{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kapaa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":29.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10296162,"projectId":9781920,"letterContent":"My students and I send our sincere gratitude for your generous donation of an easel and a timer to our classroom. Your kindness and commitment to education have made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. The easel has already become a central part of our lessons, allowing us to display work clearly and engage students in a more interactive and visual way. The timer has also been incredibly helpful in keeping our activities organized and helping students to manage their time more effectively.\r\n\r\nWhen my students received the materials, they were so happy! They all wanted to use the easel to display their work but we had to come up with a procedure on how they could take turns displaying their work. They also enjoy setting time on the timer and the music that comes from it when time is up. These tools have made a powerful impact on how my students learn and interact each day.\r\n\r\nThank you so much.","fullyFundedDate":1769177438232,"projectUrl":"project/display-it/9781920/","projectTitle":"Display It","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aloo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10296162_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1760505201212","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10296162"},{"teacherId":7391874,"projectId":10109286,"letterContent":"Your donations were such a great help to motivate my students to study harder everyday. \r\n Some of the goodies are given to kids who can't afford to buy snacks and those who forget to bring. Some are given as prizes for those who are getting perfect scores and behaving and working hard all day.\r\n Our reading /library area motivates them to be able to read at least their favorite books and be with their buddies sharing about the lessons and ideas about the stories /text they read. \r\n Your kindness and generosity, lit and made my students' world a better place to learn and live each day.","fullyFundedDate":1772071913110,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-for-their-brain/10109286/","projectTitle":"Fuel for Their Brain","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Castro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7391874"},{"teacherId":9343275,"projectId":10103752,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! \r\n\r\nOur classroom feels so much safer and secure with our curtains covering out windows. From the beginning of the school year, my students were very concerned about what would happen if we had a lockdown and our windows were very see-through. It was my goal all year to try and get curtains for my classroom. My students said they feel much safer and it also makes the classroom cooler. Although we have an AC Classroom, the windows would let in A LOT of sunlight. \r\n\r\nIn addition to the curtains, my students also LOVE the little resin animals. These have worked very well for little rewards for the students. \r\n\r\nYou're all the best!","fullyFundedDate":1771454092691,"projectUrl":"project/alternative-lighting-and-safety-for-our/10103752/","projectTitle":"Alternative Lighting and Safety for Our Windows!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kaui","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9343275"},{"teacherId":3911561,"projectId":10106824,"letterContent":"I'm so thankful that you chose to support our first grade class at Kapa'a Elementary School on the island of Kaua'i. This project contained many basic supplies our classroom needs to set the students up for success this school year. We needed book and binder holders to store our learning assignments as well as supplies such as folders, tape, and more. This project also contained a door mat to keep our classroom clean. Legos are great tools across subject areas. We use them in science and also math. \r\n\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Felcher","fullyFundedDate":1771630460807,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-essentials/10106824/","projectTitle":"Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Felcher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3911561_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474171551609","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/msfelcher"},{"teacherId":7935979,"projectId":10114307,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supporting our project, \"Prizes with Purpose: Motivating Young Minds!\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, I have been able to implement positive incentives that motivate students to stay focused, make responsible choices, and take pride in their learning. These prizes are not just rewards—they are tools that encourage goal-setting, perseverance, and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nThe impact has been immediate. Students are more engaged, eager to participate, and motivated to complete their work. I have seen improvements in both behavior and academic effort, as students are making better choices and taking ownership of their learning. Even students who previously struggled with motivation are now showing increased confidence and enthusiasm.\r\n\r\nThis project has helped create a more positive and supportive classroom environment where students feel encouraged to do their best every day. Your kindness and support are helping shape motivated, confident learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1772237309634,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-with-purpose-motivating-young-mi/10114307/","projectTitle":"Prizes with Purpose: Motivating Young Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7935979_orig.png?crop=444,444,x0,y29&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707938303657","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/wilson-p"},{"teacherId":8578683,"projectId":10142198,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity in funding our project, \"Leveling Up Our Literacy Adventures!\" Your support has brought a wave of excitement into our classroom. When the boxes arrived, my students were hovering over them, eager to see which stories would be joining our library. In a first-grade classroom, a new book isn't just paper and ink—it's a brand-new world waiting to be explored.\r\n\r\nOne of my students, who has struggled with finding interest in reading earlier this year, spent an entire independent reading block today completely immersed in one of the new titles. Seeing that \"lightbulb\" moment and the genuine smile on their face is exactly why these resources are so important. You haven't just provided books; you've provided the tools for my students to fall in love with reading.","fullyFundedDate":1774404983256,"projectUrl":"project/leveling-up-our-literacy-adventures/10142198/","projectTitle":"Leveling Up Our Literacy Adventures!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Adkins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8578683_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1774406075169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8578683"},{"teacherId":9635144,"projectId":10122744,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and funding our track hat project! Our track family night was a great success and the kids had so much fun customizing their hats. For our kids who weren't able to make the family night, delivering the hats was just as exciting. It has been so fun to see the kids wearing their hats at school and we can't wait to all wear them on the big competition day! Even the coaches were able to receive hats and it has been a blast customizing them. We are so grateful for the continued support!","fullyFundedDate":1772356607735,"projectUrl":"project/track-and-field-customization/10122744/","projectTitle":"Track and Field Customization","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9635144_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723140523833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635144"},{"teacherId":10225413,"projectId":9769470,"letterContent":"Because of your generous support, our class was able to continue learning through the exciting art of t-shirt printmaking—an inspired, hands-on way to truly bring learning to life.\r\n\r\nThis project focused on bringing design concepts into a real-world application, allowing ideas to move from planning into a finished, wearable product. For safety reasons, adults operated the heat press equipment, ensuring the process was completed carefully and successfully.\r\n\r\nLike many meaningful classroom projects, we encountered a few unexpected challenges along the way. The t-shirts we initially ordered were not fully compatible with our printing process, and shifting school schedules—due to testing and other events—required adjustments to our timeline.\r\n\r\nDespite these hurdles, we adapted our approach and were able to fully utilize the printing equipment and sublimation supplies to their fullest potential. In the end, we successfully created and printed over 120 shirts for an upcoming school event—an accomplishment that reflects flexibility, problem-solving, and a strong commitment to completing the project with care.\r\n\r\nEach finished shirt represents a tangible outcome of this work—something meaningful, visible, and lasting. This project demonstrates how creativity, adaptability, and thoughtful planning can come together to produce something truly special.\r\n\r\nMahalo nui loa for supporting a project that brings learning into real, memorable experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1759362343104,"projectUrl":"project/print-to-inspire-equip-young-creators/9769470/","projectTitle":"Print to Inspire: Equip Young Creators!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Aunty Lorilani","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10225413"},{"teacherId":9635144,"projectId":10115850,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our track and field project for team hats. It was such a joy to see all the kids faces when they heard they would be getting customized track hats for the track year. The students have been super excited to wear their hats during school and at practice. It was also such an amazing time customizing those hats with parents and students and watching the students creative side come out. We are so thankful for the continued support to our athletic teams. We can't wait to wear them all as a team at our upcoming track meet!","fullyFundedDate":1771877491103,"projectUrl":"project/track-and-field-hats/10115850/","projectTitle":"Track and Field Hats","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9635144_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723140523833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635144"},{"teacherId":9635144,"projectId":9896534,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Being able to supply all the offices across campus that interact with students on a daily basis was such an amazing thing so many support staff have already told me how the snacks are being eaten by students during assessments/testing, during counseling sessions and at snack time. It has been so great to be able to tell the kids, 'Yes I have snack snacks' when they come in asking and we are so thankful for all the support that you give us! Thank you for all that you do!","fullyFundedDate":1771601474434,"projectUrl":"project/snack-bin-refresh-q2-and-q-3/9896534/","projectTitle":"Snack Bin Refresh Q2 and Q 3","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maddy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9635144_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723140523833","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9635144"},{"teacherId":4563492,"projectId":10106066,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your incredible generosity. By providing these resources—ranging from organizational tools to sensory supports and playground equipment—you haven't just filled a classroom with \"stuff\"; you've built a sanctuary where my students feel seen, supported, and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nTransformation through Organization and Comfort\r\nWe are using the magnetic file holders and wall hooks to create a sense of \"home\" and autonomy. In a busy classroom, clutter can lead to anxiety. Now, students walk in and independently hang their bags, knowing exactly where their work belongs.\r\n\r\nThe bean bags and fuzzy table feet covers have completely shifted the energy of our workspace. The bean bags have turned our \"Fish in a Tree\" reading corner into the most coveted spot in the room, while the fuzzy covers have silenced the constant scraping of chairs, creating a calm, focused environment that allows my sensitive learners to thrive.\r\n\r\nA Moment of Pure Joy\r\nI wish you could have seen their faces when the boxes arrived. When I pulled out the tetherball and bouncy balls, the room erupted in cheers. One student, who often struggles with social anxiety during recess, immediately grabbed a stress ball and said, \"It's like the classroom knows I get nervous.\"\r\n\r\nThe most magical moment, however, was seeing a student who usually has a hard time staying in his seat settle into a bean bag with a book. He looked up and whispered, \"I feel like a real author in this chair.\" For the first time all year, he finished an entire chapter without needing to get up once.\r\n\r\nWhat's Next: Building Our Best Selves\r\nOur next steps involve integrating these sensory and play resources into a \"Self-Regulation Station.\" We are currently working on a social-emotional lesson where students identify their \"internal weather.\" They are learning to recognize when they need a stress ball for focus or a few minutes on the tetherball to burn off frustrated energy.\r\n\r\nBy having these tools, my students are moving from being \"managed\" by a teacher to managing themselves. They are learning that they have the power to change their environment to suit their needs.\r\n\r\nYour contribution has given my students the message that their comfort and their play are just as important as their test scores. You've helped us build a classroom that doesn't just teach—it cares.","fullyFundedDate":1771624531293,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-every-learner-pivoting-toward/10106066/","projectTitle":"Tools for Every Learner: Pivoting Towards Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sokei-Lutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4563492_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506623849430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4563492"},{"teacherId":4563492,"projectId":10004945,"letterContent":"It is with my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt to our classroom library. This book has become a cornerstone of our daily discussions, and its impact on my students' perspective toward learning and toward one another has been nothing short of transformative.\r\n\r\nLessons and Skills Gained\r\nThe introduction of this text has brought several vital lessons into our classroom that go far beyond standard literacy skills:\r\n\r\nThe Power of \"Yet\": My students have embraced Ally Nickerson's journey, learning that \"I can't do this\" should always be followed by \"yet.\" It has sparked a culture of growth mindset.\r\n\r\nCelebrating Neurodiversity: This book provided a beautiful framework for discussing how different brains process information. Students are learning to see dyslexia and other learning differences not as \"broken\" traits, but as unique ways of seeing the world.\r\n\r\nEmpathy and Advocacy: We have practiced the skill of looking beneath the surface of someone's behavior. The students are now more likely to ask, \"Is there something hard going on?\" rather than making a quick judgment.\r\n\r\nReading in Our Classroom\r\nBecause of your gift, reading in our classroom has become a more dynamic and inclusive experience. We often engage in:\r\n\r\nInteractive Read-Alouds: We pause to analyze Ally's \"mind movies,\" which has helped my visual learners connect more deeply with the prose.\r\n\r\nLiterature Circles: Students meet in small groups to debate the motivations of characters like Mr. Daniels or Shay, using evidence from the text to support their claims.\r\n\r\nSafe-Space Reflection: We use the book as a springboard for \"Identity Journals,\" where students write about their own hidden \"sketchbook of dreams.\"\r\n\r\nStudent Impact\r\nWhile the whole class is engaged, there are a few students who have been particularly moved by this story. One student, who has often struggled with reading confidence, told me privately, \"I think I have a 'silver dollar' brain like Ally.\" Seeing themselves reflected in a protagonist has given these students a renewed sense of belonging and the courage to participate more vocally in class.\r\n\r\nAnother group of students has taken the \"chess\" metaphor from the book to heart, starting a small chess club during recess to practice the strategic thinking Ally uses to find her strengths.\r\n\r\nThank you for providing the \"key\" that helped unlock so much potential in my students. You haven't just given us books; you've given us a language for kindness and perseverance.","fullyFundedDate":1771008484846,"projectUrl":"project/books-materials/10004945/","projectTitle":"Books Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sokei-Lutz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4563492_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1506623849430","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4563492"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50959","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":844,"numTeachers":59,"percentFrplEligible":58,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":70.2,"schoolId":50959,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kapaa Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kapaa Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/kapaa-kauai-waimea-school-district/kapaa-elementary-school/50959"}