{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Konawaena Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8367187,"projectId":10111841,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving our students the opportunity to self-regulate using sensory input tools. When we give our students self-regulation tools, they can regulate their bodies, learn communication and self-advocacy. Giving students opportunities to choose compression rocking and sand allows them vestibular and proprioceptive input. Your donation of sensory integration tools supports diversity and helps students manage their environments and tasks with greater ease. They provide the essential sensory input that helps regulate the nervous system these are not toys, they are tools and vital for focus, emotional stability, and physical comfort. The compression given from the sensory chair and the comfort from the companion dog, the bouncy sensory board weighted moose and sensory bins provide a variety of textures and resistances giving students a sensory buffet allowing them to select exactly what they need to feel grounded and secure.\r\nThank you for equipping our classroom with diverse sensory resources to help reduce anxiety and sensory overload and improving students' social emotional well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1771788118978,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-sensory-seekers/10111841/","projectTitle":"Empowering Sensory Seekers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oceya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367187"},{"teacherId":9380797,"projectId":10105268,"letterContent":"My students have been enjoying the materials from your generous contribution. The snacks have been a big enjoyment for students as a little boost of energy throughout the day. They love picking out their own snacks before we go out to recess. Many of our families are unable to provide these extra snacks for the classroom, so this has been a great help to fuel the young minds and bodies of our 3rd graders.\r\nWe've created a bilingual book library using the resources and pouches for students to borrow books to take home. Our Spanish speaking families are enjoying reading along with their students.\r\nThank you for supporting our children!","fullyFundedDate":1771616638396,"projectUrl":"project/activity-centers-fun/10105268/","projectTitle":"Activity Centers Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9380797"},{"teacherId":9969969,"projectId":10111977,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project. The students are very excited to use the new playground equipment. They will be able to learn new sports and now we have enough equipment to go around.\r\n\r\nThe readers in my class are thrilled to have nice new books to read. They will be able to get lost in these books, get to know the characters as they work through the series and build longevity as they stick with a series.\r\n\r\nFinally, the art lovers in my class are excited about the new art supplies. They can't wait to get moving on their next project.\r\n\r\nSo many options have been made available to my students due to your generosity. I can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1771788405084,"projectUrl":"project/finding-our-talents/10111977/","projectTitle":"Finding our Talents","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969969"},{"teacherId":10295990,"projectId":9781438,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. The arrival of our new classroom materials has transformed our daily routine, and I wish you could see our students' excitement as they engage with these tools.\r\n\r\nIn a classroom where every student learns differently, having the right resources is the key to unlocking their potential. By providing these materials, you haven't just sent us resources—you have sent a message to my students that their education matters and that people they haven't even met are rooting for their success. With your support, our students have grown in their letter and number recognition mastery, which is essential to their early development. Thank you to the Hawaii Department of Education for making a huge difference in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759595342988,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-literacy-tools/9781438/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Literacy Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295990"},{"teacherId":6709960,"projectId":9212949,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are not just reading books — they're learning to think deeply about them. The new texts help them practice skills like identifying theme, analyzing characters, and citing evidence, all while enjoying the stories.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and collaborative: students discuss ideas in partners or small groups, track characters, and share insights. Several students who were once hesitant readers are now reading independently, volunteering to read aloud, and even mentoring peers.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly strengthened both their confidence and love of reading. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1744217805726,"projectUrl":"project/reviving-our-reading-nook-a-fresh-start/9212949/","projectTitle":"Reviving Our Reading Nook: A Fresh Start for Young Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6709960_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x88,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566070624606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6709960"},{"teacherId":9657250,"projectId":9854029,"letterContent":"Thank you from my heart for your generous donation of supplies to my classroom of care and support! When my students saw what you had given us, they cheered! The teardrop beanbags provide comforting seating for students needing quiet time and emotional support conversations. Many of my students come to school hungry each day; the snacks you offered have helped them feel nourished, especially on test days when they need additional nourishment. \r\nWhen snack time is over, it's handy to have the carpet sweeper you gave us. To help calm students as they test and learn--especially for those needing support due to conditions like ADHD--the squishy sensory toys, fidget toys, and bendables have been invaluable. As a reward for their excellent test scores, I presented the mini erasers, and was pleased to give each student a mini pop keychain as an end-of-semester celebration token. For each successful test or paper, I'm passing them back with a reward sticker for positive reinforcement. \r\nIn addition, I'm able to create helpful classroom visual learning aids for learning with the sharpie markers, post-it sheets, and index cards. Last but not least, the staplers, hole punches, and pens help me keep organized and efficient. As we continue to move into more challenging subject matter, your donation will help use feel cared for and supported, every step of the way!","fullyFundedDate":1761506975966,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-of-care-and-support/9854029/","projectTitle":"A Classroom of Care and Support!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657250_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y202&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761253683728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657250"},{"teacherId":7934462,"projectId":9917967,"letterContent":"When our DonorsChoose package arrived, the excitement in our classroom was electric! The students could hardly wait to open the boxes and explore the bright bazooka goals, colorful scoop balls, and flag football sets. As soon as we set everything up, the laughter and teamwork began. From soccer drills and flag football games to \"sharks and minnows\" and scoop ball challenges, my first graders have been learning through play—building their coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship each week. For many of my students, this was their very first time playing with real sports equipment, and seeing their pride and joy in mastering new skills has been incredible.\r\nEvery Friday, these activities have become something the whole class looks forward to. They know that after a week of hard work—reading daily and completing their Accelerated Reader quizzes—they get to enjoy our \"Play to Learn\" time outdoors. The new equipment has made it easier for me to align our fun with our physical education standards while giving students a chance to move, collaborate, and breathe fresh island air. The high-quality materials store easily and set up quickly, which means more time for active learning and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1765415521003,"projectUrl":"project/dream-big-read-play-achieve-building/9917967/","projectTitle":"Dream Big! Read, Play, Achieve: Building Future Student Athletes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7934462"},{"teacherId":9687049,"projectId":9778225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of you, my students now have wobble chairs to help them stay focused and comfortable while they learn, new book sets like Dog Man, Goosebumps, Wings of Fire, and Roald Dahl which they were so excited to read!\r\n\r\nThe snack packs and water bottles make a huge difference for students who need a quick boost so they can stay energized and ready to learn, and the dry erase markers get used almost every single day! The students were especially excited to use the new kickball bases.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a classroom that is flexible, well-stocked, and full of joyful readers. My students were beyond excited when everything arrived — and so was I!\r\n\r\nThank you for making this happen for us!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1759503014840,"projectUrl":"project/from-books-to-basics-resources-for-stud/9778225/","projectTitle":"From Books to Basics: Resources for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9687049"},{"teacherId":9048473,"projectId":9780299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my \"Read It Again, Please!\" project. The books have been distributed among 9 special education preschool fully self contained classrooms here in west Hawai'i. The books were gratefully received by the teachers as funding here is very tight. Teachers have been using the books as staples to re-read over and over again. This supports student engagement in reading circle time. Having a story students are familiar with allows them to more fully participate in a dual conversations where language becomes more of a two way experience than just the teacher telling the story. \r\n Students have been more actively participating in the story and are able to generate more language related to the story as they are familiar with the characters, plot, problems, and solutions. Students are able to chime in to familiar parts of the story. After actually memorizing stories such as \"Brown Bear,\" students can \"retell\" the story as they mimic \"reading\" the story. \r\n Some teachers have actually sent the books home so parents can experience the joy of reading with their children. The photo shows this. Parents are often surprised at how much their children enjoy participating in the reading experience.","fullyFundedDate":1759580004133,"projectUrl":"project/read-it-again-please/9780299/","projectTitle":"\"Read It Again, Please!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sakata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9048473"},{"teacherId":3263834,"projectId":9493192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our 5th grade classroom. Because of your kindness, our students now have access to a wonderful variety of new books, including picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels.\r\n\r\nThese books are already making a meaningful difference. Students are excited to explore new genres, discover stories that reflect their interests and experiences, and challenge themselves as readers. Having a diverse classroom library helps ensure that every child can find a book that sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and fosters a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has helped create a classroom environment where reading is joyful, engaging, and accessible to all. We are truly grateful for your investment in our students and their learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for supporting young readers!","fullyFundedDate":1763758935882,"projectUrl":"project/every-5th-grader-deserves-a-great-book/9493192/","projectTitle":"Every 5th Grader Deserves a Great Book","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heintzelman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3263834_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720917147779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missdemeter"},{"teacherId":6019902,"projectId":9777702,"letterContent":"Thank you so much from all of us. We sincerely appreciate your thoughtfulness and willingness to help education. With your assistance, the students will have an even more exciting and enriching school year. We have already used our tie-dye creations in several school events, and the students also wear them with pride all the time on their own. The snacks (and other various materials we were able to acquire) have helped motivate and sustain the children to make the most out of their time at school. Thank you again Hawaii State Department of Education and other financial contributors!","fullyFundedDate":1759490665401,"projectUrl":"project/wildcat-pride/9777702/","projectTitle":"Wildcat Pride","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jones","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6019902_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572218693828","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6019902"},{"teacherId":9969969,"projectId":9785799,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project. Literacy is so important and this project helped make my lessons more exciting!\r\n\r\nThe students love using the pointer sticks to demonstrate their learning and help teach new words to the rest of their class. The bookmarks were a hit! They are paw prints which match our Wildcat Mascot. The popsicle sticks are used for Random Reporters and have really come in handy. I could go on and on. \r\n\r\nThese items may seem like little things but they brighten the day for our students and get them excited to read. What more can we ask for?","fullyFundedDate":1759630737500,"projectUrl":"project/loving-literacy/9785799/","projectTitle":"Loving Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969969"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50776","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":505,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":53.9,"schoolId":50776,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Konawaena Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Konawaena Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/konawaena-elementary-school/50776"}