{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Iliahi Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8389183,"projectId":10107641,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a big difference in how my students learn and experience reading. With these new materials, lessons are now more hands-on and engaging. Students use the pocket chart and sentence strips to build sentences, practice sight words, and work together. Our class book sets allow us to read as a group, helping students follow along, build confidence, and improve their fluency. These activities support important skills like recognizing words, understanding sentences, and making sense of stories.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom now includes movement, creativity, and fun. Students sing, act out stories, and use puppets and crafts to retell what they read. These activities help them better understand stories and stay excited about learning. I've seen students become more confident and willing to participate, especially those who need more active ways to learn.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, my students feel proud of their work. They are excited to read, share, and show what they've created. Displaying their work helps them feel valued and motivated. Because of your support, my students are growing as readers and learning to love reading.","fullyFundedDate":1771679824225,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-confident-readers/10107641/","projectTitle":"Crafting Confident Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nakashima","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8389183_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x214,y167&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689185986251","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8389183"},{"teacherId":2097808,"projectId":10111281,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, my students have been able to experience the joy of new books! Now that my fourth and fifth graders have more experience and knowledge with the Nēnē Book award, they were so excited to get their hands on this upcoming year's nominees. It is always so great to see students get excited about quality children's literature! \r\n\r\nThe addition of these books has also been a great opportunity to start introducing the Nēnē to my third graders, as they will be eligible to participate next year. It's always very helpful to have access to some of the nominees early, since it takes students' a little while to make their way through the nominee list. \r\n\r\nLastly, your donation did not only benefit my older students. Our new shelf has been such a great way to display our new picture books. It helps connect quality and diverse stories with our littles, who have a harder time searching the shelves for books they are interested in. The new shelf has also allowed me to make dedicated spaces for both the younger and older students, making that area less confusing for all. \r\n\r\nOn behalf of the entire Iliahi Ohana, thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1771783675826,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-strong-reading-culture/10111281/","projectTitle":"Building a Strong Reading Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Felix","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2097808"},{"teacherId":8357780,"projectId":9777454,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our art room has become a brighter, more organized, and inspiring space for creativity. With the new watercolor sets, acrylic paints, oil pastels, and brushes, students can explore color mixing, painting techniques, and mixed-media projects in ways that were not possible before. The aprons, carts, and organizers make materials easy to access and return, which allows for smoother lessons and more independent work time.\r\nThe arrival of these supplies brought excitement to the classroom. The organized space and vibrant materials immediately made the art room feel more professional and welcoming. Students are more engaged, focused, and eager to create, which has enhanced their overall learning experience.\r\nLooking ahead, we will use these resources for collaborative murals, mixed-media projects, and lessons that explore color, texture, and artistic expression. Your support has made it possible to expand our curriculum and give students the tools they need to grow as confident and creative artists.","fullyFundedDate":1759606748834,"projectUrl":"project/inspiring-young-artists-with-color-and-c/9777454/","projectTitle":"Inspiring Young Artists With Color and Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Espinda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357780"},{"teacherId":9968109,"projectId":9780749,"letterContent":"I would like to say a huge Mahalo for your generous donation of chips, classroom supplies, and additional materials for my students..and a WALKING PAD!! Your kindness and support have made a a world of difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided ensure that students who may come to school hungry have something to eat on those hard days. It's amazing to see how a simple snack can improve focus, energy, and overall mood. Many of my students cannot afford snacks so this has been an amazing gift! \r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies have also had a positive impact. Having access to the materials they need—without worrying about whether they can afford them—creates a sense of equity and belonging. Students feel prepared, proud of their work, and excited to participate. It also allows me to spend more time teaching and supporting their growth, rather than worrying about how to fill gaps in resources. The walking pad has helped so much with my students with ADHD! When they have too much energy they can walking it out. \r\n\r\nOn a personal level, your generosity has been incredibly encouraging. Teaching is deeply rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Knowing that our community stands behind teachers and students reminds me that we are not alone. Your support means so much for me and my whole class!\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa for your generosity it means more than I can truly explain!","fullyFundedDate":1759600385624,"projectUrl":"project/walking-their-way-to-success/9780749/","projectTitle":"Walking Their Way to Success!!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Maruyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9968109"},{"teacherId":3712055,"projectId":9775578,"letterContent":"I would like to say a huge Mahalo for your generous donation of snacks, classroom supplies, and additional materials for my students. Your kindness and support have made a a world of difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided ensure that students who may come to school hungry have something to eat on those hard days. It's amazing to see how a simple snack can improve focus, energy, and overall mood. Many of my students cannot afford snacks so this has been an amazing gift! \r\n\r\nThe classroom supplies have also had a positive impact. Having access to the materials they need—without worrying about whether they can afford them—creates a sense of equity and belonging. Students feel prepared, proud of their work, and excited to participate. It also allows me to spend more time teaching and supporting their growth, rather than worrying about how to fill gaps in resources.\r\n\r\nOn a personal level, your generosity has been incredibly encouraging. Teaching is deeply rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Knowing that our community stands behind teachers and students reminds me that we are not alone. Your support means so much for me and my whole class!\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa for your generosity it means more than I can truly explain!","fullyFundedDate":1759549580111,"projectUrl":"project/building-positive-relationships/9775578/","projectTitle":"Building Positive Relationships","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kahele","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3712055_orig.png?crop=1009,1010,x0,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704780213921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ckahele"},{"teacherId":7935756,"projectId":9774828,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of snacks, games, and art supplies. They have truly made a difference in the classroom. The students were so excited to receive the boxes filled with so many goodies!\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful contribution has made a meaningful impact in my class. The snacks have been a welcome treat, the games have brought laughter and connection, and the art supplies have inspired creativity and self-expression. Your generosity has made the classroom a more engaging, supportive, and joyful place to be.\r\n\r\nI truly appreciate your kindness and support. Donations like yours make a real difference to the students in my classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1759460065750,"projectUrl":"project/becoming-an-independent-learner/9774828/","projectTitle":"Becoming an Independent Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hotema","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7935756"},{"teacherId":9372149,"projectId":9780403,"letterContent":"The joy on my clients faces has been a constant since receiving the generous donations. They especially have taken a big interest in the snack box! Their teachers specifically have seen a noticable difference in their moods, attention, and overall participation in class after they had a snack. Thank you for the healthy treats; it's giving them extra energy to sustain the day!\r\n\r\nIn counseling, we have used the boardgames to spark new, fun ways to learn about social emotional skills by apply it to their senses and social interactions. It has been rewarding to watch them persevere in challenges whether it be with themselves, others, or class related situations.","fullyFundedDate":1759555915209,"projectUrl":"project/happy-hearts-healthy-minds/9780403/","projectTitle":"Happy Hearts & Healthy Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arsenault","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9372149_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768284645927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372149"},{"teacherId":9369093,"projectId":9777655,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing these social-emotional \"superpowers\" into our classroom! My students were thrilled to see characters that look like them and face the same big emotions they do every day.\r\n\r\nHow we are using these books: We use the Ninja series during our morning meetings to learn how to handle frustration and \"grumpiness.\" The Superpower collection has become our go-to for practicing mindfulness; specifically, Breathing Superpower has given us a concrete way to calm our bodies before starting math and reading.\r\n\r\nThe Impact: These books have shifted our classroom culture. By reading Our Class is a Family, my students have developed a deeper sense of belonging. I've seen them start to use the \"shared language\" from these stories—telling each other, \"I'm using my Kind Ninja skills today!\" This project has allowed me to teach empathy and self-regulation as intentionally as I teach phonics.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students' emotional well-being. You haven't just provided books; you've provided the tools for them to become more resilient, kind, and confident learners.","fullyFundedDate":1759490466493,"projectUrl":"project/why-social-emotional-learning-through-li/9777655/","projectTitle":"Why Social-Emotional Learning Through Literature Is Essential","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9369093"},{"teacherId":6505843,"projectId":9408631,"letterContent":"Thank you so much again for the generous donation. The students are so fortunate to have all the materials requested. The students were very excited, it was like Christmas in October. The Teacher Bulletin paper made the wall of the classroom more ascetically pleasing to post their thinking. It makes the environment of learning exciting. They enjoy playing with the Large Uno cards in the morning and at indoor recess. (which we have a lot at our school). Each student received a reusable cup which they look forward to getting cold ice water from the cafeteria. They now don't have to worry about forgetting their water bottle at home. They got a kick out of the door bell attention getter, it works to signal them to be mindful and calm.","fullyFundedDate":1759942007261,"projectUrl":"project/n-leo-moolelo/9408631/","projectTitle":"Nā Leo Moʻolelo","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Low-Liu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6505843_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760245802856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6505843"},{"teacherId":3106290,"projectId":9781441,"letterContent":"Students could not contain their excitement when our materials first arrived to our classroom! Our room was filled with wonder and curiosity. \"Is that for us?\" \"Wow look at all the boxes!\" \"What's inside?\" My little curious minds just could not wait to see what we received. Once the boxes were open, cheers of \"yay\" and \"wow\" filled the classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents were particularly excited about the wooden cars and people set. Instantly, they got to work building ramps, roads and cities to welcome our new wooden cars and people. The initial excitement blossomed into conversations between friends playing together. They raced each other and challenged their own curiosities by building ramps at different angles; testing to see which one would provide the most speed to their new wooden cars.\r\n\r\nIn the library center, there was a quiet, yet cozy feel when the bean bags and sensory materials. Students cuddled up together on the bean bags, books in hand and giggled together out of pure enjoyment. The sensory materials were a perfect addition to our library as it provided something visual for those students who needed support to calm their bodies in this area. \r\n\r\nThank you you so much for bringing such joy, curiosity, comfort and playfulness into our little classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1759629587283,"projectUrl":"project/all-are-welcome/9781441/","projectTitle":"All Are Welcome","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Samson-Coloma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3106290_orig.jpg?crop=876,876,x916,y1852&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596833344656","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3106290"},{"teacherId":6505843,"projectId":9776565,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of our new classroom carpet. Beyond its beautiful 'Aloha' message, it has provided a comfortable and safe space for our fourth graders to engage in meaningful, thoughtful dialogue across all subjects. On this carpet, students spend their days thinking critically and learning to 'agree to disagree' with mutual respect.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the Mr. Pen transparent sticky notes have been a game-changer for collaboration. They allow students to mark key evidence in their textbooks, stay organized, and reference factual information during our group discussions. Thank you for helping our students learn with and from one another","fullyFundedDate":1759451966098,"projectUrl":"project/spark-aloha/9776565/","projectTitle":"Spark Aloha!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Low-Liu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6505843_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760245802856","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6505843"},{"teacherId":10084200,"projectId":9829789,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the new resources, and we use them every single day. The flexible seating has been a huge success—students feel more comfortable and focused when they can choose a spot that helps them do their best learning. They also appreciate having access to snacks when they need them, which keeps their energy steady throughout the day. The new read-aloud books have helped us learn about being kind, responsible citizens, and students have really enjoyed working toward classroom incentives as part of our routines.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They couldn't wait to explore everything and immediately started talking about how they would use the new items. Their joy and appreciation were such a special moment in our classroom.\r\n\r\nRight now, my students are working on building independence and taking on more classroom responsibilities. The incentives and snacks have played a big role in helping them stay motivated and work toward their goals. These new resources have truly supported our classroom community and helped create a positive, supportive learning environment. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763083868244,"projectUrl":"project/inspire-my-students-learning/9829789/","projectTitle":"Inspire My Students’ Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10084200"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50890","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":313,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.6,"schoolId":50890,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Iliahi Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Iliahi Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/iliahi-elementary-school/50890"}