{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Haiku Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":44.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9807693,"projectId":10105383,"letterContent":"Dear Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, our students have been given opportunities to learn, grow, connect, and play together in ways that truly make a difference every single day. Our sensory room has become a joyful, engaging, and calming space for our students, and it would not have been possible without your donations.\r\n\r\nOne of the students' absolute favorite games has been the \"Pop the Pig\" game. While it may look like just a fun activity, it has become such an important learning tool for our students. The game helps teach basic turn-taking skills, which can be very challenging for many of our learners. It also supports growth in rote counting and one-to-one correspondence as the students count each hamburger and carefully match actions to numbers. Beyond academics, the game has a wonderful element of surprise that naturally encourages spontaneous joint attention. Watching students look toward each other, laugh together, and share excitement in the moment has been incredibly meaningful.\r\n\r\nThe piano mat has also been a huge hit in our classroom. The children absolutely love it. It has become a wonderful motivator and a fun way for students to engage with one another. Many of our students need support learning how to interact and enjoy shared experiences with peers, and the piano mat naturally encourages this. It brings so much laughter, movement, and joy into our sensory room while also helping students regulate their bodies through music and movement.\r\n\r\nAnother favorite has been the \"Guess Who?\" game. This game has been amazing for helping students strengthen their attention to detail and observation skills. It encourages them to slow down, carefully look at features, and think critically. Even more importantly, it motivates students to ask questions and engage in conversations with one another. For some of our quieter students or those who tend to stay in their shell, this game has provided a safe and exciting way to practice communication and social interaction.\r\n\r\nThe phone buddies have also brought so much excitement and creativity into our classroom. These pretend phones have especially captured the interest of our pre-verbal students. They have become excited about listening to others speak and hearing their own voices. Through pretend play, the students are exploring communication in such a natural and joyful way. It has been wonderful to see their curiosity and engagement grow through something as simple and playful as a toy phone.\r\n\r\nThe Montessori hammer and nail game has been another incredible addition to our sensory room. This activity has been wonderful for strengthening fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, focus, and patience. Many of our students benefit greatly from hands-on activities that require concentration, and this game has provided just that. The students are so proud when they complete a design, and it has been beautiful watching their confidence grow.\r\n\r\nOne of our newest favorites has been the game \"Uzzle.\" This game requires intense attention to detail and visual focus as students work to recreate patterns and designs. What we love most about it is how calming and regulating it can be for children who struggle with focus and overstimulation. The students become deeply engaged and focused while playing, and it truly helps calm busy brains. It has been such a positive and meaningful tool for many of our learners.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, our students have more opportunities to play together, communicate, problem solve, focus, regulate their bodies, and build important developmental skills in a joyful and supportive environment. These materials are so much more than just games and toys — they are tools that help our students connect with one another and experience success.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for supporting our classroom and believing in our students. Your kindness has brought so much joy, growth, and connection into our sensory room, and we are endlessly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771629091557,"projectUrl":"project/your-donations-make-our-sensory-room-tru/10105383/","projectTitle":"Your Donations Make Our Sensory Room Truly Exceptional","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807693"},{"teacherId":9807693,"projectId":9782386,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. With immense gratitude, I want to share the remarkable difference your generous contributions have made in our sensory room.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students are thriving and engaging in ways we never imagined. The saucer swing has become the absolute favorite among the kids. They absolutely love swinging together, and it's heartwarming to see them push each other and take turns. \r\n\r\nThe 21-piece music instrument set has been a game changer during circle time. The children eagerly choose their instruments and love singing along, with the xylophone being a particularly sought-after favorite. It's truly magical to watch their faces light up with excitement and creativity.\r\n\r\nThe hopper balls have also been a huge hit, providing endless fun and exercise. Watching the kids race each other is always a highlight, and it helps them build coordination and have fun at the same time.\r\n\r\nThe Casio keyboard has unlocked a wonderful creative outlet for our students, allowing them to explore music and express themselves in new ways. It's truly inspiring to see their creativity blossom.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the punching bag has been an invaluable tool for helping our students regulate their emotions. It provides a safe and constructive outlet for releasing energy and finding calm, which has been crucial for their well-being.\r\n\r\nEvery single one of these items has contributed to a nurturing and dynamic environment, and your generosity has truly made a world of difference for our students.\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support and belief in our mission. Your contributions are not just gifts; they are bridges to growth, joy, and success for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759605310716,"projectUrl":"project/movement-and-music-are-key-elements-to-t/9782386/","projectTitle":"Movement and Music Are Key Elements to the Our Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807693"},{"teacherId":9807693,"projectId":9701609,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing with immense gratitude to share the incredible impact your generous donations have had on my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our young learners are thriving in remarkable ways. We've witnessed a significant increase in communication skills, engagement, and social interactions. Our students are talking more, making eye contact, and participating actively in group activities, all because of the wonderful resources you've helped provide.\r\n\r\nThe \"Five Little Speckled Frogs\" storytelling puppets have become a beloved part of our circle time, capturing the children's imaginations. For our older students, the hands-on subtraction regrouping kit has made math more accessible and engaging. \r\n\r\nThe modeling clay has been a fantastic sensory tool, allowing students to explore their creativity and fine motor skills. The beginner reader books have been instrumental in launching our early readers into a world of learning, helping them build confidence. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, the \"Fidget Game: Squishy Land\" has been a wonderful addition, bringing together students of varying ages, from kindergarten through fifth grade, in inclusive and fun gameplay. The weighted sloth has been incredibly calming, helping our kids stay focused. The busy book and button sorting game have also been invaluable for our younger learners, supporting their development and keeping them engaged.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for believing in our mission and for helping our students grow and flourish.","fullyFundedDate":1757793490332,"projectUrl":"project/dedicated-to-teach-the-way-they-learn/9701609/","projectTitle":"Dedicated to Teach the Way They Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jenna","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807693"},{"teacherId":9406855,"projectId":9154628,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of an iPad and pen! This gift has already made a huge impact in our classroom. During number talks, students are more engaged and excited to share their thinking as we model strategies together. It has truly brought math to life!\r\n\r\nWe've also been able to use it in our Girl Scouts troop meetings, where the girls are using it to set goals, share ideas, and build confidence as leaders. Your support has opened new opportunities for learning and connection, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1741712592792,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-learning-and-leadership-with/9154628/","projectTitle":"Empowering Learning and Leadership with Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Diaz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9406855_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741658244639","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsdiazhaiku"},{"teacherId":2048538,"projectId":9157754,"letterContent":"We would like to send you a heartfelt mahalo for supporting our classroom library with books that we love. Your donation provided hours and hours of reading our favorite series like \"I Survived.\"\r\n\r\nOften these books were not available in our school library, so it is amazing that we could get your support to have these books in our classroom library. We can now get our AR points with books that we genuinely enjoy reading. \r\n\r\nOur favorite time of day is coming back from morning recess and lunch recess for our silent reading time or for a read aloud. Your generosity has made our school experience much more vibrant, which is what the gift of reading can do.\r\n\r\nThe State Dept. of Ed. along with Marc & Lynn Benioff are true literary heros.","fullyFundedDate":1741899915888,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-it/9157754/","projectTitle":"Read All About It","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jacobson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2048538_orig.jpg?crop=440,439,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1641165442520","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-a-jacobson"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50971","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":336,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":54,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":49,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":0,"percentMultiracialImputed":0,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.0,"schoolId":50971,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Haiku Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Haiku Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/haiku-elementary-school/50971"}