{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"1SG Samuel K. Solomon Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10351382,"projectId":9897440,"letterContent":"In Mr. E's third-grade classroom, there is one word that serves as our North Star: Ohana. From the very first moment we gathered together this school year, we have talked about what it truly means to be a family within these four walls. We teach the children that being part of an Ohana means that we look out for one another, we lift each other up, and—most importantly—we work together to make sure that every single family member gets everything they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nI am writing to you today to express our thanks. Through your incredible generosity, you have become an essential part of our Ohana. Your donations have provided the resources, the atmosphere, and the inspiration necessary to ensure that every one of my students has the opportunity to flourish.\r\n\r\nA Space Created by the Students\r\nOne of the most important steps in building our Ohana was making sure the students felt that this classroom was truly their own space. It isn't just a room where they sit and listen; it is a place they helped build. Thanks to your gifts, we were able to spend time working as a team to make this vision a reality.\r\n\r\nOur room was buzzing with excitement as the students took charge of the vibrant wave decorations, carefully lining them up across the cabinets and the sink area. It has turned our cleanup station into a refreshing part of our environment. While they were busy with the waves and helping me secure our large world map in its place of honor, I worked on pinning the planet decorations to the boards at the very front and rear of the classroom.\r\n\r\nNow, when the students look around, they see their own handiwork. They see a world they helped map out, a sea of waves they helped \"surf\" across our cabinets, and a universe of planets surrounding them. This sense of ownership is crucial; when students feel that a space is their own, they treat it—and each other—with a deeper level of respect and care.\r\n\r\nMeeting Every Member's Needs\r\nThe core of our Ohana philosophy is ensuring everyone has what they need to be successful. Every child learns differently, and your donations have allowed me to meet those diverse needs in ways I couldn't have done alone.\r\n\r\nThe Ring Doorbell: This has become our favorite way to bring our focus back to the task at hand. It's a gentle, melodic attention-getter that brings the students' focus back to the front without me ever having to raise my voice. It creates a calm, predictable environment.\r\n\r\nKick Bands: For our students who need to move to stay focused, these have been a total game-changer. In our Ohana, we don't expect everyone to sit perfectly still if that isn't how they learn best. These bands give them the sensory input they need to stay engaged.\r\n\r\nDiversity in Our Library\r\nOur class library is the heart of our daily discovery, and your contributions have helped our collection grow into something truly special. While our library holds a wide variety of stories, your donations have allowed us to include more books with a specific focus on Black and Hawaiian culture.\r\n\r\nIn third grade, identity is everything. When a student picks up a book and sees a hero who looks like them, or reads a story that honors the traditions of their own heritage, it reaffirms their value in this world. These additions ensure that our library is a mirror for all our students and a window for their peers, helping our Ohana develop not just literacy skills, but a sense of pride and a deeper understanding of the diverse family we belong to.\r\n\r\nStewardship and Celebration\r\nA family succeeds when it has the right resources and a sense of order. The new organization tools, bins, and totes have made our daily life so much smoother. The students take great pride in being stewards of their own space. Having a dedicated home for every supply helps them stay responsible and ensures that our learning time is never wasted.\r\n\r\nFinally, the prizes for \"Mr. E's Mystery Treasure Chest\" have become the heartbeat of our positive reinforcement. We use these to celebrate the moments when a student embodies the spirit of Ohana—whether they are helping a friend who is struggling or showing incredible perseverance. These rewards are a tangible way to say, \"I see your hard work, and your contribution to our family matters.\"\r\n\r\nThank You for Joining Our Ohana\r\nYour kindness has shown my students that they are cared for by a community that wants them to have every advantage. You have helped me create a space where they feel empowered, supported, and ready to take on the world. Thank you for making sure my students have everything they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1763726406127,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-inspired-a-classroom-enha/9897440/","projectTitle":"Organized and Inspired: A Classroom Enhancement Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. E","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10351382"},{"teacherId":7163118,"projectId":9773770,"letterContent":"We are very grateful for your donation to help our eSports and Robotics programs. Our eSports students are excited that they do not have to wait as long to practice, as we now have an additional Switch! The students want to perform well at the competitions and love to practice. They are able to get more hands on practice time in while still being able to watch each other practice and give feedback to each other. \r\n\r\nOur Robotics students are able to charge their devices without having to double check if a particular cable and port was available now that we have more cables with the correct connections.","fullyFundedDate":1759362555148,"projectUrl":"project/esports-and-robotics-support/9773770/","projectTitle":"eSports and Robotics Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tateyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7163118_orig.jpg?crop=1781,1781,x0,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1587181992532","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ses-tateyama"},{"teacherId":10294451,"projectId":9779668,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. Your support has made a meaningful difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your kindness. Because of you, our students now have access to valuable supplies such as birdhouses, markers, trellises, and water hose equipment that help bring hands-on learning to life.\r\n\r\nThese materials will be used daily to encourage creativity, responsibility, and curiosity as students learn through real-world experiences. Your generosity helps create an engaging and supportive learning environment, and it will have a lasting impact on our classroom. Thank you again for investing in our students and their education.","fullyFundedDate":1759629712782,"projectUrl":"project/gardening-and-crafts/9779668/","projectTitle":"Gardening and Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294451"},{"teacherId":10309257,"projectId":9819247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of you, my students are learning in a classroom that is more organized, responsive, and accessible to their individual needs. The sensory tools, organizational supports, and instructional technology have helped create a calm, structured environment where students can better regulate themselves and focus on learning. Having clearly labeled spaces, personal materials, and visual supports has increased student independence and reduced distractions, allowing every child to engage more confidently in daily instruction.\r\n\r\nThe hands-on manipulatives you provided have had a powerful impact on student understanding. Materials like the STEM builders, math flip-and-solve boards, and Legos have allowed students to actively explore concepts rather than simply observe them. Through building, problem-solving, and experimenting, students are developing deeper conceptual understanding, stronger critical thinking skills, and greater confidence in math and STEM learning. This open-ended, tactile approach has been especially effective in meeting the diverse learning styles in our classroom and helping students make meaningful connections to what they are learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has also allowed me to use instructional time more efficiently and intentionally. Tools like the document camera and classroom organization materials help lessons run smoothly, reduce confusion, and keep students focused on learning rather than logistics. Most importantly, your support has created a more equitable, differentiated learning environment where every student has the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for investing in our classroom and in the joy, growth, and curiosity of my students — your impact is felt every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1760321349549,"projectUrl":"project/active-learning/9819247/","projectTitle":"Active Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bunch","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10309257"},{"teacherId":9681032,"projectId":9734543,"letterContent":"Because of the generous support, our Makers in Motion: Creativity for Military-Connected Students project successfully brought hands-on, creative learning to life for our students. With access to high-quality materials such as HP 972X high-yield printer ink, Prang colored pencils, and Prang Ready-To-Use Washable Metallic Tempera Paints, students were able to plan, sketch, revise, and showcase their ideas with pride. Printed templates, visual instructions, and student reflections ensured that every learner could fully engage in the creative process from start to finish.\r\n\r\nThe wide range of maker supplies, including ZLemma cardboard construction tool kits, electric scissors, a mini heat gun, rubber bands, cotton balls, balloons, and self-adhesive eye stickers, allowed students to design and build imaginative and movable creations. These materials supported problem-solving, fine motor development, and early engineering skills while encouraging collaboration and experimentation. Military-connected students, in particular, benefited from the opportunity to work in teams, test ideas safely, and experience success through iteration; building resilience alongside academic and creative skills.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project created a sense of belonging and emotional safety in the classroom. Students were empowered to express themselves creatively, take ownership of their work, and see their ideas transformed into tangible outcomes. The makerspace experience fostered confidence, perseverance, and joy, providing stability and positive connection during a critical time in their lives. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them see themselves as capable creators, innovators, and problem-solvers.","fullyFundedDate":1759504681848,"projectUrl":"project/makers-in-motion-creativity-for-militar/9734543/","projectTitle":"Makers in Motion: Creativity for Military-Connected Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Guiney","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9681032_orig.jpg?crop=1180,1180,x0,y78&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723781360303","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9681032"},{"teacherId":10271072,"projectId":9734331,"letterContent":"Because of you, our kindergarten classroom is full of creativity and excitement. The toys have quickly become favorites during center time, giving students chances to play together, share, and learn through hands on experiences. The art supplies are used constantly. My students love being able to draw themselves, friends, and family with the skin-colored Crayola crayons and markers. \r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the kids were beyond excited. They could not wait to try everything out. The new books have already become go to choices for read-aloud. Having organized supplies has also made a big difference, students can find what they need more easily and feel proud taking care of their own materials. \r\n\r\nWe will continue using these items all year as we learn and grow together. The toys will support learning and social skills, the art supplies will encourage creativity and confidence, and the books will help build a love of reading. Thank you for giving my students such a fun and meaningful education, it truly means to the world to us.","fullyFundedDate":1759454610716,"projectUrl":"project/help-stock-our-kindergarten-classroom/9734331/","projectTitle":"Help Stock Our Kindergarten Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hansen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10271072"},{"teacherId":10294451,"projectId":9776850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support to our classroom. With your donation you have given the students the opportunity to plant different fruits and vegetables. They were all excited to plant them in our garden and in our hydroponic towers. \r\n\r\nThe watering cans have been a huge hit! The students love getting to carry their watering cans into the garden and water their plants. They have been starting to understand the importance of taking care of our earth. \r\n\r\nWith the plastic trays they have had the opportunity to grow plants inside with our hydroponics. They have grown different plants such as peppers, basil, and arugula. They also got to taste test them before going on winter break!","fullyFundedDate":1759451420111,"projectUrl":"project/gardening-with-the-littles/9776850/","projectTitle":"Gardening with the Littles!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Palmer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294451"},{"teacherId":1896715,"projectId":9772723,"letterContent":"Your donation has helped turn our classroom into a calm and organized space that kids love coming to. It amazing what a little organization does for the sanity of both me the teacher and all of my students.\r\n\r\nBefore getting this project funded I was using only what my school was providing for me which meant supplies were stacked in corners and the only smells we had were body odors and industrial cleaners. Now we have clear spaces for supplies to go and calming scents being diffused through the air!","fullyFundedDate":1759625356932,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-to-be-calm-and-organized/9772723/","projectTitle":"Help Us to Be Calm and Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tsuji","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1896715_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568679074913","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1896715"},{"teacherId":10254927,"projectId":9773431,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your donation to our classroom library! When I first got my classroom, the one thing that I wanted most was a big library for my students. My favorite thing about school was always borrowing books from my teacher and being able to share it with my classmates. Now I can do it for my classroom! \r\n\r\nNear my desk, I position all the books that have series/collections, That way I will be able to check who checked out a book and be able to keep the series together.\r\n\r\nOur new books also help my students complete their 30 mins of reading every night! Because I was able to get books that my students are interested in, students are enjoying independent reading and discussing their books to their peers.","fullyFundedDate":1759454173836,"projectUrl":"project/our-classroom-library/9773431/","projectTitle":"Our Classroom Library!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hernandez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254927"},{"teacherId":9804544,"projectId":9778051,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of PE supplies, including the balloons, bean bags, and beach balls. We are truly grateful for your support and thoughtfulness. These items will make a meaningful difference in our physical education program and have already added excitement and creativity to our lessons.\r\n\r\nBeyond the physical benefits, these supplies also help foster important social and emotional skills. Through games and activities using this equipment, students practice cooperation, patience, leadership, and respectful behavior. These experiences contribute to building confidence and reinforcing the importance of teamwork and healthy lifestyles.\r\n\r\nYour generosity directly supports our goal of providing engaging, inclusive, and meaningful physical education experiences for all students. Donations like yours allow us to expand our activities, refresh our equipment, and create lessons that students truly enjoy and look forward to each week. We deeply appreciate your commitment to supporting student wellness and education.","fullyFundedDate":1759495351160,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education/9778051/","projectTitle":"Physical Education","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804544"},{"teacherId":7933699,"projectId":9779359,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to purchase award certificates, leis, snacks, and juice boxes for our parent engagement activity. The students were excited to receive the certificates and leis, as well as having a snack with their families. We were able to share with parents more information regarding our EL program, yearly testing and how they can support their child's academic achievements at home.\r\n\r\nTraditionally, the parent turn-out at our school has been low. It was wonderful to see many more families attend this event and increase parent involvement. Together, we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of our EL students, and parents hopefuly learned more about the EL program. Your support made a significant difference!","fullyFundedDate":1759627463069,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-english-learners-with-famili/9779359/","projectTitle":"Celebrating English Learners With Families","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watanabe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7933699"},{"teacherId":10254927,"projectId":9708181,"letterContent":"When my students saw the different games and books that I had ordered for them and received, they were excited. After going over expectations and rules for these games and books, my students immediately went straight to the building set and had so much fun playing with it. \r\n\r\nFor the books, students are eager to read the books that I have ordered for them and are now starting to complete a FULL reading log! Sometimes, as a class, we will pick a book that I will read to them at the end of the day before dismissal. \r\n\r\nThey have been enjoying the games and books, and this has led me to think about the next steps that I want to provide for my classroom. 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