{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"King Kaumuali'i Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":48.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10295934,"projectId":9781295,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Because of you, my kindergarten students now have access to resources that are transforming how they learn, explore, and engage each day.\r\n\r\nOne of the first things students noticed was our new book display and classroom bookshelf. Being able to see books displayed front-facing has completely changed our reading space. Students are more excited to browse, select, and recommend books to one another. During independent reading time, I've noticed students eagerly walking over to the display, choosing books with confidence, and settling in to read—something that has made a big difference in building a love of reading.\r\n\r\nThe classroom headphones have been a huge help during literacy centers and technology-based learning. Students now have their own headphones to use during listening activities, which has improved focus and independence. When they first saw them, students cheered and immediately asked when they could start using them. They take great pride in caring for their own set and using them responsibly.\r\n\r\nHands-on learning has also been taken to the next level with the MAGNA-TILES and wooden pattern blocks. These materials have been especially powerful during math and STEM time. Students work together to build shapes, explore patterns, and solve problems while practicing communication and teamwork. One memorable moment was watching a group of students excitedly explain how they combined shapes to create a new design—learning geometry concepts without even realizing it!\r\n\r\nOur clipboards have opened up new opportunities for flexible learning. Students now take their work around the classroom—reading, writing, and observing from different spaces—which has boosted engagement and focus. The clipboards make learning feel more active and fun.\r\n\r\nFinally, behind the scenes, the paper cutter has allowed me to quickly prepare materials and centers that directly support student learning—saving time and ensuring lessons run smoothly.\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw all of these new materials, they were filled with excitement and gratitude. Many asked, \"Are these really for us?\" Their enthusiasm and pride made it clear how meaningful your support truly is.\r\n\r\nNext, students will continue using these resources to deepen their learning through reading, math centers, collaborative projects, and independent practice. These materials will support growth, curiosity, and confidence all year long.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students tools that make learning joyful and accessible. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom, and we are so grateful for you.","fullyFundedDate":1759628555422,"projectUrl":"project/help-a-first-year-teacher-set-up-for-suc/9781295/","projectTitle":"Help a First Year Teacher Set Up for Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Chong Tim","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10295934_orig.jpg?crop=4561,4561,x0,y1322&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759374372077","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295934"},{"teacherId":6747875,"projectId":9773157,"letterContent":"Living here in Kauai everything disintegrates so fast. Their previous headsets were so BAD and just falling apart. Their new headsets are so sleek and fold up into a compact position which is easier for them to bag as we try to make these last longer. Also, teaching the students responsibility by keeping them clean and out of the salt air when not being used. \r\nThank you for you for generosity and equipping the students with up to date headsets. I don't have to ask the students to get their headsets on anymore they are happy to do it on their own.","fullyFundedDate":1759418770971,"projectUrl":"project/i-cant-hear/9773157/","projectTitle":"I Can't Hear!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6747875_orig.jpg?crop=960,960,x0,y320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566718023028","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6747875"},{"teacherId":2097767,"projectId":9640562,"letterContent":"Thank you for your donation to my classroom. With your help, I was able to purchase books for each holiday for students to practice with an then take home to read with their families. I was also able to purchase craft supplies to do projects that went along with each story.\r\n\r\nFor Halloween, we read a story about visiting a pumpkin patch and students designed and decorated their own mini pumpkins. For Thanksgiving, students read \"How to Catch a Turkey\" and created turkeys made out of acorns. And finally, for Christmas, they read The Gingerbread Man and I was able to create play dough kits with homemade gingerbread play dough and a gingerbread man cookie cutter for students to play with.\r\n\r\nIt has been an exceptional season of celebrating holidays through literacy. The students have gotten excited about reading and doing the projects that go along with their stories. Thank you so much for making this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1759247953818,"projectUrl":"project/holidays-through-literacy/9640562/","projectTitle":"Holidays Through Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cassler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2097767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720495794822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shellycassler"},{"teacherId":8826396,"projectId":9775107,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. With this project our students were able to enjoy new center additions where they got to build, communicate, and think together. They were excited to show what they created with their new building centers. With this project my students were so happy to have special treats to celebrate the holiday like the hot cooca to go with our movie before winter break. They were also super excited to be able to give an ornament gift to their parents for Christmas. We are very grateful for your donation and look forward to more memorable learning and experiences together.","fullyFundedDate":1759446697009,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-memories/9775107/","projectTitle":"First Grade Memories","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sandaine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8826396"},{"teacherId":8821757,"projectId":9776993,"letterContent":"Thank you sincerely for your support of my recent DonorsChoose project. Your generosity allowed my students to participate in a special Christmas activity where they created their own snow globes. They were thrilled to take Polaroid photos to include inside and enjoyed decorating the opposite side with their own artistic touches. This project brought so much excitement and creativity to our classroom, and it would not have been possible without you.\r\n\r\nI would also like to express my appreciation for the snacks you provided. These were used as recess treats and to help ensure students stayed energized, focused, and comfortable throughout the school day. Meeting these basic needs plays a crucial role in their learning and well-being. Thank you for making such a meaningful impact on my students and our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1759451535569,"projectUrl":"project/seasonal-smiles-school-supplies/9776993/","projectTitle":"Seasonal Smiles & School Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacinto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821757"},{"teacherId":1883062,"projectId":9776762,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous gift which allowed us to get much needed, and appreciated, items. The book bags proved to be an excellent acquisition. They help to keep each student's supplies organized and quickly accessible. Instead of having to gather multiple items from different locations, the bags have streamlined the process and allow each student to grab and return their things in under a minute. Even better, it has eliminated students haggling over individual boards and made each student accountable for the care of assigned materials. In the past, many of the individual letter tiles were frequently misplaced and in some cases, lost. This year, that hasn't been an issue.\r\n We also appreciated the new classroom games. Candy Land, Shutts and Ladders and even the Lego pieces were all fun to play with. These games, along with other incentives like the glow sticks and pencils all help to provide much needed external motivation for many of the students. Personally, my favorite item was the magnetic banner borders. I like the cheerful pops of color they add to our room!\r\n Once again, THANK YOU very much for your generosity and ongoing support of Hawaii public school students!","fullyFundedDate":1759512302646,"projectUrl":"project/wish-list/9776762/","projectTitle":"Wish List","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Shibuya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1883062"},{"teacherId":10164281,"projectId":9785919,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your kind donation! All of the King K kumus are so grateful to have one big carpet for our students now instead of having to put out individual carpet squares for each class. When our students first saw our brand new carpet, they were so happy and pleasantly surprised! Because of the equal squares on the rainbow carpet, everyone knows exactly where to sit and have clear personal space. Not only is it a great place to sit but it's perfect for practicing our hula dancing! Thank you so much for bringing color to our classes and supporting our students' learning!","fullyFundedDate":1759630816742,"projectUrl":"project/a-bigger-classroom-carpet-for-learning-a/9785919/","projectTitle":"A Bigger Classroom Carpet for Learning and Dancing Hula","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kimberly","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10164281_orig.jpg?crop=1945,1945,x504,y534&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754692837580","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10164281"},{"teacherId":8499965,"projectId":9568543,"letterContent":"The iPad has become an essential tool in our daily routines. It allows me to efficiently take data, document student progress, and capture photos that help track growth and celebrate milestones. These tools strengthen our ability to individualize instruction and ensure each child receives the support they need.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the iPad offers our students engaging and interactive learning opportunities. Many of our learners benefit from technology-based activities, visual supports, and communication apps that help them participate more fully in lessons. The iPad creates meaningful ways for students to explore early literacy and math skills, practice communication, and engage in activities that support their unique learning styles.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has enhanced our classroom environment and opened new doors for our students to grow, connect, and shine. Thank you for believing in the value of early intervention and for supporting the work we do each day.","fullyFundedDate":1756731483782,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-engagement-at-the-touch-of-our/9568543/","projectTitle":"Enhancing Engagement at the Touch of Our Finger Tip!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arzadon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8499965_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665603786223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8499965"},{"teacherId":8499965,"projectId":9424319,"letterContent":"I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your generous donation to our classroom. Thanks to your support, we were able to purchase a climb multipurpose playset, a Teachers Pay Teachers gift card, a play tent sensory tunnel, and an emotions/feelings pocket chart. Your kindness has brought meaningful, joyful, and developmentally rich opportunities to our special education preschool students.\r\n\r\nThe climb multipurpose playset has already become a favorite in our room. It provides students with safe opportunities to build gross motor skills, practice balance and coordination, and engage in cooperative play. For many of our learners, movement and physical exploration are essential for regulation and readiness to learn, and this playset offers exactly that in a structured and engaging way.\r\n\r\nThe play tent sensory tunnel has created a calming, cozy space where students can take sensory breaks, decompress, and feel secure. This simple addition has had a tremendous impact on helping students manage emotions, reduce overwhelm, and return to learning with confidence.\r\n\r\nThe Emotions Pocket Chart supports our ongoing work in social-emotional learning, providing students with accessible and visual tools to identify, label, and communicate their feelings—an essential skill for preschoolers, especially those with communication or behavioral challenges.\r\n\r\nFinally, the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card enables me to access specialized resources and lesson materials tailored to our students' unique needs, allowing me to create more individualized and meaningful learning experiences.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has enriched our classroom environment in ways that will support our students' growth, confidence, and joy throughout the year. Thank you for believing in our work and in the potential of every child we serve.","fullyFundedDate":1756731242100,"projectUrl":"project/jump-crawl-and-share/9424319/","projectTitle":"Jump, Crawl, and Share!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arzadon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8499965_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665603786223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8499965"},{"teacherId":8499965,"projectId":9343533,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of Morning Circle materials, including the thermal pouches for visuals, pocket charts, emotional check-in visuals, and the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card. Your support is deeply appreciated and will make a meaningful difference in our special education preschool classroom.\r\n\r\nThese tactile and visual learning tools will significantly enhance our Morning Circle routine, offering our young learners more engaging and hands-on ways to participate and communicate. The thermal pouches will enable us to create durable, individualized visual supports that students can manipulate throughout their lessons. The pocket charts and emotion check-in visuals will strengthen our students' foundational skills in communication, social-emotional understanding, and daily routines—skills that are essential for their growth and independence.\r\n\r\nYour generosity allows us to create a more accessible, structured, and inclusive learning environment where every child can feel successful. The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will also give us the flexibility to access specialized materials tailored to our students' unique needs, ensuring that our instruction remains creative and responsive.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and believing in the power of early learning. Your kindness will have a lasting impact on their school experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1756730751463,"projectUrl":"project/morning-circle-that-provides-a-variety-o/9343533/","projectTitle":"Morning Circle That Provides a Variety of Tactile Learning Opportunities!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Arzadon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8499965_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665603786223","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8499965"},{"teacherId":2097767,"projectId":9719670,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our classroom. With your help, I was able to renew our subscription for the online platform Pear Deck. This program allows my students to log in and sync up to interactive slides I have designed for them. As I go through my lesson, the students mark up their slides. My computer talks to theirs and I am able to access all of their responses, allowing me to formatively assess how much they are understanding. This allows me to adjust my lessons as needed, live! Pear Deck has been such a powerful educational tool and I'm so grateful I'm able to use it for another year!\r\nThank you for helping keep my lessons interactive and my students engaged. Your donation is going straight to my students' learning and they will benefit greatly from it!","fullyFundedDate":1758833494132,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-through-technology/9719670/","projectTitle":"Engaging Through Technology","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cassler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2097767_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720495794822","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/shellycassler"},{"teacherId":8359413,"projectId":9690944,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for purchasing the items for my science units. Presently we are studying the Solar System so many of what was purchased are being used. They were so excited to view the many different parts of the solar system using the projector. It helped them to visually see what we are learning about. \r\nOur next lesson will be on what plants need to grow. This is where I will use the hydroponic system to grow plants. When they saw it, they wanted to start growing it already and couldn't wait for the unit to start. \r\nWe are so appreciative of people like you in this world to help our learners grow.","fullyFundedDate":1758781561168,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-in-science/9690944/","projectTitle":"Hands-on Learning in Science","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Domingo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359413_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1704743518301","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359413"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_55077","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":524,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":53,"percentAsian":24,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":5,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":17,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":51.8,"schoolId":55077,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about King Kaumuali'i Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"King Kaumuali'i Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/kapaa-kauai-waimea-school-district/king-kaumualii-elementary-school/55077"}