{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honowai Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3826525,"projectId":9784144,"letterContent":"Our school-wide 'Gotcha Store' has been a staple of our library for a long time, but as any teacher knows, the key to keeping students motivated is variety! When the boxes arrived with the new Galaxy Putty, stress balls, and pull-back cars, the word spread through the hallways like wildfire. The students were so eager to see what new rewards were available. Having these fresh, exciting choices has re-energized our entire PBIS system, giving students a renewed sense of purpose as they work to earn their 'Gotcha' points for our 4 core values and GLOs.\r\nThe reaction from the students was immediate and heartwarming. I watched a group of older students huddled around the new Galaxy Putty, debating which colors were the coolest, while the younger ones were thrilled to test out the speed of the pull-back cars. Because you provided such a variety of items, our students now have the power of choice. For some, that choice is a squishy stress ball to help them stay calm during a big test; for others, it's a car that represents a week of hard work and focus. \r\n\r\nThe impact of this project goes far beyond the library walls. These items are now traveling back to classrooms across the school, where the sensory tools are helping students regulate their energy and stay present during lessons. Your generosity didn't just restock our shelves—it gave our students a reason to stay excited about making good choices every single day. Thank you for being part of our school community","fullyFundedDate":1759619510634,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-good-choices-stocking-our-sc/9784144/","projectTitle":"Prizes for Good Choices: Stocking Our School Store!","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":9606823,"projectId":9771974,"letterContent":"Thank you to our generous donors for providing classroom supplies like chart paper, clay, and other materials that make learning hands‑on and accessible for every student.\r\n\r\nThese supplies transform our classroom into an active, creative space. Chart paper helps students organize thinking, collaborate on shared goals, and display learning for the whole class. Clay and other tactile materials bring abstract ideas to life, build fine motor skills, and invite experimentation in art and STEM activities. Together these items support multiple learning styles, encourage teamwork, and give students ownership of their learning in ways that traditional worksheets cannot.\r\n\r\nYour gifts have immediate, visible impact: students work together to plan projects, model concepts with clay, and proudly display their learning on classroom charts. Those moments of engagement and discovery—made possible by your generosity—fuel curiosity and confidence that last well beyond a single lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1759193326872,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-comfortable/9771974/","projectTitle":"Lets get comfortable!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balinbin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606823_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722235533879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606823"},{"teacherId":9606823,"projectId":9781406,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well. I'm writing to share how your generosity transforms learning every day in our classroom—and to invite your continued support for classroom furniture and supplies that make a real difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to past donations, our room is more than chairs and desks: it's a flexible learning environment that meets students where they are. New furniture and classroom supplies create comfortable, focused learners by reducing physical discomfort so students can concentrate longer and participate more fully. They support different learning styles by offering choices like standing workspaces or floor seating, which increases engagement, motivation, and ownership of learning. Mobile tables, whiteboards, and accessible supply stations enable collaborative, hands-on work, letting students practice communication, problem solving, and teamwork in ways static classrooms cannot. Thoughtfully arranged spaces and sensory-friendly options also improve classroom management and inclusion, providing movement breaks or quieter areas for students who need them and creating a calmer environment where every learner can thrive.\r\n\r\nEvery dollar directly improves learning. For example, a set of wobble stools helps multiple students stay engaged during lessons, mobile tables allow several small groups to work simultaneously on collaborative projects, and a class supply kit provides art and STEM materials for weekly hands-on stations. If you would like to support a specific need, I would be happy to share a short wish list and budget or welcome you to visit and see the impact in person. Your investment helps create a classroom where students feel welcome, can move and collaborate, and are equipped with the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for the meaningful role you play in our students' education. Your support turns classrooms into learning communities.","fullyFundedDate":1759598290567,"projectUrl":"project/big-ideas-bright-dreams/9781406/","projectTitle":"Big Ideas = Bright Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balinbin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606823_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722235533879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606823"},{"teacherId":8572176,"projectId":9698168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! My students have been so excited to use our new items! \r\n\r\nThe most popular item in our class has quickly become the standing desk! Students use it daily to complete work and stay engaged. Students have also been loving the magnatiles during indoor recess! \r\n\r\nMy personal favorite has been the wrist watch timers. I have been using it to help students track their behavior. It has helped to increase accountability and focus. Students use it to time their own breaks, helping them to become responsible for their own learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759621778126,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success-flexible-options-for/9698168/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success: Flexible Options for Every Student","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":9804239,"projectId":9775792,"letterContent":"Thank you soo much for your generous donation! Our littles were so excited as each package arrived. They were especially excited about our new blue carpet for the dramatic play center. The carpet enhanced the dramatic play center by creating a defined cozy space. Before the carpet, the area felt bare and empty. It's amazing how the carpet provides a sense of warmth in that center. \r\n\r\nThe children were also excited to use the number containers and wooden ten frame. These materials help our littles excited about exploring early numeracy and learning number concepts. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our class! We greatly appreciate you supporting early childhood!","fullyFundedDate":1759599858758,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-and-grow-building-a-joyful/9775792/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn, and Grow: Building a Joyful Preschool Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804239"},{"teacherId":10230881,"projectId":9662261,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your thoughtful and generous donations. My second graders and I were so very excited to receive the microscopes. We have two microscopes in our classroom, but having a few more allows my students more opportunities to make amazing discoveries that will last a lifetime.\r\n The microscopes arrived just in time for our PBL (Project Based Learning) parent night. During parent night, students had to take their parents through three different stations and present what they had learned about plants. The stations were parts of a plant, seed dispersal, and microscopes. The most popular station was, of course, the microscopes. Student presentations were supposed to be 20-30 minutes tops, but there were parents that stayed for more than two hours. They were so amazed at the details they could see using the microscope. One parent was squeamishly afraid of spiders, but she was awe struck when she discovered that the spider was hairy and had eight eyes. She was the last one to leave that night. \r\n On top of our regular duties as classroom teachers, Honowai has started pre-academies. An academy is a thematic course of study that students choose as freshmen and continues on through high school. Each academy offers courses specific to their theme and are designed to help students have a more meaningful educational experience. \r\n My pre-academy class is entomology and once again, it helps to have a few more microscopes. My students are so excited. They have started bringing in things from home to look at under the microscopes. It's priceless to see the look on their faces when they discover something new. You have to see it to believe it. Hopefully you and I will help inspire students to be entomologists, forensic scientists, or even zookeepers. The possibilities are endless. \r\n Looking through a microscope has been an eye opening experience for my students, parents, and staff members. I can't thank you enough for helping ignite the spark of curiosity and the love of learning. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated. Thank you again for supporting education in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757699969252,"projectUrl":"project/microscope-magic-exploring-nature-in-ha/9662261/","projectTitle":"Microscope Magic: Exploring Nature in Hawai‘i","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shiroma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10230881"},{"teacherId":2097755,"projectId":9774091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous offer. The students are loving the pillows and earphones to elevate their reading experience during recess. \r\nWe have also seen an increase in the number of students that want to attend library during recess. The fact that students enjoy the space is a great win for us. The items that you donated definitely had a role in that. \r\nI remember when I first introduced the earphones, many of them chose the listening station that week. When the students returned the following day, they chose to continue using the earphones in the listening station, again. The listening station is great for our younger students since they are still learning to read. The challenge of decoding words gets taken out so that they can just relax and enjoy stories while still following along with the words.\r\nI'm excited to see our recess library activities grow. Thank you for being a part of it.","fullyFundedDate":1759622322393,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-and-safe-space/9774091/","projectTitle":"A Calming and Safe Space","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2097755"},{"teacherId":8553485,"projectId":9780576,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your gift of flexible seating, STEM building toys, a computer mouse, and math games is boosting focus, collaboration, and confidence. Students sit where they learn best, iterate on STEM designs, record data more easily with the mouse, and build number sense through games. Behavior interruptions have decreased, participation has risen, and perseverance has improved. Your support is making hands-on, inclusive learning possible every day. There hasn't been a day since we got these new materials where the students have no used it.","fullyFundedDate":1759598427058,"projectUrl":"project/boosting-focus-fun/9780576/","projectTitle":"Boosting Focus & Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8553485_orig.jpg?crop=1736,1736,x0,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741722131608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8553485"},{"teacherId":1971170,"projectId":9777458,"letterContent":"Having all these supplies helped me to create an environment where my students were actively engage with learning. It encourages collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking through group work and hands-on activities. I was able to guide my students to think deeply and take ownership of their learning. The classroom was adaptable to various learning styles, offering opportunities for different types of engagement. Overall, having these supplies allowed me to foster a culture of curiosity and resilience, equipping my students with skills for lifelong learning. Thank you for providing both my students and I all these supplies. We are so grateful for them.","fullyFundedDate":1759455278105,"projectUrl":"project/writable-walls-working-wonders/9777458/","projectTitle":"Writable Walls, Working Wonders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1971170"},{"teacherId":3153938,"projectId":9777866,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my class! The students are loving being able to use fidgets like the pop its, worry stones, textured breathing strips, and chair bands while learning throughout the day. It seems to be helping with their focus, allowing for some movement while they are sitting in class. \r\n\r\nI greatly appreciate your contribution to my students and their experience in my class. These items will help me to make accommodations for those who need it so that the learning is accessible to all students.","fullyFundedDate":1759468919669,"projectUrl":"project/regulated-students-enjoying-school/9777866/","projectTitle":"Regulated Students Enjoying School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3153938"},{"teacherId":4444502,"projectId":9152205,"letterContent":"Your thoughtful gift sparked a wave of creativity and innovation among our students. With every brick they connected, they explored new designs, tested their ideas, and discovered the joy of building without the fear of failure. These sessions were more than just play—they were powerful moments of hands-on learning, imagination, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe environment you helped create allowed our students to think freely, collaborate confidently, and truly enjoy the process of engineering. It became one of the most memorable and enjoyable experiences of their learning journey—one they will carry with them for a long time.","fullyFundedDate":1741639004714,"projectUrl":"project/building-bricks-for-the-future-a-creati/9152205/","projectTitle":"Building Bricks for the Future: A Creative LEGO Engineering Workshop","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tolentino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4444502_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1717834272638","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4444502"},{"teacherId":3826525,"projectId":9195334,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my project, \"Ink for Impact.\" Thanks to you, our library now has a brand-new printer and a supply of card stock, which has already made a huge difference for our students!\r\n\r\nHow We're Using Our New Printer\r\nMy students are a remarkable group, and what I admire most about them is their dedication and collaborative spirit. This new printer allows me to provide them with crucial resources that were once limited. While many of us use technology at home, we're using this printer in the library to provide hands-on, personalized materials. I'm now able to quickly and efficiently produce research materials, supplementary worksheets, and visual aids tailored to my students' individual needs. I can also create durable and engaging tools like flashcards, project templates, and presentation materials using the card stock you provided. By taking on the printing myself, I can ensure every student has access to the resources they need to succeed, regardless of their access to technology.\r\n\r\nWhat the Students Are Most Excited About\r\nThe most exciting part for our students has been seeing their work in color! For a long time, we've only been able to offer black-and-white printing. Now, students can print vibrant artwork, colorful charts, and detailed diagrams. It's amazing to see their eyes light up when they see their creations in full color for the first time. The new printer has made their work feel more \"real.\"\r\n\r\nThe new printer has also been especially helpful for students who are visual learners.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping us make a tangible impact in our school library. 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