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This quarter we started our Chapter Books Reading Challenge and after reading 10 chapter books, we will celebrate each student's achievement with a cheer and presentation of a \"Reading\" medal. Students are at different stages of reading so we have a range of chapter books to choose from so that all students have a chance to receive a \"Reading\" medal. \r\nThank you so much for your support for our class!","fullyFundedDate":1772039416656,"projectUrl":"project/celebrate-reading/9859842/","projectTitle":"Celebrate Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fujisaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7317621"},{"teacherId":1982884,"projectId":9781102,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your support of our project, \"Excited About School!\" In our preschool special education classroom, engagement is the key to unlocking learning. Your donation of interactive Toy Story action figures has brought so much joy and motivation to our students. These characters serve as amazing social-emotional tools, helping my little learners practice communication and cooperative play. Additionally, the scooter stool has become a vital piece of equipment, providing our staff with the mobility needed to interact with students at their eye level throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWe are also putting the laminating pouches and badge holders to great use! These supplies allow us to create durable visual schedules and personalized communication cards that our students can carry with them. By turning their favorite characters into learning prompts, you've helped create an environment where every child feels excited to walk through the door. Thank you for providing the resources that make our classroom a functional, fun, and inclusive space for everyone!","fullyFundedDate":1759588439033,"projectUrl":"project/excited-about-school/9781102/","projectTitle":"Excited About School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ogata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1982884"},{"teacherId":1982884,"projectId":9152614,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Play with Me!\" Your generosity has transformed our preschool special education classroom into a vibrant hub of discovery. The wooden play food sets, ranging from sushi to charcuterie, along with the multicultural puzzles and sensory bin tools, provide my students with essential hands-on learning opportunities. 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Seeing a child find their \"voice\" through a digital interface is a moment of pure magic that you made possible.\r\n\r\nBeyond individual communication, this technology fosters essential social interaction. By using shared digital activities, my students are learning to take turns, follow group directions, and collaborate on creative tasks. These early experiences build the foundation for lifelong confidence and connection. Your investment in our classroom is helping every child feel heard and included. 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Thank you for making our classroom a more inclusive, joyful place!","fullyFundedDate":1708198681708,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-cultures-through-music-and-art/8220000/","projectTitle":"Exploring Cultures Through Music and Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ogata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1982884"},{"teacherId":1982884,"projectId":8031300,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Voice For All.\" In a preschool special education classroom, the gift of communication is the most transformative tool a child can receive. By providing an Apple iPad, you have given my students a powerful medium to express their needs, thoughts, and feelings. 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About this school
Pres Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Honolulu, Hawaii that is part of Honolulu School District.
It serves 361 students
in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.4:1.
Its teachers have had 159 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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Pres Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Demographics
51%
of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
40%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Pres Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
$107,765
raised using DonorsChoose
159
projects
funded
38
teachers
funded
87
donors
32
projects
for
basic supplies
18
projects for
technology
20
projects for
books
12
projects
for
art supplies
Pres Abraham Lincoln Elementary School has received support from
46 individuals from Hawaii and
41 individuals out-of-state.