{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waiakea Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4614595,"projectId":10104127,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a tremendous impact on our classroom community! This midyear refresh has brought new energy, excitement, and opportunities for our students to connect, play, and learn together. The recess equipment and classroom games have encouraged teamwork, communication, perseverance, and healthy movement while giving students positive ways to build friendships and practice social skills. Our refreshed classroom décor and garden elements have transformed our learning space into a more welcoming, calming, and inspiring environment where students feel comfortable, valued, and motivated to do their best.\r\n\r\nThe addition of special treats and celebrations has brought moments of joy that students genuinely look forward to, helping strengthen classroom culture and create lasting memories. These experiences remind students that school can be both meaningful and fun. Beyond the immediate excitement, these resources will continue benefiting future classes, creating a lasting impact for years to come. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment that supports student well-being, engagement, and a strong sense of belonging!","fullyFundedDate":1771497711280,"projectUrl":"project/mid-year-refresh-fun-movement-and-mot/10104127/","projectTitle":"Mid-Year Refresh: Fun, Movement, and Motivation for Our Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shinshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4614595_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1621485376826","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shinshiro"},{"teacherId":4392380,"projectId":10099918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our coffee cart refresh project! Your generosity means so much to our students and our classroom community. Because of your kindness, our students will have the opportunity to continue building important life and job skills through running our coffee cart while learning responsibility, teamwork, communication skills, and customer service. We are so grateful for your support and for believing in our students' success! Stay tuned for more projects in the near future!","fullyFundedDate":1778061124496,"projectUrl":"project/coffee-cart-refresh/10099918/","projectTitle":"Coffee Cart Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shikuma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4392380_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494535957383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4392380"},{"teacherId":5102856,"projectId":10103622,"letterContent":"The Ozobots from this project have had a tremendous impact on my students by making coding and problem-solving fun, interactive, and accessible for all learners. Many of my students are still developing confidence in academic settings, and the Ozobots provide a hands-on way for them to practice critical thinking, sequencing, collaboration, and perseverance in an exciting environment. Instead of simply learning about coding concepts, students are able to physically see their code come to life as the robots respond to the color patterns and commands they create.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the instant feedback and creativity the Ozobots provide. Students love designing paths, testing different color combinations, and watching the robots complete challenges they created themselves. Even small successes, like getting a robot to spin, speed up, or follow a maze correctly, create huge moments of pride and excitement in the classroom. The Ozobots have transformed coding lessons into highly engaging experiences where students are eager to participate and try new ideas.","fullyFundedDate":1771454772655,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-coding-to-life-with-ozobots/10103622/","projectTitle":"Bringing Coding to Life with Ozobots!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nishimura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5102856"},{"teacherId":4778089,"projectId":10107794,"letterContent":"Mahalo for funding our refresh and renew project. The students are very excited to be able to refresh their supplies because most of it was worn out from being used all throughout this school year. The students was most excited about the glue sticks and erasers because those are the ones that gets used up the most. \r\n\r\nWe were also able to replace our air purifier filters. If you've been keeping up with the news, there's so much volcanic activity this school year that the air quality sometimes can make students feel sick due to volcanic ash so this was definitely a big help. \r\n\r\nLastly, the snacks was also a big help. Students are extra motivated to do their work because they had snacks especially during testing time. \r\n\r\nAs we finish this school year, I just want to offer my heartfelt mahalo because these donations truly make a difference in these students education. Mahalo again and have a great summer!","fullyFundedDate":1771662078352,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-and-renew/10107794/","projectTitle":"Refresh and Renew","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Okamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4778089_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x416,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765212709525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-okamoto"},{"teacherId":5327407,"projectId":10135038,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project. Your donations will enable me to prepare resources for my special education students next school year. In fact, I have already begun to use the binder machine that I purchased to put together memory books for my students who leaving my class this year.\r\n\r\nI know that the supplies I received from this project will help me to be better prepared as I plan and modify lessons for my students. Supplies such as the sensory stickers and chair bands will help my students regulate their emotions.","fullyFundedDate":1773718935430,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-supportive-learning-space/10135038/","projectTitle":"Building a Supportive Learning Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamauchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5327407_orig.jpg?crop=1221,1221,x0,y138&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677868406839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/leilaniyamauchi"},{"teacherId":9967512,"projectId":10191868,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous donation to our classroom! When I first posted this project, I did so with a hopeful heart but a realistic mindset. In the world of education, we often see many needs and finite resources, so seeing this project funded by the Cavens Ohana was a moment of pure joy and immense relief. \r\nThis project was born out of a necessity to bridge the gap between home and school. Our Care Closet serves as a bridge, ensuring that no student has to sit through a lesson while distracted by hunger. By having these resources we have removed a significant barrier to learning. It allows me, as their teacher, to focus on instruction rather than worrying about whether my students have the stamina to make it to the end of the period.\r\nThank you for believing in us and for making our classroom a better place to learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1778061143652,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-care-closet-stocked/10191868/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Care Closet Stocked","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mahuna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9967512_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y269&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741973948054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/makennamahuna"},{"teacherId":4778089,"projectId":10044630,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. We started working on our Market Day project and the students are ecstatic. They got to pick their business partners and come up with creative ideas to start their business. They earned mini-society money all this semester and they used it to buy the arts supply from the Donor's Choose. \r\n\r\nAs you can see in the pictures, students are engaged and focused while working on their Market Day products. All of these wouldn't be possible without your generous donation to our classroom. Thank you again and I hope you know how big of an impact you have to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770994368397,"projectUrl":"project/market-day-project-20/10044630/","projectTitle":"Market Day Project 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Okamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4778089_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x416,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765212709525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-okamoto"},{"teacherId":4778252,"projectId":10107839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our project. The students really enjoyed cooking and using all the supplies from the project. \r\n\r\nWe were able to have our little buddies and big buddies work together using the supplies. Through all the supplies in this project we were able to lift this program off the ground. The students really enjoy working together and getting to know their big buddies and create a sense of community with one another. They look forward to our activities each week and enjoy working together. They were able to cook and work together in taking turns creating brownies, dirt cups using the pudding. Our next goal is to make rice krispies. \r\n\r\nThank you again so much for helping this project get off the ground.","fullyFundedDate":1771684996897,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-starts-with-a-buddy/10107839/","projectTitle":"Confidence Starts with a Buddy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nitahara-Moses","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4778252_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649384737205","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4778252"},{"teacherId":4392380,"projectId":10193642,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our DonorsChoose coffee cart project. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Because of you, they now have the opportunity to develop important real-world and vocational skills such as communication, teamwork, responsibility, and customer service.\r\n\r\nThis project goes beyond just serving coffee—it allows our students to build confidence, practice independence, and engage with the school community in a positive and purposeful way. They take pride in their work and are learning what it means to contribute, connect, and spread kindness to others.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your support and belief in our students. Your donation is helping create lasting learning experiences that will impact them far beyond the classroom. Thank you for being a part of our journey!","fullyFundedDate":1776883484509,"projectUrl":"project/brewing-kindness-spreading-kindness-acr/10193642/","projectTitle":"Brewing Kindness: Spreading Kindness Across Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shikuma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4392380_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1494535957383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4392380"},{"teacherId":5357502,"projectId":10104563,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to see all of the wonderful new supplies for our classroom. They were excited to get to use the step ladder to help organize our toner and help pin up posters in our classroom. \r\n Currently, we are working on organizing our classroom for the next school year. We are labeling our Chromebooks so that we know exactly where and who is using each device. The silver pens make it easier to see and keep track of all of the number of chromebooks. Each of the students got to use the label maker to label their Chromebooks with their name and cubby number. \r\n In the near future, we plan to invite the kindergarten and first graders to our class for a buddy lesson on taking proper care of our Chromebooks. We would also teach them how to be effective users of technology!","fullyFundedDate":1771610974362,"projectUrl":"project/computer-911-be-a-tech-medic/10104563/","projectTitle":"Computer 911-Be a Tech Medic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Michael","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5357502_orig.jpg?crop=800,800,x0,y61&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759180455621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5357502"},{"teacherId":8821596,"projectId":10103269,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate—they couldn't wait to explore everything. The books instantly made our classroom library more inviting, and I've seen students more eager to read and share recommendations with each other. Recess equipment brought so much joy and energy, encouraging teamwork and positive play. One of my favorite moments was watching students gather around to play with the new games, laughing, and reconnecting socially and off their computers!\r\n\r\nWe've been using these resources every day to support learning. Sheet protectors hold reference sheets students rely on during lessons, and the paper cutter helps me efficiently prepare materials. The wood frames were used for mother's day crafts. The air dry clay was used as a fun arts and crafts activity to learn how to make pinch pots. The buttons were designed and made by students to wear at their May Day performance, and the lei were made by me so to give at the end of the year. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1771699927441,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-create-play-and-learn/10103269/","projectTitle":"Tools to Create, Play, and Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iwamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821596"},{"teacherId":1622538,"projectId":10103084,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for the art supplies. The students and I were super excited to receive the order and see what was included. They couldn't wait to get their hands on the colorful paper and put it to use for our animal research projects. \r\n It's really great to have fun pencils and writing supplies for the kids to use. It makes a difference in their motivation and enthusiasm for classwork. I also love being able to laminate individual pieces quickly with the classroom laminator. 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