{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waiakea Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4614595,"projectId":9996416,"letterContent":"Mahalo for making it possible for my students to create personalized Mother's Day gifts filled with love and gratitude. Your generosity ensures students from all economic backgrounds have the opportunity to give a meaningful keepsake to the special women and caregivers in their lives. These heartfelt keepsakes will create memories treasured for years to come, and we will be able to utilize our Sprocket printer for many classes to come, extending your impact far beyond this year's celebration. We are so grateful for your support in making these joyful moments possible. 💐📸✨","fullyFundedDate":1770992966427,"projectUrl":"project/printed-with-love-given-with-joy/9996416/","projectTitle":"Printed With Love & Given With Joy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shinshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4614595_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621485376826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shinshiro"},{"teacherId":4428015,"projectId":9773351,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and helping bring more joy and connection to our school community! Because of your generosity, we were able to create beautiful, reusable photo backdrops that have already made a huge impact on our school events.\r\n\r\nBecause these materials are reusable, your support will continue to benefit our school for years to come. We can easily adapt the backdrops for different themes throughout the year, making every event feel fresh, fun, and special without additional cost.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped strengthen our sense of community and school spirit in such a meaningful way. Thank you for helping us create joyful, memorable experiences for our students and their families—we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1764685948316,"projectUrl":"project/picture-perfect-celebrations-backdrops/9773351/","projectTitle":"Picture-Perfect Celebrations: Backdrops for School Spirit and Family Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shigenaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4428015_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766088782518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingwithloveandsparkle"},{"teacherId":4614595,"projectId":10003173,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa, Andy B, for funding our amazing and fun Easter egg hunt! Your generosity brought so much joy to our 1st grade buddies and gave our 4th graders a wonderful opportunity to lead by example with kindness and care. Thank you for continuously providing my students with these meaningful memories and opportunities throughout the year. Because of your ongoing support, our students were able to have an egg-stra special day filled with laughter, friendship, leadership, and school spirit that they will always remember. Your kindness always helps our students come out of their shells and shine. We are so incredibly grateful for you! 🐣💛🥚","fullyFundedDate":1770993294234,"projectUrl":"project/egg-cellent-buddies-a-spring-easter-egg/10003173/","projectTitle":"Egg-cellent Buddies: A Spring Easter Egg Hunt with Buddies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shinshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4614595_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621485376826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shinshiro"},{"teacherId":4392380,"projectId":10103054,"letterContent":"We are so excited that our project got funded thanks to all of our wonderful donors like you! We are most excited to receive our Ninja slushie machine to have more options than just hot drinks. We can't wait to master a recipe so that we can share them with our faculty and staff. We look forward to making more projects in the near future so that we can restock and come up with new options for our coffee cart. We look forward to Fridays. That's our coffee cart day!! Bringing smiles one drink at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1771438112985,"projectUrl":"project/brewing-confidence-celebrating-success/10103054/","projectTitle":"Brewing Confidence & Celebrating Success in Our Life Skills Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shikuma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4392380_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494535957383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4392380"},{"teacherId":4392380,"projectId":9958012,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our class project. My students and I are so excited with all of our new supplies coming in! They were so excited to get the new storage cabinet to hold all of our coffee cart supplies! We look forward to to brewing more hot drinks and baking some baked goods for our coffee cart! Everyone gets so excited for Fridays when our coffee cart is open. Please stay tuned for our new projects that are being posted. We hope to get them funded in the near future.","fullyFundedDate":1770993746003,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-student-skills-through-our-schoo/9958012/","projectTitle":"Fueling Student Skills Through Our School Drinks & Baking","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shikuma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4392380_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494535957383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4392380"},{"teacherId":4614595,"projectId":9571654,"letterContent":"This project had a heartfelt impact on both my students and their families. The holidays can be an expensive time of year, and thanks to the generosity of donors, my students were able to create and put together meaningful gifts for their families as well as for their 1st grade buddies. These experiences allowed students to give from the heart, build connections across grade levels, and create lasting memories rooted in kindness and joy.\r\n\r\nIn addition, students will continue to feel celebrated throughout the year by receiving birthday goodie bags on their special day—something many look forward to and may not otherwise experience.\r\n\r\nOverall, this project not only brought excitement and creativity into our classroom, but also eased financial stress for families while strengthening relationships and creating moments that students will remember long after the holidays have passed.","fullyFundedDate":1764684740489,"projectUrl":"project/brightening-holidays-with-gifts-crafts/9571654/","projectTitle":"Brightening Holidays With Gifts, Crafts, and Classroom Joy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shinshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4614595_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621485376826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shinshiro"},{"teacherId":9657640,"projectId":10107734,"letterContent":"On behalf of our second-grade classroom, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. The arrival of the new materials has sparked a renewed sense of wonder in our daily lessons, and the students were beyond excited to dive into the fresh collection of books. Having these resources to finish out the school year makes a world of difference, ensuring that our young learners stay engaged, inspired, and curious right up until the final bell.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift extends well beyond the four walls of our classroom, especially with the addition of the new playground equipment. Seeing the pure joy on the students' faces as they explore the new gear during recess has been a highlight for all of us. Please know that the students are truly thankful for your kindness; your support has not only provided them with the tools they need to succeed academically but has also made their school days much brighter.","fullyFundedDate":1771661485854,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-2nd-graders-finish-strong/10107734/","projectTitle":"Help Our 2nd Graders Finish Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Uong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657640_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y555&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755061303547","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657640"},{"teacherId":5791135,"projectId":10074816,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping bring hands-on learning to life for my students. Because of your generosity, our classroom will be filled with materials that inspire curiosity, creativity, and exploration.\r\nWith the art supplies, science kits, and kitchen play materials from this project, students will be able to build, paint, experiment, and discover through meaningful, hands-on activities. These experiences help make learning exciting and accessible while introducing students to basic concepts in science, art, and problem-solving.\r\nThese materials will also support students' social and emotional growth by encouraging teamwork, communication, independence, and confidence. The addition of trays and storage drawers will help keep our materials organized and allow students to access and care for them independently.\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom where curiosity grows and learning is joyful every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771474882914,"projectUrl":"project/science-and-art-building-creating-and/10074816/","projectTitle":"Science and Art: Building, Creating, and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Uekawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5791135"},{"teacherId":8064669,"projectId":9775366,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous support of donors, my students were able to learn through hands-on experiences that made learning more meaningful and engaging. Using the measuring cups, students explored measurement by estimating and testing how much water different containers could hold. They worked together to measure and compare amounts of water in a jar, helping them better understand measurement concepts in a visual and interactive way.\r\n\r\nThe watercolor paper also allowed my students to participate in a creative art lesson where they explored painting techniques and expressed their ideas through art. The high-quality paper helped them experiment with watercolor paints and take pride in their finished work.\r\n\r\nThese resources helped bring learning to life by giving students opportunities to explore, create, and think critically. Hands-on activities like these help students build confidence, stay engaged, and make stronger connections to what they are learning in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759450985390,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-minds-cooking-creating-and-c/9775366/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Minds: Cooking, Creating, and Concentrating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8064669"},{"teacherId":10382405,"projectId":9955935,"letterContent":"The project that you funded impacted my students in so many different ways. Most of my students have sensory and engagement struggles that need to be addressed. Having these tools on hand help me to keep them excited to learn, to engage, and to help them calm when necessary.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited as each new item was introduced and put into the rotation of activities. We were able to start a sensory center with many of the items and now that is the center that everyone wants to spend time at! The chewelry necklaces are awesome for my students who need something appropriate to chew when anxious, stressed, or needing that specific sensory input.\r\n\r\nIt's always exciting to see my students use these items to build their social skills as well. The various board games will help to teach them how to work in a group, turn take, share, and also how to win or lose a game graciously. Lessons that are so very important in life.\r\n\r\nThe velcro, retractable badge clips, and binder rings are also a very necessary part of my classroom. These things are used on the daily to make materials to support my learners. I make file folder activities that help to teach skills as well as maintain them after they are learned. The file folders are also used in an independent work area to teach each student to work by themselves. The binder rings are used to put together Social Narratives (simple stories that address skills that are hard for my students to learn and put into practice ) And finally the retractable badge clips are used by all of the staff to provide quick and convenient access to small visual cards that demonstrate appropriate behaviors (e.g. Stop, Walk, Quiet Voice, etc.)\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your gracious donation. Please know that your financial contribution has helped in more ways than I can express.","fullyFundedDate":1765998208109,"projectUrl":"project/support-our-learning-in-the-ways-that-we/9955935/","projectTitle":"Support Our Learning in the Ways That We Learn Best","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spurrell-Robinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10382405"},{"teacherId":9967512,"projectId":10110031,"letterContent":"Because of your kind and generous donations, my students are able to be 100% successful in their upcoming state wide assessments. When students first saw the snack bins, their reactions were pure gratitude. Several asked if the snacks were really for them. It created an immediate sense of care and encouragement. They knew someone beyond our classroom believed in them and wanted them to succeed. \r\n\r\nI am already seeing your impact touch many students. One day during their science assessment, about half-way through testing, I could already see fatigue setting in. We paused briefly, students had a quick snack break, and the shift was noticeable. Shoulders relaxed. Focus improved. \r\n\r\nBy contributing to this project, you helped remove barriers that can affect performance. Hunger, distraction, and stress. You helped level the playing field so students could show what they truly know.","fullyFundedDate":1771772376871,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-test-essentials-for-testing/10110031/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Test: Essentials for Testing Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahuna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9967512_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y269&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741973948054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967512"},{"teacherId":1989844,"projectId":9629407,"letterContent":"My students have absolutely loved reading the different math storybooks you helped provide. They are especially excited by how math is woven into everyday situations — from tricky fraction disguises to hilarious math \"curses.\" These stories have helped them see that math isn't just numbers on a worksheet; it's part of real life, creativity, and even humor.\r\n\r\nWe are currently in the prewriting stage of our own math storybooks, and the excitement is contagious. Students are brainstorming characters, creating story problems, and finding clever ways to weave math into adventures. They love that they can be creative while still using their math skills. Several students have already asked if they will be able to share their finished books with other classes — they are that proud of their ideas!\r\n\r\nThe binders, cardstock, and publishing supplies are allowing them to think like real authors and illustrators. Instead of completing a typical math assignment, they are designing, drafting, revising, and preparing to publish something meaningful that connects reading, art, and math together.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, I am seeing confidence grow. Students who once felt intimidated by math are beginning to approach it with curiosity and even excitement. By linking what they already love — storytelling and art — with something they once struggled with, you have helped transform math into an opportunity for imagination and ownership.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and for helping them discover that math truly can be creative, meaningful, and fun. Your support will continue to impact not only this class, but many future fourth graders as well.","fullyFundedDate":1764685332187,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-math-through-stories-and-creat/9629407/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Math Through Stories and Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L. 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