{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waiakea Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4778252,"projectId":10170537,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our \"Clean Heads, Focused Minds\" project. Your support is helping us provide students and families with essential care supplies when they need them most.\r\n\r\nThese kits give families access to helpful resources while allowing students to feel supported, comfortable, and cared for. Your generosity helps our school respond with compassion and without judgment, ensuring that students can return to school feeling confident and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMore than just providing supplies, your donation sends an important message to our students: you matter, you are cared for, and your school community is here to support you.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your kindness and for investing in the well-being of our students and families. Thank you for helping us create a caring and supportive school community!","fullyFundedDate":1778061142444,"projectUrl":"project/clean-heads-focused-minds/10170537/","projectTitle":"Clean Heads, Focused Minds","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":4778252,"projectId":10170516,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our hygiene kit project! Your kindness is making a meaningful difference for our students and families.\r\n\r\nThese hygiene kits provided students with important personal care items that help them feel clean, comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. Having access to these supplies can remove one more worry from a child's day and help them feel cared for and supported at school.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes beyond the items in each kit. You are showing our students that their community cares about them and wants them to have the tools they need to succeed. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for investing in the well-being of our students.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a caring, supportive, and welcoming school community. Your kindness truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1778061143234,"projectUrl":"project/confidence-in-a-kit/10170516/","projectTitle":"Confidence in a Kit","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":6286263,"projectId":10105056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in funding our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, our reading intervention classroom is transforming into an organized, vibrant, and empowering space where 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students can truly thrive in their reading.\r\n\r\nIn a Title 1 school, many of my hardworking students feel discouraged when trying to read passages that they feel is \"too hard\" for them. Developing literacy skills requires immense determination and for many young readers, even small gains take tremendous effort. These materials that were provided by this DonorsChoose project, helped to make that task more doable and shift their mindset.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1771651839821,"projectUrl":"project/excited-to-learn/10105056/","projectTitle":"Excited to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ballo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6286263_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1639512908837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6286263"},{"teacherId":4604227,"projectId":10208033,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Classroom Comfort & Cooling Project!\" Now that the new school year is officially underway, your kindness has made a world of difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom has been transformed into a cool, calm, and welcoming space. The new fans keep the air moving and the temperature comfortable, while the calm lighting creates a relaxing atmosphere where students can truly focus and do their best work. When my students first walked in and saw the new setup, their faces lit up—they immediately noticed how comfortable and peaceful the room felt!\r\n\r\nHaving a cool and tranquil space helps my students stay regulated, engaged, and ready to learn every day. We are so deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom's comfort and success!","fullyFundedDate":1778003694868,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-comfort-cooling-project/10208033/","projectTitle":"Classroom Comfort & Cooling Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4604227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521217999370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heathercurryg102"},{"teacherId":4604227,"projectId":9266113,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our new color printer! This addition to our classroom has already made a world of difference for my students, transforming the way we learn, create, and grow together each day. Having quick access to vibrant, full-color printing right in our room has completely refreshed our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe use the printer every single day to bring our classroom to life. From eye-catching, educational wall displays to customized learning center materials, the vivid prints make our classroom feel welcoming and inspiring. More importantly, being able to print decodable readers and books in full color for my students has been a game-changer. The colorful illustrations help keep students engaged, boost their reading comprehension, and build enthusiasm for reading that black-and-white copies just couldn't match.\r\n\r\nSeeing the excitement on my students' faces when they receive their bright, colorful learning materials is priceless. Several of my reluctant readers in particular have truly blossomed, taking newfound pride and ownership in holding their own colorful books. Your support has brought our lessons to life in the brightest way possible, and we are deeply grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1753970714099,"projectUrl":"project/printing-bright-futures-crafts-and-work/9266113/","projectTitle":"Printing Bright Futures: Crafts and Worksheets in Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4604227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521217999370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heathercurryg102"},{"teacherId":4604227,"projectId":10109892,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom project! The arrival of our new stock, especially the Takis, brought an immediate wave of excitement to our room. Takis are by far the absolute favorite item in our \"Royal Store,\" and seeing the shelves full of these beloved snacks made our students' eyes light up. They could not wait to check the inventory and set their sights on what they wanted to work toward earning first.\r\n\r\nHaving these highly-coveted rewards has transformed our positive behavior system and elevated student motivation across the board. Our students are working exceptionally hard to earn their \"Royal Points\" by demonstrating kindness, staying on task, and achieving their daily academic goals. The thrill of saving up points to cash in for a bag of Takis at the end of the week has built a fantastic sense of pride and responsibility in our classroom community. Thank you for making our Royal Store a success and for directly encouraging our students to strive for excellence every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1778061117932,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-good-choices-one-snack-at-a-t/10109892/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Good Choices, One Snack at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Curry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4604227_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1521217999370","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heathercurryg102"},{"teacherId":4614595,"projectId":10219957,"letterContent":"This project will make a meaningful difference by giving my students opportunities to celebrate their growth, creativity, and relationships throughout the school year. For many of my students, classroom celebrations and handmade gifts are especially meaningful because they may not have the resources at home to purchase gifts or decorations. With a TPT gift card, ribbon for promotion leis, and paper gift bags for handmade family gifts, students can take pride in creating something special with their own hands. These experiences build confidence, gratitude, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging. Most importantly, these supplies will help ensure that every student can participate fully in important milestones and celebrations, creating joyful memories they will carry with them long after the school year ends.","fullyFundedDate":1778964187521,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-students-and-families-with-t/10219957/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Students and Families with Thoughtful Gifts and Learning Resources!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shinshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4614595_orig.png?crop=1019,1019,x506,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787009105727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shinshiro"},{"teacherId":4778089,"projectId":10381507,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us start the year in such a meaningful way. Back to school is such a hectic time for everyone and I'm glad that there are resources available for teachers to get additional help. With your funding, I was able to get a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) gift card to buy resources that I can use in my classroom. In the pictures attached are some examples of how our classroom utilized the resources from your generous donation. I was able to buy back to school worksheets to help build classroom relationship and teamwork. The students worked as a team to Save Fred the worm and stack cups without using their hands. During the first week parent teacher conferences, a parent brought up a concern that they want to improve their child's handwriting. I was able to help them using TPT by buying a handwriting practice booklet so they can practice daily. As this back to school week comes to an end, I want to send a heartfelt thank you for caring and supporting our classroom. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1785331545886,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-teacher-magic-with-tpt/10381507/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Teacher Magic with TPT","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":4614595,"projectId":10179083,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your incredible generosity and support of our 4th grade classroom! Because of your donation, my students will have access to resources that encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and hands-on learning every day. Your kindness is helping us create a Building Thinking Classroom where students feel confident sharing ideas, solving challenging problems, and learning from one another. Your investment in our students goes far beyond school supplies—it inspires curiosity, builds confidence, and empowers every child to reach their full potential. We are truly grateful for your support and the positive impact you are making in our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and their future!\r\n\r\nThis was a great way to see students collaborate on the first week of school! Mahalo for blessing our class with these incredible resources 💖","fullyFundedDate":1777987459065,"projectUrl":"project/creating-our-building-thinking-classroom/10179083/","projectTitle":"Creating Our Building Thinking Classroom (Part 2)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shinshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4614595_orig.png?crop=1019,1019,x506,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1787009105727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-shinshiro"},{"teacherId":4614595,"projectId":10175043,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your incredible generosity and support of our 4th grade classroom! Because of your donation, my students will have access to resources that encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and hands-on learning every day. Your kindness is helping us create a Building Thinking Classroom where students feel confident sharing ideas, solving challenging problems, and learning from one another. Your investment in our students goes far beyond school supplies—it inspires curiosity, builds confidence, and empowers every child to reach their full potential. We are truly grateful for your support and the positive impact you are making in our classroom. Thank you for believing in our students and their future!\r\n\r\nThis was a great way to see students collaborate on the first week of school! 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These hands-on experiences help students develop confidence as leaders while showing them that their voices and ideas can make a positive difference.\r\n\r\nThe sticker maker will continue to support future Student Council groups as they create spirit stickers, recognition items, labels, and incentives for our PBIS Royal Store and school-wide activities. This resource will be used year after year to empower students to take ownership of their leadership projects and strengthen our positive school culture.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and giving them the tools to be creative, responsible, and impactful leaders. Your generosity helps our students see that their ideas matter and that they have the power to make our school a better place.","fullyFundedDate":1779768157232,"projectUrl":"project/create-design-lead-student-council-st/10105320/","projectTitle":"Create, Design, Lead: Student Council Sticker Studio","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shigenaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4428015_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1766088782518","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingwithloveandsparkle"},{"teacherId":4428015,"projectId":10113465,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom organization project! Your generosity has made a tremendous difference as I transition into a shared classroom space. Because of your kindness, we now have the storage solutions needed to create an organized, welcoming, and efficient learning environment for our students.\r\n\r\nThe clear storage totes have allowed me to maximize every inch of our shared classroom while keeping instructional materials, activity kits, PBIS Royal Store items, and student resources neatly organized and easily accessible. Because everything has a designated place, transitions are faster, preparation is more efficient, and I can devote more time and energy to supporting students instead of managing clutter. 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