{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Wahiawa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9811281,"projectId":10104932,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom! The students were over the moon when the 3D printer arrived, and their enthusiasm hasn't waned since. It has been incredible to watch their faces light up as they see technology in action, turning digital ideas into physical objects right before their eyes.\r\n\r\nThis year, the printer became a huge part of our daily classroom culture. I was able to print custom incentives to reward the students for their hard work, achievements, and positive behavior. Among the biggest hits were the dragon eggs, dumpling clickers, and keychains, which quickly became highly coveted prizes that kept everyone motivated.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful gift did so much more than just provide a piece of equipment; it sparked creativity, encouraged hard work, and brought a lot of joy to our learning environment. We are so grateful for your support and the lasting impact you've made on my students!","fullyFundedDate":1771526578656,"projectUrl":"project/building-the-future-one-layer-at-a-time/10104932/","projectTitle":"Building the Future, One Layer at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Balidoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9811281_orig.jpg?crop=332,332,x252,y249&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741738198604","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811281"},{"teacherId":9373993,"projectId":10110927,"letterContent":"Mahalo Nui Loa for your generous donations and continued support of my students and our school community. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference, and I am truly grateful for the resources you helped provide. Because of your contributions, my students are able to use these new materials and incentives to improve their social-emotional learning and strengthen important life skills that will benefit them both inside and outside of the classroom.\r\n\r\nSocial-emotional learning plays a vital role in helping students understand themselves, manage their emotions, build positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. These are essential skills that support academic success as well as personal growth. With the help of the donated resources, my students are gaining more opportunities to practice self-regulation, communication, cooperation, and problem-solving in meaningful ways. These lessons are especially valuable because they help create a classroom environment where students feel supported, safe, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen my students saw the many snack incentive donations, they were incredibly excited and impressed by the variety and choices available. It may seem like a small thing, but having options that appeal to different students helps create a sense of inclusion and motivation. The snack incentives have already become a positive tool for reinforcing good choices, encouraging participation, and recognizing growth in behavior and effort. My students truly appreciate these rewards, and they feel proud when they earn them. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm and the positive energy these incentives bring to our classroom.\r\n\r\nIn addition to supporting my students directly, your donations also help strengthen our larger schoolwide efforts to improve behavior and student well-being. My next steps are to continue helping my school improve social-emotional learning by being an active part of the Behavior MTSS process. Through this work, I hope to support systems and strategies that address student needs in a proactive, caring, and effective way. By working collaboratively with colleagues and focusing on prevention, intervention, and support, we can help students develop healthier behaviors and stronger coping skills.\r\n\r\nOne of my ongoing goals is to decrease inappropriate behaviors both in and out of the classroom. I believe that with consistent expectations, meaningful encouragement, and access to the right supports, students can continue to make positive choices and grow into confident, responsible individuals. Your donations are helping make that possible by giving us tools we can use every day to motivate students and reinforce positive behavior.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity, thoughtfulness, and belief in my students. Your support goes far beyond the items donated; it sends a message to my students that they are valued, cared for, and worthy of investment. For that, I am deeply thankful. Mahalo Nui Loa for being a part of our journey and for helping us build a stronger, more supportive learning environment for all.","fullyFundedDate":1771774194028,"projectUrl":"project/wrapping-our-students-in-care/10110927/","projectTitle":"Wrapping Our Students in Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Casey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373993_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771539444618","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373993"},{"teacherId":5228398,"projectId":10108293,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Having access to high-quality watercolor sets, professional-grade brushes, and specialized paper has sparked a new level of creativity and pride in my students' work.\r\n\r\nWith these professional tools, we were able to complete two very special holiday projects: The first Watercolor Easter Eggs: To start, the entire grade level created individual masterpieces on heavy watercolor paper. Using the new brushes and paint sets, students mastered the art of blending to create vibrant, layered designs.\r\n\r\nSecond, Sakura Mother's Day Cards: Next, we studied the Japanese Sakura. With the cherry blossoms currently in bloom, students applied their learning to create delicate Sakura branches. The professional brushes were essential for this, providing the fine detail and light-blending needed to capture the season's beauty.\r\n\r\nWe transformed these Sakura paintings into heartfelt Mother's Day cards. My students were so proud to bring home a gift that looked and felt truly \"professional.\"\r\nWorking with \"real\" artist tools teaches children that their creative expression is valuable. It has been a joy to watch them experiment with techniques they wouldn't have been able to try with standard classroom supplies. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for bringing so much color and inspiration into our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771688178744,"projectUrl":"project/washes-of-wonder-watercolor-exploration/10108293/","projectTitle":"Washes of Wonder: Watercolor Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Takushi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5228398"},{"teacherId":8578921,"projectId":10111572,"letterContent":"Math centers have become a cornerstone of success for our kindergarten and first-grade special education students by transforming abstract concepts into tangible, manageable experiences. For these young learners, traditional lecture-style instruction can often feel overwhelming; however, the structured, hands-on nature of centers allows them to engage with math through repetition, visual supports, and essential movement. By rotating through activities featuring manipulatives like blocks, counters, and number lines, students bridge the gap between symbols and their actual meanings. This concrete approach ensures that foundational skills—such as number recognition, patterns, and basic operations—are not just memorized, but truly understood in a way that respects their unique developmental pace.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic gains, these centers provide a predictable routine that fosters emotional security and social growth. The small-group format allows our teachers to deliver precisely differentiated instruction, tailoring the level of challenge to each child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals within a supportive environment. Because the activities are often game-based and highly engaging, students who previously struggled with \"math anxiety\" are now motivated to participate and take risks. This interactive setting encourages peer communication and cooperative learning, building the self-esteem necessary for long-term academic resilience. By investing in this center-based model, we are providing our most vulnerable learners with a sturdy foundation for all future mathematical reasoning.","fullyFundedDate":1771784553676,"projectUrl":"project/numbers-lab/10111572/","projectTitle":"Numbers Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marlene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8578921"},{"teacherId":8578921,"projectId":9776948,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support of our inclusive Kindergarten and First Grade classroom. Your commitment to early childhood education has allowed us to enhance our literacy program through the magic of auditory storytelling. By providing the resources for our students to engage with stories on CD, you are helping us create an environment where every child—regardless of their reading level or primary language—can experience the joy of a great narrative. This multisensory approach is vital for building language development and comprehension in an accessible, inclusive way, allowing students to access rich vocabulary and narrative structures without the barrier of decoding text. My students loved learning to use the CD player and following along in the books. They look forward to use that center daily. \r\n\r\nIn addition to storytelling, your support helps us focus on the foundational mechanics of writing. When children learn to form letters properly, they develop muscle memory that supports faster, more legible handwriting, which in turn helps them focus more on expressing ideas rather than struggling with letter shapes. Correct letter formation also reinforces letter recognition and phonics skills, as students begin to connect the visual and written form of each letter with its corresponding sound. By teaching consistent and proper strokes early on, we are preventing poor habits and supporting all learners—including those with motor challenges—in becoming confident and effective writers. We are deeply grateful for your partnership in making our students' literacy journeys so successful and inclusive. My students love using the dry erase boards to practice writing their CVC and Sight words. It is amazing to see how engaged they can be using a new board with lines they are able to see to make their correct letter formations. They also love that the pens have ink in them.:)\r\nI really appreciate all that you have given to my students. I will continue to use these tools next year. I am definitely sure next year's students will also enjoy using the CD players and dry erase boards.","fullyFundedDate":1769177437168,"projectUrl":"project/tales-and-tracing/9776948/","projectTitle":"Tales and Tracing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marlene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8578921"},{"teacherId":9806436,"projectId":10103466,"letterContent":"On behalf of our school and our students, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly kind donations. Your support has already made a tangible difference in our daily environment and has brought so many smiles to our students.\r\n\r\nWe have begun using the snacks and prizes to celebrate and reward students for their excellent attendance. These incentives have become a highlight of their week, providing a fun and motivating way to recognize their commitment to being in the classroom every day.\r\n\r\nThe wobble board and calming tools have become essential resources in my office. These items provide a much-needed outlet for students who need a moment to themselves—whether they are looking to release some extra energy or find a quiet space to relax and refocus. Seeing them utilize these tools to regulate their emotions and return to class ready to learn is truly rewarding.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped to create a supportive atmosphere where our students feel seen and valued. Thank you for investing in our school community and for helping our students thrive.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1771611907387,"projectUrl":"project/school-wide-incentives-and-sensory-items/10103466/","projectTitle":"School-Wide Incentives and Sensory Items","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Luke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806436"},{"teacherId":10438448,"projectId":10108967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make our Small-Group Math Intervention project possible. Because of your generosity, my third grade students now have resources that help them better understand multiplication and division through guided practice and small-group instruction. These materials allow me to work closely with students who need extra support and give them the confidence to try new strategies in solving math problems.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first used the materials, they were excited and eager to participate in our small-group activities. The resources helped make math more engaging and easier to understand. Students were able to practice their skills step by step, ask questions, and build a stronger understanding of multiplication and division.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, my students are growing more confident in math and developing important problem-solving skills that will help them succeed in future lessons. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771710690790,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-math-intervention-multipli/10108967/","projectTitle":"“Small-Group Math Intervention: Multiplication & Division Success for Third Graders”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pitogo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438448"},{"teacherId":3643872,"projectId":9995355,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to our classroom. Your donation allowed us to restock our 3D printer filament, which has already made a visible impact on our students. There was a palpable sense of excitement as they helped unpack the boxes, but the real magic happened when the printing began. Seeing the sheer amazement on their faces as their designs came to life was truly unforgettable. We are so grateful for your support in fueling their creativity.\r\n\r\nt is donors like you who fund the classrooms that make a lasting impact—not only for the students but for the teachers as well. You have given me the tools to be the most effective educator I can be.","fullyFundedDate":1771441267591,"projectUrl":"project/need-to-feed-the-3d-printer/9995355/","projectTitle":"Need to Feed the 3D Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3643872_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754427951571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3643872"},{"teacherId":8828079,"projectId":10104782,"letterContent":"Since beginning our \"Bites for Brainpower!\", the students seem happy and motivated when in school. The kids especially enjoy snacking while working, and this really settles them and keeps them going! \r\n\r\nWhen the first shipment arrived, everyone was so excited by the boxes and boxes of new \"bites\" / snacks. We immediately opened some of the boxes and began sorting and organizing them for distribution. \r\n\r\nWith students' \"basic needs\" / hunger taken care of, the students can focus on learning!\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting student learning and student motivation!","fullyFundedDate":1771560454940,"projectUrl":"project/bites-for-brainpower/10104782/","projectTitle":"Bites for Brainpower!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuniyoshi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8828079_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x144,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678733381936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828079"},{"teacherId":5228398,"projectId":9782176,"letterContent":"Thank you for investing in the heart and mind of our classroom. Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a space where hard work is celebrated and academic milestones are tangible. Your support provided a wealth of incentives—from the colorful beads to the \"fan-favorite\" rubber ducks—as well as the handheld timers that are currently revolutionizing our reading blocks.\r\nOne of our most impactful ongoing projects is our focus on reading fluency. In 4th grade, stamina is key; our goal is for students to navigate a 700-word passage with ease and accuracy in under six minutes. Watching my students use their handheld timers to track their own progress has been inspiring. These aren't just clocks; they are tools of empowerment. They provide a sense of urgency and a visual representation of growth, helping my class build the confidence needed to tackle state assessments and school diagnostics without fear.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academics, your donation has helped us foster a positive and joyful classroom culture. While we know that trinkets aren't a \"cure-all\" for behavior, they have become symbols of pride. As you can see in the photos, the joy of choosing a specific rubber duck or earning a new bead for a wristlet is immense.\r\nThe true value, however, is deeper than the trinket itself. Each reward represents a specific memory of effort, a met goal, and a moment where a student chose to go above and beyond. These items serve as physical reminders of their own capability and the \"stamina\" they are building, both behaviorally and academically.\r\n\r\nThe true value, however, is deeper than the trinket itself. Each reward represents a specific memory of effort, a met goal, and a moment where a student chose to go above and beyond. These items serve as physical reminders of their own capability and the \"stamina\" they are building, both behaviorally and academically.","fullyFundedDate":1759607379138,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-rewarding-success-with-positiv/9782176/","projectTitle":"Level Up! Rewarding Success with Positive Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Takushi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5228398"},{"teacherId":3409059,"projectId":9005136,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our students! Technology allows students to connect with the world that they are living in without leaving the classroom. \r\n\r\nMany of our students come from backgrounds where they don't have devices readily accessible at home so the skills that they learn come from their lessons in school. They learn to be responsible digital citizens and how to effectively use technology to gain the information that they need. They also learn how to \"weed out\" the information that should not be used and how to distinguish between good websites to use and websites that they should refrain from using.\r\n\r\nThey also learn to use technology to read books and interact with texts rather than carrying around paper books. They have access to thousands of books wth a few clicks.","fullyFundedDate":1739368029504,"projectUrl":"project/cords-everywhere/9005136/","projectTitle":"Cords Everywhere!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tsue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3409059"},{"teacherId":8828079,"projectId":9774943,"letterContent":"We are using these materials as 'soft starts' to help bridge the transition from home to school. Most mornings, the intent is for the children use the resources to calm themselves and to get their brains ready for a busy school day. Having these engaging tools allows my students to wake up their brains in a low-pressure way, which hopefully will decrease morning behavioral issues.\r\n\r\nThe students are definitely excited by the library's resources and look forward to the opening doors! Seeing their excitement reminded me how much a few new, high-quality resources can change a child's perspective on coming to school.","fullyFundedDate":1759423039419,"projectUrl":"project/brain-boost-before-school/9774943/","projectTitle":"Brain Boost Before School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuniyoshi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8828079_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x144,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678733381936","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828079"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50913","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":429,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":30,"percentMultiracialImputed":21,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.0,"schoolId":50913,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Wahiawa Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Wahiawa Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/wahiawa-elementary-school/50913"}