{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hookele Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8355742,"projectId":9777132,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity. With your help, the materials and resources added to my classroom has allowed me to support the learning that is happening. I'm able to model writing pieces on a larger scale for students to refer back to and create visual aids that also support my students when working independently.\r\n\r\nMy next steps on a current lesson is to have my students create more informative writing pieces about the hydroponics system. They are learning and researching different ways people are able to be resourceful during difficult times such as a natural disaster.\r\n\r\nThank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1759496987782,"projectUrl":"project/engaged-in-our-3rd-grade-learning/9777132/","projectTitle":"Engaged in Our 3rd Grade Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baraoidan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8355742_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759261384480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355742"},{"teacherId":8355742,"projectId":9158620,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the support in funding resources and materials for my classroom. Just wanted to share one way our class has utilized the many books donated in this classroom. My students have been focusing on opinion writing and \"A Pig Parade Is A Terrible Idea\" was a great way to reinforce opinion statements and reasons to support an opinion. It was engaging and such a crazy sounding opinion that the class was hooked immediately. We then were able to recall reasons we heard in the text through our own illustrations. The students loved the story and loved being able to show their creativity afterward. This really helped kickstarting the idea of opinion writing being a bit dramatic, but definitely works for this genre of writing.\r\n\r\nOverall, I think being able to have a refresh of different books in the library and also new additions as supplemental resources for lessons helped bring excitement into the students learning.","fullyFundedDate":1741965235334,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-materials-anyone/9158620/","projectTitle":"Books and Materials Anyone?","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baraoidan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8355742_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759261384480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355742"},{"teacherId":8355742,"projectId":8878802,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generosity in funding this project. One of the biggest things that our class was able to benefit from this project were the organization tools. Specifically the folders that were in this project. Using all of the school supplies on our school supply list, I wanted a space for my students to place their classroom assessments in. These are taken home to share with families. This was a great way for me to build and foster positive relationships with the families in my classroom by communicating the progress of their child throughout the year. It's also a great way for my students to be able to look back and reflect on strengths and areas of opportunity.\r\n\r\nSomething that really excited my students were the new additions to our treasure box. My class has an incentive system where students are able to spend their classroom currency on treasure box items. Getting a refresh of items that students were able to shop for made shop day 10x more worth it. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1729015201752,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-and-organization-you-got-it/8878802/","projectTitle":"Incentives and Organization? You got It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baraoidan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8355742_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y206&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759261384480","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355742"},{"teacherId":8823626,"projectId":9772151,"letterContent":"The impact of your generosity on our Response to Intervention (RTI) program has been profound. In our classroom, these resources allowed us to bridge the gap between academic struggle and student confidence. My fellow interventionists and I used the materials to create innovative, hands-on learning stations that broke down complex concepts into manageable, engaging tasks.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up. For students who often struggle, having \"special\" high-quality tools made them feel that their education was a priority. The motivational prizes became a cornerstone of our daily routine; we used them to celebrate not just correct answers, but the persistence and growth mindset required to tackle difficult state testing prep.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, my students are now more willing to take risks in their learning. We are moving into our next phase of intensive small-group sessions with a renewed sense of energy and the organizational tools necessary to stay focused. Thank you for making our classroom a place where every student feels empowered to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759454310390,"projectUrl":"project/response-to-intervention/9772151/","projectTitle":"Response to Intervention","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shinn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823626"},{"teacherId":1795627,"projectId":9153059,"letterContent":"The impact on my students' learning has been profound, as these toolkits have provided the structural foundation for mastering orthographic mapping. By physically manipulating tiles to represent phonemes before writing them on their new whiteboards, my students are no longer just memorizing words—they are decoding the DNA of language. This multisensory approach has accelerated their ability to bridge the gap between spoken sounds and written symbols, leading to a noticeable increase in reading fluency across the board. The kits have turned abstract concepts into a hands-on reality, giving every child the \"aha!\" moment they deserve.\r\n\r\nBecause of the materials provided, I have been able to elevate my instructional practice to a level of precision that wasn't possible before. With the organized storage and individual kits, I can now execute high-intensity, small-group sessions with zero downtime, maximizing every minute of our literacy block. I am incredibly proud to use these resources to support the rigorous literacy goals. These toolkits have allowed me to meet our state's standards for foundational reading skills in a way that is both engaging and highly effective, ensuring my students are on the path to becoming lifelong readers.","fullyFundedDate":1741737864109,"projectUrl":"project/reading-toolkits/9153059/","projectTitle":"Reading Toolkits","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tamaru","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1795627"},{"teacherId":1795627,"projectId":9774338,"letterContent":"The reading toolkits have revolutionized our small group sessions by providing the tactile foundation necessary for orthographic mapping—the mental process students use to permanently store words for immediate retrieval. By using the new manipulatives to physically slide \"sounds\" into place before writing them on their personal whiteboards, students are effectively \"bonding\" the pronunciation of a word to its letter sequence. This hands-on approach moves them beyond simple memorization; they are literally building a sight-word vocabulary in real-time.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the kits, their excitement was evident. One specific moment that stands out involved a student who had been struggling to connect spoken sounds to written symbols. Using the new manipulatives, they physically pushed a tile for each phoneme as they spoke, then immediately mapped those sounds to letters on their whiteboard. The look of pure triumph on their face when the physical movement finally clicked with the auditory sound was a powerful reminder of why these kinesthetic resources are so vital for literacy development.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to use these kits for \"Heart Word\" instruction—identifying the irregular parts of high-frequency words that students must learn \"by heart.\" Because the kits provide easy access to markers and boards, we can quickly transition from segmenting regular words to color-coding these tricky \"heart\" parts. Your support has not only organized our classroom but has also provided the precise tools needed to turn struggling decoders into confident, fluent readers.","fullyFundedDate":1759454842807,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-to-mastery-incentives-in-rea/9774338/","projectTitle":"Motivation to Mastery: Incentives in Reading Programs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tamaru","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1795627"},{"teacherId":8618636,"projectId":9772942,"letterContent":"Your incredible generosity has transformed our classroom into a vibrant laboratory for \"word detectives.\" As a special education teacher, my goal is always to bridge the gap between frustration and fluency, and your donation of morphology and reading recovery resources has provided the exact bridge my 5th graders needed.\r\n\r\nWe have been putting the morphology games and prefix/suffix tiles to use every single day. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, we are using the mapping kits and dry-erase boards to create \"Word Trees.\" We are also using the laminating sheets and cardstock to create personalized \"Strategy Rings\" that each student can keep at their desk. These will serve as their permanent toolkits as they prepare for the transition to middle school next year.\r\n\r\nYour impact is tangible. You didn't just provide supplies; you provided the evidence my students needed to believe they are capable, independent readers.","fullyFundedDate":1759503798662,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-reading-success-with-morpholog/9772942/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Reading Success with Morphology and Reading Recovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stacey Dela Cruz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8618636_orig.jpg?crop=1240,1240,x0,y268&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700244407166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/staceydc"},{"teacherId":8821978,"projectId":9781855,"letterContent":"I am writing to share the impact your generous donations have had on our classroom. The arrival of the Sony ICD-UX570 Digital Voice Recorders, Brother DSmobile DS-640 Portable Scanners, and SanDisk 32GB MicroSDHC Memory Cards has introduced a new layer of engagement to our daily routine. These technical tools, paired with the FEBSNOW Handheld Tally Counter Clickers, have allowed my students to interact with their environment and their own progress in a more structured, modern way.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has provided the essential materials that make our classroom function more smoothly. By providing these specific items, you have helped create an environment where students feel supported and equipped. Certain students who were previously less engaged have shown a newfound interest in using the scanners and recorders, finding these devices to be a helpful bridge in their learning process. Thank you for making these resources a reality for our class.","fullyFundedDate":1759597193551,"projectUrl":"project/scan-record-count-essential-classro/9781855/","projectTitle":"Scan, Record, & Count: Essential Classroom Efficiency Kit","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cole","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821978"},{"teacherId":9797154,"projectId":9777078,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project, \"Class Economy = Big Learning Energy!\" Because of you, our classroom has transformed into a bustling marketplace of ideas, responsibility, and pure excitement.\r\n\r\nThis project wasn't just about \"stuff\"; it was about teaching my students the value of hard work and the fundamentals of financial literacy. Here is how your donation came to life:\r\n\r\nEarning with Purpose: Students earned \"class cash\" by showing up on time, helping peers, completing homework, showing kindness, and taking initiative in their learning.\r\n\r\nAt the end of the quarter, the \"Class Store\" opened! Seeing the students weigh their options—deciding whether to spend their earnings on a small prize now or save up for a \"big ticket\" item next quarter—was a masterclass in delayed gratification. They practiced addition and subtraction during transactions, learned about supply and demand, and took immense pride in \"buying\" items with money they earned themselves.\r\n\r\nThe \"Big Learning Energy\" in the room on market day is palpable. One student recently told me, \"I didn't know saving money could feel this good!\" That shift in mindset—from passive consumer to active, responsible earner—is entirely thanks to your investment in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour kindness didn't just provide prizes; it provided a season of lessons that these students will carry with them long after they leave my grade. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping me make learning interactive, rewarding, and fun. We are so lucky to have you in our corner!","fullyFundedDate":1759460312614,"projectUrl":"project/class-economy-big-learning-energy/9777078/","projectTitle":"Class Economy = Big Learning Energy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Barino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9797154_orig.jpg?crop=349,349,x0,y34&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728708411210","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9797154"},{"teacherId":3787436,"projectId":9773027,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project! We use our stickers daily to help with positive behavior rewards and boy do the kiddos love adding their stickers to their sticker chart! We also use the step stool in our classroom daily to help our students use the Promethean board interactively. This step stool allows all of my students to be able to participate interactively. We also use the magnetic bins daily to help with organization of data collecting for each individual student. They are a lifesaver!","fullyFundedDate":1759242194024,"projectUrl":"project/1-2-3-can-you-help-me/9773027/","projectTitle":"1, 2, 3, Can You Help Me?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gomez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3787436_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1472020195650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/deannagomez"},{"teacherId":10250788,"projectId":9702406,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my kindergarten classroom has truly come to life in new and meaningful ways. When the materials arrived, my students' faces lit up with excitement—they couldn't wait to explore everything. The flexible floor desks quickly became a favorite, giving students choice in where and how they learn. I've noticed increased focus, comfort, and confidence, especially from students who struggle to sit still at traditional tables. The popper fidgets have transformed our phonics time; students now tap and pop as they blend CVC words, turning sound work into a hands-on, joyful experience. Learning feels playful, and engagement has soared.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic geometric shapes, pattern block design cards, and dry-erase materials are now a daily part of our math and literacy centers. Students eagerly build, design, draw, erase, and try again—practicing perseverance and problem-solving without fear of making mistakes. One of my favorite moments was watching a group of students collaborate on a pattern block design, explaining their thinking to one another using math language they've been practicing. The reusable materials I'm able to create with cardstock, laminating sheets, and dry-erase pockets have made lessons more organized, sustainable, and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to support differentiated instruction and hands-on learning across every subject. We are currently using them to strengthen early reading skills, build number sense, and encourage independent learning during centers. Because of you, my students are learning in a classroom that honors how kindergartners learn best—through movement, choice, repetition, and discovery. Thank you for helping create a space where my students feel excited to learn and confident to grow. Your support is helping build strong foundations and bright beginnings for every child in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759601246719,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-tools-for-bright-beginnings/9702406/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Tools for Bright Beginnings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Arellano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250788"},{"teacherId":7321389,"projectId":9778323,"letterContent":"First and foremost, I wanted to extend a BIG MAHALO from our classroom ohana to yours! We have been so graciously blessed to have our project funded through your generosity. We have been able to use the items purchased to help stimulate and motivate the students with their learning. The construction paper has been used for projects in the classroom and to help with our school's door decorating contest. The art items helped us put up all sorts of the students' creations on the door with ease. The students really enjoyed the door decorating competition and there was no stress with having to provide them with the needed supplies for this project. Some of the other supplies are slated to be used for our upcoming PBL project where the students will be building a roller coaster. This project mainly funded items for our treasure box/class store and it helped to motivate the students to do their part to earn money earnestly. \r\n\r\nWhen the students saw all of the supplies come in they were very curious to know what \r\nwere in the boxes. Once I unpacked everything and went over what each of the items would be for, they got really excited. It was nice to see the student's eyes light up with glee as they saw all of the possible items they could have and use throughout the school year. Again, thank you so much for your continued help and support! Your generosity will go a long way!","fullyFundedDate":1759540836030,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-class-get-the-supplies-we-need/9778323/","projectTitle":"Help Our Class Get the Supplies We Need","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7321389"}],"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"}