{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waialua Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":691668,"projectId":10106426,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the daily lives of my students. The trampoline has become an essential tool for helping my students regulate their nervous systems. Jumping provides calming sensory input and allows them to release built-up energy, helping them return to learning more focused and emotionally balanced.\r\n\r\nThe noise-cancelling headphones have been incredibly helpful for my student who experiences sensory overload. By reducing overwhelming sounds in the classroom, they are able to feel safer, calmer, and better able to concentrate on their work and interactions with others.\r\n\r\nThe cuddle pillow has offered my students comfort during moments of stress or anxiety. Having something soft and secure to hold helps them self-soothe, regulate emotions, and feel grounded throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe weighted blanket has also become a favorite calming support. The gentle pressure simulates the feeling of a comforting hug, helping students feel secure, relaxed, and emotionally regulated when they are overwhelmed or dysregulated.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness and support, my classroom has become a more calming, supportive, and inclusive environment where students can feel safe, cared for, and ready to learn. Thank you for investing in tools that support not only academic growth, but also the emotional well-being of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1771737534703,"projectUrl":"project/feelin-it/10106426/","projectTitle":"Feelin' It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Beatty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/691668"},{"teacherId":7938725,"projectId":10103978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our Donors Choose project! Because of your kindness, our students will have access to new art materials and exciting prizes for our class shop. Your donation is helping create a classroom environment that encourages creativity, positive behavior, and a love of learning.\r\n\r\nThe art supplies will give students opportunities to express themselves, build confidence, and explore their creativity in meaningful ways. The class shop prizes will help motivate students to make positive choices, work hard, and take pride in their accomplishments each day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond the materials themselves. You are helping our students feel supported, valued, and excited to come to school. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and in the success of our students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a difference in the lives of our children!","fullyFundedDate":1771684805693,"projectUrl":"project/art-for-all/10103978/","projectTitle":"Art for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938725"},{"teacherId":8822814,"projectId":10111677,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our students and helping bring joyful, meaningful learning experiences into our physical education program. I absolutely love how energetic, curious, and encouraging my students are. They come to class ready to move, try new skills, and cheer each other on. Their enthusiasm for hands-on, interactive activities creates an environment where confidence grows, teamwork develops, and every small success is celebrated together.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students will have access to resources that strengthen both their physical and social-emotional growth. The parachute activities will encourage teamwork, cooperation, and communication while helping students build upper-body strength and cardiovascular endurance through whole-group games. The Boomwhackers will bring music and movement together, improving coordination, listening skills, rhythm, and timing in a fun and engaging way. The activity bases will support striking and running games that help students develop important motor skills like agility, spatial awareness, and safe movement during gameplay. Together, these materials will create exciting, standards-aligned experiences that inspire students to stay active, work together, and enjoy learning through movement. Thank you for making this possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771786018391,"projectUrl":"project/active-minds-active-bodies/10111677/","projectTitle":"Active Minds, Active Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lloyd-Venegas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822814"},{"teacherId":7939874,"projectId":10107367,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generosity and support of our classroom. We are truly grateful for the thoughtful donations of playground balls, games, classroom rewards, and other requested items that help create a positive and engaging learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nIn a world where children are increasingly surrounded by screens and technology, your donations give our students meaningful opportunities to move, play, and connect with one another throughout the school day. The playground equipment, games, and activities you provided help us incorporate important brain breaks and physical activity into our daily routines. These moments not only support students' physical health, but also encourage teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and social-emotional growth through play and shared experiences.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also helps us build a classroom community where students feel motivated, supported, and proud of themselves. The classroom rewards, toys, stickers, and fidgets are more than just fun items — they are meaningful tools that encourage positive behavior, responsibility, and confidence. Our students work hard to earn classroom money and take great pride in making positive choices and reaching their goals. Because of your support, our classroom is a place where children feel encouraged, celebrated, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1771704529240,"projectUrl":"project/creative-kids-corner/10107367/","projectTitle":"Creative Kids Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Millwood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939874_orig.jpg?crop=2136,2136,x211,y141&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667024503778","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939874"},{"teacherId":3106568,"projectId":10111230,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the sensory mats- the children absolutely love them! We have the mats placed in a common area so that all of the pre-k children and special education students who rotate through the play area have access to them. \r\n\r\nThe potty training book set has also been am amazing addition to our library for our little ones! Since the addition of three year old sin our class, potty training has been a whole new focus for us as teachers, and having the right visuals and social stories has been key for encouraging them to use the potty. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1771777811862,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-exploration/10111230/","projectTitle":"Sensory Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3106568_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536893379658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ilanaashmore"},{"teacherId":9368654,"projectId":10110293,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your support of our classroom project. The arrival of our JBL speaker system and four wireless microphones has truly transformed the atmosphere of our sixth-grade wing. As a teacher, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a student move from a whisper to a confident, amplified voice, and your gift made that possible.\r\n\r\nAcademic Excellence: Senior Presentations\r\n\r\nIn our sixth-grade \"Senior\" program—the culminating experience of their elementary years—students are required to present their capstone projects to peers, faculty, and family. Before this grant, soft-spoken students often struggled to be heard in our large common area. With the new JBL system, the audio is crystal clear.\r\n\r\nThe microphones have added a level of professionalism that makes the students take their work more seriously. They no longer feel like they are just \"talking to a class\"; they feel like keynote speakers. This boost in confidence has directly improved their public speaking skills and their pride in their academic achievements.\r\n\r\nCommunity Building: Grade-Level Karaoke\r\n\r\nBeyond the classroom requirements, these tools have revitalized our school culture. Our \"Sixth Grade Karaoke Nights\" have become the highlight of the month. It is a joy to watch 11 and 12-year-olds step out of their comfort zones, cheer for one another, and build a sense of community through music.\r\n\r\nIn a middle-school transition year where social anxiety can be high, having a high-quality sound system and enough microphones for a group of friends to sing together has provided a safe, joyful outlet for self-expression.\r\n\r\nThe Lasting Impact\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided more than just hardware; you've provided a platform. You have given my students the literal and figurative volume they need to share their ideas and their joy with the world.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for investing in their voices.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\n\r\nThe Sixth Grade Team\r\nWaialua Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1771761572798,"projectUrl":"project/the-melodic-classroom/10110293/","projectTitle":"The Melodic Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D Burnett Jr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9368654_orig.jpg?crop=1423,1423,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741645254185","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9368654"},{"teacherId":8975486,"projectId":10104328,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students were so excited when your delivery arrived and they saw the boxes in my classroom. We got to open each item together and their eyes were lighting up with each new addition to our classroom. Our students were stoked to receive the new items like the wiggle-foot pad. My hyperactive and sensory-seeking kiddos especially love that new resource. I may need to get more in the future! They also loved unboxing things like the stickers and new scissors. Thank you so much for showing us your kindness. We are so appreciative!","fullyFundedDate":1771602375654,"projectUrl":"project/support-students-in-special-education/10104328/","projectTitle":"Support Students in Special Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Unger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8975486_orig.png?crop=401,401,x126,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1691462868470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975486"},{"teacherId":2353575,"projectId":10103451,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom! The students have been very excited to this upgrade of our room. The carpets are so very nice. The carpet is high quality and the students have felt so thankful to have such a soft carpet to sit and play on. They also have enjoyed their new magnatiles which they can create vehicles with. They have been playing on the new play town carpet. It is inspiring their imagination!\r\n\r\nWe have also been making use of the bookshelf to store the new items. The students are having an easier time pulling out the tiles to play with and cleaning up when done. Each item has created a greater sense of harmony within our class and a classroom that feels like home is so much easier to learn in.\r\n\r\nI am also excited to use the new language cards in my class and tutoring groups.\r\nThank you for supporting Hawaii teachers and keiki.","fullyFundedDate":1771513789663,"projectUrl":"project/a-learning-classroom/10103451/","projectTitle":"A Learning Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kawachi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2353575"},{"teacherId":10254407,"projectId":10105218,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through your generous donation. Because of you, my students now have comfortable bean bag chairs and wobbly chairs that give them flexible seating options during the school day. Many students focus better when they can move or sit in a way that feels comfortable, and these seating choices help them stay engaged and ready to learn. Your kindness has helped create a classroom environment where students feel relaxed, supported, and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nThe board games you provided will also bring valuable learning opportunities to our classroom. Through games, students practice teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and good sportsmanship. These moments help build a positive classroom community while strengthening important social and thinking skills.\r\n\r\nThe candy rewards will be used to celebrate hard work, perseverance, and positive behavior. Small incentives can make a big difference in motivating students and recognizing their effort. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom that is fun, encouraging, and full of opportunities to grow. Your support truly makes a difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nthen, one more thank you for the doe to speak about impact on student learning\r\n\r\nThank you to the Hawaiʻi Department of Education for supporting our classroom and investing in resources that directly impact student learning. Flexible seating like bean bags and wobbly chairs allows students to learn in ways that support their individual needs. When students are comfortable and able to move appropriately while working, they are better able to focus, stay engaged, and participate in lessons. These seating options help create a learning environment where all students can be successful.\r\n\r\nThe board games and small rewards also play an important role in building a positive classroom culture. Games help students strengthen critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills while reinforcing academic concepts in a meaningful way. Recognizing students' effort with small incentives encourages perseverance, positive behavior, and a growth mindset. Together, these resources support both academic achievement and social-emotional development, helping our students become confident, motivated learners.","fullyFundedDate":1771627515547,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-seats-brain-treats-for-bright-min/10105218/","projectTitle":"Cozy Seats & Brain Treats for Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254407"},{"teacherId":2348800,"projectId":9191887,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in providing the sewing and crafting supplies for our project, \"Threading Dreams.\" When the boxes first arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement. For many of them, this was their first time seeing a sewing machine or handling high-quality fabric, and their eyes lit up at the possibilities.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources to bridge the gap between creativity and practical life skills. One specific moment that stands out was watching a student who usually struggles with focus sit in complete, peaceful concentration while finishing their first hand-stitched hem. They were so proud to show off their work to the rest of the class! These materials aren't just \"supplies\"—they are tools that are teaching my students patience, fine motor skills, and the confidence to create something from scratch.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has turned our classroom into a vibrant maker-space where students feel empowered to dream and design. Thank you for investing in their futures and their creativity!","fullyFundedDate":1742816603232,"projectUrl":"project/threading-dreams-sewing-projects-for-ki/9191887/","projectTitle":"Threading Dreams: Sewing Projects for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Warman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2348800_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457734424453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kwarman"},{"teacherId":3106568,"projectId":9781306,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our cozy library! When our students first saw the tree stump stools they were so excited and could not wait to have a turn sitting on them and to practice turning their book pages properly. \r\n\r\nThe stool stumps and cozy bean bags have helped our students to have calm bodies in the library. Not only do the tree stump stools help support children's core, but also helps the students sit with their feet flat on the floor.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your support and could not have provided these materials without your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1759622917050,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-library/9781306/","projectTitle":"Cozy Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashmore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3106568_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536893379658","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ilanaashmore"},{"teacherId":9816100,"projectId":9776124,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of LEGO kits and supplies for our STEM Night. When the students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate—eyes lit up, conversations buzzed, and they could not wait to start building. During STEM Night, students worked in small teams to design and construct LEGO robots, testing different ideas and learning through trial and error. One of the highlights was watching a group proudly demonstrate a robot they had redesigned multiple times to make it move more smoothly. These new resources allowed our students to collaborate, problem-solve, and apply engineering concepts in a hands-on and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nBy supporting our project, you gave students an authentic peek into what learning looks like in our classroom. Thanks to you, we are now moving into our next lesson where students will program their LEGO builds to complete simple challenges, such as navigating obstacles or completing a task. They are already brainstorming improvements and asking thoughtful questions about coding and design. Your generosity has not only made STEM Night a success, but it has also sparked curiosity and confidence that will carry forward into future projects. We are incredibly grateful for your support and the lasting impact it has on our students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759546146112,"projectUrl":"project/student-led-stem-night-robotics-creati/9776124/","projectTitle":"Student-Led STEM Night: Robotics, Creativity & Family Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9816100"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50915","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":414,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":32,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":11,"percentMultiracialImputed":19,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.7,"schoolId":50915,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waialua Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waialua Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/waialua-elementary-school/50915"}