{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kihei Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7928172,"projectId":9418675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! Because of your generosity, my students are already using these materials to participate in engaging, hands-on learning experiences that make learning more meaningful and accessible.\r\n\r\nAs a Deaf Education teacher, I work with students who benefit greatly from visual, interactive, and language-rich instruction. These resources are helping students build communication, problem-solving, literacy, math, and teamwork skills through real experiences instead of passive learning.\r\n\r\nThe excitement these materials brought into our classroom was immediate. Students were eager to explore, create, experiment, and discuss their learning with one another. Your support is helping create an environment where students feel successful, included, and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and helping provide opportunities that will continue to make a lasting impact long after this project is complete.","fullyFundedDate":1757258622180,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-thematic-learning/9418675/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Thematic Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Horwitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7928172_orig.png?crop=1238,1238,x282,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659901969963","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7928172"},{"teacherId":6578379,"projectId":9776345,"letterContent":"May 16, 2025\r\n\r\nDear Donors Choose Community and Generous Donors,\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and myself, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible support. As a first-year teacher (returning from retirement), to my own classroom was both exhilarating and humbling — and thanks to you, we made a great year of it.\r\n\r\nThe materials you funded have made a tangible difference in our daily learning environment. Our accountability tracking tools and consumable workbooks have helped my students stay organized and take ownership of their progress. The binders and lamination system mean that our hard work and resources stayed in great shape all year long — a small thing that makes a big difference when supplies are precious.\r\n\r\nYou might smile to hear what my students are most excited about: the thinking putty. We have made it a classroom tradition — whenever we tackle something hard, out comes the putty. It gives little hands something to work with while young minds wrestle with big ideas, and it has become a symbol in our room that struggling with something difficult is not only okay, it is celebrated.\r\n\r\nThe magic tricks have been a delightful surprise as well — a perfect way to spark curiosity and reward effort. And the simple basics, a working stapler and tape dispenser, mean that our project ideas are no longer limited by what we have on hand. We can build, create, and collaborate freely.\r\n\r\nThis classroom became an enthusiastic learning environment, and that is because of you. Your generosity told my students that people beyond our school walls believe in them — and that message matters more than any single supply.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt thanks,\r\n\r\nAaron Goldstein","fullyFundedDate":1769088809642,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9776345/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goldstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6578379"},{"teacherId":6578379,"projectId":10110610,"letterContent":"May 16, 2025\r\n\r\nDear Donors Choose Community and Generous Donors,\r\n\r\nThank you from the bottom of my heart — and from the enthusiastic hands and minds of my students — for funding our \"Games and Manipulatives\" project. What you have made possible goes far beyond fun. You have given my students a pathway to mastery.\r\nMy students are hands-on learners. They come alive when they can touch, move, and interact with what they are studying. I have watched children who struggle to stay focused during traditional instruction become completely absorbed the moment a game or manipulative is placed in front of them. That concentration is something special — and it is exactly the environment where real learning happens.\r\n\r\nThe games and materials you funded are specifically designed to target skills that some of my students have not yet fully mastered. Rather than drilling the same concepts in the same ways, these tools give students a fresh approach — one built on repetition they actually enjoy. Friendly competition with peers creates a natural motivation to practice, and before long, those repeated practice moments quietly become mastery.\r\n\r\nJust as importantly, these materials encourage cooperation. Students are learning not only academic skills but also how to work together, support one another, and celebrate each other's growth. Those lessons will carry them far beyond our classroom.\r\nYour generosity has filled our classroom with energy, engagement, and possibility. Thank you for believing that every child deserves the tools that work best for them — and for helping us find the joy in learning together.\r\n\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,\r\n\r\nAaron Goldstein","fullyFundedDate":1771778086904,"projectUrl":"project/games-and-manipulatives-make-learning-fu/10110610/","projectTitle":"Games and Manipulatives Make Learning Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Goldstein","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6578379"},{"teacherId":7941123,"projectId":10186730,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these essential items for our classroom. We now have a dedicated area where I can collect student works by helping students stay organized. We use the file holder to turn in work and for students to collect their graded work. The marble paper was used in our back sink to enhance our classroom environment, and students were so excited to see this! It had made the sink area a lot easier to clean and studnets enjoy the change. The duck tape has been a big help in keeping all of our markers together and ensuring that all students get a set of markers for the classroom. \r\nStudents were excited to see the new materials and loved having an area for easy access for expos for math practice. The magnetic charts have been great for peer work on the white board and our classroom sounds like a leadership community with these materials. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for these essential items for our classroom. You have made a HUGE difference in our class community.","fullyFundedDate":1776157643832,"projectUrl":"project/title-1-basic-classroom-supplies-for-org/10186730/","projectTitle":"Title-1 Basic Classroom Supplies for Organization and Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missnunez"},{"teacherId":7941123,"projectId":10179375,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations in helping my students become better writers. Printed writing paper is not provided by our school and students must get more practice with handwriting. One classroom project that we just completed was research on a career. Students looked up the career and wrote a paragraph on it.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw these materials, they were excited to write and draw pictures to their writings. My students need more opportunities like this, and with your support, this was possible. The practice sentence building materials have also been very helpful, is supports for my special needs students. \r\n\r\nMy next steps for this project are to review on how to make capital and lower case letters since this is still a struggle for our classroom. I will have the classroom practice rewriting their paragraphs after this review.","fullyFundedDate":1775751545522,"projectUrl":"project/writing-materials-for-letter-formation-a/10179375/","projectTitle":"Writing Materials for Letter Formation and Paragraph Building","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missnunez"},{"teacherId":6478466,"projectId":9939420,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! My students were so happy to see all of the snacks arrive to our class. They were quickly picking out which snack they'd want to eat first. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. My students were able to fill their hungry stomachs and fuel their brains. These snacks also taught students the importance of picking up after themselves. At the beginning, there was trash left all over the field. We had a talk about why it's important to not litter and where trash should go instead. It was a great learning moment for them. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1767295684323,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-our-snacks/9939420/","projectTitle":"Restocking our Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478466_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700198706681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hannahmeiparker"},{"teacherId":6478466,"projectId":10103009,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! My students were so happy to see all of the snacks arrive to our class. They were quickly picking out which snack they'd want to eat first. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. My students were able to fill their hungry stomachs and fuel their brains. These snacks also taught students the importance of picking up after themselves. At the beginning, there was trash left all over the field. We had a talk about why it's important to not litter and where trash should go instead. It was a great learning moment for them. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1771602663341,"projectUrl":"project/animals-snacks-games-oh-my/10103009/","projectTitle":"Animals, Snacks, Games, Oh My!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478466_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700198706681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hannahmeiparker"},{"teacherId":6478466,"projectId":8098741,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to our classroom! My students were so happy to see all of the snacks arrive to our class. They were quickly picking out which snack they'd want to eat first. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. My students were able to fill their hungry stomachs and fuel their brains. These snacks also taught students the importance of picking up after themselves. At the beginning, there was trash left all over the field. We had a talk about why it's important to not litter and where trash should go instead. It was a great learning moment for them. Mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1707933544755,"projectUrl":"project/scrumptious-snacks/8098741/","projectTitle":"Scrumptious Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Parker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6478466_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700198706681","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-hannahmeiparker"},{"teacherId":10257791,"projectId":9709761,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for sharing your blessings by donating to our classroom. The impact of your generosity has been immediate and profound. Because of your support, I now have a lot of ready-made interventions and engaging practices right at my fingertips, which have transformed how I support my students daily.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials arrived, my students showed such great interest in everything-the educational cards and interactive toys, to the fun, hands-on instructional materials. These tools have allowed me to design fun, curriculum-matched activities specifically tailored for my students who need intensive support. It has been a joy to watch children at different learning levels find the exact materials that best fit their individual needs.\r\n\r\nThese resources have completely enriched our classroom environment. Now, even during their break times, my students are excited to use these educational materials to continue their learning journey. Beyond the direct tools for the students, the office supplies have allowed me to work much more efficiently, helping me keep a more organized and welcoming classroom. Seeing my students truly enjoy learning and having a room filled with meaningful, accessible materials has made all the difference. May you be blessed tenfold for your kindness, you made all this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1769177438696,"projectUrl":"project/designing-for-inclusion-resources-for-e/9709761/","projectTitle":"Designing for Inclusion: Resources for Every Unique Mind","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kir","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10257791_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y734&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759388638505","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10257791"},{"teacherId":7941123,"projectId":10106396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. I added the colorful paper to our classroom and it brought life to our classroom. The students were so excited, and it instantly created a safe, welcoming space for everyone. When students saw the weighted animal, they were shouting and so excited to hold it. In class, if students are feeling sad, they grab the stuffed animal or bring it to a friend to help them feel loved and cheer up. \r\n\r\nWhen students first saw these materials, they cheered and were excited. They were also excited to use the voice amplifier to share their ideas to the classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for helping support our Title-1 students. You have helped our classroom be a safe, positive space for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771652290190,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-supports-for-a-positive/10106396/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Supports for a Positive Classroom Environment","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missnunez"},{"teacherId":9939626,"projectId":10110914,"letterContent":"What an exciting day it was when our books arrived! I allowed the students to open the boxes and sort the chapter books and it was like it was their birthday! Immediately, the groups picked the books they wanted to read and we got right to it!\r\n\r\nMy students are remedial readers and it is important that they are exposed to real literature at their reading level. Chapter books build reading endurance also. And, of course, there is no better way to apply the lessons learned than with great books!\r\n\r\nWe thank you for this opportunity to get our hands on these wonderful, new books.\r\nMahalo Nui loa.","fullyFundedDate":1771788506485,"projectUrl":"project/love-to-read-chapter-books/10110914/","projectTitle":"Love to Read Chapter Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sasso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9939626"},{"teacherId":10084874,"projectId":10107072,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supporting our classroom with resources that care for both the minds and hearts of my students. These materials have already begun making a meaningful difference in our daily learning. My students were especially excited to see the new fraction games because they love learning through hands-on activities and friendly collaboration. Instead of fractions feeling abstract or intimidating, the games allow students to build, compare, and explain fractions in ways that are visual, interactive, and fun. I have already seen students using math language more confidently as they work together, and these experiences are helping strengthen their understanding as we prepare for the SBA.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have also had an immediate and important impact. For many of my students, having a simple snack during the day helps them stay focused, energized, and emotionally regulated. Something as small as a snack can completely change a student's ability to concentrate, participate in discussions, and persevere through challenging tasks. It has helped create a classroom environment where students are ready to learn and can put their best effort into their academics.\r\n\r\nThe social-emotional learning games have been another powerful addition to our classroom community. Students were thrilled when they first saw them and immediately wanted to play together. These games are helping us practice essential life skills such as communication, teamwork, empathy, self-regulation, and problem-solving. 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