{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pearl Harbor Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":367371,"projectId":10139208,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in funding my book project for my lunchtime book club! These titles will be used next year as we prepare to vote for the Hawaii Nene Award. All of these books are nominated for the award so this project has given my students to opportunity to read the books before voting for the award.\r\n\r\nWe are truly fortunate to have these books to discuss difficult topics such as re-evaluating one's friendships and celebrating uniqueness. My book club discussions encourage participation from various grade levels and classrooms. This allows students to share their views with others they may not normally interact with. The students were intrigued by the books when I displayed them and can't wait to read them next school year. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1778024592072,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-book-club/10139208/","projectTitle":"Help Our Book Club!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sumida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp367371_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687976712225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dsumida"},{"teacherId":7255868,"projectId":10106555,"letterContent":"Since receiving the materials from our DonorsChoose project, \"Let There Be Light (for Learning!),\" my preschool students have eagerly incorporated the light table, crystal building blocks, and transparent letters and numbers into their daily learning experiences. The light table has quickly become one of the most engaging centers in our classroom, encouraging hands-on STEM exploration, creativity, conversations, and collaboration. One especially meaningful moment occurred when three of my preschoolers worked together to design and build a bridge using the crystal building blocks and then labeled their construction. Watching them problem-solve, communicate, and connect literacy with engineering concepts showed just how impactful these materials have been in supporting meaningful, play-based learning.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Their eyes lit up as they explored how the colorful blocks and letters glowed on the light table, and many students could not wait to touch, sort, stack, and create. The materials instantly inspired curiosity, teamwork, and imaginative thinking. Since introducing these resources, students have become more engaged in exploring shapes, colors, letters, counting, and building concepts in new ways. Our next steps include expanding these activities into a classroom-wide \"community builders\" project, where students will work together to construct different structures such as roads, homes, and bridges while labeling their creations with letters and numbers. Through these experiences, my students are continuing to strengthen their early literacy, math, STEM, and social-emotional skills in an exciting and interactive environment. Thanks again for your generous contribution to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771738356235,"projectUrl":"project/let-there-be-light-for-learning/10106555/","projectTitle":"Let There Be Light (for Learning!)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7255868_orig.jpg?crop=797,797,x13,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622974370722","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7255868"},{"teacherId":4848148,"projectId":10104276,"letterContent":"My students were so excited and eager to use the newly donated items! The games have been a huge hit during indoor recess and Fun Friday activities, giving students a fun way to collaborate and build friendships. The bins have also been extremely helpful in keeping classroom supplies organized and easy for students to access independently. Moving forward, students will continue using these materials during classroom community-building activities and cooperative learning time. We are so grateful for your generosity and support of our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771508004247,"projectUrl":"project/small-supplies-big-smiles-help-our-cla/10104276/","projectTitle":"Small Supplies, Big Smiles: Help Our Classroom Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4848148_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506916199093","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/phes-hi-wong"},{"teacherId":10362530,"projectId":9928498,"letterContent":"Introducing these novels has been a highlight of our year. I began by giving students two minutes to peruse the novels: Anne of Green gables, Wild River, From the Desk of Zoe Washington, and My Side of the Mountain. Students chose which novel they wanted to begin reading first.\r\n I announced a hands-on project that would accompany each novel. One requirement was that students must complete two novels before I would begin the projects. Several students are now reading their third novel in a very short time.\r\n Students began each school day with fifteen minutes of silent reading. As they were reading, I quietly passed out a sticky note (a different color for each novel) to each student. As students read, they were encouraged to write down one \"Golden Line\"; a line from the story that made an impact, or stood out to them from the reading. This activity reinforced the learning activity of quoting and citing sources. At the end of the silent reading time, students enjoyed sharing their \"golden lines\" which helped to get others excited to read the novel.\r\n Students painted watercolor bookmarks to represent the \"kindred spirits\" from Anne of Green Gables, constructed handmade paper to represent the stationary used by Zoe Washington, and created a diorama of the flood scene from Wild River. \r\n Throughout this experience, students participated in rich discussions about the motivations of characters and their conflicts, learned robust vocabulary, author's perspective, and theme. This has been a truly wonderful experience. Thank you for enriching our school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1771002120210,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-imagination-novels-to-ignite/9928498/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Imagination: Novels to Ignite a Passion for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Doherty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10362530"},{"teacherId":4815782,"projectId":10110932,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your donations and purchasing of new PE equipment for my school that I work at. These items benefit our students greatly. The only thing I have not used yet but will continuing next school year is the basketballs. Basketball season ended before I recieved that equipment but it will start up again come next school year. Our basketballs are worn and damaged so with the new ones the students can practice with quality equipment.\r\n The poly spot markers are one of my most used tools when teaching PE because it gives students of awareness for space and also where I want them to be located at. In the picture, you can see my setup for a kicking to target lesson for our smaller preschool classes. They are taught to kick for power and accuracy using the goals that were provided as well as hoop holders for them to kick it through. The equipment will be used for future generation of our keiki here at Pearl Harbor Elementary.","fullyFundedDate":1771781648126,"projectUrl":"project/pe-equipment-that-needs-replacement/10110932/","projectTitle":"PE Equipment That Needs Replacement","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kapuniai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4815782"},{"teacherId":10437879,"projectId":10103797,"letterContent":"Our students were so excited when the new materials arrived! The beanbag chairs quickly became a favorite spot for independent reading, and the new books inspired students to explore different genres and spend more time reading. The Expo markers have made lessons more interactive, giving students opportunities to share their thinking and participate actively in class discussions.\r\nThe recess equipment has encouraged teamwork, movement, and positive social interactions during breaks, while the pencils and classroom supplies ensure students have the tools they need every day. One of our favorite moments was watching students eagerly choose books and settle into the beanbag chairs, excited to read and learn.\r\nAs we continue our school year, students will use these resources during reading, writing, math, and collaborative learning activities. Your generosity has helped create a more engaging, comfortable, and supportive learning environment, and we are grateful for the difference you have made in our classroom. Thank you for supporting our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771620877573,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-and-movement/10103797/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds and Movement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hand","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10437879"},{"teacherId":9550558,"projectId":10107858,"letterContent":"Thank you to your generosity, our military-connected first graders now have the essential supplies they need to thrive in the classroom. Your support has made an immediate and lasting impact by helping create a stable, welcoming environment where students can feel safe, prepared, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMany of our students experience frequent moves and family transitions, and having consistent access to their own materials has helped ease some of that uncertainty. They are now able to fully participate in lessons, stay organized, and build confidence in their learning each day.\r\n\r\nBeyond the supplies themselves, your kindness has shown our students that they are supported and cared for by a community that values them. This sense of belonging is especially meaningful for children in military families.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a place where every student feels equipped, included, and empowered to succeed. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our incredible learners!","fullyFundedDate":1771662570684,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-our-military-connected-first/10107858/","projectTitle":"Supporting Our Military-Connected First Graders with Essential Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Le","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9550558_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x237,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745348305777","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/phes-ms-le"},{"teacherId":378340,"projectId":10106716,"letterContent":"The impact of these resources was transformative for our classroom environment and student success. The carts with drawers allowed us to efficiently organize the large volume of individualized academic materials, communication cards, and visual schedules we used each day. This improved organization reduced transition time between activities and minimized visual clutter—an important factor, as overstimulation was a key trigger for many of our students.\r\n\r\nThe targeted sensory tools supported students' ability to regulate their bodies and emotions. The calming water tube provided visual focus, chewys offered discreet oral sensory input, and the sensory floor tiles made movement breaks engaging and purposeful. Together, these tools helped students stay centered, organized, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nBy addressing both organization and sensory regulation, these supports created a more structured, calming, and responsive classroom environment. As a result, students demonstrated increased focus, smoother transitions, fewer behavioral disruptions, and greater participation, allowing them to truly thrive in their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771634046103,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-rich-learning-space-for-a-pre-k/10106716/","projectTitle":"Sensory-Rich Learning Space for a Pre-K Special Education Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivero","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp378340_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721260958092","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/hawaiipreschoolteacher"},{"teacherId":367371,"projectId":9880482,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! My students immediately starting sitting on the beanbag chair as soon as I unwrapped it. It makes relaxing during recess time fun while reading a book! I have many students who utilize it to talk about books or as a quiet spot away from the noisy circulation counter. \r\n\r\nStudents have also asked to use the chair during class time when they need a break from their assignments. We are truly fortunate to have such kind and thoughtful donors to support our school and programs!","fullyFundedDate":1772889501459,"projectUrl":"project/a-good-book-is-the-best-kind-of-chair/9880482/","projectTitle":"A Good Book Is the Best Kind of Chair...Part 2","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sumida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp367371_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687976712225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dsumida"},{"teacherId":367371,"projectId":10105658,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation to my project! My students were very happy to be able to borrow the graphic novels, I even have a waitlist for a few of the popular titles. The crochet books were loaned out with the school's crochet club who will be utilizing them as patterns for their upcoming projects. They were very grateful for the opportunity to choose from the many types of animals they could create with the books.\r\nThe ChompSaw will be used by the afterschool STEM club and GT Enrichment students to design cardboard creations. We are learning about the various patterns for fidget toys and will be moving on to more advanced projects such as roller coasters, games, and mini golf courses.\r\nThank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771635018372,"projectUrl":"project/box-tastic-tools-for-cardboard-stem-proj/10105658/","projectTitle":"Box-tastic Tools for Cardboard STEM Projects and New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sumida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp367371_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687976712225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dsumida"},{"teacherId":9791382,"projectId":9877528,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! Because of your donations, my students have been able to enjoy new resources that make learning even more exciting. One of their favorite things has been getting the chance to work outside at our picnic table. They absolutely love having a change of scenery and a break from the classroom while still staying focused on their work.\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were so grateful. It was such a special moment to see how much they appreciated the new supplies and opportunities to learn in a different way. Your kindness truly made them feel valued and supported.\r\nAs we continue through the school year, we will keep using these resources to support our lessons and projects. My students are especially excited to use the space for collaborative work, creative writing, and reading time outside. Your support has helped create a learning environment where students feel comfortable, motivated, and excited to learn. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1762648070349,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focused-fourth-grad/9877528/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focused Fourth Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gearhart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9791382"},{"teacherId":367371,"projectId":9791233,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation for the ChompSaw! My students have been so excited to use this cardboard cutter for their projects. My 2nd grade after school STEM club just started learning the basics in cutting lines and curves. We will be moving on to cutting shapes and using the tools that came with the ChompSaw bundle.\r\n\r\nI've also been able to utilize the ChompSaw with my GT Enrichment students. They created their own shapes after learning about interior cuts and using the measurement lines. Next week they will be moving on to design their own games and patterns for real world learning projects.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your support for my students and STEM programs.","fullyFundedDate":1763743780242,"projectUrl":"project/this-is-box-tastic-tools-for-cardboard/9791233/","projectTitle":"This is Box-tastic: Tools for Cardboard STEM Projects","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sumida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp367371_orig.png?crop=271,271,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1687976712225","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/dsumida"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50904","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":413,"numTeachers":40,"percentFrplEligible":50,"percentAsian":25,"percentBlack":9,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":9,"percentMultiracialImputed":15,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.8,"schoolId":50904,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pearl Harbor Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pearl Harbor Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/pearl-harbor-elementary-school/50904"}