{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waihe'e Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5342956,"projectId":10104719,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supporting our classroom! My 5th graders were excited to use their new resources right away. The Expo pens are used daily for math and writing, while the clarinet and speaker have made our music lessons more engaging. Headphones help students stay focused during independent learning, and our labels and zipper pouches keep supplies organized. The anxiety stickers have also given students a simple way to manage their emotions throughout the day. These resources continue to support both academic growth and student well-being, and we are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1771690662581,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-keiki-minds-with-tools-that-m/10104719/","projectTitle":"Empowering Keiki Minds With Tools That Matter","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5342956_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524387237990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-saito"},{"teacherId":5342956,"projectId":9711707,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in our students and their love of learning and music! My 5th graders were thrilled when they saw the new supplies, especially the snare drum and music books. During our afterschool music program, students are already using them to learn rhythms, read music, and build confidence as they prepare to perform alongside their peers and mentors. In the classroom, the pencils, erasers, calculators, and other resources help support daily learning and keep students organized. As we continue through the year, these materials will help students strengthen both their academic skills and musical talents while encouraging creativity, teamwork, and a lifelong love of learning. We are so grateful for your generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1765413637687,"projectUrl":"project/beating-to-the-rhythm-of-success/9711707/","projectTitle":"Beating to the Rhythm of Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5342956_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524387237990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-saito"},{"teacherId":5342956,"projectId":9773948,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom! My energetic and curious 5th graders were so excited to receive these new resources. We use the headphones during digital lessons, the Social Studies workbooks to explore history and cultures, the folders to stay organized, and the playing cards for fun, hands-on math practice. The stickers motivate students to do their best, and the snacks help keep them focused during the afternoon. Your generosity has given my students the tools they need to stay engaged, organized, and excited about learning. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1759446742174,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-engaged-and-organized-learners/9773948/","projectTitle":"Tools for Engaged and Organized Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5342956_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524387237990","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-saito"},{"teacherId":5204908,"projectId":10115769,"letterContent":"Mahalo for believing in our kindergarten learners and for making our \"Little Heroes, Big Hearts: Exploring Our Community through Literacy\" project possible. Your generosity has done so much more than add books to our classroom library—you have opened the door to curiosity, imagination, and meaningful learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students explored the important roles that community helpers play every day. Through engaging books about paramedics, park rangers, architects, farmers, postal workers, and many others, they discovered the unique tools, responsibilities (kuleana), and caring hearts behind each profession. These stories became the foundation for rich conversations, thoughtful questions, and exciting research.\r\n\r\nThe books inspired our students as they prepared for our culminating Project-Based Learning experience, the KinderTown Ho'ike. Our classroom transformed into a bustling miniature community where every child proudly managed a station—from a post office and health clinic to a construction site and farm. As they shared what they had learned, students demonstrated confidence, creativity, and a growing understanding that every member of a community has an important role to play.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments came when families visited our showcase. Dressed in career gear, each child proudly presented their learning, explaining not only what they had discovered about a community helper but also how that role serves others. Watching our kindergarteners confidently teach their parents and guardians was a powerful reminder that authentic learning creates lasting memories.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students didn't simply read about their community—they imagined themselves as future contributors to it. They learned that every person has gifts to share and that working together helps a village thrive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped build more than a classroom library. You have helped build confidence, empathy, curiosity, and a sense of belonging in our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, mahalo for investing in our students and helping them see that they, too, have an important place in their community.","fullyFundedDate":1777992787800,"projectUrl":"project/little-heroes-big-hearts-exploring-our/10115769/","projectTitle":"Little Heroes, Big Hearts: Exploring Our Community through Literacy","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":7371313,"projectId":9154886,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is buzzing with creativity! My students were beyond excited when they saw the Cricut Joy Xtra, EasyPress Mini, and all of the colorful materials and tools. There were lots of smiles, gasps, and questions like, \"Can we make stickers?\" and \"Can we create our own shirts?\" For many of my students, this was their first time seeing a cutting machine and heat press in action.\r\n\r\nWe are already using these new resources to create personalized visual supports, classroom labels, and student-made projects that build communication, fine motor, and functional skills. Students create \"Guess Who\" for our open house, design name tags, motivational decals, and learning materials that make our classroom feel more inclusive and engaging. The document scanner has also been incredibly helpful for digitizing student work and creating adapted materials that can be easily reused and shared.","fullyFundedDate":1742067429085,"projectUrl":"project/creative-supplies-for-success/9154886/","projectTitle":"Creative Supplies for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Anderson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumu-anderson"},{"teacherId":10058424,"projectId":10111898,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to flexible seating, organizational supplies, classroom snacks, treasure box rewards, Lincoln Logs, and a new pencil sharpener. These resources may seem like simple items, but they make a tremendous difference in our students' daily learning experiences and help create a classroom environment where every child feels comfortable, supported, and excited to learn.\r\nThe flexible seating options give students opportunities to learn in ways that best meet their individual needs, while the organizational supplies help keep our classroom running smoothly and efficiently. The snacks provide much-needed nourishment for growing minds, and the treasure box incentives encourage positive behavior and hard work. The Lincoln Logs inspire creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, and even the new pencil sharpener helps minimize interruptions so students can stay focused on learning.\r\nYour kindness and belief in my students have made a lasting impact on our classroom community. As a 5th-grade teacher in Hawaii, I am deeply grateful for your support and commitment to helping students thrive. Thank you for investing in our future and for showing our students that there are people beyond our classroom who care about their success. Your generosity has brought smiles, excitement, and countless learning opportunities to our students, and we are truly thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1771788030409,"projectUrl":"project/seats-supplies-and-smiles-for-5th-grad/10111898/","projectTitle":"Seats, Supplies, and Smiles for 5th Grade","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":5175329,"projectId":10104542,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui to your generous donation, our new digital scanner has transformed from a simple piece of tech into a powerful tool for hands-on history and media literacy. By archiving our school's old photographs, students aren't just reading about the past—they are actively preserving it, gaining valuable skills in digital curation and media restoration along the way. Our digital-native students are completely captivated by the \"magic\" of seeing faded, decades-old memories instantly flash onto their screens in high resolution, and the excitement is contagious—especially when students uncover pictures of older generations or even see their current teachers from years ago! This project has been especially impactful for our visual learners and tech-minded introverts, who have stepped into natural leadership roles to guide their peers, proving that your gift has given our community a joyful bridge to the past and our students vital skills for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1771870886507,"projectUrl":"project/archives-in-action/10104542/","projectTitle":"Archives in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kāne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5175329_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713989503606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5175329"},{"teacherId":7932818,"projectId":10110008,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide materials that make learning feel hands-on, meaningful, and exciting for my students. Your generosity has already made a difference in the way our classroom functions each day.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest successes so far has been our \"Word Problem of the Day\" routine. Students are using the half-size composition notebooks daily to organize their thinking, explain strategies, and build confidence in math. Having dedicated materials for this routine has helped it feel special and consistent, and students are already taking pride in their work.\r\n\r\nWe were also able to use some of the clay materials to create Mother's Day gifts, which students were incredibly excited about. They loved having the opportunity to create something personal and meaningful with real art materials, and it gave them a chance to practice creativity and fine motor skills in a memorable way.\r\n\r\nWhile some materials arrived later than expected and we did not get to complete our bird modeling project this school year, we are already prepared and excited to bring the unit to life next year. The folders and organizational materials are assembled and ready to become student-created \"textbooks\" for our upcoming bird study and project-based learning activities.\r\n\r\nEvery item you helped provide contributes to a classroom environment where students can explore, create, organize, and take ownership of their learning. Thank you again for supporting my students and helping make these experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771773019711,"projectUrl":"project/the-organized-explorer-crafting-our-way/10110008/","projectTitle":"The Organized Explorer: Crafting Our Way Through Math and Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sinclair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7932818_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627629878079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mayasinclair"},{"teacherId":7101597,"projectId":10104675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with the much-needed laser ink. In a Special Education Preschool setting, we often say that \"vision is the voice,\" and your contribution has truly enabled our students to communicate, learn, and navigate their daily activities.\r\nIn our SPED preschool classroom, the hidden curriculum is brought to life through printed materials. Before your donation, we were struggling to make the most of our fading toner. Now, our classroom is lively and, more importantly, fully functional.\r\nHere's how your gift is making a positive impact every day:\r\n**Visual Schedules:** We can now print high-contrast, durable schedules that help our students grasp what comes next. This has greatly reduced anxiety during transitions—moving from \"Circle Time\" to \"Centers\" has become much smoother with a clear visual plan in place!\r\n**Communication Symbols (PECS):** Many of our students are non-verbal or have limited speech. With this ink, we print Picture Exchange Communication symbols that empower our learners to express their desires, whether it's asking for a snack, a specific toy, or requesting a break.\r\n**Social Stories:** We can now print personalized books that teach children about social boundaries and classroom routines. Having these stories in color makes them more engaging and easier for our little learners to understand.\r\n**Laminated Learning Centers:** We've revitalized our matching games, file folder activities, and literacy bins with crisp, clear visuals that can withstand the enthusiastic exploration (and sticky fingers) of preschoolers.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students are gaining independence and discovering their voices. Your support serves as a reminder that there's a whole community backing our little scholars, cheering them on.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing colors to our classroom and brightening our students' futures!\r\n\r\nWarm regards,","fullyFundedDate":1771514577462,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-is-succeeding-visual-supports-fo/10104675/","projectTitle":"Seeing Is Succeeding: Visual Supports for Preschool Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7101597"},{"teacherId":9610885,"projectId":10180981,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. The arrival of our new classroom supplies has sparked a wave of excitement in our first-grade room! The telescope stools have been an absolute game-changer. Previously, my students struggled to lug heavy, awkward classroom chairs across campus for assemblies and May Fest practices, which often led to pinched fingers or accidental trips. Now, the children beam with pride as they easily carry their own light, portable stools. This newfound independence has turned our transitions to the field into a seamless, safe, and joyful experience.\r\n\r\nIn the classroom, the impact is just as profound. The long-reach stapler has become an essential tool for our literacy blocks, allowing us to assemble professional-looking student booklets that the children are so proud to \"publish\" and read. Furthermore, the teacher microphone has been a lifesaver; with loud construction happening right outside our window, it ensures my voice remains clear and accessible without me having to strain. This clarity extends to the field as well, where the students can now hear instructions perfectly over the breeze. Even the buckets have played a vital role, making the organization and transport of our daily materials organized and effortless.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to utilize these items to foster even more hands-on learning. The telescope stools will become our primary seating for \"outdoor classroom\" days, allowing us to take our science observations directly into nature. We will also be using the long-reach stapler to create a series of \"All-About\" non-fiction books as we dive into our next writing unit. Your support has not only provided us with \"things\"—it has provided us with a more focused, mobile, and efficient learning environment. Thank you for investing in my students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1776108349233,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-excellence/10180981/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Excellence","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":5879163,"projectId":10103101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you amazing support of our classroom project! The basketball supplies really gave a boost of energy and confidence to our students on and off the court. The new equipment really helped them feel more valued and also when you look fresh, you play with that extra sparkle! As well, the students excelled at sharing and cooperating with the new supplies, so it gave them extra practice to hone in that skill when they are excited. Once again, we are very grateful for the opportunity to get such an amazing team-building project funded for our students. \r\nMahalo...Kumu Percich an Class : )","fullyFundedDate":1771630716412,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-school-community-building/10103101/","projectTitle":"Classroom & School Community Building","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Percich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5879163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612312376724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5879163"},{"teacherId":10294179,"projectId":10107598,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support in helping provide testing materials for our classroom. Because of your contribution, my students now have access to the tools they need to demonstrate their learning with confidence and accuracy.\r\n Classroom assessments can be stressful, but having high quality, reliable materials makes a meaningful difference. Your donation helps create a more equitable testing environment, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed without being limited by an lack of resources.\r\n Your generosity sends a powerful message to my students - that there are people who believe in their potential and are willing to invest in their future.\r\n Mahalo again for your kindness and commitment to education. Your support is making a real and lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771680378561,"projectUrl":"project/mission-test-possible/10107598/","projectTitle":"Mission: Test Possible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Lepson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294179"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50990","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":549,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":44,"percentMultiracialImputed":18,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.8,"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"}