{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pohakea Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9564903,"projectId":9706933,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project! When I shared the news with my students, the room was buzzing with excitement. It is truly heartening to know that there are people like you who value education and are willing to invest in the potential of our students. Your support provides more than just supplies; it provides a sense of validation and encouragement that resonates deeply within our school community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your contribution, my students now have access to cardstock paper, and crayons which will directly impact our daily learning. These resources allow for a more hands-on, engaging experience that simply wouldn't have been possible without your help. You've not only enhanced our physical classroom but also sparked a renewed curiosity in my students. We are so grateful for your kindness and for being a vital part of our journey this year.","fullyFundedDate":1757868370543,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-year-teacher/9706933/","projectTitle":"2nd Year Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Molina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9564903"},{"teacherId":7929618,"projectId":9776816,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, our students now have access to an iPad, incentive snacks, and prizes for our Learning Buck store, and the impact has been truly meaningful.\r\nThe iPad has become a powerful learning tool in our classroom. It gives students access to the technology that strengthens both confidence and academic skills.\r\nThe incentive snacks and Learning Buck store prizes have also made a tremendous difference. Our Learning Buck system encourages positive behavior, effort and responsibility. Being able to \"shop\" at the Learning Buck Store has motivated students to stay focused, take pride in their work, and make positive choices throughout the school day. The incentive snacks are especially meaningful, helping students stay energized and ready to learn.\r\nYour generosity has created a positive, supportive classroom environment where students feel encouraged, valued, and excited about learning. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. We are truly grateful for your kindness and support.","fullyFundedDate":1759456900540,"projectUrl":"project/learning-incentivesincentives-and/9776816/","projectTitle":"Learning Incentives.......Incentives and iPad Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lakalo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929618_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741972306447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929618"},{"teacherId":3087879,"projectId":9864015,"letterContent":"Oh what a joy (and a relief) this snack cart has been for my students! When I first introduced the snack cart to them and explained it, they were stoked to be able to have a place where they could reliably get a snack each day...and there are CHOICES! \r\n\r\nI have watched as my students grab a snack every morning at first recess and they express their gratitude for the snacks daily. This project was just the start, as we were able to receive further donations from other community sponsors on top of these donations, so my students have really been benefiting from the combined generosity of people who care about them and their well-being. My students report being less hungry and that the snacks help them to focus, which was one of the motivating factors for me behind getting this cart started in the first place. \r\n\r\nThank you again for what you have helped me to do for my students!","fullyFundedDate":1761840484613,"projectUrl":"project/no-kid-hungry/9864015/","projectTitle":"No Kid Hungry!","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":5506226,"projectId":9774475,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. We are using the seating to help them be able to wiggle without tipping their chairs. They enjoy using the fidgets instead of playing with other things. We are using the dry erase erasers and sheet protectors with our reading activities. \r\n\r\nThe magnetic reading kit is engaging students when they practice blending and segmenting words. We also use it for phonemic awareness when we do word chaining. We will continue to use the materials during our small group reading instruction. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1759435482065,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-reading-intervention/9774475/","projectTitle":"Small Group Reading Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nacapuy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5506226"},{"teacherId":9750780,"projectId":9796308,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, all four of my students in a fully self-contained special education classroom now have access to high-quality, color printed learning materials that have made a meaningful difference in their daily learning. My students rely heavily on visual supports to understand lessons, routines, and expectations. With the new printer, I am able to create clear, engaging adapted books, visual directions, and hands-on academic activities that help make learning accessible and concrete. The use of color helps my students attend to tasks, differentiate between choices, and better comprehend new concepts.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students is using materials that are created specifically for their individual learning needs. Colorful adapted books and snap cube pattern cards have become favorite activities in our classroom. These materials motivate students to participate, increase independence, and reduce frustration by providing consistent, predictable visuals. The snap cube pattern activities, printed in color, support early math skills while also strengthening fine motor development.\r\n\r\nAll four of my students have benefited from this technology, especially those who are minimally verbal or use alternative forms of communication. The clear visuals allow them to fully participate in lessons, make choices, and demonstrate understanding in ways that work best for them. Because of your generosity, my students are learning with materials that support their unique needs and help them feel successful every day. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759808090611,"projectUrl":"project/colorful-learning-for-little-achievers/9796308/","projectTitle":"Colorful Learning for Little Achievers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balsley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9750780_orig.jpg?crop=1942,1942,x505,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759798742592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9750780"},{"teacherId":7942242,"projectId":9776731,"letterContent":"Students were thrilled to use the learning tools you gifted us this school year. They were beyond excited to have lapboards that can be utilized when working on the carpet. The lined dry-erase boards are a fun and engaging way for students to practice their penmanship when learning new spelling patterns. They definitely make learning more fun!\r\n\r\nWhisper phones are a great way for students to listen to themselves when they practice reading for fluency. They have a lot of fun using them. The pencil sharpeners are amazing additions to classroom! These sharpeners can be passed around the room since they do not have to be plugged in to sharpen! This makes sharpening pencils more efficient!\r\n\r\nThank you for the 3-ring binders. They are being put to good use -keeping student work organized so students can see how much growth they have made from the beginning of the year. Students shared work samples with their families when they came in for conferences. It was amazing to see how students took ownership of their work.\r\n\r\nAll of this was possible due to your generosity. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1759450469304,"projectUrl":"project/write-on/9776731/","projectTitle":"Write On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kanda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942242"},{"teacherId":7697488,"projectId":9491634,"letterContent":"The school supplies you provided have made an immediate and profound impact on our classroom, especially for students who arrived without the basic tools needed to start the year. Having personal access to essential items like pencils, markers, and Expo markers has eliminated a significant barrier to learning. Instead of waiting or sharing, every student can now fully participate in our daily activities. We use these resources constantly—from students working out problems on their personal whiteboards with the Expo markers to completing assignments with their own pencils. This immediate availability fosters independence, boosts confidence, and allows all students to engage actively and on equal footing from the moment they walk through the door.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to ensure this continues and that every student has uninterrupted access to these materials throughout the entire school year. By planning now, we can create a sustainable resource pool that guarantees no student will fall behind due to a lack of supplies later in the semester. Our goal is to maintain the successful, engaging, and equitable learning environment established at the beginning of the year, ensuring that the necessary tools for daily, hands-on learning remain readily available to all our students.","fullyFundedDate":1754074337092,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-needed/9491634/","projectTitle":"School Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ancheta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7697488"},{"teacherId":5506226,"projectId":9152379,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The students loved the activities and it was very hands on. As soon as we got it, they wanted to use it. They got a lot of practice with the high frequency words to build fluency. The kindergartners had a blast learning their alphabets with the rockets. The flip charts help them to learn how to blend words. \r\n\r\nI will continue to use these in my classroom to help students learn how to become better and more fluent readers. They are having fun while learning at the same time. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1741645349933,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-skills/9152379/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nacapuy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5506226"},{"teacherId":9750780,"projectId":9190920,"letterContent":"When our students first saw the new materials arrive, their eyes lit up with excitement! The magnetic alphabet boards quickly became a favorite, with students eagerly matching letters and proudly showing off their completed boards. The counting bears have been a wonderful way to bring math to life—students have been sorting by color, counting out \"bear families,\" and even creating their own little math games. Our pretend play sets have transformed our dramatic play corner into a space where students work together, practice taking turns, and use their imaginations in ways that strengthen their language and social skills.\r\n\r\nWe've already been able to use these resources in daily lessons and play-based activities. For example, during our literacy rotations, students use the magnetic letters to spell their names, while during math time, the counting bears help them practice one-to-one correspondence and simple addition. Our sensory-friendly toys have been especially helpful in calming and engaging students who need extra support, creating a more inclusive and focused classroom environment. The art supplies and laminating tools have allowed us to create durable, hands-on learning materials that can be used again and again, ensuring every student has access to the tools they need.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom feels even more welcoming, organized, and full of opportunities for discovery. You haven't just given us \"stuff\"—you've given our students a chance to learn in ways that truly work for them. These experiences are helping them build confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning that will carry them far beyond our classroom walls. We are so grateful for your belief in our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1746786190905,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-and-play-tools-for-en/9190920/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning and Play: Tools for Engaged Pre-K Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balsley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9750780_orig.jpg?crop=1942,1942,x505,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759798742592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9750780"},{"teacherId":9061438,"projectId":9158542,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom! My students are using these resources by learning about financial literacy. They learn how to pay rent, earn money through classroom jobs and pay fines. They learned real life experiences by having hands on activities. Students use the reading fluency to help with their reading. We appreciate all that you have given us! This will not go to waste!\r\n\r\nFrom receiving the materials, students were very happy! My students take learning seriously and want to learn, grow and get better academically.","fullyFundedDate":1746786366687,"projectUrl":"project/lets-excel/9158542/","projectTitle":"Let's Excel!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pancipanci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061438_orig.jpg?crop=1723,1723,x685,y2116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741671370680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9061438"},{"teacherId":7697488,"projectId":8489880,"letterContent":"The provided materials were instrumental in helping my students learn morphology. They proved to be highly beneficial, supplying all the necessary resources for effective learning. The materials needed to teach morphology have been incredibly helpful for me as a teacher. With these resources readily available, I no longer have to worry about a child being without materials. This helps me to focus on the content itself and it helps my students just focus on it as well and not worry that they don't have materials. Your donation has been a great asset in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1723698174729,"projectUrl":"project/reading-can-open-doors-to-magical-inspi/8489880/","projectTitle":"Reading Can Open Doors to Magical, Inspiring, and Imaginative Worlds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ancheta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7697488"},{"teacherId":7697488,"projectId":9162938,"letterContent":"Having a well-stocked classroom library has been a fantastic addition to my teaching. It means students always have a wide array of books to choose from, and they eagerly pick them up to read every day. There's a tangible excitement when new books are added, which really encourages their love of reading.\r\n\r\nBeyond books, other donated materials have also made a significant difference. It's incredibly helpful to have a printer readily available for my students, especially when they need to print things for projects. 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