{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pearl City Highlands Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":8.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7941851,"projectId":9167728,"letterContent":"Receiving the Geyer Instructional Portable Robotics Table Topper and Wooden Frame, Lego books, and project display boards has had a powerful impact on my students. These resources allow them to practice running the robots they design and build in smaller groups, giving them hands-on experience with programming and problem-solving.\r\nThrough this project, students are encouraged to approach challenges with creativity and innovation, while also fostering collaboration and teamwork. They learn to share ideas, troubleshoot together, and celebrate successes as a group. For many, this is their first exposure to STEM fields and robotics, opening their eyes to career paths they may not have previously considered.\r\nMy students are unique in their curiosity, enthusiasm, and resilience. They thrive when given opportunities to explore and apply their learning in a hands-on way. This project channels their natural creativity and passion for discovery into meaningful experiences that strengthen their confidence as future innovators.\r\nThanks to these materials, my classroom is not only more engaging, but also a place where students can imagine, design, and create together.","fullyFundedDate":1742092795823,"projectUrl":"project/future-builders-harnessing-stem-for-rea/9167728/","projectTitle":"Future Builders: Harnessing STEM for Real-World Solutions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiogioji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941851"},{"teacherId":9916561,"projectId":9099238,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, my students and I are already making great use of our new classroom resources! The mailboxes have created an organized way for students to receive important handouts and forms. Our classroom library is BEAUTIFUL, and now easier to navigate, and I've noticed students eagerly exploring new books simply because they can now find them more easily. I am still working on the spine labels, but I'm getting there. But the colored printer has been a game-changer! I can create eye-catching materials capture students' attention and make lessons more engaging, as well as color coded spine labels for our classroom library.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and in the power of reading. Your support has truly made a difference, and my students are excited to keep growing as readers and writers in this new, organized space.","fullyFundedDate":1739287291422,"projectUrl":"project/help-build-a-welcoming-and-organized-cla/9099238/","projectTitle":"Help Build a Welcoming and Organized Classroom for Young Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quinlan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9916561_orig.jpg?crop=2280,2280,x564,y1762&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738726737133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9916561"},{"teacherId":2113991,"projectId":9175775,"letterContent":"My students love the outdoor table and rainbow chairs! The chairs are very lightweight and we use them in the classroom all the time for small group math instruction. The umbrella provides some nice shade when we work outside. The students also love the clipboards- they hold their papers and mini books right inside!! The students really enjoy having a space outside to work. It's been getting pretty windy and gusty so we had to put the umbrella away for awhile. But we so love the light weight plastic stools!! I was able to put stools in each of my inclusion class rooms! They stack so easily and don't take up much room! Thank you to all the donors for supporting our learning indoors and outdoors!","fullyFundedDate":1743916708005,"projectUrl":"project/nature-nook/9175775/","projectTitle":"Nature Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Montgomery","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2113991_orig.jpg?crop=590,590,x44,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646903077383","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2113991"},{"teacherId":8824020,"projectId":9168500,"letterContent":"This year, my classroom was transformed by the generous donations that provided us with a new sensory tent and a color printer. These resources have quickly become cornerstones of our learning environment, helping me to create a space that is both engaging and inclusive for all students.\r\n\r\nThe sensory tent has become a sanctuary for many of my students who need a quiet moment to regulate their emotions. \r\nMeanwhile, the color printer has allowed us to create vibrant and visually stimulating learning visuals. From colorful worksheets to bright visuals for our learning centers, the quality of our classroom resources has improved dramatically.","fullyFundedDate":1742094310060,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-special-needs/9168500/","projectTitle":"Supporting Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gosin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824020"},{"teacherId":9969444,"projectId":9173999,"letterContent":"Thank you for the amazing safe haven you have helped create in our room. When my students first saw the new space they were so excited to sit down and open a table to do work. Many of my students used this space to do final projects for their last year in elementary school. This was a place they could come to and feel empowered to do their work. After school my students would use this space to start and finish homework. We had several conversations about friendship and the future that they see for themselves. I am forever thankful for your generosity in helping this space come to light!","fullyFundedDate":1742161730362,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-learning-haven/9173999/","projectTitle":"Flexible Learning Haven","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shuman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969444"},{"teacherId":3077041,"projectId":9172362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of our Small Group Instruction! The students were surprised to walk into the classroom and see their new \"Rainbow Table\". They couldn't wait until it was their turn to meet with the teacher. Now, I can see each student directly and help them instead of reaching across the long table. They also benefited from having new personal dry erase boards and expo pens. They love writing their three-digit subtraction equations on whiteboards and proudly holding them up for all to see. Writing on whiteboards instead of paper makes learning more fun! Thank you again for the generous donation to my class project! My students and I are very appreciative of your support!","fullyFundedDate":1742152184308,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-instruction/9172362/","projectTitle":"Small Group Instruction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tomi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3077041"},{"teacherId":7941814,"projectId":9166804,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our tech needs. With the new laptops, our students are able to work in teams to code and design robots. Our students were using Chromebooks which requires users to sign in, and when students were absent, we experienced difficulty accessing saved programs. These new laptops allow multiple users on the team to access files and send code to the robot. \r\n\r\nThe new laptops also allow us to access design ideas online with speed and clarity. The screen size and quality is much better than our Chromebooks so we can see details in build instructions better.","fullyFundedDate":1742075236162,"projectUrl":"project/bridging-the-digital-divide-funding-req/9166804/","projectTitle":"Bridging the Digital Divide: Funding Request for Coding Laptops","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941814"},{"teacherId":8974559,"projectId":9170998,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books for my Reading Intervention students! My goal is for ALL students to be reading and decoding at their grade level! With the books that you have donated, students were able to choose a variety of books and read at their level. \r\n\r\nSince the beginning of the school year, students have made over a year's growth in decoding words. I believe students can and will improve if they are challenged at their level! Every day my students read for 15-30 minutes. When they finish reading my HW, they can read a \"free choice\" book. My students love taking these books home to read. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation of leveled books! Students are reaching for the stars and reading as many books as they can.","fullyFundedDate":1742141446189,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-a-reader/9170998/","projectTitle":"Every Child a Reader!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamaguchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974559"},{"teacherId":9807849,"projectId":8888614,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the generous donation of books to our school. This act of kindness will have a significant and lasting impact on our students.\r\n\r\nReceiving books provides students with invaluable opportunities for growth and development. These donations will not only enhance their reading fluency and comprehension but also expand their vocabulary and foster critical thinking skills. By immersing themselves in diverse stories and ideas, students will develop empathy, imagination, and a deeper understanding of the world around them.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, access to books can ignite a lifelong passion for learning. Students who develop a love of reading early on are more likely to become lifelong learners, pursuing academic and personal pursuits with greater enthusiasm and success.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of our entire school community, I extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous support. Your contribution will undoubtedly make a positive difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1729399084346,"projectUrl":"project/enriching-books/8888614/","projectTitle":"Enriching Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rothenborg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807849"},{"teacherId":8824020,"projectId":8879372,"letterContent":"Thanks to your kindness, we have been able to create a truly safe and wonderful space for our students to thrive. We used your donation to purchase a large storage cabinet, which has transformed our classroom. The shelves and tables, once cluttered and distracting, are now clear and organized. This uncluttered space allows our students to focus on their learning without unnecessary distractions.\r\n\r\nWe have meticulously organized the shelves with essential supplies, ensuring that students have easy access to the materials they need for daily learning. This simple act of organization has made a significant difference in their ability to engage with their lessons.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, we were able to create a more welcoming and inclusive space for our educational assistants. By providing them with dedicated space, we've reinforced their vital role in our classroom and fostered a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThe high-quality headphones you helped us purchase have also been a tremendous asset. Our students have already put them to good use, particularly during online assessments. The comfort and durability of these headphones have made a significant difference in their ability to concentrate and perform their best.\r\n\r\nYour donation has not just provided us with physical items; it has provided our students with the opportunity to learn in a focused, organized, and supportive environment. You have directly contributed to their success, and for that, we are deeply grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1729086886473,"projectUrl":"project/shared-space-for-students/8879372/","projectTitle":"Shared Space for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gosin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824020"},{"teacherId":8974565,"projectId":8884397,"letterContent":"We are really enjoying the classroom materials you have sent us! We are using the materials for a variety of things such as small group instruction, our classroom store, additional things for the students to do when they have free time and so much more. \r\n\r\nThe students were pleased and excited when they saw the materials because they know it would enhance their learning. They enjoyed the books by reading it with their peers and when I use them for read-alouds. The students were stoked when they saw new items being adding to the classroom store such as the light up fidget bracelets and slime. Seeing those new items motivated them more to work harder in class to earn classroom money to buy those things. \r\n\r\nOverall, we want to thank you for adding to our classroom! We truly appreciate it and it makes class more fun getting to use the supplies.","fullyFundedDate":1729357112132,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-smiles/8884397/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Smiles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ocampo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8974565_orig.jpg?crop=846,846,x0,y45&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677748539439","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974565"},{"teacherId":7941851,"projectId":8878721,"letterContent":"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of books to support our student's reading development. Your thoughtful contribution plays a significant role in fostering a love of reading and helping our students improve their literacy skills.\r\nAs you know, strong reading skills are foundational to academic success and personal growth, and your donation providers an invaluable resource to further that goal. The books you've given us will not only enhance the reading experience for our students but also encourage them to explore new worlds, ideas, and perspectives. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for your generosity and for being a part of our mission to empower young minds through the joy of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1729128310884,"projectUrl":"project/enrichment-books/8878721/","projectTitle":"Enrichment Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiogioji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941851"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50809","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":515,"numTeachers":30,"percentFrplEligible":23,"percentAsian":43,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"17.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":91.3,"schoolId":50809,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pearl City Highlands Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pearl City Highlands Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/pearl-city-highlands-elementary-school/50809"}