{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Holomua Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":32.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1495134,"projectId":9781527,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to receive the new shelving and additional mulch for our planter boxes. The blue mulch adds wonderful color contrast to the plants in our Native Hawaiian garden, keeps the plants cool, and provides cushioning & safety for the students as they work with our Native Hawaiian plants. \r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students on a current project are to begin propagating the Native Hawaiian plants so we can distribute them among families to encourage the growth of Native Hawaiian plants in the community.","fullyFundedDate":1759594768694,"projectUrl":"project/sprouting-new-skills-and-friendships/9781527/","projectTitle":"Sprouting New Skills and Friendships","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shimabukuro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/sshimabukuro"},{"teacherId":8825681,"projectId":9775883,"letterContent":"The students were so excited to receive the mulch for our planter boxes. The blue mulch adds wonderful color contrast to the plants in our Native Hawaiian garden, keeps the plants cool and provides cushioning & safety for the students as they work in the with our Native Hawaiian plants. The specific moment captured in the shared photos are of the students unboxing the mulch and raking to spread it throughout the planter boxes.\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were excited to see that a new task awaited them. They tore through the boxes and got staring to work, cutting open the packaging, dumping out the mulch and raking it to level it out. Their faces reflected pure satisfaction at the accomplishment of the task.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students on a current project are to begin propagating the Native Hawaiian plants so we can distribute them among families to encourage the growth of Native Hawaiian plants in the community.","fullyFundedDate":1759435433917,"projectUrl":"project/safe-haven-garden/9775883/","projectTitle":"Safe Haven Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dash","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825681"},{"teacherId":3934494,"projectId":9772475,"letterContent":"Thank you donors for the supplies that improved my student learning and mindsets. Using calculators in middle-school math was helpful for my lower leveled students. When students use calculators for hard or complicated problems, it saved time and allowed them to focus on understanding bigger ideas instead of getting stuck on basic arithmetic. When these students use calculators, they have more confidence in their computations and an overall better attitude towards math. Including a growth mindset in the classroom environment leads to improvement in the way students perform and they tend to stay more motivated. Rather than giving up when something feels too hard, they are more likely to persevere — ask questions, keep working, and try different strategies. It also helps students to be resilient. They understand that mistakes can be made because that is the learning process. Because of you, the wonderful donors, my class is off to a very successful school year. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1759410220374,"projectUrl":"project/successful-students/9772475/","projectTitle":"Successful Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kagawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3934494"},{"teacherId":8470133,"projectId":9772802,"letterContent":"The addition of our sticker maker has had a meaningful and positive impact on our English Learner students. This tool has given students a creative and personal way to express their identities while building confidence in the classroom. By designing and making their own stickers, students were able to create images that represent who they are. They were able to represent their languages, families, cultures, and interests.\r\nThis project helped students feel seen and valued. Many chose to make stickers featuring cultural symbols, traditional patterns, and words from their home languages. Displaying these stickers on their notebooks, water bottles, and learning materials has encouraged pride, sparked conversations with peers, and strengthened classroom connections.\r\nBeyond creativity, the activity also supported language development. Students described their designs, explained their cultural meanings, and shared their stories with their classmates. This opened opportunities for speaking, listening, and vocabulary-building in a supportive and joyful setting.\r\nOverall, the sticker maker has helped increase student engagement, cultural pride, and sense of belonging which are key components in helping EL students thrive academically and socially.","fullyFundedDate":1759235334227,"projectUrl":"project/expressing-culture-through-stickers/9772802/","projectTitle":"Expressing Culture through Stickers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Park","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8470133"},{"teacherId":8358241,"projectId":9772599,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our project! I really appreciate your kindness and support. The sensory toys will help my students calm down and focus, and the basic school supplies will make sure everyone has what they need each day.\r\n\r\nThe holiday gifts will bring smiles to my students and help them feel special during the holidays. The price gun will make it fun for them to \"shop\" in our classroom treasure chest with the bucks they earn for good behavior and hard work.\r\n\r\nThe laminator and sheet protectors will help us save student work and classroom visuals so we can use them all year. The label maker will keep everything organized and easy for students to find.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping my students and making our classroom a happier, more organized place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1759436483791,"projectUrl":"project/helping-all-students-learn-grow-and-ce/9772599/","projectTitle":"Helping All Students Learn, Grow, and Celebrate","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358241"},{"teacherId":6315862,"projectId":9152592,"letterContent":"This grant made a wonderful difference in our classroom! With the paint, clay, and other crafting materials we received, students were able to create beautiful art projects, including self-portraits and creative sculptures. Having these supplies allowed them to express themselves in new ways and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe materials also became a great motivator—students were given art time as an incentive for finishing assignments, which improved their focus and encouraged them to complete their work to the best of their ability. One student even shared that they now want to be an artist after having the chance to explore more art materials and spend time creating.\r\n\r\nOur class enjoyed the experience so much that they requested more art activities for their earned Fun Day after meeting their i-Ready reading and math goals. Thanks to this grant, creativity and motivation are thriving in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1741646745238,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-creativity-incentives-and-org/9152592/","projectTitle":"Crafting Creativity, Incentives, and Organization for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Soriano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6315862_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1568758663606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6315862"},{"teacherId":7721000,"projectId":9772726,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous contributions, our classroom has been transformed into a vibrant, hands-on learning space where creativity, technology, and collaboration come together every day. The sublimation printer, heat press machine, inks, sticker paper, and other design materials have opened a world of creative possibilities for my second graders. These tools have not only enhanced their artistic skills but also helped them strengthen their literacy, math, and problem-solving abilities through meaningful, technology driven projects.","fullyFundedDate":1759204226702,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-to-motivate-and-engage/9772726/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies to Motivate and Engage","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ito","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7721000"},{"teacherId":7374422,"projectId":9152526,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible generosity. The sensory tools, manipulatives, and hands-on learning materials you've provided are already making a lasting impact in our classroom. One favorite has been the NeeDoh, which has been a huge hit for students when they are experiencing big emotions. It gives them a safe and calming way to self-regulate so they can return to learning ready and focused.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, my students can engage in meaningful activities that support both academic and social-emotional growth, while the laminating supplies allow me to create durable, reusable materials for our learning themes all year long. Because of your kindness, my students have more opportunities to explore, grow, and feel confident every day.","fullyFundedDate":1741643855701,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-early-learners/9152526/","projectTitle":"Supporting Early Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7374422_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646680882416","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7374422"},{"teacherId":8975105,"projectId":9153377,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. Through your donation, my student were able to do a lot of meaningful activities that not only was fun, but they were learning a lot while engaging in these activities. They especially enjoyed learning how to grow succulent plants. They were responsible for watering and caring for the succulent, when it was ready they transplanted it into a pot and take it home. Students also enjoyed having physical education outside while enjoying new games and activities. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1741878946438,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-learning-through-play-support/9153377/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Learning Through Play: Support Classroom Supplies and Recreation Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gooman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975105"},{"teacherId":8824016,"projectId":8879770,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom! Our project, \"Personalized Gift Giving,\" is now fully funded, and we're able to create so many items that the students can include in their projects. \r\n\r\nThe Silhouette Cameo is a game-changer! I am using it to quickly cut and produce durable, professional-quality labels, graphic organizers, and educational displays. It saves me hours of time and makes every lesson look more engaging. I'm also able to create personalized items for my students that would otherwise take me much longer to do by hand. \r\n\r\nThank you again for truly transforming our classroom into a vibrant space where students can confidently design, engineer, and create. We are so grateful for your belief in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1729086268123,"projectUrl":"project/personalized-gift-giving/8879770/","projectTitle":"Personalized Gift Giving","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824016"},{"teacherId":7937571,"projectId":9152678,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations. \r\n\r\nWe have been using the markers and pens for art and other projects. We've made Mother's day floral pens with the silk flowers and floral tape. Easy art projects give all students confidence which also carry over to reading, writing, math and all other subjects.\r\n\r\nStudents earn incentive toys through positive behavior, participation, academic growth, and acts of kindness. These small rewards have made a big impact—they motivate students to stay focused, work hard, and support one another. From mini puzzles to squishy animals, each toy brings a smile and reinforces the value of effort and perseverance.\r\n\r\nThank you for your continued generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1741653355071,"projectUrl":"project/organized-and-efficient-classroom/9152678/","projectTitle":"Organized and Efficient Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cabral","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937571_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646361655527","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937571"},{"teacherId":8823783,"projectId":9157464,"letterContent":"Your support has transformed learning in our 3D makerspace. Unlike home technology, our 3D printers are tools for creation and discovery, allowing students to visualize complex concepts hands-on. They're thrilled to bring imaginations to life, designing and holding their creations. This immediate feedback fuels curiosity. Students like Sarah, who once struggled with geometry, now confidently tackle problems after designing 3D shapes. David, previously disengaged, has found his passion in engineering intricate parts. Your generosity hasn't just provided equipment; it has unlocked potential and sparked creativity, empowering our students to become tomorrow's innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1741884247333,"projectUrl":"project/3d-printing-to-another-level/9157464/","projectTitle":"3d Printing to Another Level","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Furuta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823783"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63660","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1107,"numTeachers":77,"percentFrplEligible":31,"percentAsian":37,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":67.3,"schoolId":63660,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Holomua Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Holomua Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/holomua-elementary-school/63660"}