{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":41.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7930154,"projectId":8111385,"letterContent":"When the shipment arrived, our Waimānalo middle schoolers were thrilled to unpack the LCD Writing Tablets, geographic maps, and mesh organization pouches, immediately calling the colorful, instant-erase slates \"magic slates.\" We put these tools to work right away during our Lunar New Year unit, where students used the tablets to sketch changing moon phases, map calendar dates, and write creative holiday narratives, while using the maps and organizer bags to explore global biomes and keep our lab materials sorted. Receiving these brand-new resources made our students feel deeply valued, and moving forward, our young scientists will use the tablets and map resources to draft data models, track ocean currents, and map out local island ecosystems in collaborative lab stations.","fullyFundedDate":1703117267073,"projectUrl":"project/out-of-this-world-for-lunar-new-year/8111385/","projectTitle":"Out of This World for Lunar New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joshua Pietro Christian Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7930154_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698777694717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joshuapietrochristianpatterson"},{"teacherId":1509351,"projectId":10405543,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and helping us provide clothing, blankets, and hygiene essentials for our prekindergarten children. Now that these items have arrived, they are already helping us care for children in a way that protects their dignity and helps them feel safe and comfortable at school. When accidents happen or a child needs a fresh change of clothes, we can quietly provide clean clothing, gentle wipes, and a soft blanket when needed.\r\n\r\nFor young children, these simple comforts can make such a meaningful difference. Instead of feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable, our children can get cleaned up, change, and quickly return to playing, learning, and being with their friends. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every child can feel cared for, respected, and ready to learn. Your generosity reminds our children that their needs matter and that there are people in their community who care about them.","fullyFundedDate":1785175817618,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-care-and-confidence-for-every/10405543/","projectTitle":"Comfort, Care, and Confidence for Every Preschooler","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iwaishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diwaishi"},{"teacherId":1509351,"projectId":10329910,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make sure my prekindergarten children have something to eat when they need it. I am happy to share that my children absolutely devoured their snacks! Seeing their excitement when choosing a snack—and knowing that no child has to sit in our classroom feeling hungry—means more to me than I can express.\r\n\r\nIn preschool, something as simple as a snack can make such a difference in a child's day. When their little bellies are full, my children are better able to play, learn, build friendships, manage their emotions, and enjoy all the wonderful experiences happening around them. These snacks have also allowed me to quietly offer a little extra nourishment to a child who may have forgotten a snack or simply needs a little more that day. No questions asked—just something to eat and the reassurance that they are cared for.\r\n\r\nI often think about the saying, \"Strong roots make beautiful leaves.\" Thank you for helping me strengthen those roots by providing one of the most basic things my children need to grow and thrive. Your generosity is helping me create a classroom where my children know they are cared for, their needs matter, and they are ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1781030722706,"projectUrl":"project/full-bellies-ready-minds/10329910/","projectTitle":"Full Bellies, Ready Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iwaishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diwaishi"},{"teacherId":8612791,"projectId":10366354,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting our DonorsChoose project, \"Fueling Our Focus: Healthy Snacks for Growing Minds!\" Your kindness and generosity will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our preschool students.\r\n\r\nMy students were excited to see the variety of snacks that we have to share in our classroom. They could not wait to indulge in their choice of yumminess! \r\n\r\nAgain, mahalo for investing in our young learners and for helping us create a classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and ready to learn. We are truly grateful for your generosity and for being an important part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1784099602617,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-focus-healthy-snacks-for-gr/10366354/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Focus: Healthy Snacks for Growing Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lono","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8612791"},{"teacherId":7930154,"projectId":10240330,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our music project a reality! My students were thrilled when they first saw the new guitar and ukulele and have played them every day since they arrived. It has been incredible to watch their confidence and love of music grow with each practice session.\r\n\r\nOne of our proudest moments was having students perform with these instruments at our graduation ceremony. They were so excited to share what they had learned with their families and our school community.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using these instruments to learn new songs, build musical skills, and inspire future student musicians. Thank you for giving my students an opportunity they will never forget!","fullyFundedDate":1778003547451,"projectUrl":"project/strumming-up-success-music-for-every-st/10240330/","projectTitle":"Strumming Up Success: Music for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Joshua Pietro Christian Patterson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7930154_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698777694717","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joshuapietrochristianpatterson"},{"teacherId":1509351,"projectId":10330351,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for helping create a special gathering place for my prekindergarten children. Our new half-moon activity table has quickly become one of the most meaningful spaces in our classroom. Children eagerly gather around it for small-group/1:1 lessons, art projects, STEM investigations, literacy/writing activities, sensory experiences, and collaborative learning. The table's design allows every child to see, hear, and participate, creating opportunities for rich conversations, meaningful interactions, and individualized support. It has become a place where children feel comfortable sharing ideas, asking questions, and learning together.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided far more than a piece of classroom furniture—you have created a welcoming environment where young learners feel valued, supported, and inspired every single day. Thank you for believing in the importance of early childhood education and for investing in experiences that will positively impact countless children for years to come. Our classroom is a warmer, more connected place because of your kindness, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1782160928904,"projectUrl":"project/gathering-around-learning-a-table-for/10330351/","projectTitle":"Gathering Around Learning: A Table for Collaboration and Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iwaishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diwaishi"},{"teacherId":1509351,"projectId":10307085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and for believing in the power of creativity, music, and storytelling in early childhood. Because of your support, my prekindergarten children are joyfully creating, exploring, and expressing themselves. The paint sticks have quickly become one of their favorite classroom materials, allowing them to confidently illustrate stories, experiment with colors, and create beautiful works of art without worrying about making mistakes. I have watched children who are often hesitant to speak proudly share the stories behind their paintings, using art as a way to communicate their ideas and feelings.\r\n\r\nThe Bluetooth speaker has brought an entirely new energy to our classroom. My children light up when the music begins, eagerly singing, dancing, and moving together throughout the day. Whether we are acting out stories, enjoying cultural music, participating in movement breaks, or calming our bodies with gentle songs, these experiences have strengthened our classroom community while building confidence, language, coordination, and social-emotional skills. Thank you again for helping create a classroom where every child feels inspired to create, move, imagine, and discover the joy of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1779773206280,"projectUrl":"project/painting-music-and-storytelling-magic/10307085/","projectTitle":"Painting, Music, and Storytelling Magic","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iwaishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diwaishi"},{"teacherId":1509351,"projectId":10296066,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making this project possible. Because of your generosity, my prekindergarten children have been able to experience the wonder of science in ways that simply were not possible before. They eagerly gather around our new digital microscopes, excited to discover what amazing details are hidden in the natural treasures they collect from our classroom, playground, and community.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments has been watching the children gasp with excitement as they discover tiny patterns and textures they never knew existed. They have learned that scientists take their time, look closely, ask questions, and keep wondering. These experiences have strengthened not only their early science skills but also their curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and appreciation for the natural world around them.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your generosity has helped my children see themselves as capable scientists, explorers, and caretakers of our environment. You have given them opportunities to slow down, observe with purpose, and develop a deeper connection to the plants, animals, and natural materials that make our community so special. Thank you for believing in the power of hands-on learning and for investing in the curiosity of young children.","fullyFundedDate":1779381863009,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-discoveries-big-wonder/10296066/","projectTitle":"Tiny Discoveries, Big Wonder","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iwaishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diwaishi"},{"teacherId":1509351,"projectId":10303921,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my prekindergarten children and for filling our classroom with books that have brought so much joy, laughter, and meaningful learning into our days. These stories have quickly become some of the most loved parts of our classroom. My children get so excited when they recognize familiar characters, join in on repeated lines, and act out favorite parts of the story. They especially love the playful humor and interaction in books by Mo Willems and Eric Litwin, and it has been so special to hear them laugh together, call out repeated phrases, and eagerly predict what might happen next. Classic stories like The Three Little Pigs and The Three Billy Goats Gruff have also inspired wonderful dramatic play, storytelling, and retelling. I have watched children use puppets, blocks, and their own voices to recreate the stories, take on different character roles, and work together to tell the story in their own way.\r\n\r\nThe feelings books have been just as meaningful in our classroom. The dinosaur feelings books have helped my children talk about emotions in ways that feel safe, simple, and relatable. I have seen children point to the characters and say things like, \"He looks frustrated,\" or \"She feels sad like me,\" which has opened the door to important conversations about feelings, empathy, and how we can care for one another. These books have supported my children as they learn to listen, communicate, solve problems, and understand both their own emotions and the feelings of others. Because of your generosity, our classroom has become a place where stories are not just read, but truly experienced through laughter, movement, conversation, imagination, and connection. Thank you for helping my young learners grow as readers, storytellers, and caring members of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1779678745529,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-build-joy-imagination-and/10303921/","projectTitle":"Stories That Build Joy, Imagination, and Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iwaishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diwaishi"},{"teacherId":1509351,"projectId":10318609,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding our project, Cozy Carpet for Creativity and Community. Even though our school is currently on summer break, I have already seen what a special difference this carpet is going to make for my children. One of my returning prekindergarten children recently came to visit our classroom, and he was immediately drawn to the carpet. He picked out some blocks, sat right down, and began building happily in the middle of the carpet as if it had always been part of our classroom. He was so comfortable there, completely engaged in his play, and it was wonderful to watch him enjoy the space so naturally. What really touched my heart was when he told me he was going to have so much fun playing and learning there with his friends. In that moment, I could already picture the carpet surrounded by children building together, listening to stories, singing songs, and sharing all of the joyful moments that make a preschool classroom feel like a little community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create so much more than a classroom rug. You have helped create a warm, welcoming place where my children will gather each day for morning meetings, read-alouds, conversations, hands-on learning, and creative block building. For young children, a space like this becomes part of how they feel safe, connected, and ready to learn. Knowing that all of my children will come back to a classroom with this beautiful carpet waiting for them means so much to me, and I know it will mean so much to them too. Thank you for supporting my young learners, for helping prepare a classroom full of comfort and belonging, and for giving my children a space where they can learn, play, and grow together.","fullyFundedDate":1780685913224,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-carpet-for-creativity-and-community/10318609/","projectTitle":"Cozy Carpet for Creativity and Community","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iwaishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/diwaishi"},{"teacherId":9470153,"projectId":9984203,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our \"A TV for Literacy\" project a reality. Because of your kindness and generosity, our classroom now has an incredible resource that has transformed the way students experience reading and learning.\r\n\r\nThe new TV has quickly become one of the most valuable tools in our classroom. It allows us to display digital books on a large screen so every student can easily follow along as we read together. Students are more engaged during read-alouds because they can see the illustrations, track the words, and participate in discussions with greater confidence. For many of our emerging readers, seeing the text while hearing it read aloud has strengthened their vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension.\r\n\r\nBeyond story time, the TV has opened the door to interactive literacy activities that make learning both meaningful and fun. We use it to explore phonics games, practice sight words, watch author read-alouds, and build background knowledge through educational videos that connect to the books we are reading. These experiences help bring stories to life and inspire students to become enthusiastic readers.\r\n\r\nPerhaps the greatest impact has been on our students' excitement for literacy. They eagerly gather for reading lessons, ask thoughtful questions, and are more willing to take risks as readers. The technology has created opportunities for collaboration, discussion, and joyful learning that simply were not possible before.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided much more than a television—it has created opportunities for growth, curiosity, and a lifelong love of reading. Every time our students gather around the screen to share a story, they are benefiting from your compassion and belief in their potential.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire classroom, thank you for investing in our students and helping us create engaging literacy experiences that will have a lasting impact. Your support is making a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1777758371576,"projectUrl":"project/a-tv-for-literacy-enhancing-learning-in/9984203/","projectTitle":"A TV for Literacy: Enhancing Learning in Every Lesson","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470153_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754972387939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlenekamaka"},{"teacherId":9470153,"projectId":9654733,"letterContent":"The donation of these books will have a profound and lasting impact on the students we serve. Many of our children have never had the opportunity to travel beyond our island. While their physical world may be limited by geography, books give them something extraordinary—the chance to explore places, cultures, ideas, and experiences far beyond their everyday surroundings.\r\n\r\nThese books are more than just reading materials; they are passports to new worlds. Through their pages, students can visit distant countries, learn about different ways of life, and experience adventures they may never have imagined. They can walk alongside historical figures, explore scientific discoveries, and see life through the eyes of people whose experiences differ greatly from their own. Every book opens a door to new possibilities and expands their understanding of the world.\r\n\r\nReading also encourages students to think critically and challenge their assumptions. As they encounter new perspectives and ideas, they learn to question, analyze, and reflect. Books help foster empathy by allowing students to connect with characters and experiences outside of their own lives. These opportunities help them develop into thoughtful, compassionate, and open-minded individuals.\r\n\r\nThe impact extends beyond academics. Access to engaging books nurtures curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Students begin to see that their dreams are not limited by where they live. They discover new interests, develop a love of learning, and gain the confidence to imagine futures that may have once seemed out of reach.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is providing much more than books. You are giving students the opportunity to mentally travel beyond the shores of our island, broaden their horizons, and explore a world filled with possibilities. You are helping them build knowledge, develop empathy, and dream bigger. Most importantly, you are showing them that learning has no boundaries and that their potential is limitless. Thank you for helping our students discover new worlds, expand their minds, and believe in the possibilities that await them.","fullyFundedDate":1767246263078,"projectUrl":"project/books-passports-to-new-worlds/9654733/","projectTitle":"Books: Passports to New Worlds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9470153_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754972387939","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/carlenekamaka"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50952","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":285,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":79,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":54,"percentMultiracialImputed":12,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"8.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":58.4,"schoolId":50952,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/waimanalo-elementary-interm-school/50952"}