{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Iroquois Point Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":42.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9373166,"projectId":10103061,"letterContent":"Our class has been using the new resources in ways that connect directly to our environment and culture. One meaningful project has been learning to kilo (observe carefully) different native plants growing in our māla (garden). Students have been using the materials to identify plants, document their observations, and better understand how each plant contributes to the ecosystem. It's been powerful to watch them slow down, look closely, and build a deeper relationship with the land.\r\n\r\nA special moment came when we used these resources to help organize and celebrate an Arbor Day event with our students and their families. Together, we explored the importance of planting and caring for trees, and students were able to share what they've learned about native plants. Families joined in planting, learning, and connecting, which made the experience even more meaningful for everyone involved.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, they were excited and curious. Many were eager to start exploring right away, and it sparked thoughtful questions about the plants they see every day but hadn't fully understood before.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue building their knowledge by tracking plant growth, expanding their observations, and creating projects that share what they've learned with others. We're excited to keep growing this work and deepening our connection to our māla and community. Your support has truly made these experiences possible.","fullyFundedDate":1771606185128,"projectUrl":"project/eyes-on-ina-lets-kilo/10103061/","projectTitle":"Eyes on ʻĀina: Let’s Kilo!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balancio-Sadamaru","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9373166_orig.png?crop=705,706,x0,y40&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702410380056","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9373166"},{"teacherId":10260900,"projectId":10103885,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom. The materials from this project showed up and immediately became part of our daily routines, which is always the best sign that they were the right fit for the room.\r\n\r\nThe desk dividers have probably made the biggest difference. During independent reading and writing time, they give students just enough structure to stay focused without making things feel overly serious. I've noticed students settling into their work faster and staying with it longer, which has helped our reading block run a lot more smoothly.\r\n\r\nThe basketball hoop has also become part of classroom life. Students keep trying to dunk on me during transitions and brain breaks, which they are unfortunately getting better at. It's turned into a fun way to build movement into the day while keeping energy positive and manageable.\r\n\r\nThe LEGO sets were another immediate favorite. Students started building during structured time and then bringing their creations up to my desk to explain what they made and how it worked. My desk is definitely more cluttered now, but it's cluttered with some pretty impressive designs, so I'm okay with that tradeoff.\r\n\r\nAnd the stress balls are already gone—which honestly tells me they were exactly as useful as I hoped they'd be. Students used them the way they were meant to be used: quietly, consistently, and without interrupting learning.\r\n\r\nWe're also working through Holes together as a class right now, and it's been a great anchor for discussion and writing. Students are tracking characters, making predictions, and starting to support their ideas with evidence from the text more confidently.\r\n\r\nI really appreciate your support and the role you played in helping make our classroom a more focused, active, and enjoyable place to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1771495158466,"projectUrl":"project/focused-minds-active-bodies-and-stron/10103885/","projectTitle":"Focused Minds, Active Bodies, and Strong Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Viaud","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10260900_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763806561533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10260900"},{"teacherId":10265954,"projectId":9917893,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to our classroom. Your contribution has provided a wonderful peek into our daily world, but the journey for these young innovators is only just beginning. Now that the students have the high-quality markers, pencils, and construction paper they need to create professional-looking prototypes, they are tasked with identifying a \"classroom problem\" and building a physical solution. The students are learning that being a \"pro\" means having a clean workspace and the right tools for the job. We will be using the 3-hole puncher and the paper guillotine (under my strict supervision!) to create official \"Inventor Journals\" that document every failed attempt and every \"aha\" moment along the way. Your gift has provided these children with more than just physical supplies, you have given them a sense of agency and professional identity. They no longer see themselves as just kids sitting at desks, they see themselves as scientists, curators, and creators who have the tools to bring their wildest ideas to life. Thank you for being the catalyst that turned our classroom into a true laboratory of the imagination!","fullyFundedDate":1769177440815,"projectUrl":"project/setting-up-my-classroom/9917893/","projectTitle":"Setting up my Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pacuraru","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10265954"},{"teacherId":8828949,"projectId":10106979,"letterContent":"My students are using the new resources through collaborative games and hands-on activities that build communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. One memorable moment was watching students work together during a game, taking turns, sharing ideas, and encouraging one another skills that are often challenging but so important for their growth.\r\n\r\nWhen they first saw the materials, they were incredibly excited and eager to participate. Their enthusiasm created a positive and engaging classroom environment right away.\r\n\r\nThese resources have made learning more enjoyable while helping students develop essential life skills like communication and collaboration. I've already seen increased participation, stronger peer interactions, and growing confidence, all of which will support their academic success and future learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771652534879,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-tools-for-learning-collaborati/10106979/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Tools for Learning, Collaboration, and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Alonzo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828949"},{"teacherId":10042975,"projectId":10104135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of you, my students now have headphones for testing, a reliable pencil sharpener for daily use, and an engaging water bottle windmill kit that we used for a science project. The headphones have helped students stay focused and confident during testing, while the pencil sharpener keeps our classroom running smoothly every day.\r\n\r\nThe highlight was our windmill project. Students were excited and fully engaged as they built their own models and learned about energy and how wind can be used as a resource. They were amazed to see their creations work and took great pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nNext, we will continue exploring science concepts through hands-on projects and connecting them to real-world applications. Your support has truly made learning more meaningful and exciting for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1771537404646,"projectUrl":"project/finishing-strong/10104135/","projectTitle":"Finishing Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10042975_orig.jpg?crop=1830,1830,x0,y195&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751956687956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10042975"},{"teacherId":7929331,"projectId":10107652,"letterContent":"We are very excited to learn how to use this amazing 3D printer and see what kind of magic unfolds before our very eyes! Thank you so much for your kind and considerate generosity in supporting our classroom. By providing us with this modern technology, we hope to learn more about the process of planning, evaluating, creating, and modifying original works of art.\r\n\r\nSome students would like to use the 3D printer to make unique items that build upon our dreams and desires to create new things, that are both academic and fun. Others will be inspired to create objects similar to what they see their classmates make.\r\n\r\nWe are very grateful and extremely thankful for this wonderful resource to help us engage in worthwhile and creative processes that build our knowledge and support our artistic endeavors.","fullyFundedDate":1771647713545,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-build-our-future/10107652/","projectTitle":"Help Us Build Our Future!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Takeda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929331"},{"teacherId":10260900,"projectId":9785769,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom. The materials you helped provide have already become part of our daily routine in ways I honestly didn't expect this quickly.\r\n\r\nWhen the fidgets first arrived, the excitement was immediate. Students were trading them, comparing them, organizing them, and at one point I'm pretty sure we accidentally created a full classroom fidget economy that got a little out of hand. I eventually had to step in and cause what my students now refer to as \"the Great Depression\" of the trading system so we could restore order. Everyone survived, and now the tools are being used the way they were meant to be used—to help students stay focused and calm while learning.\r\n\r\nSince then, I've seen students who normally struggle to stay seated during lessons stay engaged longer, and others use the sensory tools to reset instead of shutting down when work feels difficult. The chair bands especially have made a difference during longer reading and writing blocks. The reward items like loom bands and clay have also helped me motivate students who need that extra push to stay persistent.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, my students are genuinely happy to have these supports in the room. They feel noticed and cared for, and that changes how they show up to learn each day. I really appreciate that you chose to invest in our classroom and in the students at Iroquois Point Elementary. Your support is being used every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1769177438948,"projectUrl":"project/fidgets-focus-and-fun-tools-for-stude/9785769/","projectTitle":"Fidgets, Focus, and Fun: Tools for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Viaud","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10260900_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x0,y187&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1763806561533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10260900"},{"teacherId":3530851,"projectId":10103293,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom and giving us supplies to help us kilo (nature journal). When we started to receive the items, my class was so thrilled. They were excited to add to their kit and to have more cushions to sit on when we venture outside to observe nature. \r\nThese supplies also made it possible for us to hold an event where we invited parents to kilo with us at the lagoon nearby. This meant that parents got to see how we use supplies like colored pencils, notebooks, rulers, and magnifying glasses to learn from the nature around us. Having these supplies helped us bring the classroom to our parents! It was a great walking field trip. \r\nMoving forward we are going to continue to kilo and observe nature. Students are starting to plant more plants in our mala and they will use their kilo kits to observe the plants as they grow over these next two months and to observe how they change during this time as well. \r\n\r\nThank you again for making learning fun and donating to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771613930360,"projectUrl":"project/ina-based-materials-to-support-kilo/10103293/","projectTitle":"ʻĀina Based Materials to Support Kilo","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Urban","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3530851_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627524108180","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-urban7"},{"teacherId":10398615,"projectId":9989481,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting and funding our very successful Aloha Cart. Your generosity has made a meaningful and huge impact at Iroquois Point Elementary School (IPES). Because of your kindness, we are able to continue our tradition of providing our students with positive incentives that encourage good behavior, kindness, and responsibility throughout the school year.\r\n The Aloha Cart has quickly become the \"JOY\" of our school. What started off as an Aloha Cart, has now turned into an Aloha Store!! Due to your donations, we have seen a HUGE increase of students being noticed for making positive choices. Students are excited to see what NEW items have been added to the store each month. The Aloha Cart has had such a successful outcome that we needed to upgrade our store from a cart to a classroom! Our students remain excited and ready to shop at our store that is filled with many different fun selections of snacks, toys and school supplies.\r\n Your generosity has given us the opportunity to celebrate our students successes and most importantly, it helps create a supportive and encouraging environment where students feel proud of their accomplishments. So thank you very much for all your support and for believing in our students here at IPES! A-L-O-H-A & MAHALO:)","fullyFundedDate":1769177436808,"projectUrl":"project/aloha-cart/9989481/","projectTitle":"Aloha Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pagan-Smith","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10398615_orig.jpg?crop=1319,1320,x0,y444&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1768262118083","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10398615"},{"teacherId":10297955,"projectId":9785726,"letterContent":"The 5th grade class at Iroquois Point Elementary thank you for your kind donation! The books Hatchet, Tuck Everlasting and Homecoming are welcomed additions to our ongoing efforts to make lifelong readers out of our students. These books have some common elements that come to the forefront- determination, courage, grit, and empathy. These are all values that we hope to instill in these young readers. These are the types of experiences that were enabled by these excellent novels: \r\n\r\nHatchet: \r\n\r\nDevelopment of Critical Thinking Skills, Understanding of Theme and Setting, Building Vocabulary, Paired-Reading Experience, Letter Writing, Development of Understanding Survival Strategies, Finding Inspiration from the Story by Expanding Upon the Text and Writing in a Variety of Formats, and Prewriting-Idea Webs. \r\n\r\nTuck Everlasting: \r\n\r\nPre-Reading Discussion Topics, Using Predictions, Creating Story Maps, Developing Character Webs, Understanding Cause and Effect, Understanding the Use of Metaphors, Similes and Personification, Debate, Creating Travel Brochures, Understanding Timelines, Reading Response Journals and Developing an Understanding of Personal Values. \r\n\r\nHomecoming: \r\n\r\nUnderstanding Realism vs. Fantasy, Utilizing Bloom's Taxonomy, Creating Attribute Webs- Understanding a Character and How They Feel and Why, Understanding Maps and Geography, Utilizing Decision Making Grids, Cause and Effect, Making Predictions, Summarizing, Journal Writing and Making Story Maps. \r\n\r\nWe believe that the differing genres sparked an interest in reading, and these students will continue to be inspired by the written word. Stories help us learn more about ourselves, about others and the world around us! And books have the ability to inspire us! \r\n\r\n \r\nI wish you well~ \r\nSusan Wartchow \r\n5th Grade, Iroquois Point \r\nEwa Beach, Oahu","fullyFundedDate":1759629071461,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-stories-to-life/9785726/","projectTitle":"Bringing Stories to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wartchow","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10297955"},{"teacherId":1726233,"projectId":10105347,"letterContent":"As of yesterday, I have received all of the supplies for my project. My students were excited to watch as boxes came in every day. I'm excited to have my students use the clipboards as we take notes on an upcoming field trip. They will definitely come in handy during all note taking and classwork. I have been using the sand timers to help my struggling readers work on reading fluency. My students have already begun using the extra supplies to replace old and missing supplies. Also, I am working on using the rest of the organizational supplies for math games and my classroom library.","fullyFundedDate":1771683417182,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-get-learning-and-organizational/10105347/","projectTitle":"Help us get learning and organizational supplies for the classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Scoville","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1726233_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x0,y6&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1632945890429","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/k-scoville"},{"teacherId":10105972,"projectId":9524395,"letterContent":"My students and I are so grateful for the very interesting books that were added to our classroom library. As a teacher born and raised in Hawai'i, I am more than proud to offer books written by or about Pacific Island and Asian cultures. \r\n\r\nOur school, Iroquois Point Elementary school, transitioned from a fully military school to a low-income civilian housing community. Thanks to the inclusion of the books in my room, we all feel represented in some way, and reading stories about others feel more relatable since the cultures and norms are aligned with that of my students. \r\n\r\nMy students encompass roots in Hawai'i, Guam, Micronesia, Samoa, Japan, China, the Philippines, and more. Some of my favorite memories was seeing kids jump at the opportunity to read about Hawaiian monarchs like Queen Liliuokalani or King Kamehameha. \r\n\r\nMahalo nui for opening up new feelings toward reading.","fullyFundedDate":1763082822027,"projectUrl":"project/pacific-islander-students-deserve-repres/9524395/","projectTitle":"Pacific Islander Students Deserve Representation in the Pacific Islands","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Spencer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10105972_orig.jpg?crop=271,271,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754036881292","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10105972"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50795","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":561,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":2,"percentBlack":2,"percentWhite":16,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":29,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"13.4:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":57.7,"schoolId":50795,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Iroquois Point Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Iroquois Point Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/iroquois-point-elementary-school/50795"}