{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ala Wai Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8355272,"projectId":9854019,"letterContent":"I work with students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Your donation will reach all of them! The students were thrilled to see new, cushiony yoga mats! In physical education class, the students do floor exercises (for example, Russian twists, bicycle crunches, bird-dog Pilates exercises), stretches, and other activities. Our old (over 20 years old) mats were so thin and hard that their knees, elbows, and spines sunk down to the hard floor, limiting the types of exercises that could be performed. \r\n\tI can't wait to build lessons and units around Yoga and Pilates, as well as incorporating calisthenic exercises into the physical education routine. The mats open up so many options when it comes to physical activities in P.E. class. Even simple exercises such as modified push ups, which were shied away from before since students' knees dug into the hard floor, are now an option. \r\n\tThank you so much for supporting teachers, students, and physical education.","fullyFundedDate":1767210233454,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-movement-enhancing-physical-and/9854019/","projectTitle":"Mindful Movement: Enhancing Physical and Mental Health with Yoga Mats","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":9676972,"projectId":9778196,"letterContent":"We are so thrilled to be the recipient of your generous donations. Our students have shown a love for books and listening to stories read aloud. Through this project, we are can continue to foster their interest in books while providing them with fun, simple incentives for reading with their families at home. \r\n\r\nWe will be decorating a treasure chest to store a select few materials purchased in this project. Students will be able to redeem a number of books read with their family for one of the treasures. It is our hope that children continue to find joy in reading to learn and that it will lead to students learning to read.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for making this project possible. We could not have done it without you.","fullyFundedDate":1759501178287,"projectUrl":"project/reading-treasures/9778196/","projectTitle":"Reading Treasures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9676972_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724230676101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dona"},{"teacherId":8356400,"projectId":9777472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my class project.My students have surely been more focused on their computer lessons while using the earbuds and motivational blockers which provided for less distractions.They are so eager and enthusiastic to use the elastic bands on their chairs as it gives them an outlet to channel their energy while working.My students love sharing the basketball cushion on their chair and feel so special when it's their turn to use it. The fun claw machine was a big motivator to get my students to strive to meet their weekly goals. They love the challenge of grabbing a prize. I appreciate having such a wide assortment of prizes to reward my kids with. The most popular items were the colorful,soft,squishy stress balls and the moldable putty.They also loved the stickers, cool mechanical pencils and the calming strip stickers. Your generous donation has put a lot of smiles on my student's faces and helped to transform my classroom into a joyful place!","fullyFundedDate":1759462908275,"projectUrl":"project/awesome-amazing-achievers/9777472/","projectTitle":"Awesome Amazing Achievers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Eng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8356400_orig.jpg?crop=474,474,x0,y1&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1649208527099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8356400"},{"teacherId":6191990,"projectId":9250967,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project and helping us create our Emotional Bank Accounts. Because of you, my students now have a simple but powerful way to recognize and celebrate kindness every day. \r\nUsing the pompoms you provided, students \"fill each other's buckets\" whenever they notice a classmate doing something kind, thoughtful, or helpful. It has made such a positive impact on our classroom culture. Students light up when they are recognized, and are genuinely excited to notice the good in one another. \r\nYour generosity helped turn abstract social-emotional lessons into something tangible and joyful.\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the hearts of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1745248042158,"projectUrl":"project/emotional-bank-accounts/9250967/","projectTitle":"Emotional Bank Accounts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Neva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6191990_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1577998388035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6191990"},{"teacherId":3259867,"projectId":9397518,"letterContent":"My sincere thanks for donating desk caddies for my classroom. I use these desk caddies each year, and they are always such a convenience. They look great too!\r\nThe desk caddies are convenient for my students for many reasons. They provide space for water bottles, writing utensils, and more. They also serve as a paper weight as students routinely place papers under them. Another very helpful feature of the caddies is their portability. Students can carry them around the room or to outside learning areas. \r\nThank you again for choosing to donate to this project. The benefits are many, and lasting too.\r\nMahalo nui loa from Ms. Greene and her thriving 3rd Grade students.","fullyFundedDate":1759545635978,"projectUrl":"project/desk-caddy-convenience/9397518/","projectTitle":"Desk Caddy Convenience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Greene","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3259867"},{"teacherId":9370381,"projectId":9774355,"letterContent":"All of our students are very excited to use the new watercolor supplies for an important project that will begin upon return from winter break! This project was pushed back due to some unexpected events, but the students have seen the new items and have begun planning their designs! \r\n\r\nThis project is their biggest and most important for the year, as it will require them to incorporate what they've learned, to show individual creativity, and to utilize their time wisely. Over the course of only two class periods (40 minutes each), students will choose a part of our new school song to depict through watercolor complemented and other mediums: salt, sponges, Sharpies, pencils, etc. Each student will present their final design to their classmates. Those who are interested may also enter their designs into our annual AWES 'Believe, Achieve, Succeed' Art Contest! \r\n\r\nFor our students, having the opportunity to create with materials they may not have access to at home is a big deal. Our school is a Title 1, inclusive, and immersive...many are exposed to art in various forms only at school. I take my role seriously but also show students that it is fun to express yourself creatively as well!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generous donation in support of our efforts, and if possible, we'll post the finished poster designs to this platform. If you're interested, I do try to post student work onto my FB page under Stacey Stewart. (Student faces/names are not included.)","fullyFundedDate":1759568457152,"projectUrl":"project/singing-a-song-of-watercolors/9774355/","projectTitle":"Singing a Song of Watercolors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9370381_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y105&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700158453940","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/awesartroom16"},{"teacherId":6530768,"projectId":9774415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the stools, chair, table, and fans. My students especially love the stools and fans. The fans are making our classroom cooler, and students enjoy sitting on the stools during independent work time.\r\n\r\nWhen the new materials arrived, the class was so excited, and that excitement has continued. They enjoy choosing where to sit and which furniture to use. Offering flexible seating gives students voice and choice in their learning, helps them build independence, and supports them in making positive decisions.\r\n\r\nYour generous donation is already making a meaningful difference in our classroom every day. Thank you again for supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759428795768,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cool-classroom-with-flexible/9774415/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cool Classroom with Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6530768_orig.jpg?crop=1677,1677,x0,y245&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597202761306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6530768"},{"teacherId":7938636,"projectId":9778180,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your support is already making a significant impact on my students. We are actively using the highlighters to improve our comprehension writing skills by color-coding: using pink for the question and answer, yellow for text evidence, and blue for our explanation. \r\nAdditionally, the students love to show their deep thinking and synergize with others using the white board posters and papers for our Thinking Building Classrooms activities, which allows them to display different problem-solving methods and compare them with classmates. The paper trays help us organize our class papers by subject, while the buckets are essential for teamwork point systems and organizing our writing supplies. \r\nFinally, the English Language Development and other activity cards are proving instrumental in helping my students and English Language Learners build essential skills and show noticeable improvement in their reading. Thank you again for investing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759503651136,"projectUrl":"project/accelerating-growth-through-differentia/9778180/","projectTitle":"Accelerating Growth: Through Differentiated Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938636"},{"teacherId":8975834,"projectId":9775059,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support! The elementary school students and I are so fortunate to have you looking out for us. Your support has allowed me to provide enrichment activities to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The extracurricular classes provide students with opportunities to plan, design, and create. Students' imaginations are being fostered while they simultaneously develop connections with other students outside of their homeroom community. Thank you so much for all the beads, jewels, and more!\r\n\r\nWe also appreciate your donations of snacks and favors. Students were able to participate in learning revolving around your donations and the holidays. They even got to take home a small goodie bag!\r\n\r\nWords alone don't express how grateful we are for your support! Hooray!","fullyFundedDate":1759445469545,"projectUrl":"project/bead-it/9775059/","projectTitle":"Bead It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tokumura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975834"},{"teacherId":8355272,"projectId":9493868,"letterContent":"Thank you for all the Rubik's Cubes, jigsaw puzzles, and instant film. When the students saw all the cubes and puzzles, they were so excited. They couldn't stop talking about the different types of cubes and puzzles they were about to use. They shared their knowledge and experience around the items with me and their classmates. Once Puzzle Mania Crew began, they had a blast experimenting with each type of cube and the various puzzles. They used the \"How To\" book to help them in their journey to solve puzzles as well. They also loved the 3D model of the body, which included bones, muscles, and organs. \r\n\r\nDuring Puzzle Mania Crew time, the students were so happy to have photos to take home photos taken with the instant film you provided. It was such a nice way for them to share what happens in school with their families. \r\n\r\nI look forward to more exciting Puzzle Mania Crew classes this year with our kindergarten through 5th grade students!","fullyFundedDate":1759169404517,"projectUrl":"project/puzzle-mania/9493868/","projectTitle":"Puzzle Mania","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":9676972,"projectId":9702184,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous support in funding our DonorsChoose project! Your kindness has provided our students with materials that spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning across art, science, and math.\r\n\r\nWith your help, our classroom has become a place where students can explore, experiment, and express themselves in new and exciting ways. The art materials inspire imagination and self-expression, while the science and math resources encourage hands-on discovery and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nDuring our recent class study of seeds, these materials had a powerful impact. Students used magnifying lenses, measuring tools, and art supplies to observe, document, and illustrate the different stages of seed growth. They drew detailed diagrams, made predictions, and compared plant development over time—blending science, math, and art in meaningful ways. The excitement and wonder they showed as they made new discoveries were truly inspiring. The next step is to be able to capture the children's learning through drawings, class discussions, journal entries, and song and dance. \r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a lasting difference—not only by supplying tools and resources but also by showing our students that their ideas and creativity matter. Thank you for investing in their learning and for helping us build a joyful, dynamic classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1757790661766,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-through-art-science/9702184/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds Through Art, Science & Math","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9676972_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724230676101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dona"},{"teacherId":9676972,"projectId":9389671,"letterContent":"Throughout the school year, we provide a variety of art experiences for our students to participate in, from painting, ink and watercolor, modeling clay, and collages. Varying in application, media, and medium, our children apply their senses and engage their creative energy to yield beautiful works of art. \r\n\r\nThe purpose of this project was to provide a safe place for the students to keep their finished work as well as those that were still in progress. We used the zipper pouches to organize work that we would add to their working portfolio so that we can share them with our families during parent-teacher conferences, family engagement events, and end-of-year meetings. \r\n\r\nWhile we knew that it was important to have a space to organize their work, we didn't anticipate the huge interest that the students would have in art this year. We are always thrilled to see the focus in the children's eyes as they make another stroke on their paper or figure out where to add the next button on their collage. We know that our students are proud of their work and happy to share their process as well as progress with their art. We are so thankful to be able to use the art supplies and storage container to foster their creativity and problem-solving skills.","fullyFundedDate":1754214879848,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-art-keeping-creativit/9389671/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Art: Keeping Creativity Safe & Special","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9676972_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y92&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724230676101","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-dona"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50822","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":344,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":61,"percentAsian":25,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":54.6,"schoolId":50822,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ala Wai Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ala Wai Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/ala-wai-elementary-school/50822"}