{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mililani Mauka Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8839644,"projectId":9775601,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom! The students are absolutely loving the new magnetic toys, gear sets, and the Engineer-A-Coaster kit. These hands-on materials have brought so much excitement and creativity to our learning. The new drying rack has also made a huge difference during art time and helps keep our classroom organized.\r\nI did want to mention that the magnetic whiteboard contact paper became unavailable, so we weren't able to receive that part of the order. Because of that, we're currently using the one magnetic board donated by a parent and the back of our classroom door. The kids are enjoying the materials so much that sometimes we don't have quite enough magnetic space for everyone to play at once, but we are making it work, and their enthusiasm is wonderful to see.\r\nYour support means more than I can express. Because of your generosity, my students have access to hands-on materials that spark curiosity, creativity, and joyful learning every single day. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping me give my students the experiences they deserve. We are truly grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1759448571215,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-with-magnets-gears-a/9775601/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning With Magnets, Gears, and More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Colombari","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8839644"},{"teacherId":1974225,"projectId":9772852,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our class with a collection of new games, playground and classroom equipment, umbrellas and organizational supplies. Your donation arrived at the perfect time, as many of our existing materials were in need of a refresh. The students and I are delighted to have new, easily accessible resources.\r\n\r\nWe particularly appreciate the durable, zippered pouches for storing the games, which is a significant improvement over the plastic bags we previously used. The new board games are already proving to be a valuable tool for encouraging collaboration and social-emotional learning (SEL). We look forward to utilizing the new carpet squares during our upcoming school-wide assemblies as well. We have also already used the umbrellas, as we are entering the rainy, winter season.\r\n\r\nThe next step is to integrate these materials, including the SEL conversation cards, into our daily routines to continue building a strong classroom community. Your support for our students is sincerely appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1759330609692,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supply-refresh/9772852/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supply Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1974225_orig.png?crop=271,271,x82,y126&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628289942729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-goo"},{"teacherId":8830159,"projectId":9775861,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful for your incredibly generous donation of hydroponics systems and plant nutrients. Your thoughtful contribution will make a significant impact on our Agricultural Technology Club at Mililani Mauka Elementary. The systems provide hands-on learning opportunities about sustainable agriculture\r\nand allow students to grow fresh, nutritious produce. It also teaches innovative farming techniques to the next generation. \r\n\r\n The hydroponics systems you've provided will allow us to maximize our growing potential while using minimal space and water resources. Combined with the essential nutrients, we can ensure healthy plant growth and abundant harvests. Your support goes beyond the equipment itself – it represents an investment in sustainable practices, education, and community well-being. We are excited to put these resources to immediate use. The students are so excited to use the systems and begin growing some vegetables. Thank you once again for believing in our mission and for making this important contribution to our success.","fullyFundedDate":1759434094877,"projectUrl":"project/hydroponics-and-ag-tech-for-elementary-s/9775861/","projectTitle":"Hydroponics and Ag-Tech for Elementary Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Takamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830159"},{"teacherId":7930182,"projectId":9773242,"letterContent":"The \"Relaxing with Reading\" project, which brought us a new carpet and copies of Clementine for every student, has fundamentally transformed our reading experience.\r\nThe new classroom carpet has created a dedicated, comfortable, and inviting space for reading. Students are now using the cozy new carpet for our \"SURF\" (Silent Uninterrupted Reading for Fun) time, during indoor recess, and when working with a partner or in groups. This dedicated, comfortable space makes the learning environment feel special and more fun.\r\n\r\nYour donation of the chapter book \"Clementine\" for each student was a huge hit, too. With students having their own personal copies of \"Clementine\", it instills a sense of ownership over their learning. Your donation gave them an essential tool—the book itself. Thank you again for investing in our students' literacy journey and making this powerful learning possible!","fullyFundedDate":1759206652841,"projectUrl":"project/relaxing-with-reading/9773242/","projectTitle":"Relaxing With Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7930182_orig.png?crop=508,508,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627540397714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930182"},{"teacherId":8826128,"projectId":9152491,"letterContent":"Technology in my classroom has become a game changer for how students learn and engage with the material. The new mobile stand and iPad make it easier for students to access digital resources right where they need them, whether they're working alone or with classmates. The stand lets the iPad sit at a comfortable angle, which helps keep students focused and makes collaboration smoother. It's a big step up from just using textbooks or worksheets, and it really brings lessons to life.\r\n What gets the students most excited is how the iPad makes learning more interactive and fun. They enjoy using it for projects, research, and apps that help explain things in ways that stick better than just listening or reading. I've noticed that students who usually struggle with traditional learning methods have especially taken to the iPad. It gives them new ways to understand the material and show what they know, which has boosted their confidence and participation. Overall, this technology is helping to create a classroom where every student feels included and motivated to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1741641081213,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-presenters/9152491/","projectTitle":"Mobile Presenters","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Awong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826128"},{"teacherId":8827788,"projectId":9152163,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of Donors Choose and allowing us the opportunity to purchase these items, which we don't always have access to. Budgets are tightening up, and especially with federal uncertainty, our opportunities get smaller and smaller at times. We appreciate your support and look forward to using these items in a variety of ways to help further our students' excitement with STEM and grow their knowledge base!\r\n\r\nDuring our season, one of the important tasks we work on with the students is to sketch and draft ideas on components they feel will help their robot perform better. This 3D printer will help bring some of these sketches to life and provide prototypes they may not have had a chance to see/test. \r\n\r\nWhile some of the output will be \"cool\" and fun to create, students will be building programming and technology skills that just takes them farther in STEM than any textbook","fullyFundedDate":1741635963436,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-prototype-ideas-to-life/9152163/","projectTitle":"Bringing Prototype Ideas to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Miyagi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8827788"},{"teacherId":8974200,"projectId":9160722,"letterContent":"My deepest gratitude goes out to you for your extraordinary generosity. Your contributions of learning tools and sensory items have fundamentally transformed my classroom and, more importantly, the lives of my students with special needs. \r\n\r\nThe wobble chair and foot roller are not just pieces of equipment; they are outlets for restless energy, allowing students to self-regulate and focus more effectively while working or completing their tasks and activities.\r\n\r\nThe thermal laminator is such a great asset for my classroom organization! This seemingly simple tool has been instrumental in contributing to a more organized and accessible learning environment, which directly benefits every student.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created an environment where my students feel supported, understood, and empowered to express themselves creatively and academically. You've not just made a difference; you've opened doors to a world of possibilities for my students!\r\nThank you, from the bottom of my heart, for making such a positive and lasting impact!","fullyFundedDate":1742003204555,"projectUrl":"project/learning-tools-for-creative-learning-in/9160722/","projectTitle":"Learning Tools for Creative Learning in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamauchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974200"},{"teacherId":8821983,"projectId":9168410,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions that made it possible to acquire sensory items like the trampoline and squeeze balls for my special education students. The excitement on their faces when they saw the new materials was truly heartwarming, and we've already witnessed remarkable benefits. The students now eagerly look forward to jumping on the trampoline after completing their lesson blocks. As their teacher, I've seen a significant increase in their engagement and motivation during phonological awareness drills and reading activities. The squeeze balls have also proven invaluable, helping them to focus and calm their bodies during longer lessons and school-wide activities, fostering a more conducive learning environment. Your support is directly contributing to their social-emotional skill building, and we are excited to explore new ways to integrate these and other sensory materials to further enhance their self-regulation, attention, and overall well-being in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742094022260,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-support-for-special-hearts-buil/9168410/","projectTitle":"Sensory Support for Special Hearts: Building Social-Emotional Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Goodin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821983"},{"teacherId":9369384,"projectId":9152627,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Building Bright Futures: STEM & SEL for English Learners\" project! Your kindness and generosity have brought new life to our classroom, and the impact has been both immediate and inspiring. The materials you helped provide are now an essential part of our daily learning. They have allowed us to create rich, hands-on STEM experiences that also nurture the social-emotional growth of our English Learners in meaningful, lasting ways.\r\n\r\nOne of the most memorable moments was when students opened the STEM kits for the first time—their eyes lit up with excitement and curiosity. It was heartwarming to see them working together to solve challenges, test their ideas, and build structures, all while naturally incorporating academic vocabulary into their conversations. During a recent project, students built bridges using simple materials and later reflected on how teamwork, perseverance, and communication helped them succeed. These moments are about more than just science—they're about building confidence, resilience, and language skills.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students are thriving. They're developing STEM skills and a stronger sense of belonging through collaboration and creativity. We're excited to continue using these resources for upcoming design challenges and team-based projects that give students opportunities to apply what they've learned in fun, engaging ways. You've made a true difference in our classroom, and we are deeply grateful for your belief in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1741645086403,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-stem-sel-for/9152627/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures: STEM & SEL for English Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaneshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9369384"},{"teacherId":7824136,"projectId":9152490,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our week-long STEAM camp for incoming 4th graders. Because of your kindness, our students were able to use upcycled materials along with the supplies we received from DonorsChoose to design and build a mini golf course.\r\n\r\nStudents had the exciting opportunity to play the course with real clubs (from your generosity) and also program mini Spheros to navigate the holes. Through this hands-on experience, they not only learned important STEAM concepts but also strengthened their collaboration and communication skills. Most importantly, they had a lot of fun!\r\n\r\nYour contribution made this enriching and joyful experience possible. We are deeply grateful for your support in inspiring our young learners. Me ke aloha pumehana (with warm love and regards).","fullyFundedDate":1741696321185,"projectUrl":"project/upcycled-mini-golf-course-design-and-ste/9152490/","projectTitle":"Upcycled Mini Golf Course Design and STEM Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barrett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824136"},{"teacherId":8821940,"projectId":9158838,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! The whiteboards, magnets, and Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad have transformed the way we collaborate and engage in small-group learning. The day the materials arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement. Several of them jumped right into setting up group stations, and we immediately put the new resources to work during our reading and math rotations. The whiteboards are now a central part of our daily routine—used for everything from solving multi-step word problems to mapping out story elements. The magnets allow students to easily share their thinking by posting their work on our board for discussion, while the easel pad has become a rotating center for brainstorming and class anchor charts.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was during a science investigation, when students used the whiteboards to draw diagrams of their experiments and hypotheses, then presented them using the easel pad to explain their reasoning. It gave every group a voice and sparked thoughtful dialogue. These tools are fostering greater ownership of learning and making our classroom feel even more student-centered. Looking ahead, we're diving into a project on persuasive writing, where students will use the whiteboards for peer editing and the easel pad to draft and revise group arguments. Your donation didn't just provide supplies—it helped create a more dynamic, collaborative classroom. Thank you again for investing in our students' growth!","fullyFundedDate":1741964879381,"projectUrl":"project/the-collaborative-class/9158838/","projectTitle":"The Collaborative Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joerger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821940"},{"teacherId":2845976,"projectId":9152057,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous funding of the large magnetic whiteboards for my first grade classroom. These whiteboards have been an invaluable asset to my students, and they are already so excited to use them!\r\n\r\nWe've been using the whiteboards extensively during our math block, particularly for problem-solving. For many first-graders, and particularly those with special needs, verbalizing their ideas can be challenging. The magnetic whiteboards provide a tangible, visual space where they can manipulate magnets, write, draw, and organize their thoughts. This hands-on approach empowers them to show and share their thinking, making it easier for them to understand their own processes and for me to assess their comprehension more effectively.\r\n\r\nA specific moment that highlights their impact was during a recent lesson on different ways a person could spend $18. I posed the word problem, and instead of just working individually on paper, I had students work in small groups at the whiteboards. The discussions were incredible! Students were actively explaining their strategies to each other, drawing groups of ten, different groups of bills and tally marks. One group, struggling with their drawing, suddenly had a \"lightbulb\" moment when they saw how other groups were approaching the problem and changed their strategy . Having their work displayed for everyone to see also fostered rich discussions about different approaches to the same problem. We were able to discuss the strengths of various strategies and identify areas for improvement as we looked at different groups' work, which led to a deeper understanding for everyone.\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions \r\nWhen the students first saw the whiteboards, their eyes lit up! There were gasps of \"Wow!\" and \"Can we use those now?\" They were immediately drawn to the size and the idea of being able to write and move things around so freely. The fact that they were magnetic was a huge hit – they loved experimenting with sticking things to the boards. The initial reaction was pure excitement and eagerness to explore.\r\n\r\nNext Steps for Our Class \r\nOur current focus in math is moving into word problems that involve the use of missing parts and patterns, and the whiteboards will continue to be a central tool. Just as with previous word problems, we'll be using them to visually represent the process of different math problem strategies and different addition and subtraction strategies. In reading, I plan to use the whiteboards for collaborative \"fact hunts\" where groups can record key information they find, categorize it with magnets, and then present their findings to the class. This will allow them to synthesize information in a visual and interactive way.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your commitment to supporting student learning and for providing this wonderful opportunity for my students. Your contribution has truly made a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1741645981593,"projectUrl":"project/we-can-show-what-we-know/9152057/","projectTitle":"We Can Show What We Know","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kanemaru","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2845976"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59887","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":623,"numTeachers":51,"percentFrplEligible":15,"percentAsian":30,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":4,"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":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":81.0,"schoolId":59887,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mililani Mauka Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mililani Mauka Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/mililani-mauka-elementary-school/59887"}