{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pukalani Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7933716,"projectId":10106963,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating the classroom headphones to our 4th grade classroom. Our students start each day with practicing their Math facts online. The headphones help them to have a quiet 10 minute session to complete the lessons. Students who finish to the division fact lessons first earn Dollars to spend at our student store to buy items they want. Some students can be quite competitive.\r\n\r\n Since headphones are not provided by the school, I'm grateful that Donor's Choose has donated a set for the class. Some families cannot afford headphones so this helps alot. 4th grade uses a few online programs that require the use of headphones. One reading program we use will also read the story to the students if needed. Also, they are used during testing sessions throughout the year. \r\n\r\n Thank you again for supporting our classroom. I usually do not take pictures of my students since some parents do not allow it. So I don't have photos of the students using the headphones but am truly grateful that they have them.","fullyFundedDate":1776116316258,"projectUrl":"project/ear-resistible-help-for-students/10106963/","projectTitle":"Ear-resistible Help for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hearl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7933716"},{"teacherId":8355581,"projectId":10105476,"letterContent":"Mahalo for the state of Hawaii and the taxpayers support of our public education system. The kids really enjoyed the sensory tools and activities to help them with self regulation. The math tools were helpful in in giving the kids kinesthetic opportunities for learning and practicing their math skills. The Ninja books are part of the students favorite SEL activities and provide useful tools for them to practice and discuss ad a whole group. The tools this grant provided for our inclusion classroom have helped our children grow and thrive this year and years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1771630760488,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-grade-inclusion/10105476/","projectTitle":"2nd Grade Inclusion","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355581"},{"teacherId":1140145,"projectId":10105120,"letterContent":"This funded project is a perfect blend of student engagement, teacher sanity, and classroom efficiency. While the color toner and durable cardstock enhance visual learning and withstand heavy use, the paint caddy and zipper storage bags streamline organization and drastically cut down on cleanup time. Meanwhile, the teen number figurines provide crucial tactile support for mastering tricky math concepts, and the sippy cups eliminate disruptive water spills on the rug. Altogether, these items create a more colorful, orderly, and highly functional environment where the kindergarteners can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771560102045,"projectUrl":"project/lets-end-the-year-strong/10105120/","projectTitle":"Let's End the Year Strong!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lowry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1140145_orig.jpg?crop=456,456,x1136,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659072309640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1140145"},{"teacherId":9469822,"projectId":10110673,"letterContent":"The impact of this donation is immeasurable! Our students love having a book in their hands while they are learning to read and these books fit perfectly in their small hands!\r\nWe have used them in leveled groupings so students are being taught how to read at their instructional level so they are learning and are not frustrated which is how they make growth.\r\nOur end of year assessments so show 20% growth in almost every reader at minimum. Most of them grew at least a grade level thanks to the small group instruction.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our Ohana!","fullyFundedDate":1771772303746,"projectUrl":"project/readers-to-help-our-students/10110673/","projectTitle":"Readers to Help Our Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Allison","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469822"},{"teacherId":9340182,"projectId":10104384,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Mindful Moments & Meaningful Play\" project! Because of your generosity, my students now have access to hands-on materials like building blocks, engaging games, colorful markers, organizing bags, and emotion-focused activities. These resources have created a more welcoming and supportive space where students can express themselves, build social-emotional skills, and learn through play. I've already seen increased collaboration, creativity, and meaningful conversations among my students. Your support has truly made a lasting impact on their daily experience at school—thank you for helping us grow together!","fullyFundedDate":1771629388266,"projectUrl":"project/mindful-moments-meaningful-play/10104384/","projectTitle":"Mindful Moments & Meaningful Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9340182"},{"teacherId":8978569,"projectId":10103279,"letterContent":"My students and I were so thrilled to receive our latest items from Donors Choose! The standing whiteboards are helping them learn using the \"Building Thinking Classrooms\" model. Students are able to collaborate around them to show and express their thinking. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the construction paper has helped give students more opportunities to express their creativity through art, while at the same time bringing excitement and engagement to our lessons. \r\n\r\nLastly, the snacks have helped fill hungry stomachs before SBA testing sessions. Students came into class each day excited to see what the snack of the morning would be! It definitely set a positive tone for our testing environment. We are so appreciative to you for your generosity that made all of this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771606026432,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinking-classrooms-with-collab/10103279/","projectTitle":"Building Thinking Classrooms with Collaboration, Snacks, and Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Enriquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8978569"},{"teacherId":7956228,"projectId":10104300,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of engaging learning materials and supplies to help us organize our 5th-grade classroom.\r\n \r\n Your contribution has already made a difference—and the students are enjoying using the multi-sensory learning materials. It is wonderful to have such supportive and generous people in our community. Thanks to you, our students have the tools they need to succeed.\r\n \r\n Many of the materials will be used year after year, leading to a lasting impact on the keiki of our community!","fullyFundedDate":1771631141981,"projectUrl":"project/organization-matters/10104300/","projectTitle":"Organization Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stewart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7956228_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698292977727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/lorraine-stewart"},{"teacherId":9340143,"projectId":10106225,"letterContent":"You've Changed the Way We Learn!\r\n\r\nI am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. The arrival of our new multi-sensory resources has truly transformed our classroom into a more engaging, accessible, and vibrant learning environment for my preschool students.\r\n\r\nHow We Are Using the Resources\r\nWe have hit the ground running with our new felt board and tactile story pieces! These materials have become the centerpiece of our daily \"Language Arts Zone.\" One specific moment that stands out involved a student who typically struggles with joint attention. Using the new felt pieces, we were able to practice \"reciprocal imitation\"—I placed a cow on the board, and he imitated the action by placing the sheep right next to it. For a student with ASD, this small moment of shared focus is a massive milestone in communication.\r\n\r\nStudent Reactions\r\nThe \"unboxing\" day was filled with pure joy. When my students first saw the bright colors of the felt story sets and felt the textures of the new manipulatives, their eyes lit up. One of my students, who is often overwhelmed by loud noises, spent twenty minutes completely calm and engaged, running her hands over the felt pieces. Your gift provided a sense of wonder that was palpable throughout the entire room.\r\n\r\nNext Steps in Our Learning Journey\r\nOur next big step is using these resources to master \"sequencing.\" We are currently working on a project where students use the felt pieces to show the beginning, middle, and end of a story. Because of your support, my students now have the physical tools they need to \"touch\" the story, which helps bridge the gap between abstract ideas and concrete understanding.\r\n\r\nThank you for choosing to invest in my students' potential. You haven't just provided \"stuff\"; you have provided opportunities for breakthroughs, \"excellence,\" and independence. We are working smarter every day because of you!\r\n\r\nWith sincere thanks,","fullyFundedDate":1771783717683,"projectUrl":"project/from-tunnels-to-tales-building-gross-a/10106225/","projectTitle":"From Tunnels to Tales: Building Gross and Fine Motor Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cabanilla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9340143"},{"teacherId":8364605,"projectId":10105892,"letterContent":"Our students have been very excited to check out our new books. The books now d¥contain information that is up to date and presented in a format that is welcoming and keeps their interest thoughout the books.\r\nTee books have been flying off the shelves once I am able to process the them. The students are curious about the topics of the books that will soon be put on the shelves. I have purchased biographies that we currently did not have, such as the inventor of the Rubik's cube and the creator of the Ferris wheel. \r\nThank you again for helpingto provide our school library with new titles for our nonfiction section.","fullyFundedDate":1771640246737,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-real/10105892/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Real!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364605"},{"teacherId":8357628,"projectId":10107919,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our preschool program through DonorsChoose. Because of your kindness, our students now have wonderful outdoor play equipment that brings joy, exploration, and countless learning opportunities to their day.\r\n\r\nThese materials have already transformed our outdoor space into a place where children can build friendships, strengthen their motor skills, use their imaginations, and experience the kind of hands-on play that is so essential at this age. Seeing their faces light up as they discover new ways to move, play, and create has been truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has made a real and meaningful impact on our classroom. We appreciate you for believing in our students and helping us provide them with the enriching environment they deserve. Thank you for being part of their growth and for helping us make each day more playful and engaging.","fullyFundedDate":1771680323191,"projectUrl":"project/cooperative-outdoor-play/10107919/","projectTitle":"Cooperative Outdoor Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drahn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357628_orig.jpg?crop=1944,1944,x0,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646687483189","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357628"},{"teacherId":7932127,"projectId":9154016,"letterContent":"Our classroom is a very special place. We have a co teacher room which means there are two teacher in the room, one general education teacher and one special education teacher. We have 16 students and almost half of them are special needs children. \r\n\r\nThe new things we got were so exciting for them. They loved opening the boxes to see all the new things. They also loved the boxes! \r\n\r\nThey have become more involved in their learning becau they are tactically supported and having fun. This donation allowed that to happen. Because our class is larger it is important that the students are able to work independently and also support each other in small groups. This donation facilitates Interaction between students is important in social growth and in creating independence from constant adult supervision. Having hands on projects stimulates their curiosity and creativity and is often more appealing to our special education students. It is so rewarding when our students are laughing, working together and creating projects.","fullyFundedDate":1741982907337,"projectUrl":"project/surprises-for-our-class/9154016/","projectTitle":"Surprises For Our Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iwankiw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7932127"},{"teacherId":9347539,"projectId":9781840,"letterContent":"The impact of your gift has been immediate and incredible! Since the portable whiteboards arrived, our classroom has transformed into a dynamic hub of activity.\r\n\r\nBefore these boards, students were often tethered to their desks. Now, our small-group stations are complete, and the energy is contagious. I've watched my students stand up, take the marker, and lead their peers through complex problems with a newfound sense of authority. These boards have turned \"group work\" into true collaboration, giving every team a dedicated space to brainstorm, draft, and debate their ideas in real-time.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the \"canvas\" for our teamwork. You haven't just given us furniture; you've given my students a voice and a place to lead!","fullyFundedDate":1759596319405,"projectUrl":"project/team-boards-making-thinking-visible/9781840/","projectTitle":"Team Boards: Making Thinking Visible","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347539_orig.jpg?crop=978,977,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700008130452","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347539"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_42430","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":423,"numTeachers":29,"percentFrplEligible":44,"percentAsian":10,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":25,"percentMultiracialImputed":31,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.9,"schoolId":42430,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pukalani Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pukalani Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/pukalani-elementary-school/42430"}