{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Princess Miriam Likelike Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7444381,"projectId":9156469,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your support! This past semester, the resources has assisted the students in completing their journey of learning more about art. They were so excited seeing the boxes of supplies being opened. It was a humble experience for them because they learned that their are supplies that need extra care, and how to take care on how to use and preserve them while having fun.\r\n\r\nWith the supplies, the students have learned the basic learning skills in exploring art through storytelling, technology, and hands-on experiences. The supplies has been used as stepping stones to many projects which led to many responsibilities in the classroom. Through storytelling and technology they learned about famous artists. They were amazed that some of the artists were the originals of some of the pictures that they have seen everyday. Also, they were learning the colors using the color wheel with the use of the crayons and paints. They created various drawings using them. They learned more about the art of clay. They enjoyed it even though messy. We call it \"Messy Art\". The joys and challenges has been a journey. Their biggest project was creating an wall and table based on famous artists that they have learned. They were so proud to share their art pieces to their peers and teachers. Some were asked questions about them At the end of the school year, the students completed their art portfolio and a portable art notebook that they took home.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting and believing in us! The students and I are so Blessed to have you! They have always enjoyed art. With your support, we know our journey of exploring the art world is endless!","fullyFundedDate":1741830402294,"projectUrl":"project/next-generation-of-artists/9156469/","projectTitle":"Next Generation of Artists","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444381_orig.jpg?crop=1483,1483,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646889305215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7444381"},{"teacherId":7388455,"projectId":9153982,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our students had the incredible opportunity to explore learning through the use of 3D pens. These tools transformed abstract concepts into hands-on experiences—helping students understand geometry, engineering, and even art in a tangible way. Whether designing bridges, modeling molecules, or creating sculptures, the pens encouraged creativity while deepening comprehension. The physical act of drawing in three dimensions helped reinforce spatial reasoning and critical thinking in a way that textbooks simply can't match.\r\n\r\nWhat made this experience especially exciting was the sense of discovery and pride it sparked in the students. Many had never worked with technology like this before, and watching their faces light up as their designs took shape in real-time was unforgettable. It gave them confidence to experiment, problem-solve, and bring their ideas to life—some even stayed after class to keep creating. These moments of engagement and joy were made possible because of you, and we are so grateful for your role in inspiring the next generation of thinkers and creators.","fullyFundedDate":1741698841282,"projectUrl":"project/science-and-creativity/9153982/","projectTitle":"Science and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kobayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7388455"},{"teacherId":9372658,"projectId":8525836,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for suppling us with updated materials. The children loved using the magnetic learning boards and the playdoh and kinetic sand were so much fun on Aloha Fridays. \r\n\r\nWe used the magnetic boards daily to support learning of letter names and sounds, counting, and colors. I noticed that they also supported my students in learning about patience. Many of the boards the needed to move other pieces to make room for the correct piece. At first the students were frustrated and wanted me to do it, but as the year went on, I noticed them working together to figure out the fasted route to the correct pathway.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1724261765317,"projectUrl":"project/special-materials-for-special-kids/8525836/","projectTitle":"Special Materials for Special Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Caban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9372658_orig.jpg?crop=1774,1774,x497,y416&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700199761955","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372658"},{"teacherId":9371611,"projectId":9156876,"letterContent":"Your impact has greatly helped not just my classroom, but every student in my school. I have been teaching 1st grade in recent years, but this year and last year I was a science / PE resource teaching kids PK-5. Your supplies has made it able for every student have access to an organizing tool such as the bags or containers, pencils to write with, crayons to color, scissors to cut, and glue to paste. Before we needed to share and it would take some time, but with these contributions we are able to move through the tasks more efficiently. As far as PE went the ball bags helped me organize our volleyballs, rubber balls, and basketballs. I was also able to give one to a grade level for all their equipment too!\r\n\r\nThank you again for choosing Likelike Elementary and helping these students with the little big things we take for granted.","fullyFundedDate":1741913780056,"projectUrl":"project/starting-strong-with-the-right-tools/9156876/","projectTitle":"Starting Strong With the Right Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Nakatsuka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371611"},{"teacherId":989402,"projectId":9173083,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the noun and verb picture cards, as well as the story sequencing cards, to our EL classroom. Because many of our students enter the room speaking little to no English and come from diverse countries, communication among them was initially very challenging. However, once the noun cards were introduced, the atmosphere transformed instantly. Students who were once shy and hesitant began naming the pictures in their native languages. Even without understanding each other's words, they used the cards to connect, realizing they were talking about the same things. This fostered a much more positive and supportive classroom environment.\r\nThanks to these materials, we were able to incorporate engaging activities like BINGO and Pictionary, which significantly boosted vocabulary development. More recently, students have started combining picture cards with sight words to compose and read simple sentences. Witnessing their joy and enthusiasm as they learn English has been truly inspiring.","fullyFundedDate":1742157296066,"projectUrl":"project/a-picture-is-worth-a-1000-words/9173083/","projectTitle":"A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Choy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/989402"},{"teacherId":7863424,"projectId":9156535,"letterContent":"I am very thankful for the generous donation that we have received from you! We were able to get a new pencil sharpener for our classroom, they use this every day. They have been loving our memories board that I can now easily print pictures for. They love to see all the memories we have created throughout the school year. This has made the classroom feel warm and welcoming. \r\nThank you for the biggest purchase of a printer. Unfortunately, our school has been cutting back on that spending so now I am able to freely print in color. \r\nWe are so blessed to have received all of these amazing resources to make our classroom a better place for learners.","fullyFundedDate":1741891752900,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-supplies-to-bright-futures/9156535/","projectTitle":"Bringing Supplies to Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arakawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7863424_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720391445364","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7863424"},{"teacherId":6680225,"projectId":9153046,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire classroom, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donation. These tools have already made a significant impact on our daily routines and student engagement. The double-sided dry erase clipboards are being used in multiple ways, from quickly displaying student work during lessons to organizing papers and activities so they don't get misplaced. \r\nThe magnetic tiles have quickly become a favorite activity during free time and have brought so much joy to our students.The tiles are more than just a fun toy to play because they're sparking creativity, encouraging collaboration, and helping students build important problem-solving skills. \r\nThe fidget toys, organizational supplies, a laminator, and a 3-hole puncher have all played a valuable role in supporting our students and enhancing our classroom environment. The fidget toys have helped many students stay focused and calm. The laminator and 3-hole puncher have become essential tools and we use them regularly to prepare learning materials and keep student work organized in binders and folders\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support. Your generosity has had a direct and lasting impact on our classroom, and we sincerely thank you for investing in our students' success.","fullyFundedDate":1741692939655,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-successful-students/9153046/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Successful Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6680225"},{"teacherId":8974410,"projectId":9152557,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous contributions to our classroom's snack corner and reading nook. Because of your support, these special spaces have come to life—and they're already making a meaningful difference.\r\n\r\nThe reading nook, now complete with a cozy rug and new books, has become a favorite spot for students to relax and immerse themselves in reading. In addition, the reading nook doubles as a snack corner. The new microwave offers students a chance to recharge—whether it's enjoying popcorn or instant noodles before after-school tutoring. \r\n\r\nTogether, these areas are helping create a balanced classroom environment—one that nurtures both academic success and personal well-being. Thank you for showing my students that their comfort, learning, and growth truly matter.","fullyFundedDate":1741666607378,"projectUrl":"project/a-reading-nook-snack-corner/9152557/","projectTitle":"A Reading Nook & Snack Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hokama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974410"},{"teacherId":7869098,"projectId":8886596,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of umbrellas for the students at Likelike Elementary. These umbrellas have proven to be invaluable for our students as they navigate to and from school in both rainy weather and hot sunny days. At Likelike Elementary, we aim to eliminate barriers to learning for our diverse student population, and attendance plays a crucial role in their academic, social, and personal success. While we can't control the weather, your contribution has significantly mitigated its impact on student attendance, helping us soar from the upper 80th percentile to an impressive 90% this year! Our goal is to reach the state target of 95%, and we will continue our efforts to ensure our students arrive at school daily, as this is vital for their growth.\r\nOur dedicated teachers and staff have identified students who walk to school regularly and have provided each of them with an umbrella. To honor your kindness, a sticker indicating \"Donor's Choose\" has been placed on the handle of each umbrella, so students know who their benefactor is. We have even prepared a few extra umbrellas for any new students who may need one. As part of our initiative to teach students about Compassion in Action through the Choose Love; Choose Aloha movement, your generous donation embodies the essence of putting compassion and kindness into action. Thank you once again for your unwavering support.","fullyFundedDate":1729562307142,"projectUrl":"project/umbrellas-we-got-you-covered/8886596/","projectTitle":"Umbrellas... We Got You Covered!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baldovi, Counselor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7869098"},{"teacherId":7444381,"projectId":8877671,"letterContent":"Thank you for all your support! This semester, resources has assisted the students in continuing their journey of learning more about art. Seeing and opening the boxes, they were so excited because they know that their worn out art supplies were being replaced with new ones. It was a humble experience for them because they learned how to take care of what they are given because many are not Blessed to have them.\r\n\r\nWith the supplies, the students have learned the basic learning skills in exploring art through storytelling and other subjects. The supplies has been used as stepping stones to many projects which led to many responsibilities in the classroom. They learned the color wheel with the use of the crayons and paints. They created various drawings using them. Their biggest project was creating an wall based on for Chinese New Year for the schoolʻs Office bulletin board. They were so proud to see their work displayed in the Office. Afterwards, we posted their art until the end of the holiday. Their parents and relatives took pictures. They were so proud to take it home! \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting and believing in us! The students and I are so Blessed to have you! They have always enjoyed art. With your support, we know our journey of exploring the art world is endless!","fullyFundedDate":1729211976450,"projectUrl":"project/capturing-art-through-a-childs-eyes/8877671/","projectTitle":"Capturing Art Through A Child's Eyes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7444381_orig.jpg?crop=1483,1483,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646889305215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7444381"},{"teacherId":8974410,"projectId":8877519,"letterContent":"I am writing to extend my heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation of an iPad, wireless keyboard, and mouse to support my after-school media program. Your contribution is truly appreciated, and it has made a significant impact on the students I work with. The materials you've provided have opened up new opportunities for creativity, learning, and growth, and has helped to elevate our media program to a whole new level. \r\n\r\nThe iPad is an essential tool that has allowed my students to explore the world of media and technology in a more interactive and engaging way. With the iPad, they have access to a range of educational apps, video editing tools, and digital resources that help them develop essential skills for the future. The flexibility and portability of the iPad also mean that students are able to work on their projects both inside and outside the classroom, fostering a sense of independence and responsibility. Whether they are creating videos, editing images, or learning how to navigate various software programs, the iPad serves as a versatile tool that empowers them to express their creativity and enhance their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe wireless keyboard and mouse are equally important and further enrich the students' ability to work with technology. Having a keyboard makes typing and writing tasks much more efficient, which is especially helpful when creating content, conducting research, or developing digital projects. Additionally, the wireless mouse allows for more precise control when working on design or media-editing projects, helping students feel more confident and capable with the technology. Together, these tools provide a seamless, user-friendly experience that encourages students to dive deeper into their media projects and explore new digital skills.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not only provided students with valuable tools for learning but also inspire them to think creatively and critically. In the media program, students have the chance to collaborate, innovate, and create projects that reflect their unique ideas and perspectives. This kind of hands-on learning fosters problem-solving skills, teamwork, and a sense of accomplishment. By engaging in these digital projects, students gain exposure to real-world applications of technology, which are preparing them for future academic and career opportunities. Whether they are creating videos, editing films, or designing digital artwork, the skills they are developing through the media program are helping them in many aspects of their lives.\r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your thoughtful and generous donation. The iPad, wireless keyboard, and mouse will make a lasting difference in the lives of my students and will help them gain skills that will benefit them for years to come. We are so grateful for your support of our after-school media program, and I know the students will make the most of these tools to create and learn in exciting new ways.","fullyFundedDate":1729110822689,"projectUrl":"project/media-club/8877519/","projectTitle":"Media Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hokama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974410"},{"teacherId":8820226,"projectId":8877984,"letterContent":"Your contribution to our classroom project has brought so much joy and inspiration to our students. They were thrilled to have the new resources use and learn from in our class. We are incredibly grateful. \r\n\r\nOur students were especially excited about learning about Geography and different landmarks around the world. It has spiked their curiosity in learning about different countries and cultures and exploring new places. \r\n\r\nThe materials we received have truly enhanced our classroom environment making it a more inviting and exciting place to be. Because of your generous donation our classroom library has come alive; making it a place where students want to spend their time and learn.","fullyFundedDate":1728955303876,"projectUrl":"project/creating-successful-spaces/8877984/","projectTitle":"Creating Successful Spaces","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Antone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820226"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50854","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":227,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":41,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":8,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.6,"schoolId":50854,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Princess Miriam Likelike Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Princess Miriam Likelike Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/likelike-elementary-school/50854"}