{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honoka'a Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9697292,"projectId":10112168,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity in bringing these essential learning tools to our K-2 special education classroom. Your support provides the specialized, hands-on resources my students need to build confidence and independence.\r\n\r\nWith the Magnetic Wonder Tiles and Floor Puzzles, my students will develope the fine motor skills and spatial awareness vital for early development. The Sentence Building Flip Charts, Eyewords Multisensory Dictionaries, and Sight-Word Sentences will transform how they approach literacy, making abstract concepts tangible and accessible.\r\n\r\nFrom practicing handwriting with our new Pencil Grips and Composition Books to mastering math with the Sensory Subtraction Cards, your gifts will make every lesson more engaging.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and believing in my students' potential!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Frost","fullyFundedDate":1771790231795,"projectUrl":"project/building-big-skills-with-small-hands/10112168/","projectTitle":"Building Big Skills With Small Hands","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Frost","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9697292_orig.jpg?crop=1138,1138,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743736591030","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9697292"},{"teacherId":1853050,"projectId":9840858,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 5th grade students, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of materials to support social studies and citizenship education in our classroom. Your contribution has provided valuable hands-on resources that bring learning to life and help students develop a deeper understanding of civic responsibility and the democratic process.\r\n\r\nThe gavel, ballot boxes, and thumbs up/down paddle boards have transformed our classroom into an interactive learning environment where students can actively participate in mock elections, debates, classroom meetings, and decision-making activities. These experiences help students understand how democracy works, the importance of voting, and how citizens can respectfully express their opinions while listening to the perspectives of others.\r\n\r\nThe social studies workbooks provide students with opportunities to strengthen their understanding of government, history, geography, economics, and civic responsibility. These resources support meaningful discussions about the rights and responsibilities of citizens and help students make connections between what they learn in class and the world around them.\r\n\r\nThe Oreos and Chips Ahoy cookies have also been valuable teaching tools. Through engaging simulations and hands-on activities, students have explored concepts such as voting, representation, compromise, and decision-making. These memorable experiences help students better understand complex social studies concepts while making learning fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students are developing important citizenship skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, respectful communication, leadership, and civic engagement. They are learning that every voice matters and that active participation is an important part of being a responsible citizen.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us create meaningful learning experiences that prepare them to become informed, engaged, and responsible members of their communities. Your support is making a lasting impact on our classroom and our future leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1766766571037,"projectUrl":"project/citizenship-in-the-classroom/9840858/","projectTitle":"Citizenship in the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1853050_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585726550032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1853050"},{"teacherId":1853050,"projectId":9818685,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of kickballs, basketballs, and a ball cart for our students. Your support has made a tremendous impact on our school community and has helped transform our hardtop into a more active, engaging, and inclusive space for students.\r\n\r\nThe new equipment has provided students with opportunities to participate in team sports during recess and physical activity breaks. Whether they are playing kickball, basketball, or creating their own games, students are staying active, developing coordination, and building healthy habits that support their overall well-being.\r\n\r\nBeyond promoting physical activity, these resources are helping students strengthen important social and emotional skills. Through team sports, students learn cooperation, communication, problem-solving, sportsmanship, and perseverance. They are developing friendships, building positive relationships with their peers, and learning how to work together toward a common goal.\r\n\r\nThe ball cart has also helped us organize and easily access equipment, allowing more students to participate and maximizing play opportunities during recess. Having readily available equipment encourages students to be active and engaged rather than remaining sedentary.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is creating opportunities for students to move, connect, and grow both physically and socially. The joy and excitement we see on the hardtop each day is a direct result of your support. Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create a positive environment where children can build relationships, develop teamwork skills, and enjoy being active.","fullyFundedDate":1765415472311,"projectUrl":"project/the-dragon-dome/9818685/","projectTitle":"The Dragon Dome","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1853050_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585726550032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1853050"},{"teacherId":1853050,"projectId":9808857,"letterContent":"On behalf of my students and our classroom, I would like to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of books. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our students' learning and growth as readers.\r\n\r\nThe set of Cat Kid books has been a wonderful addition to our classroom library. These books have provided students with opportunities to read texts that genuinely interest and engage them. Having access to high-interest books encourages students to read more frequently, builds reading stamina, and helps foster a lifelong love of reading. It has been exciting to see students eagerly choosing books and sharing their enthusiasm for reading with their classmates.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly grateful for the SBA preparation books. These resources provided students with valuable practice and helped them become familiar with the types of questions and tasks they would encounter on the assessment. The books allowed students to strengthen important reading and test-taking skills while building confidence leading up to testing season.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these resources was evident in our results. Through hard work, dedication, and the support of these SBA preparation materials, 57% of our students met or exceeded proficiency on the SBA assessment. The practice opportunities provided by these books played an important role in helping students feel prepared and capable on test day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and providing resources that support both academic achievement and a love of reading. Your generosity has opened doors for learning and success, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1766961132219,"projectUrl":"project/daily-practice/9808857/","projectTitle":"Daily Practice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1853050_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585726550032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1853050"},{"teacherId":10251120,"projectId":10262387,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snack project. Because of your kindness, my students were able to enjoy a variety of snacks including Ritz Bits Sandwiches, Oreos, Cheese Balls, fruit snacks, Chex Mix, Cheez-Its, Goldfish, and other snack favorites.\r\n\r\nThese snacks made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Many students come to school hungry or need a little extra fuel to stay focused throughout the day. Having a variety of snacks readily available allowed me to ensure that every student had access to something when they needed it most. As a result, students were better able to concentrate on lessons, participate in classroom discussions, and remain engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helped create a caring and supportive classroom environment. Students felt comforted knowing that their needs were being met, and it allowed our classroom to be a place where they could focus on learning rather than hunger. The snacks were especially appreciated during testing days, long instructional blocks, and special classroom celebrations throughout the year.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, I was able to spend less time worrying about students who were hungry and more time focusing on teaching and supporting their academic growth. Your kindness has had a direct impact on both student well-being and student success.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our classroom community, thank you for investing in our learning journey. Your support helped provide nourishment, comfort, and encouragement to every child who walked through our classroom door.","fullyFundedDate":1778061132269,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-organized-spaces-and/10262387/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating, Organized Spaces, and Happy Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Akina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10251120_orig.jpg?crop=959,959,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760417252968","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10251120"},{"teacherId":10159409,"projectId":10107535,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom project for new math manipulatives! Your support has brought a vibrant, energetic wave of hands-on learning to our classroom, and we are so grateful for your investment in our students.\r\n\r\nBefore these materials arrived, abstract mathematical concepts could sometimes feel distant or intimidating. Now, our classroom transforms into a space of active discovery. These manipulatives allow the students to physically build, move, and break down problems, turning theoretical math into something they can see, touch, and truly understand.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your gift goes far beyond the physical items. By providing these resources, you have:\r\n\r\nBoosted Student Engagement: The classroom instantly lights up when it's time to bring out the manipulatives. Math time has become a highly anticipated, collaborative experience.\r\n\r\nBuilt Confidence: Having concrete tools allows students who usually struggle with math to find their footing, test their ideas safely, and experience those incredible \"aha!\" moments.\r\n\r\nFostered Teamwork: Students are working together, sharing strategies, and talking through complex problems as they build visual models.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has not only provided essential learning tools but has also sent a powerful message to my students that their education matters to a community far wider than our classroom walls. Thank you for being such an integral part of our learning journey and for helping us make math accessible, interactive, and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1771648952106,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulatives/10107535/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aldridge","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10159409"},{"teacherId":5014810,"projectId":10105518,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. This project provided art materials that my students used to create pressed flower vases for Mother's Day. My students were impressed with what they could create using the dried flowers. The had fun creating their vases and were pleased with the gifts that they could create. \r\n\r\nThe healthy snacks were a big hit! These snacks were given to my students before they began taking their state tests. This was the first time my students had to take these tests. Having a healthy snack to eat before they tested helped ease their nerves, and provided nourishment for those who may not have had time to eat breakfast. Students were excited to see what snack they would get each day, and they were so grateful to have these snack provided for them. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping me by providing these snacks and materials that brought a smile to their faces. On behalf of my students, and my self, we thank you and appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1771704341901,"projectUrl":"project/motivate-and-inspire/10105518/","projectTitle":"Motivate and Inspire","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nishida","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5014810_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1525679825081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/n-nishida"},{"teacherId":5312921,"projectId":10108545,"letterContent":"The moment our new materials arrived, the students were filled with a level of excitement I wish you could have seen firsthand. Even my most reluctant students were eager to participate, their eyes widening as we unboxed the Jelly Blox. One particularly moving moment occurred after our \"Hungry Caterpillar\" story; instead of just listening to the story, my students used the magnetic tiles and lacing beads to build the caterpillar's journey in 3D. Seeing a student with sensory processing needs—who often avoids fine-motor tasks—happily threading beads to represent the \"fruit\" from the book was a powerful testament to how these tactile resources bridge the gap between curiosity and skill improvement.\r\nWe are currently using the treadmill daily as a sensory input/movement break choice, and it has been essential for classroom engagement and safety while navigating the classroom as an alternative to running. Students who feel restless now have a dedicated space to self-regulate, increasing their ability to focus. As for our next steps, we are creating more teacher table activities and task boxes that students can access and complete independently. Thank you for giving my students the tools to turn their high energy into high achievement!","fullyFundedDate":1771695408871,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-teach-tools-that-reach/10108545/","projectTitle":"Stories That Teach, Tools That Reach!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wack","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5312921_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667088930764","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5312921"},{"teacherId":5273519,"projectId":10105221,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my students this year and for years after. My students are really enjoying the book and the time they get to spend reading with friends. I've worked hard this school year to instill a love of reading into my kids, and this book is greatly helping them turn into lifelong readers. \r\n\r\nThe other materials purchased have greatly helped them digest and comprehend the stories structure, imagery, and life lessons. Hopefully our character and plot examinations can transfer to future reasons to help our students not only be better readers but understand the full richness of life.","fullyFundedDate":1771562716654,"projectUrl":"project/rowan-of-rin-for-the-win/10105221/","projectTitle":"Rowan of Rin for the Win","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Capdepon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5273519_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523239475631","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5273519"},{"teacherId":1853050,"projectId":10103861,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping supply snacks for the students. The students were excited to see the treats on the snack cart. There is a variety of snacks that meet the health needs of all our students. Students are able to have a snack when they are hungry. We also have students from other classes coming to get snacks. We are grateful to be able to provide a snack to any student needing it. It is only possible because have donors like you. When you are able to remove hunger from a student, they are able to focus and concentrate on learning. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1771524854561,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-snacks/10103861/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1853050_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585726550032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1853050"},{"teacherId":1853050,"projectId":10059183,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide a conversation cart for the classroom. It has been a hit. Students are engaging with one another. Students from other classes are waiting outside our classroom to see the question of the day. They want to answer the question. We even have parents answering the question and engaging in conversation with the students. The cart is on wheels and there is a white board on top. Students are able to answer the question posted. Sometimes it's academic questions and sometimes it social emotional check ins. Thank you for helping our students engaging and build relationships with one another.","fullyFundedDate":1775755823871,"projectUrl":"project/conversation-cart/10059183/","projectTitle":"Conversation Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1853050_orig.png?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1585726550032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1853050"},{"teacherId":8821584,"projectId":10107965,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. With your help, we were able to provide all students with a new set of headphones and splitters. These help with assessments, individualized learning programs, enrichment, and research. \r\n\r\nThis year we had completely used all extra sets of headphones for our students. This includes the ones I purchased for them with my own money. It was very hard to continue to buy more as the ones students were asked to bring it started breaking. \r\n\r\nStudents were so excited to have a brand new pair. They have taken good care of them and are enthusiastic to use them. The students who received new headphones had either used headphones from last year or cheap ones which didn't last long. The ones that you helped purchase are great quality and will last us years to come. Mahalo again!","fullyFundedDate":1771710627564,"projectUrl":"project/21st-century-learners/10107965/","projectTitle":"21st Century Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Doi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821584"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62639","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":378,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":23,"percentMultiracialImputed":33,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"18.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":56.8,"schoolId":62639,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Honoka'a Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Honoka'a Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/honokaa-elementary-school/62639"}