{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leihoku Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":49.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10439012,"projectId":10111441,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Because of your kindness, our second-grade students will have access to engaging nonfiction books that will inspire curiosity, strengthen reading skills, and help them become more confident and motivated readers.\r\nOur classroom is a special education inclusion classroom that also serves English Language Learners (ELLs) from an underrepresented and socioeconomically disadvantaged community. Many of our students have limited access to books and enriching literacy experiences outside of school. Your donation is giving them opportunities to explore the world through reading, discover new interests, and see themselves as successful learners.\r\nNonfiction books are especially exciting for our students because they connect reading to real-life topics such as animals, science, history, nature, and community helpers. These high-interest texts encourage students to ask questions, build vocabulary, and develop a love for learning. For many of our students, these books will open doors to experiences and knowledge they may not otherwise have access to.\r\nYour generosity is making a meaningful difference in our classroom every single day. More importantly, you are helping our students feel valued, supported, and capable of achieving great things. We are deeply grateful for your compassion and investment in our children's education and future.\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and for helping us create a classroom filled with opportunity, inclusion, and joyful reading experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1773856990544,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-every-voice-through-nonfictio/10111441/","projectTitle":"Empowering Every Voice Through Nonfiction","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Komar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10439012"},{"teacherId":3296250,"projectId":10103404,"letterContent":"Your generous donation has greatly impacted student motivation and engagement! Since receiving the items, students have gravitated toward the new books in our classroom library. Students talk to each other about the new books and it makes other kids want to read to. That's exactly the way reading should be: enjoyable, something to discuss and share with others. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the new supplies like the clay and pencils have already been well loved as well. Students recently completed a social studies project in which they needed to create a model of an artifact that they studied this school year. Although there are no parameters on what kinds of mediums they can use, many gravitated toward selecting our new shipment of Model Magic that had just arrived. \r\n\r\nThank you for your contributions to make learning accessible, exciting, and hands-on!","fullyFundedDate":1771695567416,"projectUrl":"project/pencils-pages-and-prizes-6th-grade-su/10103404/","projectTitle":"Pencils, Pages, and Prizes: 6th-grade 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":10103408,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! The addition of diverse, engaging titles to our classroom library has sparked a renewed passion for reading among my students. Having a wide selection of fresh books readily available allows every student to find stories that resonate with their unique interests and reading levels, turning independent reading time into a highlight of our day. These books are not just filling shelves; they are expanding vocabularies, sharpening critical thinking skills, and fostering a vibrant community of lifelong readers who eagerly share and discuss their favorite stories with one another.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the exciting prizes and snacks for our class store have also impacted my students, which serves as the heart of our positive behavior incentive system. By earning classroom \"money\" for demonstrating excellent character, kindness, and academic effort, students are learning the direct connection between hard work and tangible rewards. The store has drastically boosted daily engagement and accountability, transforming routine behavior management into a hands-on lesson in financial literacy and personal responsibility. Your generous support has truly created a joyful, motivating environment where my students feel celebrated for doing their best every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1771707846431,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-and-high-tech-learning/10103408/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus and High-Tech Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fujii","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8354407"},{"teacherId":8357968,"projectId":10109080,"letterContent":"My students and I appreciate your generosity. There were mornings where we needed them to lock in and we didn't want hunger to be an issue. They made good use of the cereal bars and other snacks that were donated to ensure they were ready for their day and able to be present for learning. They enjoyed the cereal bars, cookies, and chips.\r\n\r\nWe used the whiteboards for small group instruction and for posting up small group tasks to foster student independence.\r\n\r\nWe have been doing art with regular copy paper and when you paint on regular paper, it tends to curl. When we began using the water color paper, it allowed them to create painted pictures that didn't curl up when it dried. We were able to turn their art work into cards that they were able to take home and use to give out to other people. We even did a Mother's Day card for their moms.\r\n\r\nWe will be printing their 4th quarter informational narratives as they created a short picture book about a historical event from a biography we are studying. We will be able to print their picture books in color for them and keep a copy for our class library. We will also be making another card for Father's Day. Thank you for making this possible for them.","fullyFundedDate":1771710589273,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-learn-and-create/10109080/","projectTitle":"Ready to Learn and Create!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keaweehu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357968"},{"teacherId":8355815,"projectId":10110044,"letterContent":"I am truly overwhelmed by your incredible generosity in bringing our \"Success Kits\" to life! Because of your support, my students were able to walk into their testing week with more than just pencils and paper; they were walking in with a renewed sense of confidence and the knowledge that a whole community was rooting for them. Standardized testing is often the most stressful time of the year for elementary learners, but your contributions have allowed us to completely transform the atmosphere in our classroom. The amazing treats successfully turned nervous jitters into genuine excitement, providing that much-needed encouragement to help them power through complex questions.\r\n\r\nIt is a powerful thing for a child to realize that people they have never even met are invested in their success. By providing these kits, you have sent a clear message to my students that their year of hard work is seen and deeply valued. You haven't just funded snacks and small rewards; you've funded a culture of encouragement and empowerment that makes every student feel appreciated. Thank you for being the spark that helps my students shine and for turning a daunting few weeks into a celebration of their growth. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1771787944624,"projectUrl":"project/testing-with-a-smile/10110044/","projectTitle":"Testing with a Smile","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hollingsworth","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8355815"},{"teacherId":9347735,"projectId":10109011,"letterContent":"I am beyond moved by your generosity. Because of you, my students walked into a classroom filled with brand-new books and the stationery they need to respond to what they read.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, having a crisp new notebook or a high-quality pen makes a world of difference in how they view their own work. Your gift isn't just about \"stuff\"; it's about telling my students that their education and their ideas are worth investing in. We have already started our first reading logs, and the excitement in the room is palpable.\r\n\r\nThank you for being the bridge between my students and the resources they deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1771710211298,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-stationary/10109011/","projectTitle":"Books and Stationary","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Freund","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347735"},{"teacherId":3226517,"projectId":10109046,"letterContent":"Thank you for the amazing tools to help my students read. Each part of this amazing tool kit has giving flexibility and understand to unlocking reading. Any time we can get reading resources at their level into their hands its a win. Each book & tool allows for my students to break down reading to meet them at their level. \r\nThe white boards have give them access to practice chunking and blending words. It also helps them to improve their hand writing. The magnet letter boards have brought blending to life. Each letter is movable and can be brought together while blending their words. \r\nThe phonics books have brought reading from complicated to just right for our readers. Each part is taking away the struggle but opening up the access for them to read and understand what their reading. \r\nThank you for bringing these tools to our classroom. Thank you for putting reading into my students hands. Thank you for allowing us to build a passion for reading.","fullyFundedDate":1771717468441,"projectUrl":"project/moving-it-around/10109046/","projectTitle":"Moving It Around","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3226517_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537912456884","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/we-teach-onthecoast"},{"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"}],"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","percentHawaiianImputed":50,"percentMultiracialImputed":12,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":50.8,"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"}