{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Blanche Pope Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8000737,"projectId":10659126,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Bringing Code A Mouse coding sets and Sphero Indi cars into our classroom has completely transformed how our students engage with technology, logic, and problem-solving. These physical, screen-free coding tools bring computer science off the screen and directly into the physical world. By placing color tiles for the Indi or programming step-by-step directional commands into the Code A Mouse, our students learn essential computational thinking skills like sequencing, cause-and-effect, and debugging as they create algorithms and test their ideas in real time.\r\n\r\nThe absolute most exciting moment for the students is seeing their abstract code come to life right in front of them. The classroom lights up with joy when the Sphero Indi zooms across the floor, changing colors and turning based on their tile sequences, or when the Go Mouse successfully navigates a student-designed maze. That instant, dynamic feedback turns logic and engineering into a tangible victory. They are absolutely perfect for young and struggling learners. Any reading barriers disappear with these devices and everyone can become a leader and problem solver. Your generosity didn't just bring supplies into our school, it unlocked curiosity and showed our students that they are all capable of being real engineers and innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1789834290690,"projectUrl":"project/from-blocks-to-bots/10659126/","projectTitle":"From Blocks to Bots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nakasone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8000737_orig.jpg?crop=1387,1387,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629488044306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8000737"},{"teacherId":9406007,"projectId":9248138,"letterContent":"When our new floor cushions and organizational bins arrived, the classroom was filled with pure delight as my students gasped at the bright colors and soft seating! While many people picture learning taking place strictly at traditional desks, our circle time carpet is where our core read-alouds, community building, and mini-lessons happen. The new cushions have made an immediate impact by giving each child a comfortable, defined spot to sit, which drastically reduces fidgeting and helps them maintain focus during group instruction. Alongside the seating, our new organizational bins have completely streamlined our daily routines—having supplies clearly sorted and easy to find means students can independently grab their learning tools in seconds and jump right into work without losing precious lesson time.\r\n\r\nThese resources have been particularly transformative for our high-energy and sensory-sensitive learners, who previously struggled to stay comfortable and attentive on the hard floor. One student, who used to constantly shift around and lose focus during whole-group instruction, now eagerly grabs their favorite floor cushion, settles in comfortably, and stays engaged from start to finish. Looking ahead, this cozy and well-organized setup is paving the way for our upcoming collaborative partner-reading and small-group STEM projects. Students will easily grab their project bins from the shelves and find a comfortable spot on the rug to brainstorm, solve problems, and build together. Thank you for giving my scholars a functional, welcoming space where they can feel comfortable and ready to learn every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1744568155089,"projectUrl":"project/organize-laminate-and-label-for-succes/9248138/","projectTitle":"Organize, Laminate, and Label for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9406007"},{"teacherId":9406007,"projectId":9780053,"letterContent":"When our box of new craft supplies arrived, the classroom erupted in instant joy and gasps of excitement! My students couldn't wait to dive into the fresh, colorful materials, and seeing their faces light up as we unpacked everything sent a clear message: their learning is important. We put these resources to work right away in our social studies unit, where students used the craft supplies to build detailed 3D models of our town to practice essential mapping skills. A favorite moment was watching a student carefully construct a mini fire station complete with craft-stick doors and vibrant red paint, proudly pointing out how their model fit onto our giant grid map and explaining how our local firefighters—their favorite community heroes—help keep everyone safe every day.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these 3D community models are serving as the centerpiece for our upcoming writing and presentation project. Over the next few weeks, students will write descriptive guidebooks about their town maps, using directional vocabulary (like north, south, east, and west) to navigate readers through their neighborhoods and writing short biography profiles about the community heroes who serve our area. They will then host a \"Community Walkthrough\" showcase to present their 3D maps and stories to their peers. Your generosity turned abstract geography and civics lessons into a memorable, hands-on experience that built both creative pride and deep appreciation for our local community—thank you for supporting our scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1759595906926,"projectUrl":"project/learning-resources/9780053/","projectTitle":"Learning Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9406007"},{"teacherId":9406007,"projectId":10107485,"letterContent":"When our bright new cans of Play-Doh arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled—their faces lit up, and the room buzzed with instant excitement as we opened the packages! We immediately put these vibrant tools to work during our reading workshop, using them to bring our story characters off the page and into real life. A memorable moment was watching a student carefully shape the main character's features out of bright dough, adjusting the facial expressions to reflect how the character was feeling at a pivotal turn in the plot. Sculpting allowed my students to visualize abstract character traits, make deeper text connections, and express their reading comprehension in a tactile, highly engaging way.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these Play-Doh character models are serving as the centerpiece for our next big storytelling project. Over the coming days, students will use their sculpted figures in small groups to act out key scenes from our text, practicing dialogue, point of view, and narrative sequencing. Afterward, they will use their 3D creations as visual anchors to draft original spin-off stories, imagining new adventures for these characters. Your generous contribution turned quiet reading time into an active, joyful workshop where creativity and literacy go hand in hand—thank you for supporting our scholars!","fullyFundedDate":1771706832277,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-characters-stories/10107485/","projectTitle":"Crafting Characters & Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9406007"},{"teacherId":9406007,"projectId":9243327,"letterContent":"When our new books and magazine holders arrived, our classroom library was immediately transformed into an inviting, organized sanctuary for reading. In our classroom, reading is an active and collaborative process, and these new texts allow us to move far beyond simple decoding into deep comprehension. We use these books to teach essential literacy skills like analyzing character motivations, identifying central themes, and citing evidence to back up claims. The magazine holders have been a game-changer: by categorizing the books neatly by genre and topic, students spend less time feeling overwhelmed by clutter and more time immersed in meaningful literary discussion.\r\n\r\nThis project has made the biggest impact on our reluctant readers and students who struggle with choice fatigue. In the past, disorganized shelves made picking a book feel intimidating, but the sleek magazine holders allow students to easily flip through organized categories and find something that genuinely excites them. One of my students, who previously struggled to stay engaged during independent reading time, now proudly navigates the organized bins, pulls out a new text, and gets right to work without hesitation. Having fresh, high-interest books presented in such an accessible way has given my students a sense of ownership and pride in their reading journeys.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources are setting the stage for our upcoming student-led book clubs. Our readers will be working in small groups to analyze author craft, write response journals, and present book reviews to inspire their peers—using the magazine holders to keep their group sets organized and ready to go. Your generosity provided both the rich content and the structural tools our classroom needed to foster a daily culture of reading. Thank you for investing in our scholars and fueling their love for books!","fullyFundedDate":1744222953487,"projectUrl":"project/book-worms/9243327/","projectTitle":"Book Worms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9406007"},{"teacherId":9406007,"projectId":9155084,"letterContent":"When our package arrived, my students' faces lit up as we unboxed brand-new puzzles and sturdy organizational baskets! These additions have instantly elevated both our learning routines and our indoor playtime. Rainy recess days used to feel chaotic, but now they are filled with teamwork—during a recent rainy afternoon, a group of students eagerly gathered around a table, collaborating to fit puzzle pieces together, celebrating each match, and building their spatial reasoning skills. Alongside the puzzles, our new baskets have brought incredible structure to our workday. Having supplies neatly arranged in accessible containers at each table group has cut down transition times and given students complete ownership over keeping our space organized and ready for learning.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are taking these problem-solving and executive function skills to the next level. In our upcoming STEM and math units, students will use puzzle completion as a springboard to analyze spatial patterns and practice perseverance when tackling multi-step challenges. Our table baskets are also setting us up for success as we begin our next big collaborative research and writing project, where students will seamlessly access their organized drafting tools without interrupting their creative flow. Your gift brought both joyful community moments and functional structure into our daily classroom life—thank you for making such a meaningful impact!","fullyFundedDate":1741742234452,"projectUrl":"project/1st-grade/9155084/","projectTitle":"1st grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9406007"},{"teacherId":9406007,"projectId":8842130,"letterContent":"When our new skill-building materials arrived, the classroom erupted in instant curiosity and excitement! My students gasped as we pulled out bright packs of Play-Doh, boxes of Q-tips, and vibrant crafting tools. For young learners, having fresh, tangible resources turns abstract concepts into a hands-on adventure. Seeing these supplies laid out gave them an immediate boost of pride and eagerness, and they couldn't wait to dive into our new learning stations.\r\n\r\nWe put these resources to work right away to connect core science and math concepts with fine motor practice. During our Halloween party, we turned festive fun into an engaging STEM lesson by using Q-tips to construct detailed skeleton models. As students carefully arranged and glued the cotton swabs, they learned about human anatomy while practicing spatial reasoning and pattern-making. In science, we opened the Play-Doh to explore animal coverings. Students eagerly squished, rolled, and stamped the dough to recreate distinct textures—pressing scales for reptiles, scoring fine lines for fur, and molding smooth layers for amphibian skin—giving them a tactile way to understand how animals adapt to their environments.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these hands-on activities are paving the way for our next major learning steps. In science, students are now using their Play-Doh animal models as visual aids to write descriptive entries in their science journals, explaining how an animal's covering helps it survive. In math, we are taking our Q-tip pattern-making experience and building on it to learn about geometric symmetry and complex shapes. Your generosity turned simple, versatile materials into unforgettable learning moments, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1729028277123,"projectUrl":"project/skill-building-activities/8842130/","projectTitle":"Skill Building Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9406007"},{"teacherId":9406007,"projectId":8749590,"letterContent":"The moment our packages arrived, the classroom erupted in pure excitement! My students couldn't believe that bags of colorful Froot Loops, vibrant cans of Play-Doh, and spools of craft string were all meant just for them. Their faces lit up as we unboxed the materials, and the sensory joy of seeing bright, hands-on supplies instantly sparked an eager buzz across the room. Having these tangible, playful resources transformed our classroom into a lively workshop where learning felt less like a set of daily instructions and more like a creative celebration.\r\n\r\nWe put these materials to work right away to bring abstract math and science concepts to life. During our math workshop, students tackled a huge counting milestone by threading Froot Loops onto string to build a 100th-day necklace. They carefully organized the cereal in groups of ten, switching to a new color for every distinct group of 10s. This gave them a vivid, tactile way to practice skip-counting while strengthening their fine motor skills. In science, we popped open the Play-Doh to explore animal coverings. The students eagerly rolled, pinched, and stamped the dough to sculpt detailed textures—shaping smooth amphibian skin, pressed reptile scales, and thick fur coats to demonstrate how different animals protect themselves in the wild.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these tactile experiences are paving the way for our next big learning steps. In science, students are preparing to give mini-presentations using their Play-Doh animal models, explaining to their classmates how their animal's unique covering helps it survive in its habitat. In math, we will use our understanding of tens from the necklace project as a springboard into place value and early two-digit addition. Your support provided the exact spark my students needed to connect joy with deep learning, and we are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1727385257910,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/8749590/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9406007"},{"teacherId":9406007,"projectId":8521927,"letterContent":"When the boxes of new supplies arrived, my students were over the moon! It might be surprising to think that basic materials could generate so much excitement, but to my students, brand-new pencils, vibrant organizing containers, and fresh ink stamps felt like a major celebration. Their eyes widened as we opened each package, and they couldn't wait to help unpack everything. Having brand-new, quality tools sent a clear message to them: your learning matters, and people out there believe in you.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have immediately streamlined our classroom routines and built a sense of pride and independence. Using the new organizing containers, we set up clear, accessible supply stations around the room. A specific moment that stands out happened during a writing workshop last week. In the past, precious instructional time was often lost hunting down a usable pencil or sorting through cluttered bins. Now, students seamlessly head to our organized stations, grab freshly sharpened pencils, and get straight to work. During peer reviews, students use our new stamps to mark off completed draft stages on their progress trackers—a small detail that has turned routine self-assessment into something they genuinely take pride in doing.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these basic essentials are paving the way for our upcoming collaborative unit. My students are currently preparing to write and illustrate their own original short stories, and having reliable tools means they can focus entirely on creativity and critical thinking without distraction. Over the next few weeks, they will be using their supply hubs daily to brainstorm, draft, edit, and publish their final pieces. Thank you for giving us the organization and everyday essentials we need to keep our classroom running smoothly!","fullyFundedDate":1722400492420,"projectUrl":"project/waimanalo-beginnings/8521927/","projectTitle":"Waimanalo Beginnings","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stanton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9406007"},{"teacherId":2804972,"projectId":10401933,"letterContent":"We've been tracking each day and keeping accurate stats,\r\nusing all our new materials - how about that.\r\n\r\nThe math is quite simple: we look, count, and log,\r\nWe're not bogged down in a complex data slog.\r\n\r\nthe numbers have meaning when we write them all down,\r\ndate, time, and temperature is where change can be found.\r\n\r\nThe Post-its, the clipboards, and the graph paper too,\r\nhelp ground us in real data while we are at school.\r\n\r\nThe T-charts and post-its help compare how we feel,\r\nin classrooms where temperatures are less than ideal.\r\n\r\nGlobal warming is real; sea levels may rise,\r\naffecting our planet and our everyday lives.\r\n\r\nOur environment is key to our growth and success,\r\nuncomfortable spaces put bodies under great stress.\r\n\r\nLet the data speak clearly, let our voices be heard,\r\nto not see the inequity is rather absurd.\r\n\r\nThe data we take will go on for a while,\r\nuntil we've resolved the heat wave and turned down the dial.\r\n\r\nSoon this project will come to a close,\r\nwe are fortunate it was the one that you chose.\r\n\r\nDear donors, thanks for stepping up to the plate,\r\nyour generosity and kindness is more than first rate.","fullyFundedDate":1785272738825,"projectUrl":"project/hawaiian-heat-wave-tracking-classroom-t/10401933/","projectTitle":"Hawaiian Heat Wave: Tracking Classroom Temperature","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Kawaa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2804972_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449605075851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskawaa"},{"teacherId":9690488,"projectId":10204432,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. They have gone a long way this school year and my kiddos have appreciated it so much. We have used the snacks to help fuel ours brains and the manipulatives to learn creatively in the classroom. Your donations helped us succeed and try new things in our educational process.\r\n\r\nWe thank you again for helping us achieve our goals. The students were excited when the orders came and eager to use them throughout the school day. \r\n\r\nIn the years to come, we will continue providing excellent learning opportunities for our students the best we can and it is thanks to donors like you who help us deliver.","fullyFundedDate":1776667699267,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-learning/10204432/","projectTitle":"Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bornemann","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9690488"},{"teacherId":2804972,"projectId":10150616,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support in funding \"The Super Simple Seamless Substitute Superhero Kit\" and our \"Science of Reading\" toolkit. This project means a lot to me because it owes a huge credit to my very dear friend who is now retired and building homes!! Years ago, she helped get my feet off the ground with my very first DonorsChoose project for preschool tricycles. Now that my students are older, resources look pretty different, but she still is my project cheerleader. She started the spark for THIS funding cycle, rallying support from her sister and close family friends to make this match offer happen.\r\n\r\nI always joke that out here, there are only ever about three degrees of separation unlike on the mainland—we are all connected in some way. Through this project and through her, we have all become connected, and now you as donors are deeply connected to my students. It is amazing to think that you may never meet face-to-face, but your kindness has created this beautiful, invisible thread directly to their futures. Seeing names like Kevin, Mary, Heather, and Meg attached to these resources means the world to me, and I was so proud to acknowledge you all in our classroom photos.\r\n\r\nAny teacher will tell you that preparing for a day off or a professional development day can often feel like more work than actually being in the classroom! This project fixes that. Having a \"Grab-and-Go\" kit prepped with engaging, multisensory games ensures that when there is a change of adult in the room, student behavior remains positive, focused, and productive. It turns substitute days into an invaluable opportunity for continuous learning, review, and gameplay, keeping our resilient learners right on track toward their literacy goals.\r\n\r\nBeyond the substitute kit, having these physical Science of Reading books and Reader's Theater scripts is going to be a lifesaver for me throughout this school year. While digital tools are great, having these high-quality reference books directly in my hands makes a massive difference. These professional manuals are expensive, and schools rarely have enough copies to go around. Being able to physically hold these texts, add my own tab marks, and bring master copies to the xerox machine ensures I can smoothly deliver targeted intervention every single day.\r\n\r\nI am also so excited to introduce the Reader's Theater scripts to our routines. They are going to bring a lot of joy, fun, and confidence to our daily reading. It can be incredibly difficult to find fluency materials for older students who are reading below grade level, but these scripts provide a dignified, age-appropriate, and collaborative experience that respects their maturity while meeting their exact phonics needs.\r\n\r\nThere are so many worthy classroom projects on DonorsChoose, and I am so grateful that you chose to open your wallets for my students. Thank you for investing in our classroom community, making our substitute days seamless, and committing to resources that will support us this coming year and long into the futures.\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1775755823456,"projectUrl":"project/the-reading-research-substitute-superh/10150616/","projectTitle":"The Reading Research & Substitute Superhero Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Kawaa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2804972_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449605075851","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskawaa"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50924","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":230,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":73,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":65.6,"schoolId":50924,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Blanche Pope Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Blanche Pope Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/blanche-pope-elementary-school/50924"}