{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kihei Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6478466,"projectId":9797970,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our small classroom in Hawaii! These Building the Thinking Classroom books have allowed me to grow my expertise as a teacher. I was able to build students' mathematical knowledge and allow students to talk with each other about math. I could see their eyes lighting up when they were able to solve an equation and talk through how it was solved. The fact fluency book allowed my students to quickly recall their math facts - an essential skill. We appreciate all of your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1760731981184,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-thinking-classrom/9797970/","projectTitle":"Building a Thinking Classrom","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":9771992,"letterContent":"Thank you so much Hawaii DOE for funding our classroom wishlist! Students loved unboxing each box of snacks and goodies. They were elated to start opening snacks on day 1. Students were also excited to see all of the new prizes for their classroom incentive program. This sparked even the toughest kid to smile! The snacks were enjoyed by all students every day during morning recess. Each student had their favorite snack, and some even had to rock-paper-scissors for the last one. We are so thankful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1759418389445,"projectUrl":"project/games-snacks-and-prizes-oh-my/9771992/","projectTitle":"Games, Snacks, and Prizes 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":9154824,"letterContent":"Thank you so much Hawaii DOE for funding our classroom wishlist! Students loved unboxing each box of snacks and goodies. They were elated to start opening snacks on day 1. Students were also excited to see all of the new prizes for their classroom incentive program. This sparked even the toughest kid to smile! The snacks were enjoyed by all students every day during morning recess. Each student had their favorite snack, and some even had to rock-paper-scissors for the last one. We are so thankful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1741716631143,"projectUrl":"project/restocked-and-reenergized/9154824/","projectTitle":"Restocked and Reenergized","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":8877631,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom in Hawaii! My students loved package delivery day! With each box that arrived, their excitement about what's in the box grew. When everything was delivered, we sat in a circle and opened the boxes slowly together. Students were so excited to see all of the new books, headphones, and supplies that were in the boxes. \r\nThe books came in very handy during our silent reading time. Students were finally finding joy in their reading and had access to different genres of books. Students also loved become \"custodian\" because they LOVED the vacuum cleaner - who knew! \r\nWe appreciate everything!","fullyFundedDate":1729202997266,"projectUrl":"project/sparking-the-joy-of-reading/8877631/","projectTitle":"Sparking the Joy of Reading","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":7941123,"projectId":10296803,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donation to our classroom. Students were so excited to see this new incentive for positive behaviors. Students and the whole class worked together much more with this reward.\r\nWhen students saw this material, they were so excited and so happy to be in this classroom. Everyone enjoyed the healthier option treat an it was a great incentive to encourage and to continue to promote positive behaviors and rewards. \r\n\r\nMy next project is to provide a vacuum to the classroom to keep our learning carpet clean and to promote healthy habits and leadership skill building.","fullyFundedDate":1783728328024,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-positive-rewards-for-leadership/10296803/","projectTitle":"Healthy Positive Rewards for Leadership and Recognition of Proactive Behaviors","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missnunez"},{"teacherId":7928172,"projectId":10098120,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our classroom through this project. These new supplies have helped us create a more organized, engaging, and accessible learning environment for our Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in PreK through 2nd grade.\r\n\r\nThe shelving has made it possible to organize our hands-on materials into clearly labeled learning centers that students can independently access throughout the day. Fresh classroom supplies like markers, laminating materials, magnetic blocks, and other everyday essentials have allowed us to replace worn-out materials and create new visual learning activities that support language development, literacy, and communication. Our students are excited to explore the new resources, and having everything organized means we spend more time learning and less time searching for materials.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom that is better prepared to meet the diverse needs of our learners. These resources will continue to support language-rich, hands-on instruction for years to come. Thank you for investing in our students and helping provide them with the tools they need to thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1771514723741,"projectUrl":"project/restocking-our-shelves/10098120/","projectTitle":"Restocking Our Shelves","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":7928172,"projectId":9699410,"letterContent":"Thank you for making these new learning materials possible for my classroom! My preschool through second-grade Deaf and hard of hearing students were immediately excited to explore the games, sensory materials, and hands-on activities. These resources have quickly become part of our daily routines, encouraging students to communicate, solve problems, and work together in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are still developing language in both American Sign Language (ASL) and English. The collaborative games and sensory activities provide natural opportunities to practice turn-taking, sequencing, asking and answering questions, and expressing ideas. I've already seen students become more confident as they encourage one another, celebrate successes, and build friendships while learning through play.\r\n\r\nThese materials have expanded the opportunities I can provide for small-group instruction, social-emotional learning, and language development. Thank you for investing in my students and helping create a classroom where every child can learn, communicate, and grow through engaging, hands-on experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1759178742814,"projectUrl":"project/learning-to-play-and-playing-to-learn/9699410/","projectTitle":"Learning to Play and Playing to Learn","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":8355291,"projectId":10110148,"letterContent":"Thank you for the donation to receive the items that directly improved the mental health and school climate for our most vulnerable learners. By providing the tools to manage anxiety, the resources to understand neurodiversity, and the simple joy of a birthday wish, you helped us build a foundation of resilience.\r\n\r\nFor students with ADHD or anxiety the noise of the school day can be overwhelming.\r\nThe AirPods are being used help to manage this by offering calming \"lo-fi\" beats or guided meditations. The SEL books have provided the language needed to describe their experiences and have offered practical strategies for managing big feelings. Finally, the pencils, cards and attendance bracelets have been used as a small gesture of recognition that build a bridge of trust. They have let the students know they are seen and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1771768854826,"projectUrl":"project/tunes-tales-and-treats/10110148/","projectTitle":"Tunes, Tales and Treats","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8355291_orig.png?crop=480,480,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647039758486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alaina-valite"},{"teacherId":8355291,"projectId":9883113,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of birthday pencils and cards. Each Monday I look up the birthdays that will be that week for my 4th and 5th grade students. I complete the cards, attach a cute pencil and stick on a birthday sticker. After that I either hand deliver the cards to the students, place them in the teacher's mailbox or place it on the student's desk while they are at lunch or recess. This let's them return to a suprise. I knew the students' enjoyed this recognition, but 2 things happened that solidified that. First, when a student did not get their pencil in a timely manner they brought it to my attention by asking where their pencil was. Second, I received a note thanking me for many things, but mostly for the birthday pencil. So cute! Thanks for helping me to make their day.","fullyFundedDate":1772049074026,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-birthday-essentials/9883113/","projectTitle":"Classroom Birthday Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Valite","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8355291_orig.png?crop=480,480,x0,y49&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647039758486","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alaina-valite"},{"teacherId":10294125,"projectId":10108380,"letterContent":"Your generous gift of the two storage shelves has provided our classroom with an organized and efficient system for storing class materials, current lessons and activities, assessments, and other essential resources.\r\n\r\nIt is refreshing to walk into the classroom knowing that my co-workers, students, and I can easily find what we need. An added benefit is having dedicated shelf space to prepare and organize lesson activities in advance. Every second counts when working with three-year-olds and their understandably short attention spans, so having materials readily accessible helps our day run much more smoothly.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtful support has made a meaningful difference in our daily learning environment and has enhanced our ability to focus on what matters most—supporting our students' learning and growth.\r\n\r\nThank you for your generosity and support!","fullyFundedDate":1771691310117,"projectUrl":"project/organize-access-learn-repeat/10108380/","projectTitle":"Organize, Access, Learn, Repeat!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Laura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294125"},{"teacherId":8364116,"projectId":10111045,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our classroom. Your kindness and support help create a positive and enriching learning environment for our students. Because of your contributions, we are able to provide valuable resources, engaging activities, and meaningful opportunities that enhance our students' educational experience.\r\n\r\nThank you Hawaii Department Of Education for helping create a positive learning environment for our students. We are truly grateful for your continued support and commitment to our students' success. Thank you for being an important part of our classroom community.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your investment in our classroom and your commitment to helping our students succeed. Thank you for making a difference!","fullyFundedDate":1771778460156,"projectUrl":"project/essentials-for-next-school-year/10111045/","projectTitle":"Essentials for Next School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. M","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364116"},{"teacherId":4825181,"projectId":10208562,"letterContent":"Anyone can hand a child a book, but teaching them how to read it strategically hands them the keys to the entire library. By blending strategy instruction with the freedom of library exploration, I am equipping students with the confidence to tackle any text, anytime, anywhere.\r\n\r\nThis year, our K–5 students are diving deep into reading comprehension through a program I developed specifically for our library. During our time together, I model key reading strategies using engaging read-alouds, and students practice these skills using custom graphic organizers. It's been incredible to watch their confidence and understanding soar!\r\n\r\nA complete set of books is not just a resource; it is an invitation to continuity. 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