{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kamali'i Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5559324,"projectId":10108697,"letterContent":"This project has already made a meaningful impact on students' learning by providing consistent access to engaging, hands-on materials used every day to strengthen reading and writing skills. With these resources readily available, students have been able to spend more time practicing, collaborating, and building confidence without interruptions. The addition of snacks, rewards, and celebration supplies has also helped create a positive, supportive classroom environment where students feel motivated, valued, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1771711539480,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-supplies-for-big-learning-in-th/10108697/","projectTitle":"Everyday Supplies for Big Learning in Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crystal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5559324_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690411260411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/greshamc"},{"teacherId":6031679,"projectId":10106953,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation! My students have been enjoying all of the new items in our classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents planted seeds and are taking care of them daily and watching their sprouts grow. They are utilizing the headphones while engaging in online reading and math programs. The new Expos and erasers have been used to participate in group activities on our giant whiteboards. The motivational items have beed added to our exciting Treasure Box!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your dedication to our keiki, and are excited to finish out our First Grade year! Mahalo for help making it special!","fullyFundedDate":1771778327514,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-fun/10106953/","projectTitle":"First Grade Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sakamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6031679_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597106274476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6031679"},{"teacherId":5271778,"projectId":10104568,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. Your generosity has opened exciting new opportunities for my students to learn through creativity, collaboration, and real-world technology. With our new recording camera, students are now able to capture their learning in ways that go far beyond paper and pencil. They are using the camera to film interviews, create documentaries, record podcasts, document science experiments, and share presentations connected to math, literacy, STEM, and project-based learning. Technology like this helps students become active creators of knowledge rather than passive learners. They are learning how to plan projects, communicate clearly, solve problems, revise their work, and use digital tools responsibly.\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been seeing their ideas come to life on screen. They love taking turns as directors, camera operators, interviewers, and presenters. Even students who are sometimes quiet during traditional lessons have found confidence when speaking through video or helping behind the scenes. Several students who are especially interested in technology and storytelling have truly shined, showing leadership as they help classmates learn how to film, frame shots, and improve recordings. It has been wonderful to watch students discover new talents they may not have realized they had.\r\nYour support has also helped create a more engaging and inclusive classroom where every child can participate in meaningful ways. Students are proud of the projects they are creating and excited to share them with families and our school community. This camera will continue to benefit students for many years to come, giving future classes the same chance to tell their stories, build important life skills, and see themselves as creators, innovators, and leaders. Mahalo for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1771475422338,"projectUrl":"project/future-filmmakers-recording-creating/10104568/","projectTitle":"Future Filmmakers: Recording, Creating, and Sharing Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5271778_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580514419902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5271778"},{"teacherId":7048047,"projectId":10104586,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our after-school tutoring program for English Language Learners has become more than just a place to practice reading, writing, and speaking—it has become a safe, welcoming space where students feel supported, valued, and ready to learn. Many of my students come to tutoring after a full day of school, often carrying the additional challenge of learning a new language while keeping up with grade-level content. Having access to snacks during our sessions has made a powerful and immediate impact. A simple snack provides not only nourishment, but also comfort and stability. Students who may have arrived tired, distracted, or even discouraged are able to refocus and fully engage in learning. I've noticed that once students have something to eat, their confidence grows—they are more willing to participate in discussions, take risks with new vocabulary, and collaborate with their peers. The snacks have helped create a positive environment where students feel cared for, and that sense of belonging directly supports their academic growth.\r\n\r\nBeyond meeting a basic need, your support has strengthened the relationships within our learning community. Sharing snacks has become a meaningful routine that brings students together and builds a sense of family. For many of my English Language Learners, school can sometimes feel overwhelming or isolating, especially when language barriers make communication difficult. However, during our tutoring time, students laugh, talk, and connect over something as simple as a snack, which naturally leads to more authentic language use and social interaction. This has translated into noticeable improvements in both their language development and overall confidence. Students are not only making academic progress, but they are also beginning to see themselves as capable learners who belong in the classroom. Your kindness has removed a barrier to learning and replaced it with opportunity, encouragement, and joy. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping create a space where they can thrive both academically and emotionally. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771494449187,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-healthy-snacks-for/10104586/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds: Healthy Snacks for After-school Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nuese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7048047_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y332&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1577519955304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7048047"},{"teacherId":8364399,"projectId":10105753,"letterContent":"Our students are consistently benefitting from the snacks you purchased, as well as the books, stress balls, ice pops, awards supplies and other thoughtful gifts. Every month I lead the student of the month assembly and it's so nice to have new supplies to keep it going and make it special for our entire school community.\r\nIf students are hungry, our snacks are clutch in helping them refuel so they can keep learning and playing. I think some people underestimate how much lack of food can impact a student's ability to learn and regulate their emotions.\r\nOur students and I will continue to put all of these supplies to good use. Can't thank you enough for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771769536560,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-healthy-snacks-and-inspired-minds/10105753/","projectTitle":"PBIS, Healthy Snacks and Inspired Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364399"},{"teacherId":1990671,"projectId":9979839,"letterContent":"Yipeeeee! Yeah for garden, growing, and giving! Thank you so very much for your generous donations to help us grow. Students will be planting all kinds of things in our new beds. The custodians will be assembling them over the summer for next yearʻs class, and I can't wait to have access to our new outdoor garden space. We will start off with some basil and tomatoes and observe pollinators before we have our first tasting event. The pots will trellisʻ will be perfect for growing snap peas, and I bet I can get every student in my class to try one. Hawaiian taro will be growing all year, which will help our grade level connect to several social studies standards. Mahalo nui loa for helping my students have all these learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1772660695952,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow/9979839/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1990671_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450565625858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cbush"},{"teacherId":5109109,"projectId":9717360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Kinder Robotics\" project! Because of your kindness, our kindergarteners now have the chance to explore the world of technology through hands-on play. These new robotics kits have transformed our classroom into a hub of discovery, where my students are already learning how to \"code\" their robots to move and react. Seeing their excitement as they successfully complete a simple sequence is a powerful reminder of how much even our youngest learners can achieve when they have the right tools.\r\nThis project is doing so much more than just teaching kids about robots; it is helping them build critical skills like problem-solving, logical thinking, and teamwork. As they work together to navigate their robots through mazes or create simple programs, they are learning how to break down complex tasks into smaller steps—a foundation that will help them in math, reading, and beyond. Your contribution has made STEM education accessible and incredibly fun for every child in our class.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and our students' future as young innovators. By providing these high-quality resources, you've given my students the confidence to experiment, fail, and try again, which is such an important part of the learning process. Thank you for being a champion for our school and for helping us spark a lifelong passion for science and technology in these wonderful kids!","fullyFundedDate":1758233768378,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-robotics-and-engineering-learning/9717360/","projectTitle":"Kinder Robotics and Engineering Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5109109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566081046850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5109109"},{"teacherId":1990671,"projectId":10108313,"letterContent":"A great big mahalo nui loa to Marc and Lynne Benioff for another huge donation to the Department of Education and Hawaiʻisʻ teachers. Thank you for supporting our students and school communities. Our 4th-grade students loved engineering with the Makey-Makey kits. We put them right to use and did a huge PBL and STEAM project with them. Students learned about native forest birds, made them out of clay, then hooked up the kits and recorded facts about their adaptations, habitats, and threats. They presented them to our school community, who were blown away by their projects. We appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771689029845,"projectUrl":"project/what-can-we-makey-makey/10108313/","projectTitle":"What Can We Makey Makey?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1990671_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450565625858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cbush"},{"teacherId":7104990,"projectId":10107150,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of art and creativity in my 4th grade classroom. My students were very excited to try out some of the new materials and resources from this project. Students enjoyed using new graphite pencils to create images that could be used as a way to conduct a current in an integrated art and technology lesson. They have also been excited to have new sharpwriter pencils that don't need to be sharpened. This has helped many students be ready quickly with a pencil ready to go. The new pencil sharpeners have been great for sharpening both regular and colored pencils. We appreciate all of the resources that your donation has provided for the creative learners in my class!","fullyFundedDate":1771684678263,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-full-of-color/10107150/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Full of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Niemi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7104990_orig.png?crop=499,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651376499375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nivolniemi"},{"teacherId":4704319,"projectId":9528995,"letterContent":"Thank you for making this project possible. The addition of a color printer has significantly enhanced student engagement, particularly in writing. I have used it to provide students with individual copies of classroom charts to support them throughout the writing process. It has also been valuable for printing maps for our project-based learning activities and for creating engaging hot air balloon art while studying the history of human flight.\r\n\r\nThe color printer has truly brought our projects to life, transforming our classroom into a vibrant learning environment where students proudly display their work. As we have focused on developing timeline skills, the ability to create visually appealing and colorful timelines has greatly enriched student understanding. I look forward to continuing to use this resource to make future projects even more engaging and meaningful for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1763927652528,"projectUrl":"project/a-color-printer-will-help-bring-writing/9528995/","projectTitle":"A Color Printer Will Help Bring Writing Projects to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Flynn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4704319_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755157593660","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4704319"},{"teacherId":9120792,"projectId":9699767,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of you, my kindergarten students are able to experience fun, creative, and engaging lessons in science, technology, engineering, and math.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to share that the seeds have already been planted in the plastic nursery pots! My students have loved getting their hands in the soil and are eagerly observing and caring for their plants as part of our living and non-living things lessons. It has been a wonderful, hands-on experience that has sparked curiosity and responsibility in our young learners.\r\nAdditionally, the easel pads, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, and straws are supporting our engineering explorations, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my classroom is filled with innovative, inquisitive, and amazed young minds. Thank you for helping make learning meaningful and memorable for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1758154169750,"projectUrl":"project/kindergartens-experiential-stem-learning/9699767/","projectTitle":"Kindergartens Experiential STEM Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9120792_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y552&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690944453837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9120792"},{"teacherId":6031669,"projectId":10106882,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your support of our project, \"Fueling Focus: Snacks That Support Special Education Success.\" When the materials first arrived, my students were beyond excited! Seeing their eyes light up at the sight of a fully stocked \"Energy Station\" was a highlight of our week. One student even remarked that the classroom felt like a \"second home\" because their favorite healthy snacks were now readily available.\r\nThese resources have already made a measurable difference in our daily routine. We use these snacks specifically during our intensive morning work blocks and transition periods, which can often be the most challenging times for my students to stay regulated. Having access to quick, nutritious fuel has significantly decreased \"hangry\" moments and increased our ability to power through complex tasks. It's amazing how a simple, healthy snack can be the difference between a student feeling overwhelmed and a student feeling ready to learn.\r\nLooking ahead, we are using this momentum to work on a \"Life Skills\" unit where students practice requesting their preferred snacks and managing a shared pantry. Your generosity hasn't just provided food; it has provided the stability and focus my students need to reach their full potential. Thank you for believing in our classroom and making our success a priority.","fullyFundedDate":1771630363278,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-focus-snacks-that-support-speci/10106882/","projectTitle":"Fueling Focus: Snacks That Support Special Education Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. White's Amazing Students","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp6031669_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1543280833668","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bud-white"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63277","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":342,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.3,"schoolId":63277,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kamali'i Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kamali'i Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawai-i-state-department-of-education/kamalii-elementary-school/63277"}