{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kekaha Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6544006,"projectId":10108808,"letterContent":"Your generous donation helped me create a differentiated classroom. I was able to set up Centers to help students at various levels. The carts and bins helped to organize the various manipulatives I have and also created a space that fostered independence. The students enjoyed using all the tools I was able to purchase. It provided them with a variety of hands on experiences and they loved building with the new tools.\r\nMy students were so happy with all the new tools and I will be able to continue to utilize the carts and bins for years to come. My students and I appreciate your generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1771713211790,"projectUrl":"project/language-art-and-math-centers/10108808/","projectTitle":"Language Art and Math Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tsuchiya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6544006"},{"teacherId":8359561,"projectId":9951552,"letterContent":"Your contribution has provided a beautiful foundation of stability that allows us to dream bigger with our upcoming curriculum. Now that our daily energy needs are securely met, my students are moving into the next phase of our current unit: turning our classroom models into final presentations.\r\n Knowing we have a steady supply of \"brain food\" ensures that every student can step up to the presenter's podium feeling sharp, confident, and entirely ready to shine.\r\nThank you for looking into our classroom, recognizing our needs, and choosing to invest in our future. You haven't just provided snacks; you have fueled minds and truly warmed our hearts.","fullyFundedDate":1778282299754,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-things/9951552/","projectTitle":"Snacks & Things","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667080103466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359561"},{"teacherId":8359561,"projectId":8704688,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of classroom supplies. The moment the boxes arrived, the energy in our room completely transformed. My students were absolutely thrilled, and seeing their faces light up with excitement as we unpacked the brand-new materials was a moment I will not soon forget.\r\nYour generosity has directly enriched our daily learning environment and given my students the tools they need to truly thrive. Thank you for investing in our classroom, sparking joy in our lessons, and being such a vital part of our educational journey. We are deeply grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1728002977040,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-supplies-and-materials/8704688/","projectTitle":"Everyday Supplies and Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667080103466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359561"},{"teacherId":8359561,"projectId":8038429,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of classroom supplies to our room. In our daily routine, resources like these are not just tools; they are the catalysts for curiosity, creativity, and community. Your support has infused our classroom with fresh energy, and I am thrilled to share exactly how your investment is making a difference every single day.\r\nYour generosity has not only supplied our shelves but has also sustained our momentum for the weeks to come. Thank you for being a vital part of our learning community and for giving my students the tools they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1700350185562,"projectUrl":"project/supply-list/8038429/","projectTitle":"Supply List","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667080103466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359561"},{"teacherId":9346185,"projectId":9960492,"letterContent":"The impact of the donation cannot be stated in words, but can only be felt in the impact that the future holds for us, and the students we have taught. There is nothing more we can do than to give these students the tools they need to succeed. \r\n\r\nThe kids will be able to look back at their time at Kekaha Elementary with a greater fondness and memory of what was a great time in their lives. \r\n\r\nWe thank you for all you generous donations you do for us and for others, and we thank you with a great mahalo.","fullyFundedDate":1771456952305,"projectUrl":"project/for-our-keiki/9960492/","projectTitle":"For Our Keiki","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346185"},{"teacherId":8359561,"projectId":10111128,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. Your support has allowed us to purchase essential materials and supplies that are already making a profound difference in the lives of my students. In education, we often talk about meeting the needs of the \"whole child,\" and your contribution has directly enabled us to do exactly that by supporting both their emotional and educational goals.\r\nEvery day, my classroom welcomes a diverse group of learners, each with unique strengths and challenges. To help them thrive, we must create an environment that fosters both academic growth and emotional resilience. Thanks to your funding, we were able to acquire specialized educational tools, hands-on learning resources, and creative supplies that make our daily lessons more engaging and accessible. These materials allow my students to interact with the curriculum in tactile, meaningful ways, turning abstract concepts into concrete understandings and sparking a genuine excitement for learning.","fullyFundedDate":1771788616020,"projectUrl":"project/replenish-daily-supplies/10111128/","projectTitle":"Replenish Daily Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667080103466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359561"},{"teacherId":1774188,"projectId":10105487,"letterContent":"In a traditional classroom, students often sit passively, waiting for the \"right\" answer to appear on a screen. Your donation has completely flipped that dynamic. Here is how your gift is changing the way we learn:\r\n\r\nPromoting Risk-Taking: There is something magical about a whiteboard. Unlike paper, a dry-erase surface is temporary. My students are now more willing to try difficult problems because they know they can simply \"wipe away\" a mistake and try again.\r\n\r\nVisual Thinking: These boards allow students to map out complex ideas, draw diagrams, and brainstorm collaboratively. It has turned our math and science sessions into active workshops rather than lectures.\r\n\r\nImmediate Feedback: I can now scan the room and instantly see where every student is in their thinking process. This allows me to provide support exactly when it's needed, ensuring no student gets left behind.","fullyFundedDate":1771640359126,"projectUrl":"project/our-walls-can-talk-expanding-our-thinki/10105487/","projectTitle":"Our Walls Can Talk: Expanding Our Thinking Space","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sakai-Ajimine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1774188"},{"teacherId":1533813,"projectId":10106696,"letterContent":"I wanted to send a sincere thank you for your incredible generosity in providing our classroom with supplies that we use on a daily basis. It's often the simplest tools that make the biggest difference in a learning environment. Your donation has created a more healthy classroom by using the Clorox wipes and germ-x to get our desk areas sanitized. It has also created more active learning using our whiteboards and dry erase markers to learn from our mistakes and have better understanding of the learning objectives. The snacks have allowed the students to be rewarded when they have reached a goal as a class or individually.\r\nYour support does more than just provide supplies; it shows my students that their community is invested in their success and well-being. We feel very lucky to have partners like you in our educational journey.\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for helping our classroom shine!","fullyFundedDate":1771630002260,"projectUrl":"project/bold-ideas-clean-slates/10106696/","projectTitle":"Bold Ideas, Clean Slates","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fujii","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1533813_orig.jpg?crop=640,640,x0,y32&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1709597290433","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/tiarafujii"},{"teacherId":1774188,"projectId":9931346,"letterContent":"On behalf of my 5th-grade students, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation of individual whiteboards and dry erase markers. It might seem like a small addition to a classroom, but the impact on our daily learning environment has been profound.\r\n\r\nIn a 5th -grade setting, the leap to more complex subjects like long division, algebraic thinking, and fractions can be intimidating. These whiteboards have provided a \"low-stakes\" environment that fosters growth in a couple of ways. \r\n\r\nStudents who are usually hesitant to raise their hands feel much more comfortable \"taking a risk\" on a whiteboard. If they make a mistake, they simply swipe it away and try again.\r\n\r\nI can scan the room during a lesson and instantly see who understands the concept and who needs extra support. This allows for real-time intervention that paper and pencil simply don't provide.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided us with supplies; it has provided my students with a safe space to fail, learn, and ultimately thrive. Thank you for investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1765249208272,"projectUrl":"project/write-it-wipe-it-learn-it/9931346/","projectTitle":"Write It, Wipe It, Learn It!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sakai-Ajimine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1774188"},{"teacherId":6544006,"projectId":9782805,"letterContent":"Many thanks for your generosity! My students were so excited to receive the new supplies for their centers activities! They enjoy using the variety of manipulatives. I am so pleased with the colored carts which provide space to house the materials for my centers. It also helps with organization and differentiation for various activities for our Language Arts and Math Centers.\r\nIt has made my classroom more efficient and my students are responsible with organization and keeping the classroom clean.","fullyFundedDate":1759616994661,"projectUrl":"project/language-arts-and-math-centers/9782805/","projectTitle":"Language Arts and Math Centers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tsuchiya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6544006"},{"teacherId":8359561,"projectId":9782546,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of classroom supplies to our room. In our daily routine, resources like these are not just tools; they are the catalysts for curiosity, creativity, and community. Your support has infused our classroom with fresh energy, and I am thrilled to share exactly how your investment is making a difference every single day.\r\nYour generosity has not only supplied our shelves but has also sustained our momentum for the weeks to come. Thank you for being a vital part of our learning community and for giving my students the tools they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1759607465697,"projectUrl":"project/fall-wish-list/9782546/","projectTitle":"Fall Wish List","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667080103466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359561"},{"teacherId":10207762,"projectId":9782720,"letterContent":"To help inspire my fourth grade students to consider careers in agriculture, biology and environmental science here on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, I adopted a science curriculum called Veggie U. This curriculum is sponsored by the Hawaii Agricultural Foundation. Students learn about plant biology, sustainable farming and healthy eating. One aspect of the project is to have the students study plants closely under a microscope. High quality hand held digital microscopes are available for low cost these days. Thanks to your generous donation, I was able to purchase one handheld microscope for each student. We have not gotten to the lesson yet (creating a worm composting bin in next) but will be using the microscopes in a few weeks. Meanwhile I am sending you some photos of what the students have done so far. Your donation made completing the entire Veggie U curriculum possible.\r\nThanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1759607803023,"projectUrl":"project/building-ag-careers-through-veggie-unive/9782720/","projectTitle":"Building Ag Careers through Veggie University","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. D Meharg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10207762"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50962","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":323,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":59,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":19,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":40,"percentMultiracialImputed":22,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.0,"schoolId":50962,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kekaha Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kekaha Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/kapaa-kauai-waimea-school-district/kekaha-elementary-school/50962"}