{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lihikai Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9343000,"projectId":9793797,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to help my classroom grow into my dream. It is always heartwarming when I receive confirmation that my project got funded through a donor. I am glad that out of the many different projects to choose from, you chose mine to get funded. I am truly thankful for your generous donation to my classroom. \r\n\r\nMy students and I will be using these supplies very often since it does help them learn and grow in their own ways. It allows them to explore with their little minds, but I have seen lots of growth in them since starting to use these items. My students love hearing SEL books because it reminds them that they can do whatever they put their mind to. It reassures them to know how far they have come and how far more they can learn. \r\n\r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1765414021434,"projectUrl":"project/sel-centers/9793797/","projectTitle":"SEL + Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakahashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343000_orig.jpg?crop=2403,2403,x290,y203&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708896621127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343000"},{"teacherId":9343000,"projectId":9772754,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to help my classroom grow into my dream. It is always heartwarming when I receive confirmation that my project got funded through a donor. I am glad that out of the many different projects to choose from, you chose mine to get funded. I am truly thankful for your generous donation to my classroom. \r\n\r\nMy students and I will be using these supplies very often since it does help them learn and grow in their own ways. It allows them to explore with their little minds, but I have seen lots of growth in them since starting to use these items. They were also able to be creative and bring home craft items for their families to share what they made in kindergarten. \r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1759607593249,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-f-u-n/9772754/","projectTitle":"Learning is F-U-N!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakahashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343000_orig.jpg?crop=2403,2403,x290,y203&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708896621127","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343000"},{"teacherId":8390985,"projectId":9773300,"letterContent":"My students and I are so happy to have the new supplies that we received from donations. They have been enjoying the sand tables, the train table, and the additional cars that they use on and off the train table. \r\n\r\nWe have completed all of the puzzles we have received and they are now added to the rotation of puzzles that will be worked on. \r\n\r\nThe fidget toys and squishies are an all time favorite by my students. They love to get squishies as their reward but they also love to have the time to use additional supports to help them with regulation. \r\n\r\nWe appreciate your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1759389157719,"projectUrl":"project/play-time-together/9773300/","projectTitle":"Play Time Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Demi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390985"},{"teacherId":8060905,"projectId":9774084,"letterContent":"These materials encourage hands-on learning, help students calm and regulate their emotions, and give them the tools to build communication, problem-solving, and social skills. Something as simple as a puzzle or a sensory toy can open the door to focus, independence, and joy in learning.\r\n\r\nBecause our community does not have easy access to these resources, your support directly puts meaningful tools into the hands of students who need them most. With your help, my counseling office is a space where every child feels supported, included, and excited to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1759593455594,"projectUrl":"project/from-stressed-to-serene-sensory-comfor/9774084/","projectTitle":"From Stressed to Serene: Sensory Comfort and Play Therapy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Filipi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8060905"},{"teacherId":8669345,"projectId":9772433,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my project! The classroom supplies for my students in reading RtI groups are really helping them learn to read! I've already seen so much growth in all of my students!\r\n\r\nWe use the highlighters almost daily so that students can search for our phonics focus letters and high frequency words in decodable text. The storage boxes are working great for students to store the gems they earn and students love being about to earn the fruit snacks for working hard during class! The reading materials such as the CVC word Reading Rods are an awesome tool to help students learn how to put sounds together and blend them. The same goes for the Reading Rods with prefixes and suffixes! This helps my older readers with reading multisyllabic words. I've been able to create a number of alphabet games using the cardstock and copy paper. \r\n\r\nOne exciting thing is looking at the student data because every student has made progress in their foundational reading skills! For example, at the start of groups, I had a student who only knew 11 high frequency words. Now, at the mid-year mark, that student knows 100 high frequency words! In another group, I had a student who could not read any CVC words at the beginning of the year because he did not know his vowel sounds. That same student now knows all 5 vowel sounds and was able to read 14 out of 15 CVC words accurately on his mid-year test! \r\n\r\nThe best part of my job is seeing these students' confidence build greater and greater with each class. Reading has become accessible to them. The materials and the supplies from this Donors Choose make learning to read fun and engaging! They WANT to read!!! Mahalo for making such a big difference in my students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1759241417042,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-for-reading-rti/9772433/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies for Reading RtI","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kauhane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8669345_orig.png?crop=310,310,x9,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677830497054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8669345"},{"teacherId":9407536,"projectId":9777447,"letterContent":"The new board games and headphones have transformed our classroom into a more engaging, hands-on learning environment for both Mathematics and English Language Arts. The board games make abstract math concepts tangible—students practice strategic thinking, number sense, and problem-solving in low-stress, collaborative settings—while ELA games build vocabulary, grammar, and reading-comprehension through play and storytelling. Headphones allow small-group stations and independent practice without noise distraction, so students who need extra processing time or quiet focus can work at their own pace. Together these resources have increased participation, improved fluency with key skills, and made formative observation and targeted feedback much easier during differentiated activities.\r\nStudents are most excited by the social and playful elements of the new materials. The board games turn practice into a challenge they choose to revisit, bringing energy and friendly competition to skills that used to feel repetitive. They love tracking progress as a team, celebrating small wins, and inventing strategies—this intrinsic motivation translates into longer sustained practice and better retention. The headphones add a layer of independence and personalization: learners can listen to audio passages, guided prompts, or read-alouds at a comfortable level without interruption, which many students find empowering and calming.These items have fostered a more inclusive classroom by supporting diverse learning needs and cultural strengths. Students who are English learners, those with attention differences, and learners who struggle with traditional worksheets have all warmed to the games and audio-supported practice—one student with anxiety now volunteers to lead a math round because the small-team format feels safer, and an emergent reader has jumped two reading levels after repeated, confidence-building play with literacy games plus headphone-guided read-alouds. By providing choice, lowering barriers to participation, and enabling differentiated instruction, the donated materials have helped more students access grade-level standards with confidence and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1759457110375,"projectUrl":"project/all-abilities-one-game-learning-throu/9777447/","projectTitle":"\"All Abilities, One Game: Learning Through Inclusion\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yanos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9407536"},{"teacherId":9273211,"projectId":9773046,"letterContent":"The math and reading manipulatives have completely transformed our small-group instruction. Instead of just looking at worksheets, my students are now physically building word families with letter tiles and using base-ten blocks to visualize regrouping. These tools bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real-world understanding, making \"hard\" subjects feel like a game.\r\n\r\nIt felt like a holiday morning! When the students saw the colorful, high-quality materials, they felt valued and seen. They have taken such great care of the items because they are so grateful to have brand-new resources that belong specifically to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you for sharing your generosity to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759248012027,"projectUrl":"project/equipping-our-classroom-for-success/9773046/","projectTitle":"Equipping Our Classroom for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilbuena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273211"},{"teacherId":8437977,"projectId":9773189,"letterContent":"Thank you so much. Your generosity and support provided us with essential resources and materials students needed in our counseling room - tools for regulation and calming as well as supplies or items for social emotional learning. I know that these items will transform the experience that my students will have in our counseling space, hopefully allowing them to feel safe and comfortable as we work through challenges and learn skills.\r\n\r\nStudents who access the counseling room will now have a variety of regulation tools and creative materials to engage with, including fidgets and sensory toys for focusing and regulating. The organizational and office materials from this project have helped me to create a space that is neat, open, and full of options for the students. Students who frequently visit the counseling room seem to look forward to exploring the different calming tools every day. Students will also benefit from the variety of SEL books that will supplement our counseling lessons and group activities. Furthermore, I now have a variety of snacks to offer students who are dis-regulated or in need of an energy boost during the school day. These project items will be put to good use in our counseling space for a long time to come .... so thank you so much for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759622678936,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-safe-space-for-counseling/9773189/","projectTitle":"Creating a Safe Space for Counseling","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bonilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8437977"},{"teacherId":8519639,"projectId":9773536,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our sincere gratitude for your incredible support and help in securing these new resources. These materials have already become an integral part of our classroom, providing our students with the hands-on manipulatives they need to truly bridge the gap between theory and practice. By shifting toward a 'learning through doing' approach, we have seen a remarkable increase in student engagement and a much deeper connection to the curriculum.\r\n\r\nThe arrival of these items brought a wonderful sense of energy and excitement to our learning environment. It is a joy to see the students so eager to dive into their lessons, whether they are working collaboratively on the carpet or focusing on independent tasks at their tables. They were truly touched to receive these 'goodies' and have shown great care and appreciation in using them. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1759608500908,"projectUrl":"project/learning-environment-with-manipulatives/9773536/","projectTitle":"Learning Environment with Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ikeuchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8519639"},{"teacherId":9366204,"projectId":9773681,"letterContent":"Your support directly provided essential resources for both reading and math instruction, making a significant impact on our students' learning. We have been effectively using the new writing books and engaging matching games, which have boosted skill practice and student enthusiasm. Additionally, the file folders for phonics have been invaluable, offering crucial, individualized support to our students with disabilities. Thank you again for investing in our students' education and helping them reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1759455163335,"projectUrl":"project/ela-and-math-materials/9773681/","projectTitle":"ELA and Math Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9366204"},{"teacherId":9079834,"projectId":9118629,"letterContent":"Before the fan arrived, the classroom experience in the late spring heat was defined by a specific, suffocating kind of misery. Sunlight streaming through the tall windows turned the room into a slow oven, and the air hung heavy and still. Students would spend more time subtly fanning themselves with textbooks, wiping damp palms, and staring listlessly at the clock than they did focusing on the lesson. \r\n\r\nThe experience with the fan was immediately transformative, moving beyond just physical comfort into the realm of mental clarity. The low, steady hum of the motor became the new backdrop for lessons, replacing the distracting sound of sighs and shuffles. More importantly, the rotating head of the fan ensured that the cool air was not just concentrated on the front row, but swept across the entire room. The energy that had been spent enduring the heat was now redirected, proving that sometimes, the simplest intervention—a gift of moving air—can be the most effective catalyst for focus and a genuine enjoyment of the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1741048447295,"projectUrl":"project/getting-comfy-and-relax-in-my-reading-an/9118629/","projectTitle":"Getting Comfy and Relax in My Reading and Calming Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emelyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9079834_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732691484839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9079834"},{"teacherId":8669345,"projectId":9603325,"letterContent":"My students, teachers and I want to send a huge mahalo to you for funding my Donors Choose project. The color printer and ink have provided so many resources for our school!\r\n\r\nFirst, I was able to print a colored print out of student assessment data for every teacher in our school. With this data report, teachers were able to place students with colored post-its into their \"data folders\" for tracking throughout the school year. This helps teachers create student groups for reading Targeted Learning Centers and our foundational Kahua Block. Teachers are able to see which kids are in red, yellow, green, and blue groups and can figure out next steps for their reading instruction. We have our mid-year reading assessment coming up next month and I am confident many students will improve in their foundational reading skills because of your help!\r\n\r\nSecondly, I was able to print and create a number of foundational reading games for the students I service in Reading RtI (Response to Intervention) groups. These games include alphabet matching, CVC word reading, and more! My younger kiddos who are still learning their alphabets enjoy playing the letter matching games. My older students enjoy playing the high frequency word memory game. They have shown big improvements as far as retaining their high frequency words and letter names and sounds. This could not be possible without your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1755721486546,"projectUrl":"project/reading-in-full-color/9603325/","projectTitle":"Reading in Full Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kauhane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8669345_orig.png?crop=310,310,x9,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677830497054","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8669345"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50984","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":632,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":64,"percentAsian":42,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":60.8,"schoolId":50984,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lihikai Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lihikai Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/lihikai-elementary-school/50984"}