{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Queen Ka'ahumanu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9598978,"projectId":8713009,"letterContent":"The moment the boxes arrived and students saw their new materials, their faces lit up. My students were incredibly excited and eager to dive in, seeing these new materials not just as supplies, but as tools to design, test, and solve real-world problems. It has been a joy to watch their faces light up as they realize they have the professional-grade resources—like the precise measuring sticks and timers—needed to take their scientific inquiries to the next level.\r\n\r\nEach grade level is utilizing these resources to tackle different challenges. Currently, our 2nd graders are using the blue tape to engineer intricate joints and braces for earthquake-proof structures, testing the limits of stability. Meanwhile, 3rd and 4th graders are busy calculating kinetic energy; they use the measuring sticks to track how far their cars travel and the timers to ensure every trial is consistent and fair. Even our youngest learners in Kindergarten and 1st grade are getting their hands busy, using the glue and craft supplies to bring various STEM projects to life. These tools have turned our classroom into a true laboratory of discovery.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our Kindergarten and 1st grade students are beginning a plant study, using pipe cleaners to model different parts of a flower. Our 2nd graders are refining their earthquake towers to withstand large earthquakes, while the 3rd and 4th graders are pivoting to safety engineering by designing crash restraint systems for their vehicles. Finally, our 5th graders are embarking on a vital renewable energy project, using our new supplies to build functional water bottle filters. Your generosity has provided the foundation for all these lessons, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1728081003247,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-future-innovators-support-st/8713009/","projectTitle":"Empowering Future Innovators: Support STEM Education at Q. School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Penaredondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9598978_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723055359651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9598978"},{"teacherId":8359253,"projectId":9910265,"letterContent":"The books were a hug hit. My kids set goals for themselves to read chapter books by the end of the year. You may not realize what an amazing goal that is for struggling readers. The sight word cards are great for a center. The kids will pair up and test each other. They do this with multiplication/division flashcards as well. I love that they are taking initiative and really trying. Building a sped kids confidence is everything. My gift was the tape and expos as it is bewildering how much I go through in a month. There is something very comforting about a back up supply and not waiting for the last of my supplies to run out. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1767250459422,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-up-the-momentum/9910265/","projectTitle":"Keeping Up the Momentum","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359253"},{"teacherId":9553898,"projectId":9705127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! It's thanks to you that our school has its first-ever yearbook club, with a wonderful staff of Fourth- and Fifth-Graders. Thanks to your incredible support, my students now have access to a brand-new iMac, which is essential for our Yearbook Club and advanced iMovie project for my older students.\r\n\r\nThis new technology is already making a significant impact on our students' learning. Before your donation, our students were working with outdated equipment that was slow and unable to handle the demands of modern digital media software. This was a major obstacle. With your donation, they are more engaged and excited about their projects, and I can see their confidence growing with every new skill they master. My students have also had the pleasure of working with photo-editing tools and various software that helped bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than just provide a piece of equipment; it has opened up a world of possibilities for my students. You have given them the tools they need to succeed and shown them that people believe in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1757953589233,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-action/9705127/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Terao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9553898_orig.jpg?crop=3128,3127,x0,y344&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716334300345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9553898"},{"teacherId":1890013,"projectId":9593019,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled when the Amazon boxes appeared on the back table of our classroom. As I opened them, the students eagerly watched and immediately noticed the new classroom resources, such as the sensory putty and the large digital clock. When I hung up the clock, one student excitedly exclaimed, \"Now I know what time it is!\"\r\n\r\nEach day, a student is responsible for turning the classroom clock on and off, which has helped build responsibility and independence. The sensory putty has also been a big hit during indoor recess, especially with the many rainy days we've been having. In addition, the laminator has been incredibly helpful, particularly for our Building Thinking Classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have made teaching more enjoyable and a little easier, while also supporting student learning and engagement. Thank you so much for your continued support of the students in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757989179466,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-dolphins-2025/9593019/","projectTitle":"Resources for Dolphins 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1890013_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473709906032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1890013"},{"teacherId":9598978,"projectId":9536760,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new resources and materials, our PreK through 5th-grade students have been actively using them to tackle a whole bunch of exciting, real-world engineering challenges. We had been repurposing some of the materials that we lacked so when the students first saw the materials, they were very excited and eager to design and build. It was rewarding to see their eyes light up, knowing they had many more resources on hand to fuel their creativity and design their ambitious projects.\r\nThese donations have directly supported essential projects that teach problem-solving and critical thinking. For example, our young engineers have used the materials to design a tool to effectively pollinate a flower, build a functional water filtration system, and create an animal shelter that can withstand both a rainstorm and a tornado. A particularly memorable moment was when a class worked on creating a zipline to safely transport a Lego explorer. Having quality materials available have truly elevated the learning experience for every single student, from the youngest builders to our nearly-graduating 5th graders.\r\nLooking ahead, we are committed to building on this fantastic foundation by continuing to integrate the Engineering Design Process into fun, relevant, and real-world STEM activities. Our students will continue to apply their skills to solve challenging problems, with upcoming projects focused on important topics like conservation, natural disasters, weather phenomena, and the science of sound. Your contribution has ensured that every student has the resources they need to keep learning, keep inventing, and most importantly, keep having fun in STEM. Thank you again for being such an essential partner in our students' education!","fullyFundedDate":1757953679544,"projectUrl":"project/building-on-success-continuing-our-stem/9536760/","projectTitle":"Building on Success: Continuing Our STEM Journey at Queen Ka'ahumanu!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Penaredondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9598978_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723055359651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9598978"},{"teacherId":9864295,"projectId":9851928,"letterContent":"My students and I have been using the new drum pads and sticks during our after-school drum club, and our new supplies have already transformed the way we learn rhythm. With enough materials for everyone to practice at the same time, we've been able to work on steady beat, and reading simple patterns as a full class. One of my favorite moments so far was watching small groups create their own simple rhythms and then perform them for their peers—students played with confidence, eager to share what they created!\r\n\r\nWhen we opened up the e boxes of pads and sticks, they erupted with excitement. Several immediately asked, \"can we use these now?\" The room buzzed with curiosity as they tested out the feel of the sticks and pads, tapped out their first rhythms, and encouraged each other to drum.\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, we're now moving into our next steps: learning to play in small ensembles and play rhythms together. Students will be composing their own short percussion pieces, practicing collaboration, timing, and creativity. These materials have opened the door to a meaningful, hands-on music experience that my students look forward to every day. Thank you for giving them this opportunity—they feel seen, supported, and inspired because of you.","fullyFundedDate":1761925805152,"projectUrl":"project/pahu-pounders-4th-graders-learn-to-drum/9851928/","projectTitle":"Pahu Pounders- 4th Graders Learn to Drum!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aquino","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9864295_orig.jpg?crop=974,974,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761090430238","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9864295"},{"teacherId":8359253,"projectId":9727923,"letterContent":"IXL has made a huge impact on my class. The kids love it, and they were so excited when they realized we weren't using free trials anymore. One of my students, who has always struggled with vocabulary, jumped two grade levels with the help of IXL.\r\nThank you so much for your generosity. I spend a lot out of pocket for my classroom, but IXL was beyond my budget. It was truly a very happy day when this project was funded.\r\nIXL's fluency game for multiplication facts has been especially helpful. My students love playing it, and even when their scores are low, they stay positive and view it as a challenge — which is a huge win. As special education students, many of them struggle with self-confidence, so having a tool that encourages perseverance instead of frustration means so much.","fullyFundedDate":1760939202762,"projectUrl":"project/ixl-program/9727923/","projectTitle":"IXL Program","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359253"},{"teacherId":1890013,"projectId":9496131,"letterContent":"Thank you again for all your donations to this project. It has greatly impacted the organization of my classroom for both me and my students. The magnets and storage boxes have made organizing math packets easier, allowing us to display our math and reading goals on our magnetic rolling boards. Students can find their groups more easily when we use BTC with the numbers and cards displayed with magnets. It doesn't fall and can stay up with the strong magnets. Besides holding up the cards, it helps hold the task that students need to complete. The four-tier shelf helps organize all the supplies and toys for the students for indoor recess and classwork. They can access it more easily. \r\n As always, when I get new donations from any donor, my students are elated and thankful for those who donated to our classroom. It creates a sense of joy and happiness for all and makes learning meaningful. \r\n Thank you so much again for donating to our class project.","fullyFundedDate":1754453843186,"projectUrl":"project/fin-tastic-resources/9496131/","projectTitle":"Fin-Tastic Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1890013_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473709906032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1890013"},{"teacherId":7934090,"projectId":8953887,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to my DonorsChoose project. Your support means the world to me and my students. Because of your kindness, we were able to get the resources from our \"The Kids Learn if They have Supplies\" project. These supplies will make a huge difference in our classroom. Your contribution helps us create an environment where every student has the resources they need to learn and succeed.\r\n\r\nThis project will directly impact our students by allowing them to conduct hands-on experiments, having other resources to help be creative with art project, and using materials to help foster learning. Your generosity goes beyond just providing supplies; it shows my students that people believe in them and their education. We are so incredibly grateful for your investment in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1733905260887,"projectUrl":"project/the-kids-learn-if-they-have-the-supplies/8953887/","projectTitle":"The Kids Learn if They Have the Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagtuligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7934090"},{"teacherId":9553898,"projectId":9129161,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your generous donation in creating our Dolphin Depot. I have seen students' motivation in the classroom improve so much over the course of the school year. I have seen them become accountable for their work and even encourage each other to submit assignments so that they can earn money. Itʻs truly a fantastic thing to watch my students excel in and out of the classroom. Students were able to turn in their hard-earned money for some fantastic prizes. The biggest hits were the basketball toys, small squishes, and the desk pets (animal erasers). It was thanks to your amazing contribution that my students go the opportunity to get ahead in math because they were learning how to add and subtract all through money!","fullyFundedDate":1742094235897,"projectUrl":"project/dolphin-depo/9129161/","projectTitle":"Dolphin Depo","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Terao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9553898_orig.jpg?crop=3128,3127,x0,y344&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716334300345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9553898"},{"teacherId":1890013,"projectId":9152002,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation. The most valuable resource was the food donation, which truly made a difference. This year, several students came to school hungry and struggled to stay motivated. Thanks to your support, they received the snacks during recess, helping them focus, feel cared for, and stay motivated throughout the day. These snacks also served as a reward for their hard work in reaching weekly goals, inspiring even more effort and pride in their learning.\r\n\r\nThe other resources, such as the dry-erase markers and cleaning supplies, were also deeply appreciated. They helped keep our whiteboards clean and ready for learning, and the students took great initiative and pride in using them to keep our classroom neat and organized. It's wonderful to see them care for their learning space and take responsibility for keeping it beautiful and welcoming.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us make our classroom a place where students feel motivated, supported, and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1741685997394,"projectUrl":"project/rockin-resources-for-dolphins/9152002/","projectTitle":"Rockin’ Resources for Dolphins","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1890013_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473709906032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1890013"},{"teacherId":9553898,"projectId":9120548,"letterContent":"Thank you for your incredible donation. Your contributions enabled me to purchase essential items like SEL posters, mindful fidgets, and sand timers, and their impact on our students has been remarkable. Thanks to you, my students have a safe place to deal with their big feelings and learn valuable self-regulation and coping skills.\r\n\r\nThe calm-down corner has quickly become an invaluable resource for my keiki. Children often need a quiet space to process their emotions and regulate themselves, and your donations have provided just that. The vibrant SEL posters visualize healthy coping strategies and feelings, empowering students to identify and manage their emotions more effectively. The mindful fidgets offer a safe and discreet way for students to release excess energy or focus their attention, helping them return to learning feeling refreshed and ready. The sand timers have also been particularly helpful in teaching self-regulation, allowing students to manage their time independently in the calm-down corner before rejoining classroom activities.\r\n\r\nI have already witnessed countless instances of students utilizing this space to de-escalate difficult moments, practice self-awareness, and return to their learning with renewed focus. This calm-down corner is not just a collection of items; it's a haven that promotes emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and a more positive learning environment for all.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your incredible generosity and for believing in the importance of social-emotional learning. 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