{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kilauea Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1928950,"projectId":10113282,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of Kilauea Elementary School and our students. The Caught-Ya Store has made a significant positive impact on our school community by helping reduce behavior referrals and encouraging a more respectful, supportive learning environment for all students. Teachers use Caught-Ya certificates to recognize and reinforce responsibility, kindness, respect, and positive choices both in the classroom and at home. Students are motivated and excited to work toward earning rewards, which strengthens positive behavior throughout the school. Your continued donations and support truly make a meaningful difference in the growth, success, and overall well-being of our students and school community.","fullyFundedDate":1778296321331,"projectUrl":"project/caught-ya-store/10113282/","projectTitle":"Caught-Ya Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Schumacher","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1928950"},{"teacherId":1942320,"projectId":10107510,"letterContent":"The arrival of our new fraction manipulatives has completely transformed our math block from a time of \"pencil-and-paper confusion\" into a hands-on laboratory of discovery. When my students first saw the vibrant sets of fraction tiles and pattern blocks, the excitement was palpable—one student even exclaimed, \"Wait, we actually get to touch the math today!\" This immediate shift in energy set the stage for our recent sessions, where students were eagerly grabbing pieces to physically build and compare values across their desks.\r\n\r\nDuring our project on comparing fractions, I witnessed a profound \"lightbulb moment.\" Many students initially struggle with the idea that $1/8$ is smaller than $1/2$ because they focus on the 8 being larger than the 2. By physically holding a $1/8$ piece against a $1/2$ piece, that misconception vanished. One student remarked, \"Oh! It takes more pieces to make the whole, so the pieces have to be tinier!\" Seeing them use the manipulatives to \"prove\" why $3/4$ is greater than $3/6$ with total confidence was a testament to the power of these materials. They are no longer just memorizing rules; they are developing a true sense of number size.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to use these resources to add fractions with like denominators. Now that the students understand the size of the pieces, we will practice joining them together to see that $1/5 + 2/5$ simply means we have three of the \"one-fifth\" pieces. Using the manipulatives ensures they won't make the common mistake of adding the denominators together; they can see plainly that the size of the pieces doesn't change just because we've grouped them. Your generous contribution has given my students the confidence to tackle these complex concepts without fear, and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771656057602,"projectUrl":"project/fraction-masters/10107510/","projectTitle":"Fraction Masters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Skabo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1942320"},{"teacherId":1823766,"projectId":10110634,"letterContent":"We are so excited to have been given all of these Wiggle Worm gadgets. The students were so happy to see several large boxes be delivered to our classroom. Of course right away they wanted me to open them up to see what was inside.\r\n\r\nThe balance boards were an instant hit! Several students used the balance boards to stand on as they were completing assignments at the round table. We definitely had to put some rules into place so that they were used correctly. My wiggliest students benefited from being able to move their bodies in order to keep their minds focused!\r\n\r\nThe wobbly chair feet and elastic bands were also a big hit! I decided to use those as an incentive for good behavior at the end of the school year. Rows are rewarded points every day and whichever row accumulates the most points was awarded the wobbly feet and elastic bands. Again, these items allow for focused movement while encouraging students to stay on task during instruction and learning.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for all of our special presents!","fullyFundedDate":1771776060391,"projectUrl":"project/wiggle-worm-classroom-supplies/10110634/","projectTitle":"Wiggle Worm Classroom Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Devin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1823766_orig.jpg?crop=3009,3009,x806,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713326817727","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1823766"},{"teacherId":10178045,"projectId":10110987,"letterContent":"Mahalo for supporting my students. The materials in this project ranged from games and manipulatives to tools that make teaching and learning more successful. \r\n\r\nThe math manipulatives and games are helpful to help new concepts stick. They enjoy hands on activites and I am thankful they have access to games that are not on a computer! The buzzers have been a great way to create fun math review games prior to a test. \r\n\r\nThe stand up desks and headphones have been a life saver. I had headphones at the beggining of the year, but they were older and began to break down around December. with state testing in April, they came in handy for sure! They are durable and I am so thankful for them. The standing desks are a great way for students to find preferred ways of working, but because they are mobile, they can be moved around to support whatever activity we are doing.","fullyFundedDate":1771779998736,"projectUrl":"project/enrichment-materials/10110987/","projectTitle":"Enrichment Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178045"},{"teacherId":2151805,"projectId":10103476,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for you support of our classroom. My students were so excited when the boxes arrived to our classroom. As I opened them they were very curious about the fraction tiles. Since the fraction tiles weren't labeled, students were able to be more creative and show their mathematical reasoning in solving problems. Some students used fourths and wholes to turn 7/4 into a mixed number, some used fourths and twelfths. We were able to talk about why both worked and equivalent fractions. Thank you again for helping me to provide the best learning opportunities for my students.","fullyFundedDate":1771443720336,"projectUrl":"project/fraction-masters/10103476/","projectTitle":"Fraction Masters!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bostaph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2151805_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449096554209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bostaph"},{"teacherId":9746569,"projectId":9768746,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our classroom has been buzzing with excitement as students explore the new materials. One of the biggest immediate impacts has been in our daily math routines. Students now regularly use the coordinate plane whiteboards and Expo markers to solve problems, sketch graphs, and test ideas quickly. Instead of passively watching examples, they're actively working through problems, showing their thinking, and revising their work in real time. The fraction manipulatives and geometry nets have also made abstract math concepts more tangible, helping students physically see how parts relate to wholes and how 3D shapes unfold into 2D surfaces.\r\n\r\n Students were especially excited to see the microscopes and prepared slides for our life science unit. The sense of curiosity in the room was immediate—students were leaning in, asking questions, and making observations like real scientists.\r\n\r\nAnother unexpected highlight has been the strategy board game Catan, which we're using to create a small \"strategy lunch group.\" Students volunteered enthusiastically to participate, excited about the opportunity to practice planning, negotiation, and long-term thinking in a fun setting. The first group is learning the game now, and they'll help introduce it to other students over time.\r\n\r\nThese resources are already shaping the next steps in our classroom. In math, students will continue using the manipulatives and whiteboards as we move into coordinate graphing and surface area. In science, the microscopes will support deeper investigations as we explore the structures of living things. The goal is simple: give students the tools to explore ideas actively, ask better questions, and build confidence in their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make our classroom a place where curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning can thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1762717273485,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-critical-thinking-an/9768746/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning, Critical Thinking, and Creativity in Sixth Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Colaco","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9746569"},{"teacherId":1995881,"projectId":10103732,"letterContent":"Thank you for help with this project. This project was super exciting since it helped us get organized, provide some great hands-on activities, and replace some old, math manipulatives. The kids were very excited to get these items and have started using them already. Students who finish their work early are allotted free time and they get to play with the hands-on items we have. This week everyone got to play. The tiles have been so much fun that every student completed their work early and got to play with them. The containers are used to house the tile and makes clean up quick and easy. \r\nNext week students will be replacing the unifix cubes and throwing out the old ones. They are very happy to be doing this.","fullyFundedDate":1771476359111,"projectUrl":"project/fun-learning-time/10103732/","projectTitle":"Fun Learning Time","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rapozo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1995881_orig.jpg?crop=2144,2144,x484,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584403899422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1995881"},{"teacherId":1929425,"projectId":9774682,"letterContent":"My students have benefited this year from the supplies that you provided for our classroom. Many of the materials were specifically purchased to help support and run small group instruction. The rolling carts with drawers help to house learning materials. These help keep things organized, are easily accessible to students and foster a sense of independence among the kindergarten students. Supplies like the play dough, glue, scissors and dice are things they use everyday in these small groups. When the supplies arrived, we unboxed them together and the students cheered! Over the course of the school year the students have been compiling samples of their best work into Learning Portfolios. They love sharing with their families and are proud of showcasing their work. The students are looking forward to taking these home at the end of the school as a memory how they learned and grew.\r\nThank you for supporting thier love of learning!","fullyFundedDate":1759443878697,"projectUrl":"project/give-these-kindergarteners-the-supplies/9774682/","projectTitle":"Give These Kindergarteners the Supplies They Need!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hicks","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1929425"},{"teacherId":1995881,"projectId":9866141,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity. The kids have started to received the items and were so excited to get some new snacks. The snacks have helped many students who do not bring a snack to school or who forget to have one packed for them. It helps to fight off some hunger pains till lunch time and helps them get their work done. \r\nThe students were so happy to received various treats and to be able to choose what they enjoy having. The selection was wide enough to give students choices and to enjoy their little meal. They were so excited to have beef jerky today and to choose which type they liked best. \r\n\r\nOnce again, thank you for helping my students.","fullyFundedDate":1770224380040,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-us-through-snacks/9866141/","projectTitle":"Fuel us through Snacks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rapozo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1995881_orig.jpg?crop=2144,2144,x484,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1584403899422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1995881"},{"teacherId":10178045,"projectId":9703273,"letterContent":"Mahalo for the support! We are use everything we bought on a daily basis. During reading the students use the strips to stay focused. The objectives are clearly marked on the board, and by far, the students favorite place to be is our \"library area\" with our carpet and cushions. \r\n\r\nMy class was in desparate need of simple things like magic and whiteboard erasers, magnets, and fun things for student rewards. This class is full of creative, sweet students, and I wanted to provide them with an inviting classroom. \r\n\r\nMy next step will be to collect resources for more divesre seating areas. I want to include standing desk and hard surface lap desks so students can work in various ways throughout the class. Being able to get support and not dependent solely on my own pocket has been a blessing for me this first year as a teacher.","fullyFundedDate":1757912657235,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-dynamic-classroom/9703273/","projectTitle":"Creating a Dynamic Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Woodward","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10178045"},{"teacherId":2151805,"projectId":9772261,"letterContent":"I am so thankful to you for bringing this project to life! As soon as the boxes began arriving my students were eager to get their hands on the books. When I did this project I purposely asked students what books they wanted in their classroom. They asked The Babysitters Club and Goosebumps books. Those books have been constantly been in students hands since they arrived. It's been great as a teacher hearing them work with one another to read the books they want once a peer is done. \r\n\r\nWe also asked for books to do novel studies in class. One of the books we asked for was The Wild Robot. My students LOVED reading time in class as a result of this book. There are times during the day when students have to attend other support classes like speech or pull out supports. I would often have these students come to me and say \"can we start reading the book right after recess so I don't miss any reading time?\" As a teacher it's always the best feeling when students are so into a book they don't want to miss any of it! They also didn't mind the work they needed to complete after each section of the book we read. I also asked for the full Wild Robot series for students to continue the story and they are happy we have them! Thank you again for helping to foster a deep love of books and reading in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759234005665,"projectUrl":"project/novels-for-all/9772261/","projectTitle":"Novels for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bostaph","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2151805_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1449096554209","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-bostaph"},{"teacherId":2431867,"projectId":9589869,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donations which funded the headphones that my students needed in order to access online curriculum that includes videos and text to speech options. We use a program called Flocabulary, and each lesson starts with a video. Now that each of my students has a set of working headphones, they can all access the video and watch it independently on their Chromebooks without the sound disturbing other students working. \r\n\r\nMany of our reading programs also have text to speech, which gives students access to the content by allowing the passages to be read aloud. This supports their learning of the content, and also builds fluency since they can listen and track the words they are reading. My students also take math assessments online, and they have the option of having the questions read aloud to them. \r\n\r\nWe are grateful for the supply of folders, which allow my students to keep their schoolwork and worksheets properly organized. Thank you so much for supplying my students with the tools we needed.","fullyFundedDate":1756731484735,"projectUrl":"project/sound-rocks/9589869/","projectTitle":"Sound Rocks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Krovoza","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2431867_orig.jpg?crop=1144,1144,x811,y152&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598685966410","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-krovoza"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50963","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":283,"numTeachers":18,"percentFrplEligible":28,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":31,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":20,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":14,"percentMultiracialImputed":24,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":61.8,"schoolId":50963,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kilauea Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kilauea Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/kapaa-kauai-waimea-school-district/kilauea-elementary-school/50963"}