{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waiau Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8490241,"projectId":10047065,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting our project, \"A Little Classroom Store.\" Because of your generosity, we were able to create a small store in our classroom. The students were so excited when they first saw the items. They immediately started asking questions and talking about what they wanted to save their helu ʻai for.\r\n\r\nStudents earn helu ʻai during the day for things like hoʻolohe, being mākaukau, and working hard. They can use their helu ʻai at the classroom store to buy snacks or small items. This has helped students stay motivated and practice making good choices. It has been really nice to see them encourage each other and take pride in earning their helu ʻai.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using the classroom store as part of our lessons about responsibility and making good decisions. Mahalo again for helping make our classroom a fun and meaningful place to learn. Your support truly means so much to us.","fullyFundedDate":1769718432361,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-classroom-store/10047065/","projectTitle":"A Little Classroom Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. ʻIwalani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8490241"},{"teacherId":8825302,"projectId":9778264,"letterContent":"My haumāna (students) have utilized these materials and learned the importance of having these resources. Our reading corner now has a warm, cozy, and inviting place for students to enjoy. I love how my haumāna choose to be in the reading corner rather than playing with toys at another center. Our leaf cusions has made students comfortable and our reading corner enjoyable!\r\nAs part of a weekly routine, my haumāna spend roughly half an hour a week going around our campus to upkeep and beautify our surroundings. We use the gloves to pick up rubbish and maintain our class garden. Haumāna enjoy raking up any debris that doesnʻt belong on our school lawn and walkways. This has definitely taught my haumāna to ALOHA ʻĀINA (care for the land, and the land will care for you). They are beginning to understand that keeping up with their duties is a shared responsibility.","fullyFundedDate":1759514150175,"projectUrl":"project/aloha-ina/9778264/","projectTitle":"Aloha ʻĀina","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Kawaimaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825302"},{"teacherId":10254693,"projectId":9706133,"letterContent":"The impact these resources had on my students was very positive. I used them as stations during small-group instruction. Each of these resources provided my students with engaging activities that positively impacted them in different ways. For example, some of my students needed help improving their fine motor skills, and with these resources, their skills have improved immensely.\r\n\r\nWhen we first received the resources from DonorsChoose, my students were very excited. Although they are used in an educational way, the students view them as toys. This brings a different kind of excitement to their education every day.\r\n\r\nSome of the resources I received from DonorsChoose were too advanced for my students at the beginning of the year. As I gradually introduce different centers, their excitement rises once again. I truly appreciate the variety of resources that have been provided to my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759690466801,"projectUrl":"project/kaunoo-no-n-keiki/9706133/","projectTitle":"Kaunoʻo No Nā Keiki","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254693"},{"teacherId":8826703,"projectId":9775784,"letterContent":"The calming corner for my counseling office has made such an impact on my students. My office, which used to look pretty sterile, now has an inviting cozy corner with a carpet, beanbag, fidget toys, books and other resources where students can calm down when they are experiencing big emotions. \r\n My office has always had a table where students would typically sit when referred to my office so now I give them a choice: calming corner or table? Students almost always opt for the calming corner. Recently a boy coming to see me because he was acting out in anger in class, walked in, sat down in the calming corner without any prompting and said, \"Can you turn the lights down? I just need a minute to do some deep breaths.\" He put his hand on his stomach and breathed in deep through his nose as he sat on the beanbag. I was so proud of him as this is something I normally have to walk him through. The environment in my office now is much more calming and communicates safety to the students who need to regulate their emotions. \r\n Thank you for giving me this resource that benefits so many students.","fullyFundedDate":1759449238492,"projectUrl":"project/calming-corner-for-school-counselors-of/9775784/","projectTitle":"Calming Corner for School Counselorʻs Office","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826703"},{"teacherId":8824446,"projectId":9773213,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your thoughtful and kindhearted donation in bringing this student project to life. Many educators use technology everyday, but it is always a struggle to bring its use into the classroom. With your donation, my students have been able to design and create Hawaiian arts and crafts alongside Hawaiian games. \r\n\r\nWe have not yet finished our projects, we are still in the stages of creating. But after the students have completed the arts and crafts and games, they have planned to share them with other students, both younger and older within the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program. The laser engraver, wood pieces, and rotary tools have opened a new world of digital design for my class. \r\n\r\nStudents are not just clicking buttons; they are learning how to create, edit, and refine digital files, then transform those files into physical objects. Editing the digital files has been the biggest learning curve for my students. But they are learning that it is ok to make mistakes, take time to fix their mistakes, and continue until they have reached their goal. This type of learning by blending cultural knowledge and modern-day STEM skills has helped them understand that technology can be a wonderful tool for storytelling, craftsmanship, and bringing to life their creations.\r\n\r\nMahalo again for believing in what our students can do. Your generosity has created an experience they will never forget. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1759417817482,"projectUrl":"project/hana-noeau/9773213/","projectTitle":"Hana Noʻeau","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pualei Jarrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824446_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667295291432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumupualei"},{"teacherId":8975020,"projectId":8216571,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my class with the learning materials necessary to help them better conceptualize and learn about number sequencing and cardinality. The number charts and number line white boards you have gifted to my class have helped me immensely to work in small groups help them work on counting, adding and subtraction skills. The students have a boosted confidence and love for learning math. \r\n When they first saw the materials they were so excited to be pulled in small groups with me for math practice. They couldnʻt wait to use their own number line and write out all of the different equations they could show using one fact family. The students love being able to use different tools to support their learning. Mahalo nui for bringing joy to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1708087384306,"projectUrl":"project/math-masters/8216571/","projectTitle":"Math Masters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975020"},{"teacherId":8975020,"projectId":9163908,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students by supplying them with manipulatives to help them better understand concepts in reading and showing time. Because of your generous donation, they were able to work individually and in small groups telling time. The time telling manipulatives that you provided allowed for rich conversation and led them to asking good questions as to why a clock was set up the way it is.\r\n Because my students are Hawaiian immersion students, we speak only Hawaiian in the classroom. Being able to order manipulatives like the ones you have provided added to our rich classroom culture in helping the Hawaiian language thrive. The items ordered didnʻt have any English on them which helped my students to focus on expressing time using only the Hawaiian language. Mahalo nui for giving that space to them.","fullyFundedDate":1742048257560,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-learn/9163908/","projectTitle":"Time to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gowan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975020"},{"teacherId":2653432,"projectId":9170462,"letterContent":"Your generous donations to Waiau Elementary School have truly made a significant impact on our community. The social emotional learning books you provided will serve as invaluable resources for our kindergarten through sixth grade teachers as they introduce crucial SEL units focused on gratitude, courage, forgiveness, and compassion.\r\n\r\nThese books will not only enrich our curriculum but also foster a positive and nurturing environment for our students. By equipping our teachers with these anchor texts, you are helping to shape the emotional and social landscape of our school.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and support. Your contributions are helping to create a brighter future for our students, and we are immensely grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742143262765,"projectUrl":"project/sel-power/9170462/","projectTitle":"SEL Power!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2653432"},{"teacherId":2653432,"projectId":6954524,"letterContent":"A very sincere thank you for your generous donation of funds that allowed for the purchase of the Cricut machine and supplies. To date, teachers and students have designed and made tshirts for different clubs and events. A highlight is when all kindergarteners wore personalized t-shirts for a grade level performance for families! The Cricut allows for students' creativity to be showcased and celebrated. When students see their designs on t-shirts, they are surprised and in awe of the results. Mahalo again for your very generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1667111658422,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-school-spirit-and-pride/6954524/","projectTitle":"Promoting School Spirit and Pride!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2653432"},{"teacherId":9968887,"projectId":9171772,"letterContent":"Your generous donations to Waiau Elementary School have truly made a significant impact on our community. The social emotional learning books you provided will serve as invaluable resources for our kindergarten through sixth grade teachers as they introduce crucial SEL units focused on gratitude, courage, forgiveness, and compassion.\r\n\r\nThese books will not only enrich our curriculum but also foster a positive and nurturing environment for our students. By equipping our teachers with these anchor texts, you are helping to shape the emotional and social landscape of our school.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness and support. Your contributions are helping to create a brighter future for our students, and we are immensely grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742147351943,"projectUrl":"project/embracing-social-emotional-learning/9171772/","projectTitle":"Embracing Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Woods","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968887"},{"teacherId":6742590,"projectId":9158661,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the table top learning supplies that you all have helped fund for not only students this year to use, but for many of my future students as well! \r\n\r\nThe headphones provided have been a tremendous help! Not only are they more durable, but my students also loved how clearly they can hear the audio! \r\n\r\nThe CVC and CCVC charts made it more enjoyable for my students to learn their basic letter sounds and blends. Also, the pictures that came with the chart will increase the students' understanding and will expose them to more real life situations.","fullyFundedDate":1741964859339,"projectUrl":"project/table-top-learning-environments/9158661/","projectTitle":"Table Top Learning Environments","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6742590"},{"teacherId":8826703,"projectId":9170350,"letterContent":"Your generous donation to Waiau Elementary School have truly made a significant impact on our community. The social emotional learning books you provided will serve as invaluable resources for our kindergarten through sixth grade teachers as they introduce crucial SEL units focused on gratitude, courage, forgiveness, and compassion.\r\n\r\n These books will not only enrich our curriculum but also foster a positive and nurturing environment for our students. By equipping our teachers with these anchor texts, you are helping to shape the emotional and social landscape of our school.\r\n\r\n Thank you for your kindness and support. Your contributions are helping to create a brighter future for our students, and we are immensely grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742137583176,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-anchor-books-for-waiaus-prek-/9170350/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Anchor Books for Waiau's PreK-2 Social Emotional Learning Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826703"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50815","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":498,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":49,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.8,"schoolId":50815,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waiau Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waiau Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/waiau-elementary-school/50815"}