{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waiakea Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1622538,"projectId":10103084,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the art supplies. The students and I were super excited to receive the order and see what was included. They couldn't wait to get their hands on the colorful paper and put it to use for our animal research projects. \r\n It's really great to have fun pencils and writing supplies for the kids to use. It makes a difference in their motivation and enthusiasm for classwork. I also love being able to laminate individual pieces quickly with the classroom laminator. I don't have to reserve the main laminator in another building and hauling student work across campus.","fullyFundedDate":1771446740879,"projectUrl":"project/art-activities/10103084/","projectTitle":"Art Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Perry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1622538_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500086755836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wesperry"},{"teacherId":4769839,"projectId":10103816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to my project! These materials have helped create a classroom where my kindergarteners can learn, move, and grow with joy. Wobble chairs support focus by allowing students to move while they learn. At the same time, supplies like the tempera paint, dot markers, and cardstock have encouraged creativity and built fine motor skills through hands-on experiences in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe dolls in our home center have been enjoyed daily. They have promoted imaginative play and social-emotional development, helping students practice kindness and communication. \r\n\r\nAnd our prize box items have been motivating my students to demonstrate positive behavior by giving them something to look forward to and feel proud of each day.\r\n\r\nWith your support, my classroom space is one where students feel engaged, successful, and excited to come to school every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771611493091,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-art-play-and-motivation-for-y/10103816/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Art, Play, and Motivation for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shibuya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4769839_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504770611841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4769839"},{"teacherId":4604227,"projectId":9759155,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations to this project. Through this project, students have the flexibility to sit in various places within the classroom. They also have the opportunity to earn small rewards for their hard work and positive behaviors. These little extras make a big difference in helping students learn and enjoy school. Thank you for your support! Your generosity helps create a more engaging and positive learning environment. Students feel motivated and excited to do their best each day. We truly appreciate your kindness and support of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759192517069,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-treasure-chest-flexible-sea/9759155/","projectTitle":"Building a Treasure Chest & Flexible Seating for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4604227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521217999370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heathercurryg102"},{"teacherId":8354915,"projectId":10103412,"letterContent":"This project integrates Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) into the daily rhythm of both Physical Education and Art. By providing pinnies, watercolor pencils, and sketchbooks, we are giving students the tools to build self-awareness, relationship skills, and emotional regulation.\r\n\r\n In Physical Education, the new sports pinnies will do more than just identify teams; they will cultivate a true sense of belonging. As students wear their team colors, they practice relationship skills by communicating strategies and navigating the highs and lows of competition. This environment encourages responsible decision-making and helps students learn to regulate their emotions during high-energy team interactions.\r\n\r\nIn Art, sketchbooks and watercolor pencils provide an opportunity for self-expression and mindfulness. Sketching allows students to process complex feelings non-verbally, while the precision required for watercolor techniques promotes patience and self-management. These tools empower students to explore their internal world, building the self-awareness and confidence necessary to thrive both in and out of the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771445749711,"projectUrl":"project/using-pe-and-art-to-foster-sel-skills/10103412/","projectTitle":"Using PE And Art To Foster SEL Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Newell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8354915"},{"teacherId":4614595,"projectId":9901559,"letterContent":"Andy B,\r\nMahalo for bringing so much joy to our classroom! With each new slushie recipe we try, my students light up with excitement, curiosity, and laughter. This has become such a special way to celebrate their hard work as they prepare for and complete their SBA exams and dedicate themselves to rehearsing for our end-of-year hōʻike performance. Your generosity gives them something fun to look forward to and reminds them that their effort, perseverance, and teamwork are worth celebrating every week!!","fullyFundedDate":1765318579607,"projectUrl":"project/cool-treats-for-cool-kids-a-classroom-s/9901559/","projectTitle":"Cool Treats for Cool Kids: A Classroom Slushie Incentive!","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":5827300,"projectId":10079883,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your most generous donation that brought my classroom supplies into my classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our ability to complete projects and engage more fully in our learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, we now have the materials we need to be creative, stay organized, and participate in hands-on activities that make learning more enjoyable and effective. Your contribution has truly had a positive impact on our classroom experience.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771769859143,"projectUrl":"project/growing-socially-academically/10079883/","projectTitle":"Growing Socially & Academically","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iopa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5827300_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651982317195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/iopa"},{"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. 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