{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waiakea Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. The organized space also makes it easier to adapt activities and collaborate with colleagues who share the room.","fullyFundedDate":1778266522184,"projectUrl":"project/organized-space-focused-minds/10113465/","projectTitle":"Organized Space, Focused Minds","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":10175774,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity has helped transform our learning space into a welcoming, engaging environment where students are excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThe Govee smart lights, disco ball lamp, remote-control outlets, and cheerful disco ball vase with LEGO flowers have brought our classroom to life. The moment students walked in, they noticed the difference! Their faces lit up with excitement, and many commented on how fun, colorful, and inviting our classroom feels.\r\n\r\nThese additions are much more than decorations. We use different lighting throughout the day to create the perfect atmosphere for learning—calming colors during independent work, bright lighting for whole-group instruction, and colorful celebrations to recognize student achievements and positive behavior through our PBIS program. The fun lighting has become a special part of celebrating our students' hard work and success.\r\n\r\nCreating a classroom where students feel comfortable, valued, and excited to be each day is incredibly important to me. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom is a place where students feel a sense of belonging, joy, and pride. Your support reminds them that there are caring people beyond our school who believe in their education and want them to succeed.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students and helping make our classroom a place where learning truly shines.","fullyFundedDate":1778024967301,"projectUrl":"project/bright-lights-big-motivation/10175774/","projectTitle":"Bright Lights, Big Motivation!","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":10111948,"projectId":10115205,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generosity and for supporting my classroom! Although we have not started using these resources yet, my students and I will be beginning the new school year soon, and I cannot wait to put them to use.\r\n\r\nAs we build our classroom community, these positive reinforcement rewards will become part of our daily routines. Students will have opportunities to earn rewards by demonstrating kindness, taking responsibility, working hard, and making positive choices throughout the day. My goal is to create a classroom where every student feels encouraged to do their best and where values like mālama (care), kuleana (responsibility), and laulima (working together) are recognized and celebrated.\r\n\r\nI know my students will be excited when they see the new rewards and classroom incentives. These resources will help make positive behavior expectations fun, meaningful, and motivating from the very first weeks of school. They will also encourage students to take academic risks, support one another, and celebrate both personal and classroom achievements.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students before they have even walked through our classroom door. Your generosity is helping us start the school year with encouragement, excitement, and the tools to build a strong, supportive classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1778061128091,"projectUrl":"project/positive-rewards-positive-learners/10115205/","projectTitle":"Positive Rewards, Positive Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O'Dell-Lambeth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10111948_orig.jpg?crop=2070,2070,x686,y1029&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785370623020","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/odell-lambeth"},{"teacherId":4428015,"projectId":9954220,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our PBIS Royal Store project! Because of your generosity, our students now have an exciting new way to celebrate their positive choices and hard work. The Gumball Machine – Triple Candy Machine Dispenser has quickly become a favorite reward, bringing smiles, excitement, and extra motivation to our school community.\r\n\r\nThis project has had a positive impact on our students by encouraging them to consistently demonstrate respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors. Knowing they have the opportunity to earn PBIS points and exchange them for a fun surprise has increased student engagement and motivation. The reward capsules create excitement while reinforcing that positive choices and perseverance are recognized and celebrated.\r\n\r\nThe gumball machine has strengthened our PBIS program by giving us an engaging, meaningful incentive that students truly look forward to. It has made our Royal Store even more exciting and has helped us reinforce positive behavior in a fun, consistent way. The reward capsules filled with candy, stickers, mini erasers, and other small prizes allow us to recognize students for making good choices while building a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be their best every day.","fullyFundedDate":1770994025959,"projectUrl":"project/good-choices-sweet-rewards/9954220/","projectTitle":"Good Choices = Sweet Rewards!","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":4778089,"projectId":10355410,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. We are on our way to another amazing school year by starting off the year with organization. \r\nThe crayon boxes was used to store their crayons and hoping that this will help students keep their crayons until the end of the school year. The crayon boxes help the crayons stay together and its a sturdy box that helps prevent the crayons from breaking so easily. \r\nThe paper baskets was also used to help keep student's workbooks and tablets organized under their desk. It saves us valuable instruction time because their materials are more accessible and easy to find. \r\nThank you again for helping this year's 4th graders start off strong!","fullyFundedDate":1782668000551,"projectUrl":"project/organizing-our-way-to-brighter-days/10355410/","projectTitle":"Organizing Our Way to Brighter Days","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":4769839,"projectId":10218574,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our kindergarten students celebrated the end of an amazing school year with a week full of unforgettable themed parties! Each day brought a new adventure—from a delicious breakfast celebration to a cozy s'mores day, a fun-filled ice cream party, and a special movie day where students relaxed and enjoyed time together. These celebrations gave our young learners the opportunity to reflect on all they had accomplished while creating joyful memories with their classmates.\r\n\r\nYour support made every detail of this special week possible. Each child received a beach ball that classmates signed with sweet messages, creating a keepsake they will treasure for years to come. They also wore personalized white hats featuring their names and took home summer party packs filled with bubbles, a sand bucket, and cool sunglasses to kick off their summer break. Seeing their excitement, laughter, and pride was truly priceless.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students didn't just finish kindergarten—they celebrated it in a way that made them feel valued, loved, and excited for the adventures ahead. Thank you for helping us end their first year of elementary school with smiles, friendship, and memories that will last a lifetime. Your generosity turned an ordinary last week of school into an extraordinary celebration our students will never forget.","fullyFundedDate":1777987915762,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-champions-week/10218574/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Champions Week!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shibuya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4769839_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504770611841","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4769839"},{"teacherId":4614595,"projectId":10120963,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supporting our 3D printing project! Your generosity is giving our students access to exciting STEM technology while making our PBIS program even more meaningful. Every keychain, magnet, and fidget we create will celebrate positive choices and inspire creativity. \r\nBecause of your generosity, our entire school community will benefit from this 3D printer and filament. Students will be motivated to demonstrate positive behavior as they earn unique, student-friendly rewards through our PBIS program. At the same time, they will be exposed to innovative technology that encourages creativity, problem-solving, and engineering thinking. From custom keychains and magnets to sensory fidgets, every printed item represents both a reward for positive choices and an opportunity to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love of STEM. Your support is helping us build a positive school culture while preparing students with skills for the future. 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