{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nanakuli Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":53.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9371472,"projectId":9783937,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my classroom project. Because of your kindness, I am able to keep nourishing snacks available for students who come to class hungry. Having something to eat helps them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Meeting this basic need makes a tremendous difference in their ability to concentrate and feel their best throughout the day.\r\n\r\nYour donation also allowed me to provide small prizes and sensory tools that serve as positive behavior incentives in our classroom. Whether it's a fidget toy that helps with focus or a fun treat for completing an assignment, these items motivate students to participate, stay on task, and celebrate their improvement.Thank you for believing in them.","fullyFundedDate":1759618553210,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-and-prizes-for-student-success/9783937/","projectTitle":"Snacks and Prizes for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L Peralta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371472"},{"teacherId":6628947,"projectId":9775378,"letterContent":"Thank you so incredibly much for your generous donation of incentives: the healthy snacks, the soft rug, and the remote-control cars! Your support has been instrumental in building a positive, highly motivated, and rewarding classroom culture. We use the healthy snacks to reward students who meet their goals or show kindness, giving them an immediate, tangible payoff. This not only encourages hard work and good choices but also provides a much-needed energy boost to keep them focused throughout the day. Furthermore, the soft rug has quickly become a highly coveted special seating privilege. Earning time on this calm, inviting space during reading or quiet work is a non-disruptive, cozy reward that reinforces positive engagement and effort.\r\n\r\nThe remote-control cars are a fantastic way to celebrate major achievements, group successes, and outstanding acts of kindness, making their efforts feel truly memorable and joyous. By providing this system of incentives, you allow me to celebrate my students in ways that are fun, fair, and effective. Your support is directly helping us build a strong classroom culture where effort and kindness are consistently recognized, ensuring our students feel valued and motivated to achieve their best every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1759424771200,"projectUrl":"project/positive-incentives-for-positive-learnin/9775378/","projectTitle":"Positive Incentives for Positive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeMotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6628947_orig.png?crop=441,441,x30,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594706329436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6628947"},{"teacherId":6628947,"projectId":9698054,"letterContent":"Here is the revised description, broken down into distinct paragraphs for better readability:\r\n\r\n🚀 Snacking Success: Real-World Impact in My Classroom\r\nThe impact of this snack donation has been immediate, profound, and easy to observe every single day. These items are more than just food; they are an essential tool for maintaining energy and focus, directly translating into better learning outcomes.\r\n\r\nBefore the snacks arrived, I frequently saw students drifting off or becoming irritable around mid-morning or mid-afternoon. Now, when a student shows those signs of fatigue or distraction, a small, quick snack like a cereal bar or pretzel sandwich is offered. After a quick \"fuel-up,\" their eyes brighten, their heads lift, and they can immediately refocus on the lesson. The classroom energy stays higher, and the quality of participation is much better. I've noticed a significant reduction in disruptions caused by low energy and poor concentration.\r\n\r\nFor some of my students, knowing these snacks are available is a source of genuine comfort and security. They are deeply comforted that a snack is there if they are hungry, eliminating the anxiety and worry of facing a long day with an empty stomach if breakfast was missed.","fullyFundedDate":1758859399554,"projectUrl":"project/small-kine-snacks-big-kine-learning/9698054/","projectTitle":"Small Kine Snacks, Big Kine Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeMotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6628947_orig.png?crop=441,441,x30,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594706329436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6628947"},{"teacherId":9846421,"projectId":9426885,"letterContent":"Thank you friends and Cox Enterprises so much for supporting our LEGO project! \r\nSince receiving the LEGOs, the students have been excited to come together to build, share ideas, and imagine together. For many, this hands-on activity has become more than just play, it's a calming and creative outlet. I've watched students who often struggle with self-regulation take a moment to breathe, focus on their building, and light up with pride when they finish.These small but powerful moments have helped them manage stress in healthy ways, while also building their confidence to bounce back from challenges and keep a growth mindset. The LEGOs have also become a powerful tool in counseling sessions to teach social skills and positive peer interactions. As students build together, they practice sharing pieces, taking turns, and using respectful words to express their ideas. \r\n\r\nYou didn't just provide LEGOs, you gave our students an engaging way to strengthen their social skills, improve peer relationships, and experience success through teamwork.","fullyFundedDate":1751394728449,"projectUrl":"project/legos-and-laughter-building-connections/9426885/","projectTitle":"LEGOs and Laughter: Building Connections, Boosting Wellbeing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angeles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846421_orig.jpg?crop=883,883,x1559,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751046033322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846421"},{"teacherId":9685109,"projectId":8880466,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the snacks and classroom supplies from the Where Learning Happens project to create a more comfortable, focused, and supportive learning environment. The snacks have been especially helpful during long instructional blocks or testing days, giving students the energy they need to stay alert and engaged. I've noticed that when students aren't distracted by hunger, they're able to participate more actively in discussions and complete their assignments with greater focus. The classroom supplies—like organizers, writing tools, and learning materials—have helped us keep our space well-structured and accessible, which makes transitions smoother and learning time more productive.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the snacks and new classroom items, their excitement was genuine and heartfelt. Many of them immediately asked if they could have a snack, and their gratitude was clear once they realized these items were there for everyone to share. Some students even offered to help organize the supplies or set up a snack station for the class. It was a wonderful moment that reinforced our sense of community. These donations didn't just provide physical resources—they brought comfort, relief, and joy to my students, making our classroom a place where everyone feels cared for and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1729357225347,"projectUrl":"project/where-learning-happens/8880466/","projectTitle":"Where Learning Happens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pawai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9685109"},{"teacherId":9846421,"projectId":9431937,"letterContent":"I truly appreciate your support for my project, Helping Students Shine Bright, Feeling Calm and Right! Because of your generosity, students now have access to a Calming Corner in my counseling office where they can take a break, settle their emotions, and return to class ready to learn. \r\n\r\nWith your help, I received cushion seating, headphones for calming music, books, and coloring supplies. These items are already being used by students who need a quiet moment to regroup. One student recently told me after using the space, \"I feel calmer, can I go back to class?\" That moment captured the true impact of your gift, giving students tools to manage their feelings in a positive, healthy way.\r\n\r\nAs their school counselor, I see how the Calming Corner is helping students handle challenges and manage their emotions. It has supported emotional growth and given students the confidence to believe in themselves. Most importantly, it shows them they are cared for and supported. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in my students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1751566389697,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-shine-bright-feeling-c/9431937/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Shine Bright, Feeling Calm and Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Angeles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846421_orig.jpg?crop=883,883,x1559,y163&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751046033322","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846421"},{"teacherId":6628947,"projectId":9444050,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project, Steering Towards Success. Your generosity has brought so much excitement and learning into our classroom. We've been using the RC cars not only for fun, but also for real science exploration. Students race their cars while recording data on timing, speed, and what it takes to win. They've been experimenting, testing, and learning how small changes can make a big difference in performance.\r\n\r\nThe cars also have a \"free play\" element, where students can take them out to the field to freestyle, build ramps, and measure height and distance. This has encouraged creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving, while giving students a chance to connect classroom learning to hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this project is the highlight of their school day. It combines joy with science, giving them opportunities to learn through play while also building confidence and resilience. Because of your support, my students are engaged, motivated, and discovering the thrill of learning in new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1753035732172,"projectUrl":"project/steering-toward-success/9444050/","projectTitle":"Steering Toward Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeMotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6628947_orig.png?crop=441,441,x30,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594706329436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6628947"},{"teacherId":6628947,"projectId":9297334,"letterContent":"These students thrived with hands-on, engaging activities, and LEGO sets gave them the chance to build, focus, and feel a real sense of accomplishment.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, LEGOs were always a big hit. My students lit up when they earned LEGO time. It wasn't just play—it was a meaningful way to practice creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. I used LEGOs as an incentive for staying focused, finishing work, and showing positive behavior. It was amazing to see how motivated they became when they knew they'd get to build something awesome after putting in the effort.\r\n\r\nMany of my kids didn't have LEGOs at home, so having access to them at school meant something. It gave them a break from screens, a chance to think with their hands, and a fun way to build confidence. That's why I asked for more sets—to give students more variety and more opportunities to explore and create without limits.","fullyFundedDate":1746652855870,"projectUrl":"project/more-legos-more-learning-more-fun/9297334/","projectTitle":"More LEGOs, More Learning, More Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeMotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6628947_orig.png?crop=441,441,x30,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594706329436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6628947"},{"teacherId":6628947,"projectId":9170999,"letterContent":"Adding JBL microphones and a wireless mic to our classroom made a big difference in how we learned and connected with each other. A lot of my students did better when they could speak, perform, and actually hear themselves. With the JBL mics, they were able to practice presentations, read aloud, and have fun during free time with karaoke—and they were finally heard. For students who were shy or spoke quietly, this gave them a chance to find their voice and build confidence in a way that felt safe and supported. It also brought new energy to our podcast and digital media projects, making them feel more exciting and real.\r\n\r\nThe wireless mic helped me teach without having to constantly raise my voice or repeat instructions. In a classroom where students were often moving around and working in small groups, having that kind of clarity made a huge impact. It especially supported students who needed extra help hearing or staying focused. Overall, these mics helped make our classroom more inclusive, more engaging, and more fun. Everyone had a chance to hear and be heard, and that helped create the kind of learning environment I wanted for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1746652656494,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-student-learning-with-a-wirele/9170999/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Student Learning with a Wireless Microphone and JBL Microphones","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeMotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6628947_orig.png?crop=441,441,x30,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594706329436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6628947"},{"teacherId":9939600,"projectId":9153282,"letterContent":"Thank you for allowing my students and I the opportunity to use some of the supplies that were donated to our classroom. Since our supplies were received in 4th quarter of the 2024-25 school year, we have saved some items for next school year, like the tabletop caddies (one for each child) so that their supplies can be readily accessible during all of their lessons/activities, and the chair bags where all of their resources/accommodations will be placed for easy accessibility when needing it for reference upon doing their work (i.e., hundreds number chart, alphabet chart, number line, computer sign-in cards, etc.). \r\n\r\nI have also used some of the toys/fidgets in my prize box that students could purchase on Fridays with their tokens that they earn throughout the week for following the class rules, completing their assignments, etc. Oh boy the kids loved it. It was so wonderful to see the joy in their eyes as they got new things to purchase, and it was all earned through their hard work and good behavior.\r\n\r\nAlso, being that my students come from a big family, there were some of them that just could not bring a snack from home to eat during their first recess. So the snacks that you provided were perfect to last throughout the last quarter of the school year. My students, especially those that did not bring on a daily basis, were so happy...and I was too because I was spending my own money to purchase snacks for my students throughout the school year (which I didn't mind as well, but it sure was nice to spend my hard earned money on myself too).\r\n\r\nAs for the easy reader books, I was able to work with a small group of my students and rotate the groups as we read aloud. However, I did not let any of them take any books home for the summer to read because we will continue small group reading this upcoming school year. \r\n\r\nSeeing my students eyes light up with joy makes my eyes water from time to time. So, from my students and I at Nanakuli Elementary School, we greatly appreciate all of your donations and we hope to continue to partner with you in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1742498971210,"projectUrl":"project/adapted-classroom-for-inspired-readers/9153282/","projectTitle":"Adapted Classroom for Inspired Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Swinson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939600"},{"teacherId":9714257,"projectId":9166798,"letterContent":"Aloha and mahalo nui loa for your thoughtful and generous donation to our classroom!\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we received a variety of engaging and meaningful materials—fidgets, storybooks, ABC cards, and more—that have brought so much excitement and joy to our learning environment. Each item has played a special role in helping my students stay focused, feel supported, and develop essential skills in fun and creative ways.\r\n\r\nThe fidgets have helped many of my students with self-regulation and staying engaged during lessons. The storybooks have quickly become classroom favorites, sparking imagination, curiosity, and a love for reading. And the ABC cards have been a wonderful tool in strengthening early literacy skills and letter recognition in an interactive way.\r\n\r\nThese resources have truly enhanced our daily routines and made learning more accessible and enjoyable for every child. Your generosity reminds us that we are part of a community that values education and believes in every student's potential.\r\n\r\nFrom all of us—thank you for helping make our classroom a more inclusive, supportive, and inspiring place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1746786008136,"projectUrl":"project/prepared-to-learn-creating-a-space-for/9166798/","projectTitle":"Prepared to Learn: Creating a Space for Focus and Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mark","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9714257_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726038607817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9714257"},{"teacherId":9714257,"projectId":9304860,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous donation of cleaning supplies to our classroom!\r\n\r\nYour gift of Clorox wipes, hand soap, and other essentials has made a tremendous impact in helping us maintain a clean, healthy, and safe learning environment. In a classroom filled with young learners, these supplies are not just helpful—they're absolutely essential to keeping our students healthy and our space ready for learning each day.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, we're able to regularly sanitize high-touch surfaces, encourage good hygiene habits, and give students (and families!) peace of mind knowing we're doing all we can to protect their well-being.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds us that we are surrounded by a caring community that values education, health, and safety. 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