{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kahala Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8974609,"projectId":9773754,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The printer ink has made prepping worksheets a breeze, and the HP Sprocket stickers have been a huge hit among my students. The bluetooth karaoke microphones have turned presentations into an experience my students have come to enjoy more. The headphones have also been used daily among many of my students who enjoy listening to audiobooks, not to mention incredibly helpful when we do computer science lessons -- without the headphones, the classroom would be overwhelmed from the noise. Lastly, my students loved all the prizes I received and added to our prize box, and they are newly motivated to achieve their learning goals. Your generosity has made my students students feel excited to learn every single day. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759546560107,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-creative-minds/9773754/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Creative Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974609"},{"teacherId":8823921,"projectId":9773394,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! The arrival of our new classroom resources has sparked a wave of excitement and connection. It is truly heartening to see the direct impact your kindness has on my students' learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe games have become a highlight in the classroom. More than just \"fun,\" these activities are helping my students build essential social-emotional skills and stronger peer relationships. Guess the Gibberish: This has become a fast favorite! It's amazing to watch them collaborate and think critically to decode the phrases. Meme Captions: My students are having a blast letting their creativity shine by adding captions to memes. It's a fantastic way for them to practice perspective-taking and humor in a way that feels relevant to them.\r\n\r\n\r\nThe addition of the toys and fidgets has been a total game-changer for our classroom management. I've been using them as prizes and rewards, and the students are highly motivated by them! Having these positive incentives has boosted morale and encouraged everyone to stay on task, as they all love earning a new fidget to keep their hands busy while they work.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the new headphones provide much-needed stability. Many of our older sets were beginning to fail, which often caused frustration. These new, reliable headphones allow students to focus on their personalized digital lessons without technical hiccups, ensuring that every minute of learning counts.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and for believing in the potential of my students. We are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759547984407,"projectUrl":"project/a-thriving-classroom-sel-creativity-a/9773394/","projectTitle":"A Thriving Classroom: SEL, Creativity, and Essential Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jackson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823921_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x430,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667256931643","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823921"},{"teacherId":9469243,"projectId":9777640,"letterContent":"Thank you for the generous donation to fund my project. Because of donors like you, my students are fortunate. \r\n\r\nThe biggest impact has been the tennis balls for the chairs. Prior to the donation, the class would constantly hear the sound of the chairs rubbing against the tile. It made it harder to focus and listen during instruction whenever a student got out of their seat. Now when the students get out of their chairs, it's much quieter. \r\n\r\nWe completed our unit on energy and the students enjoyed building circuits to light up a.light bulb and connecting the switch to turn their circuit on and off. This hands on approach helped many of my students to do well on their science assessment. \r\nThe Wonder books are still being used as enrichment for about half the class during our intervention block. They are enjoying the book and making connections with what they've read. \r\n\r\nI read aloud some of the other books purchased to connect to our SEL curriculum, Choose Love. Through the story, the class is learning more about courage and forgiveness. We will also use the books to focus on empathy and compassoin in action. \r\n\r\nThe class was eager to receive the blank books and select from a variety of prizes including the squishy toy and erasers. When students are finished early with an assignment, one option is to draw in their blank books. I call it a sketch book. I post drawing videos on Google Classroom and they follow along to create their own drawings. At the end of the year they will be able to take it home and keep it as a memory. For the toy prizes, each week, the students have the opportunity to earn points by being responsible, taking initiative, helping out others, etc. At the end of the week, those who earned at least 5 points, get their name put onto a wheel and then I randomly pull names to select a prize. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a positive impact on my students. It truly has ignited a passion to learn and instilled compassion for others.","fullyFundedDate":1759464835370,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-a-passion-to-learn-and-compassi/9777640/","projectTitle":"Igniting a Passion to Learn and Compassion for Others","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Au","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469243"},{"teacherId":8822657,"projectId":9771971,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating the funds to help my classroom. The resources that I bought were put to good use. The materials were used to support student learning and students enrichment in different areas. \r\nThe expo markers were used to help with vertical learning. Students were able to work in small groups on mini whiteboards to solve problems. The ball bin was used to hold recess equipment. The link for the printer was used to print materials needed for different subjects. The pizza boxes were used for sciences projects. Students used the boxes to make solar ovens. The air dry clay was used in dioramas. Students created a model of an ahupua'a.","fullyFundedDate":1759455901640,"projectUrl":"project/organization-is-key/9771971/","projectTitle":"Organization is Key","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamauchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8822657"},{"teacherId":10067350,"projectId":9773600,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your wonderful support in bringing our classroom project to life! It is amazing how much of a difference the right organizational tools can make in our class. Our new student mailbox system, the rainbow storage baskets, the calming corner supplies, and our new storage cart has turned our room into a much more peaceful and productive place to learn.\r\n\r\nOur new mailbox system has been amazing for our daily routine. In second grade, learning to stay organized is a big milestone, and the students feel so grown-up and proud when they check their mailbox for their corrected work and notes to take home. It has saved us so much transition time. The rainbow baskets have also brought so much joy and color to our room. Having these reading buddies nearby during reading time or when a student needs a moment in our calm-down corner has helped my students manage their feelings and stay focused on their goals.\r\n\r\nThe new storage cart has helped me keep all our hands-on learning materials right at our fingertips. Because everything now has a designated, mobile home, our classroom feels calmer and more focused. You've given us a structured, cozy environment where my students feel safe, organized, and ready to do their best work. Thank you for investing in our classroom family and for helping my second graders thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1759453597511,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-organized-spaces-fo/9773600/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Organized Spaces for Focused Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10067350_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756539651745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10067350"},{"teacherId":10067350,"projectId":9706911,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, Creating a Comfortable and Engaging Space for Second Graders. When the packages arrived, my students were filled with excitement and one student said it felt like Christmas in our classroom! \r\n\r\nSince we introduced these seating options, our classroom has transformed. In second grade, our students are filled with natural energy, and asking them to sit still in a hard plastic chair for the whole day is a big task for some. Now, instead of fidgeting or feeling restless, my students are able to \"get their wiggles out\" while staying focused on their classwork. It is amazing to see how much longer they can focus on a book or a test when they are comfortable and have more room to move around.\r\n\r\nThe best part of this project has been watching my students learn to make choices for themselves. They work so hard so they can pick their spot for their learning everyday. You have helped me create a space that feels like a cozy, inviting home for our classroom 'ohana. Your kindness has truly brightened our school day. Thank you for helping my students learn!","fullyFundedDate":1758390757188,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-comfortable-and-engaging-spac/9706911/","projectTitle":"Creating a Comfortable and Engaging Space for Second Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Young","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10067350_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1756539651745","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10067350"},{"teacherId":9886695,"projectId":9777942,"letterContent":"The success of our recent DonorsChoose project has profoundly enhanced how our students engage with the world and develop crucial physical skills. This project delivered essential materials focused entirely on outdoor exploration and gross motor development, directly transforming our playtime into powerful learning opportunities. Items like durable magnifying glasses, field guides, and collection tools now allow our students to act as genuine young scientists, investigating the environment with curiosity and purpose. This focus on nature not only supports science literacy but also fosters a deep sense of stewardship for the outdoors.\r\nFurthermore, the new equipment designed to develop gross motor skills has been indispensable. From hoops and balance beams to new balls and obstacle course elements, these tools help our students strengthen coordination, build endurance, and learn vital lessons in teamwork and spatial awareness. Your generous donation has created an active, stimulating environment that addresses the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. Thank you for investing in the physical health and developmental foundations that will ensure a successful and active future for all of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1759459212482,"projectUrl":"project/tiny-hands-big-ideas/9777942/","projectTitle":"Tiny Hands, Big Ideas","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamauchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9886695"},{"teacherId":9886695,"projectId":9706588,"letterContent":"We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of our donors for the \"Building Bright Beginnings\" project. The materials have completely transformed our classroom, providing my students with a significantly better educational experience. We've seen an immediate boost in engagement thanks to the new resources, which included exciting elements like dramatic play costumes to spur creativity, building materials for collaborative problem-solving, and a wider variety of books to foster strong literacy skills.\r\nYour donation has directly funded a more vibrant, engaging, and welcoming learning environment. Students are now more comfortable and focused during quiet time, thanks to the naptime projector and new library pillows, while the learning resources are used daily to clarify concepts and encourage hands-on exploration. Thank you for providing the essential tools that are truly building brighter beginnings for our young learners and bettering their education every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1758151032070,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-beginnings/9706588/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Beginnings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Yamauchi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9886695"},{"teacherId":3576207,"projectId":9784585,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your support and dedication to the students from Kahala Elementary. We have already put the field hockey equipment to good use and the kids really enjoying trying something new. For almost all of our students, this was the first time playing field hockey and they did really well\r\n\r\nPersonally, I have been teaching in Hawaii for over 20 years and this was a first for me also. Teaching field hockey lessons was a first for me and in the few short days we have had our equipment I can clearly see the importance of new and different experiences and the impact these experiences have on all students. For now, we have only just begun with drills, and relays. Soon, we'll have friendly competitions. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank all of you for your genorosity and willingness to support public education in the state of Hawaii.","fullyFundedDate":1759621162574,"projectUrl":"project/hawaiian-field-hockey/9784585/","projectTitle":"Hawaiian Field Hockey","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Manring","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3576207"},{"teacherId":9381461,"projectId":9271366,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our deepest thanks for your crucial support of our elementary school Junior Police Officer (JPO) program. The items you funded have dramatically improved our day-to-day operations and the safety of our student officers. The new storage trunks are essential for keeping our equipment organized and secure, while the sturdy wagons allow our young officers to easily transport materials, like cones and signs, to their posts around the school. Most importantly, the bright safety vests ensure our JPOs are highly visible to both students and staff, keeping them safe as they carry out their duties, and the dedicated tables give them a proper station for checking in and debriefing.\r\n\r\nYour commitment has truly empowered our students and streamlined our program. Having a designated place for everything and the right tools for the job has boosted the professionalism and efficiency of our JPOs. Furthermore, the provision of snacks has been a fantastic way to recognize their early morning service and hard work, showing them we appreciate their commitment to school safety. Thank you for investing not just in supplies, but in the leadership development and dedication of our young officers.","fullyFundedDate":1746786404283,"projectUrl":"project/eagles-jpo-20/9271366/","projectTitle":"Eagles JPO 2.0","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Costales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9381461_orig.jpg?crop=1309,1309,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729792986224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumugeneva"},{"teacherId":9381461,"projectId":9166187,"letterContent":"We want to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous support in transforming our school counseling office into a truly welcoming space for our elementary students. The bookshelf, now a central part of the room, proudly displays a collection of new books covering essential social-emotional topics like coping skills and friendship, providing accessible resources for children to explore. This cozy SEL corner is made even better by the super comfortable bean bag chair, which gives students a soft, safe spot to relax and open up during individual or small-group sessions.\r\n\r\nEvery item you provided has contributed to a more inviting and therapeutic environment. The stuffed animals and emojis have been particularly effective, serving as comforting transitional objects or \"co-counselors\" that help anxious students feel at ease and grounded. Your donation didn't just provide furniture and supplies; it created a sense of warmth and security, making it much easier for our students to engage in the necessary work of school counseling. Thank you for helping us build a cozy, supportive haven for our children!","fullyFundedDate":1742142551385,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-and-cozy-in-the-sel-resource-corne/9166187/","projectTitle":"Comfy and Cozy in the SEL Resource Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Costales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9381461_orig.jpg?crop=1309,1309,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729792986224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumugeneva"},{"teacherId":9381461,"projectId":8880553,"letterContent":"Your support has made a real, tangible difference in our school counseling program, and we are incredibly grateful. The resources you funded have been put to excellent use, directly benefiting our students. For example, the new speaker has transformed group sessions, allowing us to easily incorporate mindfulness exercises and therapeutic music to create a calming and focused environment. Additionally, the new game and Lego set are much more than just toys; they are invaluable tools. The game facilitates engaging discussions around social-emotional skills, problem-solving, and communication in a fun, non-threatening way, while the Lego set provides a creative outlet for students to express feelings, build self-esteem, and work through challenges in play therapy.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' well-being and academic success. Your commitment to providing essential tools ensures that we can continue to offer high-quality support that addresses the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of every student. Knowing that we have partners like you makes our work possible and our program stronger.","fullyFundedDate":1729967158189,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-counseling-and-sel/8880553/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Counseling and SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Coach Costales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9381461_orig.jpg?crop=1309,1309,x0,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729792986224","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumugeneva"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50834","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":273,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":23,"percentAsian":44,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":13,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":70.2,"schoolId":50834,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kahala Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kahala Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kahala-elementary-school/50834"}