{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Holomua Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8519066,"projectId":10791843,"letterContent":"A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to our classroom! Your generosity helped make it possible for us to get a printer that allows me to print student pictures on quality photo paper. Because of student privacy, I am unable to send their pictures to an outside printing company, so having our own printer allows me to create beautiful, high-quality photos right in our classroom while keeping students' information and pictures private.\r\n\r\nThank you also for helping us get a thermal printer! This will make a big difference in keeping our classroom organized by allowing me to easily create labels for students' books, folders, supplies, and assignments. These resources will help create a more organized learning environment and make everyday classroom routines easier for our students. Your support truly makes a difference, and I am so grateful for your kindness and investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1794108792118,"projectUrl":"project/print-personalize-protect/10791843/","projectTitle":"Print, Personalize & Protect!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Siuta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8519066_orig.jpg?crop=1653,1653,x171,y645&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1657260658266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-siuta2026"},{"teacherId":9939485,"projectId":10702844,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your Generous Support! \r\n\r\n\r\nA heartfelt mahalo to the Hawaiʻi Department of Education for generously funding my entire DonorsChoose project! Your support means so much to me and my students. As a Special Education Pre-K teacher, I strive to create a classroom where every child feels supported, encouraged, and excited to learn. These new resources will help me provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that encourage creativity, exploration, and growth. My little learners deserve every opportunity to discover their potential, and your generosity helps make that possible. I am incredibly grateful for your investment in our keiki and their education. Thank you for making a difference in our classroom and helping our youngest learners build a strong foundation for their future. 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These resources help us create a welcoming and supportive space where students can connect with one another, build positive relationships, and develop a stronger sense of belonging at school.\r\n\r\nOur students were especially excited about the slime-making activity! It was a wonderful way to bring students together while encouraging creativity, relaxation, and positive peer interactions. During Lunch Bunch, students have opportunities to strengthen their social skills, practice healthy coping strategies, and build connections with trusted adults in a comfortable, low-pressure environment.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to continuing to use these supplies in future Lunch Bunch activities to help students develop important social-emotional skills while creating positive memories with their peers. Mahalo for helping us provide meaningful experiences that support our students' well-being and remind them that they are valued, connected, and cared for!","fullyFundedDate":1789853715818,"projectUrl":"project/building-the-emotional-wellbeing-of-our/10660697/","projectTitle":"Building the Emotional Wellbeing of Our Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10674963"},{"teacherId":7721000,"projectId":10658101,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in the way my students learn, create, and share their ideas. The new technology and classroom supplies give my second graders more opportunities to use technology as a tool for learning, creating, and communicating. The Apple Magic Keyboard provides students with a comfortable and efficient way to type when completing digital activities, writing, researching, and creating projects. The color printer allows us to bring student learning to life with colorful visuals, projects, and classroom resources.\r\n\r\nMy students are especially excited to see their learning come to life in colorful, hands-on ways. The magnetic sheets allow us to create reusable learning tools, interactive activities, labels, and displays that students can use throughout the year. The laminating sheets help protect student-created materials so they can be used again and again. Students who may be hesitant to share their ideas often become more engaged when they can create something they are proud of and see their work displayed in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped my students see that technology is more than just a way to play games. It is a tool they can use to create, problem-solve, collaborate, and show what they know. I am grateful for the opportunity to provide my students with tools that encourage creativity and independence. Their excitement when they see a finished project or use something they helped create reminds me how powerful it is to give children the right resources and let their ideas take the lead.","fullyFundedDate":1789839485525,"projectUrl":"project/big-ideas-bright-creations/10658101/","projectTitle":"Big Ideas, Bright Creations!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7721000"},{"teacherId":7937571,"projectId":10103975,"letterContent":"The generous donations of school supplies have made a meaningful difference in my third-grade classroom. Having access to essential supplies and other learning materials ensures that every student has the tools they need to participate fully in daily lessons and activities. These donations have helped create a more prepared and organized learning environment while also allowing me to provide students with engaging hands-on learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe incentives have also had a positive impact on my students' motivation and classroom behavior. Small rewards and incentives give students something to work toward and encourage them to stay focused, participate, show kindness, and persevere when learning becomes challenging. Celebrating their accomplishments, both big and small, helps students feel proud of their progress and encourages them to continue putting forth their best effort.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these donations have shown my students that their education and success are supported by their community. The generosity of those who donated has helped me create a classroom where students feel valued, encouraged, and excited to learn. I am truly grateful for the support because it has not only provided needed resources, but has also helped build confidence, motivation, and a positive classroom community among my third graders.\r\n\r\nI","fullyFundedDate":1771619625414,"projectUrl":"project/fun-engaging-classroom/10103975/","projectTitle":"Fun & Engaging Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cabral","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937571_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646361655527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937571"},{"teacherId":7930417,"projectId":10106505,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and your support of our classroom and our learning! My students were so excited when our new supplies started rolling in, and my new students continue to benefit from your donations. \r\n\r\nThe timers have been invaluable to us. We use them for everything. They help us stay on task when we need to and they help us keep track of brain breaks. We also enjoy the TIME magazine subscription because they keep us caught up on interesting things that are happening right now. \r\n\r\nWe are excited to continue receiving our magazines and look forward to modeling our own writing and reporting off of them. They inspire us to get creative and get involved with what is going on in the world. Thank you for opening our eyes to the world around us!","fullyFundedDate":1771688077458,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-and-global-citizens/10106505/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers and Global Citizens","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yuen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7930417_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2401,x0,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627898503461","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930417"},{"teacherId":3359937,"projectId":9782218,"letterContent":"Having the Sphero Bolt+ and Kinazium sets transformed coding from abstract screen time into a hands-on engineering lab for my 6th graders. Instead of just reading code on a monitor, students watch their programs turn directly into real-world motion.\r\n\r\nHow the Tech Helps: Coding is no longer theoretical. If a student makes a logic error, their Sphero robot physically bumps into a Kinazium wall. This instant visual feedback makes debugging and learning Scratch programming natural and intuitive.\r\n\r\nYour generosity moved my 6th graders beyond just using screens and helped them become real-world engineers! Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1759602378918,"projectUrl":"project/building-future-innovators-hands-on-cod/9782218/","projectTitle":"Building Future Innovators: Hands-On Coding with Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3359937_orig.png?crop=300,300,x1340,y280&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715035705795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3359937"},{"teacherId":6331615,"projectId":10105246,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to see the cart in the classroom and that they would not have to carry the heavy library books back and forth. It made the process much smoother and easier for me and the kids. \r\n During reading time we were able to expand our flexible seating options. Students got to choose comfortable, focus-friendly workspaces that allowed them to enjoy independent reading and peer collaboration.\r\n The laptop stand, keyboard, and mouse allowed me to streamline my digital lesson management and grading, reduce physical strain, and allowed seamless transitions during direct instruction.","fullyFundedDate":1771631582842,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-classroom-productivity-and-eng/10105246/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Classroom Productivity and Engagement: Technology & Learning Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lleces","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6331615"},{"teacherId":9939485,"projectId":10104313,"letterContent":"My SPED Pre-K students have been so excited to explore and use our new classroom resources! They have been using them during hands-on activities, small groups, and learning centers to practice communication, fine-motor skills, problem-solving, and social skills. Their excitement and curiosity have been so rewarding to see.\r\n\r\nWe are continuing to build on these skills through engaging activities that encourage students to participate, work together, follow directions, and become more independent. These resources have made learning more interactive and meaningful for my students, and I am so grateful to our donors for helping make these experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771624258994,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everything-and-a-space-to-g/10104313/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everything, and a Space to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939485_orig.jpg?crop=1306,1306,x138,y532&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741812771874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prekwithmsmaureen"},{"teacherId":7374422,"projectId":10103178,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Our students were thrilled to see the new materials arrive. They loved exploring with the sushi sorter toy, which became a favorite during our learning centers. The preschool-sized chairs fit them perfectly and they were excited to use the half-size pencils during work time. The rolling carts have also made a big difference by helping us keep our work area organized and making our toileting routine more efficient.\r\n\r\nWe are using these new resources every day to support hands-on learning and build independence. The sushi sorter helps strengthen fine motor skills, sorting, and problem-solving, while the pencils are helping students develop early writing skills and proper pencil grip. With out classroom better organized, we can spend more time focused on learning during literacy, math, and center activities. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our students' daily experiences, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771630564281,"projectUrl":"project/watch-our-preschoolers-bloom/10103178/","projectTitle":"Watch Our Preschoolers Bloom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7374422_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646680882416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7374422"},{"teacherId":8356078,"projectId":10105098,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a huge impact this year with my students. They loved seeing all the new raffle prizes and especially loved learning how to play pickleball! We had a blast getting to know each other this year and the students became a family. Our SEL program: \"Choose Love\" encouraged students to show compassion and gratitude towards each other. They also worked on being more courageous in trying new things which was Pickleball!! Thank you so much for allowing our students to grow, learn, and have fun!","fullyFundedDate":1771660084106,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-learning-is-key-to-succ/10105098/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Learning is Key to Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tolentino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8356078"},{"teacherId":8374931,"projectId":9781768,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the growth and development of my 1st grade students. Because of your donations, I have been able to improve literacy and foster creativity in my classroom. These resources have provided engaging learning opportunities and supported differentiated instruction for my students.\r\n\r\nI have been able to build a rich classroom library that fosters a love of reading and supports literacy skills development, and my students now have age-appropriate informational texts.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1759596923558,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-literacy-and-creativity-in-our/9781768/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Literacy and Creativity in Our 1st Grade Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Camello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8374931_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667038234994","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8374931"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63660","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1051,"numTeachers":77,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":36,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":13,"percentMultiracialImputed":22,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.7,"schoolId":63660,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Holomua Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Holomua Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/holomua-elementary-school/63660"}