{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honoka'a Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4897072,"projectId":10239156,"letterContent":"On behalf of the students, staff, and the entire elementary yearbook committee, I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of the Canon EOS RP camera. Your thoughtful contribution has brought an immense wave of excitement to our classroom, and we are truly honored by your support.\r\n\r\nThe Canon EOS RP is an absolute game-changer for our young creators. Its lightweight design makes it perfectly manageable for elementary hands, while its advanced full-frame sensor ensures that every photograph is crisp, vibrant, and full of life. With this camera, our students are not just taking snapshots; they are learning the foundational elements of photography. They are discovering how to adjust to lighting, compose a frame, and tell a meaningful story through a lens. Your gift has transformed our yearbook program from a simple layout activity into a hands-on, professional learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1778209459092,"projectUrl":"project/move-with-purpose/10239156/","projectTitle":"Move with Purpose","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":8356384,"projectId":10108184,"letterContent":"I am thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom! When the boxes arrived, the students' reactions were absolutely priceless. The moment I opened the packages and revealed the bright dry erase pockets, fresh markers, clipboards, and bins of colorful kinetic sand, the room erupted into cheers. One of my students literally jumped out of their seat and exclaimed, \"We get to use sand for math?!\" Their faces lit up with pure joy and curiosity, and they couldn't wait to dive into our new tools.\r\n\r\nSince that exciting day, these resources have become the backbone of our daily reading and math centers. We use the dry erase pockets and pens every morning for reusable phonics templates and math mats, which has made group rotations incredibly smooth. A specific moment that stands out happened last week during a reading center. A student who typically struggles with spelling confidence was using the kinetic sand to mold sight words. Instead of getting frustrated by a mistake on paper, they were able to happily smooth out the sand and try again, smiling the entire time. Meanwhile, a peer next to them grabbed a clipboard to act as the \"teacher,\" checking their partner's work. The collaboration and joy in the room were tangible.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has given our community a fantastic boost, and we are keeping this momentum going. As our next step, my students are embarking on a \"Math About Town\" project. Armed with their new clipboards, they will be moving around the classroom in pairs to solve real-world word problems and map out a mini-city using geometric shapes. Thanks to your support, they have the exact tools they need to stay mobile, collaborative, and deeply engaged. Thank you for opening a window into our classroom and leaving such a lasting mark on our learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1771684903717,"projectUrl":"project/student-center-learning/10108184/","projectTitle":"Student Center Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rayoan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8356384"},{"teacherId":8356384,"projectId":10150254,"letterContent":"To our wonderful donors, many of you love to read books just as much as we do, but you might wonder how a simple story turns into a deep learning experience for a five-year-old. When we open one of our new \"fun books,\" we aren't just teaching kids how to decode letters; we are teaching them how to think. These vibrant texts introduce crucial early literacy skills, such as phonemic awareness (playing with rhymes and rhythms), narrative structure (understanding the beginning, middle, and end of a story), and comparative language (explaining concepts like big vs. small, or happy vs. scared). By using high-interest books, we are building their vocabulary and teaching them how to predict, infer, and look for clues in illustrations—skills that form the bedrock of all future academic success.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, reading in our classroom no longer looks like a rigid, desk-bound chore. Instead, it looks like a joyful, bustling community. On any given afternoon, you will see a group of children piled onto the comfy chairs, giggling together over a silly graphic novel or whispering a story aloud to their stuffed bear buddies. The bears act as a safe, judgment-free audience, allowing students to practice oral reading fluency without the fear of making mistakes. The classroom environment has transformed into a warm, collaborative sanctuary where books are shared like treasures and reading is celebrated as an adventure.\r\n\r\nWe have seen this magic spark a beautiful change in several of our students, particularly our most hesitant readers. One little boy, who used to feel incredibly anxious during reading time and would often disengage, now rushes to the cozy corner the moment he enters the room. He curls up in a beanbag chair, tucks a stuffed bear under his arm, and eagerly flips through the interactive mysteries you provided. Having a tactile friend to read to has completely melted his anxiety away. Your contribution hasn't just given us supplies; it has unlocked a world of confidence, imagination, and genuine joy for these amazing kids, and we are forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1773855244100,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-reading/10150254/","projectTitle":"Comfy Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rayoan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8356384"},{"teacherId":4897072,"projectId":10250656,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) from our Ohana (Family) to yours. Your generous donations are greatly appreciated! Here in Hawaii when someone graduates, we present them with a lei to show our happiness for them. Well with you generous donations we were able to provide all 65 of our graduating sixth graders with their very own lei showing how proud we are of them! Some had family/friends that could not make the festivities thus have no fear, the teachers were here to provide each and every child a lei so no one felt left out! Again, mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1778061127464,"projectUrl":"project/lei-of-aloha/10250656/","projectTitle":"Lei of Aloha","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":10002435,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) from our Ohana (Family) to yours for your generous donations. Before school let out for the summer we were able to receive a good amount of the snacks so that we could share with our gluten free students. They were extremely thrilled as everyone knows that the end of the year is the hardest time for these kiddos to participate in as there are many restrictions. They were able to have their own huge bag of gluten free chips and cookies to themselves and not have to worry about sharing. The smiles on these kids faces made all of it worthwhile. Again, mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1778061119912,"projectUrl":"project/gluten-and-nut-free/10002435/","projectTitle":"Gluten and Nut Free!","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":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. 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