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Mr. Asakura from Pahoa, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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More in Store With Less Than 4 Attendance Incentive Program

Help me give my students incentives for building good school attendance and promoting positive behaviors!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Asakura's classroom raised $730

This project is fully funded

My Project

Imagine a vibrant classroom buzzing with engaged students, their eyes lighting up with understanding as they tackle new concepts. Now, imagine the same room, with empty seats where eager minds could be learning. Unfortunately, this is the reality for many students, and the impact of chronic absenteeism goes far beyond simply missing a few lessons.

This creates a ripple effect:

Academic struggles: Missing key lessons makes it harder to grasp complex concepts, leading to frustration and falling behind.

Social isolation: Absences disconnect students from peers and teachers, impacting their sense of belonging and support.

Diminished aspirations: Chronic absenteeism can be a predictor of dropping out, jeopardizing a child's future opportunities.

Breaking the Cycle: This is where Donors Choose comes in. Your invaluable support can be the catalyst for change, helping promote regular school attendance in several ways:

By tackling the issue of absenteeism, we're not just filling empty seats, we're investing in the futures of children. Each child who attends school regularly is empowered to:

Reach their full potential: Attending every day allows them to master skills, build confidence, and achieve academic excellence.

Become active citizens: Engaging in the classroom prepares them to be informed, engaged members of society.

Break the cycle of poverty: Education is a powerful tool for personal and community transformation.

Your Generous Gift, a Transformative Force: As a donor, your contribution to projects promoting school attendance is an investment in our collective future. You're helping ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, thrive, and reach their full potential. Together, let's fill every classroom with eager minds and bright futures.

Mr. Asakura Keonepoko Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pahoa, HI View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Great Western Products Premium America Light Buttery Popcorn Kernels, 6 oz., 36/Box (GRE00016) • Quill.com $52.99 8 $423.92
1 oz. Popcorn Bag, Burst Design, 1000 per Case • Amazon Business $32.83 1 $32.83

Materials cost

$456.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $105.98

Sales tax

 $20.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$619.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.36

Total project goal

$729.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $729.04

1 Donor

-$729.04

Donations toward project cost

-$619.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.36

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 $0.00

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