{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pukalani Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5535150,"projectId":9623372,"letterContent":"It is with gratitude that I write to you about your donation to our classroom project \"Exciting Exploration\". Our students often do not get the opportunity to explore using amazing equipment like this microscope. When students are able to use tools like this, their thinking about their learning and the potential for career opportunities expands. They may have never thought about considering a career in science, but I believe it is so important to plant the seeds when they are young and give them hands on experience. \r\n\r\nWatching the students excitedly look under the microscope at things barely visible to the naked eye (and some things that can only be seen with the aid of a microscope) is so rewarding and encouraging. I am watching future scientists in the making in real time!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your part in making this happen! Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1757727471562,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-exploration/9623372/","projectTitle":"Exciting Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Malley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5535150_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1531742080479","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/heather-malley"},{"teacherId":4366076,"projectId":6252427,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible kindness and generosity! Your support has brought much-needed order, peace, and joy to our classroom's daily learning centers.\r\n\r\nAfter spent time learning from home in isolation, working together in small groups of four or five was a huge adjustment for my students. While they love moving around the classroom and learning alongside their peers, managing supplies from station to station was a real challenge. Without a clear home for their tools, transitions caused unnecessary stress and took precious time away from learning.\r\n\r\nThe organization supplies you funded have completely transformed how our classroom runs! Having a dedicated spot for everything has made our group transitions seamless, calm, and efficient. Because we use group tables and share community supplies to foster a strong sense of family and community, these organizational tools give students immediate access to what they need, wherever they are in the room. Being organized has truly empowered them, creating a comforting, structured environment where they can focus fully on collaborating and growing together.\r\n\r\nTo make things even sweeter, the treasure chest rewards have been a wonderful way to celebrate their hard work, effort, and social-emotional growth as they learn to navigate group work.\r\n\r\nWorking with peers is where the real magic happens—it's how my students build friendships, practice empathy, and flourish academically. Thank you for giving them the structure and tools they needed to make their learning adventures a success!","fullyFundedDate":1646497835217,"projectUrl":"project/huddle-up-for-learning/6252427/","projectTitle":"Huddle Up for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clarke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4366076"},{"teacherId":4366076,"projectId":6948961,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Because of your support, our classroom is filled with tools that are making a huge difference in my students' daily journey toward reading success.\r\n\r\nMy students are working tirelessly to catch up, and their dedication inspires me every day. They walk through our doors each morning ready and raring to go, and they go home at the end of the day feeling excited to come back tomorrow. They truly believe that reading unlocks doors and builds bridges—and your gift is helping them cross those bridges every day.\r\n\r\nThe magnet kits have been an amazing resource for building early literacy skills. My students use them to recognize letters and sounds, build words, and manipulate letters to discover how changing one sound creates a brand-new word! To support this hands-on work, they now have quality lined paper to practice writing their spelling words and thin dry erase markers to write and revise their expanding vocabulary.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helped provide special incentives and rewards, which have been fantastic for keeping motivation high—especially for students who need that extra little spark of encouragement to keep reaching for their goals.\r\n\r\nYour support has given my students both the tools and the confidence they need to become strong, enthusiastic readers. We are so deeply grateful for your investment in their futures!","fullyFundedDate":1666933083671,"projectUrl":"project/read-write-collaborate/6948961/","projectTitle":"Read, Write, Collaborate!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clarke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4366076"},{"teacherId":4366076,"projectId":6375706,"letterContent":"Thank you for making such a powerful difference in our classroom! Your generous support has brought tools to our students that are actively transforming how they practice, record, and celebrate their reading progress every single day.\r\n\r\nMy students are working incredibly hard to improve their reading fluency. A favorite part of their routine is reading with a partner, and after a few rounds of practice, they are always eager to share their hard work. Using Seesaw—our classroom digital portfolio app—students record themselves reading so they can listen back, hear their own growth, and realize how much practice pays off.\r\n\r\nThe new headsets with microphones have been a total game-changer for this process. Instead of getting lost in a busy classroom's ambient sound, students can now record their reading with crystal-clear quality. This means families get to open Seesaw and enjoy hearing the clear, confident voices of their children without the distraction of background noise.\r\n\r\nPaired with the privacy screens included in your project, our classroom now has the ultimate setup for focused, distraction-free learning. These screens truly set the stage for deep concentration and give students the personal space they need to do their best work.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has given my students the tools they need to build confidence as readers and share their voices proudly with their families. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1660088459920,"projectUrl":"project/fantastic-and-fluent/6375706/","projectTitle":"Fantastic and Fluent!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clarke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4366076"},{"teacherId":4366076,"projectId":7212118,"letterContent":",\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Because of you, our learning space has been completely transformed.\r\n\r\nAfter missing so many school days in the past, my students are now showing up each and every day with huge smiles, ready to learn, collaborate, and create. They are currently pouring their hearts into learning the song Creatures of the Deep by Susie Ro, singing at the top of their lungs and loving every single minute of it.\r\n\r\nThe mobile desk on wheels you funded has been a total game-changer for us. During quiet work time, it gives my students a comfortable, dedicated space to collaborate closely with a partner. But when it's time to perform, all it takes is unlocking the wheels, rolling the desk aside, and voilà—we have an instant stage!\r\n\r\nHaving the flexibility to clear room quickly is crucial for our daily routine. Performing alongside friends gives my students the freedom to flourish, build confidence, and grow both academically and emotionally.","fullyFundedDate":1678126410873,"projectUrl":"project/stand-proud/7212118/","projectTitle":"Stand Proud!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Clarke","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4366076"},{"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"}],"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":true,"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"}