{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leihoku Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":50.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8356727,"projectId":9773622,"letterContent":"Thank you! Your support of Fueling Minds and Friendship: Books, Basics, and Brilliant Futures has had a profound and immediate impact on our sixth-grade classroom, directly transforming the daily learning experience for every student.\r\n\r\nBefore your help, our students faced small but significant barriers—the lack of a pencil, a rumbling stomach, or a book that spoke to their experience. This project has successfully removed those barriers, allowing our creative and enthusiastic learners to focus entirely on growth.\r\n\r\nWith the books, students are reading more frequently and with greater enthusiasm. They are engaging with diverse perspectives, which has sharpened their communication skills and deepened their capacity for empathy and understanding.\r\n\r\nEvery student is now equipped to succeed. The stress of needing basic supplies has been eliminated, fostering a sense of equity. Students are mastering organizational skills and can fully concentrate on mastering the curriculum.\r\n\r\nFocus and emotional regulation have improved significantly. Hungry students are no longer distracted, leading to better sustained attention during lessons and fewer emotional outbursts, supporting a more positive and productive classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe greatest success is the environment you helped us create: a classroom where external worries are minimized, and every child feels safe, supported, and ready to thrive. Our students are demonstrably more focused, better organized, and deeply engaged in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for being instrumental in our students' sixth-grade success!","fullyFundedDate":1759455645494,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-minds-and-friendship-books-bas/9773622/","projectTitle":"Fueling Minds and Friendship: Books, Basics, and Brilliant Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandobal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8356727_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x270,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646596330137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8356727"},{"teacherId":8824375,"projectId":9729180,"letterContent":"My students and I are using the new resources as incentives for treasure box. I do a point Gabe per subject block where they earn a magnet for a jar chart. When they fill the jar chart they all get treasure box. I plan it out where they can get treasure box once a week. This proves to be very costly because if the frequency. But thanks to you, I have help. Now their learning behavior has improved and are less distracted because of these incentives. In turn. There has been so much more learning. \r\nWhen we got the incentives in the mail, they were so happy and excited. I told them they could earn them just by paying attention and learning. After earning a few prizes and realizing that they needed to focus and participate in learning, they were extra motivated to do so. \r\nYour contributions have made such an impact on their learning, their motivation to learn and those enjoyment of learning. Thank you so very much for all your help and support!!","fullyFundedDate":1758636812552,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-to-motivate/9729180/","projectTitle":"Incentives to Motivate","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824375_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1727044932724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824375"},{"teacherId":7516149,"projectId":9780958,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful for your incredibly generous donation to our 2nd-grade classroom project! Because of your kindness, we were able to fully fund \"Removing Barriers to Big Learning,\" directly addressing the small but significant obstacles that often hold back young students. Knowing that you care enough to invest in these essential, everyday needs—like tiny tummies, worn-out activity cards, and the search for that perfect, inspiring book—is incredibly motivating. Your support is already transforming our learning environment from one where students might be distracted by hunger or frustration, to one where they can be fully focused, inspired, and ready to embrace the magic of 2nd grade.\r\n\r\nThe impact of your donation ensures sustained success for our students. The snacks are the power of focus, preventing mid-afternoon energy crashes so our 2nd graders can conquer challenging math lessons with clear minds, maximizing every instructional minute. The new books are igniting a passion for reading, turning students who were just sounding out words into students who are discovering entire new worlds, setting them up to be lifelong readers. Finally, the laminating sheets are the unsung heroes of our classroom, protecting our cherished hands-on centers and flashcards. This guarantees that these crucial learning tools are durable and reusable for years to come, making your investment a gift that truly lasts. Thank you for removing those small barriers and empowering our students to reach their full potential!","fullyFundedDate":1759580738587,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-2nd-grade-learning-snacks-book/9780958/","projectTitle":"Fueling 2nd Grade Learning: Snacks, Books, and Materials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaaihue","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7516149"},{"teacherId":9350497,"projectId":9158643,"letterContent":"We're already seeing the profound impact of the new resources on our students' daily learning. The specialized tools and therapies are being integrated directly into our small-group instruction and individual work stations.\r\n\r\nFor example, a specific moment that stands out involved a new set of weighted lap pads and sensory fidgets. We were working on a collaborative storytelling project. For students who typically struggle to sit through an extended planning session, these tools provided the gentle, regulating sensory input they needed. One student, who often gets up and walks away during brainstorming, was able to remain seated and contribute an incredibly imaginative plot twist to the group's story while subtly using a tactile fidget. It wasn't about \"staying still\"; it was about using the resources to achieve a state of calm focus that allowed their unique talent to shine and their voice to be heard by their peers. The resources are thus being used as bridges to engagement and self-expression.","fullyFundedDate":1741971469986,"projectUrl":"project/seeds-of-success-nurturing-neurodiverse/9158643/","projectTitle":"Seeds of Success: Nurturing Neurodiverse Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Racoma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9350497_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704952986664","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9350497"},{"teacherId":8824178,"projectId":8879324,"letterContent":"The impact that your donations have had on my students is so amazing! They love using the dry-erase boards, erasers, and Expo markers to practice writing their name or writing the alphabet under the magnet letters. \r\n\r\nMy students also enjoy using the kinetic sand that impressed their little hands and minds as they ran the sand through their fingers. They also compared the sand at the beach to the kinetic sand and enjoyed discussing how their toy cars moved in the kinetic sand. My students couldn't pick a favorite donation sent to them. They enjoyed all their donations throughout their day. \r\n\r\nThank you again for the wonderful opportunity you provided for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1729388415759,"projectUrl":"project/a-b-c-learning-can-be-f-u-n-fun/8879324/","projectTitle":"A-B-C Learning Can Be F-U-N! FUN!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Holcomb","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824178_orig.jpg?crop=1103,1103,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1719347717691","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824178"},{"teacherId":4358090,"projectId":9205434,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donations to my students to help them learn to spell and write. My students were excited to see all the donations and worked really hard to make sure they were in school every day. \r\n\r\nAll of my students use the white boards, dry erase markers and erasers. Each of my groups have their own sets which helped to stop the spread of germs.\r\n\r\nThe snacks I received, helped the students who were hungry and gave them energy to work hard.\r\n\r\nAll of my students really enjoy practicing their cvcv words, sight words and writing sentences on the white boards.\r\n\r\nI really do appreciate all the help, I can get in providing all of my students with the supplies they need and also the snacks.","fullyFundedDate":1751103888331,"projectUrl":"project/tools-and-snacks-for-learning-and-workin/9205434/","projectTitle":"Tools and Snacks for Learning and Working Hard","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aczon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4358090_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1489541653861","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4358090"},{"teacherId":4556219,"projectId":9153280,"letterContent":"Thank you for your contribution to our classroom! Our students are loving the ability to choose alternative seating arrangements, especially with the addition of the new barstools for both my small group seating and independent tasks.\r\n\r\nThe planting vessels are allowing us to bring more plants & greenery into our classroom, making it a warm and welcoming environment. Decorating our classroom is important because students often spend more time here than they do in their own homes so being able to furnish it in a way that makes it more inviting benefits all who enter our room.","fullyFundedDate":1741907816450,"projectUrl":"project/seeds-seats/9153280/","projectTitle":"Seeds & Seats","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":8356727,"projectId":9164860,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the color printer! It has already made a huge difference in our classroom. My students are so excited to see their stories, poems, and drawings come to life in full color. The printer is a wonderful tool that has helped them become more confident and creative writers.\r\n\r\nBefore we had the printer, our stories and projects were limited to black and white. Now, my students can add vibrant illustrations and colors to their work, truly bringing their imaginations to life. The students just go through crafting poems about their names and also added an image of themselves. The printer has not only enhanced our creative projects but has also boosted my students' confidence as writers. Seeing their work in full color makes them feel like real authors, and they are so proud to share their creations with their classmates and families.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us to make our classroom a more colorful and inspiring place. Your kindness has made a real difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1749516599447,"projectUrl":"project/unleash-young-authors-color-printing-fo/9164860/","projectTitle":"Unleash Young Authors: Color Printing for Creative Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandobal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8356727_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x270,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646596330137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8356727"},{"teacherId":8357935,"projectId":9153354,"letterContent":"This project has made a significant impact on our students' learning and overall well-being. By creating a more organized and efficient environment, we've seen remarkable improvements in several key areas.\r\n\r\nMaximized Learning Time\r\nStudents no longer waste valuable time searching for misplaced materials. Everything has a designated place, which means they can dive right into their lessons and activities. This has led to more focused study sessions and a noticeable increase in productivity.\r\n\r\nBoosted Confidence\r\nAn organized workspace has created a sense of calm and control for our students. The reduction in clutter has directly reduced stress and anxiety, allowing them to feel more comfortable and confident in their ability to succeed. We've seen a more positive attitude toward learning and a greater willingness to tackle challenging tasks.\r\n\r\nDeveloped Essential Skills\r\nBeyond academic gains, this project has taught our students a valuable life skill: organization. They are learning how to maintain a tidy space and manage their resources effectively, habits that will benefit them far beyond their time with us. They're empowered with a skill set that will help them in school, at home, and in their future careers.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we've not only tidied up a room but also created a foundation for our students' continued success and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1741704375320,"projectUrl":"project/taming-the-tutoring-chaos-help-us-orga/9153354/","projectTitle":"Taming the Tutoring Chaos: Help Us Organize for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simbahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357935"},{"teacherId":7929261,"projectId":9317549,"letterContent":"Incentives can help motivate students to complete assignments on time, to be active participants in class, and to improve behavior, all of which leads to a more engaged and productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nI will be using the classroom prizes and painting canvases as part of a weekly incentive program that promotes both academic effort and positive behavior. One specific project that will make a big impact is our 'Goal Getters' art challenge.\r\n\r\nEach week, students set a personal academic or behavior goal. When they meet their goal, they earn a ticket that goes into a prize drawing. They also get to participate in our 'Canvas Corner' which is a creative space where they can paint a small canvas that reflects something they've learned, accomplished, or felt proud of.\r\n\r\nHaving my project funded will reduce financial burden making it possible to offer better quality incentives. It will also allow me to focus on teaching rather than budgeting.","fullyFundedDate":1749982824701,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-motivation/9317549/","projectTitle":"Sparking Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Santos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929261"},{"teacherId":8824158,"projectId":9154267,"letterContent":"Thank you for all of your donations. As you can see part of it was used to help build confidence in students by rewarding them with things. One of the biggest challenges for our students is performing well on assessments and the biggest assessment of all is our state assessments. Our students really appreciate anything we can provide them. Knowing that they were able to receive things after taking assessments helped them build a lot of confidence in their performance. I know that mostly all of the students tried very hard on their assessments and I was able to reward them for trying.\r\n\r\nThe students loved and enjoyed getting rewards regardless of what they were getting. They loved the takis and fruit by the foot. They even started to use the mechanical pencils as soon as they got them. The students really loved the edible things. I know that they are truly appreciated and grateful for all of your donations.","fullyFundedDate":1741703834270,"projectUrl":"project/building-confidence-to-succeed/9154267/","projectTitle":"Building Confidence to Succeed","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ishikawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824158"},{"teacherId":987157,"projectId":9152397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much to our generous donors! Words cannot express how wonderful it is the have ink for our classroom printer. Being able to print pictures of real-life items and shapes made it easier for students to compare shapes. They were able to pay attention and really engage in our lessons when the printed photos popped for them. Your generous donation for ink also made it possible for our class to do extra activities like create community helper hats for each students.\r\nOur class really enjoyed the delicious candy. The airheads, life savers, and skittles were such a treat. The students were excited to select their favorite candies at the end of a long school day. They would work extra hard to earn an extra candy. \r\nThe Shape Sorting Center was a fun tool for my struggling students to interact with peers and learn their different shapes. 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