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By providing access to these fresh stories and resources, you are directly fostering a lifelong love for reading and helping our students build vital literacy skills. \r\n We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to the Department of Education for their vital contribution and coordination in making this project a reality. Their steadfast support has ensured that these essential literacy materials reach the hands of our students efficiently, amplifying the impact of your generosity across our entire school community. \r\n Your combined support has opened doors to countless new worlds for our children, and we are profoundly grateful for this investment in their education and future.","fullyFundedDate":1771646226805,"projectUrl":"project/the-library-bridge-connecting-kids-to-n/10106551/","projectTitle":"The Library Bridge: Connecting Kids to New Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ryan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7939286_orig.jpg?crop=1531,1531,x0,y382&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627973815502","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7939286"},{"teacherId":2258008,"projectId":9490628,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the impact the supplies made for the classroom. My students, coming from third grade, had a difficult time organizing. With the binders and such, students were able to file their assignments by subject.\r\n\r\nI believe that the students will be greatly impacted by this for next year and the following years as they know that this is an important tool for intermediate school, high school, and college. I also know that the other upper grade teachers will appreciate that the students had started to learn how to organize now (rather than later).","fullyFundedDate":1760759952497,"projectUrl":"project/school-supplies-for-student-organization/9490628/","projectTitle":"School Supplies for Student Organization","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kobata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2258008"},{"teacherId":3206109,"projectId":10109051,"letterContent":"This year our second graders were so excited to start their day everyday. They would come to school with a smile and a desire to help others around them. This was great because they came to school ready to learn.\r\n\r\n One item that I found has really made a difference this year was allowing them to have their own erasable pen to use when we correct our work in class. This also made learning more fun as they learned from their mistakes. The erasable pens also helped them to become quality producers because if they made a mistake in correcting their work, it wasn't as messy as before. \r\n\r\n Every teacher knows the struggle of dealing with making copies or being one copy short. Having a wireless printer as a backup has actually been a live saver this year, since I've had to make extra copies on more than one occasion. This is especially helpful, since my classroom is in the back of campus and the copy machine is in the front of campus. 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It also allows the classroom to run more smoothly and gives every keiki the chance to fully participate and succeed.\r\n\r\nJust want to mahalo all of your for making this possible and contributing to our future.","fullyFundedDate":1771769453447,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-for-student-success/10107176/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10248739_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758069279022","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10248739"},{"teacherId":10111493,"projectId":10107982,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project. The materials you provided have made an immediate and meaningful impact on our daily learning. 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We are truly grateful for your support—thank you for investing in our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771790164883,"projectUrl":"project/special-ed-classroom-supplies/10107982/","projectTitle":"Special Ed Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ellie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10111493_orig.jpg?crop=2222,2222,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754344765208","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10111493"},{"teacherId":7935750,"projectId":10194980,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 4th and 5th-grade students, thank you so much for fully funding our \"Service Stars\" project!\r\n\r\nYour generosity has provided the essential tools we need to advocate for Kaelepulu Pond. With this new technology, my students are already out in the field conducting research and preparing professional presentations for the Enchanted Lake Residents Association.\r\n\r\nYou haven't just funded a classroom project; you have empowered my students to become true community leaders. Thank you for believing in our ʻohana and helping us protect our local treasure for the entire Kailua community.","fullyFundedDate":1778099275055,"projectUrl":"project/service-stars-speaking-out-for-kaelepul/10194980/","projectTitle":"Service Stars: Speaking Out for Kaelepulu Pond","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7935750_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x772,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628713373062","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7935750"},{"teacherId":9343257,"projectId":10087352,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Because of you, my students are motivated to do better in my class and to kind to their friends. These products allows my students to look forward something in PE. \r\n\r\nThe speakers and voice amplifier allows my students to hear me better and to relax when listening to music. Music makes me relaxed and stress-free so I know that music can do the same effect for my students. PE allows my students to not be stressed about doing worksheets and if they're doing it right. 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About this school
Enchanted Lake Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Kailua, Hawaii that is part of Windward School District.
It serves 269 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.0:1.
Its teachers have had 148 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
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Grades Pre-K - 6
269 Students
27 Teachers
770 Keolu DrContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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24%
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Enchanted Lake Elementary School
$105,462
raised using DonorsChoose
148
projects
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31
teachers
funded
63
donors
22
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basic supplies
25
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11
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books
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art supplies
Enchanted Lake Elementary School has received support from
48 individuals from Hawaii and
15 individuals out-of-state.