{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Na'alehu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8359300,"projectId":10105582,"letterContent":"Here's a warm and heartfelt thank-you message you can send:\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your incredible generosity and support. The children were absolutely overjoyed by all of the wonderful items you provided, and their excitement was contagious from the moment they began exploring everything.\r\n\r\nThe Bluey House Playset quickly became a favorite, with children eagerly gathering around to play together and recreate their favorite scenes. The Bluey figure packs, Paw Patrol Tracker plush, Peppa Pig DUPLO set, and the interactive bus toy sparked endless imaginative adventures and storytelling.\r\n\r\nOur younger learners were especially excited about the hands-on learning materials. The magnetic alphabet maze, busy board, shoe-tying board, wooden peg board, dress-up dolls, sandwich-making set, colorful counters, and Baby Shark puzzle provided engaging opportunities for learning, creativity, and skill development. It was wonderful to see the children so focused, curious, and proud as they practiced new skills through play.\r\n\r\nThe LED spinning tops and animal caller horns brought so much laughter and energy, creating moments of joy that the children will remember for a long time. The lights, sounds, and interactive features kept them entertained and engaged throughout the day.\r\n\r\nWe are also incredibly grateful for the hydroponic garden system, herb seeds, and vacuum cleaner. These items will provide valuable opportunities for hands-on learning about plants, growth, responsibility, and caring for our classroom environment. The children were fascinated by the idea of growing their own herbs and are already excited to watch the garden flourish.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has made a meaningful difference in our classroom. Beyond the toys and supplies themselves, you have provided opportunities for learning, exploration, imagination, and joy. Seeing the smiles on the children's faces and hearing their excitement as they discovered each new item was truly heartwarming.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generosity, thoughtfulness, and commitment to supporting our children. We are deeply grateful for your support and for helping create such a fun, engaging, and enriching environment for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771618577678,"projectUrl":"project/make-learning-fun-and-interactive/10105582/","projectTitle":"Make Learning Fun and Interactive","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bernard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359300"},{"teacherId":8840193,"projectId":10103955,"letterContent":"The items received through DonorsChoose have made a meaningful impact on our student store and the students it serves. With these resources, we have been able to create a more engaging and organized shopping experience where students can redeem rewards, practice decision-making, and develop important life skills. The new supplies have helped make the store more inviting and accessible, increasing student participation and excitement.\r\nBeyond providing incentives, the student store has become a valuable tool for reinforcing positive behavior, responsibility, and goal setting. Students work hard to earn opportunities to shop, learning the connection between effort and reward. The DonorsChoose donations have allowed us to offer a wider variety of items, which has increased motivation and encouraged students to stay engaged both academically and socially.\r\nThe impact extends beyond the individual students who visit the store. The student store has helped build a stronger sense of community within our school by creating positive interactions between students and staff. Thanks to the generosity of DonorsChoose supporters, we are able to continue fostering a supportive environment where students feel recognized, valued, and excited to celebrate their achievements.","fullyFundedDate":1771455032535,"projectUrl":"project/honu-bucks-store/10103955/","projectTitle":"Honu Bucks Store","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keohuloa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8840193_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1677744090684","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-keohuloa"},{"teacherId":8974104,"projectId":10106292,"letterContent":"Students were so excited when they saw the amazon boxes being delivered to our class! The first question of course was \"what's in the boxes?\" I opened all of the boxes with my students and their eyes lit up! They wanted to eat everything! ALL of the goodies we received helped my students get energized and focused for the learning day! Many students need a pick me up snack 1-2x a day and having snacks on hand all the time was awesome! They lasted us through the end of our school year which ended last week! Again, THANK YOU for your generous donation!","fullyFundedDate":1771620397106,"projectUrl":"project/lets-get-energized-and-focused/10106292/","projectTitle":"Lets Get Energized and Focused!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karasuda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974104"},{"teacherId":7935667,"projectId":10104815,"letterContent":"The materials in this project have made a meaningful impact on my classroom by increasing student engagement, participation, and confidence during language learning activities. Students are more willing to practice speaking, writing, and sharing their ideas because they have the tools needed to actively participate in lessons each day.\r\n\r\nSimple materials like dry erase markers, folders, pencils, and cardstock have helped create a more organized and interactive learning environment where students can practice important speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills regularly. Students are collaborating more during partner discussions, staying organized with their learning materials, and building confidence as they prepare for the WIDA ACCESS assessment.\r\n\r\nThese resources have helped create a classroom environment where multilingual learners feel supported, encouraged, and successful in their language development journey.","fullyFundedDate":1771551560208,"projectUrl":"project/building-confident-learners-preparing-f/10104815/","projectTitle":"Building Confident Learners: Preparing for WIDA Through Engaging Literacy Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spegar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7935667"},{"teacherId":9691278,"projectId":10107469,"letterContent":"Wow! What an impact your support made for my students who can now come to class excited to meditate with Crystal singing bowls and aromatherapy in the air. The 5th graders cherish it most. They produce quality work and get along well with each other after meditating for 15 minutes on their mats. The classroom has a calming energy to it as a result of these new additions! \r\n Your generosity has help my students feel proud about their school and their education. Thank you for giving this \"Social Emotional Learning\" experience to them. The yoga mats, diffuser and crystal singing bowls will be used for many years!","fullyFundedDate":1771680346421,"projectUrl":"project/healing-arts/10107469/","projectTitle":"Healing Arts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daisy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9691278_orig.jpg?crop=1010,1010,x557,y583&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747093686993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9691278"},{"teacherId":7995077,"projectId":10106199,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support and generosity! Because of you kindergartners engaged with robotics in a more tactile way that met them where they are developmentally. \r\n\r\nOur robotics team was able to participate in an extra competition and wear custom shirts they designed and produced using our heat press machine which was paid for by this grant. In the future we may be able to fundraise by selling robotics T-shirts. The whole school was offered a chance to vote on our team's shirt design and many wanted their own shirt. \r\n\r\nBecause of donors like you robotics was able to end the year strong. Students had so much fun battling other robots and spending a day a STEM festival here in Hilo, Hawai'i. It was the perfect way to end the year, it brought so much joy, camaraderie and hands on learning. \r\n\r\nMahalo for making this all possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771609551690,"projectUrl":"project/robotics-ai-and-stem-supplies/10106199/","projectTitle":"Robotics, AI, and STEM Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Marte","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7995077"},{"teacherId":9369409,"projectId":10108558,"letterContent":"Mahalo so much for supporting our classroom project! Your generosity brought new color pencils, a classroom rug, a filing cabinet, and white cardstock into our kindergarten classroom, and the students have been so excited to use them every single day. 🌺📚\r\n\r\nThe color pencils have quickly become one of the students' favorite tools. They are using them during writing, science observations, directed drawing, and art projects. One very special moment happened during our watercolor and drawing center when students created detailed pictures of hearts, flowers, and \"royalty\" self-portraits. One little girl carefully drew herself as a queen in a purple dress with a crown and proudly explained every detail of her artwork. The new supplies helped students slow down, focus, and add so much creativity and confidence to their work.\r\n\r\nOur new rug has helped create a calm and welcoming learning environment for small group reading and partner work. Students gather there daily to read together, share stories, and collaborate. It has become an important community space in our classroom where students feel comfortable and connected.\r\n\r\nThe filing cabinet has already made a huge difference in organization and classroom flow. We are using it to organize student materials, intervention resources, and small group lessons so learning time can stay smooth and focused. The white cardstock has been wonderful for creating durable learning materials, student books, art projects, and writing activities that students can proudly take home.\r\n\r\nOne exciting classroom project involved students working together to build and assemble new classroom furniture and organize learning spaces. The students were fascinated watching the process and eagerly helped by holding pieces, sorting parts, and problem-solving together. It became an unexpected but meaningful teamwork and engineering lesson! 🛠️✨\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their reactions were full of excitement. Many immediately asked if they could draw, read together on the rug, or help organize the classroom. Their enthusiasm reminded me how meaningful even simple classroom resources can be for young learners.\r\n\r\nNext, our students will continue using these materials during literacy centers, collaborative reading groups, science observations, art integration projects, and hands-on STEM activities. We are especially focusing on building independence, creativity, communication, and teamwork as we finish the school year strong.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping create a classroom environment where children feel excited, supported, creative, and successful every day. Your kindness truly impacts our students in lasting ways.","fullyFundedDate":1771695754947,"projectUrl":"project/art-fun-and-fine-motor-building/10108558/","projectTitle":"Art Fun and Fine Motor Building","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Briggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9369409_orig.jpg?crop=1829,1829,x0,y1258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700027278422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9369409"},{"teacherId":9966911,"projectId":10110734,"letterContent":"The art materials that you gave our classroom played are very important in my kindergarten class because they help students learn and be creative. Students use crayons, paint, markers, and clay to make different kinds of art projects. These materials allow my kindergarten class to explore colors, shapes, and textures while expressing their ideas and feelings. The different art activities also make learning fun and help my students feel confident in their work.\r\n\r\nUsing art materials also helps them develop important skills. Drawing, cutting, painting, and coloring improve fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Students also learn how to focus, follow directions, and work together with their classmates during art activities. By using different art materials, children can learn, grow, and enjoy being creative in the classroom. I am very much grateful for your donations in our class. \r\nMahalo.","fullyFundedDate":1771787972345,"projectUrl":"project/great-imagination/10110734/","projectTitle":"Great Imagination","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dapin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966911"},{"teacherId":8821703,"projectId":10108769,"letterContent":"These materials helped create meaningful opportunities for students to talk, think, and build stories together. Since many of our students are English Learners or struggling readers, the wordless books gave all students access to rich stories without being limited by reading ability. Students practiced oral language, vocabulary, comprehension, sequencing, and collaborative conversations while sharing ideas and making meaning together.\r\n\r\nReading in our classrooms often looks interactive, with students working in partners or groups to discuss ideas and build on each other's thinking. Many students especially enjoyed creating their own stories. It was exciting to see quieter students and English Learners participate more confidently because there was no fear of getting the words \"wrong\"—everyone had ideas to contribute.","fullyFundedDate":1771710164153,"projectUrl":"project/high-quality-oral-interactions/10108769/","projectTitle":"High Quality Oral Interactions","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Skadan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8821703_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741762095583","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821703"},{"teacherId":9970513,"projectId":10114724,"letterContent":"Aloha!\r\n\r\nI am writing with a grateful heart to thank you for your generous support of our project, \"Future-Ready 6th Graders: Bringing Technology to Our Rural Classroom.\" Because of your kindness, my students now have access to tools and resources that were once out of reach.\r\n\r\nYour donations have made a meaningful difference in our classroom. With the new technology, my students are more engaged, motivated, and excited to learn each day. They are developing important 21st-century skills such as collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Lessons that were once limited to textbooks have now come alive through interactive activities and hands-on experiences.\r\n\r\nMany of my students come from rural communities where access to technology can be limited. Thanks to you, they are now able to explore new ideas, conduct research, and build confidence in using digital tools that will support their future academic and career goals.\r\n\r\nI have already seen growth in their participation and enthusiasm. Students who were once hesitant are now eager to share their ideas and take part in classroom activities. This transformation would not have been possible without your support.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and our entire classroom, thank you for believing in us and investing in our future. Your generosity has opened doors and created opportunities that will have a lasting impact.","fullyFundedDate":1772063866565,"projectUrl":"project/future-ready-6th-graders-bringing-techn/10114724/","projectTitle":"Future-Ready 6th Graders: Bringing Technology To Our Rural Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Ferrer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9970513"},{"teacherId":9472038,"projectId":10079203,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our \"Write, Play, and Proud to Display\" project! The sponge blocks have become a favorite in our classroom—students are building, creating, and bringing their ideas to life while strengthening fine motor skills, problem-solving, and collaboration. They take great pride in what they design and love sharing it with others.\r\n\r\nOur Handwriting Without Tears chalkboards are also a wonderful addition, helping students practice letter formation in a fun, low-pressure way.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support in making hands-on, joyful learning possible!","fullyFundedDate":1772063866428,"projectUrl":"project/write-play-and-proud-to-display/10079203/","projectTitle":"Write, Play, and Proud to Display!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Olga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9472038_orig.jpg?crop=546,546,x0,y4&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708209724703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9472038"},{"teacherId":8435192,"projectId":8219272,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, *Alphabets Alive*. Because of your kindness, our classroom is becoming a vibrant, engaging space where students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade can truly connect with language and literacy.\r\n\r\nYour contribution is helping us bring learning to life in meaningful ways. With the art supplies you've provided, students are not only practicing letter recognition and phonics, but also expressing themselves creatively—designing colorful letter collages, painting phonics-themed artwork, and making learning both memorable and fun.\r\n\r\nThe addition of alternative seating, such as wiggle stools and cushions, is already making a powerful difference. These options give students the freedom to learn in ways that best suit their individual needs, helping them stay focused, comfortable, and excited about participating in lessons.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, we can continue using engaging, research-based strategies that incorporate movement, music, and visual learning—ensuring that every child, regardless of their learning style, has the opportunity to succeed.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your support is helping us inspire a lifelong love of reading and language. You are not just funding supplies—you are opening doors, sparking curiosity, and empowering young learners to grow with confidence.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our students and in the power of education.","fullyFundedDate":1708188577246,"projectUrl":"project/alphabets-alive-a-multi-sensory-learni/8219272/","projectTitle":"\"Alphabets Alive: A Multi-Sensory Learning Adventure\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boswell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8435192_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651212207431","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8435192"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50780","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":412,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":50,"percentMultiracialImputed":12,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"17.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":44.7,"schoolId":50780,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Na'alehu Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Na'alehu Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/naalehu-elementary-interm-school/50780"}