{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kahului Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6478466,"projectId":10252007,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! The students were so excited to see all of the boxes arrive, it was almost like Christmas morning. We slowly unpacked everything together and you could hear all the \"oohs\" and \"aahhhs\" as we went through the items. Students already started picking out which craft activity they wanted to start on. These items will be such a great addition to our school year and will allow my students to express their creative sides! We appreciate all of the support you've given us and couldn't do this without you!","fullyFundedDate":1785254259426,"projectUrl":"project/feeling-crafty/10252007/","projectTitle":"Feeling Crafty","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478466_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700198706681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hannahmeiparker"},{"teacherId":8364644,"projectId":7970321,"letterContent":"The iPad and Apple Pencil have become valuable learning tools in my second grade classroom and have made a lasting impact on my students over the past several years. We regularly use them during small-group instruction in reading, writing, math, and science. They allow me to make lessons more interactive and engaging, while also giving students opportunities to practice important skills in ways that meet their individual learning needs. Whether we're working through a math problem together, practicing reading and writing skills, or exploring a science concept, these tools help bring learning to life.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest benefits has been the flexibility the iPad and Apple Pen give me as a teacher. I can model skills, provide immediate feedback, create interactive activities, and adjust instruction in the moment based on what my students need. At the same time, my students are learning that technology can be much more than entertainment; it can be a powerful tool for learning, creating, problem-solving, and communicating.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has continued to benefit class after class of second graders, making your impact reach far beyond the students who were in my classroom when this project was originally funded. I am incredibly grateful for your support and for the opportunity you gave my students to learn with technology in meaningful and purposeful ways. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create an engaging classroom where they can learn, grow, and become confident and responsible users of technology.","fullyFundedDate":1698616835901,"projectUrl":"project/interactive-digital-learning/7970321/","projectTitle":"Interactive Digital Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gambill","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8364644_orig.jpg?crop=2699,2699,x0,y305&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1695250078496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mskgambill"},{"teacherId":9308930,"projectId":10103150,"letterContent":"I have never had a fridge and really needed one in order to purchase certain snacks for my kids who don't eat breakfast or need something because they didn't like what was for lunch. The magnet white board sheet is great because it makes it easier to write things down for my students to copy. The Explode the Code workbooks are great for busy work and something to do when we have a sub. Special Education teachers use to get 1690 annually for supplies and now that has come to zero. Our Principal allows us to ask for materials but we don't have a legit amount to spend anymore. So I am really thankful for all these supplies. They won't be coming out of my own funds.","fullyFundedDate":1771445971613,"projectUrl":"project/new-materials/10103150/","projectTitle":"New Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Hughey","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9308930_orig.jpg?crop=375,375,x0,y12&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741715045363","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9308930"},{"teacherId":8336504,"projectId":10210368,"letterContent":"I am incredibly grateful for your generous support in providing new reading materials for my classroom. Your kindness has given my students access to a diverse collection of books that meet a wide range of reading levels, ensuring that every child can find texts that both challenge and inspire them. These resources will help foster confidence, strengthen literacy skills, and nurture a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, my students will have the opportunity to experience the English language through a variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, biographies, and adventure stories. Each book opens the door to new perspectives, exciting adventures, and meaningful learning experiences that spark curiosity, wonder, and imagination. By exploring different genres, students expand their vocabulary, deepen their comprehension, and discover the joy that comes from connecting with stories and ideas.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and their future. Your support is more than a gift of books—it is a gift of opportunity. The excitement on my students' faces as they discover new authors, characters, and worlds is a direct result of your generosity. Together, you are helping create a classroom where every child feels inspired to read, learn, dream, and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1778109145138,"projectUrl":"project/reading-our-world/10210368/","projectTitle":"Reading Our World","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aiwohi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8336504_orig.png?crop=1086,1086,x0,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784660913794","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8336504"},{"teacherId":10437982,"projectId":10105336,"letterContent":"Thank you for believing in the importance of supporting students' mental health and emotional well-being. Because of your generosity, our counseling office is becoming more than just a place to solve problems—it is becoming a safe haven where students can breathe, process, heal, and grow.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped us create a calming, welcoming space with sensory tools like a weighted blanket, a low-sensory tent, creative art supplies, comforting décor, and an affirmation wall. These resources give students healthy ways to regulate their emotions, express themselves, and build confidence during difficult moments. \r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and recognizing that social-emotional wellness is an essential part of learning. Every child who finds comfort, encouragement, or a moment of peace in our counseling office will benefit from your generosity. Your kindness is making a lasting difference, one student at a time.","fullyFundedDate":1771719506620,"projectUrl":"project/a-calming-corner-for-big-feelings/10105336/","projectTitle":"A Calming Corner for Big Feelings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10437982_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1783606861201","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10437982"},{"teacherId":6448431,"projectId":10111552,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our \"Additional Afterschool Videogames\" project! The addition of these new Nintendo accessories and games has truly transformed our afterschool program into a vibrant, highly anticipated hub of community and learning. While video games are often viewed purely as entertainment at home, in our school environment, they serve as a powerful tool for building vital social-emotional skills, cooperative teamwork, and strategic problem-solving.\r\n\r\nThe students were absolutely thrilled when the new gear arrived. The most exciting part for them has been diving into multiplayer cooperative games, which require constant communication and collaborative strategy to succeed. I have watched students who typically struggle to interact with their peers completely open up during these sessions, naturally taking on leadership roles and learning how to navigate sportsmanship, compromise, and shared victory.\r\n\r\nIn particular, a few of our more reserved and quiet students have completely blossomed. Having access to these engaging Nintendo accessories gave them a comfortable, low-stakes environment to connect with others over a shared passion. They are now actively coaching their peers, laughing, and building meaningful friendships that have carried over beautifully into the regular school day. Your support has provided these students with a safe, positive space to grow both socially and emotionally, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1771785445774,"projectUrl":"project/additional-afterschool-videogames/10111552/","projectTitle":"Additional Afterschool Videogames","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harnish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6448431"},{"teacherId":6448431,"projectId":8216098,"letterContent":"Here is a draft for your impact letter, tailored to your project and designed to meet the DonorsChoose guidelines and length requirements:\r\n\r\nDear donors,\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredibly generous support of our project, \"Real World Problem Solvers.\" The specialized materials you provided have completely transformed our classroom by allowing my students to bring their creative ideas and unique inventions to life. Watching them take abstract concepts and turn them into physical components to have their robots solve simulated real-world problems has been absolutely inspiring. The sheer excitement in the room when a robot successfully navigated a challenge using the new gear was unforgettable, giving them a tangible sense of accomplishment that standard curriculum simply cannot replicate.\r\n\r\nThis technology has done so much more than just teach basic robotics; it has fostered deep critical thinking, teamwork, and resilience. Students who normally hesitate to speak up in class have completely warmed up to these new materials, diving headfirst into collaborating with their peers to troubleshoot and iterate on their designs. By bridging the gap between theoretical science and hands-on application, your generosity has given these bright young minds the tools they need to see themselves as true real-world innovators. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making this incredible learning experience possible!","fullyFundedDate":1709059174945,"projectUrl":"project/real-world-problem-solvers/8216098/","projectTitle":"Real World Problem Solvers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Harnish","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6448431"},{"teacherId":6786712,"projectId":10105325,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your donation as it helped my students prepare and complete their mandated testing at the end of the school year. Students used their new headphones as they utilized school approved apps that helped them practice skills to increase their growth in both ELA and Math. \r\n\r\nIn addition to my class, my after school EL students benefited from the use of the headphones that allowed them to hear and speak into the microphone that was required for their English Language program to practice language through speaking and listening. \r\n\r\nI've never seen so many kids so excited about cleaning at the end of the day. They looked forward to wiping down their desks and the smell of the fresh scented wipes! Students also looked forward to being the Floor Monitor so that they could use the new broom and dustpan set. The Floor Monitor leadership role became a very popular role in class.","fullyFundedDate":1771617534012,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classroom-happy-students/10105325/","projectTitle":"Clean Classroom-Happy Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6786712"},{"teacherId":8366335,"projectId":10104265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Walls That Teach: Building a Home for Language and Culture.\" When the boxes arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. \r\n\r\nWe have already put these resources to incredible use. For example, during a recent lesson, students used the new wall map to have meaningful discussions about their families and where they came from. Having these visual and physical resources on our walls has completely transformed our space into a vibrant, immersive learning environment. It gives the students a sense of pride and ownership over their learning environment every single day.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps are to dive into a comprehensive project where students will build their student portfolios to include their family's culture. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom truly feels like a community that celebrates identity, language, and heritage. You have made a lasting impact on these students' educational journeys.","fullyFundedDate":1771513451592,"projectUrl":"project/walls-that-teach-building-a-home-for-la/10104265/","projectTitle":"Walls That Teach: Building a Home for Language and Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Balala Siores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8366335"},{"teacherId":9622742,"projectId":9893780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of classroom supplies and wordless books! My second graders were absolutely thrilled to unpack everything. Your support means the world to us and directly helps create a more creative, well-equipped learning environment for these amazing kids.\r\n\r\nThe students dove into the wordless books, which are fantastic for building their storytelling skills, vocabulary, and imagination. Having these fresh resources makes a world of difference in our daily learning. Thank you for investing in our classroom and supporting our young readers and writers!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1767209514994,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-has-no-limit-with-wordless-b/9893780/","projectTitle":"Imagination Has No Limit With Wordless Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Groover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9622742"},{"teacherId":8358224,"projectId":10103769,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to benefit from these materials both this school year in Kindergarten and as I prepare for my exciting transition into 3rd grade next year. These hands-on resources have already made a meaningful impact by helping my youngest learners build strong foundational math skills through exploration, modeling, and interactive learning experiences.\r\n\r\nIn Kindergarten, students used the number lines, ten-frames, counters, dice, and whiteboards to practice counting, composing numbers, solving simple addition and subtraction problems, and developing number sense in engaging ways. The hands-on nature of these materials helped make abstract concepts more concrete and accessible for young learners.\r\n\r\nAs I move into 3rd grade next school year, these same resources will continue to support student learning at a deeper level. Third grade is a pivotal year where students begin working with multiplication, division, fractions, place value, and multi-step problem solving. Having concrete, visual tools available will help students model their thinking, build confidence, and strengthen their understanding of more complex mathematical concepts.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase number line boards, ten-frames, and two-color counters will allow students to visualize strategies and explain their reasoning, while the magnetic versions will support interactive whole-group instruction. The jumbo soft dice, whiteboards, and clipboards will encourage collaborative practice, math games, and flexible small-group learning opportunities throughout the classroom.\r\n\r\nIn addition to supporting academic growth, the stickers, smiley face incentives, and desk pet erasers have helped create a positive classroom environment where students feel motivated, celebrated, and excited to learn. Building confidence and encouraging perseverance in math are skills that will continue to benefit students well beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nYour support has allowed these materials to grow with my students across grade levels and continue making math engaging, hands-on, and meaningful. Thank you for investing in my classroom and helping create learning experiences that students will remember long after they leave our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771600101888,"projectUrl":"project/from-kinder-foundations-to-3rd-grade-flu/10103769/","projectTitle":"From Kinder Foundations to 3rd Grade Fluency","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bediamol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358224"},{"teacherId":7195355,"projectId":10108249,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to a thoughtfully designed calming and mindfulness space that supports their social-emotional growth, self-regulation, and overall well-being. Your donations helped transform our classroom into a more inclusive, supportive environment where students can safely process emotions, build coping skills, and develop confidence.\r\n\r\nThe flexible floor seating and storage solutions have created an organized, welcoming calm-down corner where students can take purposeful breaks when needed. Sensory tools such as emotion bottles, breathing balls, motion bubblers, and mindfulness games provide students with hands-on strategies to manage stress, anxiety, frustration, and big emotions in healthy ways.\r\n\r\nThe mindfulness and play therapy resources, including therapeutic card games, coping skills activities, and professional play therapy workbooks, are already helping students strengthen communication, empathy, emotional awareness, and problem-solving skills. These tools support meaningful conversations and teach students lifelong strategies for emotional regulation and resilience.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the laminating materials, Velcro dots, magnets, and technology accessories allow us to create durable visual supports, interactive activities, and organized learning materials that students can use daily.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are learning that their feelings matter, that they have tools to manage challenges, and that school can be a safe place to grow emotionally as well as academically. Your kindness is making a lasting impact on the emotional health and success of every child we serve. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1771693502947,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-feelings-building-calm-con/10108249/","projectTitle":"First Grade Feelings: Building Calm, Confidence, and Coping Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7195355"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50974","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":768,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":53,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":2,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":23,"percentMultiracialImputed":5,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_SMALL"},"inStateSupporters":54.7,"schoolId":50974,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kahului Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kahului Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/kahului-elementary-school/50974"}