{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honoka'a Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7824013,"projectId":10658428,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Fueling Focus: Snacks, Sensory Tools, & Supplies for Success.\" When the boxes first arrived in our classroom, the excitement was uncontainable! My students' eyes lit up as we unboxed the new sensory tools and classroom supplies. Knowing that caring supporters outside our school community invested directly in their learning made them feel truly seen and valued.\r\n\r\nHaving these resources readily available has completely transformed our daily routine. The sensory tools have given my students healthy, constructive outlets to regulate their energy and stay engaged during lessons, while the snacks ensure that no child is trying to learn on an empty stomach. During a recent independent work block, I watched several students seamlessly use their sensory items to maintain calm concentration—a moment of quiet focus that previously would have required frequent redirection.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these materials will continue to support us as we dive into our upcoming unit projects. With their basic needs met and tools to help them self-regulate, my students are better equipped to build confidence, stay present, and take on new academic challenges. Thank you for making such a direct, meaningful impact on our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1789788863845,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-sensory-tools-/10658428/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks, Sensory Tools, & Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanoue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824013_orig.jpg?crop=2735,2735,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667261900320","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mstorrano"},{"teacherId":4897072,"projectId":10658818,"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 they were super excited! Once it arrived they were eager to try out the new camera lens as well as set up our new digital calendar. Half the class chose to watch you tube videos to learn about the features of their new camera lens and brainstormed how they were going to use it within their class and the other half of the class chose to watch videos of their new digital calendar and what events they wanted to post for the class to view. They also enjoyed their afternoon snack while completing their assignment. Again, mahalo from all of us to you.","fullyFundedDate":1789831466863,"projectUrl":"project/look-into-the-future/10658818/","projectTitle":"Look Into the Future!","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":4897072,"projectId":10276262,"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 got fully funded they were very happy as the days have been extremely muggy with 3 hurricanes that have since passed our island. Students and staff are very thankful that our school now owns an ice maker as we have a field day coming up in which it will really be used. We have big dreams of what we will be using it for from everyday use of quenching our thirst to big events like parent nights to fill our community up with nice cold ice water. Again, mahalo nui loa from our ohana.","fullyFundedDate":1788641040319,"projectUrl":"project/ice-ice-baby/10276262/","projectTitle":"Ice, Ice Baby!","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":4897072,"projectId":10271220,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) from our Ohana (Family) to yours for your generous donations. You have touched the lives of many keiki (children). When I told our students that our project was funded they were very excited. They immediately changed the lens in their camera so that they could take portrait shots. The students were very impressed with the quality that the lens created. The lens provided a clear facial feature that allowed them to shoot a picture which captured true emotions. Again, mahalo nui loa.","fullyFundedDate":1788640675317,"projectUrl":"project/oh-snap/10271220/","projectTitle":"Oh Snap!","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":10351842,"projectId":10308053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose and providing my students with these wonderful new texts and multicultural books. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the way my students learn to read, build confidence, and see themselves and others represented in the books they read. \r\n\r\nThese new texts are helping introduce my students to important readings skills and strategies. Many of my students are working on the foundational stages of reading, including phonics, decoding, letter-sound relationships, vocabulary, fluency, and reading comprehension. Some of my students have significant difficulty with phonics and foundational reading skills, and these books provide them with opportunities to practice reading strategies in an engaging and supportive way. For some students who may have characteristics of dyslexia but have not received a formal diagnosis, having texts that allow them a I practice phonics, decoding, and other reading strategies is especially valuable. \r\nReading is now an important part of our daily classroom routine. Each morning, my students spend 15 minutes reading. We use this time to practice reading independently, with support, and at their instructional levels. Along with reading books, my students continue to work on phonics and foundational reading skills so they can become stronger and more confident readers. We celebrate their progress, whether that means learning a new sound, successfully decoding a difficult word, reading a longer passage, or understanding something new from a book. \r\nI am especially excited to see how my students are responding to the new books. My students who read closer to grade level and participate in reading with their general education peers are particularly enjoying the multicultural books. These stories give them opportunities to learn about different cultures, experiences, and perspectives while developing their reading comprehension and vocabulary. They enjoy being able to choose books that interest them and share what they have learned with their classmates. \r\nFor my students who struggle with reading, these books provide something equally important: opportunity and confidence. They are learning that reading is not something they have to be afraid of. With appropriate strategies, practice, and encouragement, they can become successful readers. \r\nYour donation has helped make our classroom a place where every students can find a book that is accessible, meaningful, and engaging. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them develop their reading foundational skills they need to become lifelong readers. We truly appreciate your generosity and the opportunities you have provided for our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1782349406587,"projectUrl":"project/smile-you-are-learning-to-read/10308053/","projectTitle":"Smile, You Are Learning to Read","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melanie Joy Mamhot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10351842_orig.jpg?crop=64,64,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782359142699","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10351842"},{"teacherId":1853050,"projectId":10410362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of keychains to support our students! Your kindness will help us celebrate students as they work hard to meet their reading and math goals.\r\n\r\nThe keychains will be used as fun and meaningful incentives to recognize students for their effort, perseverance, growth, and achievement. As students work toward their academic goals, they will have opportunities to earn and collect keychains that celebrate their progress and encourage them to keep learning.\r\n\r\nThese incentives will help students stay motivated and excited about their learning. Whether a student reaches a reading goal, meets a math goal, demonstrates growth, or shows perseverance when learning becomes challenging, the keychains will serve as a reminder that hard work pays off.","fullyFundedDate":1787175152545,"projectUrl":"project/keys-to-growth/10410362/","projectTitle":"Keys to Growth","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":5312921,"projectId":10376343,"letterContent":"Words cannot express my gratitude for your kindness and generosity! When the students arrived and saw the new table and chairs, they immediately began utilizing them for a play dough and writing station as well as teacher table activities. The new table gave us the extra space we needed right away for small-group crafts, snack time, and table activities. The sensory \"bop\" light was also a favorite, at first in our temporary cardboard house and now in the sensory tent. The sensory tent was also an immediate hit! They love the dark spacious interior and I loved how easy it was to set up. Out of the box and \"pop\" the center down into place. The students scrambled in right away, easily fitting 3 of them with space to spare. It provides a wonderful quiet retreat and space for imaginative play.\r\nThese additions have made our classroom so much more comfortable and organized. Having proper seating lets us focus on fun learning games in small groups, while the sensory tent gives students a safe place to take a break when they need it. Next, we will use our new table for a hands-on art and sorting project, while using the tent to help students practice taking quiet breaks on their own. Your support has given my little learners a wonderful space to feel safe, happy, and excited to learn every day!","fullyFundedDate":1784243863718,"projectUrl":"project/spaces-to-learn-places-to-calm/10376343/","projectTitle":"Spaces to Learn, Places to Calm","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":10256770,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind and generous support of our special education preschool classroom! When my students saw the new additions to centers, teacher table activities and outdoor sensory tables, their faces lit up with excitement. The kinetic sand and marble run were instant hits. The soft sand gave my students a quiet, comforting way to relax their bodies and focus through touch, while the colorful marble run gave them an exciting, hands-on way to explore cause-and-effect. It was incredible to see my students engaging in parallel and cooperative play. \r\nThese multi-sensory tools are helping my students learn in ways that fit their unique needs. The counting garage and color train turn hands-on play into real skill-building, making simple math and color ideas easy to touch and understand. Next, we will use the cars and trains in a guided sensory play setup, where students can drive them along colorful rug paths to practice visual matching, turn-taking, and basic counting. All these wonderful additions to the classroom have increased engagement and exploration, supported sensory needs and provided hands-on learning opportunities. Your support has given my little learners the comforting, interactive tools they need to feel calm, happy, and excited to learn every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1778297315042,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-the-power-of-play/10256770/","projectTitle":"Learning Through the Power of Play!","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":1853050,"projectId":10390744,"letterContent":"We would like to extend a big mahalo to the Cavens Ohana and The Roberts Foundation for supporting our classroom. Your kindness and generosity helped provide each 6th grader in our class with a storage clipboard. The clipboard allows students to be responsible for their learning materials. As we prepare them for middle school students use the clipboard to hold their materials such as expo pens, erasers, post its and pencils. Having the storage area and having it mobile allows students to move freely. Again, thank you for supporting our class!","fullyFundedDate":1785277897796,"projectUrl":"project/the-clipboard-club/10390744/","projectTitle":"The Clipboard Club","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":10282458,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping supply 3 carts for our classroom. Students are able to access classroom materials quickly. This help reduces distraction and students are able to get back to work quickly. The classroom carriers help create a safe learning environment for all the students. The students were excited to see the new carriers. When students are absent, they are able to get missing assignments quickly when they return to school. This allows them to catch up on missing work. Thank you again for supporting our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1784320160651,"projectUrl":"project/clever-classroom-carriers/10282458/","projectTitle":"Clever Classroom Carriers","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":10336751,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our class snack shack. The snacks helped students concentrate during instructional time. Throughout the day we had brain breaks and students were able to choose a snack. Taking away the hunger or thoughts of lunch is a class game changer. \r\nStudents were able to complete reading and math tasks. This led to an improvement in scores. We were also able to share our snacks with other classes because our snack shack was filled. Again, we would like to thank you for supporting our class and giving our kids resources to help them grow!","fullyFundedDate":1783631224315,"projectUrl":"project/snack-shack/10336751/","projectTitle":"Snack Shack","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":10277985,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt mahalo for your generous donation of headphones for every student in our class.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, each student now has access to their own personal set of headphones, providing them with the tools they need to fully participate in today's technology-rich learning environment. Your generosity is making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students every single day.ʻ\r\n\r\nHaving individual headphones supports student learning in many ways. Students are able to focus on digital lessons without distractions and participate in online reading and math programs independently.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1779043799414,"projectUrl":"project/headphones-for-all/10277985/","projectTitle":"Headphones For All!","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_62639","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":387,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":23,"percentMultiracialImputed":34,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"18.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":57.2,"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"}