{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kalihi Waena Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":61.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8832765,"projectId":9777391,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom. The new storage shelf for our math manipulatives has made a difference in our daily learning environment. This organization does more than just tidy up the room; it empowers my students to:\r\n\r\nFoster Independence: Students can now easily find and put away the tools they need for hands-on problem solving.\r\n\r\nMaximize Learning Time: We no longer spend precious minutes searching for materials; everything is accessible and ready to go.\r\n\r\nValue Their Tools: Having a dedicated, high-quality space for our resources teaches the students to respect and care for their learning materials.\r\n\r\nMahalo for investing in our classroom and for believing in the potential of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1759460893556,"projectUrl":"project/a-shelf-for-success-organizing-our-math/9777391/","projectTitle":"A Shelf for Success: Organizing Our Math Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8832765_orig.jpg?crop=2227,2227,x796,y1542&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1668305558329","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8832765"},{"teacherId":2121372,"projectId":9776314,"letterContent":"The students were incredibly excited when they saw the various toys and prizes offered at our school store. It was a joy to watch them eagerly count their hard-earned money to see which items they could afford. I was also impressed to see some students already strategizing about how they could earn more money for their next visit.\r\n\r\nAs they walked around the store, it was great to see them interact with the different prizes. Some were so thrilled by the new inventory that they chose to spend their entire savings!\r\n\r\nI would like to express once again how grateful we all are for your generous donations. This gesture has reached many students who will long remember your kindness. Thank you for giving them the tools they need to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1759620822146,"projectUrl":"project/a-little-can-go-a-long-way/9776314/","projectTitle":"A Little Can Go A Long Way","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shimamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2121372"},{"teacherId":7575429,"projectId":9629358,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your thoughtful and generous donations to our second grade class! We appreciate the earbuds, the plastic pouches, the mini easel pads, and the games!\r\n\r\nThe earbuds have been especially handy for students when taking their school-wide online reading and math assessments. Because students have earbuds, they can better hear the questions being read to them. As a results, the students did well on their most recent winter assessment (early December)! \r\n\r\nThe plastic envelopes/pouches are great for students to store their school money (lion kala), which they earn for good behavior as well as academic achievement! Many of the students want to work hard and make good choices so they can earn kala - and put it in their clear pouches with pride! Thank you!\r\n\r\nThe 4-in-a-row game and the toss-and-catch games have been enjoyed by all students, especailly during indoor/rainy day recesses. \r\n\r\nThe students and I are very grateful for your donations! Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1758915793403,"projectUrl":"project/organized-learners-are-successful-learne/9629358/","projectTitle":"Organized Learners are Successful Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kuulei","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7575429_orig.jpg?crop=2177,2177,x537,y282&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646982052679","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7575429"},{"teacherId":8102167,"projectId":9771925,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our third graders will experience learning in ways that feel hands-on, meaningful, and exciting—not just something they read about in a book.\r\n\r\n🧪 Science Supplies\r\nWith real science tools in their hands, students become investigators instead of passive learners. These supplies allow them to ask questions, test ideas, make observations, and learn that mistakes are part of discovery. For many of my students, this will be their first time doing true hands-on experiments, building confidence and curiosity in STEM.\r\n\r\n👩🏽‍🔬 Aprons\r\nThe aprons do more than protect clothes—they help students step into the role of scientists. When students put on an apron, they feel important, capable, and proud of their work. It creates a sense of responsibility and excitement, helping them take ownership of their learning while feeling safe to explore, get messy, and try new things.\r\n\r\n🥽 Meta Quest Virtual Reality Headsets\r\nThe Meta Quest headsets open the world to our classroom. Students will be able to take virtual field trips to places they may never get to see in real life—outer space, the ocean floor, historic landmarks, and science labs. For a Title I classroom, this kind of access is transformational. It increases engagement, deepens understanding, and helps students make powerful connections between what they learn and the real world.","fullyFundedDate":1759281244182,"projectUrl":"project/help-students-explore-places-beyond-the/9771925/","projectTitle":"Help Students Explore Places Beyond the Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keunyoung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8102167_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753114281787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8102167"},{"teacherId":10193152,"projectId":9709788,"letterContent":"The resources are making our classroom feel much more functional and focused! Specifically, we are loving the wireless mic/speaker system! Students who previously spoke quietly felt confident holding the microphone, ensuring their hard work was heard clearly by everyone. This has transformed our class discussions, making them more inclusive and dynamic. \r\n The students were thrilled when the supplies arrived! When they saw the new materials and learning tools, they immediately understood that their learning routine was about to get smoother (and more engaging!). The best reaction was to the calm corner supplies. We introduced the corner not just as a space, but as a tool for managing big feelings. Seeing the dedicated space for quiet reflection, students realized they now had a concrete, positive strategy for self-regulation. We've already had students use the space independently to take a deep breath before returning to a challenging assignment, demonstrating a beautiful level of self-awareness and personal growth.\r\n We are working on adding and subtracting coin and dollar values. We are also continuing to work on our sounds and spelling. Our whiteboards, markers, and erasers, for both of these lessons/topics, will support our students' learning. We use these tools for quick formative assessments, and the quick pace and satisfaction of using good markers keep the students engaged throughout the lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1757976176786,"projectUrl":"project/enhancements-to-our-2nd-grade-learning-j/9709788/","projectTitle":"Enhancements to Our 2nd Grade Learning Journey","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Emmart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10193152"},{"teacherId":8820433,"projectId":9772064,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to the students at my school. They are always excited to visit our school store where students earn lion kala and they can spend their lion kala on whatever they choose. Students were very excited to see the stress balls, fidget toys, and Pokemon cards they could purchase as rewards from our school store.\r\n\r\nStudents earn lion kala when they make good decisions, solve problems and show respect. They also learn lion kala for coming to school daily and following the Choose Love Formula - Courage, Gratitude, Forgiveness and Compassion. We strive to teach our students to be productive members of their community. We believe that students at our school Choose Love everyday!","fullyFundedDate":1759388888733,"projectUrl":"project/hale-kuai-liona-incentives-for-students/9772064/","projectTitle":"Hale Ku'ai Liona Incentives for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fukuda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8820433"},{"teacherId":8102167,"projectId":9489128,"letterContent":"Our third graders engaged in a series of hands-on STEM activities that allowed them to explore real scientific concepts in fun and meaningful ways. Students created slime while learning about polymers and how different ingredients change the texture and behavior of a substance. They practiced observation, prediction, and comparison as they tested their mixtures.\r\n\r\nThey also experimented with bubble art, discovering how surface tension works and why bubbles form the shapes they do. This activity blended creativity with science, giving students a chance to see chemistry and art come together.\r\n\r\nOne of their favorite projects was making lava lamps, where they explored density, immiscible liquids, and chemical reactions. They watched how oil and water interact, and how a fizzing reaction can create movement inside the lamp.\r\n\r\nThese activities helped students apply scientific thinking in a highly interactive way. They asked questions, made predictions, observed changes, and discussed what they noticed—building both their STEM skills and their confidence as young scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1758763253356,"projectUrl":"project/the-magic-of-making-bringing-stem-to-li/9489128/","projectTitle":"The Magic of Making: Bringing STEM to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keunyoung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8102167_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753114281787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8102167"},{"teacherId":8102167,"projectId":9856794,"letterContent":"Our third graders were incredibly proud to complete a community service project supported by the Allstate Foundation. With this funding, students assembled thoughtful snack bags to show appreciation for the construction workers working hard right outside our school, along with other essential workers in our community. This was a powerful way for students to recognize and honor the many people who keep our neighborhood safe, functioning, and growing every single day.\r\n\r\nThis project tied directly to our civics lessons about being responsible, caring citizens. Students learned that even small acts of gratitude can make a big difference, and that community members deserve respect and recognition for the work they do. They practiced teamwork, empathy, and communication while preparing the bags, and many students shared how excited they were to brighten someone's day through kindness.\r\n\r\nThe impact reached far beyond the snack bags — our students learned firsthand that they are active participants in their community. They saw how their choices, actions, and voices can create positive change. Thanks to Allstate's support, our students didn't just talk about being good citizens... they lived it.","fullyFundedDate":1761941856877,"projectUrl":"project/aloha-in-action-third-graders-thank-com/9856794/","projectTitle":"Aloha in Action: Third Graders Thank Community Helpers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keunyoung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8102167_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753114281787","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8102167"},{"teacherId":2023117,"projectId":9155146,"letterContent":"The math materials have helped my students. It was a concrete way to help them with their learning. They were surprised that we have fake money to now count. Each student was able to describe and count the coins and dollar amounts. It was a good way to introduce money to my students. Balance pans were helpful when the students had to compare quantities. They got to see the action of the weight instead of just looking at numbers. The students were able to play with them during their free time by changing the amounts on each side. To see their faces on how it would move is priceless. It clicked for them to see the movement of the scales. I can't wait to use this in other areas of teaching such as science. I would also introduce money for a class store so students can apply what they know about money.","fullyFundedDate":1741739691135,"projectUrl":"project/math-manipulative-and-essentials/9155146/","projectTitle":"Math Manipulative and Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Budd","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2023117_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732605488714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/s-bringas"},{"teacherId":7930135,"projectId":9232579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your donation helped me to purchase books for our school's Literacy Night. Student leaders at my school were able to select books that they would love to own themselves. They were so excited to tell the students all about the different books we had available. The students then helped their classmates select a book that they were interested in and they were able to take that book home. We were able to provide all of the students in our entire school with a book to take home. Thank you again for your donation to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1744220258561,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-literacy-night-giveaway/9232579/","projectTitle":"Books for Literacy Night Giveaway","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7930135_orig.png?crop=432,432,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1692057512462","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7930135"},{"teacherId":9531319,"projectId":9220184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom's DonorsChoose project. Because of your support, we now have a scale, measuring cups, and measuring spoons!\r\n\r\nThese new tools will transform our science and math lessons. My students will be able to conduct hands-on experiments, learning about concepts like mass, volume, and density in a tangible way. They'll use the scale to weigh different objects, and the measuring cups and spoons to accurately measure ingredients for projects. This not only makes learning more exciting but also helps them build a deeper understanding of mathematical and scientific principles.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your belief in our students. Your contribution has made a real difference and will benefit our classroom for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746044849066,"projectUrl":"project/stem-is-fun/9220184/","projectTitle":"STEM is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Williams","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9531319_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715041846375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/akanewilliams"},{"teacherId":7931620,"projectId":9154101,"letterContent":"My students use their brand new white boards daily to become better writers and also improve their drawing skills. My students love showing me their writing and illustrations on their white boards. Using white boards give my students confidence to make mistakes because it's easy to erase and try again. \r\n My students were so excited to see their new white boards. The white boards they were using before were very old and some of the lines on the lined side were fading or rubbed off because they were used so much prior to my class this year. \r\n Thank you again for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1741713256657,"projectUrl":"project/lets-practice-writing/9154101/","projectTitle":"Let's Practice Writing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaneshiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931620"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50845","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":432,"numTeachers":35,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":42,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":39.0,"schoolId":50845,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kalihi Waena Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kalihi Waena Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kalihi-waena-elementary-school/50845"}