{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"La'ie Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6719115,"projectId":10106835,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my upmost gratitude for your generous donations. My students were delighted to select from a variety of rewards in celebration of their hard work. Some of these items included the glittery squishies, mini erasers, and marbles. \r\n\r\nAll students benefited from either the Bouncy Chair Bands or the Wiggly Wobble Chair Feet, which allowed for flexible seating. Another classroom favorite were the Liquid Sensory toys for a calming effect.\r\n\r\nOverall, we appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindness! Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1771630799818,"projectUrl":"project/finding-our-calm-sensory-tools-for-succ/10106835/","projectTitle":"Finding Our Calm: Sensory Tools for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kirah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6719115_orig.jpg?crop=740,740,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596514331136","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6719115"},{"teacherId":4050303,"projectId":10072814,"letterContent":"MAHALO NUI for supporting our PreK students with your donation of Goldfish crackers! It may seem like a simple snack, but in our preschool classroom, Goldfish are a must have! They are hands-down the favorite snack among my students, and having them available each day helps keep our little learners happy.\r\n\r\nYour donation will help in more ways than you may realize. Our ohana live in a community with a very high cost of living, and many actually suffered from flooding in our area this past March. By helping provide daily snacks, you are easing one more responsibility for these families.\r\n\r\nSnack time is about more than eating in our classroom. It is a time when students practice important skills like making choices, communicating their wants and needs, following routines, and interacting with friends. Having a snack they love helps these moments run smoothly and lets us focus on those skills.\r\n\r\nMahalo again for taking care of one of the most important parts of our preschool day.\r\nYour kokua will bring many smiles to our classroom, and I am so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1780077752925,"projectUrl":"project/powering-prek-students-with-snacks/10072814/","projectTitle":"Powering PreK Students with Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Meyers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4050303_orig.jpg?crop=2822,2822,x40,y272&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721271578267","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/meyers-magic"},{"teacherId":7934695,"projectId":10104113,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donation to our classroom! Because of your support, we were able to bring learning to life and complete several hands-on projects with the wonderful materials you funded. We had so much success this term that we hope to continue these activities again next year!\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, one of our biggest goals is to get children genuinely excited about reading and storytelling—which can be a real challenge in today's world of digital devices and distractions. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to create unforgettable, immersive experiences that kept everyone captivated.\r\n\r\n\r\nHow Your Donations Made an Impact:\r\nThe March Madness Book Tournament: We used the basketballs to promote our \"Sweet 16\" Book Tournament! Each student championed a book, going head-to-head in a bracket until the class voted on their favorite. We also used the basketballs to play active reading comprehension games.\r\n\r\nCelebrating Reading Habits: We used the trophies to reward students who successfully committed to reading for 20 minutes every single day for the entire duration of the tournament.\r\n\r\nGlow-in-the-Dark Readers Theater: We took creativity to a whole new level using the black lights! Students wrote and illustrated their own original stories using special glow materials. Then, we used the glow sticks and black lights to stage a spectacular, glowing \"Readers Theater\" where they performed their stories live.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just buy supplies; it sparked a genuine love for literacy and the arts in my students. We are so incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771734237593,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-art-for-first-grade-artist/10104113/","projectTitle":"Hands on Art for First Grade Artist","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Salanoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7934695_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660103764253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7934695"},{"teacherId":6495822,"projectId":10104713,"letterContent":"Teaching 6th grade science is so fun. Students love the hands on labs and engineering builds. However, many supplies are one time use materials making it a challenge to continue to provide these types of learning opportunities. But, thanks to donors choose I am able to continue having my students build cell models (foam balls are a must type of supply). One of students' favorite labs is the cell membrane osmosis lab and having enough corn syrup and vinegar to get 80+ eggs clean of their shell and completely covered in corn syrup can be expensive. But, once again donors choose has saved the lab day!!","fullyFundedDate":1771627043461,"projectUrl":"project/motivated-scientists/10104713/","projectTitle":"Motivated Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Weeks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6495822"},{"teacherId":981743,"projectId":10107453,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for funding our classroom project! The massive assortment of supplies you provided—from the essential wide-ruled composition notebooks, red folders, and index card stock to the bright Flair pens and erasable Pilot FriXion gel pens—has completely transformed our daily routine. My students were absolutely thrilled to receive these high-quality materials, and having a reliable, organized setup has given them a newfound sense of pride and ownership over their schoolwork.\r\n\r\nBeyond the everyday essentials, your support brought an extra layer of joy and motivation into our classroom. The students are working harder than ever to earn spots on our new incentive charts, aiming for the fun fruit bookmarks, emoji binder clips, and motivational grading stamps. Additionally, the art supplies like the rubber stamp carving kits and vibrant fabric paints have unlocked their creativity, while the ponchos have kept us prepared for unexpected rainy days.\r\n\r\nOf course, I cannot leave out the massive hit that was the snack haul! Having a steady supply of Takis, Frito-Lay favorites, fig bars, and Hello Panda cookies has been a total game-changer for keeping energy high and bellies full during long afternoon stretches. Your kindness has not only provided the physical tools my students need to succeed, but it has also shown them that a community of people truly cares about their education. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our lives!","fullyFundedDate":1771786156022,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-demartinis-diligent-learners/10107453/","projectTitle":"Mrs. DeMartini's Diligent Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeMartini","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp981743_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705021666116","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/981743"},{"teacherId":7492722,"projectId":10103414,"letterContent":"We would like to express our thanks to you for donating to our project. Our class has been so busy learning and having so much fun with all the new resources we recently received with your help. The class carpet has been so helpful in creating an inviting space for learning. Our friends enjoy using the carpet in the writing area as they can be comfortable as their creative juices flow.\r\n\r\nWhen we opened the boxes as a class, the eyes across the room lit up with excitement. Each time we pulled out a new item, the class cheered.","fullyFundedDate":1771604609997,"projectUrl":"project/explorative-learning/10103414/","projectTitle":"Explorative Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7492722_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1703617123867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7492722"},{"teacherId":3864138,"projectId":10104153,"letterContent":"The impact of this project has been transformative, as the students were immediately captivated by the vibrant colors and diverse new topics found within out updated library. For the students who are rarely seen without their favorite animal figurines, the new books about wildlife provided a perfect bridge between their play and their literacy development. With these resources now in hand, my next goal is to adapt the text with picture icons, ensuring my non-verbal learners can actively demonstrate their comprehension and share in the joy of reading. \r\nBy providing books that aligh with their sensory and play-based interests-like the animal themes- the project has fostered a genuine love for reading and increased the time students spend focused on literacy tasks. \r\nBecause of these provided materials, I have been able to provide differentiated instruction to bridge the gap between tactile play and academic learning by connecting the animal figurines to corresponding literature. I have also able to provide the foundation to create accessible comprehension assessments, allowing me to tailor my teaching to specific communication needs of my non-verbal students.","fullyFundedDate":1771532973294,"projectUrl":"project/dewey-decim-all-the-books/10104153/","projectTitle":"Dewey Decim-all the Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pututau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3864138_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504048550960","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-pututau"},{"teacherId":9966959,"projectId":10104372,"letterContent":"The resources you so generously donated to our classroom has benefited every student! My students were so excited to see the new games and manipulatives. They couldn't wait to start exploring and enjoying the products. \r\nMy students learn through play. They communicate with each other, they stretch their minds to understand, and they find satisfaction and a sense of pride when they create something. We use the playdoh almost every day. This strengthens their hands and allows them to create at their own pace. The pixel cubes have fast become a favorite as my students are able to create many premade designs and explore their own designs and patterns. And the games have been a hit, they love the games and don't even realize they are learning. \r\nThank you so much for your donation and support of our class. Each student has had the opportunity to explore and learn from the products you supplied. Your generosity has filled our classroom with fun and learning and it will continue to bless my students for years. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1771687790433,"projectUrl":"project/successful-stem-students/10104372/","projectTitle":"Successful STEM Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Marlowe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966959"},{"teacherId":8015221,"projectId":10104707,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been transformed thanks to your generosity! For a 3rd grader, \"Fuel, Play, and Success\" aren't just words—they are the building blocks of a productive day. By providing the \"Fuel\" (nutritious snacks), you've ensured that hunger is never a barrier to a child's focus during our morning literacy block.\r\n\r\nThe \"Play\" aspect has been a game-changer for our social-emotional health. With the new equipment/materials, my students are learning conflict resolution and teamwork on the playground, which translates to a calmer, more collaborative environment back at their desks. Because you chose to empower the \"Whole Child,\" my students aren't just surviving the school day—they are thriving and ready to \"Succeed\" in every lesson. Thank you for investing in their futures!","fullyFundedDate":1771598630243,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-play-succeed-empowering-the-whol/10104707/","projectTitle":"Fuel, Play, Succeed: Empowering the Whole Child","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Annandale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8015221"},{"teacherId":10437990,"projectId":10105410,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for all the aloha in your willingness to support my Donor's Choose Project. You have helped to allow different modes of learning to happen in my classroom. The name of my project was \"Building Sensory and Art.\" Here are a few highlights of my items.\r\n\r\nIn my order, I asked for fidget stools and fidget medicine balls. They have impacted learning for my students that really need it. For a few of my students, the minute they switched from your traditional school chairs to the stool or medicine ball, focusing increased a lot. They were able to complete tasks quicker because they were able to move their bodies as they worked. One student preferred lying on it and doing his work on the floor instead of seated at the desk.\r\n\r\nI also received pencil grips that allowed students who have trouble and hold their pencil in a fist grip, finally find comfort with a tripod grip. I've used many different ones in the past, but this specific ones allows them to grip something with their other two fingers instead of wrapping them around the pencil.\r\n\r\nThe fidget spinners, treasure chest and gummy snacks items have been a great addition to my incentive program. At the end of the day, 3 students are picked who have shown that they are working on being a good citizens in the classroom. This has helped to increase behaviors. The gummy snacks have helped for some students who need an immediate reward after completing small tasks, that in most cases take forever.\r\n\r\nAnd lastly, thank you for purchasing the paint and canvases. I love doing art with my students. We will be using them for our Mother's Day art project and also creative tape painting.\r\n\r\nAgain, I am so grateful for all the love and aloha for my project. You have helped my students build success in the classroom setting.","fullyFundedDate":1771621689314,"projectUrl":"project/building-sensory-and-art/10105410/","projectTitle":"Building Sensory and Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lela","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10437990"},{"teacherId":162559,"projectId":10105860,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom. We really appreciate your kindness. The students were so excited for their new supplies to get organized. They had so much fun making their own stamps. We made bags to give as gifts to their mothers. The kits were perfect for making it look like kapa cloth. They were very excited and grateful for your contributions. They especially needed the whiteboard markers. We use them everyday for Math on our vertical whiteboards so we were running out. Thanks again.","fullyFundedDate":1771627507830,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-organized/10105860/","projectTitle":"Help Us Get Organized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mozo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp162559_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508639261918","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/162559"},{"teacherId":9375015,"projectId":10105217,"letterContent":"My students go on a walking field trip to a neighboring college twice a week. While there, they work collaboratively with the college students in a garden setting. Your donation of water bottles and gloves have been instrumental in making this successful for the students. Because we walk approximately one mile and there is no drinking fountain at the garden space, they have needed water bottles to stay hydrated. While there, they are able to use the gloves to participate in hands-on activities.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see the supplies! They were able to choose the color of water bottle that they wanted and personalize it with their name. The gloves they were using were from previous students so they were thrilled to have brand new ones. \r\nThey were mostly happy to see the new chairs to sit on while on the floor/carpet. They are now anxious to get to class early so they can sit in the comfy chairs.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generous donation and support of our hands-on activities!","fullyFundedDate":1771641543942,"projectUrl":"project/budding-gardeners/10105217/","projectTitle":"Budding Gardeners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aluli","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9375015"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50942","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":662,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":51,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":7,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":38,"percentMultiracialImputed":34,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"17.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.3,"schoolId":50942,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about La'ie Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"La'ie Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/la-ie-elementary-school/50942"}