{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honoka'a Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":9607503,"projectId":9204233,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have access to meaningful hands-on materials that will shape their learning in powerful ways. The sensory tools, fine motor activities, and social‑emotional resources you helped provide are already transforming our daily routines and creating a more supportive, engaging environment for every child.\r\nThe sensory items—like textured toys, calming bottles, and fidgets—are giving students new ways to explore, self-regulate, and feel grounded throughout the day. These tools help them understand their bodies, manage big feelings, and return to learning with confidence.\r\nThe social‑emotional activities, including emotion-sorting games and connection-building tools, are helping my young learners identify feelings, practice empathy, and strengthen their relationships with peers. These skills are foundational, and your gift is helping them grow into thoughtful, caring members of our classroom community.\r\nThe fine motor kits—lacing beads, puzzles, tweezers, and sorting activities—are supporting the development of essential coordination and pre-writing skills. Students are excited to use these materials, and I can already see their independence and confidence growing as they practice new tasks.\r\nYour generosity has created a classroom filled with opportunities for exploration, creativity, and emotional growth. You've helped build a space where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn. Thank you for believing in our classroom dream and for making such a lasting impact on these young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1742943670589,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-fine-motor-and-sensor/9204233/","projectTitle":"Social-Emotional, Fine Motor, and Sensory Exploration for Preschoolers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Schutte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9607503"},{"teacherId":1853050,"projectId":9760195,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping donate snacks to our class. The snacks has motivated students to come to school, engage in lessons and has helped them focus during instruction. The variety of snacks helps meet the food allergies of all students. \r\nWhen students first saw the snacks they were excited. Students get a snack in the morning and afternoon. This helps them focus during learning time oppose to thinking about how hungry they are. Sometimes the snack you helped provide is the only thing they chose to eat that day, so it really means a lot. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1766961132109,"projectUrl":"project/snack-time/9760195/","projectTitle":"Snack Time","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":9908807,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) from our Ohana (Family) to yours! Your generous donations are greatly appreciated! When our students were notified that our Go Pro project was funded to say that they were excited is an understatement! Our school has never owned such technology thus they were very excited to be the first to learn from it. They were shocked on how compact the Go Pro was and started looking up videos on what the camera can do. We set rules for the care of the product as well as created a rotation schedule so that everyone has equal opportunity to try it out. They are extremely excited. Again, mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1764783737736,"projectUrl":"project/moments-become-memories/9908807/","projectTitle":"Moments Become Memories...","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":8249855,"projectId":9774311,"letterContent":"My students LOVE the new calming area in my classroom! They immediately went to the new area and started to explore and engage with the lights. The beanbag chairs are a hit, too! I can see how happy and relaxed they are on their faces! What is important to me is that the area created with the resources from this project help to make my classroom a place where my students want to be, are happy to be.\r\n\r\nI really appreciate your generous donation and support of my students and my classroom. Not only will my students enjoy being in the classroom, they will be more regulated and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1759603175919,"projectUrl":"project/happy-relaxed-engaged-calming-safe-a/9774311/","projectTitle":"Happy, Relaxed, Engaged: Calming, Safe Areas for Self-Regulation and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ching","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8249855"},{"teacherId":4897072,"projectId":9908729,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa (Thank you very much) from our Ohana (Family) to yours! Your generous donation(s) are greatly appreciated! Upon return from Winter break, we had the opportunity to share the great news with our students that our project was fully funded! They were extremely excited as they knew that they now did not have to worry about using our remaining tissue with caution. Since returning from break, the sniffles has once again joined our class. Fortunately now, we have no worries of running out! Again, mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1766961131037,"projectUrl":"project/tissue-please/9908729/","projectTitle":"Tissue Please...","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":8821584,"projectId":9777385,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation. My students really love their new resources. When I first brought it out they had a hard time containing their excitement. We talked about how to take care of our new things and they promised to take care of it so next year's class can benefit from it also. \r\n\r\nWe have been doing countless choral response activities since receiving our white boards and LCD tablets. Students seem to be more engaged and having both items make it more fun. The supply caddies help us to organize the equipment. Each color is assigned to a specific row on the carpet. Having this makes passing the boards out quick and efficient. We are so grateful and I know that future classes will benefit from these resources as well.","fullyFundedDate":1759458879418,"projectUrl":"project/lets-start-this-year-off-write/9777385/","projectTitle":"Let’s Start this Year Off Write!","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","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"}