{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ka'u High & Pahala Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":51.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7937302,"projectId":10605282,"letterContent":"The moment our new storage bins and organizers arrived, the students were so excited! Their faces lit up with big smiles as they eagerly helped unpack and set up our new learning stations.\r\n\r\nHaving an organized space makes a world of difference for our students. It gives them easy access to their books and supplies, teaches them independence, and creates a calm, focused environment where they are eager to learn every day.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and making our learning environment so bright and welcoming!","fullyFundedDate":1789097838667,"projectUrl":"project/operation-classroom-refresh-clean-orga/10605282/","projectTitle":"Operation Classroom Refresh: Clean, Organized, and Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937302_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651356929576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937302"},{"teacherId":7937302,"projectId":10697321,"letterContent":"The moment the new books arrived, our room lit up with excitement! Seeing the students' eyes widen and their big, happy smiles as they unpacked each title was truly priceless. They could hardly wait to pick their books, and within minutes, the room was filled with eager young readers diving into new stories.\r\n\r\nBooks spark curiosity, fuels imaginations, and builds critical literacy skills that will benefit these students for years to come. There were grins from ear to ear as they gathered around to select their next reading adventure. Beyond the immediate joy, these books are vital tools that strengthen literacy, encourage independent learning, and support academic achievement.","fullyFundedDate":1790789729041,"projectUrl":"project/the-ap-literature-independent-reading-li/10697321/","projectTitle":"The AP Literature Independent Reading Library Project","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937302_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651356929576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937302"},{"teacherId":8363810,"projectId":10411757,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and our science classroom!\r\nYour generosity has given my students access to tools and materials that make science more hands-on, interactive, and meaningful. From the interactive buzzers that make review activities more fun and engaging to the brine shrimp hatchery, algae specimens, and compost container that allow students to observe and investigate living systems, these resources give students more opportunities to learn by doing.\r\nThe classroom organization tools will also help create a more supportive learning environment where students can stay organized, participate confidently, and focus on their learning.\r\nMost importantly, your support shows my students that people believe in their curiosity and their potential as young scientists. Thank you for helping me create a classroom where students can explore, ask questions, collect evidence, and see themselves as scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1787176307679,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-interactive-science-classroo/10411757/","projectTitle":"Creating an Interactive Science Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos Jiménez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/beatriz"},{"teacherId":9343455,"projectId":9174320,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, immediately I could feel a deeper connection with my students, not from the moment we received them, but from the moment we even planned to try to get them. My students held meetings about what should we try to add to our class next, and seat cushions won by a lot. Student comfort is treated so casually that I think they were really touched I care. Once the cushions came in I noticed they were a lot happier, and I think it is because they felt cared about. I am happy we were able to do this.","fullyFundedDate":1744032775689,"projectUrl":"project/seat-cushions/9174320/","projectTitle":"Seat Cushions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lashway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343455"},{"teacherId":9343455,"projectId":9158392,"letterContent":"Thank you so much, we continue to make such strides with our students down here, and couldn't do it without your help. Thank you so much!\r\n\r\nThis is an old message over a year ago I'm past due on, from a school I'm not at anymore, so I honestly can't remember what was in this project exactly. I have been able to create a classroom full of supplies that are fun and organkized in a way students engage with and are enthused. My students help make my list on here, so they also personally helped care for their space and they really did actually care.","fullyFundedDate":1741976854367,"projectUrl":"project/spring-class-supplies/9158392/","projectTitle":"Spring Class Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lashway","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343455"},{"teacherId":3319690,"projectId":10249967,"letterContent":"The storage containers for the classroom have made a HUGE difference in how materials and tools for projects are stored, seen, and accessed. Thank you for the support that is helpful to create a better learning environment. Before, many things were piled together or unseen in the room; now, the clear storage containers allow for easy finding, easy, access, and easy--dust free--storage.\r\n\r\nThe students agree that the room is better organized and easier to use as learners, and they know the classroom is a place for lots of content learning and skill practice.","fullyFundedDate":1777910397721,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials-storage-containers/10249967/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials: Storage Containers and Composition Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3319690"},{"teacherId":7937302,"projectId":10237315,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support! Because of your kind contributions, our students can take their scientific inquiry to the next level through our project, \"Kinematic Study of Resistance in Microgravity.\"\r\n\r\nYour support provides us with the blood pressure monitoring equipment and professional audio gear—including microphone stands and high-quality cables—needed to bridge the gap between laboratory research and public advocacy. With these tools, my students are measuring how posture changes affect blood pressure and fluid distribution, directly simulating the physiological \"fluid shifts\" astronauts experience in space. 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It provided me with new inspiration and instructional strategies, fresh approaches to teaching complex textual analysis, and a wealth of resources to help our students tackle college-level reading and writing with confidence. Thank you for investing not just in my professional growth, but directly in the academic success and future of our students. Your belief in our classroom makes a world of difference.","fullyFundedDate":1773891929576,"projectUrl":"project/2026-online-ap-summer-institute-for-ap-l/10143680/","projectTitle":"2026 Online AP Summer Institute for AP Literature and Composition","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7937302_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651356929576","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937302"},{"teacherId":10438880,"projectId":10110742,"letterContent":"We were so excited to receive baseball/softball gloves for our school! There were several students that didn't know that right handed gloves actually go on the left hand so that you can catch and throw the ball with your right hand. Obviously, there were students who had never played baseball/softball. This realization and teaching moment really solidified what a great purchase this was the school.\r\n\r\nWe spent the last month of school learning throwing and catching basics and then setting up a tournament. I have 3 Team Sports classes and we were able to have 2 teams per class to play a 3 game series over 2 weeks. The students had so much fun that we were able to use our Advisory/WIN period to have the classes challenge each other.\r\n\r\nBy the end of the year, students were asking what season the school had baseball and softball and I hope that next year we are able to get more students to try out for the school team. Mahalo Nui Loa!","fullyFundedDate":1773458268330,"projectUrl":"project/baseballsoftball-gloves/10110742/","projectTitle":"Baseball/Softball Gloves","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Everist","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438880"},{"teacherId":8363810,"projectId":9860139,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project and helping purchase our materials. Your generosity allowed our students to step into the roles of real designers, creating their own custom merchandise from scratch that was also educational. Students had to do research and brainstorm how to design their merchandise to make it appealing to the community. Designing tangible assignments makes them more relevant to students, and they engage more when they have a final product to showcase. Because of your investment, they not only learned valuable creative skills but also experienced the power of using art to give back to our community.","fullyFundedDate":1768623524928,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-for-a-cause-funding-science-an/9860139/","projectTitle":"Crafting for a Cause: Funding Science and Discovery","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ramos Jiménez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/beatriz"},{"teacherId":9378642,"projectId":10103675,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our after-school tutoring program has become a more welcoming and supportive place for students. The snacks you provided have made a meaningful difference in helping students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn after a full day of school. Many of our students come directly from their regular classes to tutoring, and having a healthy snack available helps them recharge before diving into homework, reading, math practice, and academic support activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the snacks, they were excited and grateful. Several students immediately expressed their appreciation, and many shared how much it helped them stay engaged during our tutoring sessions. One memorable moment occurred when a student who often struggled to stay focused during the last hour of tutoring commented that having a snack gave them the energy to complete an assignment they had been putting off. Small moments like these remind us how important it is to meet students' basic needs so they can fully participate in learning.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students are continuing to build academic skills, complete assignments, prepare for assessments, and develop confidence in their abilities. As we move forward, we will continue using tutoring time to provide individualized support and enrichment opportunities while ensuring students have access to the resources they need to succeed. Your kindness has helped create a positive learning environment where students feel cared for, supported, and motivated to do their best. Thank you for investing in our students and helping them achieve their goals.","fullyFundedDate":1771710266471,"projectUrl":"project/nourishing-minds-beyond-the-bell/10103675/","projectTitle":"Nourishing Minds Beyond the Bell","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Diane","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9378642"},{"teacherId":10437977,"projectId":10178072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom snack project. Your kindness brought so much excitement and joy to my students throughout the school year. The snacks were used as rewards during classroom games, math activities, and positive behavior incentives, which helped keep students motivated and engaged in learning.\r\n\r\nMy students always looked forward to our classroom games because they knew they had the chance to earn snacks while learning and working together. It created a fun and encouraging environment where students became more confident and excited to participate in class activities.\r\n\r\nWe were also able to use the remaining snacks during the last days of school to celebrate our hard work and achievements together. It was a special way to end the year with smiles, laughter, and happy memories for my students.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity and for helping create a positive and welcoming classroom environment. 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