{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ha'aheo Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8555209,"projectId":9573621,"letterContent":"We want to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks for your incredibly generous donation of school items for our classroom. Your contribution has made a significant difference in supporting our class store and our student behavior incentive program.\r\n\r\nThese donated supplies are much more than just items; they are powerful tools for motivation that directly impact student learning. By allowing us to provide exciting incentives, you are helping us boost engagement, encourage positive classroom behavior, and foster a truly focused learning environment. When students are motivated and engaged, they naturally put more effort into their assignments and achieve greater success.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our students and for supporting the goals of our classroom. Your commitment helps us create a positive and productive atmosphere every day.","fullyFundedDate":1758332420679,"projectUrl":"project/work-hard-shop-harder/9573621/","projectTitle":"Work Hard, Shop Harder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Haunga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8555209_orig.png?crop=416,416,x23,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1736403545057","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8555209"},{"teacherId":2090008,"projectId":9775970,"letterContent":"What a difference the shelving and containers have made to my students ability to be self directed learners. The centers are now very organized and easily accessible it makes learning fun. I also see how routines and rituals have definitely helped my students to see how important it is for everything to have a home. My students can now assist in center time and be able to set up the centers and return the items to its proper place with great success!! Its visually appealing and fun. Thank you so much this could not have been possible with out you.","fullyFundedDate":1759435936744,"projectUrl":"project/everything-needs-a-home/9775970/","projectTitle":"Everything Needs a Home","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hashimoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2090008_orig.jpg?crop=478,478,x0,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620069806708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2090008"},{"teacherId":3126348,"projectId":9773151,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa!\r\n\r\nOur outdoor recess has been completely transformed! The new equipment—including the hula hoops, jump ropes, and toss and catch sets—has encouraged significantly more active and cooperative play. Instead of tag and red light -green light, the students now have a variety of options to choose from. Thank you also for the incredible addition of the new Magna-Tile sets. Besides being a total hit, it inspires the kids playing with them to use their imagination as they make up their stories to go along with their playing.\r\n\r\nFinally, the new display book shelf in the front of our room has helped showcase our favorite and newest books, making reading feel even more special and accessible. Students can see the books we have read together in class and are encouraged to re-read them. The colorful clock is not only a fantastic visual aid for learning to tell time, but it also brightens our room! \r\n\r\nThese items have truly made our classroom a happier, more functional, and more dynamic place to be. Thank you again for investing in the daily life and education of our second-grade students!","fullyFundedDate":1759455890592,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-and-recess-refresh/9773151/","projectTitle":"Classroom and Recess Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teramoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3126348"},{"teacherId":3126348,"projectId":9480919,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for the new supply caddies for my second-grade classroom! The students and I are absolutely thrilled with this upgrade, and they have already made a noticeable, positive impact on our daily learning and organization.\r\n\r\nBefore we had the caddies, our communal supply situation often led to time-consuming passing out of supplies, or students not being able to get to the ones they keep on hand in their desk. We just started 2nd quarter and some students are already missing some of their crayons. Now, with each student having their own organized (some not so organized) caddy right at their desk, the difference is remarkable.\r\n\r\nEach student is now responsible for their own pencils, crayons, scissors, and glue sticks. They also keep their oil pastels and watercolors in there. This has fostered a wonderful sense of ownership and independence. They know exactly where their tools are, which has reduced distractions and helped them learn the valuable skill of kuleana - being responsible for yourself and your things.\r\n\r\nThis has also cut down on the amount of time it takes to pass out supplies. Everything is readily available. This means the transition to creative activities is smoother and quicker, allowing the children to spend more time creating. \r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our second-grade learners. Your kindness is directly impacting their ability to be organized, independent, and creative every single day. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758812221742,"projectUrl":"project/caddy-tastic-organization/9480919/","projectTitle":"Caddy-tastic Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teramoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3126348"},{"teacherId":3126348,"projectId":9302119,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for the new classroom rug. Our class loves it! It is a bright, happy space for students to gather for spelling and phonics lessons. Now students know and remind each other of the \"rules of the rug\" that include using quiet voices, raising our hands, and sitting nicely in their own spot. This helps reinforce expected behaviors during these lessons. \r\n\r\nOur new rug also provides a soft, comfortable space for students to play during free time and indoor recess. They all gravitate toward it when playing with blocks or their Magna Tiles. It's also the best place to sit and listen to a story!","fullyFundedDate":1755792405730,"projectUrl":"project/a-spot-to-gather-learn-and-grow/9302119/","projectTitle":"A Spot to Gather, Learn, and Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teramoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3126348"},{"teacherId":8479944,"projectId":6958175,"letterContent":"The addition of bookshelves and nook seating has had a profoundly positive impact on my students. The cozy corner quickly became a favorite spot where children feel comfortable and excited to spend time reading. This inviting space encourages them to choose books that interest them, which has greatly increased their enthusiasm for reading. As a result, I've noticed improvements in their vocabulary, comprehension, and overall confidence in literacy skills. The nook also provides a peaceful environment that helps students focus, making it easier for them to engage deeply with the material.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic growth, this project has supported my students' social and emotional development. The cozy corner offers a safe space where students can share stories and ideas with peers during small group reading sessions, fostering collaboration and communication skills. For some shy or reluctant readers, having a quiet, comfortable place to explore books has made a huge difference in their willingness to participate. It has truly enriched the classroom culture by promoting a love of learning and a sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nOverall, the impact has been overwhelmingly positive. This space has transformed how my students approach reading and learning by making it enjoyable and accessible. The materials provided allowed me to create a nurturing environment that supports both academic achievement and personal growth, setting a strong foundation for their future success.","fullyFundedDate":1667260255815,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-colorful-corner/6958175/","projectTitle":"Cozy Colorful Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8479944_orig.jpg?crop=1185,1185,x208,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674587786052","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missrapoza"},{"teacherId":3126348,"projectId":9152963,"letterContent":"The new book bins have revolutionized your 2nd-grade classroom library! By enabling organization by genre and author, students can now more easily discover books that align with their interests and reading levels. This improved system also allows me to prominently display new books and specifically highlight books for emerging readers, making the library more accessible and exciting for all your students.\r\n\r\nThe new decorative items for my classroom will significantly enhance its engagement. By creating a more visually stimulating and inviting environment, these decorations will likely foster a greater sense of comfort and curiosity among your students. A well-decorated classroom can also serve as a source of inspiration and reinforce learning themes, ultimately making the learning experience more enjoyable and memorable. This year our theme is \"Traveling the World, Learning is an Adventure.\" Can't wait to get started!","fullyFundedDate":1741666832741,"projectUrl":"project/an-engaging-environment/9152963/","projectTitle":"An Engaging Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Teramoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3126348"},{"teacherId":8979405,"projectId":9152988,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous contributions, which have made a significant impact on our students' learning experiences. Thanks to your support, we've been able to introduce an exciting array of STEM toys and coding activities that are truly captivating their minds and fostering a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.\r\nIt has been incredibly rewarding to witness the enthusiasm and engagement of our students as they interact with these new resources. \r\n\r\nFrom building intricate structures with engineering kits to programming robots to navigate mazes, every day brings new discoveries and challenges. I've seen firsthand how these hands-on experiences are not only making learning fun but also developing crucial skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.\r\n\r\nThe coding activities, in particular, have opened up a whole new world for our students. They are quickly grasping the fundamentals of computational thinking. \r\n\r\nYour generosity is directly contributing to creating an enriching and dynamic learning environment where students feel empowered to explore, innovate, and imagine. Thank you for investing in their potential and helping us inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers. We are truly grateful for your partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1741654020539,"projectUrl":"project/kids-coding-and-stem-supplies/9152988/","projectTitle":"Kids Coding and STEM Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacLeod","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8979405"},{"teacherId":2090008,"projectId":9152468,"letterContent":"I am so very grateful that I am able to support my students to be involved in their emotional regulation and independent learning. Having the workbooks and phonics books help them to be involved through touching and getting involved. Using the phonics beginning decoding books are perfect in small group learning. They are also so useful in reading centers. The Spot book and emotion stones were so helpful to help students to identify their feelings and to express their emotions.\r\n I am so grateful for your support to my students exploration through reading.","fullyFundedDate":1741654495630,"projectUrl":"project/touch-it-see-it-say-it/9152468/","projectTitle":"Touch it, See it, Say it!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hashimoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2090008_orig.jpg?crop=478,478,x0,y113&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1620069806708","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2090008"},{"teacherId":8581752,"projectId":9020260,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom. These books help me to honor my avid readers interests and keep them motivated and hooked with the titles they most want to read. I have developed a great book rapport with many readers and part of the key to keeping them buzzing about books is asking for their input and creating classroom wish lists that I can request from donors choose. They look forward to free reading time when our shelves are replenished with new and appealing titles. Your support of our classroom means more than I can express. \r\nLearning that my project has been funded on Donors Choose is such a wonderful feeling. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1736370127057,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-replenishment/9020260/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Replenishment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Han","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8581752_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659948658043","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8581752"},{"teacherId":7224086,"projectId":9152848,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for your generous donations! Our EL students are loving their new dual-language dictionaries, and these items have been a springboard to independence for them as they add new terms to their vocabulary. Their eyes lit up when we first brought them out- seeing their home language in their new home has definitely been a bright spot, and is helping us build connections. Mahalo nui also for the graphic novels, which have made their reading assignments from their homeroom more accessible and enjoyable. We so appreciate your support as these kind, intelligent kids navigate lifeʻs changes.","fullyFundedDate":1741657059458,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-our-amazing-newcomer-students/9152848/","projectTitle":"Supporting Our Amazing Newcomer Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Costa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7224086_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619664635494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7224086"},{"teacherId":7224086,"projectId":6254486,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa to all of our amazing donors! These wonderful supplies continue to support our studentsʻ learning years after your generous donations! We have now had several rounds of students benefit from these amazing supplies, which have truly transformed our classroom, allowing us to bring back hands-on, investigative learning in a big way after the challenges of distance learning. \r\n\r\n The most exciting items for my students have been all the art, building, and hands-on supplies- the watercolors, oil pastels, and plaster cloth have now been used by several classes to create cross-curricular projects, allowing our students to be truly creative and making the concepts tangible and real. The geometry sets (Folding 3D GeoFigures and Large Geometric Shapes) have also been a huge hit, turning abstract math concepts into concrete objects they can manipulate and explore. \r\n\r\n Your donation has also helped create a classroom environment where students are excited to learn and eager to tackle challenging work. The small items, like the animal stickers and Ticonderoga Noir Pencils, are small but mighty motivators that help build a positive, enthusiastic atmosphere. Your support ensures that every day is filled with discovery and engagement. Mahalo nui loa for investing in their future and helping us make their educational journey engaging!","fullyFundedDate":1646803858625,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-supplies/6254486/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Costa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7224086_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619664635494","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7224086"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50759","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":122,"numTeachers":12,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":12,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"10.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":62.4,"schoolId":50759,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ha'aheo Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ha'aheo Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/ha-aheo-elementary-school/50759"}