{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Sunset Beach Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9571993,"projectId":10426684,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! With these supplies students will be able to create fun art, read fun books, and regulate their emotions with their new stuffie! My students were so curious and happy to see their new supplies! The visual timers are perfect for students who need a visual reminder for transitions. The rolling cart has been so handy with distributing math and reading manipulatives. And students love to pretend to be the teacher when answering questions and using the fun pointer finger!","fullyFundedDate":1786994799427,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-restock/10426684/","projectTitle":"Classroom Restock","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Onofre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571993_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785461738268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571993"},{"teacherId":7938817,"projectId":7212040,"letterContent":"The \"Love for Learning\" project brought so much excitement, creativity, and hands-on learning into our classroom! The art supplies gave students opportunities to express their ideas, create, and take pride in their work, while the hands-on manipulatives helped make learning more concrete, engaging, and accessible.\r\n\r\nOur students were naturally curious, and having materials they could touch, build with, explore, and create with made a meaningful difference in their daily learning experiences. Instead of simply learning about a concept, students were able to experience it, work together, problem-solve, and discover new ideas.\r\n\r\nThese materials helped create a classroom where students were excited to participate and where learning felt joyful. Most importantly, this project reminded our students that learning could be creative, hands-on, collaborative, and fun. Thank you for helping us nurture a true love for learning in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1677778398658,"projectUrl":"project/a-love-for-learning/7212040/","projectTitle":"A Love for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nakai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938817"},{"teacherId":7938821,"projectId":10106064,"letterContent":"The excitement in our classroom was contagious when my Great Wily Sharks first saw all of our new books and art supplies! They could not wait to look through the books, explore the new materials, and start creating. There is something so special about watching second graders light up over brand-new supplies that were purchased just for them!\r\n\r\nWe have already started putting these resources to good use. Our new books are helping us grow our classroom library and giving students more opportunities to find stories that interest them and build their love of reading. The art supplies have been especially helpful as we connect creativity to our learning. One of my favorite moments has been watching students use the new materials to illustrate their writing and bring their ideas to life. They take so much pride in their work when they are able to add their own creativity and personality to it.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these materials throughout our second-grade curriculum. My Great Wily Sharks are working on becoming stronger readers and writers, and we will continue using our new books for independent reading, classroom learning, and inspiration for our own writing. Our art supplies will help us turn that learning into projects that allow students to show what they know in creative and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my Great Wily Sharks resources that make them excited to read, create, learn, and share! Your generosity has truly become a part of our classroom, and we are so grateful. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1771661176759,"projectUrl":"project/great-wily-sharks-spring-into-creative-l/10106064/","projectTitle":"Great Wily Sharks Spring into Creative Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wily","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938821_orig.jpg?crop=483,483,x77,y198&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690517413291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938821"},{"teacherId":8646674,"projectId":6747091,"letterContent":"The National Geographic Student World Atlas and Merriam-Webster's Student Atlas are helping my sixth-grade students develop important geography and research skills. Through these texts, students are learning how to read and interpret maps, locate countries and regions, use map keys and legends, understand scale and symbols, and find information independently. These resources also help students connect geography to history, culture, and current topics we discuss in class.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and purposeful. Students use the atlases to explore different parts of the world, answer questions, compare locations, and research topics that interest them. They enjoy looking through the maps and discovering new places, and many students who may not always choose a traditional book are especially engaged because they can learn through visuals and short pieces of information. I have seen students become more curious about the world and more confident using reference materials to find answers on their own.","fullyFundedDate":1663269847143,"projectUrl":"project/where-in-the-world-how-did-we-get-here/6747091/","projectTitle":"Where in the World? 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They enjoy participating in presentations, performances, and group activities where they can share their ideas with the class. Students who are usually quiet or hesitant to speak have especially warmed to the microphone because it makes them feel more confident and encourages them to participate. It has been wonderful to see students become more comfortable speaking in front of their peers and taking an active role in classroom activities.","fullyFundedDate":1776090932976,"projectUrl":"project/grade-level-performing-arts-we-hear-you/10088693/","projectTitle":"Grade-level Performing Arts? We Hear you. No Problem!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8646674_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x786,y2197&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663345726202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8646674"},{"teacherId":8646674,"projectId":10087750,"letterContent":"My sixth-grade students are using the Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels to explore color, blending, shading, and texture in their artwork. They have been creating colorful drawings and experimenting with blending different shades to add depth and detail. When they first saw the new oil pastels, they were very excited to try them! They especially enjoyed seeing how smoothly the pastels went onto the paper and how they could blend colors to create new shades and interesting effects.\r\n\r\nOur next step is for students to use the techniques they have learned to create a more detailed finished artwork. They will make their own creative choices about colors, practice layering and blending, and add texture and shading to their pieces. I'm excited to see how the new materials help my students build confidence, express their creativity, and take pride in their artwork.","fullyFundedDate":1777898416502,"projectUrl":"project/paleolithic-communication-through-cave-a/10087750/","projectTitle":"Paleolithic Communication Through Cave Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8646674_orig.jpg?crop=1370,1370,x786,y2197&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663345726202","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8646674"},{"teacherId":9571993,"projectId":9776653,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for donating to my classroom! Students were so excited to receive their new learning materials. Students especially enjoyed their new books for our classroom library. The Pigeon series is a hit in our room! The keiki were very motivated to earn their special galaxy or Dr. Suess pencils during our small group reading time. For our play centers students really enjoyed having their own Play Doh to create and practice fine motor skills with. Lastly thank you for the yummy snacks for those students who often do not bring any from home.","fullyFundedDate":1759449003767,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-sharks/9776653/","projectTitle":"First Grade Sharks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Onofre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571993_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785461738268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571993"},{"teacherId":9571993,"projectId":10108079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! My students will be using the resources so that they can learn through a fun hands on approach during our Animal Habitat Unit. Students will choose which animal habitat they are most interested in and recreate the habitat with fun animal, plant, and stone toys. Students were so excited to receive their new materials and enthusiastically started planning how their model would look and what scene they wanted to create. We are so excited to unveil our creations and let our imagination soar!","fullyFundedDate":1771691722887,"projectUrl":"project/animal-habitats/10108079/","projectTitle":"Animal Habitats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Onofre","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9571993_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y160&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1785461738268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9571993"},{"teacherId":7938202,"projectId":10108077,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been filled with meaningful moments that our students will remember for years to come. The materials you provided allowed us to create our third-grade memory books, where students collected photos and reflected on the special experiences they shared throughout the school year. They loved looking back on their classroom memories and talking about everything they accomplished during third grade.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited to see the materials arrive because they knew they would help bring their memory books to life. The snacks you provided also helped make our end-of-the-year class celebration extra special. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to celebrate their hard work, reflect on their growth, and enjoy one last memorable experience together as a class.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create lasting memories and giving my students something they will cherish long after third grade has ended. Your generosity made a meaningful difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1778044204522,"projectUrl":"project/making-memories-in-third-grade/10108077/","projectTitle":"Making Memories in Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938202"},{"teacherId":1506607,"projectId":10190168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me provide supplies for my students for the new school year. It can be difficult for some families to get the supplies that we ask for and having extra supplies in stock help my students have the tools for a successful school year.\r\nI can't wait to get the homework binders ready for them to take home every day. I am also looking forward to using the primary journals throughout the school year. It is always exciting to watch them grow and mature and writers in kindergarten.\r\nThank you again for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1776232419425,"projectUrl":"project/restock-4-new-school-year/10190168/","projectTitle":"Restock 4 New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keohohou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1506607_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759388116666","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-keohohou"},{"teacherId":1977599,"projectId":10184028,"letterContent":"Thank-you so much for your donation. I was able to give my students a snack after their end of the year testing. We did four days of testing so each day my students were able to choose a snack. They were motivated to do their best and looked forward to having a treat at the end of each day. \r\nWe had a science a whole week of science experiments. Without your donation I would not have had all of the materials needed to complete the project. My students had so much fun. They were amazed at the paper clip trick.","fullyFundedDate":1776803067073,"projectUrl":"project/fourth-quarter-needs/10184028/","projectTitle":"Fourth Quarter Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Banning","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1977599_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x180,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670729842888","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cbanning2024"},{"teacherId":2474713,"projectId":10109298,"letterContent":"My students have increase their capacity to collaborate in groups, grow as people, and overall enhance their sense of wellbeing thanks to your donation. \r\nEvery year a bunch of students are gathered together at the beginning of the school year and the teacher is tasked with teaching them, while some of them have not practiced or understood how vital their relationships are in order for the entire group to find academic success and happiness. Thanks to your donations my students have had more materials like the Chicken and the Fox game, the endless art challenge, and the book This Book Will Make and Artist text to serve as resources that motivate their creativity while also enhancing their positive interactions through play. A happy student is a happier learner. Thanks again for your donation.","fullyFundedDate":1771724347617,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-along-and-use-art-to-learn/10109298/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Along, and Use Art to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hagen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2474713_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1503562445732","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2474713"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43183","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":332,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":29,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":48,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":10,"percentMultiracialImputed":23,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.2,"schoolId":43183,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Sunset Beach Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Sunset Beach Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/sunset-beach-elementary-school/43183"}