their chords and rhythms, turning our classroom into a mini-studio. A specific moment that stands out is when we learned our very first chord, 'C major.' The students who successfully played it cheered for themselves and their classmates—it was a true moment of collective accomplishment. The next step in this musical journey is to foster their creative skills by signing up for the Ho'olōkahi Lyrics Writing Challenge! They will use their newly acquired ukulele skills to create original music to accompany the lyrics they write. Your generosity has not only given us instruments but has also built up the students' confidence, teamwork, and musical literacy. Thank you for allowing us to reach this exciting milestone.","fullyFundedDate":1759143270032,"projectUrl":"project/malama-mele/9693831/","projectTitle":"Malama Mele","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Furtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2965744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720496429193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sfurtado"},{"teacherId":2965744,"projectId":9566959,"letterContent":"We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all the generous donors who made our new water dispenser a reality! This project has had a truly refreshing impact on our classroom. Before, staying hydrated was a challenge; now, the dispenser is a central, essential part of our daily routine. My students are now much more proactive about drinking water, which has a noticeable effect on their focus and energy levels throughout the day. The day it arrived was a special moment; the students' eyes immediately lit up—it felt like a significant upgrade to our learning space. They were so excited to try it out, realizing this amazing resource was theirs, thanks to you. One student, who used to get frequent headaches, told me, \"I feel so much better and can concentrate more now!\"\r\n\r\nThis dispenser isn't just about water; it's about wellness and engagement. It was particularly helpful last week during our unit on healthy habits and brain function. We've been discussing how proper hydration directly impacts cognitive performance, and the dispenser allows them to immediately apply that knowledge. It has become a tangible tool for self-care and focus. The next step in this project is to create individual \"Hydration Commitment\" sheets where students track their water intake and journal how it affects their daily learning. Your contribution has truly allowed us to seamlessly integrate practical health lessons into our curriculum. Thank you again for providing this essential resource that supports both their physical health and their learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755218384670,"projectUrl":"project/help-quench-our-thirst-for-learning/9566959/","projectTitle":"Help Quench Our Thirst for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Furtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2965744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720496429193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sfurtado"},{"teacherId":9370611,"projectId":9409297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my 4th grade classroom. Because of your support, my students walked into a more welcoming and vibrant learning environment at the start of the school year.\r\nThe bulletin board materials and paper allowed me to completely transform all six of my classroom boards. What were once worn and torn spaces are now bright, fresh, and engaging displays that support our learning and celebrate student work. This change has truly made our classroom feel more inviting and inspiring.\r\nThe name tag plates were also a wonderful addition. My students loved having the opportunity to personalize their own name tags, and they proudly attached them to their desks using the new plates. It gave them a sense of ownership and belonging right from the start.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. Your contribution has made a lasting impact in helping create a classroom that feels like a true community—a place where students feel proud and excited to learn every","fullyFundedDate":1753034169256,"projectUrl":"project/a-welcoming-classroom/9409297/","projectTitle":"A Welcoming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Killilea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370611"},{"teacherId":7897907,"projectId":9022423,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to purchase headphones, shelf markers, bookmarks and incentives to improve attention, focus, and academic achievement! Your kind gesture is deeply appreciated and we could not do this project without your support. Thank you again for helping to make our project a reality! \r\n\r\nThe headphones are helping so much with the students being able to focus on their ebooks, typing lessons and coding projects and not be distracted by other students.\r\n\r\nStudents were as excited as I was with the new shelf markers! Our shelf markers are over 10 years old! We use these to mark the place on the shelf when a student chooses a book they think they might like. If they decide not to choose this book they can easily put it back where it belongs. \r\n\r\nThe students LOVED the ocean themed bookmarks! As we live in Hawaii, many of these sea creatures are well known to our keiki and so they love being able to use them to mark their places in the books they are reading. And the stress-relief fidget toys (squishies) and treats are wonderful nudging incentives to make good choices and focus on learning! ; -)","fullyFundedDate":1741714047239,"projectUrl":"project/library-supplies-to-help-improve-attenti/9022423/","projectTitle":"Library Supplies to Help Improve Attention, Focus, and Academic Achievement!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7897907_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625788170301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melodylouann-hall"},{"teacherId":9104188,"projectId":9166352,"letterContent":"This last project helped to provide some finishing touches and things to allow students to be more comfortable in their learning environment. Students love to be in this classroom, and I do believe part of it is that we have good relationships and connections, but also feel that the environment itself is welcoming, fun, inviting and creates a comfortable space for students to learn and grow, academically and emotionally! Here students feel safe, comfortable, welcome and right at home. Thank you for providing support to help me create this place for our kiddos!!!","fullyFundedDate":1742068367728,"projectUrl":"project/the-icing-on-the-cake-individual-flo/9166352/","projectTitle":"The Icing on the Cake!! - Individual Floor Seating...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9104188_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y337&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724718640561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jen96744"},{"teacherId":9104188,"projectId":8909210,"letterContent":"First, I would like to offer my sincerest apologies for taking so long to share with you, the impacts of your kindness. Students were very excited to have new areas to sit and learn, to have hands on activities and rewards and really had a school year filled with happiness and personal growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to give your aloha and kindness with our keiki! Community is an invaluable asset to everyone!! Mahalo nunui, arigato, salamat po, faafetai, malo e lelei, gracias, danke... you are so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1735433361573,"projectUrl":"project/love-and-community/8909210/","projectTitle":"Love and Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9104188_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y337&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724718640561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jen96744"},{"teacherId":9370611,"projectId":9157322,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your support has truly made a difference for my fourth-grade students.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating chairs you provided have been a game-changer. They allow students to choose where they work best, helping them stay focused and successful in completing their work.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards and Expo markers are essential tools in our daily learning. We use them constantly, so they wear out quickly. Thanks to your donation, we've been able to replace broken or worn-out supplies right away—keeping our lessons interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe glue guns and glue sticks have also been a huge help, especially with our recent social studies project. The students loved creating their own Hawaiian ecosystems, and the tools you provided made that hands-on learning possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom. Your generosity has made a real impact, and we are all so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1741883166292,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs/9157322/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Killilea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370611"},{"teacherId":9804341,"projectId":9170142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing me to give my students a better opportunity for learning. My students and I appreciate your donations to my wiggle seats project. With these wiggle seats, students are able to move and learn. Some students struggle with sitting still. Some just need to move and while they move, their brain is active. Students use the wiggle seats at my small group table. This table is where I hold small meetings with students for academic and social emotional needs. It made me so happy when a student told me \"Mrs. Ocier, this seat is the best! It like actually helps me learn.\"","fullyFundedDate":1742133411387,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-seats-for-small-group/9170142/","projectTitle":"Wiggle Seats for Small Group","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ocier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804341"},{"teacherId":2965744,"projectId":9106129,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to share the profound impact your generosity has had on our classroom through the \"Supporting Focus with Fidgets\" project! Your belief in our students' diverse learning needs has brought a wave of positive change, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of the fidget toys has been nothing short of transformative for our students. We are actively using the Atomic Fidget Balls, Magnetic Fidget Rings, Spiral Cone Fidget Toys, Fidget Worm Toys, Metal Fidget Springs, Screaming Monster Fidget Toys, Textured Worry Stones, Mini Stress Balls, Magnetic Fidget Pens, Flow Ring Spinners, and Infinity Cubes to help students self-regulate and maintain focus during various activities. For instance, during our daily silent reading time, students who previously struggled to sit still now quietly engage with a fidget toy, allowing them to immerse themselves in their books without distraction. We also incorporate them during independent work sessions, especially for math problems or writing tasks that require sustained concentration. A specific moment that stands out was during a challenging science lesson on ecosystems; several students were able to process complex information much more effectively while subtly manipulating a fidget toy, demonstrating a clear improvement in their ability to absorb and retain information.\r\n\r\nThe students' reactions when they first saw the fidget materials were priceless! There was an immediate buzz of excitement and curiosity. Many students picked them up, their eyes wide with wonder, and began exploring the different textures and movements. There were exclamations of \"These are so cool!\" and \"Look at what this one does!\" It was clear that they instantly understood the purpose – these weren't just toys, but tools that could help them. The sense of empowerment, knowing they had something to help them focus, was evident in their smiles and eager engagement. It has created a more inclusive and understanding classroom where students feel supported in their individual learning styles.\r\n\r\nYour generous contribution has opened up new avenues for learning and self-management in our classroom. As we move forward, the fidgets will continue to be an integral part of our learning environment, especially as we embark on our upcoming project-based learning unit. Students will be designing and building miniature sustainable cities, a task that requires extensive planning, problem-solving, and sustained attention. The fidgets will be readily available to help them maintain focus during brainstorming sessions, intricate design work, and collaborative discussions. We are also planning to incorporate explicit lessons on self-regulation strategies, where students will learn to identify when they need a fidget tool and how to use it effectively to enhance their learning. This project has truly given our students the tools they need to thrive academically and emotionally.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a profound difference in our classroom. Your kindness has provided essential resources and shown our students the power of community. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1745248042471,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-focus-with-fidgets/9106129/","projectTitle":"Supporting Focus with Fidgets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Furtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2965744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720496429193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sfurtado"},{"teacherId":2965744,"projectId":9164558,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our DonorChoose project! Your support has brought wonderful new resources to our classroom, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nYour donations have truly transformed our learning environment. The Flexible Seating Yoga Ball Chairs and Standing Desk provide students with comfortable and engaging options for learning, significantly improving focus during independent work and collaborative projects. The Crayola Colored Pencils and Sharpie Permanent Markers have sparked creativity, allowing students to bring their ideas to life in projects like our \"Loko I'a\" designs. The variety of fun items, including Brain Rot Vinyl Stickers, Emoticon Keychains, Slime, Stress Cubes, Fidget Spinner Balls, and Funny Incentive Stickers, are fantastic for motivating students and fostering a positive atmosphere. They serve as great rewards and helpful sensory tools. The Pop-Tarts, Granola Bars, and Breakfast Bars provide essential energy boosts, keeping students fueled and focused throughout the day. Finally, the basketballs, ball pump, and the Connect 4 have made recess and free time more active and engaging, encouraging both physical activity and strategic thinking.\r\n\r\nThe day the donations arrived was filled with pure joy! Students' eyes lit up with excitement as they discovered the flexible seating, colorful art supplies, and fun rewards. The immediate buzz of positive energy in the room was heartwarming – it felt like a mini-celebration! Your generosity has created a fantastic foundation for continued learning. We are currently working on a persuasive writing unit. The flexible seating will continue to support individual brainstorming and peer conferencing, while the new art supplies will enhance visual aids for their presentations. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a profound difference in our classroom. Your kindness has provided essential resources and shown our students the power of community. We are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1742175709561,"projectUrl":"project/the-learning-boost/9164558/","projectTitle":"The Learning Boost","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Furtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2965744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720496429193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sfurtado"},{"teacherId":8821938,"projectId":9157629,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. My students were so excited to receive all these boxes! They were eager to open the boxes and help put together the dividers and table. They were also so excited to go in our new sensory tents! As for the pencil sharpeners and document camera, I was super excited about that!\r\n\r\nThe kids always need their pencils sharpened because the insist on having it sharp...and the sharpeners do a great job with that! The students also enjoy when we use the document camera in our lessons to go over new concepts and skills, they even try to stick their hands under to see it on the board! Also, they love the sand and water tables...so far we've only played with sand, but looking forward to playing with the water beads! The dividers are used daily to help limit distractions and the tents are used to help our students who may be having a rough time...or those that just need a break away from others.\r\n\r\nOnce again thank you so much for donating to our classroom. 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