{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lanakila Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7928157,"projectId":10107669,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in big dreams inside small classrooms. My first graders are learned that their ideas have value — that with creativity, effort, and teamwork, they can build something meaningful. Market Day wasn't just about buying and selling. It was about confidence, communication, math skills, and discovering that their voices matter. Through your donation, all students were able to participate in Market Day and create something they were truly proud of.\r\n\r\nYour support helped transform our classroom into a space where students take risks, solve problems, and see themselves as capable creators. For many of my students, this was their their very first experience running a \"business,\" handling money, and presenting their ideas to others.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, they didn't just learn about economics — they lived it.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1772479230313,"projectUrl":"project/we-mean-business/10107669/","projectTitle":"We Mean Business!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tamai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7928157"},{"teacherId":10080478,"projectId":10106712,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, *Flexible Seating for Focused, Happy Learners*! Your generosity has made a wonderful difference in our kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students were thrilled when they first saw the new wobble cushions and wobble chair. They were excited to try them during lessons, and many students are now able to stay focused and engaged while still getting the movement they need. The pocket charts and schedule chart have also helped students become more independent by making our daily routines and learning activities easy to follow.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was seeing students use the flexible seating during our reading and phonics lessons. Students who often struggled to sit still were able to participate more successfully and stay engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nAs we continue learning and growing, these resources will support our literacy, math, and social-emotional learning activities throughout the school year. Thank you for helping create a classroom where students can learn, move, and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1771710813179,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focused-happy-lear/10106712/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focused, Happy Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Naumu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10080478"},{"teacherId":8824439,"projectId":10109327,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating these new resources to our kindergarten classroom. We recently used the materials for an engineering project where students built birdhouses to finish our lesson about shapes. The students used recycled milk cartons, colored paper, popsicle sticks, playdough, crayons, and other supplies to create their birdhouses. This hands-on project helped students practice creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork while learning.\r\n\r\nMy students were very excited when they first saw the materials and learned about the project. They could not wait to start building and sharing their ideas with each other. They were proud of their finished birdhouses and enjoyed using different materials to make them unique.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we will continue doing more building and STEM projects in our classroom. Our students are excited to keep learning through hands-on activities, and these new resources will help make learning fun and meaningful for them.","fullyFundedDate":1771759748062,"projectUrl":"project/nurturing-our-kindergarten-learners-one/10109327/","projectTitle":"Nurturing Our Kindergarten Learners, One Tool at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Doropan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824439"},{"teacherId":1972874,"projectId":10103591,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled when they first saw the new materials and could not wait to begin using them. Their excitement and curiosity have made learning even more joyful. These resources continue to support meaningful classroom experiences that help students grow academically, socially, and creatively each day. \r\n\r\nIt is helping students strengthen foundational literacy and fine motor skills through hands-on, interactive learning activities. Students are practicing letter recognition, sentence building, writing, problem-solving, and collaboration in ways that feel fun and exciting. The materials encourage students to explore, create, and learn through play while building confidence and independence. It has been wonderful to watch students become more engaged and enthusiastic during our literacy centers and small group Your kindness and support truly make a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1771697463666,"projectUrl":"project/write-on-building-strong-writers/10103591/","projectTitle":"Write On! Building Strong Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Romero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1972874_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720464761987","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1972874"},{"teacherId":1829497,"projectId":10105746,"letterContent":"Thank you again so much for donating to our class project, \"Keep our Creative Ideas Flowing!\" This donation helped bring more art supplies to our classroom. My students have always wanted to create more art in the classroom, but we didn't have many materials to create them.\r\nWhen I shared with my students that our project was funded, they were so excited and happy. All of them were smiling and couldn't wait to create more artwork! Seeing the boxes come in a little at a time, made them even happier. \r\nWith the added art materials, students now had their own watercolor set. Giving them options when creating artwork. They could choose from markers, colored pencils, crayons, and now Water Color. Having their own set also meant, students could be creative and try their best with water color.\r\nThank you again so much for your donation to our project.","fullyFundedDate":1771641589179,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-creative-ideas-flowing/10105746/","projectTitle":"Keep our Creative Ideas Flowing!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Almodova","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-almodova"},{"teacherId":2092662,"projectId":10103172,"letterContent":"Your support has made a meaningful impact in our classroom, and my students were beyond excited when they saw the new materials arrive. The 30 new chapter books immediately sparked enthusiasm for reading, with students eagerly exploring the titles and asking if they could begin reading right away. Our classroom library now offers more engaging choices that encourage students to read independently and build stronger literacy skills. The white board erasers, dry erase pens, and colored pencils have also become important daily tools that help students participate actively during lessons, reading discussions, and writing activities.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already being used throughout our literacy block each day. Students are using the chapter books during independent reading, literature circles, and partner discussions to strengthen comprehension and fluency. One special moment was seeing students recommend books to one another and excitedly talk about characters and story events during reading time. The dry erase materials have helped make lessons more interactive, allowing students to practice vocabulary, respond to comprehension questions, and share their thinking confidently. The colored pencils have added creativity and engagement to reading response projects and writing assignments.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students are developing a greater love for reading and learning. These materials continue to create opportunities for collaboration, creativity, and meaningful literacy experiences in our classroom. Thank you for investing in my students and helping provide tools that inspire curiosity, confidence, and growth every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1771439219816,"projectUrl":"project/improving-literacy/10103172/","projectTitle":"Improving Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sismar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2092662"},{"teacherId":9370621,"projectId":10103368,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of various craft supplies. Your support provides more than just materials; it provides a canvas for creativity and a vital outlet for expression.\r\n\r\nHigh-quality resources like watercolor paper and professional-grade pastels make a world of difference in the artistic experience, allowing for exploration and growth that wouldn't be possible otherwise. Because of your kindness, our community has the tools they need to bring their imagination to life.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your commitment to fostering creativity. Your contribution truly helps us keep the arts vibrant and accessible.","fullyFundedDate":1771590674574,"projectUrl":"project/creative-expression/10103368/","projectTitle":"Creative Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370621"},{"teacherId":9474157,"projectId":10106255,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. The musical instruments have quickly become a highlight of our daily routine, providing our students with a wonderful outlet for sensory exploration and creative expression. It has been truly heartwarming to watch them engage with music in ways that bring them such genuine joy and a sense of accomplishment. Furthermore, the weighted Hugamals have proven to be an essential tool for our students' emotional well-being, offering the comfort and grounding needed during de-escalation and calming moments.\r\n\r\nBeyond the sensory and emotional support, your contribution has significantly enhanced our daily learning environment. The laminating sheets and school supplies have been instrumental in helping our students organize their work and navigate their schedules. By creating durable, simple visuals, we are able to provide the structure they need to ease their day and foster independence. Each student has truly flourished with these new resources, using them to assist with their personal growth and self-regulation. Thank you for investing in our students and providing the tools they need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1771624718979,"projectUrl":"project/calm-bodies-confident-learners-sensory/10106255/","projectTitle":"Calm Bodies, Confident Learners: Sensory Tools for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Christina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9474157_orig.jpg?crop=667,667,x772,y153&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736885202633","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9474157"},{"teacherId":2950902,"projectId":10103633,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing our \"Read, Relax, Recharge!\" project to life. The addition of the reading carpet, cozy pillows, and new chapter books has completely transformed our classroom environment.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were beyond excited. Seeing their faces light up as they realized this space was created specifically for their comfort was a moment I won't soon forget. They immediately began gravitating toward the area, eager to test out the softest spots and flip through the fresh pages of the chapter books.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next steps involve a \"Book Talk\" series where students will use the new chapter books to lead small-group discussions. They will be practicing how to summarize plots and analyze character development while sitting in our new lounge area. This space has provided the perfect, relaxed setting for these collaborative conversations, and I am so grateful to see my students developing a genuine love for reading in such a supportive environment.","fullyFundedDate":1771440172162,"projectUrl":"project/read-relax-recharge/10103633/","projectTitle":"Read, Relax, Recharge!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kobayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2950902_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x188,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741653794702","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2950902"},{"teacherId":7849991,"projectId":10103569,"letterContent":"Thank you for the multisensory math manipulatives, adhesive velcro dots, lamination and multisensory clocks. Student have previously learned math concepts that they were having difficulty grasping because we did not have these tools. We were able to go back and review concepts like telling time, fractions and figuring out the area. With these manipulatives they were able to understand these concepts more. In addition, I used the lamination and velcro dots to create visuals to help students learn to skip count. \r\n \r\nStudents were excited to see the new tools and were happy to use them. They were able to show their understanding of how fractions were related, show equivalent fractions, figure out the area of a problem and tell time to the minute. One student had difficulty saying the time was 1:30 and was able to take the minutes out to visually see it on a number line versus in the circular layout of the clock. \r\n\r\nYour donation has greatly impacted my classroom, students learning and helped me to be a more effective teacher. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1771450679337,"projectUrl":"project/math-the-multisensory-way/10103569/","projectTitle":"Math the Multisensory Way!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shioji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7849991_orig.jpg?crop=1061,1061,x0,y84&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620191059753","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7849991"},{"teacherId":2640769,"projectId":10103377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous monetary donation! Your donation has helped me purchase much needed school supplies and educational materials for my classroom. \r\n\r\nBecause of your support, we no longer have to pause our lessons to hunt for working materials or share limited resources. We recently used the new supplies to be more creative with our Lego structures, as book covers for our writing pieces, and also to revise and edit our work. Your investment has turned our classroom into a more equitable, focused, and vibrant place to learn. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1771537530013,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-success/10103377/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2640769"},{"teacherId":8356664,"projectId":10108475,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our preschool classroom. Because of your generosity, books have become one of the most powerful tools in our daily learning. While many of our donors simply enjoy reading, in preschool we use books intentionally to build the foundation for future academic success.\r\n\r\nThe new texts you provided help us teach critical early literacy skills in engaging, age-appropriate ways. Our students are developing vocabulary as we introduce new words, discuss their meanings, and connect them to their own experiences. We strengthen listening comprehension and oral language by asking children to make predictions, describe characters, and retell stories in their own words. Through repeated readings, children learn that stories have a beginning, middle, and end, and they begin to understand how books work. We also build print awareness—helping students recognize that we read from left to right and that words carry meaning.\r\n\r\nThe books have also supported social-emotional development. Through stories, children explore topics like kindness, friendship, problem-solving, and managing big emotions. These conversations help preschoolers learn how to express themselves and build positive relationships with peers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students have especially benefited from the new books. We know not all families are able to buy books. Now, because of your generous donation, we are able to send books home for the week to share with families. This will help build family relationships and help families be part of their child's learning process.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than add books to our shelves. It has created excitement around reading and meaningful opportunities for learning. Our students are building essential literacy skills, strengthening language development, and developing a love of stories that will support them for years to come. Thank you for investing in their growth and helping us bring learning to life every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771691397824,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-go-bringing-stories-home/10108475/","projectTitle":"Books to Go: Bringing Stories Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kamakaiwi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8356664_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x230,y337&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646690645386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8356664"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50852","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":287,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":52,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":5,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":29,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.7,"schoolId":50852,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lanakila Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lanakila Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/lanakila-elementary-school/50852"}