{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kalihi Kai Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":35.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8391879,"projectId":9775141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our elementary music classroom. Because of you, my students are already using the new resources in meaningful ways. The shelving has helped us organize our instruments so students can independently set up and clean up, giving us more time to make music together. We have begun using the recorder books during small-group practice, and students are also enjoying music-themed read-alouds that spark discussion, imagination, and connections between music and storytelling.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students' excitement was immediate. They were thrilled to see the boomwhackers and recorder materials ready for use, and many were especially curious about the ukulele books. Students loved flipping through the pages and asking when they would get to start learning new chords and songs. The books created an instant sense of anticipation and motivation to learn.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, students will continue developing music-reading and ensemble skills through recorder units and boomwhacker activities, while preparing to explore ukulele in future lessons. The read-alouds will support lessons on composers, musical elements, and self-expression, and the professional books are already helping me strengthen my teaching so I can better meet the needs of all learners. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759424340421,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-harmony-building-a-musical-cla/9775141/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Harmony: Building a Musical Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ornellas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8391879_orig.jpg?crop=2654,2653,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708627718179","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8391879"},{"teacherId":8375032,"projectId":9776961,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. The new texts you provided have had a positive and lasting impact on my students' reading experiences and learning.\r\n\r\nThese new books have helped introduce and strengthen important reading skills, including character development, determining theme, and analyzing an author's craft. Through these texts, students are learning to think more deeply about characters' motivations, messages within a story, and the choices authors make to engage their readers.\r\n\r\nReading is an important part of our classroom routine and takes place throughout the day. Each morning, students spend 45 minutes reading either in small groups with a teacher or in student-led small groups where they guide their own discussions. In the afternoon, reading instruction continues with a focus on Grade 5–level texts and skills. The new books have fit seamlessly into both parts of our literacy block and have enhanced the quality of our discussions and instruction.\r\n\r\nAll students, across every reading level, are enjoying the new books and feeling included as readers. One group in particular has especially enjoyed reading Front Desk. Their excitement for the book has even encouraged them to seek out and read the rest of the series from our school library, helping to build both confidence and a genuine love for reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and supporting their growth as readers. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759455885548,"projectUrl":"project/for-the-love-of-school/9776961/","projectTitle":"For the Love of School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Noblado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8375032"},{"teacherId":8978470,"projectId":9782321,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! The bookshelf worked out perfectly to hold all of my decodable books as well as display the stuffed animals that the students use as reading buddies. My students enjoy reading every day and they keep asking for more time to read especially with the stuffed animals. It really is amazing to see them have such a great love for reading now!\r\n\r\nReading the decodable books have made them more confident readers. Many of them smile with excitement and tell me, \"I can read this!\" Seeing and hearing this is because of your support. These books are truly helping my students build strong reading skills along with the belief in their reading abilities.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made such a difference! Thank you for investing in their growth, happiness, and confidence. We are so grateful for you!","fullyFundedDate":1759603759061,"projectUrl":"project/brains-and-books-growing-confident-read/9782321/","projectTitle":"Brains and Books: Growing Confident Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pak","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8978470"},{"teacherId":9967692,"projectId":9779449,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generosity and consideration. I asked for two items that I felt were essential to creating a more constructive classroom. With the level of technology used in society, it has become increasingly more important to keep up in order to sustain student engagement. Your donations have helped me to capture their attention and I am excited to continue using your generous gift.\r\n\r\nMy first item was a speaker system for my projector. With so much information being pushed out through technology, it has been a struggle for my students to just hear the information from educational videos and my personal instruction. The students are much more engaged because now they can hear the information clearly and in an appropriate volume. \r\n\r\nThe second item was earbuds. Continuing with the technology theme, all students are provided school Chromebooks, however, there are many students who are not able to purchase their own headsets or earbuds. With your donation, I will be able to supply students with earbuds which will reduce distractions and embarrassment.\r\n\r\nYour donations have improved the quality of learning in my classroom and I am grateful for your support. Thank you for helping my classroom to be better. We will always do our best to create a positive impact like you have for us.","fullyFundedDate":1759532393925,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-sound/9779449/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Sound","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Suehisa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967692"},{"teacherId":5480931,"projectId":9775005,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation that helped impact my students' learning. When my students first saw the materials that I received they were very eager to know what was in all the boxes and if it was for them to use and keep. We were able to use majority of the materials that were given and they love it so far. We used the giant ten frames during our math lesson that covered the standard of understanding the relationship between numbers and quantities. They loved the math activity when using the giant ten frame because it is very interactive. Them being a part of the learning is always a fun way to learn and understand the lesson. We will continue to use the giant ten frame when learning addition and subtraction towards the end of the school year. I have also used the classroom prizes every Friday to reward them based on their behaviors throughout the week. The students need more motivation to make better choices throughout the week and I thought using a rewards system would work. So far it has been going okay, they look forward to getting something at the end of the week. I will continue to use the reward system in place and see if my students are able to eventually make smarter and better choices without any reminders from me. Everything from my project has helped my students learn better and with that I thank you.","fullyFundedDate":1759457536098,"projectUrl":"project/fun-and-engaging-learning-centers/9775005/","projectTitle":"Fun and Engaging Learning Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5480931"},{"teacherId":8976855,"projectId":9774878,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations! The printer and ink have really come in handy to create name tags and labels for special projects as well as images for anchor charts and sorting pieces. Since bringing in real life objects is not always an option, printing colored pictures is the next best thing! Students have been able to use our cardinal directions posters to give directions to partners around the room. They have demonstrated their learning in language arts and beginning reading skills by sorting picture cards based on their vowel sounds. In math we learned about three dimensional shapes and identified objects and named and sorted them by their shape. \r\n\r\nWe could not be more thrilled for the resources you provided us with! We are so grateful for your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1759446432856,"projectUrl":"project/world-of-color/9774878/","projectTitle":"World of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matsuoka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8976855"},{"teacherId":8978474,"projectId":9711004,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! My 13 amazing first graders—my \"smart cookies\"—were absolutely thrilled as we unpacked each item you . In our Title I school community, many students face daily challenges, yet they walk into class each morning full of curiosity, excitement, and determination. Your generosity helps make our classroom a place where that joy can flourish.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our class library is now growing in the most wonderful way. All the storybooks you helped fund have quickly become favorites during read-alouds and independent reading time. My students love gathering on the carpet to listen, laugh, wonder, and make connections to characters who look like them, think like them, and dream like them. These books are already nurturing stronger readers and encouraging every child to see themselves as confident, caring, capable learners.\r\n\r\nThe classroom organization supplies have made a huge difference in helping our day run smoothly. Our new mailbox system has given students a sense of responsibility and independence, and our electric pencil sharpener saves us time so we can spend more time learning. The earbuds allow students to engage fully during digital learning without distraction—something we desperately needed.\r\n\r\nYou also helped ensure that our students have what every child deserves: a classroom that feels warm, safe, and joyful. Celebration and holiday materials will help us build special memories throughout the year, and the snacks you funded make sure every child has the energy they need to learn, focus, and enjoy school. For some of my students, this small boost of fuel makes a big impact on their day.\r\n\r\nYou've given my students not just supplies, but the message that they matter—and that people believe and care about them. That is a gift they will carry with them long after this school year ends.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of all my smart cookies, thank you for investing in their growth, joy, and confidence. We are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1759191338065,"projectUrl":"project/growing-smart-cookie-minds/9711004/","projectTitle":"Growing Smart Cookie Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Konishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8978474"},{"teacherId":7929898,"projectId":9772007,"letterContent":"Our class has been so excited to use the new resources! The toys for our classroom store have already become a big part of our weekly routines. Students are practicing real-world math skills—earning, saving, and \"purchasing\" items—which has made our lessons feel more meaningful and fun. The games have also been wonderful for our classroom breaks; they've helped students build cooperation, problem-solving skills, and positive social interactions.\r\n\r\nThe practical supplies, like soap and Kleenex, came at the perfect time. With so many students battling seasonal sniffles, it has helped us keep everyone healthy and comfortable. And the binding machine has opened up new possibilities—we've already used it to create personalized workbooks and social stories tailored to students' individual needs.","fullyFundedDate":1759420889688,"projectUrl":"project/staying-healthy-and-motivated/9772007/","projectTitle":"Staying Healthy And Motivated!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tiffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929898_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627583972199","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929898"},{"teacherId":8823624,"projectId":9774354,"letterContent":"My students enjoy sensory items because they help soothe them when they are feeling overstimulated. In addition, these items allow them to express their feelings of distress through creativity. For example, many of my kiddos use Play-Doh to create characters and act out real-life scenarios when they are upset. Through this creative play, they are learning how to self-soothe by finding an alternative outlet for their emotions.\r\n\r\nMy next step is to have my students find many other ways to express themselves in healthier ways. To do this, I will keep finding many sensory items that I think could benefit them.","fullyFundedDate":1759416695379,"projectUrl":"project/learning-beyond-the-classroom-supportin/9774354/","projectTitle":"Learning Beyond the Classroom: Supporting Academic and Emotional Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Guieb Jr","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823624_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742194280381","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823624"},{"teacherId":7409421,"projectId":9587748,"letterContent":"Our Genius Hour projects have truly come alive thanks to you. Students are baking in their new aprons, sewing their first tote bags and bookmarks, and creating custom buttons that they proudly trade with classmates. \r\n When they saw the materials, the whole room lit up. There were gasps, cheers, and so many excited ideas being shouted at once. For many students, it was the first time they felt they had the tools to bring their passions to life.\r\n Your generosity didn't just provide supplies, it opened doors, built confidence, and gave my students the freedom to explore what they love.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this kind of learning possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759194137829,"projectUrl":"project/find-your-passion-through-genius-hour/9587748/","projectTitle":"Find Your Passion Through Genius Hour","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. MacKenzie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7409421_orig.jpg?crop=2700,2700,x0,y231&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646765003064","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7409421"},{"teacherId":8975002,"projectId":9167060,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support with our Literacy Nook for Littles! \r\n\r\nMy students LOVE exploring their \"just right\" Bob's Books decodables and Mo Willems storybooks in their new reading center. Stories come alive with the storybook characters and puppets! And the bookshelf is a cozy and accessible way for the students to access their literacy resources and incentives. The nook is the perfect setting for small group literacy instruction, and we have been using it three times a week.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are so grateful for your support with this project. We appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1742082780697,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-nook-for-littles/9167060/","projectTitle":"Literacy Nook for Littles","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Iwasaki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8975002"},{"teacherId":7492792,"projectId":9154923,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made a difference in the lives of my students and we want to share the incredible impact you've made on them. Thanks to you, students have had the chance to explore their passions and discover new interests.\r\n\r\nOur classrooms have become hubs of creativity. Students have been able to use new paints and canvases to express themselves through various art mediums, creating beautiful works of art and exploring their inner artists. Others have channeled their creativity into jewelry making, designing unique pieces by creating different patterns. \r\n\r\nOur library has been stocked with a diverse range of new books, giving students the chance to discover new authors, genres, and ideas.\r\n\r\nThese opportunities are more than just activities, they are a chance for our students to build confidence, find new talents, and develop a lifelong love for learning. None of this would be possible without your support.\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping me shape the these creative learners!","fullyFundedDate":1741734183587,"projectUrl":"project/ignite-your-passion-unleash-your-creat/9154923/","projectTitle":"Ignite Your Passion, Unleash Your Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kuwamura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7492792"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50843","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":533,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":70,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"13.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":65.0,"schoolId":50843,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kalihi Kai Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kalihi Kai Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kalihi-kai-elementary-school/50843"}