{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Lihikai Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8669382,"projectId":10527170,"letterContent":"Thank you, or as we say, MAHALO! for funding this project for my school and students. Many of our students come from a low-income or free/reduced type of household. I can't tell you how excited I am for the shipments to come in and tell the students!!\r\n\r\nMy students and I are using the new resources by taking the equipment out and using it each day. \r\n\r\nMy students reacted with much excitement and curiosity when they first saw the materials.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for my students on a current classroom lesson or project is, to share with other teachers too.","fullyFundedDate":1789393075430,"projectUrl":"project/kickball-equipment/10527170/","projectTitle":"Kickball Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Isagawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8669382_orig.jpg?crop=750,750,x0,y155&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1693438673458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsrachelisagawa"},{"teacherId":7930389,"projectId":6948302,"letterContent":"Thank you for acknowledging the need for resources in the classroom. My students are curious, have a love for learning, and are excited to use the materials that you purchased for them. \r\n\r\nThe sitting tables purchased allow the students freedom to move around the room, collaborate with their peers, and have flexible seating while still having access to an appropriate desk to work on. \r\n\r\nWhen I first presented the sitting tables to the students they were quite confused as to what it was and how they would use it. However, these items have quickly become a favorite of the students and they are eager to use them during work time. \r\n\r\nThank you for your generous donation to myself and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1666924613279,"projectUrl":"project/move-learn-and-stay-organized/6948302/","projectTitle":"Move, Learn and Stay Organized!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamashiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930389"},{"teacherId":7930389,"projectId":9772646,"letterContent":"Thank you for valuing my students' education and understanding the need for resources in the classroom. The resources that you purchased are items that the students need and enjoy working with. \r\n\r\nThe students were extremely excited to be able to use the resources such as a board games. For some of my students they are not able to practice their language skills in the traditional way of using paper, pencil, or even with technology such as iPads. These students need alternative ways to build their speaking and listening skills. Board games is an excellent way for them to do this. Through board games the students are able to collaborate, learn, and interact with their teacher in a way that is meaningful and appropriate to them. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation to my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759205845235,"projectUrl":"project/lets-interact/9772646/","projectTitle":"Let's Interact!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamashiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930389"},{"teacherId":9344287,"projectId":10103045,"letterContent":"This project impacted student learning by providing them with items that capture their interests and can be used in a variety of ways.\r\nStudents are excited and eager to learn using these items. The dot markers have been used in multiple activities, such as dot art, number recognition, letter recognition, and more. The building toys have been used to increase their skills in math, science, and problem solving. Working with peers using these toys also encourages their social emotional skills because they are learning to work as a team.\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1771761593772,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarteners-choice/10103045/","projectTitle":"Kindergarteners' Choice","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kiana Gouldburn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9344287_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1748153508601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9344287"},{"teacherId":8363574,"projectId":10105811,"letterContent":"The video microphones have really made a huge difference. When the students create their videos you can now hear them clearly on the video. It really makes a big difference. Now we can hear what the students say during the video and it helps to drown out the other sounds going on in the class. \r\n We have also used the wireless microphones for class presentations. We hook it up to a speaker and the students can project their voices to the whole class and more if needed. We can even use them for assemblies and student of the month award announcements. Thank you your help has made such a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1771771876378,"projectUrl":"project/let-our-voices-be-heard/10105811/","projectTitle":"Let Our Voices Be Heard","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Palpallatoc","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363574"},{"teacherId":8060905,"projectId":10107582,"letterContent":"Words cannot express how grateful my students and I are for your generous support in funding Counseling tools for students mental health. Because of your kindness, my counseling office now has important mental health and emotional regulation tools our students need to thrive. When the sensory bins, puppets and counseling game arrived, my students were happy to have a safe space with sensory supports to process their feelings. For example, during a particularly overwhelming moment, a first grade student came to my counseling office to de-escalate and refocus. Instead of shutting down or acting out, they used the sensory bin to calm down and then acted out their angry feelings using the puppets. Providing these resources does more than just help students get through the school day—it gives them lifelong coping skills, builds their resilience, and teaches them that their mental well-being is important. Thank you for being a champion for public education and student mental health.","fullyFundedDate":1775839203638,"projectUrl":"project/counseling-tools-for-student-mental-hea/10107582/","projectTitle":"Counseling Tools for Student Mental Health","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Filipi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8060905"},{"teacherId":8390985,"projectId":10103095,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation. My students were so excited to be able to have new materials that they can play and engage with. A lot of the materials were very hands on materials and it involved building. My students have used them in social groups to play and build new worlds together. They also utilize the newer materials for the kitchen to expand their creativity in play therapy, but also to work together and utilize and grow their team team-building skills. The slime and squishies has helped with their sensory needs, but also to give them something to help ground them while they are learning and working.","fullyFundedDate":1771624244381,"projectUrl":"project/building-and-growing-our-sel/10103095/","projectTitle":"Building and Growing Our Sel","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Demi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8390985"},{"teacherId":8980974,"projectId":10105356,"letterContent":"My students and I are so very grateful for your donation. They love cleaning the tops of their desks and their workstation tables each week with the disinfecting wipes that you provided. Besides the wipes, my students enjoy refilling the soap bottle with the hand soap that you generously donated. They feel very comfortable coming to a clean class each day. In addition, the cotton balls that you gave were used for their science project, as well as reading diorama. We are sincerely appreciative of your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771642643629,"projectUrl":"project/science-cleanliness/10105356/","projectTitle":"Science & Cleanliness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8980974"},{"teacherId":9447304,"projectId":10109319,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of supplies. We were able to provide the most basic and necessary supplies for our students. This means a lot as we are a Title 1 school. The pencils and earbuds allowed our students to be engaged and fully participate in daily class instruction and state testing.\r\n\r\nAs these donations will be used going into next school year as well, I am looking forward to having our students start off the year better prepared for learning. I am so appreciative of not only your generosity, but also your total support of educators and students.","fullyFundedDate":1771720336430,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-success/10109319/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9447304"},{"teacherId":8903658,"projectId":10108371,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire student body, faculty, and administration, I am writing to express our deepest and most sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of the Tiny Dots games, multi-faceted dice, and an assortment of versatile math manipulatives. Your investment in our classroom resources has brought an immense wave of excitement, energy, and inspiration to our daily mathematics instruction.\r\n\r\nIn elementary education, establishing a strong foundation in core mathematical principles is critical. However, traditional rote memorization and repetitive worksheets can often induce anxiety or disengagement among young learners. Your thoughtful contribution has completely transformed this dynamic in our classrooms. By integrating the Tiny Dots games and interactive dice into our daily routines, we have been able to replace passive learning with dynamic, hands-on mathematical exploration. These resources are currently being utilized across multiple grade levels to facilitate engaging math games and collaborative activities that make abstract concepts tangible and accessible.\r\n\r\nThe primary objective of incorporating these innovative manipulatives is to dramatically increase our students' math fact fluency—a vital stepping stone for all higher-level mathematics. Because of your support, our students are no longer just counting on their fingers or passively guessing answers; they are actively visualizing numbers, identifying complex patterns, and discovering the inherent logic of arithmetic through play. The tactile nature of the dice and Tiny Dots cards allows students to develop a deep, intuitive sense of numbers, addition, subtraction, and multiplication strategies. This kinesthetic approach ensures that learning sticks, accommodating diverse learning styles and meeting students exactly where they are in their academic journeys.\r\n\r\nBeyond the measurable academic gains in speed and accuracy, the most profound impact of your donation is the visible transformation in student confidence. Children who previously felt intimidated by math are now eagerly volunteering to lead games, explaining their strategic thinking to peers, and celebrating their mathematical victories. You have helped us cultivate a safe classroom environment where mistakes are viewed as natural steps in puzzle-solving rather than failures. This newfound confidence is spilling over into other academic subjects, fostering a resilient, growth-oriented mindset throughout our school community.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has provided our dedicated educators with the exact tools they need to make math come alive. Seeing the pure joy and curiosity on our students' faces as they roll the dice, arrange their Tiny Dots, and conquer complex mathematical challenges is an absolute privilege. You have not simply supplied toys or basic tools; you have fueled a genuine, lifelong passion for discovery and problem-solving within these young minds.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your remarkable generosity, your belief in public education, and your unwavering commitment to expanding student knowledge. Your support is making a meaningful, lasting difference in the lives and futures of our students each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771779912656,"projectUrl":"project/fluency-games-and-supplies/10108371/","projectTitle":"Fluency Games and Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Adams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8903658"},{"teacherId":9079834,"projectId":10103595,"letterContent":"Receiving materials through DonorsChoose transforms a classroom from a mere workspace into a vibrant, high-functioning community. When students see new decor that reflects their identities and cleaning supplies that keep their environment pristine, they experience a profound sense of dignity and safety; it signals to them that their comfort and health are top priorities. These physical changes foster a \"sanctuary effect,\" lowering anxiety and allowing students to focus entirely on learning rather than navigating a cluttered or neglected space.\r\n\r\nBeyond the aesthetics, treats and incentives act as vital tools for engagement and equity. For many students, a simple snack provides the caloric fuel necessary to concentrate, while small rewards build a tangible bridge between hard work and success. The most lasting impact, however, is psychological: knowing that \"strangers\" invested in their education instills a sense of worth and global connection. These items don't just fill shelves—they prove to your students that the world outside their school walls is rooting for their success.","fullyFundedDate":1771553338435,"projectUrl":"project/building-an-organized-mind/10103595/","projectTitle":"Building an Organized Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Emelyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9079834_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732691484839","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9079834"},{"teacherId":9273211,"projectId":10106164,"letterContent":"We are using the new supplies daily to keep our learning momentum going! When the boxes arrived, there were audible gasps and cheers. They were especially thrilled with the snacks and the new prizes. Seeing the rewards bin replenished gave them an instant boost of motivation. They were touched to know that people they haven't even met cared enough to send these gifts to our classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources do more than just fill our cabinets. They eliminate the small daily frustrations that can derail a lesson. When a student doesn't have to worry about a school supply or an empty stomach, their brain is free to move from \"survival mode\" into \"learning mode.\" By having these essentials readily available, we have reclaimed valuable instructional time that used to be spent hunting for tools, allowing us to stay deeply immersed in our reading and math activities.","fullyFundedDate":1771658540443,"projectUrl":"project/restock-refuel-reward/10106164/","projectTitle":"Restock, Refuel, Reward!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gilbuena","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9273211"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50984","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":589,"numTeachers":54,"percentFrplEligible":62,"percentAsian":43,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":26,"percentMultiracialImputed":11,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":60.5,"schoolId":50984,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Lihikai Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Lihikai Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/lihikai-elementary-school/50984"}