{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Holomua Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8357616,"projectId":9772490,"letterContent":"The students truly enjoyed having snacks available, as they helped keep them energized and focused throughout the day. Many students ate snacks after school before tutoring sessions, in the morning before tests, and also earned them as incentives for effort and positive behavior. When the boxes first arrived in the mail, the students were ecstatic to see them and excited to know they were getting special goodies.\r\n\r\nThey were incredibly appreciative of what they received and repeatedly expressed their gratitude—thanking both me and the donor many times. While we are now down to the last of the snacks, they lasted us a long time and made a meaningful difference in supporting students' learning, focus, and overall well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1759196778911,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-the-brain/9772490/","projectTitle":"Fuel for the Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaanaana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8357616_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753112570615","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357616"},{"teacherId":3860411,"projectId":9773269,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our Design, Create, Innovate project a success. In our classroom, the 3D printer is used as a learning tool that helps students develop problem-solving, creativity, and perseverance. Students design ideas digitally, test them through printing, and improve their work based on what they learn. This hands-on process teaches skills that go far beyond using technology at home.\r\n\r\nStudents are most excited by seeing their ideas turn into real objects. One group, my Gifted & Talented robotics team, designed a Minecraft-inspired game to teach Hawaiian culture. They created a physical prototype using magnetic blocks and 3D printed hollow blocks, and cultural artifacts such as adzes, poi pounders, and fish hooks for players to find. Other students designed practical tools for our school, including a USB jump drive holder for Chromebook backups and a WD-40 straw adapter to reduce waste.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who do not always shine in traditional academic settings especially connected with this technology. The opportunity to design and build helped them gain confidence and take ownership of their learning. Because of your support, students were able to see themselves as creators and problem-solvers, turning ideas into meaningful solutions. Thank you for believing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759331149647,"projectUrl":"project/design-create-innovate/9773269/","projectTitle":"Design, Create, Innovate","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kanetani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3860411_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1652250733005","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3860411"},{"teacherId":8622494,"projectId":9776669,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with a heart full of gratitude to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our classroom. Because of your support, our learning environment has been completely transformed into \"The Cozy Creators' Corner,\" and the joy it has brought to my students is beyond words.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the children were absolutely ecstatic. There was a buzz of pure excitement in the air as they explored the new supplies. More than just being happy about the \"stuff,\" they were deeply touched that someone they didn't even know would care enough to fund our project. They truly feel the warmth of your kindness, and they are so grateful to finally have a classroom that feels warm, cozy, and fun. You have made them feel that their education and their voices are a priority to the community.\r\n\r\nThe new resources have revitalized our daily routine in such meaningful ways. Our new carpet provides a soft, inviting area where the kids can spread out to write, play, and listen to stories in total comfort. Interestingly, one of their favorite new rituals involves the vacuum! They love using it to keep our room tidy, and it has given them a wonderful sense of responsibility and ownership as they care for their new space.\r\n\r\nCurrently, the children are channeling this excitement into our writing center. They are exploring all the new ways they can express their ideas and are now preparing for our research writing unit. Because of the professional tools you provided—like the cardstock and binding materials—they aren't just writing a report; they are becoming actual authors who can't wait to \"publish\" their very own real non-fiction books.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in these young authors and for giving them a space where they feel safe, inspired, and valued. You haven't just provided supplies; you've provided the spark for a lifetime of confidence and creativity.","fullyFundedDate":1759452652707,"projectUrl":"project/the-write-place-warmth-play-and-publi/9776669/","projectTitle":"The Write Place: Warmth, Play, and Published Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ching","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8622494_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1661322530697","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8622494"},{"teacherId":8359357,"projectId":9776450,"letterContent":"The donated materials transformed our second-grade classroom into a place buzzing with creativity and curiosity. With engaging writing tools and fresh supplies in hand, students were eager to put their thoughts on paper. Writing time quickly became a favorite part of the day as students proudly shared stories, experimented with new words, and discovered the joy of expressing their ideas. The materials made writing feel special and important, helping students see themselves as real authors whose voices matter.\r\n\r\nBeyond improving writing skills, the donated writing materials and stickers sparked a renewed excitement for coming to school. Students arrived each morning eager to learn, knowing they would get to use tools that made learning fun and meaningful. Their confidence grew as they tackled new challenges, and their enthusiasm spread across the classroom. Thanks to your generosity, my second graders didn't just write—they learned to love learning and to look forward to each school day with excitement and pride.","fullyFundedDate":1759447411393,"projectUrl":"project/inspired-to-grow/9776450/","projectTitle":"Inspired to Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Inciong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359357"},{"teacherId":8366037,"projectId":9779830,"letterContent":"We are truly grateful that our students were allowed to participate in an activity that involved their family members. This experience was designed to promote speaking skills, as many of our students are typically very quiet and hesitant to speak up in class. We know, however, that with their families, they are much more expressive and confident.\r\n\r\nBy scheduling this activity during the holidays, students were able to enjoy time at home and participate in a meaningful activity with their parents. Our goal was for students to practice appropriate functional language while actively using the materials that accompanied the task. We chose spam musubi and cake because they are popular foods among our students and simple enough for them to make, allowing them to be active participants throughout the process.\r\n\r\nThe students were incredibly excited to choose which food they wanted to make. They shared how much fun they had working with their families and expressed how much they would love to do an activity like this again. Their enthusiasm has already sparked ideas for next year, and we are beginning to think about other simple recipes that may interest them.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kind support. Our English Learner students truly enjoyed the time they spent with their families completing this activity, and we look forward to offering similar experiences in the future. The students are already asking what will be on the menu next year and are excitedly sharing their ideas.","fullyFundedDate":1759538054045,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-el-students-cook-learn-and-sh/9779830/","projectTitle":"Help Our EL Students Cook, Learn, and Share","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Murakami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8366037"},{"teacherId":9803942,"projectId":9773552,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your recent generous contribution to building our portable art center. Your support helps the students and I immensely in my mission to cultivate creativity, imagination, and emotional expression through art.\r\n\r\nWith your generous donation, I was able to receive a rolling cart, baskets, arts and crafts materials, and laminating machine to build my portable art center. \r\n\r\nThus far, the students have created holiday art projects such as festive halloween treat bags and snowflake ornaments for their presents to their parents. They were very excited to use the supplies to create and decorate their art work pieces and were eager to get started. \r\n\r\nFuture art work projects will focus on other holidays such as Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and presents for Mother's and Father's Day gifts. We are continuing to plan and create more art work using the supplies that you have helped to provide our class. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and support in helping me realize my vision of building a place for my students to realize their creative potential and making learning fun!","fullyFundedDate":1759447617360,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-portable-arts-and-crafts-cent/9773552/","projectTitle":"Building a Portable Arts and Crafts Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9803942"},{"teacherId":8821169,"projectId":9772217,"letterContent":"The impact of your generosity is already visible in the bright smiles and focused faces of my preschoolers! They gathered around the printer, watching as vibrant, high-quality images of their art and colorful icons emerged. One student pointed to a new, brightly colored \"animal icon\" and said \"Tiger\" which help his speech. These resources have turned our room into a visually stunning world that feels safe, professional, and tailored just for them. \r\n\r\nWe are currently using the Cross-Cut Shredder to make soft, paper nests, and the students were delighted by the texture. One of my students with autism, who often finds certain textures overwhelming, spent twenty minutes joyfully digging through the shredded paper to find the transportation toys within them. Watching him practice his fine motor skills while identifying \"firetruck\" or \"car\" was a huge win. Meanwhile, the durable visual aids I've designed with the Cricut maker have helped our transitions go smoother than ever; the children are now using the high-contrast icons to independently check our daily schedule. \r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next big step is the \"End of the year art book\" project. I will be using the color printer to create personalized art folders for each child, organized neatly with our new binder clips. We plan to print large, beautiful photos of the students engaged in art making to display around the room with positive affirmations. This will help reinforce their sense of belonging and self-worth. By creating a classroom that is visually stimulating and organized, you are helping my students stay engaged longer and learn more deeply every single day. Thank you for making this high-quality environment possible!","fullyFundedDate":1759437139276,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-sensory-safe-independent-cla/9772217/","projectTitle":"Creating a Sensory-Safe, Independent Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shafawn Gutierrez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8821169_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753105888319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821169"},{"teacherId":8357896,"projectId":9772902,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. Because of your donation, my students are using the new resources every day to stay organized and focused. The rolling cart has been especially helpful for transporting library books and P.E. equipment, making transitions smoother and saving valuable instructional time. The rolling drawer has helped keep student work organized and easy to access, which has made routines more efficient. When the students first saw the new materials, they were excited to use them right away.\r\nThese resources will continue to support our learning as we work on independent tasks and assessments. The plastic dividers have been especially helpful for students who need fewer distractions when working or taking assessments. Students will continue to use these tools to build independence, responsibility, and focus during daily lessons. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grately for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759389190825,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-success/9772902/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357896"},{"teacherId":9370704,"projectId":9775726,"letterContent":"Thank you for providing my students with classroom supplies and incentives. Plastic containers were used to organize center toys, incentive\" bins\" and art center materials. The containers helped to keep the classroom organized. Center toys are put away in the container, which fit neatly in our shelves. Students are responsible for putting supplies and things away neatly and orderly.\r\n\r\nClassroom incentives are used for students when they show an act of \"kindness\" as well as doing well on test or a classroom project. Students are excited to receive an incentive or a job well done.\r\n\r\nThe supplies and materials helped to make my classroom organized. It has helped me to build welcoming environment for student learning","fullyFundedDate":1759436285059,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-organized/9775726/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Souza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9370704"},{"teacherId":9939485,"projectId":9901568,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference in the lives of my special education Pre-K students. Because of you, my students now have access to materials that support their learning, communication, and sensory needs in ways that truly matter.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a classroom environment where students feel safe, engaged, and confident to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace. Every day, I see small moments of progress and joy that are possible because of your support.\r\n\r\nI am deeply grateful for your belief in my students and for investing in their futures. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where every child feels supported, valued, and capable.","fullyFundedDate":1764602783490,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-play-and-learn/9901568/","projectTitle":"Ready to Play and Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939485_orig.jpg?crop=1306,1306,x138,y532&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741812771874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939485"},{"teacherId":9939485,"projectId":9772614,"letterContent":"This project had a truly meaningful impact on my special education Pre-K students by providing materials that supported their unique learning styles and developmental needs. The resources allowed my students to engage in hands-on, sensory-based learning experiences that helped them feel more comfortable, confident, and motivated in the classroom. I saw students who often struggle with focus or communication become more willing to participate, explore, and connect with their peers in positive ways.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I was able to create a more supportive and inclusive learning environment. I could better differentiate instruction, support smoother transitions, and provide tools that help reduce frustration and encourage independence. The materials also made it possible to focus on important skills such as communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation, all while fostering a sense of joy and safety in our classroom.\r\n\r\nI am incredibly grateful for the support behind this project. The impact of these resources goes far beyond the classroom supplies themselves — they have helped create daily moments of growth, confidence, and belonging for my students. Thank you for helping make our classroom a place where every child feels supported and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1759429188600,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-giggle-and-grow-a-room-for-all/9772614/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Giggle, and Grow! A Room for All Abilities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939485_orig.jpg?crop=1306,1306,x138,y532&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741812771874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939485"},{"teacherId":9939485,"projectId":9703185,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, my special education Pre-K classroom has been transformed into a more supportive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. The materials funded through your contribution allowed my students to access hands-on resources that meet their unique sensory, developmental, and communication needs. Many of my students learn best through play, movement, and repetition, and these new tools have helped them feel more comfortable, regulated, and confident throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nSince receiving these resources, I've seen meaningful growth in student engagement, independence, and social interaction. Students who once struggled to stay focused are now excited to participate, follow routines, and explore activities alongside their peers. The items have also supported smoother transitions, reduced frustration, and created more opportunities for positive communication—both verbal and non-verbal—in our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a lasting impact not only on my students' learning, but on their overall sense of belonging and success at school. Thank you for believing in our classroom and for helping provide experiences that allow my students to thrive at their own pace. Your kindness truly makes a difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758202547298,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-needs/9703185/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Blake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939485_orig.jpg?crop=1306,1306,x138,y532&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741812771874","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939485"}],"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":68.1,"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"}