{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":41.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7712681,"projectId":10659991,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous financial contribution to our Computer cience classrooms! Because of your support, our students can step away from screen-only learning and dive directly into hands-on, tactile technology.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly funded interactive tools—such as programmable robots, circuit sets, and physical coding blocks—that transform abstract concepts like algorithms, loops, and debugging into tangible, problem-solving experiences.\r\n\r\nHere is the real impact your gift creates in our classroom:\r\n\r\nBridges the Gap Between Code and Reality: Instead of just watching a sprite move on a screen, students write code to make physical objects move, light up, and react to their environment, making computer science concepts instantly sticky and meaningful.\r\n\r\nBuilds Collaboration & Critical Thinking: Hands-on learning naturally encourages small-group problem solving. When a code sequence doesn't work as expected, students test hypotheses, troubleshoot together, and build resilience.\r\n\r\nSparks Early STEM Confidence: For many young learners—especially our younger elementary students—physical tools eliminate the frustration of typing and keyboarding, allowing them to engage with complex computational thinking regardless of reading or typing levels.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our young innovators. You aren't just buying supplies; you are fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence that will serve these students for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1789827054749,"projectUrl":"project/computer-science-resources/10659991/","projectTitle":"Computer Science Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7712681_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662222057350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7712681"},{"teacherId":10111736,"projectId":10354423,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom! Because of your support, our students now have access to hands-on math manipulatives, engaging art materials, creative supplies, and special classroom resources that make learning more meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nThe rekenreks, base-ten blocks, counters, and other math tools will give students concrete ways to build number sense, understand place value, and strengthen their addition and subtraction skills. These materials are especially valuable because students can see, touch, and model the math rather than relying only on pencil-and-paper practice.\r\n\r\nYour donations also provided an incredible collection of markers, colored pencils, paint sticks, crayons, colorful paper, and other art supplies. These will allow us to incorporate creativity into our everyday learning and give students opportunities to express themselves through projects, collaborative activities, and classroom displays.\r\n\r\nWe are also excited about the giant collaborative coloring posters, world map, mindfulness coloring materials, fun pencils, erasers, and other special supplies that will help us build classroom community and create moments of joy throughout the year.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these donations show our students that people believe in them and care about their education. Our entire project was fully funded, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who helped make that happen.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create a classroom where kids can learn, create, explore, and thrive! 💕","fullyFundedDate":1788387846880,"projectUrl":"project/build-it-create-it-love-learning/10354423/","projectTitle":"Build It, Create It, Love Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10111736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759209482103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111736"},{"teacherId":7712681,"projectId":10516880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous financial contribution to our Computer Science classrooms! Because of your support, our students can step away from screen-only learning and dive directly into hands-on, tactile technology.\r\n\r\nYour donation directly funded interactive tools.\r\n\r\nHere is the real impact your gift creates in our classroom:\r\n\r\nBuilds Collaboration & Critical Thinking: Hands-on learning naturally encourages small-group problem solving. When a code sequence doesn't work as expected, students test hypotheses, troubleshoot together, and build resilience.\r\n\r\nSparks Early STEM Confidence: For many young learners—especially our younger elementary students—physical tools eliminate the frustration of typing and keyboarding, allowing them to engage with complex computational thinking regardless of reading or typing levels.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our young innovators. You aren't just buying supplies; you are fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence that will serve these students for a lifetime.\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1787757946688,"projectUrl":"project/lego-for-collaborators/10516880/","projectTitle":"LEGO for Collaborators","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thomas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7712681_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x510,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1662222057350","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7712681"},{"teacherId":8520471,"projectId":10377789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our project, \"Hands-On Literacy for Hawai'i's Youngest Readers and Writers\"! When the boxes arrived in our classroom, my students could barely contain their excitement. They gathered around with wide eyes as we unboxed each item, eager to touch and try out every tool. Having these brand-new, hands-on materials made them feel valued, supported, and truly excited to dive into reading and writing.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these wonderful resources to work daily. During our small-group phonics time, students use the magnetic letter writing boards to practice building and tracing target words, giving them tactile feedback that boosts their confidence. Our new Vowel Valley bulletin board serves as our central reference anchor during interactive lessons on chart paper, helping students hear and visualize sound patterns. For independent practice, students grab their dry erase boards and dry erase pouches to complete quick literacy activities, while our new zippered book bags allow them to keep their personal reading materials organized and protected.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve using these tools as we move into more complex sentence building and independent story writing. The dry erase pouches and magnetic boards will let students draft and revise their ideas repeatedly without fear of making mistakes, while the Vowel Valley board will continue guiding their spelling accuracy. Your support has completely transformed our daily literacy routine into an engaging, hands-on experience, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1785427509196,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-literacy-for-hawaiis-youngest/10377789/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Literacy for Hawai'i's Youngest Readers and Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Green","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8520471_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784054588453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8520471"},{"teacherId":3252004,"projectId":10355637,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Calming Colors\" donors choose project. The fluorescent light covers really help to mitigate the effects of bright lighting and they add a calming energy to our classroom. The curtains also help to create a relaxing color scheme. I plan to order more so that all of our cabinets can be covered. \r\n\r\nThe students were in awe when they started the school year as the color scheme was very welcoming and calming. I plan to do more research on the effects on color therapy and incorporate my learnings into my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1782749915565,"projectUrl":"project/calming-colors/10355637/","projectTitle":"Calming Colors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schulz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3252004"},{"teacherId":9657585,"projectId":10314059,"letterContent":"I want to share the incredible transformation taking place in our classroom thanks to your generosity! From the moment Diane Alber's Key Chapter Books arrived, my students' eyes lit up with excitement. These books have completely reshaped how my readers—especially those with dyslexia—view their own abilities. The winning combination of entertaining storylines and accessible page layouts, featuring larger fonts, open spacing, and supportive illustrations, immediately removed the visual fatigue and anxiety that used to hold them back. Instead of seeing a wall of intimidating text, my students are greeted by inviting pages that make them feel capable and excited to turn to the next chapter.\r\n\r\nThe growth in their reading stamina has been nothing short of extraordinary. Before receiving these books, many of my striving readers struggled to sit and focus during independent reading for even five minutes without feeling overwhelmed, getting distracted, or giving up entirely. Today, those exact same students are pulling these chapter books out with enthusiasm, sitting focused for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, completely immersed in their reading. Watching a child who used to dread reading time now dive right into a story and independently navigate chapter after chapter is a monumental win for our classroom.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project has replaced reading frustration with unstoppable confidence. My students are beaming with pride as they finish books, enthusiastically discussing plot twists with their peers, and realizing that they are successful readers. Your gift provided so much more than books on a shelf; it gave my students the tools to build vital reading stamina and the confidence to believe in themselves. Thank you for making this life-changing progress possible!","fullyFundedDate":1782459976639,"projectUrl":"project/chapters-of-confidence-building-reading/10314059/","projectTitle":"Chapters of Confidence: Building Reading Stamina!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kerr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657585_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723697501189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657585"},{"teacherId":10111736,"projectId":10217381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping bring new learning resources into our 3rd grade classroom! My students were **so excited** when they saw the colorful dry-erase markers, table dots, magnetic math materials, and new books. The dry-erase dots have quickly become a classroom favorite! Students love being able to solve math problems, practice spelling, and show their thinking right on their tables. The magnetic place-value materials have also been wonderful for making our math lessons more hands-on and helping students visualize numbers and place value.\r\n\r\nWe are especially excited about our new books! We will be using **Mr. Popper's Penguins** for reading practice and discussions as we continue working on fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Students will have opportunities to read, talk about the story with classmates, and respond to what they have read. **The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors** has also brought plenty of smiles and excitement to our classroom and is a fun way to encourage a love of reading.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using these materials during whole-group instruction, small groups, and independent learning. Having resources that students can touch, move, write on, and interact with makes learning more engaging and gives every student another way to be successful. **Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping my students learn, grow, and feel excited about coming to school each day!**","fullyFundedDate":1782228432411,"projectUrl":"project/bright-spaces-bright-minds/10217381/","projectTitle":"Bright Spaces, Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10111736_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759209482103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111736"},{"teacherId":3252004,"projectId":10347502,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Shampoo the Germs Away\" project! Because of your generous donation five classroom teachers so far have deep cleaned their large area rug! It is so handy to have a small, compact, shampooer available! One teacher had a student that had an accident on their rug and they were quickly able to clean and sanitize the area. It was very appreciated!\r\nHaving a clean space to sit and play, especially for kindergarten students, is so very important. We spend a lot of time building and learning and moving around!\r\nThank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1782164953923,"projectUrl":"project/shampoo-the-germs-away/10347502/","projectTitle":"Shampoo the Germs Away","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schulz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3252004"},{"teacherId":9625248,"projectId":10363878,"letterContent":"When the large delivery boxes arrived in our classroom, my second graders immediately gasped, eyes wide with anticipation. The moment we opened them and pulled out the vibrant, plush cloud cushions, the room burst into pure joy—applause, giggles, and a unanimous \"Whoa, they're so soft!\" Every single child wanted to test out a cushions right away, carefully hugging them like giant stuffed animals before setting them down for a test run on our reading rug. For seven- and eight-year-olds who find standard wooden chairs tough to sit in for long stretches, these cushions felt like absolute magic. They instantly turned our hard tile floor into an inviting, cozy learning haven.\r\n\r\nThese cloud cushions have completely transformed our daily literacy block. During our recent reading unit, instead of fidgeting in traditional desks, students grabbed their \"clouds\" and nestled into quiet corners of the room to dive into their books. \r\n\r\nYour generosity hasn't just provided seating; it has created an atmosphere where my second graders feel valued, comfortable, and genuinely excited to walk into class every day. Thank you for giving my students a cozy place to thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1784569230824,"projectUrl":"project/cloud-cushions/10363878/","projectTitle":"Cloud Cushions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheeler-Semrad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9625248"},{"teacherId":9625248,"projectId":10241581,"letterContent":"The moment our new dry-erase whiteboard tables arrived, my second graders' eyes lit up with pure, unfiltered excitement. To a seven-year-old, the idea of writing directly on a piece of furniture feels like breaking a major rule, so watching their initial gasps turn into wide smiles and giggles was absolute magic. When I handed out dry-erase markers and announced that these were their new everyday desks, the room instantly buzzed with joy. They eagerly ran their hands over the smooth, glossy surfaces, quickly capping and uncapping their markers to scribble their names, draw little smiley faces, and test out the wonder of erasing it all with a single swipe of a cloth cloth. Your generosity transformed our classroom atmosphere in a single morning, replacing rigid, isolated desks with vibrant hubs of curiosity and team energy.\r\n\r\nThese whiteboard tables have completely revolutionized how we teach and learn every single day. In second grade, building confidence is half the battle, especially in core subjects like spelling and math. Dry-erase surfaces eliminate the intimidating fear of making mistakes; if a student misspells a tricky phonics word like \"because\" or miscalculates a double-digit addition problem, there is no frustration with torn paper or messy eraser shavings. They simply wipe it away and try again. During morning spelling, students quickly write out word families, holding up their table work so I can check their progress from across the room. During math, the surfaces serve as giant, low-stakes scratchpads where abstract numbers immediately turn into visual drawings.\r\n\r\nA specific moment that truly highlighted the power of these tables happened during a recent collaborative math lesson. I challenged the class with a complex word problem involving equal groups and array models. Instead of working silently on individual worksheets, four students gathered around one table, immediately taking shared ownership of the space. One student mapped out the core equation in bold blue marker, while another drew an array diagram in green right alongside it. When a teammate got stuck trying to visualize how to regroup the numbers, another leaned across the table and sketched out a quick base-ten block drawing to explain the concept. Watching them pass markers back and forth, discuss strategies, and seamlessly build off each other's ideas directly on the table surface was incredible. It transformed a routine math task into a lively, interactive brainstorm.\r\n\r\nBy opening a window into our classroom with your support, you haven't just provided us with functional furniture—you have gifted my students a space where collaboration feels natural, mistakes are just stepping stones, and learning is delightfully hands-on. Thank you for believing in our young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1782750644206,"projectUrl":"project/whiteboard-tables/10241581/","projectTitle":"Whiteboard Tables","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wheeler-Semrad","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9625248"},{"teacherId":7199258,"projectId":10283925,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom's new laptop and fidget tools! Your support is already making a transformative difference for my special education math students every single day.\r\n\r\nMath can often feel abstract or overwhelming, but your gift has completely changed how our students experience learning. The laptop has unlocked access to interactive, visual math programs that allow my students to engage with concepts like numbers, operations, and spatial reasoning at their own individual pace. It provides them with instant feedback, adaptive scaffolding, and multi-sensory lessons that turn challenging equations into approachable, engaging activities.\r\n\r\nAt the same time, the fidget tools have been an absolute game-changer for focus and self-regulation. For many of my students, sensory support is essential for learning. Having these tools allows them to channel nervous energy and manage sensory needs without distraction. As a result, our classroom is calmer, student anxiety around math has decreased significantly, and overall stamina during independent work time has noticeably improved.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students are not only gaining crucial mathematical skills—they are building confidence, independence, and a genuine pride in their progress. Thank you for believing in their potential and investing in their success!","fullyFundedDate":1786657506450,"projectUrl":"project/indigo-math-visualizing-success-with-te/10283925/","projectTitle":"Indigo Math: Visualizing Success with Tech and Tactiles","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Blacksmith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7199258_orig.png?crop=423,423,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649956412195","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7199258"},{"teacherId":4973865,"projectId":10122099,"letterContent":"Subject: Thank You for Bringing Our Library to Life!\r\nDear Generous Donors,\r\nThank you so much from the bottom of my heart for supporting our project! Because of your incredible generosity, our elementary library now has a brand-new librarian chair and two beautiful wooden bookshelves.\r\nOur 1st and 2nd graders are at a magical stage in their reading journeys—transitioning from learning how to read to discovering the joy of reading. Having a well-organized, welcoming space makes all the difference for these young learners, and your gift has completely transformed our routine:\r\nThe Wooden Bookshelves: These sturdy shelves are the perfect height for our little readers! They allow our 1st and 2nd graders to independently browse featured titles, easily see book covers, and pick out stories that spark their curiosity. It makes our library feel cozy, organized, and inviting.\r\nThe Librarian Chair: Storytime is the heart of our library visits, and this chair gives me a comfortable, dedicated spot to sit front-and-center during read-alouds. It helps set the stage for engaging, interactive storytelling where every child can see the illustrations and feel part of the magic.\r\nSeeing our students' eyes light up when they walk into the library and spot the new additions has been absolute joy. You haven't just donated furniture—you've helped create a warm, inspiring sanctuary where early literacy thrives.\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their love for books. We are so grateful for your kindness!\r\n\r\nWith deepest gratitude and aloha,\r\nRhanda Vickery\r\nElementary School Librarian\r\nWaikoloa Elementary and Middle School\r\n68-1730 Hoʻoko Street\r\nWaikoloa, HI 96738","fullyFundedDate":1778273255345,"projectUrl":"project/we-love-our-library/10122099/","projectTitle":"We Love Our Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vickery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4973865_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693443099177","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4973865"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61322","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":696,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":52,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":30,"percentMultiracialImputed":20,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":58.2,"schoolId":61322,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/waikoloa-elementary-school/61322"}