{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Holomua Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8822763,"projectId":9966463,"letterContent":"When the heavy boxes arrived, my students' faces completely lit up with excitement. They were buzzing with curiosity, pointing at the shrink art sheets and pony beads, eager to know what we were going to make.\r\n\r\nBeyond the joy of artistic creation, these supplies serve a highly practical educational purpose. Activities that require precision, such as folding intricate origami patterns, handling tweezers for shrink art, or making paper lei with beads, directly strengthen fine motor skills and spatial awareness. Additionally, these tactile projects demand patience and attention to detail, offering students a constructive way to improve their focus, slow down, and practice mindfulness during the busy school day.","fullyFundedDate":1776451242264,"projectUrl":"project/color-our-world-restocking-our-classroo/9966463/","projectTitle":"Color Our World: Restocking Our Classroom Art Bin","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Imamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822763"},{"teacherId":8622494,"projectId":10109141,"letterContent":"Words cannot fully express how incredibly grateful the students and I are for your beautiful generosity. Because of your kindness, our classroom was transformed into a vibrant, cozy, and inspiring place to learn. The students were absolutely thrilled when all the boxes came, and they deeply felt blessed to know that someone cared so much about their education.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you provided have made a profound impact on our daily routines. Our new carpet brought so much warmth to our classroom by creating a comfortable, cozy space where the students could gather together on the floor for lessons and stories. For our recent animal research unit, I was able to create specialized writing pouches to keep the children organized, while the composition books allowed me to design their own personalized writing tablets. Having a customized notebook of their own gave them a wonderful sense of pride and ownership over their daily work.\r\n\r\nYour gift also brought science and art to life in a beautiful way. The children have been carefully tending to their succulent plants at school as part of our life science unit, and the ceramic pots allowed them to create gorgeous, decorative homes for them to grow in. Beyond this, they had the wonderful opportunity to express their creativity through one-of-a-kind artwork throughout the school year, and they were so proud to take home their very own art books at the end of the year as a lasting keepsake. To top it all off, the little toys for our treasure box was an absolute hit! It was a fantastic tool for celebrating the kids' hard work and successes, and the students loved earning them. These were just a few of the many ways your donation has blessed us this past year. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for investing in my students and bringing so much joy to our room!","fullyFundedDate":1771719289909,"projectUrl":"project/the-cozy-classroom-project/10109141/","projectTitle":"The Cozy Classroom Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ching","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8622494_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661322530697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8622494"},{"teacherId":9370704,"projectId":10105880,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support in funding our project! My students are going thrilled and excited with the new supplies and incentives. These materials will go a long way in reinforcing our Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum, celebrating our students' hard work, and boosting classroom morale. We truly appreciate your support in making our classroom a more positive and encouraging place to learn!\r\n\r\nThe materials and supplies do more than just fill our shelves. They provide my students with tangible ways to celebrate student growth, build emotional resilience, and stay motivated every single day. \r\n\r\nThank you for support and generosity to help us create a meaningful, supportive learning environment where every student can thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1771641562919,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-goal/10105880/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Goal!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Souza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370704"},{"teacherId":3317033,"projectId":10103079,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support and for funding our classroom centers! Your support helps to make a direct impact on our daily learning and hands-on curriculum. Thought the materials purchased, my students now have hands-on, engaging resources that help make abstract concepts concrete and fun.\r\n\r\nIn addition, organizational supplies, i.e. ziplocks and binder clips, will help keep classroom centers organized and neat. It will make centers manageable and accessible to all students.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom and our future endeavors.","fullyFundedDate":1771597444142,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-exploration-centers/10103079/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Exploration Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yasui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3317033_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647054970765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3317033"},{"teacherId":7949257,"projectId":10106475,"letterContent":"My students are enjoying the variety of quiet games they now get to choose from. They are learning how to play checkers. They work cooperatively together to build towers with the colorful jenga blocks. There are so many option now for them to play quiet games when they are done with their work. They look forward to playing games in our classroom and work hard to finish their work to earn free time to play quiet games. They were so excited when they saw all of our new games such a Connect 4 and Tic Tac Toe. \r\n\r\nMy student work hard to complete their classwork and homework assignments on time to earn raffle tickets. Every Friday, they get to redeem their raffle tickets for small prizes. Students were so excited when they saw the sticky hands, stress balls, small stuffed animals, and mochi toys. They put a lot of effort into completing their work so that they can earn raffle tickets and choose prizes.","fullyFundedDate":1771638918290,"projectUrl":"project/empower-to-achieve-incentives-for-acade/10106475/","projectTitle":"Empower to Achieve: Incentives for Academic Success and Social-Emotional Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Song","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7949257"},{"teacherId":8359357,"projectId":10104818,"letterContent":"My second graders were incredibly excited to use personalized photo stickers created from their own pictures as inspiration for writing. The stickers immediately captured their attention and gave them a meaningful connection to the writing process. Students eagerly shared their stickers with classmates, discussed memories and ideas connected to the photos, and showed increased confidence when beginning their individual writing pieces. The use of familiar, student-centered visuals helped even reluctant writers feel motivated and ready to express themselves.\r\n\r\nThe photo stickers transformed our classroom writing environment into one filled with enthusiasm, creativity, and personal storytelling. Students demonstrated greater engagement and stamina during writing time because they were able to connect their ideas to something uniquely their own. Many students added more details, stronger descriptions, and richer vocabulary to their work as they used the stickers to spark memories and imagination. This activity not only strengthened writing skills, but also fostered excitement, ownership, and pride in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771601930477,"projectUrl":"project/stick-to-school/10104818/","projectTitle":"Stick to School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Inciong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359357"},{"teacherId":9470285,"projectId":10108507,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in providing the label maker for my classroom. First, students used them to organize their own supplies, fostering a sense of responsibility and independence as they manage their materials. By having a designated, labeled place for their belongings, they are learning valuable executive functioning skills that extend far beyond the classroom. This sense of ownership not only keeps our workspace tidy but also empowers each student to take pride in their environment and their readiness to learn. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping them build these essential life skills.\r\nThe most exciting element of this label maker for the students was the ability to print their own words directly onto satin ribbons for their spring performance. These bracelets were personalized extensions of the choreography. By integrating these custom-printed ribbons into their dance routines, students see their hard work transformed into a polished, visual spectacle. This adds a layer of professional flair that makes the students feel like true performers, boosting their confidence as they took the stage.\r\nThank you again for supporting my students with material they wouldn't have had without generous donors like you.","fullyFundedDate":1771713776512,"projectUrl":"project/label-and-create-special-ribbons/10108507/","projectTitle":"Label and Create Special Ribbons","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ouye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9470285"},{"teacherId":8825681,"projectId":10106415,"letterContent":"Our students using the new resources to assist with hauling green waste to the roll off bins, propagating more crops, repotting larger plants and displaying hanging plants. This moment captured are two students transporting weeds and old gardening tools to the roll off bins with ease. When the students first saw the materials they were so happy to be able to replant & propagate new plants. They were also amazed with the ease of our new garden wagon since our wheelbarrow had rusted.\r\nThe next steps for our students next garden project is to attempt to propagate our Native Hawaiian plants so they can fill our planter boxes & thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771685132462,"projectUrl":"project/growing-garden/10106415/","projectTitle":"Growing Garden!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825681"},{"teacherId":8822051,"projectId":10105709,"letterContent":"I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donations to our music room. Your support has brought a wave of excitement, creativity, and focus to our students, and the impact of your generosity is felt every single day.\r\n\r\nThe daily wear and tear on music equipment is real, which is why the replacement items—including the triangle beaters and the djembe head—were so essential. We use these instruments daily to continually reinforce steady beat, and the students were absolutely thrilled to see the fresh replacements! Along with the Boomwhackers and octavators, these tools ensure that every child has a high-quality, functioning instrument in their hands during our rhythm exercises.\r\n\r\nThe 20 practice drum pads and drumsticks have been an absolute hit! While I have only introduced them to my second graders so far, they are already a massive success. The students absolutely love them. Holding real sticks and practicing rhythms on the pads makes them feel like real rock and roll drummers, and their engagement has skyrocketed.\r\n\r\nThe microphone sound isolation shield has easily captured the most attention in the room. When students step up to it, they feel like they are standing in a professional recording booth, which makes them excited to sing. From a teaching perspective, it has been a game-changer. Our classroom has to compete with the sounds of kids out at recess, the A/C, the air purifier, and a buzz in our mixer board. This isolation piece successfully cuts out that background noise, allowing us to record clean, beautiful tracks. We are so happy with it and love working on songs to record!\r\n\r\nFinally, the Neon \"Aloha\" Sign has found the perfect home right next to our presentation board. It is a total eye-catcher! We have placed it so that it mirrors our other neon sign, \"Choose Love,\" on the opposite side of the board. Together, these two signs serve as a bright, daily visual reminder that supports our school's SEL program, creating a warm, welcoming, and loving environment the moment the kids walk through the door.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for investing in my students, our music program, and our classroom community. You have truly made a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1771719553792,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-please-recording-session-in-progr/10105709/","projectTitle":"Quiet Please! Recording Session in Progress.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kekoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8822051_orig.jpg?crop=469,469,x79,y145&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667733625648","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822051"},{"teacherId":9377215,"projectId":10104984,"letterContent":"In our class, we have been using the white board for small groups and whole group. For small groups my aide or I use it when doing RTI to write down words or phonograms that we are working on with students. For the stickers, it has become an incentive for them to be able to create or chose characters that they love to make a set of stickers for themselves or to give to friends.\r\n\r\nThey were very excited to see the sticker machine especially when I explained that they would eventually creating stickers from their very own drawings which I hope to do very soon. They weren't as excited about the dry erase board. However, I would like for them to be able to use in when working in their own small groups for games or as an incentive to draw on it with the dry erase markers.","fullyFundedDate":1771609472280,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-creativity-in-art/10104984/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Creativity in Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Konno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9377215_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741825909840","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377215"},{"teacherId":8832547,"projectId":10108408,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting \"Memories and Motivation in Kindergarten.\" \r\n\r\nThe headphones have already made a massive difference during our independent iPad work time. Before, the classroom could get quite noisy and distracting, but now, each student can focus entirely on their tailored phonics and math instruction without any outside interruptions. The snacks have also been a total game-changer. We use the M&M's as positive behavior incentives during the day, and they serve as perfect \"energy boosters\" to keep our kindergartners motivated and focused during after-school tutoring. Finally, the plastic expandable file folders have allowed me to meticulously organize my curriculum by subject and quarters, which keeps our daily lessons running smoother than ever.","fullyFundedDate":1771698499834,"projectUrl":"project/memories-and-motivation-in-kindergarten/10108408/","projectTitle":"Memories and Motivation in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoshizumi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8832547"},{"teacherId":8357896,"projectId":10104316,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in providing my second-grade classroom with a new trackpad, Apple Mouse, and swivel stand. These tools have helped keep my students engaged during small group time. By using the swivel stand, students can now easily position their iPads to share work with their peers. This helps so that all students within the group have a clear view of the presenter's iPad screen.\r\n The addition of the trackpad and Apple mouse has been great. Most children are fine using touchscreens, but several students have an easier time navigating with these new tools. We are so grateful for your donation, and for helping me provide technology that makes our daily lessons more efficient and fun","fullyFundedDate":1771620328694,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-success-one-tool-at/10104316/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Success, One Tool at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357896"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63660","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1107,"numTeachers":77,"percentFrplEligible":31,"percentAsian":37,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":11,"percentMultiracialImputed":22,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.4,"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"}