{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leihoku Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6605270,"projectId":10107550,"letterContent":"I would like to thank you very much for the generosity you have shown to my students. They look forward to coming into class and finding the incentives for their attendance. This population often has difficulties with regular attendance. It is crucial that each student comes on time on testing days. We are only about half-way through our testing schedule and so far the students all have perfect attendance on testing days. I wanted to share this news with you even though Iʻm only half-way through my project because it is so exciting to see the results. The students are happy to be in school, even though they have testing. Hopefully, their attendance continues to improve after the testing sessions end!","fullyFundedDate":1771772722520,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-station/10107550/","projectTitle":"Motivation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hirakami","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6605270"},{"teacherId":7516149,"projectId":10106093,"letterContent":"The new resources have turned our classroom into a \"well-oiled machine\" where transitions are smoother and learning is more continuous. A specific moment that stands out involved a recent interactive literacy lesson. Because we used the new laminating sheets and carpenter's tape, I was able to create durable, tactile word-building stations on our desks. In the past, paper materials might have torn or shifted, causing frustration. Now, my students can focus entirely on the phonics work at hand, using their new Post-it notes to \"park\" their ideas and questions as they move through the lesson.\r\n\r\nThe reaction was a mix of pure excitement and a visible sense of relief. When the book nooks were first set up, there was an immediate \"wow\" factor; several students went straight to them, testing out the comfort and realizing they finally had a dedicated space to retreat for quiet reading. However, the biggest cheers actually came for the snacks. Knowing there is a reliable \"refuel\" station has lowered anxiety for many of my learners—they feel taken care of, which allows them to settle into their work with much more confidence.","fullyFundedDate":1771782057641,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-focus-and-flourish/10106093/","projectTitle":"Fuel, Focus, and Flourish!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaaihue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516149"},{"teacherId":9321435,"projectId":9898738,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your support in funding this project. My students were very excited to see the new materials and quite eager to explore and create amazing projects with them. We spoke about what causes the tiles and pieces to stick together and the forces of magnets. I have also been able to reward students with the cheez-it for good attendance.\r\n\r\nMy next step is to showcase their creations and put pictures of it up in my office. I hope this will inspire others to unleash their imagination and creativity while exploring and learning about STEM.","fullyFundedDate":1769191973986,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-stem-and-unleashing-creativity/9898738/","projectTitle":"Exploring STEM and Unleashing Creativity With Magnetic Tiles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sewake","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9321435"},{"teacherId":7929261,"projectId":10104481,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations of snacks and prizes for our classroom treasure box and incentive store. Your kindness will make a meaningful and lasting impact on my students.\r\n\r\nI teach in a community where many of my students come from low-income households. For some of them, the snack they receive at school may be the most consistent food they have access to during the day. Because of your donations, my students will no longer have to try to focus on learning while feeling hungry. Instead, they will be energized, attentive, and ready to participate. Something as simple as a snack will help remove a barrier to learning.\r\n\r\nBeyond meeting physical needs, the prizes and incentives you provided will transforme our classroom environment. The treasure box and incentive store are more than just rewards, they are sources of motivation, confidence, and pride. My students work hard to earn points through positive behavior, completed assignments, kindness, and perseverance. When they redeem their points for a small prize, the joy on their faces is incredible. For many, this is a rare opportunity to choose something just for themselves.\r\n\r\nYour donations will help:\r\n\r\nIncrease student engagement and participation\r\n\r\nImprove classroom behavior and responsibility\r\n\r\nEncourage goal-setting and perseverance\r\n\r\nBuild self-esteem through earned rewards\r\n\r\nCreate a positive and supportive classroom culture\r\n\r\nMost importantly, you have shown my students that people they may never meet believe in them. That message is powerful. It tells them they matter. It tells them their hard work is seen. And it reminds them that their community cares about their success.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students, not only academically, but emotionally and socially as well. Your generosity will make our classroom a place where students feel supported, motivated, and valued every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1771533915107,"projectUrl":"project/the-reward-rush/10104481/","projectTitle":"The Reward Rush","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929261"},{"teacherId":8354867,"projectId":8889333,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous contribution to our classroom. The donations have truly made a difference for the students. The stackable stools are a hot commodity in the classroom and any time we meet as a class on the carpet area, those stools are the first seats taken! Students have also been having so much fun together with the many outdoor games and activities that were donated. We celebrate hard work and completion of tasks with some fun outdoor time which involve playing these games with one another. They are great for team building and really allow all students to have fun with one another. The magnet block tiles are used indoors and are a favorite when we are rained in, all students enjoy sharing their creativity with building. Thank you again for making our classroom a happy place of learning for all, the students and I really appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1729402050990,"projectUrl":"project/equip-students-with-outdoor-equipment/8889333/","projectTitle":"Equip Students with Outdoor Equipment!","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":8359276,"projectId":9773740,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my students! The supplies, snacks, incentives and craft materials really motivated my tier 2, Photography Club and CTE students to come to school. They were so excited to see what they could earn for their attendance efforts as they strive to learn what they need to be successful. This in turn will help them do well and achieve on their annual, high-stakes state assessment.\r\n\r\nThe positive behavior supports definitely decreased problems and increased our attendance rate and learning. The materials also helped my students work together to build relationships with each other to create a positive culture.","fullyFundedDate":1759417499235,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-matters/9773740/","projectTitle":"Motivation Matters","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359276"},{"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"}],"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":49.5,"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"}