{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"King Liholiho Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":17.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8354956,"projectId":9775711,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your kindness and generosity! With the new equipment, my students were able to participate in Unified Special Olympics. This inclusionary activity helped students come together, despite differences, and created core memories. As my students came to class, the new equipment was presented. The look on their faces is one that will have a lasting impact on me. Seeing students who may not have had the opportunity to participate on a team, it made it all worth it. Without your support, this would not have been possible. Thank you very much for helping create memories that will last a lifetime.","fullyFundedDate":1759434801560,"projectUrl":"project/shoot-and-score/9775711/","projectTitle":"Shoot and Score!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Teshima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8354956"},{"teacherId":8368805,"projectId":9782666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Essential Supplies for Our Makerspace Creators.\" Because of your generosity, students in grades K–5 now have access to a vibrant makerspace where creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving come to life.\r\n\r\nWith the new supplies, our K–5 students have been transforming simple cardboard boxes into imaginative creations. My second graders created beautiful cardboard sculptures while the fourth graders made \"not-a-box\"es where they had to transform their box into something else. We had everything from rocket ships to refrigerators. One of our most exciting projects has been students designing and building their own arcade games. The third graders designed their own arcade games that students of all grades will get a chance to play. \r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, the excitement spread quickly throughout the school. Students from every grade gathered to explore the materials, eagerly sharing ideas about what they could create. Many students immediately began planning, sketching, and collaborating. For some students, especially those who struggle in traditional academic settings, the makerspace became a place where they felt confident, capable, and proud of their work.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our K–5 makerspace learning continues to grow. Students are now revising and improving their projects—adding details to art pieces, and testing their designs with peers. Upcoming lessons will focus on reflection, redesign, and collaboration as students learn that creativity often involves trial, error, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our K–5 students the tools to imagine, build, and create. Your support has made a meaningful and lasting impact on our school community, and we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759607403445,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-our-makerspace-cr/9782666/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for Our Makerspace Creators","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Imanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8368805"},{"teacherId":7933885,"projectId":9158000,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the Snap Circuits Renewable Energy kits and our new library of energy books! These resources have turned our science lessons into an exciting laboratory of discovery. During our energy unit, students used the kits to explore how electricity flows through a circuit. A highlight was watching as groups of students explored and experimented with the tools included in the kit. As circuits began to come to life the class cheered! It was a powerful moment where they realized they could capture energy from the sun or wind to power real-life objects.\r\n\r\nThe reaction to the materials was pure magic. When we unboxed the kits, the students were buzzing with excitement as they saw the professional-looking parts. Seeing the materials for the first time made them feel like real engineers, and their faces lit up knowing they had high-quality tools to work with.\r\n\r\nThe Snap Circuits served as exploration towards understanding how energy is created, transferred, and, ultimately, becomes what powers many of our everyday appliances. They used their new books to research which type of renewable energy works best for different tasks and how it becomes electricity in our homes, schools, and city. This dive into energy, circuits, and renewable energy was a huge part in their success in creating models of renewable energy out of recycled materials and their Mother's Day circuit card.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students the tools to not only read about science but to actually do it. By moving from just looking at pictures to building their own working circuits, you have helped spark a love for engineering that will stay with them for a long time. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping us learn how to power the future!","fullyFundedDate":1741920184241,"projectUrl":"project/go-green-circuits/9158000/","projectTitle":"Go Green Circuits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Au","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7933885"},{"teacherId":10248892,"projectId":9702221,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support in helping build my art and music classroom. My students and I use the materials given everyday in the classroom. The supplies donated help organize my classroom supplies as well as student work. In class my students love using the rainbow scarves. We sing songs with them while students dance with the scarves. The scarves allow students to practice movement and tempo in music. \r\n\r\nStudents love using the bookshelf, it is a great way to organize my class library. students immediately were drawn to it when I set it up in the classroom. After setting up my reading shelf I noticed students were more eager to read the books I had put out for them. Students were also very excited about the pencil sharpeners given! I did not have a working sharpener before, so students would have to share a hand held one, so they were very excited to be able to sharpen their pencils quicker. \r\n\r\nSome next steps for my classroom, will be building on the different resources I have for students such as books and different learning materials. Students will be focusing on visual art till the end of the year, so I am shifting my classroom from music to visual art!","fullyFundedDate":1759690008983,"projectUrl":"project/ms-speers-art-and-music-room/9702221/","projectTitle":"Ms. Speer's Art and Music Room","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Speer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248892"},{"teacherId":7933885,"projectId":8946387,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your support has brought a transformative new energy to our classroom. By providing us with a Pocketalk translator and new book bags, you haven't just given us \"stuff\"—you've given my students a voice and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nMany of you use technology like smartphones or smart speakers at home, but in our classroom, this technology serves a very specific and vital purpose: equity. The Pocketalk translator is more than a gadget; it is a bridge. For my English Learners (EL), a simple lesson can feel like an insurmountable wall. This device allows students to record my instructions and hear them instantly in their native language. By using the two-way voice translation and the camera feature to translate worksheets, students are no longer waiting for a bilingual peer to help them. They are becoming independent learners who can participate in science experiments and math word problems in real-time alongside their classmates.\r\n\r\nThe new book bags have also been a massive hit. For many of my students, these bags represent a \"fresh start.\" They are excited to have a dedicated, sturdy place to keep their materials organized. It has turned our ELA routine from a chaotic search for books and resources into a moment of pride and preparation.\r\n\r\nYour investment is helping my students stay organized, feel included, and—most importantly—communicate. We are so grateful for your belief in our potential!","fullyFundedDate":1741041776312,"projectUrl":"project/access-to-reading-resources/8946387/","projectTitle":"Access to Reading Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Au","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7933885"},{"teacherId":8821975,"projectId":9158440,"letterContent":"These instructional materials supported meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for students by strengthening their understanding of math and science concepts. Magnetic money, base-ten blocks, regrouping place value tools, and addition and subtraction manipulatives helped students develop concrete number sense and problem-solving skills through visual and tactile practice. The magnetic number line and elapsed time ruler supported students in understanding number relationships and time concepts, building confidence and accuracy in math. Ocean, blizzard, and science-themed books expanded background knowledge and vocabulary while sparking curiosity about the natural world. Magnetic dry erase boards and math games encouraged active participation, collaboration, and engagement across grade levels. Together, these resources enhanced differentiated instruction, supported diverse learning needs, and promoted deeper understanding through interactive and engaging lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1741960303124,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-tools-for-a-thriving-classroom/9158440/","projectTitle":"Books and Tools for a Thriving Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sasaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821975"},{"teacherId":9769291,"projectId":9168407,"letterContent":"Can you hear that?! It's the sound of joyful learning, lively mele, and the energetic buzz of our King Liholiho 3rd graders collaborating and growing together — all thanks to your generous donation! Your support in providing a speaker and expo markers has already begun to transform our classroom into an even more dynamic and engaging space for our students. The music and audio cues from the speaker are making our lessons more interactive and fun, while the new expo markers are helping our keiki think independently and work together through hands-on, vertical learning.\r\nYour kindness is helping us create an environment where movement, creativity, and a mana mindset flourish daily. Because of you, our students can fully embrace a love of learning that taps into their energy and natural curiosity. Thank you for believing in our vision and for empowering our students to build stronger communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. We are so grateful for your generosity — it is truly making a difference in our classroom and the hearts of our future generation!","fullyFundedDate":1742098445612,"projectUrl":"project/maximizing-mele-movement-a-mana-mind/9168407/","projectTitle":"Maximizing Mele, Movement, & a Mana Mindset","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9769291"},{"teacherId":4873426,"projectId":9154818,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of book collections to our classroom! Your kindness has made a tremendous impact on our second-grade students. We recently used these wonderful books to complete their Community Helpers research project. The students were excited to explore different careers and learn about the many ways people help in our community through the engaging texts you provided. The remaining books will continue to be treasured resources throughout the upcoming school year as we embark on new learning adventures and research projects. Your support has not only enhanced our classroom library but has also sparked curiosity and a love of reading in our young learners. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our students' education and future success.","fullyFundedDate":1741724787570,"projectUrl":"project/books-as-mentors-fueling-second-grade/9154818/","projectTitle":"Books as Mentors: Fueling Second Grade Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nakamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4873426_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527139302755","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4873426"},{"teacherId":8355200,"projectId":9154145,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my students the opportunity to develop their creativity and work collaboratively through project based learning activities. When I told the students we received our Donors Choose materials, they were extremely excited and could not wait to get their hands on all of our new goodies! The art supplies were the perfect addition to our classroom resources, and we could not be more grateful for your generosity. \r\n\r\nThe students used the supplies for a variety of STEM and social studies projects. Together, they created sand sifters to clean plastic debris and other waste from our beaches. The students also used the materials to show their understanding of social studies topics they learned about. Thank you for providing my students with the tools they needed to develop their creative and collaborative minds!","fullyFundedDate":1741704774239,"projectUrl":"project/creating-creative-thinkers/9154145/","projectTitle":"Creating Creative Thinkers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tomita-Goshi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355200"},{"teacherId":9939947,"projectId":9154888,"letterContent":"Since receiving the gardening resources you provided we have successfully filled two garden boxes out side of two kindergarten classes, we have set up the hydroponic system in another kindergarten classroom, and we have planted a multi-sensory herb garden that is ADA accessible. All of these projects tie into our life science curriculum on the plant life cycle, needs for plants, and encouraging kindergarten students to be responsible to taking care of the plants.\r\n\r\nWhen the students saw the hydroponic system for the first time they unsure of what it was and why we had it in our classroom. I had to explain to them that some plants like herbs can be hard to grow in the hot, Hawaiian sun and they can be eaten by bugs. So we decided to set up the hydroponic system inside for better plant growth. As I am writing this we have dill, parsley, chives, and cilantro sprouting up. The kids were amazed at how small the herb seeds were and how a plant could grow from them. Every morning when I opened the door they would rush over to the plants to check on their growth.\r\n\r\nThis donation has greatly supplemented our garden program for years to come. We are constantly trying to build and expand the garden program each year. We are currently working on making a native Hawaiian garden full of native species. We currently have around 20 native species and are constantly adding more year by year. We also had two after school garden clubs successfully growing taro, watermelon, basil, and legume varieties. We would like to continue these programs to help support outdoor learning for our students.\r\n\r\nYour support has played a big role in maintaining and growing these programs. Mahalo for your kokua.","fullyFundedDate":1741723901893,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-garden-program/9154888/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Garden Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Marsh","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939947"},{"teacherId":8368805,"projectId":9166824,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our English Learner (EL) After-School Garden Club has truly blossomed—both literally and figuratively! The materials you provided have created an engaging, hands-on environment where our newcomer students are not only learning how to care for a garden, but also growing their English vocabulary in a meaningful and authentic way.\r\n\r\nEach week, students eagerly rush to the garden beds to check on their plants. It's become a cherished routine—they compare growth, point out new sprouts, and use words like \"leaves,\" \"stem,\" \"grow,\" and \"dry\" with increasing confidence. One recent highlight: a student who had been very quiet at the start of the club proudly exclaimed, \"Look at all the tomatoes!\" It was a wonderful sign of both language and personal growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping create a learning space that is joyful, inclusive, and rooted in growth—both in the soil and in their skills.","fullyFundedDate":1742164076226,"projectUrl":"project/growing-language-through-gardening-el-a/9166824/","projectTitle":"Growing Language Through Gardening: EL After-School Garden Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Imanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8368805"},{"teacherId":8354956,"projectId":8879308,"letterContent":"My students and I appreciate your very thoughtful and generous donation towards creating an experience that we will never forget! Your donation has allowed us to start \"The Coffee Experience\" with the faculty and staff at our school. Not only is this venture beneficial to my students, it's been a great way for our faculty and staff to engage in meaningful interactions with my students.\r\nUpon unboxing our items, my students were amazed to see that our dream was soon going to become a reality! \r\nMoving forward, we will be able to keep \"The Coffee Experience\" up and running into next year.","fullyFundedDate":1729280786990,"projectUrl":"project/the-coffee-experience/8879308/","projectTitle":"The Coffee Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Teshima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8354956"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50853","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":424,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":32,"percentAsian":44,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":82.8,"schoolId":50853,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about King Liholiho Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"King Liholiho Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/liholiho-elementary-school/50853"}