{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honoka'a Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5312921,"projectId":10108545,"letterContent":"The moment our new materials arrived, the students were filled with a level of excitement I wish you could have seen firsthand. Even my most reluctant students were eager to participate, their eyes widening as we unboxed the Jelly Blox. One particularly moving moment occurred after our \"Hungry Caterpillar\" story; instead of just listening to the story, my students used the magnetic tiles and lacing beads to build the caterpillar's journey in 3D. Seeing a student with sensory processing needs—who often avoids fine-motor tasks—happily threading beads to represent the \"fruit\" from the book was a powerful testament to how these tactile resources bridge the gap between curiosity and skill improvement.\r\nWe are currently using the treadmill daily as a sensory input/movement break choice, and it has been essential for classroom engagement and safety while navigating the classroom as an alternative to running. Students who feel restless now have a dedicated space to self-regulate, increasing their ability to focus. As for our next steps, we are creating more teacher table activities and task boxes that students can access and complete independently. Thank you for giving my students the tools to turn their high energy into high achievement!","fullyFundedDate":1771695408871,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-teach-tools-that-reach/10108545/","projectTitle":"Stories That Teach, Tools That Reach!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5312921_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667088930764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5312921"},{"teacherId":5273519,"projectId":10105221,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my students this year and for years after. My students are really enjoying the book and the time they get to spend reading with friends. I've worked hard this school year to instill a love of reading into my kids, and this book is greatly helping them turn into lifelong readers. \r\n\r\nThe other materials purchased have greatly helped them digest and comprehend the stories structure, imagery, and life lessons. Hopefully our character and plot examinations can transfer to future reasons to help our students not only be better readers but understand the full richness of life.","fullyFundedDate":1771562716654,"projectUrl":"project/rowan-of-rin-for-the-win/10105221/","projectTitle":"Rowan of Rin for the Win","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":1853050,"projectId":10103861,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping supply snacks for the students. The students were excited to see the treats on the snack cart. There is a variety of snacks that meet the health needs of all our students. Students are able to have a snack when they are hungry. We also have students from other classes coming to get snacks. We are grateful to be able to provide a snack to any student needing it. It is only possible because have donors like you. When you are able to remove hunger from a student, they are able to focus and concentrate on learning. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1771524854561,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-snacks/10103861/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Snacks","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":1853050,"projectId":10059183,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide a conversation cart for the classroom. It has been a hit. Students are engaging with one another. Students from other classes are waiting outside our classroom to see the question of the day. They want to answer the question. We even have parents answering the question and engaging in conversation with the students. The cart is on wheels and there is a white board on top. Students are able to answer the question posted. Sometimes it's academic questions and sometimes it social emotional check ins. Thank you for helping our students engaging and build relationships with one another.","fullyFundedDate":1775755823871,"projectUrl":"project/conversation-cart/10059183/","projectTitle":"Conversation Cart","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":8821584,"projectId":10107965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. With your help, we were able to provide all students with a new set of headphones and splitters. These help with assessments, individualized learning programs, enrichment, and research. \r\n\r\nThis year we had completely used all extra sets of headphones for our students. This includes the ones I purchased for them with my own money. It was very hard to continue to buy more as the ones students were asked to bring it started breaking. \r\n\r\nStudents were so excited to have a brand new pair. They have taken good care of them and are enthusiastic to use them. The students who received new headphones had either used headphones from last year or cheap ones which didn't last long. The ones that you helped purchase are great quality and will last us years to come. Mahalo again!","fullyFundedDate":1771710627564,"projectUrl":"project/21st-century-learners/10107965/","projectTitle":"21st Century Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821584"},{"teacherId":1853050,"projectId":9965481,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping supply expo pens for our class. Expo pens are the number one most used school supply in our classroom. We use it For formative checks in reading and math. We also use expo pens to draw in art. The students were excited to have new pens. Our pens were drying out. Now we have enough pens so we do not have to worry, look around for extra pens or change our lessons to accommodate lack of pens. \r\nWe also use the pens to write morning messages and questions for our conversation cart. This allows all students to have an oppurtunity to engage with one another. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1766961130320,"projectUrl":"project/think-it-write-it-expo-it/9965481/","projectTitle":"Think it. Write it. Expo it.","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":10251120,"projectId":10091622,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, we were able to provide a variety of art supplies including molding clay, tissue paper, paper plates, and googly eyes. These materials have brought creativity, excitement, and hands-on learning experiences into our classroom in a powerful way.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, students have been able to explore their imagination and express their ideas in meaningful ways. Molding clay has allowed them to build and design three-dimensional creations, strengthening fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. Tissue paper and paper plates have supported colorful, open-ended art projects that encourage creativity and individuality. Googly eyes have added a playful element that students absolutely love, bringing their creations to life and making art even more engaging.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also supported collaboration and communication as students share ideas, plan projects, and take pride in their work. Art time has become a space where students feel confident, creative, and proud of their unique contributions.\r\nYour support has made it possible to provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that enrich our classroom and help students grow not only artistically, but socially and emotionally as well. We are truly grateful for your generosity and the joy you have brought to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1776451452201,"projectUrl":"project/caution-art-ahead/10091622/","projectTitle":"Caution: Art Ahead","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10251120_orig.jpg?crop=959,959,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760417252968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10251120"},{"teacherId":10251120,"projectId":10106351,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, we were able to add a standing portable desk, a reliable pencil sharpener, easel sticky note paper, and chair pockets—all of which have made a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe standing portable desk has been a wonderful addition for students who benefit from movement and flexible seating. It gives them the option to stand while working, helping improve focus, engagement, and overall comfort throughout the day. This flexibility allows students to choose what works best for their learning needs.\r\nOur new pencil sharpener has been a simple but powerful upgrade. It minimizes disruptions, keeps lessons running smoothly, and ensures students are always ready to learn without unnecessary downtime.\r\n\r\nThe easel sticky note paper has brought lessons to life! It allows us to capture student thinking, collaborate as a class, and display ideas in a clear, interactive way. Students love seeing their contributions valued and shared during discussions.\r\n\r\nChair pockets have helped transform our classroom organization. Students now have a designated space to store their materials, which keeps our room tidy and helps build responsibility and independence.\r\n\r\nYour support has created a more structured, flexible, and engaging environment where students can thrive. We are so grateful for your contribution and the positive impact it continues to make each day.","fullyFundedDate":1771618632735,"projectUrl":"project/tools-that-keep-learning-moving/10106351/","projectTitle":"Tools That Keep Learning Moving","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10251120_orig.jpg?crop=959,959,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760417252968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10251120"},{"teacherId":10251120,"projectId":9974785,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Because of you, our students now have access to new P.E. equipment including balls, hula hoops, juggling scarves, and ribbons—and the impact has been immediate and meaningful.\r\n\r\nWith these new materials, our students are more active, engaged, and excited to participate in physical education. The variety of equipment allows us to create fun, inclusive activities that support all skill levels. Whether students are practicing coordination with juggling scarves, building strength and teamwork through ball games, or expressing creativity with ribbons, every child has an opportunity to move and succeed.\r\n\r\nThe hula hoops and scarves have been especially helpful for developing motor skills, balance, and coordination in a way that feels like play. Students who may have been hesitant to participate before are now joining in with confidence and enthusiasm. It's been wonderful to see their smiles, laughter, and growing sense of accomplishment.\r\nBeyond physical health, this equipment supports important social and emotional skills. Students are learning to cooperate, take turns, encourage one another, and build positive relationships through movement and play.\r\n\r\nThe addition of an ice cream machine has brought so much excitement and joy into our classroom while also serving as a powerful motivational and community-building tool. Students are inspired to work hard and demonstrate positive behavior, knowing they can earn a fun and memorable reward. Making ice cream together has created opportunities for hands-on learning, teamwork, and shared celebration. It has helped foster a positive classroom environment where students feel recognized, included, and proud of their efforts. This simple yet meaningful addition has truly made learning more engaging and rewarding for all of our students.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped us create a more dynamic and inclusive environment where students can grow not only academically, but physically and socially as well. We are truly grateful for your kindness and investment in our students' well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1770223864266,"projectUrl":"project/where-fitness-meets-a-cool-treat/9974785/","projectTitle":"Where Fitness Meets a Cool Treat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10251120_orig.jpg?crop=959,959,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760417252968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10251120"},{"teacherId":3130872,"projectId":10106315,"letterContent":"Our students have continued to struggle with learning math and science. Thank you so much for providing them with the equipment and manipulatives to assist in their learning.\r\n\r\nHaving our own scales and thermometers are helping my students learn how to measure so that they can understand temperature, measurement of mass and weight of objects.\r\n\r\nHaving our own fraction manipulatives is helping my students to understand fractions better so that they can add, subtract and compare them to one another. These supplies will help all of my students learn better in math and science.\r\n\r\nThank you so much again for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1771640423113,"projectUrl":"project/scales-and-fractions/10106315/","projectTitle":"Scales and Fractions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cootey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3130872_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478564930292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3130872"},{"teacherId":10351842,"projectId":9898256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! As a first-year special education teacher, I walked into a classroom that was essentially a blank slate—no curriculum, no supplies, and very few resources to help my students succeed. Your donation has provided the foundational tools we desperately need, from the decodable books and phonics poetry to the basic organizational supplies like dividers and sheet protectors. These materials are more than just items on a list; they are the building blocks that will help me create a structured, supportive environment where my students can finally begin to bridge the two-grade-level gap between them and their peers.\r\n\r\nI love my students with all my heart—they truly are my world—and nothing matters more to me than seeing them gain confidence in their abilities. I have a deep personal passion for reading, and my greatest goal is to instill that same love within each of them. By providing 1st-grade level decodable books and engaging tracing workbooks, you are giving these children the chance to experience the \"click\" of understanding that comes with literacy. Thank you for investing in their growth and for helping me turn my empty classroom into a vibrant library of opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1766766830831,"projectUrl":"project/reading-with-love/9898256/","projectTitle":"Reading With Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melanie Joy Mamhot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10351842"},{"teacherId":8842676,"projectId":10110712,"letterContent":"These materials that were generously funded has given us amazing chances at having fun with instruments and games. They were excited when we started getting the materials delivered to our classroom. They came in many different orders, so it was always a surprise to see what kinds of things we were getting in. One project or activity that the students love is the playing cards. I originally was thinking Math games with these cards, but the students love practicing cardistry which has to do with shuffling, riffling, etc. The cards seem to have a calming effect on the kids which is kind of like a fidgety toy for them. The cards also helps with their hand-eye coordination. They look forward to when we bust the cards out and we also do use them for brain breaks and Math games. \r\n\r\nWe are so lucky to have been funded with these great items. The students are interested in music, so of course we have been playing and experimenting with sounds and rhythms which has led me to possibly think about doing an after school music program. I am not trained in music, but I can play some things and I would love to pass this knowledge and gift on to the young learners. I am think of next year to play around with some kind of program, but we'll see what happens. The materials have opened all kinds of possibilities and ideas to influence our keiki (children) in our school and community in Hawaii.","fullyFundedDate":1771784014724,"projectUrl":"project/music-games-and-fun/10110712/","projectTitle":"Music, Games, and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8842676"}],"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","percentHawaiianImputed":23,"percentMultiracialImputed":33,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"18.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":57.0,"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"}