{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honoka'a Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10351842,"projectId":9898256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! As a first-year special education teacher, I walked into a classroom that was essentially a blank slate—no curriculum, no supplies, and very few resources to help my students succeed. Your donation has provided the foundational tools we desperately need, from the decodable books and phonics poetry to the basic organizational supplies like dividers and sheet protectors. These materials are more than just items on a list; they are the building blocks that will help me create a structured, supportive environment where my students can finally begin to bridge the two-grade-level gap between them and their peers.\r\n\r\nI love my students with all my heart—they truly are my world—and nothing matters more to me than seeing them gain confidence in their abilities. I have a deep personal passion for reading, and my greatest goal is to instill that same love within each of them. By providing 1st-grade level decodable books and engaging tracing workbooks, you are giving these children the chance to experience the \"click\" of understanding that comes with literacy. Thank you for investing in their growth and for helping me turn my empty classroom into a vibrant library of opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1766766830831,"projectUrl":"project/reading-with-love/9898256/","projectTitle":"Reading With Love","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Melanie Joy Mamhot","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10351842"},{"teacherId":8842676,"projectId":10110712,"letterContent":"These materials that were generously funded has given us amazing chances at having fun with instruments and games. They were excited when we started getting the materials delivered to our classroom. They came in many different orders, so it was always a surprise to see what kinds of things we were getting in. One project or activity that the students love is the playing cards. I originally was thinking Math games with these cards, but the students love practicing cardistry which has to do with shuffling, riffling, etc. The cards seem to have a calming effect on the kids which is kind of like a fidgety toy for them. The cards also helps with their hand-eye coordination. They look forward to when we bust the cards out and we also do use them for brain breaks and Math games. \r\n\r\nWe are so lucky to have been funded with these great items. The students are interested in music, so of course we have been playing and experimenting with sounds and rhythms which has led me to possibly think about doing an after school music program. I am not trained in music, but I can play some things and I would love to pass this knowledge and gift on to the young learners. I am think of next year to play around with some kind of program, but we'll see what happens. The materials have opened all kinds of possibilities and ideas to influence our keiki (children) in our school and community in Hawaii.","fullyFundedDate":1771784014724,"projectUrl":"project/music-games-and-fun/10110712/","projectTitle":"Music, Games, and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8842676"},{"teacherId":8249855,"projectId":9935790,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the play tunnels and tents! They could not wait to try them out and were so engaged with them. They were able to be active even when it was raining outside. Some of my students were hesitant at first, but given time to adjust, they were able to go into the tunnels and actually enjoyed them. The balloons were also a big hit. We alternated the tunnels with balloons so my students would keep interested in both of them.\r\n\r\nThe rain sticks, motion tubes, alphabots, and numberbots were also a HUGE hit. My students were asking for them as soon as they saw the boxes on the table! Their faces lit up when they heard the sound from the rainsticks and I could see the concentration on their faces as they made their robots. Even better, I was able to include learning as we talked about letters and numbers while we played!","fullyFundedDate":1765991847518,"projectUrl":"project/from-downpour-to-delight-engaging-indoo/9935790/","projectTitle":"From Downpour to Delight: Engaging Indoor Recess Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ching","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8249855"},{"teacherId":1853050,"projectId":9962793,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing our class much needed books. The Magic Tree House series is great for all levels. The students were super excited to see 28 new books added to our classroom library. The students enjoyed reading about the different places and events! Students also enjoy reading with one another. \r\nStudents will be working on book reports about the book they are reading. This will allow students to build reading skills that will support them into becoming better readers. \r\nThank you for supporting for classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766961131481,"projectUrl":"project/magic-tree-house/9962793/","projectTitle":"Magic Tree House","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":8820524,"projectId":10109891,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing my class with so many great resources to keep them active and busy. They LOVE the new PE equipment, and are getting better and catching and jumping rope. It is a favorite every recess. They love the new steam magnets and musical instruments too. We just finished learning a song about the sun, moon and stars for both Kindergarten classes, and I now have enough instruments for all of the students to participate. I will be adding the kinetic sand to our sensory bin for our next STEAM day. \r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for donors like you that value our education system and the students needs. I couldn't do what I do without the support and resources you have provided for me over the years. Thank you to all that made this project come to life. We appreciate you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1771769446623,"projectUrl":"project/active-kindergarteners/10109891/","projectTitle":"Active Kindergarteners","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":10267650,"projectId":9723746,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of snacks to our school's after-school chess club. It has truly made a positive impact on our students. Upon their arrival, the students are given snacks which provide the energy they need to focus on learning, improving their chess skills, and collaborating with their peers.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to announce an \"end of the school year\" chess tournament this May! Both current members and non-members are invited to participate. Prizes donated by the school community will be awarded to the top winners, and the snacks you provided will be served to all participants to keep them fueled throughout the competition.","fullyFundedDate":1766961132661,"projectUrl":"project/after-school-chess-club/9723746/","projectTitle":"After-School Chess Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Acob-Laurence","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10267650"},{"teacherId":4002276,"projectId":10019936,"letterContent":"Aloha! Thank you so much for supporting our after-school chess club. Your generosity has brought so much excitement and joy to my students, who look forward to every session. Chess has quickly become a favorite activity, offering them something positive and fun to do after the school day ends.\r\n\r\nThe chess club provides a safe and welcoming space where students can relax and feel comfortable. It's a place where everyone is included and encouraged, helping my students feel secure and valued as part of a caring community.\r\n\r\nChess is also challenging my students to think in new ways. They're developing problem-solving skills, learning strategy, and improving their focus and patience with each game. It's wonderful to see their confidence grow as they tackle new challenges on the chessboard.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the club encourages teamwork and builds social skills. My students are learning to communicate, show good sportsmanship, and support each other—skills that will help them both in and out of the classroom. Thank you for making all of this possible! Mahalo,","fullyFundedDate":1769191988596,"projectUrl":"project/help-the-brain-create-an-enjoyable-chess/10019936/","projectTitle":"Help the Brain Create an Enjoyable Chess Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4002276"},{"teacherId":4897072,"projectId":10103401,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) from our Ohana (family) to yours! Your generous donations have made a difference in a child's life. Since receiving our slushie and ice cream maker, we have had 2 celebrations! The kids really like that we can now make the slushie with efficiency and they don't need to wait. We are also exploring sugar free drinks that we can make into slushies that match our unit of the month! We are also incorporating math into their learning as they need to research different flavors, how much it will cost, how many cups of slushie can we get out of one packet, etc. They are absolutely loving it! Again, mahalo from all of us to all of you!","fullyFundedDate":1771439469825,"projectUrl":"project/hard-work-pays-off/10103401/","projectTitle":"Hard Work Pays Off!","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":9960762,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donations. My students were so excited to get their new books. They are already plowing through the first one, so they can get into the next one. \r\n\r\nAt the beginning of this school year, they were really struggling reading and the book Sarah Plain and Tall hooked them into reading during our novel study. I chose to go with the Little House on the Prairie series because there are 9 books in this series. I'm hoping I can get them through the first two books this school year and have them hooked and asking for the rest of the books this summer!\r\n\r\nI'll be using these books for my students next year too, so thank you for making a commitment to education in rural schools.","fullyFundedDate":1766961130176,"projectUrl":"project/novel-study-in-the-country/9960762/","projectTitle":"Novel Study in the Country","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":8823505,"projectId":9714312,"letterContent":"We originally ordered a set of chess sets, but unfortunately, they were out of stock, and we did not receive them. For now, we are still using our very old chess sets. Since the new sets were unavailable, we decided to get after-school snacks instead. Although my students were disappointed, they were also happy to have snacks to enjoy after school. Yay. \r\n\r\nI wish you could have seen the excitement on their faces. They were thrilled to know they would have plenty of snacks during chess club for a while, and they no longer had to worry about being hungry.\r\n\r\nEvery day, when they see me, they ask if we are having a chess club. When I say yes, they usually respond, \"I can't wait!\" They not only enjoy playing chess but are also building deeper relationships with their peers. Several students have already expressed that they want to continue the chess club next year, and some have even started playing chess with their families at home. Without your donation, these wonderful experiences and connections would not have been possible.","fullyFundedDate":1766961132566,"projectUrl":"project/critical-thinking-chess/9714312/","projectTitle":"Critical Thinking Chess","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pond","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823505"},{"teacherId":9607503,"projectId":9782763,"letterContent":"The new sensory tools, craft supplies, snacks, and learning materials have brought so much excitement and purpose into our preschool classroom. When my students first saw the sensory bins, fidgets, and colorful craft items, they immediately gathered around, eager to touch, explore, and create. We've already used the materials during small‑group centers, where students practiced fine motor skills with tweezers and tongs, sorted colors and textures, and used sensory tools to calm their bodies before transitioning to new activities. One of my favorite moments was watching a student who often struggles with self-regulation choose a sensory tool independently and proudly say, \"This helps me feel better,\" showing just how meaningful these resources are in their daily routines.\r\nThese materials have also opened the door to new learning opportunities. We've begun a feelings-identification project where students use emotion cards and mirrors to practice naming their emotions, and the craft supplies have helped them create \"feelings faces\" to share with the class. The healthy snacks have supported students during long learning days, helping them stay focused and energized during lessons and play. Our next steps include expanding our social-emotional lessons by creating a \"Calm Corner\" where students can use the sensory tools, books, and visuals to practice self-control and kindness. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now a richer, more supportive environment where every child can learn, explore, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1759610303770,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-snacks-and-social-emotional-le/9782763/","projectTitle":"Sensory, Snacks, and Social-Emotional Learning for Our Little Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schutte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9607503"},{"teacherId":9607503,"projectId":9204246,"letterContent":"The healthy snacks funded by this project have already made a noticeable difference in our classroom. When my preschoolers first saw the new options—crackers, applesauce, fruit cups, and granola bars—they were thrilled. Snack time has become a calm, joyful moment in our day where students can refuel and reset before diving back into learning. I've watched children who used to struggle with focus or fatigue become more engaged during circle time and more enthusiastic during play. One memorable moment was seeing a student proudly explain to a friend that applesauce \"helps my brain grow,\" showing just how much they're absorbing from our conversations about healthy choices.\r\nThanks to this support, I've been able to build new routines around nutrition and well‑being. We've started a \"Healthy Helpers\" job where students help pass out snacks, talk about colors and food groups, and practice sharing with their peers. These materials have allowed me to teach not only academic skills but also lifelong habits around caring for their bodies. The DonorsChoose Community has helped create a classroom where every child feels nourished, supported, and ready to learn, and these snacks will continue to fuel their growth in every sense of the word.","fullyFundedDate":1742943745159,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-minds-nutritious-snacks/9204246/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Minds: Nutritious Snacks for Our Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schutte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9607503"}],"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":57.1,"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"}