{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8166145,"projectId":10106070,"letterContent":"My deepest gratitude to you for recent donation; I used the money to purchase Goldfish, International travel stickers, self inking stamps, and powered apple crisp juice for our school's annual multicultural day. At my school, I am in charge of our the kindergarten through second grade annual multicultural day. This is my third year spearheading this event, but it was the first time I added snacks (Goldfish), drinks (powdered apple crips juice), self inking stamps and travel stickers. Adding these items enhanced this event because the students I service are very young, so supplying a snack w/a drink as well as giving a memento (stickers and stamps )for the students to remember the event brought this occasion to another level. The ink cartages for the printer helped to print out the multicultural day flyers to communicate the event details to the parents. At the end of the event, parents were given a survey to fill out and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive. \r\nYour funds impacted about 150 students at our school. Because of donors like you, I was able to make make this occasion a special day for these students and the parents who attended. Please know how much your supports means to me and my school.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and partnership.","fullyFundedDate":1771772222680,"projectUrl":"project/cultural-day-event/10106070/","projectTitle":"Cultural Day Event","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kitamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8166145"},{"teacherId":8029521,"projectId":10107971,"letterContent":"Thank you for your wonderful donations of much needed classroom organizers and supplies to help the students learn in a clutter free environment. The three mesh wire drawers helped store the students textbooks that allow them to easily grab the right textbooks and grab their supplies in their desks when it comes time to learn. We also appreciate the wagon to help transport water bottles and the Rice Krispies Treats to the Honolulu Zoo, so students learn beyond the classroom walls. Lastly thank you for all the other basic classroom supplies as we are running low.","fullyFundedDate":1771686975366,"projectUrl":"project/space-saver/10107971/","projectTitle":"Space Saver","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Akimoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8029521_orig.png?crop=480,480,x864,y576&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1630283155386","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8029521"},{"teacherId":7324468,"projectId":10103261,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. We are incredibly grateful for the color printer and Bluetooth speaker you provided. These resources have made a big difference in my students' learning experiences each day.\r\n\r\nThe color printer has helped me create engaging learning materials, visual supports, and hands-on activities that make lessons more exciting and meaningful for my students. The Bluetooth speaker has allowed us to enjoy interactive lessons, educational videos, music, and read-alouds that keep students motivated and engaged.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity help create a positive and enriching classroom environment for our students. Thank you for supporting our classroom and believing in our students' success!","fullyFundedDate":1771630686536,"projectUrl":"project/creative-tools-for-learning-growth/10103261/","projectTitle":"Creative Tools for Learning & Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Viernes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7324468"},{"teacherId":9469938,"projectId":10110653,"letterContent":"Your generous donation was certainly appreciated at Jefferson Elementary! We are a Title One school and having the students able to experience the art materials and puppets surely helps engage them and offering a fun element to their classroom! \r\nIn particular the students studied what plankton is and created small examples of what that is using the modeling clay you provided.\r\nAlso they loved the sea animal puppets for free fun play that I know all young students need that innovation play time development.\r\nLastly, bead making is something of a craft they also enjoy doing!","fullyFundedDate":1771772384204,"projectUrl":"project/stem-lessons-puppets-/10110653/","projectTitle":"STEM Lessons Puppets !","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paradis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469938"},{"teacherId":9979475,"projectId":10110868,"letterContent":"The students were so excited when the materials arrived. They relished the chance to put together the aquaponics setup and begin creating art. Students who used to struggle to stay engaged now try to find extra time to work on sculptures, paintings, or researching new ideas to try in their reef restoration projects. Your contribution was more than money; it was increased engagement and empowered students to believe they could make a difference.\r\n\r\nThe HeArt for the Reef project was intended to be a STEAM project that would allow students to explore the issues concerning their local marine life. We partnered with the Waikiki Aquarium to learn more about the biology of coral polyps and spend extensive time learning how to craft a conservation message that can be translated into a sculpture that could double has a reef restoration form. The connections that students made through this project were invaluable in helping students find their place as citizens that can make a difference. The best way to practice making a difference is by making a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1771775931183,"projectUrl":"project/heart-of-the-reef-project/10110868/","projectTitle":"HeART of the Reef Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9979475_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776716377151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9979475"},{"teacherId":8819396,"projectId":10103174,"letterContent":"Our class is grateful for all the donations for the materials in our class. We have used the printer ink daily since receiving them, we get to see our new curriculum in bright colors and complete would activities in color as well as black and white. \r\nWe are working on building out literacy skills with new materials which help us make new and old words. We use our dry erase materials and journal books to work on writing and making sure that we get the practice and we can remember the new words and letters.\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts!","fullyFundedDate":1771447275320,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-through-multi-sensory/10103174/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy Through Multi-sensory Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Traci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8819396_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753590435661","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8819396"},{"teacherId":5275917,"projectId":10009984,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the earbuds, pencil sharpener, markers, and snacks. All were so helpful leading up to testing. We are still using earbuds for testing this week and next week as well as the snacks. Markers have been used for art projects to keep our class engaged and relaxed. The pencil sharpener is used every day. We are so thankful for the supplies and they are being put to good use. All of these supplies were needed to get us prepared for testing. Thank you for your support and we will continue to use these supplies for the rest of the year!","fullyFundedDate":1769177445788,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-testing-and-the-new-year/10009984/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Testing and the New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yoon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5275917_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522452788674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5275917"},{"teacherId":5548878,"projectId":10108024,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! We are excited to have materials that promote kindness in the classroom. Our \"kindness glasses\" will be worn throughout the year when we are focusing on supporting others and our community. \r\n\r\nWe are also so happy to have new materials to do arts and crafts with. Hands on learning is the best learning, by keeping students engaged and active. We can also use these materials for STEM projects, exploring and solving problems with our hands. \r\n\r\nLastly, we are looking forward to keeping organized with new bins and folders. Teaching good organization skills is important and I am happy to help students stay organized. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771784229506,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-learning/10108024/","projectTitle":"Organized and Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bierwert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5548878_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1532045942597","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5548878"},{"teacherId":9979475,"projectId":10078346,"letterContent":"We expected that if students were supplied with great materials, they would be more engaged. What we got was so much more than we anticipated. Students now go to the whiteboards, unprompted, whenever there is something they want to work out. Like real scientists or mathematicians, they workshop ideas and justify decisions using the tools they now have. Having enough materials to go-round means that every student is working hands-on and minds-on 100% of the time. The bonus is that I get to see their thinking and monitor progress of all student groups to provide feedback in real-time.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for the incredible contribution that donors have made in this project. We hope to keep you posted on the projects we will roll-out in the next month. Because of your generosity in Thinking Classroom: Making their Mark, you've allowed so many more community-based learning opportunities to become possible.","fullyFundedDate":1770411487319,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-classroom-making-their-mark/10078346/","projectTitle":"Thinking Classroom: Making their Mark","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9979475_orig.jpg?crop=300,300,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1776716377151","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9979475"},{"teacherId":6263661,"projectId":10106734,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your very generous donation to my classroom. My students are very excited at this time working on their projects and getting to wrap this year up. We are currently working on our Stem projects that will be showcased to the other grade levels in the school. My students are using the donated supplies and very excited to do their Stem challenge. \r\nWe are also using the supplies for our other subjects like Social Studies, Art, and Language Arts. We will be taking our state assessment soon, so thank you for the headphones the students will be using with their laptops. \r\nThank you again for being so kind and generous to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1771639322923,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-our-classroom/10106734/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Our Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6263661_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1578341535143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-ito808"},{"teacherId":9130894,"projectId":10108760,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of puzzles, art supplies, and motor-skill manipulatives. These hands-on resources have completely transformed our classroom, allowing my students to learn through movement and creativity. By replacing worksheets with these tactile materials, the Benioff Family has given these children the tools to build essential physical skills and confidence while making every school day a joyful adventure.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created an environment where students can collaborate, solve problems, and express themselves freely. Watching them dive into playdough projects or work together on a challenging puzzle shows the true impact of the Benioff Family's support on their development. Thank you for investing in our classroom and for providing the foundational experiences that help these young learners thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771712469427,"projectUrl":"project/soft-starts-strong-hearts-morning-bins/10108760/","projectTitle":"Soft Starts, Strong Hearts: Morning Bins for Calm Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Culbertson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9130894_orig.jpg?crop=1136,1136,x0,y22&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693169581013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9130894"},{"teacherId":7721143,"projectId":10103772,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Because of your generosity, our students will have the tools they need to proudly celebrate their cultures and share their stories with confidence. The laminating machine will help us preserve student-created posters, flags, and displays for years to come, while classroom supplies, colored ink, and other supplies will ensure every child can fully participate in creating and presenting meaningful projects about their heritage. Your support allows their work to be vibrant, polished, and proudly showcased in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe snacks and celebration materials will transform our room into a joyful cultural festival where students and families feel welcomed and honored. Decorations, leis, flags, and simple treats from different cultures will create a hands-on learning experience that builds connection and pride. Most importantly, your generosity shows our students that their identities matter, helping us end the year with a celebration they will never forget. God bless you all!","fullyFundedDate":1771601205234,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-materials-2026/10103772/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Materials 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7721143"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50831","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":346,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":29,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":14,"percentMultiracialImputed":21,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":45.4,"schoolId":50831,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/jefferson-elementary-school/50831"}