{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Honowai Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":37.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8826794,"projectId":6968113,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom—your generosity truly means a lot to us. We've been using the new reading comprehension kits and fluency cards during our small group rotations, and they've already made a big impact. One moment that really stood out was during a nonfiction lesson when students were working together to find text evidence. They were so excited to \"prove\" their answers, and I loved hearing them explain their thinking to each other—it was such a proud teacher moment! When the materials first arrived, the kids were immediately drawn to them—they were excited, curious, and couldn't wait to try everything out. The hands-on cards have been especially engaging, and several students even asked if they could use them during their free time.\r\n\r\nWe're already seeing growth in their reading confidence, especially with fluency—students are reading more smoothly and with better expression. Moving forward, we'll continue building these skills as we dive deeper into nonfiction and begin simple research projects. Students will use the evidence kits to support their thinking and share their learning through writing and presentations. Thank you again for giving my students these opportunities—your support is truly making a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1669062621798,"projectUrl":"project/lets-read/6968113/","projectTitle":"Let's Read!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bolo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826794"},{"teacherId":9966681,"projectId":10104498,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, these new materials have quickly become part of our everyday learning. When the materials first arrived, we did a special class unboxing. My students were especially drawn to the new books and they couldn't wait to read them. It truly felt like our classroom leveled up over Spring Break. \r\nEven students who sometimes hesitate during reading activities have been more willing to participate and take risks. One of my favorite moments was during a literacy board game - I saw some of my quieter students eagerly read the story cards out loud to their peers. I also enjoy watching the students use the whiteboards to participate by raising their boards (we use them for all subjects!)\r\nNext, we'll continue to build on this momentum and use these resources to strengthen comprehension and practice vocabulary. We're also working toward more independent reading and discussion, helping students grow into confident thinkers who are excited to share their ideas.\r\nThank you again for your donations. These small things have already made a big difference!","fullyFundedDate":1771685113456,"projectUrl":"project/powering-up-third-grade-readers/10104498/","projectTitle":"Powering Up Third Grade Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaniaupio","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966681"},{"teacherId":10046562,"projectId":9872781,"letterContent":"I'm so grateful for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students were able to experience something truly special, and I'm excited to share how they reacted when they first saw the new materials.\r\n\r\nWhen the carpet, bookshelf, and books arrived, the room immediately felt different; more welcoming, more complete. The students' faces lit up with excitement and curiosity. Many of them rushed over to the bookshelf, eager to explore the new titles, gently running their hands over the covers and asking if they could start reading right away. The carpet quickly became a favorite spot. Students gathered together on it for read-alouds, small group discussions, and independent reading time. It created a sense of community and comfort that we didn't have before.\r\n\r\nThe bookshelf gave our classroom a sense of organization and pride. Instead of books being scattered or difficult to access, students can now easily find something that interests them. This has encouraged more independent reading and helped students take ownership of their learning space. The variety of books has also made a big difference. Students are more engaged because they can see themselves, their interests, and new ideas reflected in what they read.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, reading has become a more meaningful and enjoyable part of our daily routine. Students are choosing to spend more time with books, sharing stories with each other, and building confidence as readers.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students not just materials, but a space where they feel comfortable, inspired, and excited to learn. Your support has truly made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1762232609830,"projectUrl":"project/readingcalm-down-corner/9872781/","projectTitle":"Reading/Calm Down Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Santoki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10046562_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750809017302","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10046562"},{"teacherId":8824211,"projectId":10108384,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our project, Our Amazing Earth Habitats. Your support in providing essential supplies such as scissors, headsets, a laminator, and other school materials has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have the tools they need to explore, create, and engage more deeply in their learning. The scissors and supplies allow them to complete hands-on activities, the headsets support focused and interactive learning, and the laminator helps us preserve and showcase their hard work. These resources truly bring our project to life and make learning more exciting and meaningful.\r\nYour generosity not only supports our classroom but also inspires my students to appreciate the value of giving and community support. Thank you for believing in our project and for helping us create a positive and enriching learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1771698112565,"projectUrl":"project/our-amazing-earth-habitats/10108384/","projectTitle":"Our Amazing Earth Habitats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dulay","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824211_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x698,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1674838064083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824211"},{"teacherId":3969996,"projectId":10105602,"letterContent":"I would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. Your generosity has helped to provide insulated water bottles, wood blocks, cardstock, storage bags for crafts, and a foldable tables. These materials have helped us use our creativity and imagination to craft art projects this year!\r\n\r\nThese materials have greatly enhance our students' creativeness and learning experiences. We have used our creativity to personalize the wood blocks and insulated water bottles. These projects have encouraged our creativity and hands-on exploration. The storage bags will help keep our materials well organized.\r\n\r\nYour support has helped make our ideas come to life! We had a blast designing stickers for our water bottles and this was all made possible through your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771639756088,"projectUrl":"project/the-creative-lab/10105602/","projectTitle":"The Creative Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3969996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476395515608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3969996"},{"teacherId":3969996,"projectId":9774288,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. Your generous contribution has helped to provide computer mice, classroom toys, whiteboard erasers, a light box for tracing, storage cubes, and a rolling cart will make a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experiences.\r\n\r\nThese supplies have helped to create a more organized, engaging, and interactive environment where students can explore, create, and grow. The classroom toys and light box will especially support hands-on learning, while the storage cubes and rolling cart will help keep our space neat and accessible for all learners.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and support truly mean so much to our students and to me. Because of you, we are able to provide enriching opportunities that foster creativity and confidence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for making a positive impact on our learning community.","fullyFundedDate":1767321166536,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-at-work/9774288/","projectTitle":"Imagination at Work","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Abe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3969996_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1476395515608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3969996"},{"teacherId":8553485,"projectId":10106910,"letterContent":"Your donation has created resources our students use every single day. The bean bags have become a comfortable, inviting space where students settle in to complete their independent work. Whether they're reading, writing, or working through math problems, these cozy spots help them focus and feel supported while they learn. The computer mice have made our technology stations so much more functional, students can now navigate digital learning activities smoothly and complete research projects with ease and confidence. The colored pencils, pens, highlighters, and dry erase markers have been game-changers too. Finally, we have a fully stocked student supply center, an area our students use constantly throughout the day! Instead of asking for supplies or going without, they can grab what they need independently and keep their creative work flowing.Your investment is helping us build independent, resourceful learners who know they have the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1771703529092,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-thrive/10106910/","projectTitle":"Tools to Thrive","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Higuchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8553485_orig.jpg?crop=1736,1736,x0,y248&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741722131608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8553485"},{"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. 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