{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hookele Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8821737,"projectId":9772291,"letterContent":"Wow! What an impact the 3D printing filament has had on our school! We are currently getting ready to add 3D Printing to our 4th Grade Academies menu during the 2nd semester. A group of students will learn how to design objects in the Makers Empire app in order to launch a school 3D print shop!\r\n\r\nOur 3D print shop will be named by these students, and they will offer students three 3D printed objects each quarter for purchase in our school store. The funds generated from these sales will be used to purchase more 3D filament for our print shop. We have been learning how to use our 3D printer, and have even purchased a new multicolor 3D printer from Flashforge. We are currently printing the pieces to make the printer enclosure.\r\n\r\nWe are exploring different fidget designs for our print shop. Thank you for your generous donation of 3D print filament and racks to hold the rolls. Without this donation we could not have moved forward with our print shop.","fullyFundedDate":1759195822720,"projectUrl":"project/hes-makers-empire-3d-making/9772291/","projectTitle":"Hes: Makers Empire 3D Making","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8821737_orig.jpg?crop=2190,2190,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741651499817","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ramey-hookele-library"},{"teacherId":7567751,"projectId":9781966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support fo our face-painting project. For our medically fragile students, opportunities for joyful, creative expression are truly priceless. Your kindness is helping us bring color, imagination, and laughter into a classroom where every moment of joy matters. \r\n\r\nWith your support, our students are able to explore face painting in a safe, calming, and sensory-friendly way. These experiences allow them to express themselves, build confidence, and share smiles with one another. For our students, this type of creative expression also helps to strengthen social connections, encourages communication, and adds a touch of magic to their school day. It also helps our students to shine and stand out in a positive way. We love seeing the smiles and happy expressions on others' faces when they see our artwork. I have also heard comments from other students wanting to know how they can be part of our class.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for your belief in my students' happiness and potential.","fullyFundedDate":1759602444184,"projectUrl":"project/smiles-and-sparkle-face-painting-fun-fo/9781966/","projectTitle":"Smiles and Sparkle: Face Painting Fun for Medically Fragile Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheryl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7567751_orig.jpg?crop=1305,1305,x80,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673656900170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7567751"},{"teacherId":7567751,"projectId":9342823,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom gardening project. Your kindness means more than you know. Our students are medically fragile, and opportunities for safe, hands-on experiences are incredibly meaningful for them. Because of you, our classroom has the gardening supplies we need to create a peaceful, therapeutic space where students can explore nature, work together, and take pride in caring for something that grows. Gardening will give them daily opportunities to practice responsiblity as they tend to their plants, build teamwork as they work together on a singular project, and develop a lifelong love of nature through sensory-rich, joyful learning. \r\n\r\nNot only does this project benefit our students, but our gardening project is on display for all of the students at our school to see how hard work, perseverance, and teamwork pays off. I have personally seen students and adults walk through our gardens and marvel at the various plants that are growing and thriving there. \r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your belief in our students and for helping make this project possible.","fullyFundedDate":1758229492035,"projectUrl":"project/growing-together-gardening-and-green-cl/9342823/","projectTitle":"Growing Together: Gardening and Green Cleanup for Special Needs Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheryl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7567751_orig.jpg?crop=1305,1305,x80,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673656900170","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7567751"},{"teacherId":9666640,"projectId":9773624,"letterContent":"On behalf of my entire class, I am writing to express my deepest and most sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to our 1st grade classroom. Your decision to fund our project, providing us with vital resources ranging from new flexible seating to essential learning tools and motivational incentives, has created an immediate and profound positive change in our daily lives.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your support goes far beyond simply stocking our supply closet; it is actively shaping the social, emotional, and academic landscape of our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759422487393,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-support-academic-and-social/9773624/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Support Academic and Social Emotional Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakama","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9666640"},{"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. 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