{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Na'alehu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9974018,"projectId":10437716,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for helping make our kindergarten classroom reading nook a cozy and welcoming place! My students can now enjoy a comfortable space where they can sit on the carpet, explore books from our bookshelf, and develop a love for reading. It has been wonderful to see their excitement as they discover the books and choose their favorites to read during our classroom reading time. Having a special place for books makes reading feel even more fun and inviting for our little learners.\r\n\r\nWith our new reading nook, I can encourage my students to spend more time exploring books, practicing early reading skills, looking at pictures, and sharing stories with their classmates. Our next step is to continue building a daily reading routine where students can independently choose books, talk about the stories they discover, and develop their imagination and vocabulary. Your generosity has helped create a special space where my students can learn, grow, and build the foundation for a lifelong love of reading.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and making this classroom project possible. Your kindness has made a meaningful difference in our kindergarten classroom, and we are truly grateful for your support! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1787176307473,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-reading-nook-growing-lifelong-read/10437716/","projectTitle":"Cozy Reading Nook: Growing Lifelong Readers in Kindergarten","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendevil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9974018_orig.jpg?crop=1754,1754,x0,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742577376911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9974018"},{"teacherId":10551755,"projectId":10380434,"letterContent":"am truly grateful for approving my DonorsChoose project and for giving me the opportunity to provide my students with resources that would help spark their curiosity and strengthen their love for learning.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, our school was severely affected by Hurricane Lala, which struck our community and caused significant flooding. I received the first package from my project before the hurricane hit. However, the storm left our school covered in mud and scattered debris. Floodwater entered my classroom, and mold began to accumulate, making the room unsuitable for use.\r\n\r\nAs a result, the county and federal government temporarily shut down our school to allow extensive repairs and renovations. Furniture and other belongings affected by the flooding and mold had to be discarded, while the ceilings and floor tiles were reconstructed.\r\n\r\nI had been looking forward to documenting the arrival and use of the donated materials in my classroom while waiting for the remaining packages to arrive. However, I later learned that some of the deliveries had been placed in our school's PO box area, where the trailer used to store deliveries was also affected by the flooding. Unfortunately, all my packages stored there were flooded as well.\r\n\r\nAfter returning to school following Fall Break, I found that my classroom had been completely renovated. Although I am grateful that our school is being restored, I was saddened to learn that many of my classroom belongings had to be thrown away because of mold contamination. This unfortunate incident has also affected the materials intended for my DonorsChoose project.\r\n\r\nDespite these challenges, I remain deeply thankful for the opportunity and support you have extended to me and my students. Your generosity means so much, especially as I work to rebuild our classroom and create a welcoming, engaging, and meaningful learning environment for my students.\r\n\r\nWith this, I humbly ask for your kind consideration regarding the circumstances that have affected my project. I sincerely hope that you may be able to advise me on any possible next steps or assistance available for projects impacted by unforeseen natural disasters.\r\n\r\nThank you for your understanding, compassion, and continued support for teachers and students. I remain hopeful that, with the help of generous supporters like you, we can overcome this setback and continue providing our students with meaningful learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1785016600204,"projectUrl":"project/stem-starts-here-igniting-young-scienti/10380434/","projectTitle":"STEM Starts Here! Igniting Young Scientists!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. B. Barreras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10551755_orig.png?crop=704,704,x336,y42&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1786119028944","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10551755"},{"teacherId":10554942,"projectId":10387316,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my 5th-grade students and our classroom! Your generous donations will help make reading, writing, and learning more engaging and interactive. The materials will give my students opportunities to collaborate, practice literacy skills, and express their ideas in creative ways.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, we have not had the opportunity to use most of the materials yet because our school community stayed away from school for a couple of weeks due to Hurricane Lala. Thankfully, most of the donated items are safely in my classroom and ready to be used. \r\n\r\nOnce our keikis return after fall break, I am excited to finally put these materials to use! Thank you for your patience, generosity, and for investing in my students and their learning journey!","fullyFundedDate":1785349189725,"projectUrl":"project/printing-possibilities-empowering-young/10387316/","projectTitle":"Printing Possibilities: Empowering Young Readers and Writers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Joyce","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10554942_orig.jpg?crop=878,878,x86,y122&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1784523961081","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/joyce-limbaroc"},{"teacherId":7897846,"projectId":10107059,"letterContent":"The painted rock garden gives our PreK–6 students a colorful, welcoming space that promotes kindness, creativity, connection, and a sense of belonging. Students have the opportunity to paint rocks with positive messages and artwork, creating something meaningful that becomes part of our school community. \r\nIt helps students:\r\n\r\n* 🎨 Express themselves through art\r\n* 💛 Share kindness and positive messages\r\n* 🌱 Build a sense of belonging and school pride\r\n* 🤝 Connect with students across grade levels\r\n* 💪 See their school community rebuilding and growing together\r\n* 🌺 Create something lasting and positive for everyone to enjoy","fullyFundedDate":1771685001560,"projectUrl":"project/rocks-of-resilience-year-three/10107059/","projectTitle":"Rocks of Resilience: Year Three","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Greedy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7897846_orig.jpg?crop=462,462,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647022292469","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/rachaelgreedy"},{"teacherId":9974018,"projectId":10467577,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing headphones for our kindergarten classroom! These headphones will make a big difference in helping my students learn, especially during reading, phonics, and other learning activities that use technology. They allow students to listen carefully, focus on their lessons, and work independently at their own pace. With these headphones, our classroom can be a more focused and comfortable learning environment for everyone.\r\n\r\nMy students are excited to use their headphones during computer activities and educational programs. The headphones help them hear instructions clearly and stay engaged while practicing important kindergarten skills. Your generosity has given my students another way to learn, explore, and build confidence as they develop their reading and other foundational skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in my students and supporting their learning journey! Your kindness helps make learning more enjoyable, engaging, and meaningful for our little learners. We are truly grateful for your support! ❤️","fullyFundedDate":1787136077506,"projectUrl":"project/hear-focus-learn-headphones-for-young/10467577/","projectTitle":"Hear, Focus, Learn: Headphones for Young Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mendevil","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9974018_orig.jpg?crop=1754,1754,x0,y293&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742577376911","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9974018"},{"teacherId":8840193,"projectId":9706665,"letterContent":"# Student Store Impact Letter\r\n\r\nOur elementary student store has made a meaningful and positive impact on our students and our school community. What may seem like simple items—snacks, fidgets, water balloons, squishies, small toys, and other student-friendly prizes—have become valuable tools for encouraging positive behavior, increasing student motivation, and creating excitement about coming to school and doing their best.\r\n\r\nThe student store provides students with an opportunity to earn rewards through positive choices, responsible behavior, participation, attendance, academic effort, and meeting schoolwide expectations. Instead of simply receiving a prize, students learn that their choices and efforts can lead to positive outcomes. This helps reinforce important life skills such as responsibility, patience, goal setting, decision-making, and perseverance.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest impacts of the student store has been student motivation. Students become excited when they know they are working toward something they have personally selected. Having a variety of items is especially important because every student is different. Some students are motivated by a favorite snack, while others enjoy choosing a squishy, fidget, small toy, or another fun item. Providing different choices allows students to select rewards that are meaningful to them and gives them a sense of ownership over what they have earned.\r\n\r\nFidgets and squishies have been especially useful because their benefits can extend beyond being rewards. For some students, these items can provide appropriate sensory input and help them manage their energy, remain calm, and refocus. When used appropriately, students can learn strategies for recognizing when they need support and using a tool to help themselves return their attention to learning. These items have helped us create opportunities to celebrate students while also providing resources that can support their success in the classroom.\r\n\r\nSnacks are another popular student store option. Students are excited to earn a special treat, and even a small snack can provide meaningful recognition for a job well done. These simple incentives help students see that their hard work, improvement, attendance, and positive choices are noticed and celebrated.\r\n\r\nFun items such as water balloons and other recreational prizes also provide opportunities to build positive relationships and create memorable school experiences. They can be incorporated into celebrations, special activities, incentives, and schoolwide events that encourage students to work toward shared goals. These experiences help make school a place students are excited to attend and contribute to a positive sense of belonging.\r\n\r\nThe student store also gives students an opportunity to practice important real-world skills. Students must decide whether they want to spend what they have earned immediately or continue saving for something they want more. They practice comparing choices, setting goals, managing their earned points or school currency, and understanding that different items may have different values. These small experiences introduce financial literacy and responsible decision-making in a fun and age-appropriate way.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the student store allows us to recognize students for the many ways they demonstrate growth and success. Not every accomplishment is reflected on a test or report card. A student may have improved their attendance, shown kindness to a classmate, followed expectations consistently, worked through a challenging assignment, demonstrated responsibility, or made significant progress toward a personal goal. The student store gives us another way to say, \"We see your effort, and it matters.\"\r\n\r\nThe snacks, fidgets, water balloons, squishies, and various other donated items have helped turn our student store into much more than a place to receive prizes. It has become a positive reinforcement system that supports student engagement, responsibility, motivation, and school pride. These resources help us celebrate progress while encouraging students to continue making choices that support their learning.\r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for the generosity that makes these opportunities possible. Every donated item, regardless of size, helps us recognize a student, encourage positive choices, and create excitement around learning and school participation. Your support has helped us provide meaningful incentives that remind our students that their hard work is noticed, their growth is celebrated, and their success matters.","fullyFundedDate":1759170537338,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-goals/9706665/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Goals","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":9468913,"projectId":10115572,"letterContent":"I wish to give a most sincere ALOHA to Mrs Kekoa-Jara and most especially The Cavens Ohana for their incredible support of my students! As you can see, the bean bags are used for self-regulation, eating, and learning activities. It is so nice to be able to sit in something other than a hard school desk chair! The Sharpie pens were used for art and other fine motor activities. The dinosaur kit was a big hit, with my younger students seeking them out during choice time as a reward activity. The teddy bear counters are always helpful to make counting activities more concrete, successful, and fun. My medically fragile student and her accompanying nurse really enjoyed the new HEPA air filter for our Austin Air purifier. There is no other air filter for the classroom, so this keeps the room's air as fresh and healthful as possible. Thank you so very much!!","fullyFundedDate":1778061139489,"projectUrl":"project/bean-bags-markers-and-purified-air/10115572/","projectTitle":"Bean Bags, Markers, and Purified Air!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bishop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9468913_orig.jpg?crop=413,413,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729613236553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468913"},{"teacherId":9468913,"projectId":10115691,"letterContent":"I wish to give a most sincere ALOHA to Mrs Kekoa-Jara and most especially The Cavens Ohana for their incredible support of my students! As you can see, the bean bags are used for self-regulation, eating, and learning activities. It is so nice to be able to sit in something other than a hard school desk chair! The Sharpie pens were used for art and other fine motor activities. The dinosaur kit was a big hit, with my younger students seeking them out during choice time as a reward activity. The teddy bear counters are always helpful to make counting activities more concrete, successful, and fun. My medically fragile student and her accompanying nurse really enjoyed the new HEPA air filter for our Austin Air purifier. There is no other air filter for the classroom, so this keeps the room's air as fresh and healthful as possible. Thank you so very much!!","fullyFundedDate":1778061128269,"projectUrl":"project/bean-bags-markers-and-purified-air/10115691/","projectTitle":"Bean Bags, Markers, and Purified Air!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bishop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9468913_orig.jpg?crop=413,413,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729613236553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468913"},{"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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50780","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":378,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":76,"percentAsian":5,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":52,"percentMultiracialImputed":12,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"15.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":43.1,"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"}