{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honoka'a Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5378843,"projectId":9772396,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous and thoughtful donation to my project. My students were so excited to use the alphabet stamps and magnets during our ELA stations. These tools provide my students a fun, engaging, and hands on opportunity to practice spelling worlds and high frequency words. The students have been having a lot of fun using these tools especially the stamps with the scented stamp ink that was also purchased because of this project. \r\n\r\nWe will continue to use these materials during ELA stations and during intervention groups.","fullyFundedDate":1759435267310,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-literacy-tools-to-build-strong/9772396/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Literacy: Tools to Build Strong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5378843"},{"teacherId":9697292,"projectId":9635866,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for fully funding my project, \"Hands-On Tools for Active Learning!\" Your generosity has provided us with simple yet incredibly powerful materials that are already boosting engagement and success in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students are so excited to be actively involved in learning, and with your help, we now have the tools to support every learner, including my students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).\r\n\r\nCardstock has been crucial for creating durable, structured visual schedules, which are a game-changer for students who thrive on routine. We are also using it to make fantastic, lasting learning games for our math and literacy centers.\r\n\r\nIndex Cards are already transformed into a huge stack of sight word flashcards, making memorization an interactive and fun process for early readers.\r\n\r\nPhonics Whisper Phones are a genuine game-changer! Students are using them daily to clearly hear and practice the individual sounds in words, which is rapidly strengthening their phonics and early reading skills.\r\n\r\nThese materials have made learning more accessible and fun for everyone. Thank you for helping us build confidence and keep the love of learning alive in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1756939178630,"projectUrl":"project/from-sounds-to-sight-a-classroom-toolki/9635866/","projectTitle":"From Sounds to Sight: A Classroom Toolkit","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":8820524,"projectId":9782260,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the updates to our classroom centers. The students were especially thrilled to see a large brand new carpet. We spend a lot of time on the carpet in Kindergarten, so the students appreciate their new learning space.\r\n\r\nWe are also grateful for the new white board markers. We were also using large white board markers for small groups, and it was difficult for the students to write accurately. It has been so helpful to have a set of small markers for writing. These are much easier for their small hands.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1759603863593,"projectUrl":"project/mrs-harts-kindergarten-learning-center/9782260/","projectTitle":"Mrs. Hart's Kindergarten Learning Centers Are in Need of an Update","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8820524_orig.jpg?crop=299,299,x0,y18&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698725250150","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820524"},{"teacherId":9697292,"projectId":9546055,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU for helping us get all the cool stuff for our classroom through my project, \"A Focused and Flexible Learning Space.\" Seriously, your support is the best!\r\n\r\nBefore this project, things were okay, but it was tough for some of my students to stay put and focus, especially during small-group time. It made teaching those tricky reading and math skills a real challenge!\r\n\r\nYour generous donation brought in some game-changers, and the kids are loving them:\r\n*Small-Group Table: This is now my special spot for focused work. It's a quiet zone that really helps kids zero in on what we're learning without all the classroom distractions.\r\n*Flexible Seating and Lap Desks: For the students who have that \"need to wiggle\" energy (you know the ones!), these options are fantastic. They can move just enough to stay comfortable and engaged instead of getting restless.\r\n*The Sensory Writing Cards and the Pop It 100s math tool make practicing letters and numbers much more fun and tactile. Hands-on learning is truly the best learning!\r\n*The Weighted Lap Pad and Silly Sand are perfect for those moments when a student just needs a quick, calming break. It helps them regulate their bodies so they can quickly get back to learning feeling refreshed.\r\n\r\nHonestly, your help has made our room a more comfortable and supportive place for everyone. The students are feeling more supported, less frustrated, and are finding it easier to manage their focus. When they feel good, they learn better—and we're seeing that every day!\r\n\r\nThank you again for making such a positive and direct impact on our classroom. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1756938419245,"projectUrl":"project/a-focused-and-flexible-learning-space-fo/9546055/","projectTitle":"A Focused and Flexible Learning Space for Our Special Learners","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":4897072,"projectId":9838331,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) from our Ohana (Family) to yours! Your generous donations are greatly appreciated. When we told our students that our project was funded and we have a new incentive to add to our collection they were excited! We have always talked about what a \"slushie\" celebration would look like and what were the guidelines to participate in the celebration. Students agreed that behavior should be the area of focus and that it didn't matter if you were smart or not that if you were kind that is all that mattered. We are excited to do a test run of our new machine soon and will start our new reward celebration upon our return from break. Again, mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1762874893775,"projectUrl":"project/community-contributors/9838331/","projectTitle":"Community Contributors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinokawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4897072_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528663385077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4897072"},{"teacherId":5273519,"projectId":9322662,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donations. The students love the snacks and it's a great incentive for getting work done and good behavior. Not only is it a great incentive but it's a tangible example of healthy, nutritious snacks that they can hopefully start eating outside of the classroom. \r\n\r\nThe snacks I purchased where low in additives and either protein or nutrient based. I introduced each snack to them and we talked about the important health aspects of them. I encouraged them to ask their parents to purchase these instead of the high processed snacks that they typically bring to school. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for helping me encourage my students to live a healthier lifestyle.","fullyFundedDate":1752782283793,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-healthy-habits/9322662/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Healthy Habits","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":5312921,"projectId":9610602,"letterContent":"Thanks to your amazing generosity, our classroom has become a vibrant, sensory-rich space where every child can explore and learn with joy! The Sensory Liquid Floor Tiles, Kinetic Sand, Jelly Blox, Woodpecker and Bear Feeding Fine Motor activities have brought so much excitement and engagement to our daily routines. Our students are building fine motor and problem-solving skills while discovering new ways to express themselves through play. The addition of the Rainbow Visual Timer has also been a wonderful support, helping students manage transitions and develop independence with confidence. Each of these tools has made learning more accessible, meaningful, and fun for our young learners. We are so grateful for your kindness—you've helped create a classroom where every child can thrive and feel proud of their progress every day!","fullyFundedDate":1757057909376,"projectUrl":"project/a-rainbow-of-resources-for-our-preschool/9610602/","projectTitle":"A Rainbow of Resources for Our Preschoolers!","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":5312921,"projectId":9472688,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous support in helping our Special Education Pre-K classroom receive our new four-seat wagons! Thanks to you, our students are now able to travel around campus safely and confidently each day. These durable wagons have already made such a difference—helping us navigate outdoor areas with ease while ensuring every child remains secure and calm. Most importantly, they allowed all of our students to fully participate in our schoolwide Halloween parade this year, joining with their peers feeling excited to be included in a joyful community event. Your kindness has truly helped make safety and inclusion possible for every child in our class.\r\nBeyond keeping our little ones safe, these wagons have quickly become a treasured part of our daily routine. Our students look forward to their wagon rides around campus, greeting staff and visiting other classrooms along the way. These simple moments foster meaningful social interactions, confidence, and connection. Thanks to your generosity, our children are not only traveling safely but also learning, exploring, and growing with joy. We can't thank you enough for making such a lasting impact on their day-to-day experiences and on our classroom community as a whole.","fullyFundedDate":1753941942800,"projectUrl":"project/adventure-wagons-safe-journeys-for-spec/9472688/","projectTitle":"Adventure Wagons: Safe Journeys for Special Learners!","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":3130872,"projectId":9735524,"letterContent":"Since these students started school near the time of Covid-19, they have missed many activities that would encourage them to be more interested in learning. Teachers have had to focus on English Language Arts and Math to help students catch up with what they are missing. Thank you so much for giving my students the art supplies that they need to create artwork that supports their learning.\r\n\r\nThe multipurpose drying rack will keep their art safe while they dry when they use their watercolor paper and watercolors to paint on them. They will be able to create monsters to support their monster writing. They will create origami cranes to support their book study of \"Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes.\" Students will be able to use these supplies to be creative and be engaged in learning! We really appreciate your support! The students are so excited to start all of their projects!","fullyFundedDate":1759449516631,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-for-learners/9735524/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies for Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cootey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3130872_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1478564930292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3130872"},{"teacherId":4897072,"projectId":9779833,"letterContent":"Mahalo Nui Loa (Thank you very much) from our Ohana (Family) to yours! We did it! Because of your incredible kindness, our Yearbook team reached its super big goal! We got the brand-new, amazing Canon R camera! This camera is the coolest tool for our club, and it's going to help us make the best yearbook our school has ever seen. Thank you, thank you, thank you for helping us capture all the memories!\r\n\r\nOur old camera was trying its best, but sometimes it was a little grumpy. When we tried to take pictures inside the cafeteria or during the dark school play, the photos came out fuzzy or too grainy—like they were covered in sand! We had to stand really still, and sometimes we missed capturing the funny faces or the winning moment of the kickball game because the focus was too slow.\r\n\r\nThe new Canon R is like a superhero! It helps us solve those problems right away. It has a giant eye (that's the full-frame sensor) that lets in lots of light. This means we can take clear, bright photos even when the gym lights are dim! It also focuses super fast, so we won't miss any of those exciting, quick moments—like a high-five or the principal giving out awards. Everything will look super clear and bright, like it belongs in a professional magazine!\r\n\r\nYour donation wasn't just for a camera; it was a way to make sure that every single school memory—from the first day of school to the last class party—gets saved in the best quality possible. You helped us become better memory hunters!\r\nWe are already using the Canon R, and the pictures are beautiful! We promise to make a spectacular yearbook filled with amazing photos to show you what your gift accomplished. Thank you again for believing in the power of great pictures!","fullyFundedDate":1761673949941,"projectUrl":"project/capture-that-smile/9779833/","projectTitle":"Capture That Smile!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinokawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4897072_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528663385077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4897072"},{"teacherId":1853050,"projectId":9481900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us get supplies for small group instruction. Students were excited to have the playing cards and post its. These materials have helped them practice math skills like multiplication and calculating volume. Students are able to share their learning, work out their problems and learn from one another. You've also helped create an environment where students can learn. The fans help keep the classroom cool which has had an amazing impact on student learning as well. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1754324664581,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-big-impact/9481900/","projectTitle":"Small Group, Big Impact","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":4897072,"projectId":9773696,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) from our Ohana (Family) to yours! Your generous donations are greatly appreciated! When we told our students that our project was fully funded they were extremely excited! As we head into a new quarter, each and every picture taken becomes more and more valuable for our yearbook! Our students are very excited to try out their new lens as well as looking forward to having more SD cards so they do not need to clear their card after every photo session. Again, mahalo nui loa as you have made a difference in many lives.","fullyFundedDate":1759547531541,"projectUrl":"project/yay-for-yearbook/9773696/","projectTitle":"Yay for Yearbook!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hinokawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4897072_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1528663385077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4897072"}],"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","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"18.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":56.9,"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"}