{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Queen Ka'ahumanu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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. Your investment in our students' well-being will have a lasting positive impact on their academic and emotional growth.","fullyFundedDate":1740447015943,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-place-and-comfort-coner/9120548/","projectTitle":"Peaceful Place and Comfort Coner","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":9917967,"projectId":9160296,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our \"Calm and Clean Classroom\" project. Because of your generosity—and thanks to the support of the Hawaii State Department of Education and Marc & Lynne Benioff—my fifth grade students now have access to both the tools and the environment they need to thrive during a pivotal time in their learning journey.\r\n\r\nThis project had a powerful impact on my students' ability to regulate their emotions, stay focused, and feel ownership of our learning space. The \"mental health first aid kit\" gave students a wide variety of sensory tools—like stress balls, scent putty, sand timers, and kickbands—which allowed them to choose what helped them feel calm, grounded, and ready to learn. One high-energy student told me they loved using the kickband and asked if they could keep it on their chair during tests. Another student shared, after just one day, that they already felt it was helping them. These small moments added up to a big shift: students felt more empowered to manage their emotions and learning.\r\n\r\nAt the same time, the cleaning supplies we received—like the mop, carpet sweeper, and dustpan set—helped us foster a culture of care and responsibility. Students jumped at the chance to clean up, often without being asked. I was able to use these tools to teach life skills that helped create a calm, organized classroom where everyone could feel more focused and respected.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, I was able to teach self-regulation, executive functioning, and real-world responsibility alongside academics. The calm, clean, and caring environment supported deeper learning, stronger student relationships, and a smoother transition as students prepare to leave elementary school and enter middle school.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping make this possible. Your support has truly made a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1741991035737,"projectUrl":"project/a-clean-calm-classroom-supporting-stu/9160296/","projectTitle":"A Clean & Calm Classroom: Supporting Student Well-Being","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917967_orig.jpg?crop=2175,2175,x0,y58&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752947779088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9917967"},{"teacherId":9917967,"projectId":9126183,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Because of your kindness, my fifth grade students were able to create something truly special: vibrant, graffiti-style name art using high-quality materials like brush pens, white paint pens, erasers, and colorful pencils.\r\n\r\nFrom the moment I introduced the \"Bold and Bright\" name art project, my students lit up. Seeing their faces as they realized how much freedom they had to express themselves artistically was unforgettable. These are creative kids, and having access to real art tools—not just the basics—made them feel like true artists. They loved experimenting with color, depth, and their own unique styles.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite parts of the project was watching them support each other: offering tips, compliments, and encouragement as they worked. Before we displayed the final pieces in our classroom, students got the chance to present their work to the class using our projector, and the room filled with pride, impressed murmurs, and kind words. It was a wonderful moment of self-expression and community.\r\n\r\nYour donation didn't just supply materials—it made these meaningful experiences possible. Thank you for believing in the creativity and potential of young learners.","fullyFundedDate":1740492497371,"projectUrl":"project/bold-bright-graffiti-name-art-for-sel/9126183/","projectTitle":"Bold & Bright: Graffiti Name Art for Self-Expression","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Watling","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9917967_orig.jpg?crop=2175,2175,x0,y58&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1752947779088","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9917967"},{"teacherId":9553898,"projectId":9092054,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for your incredibly generous donation of an art drying rack, paints, brushes, watercolor paper, and trays to our classroom. Thanks to your donation I have been able to provide my a rich art experience in my kindergarten classroom\r\n\r\nThe new art drying rack is a game-changer! Before, we struggled to find enough space to properly dry student artwork, often leading to smudges or damaged pieces. Now, every student's artwork can dry safely, preserving their hard work.\r\n\r\nThe acrylic paints, brushes, and beautiful watercolor paper have opened up a world of possibilities for our young artists. They are absolutely thrilled to experiment with new techniques and express themselves with such wonderful materials. The addition of the trays also makes cleanup so much easier, allowing us to maximize our creative time and minimize mess.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your remarkable generosity and for investing in the future of our students. 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