{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School","outOfStateSupporters":42.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9340220,"projectId":9155233,"letterContent":"Several students in particular have really embraced the responsibility that comes with these new tools. They eagerly volunteer to help distribute materials, clean up after activities, and make sure our classroom stays organized throughout the day. These small moments of responsibility help build independence, confidence, and teamwork among my third graders. Your support has not only provided helpful supplies—it has helped create a classroom environment where students feel proud of their space and ready to learn each day. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1742007520256,"projectUrl":"project/clean-treat-teach-tools-to-help-my-st/9155233/","projectTitle":"Clean, Treat, Teach: Tools to Help My Students Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salgado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9340220"},{"teacherId":9342017,"projectId":10106100,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa! Because of you, our classroom is now fully stocked with the essentials that make a school day successful, comfortable, and enjoyable!\r\n\r\nThese resources have instantly created a more positive learning environment. We are currently using these supplies to practice our social-emotional skills and maintaining a clean community space. Your kindness has given my students the comfort and tools they need to truly thrive.\r\n\r\nHaving a reliable stash of nutritious food ensures that every child can focus on their lessons rather than a rumbling stomach. Meanwhile, the cleaning wipes have empowered my students to take pride in their space, keeping our desks sparkling and our environment healthy.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771731062845,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-classroom-supplies/10106100/","projectTitle":"Supporting Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Valceschini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9342017_orig.jpg?crop=2231,2231,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719356965078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342017"},{"teacherId":4968017,"projectId":10105780,"letterContent":"Our Literacy Night materials have completely transformed how my students and their families engage with reading. When the boxes arrived and we unpacked the colorful supplies, our eyes lit up with pure excitement. That moment of joy made it clear that these aren't just supplies—they are invitations for our families to become active partners in their children's learning journey.\r\n\r\nWe recently designed new activities to try at our next Literacy Night. We had kindergarteners try them, along with the new supplies, before the event. Students were focused, and enjoyed manipulating letters, reading and spelling words. We are confident families will be just as engaged, making this feel less like homework and more like a collaborative game. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided the spark for a lifelong love of reading that will extend far beyond the walls of a classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771643613546,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-nights-done-right/10105780/","projectTitle":"Literacy Nights Done Right","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hector","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4968017_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533438676558","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hector"},{"teacherId":8820508,"projectId":9724010,"letterContent":"What an incredible gift we recieved. Our students and fellow special education teachers are reaping the benefits from the wipe of kidney table with chairs. This table has greatly improved our abilty to deliver specially designed instruction and tier 3 support for our students. \r\n\r\nNot only is the table just pure fun, inspiring our students to engage with it, but it also is an effective tool to allow us to deliver explicit teaching. The students love being able to write answers directly on the table and with space for the teacher to sit nestled among them, allows for effective explicit instruction. Explicit instruction is an evidence based practice where the teacher does the work first, then the teacher does it with the student, then the student does the work independently. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and giving us such an effective tool for teaching.","fullyFundedDate":1765820182207,"projectUrl":"project/all-students-win/9724010/","projectTitle":"All Students Win!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8820508_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748505947342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820508"},{"teacherId":10438710,"projectId":10110039,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for all the supplies I have received from you. I have already started to put it to good use, on making sure that my students have the supplies they need, and will not go hungry during the school day. I have such a large selection of snacks now, that I don't think my students will every have a problem not having a snack, they will just have a problem choosing which one they want. The pens are going to be used to give them a little color in their life, and a little variety. I am also going to get very comfortable on using my computer with my new lab top holder.","fullyFundedDate":1771774688358,"projectUrl":"project/boom-boom-boom-with-this-energy-the-l/10110039/","projectTitle":"Boom, Boom, Boom, With This Energy the Learning Never stops.","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Shepherd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438710"},{"teacherId":9691836,"projectId":9885970,"letterContent":"My students are excited about their new fish tank and cleaning toys added to the play area. The fish tank serves as a new way to teach responsibility (feeding fish, ensuring tank is clean, being kind to the fish by not hitting on the aquarium) and to engage my students in conversations. The cleaning toys were a perfect addition to our kitchen area. My students go around the classroom and \"clean up\". They enjoy cooking in the kitchen and sharing their meals. We hear them engaged in conversation about what to cook, they cooperate cooking with one another and they've learned to use the broom, mop, dustpan and vacuum to clean up their kitchen area. Learning through play at its finest!","fullyFundedDate":1762729134624,"projectUrl":"project/learning-tools-to-fuel-young-minds/9885970/","projectTitle":"Learning Tools to Fuel Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9691836"},{"teacherId":7199258,"projectId":10103210,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting \"Fueling Focus: Supporting Minds and Bodies in Math Class.\" In our Special Education classroom, the connection between physical well-being and cognitive performance isn't just a theory—it is a daily reality. Because of your generosity, my 7th and 8th-grade students now have the essential \"fuel\" they need to tackle complex math standards. The Impact in Our Classroom. When the delivery arrived, the atmosphere in the room shifted instantly. My students were thrilled—not just by the materials themselves, but by the realization that people they have never met cared enough to invest in their success. One student looked at the new supplies and asked, \"These are really for us?\" It was a powerful moment of validation for them. We are using these resources to create a \"Ready to Learn\" station. Now, instead of a student's focus being derailed by hunger or a lack of sensory tools, they can grab what they need and dive straight into our math rotations. A Specific Moment of Success. Just this week, we used our new materials during a lesson on Proportional Relationships. One of my students, who typically struggles to stay engaged for more than ten minutes, was able to use the new sensory supports to remain regulated. Because he felt comfortable and focused, he successfully graphed his first $y=kx$ equation and identified the constant of proportionality without any frustration. Seeing that \"lightbulb\" go off without the usual barriers in the way was incredible. What's Next for Our Mathematicians?With their \"fuel\" secured, my students are now moving into a challenging unit on Statistics and Probability. We are about to start a project where we collect our own data—like tracking the growth of our classroom plants versus hours of sunlight—to construct our very first scatter plots. Your support has given them the stamina to move from basic arithmetic to these higher-level 8th-grade associations. You have done more than just provide supplies; you have provided the foundation for confidence and focus. We are so grateful to have you as part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1771442781417,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-supporting-minds-and-bodi/10103210/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Supporting Minds and Bodies in Math Class","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":8820181,"projectId":9806526,"letterContent":"Our new laminating pouches and printer ink refills have made a huge difference in our classroom! I've been able to print vibrant anchor charts, reading passages, math task cards, and project materials without worrying about running out of ink. One special moment was during our Hawaii history project—students created informational posters, and I printed their final drafts in color before laminating them for display. When they saw their work preserved and showcased professionally, they were beaming with pride. They kept saying, \"It looks like a real museum!\" The laminator has also allowed us to create reusable math game boards and vocabulary cards, which we now use during centers.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, our classroom feels more polished, organized, and interactive. Donors got a small glimpse of our daily learning, but what they may not see is how often we reuse these laminated resources for review, intervention, and enrichment. Students love using dry-erase markers on the reusable sheets, especially during test prep and collaborative problem-solving. Next, we'll be creating laminated reference tools for our fractions and geometry unit, along with student-designed study guides. Your generosity is helping my fourth graders see their work as meaningful and lasting, and it's empowering them to take pride in their learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1761152464382,"projectUrl":"project/more-time-less-stress/9806526/","projectTitle":"More Time, Less Stress","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McAuliffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820181"},{"teacherId":8820181,"projectId":9774283,"letterContent":"My students have absolutely loved using our new flexible seating chairs, colorful paper, and learning clock! The flexible seating has completely transformed the way we work—students are more focused and collaborative during small group instruction, especially in reading and math centers. One moment that really stood out was during a recent fractions lesson when students chose their seats, grabbed colored paper, and created fraction models and equivalent fraction foldables. The engagement was incredible! They were excited to spread out, compare their models with classmates, and explain their thinking. When they first saw the new chairs and bright stacks of paper, they gasped and immediately asked, \"Do we get to use these today?\" The learning clock has also been a hit with students building their confidence in being able to read clocks and being less dependent on technology.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom feels more welcoming, hands-on, and student-centered. The colored paper has been used for publishing final drafts, creating vocabulary flashcards, and designing science diagrams, which has given students a sense of pride in their work. Your support has truly empowered my fourth graders to take ownership of their learning, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to grow in such an engaging environment!","fullyFundedDate":1759376184268,"projectUrl":"project/color-and-comfort/9774283/","projectTitle":"Color and Comfort","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McAuliffe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820181"},{"teacherId":9342017,"projectId":9785695,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supporting \"Snacks for Success.\" It is often said that you can't teach a hungry child, but seeing the immediate change in my classroom the past month has brought that sentiment to life. Because of your generosity, my students no longer have to push through the \"afternoon slump\" with empty stomachs; they now have the fuel they need to keep their brains engaged and their spirits high.\r\n\r\nAs we move into the second semester, our next steps involve a deep dive into science research projects and presentations. This is a multi-week assignment that requires students to synthesize information from various sources, create visual presentations, and practice public speaking. It is some of the most challenging work they will do all year.\r\n\r\nWith our pantry full, I am confident that my students will have the endurance to meet these high expectations. We are no longer just \"getting through\" the day; we are thriving. We are planning to share these presentations with elementary classes. \r\n\r\nThank you for being a partners in this education. You haven't just provided snacks; you have provided the foundation for success, showing my students that their community is invested in their health and their brilliance.","fullyFundedDate":1759627444007,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-success/9785695/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Valceschini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9342017_orig.jpg?crop=2231,2231,x0,y252&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719356965078","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342017"},{"teacherId":10232090,"projectId":9774071,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the goodies that you donated to my classroom. My students absolutely loved the colorful stools that they are able to use as flexible seating in the classroom. The students are also so thankful for the whiteboard markers because we use those every single day in our class. The students take amazing care of the flexible seating, and love being able to grab a stool whenever they need to sit somewhere different than their regular seat. The students were so excited when I was unboxing the stools! They loved that each chair is a different color, and they love being able to choose what color they want to use. I have one student who uses the stools to let his classmates know what his mood is. He has assigned each a color to a different mood.","fullyFundedDate":1759376670995,"projectUrl":"project/art-multiplication-and-flexible-seatin/9774071/","projectTitle":"Art, Multiplication, and Flexible Seating...OH MY!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10232090"},{"teacherId":10232090,"projectId":9701817,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all of the support you have given to my classroom. The books that you have given my students have been so helpful with my students and relieving their stress after a long and stressful day of testing. The students love having a creative way to decompress after a long day and they love being able to incorporating art into their daily work day. Being able to use art in the classroom has also been beneficial for me as the teacher because I get to see the students in a way that I don't normally get to see them. We love to take our books outside and work under the trees on our campus. The students get to learn a different environment outside of the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757768011002,"projectUrl":"project/creative-stress-release-with-art/9701817/","projectTitle":"Creative Stress Release With Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meyer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10232090"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_61322","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":732,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"14.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":57.2,"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"}