{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"August Ahrens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2342050,"projectId":9432217,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our \"Recess Fun for Everyone!\" project! My students were so excited when our custodians delivered our boxes one at a time. They couldn't wait to use our new recess equipment! Your donation has made a positive impact in their gross motor development, hand eye coordination, building teamwork with peers, and just having FUN! My students love going out to recess and can't wait to play with the soccer balls, basketballs, footballs and jump ropes. These recess materials will also be enjoyed by my next years students and the years to come. Thank you again for supporting our schools and young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1758863250059,"projectUrl":"project/recess-fun-for-everyone/9432217/","projectTitle":"Recess Fun for Everyone!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gervacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2342050_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667510880684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2342050"},{"teacherId":9932329,"projectId":9902483,"letterContent":"Since receiving these materials, my students have been using them almost every day during reading and math time. I have seen students become more engaged, focused, and excited to learn. During small group instruction, students eagerly ask to use the reading games and math quickies because they enjoy learning through hands-on activities. The reading games have helped students practice fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills in a fun way. Students who were once hesitant to read aloud are now participating more confidently and taking risks during lessons. In math, the quick activities and write-and-wipe boards have helped students solve problems, explain their thinking, and build confidence with new concepts. I have also noticed students working together more, encouraging one another, and celebrating their progress. These resources have created a positive and active learning environment where all students feel successful. Thank you for giving my students tools that make learning meaningful and enjoyable every day.","fullyFundedDate":1769177434699,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-learning-tools-for-strong-r/9902483/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Learning: Tools for Strong Readers and Mathematicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9932329"},{"teacherId":2342050,"projectId":9432201,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation towards our \"Let's Hang It Up!\" project.\r\nMy students were so excited when it was delivered to our classroom all set up and ready to use! This has helped clear up space around our classroom and we are no longer tripping over backpacks, and having jackets on the floor. In addition, it is helping my students organize their space and gives them an area to store their belongings. Unfortunately, since I have 17 students and there are only 10 hooks and 10 cubbies, we are currently alternating each week by taking turns between the boys and girls. I am hoping to make another Donors Choose project next school year for another coat locker so that all of my students will be able to hang their belongings and make our classroom clutter free! Thank you again for supporting my classroom! We appreciate all that you do!","fullyFundedDate":1758860428858,"projectUrl":"project/lets-hang-it-up/9432201/","projectTitle":"Let's Hang It Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gervacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2342050_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667510880684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2342050"},{"teacherId":9470167,"projectId":10105005,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. All items received go directly towards our student ambassadors and the students I meet with for counseling. Now I have more than enough resources that'll last me until the end of this school year and into next school year. The poster boards were a huge help for my ambassadors in creating uplifting and positive messages for our sign waving. The file folders were helpful in keeping my student data organize during my student meetings. Thank you, thank you, thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1771631668798,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-aloha-through-our-choose-love/10105005/","projectTitle":"Spreading Aloha Through Our Choose Love Ambassadors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rogers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470167_orig.png?crop=272,272,x20,y247&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708131697869","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470167"},{"teacherId":2342050,"projectId":10103513,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our \"Developing a Building Thinking Classroom\" project! The white dry erase boards have helped my students collaborate during math in small groups. They have increased their communication skills, critical thinking, and built their self-confidence while presenting their solutions. I have been able to see first hand my students' build on their prior knowledge and explain their strategies used and why. This is a skill that can be challenging for the younger learners so to see BTC working in my classroom is so exciting and your donation has helped me accomplish that! We are forever grateful. Thank you again for your support to our keikis!","fullyFundedDate":1771552980711,"projectUrl":"project/developing-a-building-thinking-classroom/10103513/","projectTitle":"Developing a Building Thinking Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gervacio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2342050_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667510880684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2342050"},{"teacherId":8823313,"projectId":10103770,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new resources was a milestone moment for my students. When they first saw the boxes, the room was buzzing with energy—they were genuinely excited and couldn't wait to jump in!\r\nOne of the most impactful daily routines we've established is our handwriting practice. We are focusing on improving pencil grip and mastering correct stroke order. It might seem like a small thing, but seeing a student's face light up when they successfully form a tricky letter or hold their pencil \"the right way\" for the first time is incredibly rewarding.\r\nStudents are busy creating their own flashcards, which helps them take ownership of their learning.We've integrated math games using new cards and dice, turning what used to be repetitive drills into a high-energy competition that they actually look forward to.\r\nAs we look toward the rest of the school year, we aren't slowing down! Our next steps include:\r\n\r\nAdvancing Fluency: Moving from single-letter stroke practice to full sentence composition, ensuring the muscle memory we're building translates to their creative writing.\r\n\r\nStudent-Led Stations: We will be setting up \"Game Centers\" where students use the dice and cards to design their own math challenges for their peers.\r\n\r\nExpanded Resource Use: These materials will be a staple in our daily curriculum, ensuring that every student has the tactile tools they need to stay engaged and motivated until the final bell of the year.\r\n\r\nTo our donors: Your support has provided more than just supplies; you've provided the \"spark\" that makes my students eager to learn every single morning. Thank you for being a part of our classroom journey!","fullyFundedDate":1771513013319,"projectUrl":"project/welcome-to-our-learning-journey/10103770/","projectTitle":"Welcome to Our Learning Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Delos Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823313"},{"teacherId":8821738,"projectId":10105650,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Our classroom is so much more organized with the bins and extra storage. The students are now also able to get a quick replenishment of their supplies when needed. The extra paper has also already been helpful in keeping paperwork organized and identifiable.\r\n\r\nAs for the incentives, the students now have something to look forward to as a reward or as an end of the year goodie bag item. We are so grateful for the donation and all the supplies that came with it.","fullyFundedDate":1771787700992,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-excitement/10105650/","projectTitle":"End of the Year Excitement","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Madamba","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8821738_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x197,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667272521478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821738"},{"teacherId":8459346,"projectId":10108500,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donations that fully funded our project to add new chapter books to our classroom library. As soon as we opened the boxes, my students were so excited, eager to get their hands on stories that align with their pace and curiosity. Your support has provided the essential \"stretch\" these students needed, ensuring that our classroom library offers high-quality, sophisticated narratives that keep them truly challenged.\r\n\r\nSince these chapter books arrived, I've noticed that the engagement in my room has reached a whole new level. When we have down time in our day, my students are choosing to read. They're immersed in stories that match their interests, losing themselves in more advanced plots and building stamina with every chapter book they finish. They are developing a true passion for literature that will stay with them for years to come. Thank you for being such a vital champion for their growth!","fullyFundedDate":1771697405079,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-every-reader/10108500/","projectTitle":"Igniting Every Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Foley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8459346_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1654178631629","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8459346"},{"teacherId":8976767,"projectId":10106390,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation for our Donors Choose Project! We are using the items that were purchased to enhance our Peace Place. Our Peace Place is a safe space where students can practice their social skills and foster SEL. \r\n\r\nThe organizers we got help to keep our toy kitchen items and dollhouse toys neat and easy for our students to access. The students also enjoy using the new Play Doh Ice Cream playset. In addition, the items that were purchased were used to provide tools for teachers to help promote SEL and manage student behavior.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. We are grateful for your support in promoting SEL in our school!","fullyFundedDate":1771648799649,"projectUrl":"project/growing-in-sel-at-our-peace-place/10106390/","projectTitle":"Growing in SEL at Our Peace Place","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baxa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8976767"},{"teacherId":8824177,"projectId":10103785,"letterContent":"Your generosity has officially transformed our classrooms! When the boxes arrived, the excitement was electric. I explained to the students that we would be using vertical whiteboards pretty soon. We have tried the building thinking classrooms model once before, but I'm excited to roll it out regularly to my class! Seeing the students build collaborative skills, and taking more academic risks is always rewarding.\r\n\r\nThe students also became extremely excited when they saw the box of Model Magic arrive. I plan to use this in my social studies block to build diorama models of an ahupua'a. Students need more opportunities to be creative and hands-on with art.\r\n\r\nI have yet to show the students the rest of the incentives, but I know they are excited and motivated to earn a lot of these items. Because of you, my students aren't passive learners - they are standing, creating, and truly thinking! Thank you again for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771729912299,"projectUrl":"project/vertical-thinking-and-creative-making/10103785/","projectTitle":"Vertical Thinking and Creative Making!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ligaya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824177_orig.jpg?crop=400,400,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667268303640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824177"},{"teacherId":4564793,"projectId":9788592,"letterContent":"Since we received the many amazing resources for our classroom, my students have been able to enjoy indoor recess (on rainy days) because of all the fun games they are able to play, spend their hard earned coins on fun prizes that they actually enjoy, and can tuck in their chairs without making any distracting noises! They initially were so shocked to see the many new things for our classroom and were filled with gratitude and happiness once they were able to use the resources! No words can express how grateful my students and I are, for we wouldn't have the functioning and fun classroom that we have now without your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1765414792096,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-full-of-fun-and-focus/9788592/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Full of Fun and Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siclot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/siclot"},{"teacherId":8976785,"projectId":10106372,"letterContent":"I have received all of my materials and I am truly grateful for your generosity in funding my project. Our Peace Place needed extra materials since it is highly used by our students. We invite students from grades k-6 to come have a safe place to socialize, play and have fun with peers. We wanted to gather a few more items to expand and add a musical component by adding a karaoke machine station! Especially since the performing arts is such an important part of our Waipahu community. We are truly grateful for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1771619917336,"projectUrl":"project/peace-place-glow-up-iii/10106372/","projectTitle":"Peace Place Glow Up III","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Maluo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8976785"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50788","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1152,"numTeachers":75,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":72,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":60.4,"schoolId":50788,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about August Ahrens Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"August Ahrens Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/august-ahrens-elementary-school/50788"}