{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nanaikapono Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9342155,"projectId":10106361,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nI am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom project. Because of your support, our students now have access to a magnetic arch and a spinning chair, both of which have already begun to make a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Your Gift\r\nThe Magnetic Arch: This has become a fascinating center for exploration. Students are building their fine motor skills and spatial awareness while engaging in hands-on STEM play. It's a joy to watch them experiment with invisible forces and see their excitement when their structures defy gravity.\r\n\r\nThe Spinning Chair: This piece of equipment provides essential sensory input that helps students regulate and focus. Whether a student needs a moment of movement to \"reset\" or a fun way to engage their vestibular system, this chair has become a vital tool for emotional and physical balance.\r\n\r\nCreating a Supportive Space\r\nYour kindness has helped transform our classroom into a more inclusive and dynamic space. By providing these specialized tools, you are showing our students that their unique learning needs are valued and supported. It is more than just \"equipment\"—it is an investment in their comfort, happiness, and academic success.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to support our project and for being a champion for our students. We are so lucky to have partners like you in our educational journey!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1771684892636,"projectUrl":"project/sense-ational-learning/10106361/","projectTitle":"Sense-ational Learning!","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":3251180,"projectId":10103648,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous contribution to our classroom. Your support has done so much more than just provide resources; it has fundamentally shifted the energy in our learning environment. Seeing the students' faces light up when they realized the community was investing in their success has been a highlight of our school year. Your kindness has sent a powerful message to my students that their education and hard work truly matter to people beyond our school walls.\r\nThe impact on student motivation has been nothing short of transformative. Since introducing the new materials and the snack incentive program made possible by your donation, I have seen a remarkable spike in engagement. Students who previously struggled to stay on task are now showing up with a renewed sense of purpose, eager to dive into their assignments. There is a palpable buzz of excitement in the room as they work diligently, knowing that their focus and effort will lead to a well-earned reward.\r\nWatching them take pride in completing their work to earn their favorite snacks has been both heartwarming and inspiring. This system has taught them the valuable connection between perseverance and achievement, turning daily lessons into a series of celebrated victories. Because of your belief in our classroom, my students aren't just learning—they are thriving, enjoying the process, and feeling more motivated than ever to reach their full potential. Thank you for making such a tangible difference in their lives.","fullyFundedDate":1771526185978,"projectUrl":"project/snackies-for-success-round-3/10103648/","projectTitle":"Snackies for Success: Round 3","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":8541696,"projectId":9788350,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! The arrival of our new literacy resources and flexible seating has completely transformed the energy in our classroom. My students were absolutely buzzing with excitement when the boxes arrived; it felt like a holiday morning. One student even asked, \"Are these really for us to use?\" They immediately felt a sense of ownership and respect for our learning space, recognizing that people they haven't even met care deeply about their education.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve using our new mentor texts to begin a creative writing unit. With the comfort of our new seating arrangements, we plan to hold \"Author's Chair\" sessions where students will take turns sharing their drafts with the class in our new designated cozy corner. Your support hasn't just given us furniture and literacy tools; it has given us a sanctuary where every student feels empowered to become a lifelong reader and writer.","fullyFundedDate":1770060945131,"projectUrl":"project/learning-on-the-move-flexible-seating-m/9788350/","projectTitle":"Learning on the Move: Flexible Seating Meets Literacy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bolton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8541696_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y705&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759467552203","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8541696"},{"teacherId":8824292,"projectId":10103093,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! These new resources have already made a big impact on my students' learning and engagement. The speaker has improved the way we experience audiobooks, videos, and music—making everything clearer and easier to follow. This has strengthened students' listening comprehension and helped them stay focused during lessons and brain breaks.\r\n\r\nStudents are especially excited about the hands-on and creative opportunities. The volleyballs have encouraged teamwork, communication, and confidence during structured games, while the scratch art cards and gel pens have inspired creativity and pride in their work. I've seen quieter students open up through art and others become more engaged through movement and music. Your support is helping my students feel confident, connected, and excited to learn each day—thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771440233213,"projectUrl":"project/sound-movement-and-creativity-inspiri/10103093/","projectTitle":"Sound, Movement, and Creativity: Inspiring Every Learner","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":5948822,"projectId":10107514,"letterContent":"Again, thanks so much for your generosity in providing the digital device for my students this year. It's not often that children get the opportunity to use the latest technology, especially in a low socio-economic area. So far the students have had the chance to use it during science classes, recording each other's trials, whether it be during an egg drop challenge, or studying force and motion with balloon cars. They can then take this footage and add it to their digital assignments on Google Classroom.\r\n\r\nNot only will device benefit the students I have now, but definitely others in the near future. I can't wait to explore more possibilities with the device that you graciously donated funds for. Appreciate all that you do.","fullyFundedDate":1771647176828,"projectUrl":"project/digital-presentation-mastery/10107514/","projectTitle":"Digital Presentation Mastery","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5948822"},{"teacherId":9804615,"projectId":10106821,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students have started using the Venture to help update and beautify our school campus. So far, we've added positive thoughts and phrases in both the girls and boys bathrooms. We will be adding more throughout our campus. Other students have seen it and have stopped by the room to tell us how the words made them feel!! We've also refurbished our Learning Center on our campus. We've made several big vinyl signs to display on the newly painted walls. One of our most loved areas is designated for Makerspace and another the Book Nook!! We are so pleased with this amazing opportunity!!","fullyFundedDate":1771633551794,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-student-voices-through-positi/10106821/","projectTitle":"Empowering Student Voices Through Positive Affirmation Signs 2","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":8425113,"projectId":10103005,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for the supplies! Our keiki greatly appreciate the new stools and various other materials that they now utilize daily in our class. They especially love using the stools, which are super lightweight and easy for them to put up and put down daily. This has made it easier for some of them to practice their functional skills. They also greatly enjoy the snacks, which are given to those who do not bring snacks from home. Many of our keiki often rely on these snacks to get them to lunch, so that they can focus better in class and attend to the academics that they are learning!","fullyFundedDate":1771684411986,"projectUrl":"project/giving-my-students-flexible-learning-env/10103005/","projectTitle":"Giving my students flexible learning environments!","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":7943024,"projectId":10110764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the donations to L103's fully self-contained classroom! The students were very fascinated with the Galaxy Slime. The Galaxy Slime provided sensory stimulation for our students with autism creating smiling faces with combined laughter. The Play-Doh was the most used item by all students! The Play-Doh came with 6 containers for each color. The students chose to use half of the Play-Doh keeping the same colors together. The students chose to combine or mix the other half of colors. \r\nThe Legos came with instructions and the students wanted to create objects from the instructions. This was great to show students how important it is to follow directions! My intellectually delayed students liked the magnetic blocks because they were easy to use. My students with emotional difficulties liked the Emotion Tumbling Tower and Stress Balls. All the students enjoyed the Fruit Snacks when they went to recess! \r\nThank you so much for the wonderful toys and food to help our students become successful and want to come to school. Over spring break, one of my student's parents mentioned their child kept saying \"I want to go to school!\". The students mentioned they like coming to school and feel comfortable in class. Thank you so much for helping us create a sense of belonging.","fullyFundedDate":1771774136564,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-sense-of-belonging-in-the-cla/10110764/","projectTitle":"Creating a Sense of Belonging in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. LG","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7943024"},{"teacherId":8830537,"projectId":10103607,"letterContent":"Aloha and mahalo nui loa to our generous donors for supporting \"Growing Together: Expanding Our Native Hawaiian Garden Learning Space.\" Your kindness has made a meaningful impact on our students and school community.\r\n\r\nOur students are already using the new resources in powerful and hands-on ways. One special classroom moment was watching them use the materials to expand our native Hawaiian garden learning space by planting native species, preparing garden beds, and connecting their learning to Hawaiian culture and stewardship. Through this project, students are not only learning science standards, but also deepening their understanding of Aloha ʻĀina and their kuleana to care for the land.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to begin planting, exploring, and creating within the garden space. Many students shared how proud they felt knowing that others believed in their learning and supported their vision for a greener, more sustainable campus.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include continuing our native plant restoration work, monitoring plant growth, collecting observation data, and integrating this work into writing, science, and social studies projects. Students are currently researching the significance of native Hawaiian plants, creating informational displays, and preparing to showcase their learning during our upcoming Loulu Day celebration, where families and community partners will join us in honoring sustainability and cultural stewardship.\r\n\r\nMahalo for giving our students this incredible opportunity to grow together—both in the garden and in their learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1771514546794,"projectUrl":"project/growing-together-expanding-our-native-h/10103607/","projectTitle":"Growing Together: Expanding Our Native Hawaiian Garden Learning Space","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":10100482,"projectId":9768681,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and myself, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of organizational tools, flexible seating, and our beautiful new classroom rug. Walking into a room that feels organized and inviting transforms the way my students approach their learning day. Your support has provided more than just physical items; you have provided a space where students feel valued and inspired to do their best work.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these items was immediate. The new organizational tools have helped us streamline our daily routines, allowing students to find what they need quickly and focus more on their lessons. Meanwhile, the flexible seating options and the new rug have completely redefined our classroom dynamic. My students now have the freedom to choose a learning spot that best suits their needs, whether they are collaborating in a cozy corner or focusing independently. This level of comfort and choice is essential for fostering a student-centered environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and believing in the potential of these bright young minds. Contributions like yours bridge the gap between basic needs and an enriched educational experience, making a lasting difference in the lives of my students. We are so fortunate to have supporters like you who understand the power of a well-equipped learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1759665737771,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-more/9768681/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and More","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Demarest","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10100482"},{"teacherId":3782683,"projectId":10110821,"letterContent":"My students now have a powerful new voice. This gifted iPad and keyboard stand are more than just tools — they are bridges to communication, confidence, and independence. This iPad allows me to trial communication devices with students that will help augment their speech and language skills, and also give me the resources to collect data to support obtaining personal devices through insurance! \r\n\r\nFor students who struggle to express themselves, this technology opens doors to participation, learning, and connection in ways that were once out of reach. Your kindness is already making a difference in their daily lives, and I am so deeply grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1771772599214,"projectUrl":"project/give-me-a-voice/10110821/","projectTitle":"Give Me a Voice!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stacey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3782683"},{"teacherId":8824335,"projectId":9777822,"letterContent":"This project has allowed my students to be motivated, and to look forward to coming to school regularly. Whenever I tell my students I've got things, or bought them new materials and supplies for our class, they get very excited, and tend to be on their best behavior, try their best in their classwork and assignments, and most importantly, attend school. One of the biggest issues that affect my school's academic performance is chronic absenteeism where students have 15 or more absences during the school year. Most of the time, their absences are out of teachers' control. My school and our counselors have adopted some initiatives and attendance policies and procedures in order to tackle this problem. As a teacher, it's constantly communicating with the parents about the importance of bringing their child to school daily, and constantly engaging with my students in order for them to want to come to school every single day. The supplies and materials that I have acquired through this special funding has definitely made it possible for me to achieve that.","fullyFundedDate":1759458112370,"projectUrl":"project/art-math-and-more/9777822/","projectTitle":"Art, Math, And More!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. N","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824335_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1688872585613","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824335"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50804","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":688,"numTeachers":55,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":57,"percentMultiracialImputed":12,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.5,"schoolId":50804,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Nanaikapono Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Nanaikapono Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/nanaikapono-elementary-school/50804"}