{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waiakeawaena Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":60.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10438271,"projectId":10107892,"letterContent":"The new materials have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom! We used the manila folders to help students organize their work and keep important papers together. We used the punch cards and stickers as positive incentives to encourage students to stay focused, complete their work, and make good choices. The snacks were a wonderful way to fuel our students when they needed a little extra energy during the school day and at the end of the year, as we celebrated their accomplishments. \r\nWe incorporated the stationery supplies, laminating sheets, and Do-A-Dot art materials into our daily lessons and creative activities. The laminating sheets let us create reusable learning resources that students can use throughout the year. \r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were so excited! They were especially drawn to the stickers, punch cards, snacks, and colorful Do-A-Dot art supplies. They loved seeing that the classroom had new resources just for them. Their excitement quickly turned into curiosity as they asked when they could use the materials and what activities we would be doing. \r\nWe are incredibly grateful to the donors who helped make these opportunities possible!","fullyFundedDate":1778061138382,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-and-bright-ideas/10107892/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds and Bright Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moses","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438271"},{"teacherId":4484004,"projectId":10219467,"letterContent":"This PD course has helped me grow as a teacher by helping me to find new ways to bring STEM into my classroom. The Elementary Integrated STEM Education: Optimizing Educational Experiences class gave me new ideas for making learning more hands-on and engaging for my students. I learned that STEM gives students opportunities to ask questions, solve problems, work together, and think creatively.\r\n\r\nMy students have enjoyed having more opportunities to learn by doing. I was able to use what I learned to create activities that allowed my students to explore, collaborate, and apply their learning. I am thankful for this opportunity to grow as a teacher and provide my students with more meaningful and engaging learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1778007521228,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-integrated-stem-education-op/10219467/","projectTitle":"Elementary Integrated STEM Education: Optimizing Educational Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kitamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4484004_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496684839382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4484004"},{"teacherId":4484004,"projectId":10219310,"letterContent":"The PD course in Teaching Strategies to Enhance Learner Engagement and Success reminded me that engagement, classroom management, classroom culture, and relationships are all key to student success. I learned that building strong relationships with my students creates a foundation for learning. When students feel known, valued, and supported, they are more likely to engage, participate, and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nThe highlight for me was learning practical strategies that I can use to strengthen my classroom culture and build meaningful relationships with my students. One specific takeaway I can use in my classroom is being more intentional about connecting with students and creating an environment where they feel comfortable, respected, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThis course elevated my teaching by reminding me that teaching is not just about delivering content. It is also about building relationships, creating a positive classroom culture, and finding ways to keep students engaged. These strategies will help me better support my students and give them a stronger foundation for success. Thank you so much for this exceptional learning opportunity!","fullyFundedDate":1778200155744,"projectUrl":"project/pd-in-teaching-strategies-to-enhance-lea/10219310/","projectTitle":"PD in Teaching Strategies to Enhance Learner Engagement and Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kitamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4484004_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496684839382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4484004"},{"teacherId":4484004,"projectId":10219590,"letterContent":"Summer is a time to relax, but it's also when many students lose some of the reading growth they've worked so hard to build during the school year. My goal was to send my students into summer with books they will actually WANT to read.\r\n\r\nThe Pig the Pug books are full of humor, colorful illustrations, and silly adventures that make kids laugh while helping them grow. Even my most reluctant readers love listening and reading the Pig the Pug books! The great storyline will definitely help build student confidence, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, all without \"reading\" feeling like \"work.\"\r\n\r\nThese stories also lead to great conversations about kindness, sharing, honesty, and learning from our mistakes. They're the kind of books students want to read again and again—and share with their families.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to see my students come back after summer to tell me about their favorite Pig moments. Having these fun, engaging books at home will undoubtedly help keep their love of reading alive over the summer, to support them in 2nd grade! Thank you so much for your generous donation! Every student has greatly benefited from your amazing contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1778061121277,"projectUrl":"project/pig-the-pug-books-for-summer-reading/10219590/","projectTitle":"Pig the Pug Books for Summer Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kitamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4484004_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496684839382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4484004"},{"teacherId":4484004,"projectId":10219532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this learning opportunity! I really enjoyed taking this course and came away with lots of new ideas to help students who get bored or have a hard time staying interested. My favorite part was learning simple strategies to make reading more fun and meaningful by letting students ask questions, share their opinions, and make connections to their own lives.\r\n\r\nOne idea I'm excited to use is giving students different articles or stories about the same topic and having them compare the different points of view. This will help them think more deeply and stay engaged in our class discussions. Because of your support, I feel more confident and excited to try new things in my classroom. Thank you for helping me become a better teacher and for making a difference for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778121780962,"projectUrl":"project/critical-literacy-strategies-pd-for-lear/10219532/","projectTitle":"Critical Literacy Strategies PD for Learners Who Are Easily Bored","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kitamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4484004_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496684839382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4484004"},{"teacherId":10160635,"projectId":10113722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our class! The children were so grateful to receive these items. With these items we were able to provide snacks to not only our homeroom class but to students for their summer program. The variety given ensured that everyone had something they could enjoy.\r\n\r\nWith our book library we were able to spark some of our struggling readers interest into some of the book series! Magic Treehouse had become the talk of the class as students compared and shared the various adventures that the characters went on. We are looking forward to sharing these books with the future second graders coming in. Once again thank you for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1778061123128,"projectUrl":"project/a-home-away-from-home/10113722/","projectTitle":"A Home Away From Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wamar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160635"},{"teacherId":9076731,"projectId":8869978,"letterContent":"A childs' imagination, thoughts and ideas can be challenging but putting it on paper and adding color to their understanding helps us to support them better. I saw my students get into character, and seeing the smiles on their faces, their eyes open wide when they saw their own art materials in front of them was priceless. You should see how excited they were to paint. Having them draw and paint what they want or interested in tells a lot about a child. \r\n\r\nMy students not only learned about colors through this project. They learned how to write their names with a paint brush (something other than a pencil or other writing utensils) draw shapes (mathematics), how to hold a paint brush (fine motor skills), let alone, putting their ideas on paper through the tip of a paint brush. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and team, THANK YOU! Thank you so much for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1738613000225,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-dull-without-color/8869978/","projectTitle":"Learning Is Dull Without Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9076731_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689289707151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9076731"},{"teacherId":9076731,"projectId":9104935,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to my classroom. Bringing a childs' imagination to light through colors, with your donation, is priceless. The students not only learned to use paint, but put heir imaginations and thoughts on paper through the materials you helped donate. \r\n\r\nTheir imagination of being an \"artist\", seeing the smiles and how excited they were to color and paint was priceless They role-played being a painters, an artists, and enjoyed seeing their ideas come to life on paper. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! Thank you for donating to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1746785912242,"projectUrl":"project/i-spy-colors-around-me/9104935/","projectTitle":"I spy colors around Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9076731_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689289707151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9076731"},{"teacherId":650929,"projectId":10161863,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our last day of school unforgettable! The make-your-own boba station was an absolute favorite, and every student was thrilled to create a drink just the way they liked it. The festive photo booth was just as popular, giving classmates the chance to laugh, smile, and capture special memories together. Your generosity brought so much joy to our classroom and gave my first graders a celebration they'll be talking about long after summer begins. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1774894287497,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-celebration/10161863/","projectTitle":"Hydration Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ichinose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp650929_orig.png?crop=735,735,x89,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625100861605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ichinose"},{"teacherId":650929,"projectId":10152884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in my students and supporting our classroom library! Because of your generosity, my first graders now have exciting chapter books and graphic novels that match their growing reading abilities and interests. These books are inspiring students to read longer, build confidence, and discover the joy of getting lost in a great story. Every time a child eagerly picks up a new book or proudly finishes a chapter, they are benefiting from your kindness. Thank you for helping create lifelong readers and making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773855755472,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read/10152884/","projectTitle":"Let's Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ichinose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp650929_orig.png?crop=735,735,x89,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625100861605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ichinose"},{"teacherId":650929,"projectId":10121164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making a difference in the lives of my first graders! Your generosity provides healthy, delicious snacks that help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn until lunchtime. A full stomach makes it easier to concentrate, participate, and do their best. Your kindness shows my students that there are people who care about their success. We are incredibly grateful for your support and the positive impact you are making every day! \r\nThe students were so excited to choose their own snack each day, and having a variety of options made everyone feel included. It was wonderful to see their smiles as they selected a snack that helped them refuel and get ready for the rest of our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1772389820808,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-for-all/10121164/","projectTitle":"Snack Time For All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ichinose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp650929_orig.png?crop=735,735,x89,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625100861605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ichinose"},{"teacherId":10440717,"projectId":10116284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your extremely generous donation of snacks, indoor recess toys, and classroom supplies. Your thoughtful gifts were received with great appreciation and immediately made a positive impact in our classroom. The snacks helped keep students focused and energized, while the indoor recess toys provided fun, engaging activities that encouraged creativity and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies ensured that every student had the materials needed to participate and learn with confidence. Your generosity created a more welcoming and supportive learning environment, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1778061125304,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-inclusion-class/10116284/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Inclusion Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marsha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10440717"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50786","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":629,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":23,"percentMultiracialImputed":34,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":39.4,"schoolId":50786,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waiakeawaena Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waiakeawaena Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/waiakeawaena-elementary-school/50786"}