{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kea'au Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8825666,"projectId":10107559,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing \"The Kinder Lab\" to life in our classroom! When the materials first arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled—their eyes lit up seeing a dedicated space just for them. This project has provided us with an incredible, focused meeting place specifically designed for small-group instruction. It allows me to work closely with up to six students at a time, creating a supportive environment where every child gets the individual attention they need to thrive.\r\n\r\nWe are already putting this wonderful space to use across all of our subjects. Whether we are diving into a hands-on math activity, practicing our reading foundational skills, or collaborating on a creative science exploration, this versatile lab has completely transformed our daily routine. Looking ahead, our next steps are to use this hub for our upcoming integrated unit, where students will rotate through the lab to build their literacy and problem-solving skills in tandem. Your generosity has truly elevated our classroom learning experience!","fullyFundedDate":1771684959090,"projectUrl":"project/the-kinder-lab/10107559/","projectTitle":"The Kinder Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera-Hiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825666"},{"teacherId":9811812,"projectId":10105985,"letterContent":"I want to share with you ome of 3 student led service projects that was successful with the help of your donations. All service projects were planned and carried out by a 2nd grader and a 4th grader. Both students started mid-schoolyear in a fully self contained setting for extreme behavior. Just 2 months in, they were tasked to plan, prepare, and execute activites for a ypunger class (1 pre-k and 2 first grade). \r\nIn one particular service project, both students helped put together a slide they needed to present to first graders about proper behavior to remember when entering rhe 2nd grade. Two of the highlighted behaviors were 1. Followimg directions and 2. Effective communication with peers and school staff. At the end of the presentation both boys we tasked to demonstrate two projects with the students to practice these behaviors. They were able to guide all students to make a construction paper puppet and create a design on their black art sheet. Allthis while maintaining classroom management and facilitating as student teachers. - For students who were placed in a settimg outside their regular classroom for extreme behaviors, they showed growth through all service projects. This one stands out the most because they showed were able to teach and model the very challenges they were working on themselves. \r\nThank you so mucb for your generosity. When supplies are readily available for student activities, it makes teachable moments happen.","fullyFundedDate":1771677294387,"projectUrl":"project/the-future-leaders-of-elementary-school/10105985/","projectTitle":"The Future Leaders of Elementary School","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tanya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811812"},{"teacherId":2831405,"projectId":10103200,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"No Hungry Learners: Building Foundations with Full Bellies.\" Your support goes far beyond providing snacks; you are directly impacting the daily lives, well-being, and academic success of my first-grade students. At six and seven years old, my students are at a critical stage of growth and development, and your kindness ensures that hunger will never stand in the way of their potential.\r\nHere is the incredible impact your gift makes in our classroom every single day:\r\n*Unlocking Academic Focus: First grade is a massive transitional year where students shift from learning letters to decoding complex texts and solving word problems. This requires immense mental energy. By keeping their bellies full, you give them the stamina and attention spans needed to persevere through tough academic challenges.\r\n*Fostering Emotional Safety: For children, hunger doesn't just look like a grumbling stomach—it manifests as fatigue, anxiety, and behavioral meltdowns. Knowing that our classroom has a guaranteed, reliable source of food creates an environment where students feel safe, cared for, and ready to learn.\r\n*Creating an Equitable Classroom: In our room, no child will ever feel singled out or left behind because they didn't have a snack to bring from home. Your generosity levels the playing field, ensuring every student gets the exact same fuel to succeed.\r\n*Building Communication Skills: When children are well-nourished, they have the physical and emotional energy to participate in collaborative conversations, share their ideas with confidence, and truly engage with their peers.\r\nBy ensuring my students have full bellies, this project removes the barrier of hunger and replaces it with the opportunity to learn. You haven't just bought snacks—you have fueled their futures and shown them that a community of people truly cares about them.","fullyFundedDate":1771745339567,"projectUrl":"project/no-hungry-learners-building-foundations/10103200/","projectTitle":"No Hungry Learners: Building Foundations with Full Bellies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fujita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2831405_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535917991885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-fujita"},{"teacherId":2032264,"projectId":10108652,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! Your generosity means the world to me and my First Graders here at Keaʻau Elementary School.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we can now transform those restless, indoor recess moments into wonderful opportunities for creativity, connection, and STEM learning with our new LCD doodle tablets and magnetic building blocks.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, your kindness ensures that my students' basic needs are met with healthy snacks and reusable water bottles, while the incentives and prizes will keep them highly motivated to show kindness and stay on task every single day.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom will be a place where every student feels recognized, supported, and motivated to do their best—rain or shine! Thank you for investing in our classroom and making a direct impact on these wonderful kids.","fullyFundedDate":1771703271467,"projectUrl":"project/learning-with-incentives/10108652/","projectTitle":"Learning With Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jarneski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2032264_orig.jpg?crop=860,860,x1639,y752&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646644606280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumujarneski"},{"teacherId":8332543,"projectId":9997659,"letterContent":"Oh my goodness, thank you so much for sending us such yummy snacks!\r\n\r\nWe are so happy to have these delicious snacks at morning break. They gives us\r\nHappy Tummies, Super Focus, and everyone now gets to have a snack to fuel up for the rest of the day. Our morning snack time is now everyone's absolute favorite part of the day.\r\n\r\nA Big Thank You From First Grade! Our classroom gets so energetic in the morning, and these snacks are exactly what my little learners need to keep their brains moving. They get so excited when it is time to pick out their treats. You didn't just give us food; you gave us happy, focused, and fueled-up mornings. We appreciate your kindness so much!","fullyFundedDate":1778061119633,"projectUrl":"project/great-snacks-for-morning-break/9997659/","projectTitle":"Great Snacks for Morning Break!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8332543_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644780956797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8332543"},{"teacherId":8357466,"projectId":9911921,"letterContent":"This project served as a powerful, real-world anchor for our English Language Arts (ELA), writing, and science curriculum. As students physically planned and assembled their hydroponic setups in class, they simultaneously engaged in a \"How-To\" writing unit. Students observed, sequenced, and recorded each phase of the construction and planting process in real-time as they went along. Students will be taking their completed \"How-To\" writings home to serve as personalized instruction manuals which allows these young learners to step confidently into the role of the teacher, guiding their parents and families through the setup and maintenance of their systems. This was truly a project to remember and I am proud that their learning will continue when they take their systems home! Thank you again for your generous donation to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765415474127,"projectUrl":"project/food-stability-through-hydroponics/9911921/","projectTitle":"Food Stability Through Hydroponics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bencomo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357466"},{"teacherId":8357466,"projectId":10103038,"letterContent":"This project has significantly enhanced our classroom environment by supporting our students' creative, physical, and behavioral needs. The art materials enhanced hands-on student research projects and allowed us to create meaningful Mother's Day gifts. Recess snacks ensured all students had the energy and focus needed to finish the school day strong. Finally, a fully stocked treasure box revitalized our weekly incentive system, highly motivating students to demonstrate excellent behavior. Ultimately, these resources provided essential nourishment, sparked creativity, and fostered a joyful, positive learning community. We are extremely grateful for your donation to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1771595965225,"projectUrl":"project/creative-and-care/10103038/","projectTitle":"Creative and Care","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bencomo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357466"},{"teacherId":9804088,"projectId":10104529,"letterContent":"The SEL toys gave students opportunities to practice self-regulation, problem-solving, cooperation, and emotional expression in a safe and engaging way. Students who often struggled with focus or managing emotions were able to use calming sensory tools and collaborative games to reset and return to learning more prepared to participate. The classrooms atmosphere became more positive, supportive, and inclusive as students learned healthy ways to communicate and interact with one another throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nThe snacks also played an important role in supporting student success. Many students arrived at school hungry or became distracted during the day because they needed additional nourishment. Having access to different snack options helped students maintain energy, concentration, and motivation during lessons and small group activities. Students were excited to see a variety of choices available, and they especially enjoyed being able to select snacks that matched their personal preferences. This simple opportunity gave students a sense of comfort and care that strengthened their connection to the school community.\r\n\r\nThe combination of SEL resources and snacks significantly boosted positive behavior and student morale. Students became more motivated to follow classroom expectations when they knew they could earn access to special snacks or calming SEL activities as part of positive reinforcement systems. They frequently expressed gratitude and excitement about the new materials, often sharing how the snacks and SEL tools helped them feel happier, calmer, and more ready to learn. Overall, the project created a more nurturing learning environment where students felt supported both emotionally and physically, leading to improved engagement, stronger peer relationships, and a more positive school experience.","fullyFundedDate":1771606569227,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-student-regulation-through-se/10104529/","projectTitle":"Supporting Student Regulation Through Sel & Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9804088_orig.jpg?crop=703,703,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728937272453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804088"},{"teacherId":8819573,"projectId":10103627,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing snacks for our class. Our students have been able to benefit from having healthy choices to eat during recess to regain their energy. This project has supported 24 students during the third and fourth quarters and has provided nutritious support while learning.\r\n\r\nStudents are grateful for the opportunities to fill their tummies and their minds with nutritious snacks. Thank you for your generosity.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate all your support for our students, their basic needs, and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771559427931,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-first-graders/10103627/","projectTitle":"Fueling First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8819573_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696098913220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsraras"},{"teacherId":7941545,"projectId":10104383,"letterContent":"These donations have made a meaningful difference for our students by creating a more supportive and emotionally safe learning environment. The \"Spot of Feelings\" books and plushies help students identify, express, and work through their emotions in healthy ways, while calming snacks provide comfort and support during challenging moments. Students are showing improved self-regulation, stronger communication skills, and more positive interactions with peers and adults. With these tools available, students are better able to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn each day.","fullyFundedDate":1771606142781,"projectUrl":"project/sel-snacks-books/10104383/","projectTitle":"Sel Snacks & Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaohi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7941545_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659919593836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941545"},{"teacherId":8821083,"projectId":10105631,"letterContent":"Students were so excited to receive our boxes of items! They love exploring our new nonfiction texts and utilizing their text features to learn about new things. My students have especially enjoyed the Almanac as they have been learning about places all around the world and recently become interested in flags and geography.\r\nThe class was excited to have snacks during snack time. I was also relieved to be able to tell them, \"Yes, we have snacks today!\" These materials have enhanced our learning capacity and the students are beyond thankful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771694560204,"projectUrl":"project/student-success/10105631/","projectTitle":"Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821083"},{"teacherId":7475934,"projectId":9604882,"letterContent":"What an amazing year!!! Teaching health to our now 900+ students this year has been a rewarding challenge. I am SOOO grateful for the books, stickers, and other teaching resources. The different health books have been especially useful in helping students transition from recess. Rah Rah Radishes is a favorite. \r\nI completely underestimated how AMAZING the 30-Second Dance Party buttons would be. The lower elementary students love having dance parties to have a movement and brain break. They really help to encourage positive classroom choices!\r\nMahalo again for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1758636469021,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-students-stay-in-school/9604882/","projectTitle":"Healthy Students Stay in School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7475934_orig.jpg?crop=319,319,x44,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598256912128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7475934"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67776","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":829,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":26,"percentMultiracialImputed":23,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":61.7,"schoolId":67776,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kea'au Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kea'au Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/kea-au-elementary-school/67776"}