{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hookele Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8982422,"projectId":9782700,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our school was able to host an unforgettable Amazing Shake Competition this November—one that truly brought leadership and communication skills to life for our students. The moment our students arrived and saw the red carpet rolled out, the disco lights shining, and the teleprompter ready for use, their excitement was electric. They walked the runway with confidence they didn't know they had, practiced professional greetings, and encouraged one another every step of the way. One student whispered, \"I feel like I'm on a real show!\"—a perfect reflection of how these resources transformed our school into a dynamic, professional-feeling event space.\r\n\r\nDuring the competition, every item played a meaningful role. The gong became a crowd favorite—its dramatic sound signaled challenge transitions and pushed students to stay composed under pressure. The cooking set brought our \"Cooking Show\" challenge to life, where students had to communicate clearly and multitask with poise. The teleprompter helped even our shyest participants deliver announcements and speeches with smooth, confident expression. These tools made each challenge feel authentic, engaging, and high-energy, giving students the opportunity to shine in ways that would not have been possible before.\r\n\r\nThe success of our November Amazing Shake Competition has inspired our continued work with these resources. Students will keep using the red carpet for mock interviews, the teleprompter for public speaking practice, the cooking set for communication challenges, and the gong and timers to build resilience and adaptability. Your support helped create an event—and an experience—that our students will remember for a lifetime. Thank you for believing in them, uplifting their growth, and helping our school cultivate confident, poised young leaders.","fullyFundedDate":1759608264736,"projectUrl":"project/lights-camera-confidence/9782700/","projectTitle":"Lights, Camera, Confidence!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8982422"},{"teacherId":8821743,"projectId":9773282,"letterContent":"We are excited to share the significant positive feedback we've received regarding the distribution of new USB-C accessories (hubs, adapters, cables, etc.) to our faculty and staff.\r\n\r\nThis initiative was launched with the primary objective of equipping teachers with the essential, updated digital tools required to effectively deliver modern curriculum and maximize teaching efficiency.\r\n\r\nWe want to highlight and celebrate how these updated tools are making a tangible difference in the classroom and in daily productivity.","fullyFundedDate":1759630132346,"projectUrl":"project/future-ready-learning-usb-c-integration/9773282/","projectTitle":"Future-Ready Learning: USB-C Integration for Devices","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Higa (Ho‘okele Technology Department)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821743"},{"teacherId":9724005,"projectId":9777062,"letterContent":"Your incredible generosity has truly transformed the learning environment in our 3rd grade classrooms, creating a space where every student feels supported, seen, and ready to thrive. The gifts you've provided go far beyond simple supplies; they are investments in joy, literacy, organization, and health. This holiday season, your contributions ensure that every student will receive a special Christmas present, bringing smiles and unforgettable holiday cheer that might not otherwise be possible for some of our families. Thank you for making this season bright and memorable for each of our young learners.\r\n\r\nBeyond the festive gifts, your donations have had a sustained, daily impact on our academic life. The wonderful collection of children's books with diverse characters and themes has been an invaluable resource. These books don't just teach reading; they open windows and mirrors for our students, fostering empathy, expanding worldviews, and allowing them to see themselves and their peers reflected in the stories we share. Furthermore, the organizers and cleaning supplies you provided have helped us maintain a tidy, structured, and hygienic classroom. This may seem small, but a well-organized and clean space reduces distraction, promotes focus, and teaches our 3rd graders valuable lessons in responsibility and community care. Your support has laid the foundation for a more productive, equitable, and joyful school year.","fullyFundedDate":1759454291341,"projectUrl":"project/mr-fairbairns-fun-classroom/9777062/","projectTitle":"Mr. Fairbairn's Fun Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fairbairn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9724005_orig.jpg?crop=1204,1204,x370,y694&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725416123342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9724005"},{"teacherId":8826823,"projectId":9158529,"letterContent":"Please accept my most sincere and profound gratitude on behalf of every student and myself for your incredible generosity. The funding you provided for my project \"We are GREAT students!\" has not simply bought supplies; it has engineered a vital and vibrant transformation in our learning environment. Your support has transformed a hopeful vision into a tangible, successful reality, and the positive ripple effects are being felt in every corner of our daily routines.\r\n\r\nAs educators, we know that the greatest successes come from students who are intrinsically motivated and eager to engage. Your donation directly addresses our goal of cultivating that crucial enthusiasm by introducing a system of tangible, positive reinforcement. This carefully structured program is not merely about giving away prizes; it is a holistic method for teaching students that focused effort, persistent hard work, accountability, and proactive kindness are valued and directly lead to meaningful, desired outcomes. This is the foundation of future success, and you have made it possible.\r\n\r\nThis structured system has fundamentally changed the internal dynamics and energy in our room. Instead of viewing classroom tasks as simple requirements they have to complete, students now see them as opportunities for personal achievement and recognition. \r\n\r\nYour investment is not merely in small, temporary classroom items; it is a profound investment in the future citizens, disciplined leaders, and dedicated thinkers that these students are becoming. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for recognizing the vital role that well-structured incentives play in early education and for providing the resources necessary to cultivate a classroom culture where every student is motivated to engage more fully and strive for their personal best every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1741968988052,"projectUrl":"project/we-are-great-students/9158529/","projectTitle":"We are GREAT Students!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Duldulao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826823"},{"teacherId":8821978,"projectId":9153027,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to share the incredible impact your support has had on our daily learning environment. The new materials, particularly the augmented learning technology (or other key tool), have completely transformed our classroom. This tool is most exciting for our students because it allows for personalized reflection and self-paced skill practice—a critical shift from simple at-home technology use to structured, shared learning experiences that prioritize meta-cognition.\r\n\r\nThe seamless availability of these materials has allowed me to accomplish a major teaching goal: implementing a flexible, self-paced learning rotation that emphasizes student voice. Students previously hesitant to offer opinions or start new challenges have especially warmed to the new technology, appreciating the immediate, personalized feedback it provides. This empowers them to iterate, troubleshoot, and refine their ideas independently, fostering a powerful sense of academic support. The next steps for us involve utilizing these sustained resources to complete our upcoming \"Student Voice and Portfolio\" unit. Thank you for making our academic environment so rich and responsive!","fullyFundedDate":1741885066596,"projectUrl":"project/support-and-reflection/9153027/","projectTitle":"Support and Reflection","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821978"},{"teacherId":8821978,"projectId":8877840,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to share the incredible impact your support has had on our daily learning environment. The new materials, particularly the augmented learning technology, have completely invigorated our classroom. This tool is most exciting for our students because it allows for collaborative, hands-on data analysis—a shift from simple at-home technology use to shared, tangible learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThe seamless availability of these materials has allowed me to accomplish a major teaching goal: implementing a flexible, self-paced learning rotation. Students previously hesitant to start new challenges have especially warmed to the new technology, appreciating the immediate, personalized feedback it provides. This empowers them to iterate and troubleshoot independently. The next steps for us involve utilizing these sustained resources to complete our upcoming \"Innovation Challenge\" unit. Thank you for making our academic environment so rich and responsive!","fullyFundedDate":1729002313782,"projectUrl":"project/learning-materials-and-supplies/8877840/","projectTitle":"Learning Materials and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821978"},{"teacherId":8821978,"projectId":8218721,"letterContent":"We are thrilled to report on the powerful impact your support has made on our classroom environment! The successful funding of our \"Classroom Storage\" project has introduced an immediate sense of order and calm that was simply not possible before. Students were visibly excited and relieved when they first saw the new materials—there was a collective moment of pride in having a beautiful, functional, and organized space. By simply having the right tools to put things away, we have eliminated so much of the clutter and chaos that previously interfered with our learning time.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting the new resources to use every day. Sharing our instructional materials and transitioning between activities has become noticeably smoother and faster. For example, retrieving and returning the supplies for our collaborative science unit now takes less than half the time it used to, directly resulting in more minutes dedicated to hands-on exploration and experimentation. The students are now easily able to access their personal project containers and resources without relying on me, fostering a wonderful sense of independence and ownership over their learning materials.\r\n\r\nThe next step for us is leveraging this new level of organization to maintain focus during our new project-based learning module. Because the room is streamlined, we can now dedicate more energy to complex, multi-day assignments without losing critical materials. Thank you again for investing in a functional and respectful learning environment that makes all future lessons run better. We are deeply grateful for your foundational contribution to our classroom's success.","fullyFundedDate":1708174778483,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-storage/8218721/","projectTitle":"Classroom Storage","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821978"},{"teacherId":8358356,"projectId":9155271,"letterContent":"Thank you sincerely for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom. The resources provided have been immediately integrated into our curriculum, resulting in increased student engagement and significant academic progress.\r\n\r\nThe Knuffle Bunny series by Mo Willems has been a truly welcomed addition to our read-aloud collection. The complete set immediately captured the students' interest and has become a catalyst for fostering a genuine love for literature and reading. Furthermore, these engaging stories have provided rich material for targeted instruction, allowing us to effectively practice and strengthen essential reading comprehension skills across the class.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic shapes have proven to be an invaluable, hands-on resource for our math center. These materials were consistently utilized to help students grasp abstract concepts in geometry. Specifically, the shapes enabled students to physically explore and demonstrate how to compose and decompose shapes, leading to a deeper, concrete understanding of spatial reasoning and foundational math skills.\r\n\r\nWe are profoundly grateful for your partnership and generous donation. Nothing would have been possible without your support. Your investment ensures that our students have access to high-quality, engaging materials that directly enhance their early learning experience. Thank you for your commitment to the success of our kindergarten students.","fullyFundedDate":1741742834640,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-kindness-help-supply-our-c/9155271/","projectTitle":"KINDergarten KINDness: Help Supply Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sanchez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8358356_orig.jpg?crop=480,480,x0,y19&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667263651076","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358356"},{"teacherId":9469161,"projectId":9702090,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is running more smoothly and feels more welcoming than ever. The staplers, book bins, and stools have already become part of our daily routines. Students now have organized spaces to keep their books, which has made independent reading time calmer and more focused. The stools have been a big hit for small-group work—students love being able to move around and join discussions more comfortably.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things on the horizon is our Christmas project. Students will be using the supplies you helped provide to create special handmade gifts for their grown-ups. They are already buzzing with ideas and can't wait to make something meaningful to bring home.\r\n\r\nAs we continue through the year, these resources will support both everyday learning and special projects. Whether it's collaborating in small groups, building independence during reading, or preparing thoughtful gifts for their families, your support has set us up for success.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving us the essentials that make learning, creativity, and joyful memories possible. My students and I are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1757886118717,"projectUrl":"project/second-year-fourth-grade-teacher/9702090/","projectTitle":"Second Year Fourth Grade Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brown","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469161"},{"teacherId":8821156,"projectId":9156375,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support and donation. This has helped my students become fluent readers. With this project funded my students were able to borrow books at their reading levels. This helped them to increase their sight words recognition and they were confident enough to decode words. \r\n\r\nThese resources have also helped my students to learn how to handle and use books correctly. Students were able to learn how to turn pages and care for books when at home and in the classroom. My students cared for theses books because they valued reading them.","fullyFundedDate":1741963925140,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-reading-skills/9156375/","projectTitle":"Kinder Reading Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821156"},{"teacherId":8821156,"projectId":8877456,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. This has given my students the motivation to do their best in school. It has also been a great way to reward my students for continuing to work hard and persevere. My students have been encouraged and rewarded for their continuous hard work they put forth. \r\n\r\nWith this positive reinforcement in the classroom students have been eager and willing to participate in all of our lessons. Learning has become meaningful and students have been encouraged to try new things. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1729073032837,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-projects-for-kinder/8877456/","projectTitle":"Interactive Projects for Kinder","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821156"},{"teacherId":9724005,"projectId":9158467,"letterContent":"The Power of Great Classroom Supplies: Organizing and Engaging a 3rd Grade Classroom\r\nIn the dynamic world of a 3rd grade classroom, every minute is an opportunity for learning and growth. The difference between a chaotic environment and a thriving one often comes down to one key element: great classroom supplies. Far from being simple tools, these resources are the building blocks of an organized, engaging, and effective learning space.\r\n\r\n1. The Foundation of Organization\r\n\r\nFor 3rd graders, a structured environment is crucial for both their academic and emotional development. When they know where to find things and where to put them back, they gain a sense of independence and responsibility. Great classroom supplies make this organization not just possible, but intuitive.\r\n\r\nLabeled Bins and Baskets: Imagine a rainbow of bins, each labeled with a clear picture and word: \"Math Manipulatives,\" \"Reading Books,\" \"Art Supplies,\" \"STEM Challenges.\" These visual cues are invaluable for young learners. They eliminate the time wasted searching for materials and empower students to manage their own resources. This not only streamlines transitions between activities but also instills a sense of ownership over their shared space.\r\n\r\nStudent Supply Caddies: Instead of a jumble of pencils, erasers, and glue sticks, individual caddies for each table or group keep essentials tidy and accessible. This simple solution reduces interruptions and ensures every student has what they need, right when they need it.\r\n\r\nEffective Storage Solutions: From rolling carts for flexible seating materials to clear pouches for group projects, smart storage systems keep the classroom clutter-free. When every item has a designated home, the classroom becomes a more peaceful and inviting place, allowing students to focus on learning rather than navigating disorganization.\r\n\r\n2. Building Engagement with Purposeful Tools\r\n\r\nOnce the classroom is an organized haven, great supplies can be leveraged to transform ordinary lessons into extraordinary experiences. They are the catalysts for hands-on learning, collaboration, and creativity.\r\n\r\nInteractive Whiteboards and Digital Tools: Moving beyond the traditional blackboard, an interactive whiteboard can bring lessons to life. Students can manipulate shapes, solve puzzles, or explore virtual field trips. Paired with educational apps and digital platforms, these tools make learning feel like an interactive game, capturing the attention of even the most reluctant learners.\r\n\r\nFlexible Seating Options: Swapping out rigid chairs for wobble stools, bean bags, or floor cushions can revolutionize the learning environment. These options cater to different learning styles and energy levels, allowing students to choose a spot where they feel most comfortable and focused. When students have a say in their seating, they are more likely to be engaged and attentive.\r\n\r\nCreative and Novel Supplies: Think beyond the standard crayons and construction paper. Supplies like clay, building blocks (Lego, Magformers), or snap circuits can turn a simple science lesson into a full-blown engineering challenge. These materials encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. When students are given the chance to create and build, their engagement soars, and their understanding of concepts deepens.\r\n\r\nIn Conclusion\r\n\r\nGreat classroom supplies are more than just items on a list; they are strategic investments in a student's success. By fostering an environment of order and providing tools that spark curiosity and collaboration, these resources help a 3rd grade teacher create a classroom where every student feels supported, challenged, and excited to learn. They are the silent partners in a teacher's mission to educate, making a significant impact on the daily life and long-term development of every child.","fullyFundedDate":1741960684932,"projectUrl":"project/mr-fairbairns-organized-and-engaging-c/9158467/","projectTitle":"Mr. Fairbairn's Organized and Engaging Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Fairbairn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9724005_orig.jpg?crop=1204,1204,x370,y694&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1725416123342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9724005"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_108638","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":717,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":28,"percentAsian":20,"percentBlack":3,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":62.6,"schoolId":108638,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Hookele Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Hookele Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/ho-okele-elementary-school/108638"}