{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waihe'e Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10058424,"projectId":10111898,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to flexible seating, organizational supplies, classroom snacks, treasure box rewards, Lincoln Logs, and a new pencil sharpener. These resources may seem like simple items, but they make a tremendous difference in our students' daily learning experiences and help create a classroom environment where every child feels comfortable, supported, and excited to learn.\r\nThe flexible seating options give students opportunities to learn in ways that best meet their individual needs, while the organizational supplies help keep our classroom running smoothly and efficiently. The snacks provide much-needed nourishment for growing minds, and the treasure box incentives encourage positive behavior and hard work. The Lincoln Logs inspire creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration, and even the new pencil sharpener helps minimize interruptions so students can stay focused on learning.\r\nYour kindness and belief in my students have made a lasting impact on our classroom community. As a 5th-grade teacher in Hawaii, I am deeply grateful for your support and commitment to helping students thrive. Thank you for investing in our future and for showing our students that there are people beyond our classroom who care about their success. Your generosity has brought smiles, excitement, and countless learning opportunities to our students, and we are truly thankful.","fullyFundedDate":1771788030409,"projectUrl":"project/seats-supplies-and-smiles-for-5th-grad/10111898/","projectTitle":"Seats, Supplies, and Smiles for 5th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10058424_orig.jpg?crop=2759,2759,x2752,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750197691036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10058424"},{"teacherId":5175329,"projectId":10104542,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui to your generous donation, our new digital scanner has transformed from a simple piece of tech into a powerful tool for hands-on history and media literacy. By archiving our school's old photographs, students aren't just reading about the past—they are actively preserving it, gaining valuable skills in digital curation and media restoration along the way. Our digital-native students are completely captivated by the \"magic\" of seeing faded, decades-old memories instantly flash onto their screens in high resolution, and the excitement is contagious—especially when students uncover pictures of older generations or even see their current teachers from years ago! This project has been especially impactful for our visual learners and tech-minded introverts, who have stepped into natural leadership roles to guide their peers, proving that your gift has given our community a joyful bridge to the past and our students vital skills for the future.","fullyFundedDate":1771870886507,"projectUrl":"project/archives-in-action/10104542/","projectTitle":"Archives in Action","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kāne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5175329_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713989503606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5175329"},{"teacherId":7932818,"projectId":10110008,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping provide materials that make learning feel hands-on, meaningful, and exciting for my students. Your generosity has already made a difference in the way our classroom functions each day.\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest successes so far has been our \"Word Problem of the Day\" routine. Students are using the half-size composition notebooks daily to organize their thinking, explain strategies, and build confidence in math. Having dedicated materials for this routine has helped it feel special and consistent, and students are already taking pride in their work.\r\n\r\nWe were also able to use some of the clay materials to create Mother's Day gifts, which students were incredibly excited about. They loved having the opportunity to create something personal and meaningful with real art materials, and it gave them a chance to practice creativity and fine motor skills in a memorable way.\r\n\r\nWhile some materials arrived later than expected and we did not get to complete our bird modeling project this school year, we are already prepared and excited to bring the unit to life next year. The folders and organizational materials are assembled and ready to become student-created \"textbooks\" for our upcoming bird study and project-based learning activities.\r\n\r\nEvery item you helped provide contributes to a classroom environment where students can explore, create, organize, and take ownership of their learning. Thank you again for supporting my students and helping make these experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771773019711,"projectUrl":"project/the-organized-explorer-crafting-our-way/10110008/","projectTitle":"The Organized Explorer: Crafting Our Way Through Math and Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sinclair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7932818_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y107&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627629878079","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mayasinclair"},{"teacherId":7101597,"projectId":10104675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in providing our classroom with the much-needed laser ink. In a Special Education Preschool setting, we often say that \"vision is the voice,\" and your contribution has truly enabled our students to communicate, learn, and navigate their daily activities.\r\nIn our SPED preschool classroom, the hidden curriculum is brought to life through printed materials. Before your donation, we were struggling to make the most of our fading toner. Now, our classroom is lively and, more importantly, fully functional.\r\nHere's how your gift is making a positive impact every day:\r\n**Visual Schedules:** We can now print high-contrast, durable schedules that help our students grasp what comes next. This has greatly reduced anxiety during transitions—moving from \"Circle Time\" to \"Centers\" has become much smoother with a clear visual plan in place!\r\n**Communication Symbols (PECS):** Many of our students are non-verbal or have limited speech. With this ink, we print Picture Exchange Communication symbols that empower our learners to express their desires, whether it's asking for a snack, a specific toy, or requesting a break.\r\n**Social Stories:** We can now print personalized books that teach children about social boundaries and classroom routines. Having these stories in color makes them more engaging and easier for our little learners to understand.\r\n**Laminated Learning Centers:** We've revitalized our matching games, file folder activities, and literacy bins with crisp, clear visuals that can withstand the enthusiastic exploration (and sticky fingers) of preschoolers.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our students are gaining independence and discovering their voices. Your support serves as a reminder that there's a whole community backing our little scholars, cheering them on.\r\n\r\nThank you for bringing colors to our classroom and brightening our students' futures!\r\n\r\nWarm regards,","fullyFundedDate":1771514577462,"projectUrl":"project/seeing-is-succeeding-visual-supports-fo/10104675/","projectTitle":"Seeing Is Succeeding: Visual Supports for Preschool Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soares","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7101597"},{"teacherId":9610885,"projectId":10180981,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. The arrival of our new classroom supplies has sparked a wave of excitement in our first-grade room! The telescope stools have been an absolute game-changer. Previously, my students struggled to lug heavy, awkward classroom chairs across campus for assemblies and May Fest practices, which often led to pinched fingers or accidental trips. Now, the children beam with pride as they easily carry their own light, portable stools. This newfound independence has turned our transitions to the field into a seamless, safe, and joyful experience.\r\n\r\nIn the classroom, the impact is just as profound. The long-reach stapler has become an essential tool for our literacy blocks, allowing us to assemble professional-looking student booklets that the children are so proud to \"publish\" and read. Furthermore, the teacher microphone has been a lifesaver; with loud construction happening right outside our window, it ensures my voice remains clear and accessible without me having to strain. This clarity extends to the field as well, where the students can now hear instructions perfectly over the breeze. Even the buckets have played a vital role, making the organization and transport of our daily materials organized and effortless.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we plan to utilize these items to foster even more hands-on learning. The telescope stools will become our primary seating for \"outdoor classroom\" days, allowing us to take our science observations directly into nature. We will also be using the long-reach stapler to create a series of \"All-About\" non-fiction books as we dive into our next writing unit. Your support has not only provided us with \"things\"—it has provided us with a more focused, mobile, and efficient learning environment. Thank you for investing in my students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1776108349233,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-excellence/10180981/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Inouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610885_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x15,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742687568844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9610885"},{"teacherId":5879163,"projectId":10103101,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you amazing support of our classroom project! The basketball supplies really gave a boost of energy and confidence to our students on and off the court. The new equipment really helped them feel more valued and also when you look fresh, you play with that extra sparkle! As well, the students excelled at sharing and cooperating with the new supplies, so it gave them extra practice to hone in that skill when they are excited. Once again, we are very grateful for the opportunity to get such an amazing team-building project funded for our students. \r\nMahalo...Kumu Percich an Class : )","fullyFundedDate":1771630716412,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-school-community-building/10103101/","projectTitle":"Classroom & School Community Building","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Percich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5879163_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1612312376724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5879163"},{"teacherId":10294179,"projectId":10107598,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support in helping provide testing materials for our classroom. Because of your contribution, my students now have access to the tools they need to demonstrate their learning with confidence and accuracy.\r\n Classroom assessments can be stressful, but having high quality, reliable materials makes a meaningful difference. Your donation helps create a more equitable testing environment, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed without being limited by an lack of resources.\r\n Your generosity sends a powerful message to my students - that there are people who believe in their potential and are willing to invest in their future.\r\n Mahalo again for your kindness and commitment to education. Your support is making a real and lasting impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771680378561,"projectUrl":"project/mission-test-possible/10107598/","projectTitle":"Mission: Test Possible","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Lepson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294179"},{"teacherId":10294179,"projectId":9775697,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our flexible seating project! Because of your generosity, our classroom is becoming a more comfortable, engaging and student centered place to learn.\r\n With the flexible seating options you helped provide, my students now have choices in how and where they learn best. Whether they are using lap desks, floor cushions or alternative chairs, they are more focused, motivated and excited to participate in class activities. This has already made a big difference in their confidence and overall learning experience.\r\n Your kindness is giving my students not only physical comfort but also a sense of ownership over their learning environment. They feel valued and empowered and that is something truly special in first grade.\r\n On behalf of my first graders, thank you for believing in our students and helping to create a classroom where everyone can succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759446435858,"projectUrl":"project/get-comfy-and-cozy-and-ready-to-learn/9775697/","projectTitle":"Get Comfy and Cozy and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Lepson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294179"},{"teacherId":7948634,"projectId":10110257,"letterContent":"Thank your for the materials I requested. They have help me with assessing students in a multi-sensory way. The students not have more than one way of sharing what they can do. The magna-tiles allows children to show me their creativity and fine motor skills. It also promotes communication opportunities. I have the student share what they made or show me specific things. Many students are nonverbal that come to be assessed. These materials allow them to \"show\" their learning. I also have the prizes that I use as incentives and rewards when they complete the assessments. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1771768427212,"projectUrl":"project/student-incentives/10110257/","projectTitle":"Student Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Inouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7948634"},{"teacherId":7603359,"projectId":10106524,"letterContent":"When the delivery boxes arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. Their eyes lit up with pure joy as we unpacked the community helper outfits, the sea animal manipulatives, and the new organizational caddies and bins. The bins instantly transformed our learning space, making our new materials look inviting and easy to access. \r\nThroughout our units, we used these tools to dive deeply into our daily learning. The students absolutely loved using the reef animals to play and explore, creating their own underwater habitats right at their desks and discovering how different sea creatures interact. They also wore the community helper gear to act out real-world jobs, which brought our neighborhood lessons to life in the most meaningful way. Your incredible generosity perfectly organized our classroom and ignited a genuine passion for hands-on learning—thank you so much for making this project a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1771772590513,"projectUrl":"project/neat-and-nifty-kindergarten-centers/10106524/","projectTitle":"Neat and Nifty Kindergarten Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gaspar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7603359"},{"teacherId":9610885,"projectId":10077351,"letterContent":"The moment I unveiled the new supplies, the classroom turned into a scene of pure joy! My first graders' eyes went wide with disbelief when they saw the colorful construction paper and shimmering craft gems. One student actually jumped for joy at the sight of the magnetic sight word fishing game, and my students have already put the electric pencil sharpener to good use. \r\n\r\nWe also put many of the other materials to work right away for our project on 'o'opu and protecting our native Hawaiian streams. The acrylic paint pens were a total game-changer, letting the kids draw the unique patterns on the fish and the lush greens of the stream banks with vibrant detail. The students also used the gems and hot glue guns to create beautiful arts and crafts for their families. \r\n\r\nNext up, we're getting the kids ready to celebrate Earth Day that ties into keeping our environment as clean as the streams we're studying. The new paper shredder will be used for recycling and new new magnets and binder clips to display their 'o'opu projects. These gifts have done so much more than fill our cabinets—they've given us a fresh spark of pride and a whole lot of extra smiles every morning.","fullyFundedDate":1771735109031,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-foundation-for-organization-/10077351/","projectTitle":"Building a Foundation for Organization & Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Inouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9610885_orig.jpg?crop=285,285,x15,y9&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742687568844","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9610885"},{"teacherId":5204908,"projectId":10105949,"letterContent":"I am writing with a heart full of gratitude to thank you for supporting our project, \"Bring Learning to Life With Color in Kindergarten.\" Because of your generosity, my kindergarten classroom now has access to a color printer that has truly transformed the way my students learn and experience the world around them.\r\n\r\nIn kindergarten, visuals are everything. Bright, colorful materials capture my students' attention, spark their curiosity, and help them better understand new concepts. With our new color printer, I am able to create engaging anchor charts, vibrant literacy center activities, and eye-catching math games that make learning both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate. My students are more excited about their work when they see stories, sight word cards, and phonics activities printed in color. My science lessons come alive with detailed, realistic images. Social studies topics feel more connected to the real world when students can see colorful maps and photographs instead of plain black-and-white copies.\r\n\r\nThe printer has also allowed me to better differentiate instruction. I can create customized materials for small groups, print visual supports for students who need extra help, and prepare hands-on activities that support a variety of learning styles. \r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support has helped create a joyful, engaging classroom environment where learning feels exciting. My students may be small, but their imaginations are big—and now our materials reflect that.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my kindergarteners and for helping us bring learning to life with color. Your generosity is making a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1771620942960,"projectUrl":"project/bring-learning-to-life-with-color-in-kin/10105949/","projectTitle":"Bring Learning to Life With Color in Kindergarten!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sparks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5204908_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1520471539161","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5204908"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50990","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":572,"numTeachers":47,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":48,"percentMultiracialImputed":16,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.8,"schoolId":50990,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waihe'e Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waihe'e Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/waihee-elementary-school/50990"}