{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mokapu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":34.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6212899,"projectId":10107653,"letterContent":"Our new classroom library rug and reading canopy have completely transformed our reading corner into a cozy, inviting space. My third graders were so excited to have a special place to curl up with a good book during independent reading and book clubs. The new markers have also been put to great use as we create colorful anchor charts together to capture important learning and display student thinking around the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe excitement was immediate! The students couldn't wait to sit under the canopy and explore our refreshed library area. They kept telling me how \"comfy\" and \"cool\" it looked. They were equally excited to help create bright, engaging anchor charts with the new markers, taking pride in making our classroom a place where learning is celebrated.\r\n\r\nAs we wrap up the school year, we'll continue using our cozy library space for independent reading, book clubs, and reflection activities. Our anchor charts will help us review key concepts we've learned throughout the year and prepare students for the transition to fourth grade. Thanks to your generosity, my students have a classroom environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for helping make our classroom feel like home!","fullyFundedDate":1771655536270,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom/10107653/","projectTitle":"New Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pepper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6212899"},{"teacherId":10294695,"projectId":10105127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my kindergarten classroom. I am incredibly grateful for your contributions of wiggle dots, a new bookshelf, and other sensory items that have already made a wonderful impact on my students each day.\r\nThe wiggle dots and sensory tools have helped my students stay more focused, engaged, and comfortable while learning. These resources provide important movement and sensory support that allow children to better regulate their energy and emotions throughout the school day. My students are more confident, attentive, and ready to learn because of these thoughtful additions to our classroom.\r\nThe new bookshelf has created an inviting and organized space for students to explore books and develop a love of reading. They are excited to choose stories independently, spend more time reading, and care for their classroom library with pride.\r\nYour generosity has helped me create a more supportive, engaging, and welcoming learning environment where every child can thrive. Thank you for investing in my students and helping provide tools that support both their academic success and emotional well-being.\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1771710796128,"projectUrl":"project/active-kindergarteners/10105127/","projectTitle":"Active Kindergarteners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cormier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294695"},{"teacherId":10294695,"projectId":9777993,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my kindergarten classroom. Because of your kindness, my students now have a beautiful new play kitchen that has quickly become one of the most loved areas in my room.\r\nThe play kitchen has already made a meaningful impact on our students' learning and development. Through imaginative play, children are building important social skills such as sharing, cooperation, communication, and problem-solving. They are practicing real-world vocabulary, taking turns in different roles, and learning how to work together creatively.\r\nMost importantly, the play kitchen has brought so much joy and excitement to my classroom. It provides a welcoming space where students can explore, create, and express themselves in ways that support both their academic and emotional growth.\r\nYour generosity has helped create enriching experiences that my students will benefit from every single day. Thank you for investing in my classroom and in the learning of young children. Your support truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1760018861676,"projectUrl":"project/youre-invited-to-our-new-classroom/9777993/","projectTitle":"You’re Invited to Our New Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cormier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294695"},{"teacherId":4399269,"projectId":10026080,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, every single item arrived safely—from the specialized tables for interactive centers and wiggle seats to the parachute, stretchy band, and organizational zipper pouches. Having these intentional resources has assisted in transforming our physical space into a responsive, multisensory sanctuary where students feel safe, grounded, and ready to create music.\r\nThe timing of your gift provided a beautiful spark just before our schedule shifted into our most demanding season. We introduced the movement manipulatives, poly spots, and rhythm and beat manipulatives to the students early in the spring, allowing them to experience the joy of tactile learning right in the classroom. One standout moment that we will cherish forever involved the firefly puppet and flashlight lesson. Using the flashlights to shine rhythmic ideas while the puppet guided them, the students caught visual cues to track and perform, identify, and practice rhythmic concepts. The pure joy and focus in the room were palpable; it was a magical, multi-sensory experience that reinforced foundational music theory while bringing authentic smiles to faces that often carry the weight of a parent's deployment.\r\nBeginning in April, our music schedule shifted entirely to prepare for our annual May Day performances, moving our instruction out into field rehearsals. While our daily classroom routine paused for these grand community celebrations, your materials continued to support us behind the scenes through the presentation remote and portable adaptors. \r\nNow, as the school year winds down and the field dust settles, I am utilizing the lay-flat trays, book bins, colored masking tape, floor stickers, and storage bins to completely organize and structure the physical landscape of the room. This thoughtful setup ensures that when our 35 classes walk through the door next fall, they will step into a perfectly engineered, predictable, yet dynamically flexible learning environment tailored to help them thrive.\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\nMrs. Saggers","fullyFundedDate":1771467200277,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything-and-space-to-grow/10026080/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything and Space to Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Saggers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4399269_orig.jpg?crop=356,356,x123,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659222542807","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4399269"},{"teacherId":8821109,"projectId":10105898,"letterContent":"I can't express enough gratitude to the donors that graciously supported my project for my students. The book shelf allows my students to see upcoming read aloud. The hands on science centers have been a great supplement to our science lessons. The mailboxes have helped me with organization for my students and myself to be able to get things ready to send home for the parents. \r\nThese materials have helped to enhance my classroom arrangement and the students learning. I feel truly blessed to have my students and my classroom be on the receiving end of the donations. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771685354580,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-independent-learners/10105898/","projectTitle":"Building Confident, Independent Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821109"},{"teacherId":10294646,"projectId":10104583,"letterContent":"When the boxes of hands-on materials and interactive notebook supplies first arrived, my students' faces completely lit up. In a sixth-grade classroom, it can sometimes be tough to break through that pre-teen cool exterior, but the sheer excitement of unboxing fresh, colorful resources had them buzzing with energy. One of my students, whose parent is currently deployed, immediately grabbed a set of materials and whispered, \"We actually get to keep and use these?\" For children who deal with so much transition and change, having brand-new, high-quality tools that belong entirely to them brought an immediate sense of stability, ownership, and joy to our room.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are using these incredible resources to build our dynamic \"Identity and Voice\" interactive notebooks. In a recent lesson, students used the tactile materials to create 3D timeline spreads mapping out their own personal journeys and transitions. For my inclusion students, these hands-on supplies have completely leveled the playing field. Instead of staring at a blank, intimidating page of text, they are folding, color-coding, and building visual representations of their thoughts. It has turned what used to be a stressful writing exercise into a collaborative, tactile workshop where students are eagerly sharing materials and helping each other design their pages.\r\n\r\nOur next step is taking these personal notebook reflections and scaling them up into major project displays for our upcoming classroom \"Living Museum.\" Students will use the remaining display materials to create interactive exhibits that showcase a narrative they've written about resilience. Because of your generosity, these military-connected and diverse learners aren't just reading and writing—they are physically shaping their stories and finding the courage to share their voices with the world. Thank you for giving them the tools to see that their experiences truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1771603046184,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-strong-readers-and-writers/10104583/","projectTitle":"Crafting Strong Readers and Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294646"},{"teacherId":8015084,"projectId":10104979,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your help in providing the Beebots that our kindergarten students were able to use this school year. They were able to code the Beebots to reinforce their language arts and math skills in kindergarten. They used mats and were able to use them in center rotations in order to review and practice skills like rhyming words, sound recognition, shape recognition, and patterns. \r\n\r\nThe students were very engaged when they were using the Beebots and loved debugging and fixing their code if they were unable to reach the correct target the first time. They were able to help each other and found it much more hands-on and interactive in their center rotations. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping us to enhance our Computer Science education and integrate it with our Language Arts and Math concepts. We truly appreciate the support and supplies towards the education of our future leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1771526591656,"projectUrl":"project/coding-with-beebots/10104979/","projectTitle":"Coding with Beebots","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vincent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8015084_orig.jpg?crop=695,695,x115,y162&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630377321871","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8015084"},{"teacherId":574959,"projectId":10104398,"letterContent":"Walking into the library feels like stepping into a studio of connection and creativity. Instead of just a quiet place for books, it is a vibrant hub where students huddle together, their fingers busy weaving yarn into lei or carefully threading beads for friendship bracelets or focused intently on pressing a stamp to paper, crafting a handmade card for someone they love. This isn't just \"craft time\"; it's a vital emotional exhale. These moments of tactile creativity allow our students to process their day, quiet their minds, and build social bonds. When the bell rings, they don't just head to their next subject; they walk back to class with a sense of calm and a positive spirit, truly ready to engage with their learning.\r\n\r\nI want you to know that this transformation would not have happened without you. It is easy to look at a list of supplies and see items, but because of your generosity, I see something much deeper: I see a shy student finally finding a way to make a friend through a shared bracelet, and I see the joy in a child's eyes when they realize they have the tools to create something beautiful from scratch. Your contribution has provided more than just materials; you have gifted these children a sense of belonging and a safe space to express who they are. From the bottom of my heart, and on behalf of every student who now finds peace and purpose in our library, thank you for seeing the value in their well-being and for making this joy possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771518156167,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-in-the-school-library/10104398/","projectTitle":"Crafting In The School Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/574959"},{"teacherId":8361889,"projectId":10109053,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for the books, puzzles prizes, and table that you donated to our class. My students love these new materials. I have been impressed with how careful they have been of the new books. Most of my students had not seen a pop-up book before and they are genuinely delighted when they open the book and see the picture pop up at them. \r\n\r\nI love that most of the books we got are nonfiction because the pique the interest of our students in science subjects and are a great way to introduce our class to our science standards which include animals and animal habitats. We also have a number of students with special needs in our class and having books that are highly engaging with great illustrations helps them to focus and to understand what is being read.\r\n\r\nOur book nook was created entirely from your generous donation and it is a part of our classroom that my students love to go to. Thank you so much for this generous gift.","fullyFundedDate":1771710374054,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-book-nook/10109053/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Book Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Char","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8361889"},{"teacherId":10437912,"projectId":10104424,"letterContent":"Aloha Donors,\r\n\r\nI am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. Here at our military school on the Windward side, our K–6 English Learners represent a beautiful global community, and your support directly impacts the highest density of EL students in our area.\r\n\r\nBy funding this project, you've provided more than just supplies—you've provided a foundation for focus. With our new cleaning essentials, our classroom will remain the healthy, organized sanctuary these students deserve. Furthermore, your contribution to our \"I Survived\" library and social-emotional activities like slime will spark joy and peer connection in a way that truly resonates with my students.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing our students, hearing their needs, and helping them feel ready to learn every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1771551915213,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-diverse-young-scholars-thrive-i/10104424/","projectTitle":"Help Our Diverse Young Scholars Thrive in a Sparkling Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aspelin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10437912"},{"teacherId":7067609,"projectId":10109963,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our classroom has transformed into a space of history and hands-on learning. While many people think of school technology as just tablets or laptops, your donation provided a different kind of essential \"tool\"—high-quality art supplies and environmental decor that allow students to process complex history in a tangible way. During our recent \"Colosseum Challenge,\" students weren't just reading about Roman architecture; they were engineers and artists, using the new supplies to recreate the structural marvels of the ancient world. This physical interaction with the curriculum helps bridge the gap between abstract historical facts and deep, memorable understanding.\r\n\r\nThe shift in our classroom's atmosphere has been the most exciting part for the students. The new decor has created a \"soft landing\" for them, turning our room into a sanctuary of relaxation, safety, and comfort. I've noticed a significant change in several students who previously struggled with feeling overwhelmed by traditional desk work. One student in particular, who often found it difficult to focus during long lectures, has completely blossomed by being able to do their work on our carpet with pillows in a more relaxed setting. Your gift didn't just buy supplies; it bought my students the permission to be creative and the comfort they needed to truly shine.","fullyFundedDate":1771773650019,"projectUrl":"project/let-your-creativity-shine/10109963/","projectTitle":"Let Your Creativity Shine!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Heater","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7067609"},{"teacherId":10293609,"projectId":10103031,"letterContent":"I appreciate how much of an impact you have had on my classroom. While I was previously utilizing a classroom rug that I found on the curb, the students were ecstatic to see a brand new rug show up in our classroom! The cushions also added the right amount of coziness to our classroom that was much needed.\r\n\r\nWe also really appreciate the book sets. Since I am a military spouse, we move frequently and the military will only move a certain weight of items. Books weigh a lot, and I left a lot of my popular books with my parents on the mainland. The students were excited to see popular series in my classroom library.\r\n\r\nLastly, I am very grateful for the scents for my wax warmer. I work with sixth grade students, and it can get a little stinky in the classroom. I enjoy switching out the scents every few weeks and having a nice smelling middle school classroom","fullyFundedDate":1771558834349,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corners-and-creative-hands/10103031/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corners and Creative Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garcia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293609_orig.jpg?crop=700,700,x1420,y240&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1777959939065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293609"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50945","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":805,"numTeachers":52,"percentFrplEligible":20,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":45,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":35,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":65.5,"schoolId":50945,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mokapu Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mokapu Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/mokapu-elementary-school/50945"}