{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kamali'i Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9120792,"projectId":9617653,"letterContent":"The snacks you helped purchase commenced the beginning of our kindergarten classroom relationship-building. \r\nThe students were delighted to see and taste the delicious GoGo Squeez Applesauce. They enjoyed the fruit cups with friends after a long day of learning in the classroom.\r\n\r\nTheir favorite of all the snacks they were given was the GoGo Squeez Yogurt. They could not get enough of it! \r\n\r\nThank you for helping me learn all about my students by supporting this project. The impact you have made in our classroom is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1756199879589,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-growing-bodies/9617653/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Growing Bodies!","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":8364399,"projectId":9772541,"letterContent":"My students and I are beyond grateful for the snacks + otter pops you funded, air filters to clean the air so we're not getting sick frequently, legos, weighted stuffed dog to help calm their nerves, SEL books, stickers and a calm ball. We use these resources daily in one on one and group sessions. My students were so thrilled to see the new supplies that were donated, they always ask me where we obtained these things and I let them know about your generous contribution. My next steps are to ensure our students are utilizing the tools you've donated to help calm stress and big feelings that arise on a daily basis. We are so grateful for the opportunity to have access to an abundance of materials.","fullyFundedDate":1759430078794,"projectUrl":"project/school-counseling-needs/9772541/","projectTitle":"School Counseling Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364399"},{"teacherId":2045413,"projectId":9418685,"letterContent":"I would like to say thank you for funding the project. The materials we got from it are truly making a difference in our kindergarten class. The journal tablets are used daily when students enter the classroom, and it becomes such an important part of the day where I am walking around the classroom, teaching students their handwriting, foundational writing elements such as capitalization, spacing and punctuations.\r\nAdditionally, having large supply of sentences strips is helpful as I use them weekly, whether I'm ripping the strips for individual words, or showing students in my small group how to correctly form a letter.\r\nAs you can see in the pictures I shared, our classroom is filled with writing activities, where students are encouraged and celebrated as they become early writers!\r\nMahalo for your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1755721905464,"projectUrl":"project/star-writer-supplies/9418685/","projectTitle":"Star Writer Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mickelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2045413_orig.jpg?crop=1921,1921,x174,y752&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579921967342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2045413"},{"teacherId":9268899,"projectId":9720490,"letterContent":"On behalf of my first grade class, we would like to give a big Mahalo! to the Hawaii Department of Education for supporting our project, \"Tools to Spark Joy in Learning\", and to Ripple for matching an additional donation that was needed to fully fund the project. \r\n\tAs soon as I introduced all the new math games and phonics centers from this project, my students couldn't wait to start using them! It's so rewarding to watch students that are excited to participate in learning activities. The Playstix Construction Set was added to a smaller set that we already had in our classroom, and now that center can accommodate more students working together, collaborating and stretching their STEM muscles. The Giant Magnetic Pattern Blocks will enable the students to take their exploration of geometry concepts from the horizontal to the vertical, on a non-permanent surface, which can help enhance their collaboration and learning endeavors. My students are also very much enjoying using the Crayola Colors of the World crayons, not just for artwork involving people, but for some of our plant and animal creations that benefit from more than just one or two shades of brown. However, I think their favorite acquisition from this project is the JBL Bluetooth Speaker. Not only are they enjoying having music to dance to at recess, they like that we can explore musical concepts in the classroom, or just enjoy some quiet background music during independent work time.\r\n\tThe storage boxes, zipper pouches, and rolling cart are probably much more exciting for me than for the students, but I believe they all appreciate that our classroom is a well organized space, with learning materials easily accessible. These organizing supplies are helping me to promote the students' independence and responsibility that's so important to nurture in first grade. Thank you, Donors Choose, for helping me to give my students the tools and environment that they need to learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758479724543,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-spark-joy-in-learning/9720490/","projectTitle":"Tools to Spark Joy in Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osterstock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9268899_orig.png?crop=1258,1258,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720636710866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9268899"},{"teacherId":1915275,"projectId":9773153,"letterContent":"Dear donors,\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing \"Picture This: Empowering K-5 Storytellers\" to life! The arrival of the iPad mini, stylus pens, and screen protector has sparked so much joy and creativity in my classroom at Kamali'i Elementary School. Your generosity has already made a profound impact on how my students learn and express themselves.\r\n\r\nWhile many of us use tablets at home for browsing or watching videos, in our classroom, this iPad has become a powerful creation station. For my youngest students, the combination of the stylus and the \"paperfeel\" screen protector is magical. It gives them the tactile feedback they need to practice forming letters and drawing shapes, building essential fine motor skills in a way that feels like fun, not work. For my older students, it's a multimedia studio. They can research a topic, illustrate a scene from a story they're writing, or even take photos to document a science experiment. This technology is helping them bridge the gap between traditional literacy and the digital literacy they will need for the rest of their lives.\r\n\r\nThe most exciting part for my students has been the stylus. The moment they realized they could draw with such precision—just like a \"real artist\"—their eyes lit up. The ability to choose any color imaginable, try a new idea, and simply tap \"undo\" if it doesn't work has removed the fear of making mistakes. It's given them incredible creative confidence. I've already seen a remarkable change in one of my students who typically struggles with writing. Holding a pencil can be a challenge, but with the iPad, he is now our most enthusiastic storyteller. He has started creating detailed, multi-page digital \"comic books,\" drawing out his characters and scenes. He is still learning about plot and sequencing, but he is doing it with a pride and passion I had not seen before.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than just provide a piece of technology; it has provided a new way for my students to see themselves as authors, artists, and creators. You have given them a tool to share their unique voices and stories with the world. We are so incredibly grateful for your belief in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759279288994,"projectUrl":"project/picture-this-empowering-k-5-storyteller/9773153/","projectTitle":"Picture This: Empowering K-5 Storytellers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romerdahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1915275_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659075624453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgbenson"},{"teacherId":1990671,"projectId":9686677,"letterContent":"Our Brush-bot Battles will be epic this year! Students will be designing, engineering, racing, and battling their bots! This will be such a fun end-of-year activity and a great culmination of many science standards. We will see ballerina-bots, spider-bots, and sumo-bots as students get creative. They will get to take their bots home when they are done with them in class. I know they will be excited to share their designs with their families. We could not complete this project without your generous support, and these future engineers and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1758835272878,"projectUrl":"project/brushbots-to-inspire-future-engineers/9686677/","projectTitle":"Brushbots To Inspire Future Engineers","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":1990671,"projectId":9778218,"letterContent":"Yipeeeee!!! Marc and Lynne Benioff, you have once again brought so much joy into our classroom. My students are so very excited to have new graphic novels to borrow from the classroom library. I was able to find almost all of the books they wanted to read, and students are discovering some new genres. It feels great too, as I realize some of my books are more than twenty years old and are not as appealing to students. Your generosity is such a blessing, and I am truly grateful for the many gifts you have given my students. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1759602295601,"projectUrl":"project/graphic-novels-please/9778218/","projectTitle":"Graphic Novels Please","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":1990671,"projectId":9395344,"letterContent":"Thank you, thank you, thank you! This little vacuum is great! It is cordless, quiet, and has sucked up A LOT of dust over the last few weeks. It seems to be pretty good quality, and I'm sure I'll get a lot of good use out of it. It is so nice to be able to quickly grab it and suck up the grungies whenever we need a quick clean-up. Students were shocked the first time we used it when they saw how much fine dirt it sucked up. I have a few students with severe allergies who enjoy sitting on our shared carpets. Being able to vacuum frequently is hopefully helping them. Your generosity is appreciated so much. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1755819244482,"projectUrl":"project/clean-please/9395344/","projectTitle":"Clean Please!","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":2020829,"projectId":9777439,"letterContent":"We are so incredibly grateful for your generous support of our classroom project! Thanks to you, our students now have an exciting classroom store filled with chips, cereal bars, popcorn, slime, and fidget toys. These items are not just treats—they're powerful motivators and learning tools.\r\n\r\nOur students are thrilled to earn and \"purchase\" these items with classroom money, practicing real-world math skills like counting, saving, and making spending decisions. It's wonderful to see their enthusiasm and pride as they work hard to earn rewards and build confidence in both academics and life skills.\r\n\r\nYour kindness and generosity have made our classroom a more positive, engaging, and joyful place to learn. We can't thank you enough for helping us make learning meaningful and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1759459029805,"projectUrl":"project/motivation-station/9777439/","projectTitle":"Motivation Station","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tompkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2020829_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1537402764714","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2020829"},{"teacherId":1644178,"projectId":9152911,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your continued support of my kiddos and our classroom. Through this project, I was able to get us to the finish line of another great school year! The variety of snacks and food items were always helpful when lunch wasn't quite enough, or was too far away.\r\n\r\nKinetic sand and other sensory items were amazing both for hard work done, as well as a much needed break to reset and get ready for another learning session. Exploring developmentally appropriate toys gave my youngest students the ability to work on their hand-eye coordination, fine motor development, and engage in play.","fullyFundedDate":1741699987531,"projectUrl":"project/support-for-our-last-quarter-of-school/9152911/","projectTitle":"Support For Our Last Quarter of School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pieper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1644178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753106345250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missuspieper"},{"teacherId":1644178,"projectId":9198435,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to my classroom and towards the success of my students.\r\n\r\nWith this Teacher Pay Teacher gift card, I am able to search and purchase resources that support what we're currently learning in the classroom, or what my students needs are this week. \r\n\r\nAs the school year drew to a close, one of my kiddos was not wanting to engage with as many learning activities. But he was very interested in the new Minecraft movie that had just released in theaters. A quick search on TPT revealed sight word and CVC cards that were as easy as print and laminate--and the best part? They had Minecraft characters printed next to the words. My student was more than happy to practice reading with me!\r\n\r\nThis gift card give me the flexibility to purchase resources on an ongoing basis, as the needs of my students evolve. Mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1743809526901,"projectUrl":"project/print-laminate-go/9198435/","projectTitle":"Print, Laminate, & Go!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pieper","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1644178_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753106345250","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missuspieper"},{"teacherId":9655453,"projectId":9780436,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. The snacks you provided have made an incredible difference for my students—especially those who experience food insecurity at home. For many children, having something to eat during the day isn't guaranteed, and these snacks provide not only nourishment but also comfort, dignity, and a sense of care.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, students can focus on learning rather than hunger. They have the energy to participate in lessons, collaborate with classmates, and enjoy being at school. A simple granola bar or fruit snack can completely change the tone of a child's day, helping them feel seen and supported.\r\n\r\nYour kindness reminds my students that they are valued and that there are people in the world who care deeply about their success and well-being. Thank you for being part of their story and for helping create a classroom where every child can learn, grow, and thrive. 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