{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Koloa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4480326,"projectId":10434984,"letterContent":"This project makes a big difference in our classroom! The new writing workbooks have really helped my developing students, especially with handwriting. The highlighters give all students a fun, hands-on way to practice reading and writing every day. On top of that, the floor puzzle and chess set take our small group time to the next level—helping the kids build teamwork, problem-solving skills, while having fun together. With these new tools and games, my students are excited and ready to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1787190174533,"projectUrl":"project/writing-rules/10434984/","projectTitle":"Writing RULES","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4480326_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y202&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646609744925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4480326"},{"teacherId":10073163,"projectId":9451488,"letterContent":"When the boxes containing our new flexible seating, wipe-clean tools, and art supplies arrived, the excitement in our classroom was contagious! My students' eyes lit up as soon as they saw the colorful bean bags and fresh art supplies being unpacked. Their immediate reaction was a mix of gasps and eager hands reaching out, with several students asking, \"Are these really for us?\" Introducing the bean bags into our reading corner transformed our classroom space overnight—seeing students immediately nestle into the comfy seats with their favorite books was an unforgettable moment that set a whole new tone for our learning environment.\r\n\r\nThese resources have instantly upgraded our daily routines across every subject. During our small-group math block, students are using the individual whiteboards and dry-erase wipes to quickly work through multi-step equations, showing their work in real-time without the anxiety of permanent mistakes. Meanwhile, our new laminating pouches and arts and crafts supplies came together for a recent collaborative social studies unit: students created custom historical character cards, which we laminated so they could write and erase clues during interactive review games. Having durable, laminated materials means these learning tools will benefit our class all year long.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are using these exact tools to launch our upcoming cross-curricular research project. Students will be using the whiteboards to brainstorm and outline their ideas, relying on our craft supplies and laminating pouches to build durable visual presentation boards, and using the bean bag reading station as their dedicated cozy space for independent writing and editing. Your generosity didn't just furnish our room with supplies—it created an active, comfortable, and creative workshop where my students feel valued and excited to learn every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1753222480320,"projectUrl":"project/a-comfy-clean-and-creative-space-for-l/9451488/","projectTitle":"A Comfy, Clean, and Creative Space for Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Silva","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10073163"},{"teacherId":9377139,"projectId":10368999,"letterContent":"Words cannot fully express how deeply grateful my students and I are for your incredible generosity and support. Your donations helped to bring a wave of pure excitement and optimism into our classroom that continues to resonate every single day. Because of your kind contributions, our classroom has been transformed into a bright, welcoming, and highly motivated learning environment. \r\n\r\nThe beginning of a new school year can often be overwhelming for young learners, as they adjust to new routines, higher expectations, and unfamiliar peers. Thanks to your donations, we were able to kick off the school year on a wonderful smooth and positive note. The simple addition of personalized name tags made a huge difference during those crucial early weeks. My students also really enjoyed the \"All About Me\" posters. These posters gave every single child a dedicated platform to share their unique personality, favorite hobbies, family, and individual strengths. The posters served as a marvelous icebreaker, encouraging meaningful conversations and allowing students to discover shared interests. \r\n\r\nThe most dramatic shift this year has been in student motivation and behavior, thanks to our updated classroom store incentives. Students have been working extra hard to earn classroom currency for items like animal pop balls and squishy stress balls through positive choices and academic effort. As a result, behavior issues have dropped significantly, homework completion has skyrocketed, and classroom quality has visibly improved. \r\n\r\nYour investment in our classroom extends far beyond the physical materials themselves. You have shown my students that there are caring supporters in the world who believe in their potential and root for their success. Thank you for making our school year brighter, more engaging, and deeply rewarding.","fullyFundedDate":1785267935801,"projectUrl":"project/setting-the-stage-classroom-supplies-an/10368999/","projectTitle":"Setting the Stage: Classroom Supplies and Motivation Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goff","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9377139"},{"teacherId":8823935,"projectId":10304728,"letterContent":"We are so blessed and excited for all of the supplies we recieved from our \"Visual and Performing Arts\" project. The kids were very jazzed for the new art supplies especially.\r\n\r\nTogether, we have done a few great art projects that have made our classroom environment even more special than it was before. We created water colors of underwater sea creatures. It was awesome to be able to have actual water color paper that didn't get water logged and destroyed. We are currently working on a beautiful project that is hard to explain, but I will include photos!\r\n\r\nAs the year progresses, my goal is to continue to enrich their educational journey with lots of art and lots of literature!! I'd like to add an extra Mahalo to Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation for your generous donation!! All of your donations together help to enrich the lives of so many kids!","fullyFundedDate":1789605388745,"projectUrl":"project/4th-grade-visual-and-performing-arts/10304728/","projectTitle":"4th Grade Visual and Performing Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Landry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823935_orig.jpg?crop=274,274,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708032391359","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823935"},{"teacherId":532739,"projectId":9529514,"letterContent":"I am writing to you today with a heart full of immense gratitude and deep appreciation for your incredibly generous donation to our classroom. When we received your package containing an abundant supply of both black and color ink cartridges for our classroom printer, the sense of relief and excitement was truly overwhelming. While printer ink might seem like a simple or ordinary office supply to some, in the bustling environment of a modern classroom, it is an absolute lifeline. Your thoughtful contribution has provided us with one of the most vital, yet often notoriously expensive, resources necessary to keep our daily educational operations running smoothly and effectively.\r\nTo truly understand the impact of your gift, it is important to share just how much we rely on our classroom printer every single day. Black ink is the quiet, essential workhorse of our learning environment. It allows me to immediately print off reading comprehension passages, daily math worksheets, quizzes, and customized study guides that are tailored specifically to the varying academic needs of my students. In a classroom where differentiated instruction is key to ensuring no child is left behind, the ability to rapidly print modified assignments or extra practice sheets on demand is invaluable. When a student is struggling with a new concept, I can instantly print a supplementary resource to help them grasp the material. Your gift of black ink ensures that this constant flow of essential educational materials never has to be paused or compromised due to budget constraints or the frustrating flashing light of an empty cartridge.","fullyFundedDate":1757615767693,"projectUrl":"project/black-color-ink-for-printer/9529514/","projectTitle":"Black & Color Ink for Printer","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp532739_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508555198788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyswart"},{"teacherId":532739,"projectId":9531624,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation of essential classroom supplies. We were absolutely thrilled to receive the packages filled with copy paper, vibrant markers, printer ink, and educational worksheets. These are the fundamental tools of our daily operations, and having a fully stocked classroom removes a significant burden from both the students and myself. Because of your kindness, we can dive right into our daily curriculum without the worry of running out of the very basics we need to function.\r\nYour contribution directly impacts the quality of education our students receive every single day. With a reliable supply of copy paper and ink, I can consistently provide customized worksheets, study guides, and reading materials tailored to their specific learning needs. The markers bring our group projects to life, turning standard assignments into colorful, creative expressions of learning. When students are equipped with these necessary materials, they are more confident, engaged, and ready to tackle new academic challenges without feeling left behind.\r\nBeyond the tangible items, your support sends a powerful, encouraging message to our students: that their community believes in their potential and is truly invested in their success. We are profoundly thankful for your commitment to education and for making our classroom a better, more resourceful place to learn and grow. Thank you once again for your incredible generosity and for being such a vital partner in our educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1756730751034,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-incentives/9531624/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies & Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Swart","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp532739_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508555198788","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ashleyswart"},{"teacherId":10567479,"projectId":10437675,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Your gift has brought incredible energy into our space. Before I even had a chance to unpack the box, my students spotted the Percy Jackson set sitting on my desk. They were so excited that they immediately started pleading to skip our current book just to dive straight into Percy's world! That kind of unprompted enthusiasm for reading is pure magic in a middle school classroom.\r\n\r\nWhile Rick Riordan's series is packed with high-stakes adventure, it serves as an exceptional tool for building fundamental literacy and critical thinking skills:\r\n\r\nMythology & Allusion: Students learn to trace modern storytelling back to ancient Greek myths, building background knowledge that helps across all subjects.\r\n\r\nCharacter Archetypes & Growth: Percy's journey helps us analyze internal vs. external conflict, hero archetypes, and character motivation.\r\n\r\nLiterary Craft: The author's vivid imagery, humor, and use of foreshadowing offer rich material for analyzing tone and figurative language.\r\n\r\nDuring formal academic blocks, we are required to choral read to build fluency and access complex text together. However, during our DEAR (Drop Everything And Read) time, reading transforms into something much more student-driven. DEAR time is the one special window in our day where my students are allowed to \"popcorn read\"-passing the story from classmate to classmate at their own pace. Getting to popcorn read Percy Jackson during DEAR time turns reading into a thrilling, shared social experience that they actively look forward to every single day.\r\n\r\nThis set has been a complete game-changer, particularly for a few of our reluctant readers and students with learning differences. Seeing a main character like Percy, who has ADHD and dyslexia and learns that these traits are actually part of his strength as a demigod, has resonated deeply with them. For these students, popcorn reading a book where the hero feels like them transforms reading from a frustrating task into an empowering adventure.\r\n\r\nYour gift did far more than place books on a shelf; it gave my students a story they genuinely love in the reading format they cherish most. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1786503157094,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-book-set-to-spark-a-love-for/10437675/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Book set to Spark a love for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Benzine","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10567479"},{"teacherId":1892682,"projectId":10360966,"letterContent":"Our new snack station has officially transformed recess into the favorite part of our day! With these healthy options now available, my students are fueled up and ready to learn. During our daily recess break, the children line up eager to pick out a nutritious treat. It has turned into a wonderful daily moment where they sit together, chat, and compare what they chose. Many of my students had never tried some of these healthy snacks before, so it's been a fun, tasty journey of discovery for them.\r\n\r\nYou should have seen their faces when the packages first arrived and we unboxed everything together! Their eyes went wide, and the room was filled with happy gasps and excited cheers. They couldn't believe all of these goodies were actually for them. The sheer joy of having so many fresh, delicious choices to look forward to brightened up our whole classroom, and their enthusiasm hasn't faded a bit.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, these amazing snacks are playing a huge role in our financial literacy unit and positive behavior system. Students earn \"class money\" by showing kindness, demonstrating great behavior, and completing their learning tasks. They will now use their hard-earned class cash to \"buy\" their favorite healthy snacks from our updated classroom store. Thank you so much for giving my students these wonderful choices and a super fun way to practice real-world skills!","fullyFundedDate":1789163705878,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-minds-one-healthy-crunch/10360966/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Minds, One Healthy Crunch at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nishikura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1892682_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690322292847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1892682"},{"teacherId":4480326,"projectId":10298828,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generosity and support! Our classroom is a vibrant hub of hands-on creativity and meaningful face-to-face connection.\r\n\r\nThe new art supplies have been great. They practice patience, embrace the creative process, work through mistakes, and take pride in what they build and draw with their own hands.\r\n\r\nThe conversation cards have been a fun and engaging addition. We began using them at my teacher-guided small group table to help students build essential social skills—learning how to take turns, listen empathetically, and ask thoughtful follow-up questions. As their reading fluency and confidence grow, they may use these prompt cards in small-group discussions independently.\r\n\r\nBy bringing creative art and conversation together during our daily rotation centers, you have helped create a space where my students are learning not only to be confident creators, but also kind, engaged friends. Mahalo for your investment in our classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1779493611766,"projectUrl":"project/little-creators-big-conversations/10298828/","projectTitle":"Little Creators, Big Conversations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Angell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4480326_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y202&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646609744925","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4480326"},{"teacherId":9084917,"projectId":10272958,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom was completely transformed into a vibrant, high-energy learning camp this summer through \"Summer Success: Second Grade Skills & Sunshine.\"\r\n\r\nThe Real Impact on Our Students\r\n\r\nPrevented the \"Summer Slide\": Daily math and literacy stations kept fundamental skills sharp. Thanks to simple tools like individual whiteboard markers and organized folders, students stayed actively engaged, interactive, and fully prepared for the academic step up to second grade.\r\n\r\nLit a Fire for Literature and STEM: Connecting classic stories like Charlotte's Web to hands-on STEM challenges brought reading to life. Students didn't just listen to stories—they built, tested, and solved problems based on them, bridging comprehension with real-world critical thinking.\r\n\r\nBuilt Confidence and Ownership: Having personalized items—like customized pencil pouches and wooden craft frames created with our Cricut tools—gave students a deep sense of pride. They took true ownership of their workspace and work products, creating memories they took home with immense pride.\r\n\r\nInstead of feeling like extra schoolwork, this program felt like a celebration of learning. Your support gave these children the exact tools they needed to build confidence, strengthen their skills, and enter the new school year ready to succeed. Thank you for making this vision a reality!","fullyFundedDate":1778522182291,"projectUrl":"project/summer-success-second-grade-skills-and/10272958/","projectTitle":"Summer Success: Second Grade Skills and Sunshine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Negrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9084917"},{"teacherId":1892682,"projectId":9928746,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support for our classroom! Your kindness has brought two amazing new resources to our learning space, and we couldn't be more excited.\r\n\r\nThe teacher iPad is a total game-changer for our daily lessons. Having this technology allows me to create more interactive, dynamic lessons, manage classroom learning tools seamlessly, and better support every student's unique needs.\r\nAnd the AMAZING finger puppets!!! The kindergarten students are absolutely thrilled! These puppets are already bringing stories to life, sparking imaginative play, and helping our youngest learners develop crucial language and social skills.\r\n\r\nYour support does more than just buy supplies; it shows our students that their community believes in them and their education. Thank you for investing in our classroom and making learning so much fun!","fullyFundedDate":1774363774240,"projectUrl":"project/mac-magic-needed-help-a-teacher-level-u/9928746/","projectTitle":"Mac Magic Needed: Help a Teacher Level Up!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nishikura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1892682_orig.jpg?crop=1242,1242,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690322292847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1892682"},{"teacherId":2954947,"projectId":10108111,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support. The handheld whiteboards, snacks, incentive prizes, and laminating sheets have made a huge difference for my first graders.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards are an amazing tool. I use them constantly, especially during math and for things like practice spelling tests. They are perfect for immediate formative assessment. I can just look around the room and instantly see who got it and who still needs help. Plus, because the kids can easily erase their mistakes, they aren't afraid of being wrong.\r\n\r\nThe laminating sheets are a lifesaver for me because I hate wasting so much paper. With these, I can print out reading passages or small group worksheets, laminate them, and reuse them over and over.\r\n\r\nThe snacks have been incredibly important. A lot of my students come from low-income households and arrive at school hungry, without breakfast or a morning recess snack. Having food readily available means they can actually focus on learning. Finally, the incentive prizes are a great reward for the kids who are working really hard in class.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping me keep my students fed, confident, and excited to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1771685142784,"projectUrl":"project/the-awesome-essentials-tools-treats/10108111/","projectTitle":"The \"Awesome\" Essentials: Tools, Treats, and Prizes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Saraos","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2954947_orig.jpg?crop=469,469,x0,y50&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1633237714921","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2954947"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50964","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":318,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":9,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":25,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":21,"percentMultiracialImputed":27,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":64.0,"schoolId":50964,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Koloa Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Koloa Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/kapaa-kauai-waimea-school-district/koloa-elementary-school/50964"}