{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Rev Benjamin Parker Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9370611,"projectId":9618112,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our 4th grade classroom! Because of you, my students have been able to use individual whiteboards and Expo markers to work freely, practice independently, and fully engage in their learning.\r\nThe Expo markers have also allowed students to use the large classroom whiteboard to help lead lessons and take on the role of \"student teachers,\" which has been incredibly empowering for them. The dry-erase pockets have been especially helpful for practicing math facts and exploring new math concepts.\r\nOur students' favorite activity, however, has been practicing cursive writing. They absolutely love tracing the cursive alphabet and writing their names in cursive. Having this hands-on opportunity has made learning both fun and meaningful for them.\r\nFrom my students and me, thank you for your kindness and for making such a positive difference in our classroom. We are truly grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758413631266,"projectUrl":"project/freedom-to-make-mistakes/9618112/","projectTitle":"Freedom to Make Mistakes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Killilea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370611"},{"teacherId":5153378,"projectId":9785800,"letterContent":"The impact of the funding recieved is HUGE. The classroom budget for EOEL and any public school program is so small. These donations allow us to purchase art supplies, materials that encourage developmentally appropriate learning, create safe and creative environments and provide ways of learning for all students. \r\n\r\nMany students learn by seeing and doing. Its a series of scaffolding approaches. The materials that were purchased allow me the freedom to create lessons and activities that build upon each other but at the same time set the foundational skills needed for these students to thrive. \r\n\r\nWe are working transportation unit and the kids learn by counting airplanes. We have the magnetic trucks that can be build and creative play. We have puzzles. The art supplies including the pom moms have kids gluing, and using them as stampers for paint. The kids then can take a straw and blow the pompom around the room or through a pre set maze. This is whole body learning and gross motor developments. \r\n\r\nIts my hope this funding will continue for our title one programs. All teachers need the extra funding to build and create learning classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1759759808726,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-play/9785800/","projectTitle":"Preschool Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5153378"},{"teacherId":10248312,"projectId":9704678,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for all the supplies. My students love engaging in their fine motor skills, math, and hand-eye coordination. Thanks to your generosity, my students are already putting the new materials to work in meaningful ways. We recently used them during a hands-on lesson where students worked collaboratively to apply new concepts and problem-solve together. One memorable moment was watching a student who is usually hesitant raise their hand to explain their thinking using the materials, we could see confidence building in real time.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students gathered around, asking questions and eager to explore. Several students asked, \"Can we play with them right now?\" and couldn't wait to try them out. Their enthusiasm reminded me how powerful it is for students to feel supported and valued through access to high-quality resources.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue rotating through math centers, fine motor centers, reading centers, and building centers using these materials to strengthen their counting, grouping, finger and hand movements, and social emotional skills. We will begin challenging students to explain their thinking and show multiple ways to solve problems. These resources will also be used for small-group instruction to support students who need extra practice. Thanks to our donors, my students are learning in a hands-on, joyful way that builds both understanding and confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1757890597919,"projectUrl":"project/a-world-of-learning/9704678/","projectTitle":"A World of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248312"},{"teacherId":5153378,"projectId":9702180,"letterContent":"The materials purchased have provided my classroom with developmentally appropriate activities. It has given us variety of manipulatives to include fine motor skills with our drill, math skills with our one to one counting and ice cream matching, ice cream counting, airplane counting and so much more. WE have been been working on our letters with the letter creation. \r\n\r\nOur crafting has exploded with creativity with the feathers and the jewels. The painters tape is used to put up crafts as well as building roads and lines for our class room play. \r\n\r\nWe are thankful for the support from our Hawaii DOE for new teachers. \r\n\r\nMrs. Joca","fullyFundedDate":1757872967741,"projectUrl":"project/new-teacher-eoel-pre-k-hawaii/9702180/","projectTitle":"New Teacher EOEL Pre-K Hawaii","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5153378"},{"teacherId":2965744,"projectId":9693831,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to thank you for funding our project and bringing five brand-new ukuleles into our classroom! This donation has truly harmonized our learning environment. Before this project, many students only dreamed of playing an instrument, and now they have the tangible resources right in their hands. The immediate impact on their engagement and joy has been remarkable. When the box arrived, the students were buzzing with excitement, and when they saw the beautiful, small guitars, they erupted in applause! It was an unforgettable moment of pure elation and pride. We immediately started with the basics, learning how to properly hold the instrument and play the first two strings. This opportunity has made our music time much more interactive and personal, allowing students to explore music creation instead of just listening.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting these ukuleles to incredible use! Three times a week, small groups of students get to practice their chords and rhythms, turning our classroom into a mini-studio. A specific moment that stands out is when we learned our very first chord, 'C major.' The students who successfully played it cheered for themselves and their classmates—it was a true moment of collective accomplishment. The next step in this musical journey is to foster their creative skills by signing up for the Ho'olōkahi Lyrics Writing Challenge! They will use their newly acquired ukulele skills to create original music to accompany the lyrics they write. Your generosity has not only given us instruments but has also built up the students' confidence, teamwork, and musical literacy. Thank you for allowing us to reach this exciting milestone.","fullyFundedDate":1759143270032,"projectUrl":"project/malama-mele/9693831/","projectTitle":"Malama Mele","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Furtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2965744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720496429193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sfurtado"},{"teacherId":2965744,"projectId":9566959,"letterContent":"We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all the generous donors who made our new water dispenser a reality! This project has had a truly refreshing impact on our classroom. Before, staying hydrated was a challenge; now, the dispenser is a central, essential part of our daily routine. My students are now much more proactive about drinking water, which has a noticeable effect on their focus and energy levels throughout the day. The day it arrived was a special moment; the students' eyes immediately lit up—it felt like a significant upgrade to our learning space. They were so excited to try it out, realizing this amazing resource was theirs, thanks to you. One student, who used to get frequent headaches, told me, \"I feel so much better and can concentrate more now!\"\r\n\r\nThis dispenser isn't just about water; it's about wellness and engagement. It was particularly helpful last week during our unit on healthy habits and brain function. We've been discussing how proper hydration directly impacts cognitive performance, and the dispenser allows them to immediately apply that knowledge. It has become a tangible tool for self-care and focus. The next step in this project is to create individual \"Hydration Commitment\" sheets where students track their water intake and journal how it affects their daily learning. Your contribution has truly allowed us to seamlessly integrate practical health lessons into our curriculum. Thank you again for providing this essential resource that supports both their physical health and their learning every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1755218384670,"projectUrl":"project/help-quench-our-thirst-for-learning/9566959/","projectTitle":"Help Quench Our Thirst for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Furtado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2965744_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720496429193","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sfurtado"},{"teacherId":9370611,"projectId":9409297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my 4th grade classroom. Because of your support, my students walked into a more welcoming and vibrant learning environment at the start of the school year.\r\nThe bulletin board materials and paper allowed me to completely transform all six of my classroom boards. What were once worn and torn spaces are now bright, fresh, and engaging displays that support our learning and celebrate student work. This change has truly made our classroom feel more inviting and inspiring.\r\nThe name tag plates were also a wonderful addition. My students loved having the opportunity to personalize their own name tags, and they proudly attached them to their desks using the new plates. It gave them a sense of ownership and belonging right from the start.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and support. Your contribution has made a lasting impact in helping create a classroom that feels like a true community—a place where students feel proud and excited to learn every","fullyFundedDate":1753034169256,"projectUrl":"project/a-welcoming-classroom/9409297/","projectTitle":"A Welcoming Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Killilea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370611"},{"teacherId":7897907,"projectId":9022423,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to purchase headphones, shelf markers, bookmarks and incentives to improve attention, focus, and academic achievement! Your kind gesture is deeply appreciated and we could not do this project without your support. Thank you again for helping to make our project a reality! \r\n\r\nThe headphones are helping so much with the students being able to focus on their ebooks, typing lessons and coding projects and not be distracted by other students.\r\n\r\nStudents were as excited as I was with the new shelf markers! Our shelf markers are over 10 years old! We use these to mark the place on the shelf when a student chooses a book they think they might like. If they decide not to choose this book they can easily put it back where it belongs. \r\n\r\nThe students LOVED the ocean themed bookmarks! As we live in Hawaii, many of these sea creatures are well known to our keiki and so they love being able to use them to mark their places in the books they are reading. And the stress-relief fidget toys (squishies) and treats are wonderful nudging incentives to make good choices and focus on learning! ; -)","fullyFundedDate":1741714047239,"projectUrl":"project/library-supplies-to-help-improve-attenti/9022423/","projectTitle":"Library Supplies to Help Improve Attention, Focus, and Academic Achievement!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7897907_orig.jpg?crop=352,352,x32,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625788170301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/melodylouann-hall"},{"teacherId":9104188,"projectId":9166352,"letterContent":"This last project helped to provide some finishing touches and things to allow students to be more comfortable in their learning environment. Students love to be in this classroom, and I do believe part of it is that we have good relationships and connections, but also feel that the environment itself is welcoming, fun, inviting and creates a comfortable space for students to learn and grow, academically and emotionally! Here students feel safe, comfortable, welcome and right at home. Thank you for providing support to help me create this place for our kiddos!!!","fullyFundedDate":1742068367728,"projectUrl":"project/the-icing-on-the-cake-individual-flo/9166352/","projectTitle":"The Icing on the Cake!! - Individual Floor Seating...","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9104188_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y337&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724718640561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jen96744"},{"teacherId":9104188,"projectId":8909210,"letterContent":"First, I would like to offer my sincerest apologies for taking so long to share with you, the impacts of your kindness. Students were very excited to have new areas to sit and learn, to have hands on activities and rewards and really had a school year filled with happiness and personal growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to give your aloha and kindness with our keiki! Community is an invaluable asset to everyone!! Mahalo nunui, arigato, salamat po, faafetai, malo e lelei, gracias, danke... you are so appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1735433361573,"projectUrl":"project/love-and-community/8909210/","projectTitle":"Love and Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9104188_orig.jpg?crop=1536,1536,x0,y337&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724718640561","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jen96744"},{"teacherId":9370611,"projectId":9157322,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! Your support has truly made a difference for my fourth-grade students.\r\n\r\nThe flexible seating chairs you provided have been a game-changer. They allow students to choose where they work best, helping them stay focused and successful in completing their work.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards and Expo markers are essential tools in our daily learning. We use them constantly, so they wear out quickly. Thanks to your donation, we've been able to replace broken or worn-out supplies right away—keeping our lessons interactive and engaging.\r\n\r\nThe glue guns and glue sticks have also been a huge help, especially with our recent social studies project. The students loved creating their own Hawaiian ecosystems, and the tools you provided made that hands-on learning possible.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom. Your generosity has made a real impact, and we are all so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1741883166292,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-needs/9157322/","projectTitle":"Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Killilea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370611"},{"teacherId":9804341,"projectId":9170142,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for allowing me to give my students a better opportunity for learning. My students and I appreciate your donations to my wiggle seats project. With these wiggle seats, students are able to move and learn. Some students struggle with sitting still. Some just need to move and while they move, their brain is active. Students use the wiggle seats at my small group table. This table is where I hold small meetings with students for academic and social emotional needs. It made me so happy when a student told me \"Mrs. Ocier, this seat is the best! It like actually helps me learn.\"","fullyFundedDate":1742133411387,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-seats-for-small-group/9170142/","projectTitle":"Wiggle Seats for Small Group","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ocier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804341"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50923","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":234,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"9.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":61.9,"schoolId":50923,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Rev Benjamin Parker Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Rev Benjamin Parker Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/rev-benjamin-parker-elementary-school/50923"}