{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kainalu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2066143,"projectId":9774496,"letterContent":"The materials you have donated to my classroom have been life changing. The chair wobblers help the students get their wiggles out while still being about to stay on task. This is a huge win as my class is full of 27 energetic 5th graders. \r\n\r\nIn addition, the putty has been a hit. Many students have reported that it helps them focus better. The sensory stickers are also calming for them. \r\n\r\nAs for the snacks, students love using their LiveSchool points to purchase snacks when they need a boost. All these items are so very appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1759433909192,"projectUrl":"project/nurture-our-bodies-and-minds/9774496/","projectTitle":"Nurture Our Bodies and Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McAngus","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2066143_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628009666458","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsmcangus"},{"teacherId":2103693,"projectId":9777949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. These auction items truly help keep the students motivated in the classroom. The students are very appreciative of the brand-new items that were purchased through this project. Some even saved up their class money to buy higher-ticket items.\r\n\r\nThrough our auction, the students learned a variety of valuable skills. They practiced making financial decisions, counting their money, planning their purchases, and continuously subtracting what they spent to track their remaining balance.\r\n\r\nAgain, our class truly appreciates your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759494390033,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-economy-auction/9777949/","projectTitle":"Classroom Economy Auction","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ching","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2103693_orig.jpg?crop=390,390,x241,y204&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646622147158","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-tracyching"},{"teacherId":9046781,"projectId":9172336,"letterContent":"When my students first saw our classroom decorated with the new materials, their faces instantly lit up with excitement. They couldn't stop pointing out the decorations to each other, and I heard lots of \"Wow!\" and \"This is awesome!\" all around the room. For our first celebration, the Glow Party, the students were thrilled to learn in a classroom that had been transformed just for them. The decorations helped turn an ordinary day into a special event, filled with joy, laughter, and memories that will stick with them.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've been using the decorations to make holidays and quarterly celebrations truly come alive. For example, during Easter, students walked into a classroom filled with spring colors and festive cheer that set the tone for themed activities and projects. Later, when I welcomed my new set of students back to school, the decorations helped create a warm, inviting environment that made them feel celebrated from day one. These small touches made such a big difference in helping my students feel connected, excited, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nMahalo for your generosity in supporting this project! You've helped give my students the gift of joyful experiences that they'll always remember, and you've given me the ability to create those moments without the financial stress of providing them all on my own. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1743006594136,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-learning-festive-decoration/9172336/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Learning: Festive Decorations for a Joyful Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9046781_orig.jpg?crop=2479,2479,x60,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715044050468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9046781"},{"teacherId":7401462,"projectId":8877784,"letterContent":"Thanks to your support, our classroom now has a dedicated calm-down corner and a variety of new resources for our classroom store. These resources have already made a significant impact on our students' emotional well-being and academic engagement. When students saw the materials, they were so exited and were buzzing with so many questions asking whats in the boxes. We opened them right away and had a discussion about what everything was for. We've been using the new chair and desk to give students a quiet, comfortable space to self-regulate when they feel overwhelmed or need a break. I can recall a time where a student became frustrated during group work and instead of getting upset, they were able to go to the calm-down corner, use one fo the fidget toys to refocus and then rejoin the group. \r\nThe food rewards you provided for our classroom store were a huge hit! They served as powerful incentives for positive behavior and academic achievement. The store, now stocked with fun snacks, has made learning feel more like a game and has encouraged students to take ownership of their behavior. It's been amazing to see them celebrate their achievements together as they \"shop\" for their favorite treats.\r\nOur next steps is to re-design our calm down corner, so that is fully student made. I want them to create a fellings chart and posters to help make the space theirs. This project will allow them to continue using the calm-down corner effectively and will help them develop the social and emotional skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Your contribution has truly made a difference in the lives of my students. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us create a classroom where every student can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1729989551175,"projectUrl":"project/crafting-a-calm-corner-and-classroom-sto/8877784/","projectTitle":"Crafting a Calm Corner and Classroom Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bali","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7401462_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596837442015","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7401462"},{"teacherId":9133529,"projectId":9222481,"letterContent":"I want to share with you the incredible impact your generosity had on my second graders this year especially through our Mini Millionaires Market at the end of the school year. \r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we were able to run a vibrant classroom \"market\" where students used the classroom currency they earned all year for demonstrating responsibility, kindness, teamwork, and academic effort. This wasn't just fun (though it was so much fun!), it was a meaningful learning experience that brought real-world skills to life.\r\n\r\nThrough our market, my students practiced:\r\n\r\nMath Skills: Counting, adding, subtracting, budgeting their \"money,\" and making change.\r\n\r\nFinancial Literacy: Understanding saving vs. spending, setting goals, and prioritizing needs vs. wants.\r\n\r\nSocial Emotional Learning: Negotiating, taking turns, showing gratitude, and handling disappointment gracefully if they didn't get everything they wanted.\r\n\r\nResponsibility and Accountability: Recognizing the results of their choices throughout the year.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to earn class money and have a mini market at the end of the year to celebrate our hard work. \r\n\r\nour donation didn't just fund supplies for a day. It fueled an entire year of character-building, academic learning, and joyful, meaningful experiences they'll remember for years.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my second graders and from the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in them and supporting our classroom. You helped make this year special in ways that go far beyond the walls of our school.","fullyFundedDate":1744234625487,"projectUrl":"project/mini-millionaires-market/9222481/","projectTitle":"Mini Millionaires Market","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kohn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9133529_orig.png?crop=300,300,x74,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699989675867","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9133529"},{"teacherId":9165273,"projectId":9156143,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, my first-grade class in Kailua, Hawai'i, has been thriving in a cleaner, more organized, and joyful learning environment! Living and learning near the beach means dealing with lots of salty air and dust, so your donation truly helped us maintain a tidy classroom with new bins and cleaning supplies that made a big difference.\r\n\r\nOne of the best parts? Our class celebrated a big milestone together with a party using the fun supplies you helped fund! My 19 students were thrilled when they walked in and saw everything set up — it was a reward for all their hard work keeping our classroom clean throughout the year. Their smiles and pride in their efforts were priceless.\r\n\r\nBeyond the supplies, your support helped build something even more important: a sense of responsibility and community. I believe in teaching the whole child through SEL (social-emotional learning), and our classroom is designed to be a second home — a place where students feel safe, loved, and empowered, while still holding high expectations. Your gift helped make that vision possible.\r\n\r\nAs we wrap up the school year, my students are taking these lessons in ownership, care, and teamwork into every subject. From organizing their workspaces to helping one another tidy up, these little ones are developing lifelong habits of responsibility and pride. Thank you for being part of our classroom 'ohana — we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1742147164228,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-tidy/9156143/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Tidy!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shoemaker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9165273_orig.jpg?crop=432,432,x1,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1705625784863","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9165273"},{"teacherId":2090896,"projectId":9153052,"letterContent":"You have really helped to get our kids moving. The equipment provided gives the students the motivation and the means to get moving in a way that utilizes all of their creativity and energy. They can be independent and creative in what they do and this keeps them busy and entertained. That means when they return to the classroom, they are ready for academics and classwork. Thank you for having an impact on the entire student body and keeping them to keep on moving, stay healthy both physically and mentally and to just have FUN!!!","fullyFundedDate":1741652530520,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-moving/9153052/","projectTitle":"Let's Get Moving","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caldeira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2090896_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535323452035","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2090896"},{"teacherId":9338327,"projectId":9152872,"letterContent":"When the materials for our classroom store arrived, my students were so excited. They have been working hard to earn classroom dollars through positive behavior, completing assignments, and helping others. Seeing the new store items made all their effort feel worth it. They could not stop talking about what they might buy and how they planned to save or spend their earnings.\r\n\r\nOne moment that really stood out was our last store day. Students walked in with wide eyes and big smiles. Some spent their dollars right away on fun items, while others took their time, carefully thinking about their choices. It was a great way for them to practice real world math and decision making while feeling proud of what they had earned.\r\n\r\nThe store has added a fun and meaningful layer to our classroom routine, and your generosity made it possible. Thank you for supporting our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1741712451471,"projectUrl":"project/revamp-the-shop/9152872/","projectTitle":"Revamp the Shop!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Odo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338327"},{"teacherId":8821048,"projectId":9168456,"letterContent":"Our preschool students were super excited to receive the materials for our garden. We planted the seeds in small starter pots and then planted the seedlings into the planter boxes. The students took turns watering the soil and visited the garden every day. We also started a worm bin and fed the worms our salad scraps from our lunches. While we didn't have time in the school year to get our garden growing enough to harvest, we are all looking forward to starting earlier in the fall for our next school year and working in more dedicated time into our schedule to plant and grow our \"rainbow garden.\"\r\n\r\nWith the seeds and the soil that we got from Donor's Choose, as well as the worm bin and utility cart, we hope to plant our rainbow each year and make it part of our kuleana to take care of our garden and give back to our community. Thank you again for your generous donations and for your support to the department of education in Hawaii.","fullyFundedDate":1742094335162,"projectUrl":"project/planting-a-rainbow/9168456/","projectTitle":"Planting a Rainbow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tracy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8821048_orig.jpg?crop=1951,1952,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667089209183","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821048"},{"teacherId":9168050,"projectId":9156588,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! My students really worked hard to learn Japanese culture and language, and also to receive the delicious Japanese sweets, \"Sakura mochi\" as their incentive from you! Your gift helped me to remind the students to show respect to the teacher and classmates during the lessons. \r\n\r\nEach winner's class enjoyed eating Sakura mochi at the end of the 4th quarter. \r\nThey truly appreciate your support. They are gaining an experience by tasting the traditional Japanese food with cherry blossom flavor. Before they tried the mochi, they have learned one of the spring season's tradition, \"Hanami\" (Cherry blossom viewing) and understand the importance of Hanami and beauty of Sakura. Your gift helped them to feel the spring tradition of Japan even we are faraway from there! \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you very much for showing your love to the students!!","fullyFundedDate":1741955347397,"projectUrl":"project/journey-to-japan-incentivized-cultural/9156588/","projectTitle":"Journey to Japan: Incentivized Cultural Exploration!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Iwasaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9168050"},{"teacherId":9046781,"projectId":9172314,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous support of our classroom project! When the rolling whiteboards arrived, my students were thrilled—they couldn't believe they were for our classroom. Right away, we put them to use with the Building Thinking Classrooms approach. Now, students work together in pairs, standing at the boards, sharing ideas, and solving problems out loud. It's shifted our classroom energy entirely—learning has become more interactive, collaborative, and student-driven.\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment came during a Building Thinking Classrooms task, where students eagerly debated strategies and revised their work on the spot. The boards gave them the freedom to take risks and learn from one another without fear of mistakes. One pair of students confidently stepped up to teach the class their approach! These whiteboards have not only deepened their critical thinking skills but also empowered them to take ownership of their learning. Thank you for helping create a space where curiosity, confidence, and problem-solving thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1742148910837,"projectUrl":"project/vertical-vision-vamping-up-problem-solv/9172314/","projectTitle":"Vertical Vision: Vamping Up Problem-Solving with Rolling Whiteboards","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ahern","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9046781_orig.jpg?crop=2479,2479,x60,y423&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715044050468","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9046781"},{"teacherId":9786030,"projectId":9154779,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for the science, math, and treasure box supplies that were provided for our 5th graders! We have been recording our notes on the planets in our notebooks and sharing our findings with our first graders buddies. We performed very well as a class on our science exams, due in part to our focus on the science standards related to earth and space science. \r\n\r\nThe math Lego Brick book had great suggestions for modeling whole numbers and fractions with high interest hands-on activities. \r\n\r\nWe are going to use the concepts we are learning to envision a new gymnasium for our school. Thank you for helping to keep our students excited about learning and for your commitment to fostering quality in education.","fullyFundedDate":1741858006373,"projectUrl":"project/sensational-science/9154779/","projectTitle":"Sensational Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mintie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9786030"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50937","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":559,"numTeachers":27,"percentFrplEligible":17,"percentAsian":3,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":43,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":16,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"20.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":77.1,"schoolId":50937,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kainalu Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kainalu Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/windward-school-district/kainalu-elementary-school/50937"}