{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lt Col Horace Hickam Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9469223,"projectId":9780285,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your generosity! Every year it gets harder to get all of the supplies needed to run a successful classroom. This year I asked for supplies for all of the 5th grade students at our school, and you delivered. \r\n\r\nOur students now each have their own dry erase board to use during math and other subjects. They also have dry erase markers and erasers. These are so helpful and cut out the waste of using paper to work out problems. We are actually running out of paper in the classroom and will use these items to practice spelling words as well. Thank you so much!!","fullyFundedDate":1759600429741,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-5th-graders-shine-with-the-tool/9780285/","projectTitle":"Help Our 5th-graders Shine with the Tools They Need!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zitto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469223"},{"teacherId":4288002,"projectId":9777198,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for funding our project \"Increased Attention and Engagement through Sensory Tools.\" My students enjoy using the variety of fidget and sensory objects during instruction. These tools help keep my students engaged, and for some magical reason, helps keep them from being distracted from other stimuli. These tactile objects (slinky toys, rubbery fidget objects, squish balls) help the students focus on the main activity while simultaneously giving the hands something to do. The glitter jars often give students a visual activity to help the mind focus on the actual learning- instead of having students do other things such as breaking pencils, playing with erasers, and just being distracted. The students were excited to use the fresh, new items and were thankful to use the items for extra movement or touch. The sensory objects even helped to regulate those students who need time to calm down or take a break from being upset or frustrated. Some students get overly frustrated when faced with tasks, so putting these objects in our \"Calming Corner\" helped them to refocus, calm down, and reduce stress. \r\n Students enjoy using the wedge seating/furniture. Teams of students take turns utilizing the seating during the week. They get very creative using the furniture. They take their laptops to the area, and even use the seating as work spaces. Students utilize their organizers for their headphones and writing utensils. \r\n Sensory regulation is necessary to achieve emotional and greater well being. Giving students opportunities to thrive will always be a priority in my class. This project was successful due to your funding.","fullyFundedDate":1759456327364,"projectUrl":"project/increased-attention-and-engagement-throu/9777198/","projectTitle":"Increased Attention and Engagement through Sensory Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4288002"},{"teacherId":1853374,"projectId":9772473,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our first grade classroom! We were able to start using several of the new resources you helped provide through this project. Our class used supplies like the cups, brads, tapes, straws, Playdoh, and wheels to create and build different STEM projects. Our first project was a pumpkin carriage that they loved building and racing. It made my teacher heart happy to see them excitedly create, persevere, work together, and have a final project to take home. We also used the supplies while learning about the sun and creating gingerbread man traps.\r\nMy students were very excited to be able to build with these new materials. Some of them haven't had the chance to build projects on their own with these materials. \r\nI look forward to planning more STEM projects for them in the second semester giving them a chance to use the same materials and others we haven't touched yet. These projects will go along with our Knowledge units and add to our Social Studies and Science units. We also will be using the cubes to help us with our learning in math.\r\nThank you for helping us be able to do these projects as the cost of the consumable materials sometimes prevents me from being able to do as many projects as I would like to with my students. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1759417093239,"projectUrl":"project/stem-projects-for-firsties/9772473/","projectTitle":"STEM Projects for Firsties","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1853374_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1477178104640","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1853374"},{"teacherId":9805590,"projectId":9773273,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing our second grade classroom with a classroom rug and books for our library. Your contribution has helped us tremendously in the classroom. The students so appreciate having somewhere comfortable to sit when we meet at the carpet. The rug also provides an added level of structure in the classroom because there are designated spots for every student when it is carpet time. \r\n\r\nOur students also greatly appreciate having new Dogman books in our classroom library. These books have already been read and shared by all of our second graders, and I am so happy to see their love for reading being sparked by these books. Thank you so much for providing literacy support in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759204011988,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library/9773273/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9805590_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759174184493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9805590"},{"teacherId":10294578,"projectId":9777415,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. \r\n\r\nThe tennis balls for under the chair is helping tremendously. It used to be so loud and noisy when someone pushed in their chair, but now, you can't even tell they are doing it.\r\n\r\nThe post-it notes allows me to check for understanding in math for exit slips. It is a quick and easy way to show me if they understand the concept. The post-it notes are small, compact and bright to see. \r\n\r\nThe snacks have helped my students fill their tummies when they are hungry. It is such a quick and easy snack to take with them to recess. The snack allowed for happy students who were able to play more.","fullyFundedDate":1759460261416,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-supplies/9777415/","projectTitle":"Everyday Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yagi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294578"},{"teacherId":10293846,"projectId":9773978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our wobble stool project! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to flexible seating that keeps them engaged and excited about learning. These stools offer the movement and comfort they need to stay focused and participate more actively throughout the day.\r\n\r\nAlready, I am seeing a difference in their ability to stay on task and collaborate with classmates. Students feel empowered to choose the seating that works best for them, leading to increased confidence and independence in the classroom. Your donation has made a meaningful impact on their learning environment, and we are incredibly grateful.\r\n\r\nThis gift will benefit not only the students I am teaching today, but many future classes to come. Thank you for believing in our school, our classroom, and—most importantly—our students. Your generosity truly makes a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1759416769710,"projectUrl":"project/wiggles-to-help-us-focus/9773978/","projectTitle":"Wiggles to help us Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293846"},{"teacherId":9372094,"projectId":9772991,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for the wonderful items we received. The new flexible seating options represent a thoughtful commitment to creating a calming, modern, and student-centered space. The flexible seating options helps students feel more at ease, promoting open communication and making counseling sessions more inviting. This thoughtful upgrade is crucial for building rapport and ensuring every student feels comfortable and welcome when seeking support at our school.\r\n\r\nThe inclusion of sports equipment will be instrumental in helping students manage anxiety and practice emotional regulation skills. These resources offer quick, accessible outlets for movement and grounding during intense conversations or moments of distress. We are confident that these additions will significantly contribute to the mental and emotional health of our students and enhance the effectiveness of our counseling services. Thank you once again for your generosity; we are excited to utilize these valuable new resources to better serve our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759330346686,"projectUrl":"project/the-regulation-station/9772991/","projectTitle":"The Regulation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372094"},{"teacherId":10295528,"projectId":9780255,"letterContent":"My deepest gratitude goes out to you for fully funding our Donors Choose project, \"Hands-on Minds, Full Hearts, and Active Bodies.\" Because of your generosity, our fifth-grade classroom has been fundamentally transformed from a space of learning into a vibrant ecosystem of discovery, creativity, and movement.\r\n\r\nThe resources you provided are making a tangible, daily impact, particularly in tackling some of our most challenging academic hurdles. When we started our fractions unit, the concepts were abstract and intimidating. Now, thanks to the fraction math manipulatives, those challenging mixed numbers and complex operations are no longer just symbols on a page. Our students can physically model problems, holding a piece of $1/4$ next to a piece of $1/2$ and seeing, instantly, how they combine. This hands-on approach has dramatically lowered frustration and raised engagement—and test scores!\r\n\r\nThe creative materials have been just as essential. The vibrant Cray-Pas oil pastels allow students to explore texture and color in ways traditional crayons never could, turning simple history illustrations into rich, expressive pieces of art. Meanwhile, the discipline of origami paper provides a calming, focused activity after high-energy lessons, helping us develop fine motor skills and spatial reasoning while encouraging quiet concentration.\r\n\r\nFinally, the \"Active Bodies\" part of our title truly came alive during recess. Before, our playground had limited equipment, often leading to students standing around. Now, the new soccer balls and toss and catch ball sets ensure that every student has an opportunity to participate in healthy, cooperative play. I've seen newfound teamwork and improved social skills as they negotiate games and share equipment.\r\n\r\nThank you for seeing the value in educating the whole child—the active body, the full heart, and the hands-on mind. Your contribution has made our classroom a happier, more effective place to learn. We are so lucky to have you in our corner!","fullyFundedDate":1759543248387,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-minds-full-hearts-and-active/9780255/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Minds, Full Hearts, and Active Bodies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lyman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295528"},{"teacherId":8826736,"projectId":9775835,"letterContent":"Aloha. Thank for our Time Magazines that you so generously donated to our grade level. We really enjoyed reading about giving back and setting up products for people that have less than us. It was a great lesson to read during our Thanksgiving week. Our class learned how one person can make a difference with setting up donations and having the community help sort products to distribute. I pulled the magazine up on our promethean board and everyone followed along in their own magazine while I read the story. We loved all the samples you sent us to try before we get our subscription. This was the perfect story to start with before our Thanksgiving holiday. Our class is very grateful for the support you have given us.","fullyFundedDate":1759434891880,"projectUrl":"project/time-magazine-for-kids/9775835/","projectTitle":"TIME Magazine for Kids","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Vogt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8826736_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y447&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667366356453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/p7vogtandluciano"},{"teacherId":10254166,"projectId":9773661,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of seeds, planting supplies, and materials for hands-on labs. Your contributions provide our 2nd grade students with the opportunity to explore science in a tangible and exciting way, turning lessons into real-world experiences they can see, touch, and learn from. Our students loved receiving the materials, and they were so excited when we told them that we would be planting our class garden using the supplies. \r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classrooms was able to offer activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and discovery. Students were able to plant, observe, and t, building take care of their own plants during our plant and seeds unit. They were able to build a strong foundation in both life sciences and hands-on scientific inquiry, and students were able to learn more about what it means to take care of a plant. \r\n\r\nWe deeply appreciate your investment in our students' education and growth. By providing these resources, you are helping nurture a lifelong love of learning and empowering our young learners to explore the world around them. We plan to continue to provide hands on labs as the rest of the year goes on, thanks to all of the donations! Thank you for making a lasting impact on their education and their future!","fullyFundedDate":1759361443450,"projectUrl":"project/2nd-grade-hands-on-science-labs/9773661/","projectTitle":"2nd Grade Hands-on Science Labs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sipkema","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254166"},{"teacherId":5108591,"projectId":9153774,"letterContent":"The new resources—the chart paper, floor cushions, colorful bins, and larger timelines—haven't just been added to the classroom; they've transformed our learning environment and the way my students engage with content. I'm excited to share how these resources have been put to use, especially during our recent unit on the Middle Ages in reading class.\r\n\r\nThe chart paper for guided notes and large timelines has been a game-changer for visual learning. Instead of students keeping all their notes tucked away in a binder, we now create giant, collaborative visual notes on the chart paper. One example is our guided note-taking, mapping out the social hierarchy (kings, nobles, knights, peasants) and key concepts like feudalism and the role of the Church. This collective effort ensures everyone understands the big picture and provides a continuous, colorful reference point that we can literally stand up and look at together.\r\n\r\nThe floor cushions have breathed new life into our collaborative work. Group activities are no longer confined to desks; students eagerly grab a cushion and cluster in a cozy corner for their research teams. The relaxed, comfortable atmosphere seems to lower their stress and encourage more open, thoughtful dialogue.\r\n\r\nThe students' reaction when the materials first arrived was priceless—a mixture of surprise and genuine excitement. When they saw the colorful bins for our classroom library, the immediate reaction was to organize everything with purpose and pride. The floor cushions were the biggest hit; they were instantly claimed for silent reading time. The shift in energy was palpable; the classroom instantly felt more vibrant and student-owned.","fullyFundedDate":1741694214911,"projectUrl":"project/creative-flow/9153774/","projectTitle":"Creative Flow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lilley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5108591_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1516765552947","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5108591"},{"teacherId":8394372,"projectId":8221827,"letterContent":"Our Kindergarten Keiki have been so appreciative of all their recess equipment and toys for those who don't want to actively play at recess. We also have enjoyed the toys for indoor recess when there is inclement weather and we are not able to be outside. \r\n\r\nThe hula hoops, jumpropes, and balls have replaced broken or worn out items. They allow the students to be physically active at recess. They enjoy playing by themselves or within a group of students. The amount of smiles on their faces can light up a room!\r\n\r\nMahalo for supporting Kindergarten Keiki Recess fun!\r\n\r\nALOHA!","fullyFundedDate":1708290061446,"projectUrl":"project/happy-and-healthy-kindergarten-keiki/8221827/","projectTitle":"Happy and Healthy Kindergarten Keiki","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reid-Selth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8394372"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50889","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":529,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":5,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":63,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":59.2,"schoolId":50889,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lt Col Horace Hickam Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lt Col Horace Hickam Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/lt-col-horrace-hickam-elementary-school/50889"}