{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nanaikapono Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8824283,"projectId":9778307,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for providing these essential sensory and visual supports for my students. When the boxes arrived, my students were curious and excited to see the new materials. For medically fragile learners, having specific tactile and visual tools isn't just an \"extra\"—it's their primary way of connecting with the world around them.\r\n\r\nWe have already started using the new resources during our daily morning meeting. One student, who often struggles to stay engaged, was captivated by the new visual aids, reaching out to interact with them. These materials are helping my students find their voice and participate in lessons that were previously difficult for them to access. We are now moving into a new unit on environmental sounds, and these tools will be the bridge that helps them understand and communicate what they hear. Thank you for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1759549270938,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-visual-learning-supports-for-m/9778307/","projectTitle":"Sensory & Visual Learning Supports for Medically Fragile Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Souza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824283"},{"teacherId":8819233,"projectId":9781947,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Snack Attack: Fuel for Learning!\" Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful impact in our classroom. We use the snacks not only to help students stay focused and energized during learning, but also as a positive incentive system. Students are encouraged to work toward our General Learner Outcomes, such as being responsible, respectful, and motivated learners, and to complete homework assignments in order to earn ʻIō Iki tickets. These tickets can then be used to purchase snacks during our Fun Fridays, which has been a powerful motivator for students to set goals and take ownership of their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, their reactions were full of excitement and gratitude. Many students were eager to learn how they could earn tickets and immediately began discussing ways they could improve their behavior, effort, and responsibility. One memorable moment was during a reading lesson when students pushed themselves to stay focused and engaged, knowing their hard work would pay off. The snacks quickly became a symbol of encouragement, support, and shared classroom responsibility.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, your support continues to fuel our next steps in learning. Students are currently working on strengthening reading comprehension, writing, and problem-solving skills across subjects. With the added motivation of our snack incentive system, students are more engaged in meeting learning goals, completing homework, and demonstrating positive behaviors aligned with our classroom expectations. Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your generosity and for helping our students grow academically and personally.","fullyFundedDate":1759600929614,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack-fuel-for-learning/9781947/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack: Fuel for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8819233_orig.jpg?crop=2880,2880,x0,y268&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696440745231","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8819233"},{"teacherId":7798313,"projectId":9780512,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new resources, they have become an essential part of our classroom, supporting students both academically and socially. Snacks and small incentives help students stay motivated and focused, especially during challenging parts of the day, while also reinforcing positive behavior and effort. The play equipment provides healthy opportunities for students to release energy, build friendships, and practice cooperation and problem-solving. One of the most meaningful parts of this project has been our school garden, where students take pride in caring for plants they helped grow. The garden edging has helped protect their hard work and strengthened their sense of ownership and responsibility. When the materials first arrived, students were excited, curious, and proud, knowing that others cared enough to support their learning and well-being. That excitement has carried over to increased engagement and a stronger sense of community. Moving forward, students will continue to tend the garden as a hands-on learning space, utilizing snacks, incentives, and play resources to support focus, motivation, and social growth. Thanks to our donors, students feel cared for, inspired, and proud of their school, setting them up for success both academically and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1759551906939,"projectUrl":"project/growing-healthy-minds-strong-bodies-an/9780512/","projectTitle":"Growing Healthy Minds, Strong Bodies, and a Beautiful School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rarallo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7798313_orig.jpg?crop=2152,2152,x933,y1480&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706665926617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7798313"},{"teacherId":9804615,"projectId":9777945,"letterContent":"With your donation, you provided my students not only amazing books, but you have provided the opportunityfor my students to love reading!\r\nWith the books that we received, my students are able to enjoy books that are not only their reading level but are new which brings out the curiosity. \r\nStudents are able to pick a book that interest then when other work is finished. Every morning, part of our classroom routine is for students to complete morning independentreading time. \r\nAnd the best part is that my students are now talking to their peers about what they are reading about.","fullyFundedDate":1759459882095,"projectUrl":"project/reading-to-be-a-kinder-me/9777945/","projectTitle":"Reading to Be a Kinder Me!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9804615_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729039077806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804615"},{"teacherId":3251180,"projectId":9771951,"letterContent":"The resources provided by your generosity have turned our non-fiction reading sessions into the highlight of the day. We are currently using these treats to incentivize our \"Deep Dive\" sessions, where students tackle complex academic articles that help bridge the gap between 6th-grade reading and higher-level comprehension. A specific moment that stands out was during a recent lesson on technology; students who previously struggled to stay engaged were laser-focused, dissecting the text to earn their reward. These snacks aren't just treats—they are tangible rewards for the mental stamina required to improve their reading lexiles.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the abundance of snacks being delivered to our classroom, the atmosphere was electric. Their faces lit up with a mix of thrill and genuine gratitude. There were audible gasps as they realized the sheer volume of materials provided by people they haven't even met. One student mentioned how \"cool\" it was that people cared enough about their reading to send these gifts. Seeing that level of support from the community made them feel seen and valued, creating a sense of excitement that has completely shifted their attitude toward challenging academic texts.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to keep this incredible momentum going as we move into even more rigorous non-fiction units. Now that the students have experienced the satisfaction of pairing a difficult article with a delicious reward, we plan to track our lexile growth over the coming weeks to see how their focus translates into data-driven success. We will be diving into a series of articles focused on science-related topics, and I am confident that with these incentives in place, my students will continue to push themselves beyond their comfort zones. Your support has laid the groundwork for a semester of improved literacy and newfound confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1759194790130,"projectUrl":"project/snackies-for-success-round-2/9771951/","projectTitle":"Snackies for Success Round 2!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Inoue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3251180_orig.png?crop=212,212,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729550644106","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-inoue"},{"teacherId":8822336,"projectId":9777212,"letterContent":"We want to share our aloha and appreciation for our new and motivational math resources and party favors! Throughout this semester, we have been mastering our multiplication and division facts. Using our colorful math fact fluency pop its have supported our progress!\r\n\r\nHaving these resources, we are able to refer to them when needed, but also being challenged with math apps, and being timed and accurate, has pushed us to better fluency. We also recently celebrated our successes with a GLO/Glow Party, in conjunction with our Holiday Spirit Week!\r\n\r\nSometimes, one math fun resource or glow bracelet can change our world! We appreciate all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759466440727,"projectUrl":"project/a-poppin-products-party/9777212/","projectTitle":"A Poppinʻ Products Party","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Horie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8822336_orig.jpg?crop=477,477,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667159792617","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822336"},{"teacherId":8425113,"projectId":9772554,"letterContent":"Your thoughtful donations have made teaching this quarter so extraordinary with my keiki. The white board has given my students another place to show and practice their learning and the art supplies has helped them to showcase their artwork throughout the quarter. The keiki were so excited to see all the new supplies and even more excited to use them. With each new day, the supplies have added to our learning community and made it so that each keiki are motivated to learn and grow. They are so thankful for the materials and the additions to their learning. They especially love using the math hundreds pop-its! \r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1759388043789,"projectUrl":"project/materials-for-student-success/9772554/","projectTitle":"Materials for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kauwe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8425113_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x68,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661215698723","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8425113"},{"teacherId":8830537,"projectId":9697640,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for generously providing our students with the opportunity to use the new laser cutting machine. We are incredibly grateful for this gift, it has already made a meaningful impact in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe laser cutter has transformed our learning environment by allowing students to bring their ideas to life through hands-on design. It supports project-based learning, creativity, and problem-solving, giving students the chance to move from concept to creation in a tangible, exciting way. They are exploring engineering, measurement, design, and storytelling with a level of engagement that traditional tools can't replicate.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited by the ability to create custom designs and see their work produced with precision. The instant results and professional-quality outcomes make them feel proud and motivate them to take risks, think critically, and iterate on their ideas.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who are typically quiet or hesitant to participate have shown a special connection to the laser cutter. They enjoy the step-by-step design process and have become leaders in helping their peers troubleshoot and create. It has sparked confidence, curiosity, and a new sense of belonging for them in our learning community.\r\n\r\nMahalo again for supporting our students' growth, creativity, and love for learning. This tool is already creating opportunities that will stay with them well beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759542197573,"projectUrl":"project/revitalizing-innovation-through-laser-cu/9697640/","projectTitle":"Revitalizing Innovation Through Laser-Cut Art","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Solomon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8830537_orig.jpg?crop=858,858,x11,y270&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694010027016","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8830537"},{"teacherId":8824292,"projectId":9779992,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! The Dyson vacuum and student globes have already transformed our classroom. Students now take turns using the vacuum, learning responsibility and pride in keeping our space clean. Their excitement when it arrived was truly incredible. The globes have boosted geography lessons, helping students explore Earth's systems hands-on. Next, we'll begin student-led cleaning teams and a global research project using the globes. Your gift has made a meaningful, daily impact.","fullyFundedDate":1759546068326,"projectUrl":"project/taking-responsibility-in-the-classroom/9779992/","projectTitle":"Taking Responsibility in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824292_orig.jpg?crop=1628,1628,x114,y1182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667271614922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824292"},{"teacherId":8824292,"projectId":9156741,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support! The new sports equipment has transformed how my students learn and interact. We use it daily for team challenges and cooperative games that build communication, problem-solving, and confidence. Their excitement when they first saw the materials was unforgettable. Next, students will design their own games to practice leadership and creativity. This equipment has also boosted motivation during academic tasks and helped strengthen our classroom community. Your gift continues to make a meaningful impact every day.","fullyFundedDate":1741835103756,"projectUrl":"project/team-building-through-organized-group-ga/9156741/","projectTitle":"Team Building Through Organized Group Games","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cheek","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824292_orig.jpg?crop=1628,1628,x114,y1182&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667271614922","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824292"},{"teacherId":9342155,"projectId":9777912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my special education classroom. The light covers have made a huge difference in the classroom as there is not a ton of harsh fluorescent lighting. The classroom is more cozy and feels more like home. The students have noticed this change and are now more calm.\r\n\r\nMy students also love the bouncy balls. They love to jump and roll around the classroom in them. \r\n\r\nYour generous donation has helped my sensory seeking students regulate their bodies and become more focused when learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759494322826,"projectUrl":"project/the-sensory-supercharge-fueling-focus-a/9777912/","projectTitle":"The Sensory Supercharge: Fueling Focus and Learning in Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9342155_orig.jpg?crop=1351,1351,x97,y174&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699400812896","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342155"},{"teacherId":8819233,"projectId":9171468,"letterContent":"Since receiving the organizers, shelving units, and rolling carts, my students and I have been using the new resources to create a more efficient and welcoming classroom. One specific moment that stands out is during our science project on plant growth. 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