{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mokapu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6212899,"projectId":9777606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to the generous donors who helped support our classroom. Our classroom is so fortunate to have the most up to date supplies and resources. As a result of these funds our high needs students have various supports at their disposal every day. \r\n\r\nThe flexible seating truly allows all students, especially students with various learning needs to have access to tools that help provide movement while staying on task. Without these supports provided by the generous donors our day to day tasks in the classroom would look very different.","fullyFundedDate":1759455687706,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9777606/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pepper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6212899"},{"teacherId":8355450,"projectId":9782591,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. The supplies for handwriting such as the slant board, materials created from the 3D printer filament to support correct letter formation, and heat tape (it provides a transparent, tactile border to keep letters in the appropriate area) help the students refine their writing skills from a visual processing and motor development angle. \r\n\r\nThe \"breathe\" supplies include the exhalation tool, vibrating pads, and chewy tools help the students organize their breathing so they can self-regulate when performing tasks such as writing. \r\n\r\nFinally, the \"wiggle\" item like the air seat cushions provide the movement the students need while they are seated and doing their work. Many of the students produce better quality work when they are allowed to engage in some movement. The body socks provide students with input to their joints and muscles to be able to sit and attend. It's fun and they don't realize they're getting additional input just being in there.","fullyFundedDate":1759607463773,"projectUrl":"project/breathe-wiggle-write/9782591/","projectTitle":"Breathe, Wiggle, Write","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Janelle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355450"},{"teacherId":9468775,"projectId":10040175,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of our new weather station. Your support is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our elementary speech therapy students.\r\nBecause of you, students are practicing real-world communication skills using live weather data from their own school environment. They are building vocabulary, strengthening sentence structure, improving articulation, and gaining confidence as they describe observations, make predictions, and even share weather reports with others.\r\nThis hands-on tool turns therapy into engaging, meaningful learning. Most importantly, it helps our students grow as communicators in ways that feel exciting and authentic.\r\nWe are so grateful for your investment in their voices and their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1771001421488,"projectUrl":"project/speech-therapy-weather-fun/10040175/","projectTitle":"Speech Therapy Weather Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hannah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9468775_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708509013727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468775"},{"teacherId":574959,"projectId":8030112,"letterContent":"Our students come to the library to read and to explore their own interests and passions. That can include arts like painting, beading, and lei-making. It can also include building and designing with materials like Lincoln Logs and marble runs. The materials in this project allowed students to participate in these fun and meaningful activities. \r\nStudents also build relationships and critical soft skills like solving problems and active listening by collaborating with others and working through challenges. The STEAM materials in this project fueled many important interactions between students and helped them feel more connected and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1700165478914,"projectUrl":"project/keep-the-library-steaming/8030112/","projectTitle":"Keep The Library STEAMing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/574959"},{"teacherId":10293593,"projectId":9772165,"letterContent":"It is so helpful to connect your new request to the success of your previous project! Showing \"proof of impact\" makes donors feel like their money is a safe and effective investment.\r\n\r\nHere is a 2-paragraph reflection on how those bean bags and the rug transformed your room, written at a 10th-grade reading level.\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Our Previous Project\r\nThe addition of the four bean bag chairs and the classroom rug from our last project has completely redefined the dynamic of our learning environment. Before these items arrived, students were often confined to rigid desks that didn't always accommodate different learning styles or the need for collaborative movement. Now, we have a dedicated \"breakout zone\" where students can transition for independent reading or small-group peer editing. This physical shift in the room has led to a noticeable increase in student engagement; when students are comfortable, they are far more likely to stay focused on complex tasks for longer periods.\r\n\r\nBeyond just physical comfort, these resources have helped foster a culture of choice and responsibility. Students have learned to manage their own learning spaces, rotating through the flexible seating options and taking pride in maintaining the rug and chairs. This sense of ownership has improved our classroom management and created a more relaxed, professional atmosphere. By providing a space that feels more like a modern collaborative office and less like a traditional lecture hall, we have seen a boost in student morale and a greater willingness to participate in daily classroom activities.","fullyFundedDate":1759272140409,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-rupes-classroom/9772165/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Rupe's Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rupe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293593_orig.png?crop=718,718,x0,y21&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759174967980","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293593"},{"teacherId":2386625,"projectId":9910610,"letterContent":"I would like to send you all a huge MAHALO (thank you) for your generous donations. The drawers you donated have helped my students develop organizational skills they will carry into the future. \r\n\r\nSince we received the items, my students have learned where to put away their supplies and where to go if they need anything. My students are so excited to have a place that they can call their own. \r\n\r\nWith the budget shortfalls my school is facing, my students would never have had the opportunity to access these valuable resources to build their skills and knowledge. Without donors like you, my students would never experience the joys of learning with great resources like these.\r\n\r\nThank you again ☺","fullyFundedDate":1767161928961,"projectUrl":"project/storage-for-an-organizational-fantastic/9910610/","projectTitle":"Storage for an Organizational Fantastic First Grade Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. Beaty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2386625_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449022108992","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jodibeaty"},{"teacherId":8821109,"projectId":9777584,"letterContent":"I wanted to thank you very much for your donation. Since moving into a new school building, having the new book shelf for my students to see upcoming read aloud books has been wonderful. I can pull books for a unit/holiday and have them displayed for quick and easy access to be able to share with the students on a daily basis. \r\n\r\nThe new mailbox has also been extremely helpful to have papers organized for sending home to parents with important information or for their childʻs work.\r\n\r\nWe are getting to the point in the year where we will begin to learn digraphs and blends, so the teaching tubs will be a great hands on resource for me to use with my students to help build that reading skill. The building blocks are allowing my students to create and be imaginative, while helping with social skills with their classmates.","fullyFundedDate":1759467397758,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learning-supporting-literacy/9777584/","projectTitle":"\"Organized Learning: Supporting Literacy, Creativity, and Classroom Structure\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wolff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821109"},{"teacherId":9980980,"projectId":9797848,"letterContent":"These specific resources have turned our classroom into a vibrant, hands-on learning hub where every child feels empowered to explore. The bead rekenreks have been transformative for our math block, as they allow students to physically slide and group beads to \"see\" numbers rather than just counting by ones, which builds a much deeper intuitive number sense. Our mail sorters have become essential for fostering independence, giving each student a designated place to manage their own folders and work, which teaches them valuable organizational habits and a sense of responsibility early on. \r\n\r\nDuring quiet reading or center rotations, the leaf floor seats are a massive hit because their flexible design allows for natural movement and rocking, helping our most active learners stay focused and comfortable. We've also seen a spike in engagement thanks to our phonics games, which turn essential literacy skills like letter-sound recognition into interactive play, making the \"work\" of learning to read feel like an adventure. \r\n\r\nThe pattern blocks and design cards have been wonderful for building spatial reasoning and fine motor strength, as students must carefully manipulate shapes to match complex patterns. Finally, our prize box items serve as a powerful positive reinforcement tool, creating a joyful feedback loop where students are motivated to meet behavioral and academic milestones. It is truly rewarding to see how these tools come together to support every student's unique learning style.","fullyFundedDate":1761529903081,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-for-kindergarteners/9797848/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning for Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bridges","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9980980"},{"teacherId":4399269,"projectId":9778147,"letterContent":"Our classroom is buzzing with new energy! With 35 classes rotating through this space, organization is our top priority. The new storage pouches have been a total game-changer, allowing me to categorize and store student manipulatives so they are easy to grab and put away quickly between periods. My new desk organizers keep my essential tools at my fingertips, making me much more efficient. Additionally, the charging cubes for my power tower are currently hard at work keeping our ukulele tuners fully charged and ready for every lesson.\r\nThe students were thrilled, and a bit overwhelmed, with our new school build. The \"pop of pizzazz\" from the colorful bulletin borders and the vibrant door art made them feel immediately welcomed in my new classroom. In fact, many students mentioned that the door art was their helps them navigate the hallways to find our room. Our new floor spots provide a clear \"anchor\" spot that gives them a dedicated space to call their own during our flexible learning time.\r\nAs we continue to settle in, our next big step is utilizing our vertical space. Because we have limited wall space but plenty of metal surfaces, the heavy-duty magnets are allowing us to post anchor charts and learning goals right where students can see them. As we continue to learn in our music classroom, having an organized, inviting environment means we can spend every second of our 45-minute sessions making music rather than searching for supplies.\r\nThank you for helping me create a professional and inspiring home for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1759504151924,"projectUrl":"project/from-blank-walls-to-beautiful-harmonies/9778147/","projectTitle":"From Blank Walls to Beautiful Harmonies: New Music Space","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":10294646,"projectId":9777720,"letterContent":"I am overwhelmed by your support for our project! My students—many of whom navigate the unique challenges of military life—now have a classroom environment that honors their need for comfort and stability. On top of being a part of transient school, our co-taught classroom is an inclusion classroom.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating and fidgets have already begun to help my students manage their energy and 'decompress' so they can return to their studies with confidence. Additionally, having healthy snacks on hand ensures that no child is trying to learn on an empty stomach. It's made a divine difference in the the overall mood in the classroom, knowing the students have somewhere to shift their mindset just for a few minutes.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their resilience and for helping me create a space where they can truly find their place in the world. Your gift has made a tangible difference in our daily learning and they extend the biggest hugs possible!","fullyFundedDate":1759456939675,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-focus-and-flexibility-for-student/9777720/","projectTitle":"Fuel, Focus, and Flexibility for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294646"},{"teacherId":10216183,"projectId":9777815,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donations to our math centers. The items you provided have made a tremendous difference in our FLC classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.Because of your generosity, our students are more engaged, motivated, and excited about learning. Our students thrive with hands-on learning and visual materials, and these resources are exactly what our classroom needed. The materials have enhanced our math centers by providing meaningful opportunities for exploration, problem-solving, and active participation.The donated resources include games that are not only fun and engaging, but also help our students improve their fine motor skills. Through structured centers and interactive games, our students are able to work toward and achieve their academic goals in an enjoyable and supportive environment.We continue to incorporate all of the donated resources into our daily instruction and will rotate them within our centers to ensure that all students benefit from them. Your kindness has had a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are thankful for the difference you have made in our students' learning experiences.Thank you again for your generosity and continued support of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759462966494,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-us-give-our-fsc-students-ach/9777815/","projectTitle":"Please Help Us Give Our FSC Students Achieve Their Goals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mary","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10216183"},{"teacherId":6854694,"projectId":9774284,"letterContent":"Mahalo for the generous donations to our Art Class! The supplies donated are a wonderful resource for student choice! It makes us happy to have a large variety of colored construction paper so kids can express their own identity in their work. It is so good to have choices of color for students to chose from as they begin to make their artwork. I always say \"Variety is the Spice of Life'. Supporting close to 900 students makes having lots of paper a major priority.\r\n The drying rack is also a much needed addition to our resources so that as each class comes in and out of the Art classroom, there is a place for their artwork to dry before they take it back to their homeroom classes. Each school day I have up to five classes rotating in and out of the Art classroom, so having multiple places for work to dry is essential.","fullyFundedDate":1759443586622,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-choices-for-art/9774284/","projectTitle":"Colorful Choices for Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6854694"}],"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","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"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"}