{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honoka'a Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":8249855,"projectId":9511383,"letterContent":"I really your generosity in supporting our classroom. The resources you provided, from the star string lights to the beanbag chairs and and divider, have completely transformed our quiet corner into a soothing sanctuary. We created a wonderful calming area with the resources from this project. My students get the proprioceptive input they need in low-light environment that helps them to self-regulate. \r\n\r\nBeyond the sensory benefits, your contribution of snacks and tactile materials like stretchy play-dough has opened new doors for communication. Our students now have many more opportunities to use their AAC devices to make requests, turning snack time into a powerful learning opportunity. We are so grateful for your help in making our classroom a vibrant, inclusive place to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1757548384874,"projectUrl":"project/a-calm-new-world-sensory-resources-for/9511383/","projectTitle":"A Calm New World! Sensory Resources for Self-Regulation","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ching","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8249855"},{"teacherId":8249855,"projectId":9508713,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting our classroom. Your donation of cleaning supplies helps us maintain a clean learning environment for every student. Having a space that is both clean and welcoming allows our children to focus fully on learning. My students also participate in cleaning up and the broom and dustpan set makes it possible for them to have a part in the upkeep of their classroom \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the Velcro you provided is essential for re-establishing the structured and predictable environment our students need to thrive. By using it to organize materials and create visual schedules, we have been able to restore the sensory-friendly atmosphere that helps our students feel secure and successful. We are so grateful for your help in transforming this new space into a place where all our students can effectively learn!","fullyFundedDate":1757527481071,"projectUrl":"project/a-fresh-start-creating-an-optimal-class/9508713/","projectTitle":"A Fresh Start: Creating an Optimal Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ching","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8249855"},{"teacherId":5312921,"projectId":9782127,"letterContent":"These new materials have made a meaningful impact on our classroom, turning learning centers into spaces filled with curiosity and engagement. When students first saw the Dinosaur Activity Wall Busy Board and light table accessories, their faces lit up as they explored the textures, switches, and glowing shapes. During center time, students take turns using tactile liquid letters on the light table, lining them up, pointing, and communicating with gestures or single words. The magnetic number and shape puzzles have become a favorite small-group activity, supporting matching, counting, and fine motor skills while increasing focus and peer interaction.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, these resources will continue to support early literacy, numeracy, fine motor, and social development. Students use wooden lacing beads to build hand strength for writing readiness and label familiar objects during guided play. Cooperative block-building encourages planning, teamwork, and functional language. Thanks to our donors, learning feels accessible, joyful, and meaningful as students grow in confidence and independence.","fullyFundedDate":1759602523435,"projectUrl":"project/building-brighter-futures-one-activity/9782127/","projectTitle":"Building Brighter Futures, One Activity at a Time!","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":10251120,"projectId":9757691,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, our students now have access to engaging games like Tapple, Checkers, Sorry, and a balance game, as well as a much-needed water dispenser. Your kindness has truly enhanced our learning environment.\r\n\r\nWe are using these new resources in meaningful ways every day. The games have become a valuable part of our learning routine, helping students build teamwork, problem-solving skills, and perseverance during small groups and choice time. The water dispenser has also made a big difference, keeping students hydrated and focused throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, their faces lit up with excitement! They were eager to explore the games and immediately began asking thoughtful questions and taking turns learning the rules together. It was wonderful to see such enthusiasm and collaboration right away.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our next steps include continuing to use these games to support social skills, critical thinking, and positive classroom relationships. Students are also practicing responsibility by caring for the materials and helping one another during game time. Your support has created moments of joy, learning, and connection that we will continue to build on throughout the year.\r\n\r\nThank you again for giving our students a meaningful peek into your generosity. We are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1760571438577,"projectUrl":"project/cool-prizes-and-cooler-water-motivation/9757691/","projectTitle":"Cool Prizes and Cooler Water: Motivation Made Fun!","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":1853050,"projectId":9774654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. We are incredibly grateful for the laminating pouches, fidgets, slushie maker, computer mice, playground ball cart and white boards you provided.\r\n\r\nEach of these items will make a meaningful difference for our students. The laminating pouches and white boards will support daily instruction and student practice, the fidgets will help students stay focused and regulated, and the computer mouse will be a helpful tool for classroom technology use. The slushie maker has already created excitement and will be used as a fun incentive to motivate students and celebrate learning.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support help create a positive, engaging classroom environment where students can learn and grow. Thank you for thinking of our classroom and investing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759449522684,"projectUrl":"project/learning-and-earning/9774654/","projectTitle":"Learning and Earning","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":9480183,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping provide our class a second new carpet. The students were so excited to see the carpet. Now all students have room to sit int he carpet. They are able to all listen to the read alouds, have extra space to play games and build relationships with one another. It is also used as a flexible seating option for students. Next, we will be using the carpet during instructional small group rotations. It is a space where students can meet to complete tasks in reading and math with a tutor. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1758636581633,"projectUrl":"project/carpet-diem-20/9480183/","projectTitle":"Carpet Diem 2.0","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":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"}],"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"}