{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waimanalo Elementary Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":41.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3842836,"projectId":9402960,"letterContent":"We are more than half way through the school year and my students use all of these supplies on the daily basis. The EXPO markers we use multiple times a day during our reading and math block as well as during our free time. The pencil sharpener keeps our pencils sharpened on a weekly basis and it sharpens the pencils so fast that we aren't at the pencil sharpener for long periods of time. Our folders we use as our daily home-school communication/homework folders.\r\nWhen we were starting to run low on EXPO markers from what the students had provided from the beginning of the school year they were really excited knowing that we had so many donated to us through this project. They get so much use out of them that I have no idea what we would do without them. The folders keep my students so organized and they are able to easily pick their folders out and remember them on a daily basis. Right now my students are doing number talks more during our math block. So, they are looking at an open-ended problem/picture and coming up with different ways to approach what they see and sharing it with their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1753035730636,"projectUrl":"project/student-work-essentials/9402960/","projectTitle":"Student Work Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keolanui-Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3842836_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749362535531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-keolanuiwilson"},{"teacherId":3842836,"projectId":9402956,"letterContent":"My students are still using these resources on a daily basis. The golf pencils especially has helped my students with correct finger grip with their little hands. They LOVE them and I notice a difference in my students' handwriting this year compared to last year where I used regular sized pencils. Even when my students are offered regular size pencils, they prefer the golf size ones because it feels more comfortable for them. The crayons has been a huge help as my students go through so many crayons on a weekly basis and they are able to self advocate and grab whatever color they need. At this part of the school year my students have went from focusing on correct letter formation to now writing their own independent sentences! They will be starting to learn how to self assess their writing using a visual model and a writing rubric!","fullyFundedDate":1753035730412,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-write/9402956/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Write!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keolanui-Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3842836_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1749362535531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/c-keolanuiwilson"},{"teacherId":1419339,"projectId":7216304,"letterContent":"The materials and supplies that our classroom received fostered a deeper learning experience for my students by documenting their learning through student work samples and personal reflections. The binders and dividers provided an organized system to document their learning journey. The large chart papers, markers, and pocket charts enhanced our classroom engagement and learning. Our writing center was replenished by staples, tape, paper clips, binder clips, pens, markers, sticky notes, sticky tabs, and highlighters which fostered access to their learning and personal independence and growth.\r\nYour generosity and giving provided our classroom will the materials and supplies we needed to continue to grow and learn. We truly appreciate your donations and are forever grateful. The saying, \"It takes a village to raise a child,\" is evident through your support and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1677986638608,"projectUrl":"project/show-casing-my-learning-journey/7216304/","projectTitle":"Show Casing My Learning Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tahauri","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1419339_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523315092796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1419339"},{"teacherId":7930154,"projectId":9908356,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students at Waimānalo Elementary and Intermediate! Because of your generosity, we were able to purchase a new ukulele, and it has quickly become a favorite in our classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents have been coming in during lunch to practice and play music together. One special moment was seeing a normally quiet student confidently help others learn their first chords. When the ukulele first arrived, students were excited and eager to take turns playing.\r\n\r\nNext, we're focusing on learning basic chords and working toward playing full songs together, with the goal of eventually performing for others. Your support has created a space for creativity, confidence, and connection. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1766144882577,"projectUrl":"project/ukulele-session-for-our-waimanalo-studen/9908356/","projectTitle":"Ukulele Session for our Waimanalo Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joshua Pietro Christian Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7930154_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698777694717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joshuapietrochristianpatterson"},{"teacherId":1509351,"projectId":9990606,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations to Help Us Seal the Deal! Every time we receive boxes from Donors Choose, my children are so excited to uncover its contents. When the lamination machine arrived, shouts of joy echoed throughout our classroom! One child asked, \"What is it?\" Another child wondered, \"What can we use it for?\" We took a walk around our room and discovered all of the things our old laminator was used for. Another child exclaimed, \"Let's use it now!\" So we did.\r\n\r\nWe are currently engrossed in a project-based investigation about water (wai), streams (kahawai), and our responsibility (kuleana) for protecting our water, streams, and land (aina). The children helped to laminate vocabulary cards to put up on our boards. They were amazed at how the laminator worked along with the lamination film. One child exclaimed: \"This is so cool! Let's make new game cards!\"\r\n\r\nThe new laminator will be used to protect paper manipulative, flash cards, game cards, picture exchange cards, visual schedules, and their most prized work. This machine is invaluable to our learning. We appreciate your support of education in our class. Thank you for helping seal the deal!","fullyFundedDate":1768501603434,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-seal-the-deal/9990606/","projectTitle":"Help Us Seal the Deal!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iwaishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diwaishi"},{"teacherId":1509351,"projectId":9777408,"letterContent":"I want to extend my sincerest gratitude for your donations to our project \"Ramp It Up!\" When the boxes arrived, the children's excitement was palpable! Not even knowing the contents in the box they were jumping for joy! They had to demonstrate some self-control as all children wanted to open the boxes. After figuring an equitable way, they dived into unpacking the boxes. Then the excitement grew.\r\n\r\nMy children are so inquisitive and thrive on play-based learning. They have spent many, many days exploring the balls and ramp set. They changed the length, angle, and goals. They even tried to make an obstacle course using the balls and ramps. Although that is still a work in project, the children are enjoying designing and redesigning their courses. Thank you so much for your generous donations. You have ramped up our learning!","fullyFundedDate":1767050025418,"projectUrl":"project/ramp-it-up/9777408/","projectTitle":"Ramp It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iwaishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diwaishi"},{"teacherId":10293712,"projectId":9773173,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing the video equipment to help with our counseling program. We are deeply grateful for this investment and would like to share how meaningfully it is contributing to student learning and personal development.\r\n\r\nThe video equipment allows students to observe themselves participating in discussions and group activities. By seeing themselves on video, students gain valuable insight into their communication styles, problem-solving approaches, and interactions with classmates. This self-observation helps them recognize moments of success as well as identify habits they may want to adjust, fostering greater self-awareness and growth.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, recording educational and counseling activities enables students to revisit lessons and reinforce key ideas at their own pace. They can review explanations, observe peer discussions, and reflect on their own participation, which deepens understanding, strengthens retention, and builds confidence.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this process of ongoing reflection supports both academic progress and personal development. By seeing how they interact and respond in real situations, students gain a clearer understanding of their strengths and areas for improvement, empowering them to take ownership of their learning and growth.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a meaningful difference in the educational experience of our students. Thank you for helping us create opportunities that promote reflection, engagement, and continuous improvement.","fullyFundedDate":1759418901462,"projectUrl":"project/video-for-growth/9773173/","projectTitle":"Video for Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293712"},{"teacherId":3743328,"projectId":9775109,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the valuable resources you have made possible. The books have been so helpful in teaching Social Emotional lessons with younger students. It helps to reinforce certain behaviors with students in a fun and creative way. \r\nThe conversation cards have been valuable in helping to have important conversations with students to build awareness on social skills. \r\nThe snacks have been really valuable to reinforce student's behavior improvements and to help with motivation. \r\nThe fidget toys have been really useful to replace former ones that have broken and fallen apart. Students respond so much better with counseling when they have items to fidget with while we engage in conversation. \r\nAs always, these resources are so essential to helping the students with improving their Social Emotional and Behavioral skills. My office is always a place that students enjoy coming to and enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1759450748458,"projectUrl":"project/community-building-and-connection/9775109/","projectTitle":"Community Building and Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robertson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3743328_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688413908347","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3743328"},{"teacherId":10073351,"projectId":9782164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations of the learning games (Bananagrams, Phonics Tiles, Snap It Up!), thermal laminator with pouches, dry erase boards, and dry erase pens. \r\nAs for the learning games, the kids LOVE it! The most popular game is Snap It Up. We've also added our own rules to the game. After building a word, you then write the word in a complete sentence to get a point. My students are reinforcing their reading, writing, spelling, building their phonics skills, and doing it all while having fun. It makes me happy to see my students enjoy learning. \r\nAnother donation that is a big help, is the laminator. It is so important because the laminator is cost effective. My learning materials last longer, printing cost is reduced, and supply replacement is reduced. Awesome!\r\nLast but not least, the dry erase boards are my personal favorite. The boards are so helpful with interaction, practice, and quick responses. We use the dry erase boards daily. The boards are also cost effective and so convenient.\r\nThank you so much for your generous donations. Your support means the world to us, and we truly appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1759607401432,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-laminated-and-loaded/9782164/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning: Laminated and Loaded With Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kapua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10073351_orig.jpg?crop=1219,1219,x192,y1091&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754511904380","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073351"},{"teacherId":4005063,"projectId":9775685,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our positive behavior system. Your generous donation of snacks really helped provide exactly what we needed. Our students were overjoyed to see the boxes of snacks. Now, students at our school can use the points they earn for following our schoolwide expectations (be respectful, be responsible, and be safe) to earn prizes, including snacks purchased here.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support of our classroom, school, and public education. Your generosity has made a positive impact on our students!","fullyFundedDate":1759450067786,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-the-win/9775685/","projectTitle":"Snacks for the Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4005063_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476521339207","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-yung808"},{"teacherId":7930154,"projectId":9657226,"letterContent":"When our new materials arrived, the students at Waimānalo couldn't wait to dive in! Their faces lit up as we unpacked everything — from the guitar and basketballs to the giant Jenga set and LEGO Hogwarts Castle. Each item has already brought so much joy, creativity, and teamwork to our classroom and after-school programs.\r\n\r\nThe Yamaha guitar and accessories have sparked new interest in music. Several students have started learning chords during lunchtime, and we've even had a few impromptu jam sessions that filled the halls with music and laughter. \r\n\r\nOur basketballs and whistles have made recess more organized and fun, giving students more ways to stay active, practice sportsmanship, and build leadership skills. And the giant Jenga has quickly become a favorite team-building activity—helping students learn strategy, communication, and balance (both physical and emotional!).\r\n\r\nThese resources have truly made our learning environment more engaging, creative, and connected. The next step for our students is to keep building on these moments—whether that means performing their first song, finishing the castle, or leading their peers in a friendly competition.\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa for helping make these experiences possible. Your generosity continues to create joy, learning, and pride here at Waimānalo!","fullyFundedDate":1759205240223,"projectUrl":"project/positive-social-emotional-environment/9657226/","projectTitle":"Positive Social Emotional Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joshua Pietro Christian Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7930154_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698777694717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joshuapietrochristianpatterson"},{"teacherId":1509351,"projectId":9776909,"letterContent":"Thank you Hawaii Department of Education and Marc and Lynne Benioff for funding Leap into Literacy! My children have been busy learning the stroke order for letters with the letter practice boards. The sensory input makes the boards engaging for all types of learners. The mini white boards and dry erase markers have been a hit for the children who can write their letters. The magnetic letters have been instrumental to help children match uppercase with their lowercase counterparts. My children have been expressing their creativity and imagination through drawing and painting. \r\n\r\nThank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity. Your continued support of my children's education is greatly appreciated. We are definitely Leaping into Literacy!","fullyFundedDate":1759450828831,"projectUrl":"project/leap-into-literacy/9776909/","projectTitle":"Leap into Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iwaishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diwaishi"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50952","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":344,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":77,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":58.6,"schoolId":50952,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waimanalo Elementary Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waimanalo Elementary Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/waimanalo-elementary-interm-school/50952"}