{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waialua Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9368654,"projectId":9781418,"letterContent":"1. How is the technology helping your students learn?\r\n\r\nThe integration of these three specific tools creates a more efficient, visually stimulating, and organized learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of 6th-grade learners.\r\n\r\nColor Printer (Visual Literacy and Mathematical Precision): In 6th-grade math, color is more than just decoration; it is a scaffold for understanding. For example, when teaching the Area of Polygons, students can use color-coded diagrams to distinguish between the base and height of a triangle or the parallel sides of a trapezoid. High-quality color printing allows me to provide color-coded \"cheat sheets\" and anchor charts that help students track different steps in decimal multiplication or distinguish between positive and negative integers.\r\n\r\nPortable Hard Drive (Digital Portfolios and Continuity): As we move toward more digital projects (like creating \"Candy Shop\" business plans or geometry presentations), students need a way to store large media files without slowing down school networks. This drive allows us to build year-long digital portfolios. It ensures that student work is backed up and accessible, teaching them essential lessons in data management and digital responsibility.\r\n\r\nLaptop Screen Extender (Enhanced Instruction and Small Group Support): This allows me to be a more mobile and effective instructor. While working in small groups, I can have the student data/roster on one screen and the interactive math lesson or \"Virtual Manipulatives\" on the other. It allows for seamless \"side-by-side\" comparison of student work against the rubric or answer key, making feedback much faster and more personalized.\r\n\r\n2. What about the new product is most exciting to your students?\r\n\r\nProfessional Pride in Output: Students are most excited about the Color Printer. There is a massive psychological shift in \"ownership\" when a student sees their work printed in vibrant color rather than grainy grayscale. For our \"Christmas Candy Math\" projects, being able to print their designed candy labels or colorful area maps makes their work feel \"real\" and professional. It transforms a simple worksheet into a gallery-worthy project.\r\n\r\nThe \"Cool Factor\" of Modern Tech: 6th graders are naturally drawn to hardware. The Screen Extender often sparks curiosity about \"dual-monitor\" setups and professional workflows. They see it as a \"pro\" tool, which elevates the atmosphere of the classroom to one of serious innovation.\r\n\r\nA \"Library\" of Their Own Work: Students are surprisingly excited about the Portable Hard Drive as it acts like a digital \"time capsule.\" Knowing their videos, photos of their gingerbread houses, and digital math models are safely stored and won't be deleted at the end of the week gives them a sense of permanence and pride in their academic history.\r\n\r\nSummary of Impact\r\n\r\nBy funding these items, you are not just buying \"hardware\"; you are providing the tools necessary to bridge the gap between abstract mathematical concepts and tangible, professional-grade student creations.","fullyFundedDate":1759592995801,"projectUrl":"project/student-conference/9781418/","projectTitle":"Student Conference","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":7939874,"projectId":9777403,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project. Your kindness truly means the world to our second grade students and to me. Because of your support, our classroom is a brighter, more exciting place where learning feels fun, meaningful, and engaging every single day.\r\n\r\nHaving access to colorful printed materials allows lessons to come alive for our young learners. From vibrant worksheets and story pages to student artwork and science posters, our students love seeing learning in color and they take so much pride in their work. It has been wonderful to watch their confidence grow as they share their creations and feel excited about what they are learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helps support our positive behavior and classroom community through fun charts, certificates, and rewards that celebrate effort and success. These small moments make a big difference for our students, and none of it would be possible without your generosity. Thank you for believing in our students and for helping create a classroom filled with smiles, motivation, and a love of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759458505804,"projectUrl":"project/brightening-learning-with-color-and-crea/9777403/","projectTitle":"Brightening Learning with Color and Creativity","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":691668,"projectId":9782295,"letterContent":"We are always humbled when donors like you support our classrooms. Our project was a simple one to spruce up our classroom that is in an old portable. The kitchen organizer has helped keep our much needed coffee area neatly arranged, along with other sink and kitchen supplies our students use. \r\n\r\nThe area rug has created a welcoming space on the hard tile floor. It is our students favorite area to take a break, play games, and listen to stories. It makes the space comfortable and students feel calm and engaged. \r\n\r\nThe wagon has made our daily jobs; such as gathering all the lost and found items, delivering packages to other classrooms, and to carry our cooler when we sell coffee for life skills practice much easier. \r\n\r\nThese amazing additions have made our classroom more organized, efficient, and inviting, directly supporting student comfort, independence, and learning. Thank you for helping make these improvements possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759607297946,"projectUrl":"project/turning-our-drab-room-into-a-fab-room/9782295/","projectTitle":"Turning Our Drab Room Into a Fab Room!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beatty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/691668"},{"teacherId":8822814,"projectId":9776806,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of gardening boxes, tools, clipboards, and notebooks. My students have been using these resources regularly as they dig in the dirt, plant seeds, and observe our garden grow. One special moment was watching students carefully tend to their plants and excitedly record changes they noticed each day. The clipboards and notebooks have helped them slow down, observe closely, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were thrilled and eager to get started. Many immediately asked when they could plant and couldn't wait to use real gardening tools. Next, we will focus on growing plants that we can eat while continuing to learn about responsibility, plant life cycles, and sustainability. Your support has made hands-on learning truly meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1759454936218,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-students-grow-gardening-projec/9776806/","projectTitle":"Help Our Students Grow: Gardening Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lloyd-Venegas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822814"},{"teacherId":7938725,"projectId":9775850,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a place where effort is celebrated, engagement is high, and students feel truly seen. The incentives you provided; footballs, bracelets, modeling clay, mini building blocks, and fun pens; are now woven into our daily routines in meaningful and exciting ways.\r\nWhen students first saw the basket of footballs, colorful bracelets, tiny building blocks, and quirky pens, their faces lit up. Many couldn't believe these items were meant for them. A few even asked, \"We get to earn these in class?\" Their excitement was contagious, and it set the tone for a positive, hardworking day.\r\nWhat's next for us\r\nRight now, we're in the middle of a goal-setting and perseverance unit. Students are tracking their academic and personal growth, and these incentives give them something tangible to look forward to as they work toward their benchmarks. Our next step is helping students reflect on their progress and choose rewards that match their goals; encouraging not just effort, but intentional, self-directed learning.\r\nYour support hasn't just added fun items to our classroom; it's strengthened our culture of motivation, confidence, and joy. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759443694064,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-hard-work/9775850/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Hard Work!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938725"},{"teacherId":8975486,"projectId":9772506,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and buying us some much needed supplies! The classroom supplies were immediately put in use and you truly make an impact in our lives every day.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest hits with my students was all the snacks you supported us with! We have many students come to school hungry and many students who get the majority of their daily food from school lunch and from teacher snacks. As you can imagine, when students are hungry, they have a hard time focusing. These snacks have been a game changer for our kids and they have become a helpful incentive tool.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much and happy holidays!","fullyFundedDate":1759199040690,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-academic-and-social-emotional/9772506/","projectTitle":"Supporting Academic and Social-Emotional Growth in my Resource Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Unger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8975486_orig.png?crop=401,401,x126,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691462868470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975486"},{"teacherId":2353575,"projectId":9772250,"letterContent":"I am truly appreciative of the donation to my classroom. It has been fun and inspiring to use the materials in the classroom! The kids are really having a great time, and learning a lot at the same time. \r\n\r\nThe Splash games are such a hit! The kids love playing them and it is such good practice for them. I have kids in Kindergarten playing the ABC Splash game to learn their letter names and sounds, first graders using the Splash CVC words to practice their reading, and 2nd graders practicing two syllable words. It is fun for them, and with the variety I was able to get with your donation, no one is left out. There is a game for all levels. \r\n\r\nThe students are also loving the magnet building sets that I was able to get. It helps with their fine motor skills, and their spatial skills. I have numerous students this year that need support in these areas, and building is exciting for them. It helps with their social skills as well. I am so thankful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759417373608,"projectUrl":"project/improving-understanding-through-spatial/9772250/","projectTitle":"Improving Understanding Through Spatial Awareness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kawachi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2353575"},{"teacherId":3263354,"projectId":8219368,"letterContent":"I'm so sorry for the late notice. By the time we received all the items, we were done with our shows for the year. However, we were able to use all of the backdrop curtains and items in our performances this year! The students in my academy were thrilled with all the color and shimmery backgrounds. As soon as they saw it, they screamed and wanted to touch it!\r\n\r\nNow that we have backdrops, the students learned how to put them up and take them down. They learned to fold them nicely so that we can use them again and again. The different background curtains helped to bring our shows to life. Each audience member that walked in was in awe and commented on how beautiful the backgrounds were.\r\n\r\nI thank you all so much for helping us to bring life to our shows this past year. Going forward, we will definitely use these curtains. We will look to add more decorations and lights! You have brought us this far and we are so very grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1708305923574,"projectUrl":"project/help-bring-new-life-to-our-shows/8219368/","projectTitle":"Help Bring New Life to Our Shows!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ah Lee Sam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3263354_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x182,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628015173276","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3263354"},{"teacherId":3106568,"projectId":9171822,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation! Our new seesaw has made an incredible impact on my students' outdoor playtime. My students have absolutely loved having a new center to explore using their gross motor skills and coordination. The seesaw has become a favorite activity in which children practice self regulation skills, sharing, turn taking, and partnership, as well as basic safety skills. \r\n\r\n The bean bag chairs have made a wonderful addition to our cool down spot during active play. Sometimes students are tired or hot and just need a comfortable and safe spot to flop around and the bean bags have provided just that.","fullyFundedDate":1742149472114,"projectUrl":"project/gross-motor-play/9171822/","projectTitle":"Gross Motor Play","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":691668,"projectId":9171331,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and our wonderful Pre-K students, we want to extend our deepest thanks for your generous donations of yoga mats, calm lighting, and comfort squishy animals. Your thoughtful contributions have helped us create a soothing and welcoming calm corner that is already making a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe moment we introduced it, their eyes lit up with curiosity and joy. Some of them immediately gravitated toward the soft yoga mats, practicing gentle stretches or simply lying down to breathe and relax. Others have made a new best friend in the sloth squishy, hugging it close when they need a little extra comfort during the day.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, who often feels overwhelmed during transitions, now goes to the calm corner on their own when they need a break—and returns with a smile. It's been beautiful to watch them develop self-regulation skills in such a nurturing space.\r\n\r\nYour support didn't just provide materials—it created a space that teaches emotional awareness, encourages mindfulness, and shows children that it's okay to take a moment when they need one.\r\nThank you for helping us create a classroom that meets not just academic needs, but emotional ones too.","fullyFundedDate":1742144915154,"projectUrl":"project/calm-mind-calm-body-calm-heart/9171331/","projectTitle":"Calm Mind, Calm Body, Calm Heart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beatty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/691668"},{"teacherId":7939874,"projectId":9154411,"letterContent":"We want to express our heartfelt thanks for your incredible generosity and support of our second grade classroom. Your donations have provided our students with essential writing and art supplies that are making a real difference in their learning and creative expression.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students are using pens, markers, and writing paper to explore different writing techniques, giving life to their thoughts and stories in ways that inspire confidence and joy. The watercolor paper, brushes, and variety of art materials have opened up new avenues for visual expression, allowing each child to develop and showcase their unique artistic style.\r\n\r\nThese supplies are far more than just materials—they are the tools that empower our students to push the boundaries of their imagination. Your support ensures that every child, regardless of background, has access to the resources they need to fully engage in creative projects that promote self-expression, exploration, and pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us foster a classroom environment rich with creativity, curiosity, and growth. Your kindness is deeply appreciated and will have a lasting impact on each young artist and writer you've helped inspire.","fullyFundedDate":1741727919036,"projectUrl":"project/be-creative-through-writing-and-art/9154411/","projectTitle":"Be Creative through Writing and Art!","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":8822814,"projectId":9154402,"letterContent":"My students and I would like to thank you for your generous donation of writing paper, flair pens, writing tools, and paper files to our writing center. My students have been using the flair pens and writing paper to create and display their various writing assignments. The paper files have helped us stay organized by allowing students to choose different types of papers to use to suit the type of writing they are working on. One especially memorable moment was during our informative writing unit when students were thrilled to use the colorful pens to add expressive touches to their final drafts. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Many of them expressed how \"fancy\" and \"inspired\" they felt with real writing tools in hand. It sparked a new level of engagement, particularly among reluctant writers. To end the year, students are working on their End of Year Memory books the students are using the different papers and writing tools to create wonderful memory books to take home at the end of the year. Thanks to your support, my students are not only developing stronger writing skills, but they are also building confidence and a sense of pride in their work. We are so grateful for your investment in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1741725665452,"projectUrl":"project/the-writing-hub-inspire-create-elevat/9154402/","projectTitle":"The Writing Hub: Inspire, Create, Elevate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lloyd-Venegas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822814"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50915","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":414,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.0,"schoolId":50915,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waialua Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waialua Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/waialua-elementary-school/50915"}