{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honowai Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3826525,"projectId":10107671,"letterContent":"When these packages arrived, the excitement in our school was absolutely electric. My students were incredibly thrilled to see our \"Gotcha\" prize store fully stocked with the new mechanical keyboard clickers, mini animals, and vibrant fidget spinners. The most exciting part for them was the element of choice; they love being able to set a goal, track their positive behavior points, and independently choose a reward that genuinely appeals to them. The miniature resin animals have instantly become a classroom phenomenon, with students proudly creating little \"habitats\" for them on their desks as they work quietly.\r\n\r\nFor donors who use tech like keyboards and trackpads every day at home or work, it might be surprising to see these mechanical elements used as learning tools in a school. However, this tactile \"technology\" is doing wonders for our daily focus. Many students naturally have restless energy that can cause them to drift away during lessons. The mechanical keyboard clickers and fidget spinners act as perfect physical outlets. By keeping their hands busy with a quiet, satisfying motion, it actually frees up their minds to listen more attentively, participate in discussions, and stay glued to their assignments.\r\n\r\nWe have a few students who historically struggled with emotional regulation and sitting still during independent reading time who have completely turned around thanks to your generosity. Students are incredibly motivated to earn points for our \"Gotcha\" store, and having that physical tool to click keeps them grounded and focused for entire lesson blocks. Your support has transformed our classroom into a more peaceful, productive, and joyful place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1771678028036,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-positivity/10107671/","projectTitle":"Prizes for Positivity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3826525_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475732996542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3826525"},{"teacherId":9493390,"projectId":10105593,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity in supporting our initiative to create a calm space for our students. The items that were funded in this project have been put to great use and already have been a huge support for our students. \r\n\r\nAfter the calm corner was created, students would walk into the counselor's office amazed at the transformation that was done. Before, this space was a storage for unrelated, non-counseling items, but now it's a home for students to take a break, and regulate their emotions. They love the fidgets, musical instruments, and board games that were added.\r\n\r\nThe addition of this space has been so amazing and thanks to your generosity, it truly feels like a counselor's office now.","fullyFundedDate":1771619709836,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-calm-corner-for-success/10105593/","projectTitle":"Creating a Calm Corner for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9493390"},{"teacherId":2094878,"projectId":10109848,"letterContent":"When my students opened the dices for the first time, they all screamed and was excited to use them. They were really different because it had a dice within the dice. It was cool because now they don't need to use 2 dices when playing. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping my students explore math and reading all year long. They really enjoyed using the dices for math lessons and games. For reading to keep their summaries in one place we made match books to write our summaries. The students really enjoyed making and writing in the match books. \r\n\r\nI will keep using the dices for math lessons and the paper for match books summaries. Also, the unit cubes for math. They just love to play with them whether it's math or play time.","fullyFundedDate":1771784606865,"projectUrl":"project/my-explorers-all-year/10109848/","projectTitle":"My Explorers All Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miyaji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2094878"},{"teacherId":2097755,"projectId":10110368,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to share how your incredible generosity has transformed our school library and enriched our students' learning experience!\r\n\r\nYour donation has become the heart of our library's Gotcha Store. Students have been choosing the prizes you made possible—and the excitement is real! \r\n\r\nThe clear storage bins have been game-changers too. We reorganized sections of our classroom library. Students can now independently locate books, fostering confidence and ownership over their learning space.\r\n\r\nWhen students saw the new prizes, their faces lit up. When we opened the boxes of squishy toys and colorful prizes, there was genuine joy and wonder.\r\n\r\nThe inspirational bookmarks with kindness messages have become favorites in the library for our older kids. Students are taking their time picking out the one that resonates with them the most.\r\n\r\nYour investment in our library isn't just about materials—it's about telling our students they are valued, their growth matters, and reading is a treasure worth pursuing. We cannot thank you enough for believing in our school.","fullyFundedDate":1771784495437,"projectUrl":"project/motivated-readers/10110368/","projectTitle":"Motivated Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2097755"},{"teacherId":8572176,"projectId":10105264,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness! The snacks and cereal were perfect for SBA testing and our end-of-the-year celebrations. Our class especially enjoyed the Rice Krispies during a fun \"snack-tivity\" where we created bird nests for Easter!\r\n\r\nMy students have also been loving the new bean bag chair. It has quickly become one of their favorite parts of our classroom and a cozy spot to relax while reading or working. The headphones were incredibly helpful during SBA and i-Ready testing, and students also enjoy using them for educational games and activities when they finish their work early.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly made a positive impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for your generosity. Thank you again for helping create such a fun, comfortable, and engaging learning environment for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1771638066926,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-our-brains/10105264/","projectTitle":"Fueling Our Brains!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8572176_orig.jpg?crop=2266,2266,x655,y930&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741992483958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8572176"},{"teacherId":8824365,"projectId":10109249,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donations to our classroom. The arrival of the stools, attendance pocket chart, library cart, colorful dry erase circles, dry erase pockets, and floor cushions completely surprised the students, and they absolutely love everything! The influx of these bright, beautiful supplies has instantly added vibrant pops of color throughout our room, creating an inviting and cheerful environment that the children look forward to learning in every single day.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a profound impact during daily routines. The kids have been thrilled to use the flexible stools at their individual desks as an exciting alternative to traditional student chairs, and they love relaxing and learning together on the cozy floor cushions. The colorful dry erase circles have become an absolute favorite for drawing and interactive practice, while the library cart neatly organizes books and supplemental support work for students to easily choose from. Furthermore, the dry erase pockets have been an invaluable asset for me as a teacher; they have dramatically reduced the number of copies I need to print while keeping our learning materials perfectly safe from everyday wear and tear.\r\n\r\nIt is truly heartwarming to witness how much joy and engagement these materials have brought to our educational space. We are so incredibly thankful for your support and for these wonderful donations that are actively helping the students learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you for investing in our classroom community and making such a meaningful difference in our students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1771719244924,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-learning/10109249/","projectTitle":"Flexible Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tabet","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824365"},{"teacherId":9686023,"projectId":10103130,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support for all of my current and future students! The materials provided will enhance our access to extracurricular activities and provide opportunities for SEL (social emotional learning) to happen in the classroom. \r\n\r\n Students have already put the materials to good use and I have seen the impact first hand. I can't thank you enough for your support in nurturing the whole child and giving students opportunities that help them succeed socially, emotionally, and academically!","fullyFundedDate":1771696362016,"projectUrl":"project/play-preform-thrive/10103130/","projectTitle":"Play, Preform, Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Garduno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9686023"},{"teacherId":3928453,"projectId":9156698,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for the support in helping us build a thinking classroom at our school. Through the use of vertical non-permanent surfaces, my students have significantly strengthened their collaborative learning skills. I've seen clear growth in their vocabulary and communication as they work together to share and refine their ideas.\r\n\r\nIt has been especially powerful to watch how students support one another—lifting each other up and building confidence as they problem-solve collectively. The standing boards have also made it much easier for me to monitor learning across the room and engage with students in real time.\r\n\r\nThe erasable surfaces, along with the tools to write and revise, have encouraged students to take risks in their thinking. Because they can easily adjust their work, they are more willing to try, even when they are unsure. This has created a classroom environment where exploration, persistence, and growth are truly valued.","fullyFundedDate":1741883400745,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-task-vnps/9156698/","projectTitle":"Thinking Task VNPS.","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tolentino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3928453_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528842954481","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3928453"},{"teacherId":8826794,"projectId":6968113,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom—your generosity truly means a lot to us. We've been using the new reading comprehension kits and fluency cards during our small group rotations, and they've already made a big impact. One moment that really stood out was during a nonfiction lesson when students were working together to find text evidence. They were so excited to \"prove\" their answers, and I loved hearing them explain their thinking to each other—it was such a proud teacher moment! When the materials first arrived, the kids were immediately drawn to them—they were excited, curious, and couldn't wait to try everything out. The hands-on cards have been especially engaging, and several students even asked if they could use them during their free time.\r\n\r\nWe're already seeing growth in their reading confidence, especially with fluency—students are reading more smoothly and with better expression. Moving forward, we'll continue building these skills as we dive deeper into nonfiction and begin simple research projects. Students will use the evidence kits to support their thinking and share their learning through writing and presentations. Thank you again for giving my students these opportunities—your support is truly making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1669062621798,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read/6968113/","projectTitle":"Let's Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826794"},{"teacherId":9966681,"projectId":10104498,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, these new materials have quickly become part of our everyday learning. When the materials first arrived, we did a special class unboxing. My students were especially drawn to the new books and they couldn't wait to read them. It truly felt like our classroom leveled up over Spring Break. \r\nEven students who sometimes hesitate during reading activities have been more willing to participate and take risks. One of my favorite moments was during a literacy board game - I saw some of my quieter students eagerly read the story cards out loud to their peers. I also enjoy watching the students use the whiteboards to participate by raising their boards (we use them for all subjects!)\r\nNext, we'll continue to build on this momentum and use these resources to strengthen comprehension and practice vocabulary. We're also working toward more independent reading and discussion, helping students grow into confident thinkers who are excited to share their ideas.\r\nThank you again for your donations. These small things have already made a big difference!","fullyFundedDate":1771685113456,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-third-grade-readers/10104498/","projectTitle":"Powering Up Third Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaniaupio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966681"},{"teacherId":10046562,"projectId":9872781,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students were able to experience something truly special, and I'm excited to share how they reacted when they first saw the new materials.\r\n\r\nWhen the carpet, bookshelf, and books arrived, the room immediately felt different; more welcoming, more complete. The students' faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many of them rushed over to the bookshelf, eager to explore the new titles, gently running their hands over the covers and asking if they could start reading right away. The carpet quickly became a favorite spot. Students gathered together on it for read-alouds, small group discussions, and independent reading time. It created a sense of community and comfort that we didn't have before.\r\n\r\nThe bookshelf gave our classroom a sense of organization and pride. Instead of books being scattered or difficult to access, students can now easily find something that interests them. This has encouraged more independent reading and helped students take ownership of their learning space. The variety of books has also made a big difference. Students are more engaged because they can see themselves, their interests, and new ideas reflected in what they read.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, reading has become a more meaningful and enjoyable part of our daily routine. Students are choosing to spend more time with books, sharing stories with each other, and building confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students not just materials, but a space where they feel comfortable, inspired, and excited to learn. Your support has truly made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1762232609830,"projectUrl":"project/readingcalm-down-corner/9872781/","projectTitle":"Reading/Calm Down Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santoki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046562_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750809017302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046562"},{"teacherId":8824211,"projectId":10108384,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our project, Our Amazing Earth Habitats. Your support in providing essential supplies such as scissors, headsets, a laminator, and other school materials has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have the tools they need to explore, create, and engage more deeply in their learning. The scissors and supplies allow them to complete hands-on activities, the headsets support focused and interactive learning, and the laminator helps us preserve and showcase their hard work. These resources truly bring our project to life and make learning more exciting and meaningful.\r\nYour generosity not only supports our classroom but also inspires my students to appreciate the value of giving and community support. Thank you for believing in our project and for helping us create a positive and enriching learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1771698112565,"projectUrl":"project/our-amazing-earth-habitats/10108384/","projectTitle":"Our Amazing Earth Habitats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dulay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824211_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x698,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674838064083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824211"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50793","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":568,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":53,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":20,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.3,"schoolId":50793,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Honowai Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Honowai Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/honowai-elementary-school/50793"}