{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pohakea Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7697488,"projectId":9491634,"letterContent":"The school supplies you provided have made an immediate and profound impact on our classroom, especially for students who arrived without the basic tools needed to start the year. Having personal access to essential items like pencils, markers, and Expo markers has eliminated a significant barrier to learning. Instead of waiting or sharing, every student can now fully participate in our daily activities. We use these resources constantly—from students working out problems on their personal whiteboards with the Expo markers to completing assignments with their own pencils. This immediate availability fosters independence, boosts confidence, and allows all students to engage actively and on equal footing from the moment they walk through the door.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to ensure this continues and that every student has uninterrupted access to these materials throughout the entire school year. By planning now, we can create a sustainable resource pool that guarantees no student will fall behind due to a lack of supplies later in the semester. Our goal is to maintain the successful, engaging, and equitable learning environment established at the beginning of the year, ensuring that the necessary tools for daily, hands-on learning remain readily available to all our students.","fullyFundedDate":1754074337092,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-needed/9491634/","projectTitle":"School Supplies Needed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ancheta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7697488"},{"teacherId":5506226,"projectId":9152379,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The students loved the activities and it was very hands on. As soon as we got it, they wanted to use it. They got a lot of practice with the high frequency words to build fluency. The kindergartners had a blast learning their alphabets with the rockets. The flip charts help them to learn how to blend words. \r\n\r\nI will continue to use these in my classroom to help students learn how to become better and more fluent readers. They are having fun while learning at the same time. Thank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1741645349933,"projectUrl":"project/building-literacy-skills/9152379/","projectTitle":"Building Literacy Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nacapuy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5506226"},{"teacherId":9750780,"projectId":9190920,"letterContent":"When our students first saw the new materials arrive, their eyes lit up with excitement! The magnetic alphabet boards quickly became a favorite, with students eagerly matching letters and proudly showing off their completed boards. The counting bears have been a wonderful way to bring math to life—students have been sorting by color, counting out \"bear families,\" and even creating their own little math games. Our pretend play sets have transformed our dramatic play corner into a space where students work together, practice taking turns, and use their imaginations in ways that strengthen their language and social skills.\r\n\r\nWe've already been able to use these resources in daily lessons and play-based activities. For example, during our literacy rotations, students use the magnetic letters to spell their names, while during math time, the counting bears help them practice one-to-one correspondence and simple addition. Our sensory-friendly toys have been especially helpful in calming and engaging students who need extra support, creating a more inclusive and focused classroom environment. The art supplies and laminating tools have allowed us to create durable, hands-on learning materials that can be used again and again, ensuring every student has access to the tools they need.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, our classroom feels even more welcoming, organized, and full of opportunities for discovery. You haven't just given us \"stuff\"—you've given our students a chance to learn in ways that truly work for them. These experiences are helping them build confidence, independence, and a genuine love for learning that will carry them far beyond our classroom walls. We are so grateful for your belief in our little learners!","fullyFundedDate":1746786190905,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-and-play-tools-for-en/9190920/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning and Play: Tools for Engaged Pre-K Explorers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Balsley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9750780_orig.jpg?crop=1942,1942,x505,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759798742592","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9750780"},{"teacherId":9061438,"projectId":9158542,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom! My students are using these resources by learning about financial literacy. They learn how to pay rent, earn money through classroom jobs and pay fines. They learned real life experiences by having hands on activities. Students use the reading fluency to help with their reading. We appreciate all that you have given us! This will not go to waste!\r\n\r\nFrom receiving the materials, students were very happy! My students take learning seriously and want to learn, grow and get better academically.","fullyFundedDate":1746786366687,"projectUrl":"project/lets-excel/9158542/","projectTitle":"Let's Excel!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pancipanci","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9061438_orig.jpg?crop=1723,1723,x685,y2116&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741671370680","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9061438"},{"teacherId":7697488,"projectId":8489880,"letterContent":"The provided materials were instrumental in helping my students learn morphology. They proved to be highly beneficial, supplying all the necessary resources for effective learning. The materials needed to teach morphology have been incredibly helpful for me as a teacher. With these resources readily available, I no longer have to worry about a child being without materials. This helps me to focus on the content itself and it helps my students just focus on it as well and not worry that they don't have materials. Your donation has been a great asset in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1723698174729,"projectUrl":"project/reading-can-open-doors-to-magical-inspi/8489880/","projectTitle":"Reading Can Open Doors to Magical, Inspiring, and Imaginative Worlds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ancheta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7697488"},{"teacherId":7697488,"projectId":9162938,"letterContent":"Having a well-stocked classroom library has been a fantastic addition to my teaching. It means students always have a wide array of books to choose from, and they eagerly pick them up to read every day. There's a tangible excitement when new books are added, which really encourages their love of reading.\r\n\r\nBeyond books, other donated materials have also made a significant difference. It's incredibly helpful to have a printer readily available for my students, especially when they need to print things for projects. The ability to print in color is particularly beneficial and something the students absolutely love for making their projects stand out.","fullyFundedDate":1742059797086,"projectUrl":"project/never-endless-supplies/9162938/","projectTitle":"Never Endless Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ancheta","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7697488"},{"teacherId":8822325,"projectId":9156246,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness and generosity. The classroom materials that were purchased were used with intention and were appreciated by the students. Students were able to complete projects, create thank you cards and more! All students were excited to see the materials being delivered and were even more excited knowing that they were able to benefit from the materials. \r\n\r\nThank you again for allowing my class to have access to the basic supplies that every classroom should have. Students were able to express their learnings, creativity and appreciation through the materials that were purchased.","fullyFundedDate":1741965013697,"projectUrl":"project/essential-school-and-classroom-materials/9156246/","projectTitle":"Essential School and Classroom Materials to Help All Students Succeed!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cabebe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822325"},{"teacherId":9967730,"projectId":9163843,"letterContent":"The primary goal of my project was to provide my medically fragile classrooms with shoes that are flexible fit to allow teachers to easily put them on and take them off over braces, provide secure friction soles for safe standing and walking, and that are easily washable for clean storage. \r\n\r\nThis project has been implemented and garnered immediate success in these classrooms, reaching all of these goals and more! In particular, the students and staff have commented on how wonderful it is to be able to follow the class routine without unnecessary disruption. On days when students arrive without their shoes, our team must come up with alternatives to standing activities, which impacts the flow of the day and the students' ability to participate in the planned activities. But with the Shoe Share bins, that barrier is removed and the kiddos can smoothly transition to and from the standing activity with ease. Also, the students smile and laugh at the novelty of wearing \"new\" shoes for the day. \r\n\r\nThe first student to benefit from the project had arrived to school and was sad because the zipper on her Billy Goat shoes had broken, so she thought she would have to be in her wheelchair all day. When we presented her with the share shoes, she immediately brightened up and was able to engage with all activities with a more positive attitude because the pall of exclusion had been eliminated. We (the staff/teachers) were giddy to see how global was the positive impact on the student's social-emotional health, which spread much further than the standing activities during which the shoes were utilized.\r\n\r\nThis was only possible because of your generous donations and consideration. Thank you so very much for your support and encouragement!","fullyFundedDate":1742055158226,"projectUrl":"project/shoe-share-to-stand-with-spirit-a-focus/9163843/","projectTitle":"Shoe Share to Stand with Spirit! A Focus on Footwear","teacherDisplayName":"Dr. White","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967730"},{"teacherId":7929618,"projectId":9158931,"letterContent":"The benefits of your thoughtful and generous donations have truly blessed my students in my classroom. The headsets allowed students to experience top of the line headsets. Many of my students did not have their own headsets purchased by their parents so the blessing of using a brand new one truly 'WOW-ed' them and they were truly grateful.\r\nThe new binders allowed the students to see their hard work and assessments housed in an updated binder. These binders allowed me to upgrade their old binders to the new ones that were purchased through the generous donations given to fund this project. The students were 'full of pride' as they were all handed a brand new binder with their hard work assembled in it. As the students looked through their binder and work it was truly evident of how happy and thrilled they were to see their 'upgraded' binders.\r\nThe scented markers allowed the students to continue with their creativity in their artwork and drawings. The students were excited to be able to actually be able to use markers that gave off 'scents.' They were so excited about these markers so much that I needed to allow them some time to sniff and smell each one.....they had so much fun doing that!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for the generous donations that funded this project! My students and I are ever so grateful for the blessing of these upgraded supplies in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1741966786870,"projectUrl":"project/much-needed-upgrade-of-student-supplies/9158931/","projectTitle":"Much Needed Upgrade of Student Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lakalo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929618_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y69&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741972306447","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929618"},{"teacherId":9469140,"projectId":9158185,"letterContent":"My students have been so excited to use their new regulation tools. For some, this project has increased access to preferred tools. For others, it has introduced new tools. One child was struggling to participate in a classroom activity and was immediately able to self calm using the breathing board when introduced for the first time. In another class, having multiple sit'n'spins helped reduce conflict between students and increase use. When teachers and classroom staff see how successful these tools can be at helping are students stay regulated and participate more fully, they have sought out to provide these tools more regularly. Thank you so much for helping our students and their access to education in a supportive and safe environment.","fullyFundedDate":1742015030319,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supports-for-all-abilities/9158185/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supports for All Abilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leah","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469140"},{"teacherId":8828556,"projectId":9157595,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting the sensory learners in Leeward District. The students were so excited to see the new sit and spin and weighted blankets. They immediately wanted to try everything.\r\n\r\nThe sit and spin has been so helpful for several students within a classroom receive the sensory input they need to feel regulated. They love sitting and spinning themselves as well as standing. It is being used all day long!\r\n\r\nThe weighted blanket is soft and comfy. The students love using it during circle time to listen to a story and participate. Another student uses it when feeling overwhelmed and hides under it to feel comfort.\r\n\r\nStudents and teachers are so grateful for the new sensory tools. Students are feeling more regulated and teachers can feel a difference in their classroom dynamics. These tools will continue to be used to help many sensory learners.","fullyFundedDate":1741899436744,"projectUrl":"project/move-feel-and-spin-meeting-sensory-nee/9157595/","projectTitle":"Move, Feel and Spin! Meeting Sensory Needs for Learning Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tricia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8828556"},{"teacherId":7942242,"projectId":9153391,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our class! Students were excited to see the boxes in our classroom and wondered what could be inside. \r\n\r\nThe fidget bands were a great way to help students get their energy out while seated at their desks. Students were able to fidget as needed without disturbing others. The magnets you helped us get are the best! They are small but mighty. The small size makes them ideal to post things on the whiteboard because it doesn't hide any information being posted. The magnets have no moving parts/plastic parts so I don't have to worry about them breaking! The chart stands are a great way to hang anchor charts to document our learning. The wheels on the chart stand are the best! Making the chart stand mobile allows us to move them with ease. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for your support this year!","fullyFundedDate":1741694249973,"projectUrl":"project/see-it-remember-it/9153391/","projectTitle":"See it, Remember it","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kanda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942242"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50811","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":493,"numTeachers":33,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":33,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":66.3,"schoolId":50811,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pohakea Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pohakea Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/pohakea-elementary-school/50811"}