{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Keone'ula Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":27.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8975642,"projectId":10085978,"letterContent":"My class was extremely excited to see the new resources. My students have been trying their best to use our previous test taking privacy boards carefully because they have been reused for over 5 years. These boards were bent and creased, not in the best condition, so needless to say, my students were pumped when they saw their new set of test taking privacy boards!\r\n\r\nIn addition to these privacy boards, the treats were prepared for my students with funny and encouraging puns to help lift their spirits on test taking days. Through your generosity, each student got a special surprise on each test day. Our State Assessment is very challenging and many students get discouraged before the test even begins, so these little surprises are pleasant and welcoming distractions that fill every student with motivation.\r\n\r\nI thank you again for making this possible and helping to relieve some of the stress that comes with testing!","fullyFundedDate":1771513649065,"projectUrl":"project/preparing-sba-rockstars/10085978/","projectTitle":"Preparing SBA Rockstars!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cottrell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8975642_orig.png?crop=464,464,x57,y196&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1678393516319","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mai-cottrell"},{"teacherId":6398453,"projectId":9772171,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your kind donation to our cause. Our Kids Initiating Change (KIC) service group not only provides service at our school through our school-wide recycling program, but also with students helping deliver PE or recess equipments upon teacher requests. In the community, we strive to do monthly service projects that focus on helping the environment and serving our community through partnerships with various organizations. \r\nThe materials we acquired through your donation has been used by students during our campus cleanups and recycling efforts. The gloves, trash bags and pickers have come in handy during our service projects within our community as well. We appreciate your support in helping us continue our goal of being the change within our school, community and world. The impact of your donation and the work we have put together this year will extend beyond the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759605709185,"projectUrl":"project/change-starts-with-usone-service-proj/9772171/","projectTitle":"Change Starts With Us...One Service Project at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Coffin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6398453"},{"teacherId":8821070,"projectId":8882730,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your support of our project Fun Motivations. Thanks to your generosity, our classroom is now equipped with fun motivation prizes for my treasure box which I use as a classroom management. Students can earn tokens for good behavior and then spend it at our class treasure cart! It has also taught them to be responsible for their tokens.\r\n\r\nThe materials in this project have helped to fund the treasure cart. It has sparked a new level of engagement. Seeing the students work hard to earn a reward has truly transformed our classroom energy. The sensory toys given also have provided a much needed 'reset' for my students. Your gift does more than provide 'things'-it makes the students feel seen, valued, and excited to learn. Thank you for believing in them!","fullyFundedDate":1729274613488,"projectUrl":"project/fun-motivations/8882730/","projectTitle":"Fun Motivations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821070"},{"teacherId":8821070,"projectId":8221147,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity and for funding my project Wellness and Fun! Because of you, our classroom now has snacks, motivation toys, and games. I know these items seem quite fun, but that is exactly what I am wanted students to feel when they come to school each day. \r\n\r\nThese resources are already making a huge impact. The snacks provide much-needed fuel to help my students. Some come in without eating anything, so having these as an option help bring them the energy they need to learn. Additionally, the team-building activities and games have transformed our classroom culture. My students are learning to play together, be patient and wait till it is their turn, and even think critically. Seeing them laugh and bond over these activities is a joy. Thank you for investing in their well-being and our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1708235601844,"projectUrl":"project/wellness-and-fun/8221147/","projectTitle":"Wellness and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821070"},{"teacherId":8821070,"projectId":9156256,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding the Team Building and Wellness project. My students were so excited to hear that they could use these materials outside during our physical education lessons. We can't wait to work together and use these! \r\n\r\nThey are also very excited to work hard now to earn special toys for their good behavior and work. Having things for them to look forward to in my treasure box really helps to motivate these students. Not all are extrinsically motivated, but it is a nice treat for them to reward them on their hard work throughout the week. \r\n\r\nThese resources make a huge difference. Mahalo again for all your support!","fullyFundedDate":1741816702616,"projectUrl":"project/team-building-and-wellness/9156256/","projectTitle":"Team Building and Wellness","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. O","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821070"},{"teacherId":9393608,"projectId":9782828,"letterContent":"I want to say thank you so much to the donors for funding my project for incentives. It has helped the students to be motivated and want to earn points to get rewards. The students were very delighted to see more prizes and snacks in the treasure chest/snack box. \r\n\r\nI've been creating different ways for students to receive rewards such as doing table points, weekly/quarterly goals as a class, and I am continuing to do individual goals as well. It has been working greatly for them. They are more motivated to want to do better for themselves as students.","fullyFundedDate":1759610458396,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-the-class/9782828/","projectTitle":"Incentives for the Class","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Manuel","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9393608_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704534435924","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9393608"},{"teacherId":9807146,"projectId":9817189,"letterContent":"Your generous support in funding this Teachers Pay Teachers resource has made a meaningful impact on our math block. With engaging, standards-aligned materials, I'm able to provide structured, hands-on lessons that meet the diverse needs of my students.\r\n\r\nThis resource allows me to differentiate instruction, offer targeted practice, and reinforce key math skills in an interactive way. My students are more confident when solving problems, participating in math discussions, and applying strategies independently. The ready-to-use materials also maximize instructional time, allowing me to focus more on small-group support and meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our math block is more engaging, organized, and effective—helping my students build a strong foundation and a positive mindset toward math.","fullyFundedDate":1762267450959,"projectUrl":"project/math-with-purpose/9817189/","projectTitle":"Math with Purpose","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Silla","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807146"},{"teacherId":8826850,"projectId":9773796,"letterContent":"In fifth grade, reading becomes deeper and more analytical. These new books help students strengthen key skills such as identifying theme, analyzing characters' motivations, summarizing chapters, and citing evidence to support their thinking. We focus on vocabulary development, figurative language, and understanding how an author's craft shapes the story. Students also practice making inferences, comparing texts, and engaging in thoughtful discussions that build both comprehension and critical thinking.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and collaborative. You might see students participating in small-group novel discussions, annotating passages, or pausing during a read-aloud to debate a character's choices. Independent reading time allows students to choose books that match their interests while still challenging their skills. Some of my more reluctant readers are gaining confidence as they discover stories that truly capture their attention, while avid readers are pushing themselves to think more deeply and share insightful perspectives. These new books are helping all of my students grow, not just as readers, but as thoughtful, engaged learners.","fullyFundedDate":1759416673886,"projectUrl":"project/crafty-clever-and-classroom-ready/9773796/","projectTitle":"Crafty, Clever, and Classroom Ready!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nguyen","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826850"},{"teacherId":9851303,"projectId":9890942,"letterContent":"because of your generous support, my students are now using the colored pencils, paint, and markers to strengthen both their academic skills and creativity across the curriculum. In reading, students use the colored pencils and markers to highlight key details, color-code text evidence, and illustrate their understanding of stories and informational texts. In social studies, we tied art directly into our unit on the ahupuaʻa, where students illustrated the different land divisions from the mountains to the sea, helping them visualize how resources were shared and used in ancient Hawaiʻi. These hands-on projects made learning more meaningful and helped students make strong connections between art and content.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, my students were beyond excited. They loved seeing the vibrant markers, fresh paint, and full sets of colored pencils ready for everyone to use. Many students took extra care with their work, slowing down to add details and choose colors thoughtfully. You could feel the pride in the room as they shared their finished pieces with classmates.\r\n\r\nNext, students used these supplies to create Valentine's Day 3D optical illusion art. Moving forward, we will continue using these materials for reading skill practice, social studies projects, and creative lessons that allow students to express their learning in multiple ways. Because of your generosity, my students are more engaged, confident, and excited to learn every day.","fullyFundedDate":1762920142648,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-give-my-students-art-supplies-to/9890942/","projectTitle":"Help Me Give My Students Art Supplies to Inspire Creativity!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Monico","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9851303"},{"teacherId":9043238,"projectId":8660899,"letterContent":"The arrival of these supplies has transformed our daily routine into a professional and motivating environment. The half-sheet labels and heavy-duty cardstock have finally solved our organization woes; composition books are now clearly marked, and our anchor charts remain sturdy and readable on the walls for student reference. Meanwhile, the zipper mesh pouches have given my students a sense of pride and ownership over their classroom \"money.\" They no longer worry about losing their hard-earned rewards, which has helped them focus entirely on their classroom jobs and academic goals.\r\nThe \"heart\" of this project shines through during our Friday classroom store and testing days. The Gatorade, Nabisco snacks, and mechanical pencils are the ultimate motivators, turning hard work into tangible rewards that my students truly look forward to. Even on stressful testing days, a simple peppermint mint helps calm their nerves and shows them they are supported. By providing both the practical tools for success and the treats that celebrate their effort, you have helped me create a classroom where students feel organized, valued, and driven to do their best.","fullyFundedDate":1731087277031,"projectUrl":"project/starting-the-school-year-off-right/8660899/","projectTitle":"Starting The School Year Off Right!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Montoya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9043238_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708104895455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9043238"},{"teacherId":10300534,"projectId":9790820,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to our classroom. I, Ms. Leach, and all the students are very grateful to have new supplies. I am a first year teacher so these donated items really helped me set my room up for success and helped students feel like they belong.\r\n\r\nThe storage supplies has really helped keep my classroom organized which has made being a new teacher that much more manageable in all the other crazy day to day things! The learning tools have really helped me support students who need a variety of learning strategies and helped all my students explore different ways of learning. As a new teacher my classroom library also did not have a lot of new books so it was great to have modern titles to add for the students. They are very excited about the selection of books chosen! \r\n\r\nThere are definitely items in my classroom now that I would not have otherwise been able to buy for myself so your donation really helps!","fullyFundedDate":1761332418139,"projectUrl":"project/sense-of-belonging/9790820/","projectTitle":"Sense of Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Leach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10300534"},{"teacherId":10293588,"projectId":9772032,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing this project! With the materials that were donated, we were able to start our nursery right as our Sustainable Living Club (SLC) started off for the school year. Not only were students able to use the donated perlite & peat moss to grow plants from seedlings, but we also used those supplies to plant new Ma'o (Hawaiian cotton) into our school garden during a student-led teacher workshop. Even just having mats & buckets for students to use made the simplest task of pulling weeds more enjoyable for the students.\r\n\r\nWe'll continue to use these materials to prepare for our 3rd annual La Honua (Earth Day Celebration) in April. We plan to grow more Native Hawaiian plants to sell to our Keone'ula families to help bring more Native plants back into our Ewa communities. Students also use that time to share the knowledge they've gained about these plants & spread awareness about Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle. The money raised during this event is then used for the students for their end of year celebration to reward them for all their hard work & time they put into the garden over the past school year.","fullyFundedDate":1759236692739,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-kuleana-responsibility-for-o/9772032/","projectTitle":"Fostering Kuleana (Responsibility) for Our Native Hawaiian Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10293588_orig.jpg?crop=180,180,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1767779374209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10293588"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_32025","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":900,"numTeachers":56,"percentFrplEligible":23,"percentAsian":29,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"16.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":72.2,"schoolId":32025,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Keone'ula Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Keone'ula Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/leeward-oahu-school-district/keoneula-elementary-school/32025"}