{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hana High & Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":52.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8824052,"projectId":9787264,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for helping bring fun, focus, and positive behavior into our first-grade classroom! I keep many of our little fidget toys in a pink treasure chest, and my students are always excited when they get a chance to choose from it. I use these fidgets not only as tools to help students focus, but also as surprise incentives to recognize positive behavior. Instead of only telling students what good behavior looks like, I can celebrate students who are showing their classmates a great example.\r\n\r\nSometimes I surprise students in the moment, and other times we work toward a behavior goal for the day or week. This might mean being ready in line with hands by their sides, eyes forward, and voices quiet; showing good listening behavior on our learning carpet; or earning participation points for trying, answering questions, and being involved in lessons. At the end of the week, I can recognize students who consistently demonstrated those expectations. The excitement of possibly earning a small fidget has been a fun way to motivate my first graders while helping them understand that their positive choices matter. Mahalo nui for giving me another tool to encourage, celebrate, and build positive behaviors in our class ʻohana!","fullyFundedDate":1770155206029,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-focus-keeping-keiki-engaged/9787264/","projectTitle":"Fidgets & Focus: Keeping Keiki Engaged”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pōhai Naihe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824052_orig.png?crop=987,988,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678300973461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824052"},{"teacherId":8824052,"projectId":10106236,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for helping us start our school year ready to learn! I planned and prepared early because I wanted my first graders to walk into a classroom that was organized, welcoming, and prepared to support their learning from day one. Because of this project, I was able to set up reading, writing, math, science, and student work walls with visual supports and anchor charts that we now use throughout our school day. The new materials also helped me organize intervention resources and create designated areas where students know exactly where to find and return what they need.\r\n\r\nSeeing everything come together before my students arrived was such a blessing, and their excitement when they entered their new classroom made all of the preparation worth it. Our writing journals, binders, pencil pouches, and other supplies are now being used regularly as students strengthen their reading, writing, math, and organizational skills. Most importantly, these resources helped me create a classroom environment where my students can feel comfortable, independent, and ready to learn. Mahalo nui for giving our class ʻohana such a strong start to the school year and resources that we will continue using throughout this year and for years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1771644345937,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn-classroom-supplies-fo/10106236/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn: Classroom Supplies for a Strong Start","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pōhai Naihe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824052_orig.png?crop=987,988,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678300973461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824052"},{"teacherId":8824052,"projectId":8559425,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for helping me begin such an important chapter in my teaching journey. When this project was funded, I was transitioning from teaching middle and high school students to teaching first grade for the very first time. It was a huge change, and I quickly learned how many different materials are needed to create a classroom where young children feel organized, comfortable, confident, and ready to learn. Your generosity provided us with writing journals, math manipulatives, flexible seating, organization materials, classroom supplies, and so much more. These resources helped me prepare meaningful lessons while giving my students the hands-on learning experiences they need at this age.\r\n\r\nMy students were so excited to have materials that were meant especially for them. We have used the math tools to make difficult concepts more visual and hands-on, the journals to grow as young writers, and the organization and classroom materials to build independence and responsibility. These resources helped me grow into the first-grade teacher I wanted to be while creating a classroom where my students could feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nLooking back, I am incredibly thankful that donors believed in me and my students during my first year at this grade level. What you provided was not just for one school year—many of these materials continue to be used by my class ʻohana today and will support many more first graders in the years to come. Mahalo nui for helping me build a strong foundation for my classroom and for giving my keiki resources that continue to make learning special every day.","fullyFundedDate":1726666209041,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-mental-health-with-educational/8559425/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Mental Health with Educational Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pōhai Naihe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824052_orig.png?crop=987,988,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678300973461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824052"},{"teacherId":8824052,"projectId":10255939,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for helping bring this project to life! My students were so excited when they saw all of the new supplies for our classroom. The storage bins and labels have already helped us create a more organized learning space where students can independently find, use, and put away their materials. Our new art supplies and drying rack have also given students more opportunities to paint, create, and show their learning through hands-on projects. The math manipulatives have made our lessons more interactive, while the snacks have been especially helpful on days when students need a little extra energy to stay focused and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite things to see is my first graders taking more ownership of our classroom. They are learning that everything has a place and that caring for our materials is part of caring for our classroom ʻohana. As we continue through the school year, we will use these resources across reading, writing, math, art, and hands-on learning projects. These materials are helping us finish this year strong while also building an organized classroom that future students will benefit from. Mahalo nui for giving my students resources that allow them to create, explore, and take pride in their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1779224801084,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything-organized-learni/10255939/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything: Organized Learning with Aloha","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pōhai Naihe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824052_orig.png?crop=987,988,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678300973461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824052"},{"teacherId":8824052,"projectId":10363506,"letterContent":"Our new chairs have already made such a positive difference in our classroom! Because these chairs are made for first graders, my students are more comfortable and able to focus on their learning. I have noticed less fidgeting, standing, and squirming compared to when they used our larger chairs. Now, they can sit comfortably during reading, writing, math, and other classroom activities. It may seem like a small change, but seeing my students settled in their seats and ready to learn is a wonderful snapshot of the impact your donation has made.\r\n\r\nThese new chairs also bring a sense of excitement and hope to our students. In the community and demographic we serve, receiving new classroom resources does not always come easily. Thanks to donors like you, my students have something new that was chosen especially for their needs. They now have a comfortable place to sit, learn, and grow each day. Mahalo nui for giving our keiki this opportunity and helping us create a classroom where they can focus and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1787162805069,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfortable-seat-for-every-keiki/10363506/","projectTitle":"A Comfortable Seat for Every Keiki","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pōhai Naihe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824052_orig.png?crop=987,988,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678300973461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824052"},{"teacherId":10276909,"projectId":10112699,"letterContent":"This is an huge impact for myself and my student athletes. Living in a small town has many disadvantages and having technology has showed that we can be put on the map! \r\n\r\nThis camera will help us record practices which allows us to review and use as we get better everyday. The performance on the field or in the gym will build confidence and success. It will allow to show slow-motion breakdown, tactical awareness in working under pressure and decision making speed and changes.\r\n\r\nThis amazingly new product will help us in many ways. \r\n1)To let coaches and recruiters know what an athlete can do\r\n2)Set up individual social media accounts to highlight the athletes best skills, plays and accomplishments\r\n\r\nThis will help turn movement into actionable data!","fullyFundedDate":1779224800945,"projectUrl":"project/victory-lens/10112699/","projectTitle":"Victory Lens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalunu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276909"},{"teacherId":9338322,"projectId":10107069,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for supporting our students and helping provide the equipment we need for many of our class trips. The tents, tarps, cooler, and cooking utensils have given us the opportunity to take learning beyond the walls of our classroom and spend meaningful time learning together outdoors. Having this equipment available means our students can participate in these experiences without worrying about whether their families have all of the necessary camping supplies at home.\r\n\r\nOur camping trips give students opportunities to practice responsibility, teamwork, problem-solving, and mālama for one another and the places we visit. From setting up tents and preparing our campsite to cooking, cleaning, and taking care of our shared space, students are able to learn skills through real experiences. These trips also allow us to strengthen relationships as a class and connect what we learn in school to our ʻāina and community.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped make these experiences more accessible for all of our students, and this equipment will continue to support many more classes and camping experiences in the years ahead. We are incredibly grateful that you helped give our students opportunities to learn, grow, and make memories together outside of the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1779224799592,"projectUrl":"project/mlama-ina-in-action-outdoor-learning/10107069/","projectTitle":"Mālama ʻĀina in Action: Outdoor Learning for Rural Hāna Youth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Uilani Ige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338322"},{"teacherId":7681973,"projectId":10008682,"letterContent":"As weʻve started the school year, the supplies have given my classroom a refresh and a strong start for my students. My classroom was suffering from a lack of resources and materials for my students to use. These items gave my students a sense of feeling loved. \r\n\r\nWe look forward to using them for upcoming projects in 7th Grade Social Studies and Middle School English Language Arts. We do a lot of posters and presentations. These materials will help supplement student work. \r\n\r\nWe are genuinely grateful for your continued support.","fullyFundedDate":1777054924225,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh/10008682/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7681973_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x1008,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670284323607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7681973"},{"teacherId":10276909,"projectId":10115261,"letterContent":"As we start a new school year, we are very thankful for all the support we have been given! Students are so excited to receive any type of boxes! It's like Christmas all over again! The smiles light up to know that they will be refueled during after school tutoring. They are able to finish homework and still play games and learn in individual ways. \r\nNot all families are able to provide snacks so this is a very great opportunity to help those and to feed these hungry minds. They have the eager to always learn a little bit more.","fullyFundedDate":1779226455913,"projectUrl":"project/homework-heroes/10115261/","projectTitle":"Homework Heroes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalunu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10276909"},{"teacherId":7938722,"projectId":10115696,"letterContent":"This project happened during summer school and WOW!! What fun. Kids did a little research about making sushi. They did math measuring rice and cooking it within a time frame. They had to learn equal parts and sizes so they could fit the ingredients in the nori. Mostly, it was fun and so delicious. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Somehow kids are always hungry and by making food with them I can really reach them and integrate so many different subjects. I plan to make sushi with them again soon!","fullyFundedDate":1779224799908,"projectUrl":"project/help-said-the-teachers/10115696/","projectTitle":"Help! Said the Teachers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Linda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7938722"},{"teacherId":9805210,"projectId":10259949,"letterContent":"Certainly! This version is under 500 words while keeping the key details and gratitude.\r\n\r\nOur students have been excited to use these new resources, and they have quickly become part of our daily classroom routines. The wireless keyboard has made a tremendous difference for one of my sensory learners by providing a more comfortable way to complete writing assignments. Instead of struggling with handwriting, this student can now focus on expressing ideas and participating more confidently during lessons.\r\n\r\nThe mini composition books with metal hooks have become valuable reflection journals. Each week, students write about what went well and what they would like to improve, helping them build self-awareness, set goals, and celebrate their progress throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first received the materials, they were thrilled! The silicone bracelets have become a favorite classroom reward, motivating students to demonstrate kindness, perseverance, and positive behavior. The Alphabet Stamps have also sparked excitement, giving students a fun and creative way to personalize literacy projects, posters, and classroom activities.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our literacy and social-emotional learning lessons, these resources will remain an important part of our classroom. Students will use their journals to set new goals, reflect on their growth, and monitor their progress. The Alphabet Stamps will be incorporated into upcoming reading response activities and creative projects, encouraging students to express themselves while strengthening literacy skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for making these opportunities possible. Your generosity has provided tools that support engagement, independence, creativity, and confidence every day. Your support has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1779224801302,"projectUrl":"project/accessible-tools-empowering-independenc/10259949/","projectTitle":"Accessible Tools: Empowering Independence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9805210"},{"teacherId":10248972,"projectId":9699089,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for Supporting Our Students!\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our students and school community, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support. The happiness and excitement on our students' faces when we received our new supplies and equipment was truly unforgettable. Every item has already made a meaningful impact by helping students fundraise, create, collaborate, and bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nOur new cotton candy machine was especially exciting for the students! They immediately began thinking of ways to use it at fundraisers to help raise money for school activities, student events, and future opportunities. Having a fun and engaging fundraising tool like this gives our students the chance to build teamwork, responsibility, customer service skills, and school spirit while supporting their own activities.\r\n\r\nThe paint supplies have allowed our students to be creative and prepare colorful posters, signs, banners, and decorations for the upcoming school year. These materials help students take ownership of their school environment while using their creativity to promote events, activities, celebrations, and school pride.\r\n\r\nOur Cricut heat press has already been put to wonderful use! Students were able to create school merchandise that we sold during our town's summer concert series every Thursday throughout the summer months of June and July. With this equipment, students created and sold custom bags, jackets, and T-shirts, giving them valuable hands-on experience in design, production, fundraising, teamwork, and entrepreneurship.\r\n\r\nThe Cricut tools were also extremely helpful throughout the creative process. They helped students make sure designs were properly measured, aligned, and prepared correctly. These tools made a big difference in the quality of the finished products and helped students learn the importance of accuracy and attention to detail.\r\n\r\nThe fabric markers gave students another opportunity to express their creativity by designing personalized and custom school attire. Students enjoyed being able to add their own unique touches and create items that reflected their personalities, creativity, and school spirit.\r\n\r\nOur new 6-foot table has been incredibly useful during fundraising sales. We needed a sturdy and reliable space to organize, display, and store our merchandise, and the table helped us create a more organized and welcoming setup for customers and community members supporting our fundraising efforts.\r\n\r\nThe room divider has also made a positive difference in how we use our classroom space. Students are now able to divide one larger area into separate spaces, allowing multiple activities, meetings, projects, and small-group work to happen at the same time. This has helped us make better use of our available space and created more opportunities for students to work collaboratively and productively.\r\n\r\nEach item you helped provide has become more than just a supply or piece of equipment. These resources have created opportunities for our students to learn new skills, work together, be creative, build confidence, fundraise for school activities, and take pride in what they can accomplish.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful that you chose to invest in our students. Your generosity has brought so much happiness and excitement to our school, and your support will continue to make a difference throughout the upcoming school year and beyond.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for believing in our students, supporting their creativity, and helping provide them with tools and opportunities to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1777998716026,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-our-students-through-art/9699089/","projectTitle":"Supporting Our Students Through Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kanae Aina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248972"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50972","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":375,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":67,"percentMultiracialImputed":7,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":47.4,"schoolId":50972,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hana High & Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hana High & Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/hana-school/50972"}