{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kipapa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":28.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":3216888,"projectId":9772618,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa!! We extending our sincere gratitude for funding of the Nex Playground motion gaming console and the supplementary SEL resources (Board Games and Card Games). This investment directly supports the academic success, physical health, and social-emotional growth of our Grade 4 students. The initial integration of these tools has yielded significant positive results. The Nex Playground has revolutionized our approach to movement breaks; short, structured sessions using games like Go Keeper and Fruit Ninja immediately enhanced student focus and kinesthetic learning, confirming the link between physical activity and improved cognitive function. Its controller-free design ensures inclusivity and promotes spatial reasoning. Simultaneously, the board and card games (such as Uno and Chess) have provided essential, low-stakes opportunities for practicing critical SEL competencies, including turn-taking, strategic thinking, and self-regulation when managing frustration. The targeted use of fidget toys has also been highly effective in incentivizing positive behavior during collaborative game sessions. Your investment in Hawaiiʻs keiki is greatly appreciated!!","fullyFundedDate":1759376303690,"projectUrl":"project/get-up-and-move/9772618/","projectTitle":"Get Up and Move!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. H.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3216888_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1495756830535","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-hashimoto"},{"teacherId":3247441,"projectId":9728471,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for your generosity and the love you are sharing with our Literacy Support students! Our reward system enables students to earn stickers and larger 'treasure box' prizes by working hard, focusing, and being respectful. Our students's eyes literally light up when nearing the end of their sticker chart. Their beaming smiles warm our room when they are able to go to the Treasure Box and select their reward. Your support is invaluable to our program. We send a huge thank you to everyone who is helping make our Literacy program a success!","fullyFundedDate":1759603821288,"projectUrl":"project/literacy-the-breath-of-life/9728471/","projectTitle":"Literacy - the Breath of Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. K.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3247441"},{"teacherId":7400821,"projectId":7212767,"letterContent":"My class of 25 students is the only Title I school in our complex. They come to me each year with so many questions and fun and creative ideas. As their teacher, I would like to create opportunities for them to follow through with many of their ideas that were cooperatively planned and waiting to execute. Having a cricut, whiteboards and similar materials will allow them a chance work both individually or as a group to create many of their creations that they work so hard planning out in class. With your generous donation, my students were able to create so many more projects on their own. This gave them confidence they needed to be successful in school.","fullyFundedDate":1677876537315,"projectUrl":"project/creativity-brought-to-life/7212767/","projectTitle":"Creativity Brought to Life!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7400821"},{"teacherId":7400821,"projectId":7908169,"letterContent":"I know that each lesson is completed by my students with the determination of a quality producer.\r\nThis is why I would like to reward them with small but meaningful prizes such as stickers as a gesture of acknowledging their hard work each and everyday in my class. They are the best! With you generous donation, I was able to reward my students with small meaningful tokens that reinforced their hard work and effort. They were given the choice to choose a prize when they showed a quality produced assignment and it meant the world to them.","fullyFundedDate":1699304330417,"projectUrl":"project/rewarding-excellence/7908169/","projectTitle":"Rewarding Excellence","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7400821"},{"teacherId":7400821,"projectId":7192851,"letterContent":"One thing we lack in class are the materials to work with all of my students various interests and learning levels. The TPT gift card will allow me to purchase ready made and creative material that will definitely inspire my students to cultivate their love of learning.\r\nWith your generous donation, I was able to purchase quality material created by my peers that brought some fun and excitement outside of our daily curriculum textbooks. My students enjoyed the activities I was able to get through teachers pay teachers.","fullyFundedDate":1676441797677,"projectUrl":"project/tpt-to-the-rescue/7192851/","projectTitle":"Tpt to the Rescue","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7400821"},{"teacherId":7400821,"projectId":7173402,"letterContent":"Since coming back into the classroom , I feel students need motivation more than ever. My students are always eager to learn and do well but even they need a little push to help drive them. I believe providing a variety of fun incentives is key for my students.\r\nWith your generous donation, I was able to reward the hard work my students have put into their classwork and school projects. It was tough watching them struggle daily with focus and their stamina in class. They felt so proud of their work when they were able to show quality assignments and were rewarded for it.","fullyFundedDate":1675625119806,"projectUrl":"project/quality-producers/7173402/","projectTitle":"Quality Producers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7400821"},{"teacherId":7400821,"projectId":6954770,"letterContent":"My students have shown an interest in topics that requires more in-depth research and understanding than ever before. They ask questions that express their curiosity. Having a class iPad, projector, and Apple Pencil will allow them the opportunity to research, video and present in a collaborative way.\r\nWith your generous donation, my students were able to create presentations and objects collaboratively with more enthusiasm than I have ever seen in them before. Their combined creativity and the use of the ipad to create and projector to present, made them proud of what they had accomplished.","fullyFundedDate":1667182871317,"projectUrl":"project/passion-projects-that-inspire/6954770/","projectTitle":"Passion Projects That Inspire","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morris","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7400821"},{"teacherId":2974398,"projectId":9389656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom project! With the new resources, my students have been able to dive deeper into hands-on learning and explore concepts in ways that truly engage them. For example, during a recent Language Arts lesson, we used the materials to conduct class discussions that allowed students to see real-time results, sparking their curiosity and excitement.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their faces lit up with enthusiasm—they were eager to explore and use everything right away. I, myself, was very appreciated and eager to use. It was wonderful to witness their immediate engagement and the boost in confidence as they worked more independently.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're planning to build on this momentum with a collaborative project where students will apply what they've learned to create presentations and share their discoveries with peers and families. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference, and we can't wait to share more of our learning journey with you!","fullyFundedDate":1750000621222,"projectUrl":"project/memorable-moments/9389656/","projectTitle":"Memorable Moments","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tada","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2974398_272x272.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523594014496","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2974398"},{"teacherId":9819825,"projectId":9236213,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, I now have access to professional texts that are helping me grow as a trauma-informed practitioner and counselor. Books like The Body Keeps the Score, No Bad Parts, and Trauma Stewardship are deepening my ability to recognize the layered needs of my students and respond with care that is both informed and intentional. These resources are already influencing how I structure emotional support sessions and guide students through complex feelings in a safe, respectful way. In parallel, fantasy novels such as The Witcher, Mistborn, and The Lord of the Rings are being used with students as tools for imaginative role-play, promoting empathy, problem-solving, and collaborative learning.\r\n\r\nMany of my students are drawn to the fantasy books, not just for entertainment, but because the characters mirror struggles they know all too well: feeling misunderstood, navigating fear, or learning to trust others. These stories have become unexpected but powerful entry points for students to explore social challenges and internal conflicts in a way that feels safe and empowering. One student, who often withdraws in group settings, recently began initiating conversations with peers after connecting with a character's journey through loneliness and resilience. Moments like these demonstrate the transformative power of storytelling when combined with thoughtful support.","fullyFundedDate":1746785991993,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-fostering-social-emotional-lea/9236213/","projectTitle":"Books for Fostering Social-Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Derrickson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9819825_orig.jpg?crop=2368,2368,x362,y443&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1730875573464","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9819825"},{"teacherId":7937157,"projectId":9145285,"letterContent":"The students had so much fun with the hands-on learning made possible by the science materials you helped us purchase. They especially had a blast with the Make a Summer Hat science challenge! They explored different properties of materials and matter, then used what they learned to design and build a hat that would provide shade, resist sweat, and keep their heads cool.\r\n\r\nAnother favorite activity was investigating how different types of candy melt at different rates—a super sweet way to learn about properties of matter! We also used the materials to create anchor charts together as a class, giving us visual, step-by-step posters to help with solving math problems.\r\n\r\nThank you again so much for your generous donations. You brought joy, curiosity, and excitement to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742002063337,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-science-engaging-books-for-cu/9145285/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Science & Engaging Books for Curious Minds!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7937157"},{"teacherId":2109175,"projectId":9156514,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donations we are able to improve the following areas in our students:\r\n1. Enhanced Cognitive Function:\r\nReaction time training helps the brain process information faster, allowing for quicker responses to stimuli. With better Decision-Making in sports and other activities, faster reaction times enable quicker decisions and more efficient movements. With increased focus and attention training makes it easier to concentrate on relevant information. Faster reaction times are linked to better cognitive abilities, including memory and thinking skills.\r\n2. Improved Coordination and Agility:\r\nReaction time training can improve coordination between the eyes and hands, which is crucial in sports and other activities. In addition, faster reactions translate to quicker movements and improved agility, allowing for better responses to changing situations. Also, improved reaction times can lead to better overall mobility and coordination, making it easier to move efficiently. \r\nThank you again for your generous donation.","fullyFundedDate":1741823118649,"projectUrl":"project/ola-kino-project/9156514/","projectTitle":"Ola Kino Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. R.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumu-realin"},{"teacherId":3086545,"projectId":9158730,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for funding my project, Math Fun For All Learners. Your generous donation has helped my students in small group instruction to help work on areas of need before the year ended. The whiteboards were a hit as it helped my students review for end of the year testing and helped them to feel more confident in using number lines as their strategy to show their own learning independently. Also, it eased frustrations with some students so they did not need to draw their own number lines and could use the whiteboards. My students and I greatly appreciate your generous donation to our classroom. I will continue to use these materials to enhance my math curriculum, small group instruction, and make accommodations for all learners. Thank you very much!","fullyFundedDate":1741965422663,"projectUrl":"project/math-fun-for-all-learners/9158730/","projectTitle":"Math Fun for All Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumashiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3086545_orig.jpg?crop=2268,2268,x0,y408&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720485588965","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3086545"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50892","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":473,"numTeachers":41,"percentFrplEligible":47,"percentAsian":19,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":24,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":71.6,"schoolId":50892,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kipapa Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kipapa Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/central-oahu-school-district/kipapa-elementary-school/50892"}