{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pauoa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9468804,"projectId":8379386,"letterContent":"Your generosity has transformed technology into a powerful learning bridge in our classroom. The devices allow students to access real-time translations, hear correct pronunciation, and clarify unfamiliar words. Instead of feeling lost during a lesson, students can process information in both their native language and English. Their confidence is growing each day. \r\n\r\nYour kindness is creating a classroom environment where students feel capable, included, and motivated to learn. Thank you making such a meaningful difference in their educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1723677824547,"projectUrl":"project/empower-newcomer-language-learners-over/8379386/","projectTitle":"Empower Newcomer Language Learners: Overcoming Language Barriers Using Translator Devices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468804"},{"teacherId":9468804,"projectId":9155172,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and for believing in my multilingual learners. Because of your support, my students now have the tools that truly make a difference in their daily learning experience. \r\n\r\nThe translation pens have helped break down language barriers. The fun rewards created a positive and motivating environment where effort and growth are celebrated. My students eagerly look forward to earning a prize, which encourages them to put forth their very best effort each day. The excitement of working toward a reward has helped build perseverance and a stronger commitment to their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom where multilingual learners can thrive and reach their full potential.","fullyFundedDate":1741744005616,"projectUrl":"project/empower-multilingual-learners-with-essen/9155172/","projectTitle":"Empower Multilingual Learners With Essential Tools and Fun Rewards!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Newton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468804"},{"teacherId":8277519,"projectId":9779978,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing scooters for our classroom. We've been using them during lessons to promote movement, teamwork, and engagement, and they've already become an essential part of our learning routine. One memorable moment happened during a recent activity where students worked in teams to complete a task while using the scooters. Students practiced communication, problem-solving, and cooperation—and they were fully engaged the entire time. Even students who typically struggle to stay focused were excited and actively participating.\r\n\r\nWhen the scooters first arrived, the students' reactions said it all. There were cheers, wide smiles, and lots of eager questions. They couldn't wait to try them out! The scooters instantly brought energy into the room and made learning feel fun and interactive. Students were respectful, responsible, and motivated because they knew these materials were something special.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include using the scooters in structured movement-based lessons to reinforce academic concepts while also building gross motor skills and social-emotional learning. Students will continue practicing collaboration, turn-taking, and perseverance as we integrate the scooters into new activities and challenges. Thanks to your generosity, learning is more active, inclusive, and joyful for every student.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students the chance to learn through movement and play. Your support truly makes a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1760315824317,"projectUrl":"project/scooter-games/9779978/","projectTitle":"Scooter Games","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":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":7112140,"projectId":9776262,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to my project! My students have been loving the new books that were purchased. We have been able to do many SEL lessons and work on becoming self-aware and considerate of others. It's a really important skill to learn at a young age. \r\n\r\nEach student got a mini stuffed animal to keep at their desk. They named it and wrote about how to take care of it. They are encouraged to take their stuffed animal out while they read. I've seen my students enjoy practicing reading more because of this and they even ask me if they can read a book when they finish their work.","fullyFundedDate":1759622851733,"projectUrl":"project/power-of-positivity/9776262/","projectTitle":"Power of Positivity!","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":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. 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