{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Koloa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":8491914,"projectId":9782712,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Little Learners, Big Creations: Supplies for Success! Your generosity has provided my students with the materials they need to explore, create, and learn through hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nWith these supplies, our young learners are building important skills such as creativity, problem-solving, fine motor development, and confidence. Every project they complete is an opportunity to express themselves, discover new ideas, and take pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom and has helped create engaging learning experiences that our students will remember. Mahalo for investing in their growth, imagination, and success! <3","fullyFundedDate":1763576377267,"projectUrl":"project/little-learners-big-creations-supplies/9782712/","projectTitle":"Little Learners, Big Creations: Supplies for Success!","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":8491914,"projectId":10080022,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, From Ideas to Impact: Tools for Tiny Learners. Your generosity has provided my kindergarten classroom with valuable tools that are already making a meaningful difference in student learning.\r\n\r\nWith these resources, I can create customized, hands-on learning materials that are tailored to the unique needs of my students. From personalized name puzzles and alphabet activities to math manipulatives, fine motor practice tools, and themed learning games, these materials help bring lessons to life in engaging and meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nKindergarten students learn best when they can touch, explore, and interact with their learning. Thanks to your support, I am able to design durable resources that encourage curiosity, build confidence, and provide opportunities for students to practice important skills through play and exploration.\r\n\r\nWhat makes this gift especially impactful is that these tools will continue to benefit students for years to come. The ability to create and customize learning materials gives us endless opportunities to support both current and future learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your kindness is helping turn ideas into lasting learning experiences for our tiny learners every day. Mahalo nui Loa!","fullyFundedDate":1771720248160,"projectUrl":"project/from-ideas-to-impact-tools-for-tiny-lea/10080022/","projectTitle":"From Ideas to Impact: Tools for Tiny Learners","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":8491914,"projectId":10126012,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Fueling Little Learners: Resources & Snacks for Bright Futures! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my kindergarten classroom.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, my students have access to important classroom resources and healthy snacks that help them stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn throughout the day. For many young learners, a simple snack can make a big difference in their ability to concentrate, participate, and feel their best.\r\n\r\nThe supplies you helped provide have also enhanced our daily learning experiences, giving students the tools they need to explore, create, and grow with confidence. Knowing that these resources are available allows us to spend more time focused on learning and less time worrying about unmet needs.\r\n\r\nYour kindness helps create a classroom where students feel supported, cared for, and prepared to succeed. Thank you for investing in our little learners and helping us build a positive environment where bright futures can flourish.","fullyFundedDate":1775776352631,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-little-learners-resources-sna/10126012/","projectTitle":"Fueling Little Learners: Resources & Snacks for Bright Futures!","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":8491914,"projectId":8862867,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our project, Bringing Music and Learning To Life In Kindergarten. Thanks to your generosity, my students now have a portable speaker that helps bring music and learning beyond the classroom walls.\r\n\r\nWe use the speaker during outdoor physical activities, grade-level song practices, movement breaks, and even fun dance parties. It helps keep students engaged, active, and excited while supporting teamwork, listening skills, and school community events.\r\n\r\nYour donation has added joy and energy to our school days, creating memorable learning experiences for our kindergarten students. Thank you for helping us make learning more interactive and fun!","fullyFundedDate":1729065306580,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-music-and-learning-to-life-in-k/8862867/","projectTitle":"Bringing Music and Learning To Life In 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":9084917,"projectId":10064209,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your time and support. In our classroom, we actively integrate a Cricut cutting machine to design and produce custom, tactile learning materials that elevate student engagement and bring lessons to life. By leveraging both the precision cutting tools and the automated writing functions, we transform standard materials into highly intentional, curriculum-aligned crafts that make abstract concepts tangible. We use the cutting tools to engineer hands-on manipulatives, interactive sorting games, and custom puzzles that reinforce critical thinking, while the writing tools allow us to execute flawless typography and detailed illustrations for personalized flashcards, desk tags, and visually engaging worksheets. Merging this technology with daily lesson plans allows us to create a dynamic, responsive learning environment where students can physically interact with subject matter, ultimately making the learning experience both deeply impactful and fun.","fullyFundedDate":1775085795431,"projectUrl":"project/the-maker-of-all-makers/10064209/","projectTitle":"The Maker of all Makers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Negrillo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9084917"},{"teacherId":10254559,"projectId":10111229,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Getting these basic classroom and art supplies has been really helpful for my students.\r\n\r\nWhen the supplies first arrived, the students were excited to open the boxes and see everything. Having new sketchpads, markers, and everyday items gave them a nice sense of ownership over their workspace, and a few students were surprised to hear the supplies were actually for our class to keep.\r\n\r\nLately, we've been using the materials to add a visual element to our lessons. For example, during a recent project, we used the paints and paper to let the kids illustrate a story we were reading. One student who usually struggles with writing assignments did a great job with this activity, using the markers and paint to show they understood the lesson perfectly. It was a good boost for their confidence.\r\n\r\nOn a practical note, just having enough pencils and sharpies to go around means we don't have to spend the first few minutes of class searching for working tools. Everyone can just get right to work.\r\n\r\nNext up, we're going to use the art supplies to make covers for our end-of-term portfolios. The students will be organizing their work from the past few weeks and designing a cover that reflects what they've learned.\r\n\r\nYour support has made our daily routine run a lot smoother. Thank you again for helping out our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771777890289,"projectUrl":"project/restocked-ready-finishing-the-year-st/10111229/","projectTitle":"Restocked & Ready: Finishing the Year Strong","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wohrle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10254559_orig.jpg?crop=520,520,x0,y10&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1782159437470","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10254559"},{"teacherId":532739,"projectId":10087462,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of school supplies to our third-grade classroom. Your support means the world to us! Because of your kindness, my students now have the essential tools they need to succeed and thrive.\r\n\r\nWe use these wonderful supplies every single day across all of our subject areas—from graphing in math and drafting stories in language arts, to conducting science experiments and creating vibrant art projects. Your gift has removed barriers to learning and brought so much joy to our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our future!","fullyFundedDate":1772049258704,"projectUrl":"project/resources-to-help-support-student-learni/10087462/","projectTitle":"Resources to Help Support Student Learning","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":10105833,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of school supplies to our third-grade classroom. Your support means the world to us! Because of your kindness, my students now have the essential tools they need to succeed and thrive.\r\n\r\nWe use these wonderful supplies every single day across all of our subject areas—from graphing in math and drafting stories in language arts, to conducting science experiments and creating vibrant art projects. Your gift has removed barriers to learning and brought so much joy to our daily routine.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our future!","fullyFundedDate":1771621418473,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-to-support-student-engagement-a/10105833/","projectTitle":"Supplies to Support Student Engagement and Learning","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":4480326,"projectId":9921287,"letterContent":"This project combines creativity with social and physical skills. With the new craft supplies, students practice following directions and creating with their hands. Best of all, they feel a huge sense of pride when they give their handmade gifts to others. We loved walking to the local post office and sending Mother's Day gifts the other weeks! They had the biggest smiles. \r\n\r\nThe new learning centers will help students practice sharing, taking turns, and solving problems together. Finally, the instant camera adds a lot of excitement to our engineering challenges because they can take home a picture of their project to share with ohana. Your support makes our classroom a much more exciting and hands-on place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1773009638925,"projectUrl":"project/creating-memories-holiday-crafts-and-cl/9921287/","projectTitle":"Creating Memories: Holiday Crafts and Classroom Snapshots","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":9375989,"projectId":10103202,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous support of our classroom. Your contributions have provided our students with the essential tools they need to engage more deeply with their lessons and take pride in their learning environment. In a space where we work every day to bridge language gaps and build confidence, having high-quality resources makes a profound difference in how my students see themselves as scholars and members of our community.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our classroom is now a more organized and welcoming place for every child who walks through the door. These materials do more than just fill shelves; they create an atmosphere where students feel valued and supported in their academic journey. Seeing their excitement as they use these new resources is a constant reminder of the positive impact a dedicated community can have on a child's education.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our students' futures and for your commitment to fostering a vibrant learning experience. Your support helps us cultivate a space rooted in growth and mutual respect, ensuring that these young learners have the foundation they need to succeed for years to come. Mahalo for your generosity and for being such a vital part of our school family.","fullyFundedDate":1771440802306,"projectUrl":"project/smooth-sailing/10103202/","projectTitle":"Smooth Sailing","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Landry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9375989"},{"teacherId":9381508,"projectId":10108455,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible generosity! \r\n\r\nThis project has truly transformed our fourth-grade classroom at. When the supplies arrived, the energy in the room was electric. \"The Cupcake Diaries\" and \"Wings of Fire\" graphic novels were snapped up instantly. I've seen even my most reluctant readers tucked into corners, completely absorbed in these stories. These books aren't just sitting on shelves - they are building the stamina and confidence my students need to become lifelong readers. Seeing them excited to discuss story lines and characters is a gift that will impact their literacy skills for years to come.\r\n\r\nThe organizational tools and art supplies have also made a world of difference in our daily flow. The rolling storage cart and rotating organizers have empowered the kids to take ownership of their space, allowing them to independently grab what they need for projects without skipping a beat. Just last week, we used the tempera paints and mini canvases to bring our curriculum to life, painting wa'a for their Hawaiiana studies. The level of focus and pride in their work was remarkable. Having high-quality brushes and pastels allows them to express their creativity in ways that were previously limited by our lack of materials.\r\n\r\nBeyond the classroom walls, the flag football gear and sidewalk chalk have turned recess into a hub of teamwork and movement. It is wonderful to see them practicing sportsmanship and communication on the field, then returning to their desks refreshed and ready to focus. Your support has provided more than just \"stuff\" - you've provided the tools for my students to grow as thinkers, artists, and teammates. 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