{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Holualoa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1219246,"projectId":10538327,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful to our generous donors for making our Hurricane Lala Food, Air Fryer, and Microwave project possible. These new resources have already made a meaningful difference in our special education classroom by giving students access to comforting foods, engaging hands on learning experiences, and opportunities to build important social-emotional and functional life skills. Our students have already been enjoying popcorn and macaroni and cheese, and the excitement they showed when they first saw the microwave, air fryer, and food items was unforgettable. Many students immediately began asking what we would make, when we could try the new appliances, and whether they could help. The simple experience of preparing a warm snack together has become much more than a food activity. It has created a positive classroom routine where students can practice waiting patiently, taking turns, making choices, asking for help, using polite language, sharing materials, and cleaning up after themselves. The room was filled with smiles, conversation, and a sense of community. For many of our students, these shared moments are especially valuable because they provide a comfortable, low pressure way to practice communication and peer interaction. Students who may be hesitant to participate in a traditional academic discussion often feel more confident sharing their favorite snack, asking a classmate if they would like some popcorn, or talking about what they notice during a cooking activity. These materials have helped make our classroom feel more welcoming, supportive, and home like, which is so important for students who may arrive at school feeling worried, tired, overwhelmed, or dysregulated. A familiar snack such as macaroni and cheese can offer comfort and help a student regroup so they are better able to participate in learning. Having access to these resources has allowed us to meet students' needs in a caring and practical way while reinforcing that school is a safe place where they are valued.","fullyFundedDate":1788458365761,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-and-consistent-meals-after-hurri/10538327/","projectTitle":"Comfort and Consistent Meals After Hurricane Lala","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1219246_orig.jpg?crop=648,648,x45,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720890403008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1219246"},{"teacherId":9528566,"projectId":10358911,"letterContent":"We have been using our play groceries for so much more than just our dramatic play area! The kids are learning about longer/ shorter, taller/ smaller, markets and we've been able to use our dramatic play center in more ways than just what I originally anticipated. They love the variety of items and food, and even learning the concept of money has been a big success using these new toys. We appreciate you contributing these to our classroom and helping us find new ways to learn our curriculum. We are so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1783826901708,"projectUrl":"project/dramatic-play-for-kinders/10358911/","projectTitle":"Dramatic Play For Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shelbi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9528566_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715659702948","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-shelbi"},{"teacherId":9485509,"projectId":10300691,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible support, our classroom has been enriched with a brand-new collection of educational board games! Thanks to your gift, our students now have access to a wide variety of engaging, hands-on activities that offer a much-needed break from screen time. This addition has completely revitalized our classroom dynamic by encouraging students to put down their devices, interact face-to-face, and learn through active play. As they roll dice, strategist moves, and work through game challenges, they are sharpening critical thinking, problem-solving, and spatial reasoning skills in real time. Beyond the academic benefits, these board games have transformed our downtime into a vibrant space for social-emotional growth—teaching students patience, teamwork, sportsmanship, and the joy of authentic human connection. Your generosity did far more than provide new games; you created meaningful, screen-free experiences that build both sharp minds and strong friendships. Thank you for making such a creative and lasting impact on our students' daily learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1780022576907,"projectUrl":"project/play-connect-organize-screen-free-str/10300691/","projectTitle":"Play, Connect, Organize: Screen-Free Strategy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaupu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9485509_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726015934528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9485509"},{"teacherId":9485509,"projectId":10114257,"letterContent":"All, because of your generous support, our classroom library has undergone an incredible transformation! Thanks to your contribution, we were able to add a new study bookshelf, cozy bench seating, and an interactive spinning bookshelf to our reading corner.\r\n\r\nBefore this upgrade, our books were overflowing, making it difficult for students to find titles that matched their reading levels and interests. The new organization has completely changed how our students interact with our classroom library:\r\n\r\nThe Spinning Bookshelf has become an instant favorite. Its dynamic design allows students to easily browse through featured series and new additions, sparking immediate curiosity and excitement about reading.\r\n\r\nThe Main Bookshelf gives every genre, topic, and reading level a dedicated, clearly labeled space. Our library is now neat, accessible, and easy for the kids to maintain independently.\r\n\r\nThe Bench Seating has turned our reading area into a warm, inviting sanctuary. Students love curling up on the bench during independent reading time, which has noticeably increased the amount of time they spend immersed in books each day.\r\n\r\nYour gift did more than just purchase furniture, it created an inspiring environment that fosters a genuine love for reading. Seeing the students' eyes light up as they explore the new setup and settle into their cozy new reading spot has been truly heartening.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom, supporting literacy, and making a direct, daily impact on our students' learning journey.","fullyFundedDate":1778779567221,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-and-logistics-upgrade/10114257/","projectTitle":"Literacy and Logistics Upgrade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaupu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9485509_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726015934528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9485509"},{"teacherId":7935611,"projectId":10261865,"letterContent":"My students are so grateful for the snacks your donation has provided them. They have been thrilled to receive these snacks. Many of my students need snacks to keep up their energy, focus, and keep them ready to learn throughout the day. \r\n Your kindness has made a difference for my students. 3rd grade is a big transition year so having full bellies helps my them to stay on track and do their very best work. It's reassuring for them to know that snacks are available when they need that extra boost.\r\n We are so grateful for community members like you who invest in our students education and well-being. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and support!","fullyFundedDate":1784931374632,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-students/10261865/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hale","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7935611"},{"teacherId":1219246,"projectId":10417828,"letterContent":"This project has helped create a positive and encouraging classroom environment for my special education students. We use the food reward chart to recognize students for making responsible choices, completing assignments, using appropriate communication, showing kindness, and working toward their individual academic and behavior goals.\r\n\r\nThe chart gives students a clear, visual way to see their progress. Many of my students benefit from immediate feedback, so they can easily understand how their positive choices help them reach a goal. The rewards also encourage students to practice important skills such as patience, self-monitoring, decision-making, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nOne student who often struggled to begin independent work was able to set a small goal using the chart: take out the needed materials and complete the first problem. After earning progress for beginning the task, the student continued working and completed several problems. The student was proud to see the progress on the chart and realized that a difficult assignment could be completed one step at a time.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. They wanted to learn how the chart worked and which snacks they could choose. Their excitement gave us an opportunity to discuss classroom expectations, positive behavior, and the importance of working toward a goal. Students enjoyed seeing their individual progress and celebrating their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThe chart is about more than earning a snack. It helps students understand that their effort and choices matter. We use the reward system to discuss questions such as, \"What positive choice helped you earn progress?\" and \"What can you try next time?\" These conversations help students focus on growth and learn from challenges.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue connecting the chart to students' academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals. Students will practice reading, writing, math, communication, and self-regulation skills while working toward positive rewards. We will also encourage students to take more responsibility by helping track their progress, choosing daily goals, and reflecting on their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nI am very grateful to the donors who supported this project. Your generosity provided more than snacks and materials. It gave my students motivation, encouragement, and opportunities to experience success. Because of your support, they are learning that positive choices are noticed, effort is valuable, and every step forward is worth celebrating.","fullyFundedDate":1787233264819,"projectUrl":"project/punch-for-progress-small-rewards-big-w/10417828/","projectTitle":"Punch for Progress: Small Rewards, Big Wins","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roberg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1219246_orig.jpg?crop=648,648,x45,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720890403008","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1219246"},{"teacherId":9485509,"projectId":10417173,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in providing daily snacks for our 2nd-grade classroom. In our room, learning takes a tremendous amount of energy, and having access to nutritious snacks throughout the day makes a profound difference in my students' ability to thrive. Before your support, hunger was a quiet but constant barrier to learning in our classroom, often leading to fatigue, anxiety, and difficulty focusing during critical afternoon lessons.\r\nYour gift transformed our daily routine and directly unlocked our students' potential. Having a reliable, healthy snack available removes the burden of hunger so my students can focus entirely on reading, math, and social growth. The physical benefits were immediate: energy levels remained steady, afternoon meltdowns decreased, and student concentration dramatically improved. Beyond the nutritional value, having a shared snack time created a wonderful community-building routine where students gather, practice kindness, and recharge together. Knowing that they can count on having food whenever they are hungry gives my seven- and eight-year-olds a deep sense of security and care.\r\nWhen our snack supply arrived, the relief and excitement among the children was tangible. One student quietly came up to me and whispered, \"I don't have to worry if I forget my snack now, because our classroom has enough for everyone.\" That moment highlighted just how much peace of mind your contribution brought to our kids. Knowing that a caring donor thought of them made my students feel valued, safe, and supported by a larger community that believes in their success. Your generosity provided far more than food—you nourished minds, eased worries, and created an environment where every child is ready to learn. Thank you for making such a compassionate and direct impact on our classroom family.","fullyFundedDate":1786331527547,"projectUrl":"project/energize-engage-snacks-and-rewards-fo/10417173/","projectTitle":"Energize & Engage: Snacks and Rewards for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaupu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9485509_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726015934528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9485509"},{"teacherId":9485509,"projectId":10346275,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 2nd-grade classroom and for funding our new class rug!\r\nIn 2nd grade, the rug is the heart of our learning space. It is where we gather every morning to build community, launch reading and math lessons, share stories, and collaborate on group projects. Before your gift, our students were sitting on a worn-out carpet with limited space, making it difficult for everyone to have a defined, comfortable spot to focus.\r\nWith our new rug, the transformation was immediate:\r\nDefined Personal Space: The colorful, designated spots help each student understand their personal boundaries, which has dramatically reduced distractions and helped everyone settle in quickly for lessons.\r\nA Cozy Learning Environment: The bright, comfortable space makes gathering for read-alouds and group discussions something the students actively look forward to every day.\r\nA Sense of Belonging: Knowing that someone outside our school cared enough to invest in their classroom made our students feel incredibly special and valued.\r\nWhen the rug arrived and we unrolled it for the first time, the room filled with gasps and applause. One of my students immediately exclaimed, \"It's so soft, and I have my very own square!\"\r\nYour generosity has created a warm, welcoming foundation for learning that these students will enjoy every single day this school year. Thank you for making a direct, positive impact on our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1781968722608,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-rug-and-sharp-tools-to-learn/10346275/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Rug and Sharp Tools to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaupu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9485509_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726015934528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9485509"},{"teacherId":9485509,"projectId":10293233,"letterContent":"Introducing dedicated headphones into our 2nd-grade classroom has fundamentally transformed our daily instructional dynamic. At seven and eight years old, students are building foundational skills in reading fluency, phonics, and basic mathematics. \r\n- Targeted Literacy & Language Acquisition: During independent reading blocks, students use adaptive learning software to listen to real-time audio models of letter sounds, blend words, and hear stories read aloud. Headphones allow students to hear clear audio.\r\n- Minimized Distractions & Heightened Focus: A vibrant 2nd-grade classroom naturally has movement and ambient sound. Headphones create an individual, low-distraction environment where students can fully engage in self-paced software, digital assessments, and instructional videos without being disrupted by—or disrupting—their peers.\r\n- Support for Diverse Learning Needs: For neurodivergent students and those with sensory processing sensitivities, noise-canceling or over-ear headphones help reduce environmental anxiety. They provide a safe audio space, allowing these students to maintain emotional regulation and stamina throughout the school day.\r\nThe addition of headphones has directly increased student engagement, fostered independence, and helped create an equitable learning environment tailored to every child's unique pace.\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and investing in resources that make a tangible difference in our students' educational journeys.","fullyFundedDate":1779379827296,"projectUrl":"project/tune-in-to-learning-headphones-organi/10293233/","projectTitle":"Tune In to Learning: Headphones & Organization!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaupu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9485509_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1726015934528","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9485509"},{"teacherId":7937520,"projectId":10314326,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your donation to our classroom library! I have been working on building a functional library that looks cohesive, is easy to access for young readers, and features quality furniture. Because of you, we now have a cozy, inviting space that encourages students to sit down and get lost in a book.\r\nThis display shelf allows me to highlight thematic read-alouds for students to view, enjoy, and dive deep into! It has already been a huge hit for back-to-school, and I am so excited to rotate the books as our thematic units unfold and holidays pass throughout the year.\r\nThank you for helping me fulfill my wish for a beautiful, functional library. I am so grateful to you for believing in our class and valuing literacy in our schools. I know this bookshelf will serve our students for many years to come!","fullyFundedDate":1783874001866,"projectUrl":"project/story-telling-display/10314326/","projectTitle":"Story Telling Display!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751438111268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937520"},{"teacherId":7937520,"projectId":10314202,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your donation to our classroom library! I have been working on building a functional library that looks cohesive, is easy to access for young readers, and that has good quality furniture! Because of you, we have this cozy library that is inviting to students to sit and read a book!! \r\nThank you for helping me to fulfill my wish for a beautiful and functional library! I am so grateful to you for believing in our class and for valuing literacy in our schools! I know this bookshelf will last me for many years!","fullyFundedDate":1781920778389,"projectUrl":"project/homes-for-books/10314202/","projectTitle":"Homes for Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751438111268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937520"},{"teacherId":7937520,"projectId":10114709,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your donation to our classroom! We have already begun to dig into our materials and I am so excited to implement more art this year with our new oil pastels and tag board! This will help us with projects such as the Sight is Beautiful Contest, printmaking cards and our May Day Kihei, and our annual collaboration with Donkey Mill Art Center! \r\nOur students are so fortunate to have donors such as you who care about their learning and who value bringing art into the classroom! \r\nWe are grateful for your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1778093651468,"projectUrl":"project/more-art/10114709/","projectTitle":"More Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937520_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751438111268","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937520"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50763","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":476,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":48,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":21,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":13,"percentMultiracialImputed":28,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.5,"schoolId":50763,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Holualoa Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Holualoa Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/holualoa-elementary-school/50763"}