{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Mayor Joseph Fern Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1739472,"projectId":6253785,"letterContent":"When our boxes of new SEL goodies finally arrived, my students' eyes widened with pure excitement and joy! They couldn't wait to unwrap the reading books, daily journals, and fun activities, making them feel so seen and supported. We've already put everything to work by using the journals for morning mindfulness and our reading books to talk about big feelings. During a recent lesson, a student used our new prompts to share how they handle stress, which created such a safe, caring space for everyone.\r\nNext up, we are diving deeper into emotional regulation using our new teacher-created resources to practice positive choices every day. As kids show kindness and good decision-making, we'll use our fun prize incentives to celebrate their hard work and keep school feeling like a happy place. Your incredible generosity truly brought \"aloha\" back into our classroom, and we are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1646581286338,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-aloha-back-to-the-classroom/6253785/","projectTitle":"Bringing Aloha Back to the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Segawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1739472_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468097457808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kamei"},{"teacherId":1739472,"projectId":10076332,"letterContent":"When these supplies arrived, the kids completely lost their minds—they had never had access to real maker tools like a button maker and a die-cutter before. During our free-creation time, you could hear a pin drop because everyone was so deeply focused on cutting, building, and designing their own custom pins and crafts. They finally had the freedom to just play, experiment, and test out wild ideas without worrying about a strict template or a test.\r\nIt got to the point where they were asking about makerspace time every single day the second they walked into the room. Next up, we are using the new labels and sticker paper to brand some of the inventions and crafts they've been dreaming up during their free play. Watching them look forward to school just to get back to creating has been amazing. Thank you so much for giving them the space and the stuff to actually just be kids and make cool things!","fullyFundedDate":1771520713147,"projectUrl":"project/the-maker-mindset-engineering-creativit/10076332/","projectTitle":"The Maker Mindset: Engineering Creativity Through Design","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Segawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1739472_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468097457808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kamei"},{"teacherId":958445,"projectId":10104189,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom supplies project. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in the lives of our second-grade students, and I wanted to share the remarkable impact we have witnessed.\r\n\r\nOur second graders are vibrant, curious learners who thrive when they have the right tools in their hands. The supplies you provided have transformed our classroom into a space where every student can engage fully and confidently.\r\n\r\nYour investment in these supplies is an investment in our students' growth, confidence, and love of learning. Thank you for believing in our second graders and for providing them with the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1771494471471,"projectUrl":"project/success-starts-with-the-essentials/10104189/","projectTitle":"Success Starts with the Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taboada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp958445_orig.jpg?crop=612,612,x0,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728936942257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/958445"},{"teacherId":9202919,"projectId":10104504,"letterContent":"We are so grateful and full of gratitude to receive such donations that have truly created smiles on my students' faces. These donations have helped motivated my students and helped them to grow and feel excited about learning! \r\n\r\nWe used the stickers, little booklets, stamps, and rewards to encourage them and reward them for their hard work and accomplishments. We would never have been able to provide such great and interesting incentives for them without your help and care! \r\n\r\nWithout your donations, it would have made it much more difficult to reach our goals. With these donations and items it has made our classrooms brighter and help our students shine even more. Thank you form the bottom of my heart.","fullyFundedDate":1771597759673,"projectUrl":"project/redemption-shop-refill/10104504/","projectTitle":"Redemption Shop Refill!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jambaro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9202919"},{"teacherId":9372014,"projectId":10109762,"letterContent":"I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of snacks and treats for our students. Your support came at the most critical time of the school year: state testing week.\r\n\r\nTesting days can be incredibly taxing, both mentally and physically. Thanks to your kindness, we were able to ensure that every student walked into their reading and math assessments with a full stomach and a much-needed boost of energy. Having those treats didn't just keep their hunger at bay; it sent a clear message to our students that a whole community was rooting for them.\r\n\r\nThat extra fuel made a tangible impact. The students stayed focused, energized, and motivated through long hours of intense concentration. I truly believe the comfort and encouragement provided by your donation played a massive role in their stamina and ultimate success during the math and reading sections.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for caring so deeply about our students' well-being and academic achievements. We couldn't have done it without you!","fullyFundedDate":1771732568399,"projectUrl":"project/success-is-sweet/10109762/","projectTitle":"Success is Sweet!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Lucido","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9372014"},{"teacherId":10097813,"projectId":10107901,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating these items for my students, it has lasted us throughout the year and for next year students! We are grateful to have donors who are willing share with my classroom and keep my students happy, motivated and fueled during the months of testing! \r\n\r\nThe snacks and resources were used heavily during the last couple months of school as we prepped and motivated the students to do their very best during testing time. I am so proud of their progress and donations like these are what make us successful in supporting our students and helping teachers who want to reward and celebrate those accomplishments with them.","fullyFundedDate":1771695299446,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-math-fuel/10107901/","projectTitle":"Snacks, Math, Fuel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vallejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10097813_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754622790560","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10097813"},{"teacherId":10293626,"projectId":10104422,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing this incredible new technology into our classroom! While many of us use devices at home for entertainment or basic tasks, having this specialized tech in school like the Osmo Kit completely transforms how my students learn. Instead of just passively consuming content on a screen, they are now using it as a hands-on tool to problem-solve, collaborate, and create. It turns abstract lessons into interactive, visual experiences, allowing students to grasp complex concepts much faster than they would through a traditional textbook alone.\r\n\r\nThe instant feedback they receive from the technology keeps them deeply engaged and motivated to learn, turning what used to be routine assignments into an exciting, game-like challenge where they are eager to discover the next step.\r\n\r\nIn particular, some of my quietest students and hands-on learners have completely improved. One student, who used to hesitate to participate in group discussions, has found a brand-new confidence using this tool. Your generosity hasn't just given us new equipment; it has unlocked a wave of confidence and enthusiasm for learning that will impact these students long after this school year ends.","fullyFundedDate":1771719042100,"projectUrl":"project/the-missing-link-tablet-for-osmo/10104422/","projectTitle":"The Missing Link: Tablet for Osmo!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. De Guia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293626_orig.png?crop=584,584,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759185537562","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293626"},{"teacherId":7955948,"projectId":10104302,"letterContent":"My students were so excited when the snacks arrived! Many of my students come to class hungry, so having snacks available has helped them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the day. Students were incredibly grateful and immediately asked when snack time would be. It has already made a big difference in their attention and participation, especially during afternoon lessons.\r\n\r\nThe paint brushes have also been a wonderful addition to our classroom projects. Students recently used them during an art activity connected to a reading lesson, and they loved being able to express their creativity.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue using the snacks to support students during learning activities and group projects while creating a positive, welcoming classroom environment. Thank you for your generosity and support of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771533345384,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-in-every-bite-creativity-in/10104302/","projectTitle":"Motivation in Every Bite, Creativity in Every Brush","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bagaoisan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7955948"},{"teacherId":7833501,"projectId":10107216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your donation transformed our classroom into a science lab!\r\n\r\nThe science materials were a massive hit! The goggles didn't just provide safety—they made my students feel like \"real\" scientists as they explored the \"language of science\" through Mentos soda bottle explosions, energy circuit demonstrations, and more!\r\n\r\nIn our every growing library nook, students excitedly dove into their favorite Who Would Win? series books. They were so happy to get brand new titles! Additionally, the ocean-themed books and life-cycle models were essential for my newcomer class during our sea turtle unit, giving them the visual and concrete tools to confidently describe the stages of life.\r\n\r\nThank you for supporting my students' well-being and for fueling their curiosity. You are making a world of difference!","fullyFundedDate":1771687298071,"projectUrl":"project/science-fun-more/10107216/","projectTitle":"Science Fun & More!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ogata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7833501"},{"teacherId":8361193,"projectId":10108606,"letterContent":"The preschoolers at Fern Elementary School have been engaging with all of the materials ever since we received them. With the addition of all of the new outdoor materials the children now have more choices of activities during their outdoor time. \r\nAs soon as the new balls and hoop were introduced the children gasped and squealed!\r\n\r\nThe materials provide opportunities for the children to improve their gross motor skills, as they use appropriate size balls that are manageable to coordinate their bodies to throw, catch, and kick. The materials also encourage back and forth social interactions while children playa game of catch or cheer each other on as they try to make a basket with the new basketball hoop. \r\n\r\nThe magnifying glasses have been a big hit as well. The outdoor space isn't limited to physical activities. In our backyard space where the preschoolers play there are a lot of plants growing with the help of our custodian. The magnifying glasses allow children who want to spend their time investigating and exploring plants during our outdoor time to get a closer look. They have also been a great tool for looking closely at the little rolie polie bugs and ants that crawl around amongst the plants. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your generosity to provide new materials for the preschool children. I am so grateful to have engaging materials to support learning for our school's youngest learners.","fullyFundedDate":1771701285148,"projectUrl":"project/adventures-and-explorations-in-our-backy/10108606/","projectTitle":"Adventures and Explorations in Our Backyard!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Miyata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8361193"},{"teacherId":10438124,"projectId":10106950,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for funding the Windows of Wonders project for our classroom! Since this project was introduced in the middle of last school year, it provided a much needed breakthrough right when we needed it most.\r\n\r\nTeaching in a full self-contained classroom presents unique behavioral and learning challenges. However, your generosity allowed me to introduce customized visuals, individualized academic binders, matching cards, and hands-on manipulatives. These materials have completely reshaped our daily learning environment, bringing structure, calm, and measurable progress to my beautiful and diverse group of students. \r\n\r\nI have also wanted to apologize for the lack of photos from our classroom. Being a teacher in a full self-contained classroom is incredibly demanding and in the busyness of keeping everyone safe and engaged, I haven't been able to take many photos. Most of my students are on the autism spectrum and are non-verbal and having short-staffed while managing one-on-one behavioral needs daily is very challenging. But the impact of your gift is felt every single minute.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, these resources have significantly reduced behavioral incidents and aggression. The sensory insects have been an incredible reinforcement tool, and the visuals allow us to smoothly adjust schedules during meltdowns, lessening the need for verbal prompts, gestural prompts, and constant redirections. This is a huge, celebrating achievement for both the students and my support staff. \r\n\r\nYour donation brought immense relief to our team and gave these wonderful students a way to communicate, learn, and thrive. You didn't just fund a project, you changed the entire dynamic of our classroom for the better.Thank you for making such a profound difference in my students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1771721663107,"projectUrl":"project/windows-of-wonders/10106950/","projectTitle":"Windows of Wonders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. A Apulu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10438124_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1790042972643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438124"},{"teacherId":9373380,"projectId":10106166,"letterContent":"Your support has provided us with a treasure trove of tools. From foundational literacy aids to the small comforts that make a classroom feel like home. When the boxes arrived, the energy was absolutely electric. Students were immediately drawn to the \"fun\" elements that make learning feel like a reward. There were gasps when they saw the cartoon pens, scented fruit pencils, and mini pop bubble fidget toys.\r\n\r\nStudents used the reading rods to physically snap together prefixes and suffixes. It was incredible to watch students use rods to build a word, then use the brush tip markers to cold-code the root word. Students also used the story cues cards to put stories into a sequence and orally tell their story to each other.\r\n\r\nOur next steps will be to continue refining our accuracy using the OG tools to target reversals of b, d, p, and q and organizing student materials and tracking their personal reading goals using the mesh pouches and sticker reward charts. By providing everything from kleenex and disinfecting wipes to keep us healthy to the sequencing cards that keep up thinking, you have helped to create an environment where my students are ignited to learn and thrive. Mahalo for your incredible generosity1","fullyFundedDate":1771759692370,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-a-love-for-learning/10106166/","projectTitle":"Igniting a Love for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cockett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373380_orig.png?crop=796,796,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759190063593","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373380"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50825","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":395,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":32,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":51,"percentMultiracialImputed":10,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.1,"schoolId":50825,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Mayor Joseph Fern Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Mayor Joseph Fern Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/fern-elementary-school/50825"}