{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hokulani Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7929345,"projectId":8229434,"letterContent":"Thank you, mahalo, salamat po! Your generosity has impacted by fourth graders greatly. Providing visual arts tools and quality AAPI literature had an imeasureable impact on these students. They each had a copy of a book to read and were able to learn that the author was Native Hawaiian. This was an important feature as there are not many students who are aware of Native Hawaiian authors who write children's literature that are not mo'olelo. \r\n\r\nWe read aloud the book and created visual arts too. The students were able to create mixed media art that they visualized after enjoying AAPI literature. Thank you for the opportunity to integrate language arts and visual arts in a fun way.","fullyFundedDate":1708311480898,"projectUrl":"project/visual-arts-tools-quality-literature/8229434/","projectTitle":"Visual Arts Tools & Quality Literature","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929345_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760304347024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929345"},{"teacherId":7929345,"projectId":8887846,"letterContent":"The bookcase was assembled and now houses the books you provided. The children are enjoying AAPI literature that is not always easily available. We appreciate having this precious gift of place-based literacy in our classroom. \r\n\r\nNative Hawaiian authors that write chapter books are rare so I appreciate that I was able to purchase a class set. We read the book together as a whole class, and every child was able to read along with a book! Not having to share a book is a blessing. The children were impressed that they were the first ones to read the book, and that it was a recently published title too.","fullyFundedDate":1729392252589,"projectUrl":"project/native-hawaiian-literature-a-bookshelf/8887846/","projectTitle":"Native Hawaiian Literature & a Bookshelf to Store It On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929345_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760304347024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929345"},{"teacherId":2030052,"projectId":9779856,"letterContent":"Our students have really enjoyed using the new acrylic paints, canvases, and easels. When we introduced the materials during art time, their faces lit up. They were eager to try out the paints, mix colors, and see how different brushes worked. Having real canvases and easels made the experience feel special, and you could tell they felt proud of what they were creating.\r\n\r\nOne of the first projects we did was a \"Hawaiian Sunset/Moonrise\" painting. Students sketched it, and then brought it to life with paint. It was great to see students naturally helping each other with color mixing and techniques. It created a very positive, creative atmosphere.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to build on these skills by introducing simple acrylic techniques like layering and shading. Thanks to your support, students now have high-quality materials that make their art projects more engaging and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1759549540956,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-artists/9779856/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2030052"},{"teacherId":9655970,"projectId":9774570,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contribution, our classroom now has a new bookshelf and organization bins, and the impact has been immediate! Students are using the bookshelf to easily access books and materials during independent reading and group projects. The organization bin has made our classroom supplies more accessible, which means less time searching for materials and more time learning.\r\nThanks to the new bookshelf and organization bin, students can quickly find their reading and math manipulatives, which means less time searching and more time learning. Having materials neatly organized also makes it easier for me to give clear directions, so students can focus on their activities and stay engaged in their learning. It's been amazing to see how this simple improvement has helped our classroom run more smoothly and supported students in taking ownership of their learning!","fullyFundedDate":1759416759655,"projectUrl":"project/c2-sensory-organization/9774570/","projectTitle":"C2 Sensory Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Conroy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655970"},{"teacherId":7939749,"projectId":9776859,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Plug Into Success: Headsets for Reading and Math Centers.\" Your generosity has made an immediate and meaningful difference in our first-grade classroom.\r\n\r\nAs soon as the new headsets arrived, the energy in our room shifted. My students could not wait to try them during their reading and math rotations. Before this project, many of my students struggled to hear the instructional audio clearly, especially during phonics lessons, digital reading practice, and our math fluency modules. Background noise made it hard for them to stay focused, and several were becoming frustrated or disengaged. In addition, many of the students had headsets that did not connect to the updated Apple devices we purchased, or their headsets did not work properly, so they could not hear audio or record their reading!\r\n\r\nNow, with your gift, each child can plug into their iPad, put on their headset, and fully immerse themselves in their learning. The impact was visible within minutes. Students who normally get distracted were suddenly locked in with eyes focused, voices silent, and fingers tapping confidently as they listened to directions, practiced decoding, or solved math problems. One student told me, \"I can hear everything now!\" Another proudly pointed out how her reading level improved after finally being able to record her reading clearly.\r\n\r\nDuring centers, the room feels calmer and more productive. Students can work independently without noise overwhelming them, and this allows me to give targeted small-group instruction. This has been especially helpful for students who need extra support or who become overstimulated easily. These headsets have given them a sense of control and comfort that truly matters.\r\n\r\nYour generosity did more than provide equipment. It provided access. It strengthened confidence. It increased engagement. It helped create an environment where every learner can succeed, no matter their starting point.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are deeply grateful for your kindness and your belief in their potential. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for helping our young readers and mathematicians thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1759455224611,"projectUrl":"project/plug-into-success-headsets-for-reading/9776859/","projectTitle":"Plug Into Success: Headsets for Reading and Math Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939749"},{"teacherId":9811119,"projectId":9780731,"letterContent":"What an amazing gift the students got.Thank you so much we were able to help all the students bond, communicate better with each other. The games of hula hoop toss was a great success, they built muscles, helped with hand eye coordination, worked together as a team!! The puzzles were amazing help for them with brain building, helping with their memory and following simple directions. \r\n We never knew how important the art supplies to help with their creativity and spatial awareness. We built a whole Halloween pumpkin patch with all the paper plates... what an amazing start of the new year. \r\n Such wonderful growth and improvement in skills I am so appreciative of all the wonderful gifts the students received. It gave them opportunities to express themselves, use their voices, and build confidence in their abilities. Aloha and Mahalo for all the support.","fullyFundedDate":1759607221656,"projectUrl":"project/new-spark-activity-outdoor-fun-in-the-su/9780731/","projectTitle":"New Spark Activity Outdoor Fun in the Sun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811119"},{"teacherId":9343481,"projectId":9156317,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for the generous supplies provided to my first-grade classroom of 19 students. After spending the last two years teaching in a fully self-contained special education setting, I am now expanding and refining my instructional practices as I transition back into a general education environment. With this shift comes a unique blend of challenges and opportunities, and the resources you've provided will make a meaningful difference in creating a supportive and engaging learning space.\r\nThese supplies will contribute directly to building a structured and predictable daily routine for my students. Tools such as the magnets for our classroom calendar and the magnetic pencil and pen holders will help us stay organized and reduce transitions, which is essential for young learners. The sensory and fidget items will serve as positive reinforcement and regulation supports, helping students stay focused and motivated throughout the day. Additionally, classroom tools like the calendar, student mailboxes, and lap desk will support daily learning tasks, encourage independence, and enhance overall classroom flow.\r\nBy thoughtfully integrating these materials into our routines, I am able to create an environment that meets the diverse needs of my students—one that is nurturing, engaging, and structured for success. Your contribution is helping me lay the foundation for a classroom where every child feels supported and capable of growing academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\nThank you for making such an impactful difference in our school community. Your generosity directly strengthens the quality of education my students receive each day.","fullyFundedDate":1747188427970,"projectUrl":"project/bring-on-1st-grade/9156317/","projectTitle":"Bring on 1st Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343481_orig.jpg?crop=2870,2870,x742,y871&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741721468449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343481"},{"teacherId":8094071,"projectId":9198025,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of this project. Because of your donation, our classroom now has a beat-making machine that will play an exciting role in future lessons and activities. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to bring this creative tool into our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThis resource will allow students to engage with rhythm, counting, and sound in hands-on ways that support foundational literacy and math skills. Music-based learning is especially powerful for many of my students, and having access to a tool like this opens the door for meaningful, multi-sensory instruction. I am looking forward to integrating it during upcoming units and establishing routines that use rhythm and beat-making to reinforce academic content.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provides students with opportunities they would not otherwise have, and I truly appreciate your commitment to supporting their growth. Thank you again for helping make this project possible.","fullyFundedDate":1752586504128,"projectUrl":"project/easy-as-123-and-abc-with-beats/9198025/","projectTitle":"Easy as 123 and ABC with Beats","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bess","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8094071"},{"teacherId":9343481,"projectId":8882769,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom has been transformed into a space where my students feel safe, supported, and empowered to learn. The calming resources and designated areas you helped fund have already made a remarkable difference. Students now have a structured way to manage their emotions, which has led to greater focus, fewer disruptions, and a stronger sense of security in the classroom.\r\n\r\nFor my non-verbal students, the new communication tools have been life-changing. They are now able to express their emotions and needs in ways they couldn't before. This not only fosters independence but also builds their confidence in interacting with peers and engaging in lessons. Watching them use these tools to connect with others has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my teaching career.\r\nYour generosity has created a lasting impact—one that supports both the emotional and academic growth of every child in my classroom. Because of you, my students now have the chance to thrive in an environment where they feel truly seen, heard, and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1729389347534,"projectUrl":"project/to-create-that-safe-space/8882769/","projectTitle":"To Create that Safe Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343481_orig.jpg?crop=2870,2870,x742,y871&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741721468449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343481"},{"teacherId":9806807,"projectId":8886621,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and the Grade 5 students of C5 & C6 at Hokulani, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your unbelievable generosity in supporting our project, \"Imagination in 3D: Designing Our Dreams!\" Thanks to your donation, our classroom, our school is now home to an Elegoo Saturn 4 3D printer and wash/cure station — all of which have already transformed the way our students think about their ideas.\r\nFirstly, I apologize for the delay in writing this letter, but I wanted to my sure that I followed all safety protocols required to be able to safely print in school, as well as take the time to truly implement a project that could be completely hands-on, led by students, and be able to reflect on its impact. In our first two weeks back from summer, and the first two weeks of Grade 5 in the new school year, our students began their 3D printing journey by not knowing that they would be 3D printing! They began by designing and creating a personalized keyring with the idea that 'if only we could actually make it in real life'. Initially it was approached with the expected 'cool, we get to design something'.The process was nothing short of magical for them — watching an idea evolve from a thought in their minds, to a sketch on paper, to a digital design, and finally then the realisation that we had a 3D printer in the school, let alone in the classroom and that they would printing it into a tangible object they could hold in their hands. 'That's a 3D printer!? I thought it was a drink dispenser.' 'It looks like a microwave!' 'It's like an Xbox mini fridge!'\r\nThis experience has been invaluable. Students have learned not only design and technical skills, but also the power of personalization and creativity. They are beginning to see how their imagination can turn into something real. Not just something on paper. Not just something you turn in, or display on a wall, or on mom's fridge. But something real that can be used! Even more, the project sparked important conversations about environmental impact — both the positives of small-scale production that minimizes waste, and the awareness of potential negatives like fumes, along with strategies to mitigate them responsibly. 'We can't just print in class, everyone will be poisoned by the fumes!' 'No. We can attach a hose which can suck the fumes out the window.' 'That's why there's a hole and flap.' 'But what about the environment? We need some kind of filter...' the conversations became real and the students without even thinking and without any prompts began to problem solve!!!\r\nThe excitement was and has continued to be contagious! Students are already brainstorming \"what's next\" — from creating classroom signs, to game counters, learning resources for math, to imagining how 3D printing might one day solve big real-world problems. They even discussed how the wasted plastic could be reused in art projects. The sense of ownership, pride, and innovation this project has sparked is something we could not have achieved without your support. And this has been all in the first few weeks of school!\r\nThank you for making me the cool teacher with 'printer from the future'! But I am slightly regretting as now I have an endless request list from other teachers regarding what projects can be done throughout the school all the way from kindergarten!\r\nBut in all seriousness - Thank you for believing in our students and for giving them the tools to dream bigger, think deeper, and create boldly. This 3D printer has opened doors to new learning opportunities that will have lasting effects on their education and curiosity.\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa,\r\nGerard Espiritu\r\nHokulani Grade 5 Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1729388348596,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-in-3d-designing-our-dreams/8886621/","projectTitle":"Imagination in 3D: Designing Our Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Espiritu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806807"},{"teacherId":3782715,"projectId":9161955,"letterContent":"On behalf of our preschool special education team, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation. Your support has made it possible for us to purchase essential materials for our circle time activities—items that are already making a meaningful difference in the lives of our young learners. From interactive books and visual aids to sensory tools and music instruments, each resource helps create an engaging and inclusive environment where every child can feel supported and encouraged to participate.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has had an immediate and positive impact in our classroom. Circle time is a crucial part of our day, helping students develop social skills, communication, and a sense of routine. Thanks to your generosity, our students now have the tools they need to connect, grow, and thrive in ways that are developmentally appropriate and meaningful to them. We are truly grateful for your investment in their education and future.","fullyFundedDate":1742058786661,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-circle-time-experience/9161955/","projectTitle":"Interactive Circle Time Experience!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Badua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3782715_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471917728284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mbadua"},{"teacherId":9811119,"projectId":9255202,"letterContent":"What an amazing summer, the students have grown and enjoyed every minute from their art projects, water play, reading, playing and learning. They would never have been able to enjoy this without the amazing support and generosity we received. Thank you for all the wonderful gifts it made a huge impact on their lives.They read stories about how they have imaginative invisible buckets that we fill with love and positivity.. They learned the importance of helping one another fill their buckets and not dump them with sadness. They played games that built confidence and strength with their volleyball skills. Gained better muscle control and coordination with each scooter board. I am looking forward to the new year with all the wonderful books added to our classroom library. Thank you again and bless you all.","fullyFundedDate":1746787300485,"projectUrl":"project/grow-as-individuals-with-positive-growth/9255202/","projectTitle":"Grow as Individuals With Positive Growth Mindsets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811119"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50828","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":280,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":22,"percentAsian":44,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.0,"schoolId":50828,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hokulani Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hokulani Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/hokulani-elementary-school/50828"}