{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Makawao Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":65.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6460683,"projectId":9713206,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to this compassion project. These books and games are wonderful to have in the classroom. Students are starting to identify their feelings using the little spot poster and descriptions. They enjoy listening to the stories and they create wonderful conversations in class.\r\nThis is such a foundational time to reinforce kindness and peaceful resolution of conflict. The earlier children can learn to cooperate and peacefully disagree the great chance there is that this will become a lifelong skill.\r\nThank you for investing in the emotional health and maturity of these students!","fullyFundedDate":1760402914560,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-compassion/9713206/","projectTitle":"Cultivating Compassion","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6460683_orig.jpg?crop=1689,1689,x350,y310&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666168890014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-lee808"},{"teacherId":3709301,"projectId":9774000,"letterContent":"This funding strategically targeted the essential readiness skills children need to succeed in their first years of school, ensuring they possess the social-emotional \"heart\" and the core \"hand and voice\" academic skills. The project provided key resources, each with a powerful, dual impact:\r\nInclusive Baby Dolls build empathy (social skills) and teach children to use rich, descriptive words (language skills)- the students loved dressing and undressing the baby dolls, feeding them, and washing them. \r\nSimple Voice Recorders build confidence by letting children hear their own voice and directly improve their ability to sound out words—the number one skill needed for reading. The students have enjoyed pushing the button throughout the day to hear the letter name and sound for the weekly letter.\r\nMultisensory Chalkboards help children practice writing letters and strengthen the tiny hand muscles they need to hold a pencil. The students have been busy practicing letter formation during circle time. \r\nQuality Children's Books teach crucial social skills like sharing and kindness while strengthening their ability to re-tell stories and follow lessons in class. \r\nBy funding these tools, you helped create the critical link between a child's social curiosity and their academic success, setting every special education preschooler on a path to thrive in the elementary grades.","fullyFundedDate":1759416910374,"projectUrl":"project/developing-social-emotional-skills-and-a/9774000/","projectTitle":"Developing social-emotional skills and academic skills in preschool special education","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Danielle Hartwick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3709301"},{"teacherId":6460683,"projectId":9712394,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible support of this project. Due to your generosity, my students will be able to stock the Little Free Libraries on our school campus. This is especially important because we do not have a school librarian this year. This will allow students and community members to come visit the box and choose a book to borrow or keep.\r\nMy students are excited to become stewards of the Little Free Library- adding these new books, keeping it tidy and organized, and making bookmarks for anyone to take. \r\nThank you for investing in and believing in this community literacy project. Your funding is keeping the joy of reading exciting and relevant for our school community.","fullyFundedDate":1760637398702,"projectUrl":"project/little-free-library-love/9712394/","projectTitle":"Little Free Library Love","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6460683_orig.jpg?crop=1689,1689,x350,y310&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666168890014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-lee808"},{"teacherId":6460683,"projectId":9776187,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of this math and science project that is enhanced through art!\r\nHaving engaging, high quality materials available for students really brings learning alive and makes them excited to dig even deeper into the learning process. The students will learn so much by creating their own kaleidoscopes! They will see how light is bent and identical images are displayed through the eye piece. This will relate to the bees eyes, and symmetrical drawing books they will use. \r\nYour kindness and generosity is keeping my students excited and passionate about learning! Thank you for supporting these eager, young learners!","fullyFundedDate":1759533091408,"projectUrl":"project/learning-science-and-math-through-art/9776187/","projectTitle":"Learning Science and Math Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6460683_orig.jpg?crop=1689,1689,x350,y310&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666168890014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-lee808"},{"teacherId":6460683,"projectId":9677494,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness, thank you for these amazing materials and for your support of this project! My students and I are soooo excited to start growing and learning about plants! Did you see the picture of the beautiful garden bench? This will allow students to sit by our classroom garden box. There are a bunch of seeds you helped to provide- flowers and veggies. Once our flowers grow, we will cut them and place them in the flower vases from this project. The vases will then be gifted to families or members of our community. \r\nStudents will also each get a tickle me plant to grow! This will allow us to not only grow a fun plant that they can take home, but it will also allow students to student and really understand plant adaptations. Actually seeing a natural defense a plant uses to evade predators will lay a fantastic foundation for understanding how some traits get passed on to future generations.\r\nI am so grateful for your donation and I can not wait to bring science alive in my classroom through this project! \r\nMahalo for believing in these young scientists!","fullyFundedDate":1759262450595,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-future/9677494/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6460683_orig.jpg?crop=1689,1689,x350,y310&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666168890014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-lee808"},{"teacherId":6460683,"projectId":9556223,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your interest and support for this project! Students now have some thicker, more manageable colored pencils to grasp with their small hands. This will allow students to use proper pressure to develop hand muscles, but also give them a sturdier tool that will resist breakage with this pressure. They also have some beads to practice their fine motor skills with, as well as some animals sun catchers to paint when we learn about animal habitats. \r\nYou have also helped to generously provide baby wipes and Purell wipes to clean up art messes as well as to disinfect desks after a long week of use. \r\nStudents also have some beautiful ocean stickers and gem stickers to use on art projects and in daily lessons.\r\nLastly, the earphone splitter is a HUGE deal! Now when students say they can not hear on the computer or they need help interpreting a question, I am able to hook into their lesson to hear exactly what they are hearing and to offer tailored assistance.\r\nThank you again for your generosity with this project!","fullyFundedDate":1759185416498,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics-for-first-grade/9556223/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics for First Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6460683_orig.jpg?crop=1689,1689,x350,y310&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666168890014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-lee808"},{"teacherId":5170167,"projectId":9167593,"letterContent":"Art and STEM projects have a profound positive impact on student learning by encouraging creativity, innovation, and hands-on exploration. These activities allow students to make connections between different subjects while expressing their ideas in unique and meaningful ways. In art, students learn to communicate visually, think imaginatively, and appreciate multiple perspectives. STEM projects, on the other hand, engage students in inquiry-based learning where they design, test, and improve their ideas. Together, these experiences make learning more engaging and relevant, helping students develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.\r\n\r\nIn addition to academic benefits, Art and STEM projects play a key role in building important life skills like grit and problem-solving. As students encounter challenges during these projects—whether it's a design that doesn't work or a painting that doesn't go as planned—they learn perseverance and resilience. They're encouraged to try new strategies, revise their work, and keep going until they find a solution or reach their goal. This mindset helps students gain confidence in their ability to overcome obstacles, an essential trait for both academic success and personal growth. By fostering a safe space for experimentation and creativity, these projects empower students to think critically and develop the determination to tackle real-world problems.","fullyFundedDate":1742084952757,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-the-future-support-students/9167593/","projectTitle":"Empowering the Future: Support Students in Art & STEM Innovation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5170167"},{"teacherId":6460683,"projectId":9665507,"letterContent":"Thank you for these incredible supplies! Now my students have lots of materials to explore building structures with! This early experience is crucial for building confidence to test and explore different building strategies. It is also a critical way for students to communicate with a team member and work together, compromise and take turns testing different ideas.\r\nScience success is not just personal knowledge but also the ability to communicate and share that knowledge with others. Your support of this project will allow students to explore and refine their scientific and communication skills!\r\nThank you for supporting science education!","fullyFundedDate":1757533515235,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-young-engineers/9665507/","projectTitle":"Engaging Young Engineers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6460683_orig.jpg?crop=1689,1689,x350,y310&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666168890014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-lee808"},{"teacherId":9264450,"projectId":9064633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project. I apologize it took so long to show the impact. The beginning of the year had lots of prep before I could bring our schools 3D printer into my classroom and setup. \r\n\r\nMy students are ecstatic about the printer. They are able to see the intricate way it can print objects. Being able to see the printer in action helps explain the way it works. They watch as the build plate moves back and forth with the filament extruder moving back and forth to ʻdrawʻ on the build plate. Then the extruder slowly moves up layer by layer to create a 3D volume. \r\n\r\nThis has my students even more excited to start their 3D modeling projects. The filament dryer is making sure the filament stays dry and runs well. With the dryer I can use so much more filament in Hawaiʻis humid weather. Now my students do not have to limit their creativity as the technology is there to support them.","fullyFundedDate":1743599351272,"projectUrl":"project/3d-modeling-and-printing-in-4th-grade/9064633/","projectTitle":"3D Modeling and Printing in 4th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hamilton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9264450"},{"teacherId":6460683,"projectId":9370598,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible support of this project!\r\nThese engaging math materials are a wonderful way to keep kids learning independently. I am quickly able to assess how a student is counting, or if they are having difficulty with number recognition. These activities also tell me the level of hand eye and fine motor skill coordination a student has as well as their short term memory and eye tracking ability. \r\nThe students think they are being given a very special treat when they are able to practice and learn in these books! Mahalo for your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1754604414706,"projectUrl":"project/sticky-math/9370598/","projectTitle":"Sticky Math","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6460683_orig.jpg?crop=1689,1689,x350,y310&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666168890014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-lee808"},{"teacherId":5170167,"projectId":8468627,"letterContent":"Learning through play has a powerful impact on students, especially in the early grades. When children are given the opportunity to explore concepts through games, hands-on activities, and playful interaction, they become more engaged and motivated to learn. Play fosters curiosity, creativity, and a sense of discovery, which are essential for developing a lifelong love of learning. It allows students to practice important academic and social skills in a low-pressure environment, helping them retain information more effectively while also having fun.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, play-based learning supports the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. As students work together, take turns, and make choices during play, they build confidence and strengthen their communication skills. This approach to learning not only supports academic growth but also nurtures emotional and social development. By making learning joyful and interactive, we create an environment where all students can thrive and feel empowered in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1720078367820,"projectUrl":"project/playing-to-learn/8468627/","projectTitle":"Playing To Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5170167"},{"teacherId":6460683,"projectId":9395257,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible support of this diversity and empathy project. Students will each receive their own Diversity and Inclusion journal which has weekly themes that are engaging for the students. Students start by reading a short story, then answer questions related to the topic throughout the week. \r\nYour generosity also supplied our class with some wonderful story books dealing with diversity and empathy. Teaching through stories is such a powerful way to instill values and compassion in young children. Having these story books will facilitate discussions that will hopefully build a richer and more inclusive classroom community. \r\nI am so grateful to start off the school year next week with these wonderful supplies. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1749490776657,"projectUrl":"project/promoting-empathy-through-diversity-jour/9395257/","projectTitle":"Promoting Empathy Through Diversity Journals","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6460683_orig.jpg?crop=1689,1689,x350,y310&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666168890014","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/holly-lee808"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50985","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":463,"numTeachers":38,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":34.3,"schoolId":50985,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Makawao Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Makawao Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/makawao-elementary-school/50985"}