{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pomaikai Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":33.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3001086,"projectId":10453996,"letterContent":"Over the next few weeks, we are using the speed gates during our weekly practices to help the kids focus on beating their own personal records rather than competing against each other. The kids are keeping running logs to track their speed, celebrate their growth, and set new goals each week. It has been incredible seeing them cheer for one another as everyone works to improve their individual times. We're building up toward our big end-of-season fun run, where every single athlete will cross the finish line and finally get their participation medal handed to them to celebrate all of their hard work, dedication, and amazing teamwork!","fullyFundedDate":1787191472389,"projectUrl":"project/fueled-for-speed-training-hard-winning/10453996/","projectTitle":"Fueled for Speed: Training Hard, Winning Gold","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3001086_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x1650,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627467814802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3001086"},{"teacherId":2626263,"projectId":7575811,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generosity. As a first grade teacher, my students often start off the year as knowing only letter sounds or recognizing the letters of the alphabet. Our core phonics programs and small reading groups help them build upon these skills to create a strong foundation for early readers. Having a diverse library with options for both interest and levels of reading help instill a lifelong love of reading for my amazing students. These materials will be used for many years and continue to foster the love of reading with all of my first grade learners. My students and I are incredibly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1691019045749,"projectUrl":"project/reading-is-an-adventure-that-never-ends/7575811/","projectTitle":"Reading Is An Adventure That Never Ends!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Breen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2626263_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1505095935587","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2626263"},{"teacherId":5738428,"projectId":10105786,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa again for your generous donation! We have been using the supplies daily - expo markers and magnetic dry erase boards. The projector and document camera have allowed us to visually learn together, providing extra visual support for the students. The dividers have been helping students focus by eliminating distractors. The printer supplies have allowed us to have ease with printed materials. And lastly, the sensory chews have tremendously helped my students with sensory needs!","fullyFundedDate":1771617883241,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-focus-regulation-and-learning/10105786/","projectTitle":"Tools for Focus, Regulation and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Louis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5738428_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1544809983365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jlouis"},{"teacherId":9694027,"projectId":9705229,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible generosity in funding our classroom's flexible seating! The addition of floor cushions, lap desks, and small organizer bins has completely transformed our fifth-grade learning environment. Instead of feeling confined to traditional desks, students now have the freedom to choose a space where they can focus best, stay comfortably engaged, and take real ownership of their daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe positive impact on our daily classroom dynamic has been remarkable. Having these varied seating options encourages natural collaboration during group work, keeps movement-focused students energized without distraction, and fosters a warm, welcoming community space. Your thoughtful contribution has made a lasting, everyday difference in helping our fifth graders feel comfortable, valued, and excited to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1757853774887,"projectUrl":"project/new-seating-for-flexible-teaching-and-le/9705229/","projectTitle":"New Seating for Flexible Teaching and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leanne Stanley","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9694027_orig.jpg?crop=1806,1806,x0,y455&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729119511048","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9694027"},{"teacherId":7378050,"projectId":7972280,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Math and Fine Motor Development project! Our students have been using the new materials during small-group activities, centers, and hands-on learning. They are practicing counting, sorting, matching, patterns, and other early math skills while strengthening the small muscles in their hands and fingers.\r\n\r\nThe students were excited to explore the new materials and loved being able to touch, move, build, and create while learning. It has been wonderful to see them stay engaged and proudly show their teachers what they can do.\r\n\r\nWe will continue incorporating these materials into our daily learning as we build stronger math and fine-motor skills. Our goal is to help each child gain confidence through hands-on experiences that make learning fun and meaningful. Thank you for making these opportunities possible for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1699129228147,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-fine-motor-development/7972280/","projectTitle":"Math and Fine Motor Development","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jessica Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7378050_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627000721998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7378050"},{"teacherId":7378050,"projectId":8886443,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Small Group Table for Small Bodies project! Our new table has created a comfortable, welcoming space where students can work together in small groups, practice new skills, and receive more individualized support from their teachers.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to have a table that was made just for them! They especially enjoy gathering around the table for hands-on activities, books, games, and classroom projects. It has quickly become a favorite learning space in our classroom.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using this space for small-group lessons that build early literacy, math, social-emotional, and fine-motor skills. Thank you for helping us create a classroom environment where our little learners can learn, connect, and grow!","fullyFundedDate":1729387664611,"projectUrl":"project/small-group-table-for-small-bodies/8886443/","projectTitle":"Small Group Table for Small Bodies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jessica Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7378050_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627000721998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7378050"},{"teacherId":7378050,"projectId":10107644,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Art + Joy = Let's Learn! project! Our students have been using the new art materials to explore colors, shapes, textures, and their own creativity. Art has become a wonderful way for them to express their ideas while also building fine-motor skills, confidence, and problem-solving skills.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see all the new art supplies! They couldn't wait to get started and loved having new materials to explore. Watching their faces light up as they created their own artwork was such a special moment.\r\n\r\nWe will continue using art throughout our classroom learning, connecting creative projects to our current lessons and encouraging students to experiment, make choices, and share their ideas. Thank you for helping make learning joyful, creative, and meaningful for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771667081676,"projectUrl":"project/art-joy-lets-learn/10107644/","projectTitle":"Art + Joy = Let's Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jessica Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7378050_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627000721998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7378050"},{"teacherId":7378050,"projectId":6952247,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Decodable Books & Shelving project! These new books have given our students more opportunities to practice early reading skills with books that are just right for their developing abilities. We use the decodable books during small-group reading, independent practice, and as a choice during classroom reading time.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see the new books and especially loved having a special place to find and choose books on their own. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they discover that they can read more words independently.\r\n\r\nOur next step is to continue building our students' early literacy skills through phonics practice, letter-sound activities, and repeated reading. These books will be an important part of helping our students become confident, excited, and independent readers.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for helping make our classroom a more engaging and supportive place for young readers!","fullyFundedDate":1667253437810,"projectUrl":"project/decodable-books-shelving/6952247/","projectTitle":"Decodable Books & Shelving","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jessica Ford","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7378050_orig.png?crop=1125,1125,x0,y322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627000721998","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7378050"},{"teacherId":10428369,"projectId":10085712,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! These books are a great addition to our special education classroom. The picture books and storylines provide support as my students work to build their vocabulary, comprehension, and social skills. The sensory books offer essential tactile input, helping students improve fine motor skills while remaining engaged in their reading.\r\n\r\nI am excited to continue to integrate these materials directly into our read-alouds and specialized lessons. Your generosity directly strengthens our students' early literacy, language development, and overall joy in learning. Thank you for making a lasting, positive impact in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1773849404814,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-a-brighter-future/10085712/","projectTitle":"Books for a Brighter Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ines","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10428369_orig.jpg?crop=778,778,x0,y98&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770596514140","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10428369"},{"teacherId":3001086,"projectId":10075498,"letterContent":"My K-5 students were thrilled when the packages arrived and couldn't wait to open them. We immediately used the mini cones and hurdles for agility drills, timed sprint runs with the SKLZ Speed Gates, and held exciting 1-on-1 tug-of-war matches. The speed gates gave students instant feedback, while the laptop cover kept my device safe during data logging. Thank you to our donors and the Hawaii State Department of Education! Next, students will log sprint times over the coming weeks to track individual progress and work on advanced agility footwork.","fullyFundedDate":1771787399817,"projectUrl":"project/the-need-for-speed-timing-our-athletic/10075498/","projectTitle":"The Need for Speed: Timing Our Athletic Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3001086_orig.jpg?crop=475,475,x1650,y432&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627467814802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3001086"},{"teacherId":3264932,"projectId":10107548,"letterContent":"Thank you for bringing our classroom to life! Because of your generosity, my students no longer feel limited by basic supplies. They finally have the \"good paper\" and tools they need to create artwork using their wonderful imaginations.\r\n\r\nYour donation had a positive impact in several ways: \r\n\r\nConfidence: Using heavyweight watercolor paper showed my students that their work is valuable. They are no longer afraid of tearing or warping their masterpieces.\r\n\r\nSkill Building: The watercolor pencils have been a big hit!! Students are mastering the precision of drawing while discovering the magic of paint—all without the stress of messy spills.\r\n\r\nEmotional Outlet: These tools provide a calm, focused environment where my students can process their feelings through drawing and painting.\r\n\r\nMy students feel like \"real\" artists. \r\n\r\nYour donation provided more than just supplies; it provided a sense of pride and an outlet for self-expression. Thank you for believing in my students' vision and helping their creativity truly shine.","fullyFundedDate":1771655038817,"projectUrl":"project/mess-free-masterpieces-vibrant-visions/10107548/","projectTitle":"Mess-Free Masterpieces: Vibrant Visions in Watercolor","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3264932_orig.jpg?crop=663,663,x0,y79&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704422187478","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3264932"},{"teacherId":10443144,"projectId":10122655,"letterContent":"With deep gratitude, I want to share that the items requested for my project arrived quickly and have already been distributed to six social workers across Maui. Together, we cover 21 schools serving 14,551 students. Currently, Maui has 1,390 students experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.\r\n\r\nThis project allows us to provide our most vulnerable students with basic hygiene kits and healthy snacks to tide them over until lunch, especially those who may not receive breakfast at home. Upon receiving her distribution, one of our social workers shared, \"This is so needed and extremely helpful.\"\r\n\r\nThank you again to everyone who sponsored this project. 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