{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kapalama Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":41.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10060644,"projectId":9705270,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our first grade classroom! Because of you, our students are using these new materials every day. The whiteboards are a big favorite. Students love using them to practice letters, spelling, and simple math. They enjoy erasing and trying again, which helps them feel confident as they learn. The art supplies have also been exciting and give students a fun way to be creative.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies arrived, the students were so happy. Their faces lit up as we opened the boxes together. They were especially excited about the stickers, glue sticks, and the big whiteboard. Even items like the stapler and bandages made them feel proud and helped our classroom feel complete and cared for.\r\n\r\nBecause of your generosity, we will continue using these materials for writing practice, math games, and art projects that go along with our lessons. These supplies help create a safe, happy classroom where first graders can learn and grow. Thank you for making such a positive difference for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1760550257734,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-they-deserve/9705270/","projectTitle":"A Classroom They Deserve","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Samuel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10060644_orig.jpg?crop=2260,2260,x1780,y1360&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1750445688410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10060644"},{"teacherId":7882371,"projectId":9785312,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of the various STEM Makerspace Supplies for our STEM classroom. The students have used the magnets and velcro in one of their projects already! The 5th grade students had a project to create a homemade \"cardboard arcade\". Their learning activity was to research, imagine, plan, create, build, test, and improve a game made out of recycled materials (with the exception of paint, construction paper, velcro, magnets and clips). The final communication portion of this STEM project was to present their game in a carnival for all of the students of our school. There were some students who used the magnets to create a fishing game. During the carnival display of all the games, many of the younger students raved about the fishing game! The creativity of the 5th grade students and the joy of all the younger students who played the games was all because of your generous donations! This project was so successful because of you. Thank you!\r\n\r\nThe plastic bins and organization materials have helped to keep our classroom neat and clean. The clear bins help the students and myself see exactly what is in them, which also cuts down on wasted time.","fullyFundedDate":1759627748198,"projectUrl":"project/stem-makerspace-supplies/9785312/","projectTitle":"STEM Makerspace Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aiona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7882371"},{"teacherId":8367126,"projectId":9776310,"letterContent":"Aloha and thank you so much for supporting our classroom reading project. Because of your generosity, our classroom now has a reading area filled with a wide variety of books that truly welcome every reader. Students are drawn to the space because they can find stories that match their interests, identities, and moods—whether they are looking for something funny, adventurous, comforting, or familiar. Reading time in our classroom feels calm and inviting, with students settling into the space, exploring books at their own pace, and developing positive habits around reading.\r\n\r\nThe diversity of our new books has been especially meaningful. We now have texts that reflect different cultures, family structures, and experiences, allowing students to see themselves in the stories they read. Other books introduce them to new perspectives and worlds, helping them feel curious and open-minded. Instead of feeling overwhelmed or unsure about choosing a book, students feel welcomed and confident knowing there is something on the shelf just for them.\r\n\r\nI have already noticed students who are especially excited about the new books. Some students who were previously hesitant now enjoy browsing the shelves and revisiting favorite stories, while others love sharing book recommendations with classmates. A few students find comfort in reading quietly during transitions, and others are eager to explore new genres they had never tried before. Your support has helped create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels invited to be a reader, and for that, I am deeply grateful. Mahalo for making this space possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759446476037,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-love-for-reading-one-book-at/9776310/","projectTitle":"Building a Love for Reading, One Book at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Venable","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367126"},{"teacherId":4416401,"projectId":9777050,"letterContent":"We are using the horseshoe table daily for small-group reading and math instruction. It has made guided reading much more effective because students can all see the text and stay focused during discussions. The Bluetooth speaker has been especially helpful during reading time and transitions. One favorite moment was using the speaker to listen to an audiobook while students followed along with their own copies—everyone was engaged and excited to participate.\r\n\r\nThe students were thrilled when they saw the new table and speaker! They immediately noticed how the table made our classroom feel more organized and special. Many students asked when it would be their turn to sit at the horseshoe table, and they were excited to hear music and lessons more clearly through the speaker. Their enthusiasm made the first day using the materials extra memorable.\r\n\r\nOur next steps include using the horseshoe table for focused reading comprehension groups as we begin a new unit on identifying themes and main ideas. The Bluetooth speaker will continue to support listening activities, including phonics practice, audiobooks, and movement breaks. These resources are helping us build confidence, collaboration, and stronger learning habits as we move forward in the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1759450544636,"projectUrl":"project/stronger-together-a-table-for-small-gro/9777050/","projectTitle":"Stronger Together: A Table for Small Group Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. P","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4416401_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535481486492","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4416401"},{"teacherId":7481642,"projectId":9777345,"letterContent":"I'm so incredibly grateful for your generosity and support! With our new photo printer, I can now instantly print pictures of my students learning, collaborating, and reaching their goals. These photos help students see themselves as valued members of our classroom community represented, celebrated, and proud of their growth.\r\n\r\nOur regular printer has already made a huge difference in the flow of our lessons. I can quickly print student work, learning materials, and last-minute resources, keeping instruction seamless and responsive to my students' needs.\r\n\r\nThe laminator has helped us preserve student work and create durable, reusable learning materials that brighten our space and make our resources last. It's brought a level of organization and creativity that truly enhances our day-to-day learning environment.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom feels even more vibrant, connected, and student-centered. Thank you for believing in my students and for helping make our learning visible, shared, and celebrated every day.","fullyFundedDate":1759454303374,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-learning-one-print-at-a-time/9777345/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Learning One Print at a Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7481642"},{"teacherId":7882371,"projectId":9163348,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! The students now have a more organized STEM Store/ Makerspace. This allows the students to have easy access to materials for their builds. The see through plastic bins, containers, and drawers create efficiency because students get to see what materials are available during the planning stages of their projects, which help them to be as innovative as possible. \r\n\r\nThe students love the new and improved STEM Store set-up! I have already seen a difference in planning and building time. The students are able to imagine and plan their builds from their tables instead of walking up to the STEM Store to look in the bins to see what items are available. Students are now able to allocate that \"extra\" time to the designing and engineering part of their projects.\r\n\r\nCurrently, this STEM Store is great and I would love to improve efficiency in the future. I will have a better idea what needs to be done in a few months. The next step to creating a better engineering and design space, I would love to explore flexible seating and working area arrangements. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity! We really appreciate your support.","fullyFundedDate":1742048149228,"projectUrl":"project/an-organized-makerspace/9163348/","projectTitle":"An Organized Makerspace","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Aiona","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7882371"},{"teacherId":231420,"projectId":9155035,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation toward the purchase of decodable books. Your support is helping to provide essential reading tools that will make a difference in early literacy development.\r\nThanks to your contribution, my students have the materials they need that supports their phonics instruction and will help build confidence in reading. They love reading the decodable books and their families are impressed with the progress made this year.\r\nYour kindness has directly impacted our young learners. Thank you for your commitment to education and for helping us create a strong foundation for future readers.","fullyFundedDate":1741745747468,"projectUrl":"project/building-readers/9155035/","projectTitle":"Building Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Funada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp231420_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474271879516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/higa-funada"},{"teacherId":8045481,"projectId":6995667,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making this novel study possible for my students across multiple school years! Reading The One and Only Ivan together has opened the door to so many meaningful lessons, both academic and personal. Through this text, students are learning to identify figurative language, explore vocabulary in context, and analyze theme and character development. We've had powerful discussions about the treatment of animals, the importance of friendship, and standing up for what's right. The poetic prose structure of the book has also introduced students to a unique storytelling style that's helping them see how authors use language creatively to express emotion and build connection.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is a shared experience. We read together as a class, in small groups, and independently, using the novel as a springboard for conversation, writing, and deeper thinking. One student who usually struggles to stay focused during reading time now rushes to class, excited to read what happens next in Ivan's story. Another student, who rarely spoke up during discussions, has started sharing thoughtful insights about the characters' motivations and the story's message. These books have not only improved literacy skills, but they've also helped build confidence, empathy, and a genuine love for reading. Your support made that possible, and we are so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1671168637690,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-true-stories-and-real-conversat/6995667/","projectTitle":"Bringing True Stories and Real Conversations to the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045481_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648595143674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8045481"},{"teacherId":8045481,"projectId":9155109,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous support! When the materials arrived, my students were beyond excited. They couldn't wait to try out the wiggle seats and bouncy bands, and the headphones were an instant favorite. One moment that stood out was during ELA: a student who usually struggles to stay focused used a wiggle seat and noise-canceling headphones, and for the first time, he completed an entire iReady lesson without needing redirection. These tools have made a noticeable difference in our classroom. Students are more engaged, focused, and confident in their learning. Your contribution has helped create a more supportive and productive learning environment, and we're so grateful for the impact you've made!","fullyFundedDate":1741734569379,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-bounce-focus-tools-for-engage/9155109/","projectTitle":"Wiggle, Bounce, Focus: Tools for Engaged Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8045481_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1648595143674","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8045481"},{"teacherId":231420,"projectId":8977476,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation! The various stools and cushions are helpful for my students who need to get their wiggles out. The bands and foot rollers are also beneficial for my students. \r\nStudents are given the choice of which type of seating to use for the day, empowering them to take responsibility and make their own decisions. With your contributions, I now have a complete set for all of my students to use. This allows inclusivity and equality. No one is left out and those who truly need the flexible seating are not singled out. \r\nI appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1739368034762,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-seating-for-success/8977476/","projectTitle":"Sensory Seating for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Funada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp231420_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1474271879516","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/higa-funada"},{"teacherId":9469172,"projectId":9162216,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. It has made a meaningful difference for our students with disabilities who require various supports to thrive in their learning environments. With your contribution, we were able to purchase much-needed materials that have helped create a more structured and supportive classroom.\r\n\r\nThese resources have not only improved the learning environment but also helped us maintain a sense of calm and order. The students especially enjoy using fidget toys and slime, which support their sensory needs and serve as effective reinforcers.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our students are actively practicing their writing, math, and ELA skills in a more engaging and supportive setting. Without your donation, it would have been much more challenging to meet their needs. Your generosity has truly impacted both their learning and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1742044174854,"projectUrl":"project/please-help-students-with-many-needs/9162216/","projectTitle":"Please Help Students With Many Needs!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9469172"},{"teacherId":231420,"projectId":8284310,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your donations to purchase art supplies! My students have really grown this year with their creativity. They enjoy our art periods and are always so engaged.\r\n\r\nThis year, students have been learning more about artists and techniques. They then try to create an art piece in the style of the artist. They are not only developing as artist, but are also building their listening comprehension skills through our read alouds. \r\n\r\nArt is often pushed aside to focus on reading and math, but I truly believe it helps to boost children's literacy skills. 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