{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waialua Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2353575,"projectId":10344601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom! It has been wonderful to see the students growing and learning with the new materials. \r\n\r\nWith my kindergarten students who are learning their letters, the alphabet letter locks have been so useful! I have always struggled with students recognizing the lower and upper case letters, and the locks have really helped! The students have really enjoyed finding the right letter key, saying the sound, and finding the matching lock. \r\n\r\nThe workbooks have been great too. The students are able to write directly into the book which helps them immensely. We are also not losing pages and creating chaos and frustration within the classroom. \r\n\r\nQuarter awards are soon, and we are excited to laminate their awards for them too.\r\n\r\nStudents who are hungry know they can grab a snack too without embarrassment. \r\nThank you for your support- we really appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1782861464667,"projectUrl":"project/setting-students-up-for-success/10344601/","projectTitle":"Setting Students up for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kawachi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2353575"},{"teacherId":9816100,"projectId":10105206,"letterContent":"Our students have been excited to put the new resources to use in our robotics projects. The Chomp Saw has given them another tool to build and modify their designs, while the mobile whiteboard has helped teams brainstorm, plan, and troubleshoot together. Students were especially excited when they first saw the Chomp Saw and immediately began thinking about how they could use it in their builds. The masking tape, lollipops, and pretzels were also put to good use during our STEM Night, where our robotics students helped lead activities and welcome participants with treats. It was rewarding to see them take on leadership roles and share their excitement for STEM.\r\n\r\nOur students are now continuing to build, test, and improve their robotics projects using the engineering design process. They are troubleshooting their designs, making adjustments based on testing, and working together to prepare for upcoming challenges. The new resources are giving them more opportunities to collaborate, problem-solve, and develop confidence as young engineers. We are grateful to our donors for helping make these hands-on learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1776453510890,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-competition-supplies/10105206/","projectTitle":"Robotics Competition Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9816100"},{"teacherId":2353575,"projectId":10245437,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your support of my classroom. My special needs students are more successful when they have necessary items like the workbooks you helped to provide. These workbooks are paced and are easier for them to write in as the pages don't move or get lost. \r\n\r\nWe also use the laminator to make badges and certificates for the students to celebrate their success.\r\n\r\nWe also are always in need of paper towels and tissues for the students to use. All of these necessities help our classroom run more smoothly and feel more welcoming. \r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1777898417847,"projectUrl":"project/necessities-for-our-classroom/10245437/","projectTitle":"Necessities for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kawachi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2353575"},{"teacherId":10296419,"projectId":10105298,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project. The students and I appreciate your efforts to help support us in the classroom. \r\n\r\nWith computer science becoming more and more a part of our curriculum, the students were very excited to work with the lego set. We are still in the beginning stages of learning to code and so it was nice to have a hands on activity where they could experience the direct impact of their work. Because it was near the end of the year, we were unable to play with it as much as we would have like, but they are looking forward to using it from the beginning of the next school year.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the yearbook students were very excited to use the cushions for their hard plastic chairs. Spending time staring at a computer screen while working on our yearbook, they were comforted by the cushions on their chairs. They often trade and rotate the colors to mix it up. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1771611430080,"projectUrl":"project/brick-your-way-to-success/10105298/","projectTitle":"Brick Your Way to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tokuda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296419"},{"teacherId":691668,"projectId":10106426,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students. The trampoline has become an essential tool for helping my students regulate their nervous systems. Jumping provides calming sensory input and allows them to release built-up energy, helping them return to learning more focused and emotionally balanced.\r\n\r\nThe noise-cancelling headphones have been incredibly helpful for my student who experiences sensory overload. By reducing overwhelming sounds in the classroom, they are able to feel safer, calmer, and better able to concentrate on their work and interactions with others.\r\n\r\nThe cuddle pillow has offered my students comfort during moments of stress or anxiety. Having something soft and secure to hold helps them self-soothe, regulate emotions, and feel grounded throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe weighted blanket has also become a favorite calming support. The gentle pressure simulates the feeling of a comforting hug, helping students feel secure, relaxed, and emotionally regulated when they are overwhelmed or dysregulated.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness and support, my classroom has become a more calming, supportive, and inclusive environment where students can feel safe, cared for, and ready to learn. Thank you for investing in tools that support not only academic growth, but also the emotional well-being of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1771737534703,"projectUrl":"project/feelin-it/10106426/","projectTitle":"Feelin' It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beatty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/691668"},{"teacherId":7938725,"projectId":10103978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project! Because of your kindness, our students will have access to new art materials and exciting prizes for our class shop. Your donation is helping create a classroom environment that encourages creativity, positive behavior, and a love of learning.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies will give students opportunities to express themselves, build confidence, and explore their creativity in meaningful ways. The class shop prizes will help motivate students to make positive choices, work hard, and take pride in their accomplishments each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond the materials themselves. You are helping our students feel supported, valued, and excited to come to school. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in the success of our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in the lives of our children!","fullyFundedDate":1771684805693,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-all/10103978/","projectTitle":"Art for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938725"},{"teacherId":8822814,"projectId":10111677,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping bring joyful, meaningful learning experiences into our physical education program. I absolutely love how energetic, curious, and encouraging my students are. They come to class ready to move, try new skills, and cheer each other on. Their enthusiasm for hands-on, interactive activities creates an environment where confidence grows, teamwork develops, and every small success is celebrated together.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will have access to resources that strengthen both their physical and social-emotional growth. The parachute activities will encourage teamwork, cooperation, and communication while helping students build upper-body strength and cardiovascular endurance through whole-group games. The Boomwhackers will bring music and movement together, improving coordination, listening skills, rhythm, and timing in a fun and engaging way. The activity bases will support striking and running games that help students develop important motor skills like agility, spatial awareness, and safe movement during gameplay. Together, these materials will create exciting, standards-aligned experiences that inspire students to stay active, work together, and enjoy learning through movement. Thank you for making this possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771786018391,"projectUrl":"project/active-minds-active-bodies/10111677/","projectTitle":"Active Minds, Active Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lloyd-Venegas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822814"},{"teacherId":7939874,"projectId":10107367,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generosity and support of our classroom. We are truly grateful for the thoughtful donations of playground balls, games, classroom rewards, and other requested items that help create a positive and engaging learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nIn a world where children are increasingly surrounded by screens and technology, your donations give our students meaningful opportunities to move, play, and connect with one another throughout the school day. The playground equipment, games, and activities you provided help us incorporate important brain breaks and physical activity into our daily routines. These moments not only support students' physical health, but also encourage teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and social-emotional growth through play and shared experiences.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helps us build a classroom community where students feel motivated, supported, and proud of themselves. The classroom rewards, toys, stickers, and fidgets are more than just fun items — they are meaningful tools that encourage positive behavior, responsibility, and confidence. Our students work hard to earn classroom money and take great pride in making positive choices and reaching their goals. Because of your support, our classroom is a place where children feel encouraged, celebrated, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1771704529240,"projectUrl":"project/creative-kids-corner/10107367/","projectTitle":"Creative Kids Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Millwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939874_orig.jpg?crop=2136,2136,x211,y141&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667024503778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939874"},{"teacherId":2348800,"projectId":10107817,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, \"Craftastic Creations\" has brought an explosion of creativity, hands-on learning, and joy into our classroom!\r\n\r\nWith the new crafting materials, my students have been able to engage in interactive projects that make learning tangible. Crafting goes beyond art—it fosters fine motor skills, spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and patience. Working on these projects has given students a meaningful outlet to express their individuality and build confidence in their creative abilities.\r\n\r\nOne of the most rewarding parts of this project has been watching students collaborate. They share materials, help each other figure out designs, and take pride in each other's work. For many students who learn best through tactile experience, having access to these quality supplies has completely transformed their enthusiasm for school activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and giving my students the tools to imagine, design, and create!","fullyFundedDate":1771719007216,"projectUrl":"project/craftastic-creations/10107817/","projectTitle":"Craftastic Creations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Warman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2348800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457734424453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwarman"},{"teacherId":3106568,"projectId":10111230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the sensory mats- the children absolutely love them! We have the mats placed in a common area so that all of the pre-k children and special education students who rotate through the play area have access to them. \r\n\r\nThe potty training book set has also been am amazing addition to our library for our little ones! Since the addition of three year old sin our class, potty training has been a whole new focus for us as teachers, and having the right visuals and social stories has been key for encouraging them to use the potty. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1771777811862,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-exploration/10111230/","projectTitle":"Sensory Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3106568_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536893379658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ilanaashmore"},{"teacherId":9368654,"projectId":10110293,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your support of our classroom project. The arrival of our JBL speaker system and four wireless microphones has truly transformed the atmosphere of our sixth-grade wing. As a teacher, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student move from a whisper to a confident, amplified voice, and your gift made that possible.\r\n\r\nAcademic Excellence: Senior Presentations\r\n\r\nIn our sixth-grade \"Senior\" program—the culminating experience of their elementary years—students are required to present their capstone projects to peers, faculty, and family. Before this grant, soft-spoken students often struggled to be heard in our large common area. With the new JBL system, the audio is crystal clear.\r\n\r\nThe microphones have added a level of professionalism that makes the students take their work more seriously. They no longer feel like they are just \"talking to a class\"; they feel like keynote speakers. This boost in confidence has directly improved their public speaking skills and their pride in their academic achievements.\r\n\r\nCommunity Building: Grade-Level Karaoke\r\n\r\nBeyond the classroom requirements, these tools have revitalized our school culture. Our \"Sixth Grade Karaoke Nights\" have become the highlight of the month. It is a joy to watch 11 and 12-year-olds step out of their comfort zones, cheer for one another, and build a sense of community through music.\r\n\r\nIn a middle-school transition year where social anxiety can be high, having a high-quality sound system and enough microphones for a group of friends to sing together has provided a safe, joyful outlet for self-expression.\r\n\r\nThe Lasting Impact\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than just hardware; you've provided a platform. You have given my students the literal and figurative volume they need to share their ideas and their joy with the world.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in their voices.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nThe Sixth Grade Team\r\nWaialua Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1771761572798,"projectUrl":"project/the-melodic-classroom/10110293/","projectTitle":"The Melodic Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D Burnett Jr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9368654_orig.jpg?crop=1423,1423,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741645254185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9368654"},{"teacherId":8975486,"projectId":10104328,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students were so excited when your delivery arrived and they saw the boxes in my classroom. We got to open each item together and their eyes were lighting up with each new addition to our classroom. Our students were stoked to receive the new items like the wiggle-foot pad. My hyperactive and sensory-seeking kiddos especially love that new resource. I may need to get more in the future! They also loved unboxing things like the stickers and new scissors. Thank you so much for showing us your kindness. 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