{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pa'auilo Elementary & Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":49.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2955456,"projectId":9782553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating folders and pencil bags to my kindergarten class — these materials have made a noticeable difference in my students' independence and confidence as they learn to manage their belongings and tasks. The folders and bags are helping them develop important organizational skills that will support future academic success, and having the right tools has reduced stress and increased engagement in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour gift has also strengthened communication between school and home, making it easier for parents to find important papers, homework, and reading logs. In addition, I've even used the binders to organize our kindergarten portfolios, keeping graded work and artwork neat and accessible — thank you for supporting our students in such a practical and meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1759606710697,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-hearts/9782553/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Getchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2955456_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768255047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2955456"},{"teacherId":8977435,"projectId":9782065,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our art program! Our students were excited about learning how to create mosaics; this was the first time they had ever had the opportunity to learn this skill.\r\nAfter designing their pieces of art and deciding on a color scheme, they taped the draft onto the acrylic sheets and got to work.\r\nWhat fun they had turning tiny geometric pieces of colored glass into works of art!\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your support. Thanks again for helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1759601170443,"projectUrl":"project/mosaics-for-all/9782065/","projectTitle":"Mosaics For All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8977435"},{"teacherId":9701232,"projectId":9719938,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donation! As a small school with a limited budget, fulfilling all of our students' needs can be a challenge. Thanks to your gift, we are now stocked with books that our students are already diving into. These titles specifically support our team as they prepare to compete in the Big Island Heluhelu Quiz Bowl.\r\n Our students are incredibly motivated to master the Quiz Bowl reading list. Now that we have multiple copies of every title, there is no limit to what they can achieve! Your contribution has not only fueled their love for reading but ensured that every student has the resources they need to succeed. Mahalo again for supporting our students and helping us build a vibrant literacy culture at our school.","fullyFundedDate":1759170349474,"projectUrl":"project/defending-champs-need-more-books/9719938/","projectTitle":"Defending Champs Need More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. I","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701232"},{"teacherId":4005031,"projectId":9635603,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our Cornhole for a Goal project. When the game arrived, my homeroom students were immediately curious—and thrilled once we opened the box. We set it up right away and couldn't wait to start playing.\r\n\r\nWe used the game for our booth on the day of our school's annual fundraiser. The experience gave the students some insight into business and marketing: Students created posters advertising our booth and decided what to charge per game. They also suggested and voted on what to use as prizes. The day of the event, several students showed up early to set up the booth. They worked in hour long shifts to man the booth while others walked around the fair and hawked our booth. People who visited our booth enjoyed themselves. Toddlers and small children particularly liked the game. \r\n\r\nThe proceeds from the event will help fund an end-of-year field trip to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Although it is only a few hours away, many of our students have never visited. Your generosity will help make this meaningful cultural and scientific experience possible for them. Thank you for supporting our students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759415323449,"projectUrl":"project/cornhole-for-a-goal/9635603/","projectTitle":"Cornhole for a Goal","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Calder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4005031_orig.jpg?crop=704,704,x83,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742067362895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005031"},{"teacherId":9398409,"projectId":9513916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the continued support for my third graders! With your generous help, we were able to establish a vibrant community space at the center of our room, acquire materials for students to collaborate and showcase their thinking, and provide special recognition with certification cards for our weekly \"Star of the Week\" award.\r\n\r\nStudents have made GREAT use of the carpet this year; it is now a fundamental staple in the classroom. Whether it's to gather in the center for read-alouds, meet for group discussions, or even just relax on the ground after some diligent work on testing, the carpet, I believe, was one of the best additions to the class we've had yet!\r\n\r\nAs for the whiteboard markers, we utilize a number of large whiteboards situated around the room where students can work both independently and in groups. This setup is used extensively during math time for students to demonstrate their thinking and help peers who encounter challenging trouble spots in their learning. Having an ample supply of quality whiteboard markers is key to these activities, and we've had plenty to use. I also have a chalk board table in the room that functions similarly to a whiteboard but utilizes chalk markers. The addition of these two stations in the room has significantly helped my students grow well in math knowledge and collaborative group work skills.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing all of this wonderful support for my kiddos!","fullyFundedDate":1754022181142,"projectUrl":"project/support-a-bright-beginning-for-my-3rd-gr/9513916/","projectTitle":"Support a Bright Beginning for My 3rd Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jerry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9398409_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701667158206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398409"},{"teacherId":9814993,"projectId":9591326,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for the awesome shelves. My students love them. They have gotten really good at remembering where they got each book from and putting them back in their places. It's been a fun opportunity to highlight genres or group favorite books together and letting my students notice the patterns for themselves has been super cool. \r\n\r\nThey have brightened our classroom and gathered enthusiasm about the books on the shelves just as I knew it would! Thanks for supporting the vision! \r\n\r\nYou're AWESOME!","fullyFundedDate":1755675819584,"projectUrl":"project/front-facing-bookshelves/9591326/","projectTitle":"Front-Facing Bookshelves!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boorsma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9814993_orig.png?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729815982635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9814993"},{"teacherId":9657226,"projectId":9773083,"letterContent":"Mahalo so much for your donation to my CTE elective. This was a brand new course being offered at our school this year, and we were not provided with the necessary supplies to create an engaging learning environment for my middle school students. \r\nThrough your generosity, I was able to receive enough materials to allow students to work in pairs. \r\nStudents learned to take blood pressure reading accurately. Students were able to take temperatures, pulse oxygenation readings, and take and create accurate patient vital records. \r\nWhen my students realized that they would receive hands on experience using actual medical instruments, they were very surprised. It was more than just watching a video, it was actually doing the procedures. Thanks again for your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1759204288910,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-future-caregivers-sparking-i/9773083/","projectTitle":"Empowering Future Caregivers: Sparking Interest in Medical Careers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeRego","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657226"},{"teacherId":9398409,"projectId":9279287,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! We are beyond excited to kick off the school year with the awesome supplies you helped provide. The water bottles, pencils, snacks, and dry erase markers are already being put to good use every single day. \r\n\r\nMy students are especially loving the stress balls during work time, and the candy is the perfect little motivator for classroom prizes. On top of that, having 3D printer filament means we can tackle some really fun and creative projects this year, it's going to open so many opportunities for hands-on learning. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has given us such a great start, and my students can feel the difference it makes. Thank you again for believing in them and making our classroom such a fun, supportive place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1746757275675,"projectUrl":"project/starting-third-grade-right/9279287/","projectTitle":"Starting Third Grade Right","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jerry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9398409_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701667158206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398409"},{"teacherId":8977435,"projectId":9330452,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the wonderful supplies! My students were so excited to unbox everything! The students and I went on a search for textures, and filled up a table with all sorts of interesting materials, from corrugated cardboard to bubble wrap to leaves from the forest outside. \r\nThey had a blast making prints from all their found materials, and quickly learned that \"ghost prints\" were just as interesting as the original prints! They experimented with mixing colors on the gelli-pads , and added addition layers to existing prints.\r\nBut weʻre just getting started! Next semester, weʻre going to explore even more possibilities with the gelli-print supplies; including lifting prints off of magazines and adding metallic paint to the final product.\r\nWeʻre adding our finished prints to our winter Art Exhibition in December! Feel free to stop by and see what your donations have made possible!","fullyFundedDate":1752781579642,"projectUrl":"project/the-art-of-printmaking/9330452/","projectTitle":"The Art of Printmaking","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8977435"},{"teacherId":9657226,"projectId":9200614,"letterContent":"The materials just arrived in mid-May as I wrapped up the school year, so I am excited to dive into hands-on science exploration with my students in the upcoming year. This school year, my students will use the AeroGarden indoor gardens, seed pods, and mushroom grow kits to investigate plant biology, hydroponics, and sustainable growing techniques. Students will have the chance to plant, nurture, and observe a variety of herbs, vegetables, and mushrooms, tracking growth and experimenting with environmental factors. The suture practice pads will provide a unique, hands-on experience for students interested in medical science through my foundations of medical patient care elective course, helping them develop practical skills in wound care and suturing.\r\n\r\nAlthough the school year was ending, the students who saw the materials were instantly curious and enthusiastic for the next school year. They loved the futuristic look of the AeroGardens and were eager to learn more about how plants can grow indoors without soil. The suture pads sparked a lot of excitement among students interested in healthcare careers, who couldn't wait to try practicing suturing techniques next year.\r\n\r\nAs the new school year begins, students will start by planting seeds and kits in the AeroGardens and observe their growth through regular measurements and journaling. They'll design experiments to test variables like light and water and explore the science behind hydroponics and fungi growth. In medical science lessons, students will begin practicing suturing techniques and learn about wound healing processes. These experiences will build critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and practical skills that we will showcase in class presentations and projects throughout the year.","fullyFundedDate":1746786143635,"projectUrl":"project/creating-the-future-generation-of-agricu/9200614/","projectTitle":"Creating the Future Generation of Agriculture Through Hands-On Classroom Experiences","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeRego","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657226"},{"teacherId":4005031,"projectId":9174858,"letterContent":"Thank you for contributing to my Bin It To Win It! project. I just uploaded the pictures to accompany this note and thought that they might appear a little underwhelming. There's a \"before\" picture of many brand-new books piled on a table and an \"after\" picture of the books all neatly boxed and labeled. Please know that the impact of your contribution is anything but underwhelming. \r\n\r\nThese days, it is often challenging to get students to actually read a book. Granted, we do still have some avid bookworms, but many students would rather just scroll through TikTok or Instagram. I do everything I can to make books appealing and having brand new, clean, sweet smelling books helps. Keeping them in the sealed boxes that you provided until we are ready to use them helps in this area. \r\n\r\nLast year, I handed a brand-new book to a student. She opened it, stuck her nose in and took a big whiff. Then she grinned at me and said, \"Mmmmm. . . smells like smart!\" I totally got it: I, too, love that new-book smell. With your generosity, more students this year will be exposed that joy and will, hopefully, read the book too.","fullyFundedDate":1746757275780,"projectUrl":"project/bin-it-to-win-it-organizing-class-novel/9174858/","projectTitle":"Bin It to Win It: Organizing Class Novels","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Calder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4005031_orig.jpg?crop=704,704,x83,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742067362895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005031"},{"teacherId":3637689,"projectId":9277448,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of handbells and musical instruments! When the students first saw the new materials, they were so excited—many had never had the chance to explore real instruments before. We've started using the handbells to introduce the basics of music reading. Students are learning to match notes on the page with the correct bell, building their understanding of pitch and rhythm. It's been incredible to see their focus and enthusiasm during these hands-on lessons. One memorable moment was when a student who usually struggles in class lit up with pride after correctly playing a simple pattern—they're gaining confidence through music. Our next steps include continuing to build their ability to read and play simple melodies together as a group. These instruments are helping us lay a strong foundation in music literacy and opening up a whole new world of learning. Thank you for making that possible!","fullyFundedDate":1747161397081,"projectUrl":"project/music-to-their-ears/9277448/","projectTitle":"Music to Their Ears","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. MacGregor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3637689"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50781","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":180,"numTeachers":13,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":50.4,"schoolId":50781,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pa'auilo Elementary & Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pa'auilo Elementary & Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/paauilo-elementary-inter-school/50781"}