{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honowai Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3153938,"projectId":10103216,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! We have already started using the items that we received as part of this project. The students were so amazed and excited to see them come in! \r\n\r\nThey love using the movement scarves and the rhythm sticks for brain breaks in the classroom. It is a great way to incorporate movement and music into our busy day! When we're working quietly, the sound machine has provided soothing sounds to help them stay calm and concentrate. \r\n\r\nThe wired mice have been making it much easier for them to work on their coding projects on the computer. Soon, they will be using the glitter glue painters and the wooden hearts to create keepsakes for their moms and dads for Mother's Day and Father's Day. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1771694818471,"projectUrl":"project/calm-community-of-creaters/10103216/","projectTitle":"Calm Community of Creaters","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3153938"},{"teacherId":7938183,"projectId":9158299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in bringing our project, \"Little Body Big Minds\", to life! Your support has provided my kindergarteners with a wealth of new tools to explore their creativity and grow their love for reading.\r\n\r\nThe new variety of fiction and non-fiction books has completely energized our reading nook. These stories are helping to foster a lifelong love of reading while expanding my students' vocabularies. Having these fresh resources allows me to better support their early literacy skills, making our daily lessons more meaningful and fun.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has truly enriched our \"home away from home,\" giving my students more opportunities to explore, create, and imagine. We are so grateful for your investment in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1742145873177,"projectUrl":"project/little-body-big-minds/9158299/","projectTitle":"Little Body Big Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/baileyk"},{"teacherId":7938183,"projectId":8890939,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Creative Expressions: Exploring Art, Language, and Play!\" The arrival of these literacy resources has truly transformed the way my students interact with language and spelling.\r\n\r\nThe letter manipulatives, including the magnetic letters, foam alphabet pieces, and letter tiles, have become powerful tools in our daily routine. By physically interacting with these pieces, my students are developing a hands-on understanding of letter shapes, sounds, and combinations that simply can't be replicated with a worksheet. It is wonderful to see them experiment with word creation through play; this tactile experience reinforces their letter recognition and helps them build the foundations of reading and writing in a way that feels natural and exciting.\r\n\r\nOne of the most heartening things to witness is the students using these manipulatives to build their own names and the names of their friends. This fosters a deep personal connection to literacy and significantly boosts their confidence. Because these activities feel like fun, interactive games, the students remain actively engaged for longer periods, which supports their long-term retention of these vital skills.\r\n\r\nYour investment has provided my students with the tools they need to explore, play, and grow as young readers. We are so grateful for your kindness and for believing in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1729435195593,"projectUrl":"project/creative-expressions-exploring-art-lan/8890939/","projectTitle":"Creative Expressions: Exploring Art, Language, and Play!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/baileyk"},{"teacherId":7938183,"projectId":8219036,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Our Home Away From Home.\" These resources have truly transformed the way my students interact with our daily lessons and with one another.\r\n\r\nThe new easel has become the heart of our classroom. We use it every single morning to brainstorm and create thinking maps. It is wonderful to see the students gathered around, watching their ideas take shape on the large chart paper. By using Post-it notes, I am able to individualize the experience for every child; each student gets a say, and we can physically move their thoughts around to organize our collective ideas. It has turned our abstract thoughts into a visual journey that stays posted on the wall for us to reference all week.\r\n\r\nBeyond our brainstorming sessions, the watercolor paper has been a total game-changer for our budding artists. In the past, we struggled with regular printer paper getting soggy and tearing when we used paints. Now, the students' faces light up when they see the thick, high-quality paper come out. They love that it can withhold the liquids without curling, allowing them to focus entirely on their creativity rather than worrying about their paper falling apart.\r\n\r\nYour investment has not only provided us with supplies but has created a more organized, creative, and inclusive environment for my students to thrive in. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1717468020467,"projectUrl":"project/our-home-away-from-home/8219036/","projectTitle":"Our Home Away From Home","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bailey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/baileyk"},{"teacherId":1971170,"projectId":10108402,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generosity and commitment to supporting classrooms like mine. Thanks to your kindness, my students now have access to essential supplies that enrich their learning experience and create a more engaging, supportive environment. Your contributions go far beyond materials—they help foster curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every student who walks through our classroom doors.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I am able to provide opportunities that might not otherwise be possible. Whether it's hands-on activities, improved organization, or resources that meet diverse learning needs, your donation directly impacts my students' ability to succeed. It is inspiring to see their excitement and motivation grow as they use these new tools to explore and learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their future. Your generosity makes a lasting difference, and we truly appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1771696301893,"projectUrl":"project/cultivating-a-collaborative-learning-com/10108402/","projectTitle":"Cultivating a Collaborative Learning Community","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1971170"},{"teacherId":9700490,"projectId":9905642,"letterContent":"Thank you again for the supplies for my students and I! They have been incredibly useful. The sensory chewing toys have been a huge help for some of my students who just need an outlet for their energy to be able to focus better in class. \r\n\r\nThe organizational materials like lamination sheets and sheet protectors have also greatly helped with keeping our math materials organized and protected for continued use in centers and daily activities! Additionally, my students were very excited to receive brand new materials and jumped right into using them.","fullyFundedDate":1763513778832,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-success/9905642/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Elder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9700490"},{"teacherId":4369266,"projectId":5375582,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our third grade classroom. Because of your kindness, our students will have access to creative home kits filled with hands-on materials like coloring supplies, paint, Play-Doh, and more. Your donation is giving our students something many of them do not often have—an opportunity to step away from their screens and explore, imagine, and create. This means more than words can express, especially for students in our Title I school who benefit greatly from these enriching experiences.\r\n\r\nYour support is also helping make our \"Wacky Wednesdays\" even more meaningful. With these materials, students will be able to participate in fun, hands-on activities like sand art, painting bird houses, and creating their own projects alongside their classmates. These moments help build confidence, spark creativity, and strengthen the positive classroom community we work so hard to create. Most importantly, you are helping provide a safe, joyful learning experience where students' social, emotional, and creative needs are valued just as much as their academic growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and helping them reach their full potential. Your generosity is making a lasting difference in their lives, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1614206725503,"projectUrl":"project/wacky-wednesdays-activities/5375582/","projectTitle":"Wacky Wednesdays Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Andres","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4369266_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1490085123818","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/a-andres"},{"teacherId":3826525,"projectId":9784144,"letterContent":"Our school-wide 'Gotcha Store' has been a staple of our library for a long time, but as any teacher knows, the key to keeping students motivated is variety! When the boxes arrived with the new Galaxy Putty, stress balls, and pull-back cars, the word spread through the hallways like wildfire. The students were so eager to see what new rewards were available. Having these fresh, exciting choices has re-energized our entire PBIS system, giving students a renewed sense of purpose as they work to earn their 'Gotcha' points for our 4 core values and GLOs.\r\nThe reaction from the students was immediate and heartwarming. I watched a group of older students huddled around the new Galaxy Putty, debating which colors were the coolest, while the younger ones were thrilled to test out the speed of the pull-back cars. Because you provided such a variety of items, our students now have the power of choice. For some, that choice is a squishy stress ball to help them stay calm during a big test; for others, it's a car that represents a week of hard work and focus. \r\n\r\nThe impact of this project goes far beyond the library walls. These items are now traveling back to classrooms across the school, where the sensory tools are helping students regulate their energy and stay present during lessons. Your generosity didn't just restock our shelves—it gave our students a reason to stay excited about making good choices every single day. Thank you for being part of our school community","fullyFundedDate":1759619510634,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-for-good-choices-stocking-our-sc/9784144/","projectTitle":"Prizes for Good Choices: Stocking Our School Store!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gross","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3826525_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1475732996542","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3826525"},{"teacherId":9606823,"projectId":9771974,"letterContent":"Thank you to our generous donors for providing classroom supplies like chart paper, clay, and other materials that make learning hands‑on and accessible for every student.\r\n\r\nThese supplies transform our classroom into an active, creative space. Chart paper helps students organize thinking, collaborate on shared goals, and display learning for the whole class. Clay and other tactile materials bring abstract ideas to life, build fine motor skills, and invite experimentation in art and STEM activities. Together these items support multiple learning styles, encourage teamwork, and give students ownership of their learning in ways that traditional worksheets cannot.\r\n\r\nYour gifts have immediate, visible impact: students work together to plan projects, model concepts with clay, and proudly display their learning on classroom charts. Those moments of engagement and discovery—made possible by your generosity—fuel curiosity and confidence that last well beyond a single lesson.","fullyFundedDate":1759193326872,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-comfortable/9771974/","projectTitle":"Lets get comfortable!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balinbin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606823_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722235533879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606823"},{"teacherId":9606823,"projectId":9781406,"letterContent":"I hope this note finds you well. I'm writing to share how your generosity transforms learning every day in our classroom—and to invite your continued support for classroom furniture and supplies that make a real difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThanks to past donations, our room is more than chairs and desks: it's a flexible learning environment that meets students where they are. New furniture and classroom supplies create comfortable, focused learners by reducing physical discomfort so students can concentrate longer and participate more fully. They support different learning styles by offering choices like standing workspaces or floor seating, which increases engagement, motivation, and ownership of learning. Mobile tables, whiteboards, and accessible supply stations enable collaborative, hands-on work, letting students practice communication, problem solving, and teamwork in ways static classrooms cannot. Thoughtfully arranged spaces and sensory-friendly options also improve classroom management and inclusion, providing movement breaks or quieter areas for students who need them and creating a calmer environment where every learner can thrive.\r\n\r\nEvery dollar directly improves learning. For example, a set of wobble stools helps multiple students stay engaged during lessons, mobile tables allow several small groups to work simultaneously on collaborative projects, and a class supply kit provides art and STEM materials for weekly hands-on stations. If you would like to support a specific need, I would be happy to share a short wish list and budget or welcome you to visit and see the impact in person. Your investment helps create a classroom where students feel welcome, can move and collaborate, and are equipped with the tools they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for the meaningful role you play in our students' education. Your support turns classrooms into learning communities.","fullyFundedDate":1759598290567,"projectUrl":"project/big-ideas-bright-dreams/9781406/","projectTitle":"Big Ideas = Bright Dreams!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balinbin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9606823_orig.jpg?crop=1200,1200,x0,y200&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1722235533879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9606823"},{"teacherId":8572176,"projectId":9698168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! My students have been so excited to use our new items! \r\n\r\nThe most popular item in our class has quickly become the standing desk! Students use it daily to complete work and stay engaged. Students have also been loving the magnatiles during indoor recess! \r\n\r\nMy personal favorite has been the wrist watch timers. I have been using it to help students track their behavior. It has helped to increase accountability and focus. Students use it to time their own breaks, helping them to become responsible for their own learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759621778126,"projectUrl":"project/seats-for-success-flexible-options-for/9698168/","projectTitle":"Seats for Success: Flexible Options for Every Student","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ho","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8572176_orig.jpg?crop=2266,2266,x655,y930&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741992483958","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8572176"},{"teacherId":9804239,"projectId":9775792,"letterContent":"Thank you soo much for your generous donation! Our littles were so excited as each package arrived. They were especially excited about our new blue carpet for the dramatic play center. The carpet enhanced the dramatic play center by creating a defined cozy space. Before the carpet, the area felt bare and empty. It's amazing how the carpet provides a sense of warmth in that center. \r\n\r\nThe children were also excited to use the number containers and wooden ten frame. These materials help our littles excited about exploring early numeracy and learning number concepts. \r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our class! We greatly appreciate you supporting early childhood!","fullyFundedDate":1759599858758,"projectUrl":"project/play-learn-and-grow-building-a-joyful/9775792/","projectTitle":"Play, Learn, and Grow: Building a Joyful Preschool Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cheng","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804239"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50793","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":568,"numTeachers":44,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":53,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":63.0,"schoolId":50793,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Honowai Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Honowai Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/honowai-elementary-school/50793"}