{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Heeia Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9161898,"projectId":10109316,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donations towards improving my students' education. The packages brought joy from the beginning to the end. Whenever a box was delivered, all of the students would get excited and ask when we could open it. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the items all helped everyone in unique ways. For example, the accommodated scissors helped some students participate in crafts with everyone else. Also, the laminated products helped to create activities that could be used several times. \r\n\r\nOverall, I'm thankful for the support towards my students.","fullyFundedDate":1771720173930,"projectUrl":"project/inclusive-learning/10109316/","projectTitle":"Inclusive learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. S","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9161898_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y540&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692503141381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9161898"},{"teacherId":8364565,"projectId":10109947,"letterContent":"My students were absolutely thrilled to see the LEGO Education Science Kits and Snap Circuits and couldn't wait to dive into building.\r\n\r\nWe immediately integrated these tools into our physical science unit on energy. Students used the Snap Circuits to explore how electrical energy transfers through a circuit and converts into light, sound, and motion. One student who usually struggles with traditional paperwork completely shone, successfully wiring a circuit that transferred energy to spin a motorized fan. Nearby, students used the LEGO kits to investigate how mechanical energy moves in waves through gears and levers. These tools turned abstract textbook concepts into unforgettable, hands-on \"aha!\" moments.\r\n\r\nNow that they understand the basics, our next step is to combine these two worlds. In our upcoming project, students will work in teams to engineer a machine using the LEGO kits, then design a custom Snap Circuit to power it. Thank you for giving my students the tools to think like real engineers!","fullyFundedDate":1771763192174,"projectUrl":"project/snap-build-and-power-our-potential/10109947/","projectTitle":"Snap, Build, and Power Our Potential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fischer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8364565_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646872868143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364565"},{"teacherId":10433529,"projectId":10095041,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to sensory tools and emotional regulation supports that are making a meaningful difference in our classroom every day. The noise-reducing headphones, sensory tools, bounce board, fidgets, and sensory peanut ball have helped create a calmer and more supportive learning environment where students feel safe, focused, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nOne powerful classroom moment happened during a small-group reading lesson. A student who often became overwhelmed by classroom noise independently chose to use the noise-reducing headphones and a fidget tool. For the first time in several weeks, the student was able to remain engaged throughout the entire lesson and confidently participate in discussion activities. Other students have also begun using the bounce board and peanut ball during independent work and regulation breaks, helping them return to tasks more calmly and successfully.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were incredibly excited and curious. Many students immediately asked thoughtful questions about how and when they could use the tools. They were eager to try the sensory supports, and several students expressed that the headphones and movement tools made them feel \"calm,\" \"comfortable,\" and \"ready to learn.\" It was wonderful to see students feel empowered to recognize and communicate their own regulation needs.\r\n\r\nThese resources are now an important part of our daily emotional regulation routines. Students are learning strategies to identify their emotions, self-regulate, and make positive choices throughout the school day. As we continue building these skills, our next steps include incorporating the tools into social-emotional learning lessons, small-group instruction, and calming break routines so students can continue developing independence, focus, and confidence both academically and socially.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided more than classroom materials — it has helped create a learning environment where students feel supported, understood, and successful. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1771587459544,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-thrive-a-sensory-safe-classroo/10095041/","projectTitle":"Tools to Thrive: A Sensory-Safe Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Coan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10433529_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771887435556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10433529"},{"teacherId":7685400,"projectId":10107511,"letterContent":"Through your donations, I was able to get printer ink, construction paper, cardstock, a letter matching toy, a number matching toy, rhyming cards, a Melissa and Doug wooden cake play food set, ihu glue sticks, a hole puncher, 2 blue plastic clipboards, and a few more things. The printer ink, cardstock, construction paper, gkue sticks, and hole puncher was used for art projects that were related to books i read aloud. The students had a ton of fun creating St. Patrick, Easter, and Earth day projects. Their own creativity blossomed and confidence boosted. Thank you so very much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1771659244786,"projectUrl":"project/reading-fun/10107511/","projectTitle":"Reading Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tokushige","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7685400"},{"teacherId":10359795,"projectId":9917062,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my classroom and contributing to my student's learning environment! Your gift not only impacts the students I have now but will reach my future students for years to come. Because we are a Title 1 School, and many of our students come from low income households, we try to keep our supply list in an affordable range. Your gift allows us to provide additional supplies to push our little scholars to their fullest potential, without adding additional financial burden. \r\n\r\nAs we introduce students to technology in a growing tech age, headphones are an essential supply. This allows students to navigate programs independently and allows them to stay focused. In addition, having an organizer for our headphones, teaches the students responsibility and how to care for their belongings. In much the same way, the clipboards give students the flexibility to learn in different ways including at the carpet, in small groups, or even outside of our class, such as on a nature walk. They can learn in a way that works best for them, instead of only sitting at their desks. Last, our new carpet teaches students about maintaining space but can also be used as a tool in math and language arts. Unrolling the carpet on the first day of its arrival led to us coming up with word problems about the number of colored squares and provided a place for the students to play creatively during centers time. \r\n\r\nIn all, I am so grateful for your donation. You saw a need and stepped in to fill it in a way that will have an effect on so many different areas of my students' academic, social, and emotional journey. I know that my students will move on to do great things and this will happen, in part, because of your contribution.","fullyFundedDate":1769177440111,"projectUrl":"project/a-relaxing-place-to-learn-and-grow/9917062/","projectTitle":"A Relaxing Place to Learn and Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barber","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10359795"},{"teacherId":9074848,"projectId":10106972,"letterContent":"Precision in Academic Readiness\r\nThe shift from a \"scarcity mindset\" to a \"readiness mindset\" is the biggest win here.\r\nWriting & Correction Tools: Having a steady stream of pencils, pens, and erasers removes the \"friction\" of starting a task. The electric sharpener is the heartbeat of this efficiency, preventing the 5-minute distraction of a student struggling with a dull lead at a manual station.\r\nVisual Communication: Astrobright paper and Expo markers turn a dry lesson into a high-visibility event. Using color-coded notices helps students with executive functioning challenges prioritize their tasks at a glance.\r\n The \"Whole Child\" Connection.\r\nNutritious Snacks: These act as an immediate biological intervention. By stabilizing blood sugar, you are literally providing the glucose necessary for the prefrontal cortex to function. This reduces irritability and increases stamina during long instructional blocks.\r\nSecurity & Trust: Beyond the calories, the act of providing food builds a bridge of trust between you and your students. It signals that you see them as human beings with needs, not just test-scorers.\r\nBuilding a \"Classroom Legacy\"\r\nThe more specialized items on your list—the Apple Pencil, photo paper, and colored ink—serve a deep social-emotional purpose.\r\nThe Apple Pencil: This transforms the iPad from a consumption device into a creation tool. It allows for precision in digital art, collaborative brainstorming, and interactive modeling that standard touch-typing can't match.\r\nCommunity Visibility: Using photo paper and ink to print student work or classroom moments creates a \"living history.\" When students see their faces and their progress on the walls in high-quality color, it fosters a sense of belonging and pride that is essential for a healthy class culture.","fullyFundedDate":1771769196757,"projectUrl":"project/fueled-and-ready-essentials-for-focused/10106972/","projectTitle":"Fueled and Ready: Essentials for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown-Santiago","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9074848"},{"teacherId":7929373,"projectId":10106644,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the PE and recess equipment. We really appreciate your generosity. We now have the ability to access more of a one to one ratio of students to equipment which allows them to get more repetitions in each activity. \r\n\r\nOur playground is more engaging and active with more students working in small groups to build teamwork and character building skills. Playgrounds with diverse equipment have less conflict and more peaceful interactions. Our students will benefit from the equipment purchased for years to come. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1771631160890,"projectUrl":"project/pe-equipment/10106644/","projectTitle":"PE Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929373"},{"teacherId":2599122,"projectId":10110858,"letterContent":"Computer Science is now being taught to elementary students. As the computer teacher, I'm looking for more hands on coding devices for my students. My students show so much excitement in physical coding.\r\n\r\nI want to thank you for funding this project. Prior to this, I had 2 sets of Spero Indi robots and I was slowly building a class set. This donation allowed me to buy a class set and I am truly grateful.\r\n\r\n\r\nMy 2nd and 3rd graders enjoyed using these to code the Indi robots. 2nd graders and 3rd graders used the cards that come with the sets to \"get to know\" how the Indi robots work. The next class, they were given other tasks, and their excitement grew when they accomplished the task. They also learn to troubleshoot or debug when their Indi robot is not quite doing what they wanted the robot to do.","fullyFundedDate":1771773587629,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-class-set/10110858/","projectTitle":"Building a Class Set","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Annette Ahuna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2599122_orig.jpg?crop=695,695,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622914891093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-ahuna"},{"teacherId":8363152,"projectId":10105331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and believing in my students. Your generosity means more than words can express.\r\n\r\nEvery year, my 6th graders come into the classroom carrying different experiences, challenges, and hopes for the future. Throughout the year, they work incredibly hard to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. They show resilience when learning becomes difficult, creativity when solving problems, and determination when facing new challenges. Because of your support, I am able to recognize and celebrate those efforts in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThe \"Success Swag Bags\" will help my students end the school year feeling proud of what they have accomplished. Small items like motivational wristbands, sensory stickers, stress balls, and colorful pens may seem simple, but to my students, they represent encouragement, recognition, and joy. These tokens remind them that their hard work matters and that they are seen and appreciated. Students were able to fill their own swag bag at our End of the Year Luncheon with things that they wanted from the table. They began playing with some of the items as soon as they got to their tables. \r\n\r\nYour donations also help create a strong start for the next group of students entering 6th grade. By providing organizational tools such as pencil pouches, tab dividers, highlighters, pens, lanyards, and ID pouches, students will walk into the classroom feeling prepared and confident from day one. These materials will support AVID strategies and help build responsibility, organization, and independence throughout the year.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful parts of this project is the digital camera. This camera will allow us to capture special classroom moments, celebrations, science activities, collaborative projects, and the growth that happens throughout the school year. These photos will help preserve memories and build a sense of community and belonging within our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, you are helping bridge the gap between one school year and the next. You are helping students feel celebrated today while preparing them for success tomorrow. Most importantly, you are reminding them that there are people beyond our classroom who care about their future and believe in their potential.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact on my students' lives and for helping make school a place where they feel supported, valued, and inspired to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1771631125950,"projectUrl":"project/celebration-to-success/10105331/","projectTitle":"Celebration to Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hirakawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8363152_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646879565806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363152"},{"teacherId":8363152,"projectId":9819626,"letterContent":"We can't thank you enough for your generous donation to support our project. Because of your generosity, our classroom didn't just get new supplies—it got a total glow-up! The Glow and Grow project has officially turned our standard math block into the most anticipated hour of the school day. Here is how your support is lighting up our learning.\r\n\r\nThe Glow Zone Review Challenge was the perfect way to kick off the quarter, transforming what could have been a standard review session into a high-stakes, sensory-rich competition. Here is a breakdown of why this event was such a hit:\r\n\r\nThe atmosphere was the immediate star of the show. By swapping traditional fluorescent lights for black lights, the classroom felt less like a workspace and more like an \"event.\" Using neon paper for the problems and matching finger lights for the teams didn't just look cool—it served as a powerful engagement tool. The visual \"pop\" of the materials kept students focused on the task at hand, making the math problems feel like clues in a mission rather than items on a worksheet.\r\n\r\nCollaboration & Movement: One of the best parts of this event was seeing the students team up.\r\n\r\nPeer Support: Using the glow sticks to identify teams created an immediate sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nActive Learning: Moving to the whiteboards to solve problems together encouraged mathematical discourse. Students weren't just solving for themselves; they were explaining their reasoning to their teammates to ensure their answer was ready for the \"teacher check.\"\r\n\r\nThe integration of the neon dice added an element of gamification that leveled the playing field. \"The room erupted every time a team got a problem right, but the real suspense happened at the dice roll. It turned a math check into a celebration.\" Because points were determined by the dice, the focus shifted from \"who is the fastest at math\" to \"how many problems can we solve to get more chances to roll?\" This kept the momentum high until the very last second when the final tallies were announced.\r\n\r\nThis wasn't just a review; it was a confidence builder. By wrapping rigorous math problems in a \"Glow Zone\" theme, the intimidation factor of starting a new quarter vanished. Students walked away not only with refreshed math skills but with a shared memory of success. Students were so excited!\r\n\r\nThe \"Glow Math\" momentum is just getting started! Here is how we are moving forward:\r\n* The Neon Probability Lab: We are preparing to use the neon dice for a probability unit. Students will track \"glowing outcomes\" to predict frequency and graph their data using the neon tape to create dot plots on our tables. \r\n* Geometry Construction: Our next big project involves using the neon tape and paper to build 3D geometric figures. We'll be \"lighting up\" the properties of shapes—counting edges, vertices, and faces while they glow in the dark.\r\n* The Glow-in-the-Dark Escape Room: To review for our upcoming unit assessment, I am designing a math \"Escape Room\" where students must solve equations to \"unlock\" different stations of the glowing classroom.\r\n* Glowing Planes: We can use the neon tape to create giant coordinate planes on the floor. Instead of just drawing points on a worksheet, students use their neon pencils and paper to plot \"coordinates\" that glowed under the UV lights.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the \"extra spark\" my students needed. You've proven to them that math isn't just about black ink on white paper—it's vibrant, it's exciting, and it truly shines bright!","fullyFundedDate":1766541319499,"projectUrl":"project/glow-and-grow-lighting-up-math-learning/9819626/","projectTitle":"Glow and Grow: Lighting Up Math Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hirakawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8363152_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646879565806","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363152"},{"teacherId":2599122,"projectId":10104297,"letterContent":"Computer Science is taking off in Hawaii schools. As early as elementary students, students are coding. My students are amazed at what Micro:bits can do when they code these little computers. They also love watching the Ozobots roll knowing that they're coding these robots.\r\n\r\nThe wearable Charge will enhance what they do with our Micro:bits. They can wear these like a watch; how fun! We haven't used these yet, but I know my students will love coding the Microbits and use the Charge to see what wearing them affects what they coded on the Microbit. \r\n\r\nThe Spero Indi Charger allows the students to put the Indi robot in their slots easily. This charger also allows for all the Indi robots to be charged together. I now have a class set, from another project, so the Charger came in handy.","fullyFundedDate":1771535440685,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-devices/10104297/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Devices","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Annette Ahuna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2599122_orig.jpg?crop=695,695,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622914891093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-ahuna"},{"teacherId":9804697,"projectId":10107353,"letterContent":"Our art room is buzzing with excitement thanks to our new, high-quality supplies. The students noticed right away how the paper felt heavier and thicker. I even heard one student say, \"This paper won't rip easily!\"\r\n\r\nMy 3rd grade students began using the new supplies by creating animals that express who we are and represent our cultures, then filled our drawings with both intentional and spontaneous patterns. The markers have such vibrant colors and add a fabulous richness to our work. Sixth-grade students used high-quality paper to create radial balance designs. They first constructed a framework with a compass and then developed their designs using the markers provided with this project. Students really excelled with our quality materials in hand.\r\nStudents from kindergarten to sixth grade will continue to benefit from your generosity in funding this project.","fullyFundedDate":1771666014265,"projectUrl":"project/quality-supplies-for-quality-producers/10107353/","projectTitle":"Quality Supplies for Quality Producers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baumgardt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804697"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50927","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":358,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":39,"percentMultiracialImputed":20,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":68.8,"schoolId":50927,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Heeia Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Heeia Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/heeia-elementary-school/50927"}