{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hookele Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8823742,"projectId":10107501,"letterContent":"My preschool students were so excited and happy when they first saw the new materials that were donated! They especially love playing with the color sorting dinosaur toy and the magnetic tiles with wheels where they can build and create a vehicle. \r\n\r\nSome of the materials donated are used in my class daily. Such as the sensory alphabet letters to help my students who are tactile learners to identify, name, and write letters. I also use the pop-it with numbers to help my students practice counting to 10 and recognizing numbers 1 to 10. These items have made learning hands-on and engaging for my students!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and donations!","fullyFundedDate":1771687114211,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-fun-in-preschool/10107501/","projectTitle":"Learning Is Fun in Preschool!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Slabicki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823742"},{"teacherId":8821743,"projectId":10106700,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our recent classroom technology project. Your decision to fund our new microphones, compatibility adapters, and tripod stands has brought incredible excitement to our educators. While our teachers love creating videos with their classes, they previously lacked the proper equipment to capture clean audio. Your donation brings direct educational purpose to our school by turning students into active creators, writers, and verbal communicators as they produce podcasts, record oral histories, and collaborate on technical media projects.\r\n\r\nBefore your generosity, recording audio or video meant holding shaky mobile devices with muffled, echoing sound. Now, the structural stability of the tripod stands and the crisp, clear audio of the microphones give our students' work instant legitimacy. They no longer feel like they are just completing a routine school assignment, but rather creating real-world media. Thank you for permanently empowering our young creators!","fullyFundedDate":1771639150998,"projectUrl":"project/beyond-the-frame-tools-for-seamless-str/10106700/","projectTitle":"Beyond the Frame: Tools for Seamless Streaming","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Higa (Ho‘okele Technology Department)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821743"},{"teacherId":3129157,"projectId":10105141,"letterContent":"This project has been the spark that jumpstarted my second academy, \"Na Liko No'eau\" (The Budding Craftsmen). Through your generosity, my students have immersed themselves in the rich world of native Hawaiian crafting, connecting with their culture through hands-on artistry.\r\n\r\nOne of the most powerful moments was watching my students make rope using twine. While we used modern materials, they practiced traditional techniques—rolling and twisting the fibers against their thighs just as they did in Ancient Hawaii. The room was buzzing with excitement as they created their own 'Ohe Kāpala (bamboo stamps) using foam and jumbo popsicle sticks. They used these custom designs to print kapa cloth patterns onto tote bags, creating heartfelt, handmade gifts for Mother's Day.\r\n\r\nBeyond the crafts, your donation provided textbooks that fueled deep research. Students explored traditional tools, weapons, and native flora, eventually translating their findings into beautiful clay sculptures. When the materials first arrived, the students were filled with suspense; seeing their curiosity turn into deep gratitude as they realized what they could create has been truly moving.\r\n\r\nOur journey doesn't end here! Our next steps include using pipe cleaners to recreate native Hawaiian flowers and building scale models of traditional structures and double-hulled canoes with popsicle sticks. Your support has truly brought our academy to life, and we are so grateful for these learning opportunities.","fullyFundedDate":1771695090905,"projectUrl":"project/expressing-our-creativity-through-native/10105141/","projectTitle":"Expressing our Creativity Through Native Hawaiian Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alejandro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3129157_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1509931095729","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missalejandro"},{"teacherId":9469161,"projectId":10103181,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled to see their new addition to our STEM bins! They were all very quick to jump to use the new material. They also enjoyed the new organizational bins so we could fit more items in each STEM bin.\r\n\r\nI am switching grade levels next school year and am excited to start teaching kindergarten. A lot of the materials I ordered are for my upcoming kindergarteners. I got a lot of new instructional tools that I can use in small group. I am excited to start a new journey with my new grade level!","fullyFundedDate":1771523668879,"projectUrl":"project/positive-rewards-fresh-starts-for-youn/10103181/","projectTitle":"Positive Rewards & Fresh Starts for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469161"},{"teacherId":9376554,"projectId":10108010,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the materials and supplies you graciously provided for my students. Because of your kindness, our projects and activities have been more enjoyable, and student ideas were brought to life through many different types of media. Your donations allowed them to explore new outlets for creativity and showcase their learning in unique ways.\r\n\r\nFor our Hawaiian Studies project, students constructed their own ahupua'a boxes using clay, mixed media sheets, paint, and markers. With these materials, students built their displays with confidence. Each student made their own representation of an ahupua'a, and they are all so cool! Another project we completed was called \"Summer Treats,\" where students used paint sticks and markers to make melting treats look vibrantly delicious.\r\n\r\nThe materials made the students excited to learn new techniques and work with different art media. They worked carefully, exploring how each medium felt and how it interacted with other materials. Overall, students were more engaged in the creative process and took great pride in the quality of their work.\r\n\r\nIt means so much to have had your support this year. Not only were the students more creative, but they were also more excited for each new lesson. To work with such a variety of materials is a privilege, and we are so thankful for the abundance of creative media you have given us.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate everything you have done for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771695497111,"projectUrl":"project/mixed-media-masterpieces/10108010/","projectTitle":"Mixed Media Masterpieces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carlos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9376554"},{"teacherId":8821737,"projectId":10104030,"letterContent":"Our readers have fallen in love with the Manga genre, and with the increase in Manga books authored for elementary age students, our selection has grown and we needed a special location in our library for them. The students noticed right away that the spinner racks were in the library since we don't have any other shelving like them. They can easily see what is available and make their selections separate from the rest of our graphic novel collection. The spinner racks have been place next to our large window which is an area that hasn't received a lot of traffic, and they love going there now to look for their favorite titles. Thank you so much for creating so much Manga book joy for our Hihimanu","fullyFundedDate":1771450133720,"projectUrl":"project/manga-mania/10104030/","projectTitle":"Manga Mania","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8821737_orig.jpg?crop=2190,2190,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741651499817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ramey-hookele-library"},{"teacherId":8982422,"projectId":10105933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Ho'okele eSports project. Because of your generosity, my fifth grade students now have access to technology that has transformed our classroom into a place of teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. While students were excited to see the Nintendo Switch and controllers, they quickly learned that this project is about much more than playing games. They have used the equipment to practice communication, create schedules, solve real-world challenges, and reflect on how to compete with character and respect.\r\n\r\nWhat has been most exciting is watching students take ownership of the program. They created our official Ho'okele eSports Code of Conduct, designed fair rotation systems so everyone gets a chance to participate, and worked together to improve those systems after testing them. They have discussed sportsmanship, fairness, efficiency, and how to handle both winning and losing with maturity. The technology has become a tool for higher-level thinking, collaboration, and student leadership.\r\n\r\nSome of my quieter and more thoughtful students have especially thrived with this project. Students who may not always speak up during traditional lessons have become planners, organizers, and problem-solvers. They carefully analyze situations, share creative ideas, and help lead group decisions. It has been rewarding to watch students who were initially reserved become confident contributors through this hands-on experience.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and investing in innovative learning opportunities for them. Your generosity has helped create a program that is building not only technology skills, but also confidence, teamwork, and character.","fullyFundedDate":1771605590950,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-building-teamwork-through-eleme/10105933/","projectTitle":"Game On! Building Teamwork Through Elementary eSports","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8982422"},{"teacherId":8821156,"projectId":9772649,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation to our classroom. My students and I have been able to use the materials to create fun exciting ways to learn in our classroom. Students were able to create Christmas decorations for their families that showcased their learning about shapes. \r\n My students also have been using the cardstock for art projects and practicing their sight words. Each student was given sight word and math flash cards that they use to practice their skills. These are a quick way for them to play and practice with a peer. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1759459173359,"projectUrl":"project/creative-fun-with-kinders/9772649/","projectTitle":"Creative Fun With Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821156"},{"teacherId":8826823,"projectId":9785406,"letterContent":"I am writing to you with a heart full of gratitude and a classroom full of energized, focused first graders. When I first posted the project \"Move, Focus, and Achieve: A Classroom Transformation with Choice Seating,\" I had a vision of a space where six and seven-year-olds weren't tethered to rigid plastic chairs that often felt too big or too restrictive for their growing bodies. Instead, I wanted them empowered to find the environment that best suits their individual learning needs. Thanks to your incredible generosity, that vision is now a daily reality in our classroom.\r\n\r\nI wish you could have been in the room the moment our lap desks arrived. There is a specific kind of magic that happens when first graders realize that people they have never met—people like you—care enough about their education to send them beautiful, brand-new resources. \r\n\r\nThen came the Squishmallows. If the lap desks brought the \"cool\" factor, the Squishmallows brought pure, unadulterated joy. My students were amazed at how soft they were, and several of them immediately started hugging them. It wasn't just about getting \"stuff\"; for these young learners, it was the feeling that our classroom had been chosen for something special, making them feel seen and valued.\r\n\r\nSince the arrival of these resources, our classroom flow has been completely transformed. We use the wooden lap desks every single day during our English Language Arts (ELA) and Math blocks. These desks have turned our entire floor into a functional, flexible workspace where students can spread out and work comfortably.\r\n\r\nThe most valuable aspect of receiving these items has been the gift of choice. In a traditional classroom, students are often told exactly where to sit and how to hold their bodies, which can be a major hurdle for six-year-olds with a lot of energy. By integrating the lap desks and Squishmallows into our daily routine, I have seen a remarkable shift in productivity.\r\n\r\nBy providing these tools, you haven't just given us furniture and plushies; you have given my first graders agency. You've taught them that their comfort matters and that they have the power to choose how they learn best. Thank you for being the catalysts for this transformation. We are moving, we are focusing, and because of you, we are absolutely achieving.","fullyFundedDate":1759629785071,"projectUrl":"project/move-focus-achieve-a-classroom-tran/9785406/","projectTitle":"Move, Focus, & Achieve: A Classroom Transformation with Choice Seating!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Duldulao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826823"},{"teacherId":9666640,"projectId":10103148,"letterContent":"On behalf of my energetic first graders and myself, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of art supplies and behavioral incentives. It is rare to find a partner who understands that a classroom thrives not just on textbooks, but on the tools that spark imagination and the structures that foster a positive learning environment.\r\n\r\nIn first grade, concepts like geography can often feel abstract. However, thanks to the Play-Doh you provided, our classroom has transformed into a hands-on laboratory. My students have been busily sculpting mountains, valleys, and plateaus, using the tactile nature of the clay to internalize the characteristics of different landforms. Watching a child's face light up as they \"build\" an island or a canyon is a reminder of how essential sensory play is to cognitive development. Your gift has turned a standard lesson into a memorable, three-dimensional experience. \r\n\r\nThe vibrant paints included in your donation arrived just in time for our celebration of Girl's Day. Art is a universal language, and our students used these colors to create stunning, heartfelt pieces that honored the spirit of the holiday. The classroom was a whirlwind of creativity, and the pride the children felt while displaying their \"masterpieces\" was palpable. These moments of artistic expression are vital for building confidence and allowing students to share their unique perspectives with the world.\r\n\r\nWhile the creative tools often steal the spotlight, the \"quiet\" essentials you provided—specifically the student pouches—have been a total game-changer for our daily flow. Teaching six-year-olds the value of organization is a marathon, not a sprint. Having high-quality, dedicated spaces for their supplies has given them a sense of ownership and responsibility. Our transitions are smoother, our desks are tidier, and the students feel more prepared and professional in their work.\r\n\r\nFinally, the behavioral incentives have added an extra layer of joy to our classroom management. First grade is a pivotal year for social-emotional learning, and having meaningful rewards to celebrate kindness, persistence, and hard work makes a world of difference. These incentives help us maintain a culture of \"catching them being good,\" ensuring that our classroom remains a safe, happy, and motivating place to learn.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom reaches far beyond the physical items. You have sent a clear message to my students: their education matters, and their creativity is worth supporting. You have provided the \"extras\" that make school feel like a place of wonder rather than just a place of work.\r\n\r\nThank you for your kindness, your generosity, and your commitment to the next generation of creators and thinkers. We are so lucky to have you in our corner.","fullyFundedDate":1771640761501,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-and-incentives-to-support-s/10103148/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies And Incentives To Support Student Learning And Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9666640"},{"teacherId":8358356,"projectId":9772628,"letterContent":"While many think of \"classroom technology\" only as tablets or computers, the specialized tools you funded—like our new laminator is a game-changer for hands-on learning. We are so incredibly grateful for these resources because they allow us to turn standard paper into durable, wipe-clean activity mats. By using the heavy-duty laminating pouches you provided, we've created workstations where students can practice letter formation and math problems repeatedly. Your generosity has essentially given each student a reusable toolkit that makes daily practice in the classroom feel like a special activity rather than a chore.\r\n\r\nStudents are having a blast with the Shrink Plastic Sheets for DIY crafts—watching their artwork transform into durable keepsakes is a highlight of their week, and we have your kindness to thank for those smiles. For a child who is afraid of making a permanent mistake on a worksheet, the Restaurant Menu Covers you funded provide a \"no-stakes\" environment where they can simply wipe a mistake away and try again.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all of my students in our classroom, thank you for investing in our future. Your support isn't just a one-time gift; because these items are built to last, you are helping every student that comes through this classroom for years to come. We truly couldn't have transitioned to this sustainable, professional-grade environment without you.","fullyFundedDate":1759511652318,"projectUrl":"project/kindergartens-kit-for-keeps/9772628/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten's Kit for Keeps!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8358356_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667263651076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358356"},{"teacherId":8355742,"projectId":9777132,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity. With your help, the materials and resources added to my classroom has allowed me to support the learning that is happening. I'm able to model writing pieces on a larger scale for students to refer back to and create visual aids that also support my students when working independently.\r\n\r\nMy next steps on a current lesson is to have my students create more informative writing pieces about the hydroponics system. They are learning and researching different ways people are able to be resourceful during difficult times such as a natural disaster.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1759496987782,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-in-our-3rd-grade-learning/9777132/","projectTitle":"Engaged in Our 3rd Grade Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baraoidan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8355742_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759261384480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355742"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_108638","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":717,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":28,"percentAsian":20,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":20,"percentMultiracialImputed":22,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.4,"schoolId":108638,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hookele Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hookele Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/ho-okele-elementary-school/108638"}