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The journals, pens, pencils, and whiteboard markers are now in constant use, giving our students the daily supplies they need to build writing stamina and practice math fluency. The easel pads have allowed us to make anchor charts on the wall that students can reference for even more meaningful learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation has directly impacted our students' confidence, progress, and sense of ownership in their learning. These organizational tools and durable supplies have reduced transition time, streamlined our routines, and created the consistent, structured environment our students need to thrive. We are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom and our students' futures. Aloha!","fullyFundedDate":1771709609604,"projectUrl":"project/having-fun-with-organization-and-writing/10108891/","projectTitle":"Having Fun with Organization and Writing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ori","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10162203"},{"teacherId":2605903,"projectId":8885125,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for this wonderful gift. It might seem like a small thing, changing chairs to stools, but it makes an impact in a small room. Interactive environments, with movement and collaboration requires seating that allows students to be more mobile and flexible and that's exactly what this donation provided students. Upon seeing the stools for the first time, some students were so excited! Students choose the type of seating they prefer, and most will choose a stool.\r\n\r\nOne picture shows how inconspicuous the stools are and how students working on a craft are still mobile and able to stand or sit as they work. The stools also allow for more space between tables, so students have more room to walk freely. This donation allows the room to feel light and removes some of the environmental barriers/friction. It feels comfortable, allowing students to lower their affective filter which is the first step to acquiring a second language and which will reap benefits every day, every year.","fullyFundedDate":1729370595197,"projectUrl":"project/quick-and-flexible-group-transformations/8885125/","projectTitle":"Quick and Flexible Group Transformations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2605903_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1456131495036","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cmabuni"},{"teacherId":2105810,"projectId":10103326,"letterContent":"Thank you yet again for helping our media group to create quality broadcasts. With the addition of the lighting, we are no longer having issues with our green screen having different hues, causing chromakey issues as well as having more consistent lighting on student faces. \r\n\r\nIn addition, the streamdeck is allowing students more fine control over being able to start, stop, pause, and adjust the location and speed of the prompts when delivering broadcasts, enabling much more efficient and accurate text displaying, reducing the time between takes as well as fixing the pace of the scrolling text instantly and very easily!\r\n\r\nThis wouldn't have been possible without the help of your donation!","fullyFundedDate":1771443049187,"projectUrl":"project/help-to-enhance-our-media-broadcasters/10103326/","projectTitle":"Help to Enhance Our Media Broadcasters","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Okumura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-okumura"},{"teacherId":2105810,"projectId":9782370,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation! We have used all of the items many times to create better broadcasts. With the acquisition of having a teleprompter and camera in the same unit, eyes are now on the camera and students can easily see what to share to the camera in a clear and organized way. \r\n\r\nWith the camera, students are able to create videos directly on a computer to be ready for viewing and editing with a couple of mouse clicks rather than through a camrecorder interface and tiny screen. \r\n\r\nStudents are learning how to navigate a more streamlined process of creating videos for the rest of our school and are enjoying the process much more than before! We look forward to continuing to improve on our skills and giving more students access to our media equipment!","fullyFundedDate":1759607035937,"projectUrl":"project/helping-to-produce-our-future-broadcaste/9782370/","projectTitle":"Helping to Produce Our Future Broadcasters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Okumura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-okumura"},{"teacherId":3244870,"projectId":10105520,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts for our first-grade classroom! You have made our room a better place to learn and grow. My students can help keep our room clean and organized. They are learning to put their own supplies away, which helps them become more independent. The magnetic tiles, building sets, and the jellyfish lamp are a big hit! The children love building new things and exploring during center time. These toys help them think, solve problems, and work together as a team. We are able to save our memories using the photo printer and craft supplies. We are so happy to take pictures of our hard work and print them out. Because of you, our classroom is a happy, organized, and fun place to be every single day. We are so lucky to have your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771665573078,"projectUrl":"project/calm-clean-and-collected-creating-a-p/10105520/","projectTitle":"Calm, Clean, and Collected: Creating a Productive Sanctuary","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sagadraca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3244870_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775671866676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arlyns"},{"teacherId":3101240,"projectId":10104203,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of your donation, my students now have access to new incentives that have truly enhanced and energized our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are using these incentives every day to help motivate students to strive for excellence. They are incredibly excited to choose prizes from the wide variety of options your generosity has made possible. Having meaningful rewards has encouraged them to stay focused, work hard, and take pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless. There were huge smiles and even a few happy cheers. Many of them immediately said, \"Oh! The containers are all filled!\" That joyful moment was such a powerful reminder of how meaningful your support is. Your donation didn't just provide supplies—it created excitement, motivation, and a renewed sense of enthusiasm in our classroom.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we will continue using these incentives to encourage students to challenge themselves and grow. My hope is that this added motivation will help strengthen their critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills as they continue striving to be their very best.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a positive impact on our classroom.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1771542704519,"projectUrl":"project/replenish-the-dolphin-mart/10104203/","projectTitle":"Replenish the Dolphin Mart!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Loketi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3101240"},{"teacherId":9969408,"projectId":9772694,"letterContent":"We've been using the new classroom furniture every day during circle time, small group lessons, and independent work. The rainbow rug has helped define our gathering space, making transitions smoother and giving students a clear place to sit and focus. The U-shaped table has made a big difference during small group instruction. I can sit close to each child, provide hands-on support, and keep everyone engaged. One special moment was during a name-writing activity when students were seated at the new table. With the added structure and proximity, several students were able to complete the task with less prompting than usual.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and immediately drawn to the colorful rug and cube chairs. Many chose to sit right away and explore their new spots. The calm-down carpet quickly became a space students independently used when they felt overwhelmed, which was wonderful to see.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using these resources to support our literacy and social-emotional lessons. We are working on letter recognition and beginning writing skills during small groups, and the new setup allows for more intentional instruction. We are also focusing on learning how to identify and manage big feelings, and the calm-down area is helping students practice those strategies in a supportive way. These resources are helping us build stronger routines and create a classroom environment where students can learn and grow with confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759547577292,"projectUrl":"project/bright-beginnings-sensory-learning-thro/9772694/","projectTitle":"Bright Beginnings: Sensory Learning Through Light","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yahng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969408"},{"teacherId":9969408,"projectId":9711746,"letterContent":"Since receiving the light-up sensory table, we've been using it during centers for letter building, color sorting, and fine motor activities. 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This resource has quickly become a helpful and engaging part of our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1761926327051,"projectUrl":"project/gather-grow-and-shine-a-welcoming-env/9711746/","projectTitle":"Gather, Grow, and Shine: A Welcoming Environment for Special Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yahng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969408"},{"teacherId":3244870,"projectId":9775154,"letterContent":"I am overwhelmed by your generosity and so incredibly grateful for your support. Because of you, my classroom is being transformed into a more engaging, organized, and dynamic environment where every student can feel empowered and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has done more than just provide \"stuff\"—it has fostered a sense of community and inspired my students to explore the world around them with confidence. Thank you for investing in their future and for making our classroom a place where every child feels included and inspired.","fullyFundedDate":1759550220732,"projectUrl":"project/captured-moments-lasting-memories/9775154/","projectTitle":"Captured Moments, Lasting Memories!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sagadraca","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3244870_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1775671866676","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/arlyns"},{"teacherId":8820890,"projectId":9784015,"letterContent":"Students have been enjoying their sensory squishy balls so much that they have been breaking and I am currently requesting more!\r\n\r\nWe thank you for your donations and for creating a classroom environment where everyone is thriving. Each week students are excited to choose their choice of squishy ball and for centers the have been enjoying all the colorful word work centers and math centers! \r\n\r\nYour donation has truly impacted the students and their learning. They will continue to enjoy more fun in the classroom with all their colorful classroom items!","fullyFundedDate":1759622977311,"projectUrl":"project/color-my-world-in-grade-k/9784015/","projectTitle":"Color My World in Grade K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8820890_orig.jpg?crop=272,272,x0,y16&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700169729546","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820890"},{"teacherId":2615756,"projectId":9775431,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of my preschool class, thank you! Because of your generosity, our dream of creating a cozy, sensory library corner has become a reality! 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Salt Lake Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Honolulu, Hawaii that is part of Central Oahu School District.
It serves 643 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.0:1.
Its teachers have had 208 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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56%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Salt Lake Elementary School
$157,591
raised using DonorsChoose
208
projects
funded
62
teachers
funded
106
donors
17
projects
for
basic supplies
44
projects for
technology
9
projects for
books
12
projects
for
art supplies
Salt Lake Elementary School has received support from
72 individuals from Hawaii and
34 individuals out-of-state.