{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Maunawili Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9614275,"projectId":9774067,"letterContent":"We received the gardening supplies for our classroom. The students were very eager to get started! We have gone for garden walks, read books about gardening and made circle maps with our current knowledge around growing vegetables and flowers. We have assigned gardening jobs and the students are so careful when it is their turn to water or weed. We have been able to plant, propogate and tend to our plants. The students have enjoyed studying seeds, and graphing our progress.\r\nOur next steps for this project are to assemble a cookbook with possible recipes from our garden vegetables. We are getting our families involved and hoping to share new recipes with our class. We are also excited for the opportunity to try new foods at school that our fresh from the garden!","fullyFundedDate":1759376058861,"projectUrl":"project/project-bassed-learning-garden/9774067/","projectTitle":"Project Bassed Learning-Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. McCoy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9614275"},{"teacherId":7453163,"projectId":9504214,"letterContent":"On behalf of the entire fifth-grade class at Maunawili Elementary School, please accept our most sincere and enthusiastic thank you for your generous financial contribution. Your support has directly enhanced our school environment and, more importantly, the quality of our daily lives.\r\n\r\nWe are thrilled to let you know that your donation has allowed us to purchase a brand-new selection of recess equipment! Our students were instrumental in choosing the items, and we successfully acquired several high-priority items, including a volleyball net, new basketballs, durable rubber balls, and a variety of soccer balls and volleyballs.\r\n\r\nThis new equipment means so much more than just objects for play. It means more students are actively engaged, it promotes teamwork, and it provides opportunities for inclusive, healthy fun during our recess periods. Watching the students organize impromptu volleyball games or practice their soccer skills has brought an infectious energy to the playground that we haven't seen before. This gift is truly an investment in their physical health, social-emotional development, and overall happiness.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and our classroom. Your kindness ensures that our fifth-graders have the tools they need to learn, grow, and release energy in a positive and constructive way. We look forward to sharing stories of the great plays and teamwork happening thanks to your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1754794233096,"projectUrl":"project/promote-physical-fitness/9504214/","projectTitle":"Promote Physical Fitness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Racoma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7453163_orig.png?crop=256,256,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753630783023","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7453163"},{"teacherId":1445963,"projectId":9155094,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of this project. Having this chart stand with whiteboard has been such a wonderful addition to my classroom. We use it every morning. I write a morning message for my students. One of our classroom leaders uses a pointer to point as the class reads the message aloud. This opportunity is great for the leader as well as the other students. The leader is practicing how to point to every word in the sentence as well as being in charge of their classmates. The other students are able to see the morning message in large letters/words. On the back, I hung a pocket chart with all of the students names. This is great for writing and reading the names of our friends. \r\nI really appreciate having this in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1741730277493,"projectUrl":"project/chart-stand-for-the-win/9155094/","projectTitle":"Chart Stand for the Win","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kamikawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1445963_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1457939831210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1445963"},{"teacherId":4068905,"projectId":7215256,"letterContent":"My students are using the rolling whiteboards in math as they work on rich thinking tasks with a partner. The vertical orientation of the work surface increases my students' engagement and allows everyone to view each other's work. This visibility allows students to learn from each other as knowledge is shared around the room.\r\n\r\nWhen my students hear that they will be working on the rolling whiteboards, they squeal with delight! Math has become much more engaging for my students and their teacher because of the inclusion of the rolling whiteboards into our math class. I can't imagine going back to teaching solely out of the math workbook. I'll continue to expand the use of the rolling whiteboards in my math class as I learn more about implementing Building Thinking Classrooms in my classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for proving the funds that helped me purchase these engagement-boosting tools for my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1677955272912,"projectUrl":"project/we-roll-together-we-think-together/7215256/","projectTitle":"We Roll Together, We Think Together!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Larson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4068905_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y278&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1602452012039","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4068905"},{"teacherId":9469126,"projectId":9165164,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for funding my project to build my library for social emotional learning! My students absolutely the collection of books you provided. They are woven into our learning so seamlessly. They love reading the stories and the characters help them to be able to identify their own complex emotions. Because of this, we can better regulate ourselves when the day feels overwhelming. Often, I will find my students looking through the books on their own without even having to be prompted. Mahalo for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1742064153066,"projectUrl":"project/an-emotionally-regulated-child-is-a-succ/9165164/","projectTitle":"An Emotionally Regulated Child Is a Successful Child!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469126"},{"teacherId":9967040,"projectId":9158197,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous support of our \"Wiggle While We Work\" flexible seating project on DonorsChoose. Your kindness and belief in our mission to enhance student learning truly mean the world to us.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contributions, we will be able to provide our students with flexible seating options that cater to their individual learning styles and needs. These innovative seating arrangements will allow students to choose what works best for them, whether it's a wiggle stool, a bean bag chair, or a standing desk. This variety will encourage movement and comfort, enabling them to focus better on their tasks.\r\n\r\nI have already seen how important a comfortable learning environment can be. For instance, last year, when we introduced some flexible seating options, students reported feeling more engaged and motivated to participate in class discussions. They were able to concentrate better and collaborate more effectively during group work. I anticipate that the new seating will have an even more profound impact, especially for our focused learners who may struggle with traditional desks.\r\n\r\nThe positive effects of this project extend beyond just engagement; they promote a sense of ownership and responsibility among students. They take pride in their learning space and are more likely to take an active role in their education. I can already envision students bouncing ideas off each other in cozy corners or gathering around a table to tackle challenging projects together.\r\n\r\nFrom the students' perspective, the excitement is palpable! They are looking forward to the opportunity to choose seating that fits their personal comfort and learning style. I can already hear their enthusiasm as they share how they believe these new options will help them concentrate better and feel more at ease while working on their assignments.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I am confident that the \"Wiggle While We Work\" project will lay the groundwork for our students' future success. By fostering a dynamic and flexible learning environment, we are equipping them with the skills to adapt to various situations, collaborate with peers, and develop a love for learning that will serve them well beyond the classroom.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and support. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students, and I can't wait to share their progress.\r\n\r\nMahalo, \r\nMs. Carle\r\nMaunawili Elementary","fullyFundedDate":1741920119951,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-while-we-work-flexible-seating/9158197/","projectTitle":"\"Wiggle While We Work! Flexible Seating for Focused Learners\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967040"},{"teacherId":5199774,"projectId":9156966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our classroom a more comfortable and inviting space. My students were so excited to see these cushions arrive in our classroom. They immediately transformed our classroom into a more engaging and collaborative environment. These flexible options have given us so many opportunities for deeper and more meaningful discussions. To see my students find comfort in our classroom in a way that allowed them to engage in a way that best suited their needs and learning style was a wonderful gift. I am so thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1741833794285,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-our-classroom/9156966/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. West","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5199774_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1519539260180","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-angelawest"},{"teacherId":3774238,"projectId":9198119,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support in STEM learning for my students. They grew a lot building the robots and rollercoasters. It was a different experience for some students. Making sense of the manual, looking at visual diagrams, and matching parts was a new experience for all of the student. On the first day of building robots, they were constantly raising their hands asking for help or wanting to give up. By the second day, they built on their new experience, demonstrated persistence and experienced more success. By the time they built the rollercoasters, they were much better at trouble shooting and willing to take things apart and try again. They really experienced the engineering process and enjoyed the challenge. Thank you for providing this experience for them!","fullyFundedDate":1742939415458,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-like-an-engineer/9198119/","projectTitle":"Thinking Like an Engineer!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trifonovitch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/trifonovitch"},{"teacherId":3774238,"projectId":9153475,"letterContent":"Thank you for much for your support in providing visual math supplies that students use as they build their understanding of math concepts together at whiteboards. They were so excited to see new materials and I was so excited to think of ways we could use them to deepen our learning of concepts like classifying two dimensional figures. It really helped that they could see the shapes and put it on the whiteboards. It eliminated the stress of trying to draw the shapes themselves. The materials you provided made the lessons more interactive and also helped to build their conceptual understanding which is the foundation of all their learning. I thank you again for all your support. You helped so much to learning math fun!","fullyFundedDate":1741669377436,"projectUrl":"project/visual-mathematics/9153475/","projectTitle":"Visual Mathematics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Trifonovitch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/trifonovitch"},{"teacherId":4252976,"projectId":9163353,"letterContent":"My students are gaining valuable experiences using the Science and Math kits purchased through your generous donations. The opportunity to work with measurement tools and to explore science concepts is an exciting way to learn about the concepts.\r\n\r\nThe experiments included in the science kits are safe, easily accessible, and exciting. The math kit allows for the students to explore with liquids and soft materials such as play-doh or kinetic sand.\r\n\r\nThe students get very excited when they see a box coming out for science or for math.\r\nThank you again for your generous donations.","fullyFundedDate":1742075352379,"projectUrl":"project/science-and-math-magic/9163353/","projectTitle":"Science and Math Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Searfoss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4252976_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1488326175813","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-searfoss"},{"teacherId":9913489,"projectId":9092603,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donations to our classroom. The impact of the new materials has been significant, enhancing my teaching and providing my students with valuable resources that directly support their learning. The construction paper, 100s chart, magnetic primary line writing poster, and CVC game have all become integral parts of our daily activities.\r\n\r\nOne specific example of how we've used these materials was during our recent PBL project. The construction paper was essential for the students to create their posters. Each student was able to use the paper to effectively display the solution to the problem they found around our school. The large format allowed them to organize their information clearly and present it in an engaging way. Beyond the PBL project, the 100s chart is used daily during our math lessons. Students use it to practice counting to 100, identify number patterns, and develop their number sense. The magnetic primary line writing poster has also been a game-changer for our literacy instruction. We use it during whole group writing activities, where students take turns writing words on the poster while focusing on proper letter formation and handwriting skills. Finally, the CVC game has become a favorite during our literacy centers. Students love using it to practice writing and spelling CVC words, reinforcing their phonics skills in a fun and interactive way.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited when they saw the new materials! The bright colors of the construction paper immediately captured their attention, and they couldn't wait to start using it for their projects. The 100s chart was met with enthusiasm as they realized they had a new tool to help them master counting. The magnetic writing poster sparked a lot of engagement, with students eager to take turns writing on it. And the CVC game brought cheers and smiles as they dove into practicing their words. The students clearly value these resources and see them as tools that make learning more enjoyable and effective.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue to integrate these materials into our daily lessons. The colorful construction paper will continue to be used to create posters in future projects. We will also use the magnetic writing poster to practice writing complete sentences. The 100s chart will be used to explore number patterns in greater depth, including skip counting and identifying even and odd numbers. These materials will continue to support and enhance student learning across various subjects.","fullyFundedDate":1738882624375,"projectUrl":"project/math-tools-for-my-kiddos/9092603/","projectTitle":"Math Tools for My Kiddos","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Estrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9913489"},{"teacherId":9913489,"projectId":9091189,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous contribution to our classroom. The new whiteboard has become an indispensable tool, profoundly impacting both my teaching and my students' learning experiences. It's more than just a writing surface; it's a dynamic hub for collaboration, visualization, and active engagement.\r\n\r\nOne specific example of how we've used the whiteboard was during our recent PBL project. Students were working in groups, each tackling a different aspect of the project. For instance, when students were working in their groups, I was able to display their circle map and sentence stems on the white board that easily moves to be closer to them. The ability to have multiple groups working simultaneously, each with their own dedicated space and having a white board that can easily move to them, was invaluable. It allowed for easy comparison of ideas, peer feedback, and a real sense of shared ownership of the learning process. I was able to circulate and interact with each group, using their work on the whiteboard as a jumping-off point for deeper discussions and targeted instruction. The whiteboard's size and visibility ensured that all students could see and learn from each other's work, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.\r\n\r\nMy students' initial reaction to the whiteboard was one of excitement and enthusiasm. They were immediately drawn to its large size and smooth surface. They couldn't wait to use the colorful markers and the ample space to spread out their ideas. There was a palpable buzz in the room as they realized the potential for more interactive and engaging lessons. The novelty of the whiteboard quickly gave way to a deep appreciation for its functionality. They now see it as an essential tool for their learning, a place where their ideas are valued and visible.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, I want to continue to use the board in small group settings. The white board really helps my students clearly see what is being displayed for them since we can easily move it to be closer to them. Thank you so much for making all of this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1738602704252,"projectUrl":"project/easel-for-my-kinder-friends/9091189/","projectTitle":"Easel for My Kinder Friends!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Estrada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9913489"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50944","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":361,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":29,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":73.7,"schoolId":50944,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Maunawili Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Maunawili Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/maunawili-elementary-school/50944"}