{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lt Col Horace Hickam Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":40.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9118817,"projectId":9299354,"letterContent":"My students were beyond excited when we received our first box of Legos. They could not wait to get started putting everything together. \r\n\r\nThe organizer has been incredibly useful as well, helping us keep our pieces from getting lost. I do not know how we could have done this without it! \r\n\r\nI am so grateful for your help in bringing this experience into my classroom. I cannot wait to see the impacts on problem solving and fine motor skills this will have. My students and I cannot wait to see our first finished product!","fullyFundedDate":1746823309557,"projectUrl":"project/lego-challenge/9299354/","projectTitle":"Lego Challenge!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9118817"},{"teacherId":7929809,"projectId":9179723,"letterContent":"These materials went to celebrate the end of the school year for our students in sixth grade and kindergarten. As a military school there are a lot of students who are only here for 3 years. It is nice to create a small gift to send with them as they end the school year. These goodie bags also went to students who volunteer their time in school clubs to benefit others. \r\nThe students in my Falcon Safety Patrol Officer group thought they were the cool kids on campus with their stylish sunglasses. Other students that were part of Student Council were very appreciative of the small goodies they received. These students were so grateful and it made the end of the school year that much more special. Thank you for all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1746470442830,"projectUrl":"project/end-of-the-year-goodies/9179723/","projectTitle":"End of the Year Goodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Garingan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929809"},{"teacherId":8363768,"projectId":9156456,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to our classroom seating spaces! Our students were very excited to see additional seating for our carpet area in the classroom. Upon entering the classroom they immediately noticed and faces were beaming! \r\n\r\nThe sensory beads are a great addition to our light table! And recess time was full of giddy students ready to use their chalk with stencils! \r\n\r\nWe greatly appreciate your generous donation to our classroom! We look forward to working more with the writing prompts as students learn to write more independently.","fullyFundedDate":1742061186376,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-seating/9156456/","projectTitle":"Sensory Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shultz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8363768_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646869989070","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363768"},{"teacherId":8359395,"projectId":9167087,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations! When wrapping up my small group and individual counseling sessions, my students were in awe of all the different types of coping strategies we tried this year. With the use of the supplies, they really enjoyed trying out a cold ice pack and creating their own breathing square to calm down their emotions. It was such an eye opening experience for them and I truly believe they were able to make a connection on how different coping strategies work differently for everyone. \r\n\r\nIn addition, I wanted to share that I tasked my students to create new year goals they would like to achieve. Some of my students shared in their goals to utilize their learned coping strategies when they feel high emotions. This showed me that through giving our students the access and tools to different coping strategies thus teaching/practicing how to utilize it can make such an impactful difference in their lives.\r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your support and giving my students new experiences in how they can regulate their emotions with little coping strategies.","fullyFundedDate":1742089142043,"projectUrl":"project/little-coping-strategies/9167087/","projectTitle":"Little Coping Strategies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ferrer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359395_orig.jpg?crop=910,910,x328,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647917262513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msmf"},{"teacherId":9118817,"projectId":9153424,"letterContent":"My students are loving the wiggle wobbles! Thank you! I allowed students the choice of adding the wiggle wobbles onto their chairs, and so far they have been a big hit! As they started to get used to them, I could see students start to become more comfortable sitting in their chairs. \r\n\r\nAs a teacher, I am so grateful for the opportunity to provide my students with wiggle wobbles. This addition helps all students find what works best for them. I have loved watching everyone get so excited for this new addition to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1741658022540,"projectUrl":"project/get-the-wiggle-wobbles-out/9153424/","projectTitle":"Get the Wiggle Wobbles Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hall","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9118817"}],"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"}