{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waihe'e Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8662783,"projectId":9068288,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous gift. It means the world to me and my students this project will help students stay fit active and motivate them to learn working and special education is essential for students to have movement while they are learning. This helps with sensory needs and hands-on learning. my students were engaged and active and looked forward to the learning activity. thank you so much for your support and your kindness. You have made a difference in the classroom. this gift will help students today tomorrow and in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1746786345244,"projectUrl":"project/special-education-fitness/9068288/","projectTitle":"Special Education & Fitness!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thammas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8662783"},{"teacherId":9610885,"projectId":9753717,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contribution to our first-grade classroom. Your support has provided us with essential tools that help my students grow in their learning, development, and creativity every single day. The plastic folders have immediately helped organize our reading blocks, keeping materials tidy and accessible for little hands, while the cardstock is already being put to good use for durable classroom projects. On a personal note, the flatbed and teacher utility cart has been an absolute game-changer; being able to transport materials and supplies across campus safely and efficiently allows me to spend less energy hauling boxes and more energy focusing on my students.\r\n\r\nThe most magical moment, however, was witnessing the sheer excitement on my students' faces when we unpacked the arts and crafts materials. Their eyes lit up with pure joy as they realized they would have beautiful supplies to create holiday gifts for their families. Watching them work with such focus and pride to make something special for their loved ones was a highlight of our year so far. These supplies did not just provide a fun activity; they fostered a sense of generosity, creativity, and accomplishment in each child. Thank you for helping build a classroom environment where organization meets imagination.","fullyFundedDate":1765414790481,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-heart/9753717/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big HeART!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Inouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610885_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x15,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742687568844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9610885"},{"teacherId":9449201,"projectId":9774096,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the generous donation of water bottle holders for my 5th-grade classroom. Before these arrived, our desks were often a chaotic balancing act of Chromebooks, textbooks, and precarious water bottles. Now, these holders have transformed our learning environment. We are using them daily to keep our workspaces clear and organized, allowing students to focus entirely on their lessons without the constant fear of knocking over a drink. It sounds like a small change, but having that extra square footage of desk space has made a massive difference in our daily workflow and student focus.","fullyFundedDate":1759533396448,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-stations-chair-edition/9774096/","projectTitle":"Hydration Stations: Chair Edition","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pigao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumupigao"},{"teacherId":10058424,"projectId":9773951,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity and for helping fund our classroom project. Because of your support, my 5th graders now have access to resources that are already making a meaningful difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nAs a first-year teacher, creating a classroom where students feel safe, loved, and excited to learn has been incredibly important to me. Thanks to you, our classroom is now more organized, welcoming, and engaging. The flexible seating options have given students choices that help them stay focused and comfortable, while the health and wellness items support their overall well-being throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on manipulatives you helped provide have been especially impactful. My students love learning through movement and exploration, and these materials have increased their engagement, confidence, and enthusiasm for learning. I have already seen students collaborating more, participating more actively, and taking pride in their classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly helped make my first year of teaching a positive and memorable experience—not just for me, but for every student who walks into our classroom each day. Thank you for believing in my students and investing in their growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1759538632072,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-teacher-essentials/9773951/","projectTitle":"First Year Teacher Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10058424_orig.jpg?crop=2759,2759,x2752,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750197691036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10058424"},{"teacherId":5204908,"projectId":9636482,"letterContent":"If you could see the smiles on my students' faces when they attached their new chair pockets you would know just how much this project means to us.\r\n\r\nOne of my students looked at their clean desk and said, \"Wow, I have so much room to work now!\" Another mentioned that having a spot for their whiteboard marker made them feel \"like a real scientist.\"\r\n\r\nThese organizational tools have done exactly what we hoped: they made the classroom a calm, happy place to be. The clutter is gone, replaced by a sense of pride. When students walk in, they aren't worried about losing their pencils or crushing their papers—they are simply Organized and Ready to Think.\r\n\r\nThank you for championing our students and helping them build the executive functioning skills that will help them for the rest of their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1759410017524,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-ready-to-think-chair-pock/9636482/","projectTitle":"Organized and Ready to Think: Chair Pockets and Whiteboard Holders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sparks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5204908_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520471539161","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5204908"},{"teacherId":9449201,"projectId":9153264,"letterContent":"Our new storage cabinet arrived, and the transformation is even better than we imagined! The \"clutter chaos\" has officially disappeared, replaced by a calm, organized space where everything has a home. By clearing the visual noise, you've helped us create a room that feels bigger, brighter, and much more focused. You didn't just give us furniture; you gave us a more professional, efficient, and inspiring place to learn every day. Thank you for investing in our \"Space to Learn\" and helping my students get the very most out of their time in class!","fullyFundedDate":1741662455787,"projectUrl":"project/space-to-learn-room-to-grow-classroom/9153264/","projectTitle":"Space to Learn, Room to Grow: Classroom Storage Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pigao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumupigao"},{"teacherId":7945122,"projectId":9772727,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new books and resources, my students have been actively using them during our daily reading and math blocks. The new books have expanded our classroom library, allowing students to choose texts that match their interests and reading levels. In math, the hands-on resources are being used during small-group instruction to support number sense, problem-solving, and foundational skills. One special moment was watching students independently grab the new books during free reading time and excitedly share stories they discovered with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were full of excitement and curiosity. Many of them immediately asked if they could start reading right away. Seeing their enthusiasm reminded me how powerful fresh, engaging resources can be in motivating learners and building confidence.\r\n\r\nThanks to our donors, the next steps for my students include deeper engagement with guided reading groups and targeted math activities using these new tools. We are currently working on strengthening comprehension skills in reading and building fluency and accuracy in math through practice and collaboration. These resources will continue to support our lessons and help students grow academically while developing a love for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759198113286,"projectUrl":"project/loving-reading-and-learning/9772727/","projectTitle":"Loving Reading and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7945122"},{"teacherId":9432262,"projectId":9598151,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to you for your donation(s). Since receiving them a few weeks ago, they have already had such a profound impact on my students. \r\n\r\nA few of my older students wanted to help me unbox and organize the items, and were simply mesmerized by not just the novelty of the items, but also recognized the kindness and generosity when they learned the items were donated. One student stated, \"Wow! They thought of us!\"\r\n\r\nEach item has been well incorporated into speech sessions. The scissors and dot markers allow my students the ability to create projects related to the stories we read, such as \"All You Need for a Snowman.\" The craft trays help to keep student work areas clean, especially when I push into their classroom, and don't want to make a mess. The piggy bank toy has been such a wonderful addition to my sessions, as it has been highly motivating for students to participate, and can be used for my early learners, and even those with more advanced language skills, in addition to my Alternative Augmentative Communication Device users. The puzzles have also been well received and used similarly to the pig. \r\n\r\nOverall, these items have allowed me to better engage and adapt to all of my students' needs, while having fun, and simultaneously improving their language skills.","fullyFundedDate":1757297586740,"projectUrl":"project/help-with-hands-on-activities/9598151/","projectTitle":"Help with Hands-on Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gabbie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9432262_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y301&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720550929072","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msgabbie808"},{"teacherId":9610885,"projectId":9772865,"letterContent":"We wanted to send a huge, heartfelt thank you for your incredibly generous donation of supplies to our first-grade classroom! The moment the kids saw all the art supplies—especially the pom poms and sparkling holiday beads—they were absolutely thrilled. We're putting them to great use right away for our big seasonal project: making custom Christmas ornaments for their families! This isn't just fun; it's a wonderful way to help them practice those all-important fine motor skills, which is essential for improving their pencil grip and handwriting. Plus, the new reading folders are already helping our students keep their daily reading books and practice sheets neat and tidy, teaching them responsibility from day one.\r\n\r\nAnd we can't forget the teacher cart and dolly—what a lifesaver! Moving our big curriculum books, heavy class sets, and stacks of finished projects around the school used to be a real chore, but these tools make it so much faster and easier. They truly help us save time and energy, allowing us to focus entirely on teaching and supporting the kids, rather than getting caught up in logistics. Your kindness has a direct and immediate impact on our learning environment, making it more organized, resourceful, and stimulating for everyone. From all of us, especially our excited first graders, thank you again for your wonderful support!","fullyFundedDate":1759233246055,"projectUrl":"project/little-minds-big-ideas/9772865/","projectTitle":"Little Minds, Big Ideas!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Inouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610885_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x15,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742687568844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9610885"},{"teacherId":7603359,"projectId":9773849,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom. Because of you, we now have new chair pockets and writing tablets that have already made an incredible difference in our daily learning. My students and I are truly grateful, and I'm excited to share how these resources are bringing new energy, organization, and confidence into our space. \r\n\r\nWe began using the chair pockets the very same day they arrived. In kindergarten, having our materials close at hand is a big step toward independence, and the pockets immediately helped our students take ownership of their learning tools. Each child now has a special place for their writing folder, crayons, handwriting book, and finished work. This simple addition has made transitions smoother, reduced clutter, and helped the children feel proud of their organized space. \r\n\r\nThe writing tablets have been especially exciting for our class. We introduced them during our daily writing workshop, and the children instantly lit up with enthusiasm. These tablets are sturdy, smooth, and perfectly sized for small hands, making them ideal for young writers who are still developing fine motor skills. My students use them to practice forming letters, stretching out words, and drawing pictures that support their writing. \r\n\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the reactions were priceless. There were gasps, happy jumps, and many curious little hands wanting to touch everything at once. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to support our literacy units and writing projects throughout the year. Soon, we'll begin writing simple stories, and the organization from the chair pockets will help students keep their drafts, sketches, and tools together as they grow as students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759420385814,"projectUrl":"project/cool-organized-and-ready-to-write-kin/9773849/","projectTitle":"Cool, Organized, and Ready to Write: Kindergarten Learning Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gaspar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7603359"},{"teacherId":10072321,"projectId":9751331,"letterContent":"I'd like to thank you all for the amount of support you all have shown my students and I this school year. We love all of our new books, flexible seating, and classroom supplies so far!\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw everything, they were very excited to see them! I think their favorites out of the new items have to be the books and the flexible seating options. \r\n\r\nThe new Llama Llama books we received are definitely a big hit among them. They are always asking to read those books in particular. I feel like when reading the Llama Llama books together, it makes them feel calm as they love to listen to me read them. \r\n\r\nAs for our new flexible seating options, it has really helped them with being able to sit for longer periods of time as well as concentrate better. Some of my students really needed that so I appreciate that and everything else very much.","fullyFundedDate":1758752585286,"projectUrl":"project/ms-caylas-first-classroom/9751331/","projectTitle":"Ms. Cayla's First Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cayla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10072321"},{"teacherId":5407695,"projectId":9153187,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my DonorsChoose project, Flexible Seating for Active Learners! Your generosity means so much to my students and me. With your help, our classroom will be transformed into a more engaging, comfortable, and student-centered learning space.\r\n\r\nThe new seating options will give my students the freedom to choose where and how they learn best. For many of them, having this kind of flexibility makes a huge difference in their focus, confidence, and motivation. I can already imagine the excitement on their faces as they walk into a classroom that truly meets their needs.\r\n\r\nYour kindness will have a lasting impact, not only on this year's group of learners but also on many future students who will benefit from these resources. Thank you for believing in the power of education and for helping create a classroom where every child can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1741662606116,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-active-learners/9153187/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Active Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Viela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5407695"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50990","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":572,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.6,"schoolId":50990,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waihe'e Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waihe'e Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/waihee-elementary-school/50990"}