{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"La'ie Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":8974110,"projectId":9787761,"letterContent":"The arrival of the new equipment from DonorsChoose has fundamentally transformed the energy and dynamic of our physical education program. With 325 students rotating through the gym, having high-quality, diverse resources has allowed us to move beyond basic drills and into activities that prioritize unity and teamwork. These items have acted as a catalyst for social-emotional growth; when students engage with shared equipment, they aren't just playing a game—they are learning to communicate, delegate roles, and work toward a common goal. This sense of belonging has bridged gaps between different grade levels and social groups, creating a cohesive community where every student feels valued.\r\nBeyond the social benefits, these donations have provided a tangible platform for building resilience. In elementary PE, success isn't always immediate, and the new equipment allows for varied levels of challenge that keep students engaged without becoming discouraged. Whether it's mastering a new skill with a specific piece of gear or navigating a complex team strategy, students are learning to view \"failure\" as a necessary step in the learning process. This \"try-and-try-again\" mentality fostered in the gym is a life skill that they are already beginning to carry back into their traditional classrooms.\r\nFinally, these resources have made the abstract concept of health and wellness something exciting and accessible. By having the right tools to stay active, our 325 students are discovering the joy of movement, which is the cornerstone of a lifelong commitment to physical fitness. You haven't just provided \"stuff\"; you've provided the opportunity for children to understand the vital connection between their physical effort and their overall well-being. Your generosity has ensured that our gym is a place where health is celebrated, and every child has the equipment they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1767118333640,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-healthy-team-that-stickers-to/9787761/","projectTitle":"Building a Healthy Team That Stickers Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manutai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974110_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689024010452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974110"},{"teacherId":3259813,"projectId":10111559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping bring this project to life. Because of your generosity, our students will have a sturdy bookcase to organize and display our growing classroom library, making it much easier for them to browse, select, and return books independently. Having an inviting and accessible library encourages students to read more and explore new topics with confidence.\r\n\r\nYour donation also provided essential classroom supplies like tape, Velcro, and dry erase markers that we use every day for student projects, interactive lessons, and displaying student work. These simple tools help us create engaging, hands-on learning experiences where creativity and collaboration can thrive.\r\n\r\nYour support is making a real difference by helping create an organized, welcoming learning environment where students can feel proud of their work and excited about reading.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and generosity. We are truly grateful for your support of our students and our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771788127861,"projectUrl":"project/better-shelves-brighter-futures/10111559/","projectTitle":"Better Shelves, Brighter Futures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Betham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3259813_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1469233226132","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3259813"},{"teacherId":8436950,"projectId":10108953,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our classroom project . Because of your kindness, our kindergarten classroom has been enriched with materials that will support learning, creativity, and joyful exploration every day.\r\n\r\nThe book bin stand you provided helps us organize and display our classroom books so students can easily find, choose, and return books on their own. This simple change encourages independence and helps create a welcoming reading space where our young learners can develop a love for books and literacy.\r\n\r\nThe puzzles, wooden blocks, MathLink cubes, slime, and flash cards will also make a wonderful difference during our learning centers and free-choice time. These hands-on materials encourage problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, and fine motor development while allowing students to learn through meaningful play.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the classroom supplies such as pencil boxes, scissors, a stapler, markers, and storage bags help keep our classroom organized and running smoothly each day. These tools allow students to take responsibility for their materials and complete their work successfully.\r\n\r\nWe are also very excited to celebrate our students' accomplishments with the graduation certificates. Recognizing these special milestones builds confidence and creates lasting memories for our children as they grow and learn together.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is making a real difference for the 25 students in our classroom, many of whom come from low-income households. Because of you, our classroom will be a more organized, engaging, and joyful place to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and for helping us create a space where every child can learn, play, and shine.","fullyFundedDate":1771788657185,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-thriving-tools-for-learni/10108953/","projectTitle":"Organized and Thriving: Tools for Learning and Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tuimaunei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8436950_orig.jpg?crop=940,940,x107,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651269714712","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8436950"},{"teacherId":9967123,"projectId":10107222,"letterContent":"My class erupted in excitement when they discovered the donations you gifted us. You could hear little pockets of excitement all around the room as students started attaching the tennis balls to their chairs. Some said, \"Wow! The classroom is gonna be so quiet!\" Or \"We've never had this before!\" Since then, the tennis balls have made a world of difference. Testing runs much smoother with minimal distraction and transitions are much quieter! When students were gifted their pencil boxes, they were so excited to see how everything could be so organized. Their desks are much neater, and they feel more prepared in class. All of the files are vital in keeping tests and assignments organized and the rest of the supplies keep the classroom clean and help us in little but crucial ways. We feel so grateful to have received these supplies. They have helped us so much in such a short amount of time. Mahalo for your donation, we cannot begin to describe the impact it has had so far. It will continue to help keep us organized and safe in the future!","fullyFundedDate":1771719571856,"projectUrl":"project/silencing-scrapes-boosting-success/10107222/","projectTitle":"Silencing Scrapes, Boosting Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tuitele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967123"}],"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":53.4,"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"}