{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waikiki Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2389366,"projectId":10105953,"letterContent":"I am over the moon with your generous donations! We now have a cooler that will actually keep our frozen products frozen. And it has wheels! Our classes. will take good care of it and use it for years to come. We have been wanting one for years but have not been able to get one. We also have a new bluetooth speaker for educational videos and for students to share their digital creations meeting the technology standards. Colored ink is expensive and your contribution helps me with my printing needs when I need it in color.\r\n\r\nThank you for contributing to the education of our future leaders. Donors Choose has helped my class numerous times and I am so grateful to all the people who take the time to read and help my class in need. All supplies will be used for my classroom and the beautiful children who thrive in it.","fullyFundedDate":1771616840861,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-needed-for-my-classroom/10105953/","projectTitle":"Supplies Needed For My Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2389366_orig.jpg?crop=1597,1597,x0,y154&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646412273283","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2389366"},{"teacherId":8354529,"projectId":10106487,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of my classroom. Your thoughtful contributions have made a meaningful difference in both my lesson planning and my students' daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe materials that you have provided have already been put to use. The cereal, jumbo number bonds magnets, and number chart have been especially helpful as hands-on math manipulative, allowing students to explore counting, grouping, addition and subtraction in a fun and engaging way. The new books; Social and emotional learning, as well as, the upcoming holiday: earth day book have brought excitement to our reading time and are helping to foster a love of literacy in my classroom. \r\n\r\nI am so incredibly grateful! Thank you for investing in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771643214196,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-supportive-and-ready-to-learn/10106487/","projectTitle":"Engaging, Supportive and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8354529"},{"teacherId":9657652,"projectId":10098065,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has become an even more engaging and joyful place to learn. My students have been using the new hands-on supplies to build, design, and solve problems together. During a recent team challenge, they used the materials to create structures, testing and revising their ideas like real engineers. The academic games have also made skill practice exciting—students now look forward to review time!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, their faces lit up with excitement. They felt proud and special knowing someone believed in them. That enthusiasm has carried into their daily work, with more students taking risks and participating confidently.\r\n\r\nNext, we'll continue using these resources in collaborative projects and skill-building activities that strengthen teamwork and perseverance. Your support has helped create a classroom where learning feels fun, motivating, and full of possibility. Thank you for making a difference for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1771609912044,"projectUrl":"project/engagement-essentials-for-an-exciting-cl/10098065/","projectTitle":"Engagement Essentials for an Exciting Classroom","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":9473955,"projectId":9782438,"letterContent":"From the moment the materials arrived, my students' faces lit up with pure joy. They could not wait to try everything out!\r\n\r\nWe are using our flexible seating options during independent work times like Read to Self, and it has made such a difference. Students who once struggled to stay focused are now able to choose a spot that helps them feel calm and ready to learn. Giving them choice has increased both their independence and their stamina during reading time.\r\n\r\nOur hands-on materials have been a game changer during literacy lessons. For example, during sight word practice, students used Wikki Stix to build their words, dotters to tap out letter sounds, and magnetic trays to practice spelling patterns. 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What looked like play quickly became powerful, hands-on math learning.\r\n\r\nWe are now using the tiles during math lessons and STEM challenges to explore 2D and 3D shapes, strengthen spatial reasoning, and practice collaboration. They have also become a favorite brain break tool, helping students reset and return to learning focused and ready.\r\n\r\nThe step stool has supported independence in a simple but powerful way. Students can now safely access their iPads on their own, building confidence and responsibility in managing their learning tools.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped create a classroom where learning is creative, hands-on, and empowering. 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For teachers, the Post-it wall easel pads have been invaluable for modeling strategies, capturing student thinking, and facilitating group discussions that make learning visible. Together, these resources have created a safer, more interactive, and more responsive classroom where students can thrive academically and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1759417942384,"projectUrl":"project/fun-reading-and-writing-supplies/9774163/","projectTitle":"Fun Reading and Writing Supplies","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":10102563,"projectId":9931773,"letterContent":"When we turned on the lights for the first time after installing the Fluorescent Light Covers, a audible 'ahh' went through the classroom. The harsh glare is gone, replacing the sterile, anxiety-inducing lighting with a calm, blue-sky atmosphere that has noticeably reduced headaches and eye strain.\r\n\r\nCombined with the Bouncyband Wiggle Wobble Chair Feet, my students have found the perfect balance between movement and focus. The wobbling sensation allows them to get their 'wiggles' out while remaining in their seats, reducing disruptions and keeping them engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nFinally, the Electric Pencil Sharpener means no more waiting in long lines or interrupting lessons; a sharp pencil is always available. Because of your generosity, my students have a classroom that feels safe, calming, and ready for work!","fullyFundedDate":1764697508907,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-calm-spaces/9931773/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds, Calm Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gallagher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10102563_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y386&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768343302793","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10102563"},{"teacherId":7109445,"projectId":9154373,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing these classroom supplies for my students. Because of your support, our classroom is now filled with engaging tools such as magnetic write-and-wipe boards, sentence strips, dry-erase markers, and colorful writing materials that make learning interactive and accessible for every child. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact on our daily instruction and classroom environment.\r\n\r\nThe reading games, erasable pens, and hands-on literacy materials will be used to strengthen foundational reading skills through small-group practice and independent work. Students are already excited to use the write-and-wipe boards for phonics, sentence building, and problem solving, while the games help reinforce skills in a fun and motivating way. The stickers and mini erasers serve as positive reinforcement, encouraging effort, perseverance, and confidence in learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity goes far beyond providing supplies—you are helping create joyful learning experiences and showing students that their education truly matters. I am deeply grateful for your support and investment in our classroom. Thank you for making a lasting difference in the lives of my students and for partnering with teachers to help children succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1741703241898,"projectUrl":"project/cool-incentives-fun-writing-tools-gre/9154373/","projectTitle":"Cool Incentives, Fun Writing Tools & Great Reading 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":7109445,"projectId":8975866,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donation and support. These games have been and still are so useful with the 3rd and 4th graders. As we teach our students higher level thinking skills, these come in very handy. The students are able to learn while having fun. The games provide the motivation that is lacking with so many other methods. \r\n\r\nOur 3rd graders also loved that it was a challenge for them. It created the perfect amount of rigor that had them working hard while giving them the feeling of accomplishment. They were able to really understand and learn how to make inferences and learn about point of view with these activities.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for these games and activities. Students will be able to use them for many more years, so thank you for making this investment into our students now and the ones we'll work with in the future. We are truly grateful and blessed!","fullyFundedDate":1733855666300,"projectUrl":"project/learning-complex-thinking-skills-through/8975866/","projectTitle":"Learning Complex Thinking Skills Through Fun Literacy 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":7109445,"projectId":8767291,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation and support of our elementary students. We've used all of these supplies and materials to help make learning fun and effective for our K, 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders!\r\n\r\nThey have a blast with the vowel sounds student packs all while learning how to spell and read. The games you helped to provide are loved and heavily used by our students. The kindergartners love the dot markers and it helps to teach them letter formation. It truly provides motivation and fun for learning! \r\n\r\nThat's just a small snapshot of all that your donation has done for our students. We are very grateful and truly blessed!","fullyFundedDate":1728962978686,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-and-fun/8767291/","projectTitle":"Motivation and Fun!","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":7935338,"projectId":8215678,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the crystal clear learning monitor for our small groups! This helps so much in being able to instantly share photos of vocabulary words with students. When we're reading a passage about Lunar New Year, we're able to instantly show them a video with footage of a lion dance to help their learning hop off the page and turn into a feast for their eyes and ears. Since our space is so small, it helps to be able to share a screen with the students that's big enough for all of them to see, instead of having to crowd around a squishy table. \r\nThe students love how we can also use this monitor as a screen for playing games when they get reward time. The students work hard to focus and complete assignments all week. Then, they can use their reward time for free time and the monitor allows them to come together and share their passions with others through a screen! Thank you so much for this very special addition to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1708017449867,"projectUrl":"project/crystal-clear-learning-monitor/8215678/","projectTitle":"Crystal Clear Learning Monitor","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7935338"},{"teacherId":9657652,"projectId":9869641,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, every student in my class now has their own set of headphones, along with organizers and storage bags to keep them safe and ready to use. This may seem like a small addition to a classroom, but the impact on learning has been truly meaningful.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors use headphones at home for music, videos, or virtual meetings. In school, however, headphones play a powerful role in personalized learning. With individual headphones, students can fully engage in educational videos, phonics programs, audiobooks, language learning apps, and interactive lessons without distractions. They are able to clearly hear instructions, practice listening skills, and move at their own pace. This is especially important in a busy classroom where multiple small groups may be working on different activities at the same time.\r\n\r\nI've noticed particular growth in students who benefit from focused, distraction-free environments. Some of my quieter students have really warmed up to using technology because they can listen closely without feeling overwhelmed by background noise. A few of my emerging readers are thriving with audiobooks and phonics support programs—they can follow along confidently and practice skills independently. Students who sometimes struggle with attention are more engaged when they can block out distractions and fully immerse themselves in their learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom feels more organized and more focused. 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