{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wahiawa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8828079,"projectId":9774943,"letterContent":"We are using these materials as 'soft starts' to help bridge the transition from home to school. Most mornings, the intent is for the children use the resources to calm themselves and to get their brains ready for a busy school day. Having these engaging tools allows my students to wake up their brains in a low-pressure way, which hopefully will decrease morning behavioral issues.\r\n\r\nThe students are definitely excited by the library's resources and look forward to the opening doors! Seeing their excitement reminded me how much a few new, high-quality resources can change a child's perspective on coming to school.","fullyFundedDate":1759423039419,"projectUrl":"project/brain-boost-before-school/9774943/","projectTitle":"Brain Boost Before School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuniyoshi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8828079_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x144,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678733381936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828079"},{"teacherId":9811281,"projectId":9781753,"letterContent":"I want thank you again for your help in making teaching Physical Education during our rainy season easier for me and less boring for my students here at Wahiawa Elementary School. Rainy day Physical Education classes has always been stressful for me and my students. Here at Wahiawa Elementary we receive at least 5 to 10 days of rain a month on any given day. It gets worse during our winter season. Thanks to donors like you who funded my project, my students did not mind at all if it rained on a PE day. They got to learn sports that many haven't tried like bowling and tennis, which they really enjoyed. This year it was a drier season than usual and I only had to use the Nintendo system 3 times for PE so far.\r\n\r\nI also used this project as motivation and as an incentive for my homeroom students to complete their assignments and earn team points to come in during lunch to play and learn the different sports that Nintendo Switch Sports offered. The winning team of four students got to come in during lunch for a week and play the sport of their choice. \r\nSo, I really want to thank you again for funding my project.","fullyFundedDate":1759599051533,"projectUrl":"project/physical-fitness-with-nintendo-switch-2/9781753/","projectTitle":"Physical Fitness with Nintendo Switch 2 on Rainy Days","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Balidoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9811281_orig.jpg?crop=332,332,x252,y249&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741738198604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811281"},{"teacherId":9373993,"projectId":9780678,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students can enjoy sweet, yummy treats as positive reinforcement for putting in meaningful effort to strengthen their social, emotional, and behavioral skills at school. These resources are being used intentionally during counseling groups and classroom moments to celebrate progress, encourage positive choices, and reinforce self-regulation, teamwork, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the treats, their faces lit up with excitement and pride. More importantly, they felt recognized for their hard work. It created a joyful moment that also reinforced the connection between effort, growth, and positive outcomes.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, students will continue to build emotional awareness, coping strategies, and positive behaviors that support both their learning and relationships. As the Behavioral Health Specialist, I will continue to guide them, monitor their progress, and support their growth as they develop the skills they need for long-term academic and behavioral success. Your contribution plays a meaningful role in helping students feel motivated, supported, and celebrated every step of the way.","fullyFundedDate":1759552291175,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-smiles-supporting-social-emoti/9780678/","projectTitle":"Snacks & Smiles: Supporting Social-Emotional Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373993"},{"teacherId":9804251,"projectId":9773330,"letterContent":"The new books, paint, and snacks have revitalized our 5th-grade classroom and sparked a deeper level of engagement. We have been focusing heavily on our Hawaiian Studies unit, using the new paint to create traditional kapa patterns. One specific moment that stood out was watching my students carefully research authentic geometric designs and then meticulously paint them, discussing the symbolism behind each stroke. The snacks have also been a wonderful addition; I have been using them as incentives for great participation and hard work, which has kept the students' energy high and their focus sharp during our most challenging lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were absolutely thrilled. Their reaction was a mix of pure excitement and genuine curiosity as they gathered around to unbox the supplies. The new books were an immediate hit; I saw several students \"window shopping\" through the titles, pointing out covers that looked intriguing and making lists of what they wanted to read next. It was a powerful moment for them to realize that people they have never met took the time to invest in their education, and it has given them a renewed sense of pride and responsibility in using these resources.\r\n\r\nNext steps for our classroom is to continue to use these resources to have students better understand where they come from, Hawaii. Therefore, they can keep our culture alive for years to come! In addition, with the incentives, students will continue to be motivated within their curricula to reach their potential! Lastly, with the books, students will continue to be engaged in learning and share about their experiences with books moving forward!","fullyFundedDate":1759280229815,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-and-creativity-supplies-f/9773330/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus and Creativity: Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804251"},{"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":10276973,"projectId":9754324,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting this project. It helps the students meet their needs and make learning more impactful. They were very excited to know that a lot of wonderful things are given to them just to make learning happen and they are motivated to do better better because they felt the love given by the community that continues to support them. In behalf of them and as a first time teacher here in Hawaii you made a difference by giving me the chance to have a better classroom. Thank you is not enough and I wish that you will never end your support to our students and may you have the more blessings in return! Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1759126540372,"projectUrl":"project/resource-room-essentials-helping-studen/9754324/","projectTitle":"Resource Room Essentials: Helping Students Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mayzelle Duyao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10276973_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758672635156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276973"},{"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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50913","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":429,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.0,"schoolId":50913,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wahiawa Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wahiawa Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/wahiawa-elementary-school/50913"}