{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Makaha Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":77.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10251190,"projectId":10107615,"letterContent":"Our students were incredibly excited to receive the new supplies and snacks—honestly, it made an immediate difference in the classroom environment. When they first saw everything, there was a lot of genuine enthusiasm and gratitude. For many of them, something as simple as having consistent snacks or fresh materials helped them feel more comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne specific moment that stood out was during a small-group activity where students were able to fully engage without the usual distractions. Having their own materials and access to snacks meant fewer interruptions and more sustained attention. It created a calmer, more productive space where students could participate more confidently.\r\n\r\nThe snacks, in particular, have been a game changer. They've helped support students' energy levels throughout the day, especially during longer learning blocks. This has led to better focus, improved behavior, and more meaningful participation in lessons.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're continuing to build on this momentum by reinforcing routines and expectations during academic activities. With consistent access to these resources, students are better equipped to stay engaged in lessons, work collaboratively, and make progress toward their learning goals.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom environment where students feel supported, prepared, and excited to learn—it truly makes a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1772396885060,"projectUrl":"project/a24-supplies/10107615/","projectTitle":"A24 Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schnell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10251190"},{"teacherId":8360368,"projectId":10106085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our science curriculum. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your kindness.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, our students are more engaged and excited to learn. The rubber duckies as incentives have brought much joy and are helping students stay focused while celebrating their progress. The Crayola markers and whiteboard supplies have enhanced our science lessons, allowing students to actively participate, visualize concepts, and express their ideas more creatively. Additionally, the printer ink helps us continue providing high-quality materials that support hands-on learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has not only provided essential tools but has also created a more inspiring learning environment. Our students are benefiting every day from your thoughtfulness, and your impact is truly appreciated.","fullyFundedDate":1771631448053,"projectUrl":"project/ink-incentives-and-inspiration-for-you/10106085/","projectTitle":"Ink, Incentives, and Inspiration for Young Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. H","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8360368"},{"teacherId":4307456,"projectId":10108280,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind donation. My computer science students will benefit from these supplies for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe wireless mice will make their programming work more efficient as the track pads on our Chromebooks are not as responsive as they once were.\r\n\r\nThe wonderful new headsets will help my students to stay focused and avoid distractions. I opened the box when I was working with a 4th grade class and they were so excited to get to be the first group to try them out.\r\n\r\nFinally, the light filters have created a calm and pleasant environment for my students.\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa.","fullyFundedDate":1771690761991,"projectUrl":"project/computer-science-tools/10108280/","projectTitle":"Computer Science Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Steger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4307456_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1487828422626","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4307456"},{"teacherId":7718301,"projectId":10104013,"letterContent":"On behalf of Makaha Elementary, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of supplies and educational materials.\r\n\r\nAs a school counselor, my primary goal is to foster a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where students can develop essential Social Emotional Learning (SEL) skills. Your contribution provided my students with different ways to support self regulation, practicing mindfulness, collaborative play and physical play.\r\n\r\nIt also helped me with my professional growth so that I could better advocate for the students and work with their families. Your kindness directly impacts the well-being of our students and the vibrance of our school community.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a champion for our students' success and emotional health. We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1771525575000,"projectUrl":"project/sel-for-the-village/10104013/","projectTitle":"SEL for the Village","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Toyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7718301_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627516832147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7718301"},{"teacherId":2091703,"projectId":9746057,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the amazingly ng gift of the laser cutter. We've only cut wooden keychains so far, but our guests for the CTE showcase were impressed with the gifts we provided them. They loved our vision to be able to create our own merchandise for students and families rather than only being able purchase items a year. \r\nMy students are also enjoying learning different elements of design. They're learning how to match and contrast colors, use the rule of thirds and more. They're also learning the importance of focusing their work on their audience. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1764983700232,"projectUrl":"project/steam-class-leads-to-cte-future-career-s/9746057/","projectTitle":"Steam Class Leads to Cte Future Career Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mishima-Donahue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2091703_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1458188707987","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-mishimadonahue"},{"teacherId":8824063,"projectId":9720583,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a big difference in our classroom. We use the dry erase markers daily for small group lessons, writing practice, and solving problems together. The snacks have also been incredibly helpful, especially for students who come to school hungry. Being able to offer a small snack helps them stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the treasure chest and incentive toys, they were so excited. It motivates them to follow expectations and celebrate their progress. These resources support positive behavior, engagement, and help make our classroom a place where students feel encouraged to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1759195636074,"projectUrl":"project/much-needed/9720583/","projectTitle":"Much Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vega","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824063_orig.png?crop=734,734,x0,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723437840803","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824063"},{"teacherId":8510124,"projectId":10083667,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting our DonorsChoose project! Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students were able to take part in a very special learning experience that taught them the power of kindness and helping others.\r\n\r\nWith the supplies you provided, our class was able to assemble snack bags to share with members of our local community. As we worked together to pack each bag, students talked about why helping others is important and how food helps our bodies grow strong and ready to learn. Even at such a young age, they began to understand that small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's day.\r\n\r\nThis project became more than just packing snacks—it became a meaningful service-learning experience. My students practiced empathy, responsibility, and teamwork while learning about caring for others in our community. We had thoughtful conversations about showing aloha and living with kuleana, and students reflected through drawings and class discussions about how it felt to help someone who might be in need.\r\n\r\nYour support helped create a powerful moment for these young learners. They were proud to know that their hands helped prepare something that could bring comfort and care to another person.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us make a positive impact in our community.","fullyFundedDate":1770664065270,"projectUrl":"project/students-making-snack-bags-for-the-commu/10083667/","projectTitle":"Students Making Snack Bags For The Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kamaka-Ramos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8510124_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y336&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1656475313442","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-kamakaramos"},{"teacherId":8168493,"projectId":9958002,"letterContent":"The impact of your generosity is reverberating—literally—through our classroom! When the boxes of percussion instruments arrived, the students were absolutely ecstatic. There is something about a real, tunable set of bongo drums that makes a student feel like a \"pro\" the moment they touch it. The room was a whirlwind of rhythmic energy as they tested out the crisp snap of the rhythm sticks and the bright texture of the egg shakers. For my students, seeing these tools arrive was a powerful validation that their hard work is recognized and supported by people who believe in their talent.\r\n\r\nWe've been using these resources to transform our sound from a group of individual players into a cohesive ensemble. While we use the instruments to keep the \"groove\" on popular songs, the most incredible moment happened during our original songwriting project. The students wrote a song about their community, and the percussion section provided the \"heartbeat.\" One student used the rhythm sticks to create a driving pulse, while others used the egg shakers to add a subtle, professional-sounding shimmer to the chorus. Having these instruments has taught them about dynamics and \"pocket\"—knowing how to play together so that the ukuleles and bass can really shine.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are incredibly exciting: we are preparing to record a video performance of our original song to share with our families and the wider community! We are currently in the \"fine-tuning\" phase, where the students are learning how to balance their sound and lead the rhythm section during live performances. These instruments have given my students a new level of creative agency and pride. They aren't just playing along anymore; they are conducting the rhythm and driving the music forward themselves. Thank you for giving our crew its beat!","fullyFundedDate":1765864589346,"projectUrl":"project/percussion-the-next-step-for-our-musici/9958002/","projectTitle":"Percussion: The Next Step for Our Musicians","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Manoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8168493_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636061851301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-manoa"},{"teacherId":10332429,"projectId":9858642,"letterContent":"Thank you SO MUCH for your generous donation. Your kindness has encouraged a positive reading culture in my classroom. Since receiving your amazing donation, our students have read over 100 chapter books!! Your care for my students means so much to me, so thank you! \r\n\r\nYour kindness additionally helped cultivate an incredible classroom culture. We have better resources for art — a highlight for many students. We have learned about Keith Haring, Piet Mondrian, pop art, and so much more because of your help. We also have improved our motivation for test scores and behavior through the snacks, so thank you!\r\n\r\nAbove all, the library really helped build an incredible and academically-focused classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1762947744836,"projectUrl":"project/fantastic-fourth-grade-cultivating-clas/9858642/","projectTitle":"Fantastic Fourth Grade: Cultivating Classroom Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weinstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10332429_orig.jpg?crop=1294,1294,x2189,y1504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762234221646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10332429"},{"teacherId":10332429,"projectId":9891485,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support! Your donation helped our students learn about jobs that helped the community while making a tangible impact. We used the thermometers to help make first-aid kits for a local shelter and families in our community. Without your help, our first-aid kits would have been incomplete.\r\n\r\nI am especially grateful as our students have also learned about the importance of their own health. Through these first-aid kits, they also learned how to take care of their bodies, through band-aids, disinfectant, and of course, checking their body temperatures with thermometers. Your donation has helped the local community, those in need, and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1762966575556,"projectUrl":"project/kits-of-kindness-building-first-aid-kit/9891485/","projectTitle":"Kits of Kindness: Building First Aid Kits for Local Shelters Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weinstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10332429_orig.jpg?crop=1294,1294,x2189,y1504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762234221646","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10332429"},{"teacherId":8168493,"projectId":9729940,"letterContent":"The arrival of the recording booth and equipment felt like a holiday in our music room! When my students first saw the professional setup, their eyes lit up with disbelief that a \"real\" studio was now theirs to use. They didn't even wait for a formal lesson; their excitement was so high that students have been voluntarily coming in during their recess and free time just to record themselves singing and experimenting with the equipment. Seeing them take such initiative to practice their craft outside of class time has been one of the most rewarding parts of this project.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the resources to create high-quality music videos that celebrate our students' voices. Using the condenser microphone and GarageBand for crisp audio, we pair the recordings with video captured via the webcam, using the LED lights to create a professional-looking backdrop. These clips have been shared on our school's Instagram account, where they have become our highest-engagement posts to date. The community's enthusiastic response has created a massive wave of pride for our students—they are seeing firsthand that their voices and their music are valued far beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to move from recording covers to creating entirely original compositions. Now that the students are comfortable in the booth, we will begin using our new MIDI keyboards to help them compose their own unique backing tracks. With the help of our new mobile cart, we also plan to take our \"studio\" to different locations around campus and community events to record live performances. Your generosity has not only given them a place to sing but has given them the confidence to call themselves producers and artists.","fullyFundedDate":1765414790447,"projectUrl":"project/give-our-voices-a-studio-recording-boot/9729940/","projectTitle":"Give Our Voices a Studio: Recording Booth for Hawaiian Music","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Manoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8168493_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1636061851301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-manoa"},{"teacherId":6489788,"projectId":9856080,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to use your resources to build first aid kids for a community shelter. They went through an assembly line to make 30 first aid kits which included gauze, wound tape, bandaids, antibiotic ointment, alcohol wipes, hand sanitizing wipes, anti-itch cream, chapstick, tissues, and tweezers. They also took the time to write thoughtful notes to put inside each first aid kit. \r\n\r\nThe kids were excited to serve and got to experience that sense of doing something kind for people in need. The following week, they also did a community service project by picking up trash on the school campus. Thank you for being an important part of the journey for my students learning what it means to serve the community. You made a difference for my students and for the folks at the shelter receiving the kits.","fullyFundedDate":1761771066044,"projectUrl":"project/community-service-first-aid-kits/9856080/","projectTitle":"Community Service First Aid Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sherick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6489788_orig.jpg?crop=435,435,x171,y179&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1640841240331","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6489788"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50800","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":409,"numTeachers":46,"percentFrplEligible":83,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":40,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"8.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":22.9,"schoolId":50800,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Makaha Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Makaha Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/makaha-elementary-school/50800"}