{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Hau'ula Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10582424,"projectId":10459114,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Pre-K Special Education classroom through your generous donations! As a first-year Pre-K Special Education teacher, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to provide my students with materials that make our classroom more engaging, supportive, and welcoming for our keiki. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and I want you to know just how much your support means to our students and to me.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is filled with young learners who have a variety of individual strengths, needs, interests, and learning styles. Many of our students are still developing their communication, social-emotional, fine-motor, gross-motor, and early academic skills. Because every child learns differently, having a variety of hands-on materials allows us to create learning experiences that are accessible and meaningful for each student.\r\n\r\nThe items you donated have already become valuable parts of our daily classroom routines. Rather than simply being supplies, these materials give our students opportunities to explore, make choices, practice new skills, and learn through play. For young children, especially our students with disabilities, hands-on learning can be an important way to understand concepts that may otherwise feel abstract or difficult.\r\n\r\nWe use our classroom materials during structured learning activities, small-group instruction, centers, sensory activities, and even during transitions throughout the school day. These opportunities allow students to practice important skills while doing something that feels fun and motivating. A simple classroom activity can become an opportunity to work on communication, following directions, taking turns, identifying objects, making choices, developing coordination, or interacting with a peer.\r\n\r\nOne of the things I appreciate most about these materials is the flexibility they provide. In Special Education, we often need to adapt activities based on the needs of the individual child. A material might be used one way with one student and completely differently with another. Having additional resources allows me to modify activities and meet students where they are instead of expecting every child to learn in exactly the same way.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helps us create a classroom environment where our students can experience success. For some of our students, completing a simple activity independently is a major accomplishment. Seeing a child communicate a choice, participate in an activity for a few extra minutes, complete a task, or proudly show us what they created can be incredibly rewarding. These small moments represent meaningful progress, and your support helps make those moments possible.\r\n\r\nAs a first-year teacher, I am learning every day how important it is to build a classroom where students feel safe, supported, and excited to learn. Your generosity has helped me build that environment and has given me resources that I can continue using throughout the school year. I am especially thankful that these materials can be used again and again to support different lessons, activities, and individual student goals.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, thank you for investing in our students. Your generosity sends a powerful message that our youngest learners and students with disabilities deserve access to engaging, meaningful educational experiences. You may never get to see the smiles, excitement, curiosity, and determination that your donation brings into our classroom each day, but I hope you know that your kindness reaches far beyond the supplies themselves.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students have more opportunities to learn through exploration, play, creativity, and hands-on experiences. You are helping us create memories, build skills, encourage independence, and celebrate progress—one small accomplishment at a time.\r\n\r\nFrom myself and all of our students, thank you for believing in our classroom, supporting our learners, and helping make our school year a little brighter. We are incredibly grateful for your generosity and for the difference you are making in the lives of our students.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,\r\n\r\nCaitlin Ramirez\r\nPre-K Special Education Teacher\r\nHauʻula Elementary School","fullyFundedDate":1787223471007,"projectUrl":"project/hauula-prek/10459114/","projectTitle":"HAU'ULA PREK","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramirez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10582424"},{"teacherId":7929591,"projectId":9154744,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first grade classroom! Your support has provided my students with meaningful tools and resources that make learning more engaging, comfortable, and exciting. The flexible seating gives students more choices in how they learn, while the number bond whiteboards provide hands-on opportunities to strengthen their math skills. Our SEL books help students learn about emotions, kindness, and positive relationships.\r\n\r\nYour generosity also ensures that my students have the basic supplies they need to participate and succeed each day. Because of your kindness, our classroom is a more welcoming, supportive, and joyful place to learn. Thank you for investing in my students and helping them grow with confidence!","fullyFundedDate":1741713211574,"projectUrl":"project/essential-supplies-for-first-graders/9154744/","projectTitle":"Essential Supplies for First Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Plunkett","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929591_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784645666194","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929591"},{"teacherId":8502197,"projectId":10106256,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for funding our project moving to learn. My students were able to have learning experiences beyond their chair and table. The students were super excited for the boxes to arrive, they couldn't imagine what the huge box was, and when we opened it, we worked together with organizing our legos into bins, we built the basketball hoop, and we all put bands on our classroom chairs. We got super creative with creating stories with legos built, we learned sounds and sight words by throwing it into the hoop, and my students were able to stay moving with the bands on their chairs. \r\n\r\nNow that weʻve had a few months with our new classroom implements, I plan to continue to use the legos, chair bands, and the basketball hoop with future students. We will start the new school year off right, getting all of our jitters out of the way, so that we can end next school year strong with academics. \r\n\r\nThank you so much again for your time and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771701867138,"projectUrl":"project/moving-to-learn/10106256/","projectTitle":"Moving to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jade","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8502197_orig.png?crop=650,650,x0,y58&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753165650759","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jades1"},{"teacherId":8829285,"projectId":9695984,"letterContent":"Our students immediately connected with the new resources because they were able to learn through direct, hands-on experiences in ʻāina. When the materials first arrived, students were excited to become \"real scientists\" by using survey tools, collection containers, magnifying tools, and supplies to safely study invasive snails and biodiversity in our māla and surrounding environments. One of the most meaningful moments happened during our kāhuli surveys, when students began independently noticing patterns, asking deeper questions, and teaching one another how to identify native and invasive species. The resources also allowed students to design and build snail hotels, combining engineering, observation, and problem-solving skills while strengthening their kilo practices. Students took so much ownership of the learning that many began bringing invasive snails from home and sharing discoveries with their families and classmates.\r\n\r\nWhat made this project especially powerful was how naturally it grew beyond a single lesson. Students used shells and collected materials to create artwork and awareness pieces that connected science, culture, and creativity. Through collaboration with teachers, community partners, and cultural practitioners, students built stronger pilina to ʻāina and began understanding their role as stewards of Hawaiʻi's ecosystems. Their excitement came not from completing assignments, but from feeling genuinely connected to the work and the places we visited.\r\n\r\nThe next steps for our students are continuing biodiversity surveys and expanding our learning into more native spaces across our moku. Students will continue refining their observation and data collection skills while comparing different ecosystems such as loʻi, loko iʻa, forests, and school gardens. We also plan to deepen our partnerships with community organizations and create more opportunities for students to share their ʻike through presentations, art, storytelling, and stewardship projects. This experience showed our students that ʻāina is the true teacher, and we hope to continue following where that learning leads.","fullyFundedDate":1766101562300,"projectUrl":"project/biodiversity-surveys-invasive-snails/9695984/","projectTitle":"Biodiversity Surveys- Invasive Snails","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8829285_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673068604754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8829285"},{"teacherId":9351195,"projectId":10043104,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project and for helping provide new materials for my Art class students. Because of your generosity, my students now have access to neon watercolor paints, watercolor paper, and gold paint for clay projects. During a recent lesson, students eagerly experimented with the bright neon watercolors to paint different betta fish, exploring color blending and different artistic techniques. They were amazed at how vibrant the colors looked under a blacklight and excited to see their ideas come to life in a new way.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the materials, their reactions were filled with excitement and curiosity. They immediately started talking about what they wanted to create and were eager to begin using the supplies. Their excitement created a positive energy throughout the classroom, and students were proudly sharing their work and encouraging one another.\r\n\r\nAs we continue our learning journey, students will be using these resources in upcoming projects, gold paint to add details and finishing touches. We will also continue exploring different watercolor techniques and artistic styles to strengthen creativity and artistic skills. The yarn will add to our exploration of different medium, while creating. Your generosity has given our students opportunities to learn, create, and feel inspired. Thank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom and for being part of our students' creative journey.","fullyFundedDate":1771624731050,"projectUrl":"project/creating-confidence-through-art/10043104/","projectTitle":"Creating Confidence through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9351195"},{"teacherId":7062041,"projectId":9781010,"letterContent":"Our winter concert theme was \"Holiday Movie Magic.\" Students learned different songs popularized in holiday movies and learned the art of performing in front of an audience (acting, speaking, singing) as they shared their musical talents with our school family and community.\r\n\r\nThe students were so excited to see the final set for our Winter Program. We used red carpet on each side of the performing stage that the students entered and exited the risers where they performed. We also decorated the stage with \"lights, camera, action\" cut outs to reinforce the movie theme.\r\n\r\nThe students sang and performed amazingly well and the parents enjoyed watching their kids perform various songs from different Winter-themed movies.","fullyFundedDate":1759759807864,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-movie-magic/9781010/","projectTitle":"Holiday Movie Magic!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. May Shumway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7062041_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580931043226","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mayshumway"},{"teacherId":10438025,"projectId":10105893,"letterContent":"Mahalo Nui Loa for your incredible generosity in providing the vertical whiteboards, markers, and printer for our classroom! Your thoughtful support has truly transformed the way my students learn and engage each day.\r\n\r\nThe vertical whiteboards have created a more dynamic and collaborative learning environment. Students are now up on their feet, working together to solve problems, share ideas, and explain their thinking. This active approach has strengthened their communication skills, deepened their understanding of the material, and built their confidence as learners. It has been inspiring to see even our quieter students step forward, contribute, and take pride in their work.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the printer has also made a tremendous difference. Having reliable access to printed materials allows me to better prepare engaging lessons, provide timely resources, and ensure students have the tools they need to succeed. It has improved our classroom efficiency and expanded the kinds of activities and projects we can offer.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and commitment to supporting education mean so much to us. Because of your generosity, our classroom is more interactive, better equipped, and filled with even more enthusiasm for learning. We are deeply grateful for the positive and lasting impact you have made on our educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1771715694016,"projectUrl":"project/building-math-mastery-through-interactiv/10105893/","projectTitle":"Building Math Mastery Through Interactive Vertical Whiteboards","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Baniaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10438025_orig.jpg?crop=4284,4284,x0,y771&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771486770065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438025"},{"teacherId":8829285,"projectId":9774384,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous support of our school garden project. Because of you, our students are growing far more than plants — they are growing pilina: connection to ʻāina, to their learning, to one another, and to themselves.\r\nYour donation provided the tools needed for students to create durable plant markers, garden signage, and personalized field guides. What may seem like simple materials have become powerful instruments of place-based learning. Students now identify vegetables, fruits, and native plants not just by name, but by story, function, and cultural significance. This project has sparked deep curiosity and encouraged student-led exploration. As students observe the garden, they generate their own questions:\r\n* Why does this native plant grow well here?\r\n* How was this plant traditionally used?\r\n* What conditions help it thrive?\r\n\r\nWith the resources you provided, students research, record data, sketch, compare, and test their ideas. They are practicing kilo (careful observation) and stepping into kuleana, taking responsibility for caring for living systems. They are not just completing assignments; they are leading their own discovery.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project:\r\nStudents are strengthening scientific skills through real-world observation, classification, and documentation.\r\nThey are learning the cultural and historical significance of native Hawaiian plants, building pride and a sense of belonging.\r\nThey are designing signs that educate others, positioning themselves as knowledge holders and leaders.\r\nThey are developing stewardship by maintaining the garden and understanding their role in sustaining it.\r\nThey are experiencing what it means to build pilina- recognizing that when they care for the land, the land feeds and teaches them in return.\r\n\r\nThe field guides and signage they created will remain in the garden for future students, making this a lasting and growing legacy. Season after season, new learners will see the work of those who came before them, reinforcing a cycle of mentorship and community. Your support has helped cultivate more than an outdoor classroom. You have helped cultivate identity, purpose, and a generation of young stewards who understand that entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation begin with relationship - relationship to ʻāina and to community.\r\nMahalo for believing in ʻāina-based education and for helping our students grow roots that will carry them forward.","fullyFundedDate":1759622321396,"projectUrl":"project/roots-shoots-and-signs-a-garden-learn/9774384/","projectTitle":"Roots, Shoots, and Signs: A Garden Learning Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8829285_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y201&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673068604754","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8829285"},{"teacherId":8364435,"projectId":10103402,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping my students have a Zen Zone space where they can fulfill their multi-sensory needs and be comfortable in their environment while learning vital skills. Learning is a journey for all students, and having this multi-sensory space has created success for so many special friends! \r\nThe spinner chairs, trampoline, and swings are favorites! Many students are able to calm down and self regulate while on them. Students are able to use their fine motor and thinking skills in order to manage their way through the switch board activities. The bubble machine helps calm students when feeling frustrated as well as engage them while jumping to pop the bubbles. \r\nThis project has helped create not only a fine motor and sensory learning environment for these students, but also a safe space where they feel calm and comfortable to explore and improve their skills.","fullyFundedDate":1771444467562,"projectUrl":"project/zen-zone/10103402/","projectTitle":"Zen Zone","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kristen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8364435_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y171&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745886504780","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364435"},{"teacherId":2316747,"projectId":9909316,"letterContent":"​Mahalo nui loa for your incredible generosity! Your support has brought essential sensory and academic tools into our classroom, and the impact has been immediate.\r\n​My K-2 students are already using the chair bands, fidgets, and putty to manage their energy, while the noise-canceling headphones have created a focused environment for independent work. The magnetic math and phonics kits have turned abstract concepts into hands-on fun, and our 'Ōlelo Hawai'i coloring books are helping my students connect deeply with their culture while building fine motor skills.\r\n​I am especially proud to share that the data reflects this success! One of my students recently completed their second diagnostic and achieved a 33 point increase, surpassing their typical growth target. This progress is a direct result of having the right resources to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and concrete understanding.\r\n​Thank you for being a part of our journey and for investing in the potential of these amazing Keiki.","fullyFundedDate":1763783732620,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-fun/9909316/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Byrne","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2316747"},{"teacherId":9712940,"projectId":9702086,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation. All supplies are helping in everyday use in my students learning. They are able to access all supplies and not have to worry if they don't have that certain supply. Colored pencils and markers also support my students during Art. We also make use of them in our everyday math and reading. The printer is also allowing me easier access to producing content for all subjects. It allows me to print right in my classroom and not have to wait on the school copy machine and that supports both me and my students.","fullyFundedDate":1762287774777,"projectUrl":"project/differentiated-instruction-and-classroom/9702086/","projectTitle":"Differentiated Instruction and Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Graycochea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9712940"},{"teacherId":7929591,"projectId":9776766,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your generous donation to our first grade classroom. Your support in providing basic classroom supplies makes a meaningful difference in our students' daily learning experience. Because of your kindness, our classroom is better equipped to foster an environment where every child feels included, valued, and ready to participate.\r\n\r\nThese materials may seem simple, but they play a powerful role in promoting engagement, creativity, and confidence. With the tools you've provided, our students can fully take part in lessons, collaborate with their classmates, and express themselves without barriers. Your contribution helps ensure that all learners—regardless of their circumstances—have what they need to succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. Your generosity not only supports their education today but also encourages a lifelong love of learning. 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