{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waiakeawaena Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":60.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4484004,"projectId":10219590,"letterContent":"Summer is a time to relax, but it's also when many students lose some of the reading growth they've worked so hard to build during the school year. My goal was to send my students into summer with books they will actually WANT to read.\r\n\r\nThe Pig the Pug books are full of humor, colorful illustrations, and silly adventures that make kids laugh while helping them grow. Even my most reluctant readers love listening and reading the Pig the Pug books! The great storyline will definitely help build student confidence, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, all without \"reading\" feeling like \"work.\"\r\n\r\nThese stories also lead to great conversations about kindness, sharing, honesty, and learning from our mistakes. They're the kind of books students want to read again and again—and share with their families.\r\n\r\nI can't wait to see my students come back after summer to tell me about their favorite Pig moments. Having these fun, engaging books at home will undoubtedly help keep their love of reading alive over the summer, to support them in 2nd grade! Thank you so much for your generous donation! Every student has greatly benefited from your amazing contribution!","fullyFundedDate":1778061121277,"projectUrl":"project/pig-the-pug-books-for-summer-reading/10219590/","projectTitle":"Pig the Pug Books for Summer Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kitamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4484004_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496684839382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4484004"},{"teacherId":4484004,"projectId":10219532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting this learning opportunity! I really enjoyed taking this course and came away with lots of new ideas to help students who get bored or have a hard time staying interested. My favorite part was learning simple strategies to make reading more fun and meaningful by letting students ask questions, share their opinions, and make connections to their own lives.\r\n\r\nOne idea I'm excited to use is giving students different articles or stories about the same topic and having them compare the different points of view. This will help them think more deeply and stay engaged in our class discussions. Because of your support, I feel more confident and excited to try new things in my classroom. Thank you for helping me become a better teacher and for making a difference for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1778121780962,"projectUrl":"project/critical-literacy-strategies-pd-for-lear/10219532/","projectTitle":"Critical Literacy Strategies PD for Learners Who Are Easily Bored","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kitamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4484004_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1496684839382","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4484004"},{"teacherId":10160635,"projectId":10113722,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our class! The children were so grateful to receive these items. With these items we were able to provide snacks to not only our homeroom class but to students for their summer program. The variety given ensured that everyone had something they could enjoy.\r\n\r\nWith our book library we were able to spark some of our struggling readers interest into some of the book series! Magic Treehouse had become the talk of the class as students compared and shared the various adventures that the characters went on. We are looking forward to sharing these books with the future second graders coming in. Once again thank you for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1778061123128,"projectUrl":"project/a-home-away-from-home/10113722/","projectTitle":"A Home Away From Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wamar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10160635"},{"teacherId":9076731,"projectId":8869978,"letterContent":"A childs' imagination, thoughts and ideas can be challenging but putting it on paper and adding color to their understanding helps us to support them better. I saw my students get into character, and seeing the smiles on their faces, their eyes open wide when they saw their own art materials in front of them was priceless. You should see how excited they were to paint. Having them draw and paint what they want or interested in tells a lot about a child. \r\n\r\nMy students not only learned about colors through this project. They learned how to write their names with a paint brush (something other than a pencil or other writing utensils) draw shapes (mathematics), how to hold a paint brush (fine motor skills), let alone, putting their ideas on paper through the tip of a paint brush. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and team, THANK YOU! Thank you so much for your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1738613000225,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-dull-without-color/8869978/","projectTitle":"Learning Is Dull Without Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9076731_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689289707151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9076731"},{"teacherId":9076731,"projectId":9104935,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to my classroom. Bringing a childs' imagination to light through colors, with your donation, is priceless. The students not only learned to use paint, but put heir imaginations and thoughts on paper through the materials you helped donate. \r\n\r\nTheir imagination of being an \"artist\", seeing the smiles and how excited they were to color and paint was priceless They role-played being a painters, an artists, and enjoyed seeing their ideas come to life on paper. \r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! Thank you for donating to our class.","fullyFundedDate":1746785912242,"projectUrl":"project/i-spy-colors-around-me/9104935/","projectTitle":"I spy colors around Me","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9076731_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689289707151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9076731"},{"teacherId":650929,"projectId":10161863,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our last day of school unforgettable! The make-your-own boba station was an absolute favorite, and every student was thrilled to create a drink just the way they liked it. The festive photo booth was just as popular, giving classmates the chance to laugh, smile, and capture special memories together. Your generosity brought so much joy to our classroom and gave my first graders a celebration they'll be talking about long after summer begins. We are so grateful for your kindness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1774894287497,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-celebration/10161863/","projectTitle":"Hydration Celebration!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ichinose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp650929_orig.png?crop=735,735,x89,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625100861605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ichinose"},{"teacherId":650929,"projectId":10152884,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for believing in my students and supporting our classroom library! Because of your generosity, my first graders now have exciting chapter books and graphic novels that match their growing reading abilities and interests. These books are inspiring students to read longer, build confidence, and discover the joy of getting lost in a great story. Every time a child eagerly picks up a new book or proudly finishes a chapter, they are benefiting from your kindness. Thank you for helping create lifelong readers and making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773855755472,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read/10152884/","projectTitle":"Let's Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ichinose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp650929_orig.png?crop=735,735,x89,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625100861605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ichinose"},{"teacherId":650929,"projectId":10121164,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making a difference in the lives of my first graders! Your generosity provides healthy, delicious snacks that help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn until lunchtime. A full stomach makes it easier to concentrate, participate, and do their best. Your kindness shows my students that there are people who care about their success. We are incredibly grateful for your support and the positive impact you are making every day! \r\nThe students were so excited to choose their own snack each day, and having a variety of options made everyone feel included. It was wonderful to see their smiles as they selected a snack that helped them refuel and get ready for the rest of our learning.","fullyFundedDate":1772389820808,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time-for-all/10121164/","projectTitle":"Snack Time For All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ichinose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp650929_orig.png?crop=735,735,x89,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625100861605","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ichinose"},{"teacherId":10440717,"projectId":10116284,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your extremely generous donation of snacks, indoor recess toys, and classroom supplies. Your thoughtful gifts were received with great appreciation and immediately made a positive impact in our classroom. The snacks helped keep students focused and energized, while the indoor recess toys provided fun, engaging activities that encouraged creativity and teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies ensured that every student had the materials needed to participate and learn with confidence. Your generosity created a more welcoming and supportive learning environment, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1778061125304,"projectUrl":"project/5th-grade-inclusion-class/10116284/","projectTitle":"5th Grade Inclusion Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marsha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10440717"},{"teacherId":8456358,"projectId":10255501,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity towards my PD Social Studies class. I have been working very hard this summer trying to learn new material for my upcoming second grade class. I have been learning math, science, and social studies strategies to help support my students in challenging, creative and fun ways. Through all of this hard work, I've learned a very important lesson in that children need lots of hands-on experiences to prepare them for the real world. These experiences need to be fun, challenging, and conceptual in which they can take hold of and remember them for the rest of their lives. By taking this PD class, I can help guide them on their journey of discovery, thanks so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1780593005840,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-social-studies-topics-pd-cour/10255501/","projectTitle":"Elementary Social Studies Topics PD Course","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pedersen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8456358"},{"teacherId":10438186,"projectId":10107603,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for all the supplies for the class. The students were able to use them and helped make the classroom a brighter place.\r\n\r\n The students were most excited by the emotional support puppy of course. They came up with a schedule on their own so they could share her and gave her the name Camille. I bought another one so she could have a friend. Camille really helped students when they were feeling stressed or sad. They also liked keeping the classroom clean with the sweeper.\r\n\r\nOn a more academic note the whiteboards were very useful. They like to use them to work out math problems. They are also very useful for writing practice and getting their ideas worked out before they put them to paper.\r\n\r\nThank you all for your generosity, it means","fullyFundedDate":1771678153910,"projectUrl":"project/a-sweet-class-to-be/10107603/","projectTitle":"A Sweet Class to Be","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. McNeely","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438186"},{"teacherId":8456358,"projectId":10255074,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness in supporting the Elementary Math Topics PD. Even though it is currently summer break, teachers work diligently to prepare for the next school year. I am also working hard in preparation for my new grade level, by reading and getting ideas to help support my students in various ways. I don't want to just \"teach\" the material and move on; I want to discover new strategies to present the material to all of my students in fun and engaging ways. By taking this PD, I am able to do just that! Through this course I am gaining confidence in my math knowledge and new viewpoints on how I can support all of my students. 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