{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waikiki Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7415994,"projectId":10104906,"letterContent":"Thank you for the STEM supplies! My students are building language acquisition and problem-solving skills through hands-on exploration. The magnet building materials, pinwheels, puzzles, science books, and life cycle charts have made our small-group work more engaging and exciting. These new activities give students meaningful challenges to solve and provide great opportunities for brainstorming. It has been impressive to watch small groups collaborate to build their creations while learning new vocabulary in the moment. The life cycle visuals have made a world of difference for my EL learners. I truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771773449322,"projectUrl":"project/super-stem-stars/10104906/","projectTitle":"Super STEM Stars","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey Ledesma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7415994_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y425&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597140365323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7415994"},{"teacherId":7415994,"projectId":9775592,"letterContent":"Thank you for the nonfiction readers and phonics games! These materials gave our small groups more choices, and that sense of agency motivated students to stretch their reading and phonics skills to the next level. The nonfiction books about animals were especially popular, and the phonics games made reviewing essential skills feel far more playful and engaging. Best of all, the materials helped us build background knowledge and strengthen positive social skills during small-group work. Students said they felt proud and satisfied—they enjoyed working with partners and felt independent because they could choose from the wonderful books we were fortunate enough to receive. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1759623369020,"projectUrl":"project/english-explorers/9775592/","projectTitle":"English Explorers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bailey Ledesma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7415994_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y425&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597140365323","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7415994"},{"teacherId":7109445,"projectId":10114198,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through DonorsChoose! Your generous contribution provided us with Early Math Folder Game Libraries that will make a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe Early Math Folder Game Libraries will give my students opportunities to practice important early math skills through hands-on, engaging activities. For young learners, having the chance to learn through games and interactive materials makes challenging concepts more approachable and exciting. These resources will help build confidence while strengthening foundational math skills that students will carry with them throughout their education.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students now have new tools that will help make learning more interactive, meaningful, and fun. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping provide resources that our students may not otherwise have access to. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1778119520418,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-math-games/10114198/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Math Games!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Skedeleski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7109445_orig.jpg?crop=937,937,x22,y134&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673505447540","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7109445"},{"teacherId":9657652,"projectId":10237489,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has become an even more supportive and engaging place for every learner. The sensory tools and fidgets have quickly become an important part of our daily routine. Students use them during whole-group lessons, small-group instruction, independent work, and writing time to help them stay focused, calm, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThe excitement on my students' faces when they first explored the new materials was unforgettable. They were eager to find the tools that worked best for them, and it was wonderful to see them take ownership of their learning by making thoughtful choices to help themselves stay regulated and engaged.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the school year, these sensory tools will support students during literacy and math rotations, collaborative projects, and hands-on learning experiences. By helping students regulate their bodies and minds, these resources allow them to spend more time focused on learning, building confidence, and participating alongside their classmates.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in a classroom where every child has the opportunity to feel successful, supported, and ready to learn each day. Your kindness is making a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1778036606894,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-for-focus-supporting-every-lear/10237489/","projectTitle":"Fidgets for Focus: Supporting Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maya Hu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hu"},{"teacherId":9657652,"projectId":10210988,"letterContent":"This project gave my students the tools they needed to continue growing and thriving over the summer break. When the materials arrived, the students were excited and eager to explore them. They immediately began talking about how they could use the resources at home to keep learning, reading, and practicing important skills during the months away from school.\r\n\r\nThe new resources have helped extend learning beyond the classroom by providing students with meaningful opportunities to stay engaged and build on the progress they made throughout the school year. \r\n\r\nAs we look ahead, students will use these resources to reinforce foundational skills, explore new interests, and return to school better prepared and more confident. These materials help bridge the summer learning gap and ensure that learning remains an active and enjoyable part of their daily lives. Thank you for investing in our students and supporting their continued growth and success.","fullyFundedDate":1778036837561,"projectUrl":"project/sunshine-minds-summer-puzzles-curiosi/10210988/","projectTitle":"Sunshine Minds: Summer Puzzles & Curiosity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maya Hu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hu"},{"teacherId":9657652,"projectId":10198318,"letterContent":"The Teachers Pay Teachers gift cards have made an immediate impact in our classroom by giving us access to high-quality, engaging resources that meet the unique needs of our students. With these resources, we can provide hands-on activities, targeted practice, and enrichment opportunities that make learning more meaningful and enjoyable.\r\n\r\nWhat excites our students most is that the materials are interactive, colorful, and designed to keep them actively involved in their learning. Whether they are working independently, collaborating with classmates, or participating in small-group instruction, these resources help make lessons more engaging and accessible.\r\n\r\nThe greatest benefit is the flexibility these resources provide. We can quickly find materials that support students who need extra help while also challenging those who are ready to go further. Many students who were previously hesitant to participate have become more confident because they can access learning activities that match their needs and interests.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped us create a classroom where students are more engaged, successful, and excited to learn. Mahalo for investing in our keiki and helping them grow both academically and personally.","fullyFundedDate":1777981595766,"projectUrl":"project/customized-learning-for-exceptional-stud/10198318/","projectTitle":"Customized Learning for Exceptional Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maya Hu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hu"},{"teacherId":7937080,"projectId":10181436,"letterContent":"Mindful Movers and Wellness Warriors united to make our physical education lessons thrive with their enthusiasm on the field and around the court. Kids were seen using their cooperative equipment to interact with one another and create lasting memories during recess. Kids truly loved their Nerf Vortex balls that they could throw back and forth amongst one another, coming up with their own creative football-like games.\r\n\r\n The new utility cart was well-resourced and transported indoor games and activities from room to room throughout my campus. The rolling dry-erase board has been vital in giving instructions and making a tracking list for students to follow as they traverse between activity stations. \r\n\r\nHaving access to multicolored discs, batons, and rings, I was able to divide teams up accordingly by the color coordination of the items I used, making it very easy for students to follow along with their designated color orientation and teamwork. \r\n\r\nI was very grateful to be able to have the pop-up canopy tent to provide shade from the sun that shines abundantly on the Hawaiian Islands. This provided students the opportunity to have rest breaks in a shaded spot between activities.\r\n\r\nOur Keiki continue to strive confidently ahead with aspirations of wellness through your generous contribution and growth of our physical education program. \r\nWe make the impossible...possible with our \"can-do\" attitude for success.","fullyFundedDate":1778006464827,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-movers-and-wellness-warriors/10181436/","projectTitle":"Mindful Movers and Wellness Warriors!","teacherDisplayName":"Coach John Holaday","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937080_orig.jpg?crop=1455,1456,x0,y135&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627896484223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937080"},{"teacherId":5549054,"projectId":10200860,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are bringing conservation and art together in a meaningful way. The mosaic supplies you provided are being used to create beautiful Yellow-Faced Bee mosaics that will become permanent educational displays at Kaʻena Point State Park and the Kaiwi State Scenic Shoreline. As students carefully cut, arrange, and place each tile, they are learning about Hawaiʻi's endangered Yellow-Faced Bee and the important role it plays as a native pollinator.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the excitement in the classroom was contagious. Many of our students had never created a mosaic before, and they were amazed by the variety of colorful tiles and eager to begin designing. They took great pride in knowing that their artwork would be displayed in a state park where thousands of visitors will see it for years to come. That knowledge gave their work an even greater sense of purpose and responsibility.\r\n\r\nThis project has become much more than an art lesson. Students have researched the bee's habitat, life cycle, and the threats it faces, connecting science, art, and environmental stewardship. As they work on the mosaics, they discuss how native plants support pollinators and why protecting Hawaiʻi's unique ecosystems matters.\r\n\r\nThe next step in our project is to install the completed mosaics at the trailhead kiosks and continue our partnership with Hawaiʻi State Parks. Students will also help restore native bee habitat by growing and planting native coastal plants that provide food and shelter for the Yellow-Faced Bee. Through these experiences, they are learning that even as young people, they can make a lasting difference in protecting Hawaiʻi's natural and cultural resources.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this incredible learning experience possible. Your generosity has empowered our students to create lasting works of art while becoming passionate advocates for one of Hawaiʻi's most important endangered species.","fullyFundedDate":1777315976454,"projectUrl":"project/endangered-yellow-faced-bee-mosaics-for/10200860/","projectTitle":"Endangered Yellow-Faced Bee Mosaics for Hawaii State Parks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carpenter","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5549054_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533698686376","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/courtney-waikiki"},{"teacherId":5540389,"projectId":10104091,"letterContent":"All the supplies provided have been huge for my classroom. Number one being the clorox wipes. People often forget the the amount of germs that run through a school, especially in Kindergarten. We deal with everything from bed bugs, head lice, stomach flu, covid, RSV etc. The kids are not allowed to use the clorox wipes but the teachers use it all the time to make sure the environment is safe and healthy.\r\n\r\nThe ritz crackers are another big plus to our class. It is so often that kids come to school hungry and if they are hungry they cannot focus. I am lucky to have such a large treasure trove of snacks for the kids. Ritz may not be the healthiest but it is filling and does not have a lot of sugar.\r\n\r\nReading fluency is become a major focal point for elementary especially in Kindergarten. All the reading supplies donated have been excellent in helping struggling readers grow. Especially the BOB books. They offer confidence and reading skills that kids need.","fullyFundedDate":1775913430471,"projectUrl":"project/general-supplies-for-kindergarten-classr/10104091/","projectTitle":"General Supplies for Kindergarten Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Stephanos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5540389"},{"teacherId":8390643,"projectId":10107595,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation for my students. The excitement shown on my students' faces when they saw the new books and games was priceless. Then the snacks provided them power to sustain their energy during after school tutoring. The snack are gone now, and the books and games will be used for many years by students in coming years. \r\n\r\nMy students enjoy the variety and topics of the materials, and practicing reading sparks their interest to dig deeper, ask questions, and search for more information! I would not be able to afford to purchase these materials on my own, and they are no funds to purchase them through my school, so I am extra, extra grateful for the opportunity to provide these quality materials for this year's students and those in years to come.\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nShelly Hecker","fullyFundedDate":1771775965235,"projectUrl":"project/tutoring-students-need-engaging-material/10107595/","projectTitle":"Tutoring Students Need Engaging Materials and are Hungry!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hecker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390643"},{"teacherId":8974812,"projectId":10105767,"letterContent":"Our new rug has made our cozy book nook a million times more inviting. The students have been gravitating to the space naturally! As a special ed teacher, it is incredibly rewarding each time I use the story time kits because all students have frequent opportunities to interact with the text using actions or props from the kit. And because these items are interesting and accessible to all students, our story times have become much more inclusive. My favorite result is seeing students seek out the books and props on their own during student choice times. Mahalo for your incredible generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1771629801792,"projectUrl":"project/increasing-student-engagement-with-highl/10105767/","projectTitle":"Increasing Student Engagement With Highly Interactive Story Times","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974812_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677749373774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974812"},{"teacherId":9657652,"projectId":10107943,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Your support has given us access to dynamic Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) resources that are completely changing how my students learn.\r\n\r\nWhile many of you use technology daily for work or home, here is how it is uniquely making an impact in our classroom:\r\n\r\nTailored Learning: Textbooks often offer a one-size-fits-all approach, but my students all learn differently. This digital platform allows me to instantly access visual supports and differentiated materials, breaking down complex concepts so every student can succeed.\r\n\r\nActive Engagement: The students are most excited by the interactivity. Instead of staring at a flat page, they are engaging with vibrant, hands-on activities. It turns abstract lessons into an exciting, tangible challenge.\r\n\r\nBuilding Confidence: This has been a game-changer for students who used to struggle or shut down with traditional worksheets. Because I can discreetly tailor assignments to their exact needs, these students are experiencing immediate success. This boost has given them the confidence to take risks and participate proudly in class.\r\n\r\nYou didn't just fund materials for a classroom, you unlocked moments of pride, confidence, and a genuine love for learning. 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