{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wahiawa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9301071,"projectId":9774444,"letterContent":"The students are enjoying your donation. The stickers have created a positive reinforcement loop that encourages desired behaviors and teaches goal-setting. Students are motivated by the vibrancy, variety, and collectibility of stickers. The sound of the sticker being peeled and the act of placing it on the chart are an instant, public, and fun acknowledgment of success.\r\n\r\nThe math manipulatives are being used to develop deep conceptual understandings of abstract math ideas. I have seen significantly improvement in problem-solving skills and long-term math achievement.\tStudents are excited by the opportunity to play and build within a structured lesson. The hands-on nature of physically modeling a problem makes the math feel more accessible and less intimidating, leading to a \"lightbulb moment\" of understanding.\r\n\r\nWe are building foundational literacy skills by teaching phonemic awareness (hearing sounds) and phonics (connecting sounds to letters). Students have been practicing decoding skills and it sets the stage for reading fluency and confidence.This manipulation solidifies the connection between the sound and the visual symbol of the letter. Students are excited by the tactile nature of the activity—snapping magnets together, digging for tiles, or stamping letters in dough. It feels like a game or puzzle, making the intensive work of decoding feel fun and manageable.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the pouches for School Materials for organizational skills and responsibility. It has reduced classroom distraction and time wasted searching for supplies, thereby increasing instructional efficiency and protecting valuable learning tools.","fullyFundedDate":1759416731541,"projectUrl":"project/multi-engagement-classroom-tools-used-fo/9774444/","projectTitle":"Multi-engagement Classroom Tools Used For Foundational learning.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tengan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9301071"},{"teacherId":3643872,"projectId":9621544,"letterContent":"We want to express our deepest gratitude for your recent and generous donation to our classroom, including the Nintendo Switch games, as well as the much-appreciated 3D printing filament. Your support is making a significant and immediate impact on our students' learning and engagement. Our 4th-grade students are thrilled to have the opportunity to interact with the Switch and its unique learning potential, and the 5th-grade class is excited to dive into the new games. This technology allows us to blend education with play, fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and digital literacy in a format that genuinely excites them.\r\n\r\nBeyond the gaming, your donation of 3D printing filament has supplied a powerful creative tool and motivator. Our students are consistently fascinated by the process of 3D printing, and your filament ensures we can continue to bring their digital designs to life. The students are asking daily for new projects. This ability to create, test, and use their own designs is a fantastic incentive that encourages critical thinking, design skills, and technical interest. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and providing these incredible resources that will benefit our students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1759199000533,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-and-games/9621544/","projectTitle":"Incentives and Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3643872_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754427951571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3643872"},{"teacherId":8853648,"projectId":9171366,"letterContent":"We are using our cause and effect toys in our library center and to help new students adjust to preschool. When the student's opened the boxes, they were so excited that it felt like Christmas. Some student really loved the remote control cars, and other enjoyed the microphones. I had a student, who did not engage with many toys and has a hard time attending to lessons. He is now able to sit during circle times with the sensory toys.\r\n\r\nMy next steps are to provide more outdoor pretend play experiences. We have a nice space to explore, play, and learn. The students love to be outside.","fullyFundedDate":1742146630699,"projectUrl":"project/causeeffect-and-sensory-items-for-speci/9171366/","projectTitle":"Cause/Effect and Sensory Items for Special Education Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8853648"},{"teacherId":8853648,"projectId":8042132,"letterContent":"Thank you for the Sensory Supplies! We used the new resources for our sand tables and to help students be more engaged in their learning. The students were so excited to help me unpack the boxes. They love playing with the magnetic tiles. The students love to play with the blue sand and sea animals. We were, also, able to organize our toys, so that they are easier to access and put away.\r\n\r\nMy next steps are to gain more sensory supplies to help students use their love of sensory play to learn core subject, such as ELA and Math.","fullyFundedDate":1700361923595,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-supplies/8042132/","projectTitle":"Sensory Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8853648"},{"teacherId":9700992,"projectId":9156381,"letterContent":"I would like to thank the donors for their generous donations in order for support our students in special education. \r\nAn iPad can be a transformative tool for a students in special education needs by offering a highly personalized and engaging learning experience. The device's intuitive touchscreen interface can be easier for students with fine motor skill challenges to navigate than a traditional computer mouse or keyboard. A vast library of educational apps allows for the customization of learning activities to target specific skills, such as phonics, reading comprehension, and basic math concepts, all presented in a game-like format that can maintain a student's attention and motivation. Furthermore, the multi-sensory nature of many apps, incorporating sound, visuals, and interactive elements, caters to diverse learning styles and can help reinforce concepts for students who may struggle with traditional teaching methods.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic support, the iPad is a powerful tool for communication and accessibility. For non-verbal students or those with speech difficulties, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) apps can provide a voice, allowing them to express their needs, thoughts, and participate more fully in classroom discussions. The iPad also has numerous built-in accessibility features, such as text-to-speech, which can read digital text aloud, and speech-to-text, which can help students who have difficulty with writing. These features can be tailored to individual needs, fostering greater independence and reducing reliance on adult assistance. This increased ability to communicate and access the curriculum can significantly boost a student's confidence and overall engagement in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1741858458503,"projectUrl":"project/ipad-for-special-education/9156381/","projectTitle":"iPad for Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Takenaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9700992"},{"teacherId":5228398,"projectId":9155024,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire fourth-grade class, I want to extend our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude with your incredibly generous donation. Your support has provided my class with a set of headphones equipped with an attached microphone boom, a gift that will have a profound and lasting impact on their education.\r\n\r\nThese devices are more than just technology, they are a powerful tool for building confidence and unlocking potential. Our students are now able to engage with our electronic reading interface in a way that was previously impossible. Our students are now able to engage with our electronic reading interface in a way that was previously impossible. They can read aloud, record their voices, and then listen back to themselves. This simple act of hearing their own voices, often for the first time in a focused way, is a transformative experience.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the potential in our students and for investing in their future. Your generosity is truly making a difference. We are immensely grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1745248042312,"projectUrl":"project/amplify-student-voices-headphones-for-l/9155024/","projectTitle":"Amplify Student Voices: Headphones for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Takushi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5228398"},{"teacherId":8363353,"projectId":9158547,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of art clay and paints. Your support has provided our students with the opportunity to explore their creativity while also deepening their learning. \r\nWe are excited to continue to use these resources to connect science with art through a special animal research project. This helps to give students a little extra rather than just doing book learning. This year my students loved being able to create their animals that they researched and then took them home to share with their families.","fullyFundedDate":1741959570582,"projectUrl":"project/artist-in-the-classroom/9158547/","projectTitle":"Artist in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shiroma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363353"},{"teacherId":9373993,"projectId":9157292,"letterContent":"Thanks to your help, I was able to provide excellent, positive reinforcement incentives to all the students who would benefit from them, serving as an encouraging motivator. The students were so surprised and grateful for the tangible incentives! \r\n\r\nWith the various reinforcements, it was implemented in various general education classrooms and for the children I provide counseling/therapy for. I have noticed that having a \"treat\" that students work for does positively motivate them to do better in school and builds great working relationships with all who struggle with social skills, emotional health, and behavioral health.\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa! Every \"sweet treat\" you helped provide brought a happy surprise to many students.","fullyFundedDate":1741883324585,"projectUrl":"project/good-behavior-positive-reinforcement/9157292/","projectTitle":"Good Behavior = Positive Reinforcement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373993"},{"teacherId":9939417,"projectId":9174794,"letterContent":"Thank you for making a difference in my student's lives. Having STEM and coding building kits that encourage and engage children's minds leave a lasting impression on their learning. My community does not readily imagine an occupation in engineering or design, but this allows them to see future careers.\r\n\r\nWe were able to use the kits on rainy days and as team building activities. The children were engaged and problem solved the challenges posed for the day. All children were expected to cooperate, design and test their projects. I found it interesting to see the interactions within the groups. Those who normally lead were greatly supported by their quieter counterparts. \r\n\r\nI will continue to use and share the kits in the future with my grade level. I hope to encourage their creativity and career aspirations.","fullyFundedDate":1743599350899,"projectUrl":"project/creative-design-and-engineering-by-first/9174794/","projectTitle":"Creative Design and Engineering by Firsties!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Navares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939417"},{"teacherId":5228398,"projectId":9155039,"letterContent":"When our new art supplies finally arrived, my students were practically vibrating with anticipation. I decided to build the suspense, waiting until after recess—a full two-and-a-half hours later—to unveil the boxes. The moment I did, a collective \"ooh\" and \"aah\" filled the room. The paintbrushes, so different in their look and feel from anything we'd used before, truly seemed like magic wands to them, and I silently hoped they would be their key to unlocking brilliance and creativity. We were equally amazed by the texture, weight, and feel of actual watercolor paper; for the majority of my students' previous watercolor experiences, construction paper was the only medium they had known.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation on our art class has been truly palpable. The arrival of these high-quality art supplies instantly elevated our learning environment, creating a more dynamic and inspiring space for creativity. Beyond the beautiful artwork now gracing our walls, I've witnessed significant individual growth in each student. They've become more patient, more focused, and much more willing to take creative risks. These supplies have genuinely empowered them to explore their artistic potential and learn in a truly immersive and joyful way, proving that your generosity has transformed not just our art class, but my students' confidence and abilities.","fullyFundedDate":1741729112232,"projectUrl":"project/brushstrokes-of-brilliance/9155039/","projectTitle":"Brushstrokes of Brilliance","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Takushi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5228398"},{"teacherId":9806436,"projectId":9165085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support of Wahiawa Elementary! Your donations of incentives and snacks have made such a positive impact on our students.\r\n\r\nIt's so heartwarming to see the joy these treats bring to our JPO and media club members, and they've been wonderful motivators for students demonstrating our six pillars of character and maintaining excellent attendance. Your kindness helps us recognize and reward the hard work and positive behavior of our students, fostering a more engaging and supportive school environment.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your thoughtfulness and dedication to our keiki.","fullyFundedDate":1742059149370,"projectUrl":"project/attendance-and-club-incentives/9165085/","projectTitle":"Attendance and Club Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806436"},{"teacherId":9301071,"projectId":9156106,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled and incredibly grateful for your generous funding, which made a profound difference for our students! Your support for outdoor equipment, earphones for technology, snacks, math manipulatives, and writing supplies directly addressed critical needs in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Flaghouse cones and rods transformed our grassy area into an exciting space for physical activity and creative outdoor learning. The earphones empowered our low-income students to fully engage with technology and audio-based learning, ensuring equitable access for everyone. Your contribution to snacks alleviated hunger, allowing our students to focus and thrive throughout the day. The math manipulatives provided essential hands-on tools, making abstract concepts concrete and accessible. And with new writing supplies, our students had everything they needed to express themselves and excel in their assignments.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' well-being, academic success, and overall learning experience. 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