{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lanai Elementary High School","outOfStateSupporters":55.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6256074,"projectId":10083526,"letterContent":"Your donations made it possible for me to explore freely with my students and give new life skills. My students were able to walk into class with a set of sewing machines and the correct tools ready for them to explore. Students were able to create and learn new skills they will be able to use for life. My students wer ealso given new life skills. They know how to thread and set up a machine, create small projects and design new projects. In the end, my students were able to design and problem solve when designs did not come out as planned. 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They take great pride in seeing their ideas come to life, and the experience has helped build their confidence, independence, and communication skills.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided opportunities for students to strengthen important life and vocational skills while making learning more engaging and enjoyable. Thank you for helping create meaningful experiences that our students will continue to benefit from every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771550235229,"projectUrl":"project/building-independence-through-creative-d/10103931/","projectTitle":"Building Independence Through Creative Design","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baltero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9342420_orig.jpg?crop=937,937,x209,y72&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698870842374","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9342420"},{"teacherId":7929648,"projectId":10110689,"letterContent":"The new resources have been instrumental in moving our students from the ideation phase to real-world execution. In our STEM Capstone class, students are tasked with exploring our local community to determine its needs and researching critical project topics. A standout moment in the classroom happened during our \"Mentor Meet & Greet\". Armed with their new materials, students virtually pitched their implementation plans and community research directly to professional mentors. Seeing the students confidently present their 1-slide pitches and elevator speeches using high-quality resources completely shifted the energy in the room it made their academic research feel like a professional, real-world venture.\r\n\r\nWe are currently in the home stretch of the school year, wrapping up Quarter 4: Summarize Research. 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One special moment happened during a letter matching activity when a student who usually struggles to stay focused was able to sit with the group, complete the activity, and proudly show the work to classmates. The student smiled and asked to do the activity again later in the day. We have also been using the tools during group games and sensory activities to help students practice sharing, taking turns, following directions, and working together. The resources have helped students feel more calm and confident while learning new skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were very excited and eager to explore everything. They smiled, clapped, and quickly became interested in the colorful and interactive learning tools. Many students who are usually hesitant during classroom activities became more willing to participate and try new things. The classroom environment has become more positive and engaging because students are enjoying learning while building important academic and social skills. Right now, we are continuing to use the materials to work on recognizing letters and numbers, improving communication, strengthening fine motor skills, and building independence during classroom routines. Students are learning how to complete tasks with less support, ask for help appropriately, and stay focused during activities for longer periods of time. These tools are helping my students grow in confidence every day and are creating meaningful learning experiences that match their individual needs. Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support. Because of you, my students have more opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun while building important skills for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1771604557819,"projectUrl":"project/bright-minds-hands-on-learning-tools-fo/10105480/","projectTitle":"Bright Minds: Hands-On Learning Tools for Focus and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ivy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339074_orig.jpg?crop=2886,2886,x211,y844&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697960931024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339074"},{"teacherId":9339074,"projectId":9865279,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has become a more supportive and engaging learning environment for my students. The new resources have helped my students improve their focus, participation, and emotional regulation throughout the school day. Many of my students are young learners with special needs who benefit from visual supports, sensory tools, and structured routines. Since receiving these materials, we have been using them daily during carpet time, table work, transitions, and independent activities. One memorable moment was during a writing activity when a student who usually became overwhelmed was able to stay seated, complete the task with fewer prompts, and proudly share their work with the class. The tools have helped students feel more calm, confident, and successful during learning activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited and eager to use them. They immediately explored the sensory tools, practiced using the visual supports, and showed more willingness to participate during lessons. The classroom environment has become more positive and structured, helping students transition more smoothly and spend more time engaged in learning. We are continuing to use these resources to support literacy, math, communication, and social-emotional learning activities while helping students build independence and self-regulation skills. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on our classroom, and my students are benefiting every day from the opportunities these tools provide. Thank you for supporting our students and helping create a classroom where every child can feel successful and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1771082004610,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-promoting-focus-and-regu/9865279/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn: Promoting Focus and Regulation Through Classroom Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ivy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9339074_orig.jpg?crop=2886,2886,x211,y844&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697960931024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9339074"},{"teacherId":9401736,"projectId":10033492,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting and helping provide healthy snacks, social-emotional learning resources, and college and career exploration materials for our haumāna. We had amazing conversations and student engagement with the SEL everyday lessons. \r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students felt calmer, more supported, and more ready to learn. You helped to create a safe space where children feel seen, valued, cared for, and empowered to thrive. They are thankful that the snacks were healthy and kept them satisfied. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping remove barriers to learning and for investing in the whole child. Your generosity made a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771736438982,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-balance-life-school/10033492/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Balance Life & School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Humphrey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9401736_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742279119296","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9401736"},{"teacherId":9344932,"projectId":10108132,"letterContent":"My students used the different resources in all their subjects. For example, the multiplication cards were used to improve the multiplication skills of my students. My students really enjoyed using those cards in an engaging activity.\r\nThe students were very happy when they saw the materials or resources. At first, they were all curious on the boxes that were coming inside the classroom. To answer their curiosity, I told them that those were materials that could help them improve more on their learning.\r\nOur next step is to continue to keep on growing using those materials.","fullyFundedDate":1771787882876,"projectUrl":"project/keep-growing-keep-learning/10108132/","projectTitle":"Keep Growing, Keep Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9344932_orig.jpg?crop=349,349,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698733377503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9344932"},{"teacherId":10325322,"projectId":10115758,"letterContent":"The materials we received have made a meaningful impact in our classroom. The art supplies, including paints and brushes, have allowed my students to become more creative and expressive during our art activities. They were very excited when they first saw the new materials and could not wait to begin painting and creating their projects. The writing materials have also been very helpful during our Friday letter activities, where students practice writing skills while expressing their thoughts and experiences.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the snacks provided helped create a positive and encouraging classroom environment as we celebrated students' hard work and efforts in class. Small celebrations like these motivate students and help them feel recognized for their achievements. Seeing their smiles and excitement reminded me how important it is to create meaningful and supportive learning experiences for every child.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue using these resources in our classroom projects and enrichment activities. Students are currently working on activities that combine creativity, writing, and collaboration, and these materials are helping make learning more engaging and enjoyable. Thank you for supporting our classroom and for making a difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1776453164973,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-ideas/10115758/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DELA CRUZ","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10325322_orig.jpg?crop=1179,1179,x0,y196&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776963152774","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10325322"},{"teacherId":10087606,"projectId":10104912,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, *Ready to Learn, Ready to Achieve*. Your contributions have made a real difference for my 10th and 12th grade ELA students by helping us create a classroom that is organized, well-supplied, and ready for learning every day.\r\n\r\nBecause of your donations, we now have essential supplies like tissues, paper towels, and disinfecting sprays and wipes. These have been incredibly important, especially with many students dealing with colds and the flu. Having these items readily available helps us maintain a cleaner, healthier space where students can stay focused and comfortable.\r\n\r\nThe organizational tools you provided such as desk organizers, bookends, and classroom bins have transformed how our classroom functions. Students can now easily locate supplies like headphones, pencils, highlighters, and paper without disruption. This has helped create a smoother flow during lessons and has encouraged students to take responsibility for keeping our space neat and organized.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been especially valuable for independent work, allowing students to focus during reading, writing, and online activities. Materials like chart paper, colored paper, and pens have also supported our daily instruction and creative projects, giving students more ways to express their thinking and engage with the content.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom is not only more organized but also better equipped to meet the everyday needs of students. Moving forward, we will continue building strong routines and making the most of these resources to support both academic success and student well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping us stay ready to learn and ready to achieve.","fullyFundedDate":1771596287247,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-ready-to-achieve/10104912/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn, Ready to Achieve","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10087606_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753251521362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10087606"},{"teacherId":10087606,"projectId":9792518,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, *The Graphic Novelists' Storyboard Kit*. Because of you, my 10th and 12th grade ELA students have been able to experience literature in a more creative, engaging, and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the materials to create storyboard adaptations of key scenes from the texts we read in class. Students map out plot, dialogue, and character perspectives through illustrations, which has helped them better understand and connect with the material. One of my favorite moments was seeing students who are usually hesitant about traditional writing assignments become fully engaged as they brought their ideas to life through art.\r\n\r\nWhenever new boxes of supplies arrive, there is an immediate sense of excitement in the room. My students were thrilled when they first saw the materials—they couldn't wait to start using them. That enthusiasm has carried into their daily work.\r\n\r\nThe binders you provided have made a big difference in keeping student work organized. Their notes, drafts, and final projects are now easier to manage and revisit. The arts and crafts materials are used often during illustration activities, and tools like bookmarks and highlighters have supported students as they read closely and annotate texts, strengthening both their reading and writing skills.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, students will continue developing their storyboard projects into more polished graphic narratives and will begin connecting their visual storytelling to analytical writing. Your support has truly helped us grow as readers, writers, and creators.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible. Your generosity has had a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1770321380039,"projectUrl":"project/the-graphic-novelists-storyboard-kit/9792518/","projectTitle":"The Graphic Novelists' Storyboard Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10087606_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753251521362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10087606"},{"teacherId":5414041,"projectId":9949826,"letterContent":"The modular couch we requested has already transformed our classroom into a cozy, welcoming space where students feel safe, relaxed, and ready to learn. When it first arrived, the children's faces lit up with excitement. They immediately gathered around it, asking if they could sit and read. That very day, a few students curled up with their books and stayed engaged far longer than usual. The soft seating has created a calm reading corner where children naturally gravitate during independent reading time, building stamina and truly enjoying their books.\r\n\r\nSoft, inviting furniture like this supports their learning in powerful ways. Students are more focused, more comfortable, and more willing to spend extended time with a book in their hands. I've noticed richer partner conversations as they sit together on the couch, retelling stories and pointing out favorite parts. It has also become a special spot for small-group instruction, where students feel supported and confident as they practice new skills.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using this cozy space to strengthen reading habits and deepen comprehension. Our next steps include encouraging students to respond to their reading through simple written reflections and sharing circles held right on the couch. This comfortable gathering place is helping us create meaningful reading experiences and nurture a genuine love of books. Because of your generosity, our classroom feels even more like a community where lifelong learning habits can truly grow.","fullyFundedDate":1765174322542,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-comfort-for-growing-readers/9949826/","projectTitle":"Cozy Comfort for Growing Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chew","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5414041_orig.jpg?crop=708,709,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1765170843554","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5414041"},{"teacherId":8824233,"projectId":9778123,"letterContent":"Our students have already started using the new resources, and the impact has been immediate. The sensory fidgets, squishy toys, and calming tools are being used both during recess and in the classroom to help students regulate their bodies and emotions. One special moment was watching a student who often struggles with frustration use a breathing maze board and a sensory ring to calm down instead of escalating into a conflict. That kind of self-regulation is exactly what we were hoping to support. The emotion bingo game has also been a great tool during counseling groups, helping students talk about feelings in a fun and safe way while building social skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were incredibly excited. The roll-up drum set especially caught their attention — they immediately wanted to try it and take turns. Many students were smiling and saying things like, \"This is so cool!\" and \"Can we play with these today?\" The fidgets were also very popular, and students quickly began sharing and trading appropriately, which created positive peer interactions right away.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue integrating these tools into both recess and classroom regulation routines. 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