{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kahului Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7938697,"projectId":9152647,"letterContent":"I am so grateful for your generous support of our project. Because of your kindness, my students now have the targeted tools they need to thrive during small-group instruction and independent learning time.\r\n\r\nThe new small-group reading books and double-sided whiteboards have made our guided reading and skill practice interactive, hands-on, and fun. Having plush reading buddies has brought so much joy and comfort to our read-aloud time, inspiring a real love for books in our second graders. Additionally, the calm corner and sensory items—including the weighted lap pads, peanut ball, and breathing light—have created a safe space where students can self-regulate their emotions, refocus, and return to learning feeling supported and confident.\r\n\r\nYour generosity allows me to reach every student's unique needs and create a nurturing, engaging classroom environment. Thank you for investing in our keiki!\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1741689982322,"projectUrl":"project/strive-for-success-in-small-group/9152647/","projectTitle":"Strive For Success in Small Group","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fleming","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938697_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697946082603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiefleming"},{"teacherId":7938697,"projectId":8899382,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into an engaging, well-rounded space where learning truly comes to life!\r\n\r\nThe craft supplies and art materials have added a rich, hands-on dimension to our literacy units. Every year, my students fall in love with the stories we read together, especially The Wild Robot. Reading this book has become a favorite classroom tradition, and thanks to the wooden robot figures and art supplies provided by this project, every single student was able to end the school year by decorating and bringing to life their very own Wild Robot. Seeing their excitement and creative interpretations was unforgettable!\r\n\r\nIn addition, the new Social Emotional Learning (SEL) books and resources have made a lasting difference in our daily environment. Having these tools allows us to address mindfulness, manage big feelings, and foster empathy and resilience in our young learners.\r\n\r\nYour support did far more than just supply our classroom with materials—it created lasting traditions, built emotional regulation skills, and ignited a real passion for reading and creating in my students. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on our community!","fullyFundedDate":1729994279653,"projectUrl":"project/advancing-hands-on-learning/8899382/","projectTitle":"Advancing Hands on Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fleming","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7938697_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697946082603","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/jamiefleming"},{"teacherId":7824673,"projectId":10105340,"letterContent":"The resources provided for our \"Our ʻĀina, Our Kuleana, Our Future\" project have made a tangible impact on our daily learning and classroom culture. Thanks to the support from the Hawaii State Department of Education, I was able to translate environmental science standards into an interactive, student-led recycling initiative. My students have developed strong teamwork skills and a deep sense of responsibility as they manage the recycling routines together. They are genuinely excited to participate each day, learning that leadership and sustainability go hand in hand. This project has given my students the tools to actively practice kuleana in a way that will stay with them far beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771733325225,"projectUrl":"project/our-ina-our-kuleana-our-future/10105340/","projectTitle":"Our ʻĀina, Our Kuleana, Our Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Oshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824673"},{"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"}],"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":54.6,"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"}