{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Koloa Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":36.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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":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"},{"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"}],"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":63.8,"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"}