{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pahoa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10363440,"projectId":9930993,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, our students are now able to use the sticker maker, laminating machine, 5-tier drawer organizer, and pencil pouches every day during our lessons and activities. The laminating machine helps us protect learning materials such as task cards, math practice sheets, and reading activities so students can reuse them throughout the year. The sticker maker has made learning more engaging by allowing us to create personalized reward stickers and labels that motivate students and celebrate their hard work. The 5-tier drawer organizer helps keep our classroom materials organized and easily accessible, while the pencil pouches allow students to keep their learning tools neat and ready to use.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were excited and curious. They loved seeing their work turned into stickers and were eager to help organize supplies in the new drawers. Having their own pencil pouches also gave them a sense of responsibility and ownership over their materials. These resources have helped create a more organized, engaging, and supportive learning environment for everyone in the classroom.\r\n\r\nWith these new tools, we will continue to create hands-on learning activities that support reading, writing, and math skills. Students will use laminated materials for small-group instruction, independent practice, and interactive centers. Your support has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we truly appreciate your generosity in helping our students learn, stay organized, and feel motivated every day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1766010385643,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-2-engage/9930993/","projectTitle":"Enhance 2 Engage!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Joy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10363440"},{"teacherId":10298025,"projectId":9785893,"letterContent":"I am deeply grateful to everyone who supported my DonorsChoose project and shared their kindness to make it possible. Your generosity and care have made a meaningful difference in my classroom. Because of you, my learners are able to use the materials that help them engage more fully in their learning, and the snacks you helped provide give them extra motivation and comfort each day. Your support reminds my students that there are people who truly believe in them and want them to succeed. Thank you for extending your love and generosity to our classroom—it has had a lasting and positive impact on my learners.","fullyFundedDate":1766010385867,"projectUrl":"project/snack-shack-behavior-bucks/9785893/","projectTitle":"Snack Shack & Behavior Bucks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Salazar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10298025"},{"teacherId":8602591,"projectId":9157229,"letterContent":"From the bottom of our little geniuses hearts, we would like to send our deepest mahalo for showing up! Thank you for showing up for these students and showing them that their education matters to more than just me and their families. \r\nBeing able to come to school with joy is a privilege that our students have been blessed with. They know that each time they come to school, they are promised to have fun while learning at the same time! When students are given the opportunities to be creative, they incredible minds impress me!","fullyFundedDate":1741901367836,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-young-minds-classroom-supply/9157229/","projectTitle":"Empowering young minds: classroom supply drive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8602591"},{"teacherId":8602591,"projectId":9343874,"letterContent":"Your generous gifts have made our year by far the greatest of my teaching career. Students enjoy coming to school and they are always finding new way to explore the world. The variety of learning materials helps to reach each and every students unique learning capability and interests. \r\nStudents are in charge of their learning! When they show me they are interested in topics or areas, I make sure to meet them and their needs. You folks help me by providing the necessary tools and materials needed to make sure learning is fun!","fullyFundedDate":1750184092885,"projectUrl":"project/stories-that-shape-us/9343874/","projectTitle":"Stories That Shape Us","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Katie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8602591"},{"teacherId":7934833,"projectId":9640815,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity! Although the Bluetooth speaker and the stretchy bands were unavailable, we did get bells and hoops for our music class. We now have enough sets of desk bells for most students in each class to be able to play with a complete set of bells! This will allow students to play the melodies of songs without having to take turns. They are very grateful to have this opportunity. We also got flat hoops and jump bands for structured movement in various ways that support rhythm learning through movement.","fullyFundedDate":1764722783450,"projectUrl":"project/bells-bands-and-a-bluetooth-speaker/9640815/","projectTitle":"Bells, Bands, and a Bluetooth Speaker","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grabowsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7934833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651371955941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-grabowsky"},{"teacherId":7934833,"projectId":8031870,"letterContent":"My students are so very grateful for your donations to this project. Living on a rainforest we expect to have rainy day recess indoors. Our collection of games and puzzles have seen better days. The students were so excited and surprised to get the boxes of games and activities! Our indoor recess are now filled with learning games and puzzles that keep the students engaged, and keep their minds thinking. From marble runs and magnetic building blocks to Monopoly and Guess Who games, they continue to be challenged while having a break from academics. MAHALO!","fullyFundedDate":1700266786482,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-learning-activities-for-the-rai/8031870/","projectTitle":"Exciting Learning Activities for the Rainy Day Recess Blues","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Grabowsky","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7934833_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651371955941","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-grabowsky"},{"teacherId":8712168,"projectId":8820027,"letterContent":"Project Impact: Building Brighter Futures Through SEL\r\nThis project provides essential Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) tools and sensory incentives for a K-2 self-contained special education classroom. By integrating these resources, we are creating a supportive environment where students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down Syndrome can thrive.\r\n\r\nKey Outcomes & Benefits\r\nEmotional Regulation & Literacy: Using the Feelings Chart and SEL activity books, nonverbal students gain a visual language to identify \"big feelings.\" This reduces frustration and helps them communicate needs before they lead to meltdowns.\r\n\r\nSensory-Based Motivation: Items like the LED Bubble Machine and Liquid Motion Timers serve as high-interest rewards. For our learners, these aren't just toys; they are powerful reinforcers that motivate them to tackle difficult academic and behavioral goals.\r\n\r\nFine Motor & Social Play: Play-Doh and Sidewalk Chalk encourage tactile exploration while providing a low-pressure way for students to practice parallel play and social turn-taking.\r\n\r\nAnxiety Reduction: The 60-piece Fidget Pack ensures every student has access to the specific sensory input they need to stay grounded, focused, and ready to learn during transitions or seated work.\r\n\r\nWhy This Matters\r\nFor students with intensive support needs, social-emotional success is the gateway to academic success. By funding this project, you are giving these unique learners the tools to manage their emotions, build self-confidence, and develop the independence they need for a bright future.","fullyFundedDate":1728379749017,"projectUrl":"project/nurturing-body-mind-and-spirit-for-spe/8820027/","projectTitle":"Nurturing Body, Mind, and Spirit for Special Education Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Drina","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8712168"},{"teacherId":6970604,"projectId":9692845,"letterContent":"​Aloha!\r\n\r\nWhen our students first got their new art pads, they were ecstatic. The thick paint paper holds paint better than the paper we were using before, and students can't wait for art class each week. The new paint keeps our art projects going strong. We have been incorporating different subject areas into our learning before creating our final painting projects. \r\n\r\nProbably the biggest change in our classroom thanks to your generous support and aloha is due to having a clipboard stand with clipboards. Our class loves to move around- you will rarely see us sitting at our desks! Having these clipboards and a handy place to store them neatly has streamlined learning procedures for our energetic students. They are able to move around the room easily with their assignments, allowing for small-group instruction and peer collaboration to happen much more easily. \r\n\r\nBecause we teach many students with disabilities, having extra supports such as sensory toys in our room is invaluable. Students who may struggle in other areas build elaborate and creative designs with the magnetiles. Having squishy fidgets helps them direct their energy so they can focus on their assignments. And having pencil holders on top of our desks helps keep us more organized! \r\n\r\nAgain, we cannot thank you enough for our generosity. Even though these are seemingly small things, we would not be able to provide them on our own to our students. It's these small pleasures that help make our students excited about coming to school to learn each day. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1760742504667,"projectUrl":"project/growing-our-love-of-learning/9692845/","projectTitle":"Growing Our Love of Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spinner","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6970604"},{"teacherId":9594114,"projectId":9702909,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing our classroom for your generous donation! Our Blocks Lab is now even more spacious and organized thanks to you! We have even more room for a variety of building activities. \r\n\r\nThe shelf chosen for this project also houses our classroom mailbox, where students routinely check for important hand outs and homework. \r\n\r\nStudents are also practicing how to stay organized and putting things back neatly, and this shelf is a great help. Students can clearly see where materials belong and have done an awesome job keeping things nice and neat.\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1758125343607,"projectUrl":"project/our-kindergarten-blocks-center/9702909/","projectTitle":"Our Kindergarten Blocks Center","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duyao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9594114_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721093213837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-duyao"},{"teacherId":9594114,"projectId":9776947,"letterContent":"Thank you for choosing our class for your generous donation! My students now have many activities that will help them refine and practice their fine motor skills. My students have been having so much fun tracing and practicing writing their numbers and alphabets. The gum ball grab activity has also made learning the tripod grasp even more fun for students who need help with grasping their pencils or other writing materials.\r\n\r\nOur new mail box has also had a positive impact as we have had new students join our class, and our previous mail box wasn't quite big enough! Now everyone has their own space to receive all the important papers and homework that need to go home.","fullyFundedDate":1759451011522,"projectUrl":"project/fine-motor-learning/9776947/","projectTitle":"Fine Motor Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duyao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9594114_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721093213837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-duyao"},{"teacherId":4698452,"projectId":9776852,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for helping to acknowledge the love of learning through music. Our students have been loving being able to hear music throughout the day. They have especially loved having it during recess, which allows they to gather and have mini dance parties or karaoke songs. \r\nWe also used the speakers when we went and sang songs to the senior citizens as well as the high schoolers. They were/are great quality. They connect easily to my phone which enables me to utilize it quicker and easier. \r\nWe are now in talent show practice and I have been using them to help students practice. We really appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759451405071,"projectUrl":"project/the-love-of-music-and-learning/9776852/","projectTitle":"The Love of Music and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Conda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4698452"},{"teacherId":9594114,"projectId":9424498,"letterContent":"Thank you for being so generous and donating to our classroom! We now have additional space to store our science materials as well as a place to put a fish tank! My students were so excited to see something new in the classroom and wondered where it came from. \r\n\r\nMy students are very excited to soon have a fish tank to house our class pets. This will also tie into our unit called Water Wonders, where students explore the ocean and all things related.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful that you chose our class to donate to!","fullyFundedDate":1755465089292,"projectUrl":"project/ms-duyaos-science-lab/9424498/","projectTitle":"Ms. Duyao's Science Lab!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Duyao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9594114_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1721093213837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-duyao"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_59940","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":402,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":85,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":10,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":31,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":54.7,"schoolId":59940,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pahoa Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pahoa Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/pahoa-elementary-school/59940"}