{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Haha'ione Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10218898,"projectId":10104177,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom through DonorsChoose. Every single item you provided is being used daily and has made such a positive difference for my students.\r\n\r\nThe lap tables have quickly become the students' favorite because they allow for flexible seating and make learning more comfortable and engaging. The planting pots are now growing beans, and the students are absolutely excited every morning to come to school and check on their plants. It has brought so much joy and curiosity into our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe stretch bands have also been incredibly helpful for students who need support calming down and staying focused during lessons. Even the stickers have become a special motivator, and students love earning them on their quizzes.\r\n\r\nSeeing the students' excitement, engagement, and positive feedback has been truly rewarding. Your kindness and generosity have created a happier and more supportive learning environment for my class.\r\n\r\nI am so thankful for this opportunity and for your investment in my students' success. Thank you again for making a meaningful impact in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771704049695,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-grade-2-classroom/10104177/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Grade 2 Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sulva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10218898_orig.jpg?crop=682,682,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755916905432","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10218898"},{"teacherId":9176144,"projectId":10107736,"letterContent":"A huge thank you to our incredible donors for bringing our first Family Cultural Sharing Day to life! Your generosity allowed us to fill our school with cultural books, historical artifacts, and delicious snacks from around the world.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our hardworking students and supportive multilingual families had a beautiful space to share their heritages, learn from one another, and build a stronger, more connected community. We could not have done it without you!\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us lay such a strong foundation—we are already looking forward to making next year's event bigger and better!\"","fullyFundedDate":1771905767609,"projectUrl":"project/multicultural-engagement-for-el-students/10107736/","projectTitle":"Multicultural Engagement for EL Students and Families","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Buote","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9176144_orig.jpg?crop=392,392,x548,y256&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708028108845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9176144"},{"teacherId":9805138,"projectId":10107317,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to support my reading program. Your kindness and support have made a meaningful difference for my students. I am so fortunate to work with my students. But because they struggle with reading, they are also the ones who need a little extra encouragement and motivation to develop a love for reading. Because of your contribution, I have been able to provide resources and opportunities that will help them become more confident, enthusiastic readers.\r\n\r\nThe materials we received from your donation allowed me to buy highly engaging and motivating books that students can read both in the classroom and at home. Having books that they love available has encouraged them to spend more time reading outside of school, which is helping them strengthen their reading fluency, comprehension, and overall confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1771647403498,"projectUrl":"project/lets-love-literature/10107317/","projectTitle":"Let's Love Literature!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matsumura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9805138"},{"teacherId":10437897,"projectId":10104132,"letterContent":"The books that were donated are very helpful as we now have enough to be able to do a classroom reading. This is a great tool to help my dual instruction class connect with Japan and also understand the devastating impacts of war from the perspective of a relevant nonfictional character.\r\n\r\nThe Pokemon cards have been a great incentive for my students and I know that they will enjoy the deck box and play mat as well. Having these cards has really boosted their eagerness to pass computer based learning lessons which they felt little incentive to do previously.\r\n\r\nThe paint has also been so very helpful with projects like our hybrid animal diorama. They have been using the colors as well as mixing colors to make shades of colors as well.","fullyFundedDate":1771597487816,"projectUrl":"project/dual-language-instruction-classroom-supp/10104132/","projectTitle":"Dual Language Instruction Classroom Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kawasumi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10437897"},{"teacherId":8355254,"projectId":10103390,"letterContent":"I wanted to say thank you for supporting my Read, Read, Read project. Because of your generosity, I was able to bring in a wide range of engaging books, materials, and fun incentives that are already. making a difference in my program.\r\n\r\nWhen we first brought out the materials, they were so excited! For this project, the students have 2 opportunities per month to earn the items. They were so excited when we brought them out!\r\n\r\nI am lucky to work with such great students, but they all struggle with reading and need the extra support and motivation. They now have both exciting new reasons to pick up a book.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in my students and in the importance of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1771554573277,"projectUrl":"project/read-read-read/10103390/","projectTitle":"Read! Read! Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Weeks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8355254_orig.jpg?crop=822,822,x2276,y847&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646432332765","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/weeks-hahaione"},{"teacherId":10175841,"projectId":10103905,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom project on DonorsChoose. Your support means more than just new pens, notebooks, and supplies; it represents a community that believes in the potential of my students.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have the tools they need to engage fully in their lessons without the worry of missing essentials. It is heartwarming to see their faces light up when they realize people they've never met care about their education.\r\n\r\nThank you for being a champion for our classroom and for making a tangible difference in our daily learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771623374298,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-bridge-to-every-learner/10103905/","projectTitle":"Building a Bridge to Every Learner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10175841"},{"teacherId":7085575,"projectId":9604661,"letterContent":"When our students first saw our DonorsChoose purchases, they were so excited! The Chopsaw Cardboard Cutter has been a game changer for our grade 4 community of learners! I showed students a quick video of the device and how it works, and students were so eager to try it out for themselves!\r\n\r\nSo far, we have used the Chopsaw Cardboard Cutter for our volcano and canoe builds earlier in the year. We are now gearing up for our Hawaiian Sled builds, which will take place in late April/early May. Students will be using the cutter to help build their Hawaiian cardboard sleds, inspired by ancient Hawaiian designs.\r\n\r\nThe awesome thing is this: we were able to get 2 cutters to share among our 4 classes. Students can now cut things independently, which frees the teachers to tend to other matters. Our work goes more smoothly and more efficiently!","fullyFundedDate":1756356227605,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-4th-graders-stem-their-hearts-o/9604661/","projectTitle":"Help Our 4th-graders STEM Their Hearts Out!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Avellana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7085575_orig.png?crop=912,912,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690784202091","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7085575"},{"teacherId":10438083,"projectId":10106489,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of my speech room. The toys and books you provided have already created so many opportunities for connection and communication among my students.\r\n\r\nMy students benefit greatly from multi-sensory learning experiences, and pairing the manipulative toys with materials we already use during speech therapy has increased both engagement and smiles. It has been incredibly meaningful to see their excitement and participation grow.\r\n\r\nThe Pop-It books have been another huge hit! These books are providing valuable multi-sensory literacy experiences, especially for my students who are emerging communicators.\r\n\r\nThank you very much for your generosity and for making such a positive impact on my students and our learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1771630542793,"projectUrl":"project/communication-starts-with-connection/10106489/","projectTitle":"Communication Starts with Connection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438083"},{"teacherId":7933792,"projectId":10106885,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredibly generous contribution to our classroom. Because of your support, my students are benefiting greatly from a brand-new selection of art supplies, hands-on math manipulatives, and engaging writing workbooks. These resources have provided an immediate boost to our daily environment, turning our classroom into a well-equipped space for every child to succeed.\r\n\r\nThe impact of these tools is visible in every lesson we teach. The math manipulatives have transformed abstract concepts into tactile experiences, helping students grasp difficult ideas through hands-on discovery. Meanwhile, the new art supplies have sparked a wave of creativity, allowing students to express their learning in colorful, imaginative ways. The writing workbooks have also become a favorite, providing structured yet exciting challenges that build confidence in our budding authors.\r\n\r\nYour kindness does more than just provide materials. It sends a powerful message to my students that their education is valued by the community. These resources will be used and cherished throughout the school year, ensuring that every student has the tools they need to flourish. We are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and our future.","fullyFundedDate":1771713361335,"projectUrl":"project/makers-and-learners/10106885/","projectTitle":"Makers and Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kalei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7933792"},{"teacherId":10287078,"projectId":9763721,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping us create a special reading space in our classroom. Because of your generosity, our students now have a welcoming corner where they can sit comfortably, pick up a book, and truly enjoy reading. The new books have opened the door to powerful conversations and important skills. As we read together, students practice understanding characters' motivations, discussing different perspectives, and making connections between stories and their own lives. Books like Esperanza Rising and They Called Us Enemy also give us the chance to talk about resilience, fairness, and history in ways that help students think more deeply about the world around them.\r\n\r\nReading time in our classroom is an active and joyful part of the day. Sometimes students curl up in the nook with a book of their choice, while other times we read together and pause to share ideas, predictions, and questions. The space has made reading feel like a special activity rather than just another assignment. The materials we received also help us work together. Students use our small-group tools to brainstorm ideas, respond to stories, and collaborate on projects that grow their confidence as readers and thinkers.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who were once hesitant about reading have been especially excited about the new books. High-interest series and graphic novels have helped hook reluctant readers, and it's been wonderful to see them recommending books to their classmates or asking for extra time to read. Your support has helped turn reading into something students look forward to each day, and it means so much to see their enthusiasm growing. Thank you again for helping us build a space where students feel comfortable, curious, and proud of their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1760917029611,"projectUrl":"project/transform-our-classroom-one-book-at-a-t/9763721/","projectTitle":"Transform Our Classroom, One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Wallace","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10287078"},{"teacherId":9377835,"projectId":9772051,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, my third graders walked into a classroom filled with fresh supplies, exciting new books, and tools that make learning both joyful and meaningful. Your support has made a visible and immediate impact on our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe case of 192 pre-sharpened pencils ensured that every student has access to a basic but essential tool for learning. There are no more interruptions for broken or missing pencils. The yellow pocket folders with prongs help students stay organized and take pride in keeping their work neat and secure. The glue sticks and laminating pouches allow us to preserve anchor charts, student work, and projects that we revisit throughout the year.\r\n\r\nOur classroom library has grown in an exciting way thanks to the graphic novel sets, including The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix, Wings of Fire (Graphic Novels #1–4), Dragon Girls, and the I Survived Graphix collection. Even my students from last year want to stay in to read the new books. These high-interest books have been in constant circulation.","fullyFundedDate":1759418083076,"projectUrl":"project/library-and-learning-focused/9772051/","projectTitle":"Library and Learning Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hisanaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377835"},{"teacherId":8191273,"projectId":9777642,"letterContent":"We are using the new resources every day to support hands-on, engaging learning across subjects. Students use the dry erase pockets and markers for math problem-solving, spelling practice, and written responses, allowing them to try, erase, and improve their work without fear of making mistakes. One standout moment was during math centers, when students eagerly solved problems and proudly showed their answers, excited that they could fix errors and keep learning. The organized storage bins and marker holders have also helped students transition smoothly between activities and take responsibility for their materials.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their excitement was immediate and contagious. They were especially thrilled by the creative supplies and incentives, asking when they could start making keychains and playing Mancala. Many students were proud to help organize the supplies and showed great care in using them correctly. 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