{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Koloa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":1517751,"projectId":9556515,"letterContent":"I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your incredibly generous donation of a MacBook. This gift is far more than just a piece of equipment; it's a transformative tool that immediately unlocks a new level of interactive and personalized learning for our students. This single device will allow us to move beyond traditional lessons and offer truly engaging, hands-on experiences that make education come alive. Your kindness ensures that our learning environment is dynamic, modern, and perfectly suited to meet the individual needs of every student, helping them become active participants in their own education.","fullyFundedDate":1756675474312,"projectUrl":"project/the-power-of-simplicity/9556515/","projectTitle":"The Power of Simplicity","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Braun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1517751_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y26&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628625313552","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1517751"},{"teacherId":9084917,"projectId":9706848,"letterContent":"Generous donations this school year have fundamentally transformed our students' experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), enabling us to transition from passive, textbook-based learning to active, hands-on engagement. These contributions were essential in providing the necessary resources—such as robotics kits, specialized equipment, and materials for complex projects—that public funding could not cover. By empowering students to physically build, test, and troubleshoot their ideas, we have made abstract concepts tangible, allowing them to truly grasp the real-world application of their classroom knowledge, which significantly boosts their engagement and knowledge retention.\r\n\r\nCrucially, these hands-on projects have been instrumental in cultivating vital 21st-century skills beyond simple academic learning. Working in teams to complete engineering and coding challenges has developed our students' abilities in critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. Furthermore, the nature of experimentation teaches a powerful lesson in resilience and perseverance. When a student's project inevitably fails on the first attempt, they are taught to analyze the failure, iterate on their design, and try again, fostering a growth mindset and building the essential confidence they need to tackle complex problems in any future career.\r\n\r\nIn summary, your investment is much more than a donation of materials; it is a direct investment in the future generation of innovators. The funds have created a dynamic learning environment that sparks curiosity and transforms students into active problem-solvers. By providing equitable access to these high-quality, practical STEM experiences, your generosity is ensuring that our students are well-prepared with the skills, confidence, and passion necessary to pursue STEM pathways and succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world.","fullyFundedDate":1758127087843,"projectUrl":"project/launch-our-lab/9706848/","projectTitle":"Launch Our Lab","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Negrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9084917"},{"teacherId":9375989,"projectId":9533425,"letterContent":"We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for your generous donation to our \"Laminator for Learning\" project. Your contribution has made a significant impact on our classroom by allowing us to create durable, long-lasting materials that are essential for our students. With the new laminator, we can protect and preserve a wide variety of learning tools, from flashcards to posters, ensuring that our students have access to high-quality, reusable resources for years to come. This helps us reduce waste and makes our teaching more efficient. Thank you for your support and for helping us create a more sustainable and effective learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755550892857,"projectUrl":"project/laminator-for-learning/9533425/","projectTitle":"Laminator for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9375989"},{"teacherId":9084917,"projectId":9157885,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful donation of fraction tiles and magnetic shapes for my classroom. These resources have been an absolute game-changer for my students' learning.\r\n\r\nThe fraction tiles, in particular, have been incredibly helpful in teaching the concept of fractions. For so many of my students, fractions were an abstract and intimidating topic. But with the tiles, they can now see, touch, and manipulate the different parts of a whole. This hands-on approach has made fractions tangible and understandable, and I've seen a significant improvement in their confidence and grasp of the subject. They are no longer just memorizing rules; they are truly comprehending the relationships between numerators, denominators, and whole numbers.\r\n\r\nSimilarly, the magnetic shapes have revolutionized the way I teach geometry. The ability to create and rearrange shapes on the whiteboard has made complex concepts like angles, symmetry, and area much more accessible. Students are actively engaged in building and exploring, and they are developing a much deeper understanding of geometric principles. They love the interactive nature of the lessons, and I love seeing their \"aha!\" moments as they discover new properties and relationships.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity. These tools have not only enriched our curriculum but have also sparked a newfound enthusiasm for math in my students. Your support has made a real and lasting difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1741906522001,"projectUrl":"project/lets-break-it-up-fraction-style/9157885/","projectTitle":"Let's Break It Up! Fraction Style","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Negrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9084917"},{"teacherId":9375989,"projectId":9307456,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our Fostering Creativity project. Your support means the world to us and has already made a huge impact on our classroom. Thanks to you, we were able to purchase new art supplies that will give our students the tools they need to express themselves and explore their imaginations.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is an investment in our students' future, helping them develop important skills like problem-solving and critical thinking. It has also shown them the power of kindness and community. We are so grateful for your support and for being a part of our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1752586344600,"projectUrl":"project/fostering-creativity/9307456/","projectTitle":"Fostering Creativity","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9375989"},{"teacherId":9084917,"projectId":8974789,"letterContent":"We want to extend a huge and heartfelt thank you for your generous donation of books to our 5th-grade classroom. Your kindness has brought so much joy and excitement to our students!\r\nThese books aren't just pages and words; they are new adventures, exciting mysteries, and journeys to faraway places. For many of our students, having new books to hold, read, and share is a truly special experience. Your gift has filled our classroom library with fresh stories and diverse perspectives, sparking a newfound love for reading in so many of our young learners.\r\nWe have already seen the impact your donation has made. Students are eagerly grabbing these books during silent reading time, recommending their favorites to classmates, and discussing the characters and plots with great enthusiasm. Your contribution has not only provided us with valuable educational resources but has also helped to create a more vibrant and engaging learning environment.\r\nOn behalf of all my students and myself, thank you again for your incredible support. You have made a real difference in their lives, and we are so grateful for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1733187629781,"projectUrl":"project/chasing-good-readers/8974789/","projectTitle":"Chasing Good Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Negrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9084917"},{"teacherId":532739,"projectId":9268363,"letterContent":"On behalf of the third-grade class, I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude for your generous donation of a class set of \"Wayside School: The Cloud of Doom.\" Your contribution has made it possible for every student to have their own physical copy of the book, which allows them to follow along and engage with the story in a whole new way.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, our classroom library is now complete with all four books in the \"Wayside School\" series. The Wayside School books have a special place in our classroom—we've found that for many students, they are the books that show them just how fun, engaging, and entertaining reading can be! We often hear students who have finished the series rave that \"Wayside School\" is their favorite book from the third grade.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has brought so much joy and excitement to our students and has helped foster a lifelong love of reading. Thank you again for your generosity and for being such an important part of our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1746535353675,"projectUrl":"project/class-book-set-of-wayside-school-cloud-o/9268363/","projectTitle":"Class Book Set of Wayside School Cloud of Doom","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":9518062,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous contributions to my classroom! The rolling cart, paper cutter, and cardstock have been incredibly helpful and have made a real difference in our daily activities.\r\n\r\nThe rolling cart has been a fantastic addition, helping both myself and my students stay organized. With a labeled drawer for each day and subject, the students can easily find their work, which has made our classroom a more efficient and productive learning environment.\r\n\r\nThe paper cutter and card stock have also been put to great use. The cutter provides perfect, crisp edges for all of our paper assignments, and the card stock has been used for many projects, including the \"All About Me\" poster and the \"Map of Kauai\" project. The quality of the card stock has really helped the students' work stand out.\r\n\r\nYour support means so much to me and my students. Thank you again for your generosity and for helping us create such a positive and well-equipped classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1754182705867,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9518062/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","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":2954947,"projectId":9161662,"letterContent":"I'm writing to say thank you for your generous donation to my first-grade classroom. The personal whiteboards and headphones have made a huge difference in how my students learn.\r\n\r\nThe whiteboards are so much more than just a writing surface. They give my students a safe space to try out ideas and make mistakes without fear. Students who are hesitant to speak up eagerly use the boards to show their work and share their thoughts. The ability to erase and try again has helped them see that it's okay to make mistakes; it's part of learning.\r\n\r\nThe headphones have been a lifesaver, especially with many students using laptops while others are working with me. They help my students focus on online learning programs and tests, creating a quiet space in a busy classroom. They're also perfect for using Epic, an online library where my students can listen to audiobooks I've carefully chosen to go along with our weekly Language Arts lessons. The headphones allow each student to be fully engaged in their own learning, without distraction.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a significant difference in my classroom. The whiteboards and headphones have allowed me to give every student a way to participate and learn in a way that works for them. \r\n\r\nThank you for helping me build a classroom where every child feels confident, focused, and ready to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1746061647969,"projectUrl":"project/silent-sounds-visible-voices/9161662/","projectTitle":"Silent Sounds, Visible Voices","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"},{"teacherId":4480326,"projectId":9279462,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our classroom dreams a reality through your Donor's Choose grant!\r\n\r\nYour generosity is directly impacting my students in so many positive ways. The new speaker eliminates distractions and makes listening activities more effective. My emerging readers will gain crucial skills and confidence with short vowel books. And the art supplies and P.E. jump ropes provide opportunities for them to express themselves creatively and stay active.\r\n\r\nThese resources will truly help me foster a more interactive and inspiring classroom. Thank you for helping my students learn, grow, and thrive!","fullyFundedDate":1746750699289,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-enrichment/9279462/","projectTitle":"Classroom Enrichment","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":8491914,"projectId":9084055,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generous support of our project, \"Expand, Engage, Explore: a Portable Screen for Kindergarten.\" Because of your kindness, my students now have access to a portable screen that has completely transformed the way we learn and engage in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThis screen has become a valuable tool during our daily learning centers. My kindergarteners light up with excitement during directed drawing activities, where they follow step-by-step videos that spark their creativity and build fine motor skills. They've also been enthusiastically interacting with Heggerty phonemic awareness videos, helping them build essential early reading skills in a fun and engaging way.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped create a more dynamic and student-centered learning environment. The portable screen allows us to easily adapt the technology for different areas in the classroom, giving my students access to interactive content no matter where they are working.\r\n\r\nFrom the giggles during silly Heggerty warm-ups to the proud smiles after finishing their own masterpieces, I see your impact every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in the power of early learning and for helping make our classroom a more engaging and inspiring place to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1741764016622,"projectUrl":"project/expand-engage-explore-a-portable-scre/9084055/","projectTitle":"Expand, Engage, Explore: a Portable Screen for Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Machado","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8491914_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1738222665853","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8491914"},{"teacherId":9375989,"projectId":9157026,"letterContent":"A Huge Thank You for Our ELL Classroom!\r\n\r\nWe're incredibly grateful for your generous contributions to our \"ELL Classroom\" project! Your support has provided our English Language Learner students with amazing new resources that are truly transforming their learning.\r\n\r\nThe impact was immediate. I'll never forget the students' excitement when we unpacked all of the goodies. Their eyes lit up! We are so excited for the new resources that will create and foster an environment for learning. It is a beautiful thing watching your students love learning.","fullyFundedDate":1741919684472,"projectUrl":"project/ell-classroom/9157026/","projectTitle":"ELL Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9375989"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50964","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":355,"numTeachers":25,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":11,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":15,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":23,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":63.7,"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"}