{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kauluwela Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":62.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9418958,"projectId":9772965,"letterContent":"This project has made a meaningful difference in my classroom by bringing learning to life for my students. We are using the new resources during science and literacy lessons, especially when exploring animals and their habitats. One memorable moment was during a small-group lesson when students eagerly took turns using the materials, pointing out details they noticed and excitedly sharing their observations with classmates. The resources encouraged discussion, curiosity, and confidence, particularly for students who benefit from hands-on and visual learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were thrilled. Their excitement was immediate—smiles, questions, and comments filled the room as they explored everything together. Many students made connections to prior lessons and were eager to learn more, showing increased engagement and motivation.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these resources to deepen their understanding through drawing, writing, and simple research projects. They will apply what they've learned by creating journals, class charts, and short presentations to share their knowledge. Your support has not only enhanced our current lessons but has also sparked a lasting enthusiasm for learning that will continue throughout the school year.","fullyFundedDate":1759455608338,"projectUrl":"project/rising-roaring-soaring/9772965/","projectTitle":"Rising, Roaring, Soaring!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. JJ Duarte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9418958"},{"teacherId":9418958,"projectId":9170360,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed into a more engaging and meaningful learning space for my students. We are using the new resources during hands-on science and literacy lessons, allowing students to explore topics like animals, habitats, and life cycles in a way that feels real and exciting. One special moment was watching students take turns using the materials, eagerly sharing observations and asking thoughtful questions as they discovered new details together.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were filled with excitement and curiosity. Their eyes lit up as they explored the new tools, and many immediately made connections to what we had been learning in class. The resources helped build confidence, especially for students who benefit from visual and tactile learning experiences, and encouraged active participation from everyone.\r\n\r\nNext, students will use these resources to deepen their understanding through small-group projects, drawing and writing activities, and guided discussions. They will apply what they learn by creating simple presentations and journals to share their knowledge with classmates. Your support has not only enriched our current lessons but has also inspired ongoing curiosity and a love for learning that will continue throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1742138476820,"projectUrl":"project/rock-with-you/9170360/","projectTitle":"Rock With You","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. JJ Duarte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9418958"},{"teacherId":9798164,"projectId":9790835,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. We were able to receive our supplies and implement them in our centers. When the students were first introduced to the materials they were so excited. The most popular item was the new dramatic play materials. Students took them out of the cabinets and set up \"parties\" or played \"house\" with the new materials. Some of them pretended to read the labels on the containers. While others took the toy cleaning supplies and \"cleaned\" our dramatic play center.\r\n\r\nAnother popular item was the magnifiers. We are studying bugs in our classroom. The students took them outside to look for bugs in nature. They were amazed by the magnification and it sparked their curiosity even more. When we are in the classroom, the students will ask to use them to look for bugs inside. There was a special moment where we found a praying mantis at our school. The students were able to observe it with the magnifying glass.\r\n\r\nOverall, the new resources have had a meaningful impact on our class. The students have been more engaged in their play and our class study. We truly appreciate it and will continue to incorporate the materials into our centers.","fullyFundedDate":1760394819396,"projectUrl":"project/curious-minds-at-play/9790835/","projectTitle":"Curious Minds at Play","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Haitsuka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9798164"},{"teacherId":8823901,"projectId":9528587,"letterContent":"Your generous donation is much appreciated. Having a place to go for students to regulate and calm down is needed for teaching now. Making it comfortable with soft rugs and cushions helps students feel secure and allows them to regulate faster. Having sensory toys and books on emotions helps them identify how they are feeling which is key to helping them conquer big feelings and sets them up for making better decisions in the future. I have already observed the fluffy green rug bringing comfort to many students.","fullyFundedDate":1760791101257,"projectUrl":"project/peaceful-place-for-little-learners/9528587/","projectTitle":"Peaceful Place for Little Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wyatt Higashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823901_orig.jpg?crop=2056,2056,x22,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706317507103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823901"},{"teacherId":8823901,"projectId":9343656,"letterContent":"The generous donation of pots, aprons, blacklight flashlights, blacklight plates, and Velcro has completely transformed our preparation for our dance competition. My students are currently using the aprons and pots as core elements of our choreography—the aprons aren't just costumes, they're part of the performance, used for quick-change reveals. The pots are being used as percussion instruments and as dynamic props to create impressive formations on the stage. However, the true showstopper is the blacklight gear! We are in the final stages of a routine where dancers, dressed primarily in black, will use the blacklight flashlights to illuminate the Velcro-attached, neon-painted blacklight plates to give an amazing visual.","fullyFundedDate":1754159544883,"projectUrl":"project/ready-to-serve/9343656/","projectTitle":"Ready to Serve","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wyatt Higashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823901_orig.jpg?crop=2056,2056,x22,y120&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706317507103","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823901"},{"teacherId":9477972,"projectId":9775021,"letterContent":"A million thanks for supporting my kindergarten class. They were over the moon with all the things from nutritious snacks to tools to make learning fun.\r\n The snacks are given to students at recess. We talk about the shape and colors of the snack trying to incorporate some learning. They are learning to communicate which snack they want. Next we will talk about how it taste to come up with descriptive words to use it in our writing. \r\n The pens make writing fun. They love that they can choose the color of the pen. The colored pens bring so much happiness and smiles into their lives. \r\n Thank you so much for your generous donation. Aloha & Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1759447407367,"projectUrl":"project/brighten-up-their-lives/9775021/","projectTitle":"Brighten Up Their Lives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Asada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9477972"},{"teacherId":4451520,"projectId":9730779,"letterContent":"My students are really enjoying the prizes that I ordered for our Cub Store, which is part of our positive behavior program. They earn Cub Cash for showing positive behaviors throughout the school day—whether in class, at recess, or in the café. Every time a student earns Cub Cash, their faces light up with excitement and pride. It's amazing to see how such a simple reward system motivates them to make good choices and show kindness, responsibility, and respect toward others.\r\n\r\nWhen students visit the Cub Store, they can't wait to spend their Cub Cash on the awesome prizes like stuffed animal keychains, stickers, pencils, Takis, Sour Patch candy, toothbrushes, and socks. They love looking through the items and deciding what to buy, and it's clear that the rewards make a big difference in their behavior and attitude. It's wonderful to see how they are learning that positive actions bring positive rewards. Thank you so much for helping make our Cub Store such a success!","fullyFundedDate":1758588139766,"projectUrl":"project/helping-students-shine-through-positive/9730779/","projectTitle":"Helping Students Shine Through Positive Behavior Rewards","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4451520"},{"teacherId":9418958,"projectId":9709710,"letterContent":"Our \"Let's Get This FSC Classroom!\" project has made such a positive difference! My students were so excited when the new materials arrived—they couldn't stop smiling and asking questions about how we'd use everything. We've been using the new classroom resources to support hands-on learning, sensory activities, and interactive lessons that help each student stay engaged and motivated. One special moment was seeing a student proudly complete an activity using the new tools for the first time—it was pure joy! These resources have transformed our learning space into a more inclusive and stimulating environment. Next, we'll continue using them to promote independence, creativity, and teamwork in all areas of our classroom learning.","fullyFundedDate":1757884622222,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-this-fsc-classroom/9709710/","projectTitle":"Lets Get This FSC Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. JJ Duarte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9418958"},{"teacherId":9804634,"projectId":9773494,"letterContent":"When our air purifiers and masks arrived, my students were so excited to see something new in the classroom. They were especially curious about how the air purifiers work and happy to know that they help keep our classroom air clean and fresh. My students truly love coming to school, so knowing that the air purifiers help make our room a healthier place makes them feel even more comfortable and cared for.\r\n\r\nThe air purifiers are running every day. One is placed in the front of the room and another is in the back of the room. The students often mention how they can feel the air being cleaner and fresher. Having masks available has also been very helpful. Whenever a student starts to feel unwell, has a cough, or a runny nose, they know they can quietly grab a mask to help keep themselves and others safe.\r\n\r\nIt has been heartwarming to see how this project not only improved the air quality but also encouraged my students to think about health and caring for one another. Thank you for helping us create a safer, cleaner, and happier learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1759364468169,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-kids-bright-futures/9773494/","projectTitle":"Healthy Kids, Bright Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Li","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9804634_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759178161284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804634"},{"teacherId":4451520,"projectId":9423990,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous contribution to our classroom. Because of your kindness, our project has been fully funded, and we have received a wonderful box of supplies that will make a huge difference in our daily work. We are now the proud owners of new plastic folders, pencils, crayons, glue sticks, scissors, fun pom poms to top our dry erase markers, and plastic cover sheets.\r\n\r\nThe day our box arrived was absolutely magical. The students' eyes lit up when I opened it, and there were so many \"oohs\" and \"aahs\" as we unpacked everything. They immediately wanted to try out the new crayons and pencils, and the feeling of having brand new glue sticks was a simple joy. The plastic folders and cover sheets were a big hit as well, as the students loved sorting and organizing their materials. It was a wonderful moment that was made possible by your support.\r\n\r\nThese materials are going to be put to use right away. We are currently working on a classroom project to create student portfolios. The new plastic folders will be used to organize and store their best work throughout the year, from writing assignments to artwork. The plastic cover sheets are perfect for keeping our most important testing materials neat and clean. The new crayons, pencils, and other supplies will allow them to create beautiful title pages and final drafts, ensuring their hard work looks its best. These tools will not only help them stay organized but will also give them a sense of pride and ownership over their work.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students and our classroom. Your gift has provided us with the tools we need to learn and grow. We are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1753478012261,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-language-supplies-for-our-grow/9423990/","projectTitle":"Igniting Language: Supplies for Our Growing ELLs","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4451520"},{"teacherId":7930401,"projectId":7212078,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our endeavors with music education. It means a lot to have other people interested in providing the arts to elementary school students. I truly appreciate that you have taken the time and money to support our classroom activities. I personally appreciate that you are investing in my class and my students. I want to provide the most well-rounded education as I possibly can and this is a huge project to support. It is so exciting to know that other people care enough to support this financially. \r\nThank you.","fullyFundedDate":1677786183891,"projectUrl":"project/steelpan-smalls/7212078/","projectTitle":"Steelpan Smalls","teacherDisplayName":"Mx. Brock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7930401_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689050887467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/music-1msbrock"},{"teacherId":8979373,"projectId":8647562,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our classroom has been transformed! The new resources have sparked curiosity, creativity, and deeper engagement among my students in ways I couldn't have imagined.\r\n\r\nWe've already put the materials to great use. One standout project was our \"Community Changemakers\" unit, where students researched local issues and designed real-world solutions using the new tools. With access to updated technology and hands-on learning supplies, students created visual presentations, models, and even short video pitches to share their ideas. The pride in their work was unmistakable.\r\n\r\nI'll never forget the moment they first saw the new materials. Their faces lit up—there were gasps, high-fives, and excited chatter all around. One student said, \"Wait...this is really for us?\" That moment alone reminded me how much your generosity matters.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're diving into a STEM challenge where students are building prototypes to solve environmental problems. With the tools you've helped provide, they're able to experiment, revise, and bring their ideas to life in ways that foster both confidence and collaboration.\r\n\r\nNext up? We're taking these projects further by connecting with a local community center to share our work. Students will present their solutions to real audiences—an experience that builds not only academic skills but real-world confidence.\r\n\r\nThank you again for opening these doors for my students. Your support has made an incredible difference, and we are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1724902269866,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-24-25/8647562/","projectTitle":"Essentials for 24-25","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hayashi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8979373"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50848","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":383,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":88,"percentAsian":16,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":0,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":37.2,"schoolId":50848,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kauluwela Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kauluwela Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kauluwela-elementary-school/50848"}