{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kea'au Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7941545,"projectId":9772439,"letterContent":"The donations provided have had a profound impact on our students' commitment to regular attendance. With the additional resources provided, we've been able to offer incentives that inspire our students to prioritize their education and attend school consistently. These incentives not only reward good attendance but also create a positive and supportive atmosphere within the school community. As a result, students are more motivated to engage in their learning, participate actively in classroom activities, and build stronger relationships with their peers and teachers. The donations have not only provided tangible rewards but have also instilled a sense of value and importance in each student's education, setting them on a path towards greater academic success and personal growth. We are immensely grateful for the impact your generosity has had on our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1759195450424,"projectUrl":"project/attend-today-achieve-tomorrow/9772439/","projectTitle":"Attend Today Achieve Tomorrow","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":8357466,"projectId":9774379,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation to our class. The students were so excited to see the incentives for positive behavior that were added to our classroom treasure chest. These items are earned daily and help keep students motivated, both academically and behaviorally. We were also fortunate to grow and share our bok choy plants with our families right before Christmas. The students monitored their plants throughout the months prior and we so proud to be able to take them home. Your donation helped make great memories in our classroom this year and we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1759427049908,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-learning/9774379/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bencomo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357466"},{"teacherId":8332543,"projectId":9702678,"letterContent":"First of all I want to express how incredible you all are. You are impacting the lives of students and teachers you have never met. This is an incredible gift you are giving to my students and myself. \r\n\r\nMy students were amazed with the star chair that they get to sit in for one day. They have to earn this reward by good citizenship, participation, and being a kind person. They get to bring all their materials to the giant chair and love sitting up front and being able to work all day in this chair. It makes my students feel so special. \r\n\r\nThe microphone has helped save my voice and turned my shyest students into classroom speakers.\r\n\r\nI want to thank everyone who supported my classrooom.","fullyFundedDate":1759455018574,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9702678/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","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":8363929,"projectId":9773692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the small group rainbow table. Your support is already making a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students enjoy meeting at the table and they were so excited when they saw our new learning table.\r\n\r\nThe table has created a welcoming space where students can collaborate, learn together, and feel comfortable sharing their ideas. It's become a favorite spot for small group work, reading, and creative hands-on activities such as Flashlight Fridays...they can't wait for Fridays!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for investing in our students' learning each day.","fullyFundedDate":1759418021771,"projectUrl":"project/squad-goals/9773692/","projectTitle":"Squad Goals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cobile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8363929_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666943369847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363929"},{"teacherId":8819573,"projectId":9776931,"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 second quarter 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 generosity.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate all your support for our students, their basic needs, and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759454876952,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-first-graders/9776931/","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":2032264,"projectId":9777478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of snacks and prizes for my students. We just had our second quarter Dojo point store where students were able to use all the Class Dojo points they earned throughout the quarter to purchase prizes. The students were so excited at all the new items in our store. My class is grateful for your generosity. Your kindness and support truly made a difference and helped create a fun, positive, and motivating environment in our classroom. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to support our class and help make our school community such a wonderful place.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1759458997651,"projectUrl":"project/fun-incentives-for-positive-behavior-and/9777478/","projectTitle":"Fun Incentives for Positive Behavior and Learning","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":9374666,"projectId":9528913,"letterContent":"Your kindness in donating to our classroom supplies is truly appreciated. Students were overjoyed with their massive Connect Four game. We incorporate it into math games and they develop essential teamwork skills while advancing their math concepts.\r\n\r\nStudents were delighted with all the huge tubs of play doh. They use to create letters to practice letter recognition and numbers to count up to ten. Students also are able to play as they choose during our Fun Friday's to create their own imaginative creations.","fullyFundedDate":1755405614698,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-year-one/9528913/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Year One!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9374666_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700421286455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9374666"},{"teacherId":3270290,"projectId":9773989,"letterContent":"The sensory regulation materials and equipment you have generously donated through Donor Choose has greatly helped my students regulate themselves enough to where they have been able to attend, focus, participate and engage in their learning. The sensory equipment is part of their morning routine when they arrive in school. Through out the school day, student also have the choice of choosing what sensory equipment will help them regulate and be ready to learn. It also has help them to feel more calm and happy as they work towards their developmental goals.","fullyFundedDate":1759373852372,"projectUrl":"project/helping-me-regulate-myself/9773989/","projectTitle":"Helping Me Regulate Myself","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costa-Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3270290"},{"teacherId":2831405,"projectId":9773381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first-grade class. Your gift has a direct and meaningful impact on our young students every day, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we are able to provide nutritious snacks to our first graders, which is making a huge difference in their school day. When a young student's stomach starts to grumble in the afternoon, it's hard for them to focus on reading or math. But now, they can refuel and get the boost of energy they need to stay engaged and concentrate on their lessons.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only nourished their bodies but has also helped create a more comfortable and focused learning environment. Our first graders are more attentive and happier, which helps build a positive classroom community. On behalf of our students and teachers, thank you for investing in their well-being and education. You are a true partner in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1759206198352,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-first-grade-focus/9773381/","projectTitle":"Fueling First Grade Focus","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":145833,"projectId":9156265,"letterContent":"Mahalo! Your support has provided our students with essential tools that will directly enhance their organization, focus, and emotional well-being, making a tangible difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe inclusion of bouncy bands for chair legs and sensory toys acknowledges a vital need in our classroom: the ability to self-regulate and maintain focus. These items create a more inclusive and flexible learning environment by allowing students to safely channel their anxiety or excess energy in non-disruptive ways. This small but powerful investment ensures that all students feel comfortable and able to be present and engaged in their lessons, ultimately supporting their emotional health alongside their academic growth.\r\n\r\nYour donation also directly impacts organizational skills and academic accountability. The new rolling crate is a simple yet powerful item; it won't just make transporting our library books easier, but it will also foster a sense of responsibility and independence as students manage our classroom library resources. The portfolio folders are critical for our literacy foundations course. These folders will serve as dedicated spaces for students to organize work, track their progress, and reflect on their journey throughout the year, giving them a tangible measure of their growth as readers and writers.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for empowering our students. We are incredibly appreciative of your commitment to their success.","fullyFundedDate":1742062808026,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-the-next-big-think/9156265/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for The Next Big Think!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ehrenhalt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp145833_orig.jpg?crop=1390,1390,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651282415796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daphnaehrenhalt"},{"teacherId":145833,"projectId":9031541,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project! Thanks to your support, our students are now enjoying recess snacks that help them refocus and recharge for the rest of the school day. Knowing they have a healthy and delicious snack waiting for them has already made a noticeable difference in their energy levels and ability to concentrate in the afternoon. Your kindness has a direct and positive impact on their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour donation went even further by providing reusable cups and hot cocoa, which has transformed our classroom presentation setup! The students are absolutely loving the chance to pretend to be a \"mini-teacher,\" complete with their own warm drink, as they practice presenting their work. This simple addition has created an engaging, comfortable, and fun environment for building essential public speaking skills. Thank you again for investing in our classroom—your contribution provides both nourishment and creative learning opportunities for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1737581633370,"projectUrl":"project/snack-up-for-success-helping-students-s/9031541/","projectTitle":"Snack Up for Success: Helping Students Stay Energized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ehrenhalt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp145833_orig.jpg?crop=1390,1390,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651282415796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daphnaehrenhalt"},{"teacherId":2831405,"projectId":9312323,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous gifts to our first-grade classroom!\r\n\r\nYour donations—the PE cart, hula hoops, jump ropes, and student desks—have already made a huge, positive impact.\r\n\r\nThe new black student desks have transformed our learning environment, giving every child a clean, dedicated, and comfortable space to focus on reading, writing, and math. Meanwhile, the PE equipment and cart are bringing our recess and physical education periods to life! The hula hoops and jump ropes encourage teamwork, active play, and help the students practice important coordination skills while having a blast.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students are more comfortable, engaged, and physically active throughout the school day. You didn't just donate items; you donated to better learning and happier hearts.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' education and well-being!","fullyFundedDate":1746787365340,"projectUrl":"project/buddies-and-balance-help-us-build-brigh/9312323/","projectTitle":"Buddies and Balance: Help Us Build Brighter Days","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"}],"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","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":61.2,"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"}