{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pohakea Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":30.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8821867,"projectId":10394580,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your meaningful support and for donating literacy tools to our inclusion classroom! Your kindness is already making a powerful impact on our students' reading journeys and helping us create an environment where every learner can thrive.\r\n\r\nIn an inclusive classroom, reading instruction requires a rich variety of approaches. Literacy tools—such as tactile letter materials, guided reading trackers, decodable texts, and audio-assisted learning aids—are vital in helping students bridge gaps and build foundational reading skills. These resources allow me to meet each student at their individual level, breaking down complex words and concepts into manageable, engaging steps. For our neurodivergent students and struggling readers, having access to specialized literacy tools builds essential reading comprehension, fluency, and, most importantly, confidence.\r\n\r\nBeyond individual skill-building, these literacy tools bring incredible joy and motivation into our daily reading routines. Interactive tools transform reading from a potentially frustrating challenge into an exciting, hands-on experience. As students work together using shared resources during small-group literacy centers, they naturally learn to listen, cooperate, and encourage one another. Seeing peers celebrate each other's reading milestones creates a supportive and welcoming classroom culture where everyone feels included.\r\n\r\nYour generosity provides far more than physical learning aids; it unlocks a love for reading and empowers our students to reach their full potential. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a lasting difference in our students' lives!","fullyFundedDate":1789594593697,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-readers-through-organized-in/10394580/","projectTitle":"Empowering Readers Through Organized, Inclusive Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cherae","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821867"},{"teacherId":8821867,"projectId":10361275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your meaningful and thoughtful contributions to our inclusion classroom! Your support—especially your donation of printer ink and printing materials—is already having an immediate, positive impact on our daily learning environment.\r\n\r\nIn an inclusive classroom, every student learns differently, and being able to print on demand is a complete game-changer. Having printer ink readily available in our room allows me to quickly print and adapt visual schedules, customized graphic organizers, differentiated worksheets, and tactile learning aids the exact moment a student needs them. For our neurodivergent learners, these tailored visual and structured resources are essential for helping them navigate their day with confidence, reduce anxiety, and stay fully engaged. On a personal level, printing on demand saves precious instructional time that I can spend directly interacting with and supporting my students.","fullyFundedDate":1789593099408,"projectUrl":"project/ink-and-imagination/10361275/","projectTitle":"Ink and Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cherae","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821867"},{"teacherId":8821867,"projectId":8880056,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support of our inclusion classroom. Your contributions toward our new printer, printing materials, and classroom supplies are already making a profound difference in our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nIn an inclusive environment, accessible learning materials are essential. Having a dedicated printer and supply of paper in the classroom allows me to adapt curriculum on demand to meet the diverse needs of my students, especially our neurodivergent learners. Many neurodivergent students thrive when provided with tailored visual aids, customized graphic organizers, color-coded schedules, and tactile learning sheets. Being able to print these specialized resources right when a need arises ensures that no student falls behind or feels overwhelmed by generic assignments. On a personal note, having on-demand printing directly in our room saves valuable instructional time, allowing me to focus more energy where it belongs—guiding and supporting my students.\r\n\r\nBeyond accessibility, the additional creative supplies you funded bring immense joy and energy into our space. Vibrant tools, engaging hands-on activities, and interactive learning materials transform routine lessons into fun, memorable experiences. These hands-on resources build students' intrinsic motivation to learn and participate active in daily activities. More importantly, they foster a spirit of collaboration. Working together with shared materials encourages our students to cooperate, communicate, and support one another, building a welcoming classroom community where every child feels valued and included.","fullyFundedDate":1729110909806,"projectUrl":"project/a-place-for-everyone-investing-in-inclu/8880056/","projectTitle":"A Place for Everyone: Investing in Inclusive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cherae","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821867"},{"teacherId":7942284,"projectId":9782864,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, our new reading station is already making a huge impact on my students every single day.\r\n\r\nMy students are naturally curious, driven by inquiry, and passionate about exploring new ideas. They love asking deep questions to gather information, and these resources give them the exact tools they need to dive in and discover answers for themselves.\r\n\r\nOne of the best things about this new station is how it brings my students together. They thrive in group work and love sharing what they've learned with their friends. Working in small groups with these materials allows them to reinforce critical reading skills while building essential social connections. They are actively helping one another, practicing key concepts together, and strengthening both their reading confidence and their friendships.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in their education, encouraging their love of learning, and making our classroom a place where reading and collaboration go hand in hand. We are truly grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1759628404743,"projectUrl":"project/reading-stations-to-build-relations/9782864/","projectTitle":"Reading Stations to build Relations!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942284"},{"teacherId":7942284,"projectId":9156213,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom project. Because of your contribution, my students now have access to resources that make learning personal, engaging, and accessible every day.\r\n\r\nFinding high-quality, engaging materials for English Language Arts and Math centers can be a real challenge, but your kindness directly changes that for us. With our new printer and ink, I am able to design and print targeted center materials tailored to each student's exact learning level—including custom resources for those working hard to catch up on skills below grade level. I am also able to make hands-on seasonal centers that engage students with STEM skills. \r\n\r\nThe letter beads have brought a hands-on spark to our word work. Instead of simply memorizing flashcards, my students can now build, touch, and spell out their high-frequency words, turning spelling practice into an active, tactile experience. 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You have made a meaningful difference in our daily classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1741972252754,"projectUrl":"project/teacher-created-always-student-awaited/9156213/","projectTitle":"Teacher Created, Always Student Awaited Centers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942284"},{"teacherId":7942284,"projectId":10107472,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project. Because of your kindness, our classroom now has the exact tools my students need to practice independence and self-responsibility every single day.\r\n\r\nLearning how to keep our space clean and organized is helping my second graders reduce daily stress and take genuine pride in their belongings. It is incredible to see how having a clear, structured system channels their high energy into focused, independent learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in these essential life skills and for giving my students a sense of security and ownership in their classroom. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771787692430,"projectUrl":"project/mischief-managed/10107472/","projectTitle":"Mischief Managed","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942284"},{"teacherId":3087879,"projectId":10480774,"letterContent":"These materials have already left a large impact in my classroom and upon my students and for your generosity I am deeply grateful. My students have used the post its daily as we explore poems, novels, informational texts, etc. They have been able to document their wonderings and noticings easily as we dive into these texts with these post its. The chart paper has come in handy as we create classroom anchor charts to use as we progress through these ELA modules. The pens have been helpful for students who did not have these materials as well. \r\n\r\nWe are all very appreciative of these materials and we thank you for your donation to our classroom and for your investment in the future of these students.","fullyFundedDate":1787414163823,"projectUrl":"project/building-world-ela-knowledge/10480774/","projectTitle":"Building World & ELA Knowledge","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Stern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3087879_orig.png?crop=452,452,x0,y81&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665011253596","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sdesilva"},{"teacherId":8979581,"projectId":10106617,"letterContent":"A big mahalo for your generosity. The students loved walking in to the comfy new seating set up for small groups, sharing, or just cozying up with a nice book. The lighting feature helps create the mood in our little cafe. The added shelving to display new books along with our classroom timer keeps us on task. It is the little touches that show that we care about students. They feel the love and warmth provided in the classroom. \r\n\r\nSo it is with your donation that made this all possible. The compliments as parents and fellow colleagues shows students how special they are. Thank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1771684923937,"projectUrl":"project/brewing-bright-minds-in-second-grade/10106617/","projectTitle":"Brewing Bright Minds in Second Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Agunat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8979581_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y486&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759191989668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8979581"},{"teacherId":2874245,"projectId":8223222,"letterContent":"Getting this project funded creates an organized, inclusive, and evidence-based learning space!\r\n\r\nWith the Science of Reading Essentials Toolkit, heavy cardstock, and fine-tip dry-erase supplies, our phonics centers are equipped for effective, hands-on reading instruction. Clear Storex cubbies and photo storage boxes keep small station materials neatly organized and student-accessible. Fidget kick bands support active movement for focus, while Koss headphones facilitate independent digital work. Fun rewards like birthday pencil sets and multi-color pens celebrate student success.\r\n\r\nThank you for empowering our young learners to thrive every day!","fullyFundedDate":1708273524192,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-learn/8223222/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villegas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sshiroma"},{"teacherId":2874245,"projectId":8364755,"letterContent":"Getting this project funded brings transformative teacher resources directly into our kindergarten math instruction!\r\n\r\nWith Heinemann's Math in Practice and Math by the Book packs, our classroom gains a rich framework for deep, story-driven mathematical thinking. 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These visual and tactile learning stations make complex foundational concepts—like counting, cardinality, and early addition—interactive and accessible for young minds. By moving sequentially through each center, students build crucial mathematical confidence and problem-solving skills at their own pace.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a strong, joyful math foundation!","fullyFundedDate":1725046488257,"projectUrl":"project/navigating-numeracy/8364807/","projectTitle":"Navigating Numeracy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Villegas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sshiroma"},{"teacherId":2874245,"projectId":9772960,"letterContent":"Getting this project funded transforms our classroom organization and literacy centers!\r\n\r\nClear A4 document cases and colorful mesh zipper pouches keep our centers organized, durable, and accessible for young hands. 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