{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ali'iolani Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3197368,"projectId":10104710,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous support. My class love all the items so much. \r\n\r\nThe students are able to stay seated with the chair bands because they help to keep their busy feet occupied. The toys help with interaction in the class and increase more communication among the peers. The learning materials fit our daily curriculum so well. The students enjoy all the hands-on learning experience.\r\n\r\nAll these wouldn't come true without your donation. We really appreciate your thoughts and help to our Keiki and educators. My whole class would like to say Mahalo to you.","fullyFundedDate":1771631491211,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-flex-seating-and-focus/10104710/","projectTitle":"Fidgets, Flex-Seating, and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3197368_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627427118147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3197368"},{"teacherId":10249170,"projectId":10105830,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for making this project a reality! The classroom feels like a brand-new space now. The kids are absolutely obsessed with the floor cushions. It's made our reading corner the most popular spot in the room. They've already started reading all the Wings of Fire and \"Who Would Win?\" books, and having the bulk headphones has made our computer time so much smoother and quieter. \r\n\r\nWe're also fully stocked on the essentials now. The whiteboards help with quick math drills and the Crayola crayons and markers give the kids everything they need to get creative. The new cubby bins also keep us organized and ready to go. You've truly made a massive impact on our daily school life, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771683938472,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-supplies/10105830/","projectTitle":"Books and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Altona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10249170_orig.jpg?crop=1213,1213,x313,y266&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758690625300","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10249170"},{"teacherId":8822482,"projectId":9874290,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! I apologize for the late thank you letter. I had to ask a few families if I could borrow their hand print calendars. \r\n\r\nThe kids had so much fun creating these hand print calendars and they were very excited to give it to their families. We did use a lot of card stock, so your generous donation helped with all of the materials.\r\n\r\nThe students had a blast painting their hands and watching their hands turn into something really fun like a sun, a flower, or even Santa! \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1766505371399,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-handprint-calendar-gift/9874290/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Handprint Calendar Gift","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822482"},{"teacherId":5569987,"projectId":10107692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with STEM kits and high-quality paint. The introduction of the STEM kits created a wave of excitement throughout the room, as the students felt like true engineers while discovering the hands-on mechanics of how circuits work. It was wonderful to see them so deeply engaged in the learning process; in fact, they were so captivated by the challenge of building and testing their designs that they truly did not want to put the materials down. These kits have turned complex scientific concepts into a tangible and thrilling experience that my students will remember for a long time.\r\n\r\nIn addition to our engineering explorations, the donation of paint has served as a massive inspiration for our classroom's creativity. Having a variety of colors and supplies allowed us to dive into multiple canvas projects, giving each student the opportunity to express their unique vision on a professional scale. Watching them transition from the analytical thinking of a scientist to the expressive freedom of an artist has been a joy to witness. Your support has not only provided us with essential resources but has also fostered an environment where my students feel encouraged to explore, build, and create every single day. Thank you for making these impactful learning experiences possible for our class.","fullyFundedDate":1771769400078,"projectUrl":"project/stem-day/10107692/","projectTitle":"STEM Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muramoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5569987"},{"teacherId":5569987,"projectId":10084979,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with high-quality watercolors, watercolor paper, crayons, and a new supply organizer. These materials have transformed our creative space and given my students the tools they need to express themselves artistically throughout the year. The impact of your donation was immediate, as the children have used the watercolors and specialized paper to create vibrant decorations that brightened our entire classroom for Valentine's Day. They also look forward to using these professional-grade materials during our Fun Fridays, where they explore their personal creativity and practice new painting techniques. Most recently, the watercolor paper served as the perfect canvas for thoughtful Mother's Day cards, which the students were so proud to take home as special keepsakes.\r\n\r\nIn addition to our painting projects, the new crayons have been a staple in our daily learning and character-building activities. We have used them for a wide variety of art projects, including creating colorful messages to celebrate kindness, making cards to show appreciation for our principal, and recognizing several different holidays throughout the semester. Beyond the art itself, the new supply organizer has made a significant difference in our classroom environment. It has helped us keep everything neat and accessible, teaching the students the importance of organization and taking care of our shared tools. Because of your kindness, my students truly see themselves as artists and have a newfound pride in their work and their workspace. Thank you for investing in their creativity and our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1770574436546,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies/10084979/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Muramoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5569987"},{"teacherId":8977201,"projectId":9860235,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous contribution to our classroom. Your support is more than just a donation; it is a vital investment in the emotional and academic success of our students.\r\n\r\nWithout the right tools, this internal discomfort can turn into frustration and avoidance. However, because of your kindness, we can now provide the proactive sensory resources to our students to find their focus.\r\n\r\nBy supporting this project, you are helping our students Learn to self-manage their sensory needs appropriately. Replace anxiety with the self-assurance needed to tackle new challenges. Transition smoothly from a state of stress into active, joyful learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity ensures that learning is truly accessible for everyone in our room. Thank you for recognizing the potential in these amazing young people and for providing the foundation they need to thrive both emotionally and academically.","fullyFundedDate":1767206490220,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-calm-tools-for-focused-learning/9860235/","projectTitle":"Sensory Calm: Tools for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8977201"},{"teacherId":8361436,"projectId":10065197,"letterContent":"Our student service club students as well as my counseling students have been utilizing the new resources and benefiting from them greatly. The resources are used to help keep students engaged and motivated to continue supporting our school through service avenues. Our Student Council and JPOs work tirelessly to serve our school community by planning fun activities, monitoring our walkways and hallways, and doing it all while maintaining their responsibilities in the classroom. The games provide a ways for students not only to have fun, but allow students to work on their social emotional and self regulation skills. \r\n\r\nThe students were very excited to see the new resources and appreciate the snacks that help to keep them going. They were even more excited when they had some time to use them. \r\n\r\nWe greatly appreciate all you have donated!","fullyFundedDate":1769797337628,"projectUrl":"project/school-wide-incentives/10065197/","projectTitle":"School-wide Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ah Yat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8361436_orig.jpg?crop=510,510,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677738435215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8361436"},{"teacherId":8354905,"projectId":9774728,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, my students are now able to participate in a meaningful multi-sensory project that was truly designed with their unique needs in mind.\r\n\r\nMy students have severe medical and developmental needs, and all of them require adapted materials to fully access learning. With your support, we are creating muti-sensory books filled with textures, sounds, visuals, and experiences that allow every student to engage and communicate. These books are more than a project. They are tools for connection, expression, and joy.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a real difference in our classroom. You have given my students opportunities to learn in ways that honor their abilities and celebrate who they are. We are so grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again for helping to make our classroom a place where every student can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759422677061,"projectUrl":"project/our-sense-our-story-multisensory-memor/9774728/","projectTitle":"Our Sense, Our Story: Multisensory Memory Books For Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8354905"},{"teacherId":7931594,"projectId":10101588,"letterContent":"This project has helped my class by replacing glue sticks that have dried out or been used up. We use glue sticks to glue down our Spelling Lists each week as well as for other art projects.\r\n The snacks have helped to feed hungry students who haven't had breakfast or who need some extra energy to get them through their lessons.\r\n The art palettes will be used when we do painting projects. This way- each student can have individual paint palettes. The students can also save paint this way as the palettes have a small area for each paint and this will help conserve the paint.","fullyFundedDate":1771440720409,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-supplies/10101588/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Przygodzinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931594"},{"teacherId":9750751,"projectId":9891420,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my students have shown an increase in engagement and self-regulation in the classroom, due to having greater access to sensory items. \r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the sensory bins, they were incredibly excited. These sensory bins provide them with much-needed timely sensory input, and also provide them with opportunities to share materials with peers. \r\n\r\nOur next step is to use the materials to create a positive behavior reinforcement system, so that we collectively take our positive learning behaviors to the next level. We are excited to make that happen, and it wouldn't be possible without your help!","fullyFundedDate":1763374902686,"projectUrl":"project/happy-regulated-learners/9891420/","projectTitle":"Happy, Regulated Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9750751_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728208452302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/zj-chin"},{"teacherId":7679251,"projectId":9741363,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our positive behavior program. We appreciate the snacks and little prizes the students are able to earn. This particular project was able to touch so many students outside of my classroom, as the prizes and snacks were shared with others. The snacks especially helped the lower grade students who needed a snack during recess. This little deed helped them focus and concentrate during their lessons with their teacher. Our positive behavior program is successful not just because of the prizes, but because of the intrinsic values they connect with positive behavior choices and the personal reflection that goes along with it.","fullyFundedDate":1758851036847,"projectUrl":"project/positive-behavior-counts/9741363/","projectTitle":"Positive Behavior Counts!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7679251"},{"teacherId":7679251,"projectId":9777750,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding this project. The students were so incredibly grateful for the supplies, like the composition books. We use those daily to record our learning. Much of the project was comprised of books. The students love the books, and read them whenever they can. Each child has a bin with their supplies for learning: composition book, folder, and book. Most of that provided directly from this project. 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