{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ala Wai Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3743350,"projectId":9777074,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for your incredible generosity! The cot cart has made a world of difference in our classroom. We can now stack our cots neatly and easily wheel them to another area, instead of moving them one by one and hoping the stack doesn't fall.\r\n\r\nThis has helped make our classroom more organized and accessible, and it's even building independence—many of our students are now able to carry their own cots and place them on the rack by themselves. It's been wonderful to see their confidence grow!\r\n\r\nThis was a long-time wishlist item, and we are so grateful to finally have it. On behalf of all of our students and staff, thank you for making our days smoother, safer, and more efficient!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation to Pamela Guillotte","fullyFundedDate":1769556181254,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-rest-easy-a-cot-cart-for-presch/9777074/","projectTitle":"Help Us Rest Easy: A Cot Cart for Preschool","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3743350_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x1464,y384&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700036079610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kilby"},{"teacherId":3743350,"projectId":9929366,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and support—our class is having so much fun learning because of you! The alphabet stamps are a huge hit. It has made learning feel like play! Students are excited to practice matching letters, finding the letters in their names, and even stamping their names if they're not yet able to write them yet. It has been such a confidence boost for many of them!\r\n\r\nWe've also been putting our new materials to great use by creating thank-you cards and other fun projects. While a few items were out of stock, the replacement materials were a huge hit—the jewels and shiny pom poms quickly became classroom favorites, and the paints are used every single day. The creativity and excitement these supplies have sparked have been incredible to see.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making learning hands-on, joyful, and meaningful for our students. Your support really makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1764737292060,"projectUrl":"project/print-the-picture-stamp-the-letter/9929366/","projectTitle":"Print the Picture, Stamp the Letter!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3743350_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x1464,y384&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700036079610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kilby"},{"teacherId":3743350,"projectId":9777084,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our preschool class!\r\n\r\nThe sensory table has quickly become one of the most loved and engaging areas of our class. We've been able to explore a variety of materials including sand, water, rice, and water beads. The students love that they can switch from one sensory tub to the next and they don't all have to be doing the same activity. My preschoolers especially enjoy when we add small characters like bugs and dinosaurs, giving them opportunities for imaginative play and an incentive to stick their hands in—even for those who prefer not to get messy.\r\n\r\nBeyond the fun, this resource has had a powerful impact on my students with sensory needs. The table provides a calming, hands-on space where they can explore, regulate, and engage in a way that supports their learning and development. It has helped create a more inclusive environment where all students can participate and work on their social emotional skills like sharing, taking turns, not splashing, keeping the items in the bins, just to name a few. \r\n\r\nMost of all, your donation has brought so much joy to our classroom. There are countless moments of laughter, curiosity, and excitement as students splash, scoop, pour, and discover. These are the kinds of experiences that make learning memorable and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. Your contribution is truly appreciated and continues to make a difference every day.","fullyFundedDate":1760724752279,"projectUrl":"project/scoop-pour-play-and-learn/9777084/","projectTitle":"Scoop, Pour, Play, and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3743350_orig.jpg?crop=576,576,x1464,y384&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700036079610","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kilby"},{"teacherId":8355272,"projectId":10078329,"letterContent":"On behalf of our physical education program and student athletes, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of new basketballs, a wagon mobile cart, and durable ball bags.\r\n\r\nYour investment has already transformed how our students engage with basketball. The new basketballs—properly inflated and designed with excellent grip—have noticeably improved our students' ability to practice fundamental skills with confidence. Dribbling, passing, and shooting now provide reliable feedback, allowing our instruction to focus on technique and strategy rather than compensating for worn equipment. Students are developing skills faster and with greater enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThe wagon mobile cart has been a game-changer for classroom management. What previously consumed up to 10 minutes of setup and transition time now takes just a few minutes. Equipment moves effortlessly between stations.\r\n\r\nThe durable ball bags have streamlined our storage and distribution routines. Students now retrieve and return equipment quickly and responsibly, reinforcing teamwork and care for shared resources. Balls are secured safely during non-use, eliminating trip hazards and reducing lost equipment—a win for both safety and budget.\r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1772138426417,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-pe-for-success/10078329/","projectTitle":"Equipping PE for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wadsack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8355272_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113538036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355272"},{"teacherId":8355272,"projectId":10103822,"letterContent":"I am writing to highlight the meaningful impact of the classroom tools and equipment you have invested in to support our students' holistic development. The no-slip classroom step stool has immediately fostered student independence and self-efficacy by allowing children to safely access water without adult assistance—a simple act that builds confidence, reduces stress, and creates a calmer, more emotionally regulated classroom. The pickleball equipment develops critical motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and tactical thinking while teaching students to follow rules, manage emotions, and persist through challenges. These skills directly transfer to academic problem-solving and resilience. The new frisbee collection encourages spatial reasoning, prediction, and cooperative play, fostering the communication and teamwork essential to collaborative learning. Additionally, our agility rings support footwork drills while reinforcing focus and body awareness.\r\n\r\nEach item serves multiple developmental purposes simultaneously—building physical competence, social-emotional skills, and executive function in low-pressure, playful contexts.\r\n\r\nThank you for making it possible to create rich, multi-purpose learning opportunities for the students!","fullyFundedDate":1771455132920,"projectUrl":"project/building-skills-through-play-academic-a/10103822/","projectTitle":"Building Skills Through Play: Academic and Social‑Emotional Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wadsack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8355272_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753113538036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355272"},{"teacherId":9967853,"projectId":10104640,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the floor seat cushions, flexible floor tables, and binder shelf for our classroom. Your support is already making a meaningful impact on my students and our learning environment.\r\n\r\nMy students come from a rich variety of cultural backgrounds, with many students from the Pacific Islands. They come with a range of preferred learning environments, including floor seating. Previously, my classroom setup did not allow for that flexibility. Because of your donation, my students now have comfortable floor seating options and flexible floor tables that better reflect their learning preferences and cultural experiences. This has created a more inclusive and welcoming space where students feel seen, valued, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe addition of flexible seating and lap-style workspaces supports not only their academic growth but also their social-emotional development. Students are more engaged, focused, and collaborative when they are comfortable. Having choice in where and how they work empowers them to take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nAs a Leader in Me School, we strive to develop strong, self-driven learners. Our students track their goals, academic growth, and strengths related to the 8 Habits of Successful Leaders in personal data binders. The new binder shelf has made a tremendous difference by providing easy access to these binders. Students can independently retrieve and return their materials, reinforcing responsibility, organization, and leadership skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped us move closer to providing a flexible and accessible learning environment that supports both the academic and personal growth of every child in our classroom. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1771638719860,"projectUrl":"project/building-leaders-in-academic-growth-and/10104640/","projectTitle":"Building Leaders in Academic Growth and Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alvarado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9967853_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741986927825","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967853"},{"teacherId":8975834,"projectId":10107496,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our Multicultural Food and Learning Initiative. Your contribution of international snacks, storage carts, and classroom rewards has transformed how our first graders learn and connect with one another.\r\n\r\nThrough the donated seaweed snacks, multigrain crackers, fortune cookies, and other culturally diverse foods, our first grade students are discovering the world through authentic experiences. They practice foundational academic skills-learning new vocabulary words, counting and measuring snacks, and exploring where foods come from-all while building excitement about different cultures. For our youngest learners, these tangible, sensory experiences make learning memorable and joyful. \r\n\r\nEqually important, these items strengthen the friendships and sense of belonging in our first grade classrooms. As our students taste foods from different cultures and share stories about their families, they develop kindness, curiosity, and respect for one another. The carts you provided help us transport these resources between classrooms, making it easy for teachers to collaborate and for our first graders to participate in celebrating cultures together. Even at this young age, students learn that teamwork and inclusion matter.\r\n\r\nYour investment has made a real difference in our first graders' lives. We are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771733547956,"projectUrl":"project/culture-to-the-classroom-food-fellows/10107496/","projectTitle":"Culture to the Classroom: Food, Fellowship and a Helping Hand","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tokumura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975834"},{"teacherId":2005891,"projectId":9673660,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a true Mālama ʻĀina makerspace, where students are learning how to design real solutions to real-world problems using 3D printing.\r\n\r\nWhile many of our donors may use technology at home, the way students use it in school goes far beyond screens and apps. With 3D printing, students move through the full design process: identifying a problem, sketching ideas, creating digital models, testing prototypes, and revising their designs based on what works (and what doesn't). This hands-on technology supports STEM learning, strengthens problem-solving skills, and builds perseverance as students see their ideas turn into physical objects they can hold, test, and improve.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for students is watching their own designs come to life. Seeing a digital model slowly print layer by layer is powerful—it turns abstract thinking into something tangible. Students are especially motivated knowing their designs connect to Mālama ʻĀina concepts, such as protecting natural resources, reducing waste, or creating tools that help care for our school and local environment. They feel proud knowing their work has purpose and impact.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who struggle with traditional pencil-and-paper tasks have truly flourished with this technology. Visual learners, hands-on thinkers, and students who often lack confidence in academics have shown incredible focus, creativity, and leadership during design sessions. Some students who rarely speak up in class have become experts—teaching peers how to adjust designs, troubleshoot print errors, and think critically about improvements.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students don't just learn about innovation—they become innovators. Your support has empowered them to see themselves as capable problem-solvers who can use technology to care for their community and their ʻāina. We are deeply grateful for the opportunities you've helped create.","fullyFundedDate":1759201447975,"projectUrl":"project/mlama-ina-makers-designing-solutions/9673660/","projectTitle":"Mālama ʻĀina Makers: Designing Solutions with 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baldaino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2005891_orig.jpg?crop=1745,1746,x0,y192&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646855376655","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2005891"},{"teacherId":3253535,"projectId":7002481,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to the \"College Football Playoff Foundation\" for your generous support to empower our readers. Motivating students can often be a difficult task, but your kindness provided the perfect spark. \r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation became even more apparent when students realized they could choose prizes for their hard work. They were truly elated and hadn't expected any rewards for their efforts. Even the smallest \"trinkets\" made them feel incredibly special and valued. Your generosity didn't just provide prizes; it helped foster a genuine excitement for reading that will stay with them long after the challenge is over.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I plan to build on this energy through other challenges in the \"Readers Are Leaders\" campaign such as a March Madness Book Tournament. My next steps involve rewarding students for other positive behaviors in the library and launching new challenges to keep this momentum going. Thank you for being a vital part of our community and for helping our students realize that their dedication to learning is something worth celebrating.","fullyFundedDate":1671201178248,"projectUrl":"project/readers-become-leaders/7002481/","projectTitle":"Readers Become Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moku","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3253535_orig.jpg?crop=1124,1125,x0,y453&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664222428202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3253535"},{"teacherId":3253535,"projectId":9780043,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our Winter Reading Challenge. Motivating students can often be a difficult task, but your kindness provided the perfect spark. Our students returned from winter break more enthusiastic than ever about literacy, and seeing their faces light up as they shared their love of reading was truly rewarding.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation became even more apparent when students realized they could choose prizes for their hard work. They were truly elated and hadn't expected any rewards for their efforts. Even the smallest \"trinkets\" made them feel incredibly special and valued. Your generosity didn't just provide prizes; it helped foster a genuine excitement for reading that will stay with them long after the challenge is over.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, I plan to build on this energy through our \"Readers Are Leaders\" campaign. My next steps involve rewarding students for other positive behaviors in the library and launching new challenges to keep this momentum going. Thank you for being a vital part of our community and for helping our students realize that their dedication to learning is something worth celebrating.","fullyFundedDate":1764640461712,"projectUrl":"project/help-motivate-our-readers/9780043/","projectTitle":"Help Motivate Our Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moku","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3253535_orig.jpg?crop=1124,1125,x0,y453&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1664222428202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3253535"},{"teacherId":8824270,"projectId":9775795,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your contribution to classrooms and students in Hawaii. Our project has helped to make our classroom more organized and easy flowing. My students love the items we received and use them almost daily. Their little faces lit up when they walked into class and saw things moved around so we could enjoy our new items in an effective way! \r\nMoving schools this year has made the process of setting up a classroom tricky as I learned what my needs as a teacher, the needs of my students, and the resources available to me were. These items helped to bring life to my classroom, help us keep track of various items, and overall are very useful.\r\nThank you so much again for allowing my students and I the opportunity to get new materials for our classroom. We appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759626019083,"projectUrl":"project/furnish-first-grade-futures/9775795/","projectTitle":"Furnish First Grade Futures!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shigetani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824270_orig.jpg?crop=3512,3512,x456,y871&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759200684729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824270"},{"teacherId":8978344,"projectId":9777462,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our music classroom and making this project possible. Your generosity has given my students access to materials that we now use every day in meaningful, practical ways.\r\n\r\nThe puppets and storybooks have helped students connect songs to storytelling and reading. Rhythm instruments and flashcards support listening, timing, and teamwork. The agility rings and movement tools have made rhythm lessons more physical and engaging. The singing bowl has become part of our routine for helping students settle, focus, and transition between activities.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom is better equipped for active learning, creative exploration, and thoughtful reflection. These resources have strengthened both our instruction and our students' confidence in trying new things. 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