{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mayor John Wilson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8534995,"projectId":9152316,"letterContent":"My students and I are so excited to use our new classroom camera! We are using it to capture students' projects, classroom activities, and special moments throughout the school year. It gives us a wonderful way to document their hard work and celebrate everything they accomplish in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the camera, they were so excited to have their work photographed and recorded! They love being able to share what they have created and explain the thinking behind their projects. It has also made them feel proud knowing that their hard work is being recognized and celebrated.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue using the camera to document our learning throughout the year. As students complete new projects and activities, we will be able to capture their progress and look back at how much they have grown. Thank you so much for giving us a special way to preserve our classroom memories and showcase all of the amazing learning happening in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1741636821357,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-action/9152316/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kojima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8534995_orig.jpg?crop=998,998,x171,y265&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658193283963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8534995"},{"teacherId":8534995,"projectId":7220297,"letterContent":"My students and I have been loving our new art station organizer! We are using it to keep all of our classroom art supplies organized and easily accessible for students. It has been especially helpful during our art projects because students can independently find the materials they need and help with cleaning up when they are finished.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw our new organizer, they were so excited! They immediately wanted to help organize all of our supplies and decide where everything should go. They love being able to see all of the different materials available to them, and it has made our art area feel like a special creative space in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue filling our art station with materials that students can use for upcoming classroom projects. We plan to incorporate more hands-on art activities that connect to what we are learning while also giving students opportunities to be creative and express themselves. 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This carpet will become a special place where my students can learn together, share ideas, and build meaningful classroom memories throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1759195680229,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-time/9772074/","projectTitle":"Carpet Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8391367_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657516004201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8391367"},{"teacherId":8391367,"projectId":10103748,"letterContent":"Your support will have a meaningful impact on my first-grade students by giving them more opportunities to learn through hands-on practice, collaboration, and creativity. These resources will help make lessons more engaging while allowing students to practice important skills in a fun and supportive environment. Reusable materials will benefit students throughout the school year, while indoor recess toys will encourage positive social interactions and teamwork. Test-taking blockers will help students stay focused and feel more confident when demonstrating their learning. Your generosity will help create a classroom where every student has the tools they need to participate, learn, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1771643787964,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-create-explore-and-grow/10103748/","projectTitle":"Tools to Create, Explore, and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tran","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8391367_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657516004201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8391367"},{"teacherId":6359025,"projectId":8880245,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Creative Block Play\" project in our classroom! Your thoughtful contributions have brought vital new resources into our learning space, opening up endless opportunities for our students to explore, create, grow and develop their communication skills. \r\nMagnetic Block play has quickly become a highlight to the choices of activities the students can choose from after completing their work. It helps sparkles the students' imagination as they transform simple materials into intricate structures and imaginative worlds. As they experiment with balance, geometry, and design, they are actively developing early engineering and problem-solving skills in a hands-on, meaningful way. Beyond the technical learning, these moments foster rich social collaboration—encouraging students to communicate their ideas, share responsibilities, and build together as a team.\r\nYour kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom community, giving our young learners the tools they need to dream big and work together. 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Before diving in, we took the time to go over the necessary rules and expectations to ensure everyone uses the equipment safely and effectively.\r\nAs we continue to do more future projects, the contribution of tools made to our classroom will truly help the students to think and go beyond.","fullyFundedDate":1771737423561,"projectUrl":"project/plan-design-build/10109846/","projectTitle":"Plan, Design & Build","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lhew"},{"teacherId":4819588,"projectId":10109111,"letterContent":"Although we were unable to refurbish the room with new furniture, we were able to change the items for instruments. The students have enjoyed playing the new floor toms and auxillary instruments. With other school funds, we were able to purchase new shelves to refurbish the room. All the students were thrilled to see they're \"fancy\" new room.\r\n\r\nStudents are now beginning to get instruments that will convey the sound they are imagining. They are also able to more easily switch instruments if they find that it does not work the way they anticipated. They enjoy their independence and autonomy.","fullyFundedDate":1771734665775,"projectUrl":"project/refurbished-music-room/10109111/","projectTitle":"Refurbished Music Room","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Momohara-Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4819588"},{"teacherId":4828548,"projectId":10110646,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donations. All students in Kindergarten to 5th grade at Wilson Elementary School were able to participate in the \"Kindness Project\" in Japanese class through your support. \r\n\r\nStudents chose a color of their choice with their glow sticks and glow rock. They reflected how they can show kindness through their words and actions in the school, family, or in the community. We wrote our acts of kindness on a piece of paper, turned off the classroom light and closed all the doors, and showed our bracelets and rock to learn that small acts of kindness can make a great impact in this world. \r\n\r\nUpon the pledges that were made in the classroom, I combined all students' kindness pledges into a large display that said \"Kindness Matters\" and \"Be Kind\". It was displayed on the cafeteria wall or the school hallway so all students, staff and parents were able to see it to remind the daily importance of kindness, empathy, and compassion. \r\n\r\nYour generosity helped create a powerful learning experience that our students will remember for many years to come. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart for helping us inspire the next generation of respectful, empathetic, caring, responsible, and compassionate world leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1771779460263,"projectUrl":"project/a-reminder-to-spread-kindness-and-love/10110646/","projectTitle":"A Reminder to Spread Kindness and Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matsutaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4828548_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506360382798","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/matsutakasensei"},{"teacherId":8534995,"projectId":10104479,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use our new materials to create special Christmas gifts for their families! We have been using our art supplies to give students the opportunity to be creative and make something meaningful that they can proudly bring home to someone they love.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw all of the materials, they were so excited and immediately started talking about what they wanted to create. They especially loved knowing that they would get to make something themselves rather than simply bringing home a store-bought gift. It has been so sweet watching them put thought and care into their creations.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to finish creating and decorating our Christmas gifts and get them ready to take home before winter break. Through this project, students are not only getting to explore their creativity, but they are also learning about thoughtfulness, giving, and the joy of making something for others. Thank you so much for helping us create these special memories in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771634774640,"projectUrl":"project/clean-organized-and-christmas-ready/10104479/","projectTitle":"Clean, organized and Christmas Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kojima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8534995_orig.jpg?crop=998,998,x171,y265&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1658193283963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8534995"},{"teacherId":8828676,"projectId":10105913,"letterContent":"Your generosity has opened up new possibilities for creativity and hands-on learning in my classroom. With the two cardboard cutters that you have provided, my students are now able to safety and independently cut cardboard to bring their engineering designs to life. What was once a limitation—struggling to manipulate materials or relying heavily on adult assistance—has transformed into an empowering experience where students can design, build and revise their own projects with confidence. \r\n\r\nThese tools has not only strengthened their problem-solving and fine motor skills, but it has also helped spark excitement and ownership in their learning. I have watched students collaborate more effectively, test their ideas with persistence and take pride in creating structures that reflect their imagination and critical thinking. Your support has made my classroom a place where innovation feels possible for every child, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunities that you have made possible for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1771618352670,"projectUrl":"project/cut-it/10105913/","projectTitle":"Cut it!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nagai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828676"},{"teacherId":9372712,"projectId":10108897,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Because of your support, we now have technology has enhanced teaching and learning in our classroom. Our new Apple TV allows me to teach untethered while projecting directly onto our classroom whiteboard. The screen extender has expanded my view so I can view school emails while teaching students.\r\n\r\nThis technology has already transformed the way I interact with my students. Instead of being confined to the front of the room or tied to my computer, I can now move freely throughout the classroom while continuing instruction. I am able to approach individual students, provide one-on-one support, monitor understanding more closely, and keep all students engaged without interrupting the lesson.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and believing in the potential of our students. Your support truly makes a difference","fullyFundedDate":1771719636095,"projectUrl":"project/shared-screens-collaborative-dreams/10108897/","projectTitle":"Shared Screens, Collaborative Dreams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sugimoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9372712_orig.jpg?crop=1197,1197,x176,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738223921179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372712"},{"teacherId":7743131,"projectId":10106930,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of pickleball sets, bowling pins, dodgeballs, and soccer goals to our physical education program. Your support is making a meaningful impact on the lives of our students by creating more opportunities for them to stay active, engaged, and connected through movement and play. These resources allow us to provide a wider variety of activities that encourage students of all skill levels to participate and experience success.\r\n\r\nThe donated equipment promotes physical health by helping students improve cardiovascular fitness, coordination, balance, agility, and overall strength in fun and exciting ways. Just as importantly, these activities support inclusivity by giving every child a chance to be involved, work with teammates, and build confidence in a supportive environment. Whether students are learning teamwork through soccer, practicing hand-eye coordination with pickleball, or developing cooperation and communication during group games, they are building skills that extend far beyond physical education class.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the physical benefits, these activities positively support students' mental health and emotional well-being. Physical activity provides students with a healthy outlet for stress, encourages positive social interaction, and helps create feelings of accomplishment and belonging. The excitement and joy these new materials bring to our classes help students feel motivated, included, and connected to their peers. Your generosity is helping us create a healthier, happier, and more supportive learning environment for every child.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude, \r\n[Your Name]","fullyFundedDate":1771632599703,"projectUrl":"project/active-inclusive-and-having-a-blast-in/10106930/","projectTitle":"Active, Inclusive, and Having a Blast in PE!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kaneshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7743131"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50830","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":514,"numTeachers":36,"percentFrplEligible":15,"percentAsian":58,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":3,"percentMultiracialImputed":28,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.5,"schoolId":50830,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mayor John Wilson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mayor John Wilson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/wilson-elementary-school/50830"}