{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Moanalua Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2910173,"projectId":9772759,"letterContent":"Your generous contribution enabled us to purchase a much-needed supply of 3D printing filament, which has fundamentally transformed our students' learning experience in design and engineering. This tangible resource has empowered our aspiring makers to move beyond conceptual ideas and immediately prototype, design, and iterate on their projects—whether they are creating custom parts for robotics, developing architectural models, or engineering solutions to classroom challenges. Every spool of filament you funded translates into countless opportunities for our students to apply critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills in a highly engaging, hands-on environment. Thank you for turning abstract concepts into concrete realities and fueling the innovative spirit in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759194606490,"projectUrl":"project/filament-fun/9772759/","projectTitle":"Filament Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2910173_orig.jpg?crop=2197,2197,x393,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707937753985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2910173"},{"teacherId":2910173,"projectId":9692361,"letterContent":"Thank You for Making Our News Broadcast Possible!\r\nThanks to your incredible generosity, our surfriders were able to purchase the essential USB-C adapters needed to connect external media devices to their Chromebooks. This seemingly small equipment acquisition had a massive impact on our school's news broadcasting show, allowing our aspiring journalists to seamlessly upload self-shot videos, interviews, and supplementary footage. As a result, our students gained hands-on experience in every step of news production—from fieldwork to editing—culminating in the creation of high-quality, professional news segments that inform and engage our entire school community. Your support directly fostered their creativity, technical literacy, and teamwork skills, equipping them with vital 21st-century media skills.","fullyFundedDate":1757959240824,"projectUrl":"project/usbc-sd-adapters/9692361/","projectTitle":"USBC-SD Adapters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2910173_orig.jpg?crop=2197,2197,x393,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707937753985","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2910173"},{"teacherId":5475653,"projectId":9772206,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our DonorsChoose project!\r\n\r\nYour support provides us with essential tools that will significantly enhance how we learn and interact every day:\r\n\r\nDry Erase Wallpaper & Tabletop Boards: These flexible resources transform any space into a collaborative zone, allowing students to brainstorm, practice problems, and share ideas without wasting paper. 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We are so excited to put these resources to use and are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1759493570463,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-together/9772206/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chinen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5475653"},{"teacherId":9592868,"projectId":9705821,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our STEM Finding Solutions for Human Impact Problems project. We've been learning about different ways humans impact the environment, and my students often ask how we can \"fix\" or improve real-world problems. Your donation is helping bring those possibilities to life. Once the resources arrive, our next steps will be diving into design challenges connected to human impact. Students will explore topics like pollution, erosion, and resource use, and then create and test prototypes to help reduce these effects. This will allow them to apply what they've learned and strengthen their problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. Thank you again for believing in our class and investing in our learning. We are so grateful, and we cannot wait to share the amazing things your generosity will make possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759674983425,"projectUrl":"project/removing-barriers-inspiring-learners/9705821/","projectTitle":"Removing Barriers, Inspiring Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592868"},{"teacherId":4564802,"projectId":6953753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom science projects!\r\nMy students were absolutely thrilled when the science kits arrived! The excitement in the room was contagious — they couldn't wait to open the boxes and explore all the materials inside. One student said, \"This feels like we're real scientists!\"\r\n\r\nWe've been using the kits to conduct hands-on experiments that bring our science lessons to life. Recently, we explored concepts like energy, magnetism, and chemical reactions. During one activity, students worked in teams to design and test simple circuits — their faces lit up when their light bulbs actually turned on! It was a perfect blend of curiosity, teamwork, and discovery.\r\n\r\nThese kits have made a huge difference in how my students engage with science. They're asking more questions, making predictions, and recording observations just like scientists do. Our next step is to use the remaining materials for our upcoming unit on ecosystems, where students will build small models to observe how living things interact in different environments.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving my students the chance to explore, experiment, and learn through hands-on science. Your generosity has truly inspired the next generation of scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1667076540637,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-learning-opportunity/6953753/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science Learning Opportunity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isaacs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4564802_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648071354955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4564802"},{"teacherId":8358035,"projectId":8891678,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying the new hands-on learning materials! The children are using the letter manipulatives to build words, practice letter sounds, and strengthen fine motor skills. Activities like sorting, tracing, and assembling have made our literacy practice and social studies unit more interactive, allowing students to learn at their own pace.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the social studies and science materials have sparked curiosity and rich classroom discussions. The students were able to connect literacy with geography and science! Overall, these resources have created a more engaging and joyful learning environment. We are excited to continue incorporating these materials into our daily lessons!","fullyFundedDate":1729439039507,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-the-world-through-a-multi-sens/8891678/","projectTitle":"Exploring the World Through A Multi-sensory Journey of Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8358035_orig.png?crop=800,800,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753168521892","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358035"},{"teacherId":7789171,"projectId":8894903,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous contribution to my project! New books for our classroom library and a moveable whiteboard on wheels made a tremendous impact on my students in the last school year. They reacted with joy and excitement in seeing these additions to the classroom - especially the library as it had been quite barren beforehand!\r\n\r\nAs I move into a new school year in special education, I know your contributions will continue to transform new students' lives and their classroom experiences. The work is challenging and I truly could not do this without your support.","fullyFundedDate":1729560480720,"projectUrl":"project/transforming-the-space-to-transform-youn/8894903/","projectTitle":"Transforming the Space to Transform Young Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7789171_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708111792164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7789171"},{"teacherId":7789171,"projectId":9157610,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous contribution to my project! The Calming Corner has made a tremendous impact on my students in the last school year - both on their wellbeing and their learning. They reacted with joy and excitement in seeing this corner of our classroom come together.\r\n\r\nComfortable bean bag chairs give students a safe space to decompress and regulate their emotions. Fidgets and mindfulness activities allow students to be proactive in coping with their emotions. The work is challenging and I truly could not do this without your support. \r\n\r\nAs I move into a new school year in special education, I know your contributions will continue to transform new students' lives and their classroom experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1741904655267,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-corner-for-special-education/9157610/","projectTitle":"A Calming Corner for Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7789171_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708111792164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7789171"},{"teacherId":7789171,"projectId":8615486,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous contribution to my project! The Calm Down Corner has made a tremendous impact on my students in the last school year - both on their wellbeing and their learning. They reacted with joy and excitement in seeing this corner of our classroom come together.\r\n\r\nComfortable bean bag chairs give students a safe space to decompress and regulate their emotions. Fidgets and mindfulness activities allow students to be proactive in coping with their emotions. The work is challenging and I truly could not do this without your support. \r\n\r\nAs I move into a new school year in special education, I know your contributions will continue to transform new students' lives and their classroom experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1725743367285,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-down-corner-for-special-education/8615486/","projectTitle":"A Calm Down Corner for Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7789171_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708111792164","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7789171"},{"teacherId":9592868,"projectId":9299343,"letterContent":"Our new craft materials have been such a hit! Students are using them to build storyboards, create science models, and design art pieces that show their learning. When the supplies arrived, their excitement was incredible—they couldn't wait to get started! These materials have made lessons more hands-on and creative, helping students work together and express their ideas. Next, we'll use them for a group project where students design visual presentations for research topics. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1746785235810,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-brighter-futures/9299343/","projectTitle":"Crafting Brighter Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592868"},{"teacherId":9592868,"projectId":9152487,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are learning in exciting new ways with the tools you provided! \r\n\r\nThese tools make lessons interactive, provide instant feedback, and let students explore at their own pace. The most exciting part for them is creating—designing projects, using apps, and sharing ideas in new ways. We've especially seen some of our quieter students come alive while using this tool. One student who rarely raised their hand during class discussions has started leading group activities, showing classmates new tips and tricks they've discovered. It has been incredible to see their confidence grow! \r\n\r\nYour support has made learning more engaging and meaningful—thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746785254482,"projectUrl":"project/smart-tools-for-bright-futures/9152487/","projectTitle":"Smart Tools for Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomason","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9592868"},{"teacherId":3678045,"projectId":9152528,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for my new resources in my classroom. The flexible seating has got my students excited and ready to participate in class. They take turns using the seating since we only have 2. They use it so they're more comfortable than sitting on our tiled floors. They now have a lap desk that can help with their posture while sitting on the floor. When I mentioned the new materials being brought to us, they were so excited and happy to open the boxes with me. They were taught how to use the items properly so that it will last us a long time. 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