{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"August Ahrens Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8459346,"projectId":9777157,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donations that completely funded our project to get a full set of decodable readers. The moment the books arrived, my students were so excited. They couldn't wait to dive into this new addition to our classroom library. Your support has made a huge difference by giving us a crucial tool for building strong reading skills, making sure every student has access to engaging, high quality reading materials.\r\n Since you helped us purchase the full set of readers, I can make sure every student finds a book that is just right for their decoding level - everyone is supported no matter where they are on their reading journey. Students can choose a book that interests them and feel confident knowing they can successfully read at their own level. This ability to choose and read independently has truly skyrocketed their confidence and is turning them into enthusiastic, lifelong readers. Thank you again for being a champion for their education!","fullyFundedDate":1759511748665,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-readers-with-decodabl/9777157/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Readers with Decodable Texts","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":8824195,"projectId":9776132,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your contributions to our project, \"Empowering Every Learner: Assistive Tools for Inclusive Learning.\"\r\n\r\nIn Kindergarten, we are building the foundation for a lifetime of learning. However, for some of my students, building that foundation is more difficult due to challenges with emotional regulation, motor skills, and early literacy. Your donation did not just buy \"stuff\"; it bought access, confidence, and independence. Because of you, the atmosphere in our classroom has shifted. For my students who struggle with behavior and self-regulation, the new sensory tools have been a game-changer. Instead of acting out when they feel overwhelmed, they now have the tools to self-soothe and \"get the wiggles out\" constructively. This has led to a calmer, more focused learning environment for everyone. For those with fine motor difficulties, the adaptive grips and manipulatives are helping strengthen their tiny hands. Tasks that used to cause tears of frustration, ike holding a pencil, are becoming achievable victories. You are literally helping them write their own stories. Students who were previously disengaged from literacy are now eager to participate. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all for giving my students the chance to access the general education curriculum by giving us the materials that can help them.","fullyFundedDate":1759447189402,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-every-learner-assistive-tool/9776132/","projectTitle":"Empowering Every Learner: Assistive Tools for Inclusive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pagdilao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824195"},{"teacherId":9616769,"projectId":9683095,"letterContent":"We were absolutely thrilled when our new classroom resources arrived, thanks to your incredible generosity! The moment the students saw the new classroom furniture, the colorful rug, and the flexible stools, their faces lit up with pure joy and excitement. Their happy reactions were priceless, proving just how much these new materials mean to them. The new furniture has instantly transformed our learning space, allowing students to choose comfortable seating options that best suit their learning style. Whether they are gathering on the new rug for our morning read-alouds or collaborating at a flexible height on the new stools, these materials are actively promoting engagement, comfort, and independence in our daily activities.\r\n\r\nYour support has fundamentally changed the environment we share every day, making our classroom a more vibrant and adaptable space. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for investing in our students' education and well-being. Looking ahead, my next steps are to continue collecting essential resources that further their learning opportunities and ensure we maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment for everyone. Your contribution is a cornerstone of this effort, and we promise to put every resource to excellent use as we continue to grow and discover together.","fullyFundedDate":1757490207494,"projectUrl":"project/a-new-start-for-my-5th-graders/9683095/","projectTitle":"A New Start for My 5th Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Basig","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9616769"},{"teacherId":8829488,"projectId":9255219,"letterContent":"My students and I wanted to send our deepest appreciation for your generosity. These novels have opened the door for my students to experience the beauty of reading and the excitement of getting lost in a great story. It has been amazing to see how engaged and passionate they are—many are choosing these books over their phones! The stories have sparked thoughtful conversations, encouraged deeper thinking, and inspired even our most reluctant readers to participate. My students are beginning to make connections between the characters' experiences and their own lives. Their confidence in reading has noticeably grown, and they are excited to share their thoughts with their classmates. Our classroom feels more alive because these books have become part of our daily routines.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me spread the joy of reading. Your kindness is truly making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1746787252527,"projectUrl":"project/timeless-tales-endless-possibilities/9255219/","projectTitle":"Timeless Tales, Endless Possibilities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Anzai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8829488_orig.jpg?crop=1932,1932,x0,y328&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706584888641","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8829488"},{"teacherId":8821738,"projectId":9777371,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The students enjoyed their new stickers, journals, washi tape, and more. They were able to create journal spreads that showcased their creativity. The students could display all their interests and decorate their journals to the best of their abilities.\r\n\r\nThe supplies as well as the incentive items were loved by the students. They looked forward to using the supplies during electives and were able to personalize their journals. The incentive supplies were great in building student motivation as well.","fullyFundedDate":1759461102295,"projectUrl":"project/paper-and-dreams/9777371/","projectTitle":"Paper and Dreams","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":8976767,"projectId":9774280,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the materials that were funded through Donors Choose! The items in my project were used to enhance our Peace Place. The Peace Place is where our students have unstructured play time to practice and develop their social skills. The children have so much fun using their imagination as they play together with the dollhouse and cute accessories.\r\n\r\nWe also use the items to build up our game room. This room is used as an incentive for coming to school regularly. We feel that having the Peace Place and game room help to make school a more fun place to be for our students. We want to show them that learning can be fun!\r\n\r\nThank you for the very generous donation and for helping us to build the skills our students will need to be successful in school, in their career and in life.","fullyFundedDate":1759453972022,"projectUrl":"project/make-learning-fun/9774280/","projectTitle":"Make Learning FUN!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baxa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8976767"},{"teacherId":7617803,"projectId":9156818,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your contribution has completely transformed our art projects.\r\n\r\nOur students are utilizing the new supplies daily for projects like our \"Imagination Station\" unit. The moment they saw the vibrant materials, their excitement was palpable! Using the variety of resources, they created so much creative and fun artwork, giving every student a voice.\r\n\r\nThe impact is clear: they now have opportunities to truly express their creativeness. Next up: We will build on this success by exposing them to different artistic media, such as collage and mosaics, to continue expanding their horizons!","fullyFundedDate":1746785981671,"projectUrl":"project/organized-minds-supplies-for-student-su/9156818/","projectTitle":"Organized Minds: Supplies for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hogan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7617803_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y660&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754199188424","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/reymalyne-hogan"},{"teacherId":7875554,"projectId":9772697,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Our class was beyond excited when the boxes were getting delivered. They wanted to know exactly was in the boxes and if it was for them or not. \r\nThe first day after putting the tennis balls on the chairs, the students were all amazed at how quiet it was when they pushed their chairs back in. It was LIFE-CHANGING for me to say the least. It used to drive me crazy that my students would make so much noise when pushing in their chairs and I always felt so guilty about bothering our downstairs neighbors. \r\nThey also are enjoying the new brain flakes to build things at recess or during free time. It lets them be creative and build something all at the same time.","fullyFundedDate":1759236511097,"projectUrl":"project/shhhh-were-learning/9772697/","projectTitle":"Shhhh! We're Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sakaguchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7875554_orig.jpg?crop=1915,1915,x525,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625110049414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msnishimura"},{"teacherId":8976785,"projectId":9774236,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding the materials we requested for our August Ahrens Elementary School Peace Place. Due to your kindness and generosity, we have been able to make our Peace Place one of the most exciting rooms on our campus. When the students come to the Peace Place their eyes light up with all of the wonderful toys and activities that Donors Choose has allowed us to gather over the years. The most recent addition of our sand table and marble run are huge hits with our keiki. Thank you again, we really appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1759418346575,"projectUrl":"project/peace-place-glow-up-iii/9774236/","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"},{"teacherId":8824177,"projectId":9772327,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support! As the boxes came in, the students were eager and excited to see what new surprises we had for our classroom. The privacy shields have proven to be extremely helpful when students are testing or need a quiet space to focus. The organizer helps keep the shields together in our classroom and the students are able to grab it when needed. The games are a great way for students to review concepts they learned in fun ways! We've played concentration with the math quickie cards, and tried out a few of the board games. I can't wait to continue to utilize these in our classroom! Thank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759546097438,"projectUrl":"project/focus-connection-building-social-emot/9772327/","projectTitle":"Focus & Connection: Building Social-Emotional Strength in 4th Grade Centers","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":7938316,"projectId":9153231,"letterContent":"Your generous donation of Home Economics supplies has profoundly impacted my students, making our cooking lessons truly hands-on. Using the new, high-quality mixing bowls and measuring cups, every student is now an active participant, fostering a sense of professionalism that excited them from the start.\r\n\r\nThis newfound capability was evident in our first big project: making Homemade Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese from scratch, where a student proudly noted, \"This tastes like a restaurant, but I actually made it,\" solidifying their confidence and self-sufficiency.\r\n\r\nBuilding on this success, our next step is to master budget-friendly, nutrient-dense meals, teaching them essential life skills like smart shopping and effective meal prepping. Thank you for investing in their independence and well-being; your support translates into real-world skills for their future.","fullyFundedDate":1741689962223,"projectUrl":"project/building-life-skills-supporting-family/9153231/","projectTitle":"Building Life Skills: Supporting Family and Consumer Sciences","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Egan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938316_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667206483563","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938316"},{"teacherId":9869590,"projectId":9698711,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my 6th grade students have been able to fully dive into our chess elective using the brand-new boards, timers, and instructional guides you provided. We recently began a unit on strategy, opening principles, and critical thinking, and the new materials have completely elevated the experience. One of my favorite moments so far was watching a group of students who don't usually take risks in class suddenly debating the best opening move to control the center of the board. The new resources have allowed them to practice patience, logical reasoning, and thoughtful decision-making in a way that feels exciting and hands-on.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first walked in and saw the new chess sets laid out on the tables, they were truly amazed. Several of them immediately asked if they could stay in during recess to play, and many who had never played chess before felt confident enough to jump in simply because the materials made the class feel special and inviting. Their enthusiasm filled the room, and it was clear that your generosity did more than provide supplies—it created an opportunity for teamwork, curiosity, and confidence.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, the class is preparing for its first in-class tournament where students will apply what they've learned about openings, tactics, and planning ahead. We are also beginning peer-coaching groups, where more experienced players help teach newer ones. Your support has sparked a genuine love of learning and problem-solving in this group of 6th graders, and I cannot thank you enough for the positive impact you've made.","fullyFundedDate":1758052052944,"projectUrl":"project/strategy-games/9698711/","projectTitle":"Strategy Games","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Napier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9869590"}],"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":60.7,"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"}