{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pearl City Highlands Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":8.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10250961,"projectId":10111186,"letterContent":"The resources funded through this project have already made a meaningful impact in my classroom. The HP Smart Tank printer allowed me to print high-quality color materials that enhanced student engagement and helped create special end-of-year keepsakes that students were excited to take home and share with their families.\r\n\r\nThe laminator, laminating sheets, cardstock, and index paper have helped me create durable instructional materials that can be used repeatedly throughout the school year. I have laminated curriculum worksheets, learning activities, task cards, and reference materials, allowing students to interact with resources while helping our classroom save paper and reduce replacement costs.\r\n\r\nThese materials will continue to benefit students well beyond this school year. Reusable learning tools allow me to provide more hands-on practice, differentiated instruction, and engaging activities while making the most of limited classroom resources. Because the materials are durable and reusable, future classes of students will continue to benefit from this project for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students and helping create a more engaging, efficient, and sustainable learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1771780217536,"projectUrl":"project/print-press-progress/10111186/","projectTitle":"Print, Press, Progress!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dobson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250961"},{"teacherId":8824020,"projectId":10106436,"letterContent":"The arrival of the wobble stools, fidget tools, and tabletop dry erase boards has transformed our classroom! When the boxes arrived, the students' eyes lit up with excitement, and they couldn't wait to test out the \"moving chairs.\" These resources have given my students the freedom to move and explore in a way that works best for their unique brains. They turn traditional \"sitting still\" into active learning, helping high-energy students stay focused while providing a stress-free, \"oops-proof\" way to brainstorm and take creative risks.\r\nWe use these tools daily during our small-group learning stations. Just recently, I watched a high-energy student happily anchor himself on a wobble stool, keeping his hands engaged with a fidget tool while completely locked into a lesson. The stools are such a massive hit that they are now the most coveted seats in the room, and we've had to create a daily rotation schedule so everyone gets a turn!\r\nNext, we will continue to use this table top board to teach phonics and spelling patterns. The students love being up close to it and being able to write on the \"teacher's board.\" \r\n\r\nYour generosity has shown my students that their unique learning styles are valued, making our classroom a more joyful, focused place to grow. Thank you so much for investing in our education!","fullyFundedDate":1771624447860,"projectUrl":"project/turning-sitting-still-to-active-learn/10106436/","projectTitle":"Turning “Sitting Still” to “Active Learning”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gosin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824020"},{"teacherId":8835268,"projectId":10111878,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous gift of a brand new carpet and magnetic letters! We have been using both the carpet and the magnetic letters during small group instruction and for Building, Thinking Classroom activities! They were so thrilled to have a brand new carpet and they LOVE taking off their shoes and going bare feet! They said it like \"home!\" That made my heart sink! \r\n\r\nWe will continue to use our brand new carpet daily, they LOVE ❤️ playing on it, sitting on it and of course, lying down on it!!! It is now a safe space in our classroom! No more worrying if someone will get hurt or trip on our carpet! It's our \"home\" away from home area!","fullyFundedDate":1771788701300,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-time/10111878/","projectTitle":"Carpet Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Morioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8835268"},{"teacherId":7941851,"projectId":10105840,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our students now have access to engaging, hands-on STEM experiences that inspire creativity, problem-solving, and confidence. The materials from the \"STEM Showcase Upgrade\" project have transformed our classroom into a space where students can explore science, technology, engineering, and math in meaningful and exciting ways.\r\n\r\nStudents who were once hesitant to participate are now eagerly collaborating, experimenting, and sharing their ideas with classmates. The upgraded resources have allowed them to design projects, test solutions, and think critically while building real-world skills they will carry into the future.\r\n\r\nThese materials have also increased student engagement and motivation. Our learners are excited to showcase their work, explain their thinking, and take pride in their accomplishments. The project has helped create a more interactive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels capable of succeeding in STEM.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' curiosity, growth, and future opportunities. Your support has made a lasting impact on both their learning and their confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1771655853956,"projectUrl":"project/stem-showcase-upgrade/10105840/","projectTitle":"STEM Showcase Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chiogioji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941851"},{"teacherId":3077041,"projectId":10109128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. My students were so excited when they saw the huge carpet roll delivered to our classroom! They actually cheered because we were the only second-grade class without a large carpet.\r\n\r\nThe students are enjoying it every day during story time after lunch. Now they have a comfy and cozy space that makes story time even more enjoyable. The students also love being able to print in the classroom because we now have an extra-large black ink cartridge.\r\n\r\nRecently, the students printed their research papers on foreign countries and were able to take their printouts home to read to their parents. They especially enjoy reading their own stories to their friends while sitting on our new carpet.\r\n\r\nThank you again for funding my project! All of the future students in this classroom will enjoy having their own special spot on our story-time carpet.","fullyFundedDate":1771724914306,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-and-cozy-on-our-new-carpet/10109128/","projectTitle":"Comfy and Cozy on Our New Carpet!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tomi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3077041"},{"teacherId":9820078,"projectId":10106046,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new equipment has transformed our physical education and athletics sessions into a hub of high-energy learning. We are so incredibly grateful for your generosity, which has provided our students with the high-quality tools they need to stay active and engaged. \r\n\r\nWe have integrated the BlazePods and volleyball nets directly into our daily rotations. One standout moment occurred during our recent \"Agility Challenge\" day. Students were divided into small teams to navigate a reaction-time circuit using the pods. Watching them transition from standard drills to a high-tech, gamified experience was a game-changer.\r\n\r\nThey weren't just running; they were strategizing, communicating, and cheering for one another as they raced to hit the lights. Meanwhile, the new volleyball nets have allowed us to move beyond basic skill-building and into full-court scrimmages, where the students are finally learning the nuances of teamwork and court positioning in a professional-feeling environment.","fullyFundedDate":1771640037890,"projectUrl":"project/lightning-fast-leveling-up-our-pe-game/10106046/","projectTitle":"Lightning Fast: Leveling Up Our PE Game","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Yamaguchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9820078"},{"teacherId":9916561,"projectId":9873794,"letterContent":"Our classroom is already putting these new resources to great use! The file folders and organization trays have helped us create a more structured and efficient learning space. Students are using the folders to organize their assignments, reading passages, and project materials, while the trays keep supplies neat and easy to access. This has helped students become more independent and responsible for managing their own materials.\r\n\r\nThey especially loved using the Expo markers during small group lessons and Building Thinking Classroom activities!\r\n\r\nThese donations are helping us build a classroom environment where students can stay organized, engaged, and excited to learn. Thank you so much for supporting our students and making these meaningful learning experiences possible!","fullyFundedDate":1762309877241,"projectUrl":"project/little-things-that-make-a-big-difference/9873794/","projectTitle":"Little Things That Make a Big Difference","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":7941814,"projectId":10107057,"letterContent":"The ipad that was funded by your donations has increased productivity with coding and research. More students are able to access the internet to search for ideas and look up mechanical functions when designing their robot. They are also using this ipad to watch videos of other robots and past designs to improve their robot.\r\n\r\nThe ipad is also being used as a timer and point calculator since there is an app for this year's challenge. We are able to screen share the ipad to the large display in the classroom so everyone can see the timer and point totals. It makes our classroom seem like a real robotics competition environment.","fullyFundedDate":1771635105702,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-computational-thinking-using-t/10107057/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Computational Thinking Using Tablet-Based Coding","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":10107922,"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 anywhere from 6-14 months of decoding growth in just 5 months of school. 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":1771701866071,"projectUrl":"project/every-child-a-reader/10107922/","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":10250961,"projectId":9844259,"letterContent":"Since these items arrived, our classroom has transformed into a more vibrant, organized, and efficient hub for learning. The new carpet and bean bag chairs have created a beloved \"reading nook\" where my students actually scramble to have a chance to sit and work, while the LED lights give our room a warm, focused glow that has noticeably calmed the overall energy. \r\n\r\nOn the organizational side, the rolling printer stand and magnetic baskets have cleared the clutter, allowing easy transitions. Even the cordless hot glue gun and painters tape have become essentials, helping us display student work proudly and keep our learning materials in top shape.\r\n\r\nThe sheer happiness these resources have brought to my students is visible the moment they walk through the door. The teacher stamps have turned \"correcting time\" with our red pencils into a moment of excitement rather than a chore. And the treasure box items have been well treasured. \r\n\r\nOur recess and brain break times have enhanced with the jump ropes and charades game helping my students build teamwork and burn off energy so they can return to their desks ready to focus. We are even able to keep our space pristine thanks to the carpet cleaner, teaching the kids a sense of stewardship over their environment. \r\n\r\nThese items haven't just filled our shelves; they have fueled our daily joy and made every student feel like their learning environment is truly special. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1761540194427,"projectUrl":"project/new-classroom-launch-calm-and-focused/9844259/","projectTitle":"New Classroom Launch: Calm, and Focused Space for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dobson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250961"},{"teacherId":10352191,"projectId":9899304,"letterContent":"As a professional musician and an educator, my goal for this new music program is to build a functional recording, producing, and rehearsal hub for my students. Your support has provided the foundational tools we needed to get this off the ground.\r\nThe impact of these materials was felt immediately. With my Kindergarteners, I used the juggling scarves to teach the steady beat. I called them \"Magic Music Scarves\" to get them engaged, but the real win was seeing them successfully internalize the rhythm through movement. It turned a dry concept into a high-energy, hands-on routine that they actually enjoyed.\r\n\r\nFor our Pre-school and Fully Self-contained classrooms, the hand and desk bells have been an essential resource. We've used them to begin exploring the concept of melody and distinguishing between high and low sounds. These bells provide a tactile, accessible way for every student to experience the joy of making music regardless of their starting point.\r\n\r\nFor the older students, the rechargeable clip-on tuners have been a game-changer for student autonomy. There is a clear sense of empowerment when a student grabs a tuner and tunes their own ukulele. They aren't just waiting for me to do it for them anymore; they are learning the technical discipline required of a working musician.\r\nWe are just scratching the surface. As we move into our next unit, the large magnetic music staff will be our primary tool for melodic composition. My goal is to move my students beyond just \"playing along\" and toward true improvisation and creation. \r\n\r\nThese preliminary investments in rhythm and theory are the essential building blocks as I work toward my ultimate goal of establishing a full music production program at our school. Thank you for being the \"founding donors\" of this program. You've provided the practical resources I need to treat these students like the young artists they are.","fullyFundedDate":1763334517634,"projectUrl":"project/mobile-melodies-melodic-instruments-for/9899304/","projectTitle":"Mobile Melodies: Melodic Instruments for Every K-6 Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Simbahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10352191"},{"teacherId":5971046,"projectId":10109189,"letterContent":"I am writing to share my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. Because of your support, our classroom has further transformed into a \"Building Thinking Classroom.\" Since the arrival of the vertical surfaces and supplies, the change in my students' engagement has been nothing short of transformative. In the past, students might have hesitated to start a problem for fear of making a permanent mistake on paper. Now, with a marker in hand and a dry-erase surface in front of them, they dive in immediately. They are no longer \"spectating\" from their desks; they are standing, collaborating, and debating mathematical ideas with a level of confidence I haven't seen before.\r\n\r\nYour donation has provided:\r\n•\tA Culture of Risk-Taking: Students are now comfortable making mistakes because they know a \"wrong\" idea can be wiped away and improved in seconds.\r\n•\tIncreased Equity: Every student now has a literal space to contribute. It's much harder for a student to hide in the back of the room when the entire class is up and active.\r\n•\tVisible Growth: I can now scan the room and see exactly where a group is struggling, allowing me to provide \"just-in-time\" support rather than waiting until a worksheet is turned in.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing that my students deserve a modern, active, and collaborative learning environment. You haven't just provided markers and boards; you've provided the tools for them to see themselves as capable problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1771720749607,"projectUrl":"project/from-paper-to-progress-vertical-collabo/10109189/","projectTitle":"From Paper to Progress: Vertical Collaboration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hirayama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5971046_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539741509886","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5971046"}],"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","percentHawaiianImputed":11,"percentMultiracialImputed":25,"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"}