{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kealakehe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1470644,"projectId":10175736,"letterContent":"The organizational materials and supplies funded through this project have made a lasting difference in our classroom. With labeled storage bins, organizers, and accessible learning materials, students are able to independently locate, use, and return the tools they need for STEM activities. This has reduced time spent managing materials and increased time for hands-on exploration, collaboration, and problem-solving.\r\n\r\nA well-organized learning environment has also helped students develop responsibility and ownership of our classroom resources. They take pride in caring for shared materials, following classroom routines, and working together efficiently during engineering challenges and science investigations. Instead of searching for supplies, students can focus on designing, testing, and improving their ideas.\r\n\r\nThese organizational systems will continue to benefit future classes by keeping our STEM materials safe, accessible, and ready for learning. Your generosity has created a classroom where curiosity, creativity, and innovation can thrive because students have the resources they need at their fingertips. Thank you for investing in our students and helping build a learning environment that supports meaningful, hands-on STEM experiences every day.","fullyFundedDate":1778061116984,"projectUrl":"project/stem-success-organizing-our-future-engi/10175736/","projectTitle":"STEM Success: Organizing Our Future Engineers and Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1470644_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x30,y157&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619211096607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1470644"},{"teacherId":7824556,"projectId":9928150,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through this project! This has provided me with new classroom supplies to support my students during intense moments of behavioral escalation. My calm corner now has a new area rug, bean bag chair, sensory lights, and de-escalation pillow, which students can jump on without fears of getting hurt. New eraser packs are also used as tangible reinforcements for positive behavior choices made throughout the school day. Thank you for your kokua with regulating all feelings within my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1774195344950,"projectUrl":"project/regulated-and-ready-to-learn/9928150/","projectTitle":"Regulated and Ready to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nuzum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741910518879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824556"},{"teacherId":9479065,"projectId":9776068,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our students now have access to a color printer that has made a noticeable difference in our classroom every day. Before receiving this printer, we often had to use black-and-white copies, which made it harder for students to distinguish important information, diagrams, maps, graphs, and pictures. Now, our learning materials are colorful, engaging, and much easier for students to understand.\r\n\r\nThe color printer has helped bring our STEM activities, science lessons, reading resources, and classroom projects to life. Students can clearly see patterns, labels, and visual details that support their learning. Whether they are completing hands-on experiments, creating presentations, or working on educational games, the colorful materials keep them excited and motivated to participate.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting things for our students is seeing their own work printed in vibrant color. They take great pride in creating posters, reports, and projects that look professional and showcase their creativity. Their excitement is evident every time they receive a colorful worksheet or see their finished work displayed around the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe printer has been especially meaningful for our visual learners and students who benefit from extra support. Color-coded directions, highlighted key concepts, and vivid images help these students better understand lessons and stay engaged. Students who sometimes struggle with attention are more eager to participate when learning materials are bright, organized, and visually appealing.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done much more than provide a printer. it has given our students access to engaging, high-quality learning materials that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Thank you for investing in our classroom and helping our students succeed. Your support is appreciated every single day!","fullyFundedDate":1759625826822,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-learning-to-life-with-a-classro/9776068/","projectTitle":"Bringing Learning to Life with a Classroom Color Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Reyes","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9479065_orig.jpg?crop=1713,1713,x339,y355&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718259719257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9479065"},{"teacherId":7824556,"projectId":10167189,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom through this project! This project allowed for updated classroom materials and furnishings to make my room feel like home. Teaching in a low socio-economic community, being able to foster a sense of belonging in my classroom with these updated materials makes me so excited to start the new school year with a strong social emotional foundation where all students feel welcomed. Our updated classroom library area will be a student favorite with the new plants and lighting to make it feel extra cozy when reading a new book! Mahalo nui loa for your kokua.","fullyFundedDate":1778061121002,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-as-a-daisy/10167189/","projectTitle":"Fresh as a Daisy!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nuzum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741910518879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824556"},{"teacherId":9462675,"projectId":10107384,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to valuable resources that are making learning more engaging, interactive, and meaningful every day. The new materials have already become an important part of our classroom routines and lessons.\r\n\r\nWhen the resources first arrived, the students were excited and eager to explore them. Their faces lit up as they began using the materials, and many immediately began discussing how they could use them during class activities. The excitement was contagious and created an instant sense of enthusiasm for learning.\r\n\r\nWe have been using these resources to support hands-on learning experiences and collaborative projects. One memorable moment occurred during a recent lesson when students used the new materials to work together, solve problems, and share their ideas with confidence. The increased engagement and participation were evident as students took ownership of their learning and encouraged one another throughout the activity.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we will continue incorporating these resources into upcoming lessons and projects that promote critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. Our students will have more opportunities to explore concepts in greater depth, practice new skills, and apply their learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nYour support has provided more than just classroom materials—it has created opportunities for discovery, growth, and success. Thank you for investing in our students and helping make these experiences possible. Your generosity is making a lasting impact on our classroom each and every day.","fullyFundedDate":1771709762569,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-and-others-communicate-with-non-/10107384/","projectTitle":"Help Us and Others Communicate With Non-verbal People","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tammy Vierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9462675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743278076257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9462675"},{"teacherId":4013959,"projectId":10084091,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and our students. Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference. When my students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with excitement. They were curious, happy, and proud to have something new to use in our classroom. It was also special for them to know that people outside of our school cared enough to support their learning and growth.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the new resources during small group lessons, classroom activities, social-emotional learning, and positive behavior support. The materials have helped make our lessons more hands-on, engaging, and meaningful. One special moment happened during a lesson about friendship, kindness, and problem-solving. Students used the materials to practice taking turns, sharing ideas, and talking through situations that can happen at school. Some students who are usually quiet were more willing to join in because the activity felt fun and safe.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped our students feel more connected, confident, and excited to participate. They are learning important skills like using kind words, calming down when upset, solving problems peacefully, and encouraging one another. The materials also give us more ways to celebrate students for their effort, kindness, responsibility, and growth.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue using these resources in small groups, classroom lessons, and individual check-ins. We will keep building on lessons about friendship, self-control, kindness, and making positive choices throughout the school day. These skills help our students not only in the classroom, but also on the playground, in the lunchroom, and in their everyday interactions with others.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our students. Your support has given us more than supplies. You have helped create moments of joy, connection, confidence, and growth. We are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1770489870036,"projectUrl":"project/sel-snack-station-for-keiki/10084091/","projectTitle":"SEL Snack Station for Keiki","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Mench","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4013959_orig.png?crop=369,369,x0,y91&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1699925371571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4013959"},{"teacherId":7684928,"projectId":6256929,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom and helping provide books, art supplies, and motivational stickers for my kindergarten students. When the materials arrived, the excitement was contagious. Students eagerly looked through the new books, explored the art materials, and were thrilled to earn stickers as they worked toward their learning goals. These resources have helped create a positive and engaging classroom environment where students are excited to learn each day.\r\n\r\nWe have been using the books during read-alouds and literacy lessons to build vocabulary, comprehension, and social-emotional understanding. The art supplies have allowed students to respond to stories through drawings, paintings, and creative projects that help deepen their understanding of what they read. One of my favorite moments was watching students illustrate scenes from a story and then share their artwork with classmates, practicing both creativity and communication skills. The motivational stickers have also encouraged students to celebrate their growth and persevere when learning feels challenging.\r\n\r\nThese resources continue to play an important role in helping students reconnect with the joy of learning. As we move forward, students will use these materials to create story-based projects, explore their emotions through art, and strengthen their literacy skills. Your generosity has helped provide experiences that many students missed during the pandemic and has given them opportunities to grow academically, socially, and creatively. Thank you for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1646649426013,"projectUrl":"project/read-color-write-repeat/6256929/","projectTitle":"Read, Color, Write. Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Kumar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7684928"},{"teacherId":9318514,"projectId":10104028,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation for Girl Sports Stories books for our elementary school students. Your support has provided our children with inspiring stories of perseverance, determination, and achievement. \r\nAs soon as the books arrived, several students were eager to pick them up and start reading. Their excitement was wonderful to see, and many were immediately drawn to learning about the athletes and their journeys to success.\r\nThank you for investing in literacy, representation, and the growth of our young readers. Your gift will have a lasting impact on our school community, and we are truly grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1778061130559,"projectUrl":"project/girl-sports-stories/10104028/","projectTitle":"Girl Sports Stories","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318514_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x84,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713399459880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318514"},{"teacherId":7929025,"projectId":10103128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom project! Your generosity and kindness mean the world to my students and me. Because of your support, our classroom has new exciting books, flexible seating, sensory tools, and supplies.\r\n\r\nMy students love to read and learn. The graphic novels and reading materials you gave will inspire a love of reading. The seating options and sensory tools will help students stay focused, comfortable, and ready to learn each day.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping create a classroom where every child feels supported, valued, and excited to come to school.\r\n\r\nI'm very grateful for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1771716849587,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-cozy-calm-and-book-loving-c/10103128/","projectTitle":"Creating a Cozy, Calm, and Book-Loving Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Davis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7929025_orig.jpg?crop=2128,2128,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646431012619","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929025"},{"teacherId":3346177,"projectId":10198916,"letterContent":"Thank you for generously giving to my classroom. Through the giving of your family and others donors who believe in the public education and the power of books we have been able to replace my entire classroom library over the last few years. We now have books the the students want to read and are engaged in reading.\r\nHave books that the students want to read help us to build life long readers and learning. The kids are so excited to read the new books and to get to read them. Thank you for supporting our students and making sure that they have books to read.","fullyFundedDate":1778061127823,"projectUrl":"project/new-books/10198916/","projectTitle":"New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3346177"},{"teacherId":9828870,"projectId":10077038,"letterContent":"First of all, thank you so much for funding our project and investing in our classroom!\r\n\r\nStandardized testing can be a stressful and frustrating experience for most students—especially those who require extra support to access grade-level content. To help alleviate their anxiety and uncertainty, we aimed to create a calm, supportive environment, and your generosity made that possible.\r\n\r\nHere is how your donations impacted our classroom:\r\n\r\nHeadphones: These helped students keep their focus entirely on their own tasks and significantly limited the distractions around them.\r\n\r\nPrivacy Folders: Paired with the headphones, these gave students a personal, distraction-free workspace so they could concentrate and keep pushing forward.\r\n\r\nSensory Items: Students who needed extra sensory support were able to channel their energy productively, allowing them to settle down and focus on their work.\r\n\r\nSnacks: These provided a much-needed brain break and fueled our students' bodies and minds right before their assessments.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students felt prepared, supported, and cared for during a high-stakes week. Thank you for making a tangible difference in their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1771990397600,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-success-in-our-4th-grade-inclu/10077038/","projectTitle":"Tools for Success in our 4th Grade Inclusion Hub","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kelly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9828870_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770947898362","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9828870"},{"teacherId":7930363,"projectId":10106839,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project. Because of your generosity, our students now have access to tools and materials that will make a meaningful difference in their learning every single day.\r\n\r\nYour donations provided resources that support both academic growth and social-emotional development in our classroom. With our new magnetic write-and-wipe boards and magnetic letters, students will have more hands-on opportunities to practice foundational reading and phonics skills—building confidence as emerging readers and writers. These interactive tools make learning engaging, accessible, and fun.\r\n\r\nThe classroom timer, digital wall clock, and privacy folders will help students develop independence, manage transitions more successfully, and stay focused during independent work. For many of our learners, predictable routines and visual supports are essential for success.\r\n\r\nYou also helped us create a more inclusive and supportive environment through noise-reducing headphones, theraputty, stress cubes, fidget tools, and poppers. These sensory supports will help students regulate emotions, manage anxiety, and stay ready to learn—especially those who need extra support with attention and self-regulation.\r\n\r\nOur new label maker, file organizers, folders, and envelopes will strengthen classroom organization, allowing me to better prepare individualized materials and keep learning resources easily accessible for students. Even our prize wheel and small incentive items will help us celebrate growth, effort, and positive behavior—building motivation and joy in the classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is becoming a place where every student can feel supported, empowered, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their future. 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