{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ali'iolani Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":21.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8361436,"projectId":9772634,"letterContent":"The new resources provided through your generous support have played a pivotal role in our Awesome Ali'i Store, and the students are beyond excited! Earning an Awesome Ali'i Ticket is now a highly sought-after achievement in and out of our classrooms. Students know that displaying our core values—Kindness, Responsibility, and Respect—is the key to getting a ticket. We've seen growth in positive behavior, from students helping classmates checking in on their friends when they are sad to ensuring their work is turned in on time. Your contribution hasn't just provided physical items; it has amplified our school-wide initiative by giving students a tangible, fun incentive that reinforces the values we teach every day.\r\n\r\nWe are delighted to share that the Awesome Ali'i Store will be a fixture in our school for the entire academic year, thanks to the robust stock of prizes and supplies we were able to purchase through your funding! This longevity means the lessons in good character, citizenship, and personal accountability will continue to be reinforced consistently. Whether they're saving their tickets for a larger item or making a quick purchase, the students are proud of the positive choices that allow them to shop. Thank you for making this engaging and impactful incentive program possible—it's helping us build a more supportive and respectful learning community one Awesome Ali'i Ticket at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1759199991130,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-incentives-and-sense-of-belonging/9772634/","projectTitle":"Pbis Incentives and Sense of Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ah Yat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8361436_orig.jpg?crop=510,510,x0,y44&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677738435215","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8361436"},{"teacherId":8822482,"projectId":8877680,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! My students were really excited to get more wobble chairs! Now each student in my small group has a wobble chair to sit on. \r\n\r\nThe letter soup cans and wooden letter set allowed my struggling students to better learn their letters and building words through playing. They had a lot of fun when I dumped out all of the letter items and had them put them back into the correct can. Learning through play really got my struggling students more engaged and excited to not only learn, but come to school willingly because they knew they were going to \"play\".","fullyFundedDate":1728954149018,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-play/8877680/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822482"},{"teacherId":8822482,"projectId":8465780,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations! The students were so excited to get their supplies! \r\n\r\nI am so sorry that this letter is coming to you so late. The year was pretty chaotic and I lost track of the things on my to do list. I sincerely apologize. \r\n\r\nThe students were so happy to see that we got more construction paper in because they were coloring everything for a while. They enjoyed cutting and gluing and using googly eyes to create their crafts! They also really enjoyed all the new paint and supplies that we received.","fullyFundedDate":1723663142497,"projectUrl":"project/kreative-kinders-arts-crafts-supplies/8465780/","projectTitle":"Kreative Kinders Arts & Crafts Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822482"},{"teacherId":4502341,"projectId":8880293,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my DonorsChoose project, \"We can feel Peaceful.\" Your support made it possible for us to receive essential tools that are already making a profound impact on our students' learning and well-being.\r\n\r\nThe requested items, including sensory tools like weighted blankets and body socks, are now being used to create a more supportive and inclusive learning environment. We have seen a noticeable improvement in our students' ability to self-regulate; the sensory resources help them manage their emotions, which in turn increases their focus and has led to a reduction in disruptive behaviors.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has directly equipped our students with concrete strategies to identify and manage their feelings. They are actively using resources like the emotional regulation books and squishy balls to build better self-awareness and interpersonal skills. It's truly incredible to see them developing these tools for long-term success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and our classroom. Your kindness has a real and lasting impact, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1729399094299,"projectUrl":"project/we-can-feel-peaceful/8880293/","projectTitle":"We Can Feel Peaceful","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matsuoka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4502341_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504053282272","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-matsuoka"},{"teacherId":8822482,"projectId":9153385,"letterContent":"My students fell in love with reading! They were so excited when they saw the cart built with all of the books in it. We read a book each day and the kids enjoyed it. They became more engaged in our book talks and were exited to share their opinion of the stories. \r\n\r\nWe did a month long unit on being kind to friends but also being kind to our classroom supplies. After reading the \"on strike\" books to the students, they realized that they were not treating their supplies nicely, especially their crayons. We did some craft activities that went along with the books, along with coming up with some goals on how we can take care of our supplies. The students began taking better care of them. For the upcoming school year, I am planning to do these lessons early on in the school year. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1741693344439,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-really-fun/9153385/","projectTitle":"Reading is Really Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Toyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822482"},{"teacherId":3197368,"projectId":9155061,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose! We are absolutely thrilled and grateful that you chose to fund our project.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our preschoolers now have access to exciting new learning tools, such as sand, a spinning chair, writing center, spinner toys, ball tower and sensory balls, etc. These materials are already making a big difference in our classroom—they spark curiosity, support fine motor and sensory development, and encourage cooperative play among our youngest learners.\r\n\r\nIt's truly heartwarming to see their faces light up as they explore how the ball towers work or take turns spinning with laughter and excitement. Your gift not only brought joy, but it's helping our students build important early learning skills in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a part of our classroom community. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our preschoolers, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1741736893441,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-diverse-learners-hands-on-wr/9155061/","projectTitle":"Empowering Diverse Learners: Hands-on Writing & Sensory Support","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3197368_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627427118147","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3197368"},{"teacherId":7931594,"projectId":9153609,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the supplies! We used the straws and popsicle sticks for our family STEM day project where the students had to design a boat that would float 50 pennies. The pack of scissors helped students without any have access to having their own individual scissors to use for projects such as the boat building one. The tape also helped them with this project as well. \r\n The students also designed headbands for their musical costumes. We used the staples to staple their painted character designs to their headbands. Those that wanted to use glue sticks also had access to glue sticks thanks to the supplies.\r\nWe were able to accomplish many projects involving parent participation (STEM Day and Musical Costume Making) and the parents did not have to bring their own supplies or spend any money.","fullyFundedDate":1741665840746,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-student-engagement/9153609/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Student Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Przygodzinski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931594"},{"teacherId":4599897,"projectId":9153390,"letterContent":"The new resources have made a tremendous difference in our classroom. Students are using the leveled books to build their reading fluency and comprehension skills, and it's been amazing to see their confidence grow. They take so much pride in knowing which books match their reading level, and it has truly sparked a love of reading in many of them. During small group time, students are engaged, focused, and excited to read. One particular moment that stood out was when a student who used to shy away from reading raised his hand to volunteer to read aloud—something he had never done before.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, especially the rolling cart, the classroom was buzzing with excitement. The students gathered around with wide eyes and could hardly wait to start exploring the books. It felt like Christmas morning! The cart has become a centerpiece in our room, with students constantly checking it for their next read. Our next steps are to launch a reading challenge, encouraging students to read across different genres and levels to broaden their understanding and vocabulary. Thanks to these resources, our classroom is more inspired and motivated than ever.","fullyFundedDate":1741662719304,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-become-successful-readers/9153390/","projectTitle":"Help Us Become Successful Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nakamura-Heaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4599897_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502141717942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4599897"},{"teacherId":5386813,"projectId":9152547,"letterContent":"I want to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous support of our third grade classroom. Your donations—especially the laminator, watercolors, and a wide array of organizational supplies—have made a tremendous difference in our daily learning environment. The laminator has helped preserve student work and classroom materials, allowing us to create resources that are both durable and reusable. The watercolors have brought so much joy and creativity to our art projects, allowing students to explore their imaginations and express themselves with pride.\r\n\r\nThe organizational tools you provided have been especially impactful. With your help, students are now better able to manage their materials and learning spaces, fostering independence and a stronger sense of responsibility. Your kindness has truly enriched our classroom community, and I am so grateful for the positive impact you've had on my students' educational experience. Thank you for believing in the importance of supporting teachers and young learners—you've made a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1741698393516,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-student-learning/9152547/","projectTitle":"Enhance Student Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5386813"},{"teacherId":5386813,"projectId":8880226,"letterContent":"Your generous donations have truly made a lasting impact on our classroom. With no librarian currently on staff, library time is limited to just once a week, which makes having an in-class library all the more invaluable. Thanks to your support, my students now have easy access to a wide range of challenging, enjoyable, and fun books right here in our classroom. \r\n They absolutely love our reading corner and often spend their free time relaxing and reading quietly. Your contribution has truly transformed our space—thank you for helping us create an environment where we can foster a love of reading. We finally feel complete!","fullyFundedDate":1729138385821,"projectUrl":"project/class-library/8880226/","projectTitle":"Class Library","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5386813"},{"teacherId":7345122,"projectId":8882478,"letterContent":"Thanks to the generous donations received I was able to get many books on my students wish list. These books greatly added to our class library and peaked their interest and help to foster a love of reading.\r\n\r\nMany students to not have access to books or reading materials outside of the classroom so I am excited that they now have access to them in our class.\r\n\r\nThey are excited about reading and are really enjoying the cozy reading space we made in our class. We have some seating, a carpet and a beautiful spinning shelf to organize our library.","fullyFundedDate":1729298210623,"projectUrl":"project/wonderful-world-of-reading/8882478/","projectTitle":"Wonderful World Of Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Radona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7345122"},{"teacherId":4599897,"projectId":8877480,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! The students are using the new resources to help them stay organized. The mail center and the colorful bins have helped the students know where their work is for small group rotations and the mail center has helped them know where to put their things. The students also love to play with the STEM marble kit & the new playdoh toys. This helps build their imagination, problem solving, and communication skills.\r\n\r\nThe students were super excited about the playdoh and marble run. They were very motivated to complete their work so they could go ahead and play. They weren't too sure what to make of organizational tools at first but they love it now because they feel like they know what the expectations are.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for supporting my students and helping them get the tools to learn how to be organized. That organizational skills allowed them to be more self directed and have more ownership of their day!","fullyFundedDate":1728938714519,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-to-stay-organized-and-ready-to-l/8877480/","projectTitle":"Help us to Stay Organized and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nakamura-Heaton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4599897_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502141717942","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4599897"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50823","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":231,"numTeachers":16,"percentFrplEligible":48,"percentAsian":34,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":78.6,"schoolId":50823,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ali'iolani Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ali'iolani Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/aliiolani-elementary-school/50823"}