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{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Nanakuli Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6628947,"projectId":9989602,"letterContent":"Thank you for your continued support of our digital media program. Your contribution has made a real difference in the quality of learning experiences we're able to offer our students.\r\n\r\nAdding the DJI Mic Mini Wireless has had an immediate impact on our work. One of the biggest improvements has been in audio quality. Students quickly realized that clear sound matters just as much as strong visuals, and having reliable wireless microphones has helped them produce more professional-level projects.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us elevate our program. Tools like this don't just improve our projects, they expand what our students believe is possible.","fullyFundedDate":1772581427868,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-find-their-voice/9989602/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Find Their Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeMotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6628947_orig.png?crop=441,441,x30,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594706329436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6628947"},{"teacherId":6628947,"projectId":10105085,"letterContent":"Getting the DJI Osmo 360 into my digital media program changed the way my students approach storytelling. Before, most of our work was limited to standard framing and basic camera techniques. Now, students are thinking in full environments. They're not just asking \"What's in the shot?\" but \"What's happening all around the viewer?\" That shift alone has pushed their creativity to a different level.\r\n\r\nThe camera has also made projects more engaging and hands-on. Students who might not usually be interested in traditional video editing get pulled in by the immersive aspect of 360 footage. They enjoy experimenting with angles, movement, and perspective, and it naturally leads to more collaboration","fullyFundedDate":1771550854091,"projectUrl":"project/immersive-storytelling-bringing-360-me/10105085/","projectTitle":"Immersive Storytelling: Bringing 360° Media into Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. DeMotto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6628947_orig.png?crop=441,441,x30,y8&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594706329436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6628947"},{"teacherId":9371472,"projectId":10105800,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ project. Your willingness to invest in our classroom means more than words can fully express. Because of your kindness, my students will have access to resources that will enrich their learning, spark their curiosity, and help them grow both academically and personally. Your contribution is not just a donation—it's an opportunity for students to feel inspired, supported, and excited about their education.\r\n\r\nI am truly grateful that you chose to make a difference in our classroom. Your generosity reminds my students that there are people who believe in them and their potential, even from afar. The impact of your gift will be felt every day as students engage with these new materials and experiences. Thank you for helping create a positive and meaningful learning environment for my students—we couldn't do this without you.","fullyFundedDate":1771609140442,"projectUrl":"project/small-snacks-big-motivation/10105800/","projectTitle":"Small Snacks, Big Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L Peralta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371472"},{"teacherId":2504190,"projectId":9973854,"letterContent":"The art supplies that were donated to my \"Art With a Beat\" project were received with great excitement! Our school started a unique program called \"SPARK Classes\" where students were allowed to choose from a variety of classes being offered by various teachers. Mine was based on doing art while listening to music. \r\n \r\nThe individual sketch pads and professional pencils gave my students a great opportunity to work with high quality materials. Their buy-in was high, and their engagement was authentic. There's not too much art being offered in schools these days, so it was extremely rewarding to watch my students dive in enthusiastically. \r\n\r\nThe foil roll allowed my students to participate in a beginner style sculpture activity. Their creations were impressive and inspiring. The amount of effort and focus they displayed was impressive and only supports my belief in the importance of the arts for student learning and engagement. Thank you for providing the means to make this project come alive!","fullyFundedDate":1766991721170,"projectUrl":"project/art-with-a-beat/9973854/","projectTitle":"Art With a Beat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Adler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504190_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667182443343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504190"},{"teacherId":10164487,"projectId":10104006,"letterContent":"\"Spring into testing: Calm Minds, Confident students\" Hui 'ohana night created a meaningful opportunity for families to better understand SBA and Ka'eo assessments and their role in student learning. Through an informative presentation, families gained clarity on what the assessments measure, why they are important, and how they can support their keiki in the days leading up to testing. This helped build confidence not only in students, but also in families as active partners in the learning process.\r\n\r\nThe evening also emphasized social-emotional support and practical strategies for success. Families participated in hands-on activities focused on calming techniques, such as mindful breathing and creating fidgets to support focus. They also created take-home materials with helpful reminders and strategies, making it easier to reinforce positive habits at home. These interactive experiences empowered families with simple, effective tools to reduce test anxiety and promote a calm, prepared mindset.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, families engaged in a practice testing experience and collaborated on creating encouraging posters with positive messages for students. This fostered a sense of community and shared responsibility, showing students that they are supported both at school and at home. As a result, the event strengthened school-family connections, increased understanding of testing expectations, and helped cultivate confident, resilient learners ready to approach assessments with a positive attitude.","fullyFundedDate":1771550802030,"projectUrl":"project/spring-into-testing-calm-minds-confide/10104006/","projectTitle":"Spring into Testing: Calm Minds, Confident Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Venus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10164487"},{"teacherId":2504190,"projectId":9792363,"letterContent":"Once my students learned that they were going to participate in a project called \"Space Landers,\" they knew they were going to have a fun hands-on experience. \r\nThe wide range of materials allowed for maximum creativity and their ideas to expand as they built their space landers with certain building constraints. Their engagement level was high, and their unique designs did not disappoint. \r\n\r\nThey experimented with concepts such as surface area, drag, suspension, and the re-design process. A few additional supplies from this project are ready to be used in the coming weeks for additional STEAM connections to what is going on in class. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping to provide these supplies that truly help my students arrive each day exited to learn. Thank you for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1765414319917,"projectUrl":"project/steam-projects-that-unlock-creativity/9792363/","projectTitle":"STEAM Projects That Unlock Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Adler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2504190_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667182443343","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2504190"},{"teacherId":8825439,"projectId":9787383,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity. At the start of the quarter our upper grades started our career and technology academies. From the first Monday we started using the supplies. We learned how to use the induction burners as well as learning how to use a knife properly. The students engagement was up. We had cooking and prep stations. Some students were cooking the spam while others were preparing the rice. It was amazing.\r\nThis is our first year, trying out our career and technology courses. We are off to a great start. I can't wait to see what the future holds for our academies. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1763498238120,"projectUrl":"project/lets-learn-to-cook/9787383/","projectTitle":"Let's Learn to Cook","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nakamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825439"},{"teacherId":10219203,"projectId":9777753,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom through ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to healthy snacks that help keep their bodies fueled and their minds ready to learn.\r\n\r\nFor many of our little learners, a snack during the school day makes a big difference. When tummies are full, students are better able to focus, participate, and enjoy their time in the classroom. Your donation helps ensure that every child feels cared for and supported, especially during those long, busy kindergarten days.\r\n\r\nThe smiles on their faces when they receive a snack say it all. More than just food, your gift provides comfort, stability, and a reminder that there are people who care deeply about their well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. Your generosity is truly appreciated by our entire classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1759608556767,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-growing-minds/9777753/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Growing Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10219203"},{"teacherId":10219203,"projectId":9703309,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our kindergarten classroom through ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½. Because of you, our students now have access to wonderful social-emotional learning materials that will make a lasting difference in their lives.\r\n\r\nKindergarten is such an important time for children to learn how to understand their feelings, solve problems, build friendships, and show kindness to others. The social-emotional learning items you provided will help our students practice skills like sharing, calming themselves, expressing emotions in healthy ways, and working together as a team.\r\n\r\nAlready, I can see the excitement on their faces as they explore the new materials. These tools are helping create a safe, caring classroom environment where every child feels seen, heard, and valued. Your support is not only strengthening academic growth, but also nurturing confident, compassionate young learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their emotional well-being. Your kindness and generosity truly make a difference each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758690062491,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-comfy-and-learn-about-our-emot/9703309/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Comfy and Learn About Our Emotions","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10219203"},{"teacherId":9692807,"projectId":9720460,"letterContent":"We are using the file pouches to keep our desk materials organized. Students share the desk with a student from another class. For example, their pouches store their library books, binder, and journals. Before these pouches, papers were often crumpled at the bottom of desks and school materials got lost or used on accident by another student; now, every student has a mobile, protected pouch they can easily move and clearly houses their materials.\r\n\r\nThere was a huge sigh of relief from the class! Many of my students struggle with 'messy desk syndrome,' and seeing a sleek, simple solution made them feel much more in control. They loved the tactile feel of the pouches and the easy snap closure.\r\n\r\nOur next step is our 'End-of-Unit Portfolio' review. Students will be using the materials they've safely collected in their file pouches to curate their best work for a student-led conference. Because the pouches kept their artifacts in pristine condition, the students are now prepared to reflect on their growth over the last month and present their findings to their peers. Your gift is teaching them the lifelong skill of managing their own professional 'files'!","fullyFundedDate":1760561619900,"projectUrl":"project/mission-desk-rescue/9720460/","projectTitle":"Mission: Desk Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balais","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9692807"},{"teacherId":8820750,"projectId":9782680,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students now have access to technology that is making a meaningful difference in how they learn every day. While many families use technology at home, the way we use it in the classroom is very intentional and focused on learning, engagement, and independence. This technology allows students to practice skills at their own pace, receive immediate feedback, and access lessons in ways that match their individual learning needs. For some students, it provides visual supports, interactive activities, and alternative ways to communicate or show what they know—things that simply weren't possible before.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most about this new product is how engaging and interactive it is. Learning feels more hands-on and motivating. Students are eager to participate, take turns, and explore lessons because the technology makes learning feel achievable and fun rather than frustrating. We've seen increased focus, persistence, and confidence as students realize they can succeed.\r\n\r\nSeveral students, especially those who struggle with attention, communication, or independence, have shown incredible growth with this new technology. One student who often avoided tasks is now eager to begin lessons on their own. Another student who needs extra structure benefits from the clear visuals and predictable routines the technology provides. These tools are helping students feel successful, capable, and proud of their progress.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just provide equipment—it opened doors for our students to learn in ways that truly meet their needs. Thank you for believing in them and for helping us create a more inclusive, engaging learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1759629997852,"projectUrl":"project/support-my-students/9782680/","projectTitle":"Support My Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Denise Humphreys","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820750"},{"teacherId":8823627,"projectId":9782301,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donations to my second grade classroom. The students love the new resources and additions to our classroom. \r\nThe class was stoked to see the addition of brand new LEGO to our classroom. They couldn't wait for build time!\r\nStudents were so surprised to see the cozy rainbow carpet in our classroom library and wanted to immediately read books on it! They also loved the addition of the magnetic shelves for our favorite reads. Students are constantly going to the magnetic shelves to pull their favorite books to read during reading time. \r\nSnacks and stickers are always another classroom favorite as incentives. Students love earning them and getting to chose their favorites. \r\nNext steps would be to find ways to incorporate LEGO into future lessons!","fullyFundedDate":1759603337498,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-classroom-with-lego/9782301/","projectTitle":"Building Our Classroom with Lego","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cubilo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823627"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_43182","usesÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":384,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":79,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":48.4,"schoolId":43182,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Nanakuli Elementary School on @ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½:","schoolName":"Nanakuli Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/nanakuli-elementary-school/43182"}