{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honoka'a Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1853050,"projectId":9962793,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our class much needed books. The Magic Tree House series is great for all levels. The students were super excited to see 28 new books added to our classroom library. The students enjoyed reading about the different places and events! Students also enjoy reading with one another. \r\nStudents will be working on book reports about the book they are reading. This will allow students to build reading skills that will support them into becoming better readers. \r\nThank you for supporting for classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766961131481,"projectUrl":"project/magic-tree-house/9962793/","projectTitle":"Magic Tree House","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1853050_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585726550032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1853050"},{"teacherId":8820524,"projectId":10109891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my class with so many great resources to keep them active and busy. They LOVE the new PE equipment, and are getting better and catching and jumping rope. It is a favorite every recess. They love the new steam magnets and musical instruments too. We just finished learning a song about the sun, moon and stars for both Kindergarten classes, and I now have enough instruments for all of the students to participate. I will be adding the kinetic sand to our sensory bin for our next STEAM day. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for donors like you that value our education system and the students needs. I couldn't do what I do without the support and resources you have provided for me over the years. Thank you to all that made this project come to life. We appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1771769446623,"projectUrl":"project/active-kindergarteners/10109891/","projectTitle":"Active Kindergarteners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8820524_orig.jpg?crop=299,299,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698725250150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820524"},{"teacherId":10267650,"projectId":9723746,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of snacks to our school's after-school chess club. It has truly made a positive impact on our students. Upon their arrival, the students are given snacks which provide the energy they need to focus on learning, improving their chess skills, and collaborating with their peers.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to announce an \"end of the school year\" chess tournament this May! Both current members and non-members are invited to participate. Prizes donated by the school community will be awarded to the top winners, and the snacks you provided will be served to all participants to keep them fueled throughout the competition.","fullyFundedDate":1766961132661,"projectUrl":"project/after-school-chess-club/9723746/","projectTitle":"After-School Chess Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acob-Laurence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10267650"},{"teacherId":4002276,"projectId":10019936,"letterContent":"Aloha! Thank you so much for supporting our after-school chess club. Your generosity has brought so much excitement and joy to my students, who look forward to every session. Chess has quickly become a favorite activity, offering them something positive and fun to do after the school day ends.\r\n\r\nThe chess club provides a safe and welcoming space where students can relax and feel comfortable. It's a place where everyone is included and encouraged, helping my students feel secure and valued as part of a caring community.\r\n\r\nChess is also challenging my students to think in new ways. They're developing problem-solving skills, learning strategy, and improving their focus and patience with each game. It's wonderful to see their confidence grow as they tackle new challenges on the chessboard.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the club encourages teamwork and builds social skills. My students are learning to communicate, show good sportsmanship, and support each other—skills that will help them both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for making all of this possible! Mahalo,","fullyFundedDate":1769191988596,"projectUrl":"project/help-the-brain-create-an-enjoyable-chess/10019936/","projectTitle":"Help the Brain Create an Enjoyable Chess Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4002276"},{"teacherId":4897072,"projectId":10103401,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) from our Ohana (family) to yours! Your generous donations have made a difference in a child's life. Since receiving our slushie and ice cream maker, we have had 2 celebrations! The kids really like that we can now make the slushie with efficiency and they don't need to wait. We are also exploring sugar free drinks that we can make into slushies that match our unit of the month! We are also incorporating math into their learning as they need to research different flavors, how much it will cost, how many cups of slushie can we get out of one packet, etc. They are absolutely loving it! Again, mahalo from all of us to all of you!","fullyFundedDate":1771439469825,"projectUrl":"project/hard-work-pays-off/10103401/","projectTitle":"Hard Work Pays Off!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinokawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4897072_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528663385077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4897072"},{"teacherId":5273519,"projectId":9960762,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations. My students were so excited to get their new books. They are already plowing through the first one, so they can get into the next one. \r\n\r\nAt the beginning of this school year, they were really struggling reading and the book Sarah Plain and Tall hooked them into reading during our novel study. I chose to go with the Little House on the Prairie series because there are 9 books in this series. I'm hoping I can get them through the first two books this school year and have them hooked and asking for the rest of the books this summer!\r\n\r\nI'll be using these books for my students next year too, so thank you for making a commitment to education in rural schools.","fullyFundedDate":1766961130176,"projectUrl":"project/novel-study-in-the-country/9960762/","projectTitle":"Novel Study in the Country","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Capdepon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5273519_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523239475631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5273519"},{"teacherId":8823505,"projectId":9714312,"letterContent":"We originally ordered a set of chess sets, but unfortunately, they were out of stock, and we did not receive them. For now, we are still using our very old chess sets. Since the new sets were unavailable, we decided to get after-school snacks instead. Although my students were disappointed, they were also happy to have snacks to enjoy after school. Yay. \r\n\r\nI wish you could have seen the excitement on their faces. They were thrilled to know they would have plenty of snacks during chess club for a while, and they no longer had to worry about being hungry.\r\n\r\nEvery day, when they see me, they ask if we are having a chess club. When I say yes, they usually respond, \"I can't wait!\" They not only enjoy playing chess but are also building deeper relationships with their peers. Several students have already expressed that they want to continue the chess club next year, and some have even started playing chess with their families at home. Without your donation, these wonderful experiences and connections would not have been possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766961132566,"projectUrl":"project/critical-thinking-chess/9714312/","projectTitle":"Critical Thinking Chess","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823505"},{"teacherId":9607503,"projectId":9782763,"letterContent":"The new sensory tools, craft supplies, snacks, and learning materials have brought so much excitement and purpose into our preschool classroom. When my students first saw the sensory bins, fidgets, and colorful craft items, they immediately gathered around, eager to touch, explore, and create. We've already used the materials during small‑group centers, where students practiced fine motor skills with tweezers and tongs, sorted colors and textures, and used sensory tools to calm their bodies before transitioning to new activities. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who often struggles with self-regulation choose a sensory tool independently and proudly say, \"This helps me feel better,\" showing just how meaningful these resources are in their daily routines.\r\nThese materials have also opened the door to new learning opportunities. We've begun a feelings-identification project where students use emotion cards and mirrors to practice naming their emotions, and the craft supplies have helped them create \"feelings faces\" to share with the class. The healthy snacks have supported students during long learning days, helping them stay focused and energized during lessons and play. Our next steps include expanding our social-emotional lessons by creating a \"Calm Corner\" where students can use the sensory tools, books, and visuals to practice self-control and kindness. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now a richer, more supportive environment where every child can learn, explore, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1759610303770,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-snacks-and-social-emotional-le/9782763/","projectTitle":"Sensory, Snacks, and Social-Emotional Learning for Our Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schutte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9607503"},{"teacherId":9607503,"projectId":9204246,"letterContent":"The healthy snacks funded by this project have already made a noticeable difference in our classroom. When my preschoolers first saw the new options—crackers, applesauce, fruit cups, and granola bars—they were thrilled. Snack time has become a calm, joyful moment in our day where students can refuel and reset before diving back into learning. I've watched children who used to struggle with focus or fatigue become more engaged during circle time and more enthusiastic during play. One memorable moment was seeing a student proudly explain to a friend that applesauce \"helps my brain grow,\" showing just how much they're absorbing from our conversations about healthy choices.\r\nThanks to this support, I've been able to build new routines around nutrition and well‑being. We've started a \"Healthy Helpers\" job where students help pass out snacks, talk about colors and food groups, and practice sharing with their peers. These materials have allowed me to teach not only academic skills but also lifelong habits around caring for their bodies. The DonorsChoose Community has helped create a classroom where every child feels nourished, supported, and ready to learn, and these snacks will continue to fuel their growth in every sense of the word.","fullyFundedDate":1742943745159,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-minds-nutritious-snacks/9204246/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Minds: Nutritious Snacks for Our Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schutte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9607503"},{"teacherId":9607503,"projectId":9204233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to meaningful hands-on materials that will shape their learning in powerful ways. The sensory tools, fine motor activities, and social‑emotional resources you helped provide are already transforming our daily routines and creating a more supportive, engaging environment for every child.\r\nThe sensory items—like textured toys, calming bottles, and fidgets—are giving students new ways to explore, self-regulate, and feel grounded throughout the day. These tools help them understand their bodies, manage big feelings, and return to learning with confidence.\r\nThe social‑emotional activities, including emotion-sorting games and connection-building tools, are helping my young learners identify feelings, practice empathy, and strengthen their relationships with peers. These skills are foundational, and your gift is helping them grow into thoughtful, caring members of our classroom community.\r\nThe fine motor kits—lacing beads, puzzles, tweezers, and sorting activities—are supporting the development of essential coordination and pre-writing skills. Students are excited to use these materials, and I can already see their independence and confidence growing as they practice new tasks.\r\nYour generosity has created a classroom filled with opportunities for exploration, creativity, and emotional growth. You've helped build a space where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. Thank you for believing in our classroom dream and for making such a lasting impact on these young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1742943670589,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-fine-motor-and-sensor/9204233/","projectTitle":"Social-Emotional, Fine Motor, and Sensory Exploration for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schutte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9607503"},{"teacherId":1853050,"projectId":9760195,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping donate snacks to our class. The snacks has motivated students to come to school, engage in lessons and has helped them focus during instruction. The variety of snacks helps meet the food allergies of all students. \r\nWhen students first saw the snacks they were excited. Students get a snack in the morning and afternoon. This helps them focus during learning time oppose to thinking about how hungry they are. Sometimes the snack you helped provide is the only thing they chose to eat that day, so it really means a lot. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1766961132109,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9760195/","projectTitle":"Snack Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1853050_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585726550032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1853050"},{"teacherId":4897072,"projectId":9908807,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) from our Ohana (Family) to yours! Your generous donations are greatly appreciated! When our students were notified that our Go Pro project was funded to say that they were excited is an understatement! Our school has never owned such technology thus they were very excited to be the first to learn from it. They were shocked on how compact the Go Pro was and started looking up videos on what the camera can do. We set rules for the care of the product as well as created a rotation schedule so that everyone has equal opportunity to try it out. They are extremely excited. Again, mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1764783737736,"projectUrl":"project/moments-become-memories/9908807/","projectTitle":"Moments Become Memories...","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinokawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4897072_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528663385077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4897072"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62639","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":378,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"18.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":56.9,"schoolId":62639,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Honoka'a Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Honoka'a Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/honokaa-elementary-school/62639"}