{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kaumana Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9920416,"projectId":9635952,"letterContent":"On behalf of the third-grade students and staff at Kaʻūmana Elementary School, please accept our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of recess games and snacks received in October 2025. Our students are loving it!\r\n\r\n\r\nYour support directly addresses our goal of creating the best possible learning environment for our students, both in and out of the classroom. As you know, a simple act of generosity can impact a child's entire day, and your contribution will help us in two powerful ways:\r\n\r\n\r\nMaking Recess Matter: By helping us secure new games and activities, you have done more than provide entertainment. You have invested in our students' physical, social, and cognitive development. These new supplies have been powerful learning tools, fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and memory skills during their essential time to recharge.\r\n\r\nKeeping Bellies Full: Your donation ensures we can provide healthy snacks to give students the fuel they need. This simple support is key to helping them maintain concentration in class and the energy required to play, learn, and make it through the entire school day focused.\r\n\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our third graders now have more engaging, meaningful recesses and the sustained energy to succeed in their daily studies. You are directly supporting their well-being from the classroom to the playground.\r\n\r\n\r\nThank you again for your belief in our students and for your commitment to their success. We are deeply grateful to have you as a partner in their education.","fullyFundedDate":1757959052979,"projectUrl":"project/help-our-third-graders-thrive/9635952/","projectTitle":"Help Our Third Graders Thrive!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9920416"},{"teacherId":7215239,"projectId":9447228,"letterContent":"On behalf of the 5th-grade class at Kaumana Elementary School, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donation. Your support helped us provide snacks and prizes for our classroom economy system—and the impact has been truly meaningful.\r\n\r\nOur classroom economy is more than just a fun activity—it teaches students essential life skills like financial literacy, responsibility, decision-making, and goal setting. With your donation, we were able to stock our class store with exciting and motivating rewards, which kept students engaged and eager to participate in their learning and behavior goals.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you helped fund were also a big hit! Whether it was a little treat after a job well done or something to keep them energized during long days, it made a real difference in our classroom atmosphere and student morale.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has helped create a classroom environment where learning is exciting, effort is rewarded, and every student feels valued. Mahalo for believing in our students and investing in their growth.","fullyFundedDate":1753772382318,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-success-snacks-prizes-for-a-t/9447228/","projectTitle":"Fueling Success: Snacks & Prizes for a Thriving Classroom Economy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7215239_orig.jpg?crop=1066,1066,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622792665436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alohamshowell"},{"teacherId":9939649,"projectId":9268928,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom project. Your support has provided our students with the sports equipment they need, and it has already made a huge difference in our physical education classes.\r\n\r\nMy students and I are using the new sports equipment to learn about and practice a variety of team sports, including soccer and basketball. For many students, this was the first time they were able to participate fully in a team sport. They learned how to work together, communicate effectively, and celebrate each other's successes. I saw students who normally hang back on the sidelines step up and become leaders.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the materials, they were so excited! Their eyes lit up, and they immediately started talking about all the different games we could play. They were especially thrilled about the soccer balls, as we had very few that were still in good condition before your donation. \r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue building on the skills we've learned. We'll be moving on to a basketball unit next, using the new basketballs to practice dribbling, shooting, and teamwork. Our goal is to host a class-wide tournament at the end of the semester to celebrate all the progress we've made. We can't wait to see what they accomplish next!\r\n\r\nThank you again for helping our students feel confident and capable. Your gift has had a lasting impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746444475923,"projectUrl":"project/a-multi-beneficial-physical-reward-syste/9268928/","projectTitle":"A Multi-Beneficial Physical Reward System","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9939649_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y514&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1745609991405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939649"},{"teacherId":9829494,"projectId":8926760,"letterContent":"When the new art supplies arrived, my students' faces lit up—they couldn't believe these materials were just for them. As a traveling art teacher, I now carry these resources from room to room, giving every K–6 class the chance to explore creativity in new ways. We've used them to dive deep into projects that blend art with social and emotional learning—painting feelings, sculpting strengths, and creating collaborative pieces that encourage problem-solving and empathy.\r\n\r\nOne of my favorite moments was watching a usually quiet student share the meaning behind her artwork with the whole class—her voice steady, her eyes bright. That confidence was built stroke by stroke, with the very supplies you helped provide. These tools have turned art time into a safe space for self-expression, and my students are already asking what big, creative challenges we'll tackle next.","fullyFundedDate":1731241199897,"projectUrl":"project/portable-supplies-for-our-traveling-art/8926760/","projectTitle":"Portable Supplies for Our Traveling Art Teacher","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Gracie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9829494_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755319813533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9829494"},{"teacherId":8361424,"projectId":6955823,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation in support of my preschool special education classroom. I was able to have my students use music and the beats of the music toto help them create art! We got down and dirty with paint and first started with our feet dipped in paint, then on a long piece of butcher paper on the grass...the students got to dance to just music!!! They had so much fun! They were messy as could be and got paint all over themselves and their teachers too. It was a great creation.","fullyFundedDate":1667179133872,"projectUrl":"project/preschool-mindful-moments-are-alive-with/6955823/","projectTitle":"Preschool Mindful Moments Are Alive With Music and Art!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vincent","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8361424"},{"teacherId":9920416,"projectId":9165472,"letterContent":"Our students are using the great new table for small groups during our Response To Intervention times. It gives us a great opportunity to learn in intentional learning spaces. This space also allows each student a quiet space to be engaged in one-on-one sessions with the teacher. \r\n The students were so excited to see our new addition to the classroom. We also used it for small group projects which allowed students to build their confidence in a special place. Thank you so much for adding these new items to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742928256960,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-futures-support-our-classroom/9165472/","projectTitle":"Fueling Futures: Support Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dinkel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9920416"},{"teacherId":8976880,"projectId":9154964,"letterContent":"Thank you CANNOT BEGIN to express how grateful my keiki and I are for the materials you purchased for us. We used the materials to help them sort objects by beginning sounds, how to hear the sounds in CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words and how to spell and write. We are still practicing how to form each letter correctly, but considering how they wrote at the beginning of the year compared to now, what a HUGE IMPROVEMENT! \r\n They LOVED the \"hands-on\" objects they used to sort to learn beginning sounds. Many of them have very limited vocabulary and understanding, so the sorting tubs were amazing. They were very excited and eager to see what the objects were and to use the new dry erase boards. They didn't have to use the dry erase boards from previous years. The keiki said, \"This is Christmas!\" \r\n Our next project is a 4 week Kinder Camp where keiki will learn the rituals and routines of Kindergarten, learn how to interact and socialize with their peers through physical fitness activities and turn taking when playing board games and puzzles, as well as academic skills like phonics, writing and counting and cardinality. We have a lot of learning to do. Mahalo again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1741728595227,"projectUrl":"project/be-a-proficient-reader-and-writer/9154964/","projectTitle":"Be a Proficient Reader and Writer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Zoller","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8976880"},{"teacherId":9815023,"projectId":9271757,"letterContent":"PRICELESS! Your generosity and kindness will help to beat the \"summer slide\" and keep students minds and bodies healthy so they can be at their best when school begins again in August! When seeing their goodie bags filled to the brim with books, snacks, and meals, students' eyes lit up! One even said that \"this is better than Christmas!\" \r\nThe books you provided will allow for continued growth in reading and instill that love of reading by choice in a fun way! Who doesn't love a great graphic novel?! The message in the books also sets a great foundation of kindness, appreciation, & sharing aloha! The snacks and meals will truly fuel their bodies so their focus can be on making great family memories instead of where their next meal will come from as many children across our country need to do when school is out. \r\nI send you a mahalo nui (huge thanks) for partnering with me to help build a better future for our children...one heart at a time! You are PRICELESS! Aloha aku, aloha mai! The love that you give, will be returned to you! Have a happy summer! You sure made ours!","fullyFundedDate":1746444835159,"projectUrl":"project/no-summer-slide-feed-your-mind-your/9271757/","projectTitle":"No Summer Slide! Feed Your Mind & Your Body","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ah Hee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9815023"},{"teacherId":7931246,"projectId":9280070,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire 6th grade class, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of books to our classroom library.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, our students now have access to a diverse and engaging selection of books that have already begun to spark curiosity, inspire imagination, and foster a genuine love for reading. Every day, I see students eagerly reaching for titles during independent reading time, discussing stories with their classmates, and discovering new authors and genres they hadn't explored before. Your donation has made our library a place of excitement and possibility.\r\n\r\nFor many of our students, access to books at home is limited. Your gift has not only enriched our classroom environment but also given these young readers the opportunity to experience the joy of reading in a way that can truly change lives. You've helped create a space where every child feels seen, encouraged, and empowered through literature.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support of education and your belief in the power of books. Your generosity has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and it will continue to do so for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1746444835033,"projectUrl":"project/dream-classroom-library/9280070/","projectTitle":"Dream Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Yamamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7931246"},{"teacherId":2431255,"projectId":9247764,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our school-wide \"Graduation Day Walk of Honor\" project was brought to life in the most joyful way. The materials helped provide props among all grade levels. PreK-5th grade students all participated in the big event for our 6th graders. They added personalized signs congratulating our graduates, who were surprised and felt so special as they did their final walk through campus. This was a powerful way to demonstrate what it means to be part of a community. This project didn't just support a project, but it created lasting memories. Mahalo for being a part of our school 'ohana.","fullyFundedDate":1746444835284,"projectUrl":"project/graduation-day-walk-of-honor/9247764/","projectTitle":"Graduation Day Walk of Honor","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Halsted","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2431255"},{"teacherId":7215239,"projectId":9156579,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom! Your donations provided us with much-needed snacks for SBA testing this spring and gardening supplies that we are excited to use during next year's science unit.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you helped supply made a big difference for our 5th graders during state testing. Having something nutritious to fuel their brains helped them stay focused, energized, and confident during long testing sessions. It may seem small, but those snacks made a big impact!\r\n\r\nWe're also incredibly grateful for the gardening tools and supplies you provided. While we haven't had a chance to use them yet, we're already planning to incorporate them into next year's ecosystems unit in science. These materials will allow students to engage in hands-on learning as they explore plant life, soil, and the environment right outside our classroom.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create meaningful learning experiences for our students and supports both their academic success and overall well-being. Thank you again for investing in our classroom and in the future of our students!","fullyFundedDate":1741965096892,"projectUrl":"project/growing-knowledge-nourishing-minds-ga/9156579/","projectTitle":"Growing Knowledge & Nourishing Minds: Gardening and Snacks for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Howell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7215239_orig.jpg?crop=1066,1066,x0,y35&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1622792665436","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alohamshowell"},{"teacherId":7931246,"projectId":9142968,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our heartfelt appreciation for your generous donation in support of our 6th Grade Aloha Farewell Talent Showcase. Your contribution played a vital role in helping our class create a joyful, memorable, and meaningful celebration for our students as they prepare to transition to the next exciting chapter of their educational journey.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we were able to provide a red-carpet stage where every student had the opportunity to shine—whether through music, dance, poetry, art, or other talents. The showcase was more than just a performance; it was a moment for our students to express themselves, build confidence, and feel seen and celebrated by their peers, teachers, and families.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helped us provide everything from decorations and costumes to keepsakes that made the event extra special. It truly reflected the spirit of aloha—community, love, and connection—and created lasting memories that our students will carry with them for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1742926752517,"projectUrl":"project/kaumana-6th-grade-aloha-showcase-a-f/9142968/","projectTitle":"Kaumana 6th Grade Aloha Showcase.... 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