{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leihoku Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8363523,"projectId":9777406,"letterContent":"Words cannot express the impact your donation has made on my students! They enjoy reading about the adventures of some of their favorite characters and the adorable pens encourage them to want to write responses about these books! Sweet treats are ALWAYS their favorite and choosing between Nerds and Sour Patch kids take a while because they have a hard time deciding. Squishy toys and Inspirational stickers help to motivate them to want to be here. My students squealed with delight when they saw all these special gifts that they received from YOU! \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping them to want to be in school and for making a difference in their lives!","fullyFundedDate":1759463262582,"projectUrl":"project/every-day-counts/9777406/","projectTitle":"Every Day Counts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ishihara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363523"},{"teacherId":8363522,"projectId":9774503,"letterContent":"Thank you for making our projects possible! Our after school club helps students in grades 2-5 have positive hands-on experiences that they might not otherwise have. We all know how devices have become babysitters for our kids nowadays and having this opportunity for them gives them a chance to problem solve and use their creative side. \r\n\r\nThe kids are constantly so excited about coming to club and will even ask to come during recess to work on their projects! We are all so thankful for your kindness and compassion in action!","fullyFundedDate":1759460575463,"projectUrl":"project/building-bonds-and-creativity-supplies/9774503/","projectTitle":"Building Bonds and Creativity: Supplies for Our After-School Club","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gushiken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363522"},{"teacherId":2613593,"projectId":9157115,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support. The students have a difficult task at the end of each year. They have to perform their best on the multitude of high stakes assessments. They have reading, writing, math and science assessments all taking several hours. For many students, the difference between passing the assessment or not is purely a function of effort. They need motivation to keep doing their best. \r\n\r\nSometimes the motivation comes before the test. A positive message, a motivational note, or even just knowing someone believes in them can make all the difference. Getting a motivational bracelet or pencil can remind them to keep trying when the assessment is difficult or they get tired.\r\n\r\nAnother motivating factor is knowing there is a relaxing and rewarding snack to replenish all the energy they used. Just knowing it is there for later can keep a student going.\r\n\r\nThank you for all you do for the keiki.","fullyFundedDate":1741883316605,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-for-testing/9157115/","projectTitle":"Motivation for Testing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2613593"},{"teacherId":3226547,"projectId":9772259,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your contribution to our class. Your donation has become a highlight of our daily routine, acting as a \"high-five\" for our students' hard work. From mastering a new concept to turning in a difficult assignment, these incentives have turned every small victory into a major milestone.\r\n\r\nIt has been incredible to watch their confidence grow. Your gift turned what could have been stressful moments into a joyful culture of perseverance. When the boxes arrived the room was electric! Hearing the whispers and gasps as they saw the snacks and prizes was a highlight. You didn't just send supplies; you sent a message to my students that they are worth investing in. Thank you for helping them feel so valued.","fullyFundedDate":1759254439724,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-daily-effort/9772259/","projectTitle":"Fueling Daily Effort!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3226547_orig.jpg?crop=1618,1618,x339,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598137716555","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3226547"},{"teacherId":8354867,"projectId":8030526,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my classroom and my students' learning and success. \r\n\r\nThe generous donations you have given have gone in to my classroom \"store\" as incentives for students. The school I am at has adopted positive behavior systems. In my class, students earn stamps for attendance, homework completion, and positive behavior. They are then able to redeem their stamps in the class store. Students are highly motivated by the many things they are able to redeem their stamps for. Sometimes they are asking for more homework just so they can earn stamps to redeem! \r\n\r\nThank you for helping to create a place of learning that is also fun for the students! I truly appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness.","fullyFundedDate":1700251951188,"projectUrl":"project/diy-engaging-learning-activities/8030526/","projectTitle":"DIY Engaging Learning Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shimose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8354867_orig.jpg?crop=884,884,x144,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646429923781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8354867"},{"teacherId":8354867,"projectId":9153794,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! Your contributions to my classroom have made a huge impact on student production and success. \r\n\r\nStudents have been learning various photography strategies and are preparing for a showcase at an upcoming parent night. They will select the best photos, print, and mount their photos for presentation. The ink and frames are vital to their production. The magnetic frames have also added to the class' productivity. Students are filling the magnetic frame with a photo they took and pairing it with words of gratitude for a faculty member at school as they learn about gratitude and ways to express it. The Quaker Chewy Granola Bars have provided students with a boost of nourishment and energy during the times of the day when they need a pick me up. They have really enjoyed those! \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and thoughtfulness in providing my students with these supplies!","fullyFundedDate":1741668778337,"projectUrl":"project/student-projects-and-reading/9153794/","projectTitle":"Student Projects and Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shimose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8354867_orig.jpg?crop=884,884,x144,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646429923781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8354867"},{"teacherId":8354867,"projectId":9781345,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generosity and contributions to my students and our classroom. \r\n We have been continuing our study of photography strategies and have made great use of the ink for printing photos. Students have been able to print their landscape photos and prepare for a family night where they will showcase their learning. They have also been able to print photos and create cards to show gratitude to others. \r\n The mints, Galaxy Putty, and mini finger skateboards have been great incentives and treats of in class. The mint is a treat will have all have once in a while as a little \"pick me up\" during study times. The putty and skateboards are in our class store in which student's can \"buy\" using their stamps they have earned. Students earn stamps for perfect attendance, homework completion, and positive behavior. \r\n Students have been very happy and excited to shop in the store with these wonderful new additions! Thank you for your support in making school a fun place to learn and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1759621238959,"projectUrl":"project/printing-crafts-prizes/9781345/","projectTitle":"Printing, Crafts, & Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shimose","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8354867_orig.jpg?crop=884,884,x144,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646429923781","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8354867"},{"teacherId":4556219,"projectId":9720580,"letterContent":"Your donation directly enhances our 6th grade classroom by turning motivation and learning into something tangible and exciting. The eraser vending machine allows students to earn incentives through positive behavior, effort, and academic growth. This system builds responsibility, goal-setting, and pride—students learn that hard work leads to rewards, and the classroom culture becomes one of encouragement and celebration.\r\n\r\nBooks for book clubs give students the opportunity to read for choice, connection, and deeper thinking. With a wider variety of engaging texts, students can find books that reflect their interests and identities while practicing discussion skills, critical thinking, and empathy. Book clubs foster a love of reading and help students grow as thoughtful, confident communicators who learn from one another.\r\n\r\nGames like Giant UNO, giant cards, and Shut the Box transform learning into joyful, hands-on experiences. These tools strengthen collaboration, sportsmanship, and problem-solving while reinforcing essential math skills such as number sense and fluency. Your support helps create a classroom where learning is active, fun, and meaningful—and where students are excited to show up, participate, and grow every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759758896503,"projectUrl":"project/fun-in-6th-grade/9720580/","projectTitle":"Fun in 6th Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4556219_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1500448930334","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4556219"},{"teacherId":9347735,"projectId":9773760,"letterContent":"We've been using the new resources to make lessons more hands-on and collaborative. One standout moment was the excitement of the students opening up the new book. Engagement was noticeably higher, and even quieter students took the lead in small groups. It felt like the resources helped shift the classroom from teacher-led to student-driven learning. I was especially impressed by how students supported one another—peer feedback became more thoughtful and specific. Engagement was noticeably higher, and students who are usually quieter felt more confident sharing their ideas. Overall, the resources helped create a more student-driven classroom where creativity and critical thinking really stood out.","fullyFundedDate":1759445812721,"projectUrl":"project/25-26-for-grade-6/9773760/","projectTitle":"25-26 for Grade 6","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freund","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347735"},{"teacherId":6605270,"projectId":9776620,"letterContent":"I am very grateful for your generosity! It was very impactful to my students. Normally, I would be the one who provides all of the supplies for my students' projects. I work on a limited budget professionally and personally. The students would not have had all of the variety of supplies that your donation provided.\r\n\r\nThe students were able to create their own books (project continues for most). Even the students who were not really into poetry were engaged and tried their best. Your generosity motivated my learners to stretch past their comfort zones!\r\n\r\nMahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1759452805334,"projectUrl":"project/library-students-learning-literacy/9776620/","projectTitle":"Library Students Learning Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hirakami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6605270"},{"teacherId":3296250,"projectId":9774017,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation to fund our classroom project! The students were thrilled to see brand new books in our class library -- some of the books that were donated helped replace very well loved copies in our class. It was a treat for students to read a new book without having to worry about pages falling out! \r\n\r\nA lot of the items were put quickly to use like the airtight containers to safeguard snacks for the students and prizes that were used in our classroom store. Your donation has helped transform our learning space for the better.","fullyFundedDate":1759494553544,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-stories-success/9774017/","projectTitle":"Supplies, Stories, Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. I","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-isobe"},{"teacherId":8354407,"projectId":9776768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students LOVE their new books, and are very excited to read through them. The new books have sparked an interest in reading for many of my students, some of whom dreaded reading before. Visually, our classroom library looks so much more vibrant and updated, which fuels the passion of reading for my students. \r\n\r\nThe prizes that you donated for our class store have also been such a hit! At the end of second quarter, we were able to hold a class auction where students were able to spend the \"money\" they earned in our class economy system. Because of your generous donation, we were able to stock the auction with big ticket items that my students were really excited to bid for. We really appreciate your generosity, and we hope you know that the prizes motivated my students to work hard to earn their money!","fullyFundedDate":1759460040817,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-with-books-and-treats/9776768/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds with Books and Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fujii","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8354407"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_48811","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":756,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":49.8,"schoolId":48811,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Leihoku Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Leihoku Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/leihoku-elementary-school/48811"}