{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pauoa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3413440,"projectId":9776285,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your continued support to our Special Education classroom!! We appreciate all the kindness you all give to not only me, but our students. Our new shelf has been a great addition to our classroom. It has helped us create another little space for our student to work at and helps them keep their things organized. The new laminator has already created so many projects for our students and classroom. Getting new dot markers for the classroom was also a great addition since now the students do not have to fight over who gets to use them.","fullyFundedDate":1759459865032,"projectUrl":"project/shelving-up-our-classroom/9776285/","projectTitle":"Shelving Up Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shigematsu (Ms. S)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3413440_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627640486808","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jasmineshigematsu"},{"teacherId":9200002,"projectId":9773021,"letterContent":"Your generous donations has helped me teach our students about the Hawaiian Tradition of Makahiki and provide them with opportunities to practice and play each event. Events such as Konane helped students use critical thinking and strategies to beat their opponents while building supportive relationships with each other. \r\nStudents also learned how to play Ulu Maika and Moa Paheʻe, these games help students build their fine motor skills. Lastly our youngest students learned about the importance of Laulima and decorated their individual kites (hoʻolupe) and flew thei kites during our event. \r\nThis event, which spanned the entire day helps students and teachers to get outside, support each other and encourage friendly competition. Students in the upper grades used their skills to compete against each other in three events. The events highlights three school winners in each event. \r\nStudents in lower grades are looking forward to using their skills when they are older to also compete. As a special treat, Kindergarten and Grade 1 were able to make kites they took home. As for grade 3 students, they will be making their own Konane boards with the supplies provided through you donation.","fullyFundedDate":1759410013518,"projectUrl":"project/ma-ka-hana-ka-ike/9773021/","projectTitle":"Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Imada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9200002"},{"teacherId":9990989,"projectId":9780714,"letterContent":"On behalf of myself and my second grade students, I would like to extend our heartfelt mahalo - thank you in the Hawaiian language - for fully funding our Donors Choose project titled, \"Engaging Books + Positive Reinforcement = Confident and Joyful Learners.\"\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our classroom is now enriched with a wide range of engaging and developmentally appropriate books, from Magic Tree House adventures to the humor of Dog Man, along with decodable readers that support students at every stage of their reading journey. These resources are already fostering increased confidence, curiosity, and a genuine love of reading among our students.\r\n\r\nThe addition of positive reinforcement tools and classroom incentives for our class store has also brought renewed energy and motivation into our room. With our enhanced classroom economy system, students are not only celebrated for their academic and behavioral efforts, but are also learning critical real-world math and financial literacy skills while having fun doing it!\r\n\r\nYour support also made it possible to enhance our classroom's positive reinforcement system and class store. Through this classroom economy, students are recognized for their academic effort, positive behaviors, and demonstration of our school's General Learner Outcomes (GLOs) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Matrix expectations. As students earn and manage classroom currency, they are simultaneously developing essential understanding of Common Core math standards and financial literacy skills, including counting money, making change, saving, budgeting, understanding the difference between needs and wants, delayed gratification, and responsible spending.\r\n\r\nOur class includes students from a wide range of learning backgrounds, including students receiving special education (SPED) services, English learners (EL), and readers at varying levels of proficiency. These materials have made an immediate and meaningful impact by providing equitable access to learning, motivation, and opportunities for success.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful for your generosity and belief in our students. Your support helps create a classroom where reading flourishes, positive behaviors are celebrated, and every child is empowered to grow and succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1759622183779,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-books-positive-reinforcement/9780714/","projectTitle":"Engaging Books + Positive Reinforcement = Confident and Joyful Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rickard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9990989"},{"teacherId":10191891,"projectId":9781483,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and staff, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of sensory seating items. The moment our students saw the new seating options, their faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. They eagerly tried out the wobble stools and floor cushions, quickly realizing how much more comfortable and focused they felt during class. These items have become a valuable part of our learning environment, helping students regulate their energy and attention throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWe've already begun incorporating the sensory seating into our lessons, particularly during small-group reading and math rotations. For example, during a recent math project on measuring and comparing lengths, students used the new seating stations to collaborate in flexible groups while remaining calm and engaged. Our next steps include integrating the sensory seating into guided reading sessions, allowing students to choose the seating that helps them focus best as they build comprehension and fluency skills. Your thoughtful donation has truly enhanced both our classroom atmosphere and our students' learning experiences—thank you for helping us create a more inclusive and engaging space for all learners.","fullyFundedDate":1759594650212,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-student-engagement-through-sen/9781483/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Student Engagement Through Sensory Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamasaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10191891"},{"teacherId":9598497,"projectId":9777692,"letterContent":"We want to extend our sincere appreciation for your generous donation to our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your support has truly made a difference in our daily learning experience!\r\nThe new chapter books brought a great deal of excitement when we received them in the mail. The moment we opened the boxes, students eagerly reached for titles they recognized and loved. Several students were thrilled to see Dog Man and Captain Underpants. The girls were interested in the new fairy books. \r\nThe chair leg covers have been an unexpected delight! Our classroom is noticeably quieter, and everyone appreciates how smooth and silent it is to push in chairs now. The students even commented that our room was \"quieter.\" Plus, we're happy knowing our floors are staying in great shape.\r\nWe haven't had the chance to use the air-dry clay yet, but the students are already brainstorming art projects for it. They're excited to create small sculptures and decorative pieces to display around the classroom. It's amazing to see their creativity and anticipation growing!\r\nYour generosity has made our classroom a more engaging, comfortable, and inspiring place to learn. Thank you for believing in our students and supporting their love for reading, art, and learning. You've helped create joyful moments and lasting memories in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759457849334,"projectUrl":"project/fall-in-love-with-reading/9777692/","projectTitle":"Fall in Love With Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Obayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9598497"},{"teacherId":8823322,"projectId":9775611,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing this wonderful opportunity that has truly inspired my 4th-grade students. Since receiving the materials, I've noticed a remarkable increase in their enthusiasm, motivation, and overall commitment to doing their best. They've been eager to participate, stay on top of their work, and support one another in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe amazing materials purchased have made such a difference—students are now able to be extrinsically rewarded and genuinely excited about learning. It's incredible to see how something so meaningful can spark curiosity, responsibility, and pride in their efforts. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and helping create an environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.","fullyFundedDate":1759593996689,"projectUrl":"project/materials-that-spark-learning/9775611/","projectTitle":"Materials that Spark Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823322"},{"teacherId":6498139,"projectId":9777070,"letterContent":"With the support of the Hawaii Department of Education's generous donation, my students are now able to have easily accessible teaching materials that are more appealing. The laser color printer allows me to engage the students with vibrant charts and presentations. When copies are needed immediately, access to a printer in the classroom allows me to conduct my lessons seamlessly.\r\n\r\nAlso, your generosity provided my class with a fresh new book shelf for organizing and displaying classroom library books. Now, my students have an appealing place to find a book to read.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your support of this project.","fullyFundedDate":1759450583092,"projectUrl":"project/color-printing-and-book-shelving/9777070/","projectTitle":"Color Printing and Book Shelving","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chanhboury","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6498139_orig.png?crop=723,723,x0,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690571312632","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6498139"},{"teacherId":8358093,"projectId":9779235,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! My students and I appreciate your kindness.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see that they had new supplies for their school work and math. They also noticed right away that there were new items in the treasure chest!\r\n\r\nThey were extra motivated in class to put in good effort, earn classroom money, and buy a new reward.\r\n\r\nOur class has already used the magnetic tens frame to help with number bonds. It also helps them as a small group incentive to keep track of how many problems they have left to work on during the block.","fullyFundedDate":1759622026143,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-and-rewards/9779235/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies and Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oyama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358093"},{"teacherId":8277519,"projectId":8893990,"letterContent":"I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our Physical Education program. Your support has allowed us to purchase much-needed golf equipment for our students, and we couldn't be more excited to introduce this new activity to our curriculum.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students will now have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of golf—a sport that encourages focus, patience, and respect, while also promoting physical activity in a fun and engaging way. These are lessons they will carry with them both on and off the course.\r\n\r\nThe addition of golf to our PE program is already generating excitement among students, and it would not have been possible without your contribution. We truly appreciate your investment in our students' health, education, and personal development.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and support.","fullyFundedDate":1739938760666,"projectUrl":"project/tee-off-for-teamwork-building-a-bright/8893990/","projectTitle":"Tee Off for Teamwork: Building a Bright Future with Golf!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Asuncion","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8277519_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718747970506","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8277519"},{"teacherId":7112140,"projectId":9157189,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation! My students and I are so grateful. The snacks and fidget toys went perfectly on the three tiered rolling cart. My students were super motivated to earn a snack or toy at the end of the week. This really helped a lot of them focus on their behavior and choices. \r\n\r\nWe used the ceramic tiles to make a Mother's Day present. My students drew a picture of them with their mom and we used Mod Podge to secure it on the tile. They loved how it turned out and they were super excited to give it to their moms on Mother's Day.\r\n\r\nThank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1742161855674,"projectUrl":"project/exciting-school-encouragement/9157189/","projectTitle":"Exciting School Encouragement!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bierwert","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7112140_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x389,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1581478148535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7112140"},{"teacherId":7928197,"projectId":9157038,"letterContent":"With the help of your kind donations my students were able to thrive and be successful in finishing out the school year ready for second grade! The book set has really gotten my students into reading and they love the books! We also use the finger lights when we read on Friday's the students loved it, it also helped them practice to point to where they were reading so that they didn't lose their place. \r\n\r\nThe students also were motivated in doing well on their tests so they could get one of the smelly stickers!","fullyFundedDate":1742138575203,"projectUrl":"project/future-forward/9157038/","projectTitle":"Future Forward","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Keith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7928197"},{"teacherId":9200002,"projectId":9155850,"letterContent":"We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for the generous donation of the classroom carpet, which has truly transformed our learning environment in countless meaningful ways. The addition of the carpet has created a warm, welcoming, and comfortable space that serves as the heart of our classroom. From the moment our students enter the room, they are naturally drawn to this soft and inviting area. It has become a central gathering place for morning meetings, read-aloud sessions, and collaborative group activities. The carpet provides a designated space that encourages community, focus, and engagement, helping to foster a sense of belonging and routine that is essential to early learning.","fullyFundedDate":1742083038202,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfy-place-to-sit/9155850/","projectTitle":"A Comfy Place to Sit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Imada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9200002"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50867","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":348,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":48,"percentAsian":29,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.9,"schoolId":50867,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pauoa Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pauoa Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/pauoa-elementary-school/50867"}