{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kealakehe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7928001,"projectId":10106143,"letterContent":"The updated seating provides greater comfort and support, allowing students to focus more effectively on their work. With improved posture and the ability to sit comfortably for longer periods, students are less distracted and more engaged during lessons. My taller students no longer have to sit sideways because we previously had large chairs that did not allow their legs to fit under the desks. Additionally, the fresh design has created a sense of excitement and pride in the classroom environment. I've gotten many compliments from other teachers on the new chairs! Even small changes like these can boost morale, encourage participation, and support better learning outcomes. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771639372663,"projectUrl":"project/seats-of-success/10106143/","projectTitle":"Seats of Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7928001_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728536700181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7928001"},{"teacherId":7928001,"projectId":10079875,"letterContent":"The new colorful and sturdy stools offer students a flexible seating option. Unlike traditional chairs or the spinning stools we previously had, these stools allow for stable seating, which helps students stay focused instead of spinning around. From the moment they were introduced, students were eager to try them. This sense of choice has fostered a feeling of ownership in the classroom, encouraging students to take greater responsibility for their learning. They also take very good care of the stools, at the end of the day, they stack them nicely on the table and in the morning, they are placing them gently on the floor. My students were so excited to get new items for the classroom.\r\n\r\nA small snack for students who haven't eaten breakfast or who are still hungry helped them maintain their energy levels and improve concentration. Often, students who have earned a reward will choose a snack instead of a small toy item. Thank you for helping our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1770264380570,"projectUrl":"project/seating-and-snacks-for-a-calm-class/10079875/","projectTitle":"Seating and Snacks for a Calm Class","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7928001_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728536700181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7928001"},{"teacherId":8974916,"projectId":10107162,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. We are so exited to complete the craft projects when the holidays come. We are also overjoyed to have the students give these amazing gifts to their families. They will be so proud to share their artistic abilities with their families. \r\n\r\nThe different prizes we purchased had been so amazing. The kids love being able to choose a prizes for various achievements like extra reading, completing homework, and birthdays! We love to use the disco lights to have incentive parties they earn as well! We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1771773237838,"projectUrl":"project/make-school-fun-and-inviting/10107162/","projectTitle":"Make School Fun and Inviting!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Franquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974916"},{"teacherId":7824556,"projectId":10103759,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my students and my classroom! This project has provided us with new supplies to be able to update our campus with student centered murals. This includes beautification projects such as repainting student staircases, including movement paths around campus, and painting murals inside grade level buildings. Grade level standards will be embedded in this project, with multiplication staircases be painted on 3rd grade walkways. Thank you so much for your kokua and support for our school!","fullyFundedDate":1771520346307,"projectUrl":"project/brushes-and-books/10103759/","projectTitle":"Brushes and Books!","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":9654586,"projectId":10104633,"letterContent":"Your generosity has made an incredible impact on our classroom, and I am so grateful for your support in funding this project. Because of you, my students now have a meaningful and exciting incentive that encourages them to work hard toward their reading, math, and behavior goals. Having a reward that students can work toward helps build motivation, perseverance, and pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nThe Nintendo Switch, games, and extra controllers are already helping create a positive classroom culture where effort and growth are celebrated. Students are eager to meet their goals, knowing that their hard work can earn them time to enjoy a fun activity with their classmates. The additional controllers allow multiple students to participate together, turning the reward into a shared experience that encourages teamwork, sportsmanship, and connection.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in my students and investing in their success. Your support helps reinforce the idea that hard work matters and that their efforts are recognized. This project will continue to motivate and inspire my students throughout the year, and we are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771512924988,"projectUrl":"project/game-on-for-growth-motivating-academic/10104633/","projectTitle":"Game on for Growth: Motivating Academic Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Borkowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654586"},{"teacherId":9654586,"projectId":9758025,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom by helping provide water bottles for my students. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment. Many of my students come to school without a reliable way to stay hydrated throughout the day, and something as simple as having their own water bottle removes a barrier that can affect their comfort and focus. With their bottles at their desks, students can take quick sips of water when they need to and stay engaged in lessons instead of becoming distracted by thirst or needing to leave the room.\r\n\r\nThis project is also helping us build healthy habits that will last beyond the classroom. We've been talking about how hydration helps our bodies and brains function better—supporting concentration, energy, and overall well-being. Having their own bottles encourages students to drink water regularly and take responsibility for caring for something that belongs to them.\r\n\r\nThe stickers that came with the bottles added a special layer of excitement and ownership. Students loved personalizing their bottles and making them uniquely theirs. It turned a simple classroom supply into something they feel proud of and connected to. Thank you for investing in our students' health, focus, and sense of belonging. Your kindness is felt every day in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1765835849238,"projectUrl":"project/hydration-station/9758025/","projectTitle":"Hydration Station!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Borkowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654586"},{"teacherId":9654586,"projectId":9947657,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support of our classroom. Your kindness is making a real difference in the lives of my fourth graders. Many of my students come from low-income housing where access to healthy snack options is limited, and your donation helps ensure they have nourishing choices available during the school day. Knowing that people care enough to invest in their well-being means so much to them and to me as their teacher.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students will be able to enjoy healthier snacks like protein bars, fruit-based snacks, nuts, and other options made with better ingredients. These snacks will help keep them energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the day. Just as importantly, they will begin to see examples of how the foods we choose can positively affect how our bodies feel and how our brains function.\r\n\r\nYour generosity does more than provide snacks—it shows my students that there are people who believe in them and want them to succeed. Thank you for helping create a classroom environment where students feel supported, cared for, and ready to learn. I am deeply grateful for your contribution and for the impact you are making in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1766067691824,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-over-handy-snacks-that-support/9947657/","projectTitle":"Healthy Over Handy: Snacks That Support Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Borkowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654586"},{"teacherId":6689681,"projectId":9610707,"letterContent":"Our students were able to enjoy their garden. We had many things growing like butterfly peas, tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, squash, watermelon, marigolds, carrots, lavendar, papaya, song of india, crown flower, butterfly flowers, sunflowers...so many things! Your donation supported this both in our garden and also in container gardens outside classrooms. \r\n\r\nWatering cans have been used by neighboring classes to keep plants alive. Thank you so much for your donation!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you and your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1765322536761,"projectUrl":"project/sun-soil-and-water-watch-our-garden/9610707/","projectTitle":"Sun, Soil, and Water - Watch Our Garden Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hanato","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6689681_orig.png?crop=309,309,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1645484847493","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joyhanato"},{"teacherId":10323831,"projectId":9904922,"letterContent":"The additions to the classroom have helped me facilitate positive reinforcement and therefor encouraged learning... THANK YOU. The donations of the bean bags and Wild Robot books are just some of the items donated. I decided to showcase these items because they have truly impacted the students. Everybody LOVED the first Wild Robot so giving them all a copy for Christmas before the winter break was a a true treat. The bean bags have been a mini battle. Everybody wants to sit on a bean bag. However, because they are in demand the ones that deserve it get first priority. This has proven to be a good motivator for everyone to do well in class. \r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the material, they were ecstatic. A helper of the school brought in large boxes addressed to F-20 right around Christmas time. It felt like Santa came early. The joy and excitement was obvious. I made sure to make them realize that there are other people outside of the classrooms that care.","fullyFundedDate":1763570495724,"projectUrl":"project/the-inclusive-experience/9904922/","projectTitle":"The Inclusive Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Unger","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10323831"},{"teacherId":7929025,"projectId":9772735,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through DonorsChoose. Your generosity means more than you know!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, my students now have access to exciting, high-interest books that truly make them want to read. Graphic novels and favorite series help build confidence, strengthen comprehension, and turn even reluctant readers into enthusiastic ones. You are helping create moments where students can't wait to turn the page.\r\n\r\nYour support is also helping us build a welcoming, organized classroom space with the supplies and flexible seating we need for small groups, creativity, and collaboration. These materials will be used every single day.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, you are showing my students that people believe in them and care about their education. That message is powerful and lasting.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom and in the bright futures of my students.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1759417710238,"projectUrl":"project/page-turners-and-prizes/9772735/","projectTitle":"Page Turners and Prizes!","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":5423578,"projectId":9774329,"letterContent":"THANK YOU for this amazing gift! My students were surprised when they saw the pool noodles. After showing them videos of what we were going to do with them, they were so excited to see and experience it all.\r\n\r\nDesk drumming is an activity all students can be successful at. The smiles on their faces say it all. When I asked them to describe drumming in one word, they said \"loud, exciting, strong, empowered, positive, & happy\" among other things.\r\n\r\nThis is something students look forward to after a hard day of working. While we don't do it every day, my goal is to use it at least 2x week to help with reducing our stress levels and learning coordination, rhythm, and tempo along with all the cardiovascular benefits.","fullyFundedDate":1759416600930,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-the-beat/9774329/","projectTitle":"Learning to the Beat!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K. Swangel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5423578_orig.png?crop=271,271,x126,y23&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1770337385525","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5423578"},{"teacherId":9318514,"projectId":10017084,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of elementary sports books. Your support has helped expand our physical education and classroom resources by giving students access to engaging stories that connect sports, literacy, and personal growth.\r\nOur collection includes Best Soccer Players of All Time, Girl Sports Stories, My First Book of Football, Baseball, and Basketball, the Ultimate Basketball Trivia Book, The Golden Puck, Soccer Superstar Lionel Messi, inspirational stories for young achievers, and a variety of coloring books. These materials allow students to explore different sports, learn about athletes from diverse backgrounds, and build foundational knowledge in a way that is fun and age appropriate.\r\nThe books encourage students to read independently, spark curiosity, and inspire meaningful discussions about teamwork, perseverance, and goal setting. Many students see themselves reflected in the stories, which helps build confidence and reinforces the connection between physical activity, character development, and lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nFinally, I am pleased to share that your generous donation has positively impacted every student in PE, grades K–5. 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