{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Makakilo Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4926103,"projectId":10103889,"letterContent":"This project has made a big impact in our classroom! What may seem like simple classroom supplies have helped create a more organized, welcoming, and productive learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThe classroom printer has been especially helpful for quickly preparing lesson materials, small-group activities, and resources throughout the day. Having these materials readily available means less time spent away from students and more time focused on instruction and responding to their needs.\r\n\r\nThe bulletin board paper and classroom decor have helped transform our space into a place where students feel welcomed and proud of their learning. Displaying their work gives students a sense of ownership and celebrates their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThe numbered magnets, zippered supply bags, and other organizational materials have made classroom routines smoother and helped students independently find, manage, and care for their materials. Glue supplies have also supported hands-on projects and creative learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThese resources have reminded me that the little things really do make a big difference. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where students can learn, create, stay organized, and feel a true sense of belonging!","fullyFundedDate":1771734875181,"projectUrl":"project/the-tools-behind-the-teaching/10103889/","projectTitle":"The Tools Behind the Teaching","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4926103_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531017568811","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-gutierrez808"},{"teacherId":3311501,"projectId":10279826,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom library project! Because of your kindness, our classroom is now stocked with vibrant, high-interest books that our students are genuinely excited to read.\r\n\r\nThese books are being put to great use every day—we use them during small group instruction, for free time reading, and allow students to take the books home to enjoy with their families to encourage daily reading for enjoyment. In particular, our students have been thoroughly enjoying the picture encyclopedia, and the children's thesaurus has quickly become a tool of daily use! Thanks to you, every new title actively builds reading fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary both in the classroom and long after the school day ends.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom makes a direct, daily difference in our students' lives. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping us inspire the next generation of lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1783893409865,"projectUrl":"project/unlock-a-love-for-reading-high-interest/10279826/","projectTitle":"Unlock a Love for Reading: High-Interest Books for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashlie Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3311501_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457504638587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3311501"},{"teacherId":9913589,"projectId":9455607,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in my classroom by helping create a more organized, functional, and welcoming space for my students. With the additional supplies and organizational tools, students are able to find what they need, move through the classroom more independently, and spend more time focused on learning.\r\n\r\nI have seen how having a well-organized classroom can help young learners feel more confident and capable. These resources have supported students in developing independence, responsibility, and organization while making our daily routines run more smoothly. Most importantly, they have helped create a classroom where my students feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1752376569108,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-young-minds-one-classroom-at/9455607/","projectTitle":"\"Equipping Young Minds: One Classroom at a Time\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9913589_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789949982192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-pacheco"},{"teacherId":9913589,"projectId":9909891,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful impact on my students by giving them opportunities to build, create, and learn how to manage their emotions. I have seen students become more confident as they use STEM materials to problem-solve and work through challenges. Art supplies have given students a way to express their ideas and creativity, while the calming corner has helped students recognize when they need a moment to pause, reset, and return ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped create a classroom where students feel supported in taking risks, trying again, expressing themselves, and working through challenges. 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Thanks to the generosity of our donors, my students now have access to items such as binders, pencil boxes, notebooks, and other learning materials that help them stay organized, engaged, and prepared each day.\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies readily available has helped my students feel more confident and ready to participate in learning. Instead of worrying about not having the materials they need, they can focus their energy on learning, exploring, and doing their best. These resources have also helped create a more positive and equitable classroom environment where every student has the tools they need to be successful.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project helped take some of the financial burden off of families while reminding my students that their education and success matter. I am incredibly grateful to our donors for investing in my students and helping provide them with the resources they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1742162102433,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-students-need-to-learn/9163036/","projectTitle":"Essentials Students Need to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pacheco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9913589_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789949982192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-pacheco"},{"teacherId":5330378,"projectId":10116855,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Your generosity has helped us create a more comfortable, welcoming, and engaging learning environment for my fifth graders. The library loungers have quickly become a favorite spot for students to read, work, and take a comfortable break while still staying engaged in learning. The fidget chair bands have also given students another way to keep their bodies moving while staying focused during lessons and independent work.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have been an especially meaningful addition to our classroom. Having a variety of snacks available helps make sure students can stay focused and ready to learn when they need a little extra fuel during the school day. Seeing students get excited to choose a snack or settle into a cozy chair with a book has been a wonderful reminder that small comforts can make a big difference in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping make our classroom a place where they can feel comfortable, supported, and ready to learn. Your generosity is making a real difference every day!","fullyFundedDate":1777363812916,"projectUrl":"project/meeting-needs-so-students-can-succeed/10116855/","projectTitle":"Meeting Needs So Students Can Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Tabucbuc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5330378_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1524026865410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mister-t"},{"teacherId":7929215,"projectId":10106912,"letterContent":"This project has made a wonderful difference in our classroom! The new materials have helped transform our space into a warm, welcoming environment where my students feel comfortable gathering, collaborating, and learning together. The area rug has created a designated space for class meetings, discussions, and group activities, while the lights, lanterns, garlands, and bulletin board decor have helped make our classroom feel calm, inviting, and like a place that belongs to all of us.\r\n\r\nThe academic materials have also made our learning more organized and engaging. Storage bins have helped keep supplies accessible and organized, making it easier for students to find what they need and take greater ownership of our classroom. The math posters provide helpful visual reminders during instruction and independent work, while the cardstock, stamps, and highlighters allow me to provide meaningful feedback and create resources that support my students' learning. The hands-on STEM materials have given my students opportunities to explore, build, and problem-solve in a more interactive way.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the biggest impact has been on our classroom community. Having materials that allow us to celebrate effort, growth, and accomplishments has helped create a positive atmosphere where students feel encouraged and recognized. These resources have helped make our classroom a place where students feel supported, motivated, and excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to everyone who helped make this project possible. These materials are being used every day, and they have truly helped create a classroom where my students can learn, collaborate, and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1771688350276,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-pick-me-ups/10106912/","projectTitle":"Classroom Pick Me Ups","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soraoka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929215_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630114032619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929215"},{"teacherId":8360087,"projectId":10104870,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, \"Fuel Minds, Calm Bodies, Ready to Learn.\" Your kindness has brought new energy and excitement to our classroom, creating an environment where students feel more focused, engaged, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nWhen the new resources arrived, the students were thrilled and curious, eager to explore and use them. I've witnessed moments where they have come together, showing more teamwork and enthusiasm, which has made recess and classroom time even more rewarding. One memorable moment was when a student, who often finds it hard to stay attentive, shared how much more energized they felt throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we are now able to deepen a lesson on healthy habits and teamwork, allowing students to experience these important concepts in a lively and meaningful way. Your support has truly helped our classroom grow both academically and personally.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a positive difference. Your contribution is helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771694036495,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-minds-calm-bodies-ready-to-learn/10104870/","projectTitle":"Fuel Minds, Calm Bodies, Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8360087"},{"teacherId":9051690,"projectId":10105123,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful impact on my students by providing resources that support both their learning and classroom experience. Through DonorsChoose, my students received testing snacks and motivational items that helped encourage and support them during important assessment periods. These small gestures boosted their confidence, excitement, and overall morale.\r\n\r\nThe project also provided hands-on science materials, including alfalfa seeds and space simulators, which allowed students to actively engage in learning and deepen their understanding of science concepts through interactive experiences. These materials brought lessons to life and increased student curiosity and participation.\r\n\r\nIn addition, classroom supplies and lighting helped create a more organized, comfortable, and welcoming learning environment. The improved classroom atmosphere has supported student focus, collaboration, and daily learning. Overall, these donations have positively impacted my students academically, socially, and emotionally, and I am incredibly grateful for the generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1771714546449,"projectUrl":"project/test-ready-science-steady-in-5th-grade/10105123/","projectTitle":"Test-Ready & Science-Steady in 5th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. English","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9051690_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701553204410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9051690"},{"teacherId":9656409,"projectId":10107522,"letterContent":"The materials from this project have made a meaningful impact on both student engagement and our classroom environment. The new book sets have greatly enhanced our classroom library, and students are excited to read them during independent reading time and for their reading logs. The magnetic building sets and LEGOs have transformed indoor recess into a collaborative and creative experience where students work together, problem-solve, and build. The model plants and trees helped bring students' endangered habitat PBL projects to life by allowing them to create more realistic and engaging displays. Classroom essentials such as dry-erase markers, binders, sheet protectors, paint trays, and art supplies have helped keep our learning organized, interactive, and hands-on. Additionally, the batteries and air filters have supported a more functional, comfortable, and welcoming classroom environment, while small treats like popsicles helped build positive classroom community and celebrate student effort.","fullyFundedDate":1771783460837,"projectUrl":"project/building-creating-and-thriving-tools/10107522/","projectTitle":"Building, Creating, and Thriving: Tools for Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9656409_orig.jpg?crop=1124,1125,x0,y194&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723958634678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9656409"},{"teacherId":3311501,"projectId":10102857,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom through Donors Choose! Your support in providing a classroom printer makes a world of difference for my students. In our special education classroom, immediate access to printed resources is vital. This printer ensures that we can provide the differentiated worksheets, visual supports, and modified assessments our students need in real time. Instead of losing momentum by waiting for shared resources, your gift allows us to stay engaged and focused, maintaining the flow of learning and promoting student independence. \r\n\r\nMy students were most excited about getting the differentiated and personalized materials they need instantly. For them, it means they don't have to wait, which helps them stay focused and quickly receive the visuals, graphic organizers, and modified work that helps them feel confident and independent.\r\n\r\nThe printer has been essential because learning in a special education classroom needs to be highly flexible. If a student is struggling with a concept, we use the printer to instantly produce a different version of the worksheet, a specific visual support, or a behavior chart tailored just for them. This keeps the lesson moving and ensures that every student gets exactly what they need to succeed the moment they need it, which is the key to effective, individualized instruction.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps us create a truly responsive and individualized environment every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771436055968,"projectUrl":"project/improving-classroom-efficiency-through-u/10102857/","projectTitle":"Improving Classroom Efficiency Through Updated Printing Station Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ashlie Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3311501_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457504638587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3311501"},{"teacherId":8820658,"projectId":10107630,"letterContent":"When the art supplies arrived, my students' faces lit up immediately — there was pure delight in the room as they realized they were going to get to create something with their own hands. For many of my students, who have learning disabilities and benefit from hands-on, multi-sensory experiences, this kind of creative outlet is not something they get every day.\r\n\r\nFor our first project, students painted surfboards on a beach scene. Watching them make choices about color, composition, and design was a joy. These are students who sometimes struggle to find confidence in traditional academic tasks, and seeing them take ownership of a canvas was a powerful reminder of what's possible when we give kids the right tools.\r\n\r\nThe supplies aren't a one-time thing. We're weaving art projects throughout the semester to bring creativity and engagement to topics that can otherwise feel out of reach for my students. The globe, paints, and brushes will keep showing up — helping my students connect to content in a way that feels meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nMahalo for giving my students a reason to smile and look forward to being at school.","fullyFundedDate":1771666093690,"projectUrl":"project/coloring-our-classroom-with-creativity/10107630/","projectTitle":"Coloring Our Classroom with Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Filer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8820658_orig.png?crop=1030,1030,x0,y85&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666994384920","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820658"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50801","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":421,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":23,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":16,"percentMultiracialImputed":31,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":58.5,"schoolId":50801,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Makakilo Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Makakilo Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawai-i-state-department-of-education/makakilo-elementary-school/50801"}