{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Leihoku Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8824158,"projectId":10111796,"letterContent":"I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donations to my students. Your donation is very important to each and every one of us. Your contribution allowed me to provide preferred incentives for my them. Each of my students did their best work to earn their favorite chips which included Cheetos and Funyuns. They also loved the stress balls. It was well needed after doing their best for testing. The variety in colors allowed them to select the color the best matched their personality. I can not express how wonderful and meaningful it is to know donors like you are so willing to brighten and enhance the lives of my students. Testing is a stressful time for them and these snacks and incentives provided the right amount of motivation for them to succeed. The magnetic tiles and circles were a big hit as students were able to use them for review before the state testing. They loved the fact that they could take it apart and put it together to see how things were equal. My students are a lot more engaged when they have hands on things to work with. It made a difference. Iʻm very grateful for all the donors who help make it easier for my students to get the rewards and materials they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1771787922158,"projectUrl":"project/fractions-focus-and-fun/10111796/","projectTitle":"Fractions, Focus, and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ishikawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824158"},{"teacherId":8824158,"projectId":9773648,"letterContent":"I would like to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donations to my students. Your donation is very important to each and every one of us. Your contribution allowed me to provide preferred incentives for my students. And my students did their best work to earn their favorite sour patch candies, pringles, and fruit by the foot. I can not express how wonderful and meaningful it is to know donors like you are so willing to brighten and enhance the lives of my students. Testing is a stressful time for them and these snacks provided the right amount of motivation for them to succeed.\r\nThe zippered pouch was a huge success with my students who struggle to keep their materials organized. It helped with them to transition when they came for tutoring. They were able to pick up their pouch and start as everything they needed was kept in it. At the end of tutoring everything went back into the pouch and it was ready for the next day. This allowed my students to direct their focus on their lessons instead of worrying about missing supplies. Iʻm very grateful for all the donors who help make it easier for my students to get the rewards and materials they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759452995102,"projectUrl":"project/believe-and-achieve/9773648/","projectTitle":"Believe and Achieve","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ishikawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824158"},{"teacherId":8359276,"projectId":10109815,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my students! End-of-the-year state testing can be overwhelming, especially for students facing challenges beyond the classroom. Your contribution provided the exact snacks and incentives—including art supplies like markers and card stock, and PE equipment—that made a massive difference. \r\n Their smiles and excitement seeing the materials were worth a thousand words! These items definitely helped combat testing exhaustion and transformed our month-long testing window into an uplifting, motivating experience. Because of your belief in them, my students were able to approach the rigorous exams with confidence and a positive mindset. Thank you for championing our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771784644036,"projectUrl":"project/game-on/10109815/","projectTitle":"Game On!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359276"},{"teacherId":8357935,"projectId":9776331,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support of our attendance incentive project! Your contribution is doing so much more than just funding rewards—it is actively helping our students get to class every single day and keeping them on the track toward graduation.\r\n\r\nWith these funds, our weekly and monthly individual incentives are fully stocked, and the students are already eyeing the class leaderboard with a lot of healthy, motivated competition. Because of you, we are successfully building a culture where showing up is celebrated as the norm, not the exception.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that every student is essential and for ensuring they don't miss a single moment of learning. You have made a tangible difference in our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1759463214392,"projectUrl":"project/level-up-your-attendance-unlock-rewards/9776331/","projectTitle":"Level Up Your Attendance: Unlock Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simbahon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357935"},{"teacherId":8363522,"projectId":10107544,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. Your support has brought our Young Entrepreneurs Career and Tech Education class (for our enthusiastic 2nd graders) and our after-school Young Entrepreneurs Club (made up of creative 4th graders) to life in ways we couldn't have imagined!\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the kids were really excited. Seeing the kids' faces light up as we unboxed everything was unforgettable. They couldn't wait to roll up their sleeves and get to work. In fact, just looking at the variety of resources instantly sparked their imaginations—they immediately started brainstorming and coming up with brilliant ideas for what they wanted to create. With your resources, our students went through the entire cycle of launching a business.\r\n\r\nA Standout Moment: The culmination of their hard work was an incredible two-part event. First, the students delivered professional presentations to explain their exact process for bringing an item to market. Next came the grand finale: Market Day! We invited their families to school, and the students set up shops to sell their handmade products. Visitors used special \"Mākeake Bucks\" to shop, and our young entrepreneurs got to experience the thrill of real-world commerce firsthand. They were so proud to showcase their hard work!\r\n\r\nBecause of your thoughtful investment, this is only the beginning. We managed our supplies carefully and still have materials left over to jumpstart next year's Young Entrepreneurs class.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our goal is to turn this into a cherished annual tradition. We plan to refine the program so students can seamlessly share their business products and processes from beginning to end, and we are working on expanding the family engagement component to get our community even more involved.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students' futures, building their confidence, and inspiring the next generation of innovators and business leaders. You have made a lasting impact on our school!","fullyFundedDate":1771695559317,"projectUrl":"project/young-entrepreneurs-designing-making/10107544/","projectTitle":"Young Entrepreneurs: Designing, Making, and Marketing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gushiken","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363522"},{"teacherId":4894854,"projectId":10109154,"letterContent":"Dash Robots made coding and computational thinking concrete by pairing hands-on robotics with traditional classroom instruction. Instead of learning abstract programming concepts only on paper or screens, my students programmed Dash to move, sense, and respond to its environment, turning invisible coding logic into something they could see and test. As they created block-based code and watched Dash carry out their commands, my students quickly understood cause and effect, practiced debugging, and built upon their confidence in problem-solving abilities. This active, playful approach was especially effective for my students who learned through experimentation. Dash also strengthened collaboration skill sets as my students worked in pairs or small groups to design challenges, troubleshoot problems, and celebrate their coding success. Coding with Dash shifted my students' learning from passive listening to active designing, testing, revising, and improving. By connecting coding to real-world careers in technology, engineering, and innovation, Dash helped students see their learning as purposeful and relevant. For students who struggled with traditional academics or had learning disabilities, Dash offered another pathway to success, allowing them to excel in coding and problem-solving while developing confidence and a growth mindset.\r\nFor my students, the most exciting part of Dash was the immediate visual feedback and the creative control it provided. When they coded Dash to move through an obstacle course or follow a path, they saw their work succeed in real time, which was far more motivating than worksheets or textbooks. Students were especially enthusiastic about using Dash alongside other classroom technologies, such as Sphero Indi and Bee-Bots, because it gave their work an authentic purpose and added friendly competition. Several students who often struggled to stay engaged became especially interested in technology. One student with a reading-based learning disability discovered a talent for coding, and seeing her confidence grow as she mastered challenges was powerful. Another student who was usually shy became an active collaborator, eagerly explaining his ideas and helping classmates debug their programs. For these students, Dash was more than a coding tool; it helped them recognize their strengths, build friendships through teamwork, and experience the joy of learning. Dash reached students who may have felt unsuccessful in traditional academic settings and gave them meaningful opportunities to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771715919580,"projectUrl":"project/making-the-pace-in-our-maker-space-with/10109154/","projectTitle":"Making the Pace in our Maker Space with Dash Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Teacher Ms.Bonnetty","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4894854_orig.jpg?crop=871,871,x43,y43&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1714757634772","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teacherbonnetty"},{"teacherId":8356727,"projectId":10105777,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart—and from every seat in our 6th-grade classroom—thank you. Your generosity has provided so much more than \"supplies.\" You have provided the fuel that keeps our brains sharp during tough math equations, the sensory tools that help us navigate school stress, and the books that transport us to new worlds. Because of you, my students walked into a classroom that felt curated specifically for them.\r\n\r\nIn 6th grade, students are at a crossroads. They are starting to decide what kind of scholars and people they want to be. By choosing to support this project, you sent them a powerful message: \"Your education matters, and your community believes in you.\" We have already broken into the new learning games, and the \"snack station\" has become a favorite morning ritual that has noticeably calmed our transition into the school day. The new decorations have turned our room into a sanctuary where my students feel proud to work and grow.\r\n\r\nThank you for being the \"extra\" in our extraordinary school year. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1771720433701,"projectUrl":"project/sixth-grade-success-nourishing-minds-an/10105777/","projectTitle":"Sixth Grade Success: Nourishing Minds and Managing the Middle","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":3226547,"projectId":10103887,"letterContent":"Thanks to this funding, my students finally had the chance to step away from testing and have a little fun again. Following a demanding testing season, these resources provided a creative sanctuary where they could relax and explore.\r\n\r\nThe students actually helped choose the items themselves, which made the delivery day feel like a celebration. They couldn't wait to start creating! As we head into the final weeks of the year, these tools are helping us maintain a positive environment as we continue our year-end academic reviews.","fullyFundedDate":1771527772043,"projectUrl":"project/brain-fuel-incentive/10103887/","projectTitle":"Brain Fuel Incentive","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":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":8358303,"projectId":10111523,"letterContent":"First off, I would like to thank you again for your generous donation. My students LOVE the new resources they have received! Because of this donation, we were able to receive different types of incentives, snacks, and even a classroom rug! One of the incentives we received and I had available in our classroom shop was a box of animal pop balls. These pop balls were popular! The students used it as cute keychains to hook on to their backpacks or as a fidget toy that they could squeeze when they were feeling anxious, stressed, or upset. The classroom carpet was by far, the most exciting donation for the students. They really enjoy sitting it and it is the most preferred work space for all of my students! It's comfortable, it's plush, and just a great place to work at. These donations helped to foster a motivating yet comfortable and safe environment and for that we are truly grateful for the materials we have received. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1771786024377,"projectUrl":"project/rug-to-reward/10111523/","projectTitle":"Rug to Reward","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodillas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8358303_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y296&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729820713556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358303"},{"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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_48811","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":722,"numTeachers":60,"percentFrplEligible":74,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":50,"percentMultiracialImputed":12,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"12.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":51.7,"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"}