{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Manoa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9966646,"projectId":9690946,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping me to make my counseling office more welcoming and engaging. I recently transferred schools, and most of my counselor tools remain at my old school. Due to your generous donation, I was able to stock my new office with more toys, social emotional learning tools, and books to help with my lessons.\r\n\r\nOne great result of having the toys is that I am able to have lunch and recess with the grade levels that I serve. Students are chosen on a rotating basis. We eat lunch together at a separate table, then they spend recess together in my office. It is an informal way for students to build relationships and practice their positive social skills. It is also an opportunity for me to get to know the students, and for them to feel more comfortable with me. \r\n\r\nI like my new school and hope to stay here for a long time to come. Thank you so much for helping me to get set up and to feel more at home in my new space!","fullyFundedDate":1759283383390,"projectUrl":"project/counselor-connection/9690946/","projectTitle":"Counselor Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ing","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966646"},{"teacherId":8824059,"projectId":9772148,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Without your support, it would be near impossible to have gotten these kinds of upgrades for my students to use in my office.\r\n\r\nWith everything now set up, the space we will use for group and individual counseling feels much cleaner and more conducive to fostering a warm environment for lessons and conversations. \r\n\r\nThe students who have already seen the new set up seem excited (even for just the chairs!) and I canʻt wait to see how our new big screen will change the dynamic of lessons. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759234473244,"projectUrl":"project/sos-for-sel/9772148/","projectTitle":"SOS for SEL!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sugimoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824059"},{"teacherId":9083385,"projectId":9154116,"letterContent":"Our classroom has been buzzing with excitement as students continue to explore, experiment, and discover through hands-on science learning. Thanks to your generous support, we've been able to restock essential materials that allow students to dive into meaningful experiments — from testing hypotheses to creating simple models that bring science concepts to life. Every new activity has sparked curiosity and confidence, helping our young learners see themselves as real scientists in action.\r\n\r\nAlongside the academic growth, your contribution also made a big difference in maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment. With the added cleaning supplies, students are now taking responsibility for keeping their shared space tidy, learning the importance of hygiene, teamwork, and care for their surroundings.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped transform our classroom into a place where both creativity and cleanliness thrive — a space where students can focus, explore, and grow in a healthy environment. Thank you for investing in their learning and well-being!","fullyFundedDate":1741721465549,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-our-classroom-clean-and-curious/9154116/","projectTitle":"Keeping Our Classroom Clean and Curious!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haililani Latu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9083385_orig.png?crop=1166,1166,x0,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725651024070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-latu"},{"teacherId":9083385,"projectId":9158034,"letterContent":"Our classroom's mission to promote kindness and self-regulation truly came to life through this project. Thanks to your generous support, we were able to create a school-wide calming corner at Mānoa Elementary — a peaceful, welcoming space where both students and staff can pause, breathe, and reset. This corner has quickly become a meaningful part of our campus, helping students develop mindfulness skills and giving them a place to manage their emotions in a positive way.\r\n\r\nBeyond our classroom, this project inspired a student-led community service initiative focused on wellness and empathy. Our students took pride in teaching their peers calming strategies, reading emotional regulation books together, and leading small group sessions to model healthy ways to handle big feelings. Their leadership has helped build a stronger sense of connection throughout our school, encouraging kindness and understanding in every classroom.\r\n\r\nThe impact extends beyond our school walls — students are using what they've learned at home and in the community, sharing these same strategies with friends and family. Because of your support, we've planted seeds of compassion, wellness, and self-awareness that will continue to grow for years to come. Thank you for helping us make Mānoa Elementary a calmer, kinder, and more connected place for everyone.","fullyFundedDate":1746739454519,"projectUrl":"project/spreading-kindness-and-calm-at-mes/9158034/","projectTitle":"Spreading Kindness and Calm at MES","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haililani Latu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9083385_orig.png?crop=1166,1166,x0,y112&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725651024070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-latu"},{"teacherId":9438919,"projectId":9773216,"letterContent":"On behalf of Manoa Elementary School, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of STEM supplies. Your support plays a vital role in enriching the educational experiences of our students and empowering the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and critical thinkers. These resources not only enhance classroom learning but also spark curiosity and creativity—traits that are essential for future success in a rapidly changing world.\r\n\r\nBecause of donors like you, we are able to offer a more engaging and inspiring learning environment. Your investment in STEM education is truly an investment in the future. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to education and your belief in our mission. Thank you once again for helping us make a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1759284731921,"projectUrl":"project/building-brilliance-together/9773216/","projectTitle":"Building Brilliance Together","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hirohata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9438919"},{"teacherId":3565624,"projectId":9714750,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our project is officially fully funded—thank you for your incredible, game-changing generosity! This support means the Time for Kids subscription will be a consistent, high-quality resource in our classroom, empowering my second graders in ways that go far beyond a standard textbook. Your donation is directly impacting our ability to make learning relevant and engaging every week.\r\n\r\nThe subscription is a crucial tool for mastering our informational reading standards. Students will no longer rely solely on generic passages; they will analyze and discuss relevant, real-world current events, learning how to differentiate facts from opinions, interpret charts, and follow complex arguments. This content provides a vital bridge between the abstract skills we teach and the practical application of reading in their daily lives. By seeing how reading connects to the world, their motivation and comprehension soar.\r\n\r\nFinally, this resource provides essential reliability and consistency for our classroom. It ensures that learning stays on track even when I'm out. The high-quality, pre-planned structure of the issues provides reliable material for substitute teachers, guaranteeing that students continue building their critical reading skills and engagement with current events without missing a beat. Thank you for providing this sustained source of learning and stability for every student in our class!","fullyFundedDate":1758854138802,"projectUrl":"project/time-to-thrive-for-a-2nd-year/9714750/","projectTitle":"Time to Thrive for a 2nd Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missjenevans"},{"teacherId":9804440,"projectId":9153317,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding this project! My students have all benefited from using the various items within our calming cart to help them reset and continue on with their day. While it helped many, it was particular useful for my students that have a lot of test anxiety. Once introduced to the chart and it's purpose, they were able to ask me if they could use it when needed and even set the timer without me being present. For some, they still needed some prompting, but were very grateful to have the option of this cart to help them reset themselves. They all found it beneficial, and were in fact able to discuss what was making them upset or anxious, thus allowing us to brainstorm ideas of how we could fix things moving forward.","fullyFundedDate":1741899798609,"projectUrl":"project/chill-thrive-the-calming-cart/9153317/","projectTitle":"Chill & Thrive: The Calming Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fukunaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804440"},{"teacherId":3258671,"projectId":9163159,"letterContent":"Thanks to your amazing support, our project is officially in the dirt! The new supplies such as the soil, the pollinator flower seeds, and plant pots have totally transformed a little patch of our school grounds into the coolest outdoor classroom we could ask for.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled! When those boxes of supplies arrived, there was a buzz of excitement. They loved seeing their own creations in front of our classroom.\r\n\r\nTo wrap up this part of the unit, the students will create signs and placards for the garden. They'll research the pollinator plants we used, explain why they're important, and share their cool findings about those awesome ant pollinators! This will turn our little garden into a living exhibit for the whole school to enjoy.","fullyFundedDate":1746739439457,"projectUrl":"project/buzzing-into-action-students-build-bee/9163159/","projectTitle":"Buzzing into Action: Students Build Bee Havens and Pollinator Gardens!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Miyamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3258671_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1460155368498","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3258671"},{"teacherId":4635421,"projectId":9157397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project \"Help our Tiger Entrepreneurs ROAR with Creative Innovation. Your contribution directly empowers our students to explore their passions, develop business skills, and build confidence. We are incredibly grateful for your commitment to fostering creativity and enterprise in our young learners.\r\nThe students enjoyed their time exploring different skills and loved creating new things that they could consider to enterprise. We will have a Market Day at the end of the semester that will give them the venue to share what they've learned, created, and share (sell). Through these activities, they will also be able to learn about financial literacy, budgeting, and profits.\r\nThank you again for your generosity and providing our students with enrichment activities to develop their mindsets.","fullyFundedDate":1741919632359,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-tiger-entrepreneurs-roar-wi/9157397/","projectTitle":"Help our Tiger Entrepreneurs R.O.A.R. with Creative Innovation!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4635421"},{"teacherId":8824059,"projectId":9156463,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has greatly helped build excitement within our students! When they got to see all of the brand new items in the store, they seemed really happy and eager to earn more Tiger Paws to buy more things! Without the help of these additional funds, our store runs solely on the donations from our teachers and our families. Our stock often runs low or isn't exactly motivating for the students so having the ability to buy the things that we know they like is amazing. I know that it makes our store much more exciting and I am so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1741813284100,"projectUrl":"project/sos-for-pbis/9156463/","projectTitle":"SOS for PBIS!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sugimoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824059"},{"teacherId":9751402,"projectId":9163686,"letterContent":"I wanted to extend my gratitude to the Hawaii State Dept. of Ed and Marc & Lynne Benioff for your generous support to our school and students. Your support goes beyond what you can imagine and helps our students so much. We were able to complete art projects, do our PBL project, and support learning and collaboration through Building Thinking Classrooms. \r\n\r\nAll of the extended learning was made possible because of you! And I am happy to report that the students had so much fun and enjoyed the use of white boards to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for all of your support!! MAHALO!","fullyFundedDate":1742094080439,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-restock-supporting-students/9163686/","projectTitle":"Classroom Restock! Supporting students through PBL and Building Thinking Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Orloski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9751402_orig.png?crop=1084,1084,x0,y65&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729145103306","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9751402"},{"teacherId":3565624,"projectId":9155040,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. Your generous donation allowed us to have a hands-on lesson in sun safety. Students' eyes brightened as the color of the beads revealed itself with UV exposure. We were able to make end-of-the-year friendship bracelets for each other and practice sun safety during the summer months away from school. We are eager to continue our sun safety bracelet making for the years to come, thanks to the generous amounts of beads that were gifted. Mahalo for your continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1746739422444,"projectUrl":"project/will-uv-my-friend/9155040/","projectTitle":"Will UV My Friend?","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Evans","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missjenevans"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50861","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":518,"numTeachers":32,"percentFrplEligible":17,"percentAsian":43,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":69.9,"schoolId":50861,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Manoa Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Manoa Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/manoa-elementary-school/50861"}