{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Ka'ewai Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3257764,"projectId":9782336,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for providing our classroom with the technology and materials that make such a meaningful difference in our students' learning. Your generosity has not only enhanced our lessons but has also opened new doors for creativity, collaboration, and exploration. First graders respond and interact positively to the ease of use and simplicity provided by Ipads and they are such a wonderful teaching tool.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, our students can engage more deeply, think more critically, and develop skills that will serve them well into the future. It's inspiring to see their excitement when they use these materials, and it's all possible because of your support. \r\n\r\nYour kindness is helping us create a learning environment where every student feels empowered to succeed. We are truly grateful for your investment in their education and future.","fullyFundedDate":1759603921711,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-a-brighter-future/9782336/","projectTitle":"Supplies for a Brighter Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Chong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3257764"},{"teacherId":8825690,"projectId":9720617,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations, our classroom has been transformed into a hands-on learning garden! The strawberry seeds, papaya seeds, planting pots, soil, and watering cans you provided have become a daily part of our science work. It was also and a big source of excitement for my second graders.\r\n\r\nThe very first day the materials arrived, the students' reactions were priceless. Many of them gasped when they saw the strawberry seeds, they asked if they would really grow fruit in our class. Others were fascinated by the tiny papaya seeds and couldn't believe that something so small could grow into a tree that produces food. Several students immediately asked, \"Can we start planting today?\" Their excitement filled the room.\r\n\r\nWe've been using the materials during our plant-life-cycle unit, where students created their own hypotheses, observation journals, and data-collection charts. One of our favorite classroom moments was when students were able to transplant their seedlings into the pots you provided. They worked carefully in pairs, reminding each other how much soil to use and how to gently pat it down. It was amazing to watch them take ownership of the process. They were proud, focused, and genuinely invested in their plants' success.\r\n\r\nYour donation hasn't just given us supplies; it has given my students a sense of responsibility and a real understanding of how food is grown. Many of them made personal connections, sharing stories about cooking at home, families who grow food, or wanting to help provide fruits and vegetables for their families during tough times.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are exciting! Students will continue monitoring their strawberry plants and papaya seedlings, measuring growth, recording changes, and comparing what they observe to their original hypotheses. Soon, we'll begin lessons on plant needs, pollination, and how plants help communities. We are publishing their plant journal using their observations and data too with Studentreasures.\r\n\r\nThank you again for supporting our classroom. Your gift has brought real joy, curiosity, and hands-on learning to our students. Because of you, they are discovering that they can grow food, care for living things, and make a difference in their homes and community.","fullyFundedDate":1762548690720,"projectUrl":"project/kaewai-keiki-growing-aloha-together/9720617/","projectTitle":"Kaʻewai Keiki Growing Aloha Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaopuiki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8825690_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667438027156","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825690"},{"teacherId":3197235,"projectId":9780955,"letterContent":"The students have enjoyed using the new P.E./recess equipment and health models! The students gravitate to assemble the health models. I narrate the different functions of the body parts in order for the students to get a mini lesson. \r\n\r\nFor many students this was the first time being introduced to sports such as pickleball. The pickleball paddles help students develop hand-eye coordination. The golf holes, cans, movement dice, and bowling equipment not only get students moving during recess but I have a chance to instruct students one-on-one on modifying their golf technique. Thank you again so much for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1759588383450,"projectUrl":"project/healthpe-materials/9780955/","projectTitle":"Health/P.E. Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nye","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3197235_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677695714264","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3197235"},{"teacherId":9600713,"projectId":9782362,"letterContent":"Our new resources have been so helpful in the classroom. The students especially enjoy counting with the ten-frame bubble poppers. They love popping each bubble as they count, and it really helps them practice accurate one-to-one counting in a fun and hands-on way.\r\nThe photo cases have also made a big difference. They keep our station rotations running smoothly by organizing each student's task boxes. When the students first saw the neatly organized cases, they were excited and immediately understood what materials belonged to each station.\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these tools to build independence during math and literacy stations. With everything clearly organized, students can follow their routines confidently and focus more on learning. Thank you for helping create a more structured and engaging classroom environment for them.","fullyFundedDate":1759605369947,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-kinder-success/9782362/","projectTitle":"Tools for Kinder Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kauahi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9600713"},{"teacherId":9600713,"projectId":9766592,"letterContent":"Our new resources have made a big difference in our classroom. My students have been using the clothespins to build their fine motor skills, and they especially enjoyed our social studies unit on transportation. They loved counting the vehicles and clipping the clothespins to the correct number because it turned learning into a fun, hands-on activity.\r\nThe students were excited when they saw all the organized materials. Having the big books sorted has made it much easier for us to find and use them during lessons. I was also able to make individual math task bags for each student, which helps keep manipulatives organized. The students enjoy being able to get their own materials whenever they need them.\r\nOne of the biggest hits in the classroom is the tambourine. The students love using it to get everyone's attention, and they enjoy singing and tapping it to the beat. Our next steps are to keep building their independence and confidence by using these materials in small-group lessons and daily activities. Thank you for giving my students tools that make learning engaging and joyful.","fullyFundedDate":1759292706515,"projectUrl":"project/making-room-to-grow-in-kindergarten/9766592/","projectTitle":"Making Room to Grow in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kauahi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9600713"},{"teacherId":7405491,"projectId":9573847,"letterContent":"Our \"Dolphin Dollars\" system teaches students that hard work leads to earning money, while lack of responsibility can be costly. Through earning, saving, and budgeting, students learn about value, and limited resources. They build financial literacy, positive habits, and strong decision-making skills that support future success. Their efforts paid off when they bought items at our classroom store. It was rewarding to watch them purchase things for themselves and even choose gifts for others. They were thrilled to apply what they learned - seeing their hard work directly translate into rewards was both exciting and empowering.","fullyFundedDate":1755521947165,"projectUrl":"project/economic-empowerment/9573847/","projectTitle":"Economic Empowerment","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Seu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7405491"},{"teacherId":2109146,"projectId":9778095,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. My students are so excited to get into their new kitchen! It arrived while we were on our fall break and they know that there is something BIG in that big brown box! I told them that our friends were so nice to think of us, that they knew our current kitchen was missing a sink and handles. \r\nWeʻll be putting our new kitchen together as a class this week! Real life STEAM lessons are about to happen! I know our students are going to enjoy this new kitchen so much! \r\nAlong with the kitchen we purchased new food and dishes to replace our well-loved older items. We have some sushi, tacos and pasta on the menu this semester. Yummy days are ahead for our little friends!\r\nAgain, thank you so much for the generosity that youʻve shared with us. Our students are so thankful and Iʻm so excited to see what we can get into!","fullyFundedDate":1759495268891,"projectUrl":"project/kitchen-for-the-keiki/9778095/","projectTitle":"Kitchen for the Keiki","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaohi-Atou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109146_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673298227572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109146"},{"teacherId":4725027,"projectId":9166599,"letterContent":"Deepest apologies for the delay - my students haven't been able to consistently have a chance to use the materials, which made taking photos a little challenging!\r\n\r\nThank you so much for allowing my students to have a cleaner, more organized space in which to have their combined Arts classes!\r\n\r\nThe carpet has been SO helpful in creating a visually separated space from the tables, which helps to make the music class much more \"real,\" for them, and not just an \"extra,' on top of visual arts class.\r\n\r\nThere were many surprised gasps and squeaks of joy as they saw the space, and I'm so happy that I was able to provide the space with your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1742062902294,"projectUrl":"project/make-a-boom-with-boomwhackers/9166599/","projectTitle":"Make a BOOM with Boomwhackers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aihara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4725027_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1504031915621","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4725027"},{"teacherId":2109146,"projectId":9152297,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. Your donations enable us to create specific places and spaces for our students to hold their belongings. This creates a sense of ownership and pride in our classroom.\r\nOur students use the vertical cubby organizer to keep their morning bins neat and tidy. They know where to go to find all the things that they need to get their day started. The table top bookshelf is the perfect spot for storing their favorite stories that get told on repeat. Each child is able to choose a book to keep there so that they know exactly where it is when they need some extra comfort.\r\nBy helping us to keep our class organized, you help our students become independent and confident. They've learned so much and have grown into confident little learners.","fullyFundedDate":1741644023056,"projectUrl":"project/special-spaces-for-special-friends/9152297/","projectTitle":"Special Spaces for Special Friends","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaohi-Atou","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109146_orig.png?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673298227572","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109146"},{"teacherId":10012704,"projectId":9713788,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous donation. Your support has made a meaningful difference in my classroom, and I'm truly grateful for the impact it's had on both me and my students.\r\n\r\nThanks to your contribution, my students now have access to more engaging educational activities that keep them motivated and excited to learn each day. These new resources have allowed for more hands-on, interactive learning experiences that really capture their attention and help bring our lessons to life.\r\n\r\nYour donation also helped us become more organized — both physically and academically. The materials we received have helped streamline our routines and made our classroom environment more structured and efficient, which benefits everyone, especially my students who thrive with clear expectations and organization.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, your funding helped support our classroom store, which I use as a behavioral incentive system. This has made a tremendous difference in encouraging positive behavior, responsibility, and self-regulation. My students look forward to earning rewards, and the store has become a motivating and fun way to celebrate their growth and achievements.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. Your kindness has created a better learning environment and a stronger sense of community for my students. We are grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1757932491960,"projectUrl":"project/first-year-starter-pack/9713788/","projectTitle":"First Year Starter Pack","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Callejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012704_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746341571266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10012704"},{"teacherId":9393490,"projectId":9230289,"letterContent":"I have definitely noticed an uptick in the students wanting to read. So thank you! They enjoy having a library in the room with the new books.\r\n\r\nOn the first day, I asked the kids if they liked reading or math more. It was nearly unanimously math. However, since they have had a chance to 'borrow' books from the library, I keep having to ask them to put the books away even during math lessons because they want to read. It is bitter-sweet, but at the end of the day, they are wanting to read and it is thanks to your support. \r\n\r\nI really look forward to getting more into the school year and letting the kids have more free reading opportunities as the year progresses. We have started to get into a routine, and if it levels off, I will definitely have them reading independently more often.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1746787402072,"projectUrl":"project/paging-all-donors-lets-book-it/9230289/","projectTitle":"Paging All Donors! Let's Book It!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kuhn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9393490_orig.png?crop=2392,2392,x0,y7&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729235557750","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9393490"},{"teacherId":10012704,"projectId":9315767,"letterContent":"My students and I are using this resource by getting a better idea of boundaries and proper seating etiquette during instructional time. The students are also learning their colors, basic shapes, and the idea of perimeter because of this resource. \r\n\r\nThe students were super excited when they saw the carpet! For next steps, I would like to emphasize the importance of caring for the carpet (and all other school property) and more whole-body listening reinforcement. Thank you so much for funding my project. Your generosity will go a long way in supporting success in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746786040021,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-carpet/9315767/","projectTitle":"Classroom Carpet","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Callejo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10012704_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746341571266","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10012704"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50833","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":257,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":82,"percentAsian":22,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":6,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":61.8,"schoolId":50833,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Ka'ewai Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Ka'ewai Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kaewai-elementary-school/50833"}