{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Paia Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":26.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5286797,"projectId":9157224,"letterContent":"The addition of the large Bose speaker has made an incredible impact on our classroom learning environment. With its clear, rich sound quality, students are now able to fully engage in lessons, presentations, and multimedia activities without struggling to hear or stay focused. Whether it's playing educational videos, listening to stories, or enhancing cultural lessons with music, the speaker has transformed the way students experience learning — making it more immersive, interactive, and enjoyable for everyone. It has especially supported our group activities and discussions, where every student's voice and contribution can now be heard clearly.\r\n\r\nWe are deeply grateful to our generous donors for making this enhancement possible. Your thoughtful gift has truly elevated the quality of instruction and classroom engagement. Every day, our students benefit from the improved sound experience — inspiring curiosity, excitement, and a greater love for learning. Mahalo nui for your kindness and support in helping us create a more vibrant and connected classroom community!","fullyFundedDate":1747159775084,"projectUrl":"project/the-gift-of-sound-for-all/9157224/","projectTitle":"The Gift of Sound for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5286797_orig.png?crop=1447,1447,x530,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715124988256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5286797"},{"teacherId":5286797,"projectId":8820180,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our project \"Enhance Our Classroom With The Gift Of Color Printing!\" has been fully funded! We are so grateful for your support and investment in our students.\r\n\r\nWith this gift, we will be able to bring lessons, resources, and student work to life in full color. This will not only make learning more engaging and interactive, but it will also help our students better understand and connect with the materials we use every day. From vibrant visuals in math and science to colorful literacy resources and student projects, your contribution will brighten our classroom in every way.\r\n\r\nYour kindness is making a real difference for our second graders, and we cannot thank you enough for helping us create a richer, more inspiring learning environment.","fullyFundedDate":1733407945881,"projectUrl":"project/enhance-our-classroom-with-the-gift-of-c/8820180/","projectTitle":"Enhance Our Classroom With The Gift Of Color Printing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5286797_orig.png?crop=1447,1447,x530,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715124988256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5286797"},{"teacherId":1928041,"projectId":9613667,"letterContent":"My haumāna (students) and I are blown away with the revamp that our classroom library got over the past week or so!\r\nAs you know reading is essential to day to day life, but in our classroom we really try to cultivate a love and a passion for reading for pleasure. We try to look at reading as a positive activity, a way to relax and have fun. Unfortunately our school has not had a school wide library for many years now due to unforeseen circumstances that has prevented it. Itʻs been frustrating and disheartening. So, I started my own tiny little self-contained library a few years ago. Iʻve tried to keep up with the most current trends in books and these book have been a hit! My little classroom library is a huge passion for me because it gets books in the hands of not only my students, but other students in my building because I have opened my classroom library to other classrooms.\r\nThanks to your donation we are able to keep this little library going strong for a few more years, inspiring a love of books and a love of reading. Mahalo piha for your gift!","fullyFundedDate":1755721486778,"projectUrl":"project/library-in-need-of-love/9613667/","projectTitle":"Library In Need of Love","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crivello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1928041_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626024225678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumukanoe"},{"teacherId":1928041,"projectId":9614950,"letterContent":"Our books were hand delivered with care by our Principal one sunny day right before recess and the excitement in my room was beyond amazing. It was a sight to see! These books will replace some of my most well loved books in my classroom library, which my students have free access to all day long as well as other students in the 4th and 3rd grade levels, should they wish to borrow books from me. This is because our school does not have a traditional school-wide library anymore. It suffered a fire many years ago, was rebuilt not long after that, but then was shut down again due to mold and other issues. Weʻve been without a school library since many years before the COVID-19 pandemic.\r\nTherefore, Iʻve made it an even bigger priority in my classroom to have free, easy, open access to books that students love. Iʻve always kept a small bookshelf of books in classroom, but it quickly expanded when I realized that our school library would not re-open. In my classroom, students are expected to have a book at their desk that they can pick up and read during their free time or down time. We also do peer book recommendations, and these graphic novels are usually the top of those lists because they really truly love them so much.\r\nSo thank you for supporting this ongoing and very important effort in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1755756905846,"projectUrl":"project/replace-our-well-loved-books/9614950/","projectTitle":"Replace Our Well-loved Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crivello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1928041_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626024225678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumukanoe"},{"teacherId":2338471,"projectId":9163966,"letterContent":"I can't thank you enough for giving our class the gift of new books! You've truly made reading/language arts time something my students look forward to each day.\r\n\r\nThese stories are helping us build so many important skills—like finding the main idea, making connections to our own lives, and talking about the lessons we see in characters' choices. The best part is that the kids don't even realize how much they're learning because they're so wrapped up in the stories.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, our mentor sentence/language wall can look a lot of different ways. Sometimes the kids work independently trying to analyze sentences, other times they pair up to share ideas, and we often gather together for read-alouds and big group discussions. Thanks to you, those moments feel more alive and exciting.\r\n\r\nI have to tell you about a few of my students: one who usually avoids reading now rushes to be the first to grab one of the new books. Another, who sometimes has trouble focusing, has been completely drawn in by a book that matches his own interests—he didn't want to stop reading when the time was up! Moments like these are what make teaching so rewarding, and it's all because of your generosity.\r\n\r\nYou've helped my students discover new worlds, see themselves in characters, and fall in love with reading. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for making such a difference in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1742081844538,"projectUrl":"project/mentor-sentences-make-great-writers/9163966/","projectTitle":"Mentor Sentences Make Great Writers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Koomoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2338471_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527118952284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-koomoa"},{"teacherId":7563152,"projectId":9296744,"letterContent":"Having a calm reading corner has given my second graders a safe space to reset, self-regulate, and build a love of reading. Students use the area to take mindful breaks, explore diverse books, and return to learning focused and ready. It's helped improve both emotional well-being and literacy skills, creating a more peaceful and productive classroom environment. This space also acts as a calm down corner for students who have a hard time self regulating after stimulations, this is so helpful for them.","fullyFundedDate":1746786326870,"projectUrl":"project/calm-corner/9296744/","projectTitle":"Calm Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7563152_orig.jpg?crop=674,674,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701307435901","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7563152"},{"teacherId":7571516,"projectId":8879173,"letterContent":"Just like the title of this project, my goal was to get the kids to do more hand on activities and we did just that with all the materials of this projects. They have supplies to build things with the legos, they have more math manipulatives for support, better flexible seating for our reading corner, and basic supplies to execute fun projects. Colored toner also gives me a better range of engaging assignments to print for my students.\r\nSome of these supplies may seem like small and basic supplies, but make a huge difference in our classroom and how our day to day routines run better. Everyone is supplied with the tools they need to succeed and not have to worry about the lack of support within our classroom environment. Mahalo a nui to you! Youʻve made such a huge impact on our little community.","fullyFundedDate":1729274152909,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-fun/8879173/","projectTitle":"Hands On Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kumu Kiana","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7571516_orig.jpg?crop=2320,2320,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1600969252327","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumukiana"},{"teacherId":8552372,"projectId":8879093,"letterContent":"I hope this letter finds you all well. I wanted to take a moment to express a heartfelt gratitude on behalf of myself and my very enthused 3rd graders for the generous donation of Legos and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) supplies to our classroom. These resources have significantly enriched our learning environment, fostering not only creativity but also the social and emotional development of our students. Watching them collaboratively build and create with Legos has been a joy, as they engage in teamwork, problem-solving, and open communication. It's remarkable to see how these experiences have helped nurture patience and empathy among classmates, transforming our classroom into a community of support and understanding.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, the SEL supplies have been invaluable in guiding our students in their emotional growth. The tools and activities you've provided have enabled them to express their feelings effectively and learn essential conflict resolution skills. I've witnessed firsthand how students use these resources to navigate their emotions and interactions, leading to a more harmonious classroom atmosphere. Moreover, working with Legos supports the development of fine motor skills, as children practice dexterity while playing. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and commitment to enhancing our educational experience; your contributions have made a profound impact on our students' learning and development.","fullyFundedDate":1729087237930,"projectUrl":"project/building-strong-minds-and-skills-hands/8879093/","projectTitle":"\"Building Strong Minds and Skills: Hands-On Learning for Bright Futures!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kumu Kahaiā","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8552372_orig.png?crop=1735,1735,x508,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728950977700","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8552372"},{"teacherId":2338471,"projectId":8879622,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui donors for your generous contributions. From your donations, my students are able to move a little bit more freely around the classroom because of the organization materials that were purchased. They also work together in groups and help one another gather materials and supplies to prepare for lessons or activities. Students also use these new materials to aid them in their classroom jobs. Through this they create a culture of responsibility and respect for one another. The organization of classroom jobs helps them to be accountable for their own actions as well as hold each other to class expectations.\r\nThank you very much! Our classroom runs smoother and flows at a great vibe!","fullyFundedDate":1729109010161,"projectUrl":"project/access-to-all/8879622/","projectTitle":"Access to All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Koomoa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2338471_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527118952284","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-koomoa"},{"teacherId":1928041,"projectId":8899133,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui apau for your continued support of our small classroom out in the middle of the ocean. We feel so lucky to be on the receiving end of your generosity.\r\nWith your donation, I was about to use my $100 Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to purchase a fully developed, no-prep, social studies unit for my students. So far, it has proven to be highly engaging and effective in teaching the 5th grade social studies standards to my haumāna (students). We just wrapped up the first unit which included a fun, interactive lap book project that the students can keep and reference for the rest of the year. I am very pleased with this resource so far! I even have a balance on my Teachers Pay Teachers gift card to purchase more resources for my students! None of that would have been possible without you!","fullyFundedDate":1732158528658,"projectUrl":"project/rocking-resources/8899133/","projectTitle":"Rocking Resources","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crivello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1928041_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y66&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1626024225678","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumukanoe"},{"teacherId":5286797,"projectId":8878980,"letterContent":"We canʻt thank you enough for supporting and funding our Ventilation and Protection From the Elements of Hawaiʻi project. The materials have been life saving in our classroom, and the hot days here on Maui at Pāʻia have been much cooler thanks to your kindness and aloha.\r\n\r\nEach day my second grade students are grateful and thankful for the simplicity of having not only a working fan that is efficient but multiple working fans that are clean and donʻt rattle like our old ones. \r\n\r\nIt is because of people like you that support education that we can believe that there is good in the world. Mahalo again!","fullyFundedDate":1729040754076,"projectUrl":"project/ventilation-and-protection-from-the-elem/8878980/","projectTitle":"Ventilation and Protection From the Elements of Hawaiʻi!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Harders","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5286797_orig.png?crop=1447,1447,x530,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715124988256","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5286797"},{"teacherId":9482359,"projectId":8893044,"letterContent":"Your support and generous donations supporting my project ʻO Maui Kuʻu ʻĀina - Maui My Beloved Land came in time for my students to apply their research and create a 3-D diorama of the landscapes on Maui and the different kinds of habitats of native species. All of my 54 students produced a product that is vibrant and unique. As you can see by some of the photos that were taken they created a representation of the four different kinds of forests on Maui and the living ecosystem. My students were excited and couldnʻt wait to get started! The next step is inviting students and staff in grades K-4 to visit our class and have each student describe their forests in Hawaiian to everyone. Thank you again for choosing my project to donate to. I appreciate your kindness and willingness to enhance my studentsʻ learning.","fullyFundedDate":1731521604953,"projectUrl":"project/o-maui-kuu-ina-maui-my-beloved-lan/8893044/","projectTitle":"ʻo Maui Kuʻu ʻĀina - Maui My Beloved Land","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Leinaala","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9482359"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50989","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":406,"numTeachers":21,"percentFrplEligible":62,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"19.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":73.5,"schoolId":50989,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Paia Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Paia Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/maui-school-district/paia-elementary-school/50989"}