{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hokulani Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":13.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9811119,"projectId":9780731,"letterContent":"What an amazing gift the students got.Thank you so much we were able to help all the students bond, communicate better with each other. The games of hula hoop toss was a great success, they built muscles, helped with hand eye coordination, worked together as a team!! The puzzles were amazing help for them with brain building, helping with their memory and following simple directions. \r\n We never knew how important the art supplies to help with their creativity and spatial awareness. We built a whole Halloween pumpkin patch with all the paper plates... what an amazing start of the new year. \r\n Such wonderful growth and improvement in skills I am so appreciative of all the wonderful gifts the students received. It gave them opportunities to express themselves, use their voices, and build confidence in their abilities. Aloha and Mahalo for all the support.","fullyFundedDate":1759607221656,"projectUrl":"project/new-spark-activity-outdoor-fun-in-the-su/9780731/","projectTitle":"New Spark Activity Outdoor Fun in the Sun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811119"},{"teacherId":9343481,"projectId":9156317,"letterContent":"I want to express my sincere gratitude for the generous supplies provided to my first-grade classroom of 19 students. After spending the last two years teaching in a fully self-contained special education setting, I am now expanding and refining my instructional practices as I transition back into a general education environment. With this shift comes a unique blend of challenges and opportunities, and the resources you've provided will make a meaningful difference in creating a supportive and engaging learning space.\r\nThese supplies will contribute directly to building a structured and predictable daily routine for my students. Tools such as the magnets for our classroom calendar and the magnetic pencil and pen holders will help us stay organized and reduce transitions, which is essential for young learners. The sensory and fidget items will serve as positive reinforcement and regulation supports, helping students stay focused and motivated throughout the day. Additionally, classroom tools like the calendar, student mailboxes, and lap desk will support daily learning tasks, encourage independence, and enhance overall classroom flow.\r\nBy thoughtfully integrating these materials into our routines, I am able to create an environment that meets the diverse needs of my students—one that is nurturing, engaging, and structured for success. Your contribution is helping me lay the foundation for a classroom where every child feels supported and capable of growing academically, socially, and emotionally.\r\nThank you for making such an impactful difference in our school community. Your generosity directly strengthens the quality of education my students receive each day.","fullyFundedDate":1747188427970,"projectUrl":"project/bring-on-1st-grade/9156317/","projectTitle":"Bring on 1st Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343481_orig.jpg?crop=2870,2870,x742,y871&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741721468449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343481"},{"teacherId":9343481,"projectId":8882769,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my classroom has been transformed into a space where my students feel safe, supported, and empowered to learn. The calming resources and designated areas you helped fund have already made a remarkable difference. Students now have a structured way to manage their emotions, which has led to greater focus, fewer disruptions, and a stronger sense of security in the classroom.\r\n\r\nFor my non-verbal students, the new communication tools have been life-changing. They are now able to express their emotions and needs in ways they couldn't before. This not only fosters independence but also builds their confidence in interacting with peers and engaging in lessons. Watching them use these tools to connect with others has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my teaching career.\r\nYour generosity has created a lasting impact—one that supports both the emotional and academic growth of every child in my classroom. Because of you, my students now have the chance to thrive in an environment where they feel truly seen, heard, and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1729389347534,"projectUrl":"project/to-create-that-safe-space/8882769/","projectTitle":"To Create that Safe Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9343481_orig.jpg?crop=2870,2870,x742,y871&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741721468449","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343481"},{"teacherId":9806807,"projectId":8886621,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and the Grade 5 students of C5 & C6 at Hokulani, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your unbelievable generosity in supporting our project, \"Imagination in 3D: Designing Our Dreams!\" Thanks to your donation, our classroom, our school is now home to an Elegoo Saturn 4 3D printer and wash/cure station — all of which have already transformed the way our students think about their ideas.\r\nFirstly, I apologize for the delay in writing this letter, but I wanted to my sure that I followed all safety protocols required to be able to safely print in school, as well as take the time to truly implement a project that could be completely hands-on, led by students, and be able to reflect on its impact. In our first two weeks back from summer, and the first two weeks of Grade 5 in the new school year, our students began their 3D printing journey by not knowing that they would be 3D printing! They began by designing and creating a personalized keyring with the idea that 'if only we could actually make it in real life'. Initially it was approached with the expected 'cool, we get to design something'.The process was nothing short of magical for them — watching an idea evolve from a thought in their minds, to a sketch on paper, to a digital design, and finally then the realisation that we had a 3D printer in the school, let alone in the classroom and that they would printing it into a tangible object they could hold in their hands. 'That's a 3D printer!? I thought it was a drink dispenser.' 'It looks like a microwave!' 'It's like an Xbox mini fridge!'\r\nThis experience has been invaluable. Students have learned not only design and technical skills, but also the power of personalization and creativity. They are beginning to see how their imagination can turn into something real. Not just something on paper. Not just something you turn in, or display on a wall, or on mom's fridge. But something real that can be used! Even more, the project sparked important conversations about environmental impact — both the positives of small-scale production that minimizes waste, and the awareness of potential negatives like fumes, along with strategies to mitigate them responsibly. 'We can't just print in class, everyone will be poisoned by the fumes!' 'No. We can attach a hose which can suck the fumes out the window.' 'That's why there's a hole and flap.' 'But what about the environment? We need some kind of filter...' the conversations became real and the students without even thinking and without any prompts began to problem solve!!!\r\nThe excitement was and has continued to be contagious! Students are already brainstorming \"what's next\" — from creating classroom signs, to game counters, learning resources for math, to imagining how 3D printing might one day solve big real-world problems. They even discussed how the wasted plastic could be reused in art projects. The sense of ownership, pride, and innovation this project has sparked is something we could not have achieved without your support. And this has been all in the first few weeks of school!\r\nThank you for making me the cool teacher with 'printer from the future'! But I am slightly regretting as now I have an endless request list from other teachers regarding what projects can be done throughout the school all the way from kindergarten!\r\nBut in all seriousness - Thank you for believing in our students and for giving them the tools to dream bigger, think deeper, and create boldly. This 3D printer has opened doors to new learning opportunities that will have lasting effects on their education and curiosity.\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa,\r\nGerard Espiritu\r\nHokulani Grade 5 Teacher","fullyFundedDate":1729388348596,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-in-3d-designing-our-dreams/8886621/","projectTitle":"Imagination in 3D: Designing Our Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Espiritu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9806807"},{"teacherId":3782715,"projectId":9161955,"letterContent":"On behalf of our preschool special education team, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation. Your support has made it possible for us to purchase essential materials for our circle time activities—items that are already making a meaningful difference in the lives of our young learners. From interactive books and visual aids to sensory tools and music instruments, each resource helps create an engaging and inclusive environment where every child can feel supported and encouraged to participate.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has had an immediate and positive impact in our classroom. Circle time is a crucial part of our day, helping students develop social skills, communication, and a sense of routine. Thanks to your generosity, our students now have the tools they need to connect, grow, and thrive in ways that are developmentally appropriate and meaningful to them. We are truly grateful for your investment in their education and future.","fullyFundedDate":1742058786661,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-circle-time-experience/9161955/","projectTitle":"Interactive Circle Time Experience!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Badua","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3782715_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1471917728284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mbadua"},{"teacherId":9811119,"projectId":9255202,"letterContent":"What an amazing summer, the students have grown and enjoyed every minute from their art projects, water play, reading, playing and learning. They would never have been able to enjoy this without the amazing support and generosity we received. Thank you for all the wonderful gifts it made a huge impact on their lives.They read stories about how they have imaginative invisible buckets that we fill with love and positivity.. They learned the importance of helping one another fill their buckets and not dump them with sadness. They played games that built confidence and strength with their volleyball skills. Gained better muscle control and coordination with each scooter board. I am looking forward to the new year with all the wonderful books added to our classroom library. Thank you again and bless you all.","fullyFundedDate":1746787300485,"projectUrl":"project/grow-as-individuals-with-positive-growth/9255202/","projectTitle":"Grow as Individuals With Positive Growth Mindsets","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811119"},{"teacherId":2030052,"projectId":9170722,"letterContent":"Our new classroom resources have brought so much excitement and engagement to our learning! When the materials first arrived, the students were thrilled—curious hands were unpacking boxes, and eager voices were already brainstorming ideas. The students couldn't wait to dive in and start creating.\r\n\r\nThey've been using the materials for our Mini Society Market Day projects—designing, building, and packaging their own products to sell. From handmade jewelry and bookmarks to mini games and keychains, the new supplies have helped turn their creative ideas into real, sellable items. Students are learning about budgeting, marketing, and product design in a fun and meaningful way. Thanks to our generous donors, this hands-on experience has been educational, empowering, and truly inspiring!","fullyFundedDate":1742148918904,"projectUrl":"project/third-grade-market-mania-buy-sell-tra/9170722/","projectTitle":"Third Grade Market Mania! Buy, Sell, Trade, and Have Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2030052"},{"teacherId":7931818,"projectId":9173511,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing the materials needed for the Life Science experiment. My students were excited to design, collect data and observations, and write an argument about where plants get the materials they need for growth.\r\n\r\nThe class decided what each plant would not get Ex. Plant #1 will have all resources, Plant #2 no water, Plant #3 no carbon dioxide, Plant #4 no soil, and Plant #5 no sunlight. Each group of students used the pots, soil, and thermometers to set up their experiment. Students took weekly observations. They created a hypothesis on what resources were essential for plants to grow. \r\n\r\nDuring Week #3, students took final observations. They discovered that the plant with no soil grew the most. Plants that grew the least were the ones without carbon dioxide, sunlight, or water. Students graphed the results and wrote final arguments. The colored printer was used to display weekly plant observations, data and graphs. Because of the resources you provided, my students were able to use critical thinking skills as they designed and tested their hypothesis. Thank you for allowing my students to learn through experimentation and collaboration.","fullyFundedDate":1742157242102,"projectUrl":"project/investigating-plants/9173511/","projectTitle":"Investigating Plants","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dela Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7931818_orig.png?crop=880,880,x864,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677964213489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931818"},{"teacherId":8364257,"projectId":9172111,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new half-moon table has made a truly meaningful difference in our classroom! From the moment the students saw it, they were excited. They couldn't wait to gather around it and dive into learning. It quickly became the heart of our room: a space where collaboration, focus, and connection happen.We've been using the table for small-group reading lessons, hands-on math practice, and writing sessions. My favorite moments are reading one on one with the students. The students have come a long way and can read independently as they leave first grade. The look of pride on their face was unforgettable, and the table gave us the calm, supportive space to celebrate that growth together.\r\n\r\nThis table has helped me give students the personalized instruction they need, while also encouraging peer interaction and teamwork. It's become a place where learners support each other, share ideas, and build confidence in a fun and focused environment.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, this table will continue to be a key part of our classroom routines from language arts to problem-solving tasks in math. It's helping us create a community of learners who believe in themselves and in one another.\r\nThank you for making this possible. Your generosity has given us more than just furniture—it has given us a place where learning feels empowering and joyful every day.","fullyFundedDate":1742149846954,"projectUrl":"project/at-the-moon-is-where-collaboration-meets/9172111/","projectTitle":"At the Moon Is Where Collaboration Meets Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Raval","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364257"},{"teacherId":7939749,"projectId":9172211,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of you, our students have been immersed in rich, hands-on STEM experiences that spark curiosity, collaboration, and joyful learning every day.\r\n\r\nOne of the first projects we tackled with your donated supplies was our Bird Nest Engineering Challenge. We began by tapping into students' prior knowledge, asking them what they knew about bird nests, different styles and materials, and why nests matter for survival. After exploring real-world examples and watching informational videos, students brainstormed, sketched blueprints, and got to work. Using items like pipe cleaners, Play-Doh, straws, and cups, they built both trees and nests designed to support peep marshmallow \"birds.\" The excitement was contagious as they tested their designs for strength and balance. During our class reflection, one student said, \"I never knew building could be so fun and tricky.\"\r\n\r\nIn another lesson, we explored how light can be used to communicate over a distance. In the \"Secret Signals\" activity, students built simple devices and sent coded messages using flashlights and colored markers. This project was a favorite for many; it combined problem-solving with a touch of mystery and play. It was amazing to see students apply science in such a creative way, practicing both collaboration and communication skills.\r\n\r\nMost recently, we investigated shadows and the movement of light with our \"Moving Shadows\" lesson. Using flashlights and paper gnomes, students experimented with how changing the light's position alters the direction and length of shadows. They connected their discoveries to how the sun moves across the sky during the day. The flashlights you helped fund made these discoveries possible. Students were engaged and full of wonder as they recreated what they saw outdoors right at their desks.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, science in our classroom has come to life. These experiences go far beyond memorizing facts; they encourage students to ask questions, explore, test their thinking, and reflect on what they've learned.\r\n\r\nWe couldn't do this without you, and we are so deeply grateful. Thank you for believing in our students and helping to make learning unforgettable.","fullyFundedDate":1742152155307,"projectUrl":"project/little-scientists-big-discoveries/9172211/","projectTitle":"Little Scientists, Big Discoveries!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939749"},{"teacherId":7939865,"projectId":8038532,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of supplies for my kindergarten students! The new learning resources are used daily during our learning centers. The children use the learning games while I work with small groups of students on specific skills. Having new and engaging materials sparks their creativity and keeps them engaged so that I can instruct my small group without interruptions.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived the kids were so thrilled and excited. They cannot believe how others would donate to them. It has sparked wonderful conversations about how we can support others and want others to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1700350638937,"projectUrl":"project/playful-learning-excites-young-minds/8038532/","projectTitle":"Playful Learning Excites Young Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Inskeep","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939865_orig.png?crop=596,596,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700192921669","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939865"},{"teacherId":7929345,"projectId":5668887,"letterContent":"Now my students have a place to store their classroom materials. It is nice for each student to have a cubby hole rather than having to leave their supplies & materials on the floor or finding space on their crowded desk top.\r\n\r\nOur room looks neater, more organized, and fewer children struggle to locate their supplies and/or classroom materials. Helping students become more organized is a life skill that will carry over into their daily lives too. Everyone, including myself, loves how much simpler our daily routines are now that we have a cubby for each student.","fullyFundedDate":1628270155890,"projectUrl":"project/cubby-holes-for-deserving-students/5668887/","projectTitle":"Cubby Holes for Deserving Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929345_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760304347024","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929345"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50828","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":280,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":22,"percentAsian":44,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":10,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":87.0,"schoolId":50828,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hokulani Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hokulani Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/hokulani-elementary-school/50828"}