{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kamali'i Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9268899,"projectId":10107608,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making our classroom library project a reality. I can't tell you how much this means to my first graders - and to me! I do believe this new reading nook will become the heart of our classroom. The new bookshelves will provide ample space to display all of our free choice reading books, and I'm excited to give them new books that actually represent our kids and celebrate who they are. They will give my students opportunities to learn about different cultures and families in a way that feels natural and joyful. The floor seats and rug will transform the whole vibe of the space, from feeling like just another corner of the room to an actual destination - somewhere kids actually want to be. It will be a space where they can enjoy books, expand their horizons, and build a lifelong love of reading.\r\nThank you for making this project possible. You've given my students a gift that goes way beyond books and furniture.","fullyFundedDate":1771657087898,"projectUrl":"project/cozy-corner-global-stories-creating-ou/10107608/","projectTitle":"Cozy Corner, Global Stories: Creating Our Reading Haven","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Osterstock","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9268899_orig.png?crop=1258,1258,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720636710866","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9268899"},{"teacherId":1915275,"projectId":10105280,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing the \"Classroom TV: Clear Visuals for STEM and Interactive Learning\" project to life! Before this TV arrived, it was a struggle for my students to see small details in coding demonstrations or engineering diagrams on our old, small setup. The moment we mounted this new screen, the atmosphere in the room changed. One student remarked, \"Wow, I can actually see the lines of code from the back of the room now!\"\r\n\r\nHaving this large, high-definition display has made our STEM lessons significantly more inclusive. I can now mirror complex 3D models and interactive simulations that every student can follow in real-time. It has turned our classroom into a more collaborative space where students can easily share their work and see the \"big picture\" of what we are building together. Thank you for investing in our vision and providing the clarity my students need to succeed!","fullyFundedDate":1771597410593,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-tv-clear-visuals-for-stem-and/10105280/","projectTitle":"Classroom TV: Clear Visuals for STEM and Interactive Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romerdahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1915275_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659075624453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgbenson"},{"teacherId":1915275,"projectId":10059210,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of \"Coding Circuits: Powering Makey Makey & micro:bit Inventors.\" While we already had the Makey Makey and micro:bit boards in our classroom, we were missing the \"glue\" that makes them work: batteries and alligator clips.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the students were thrilled to see that we finally had enough clips for everyone to build at once. One student exclaimed, \"Finally, we can actually hook everything up!\" Having our own supply of batteries has also been a game-changer, as it allows the students to power their micro:bit projects remotely instead of being tethered to a computer.\r\n\r\nRight now, we are using the alligator clips to create \"human circuits\" and interactive posters. The students are learning how to complete a circuit using conductive materials like foil, play-dough, and even their own hands! It is incredible to see their faces light up, literally and figuratively, when their connections work for the first time!\r\n\r\nOur next step is to use the batteries to turn our micro:bits into mobile step-counters and environmental sensors that students can carry around the school. Your gift provided the essential components that turned our idle tech into active learning tools. Thank you for empowering my students to become real-world engineers!","fullyFundedDate":1770999720232,"projectUrl":"project/coding-circuits-powering-makey-makey-/10059210/","projectTitle":"Coding Circuits: Powering Makey Makey & micro:bit Inventors","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Romerdahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1915275_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659075624453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsgbenson"},{"teacherId":5559324,"projectId":10108697,"letterContent":"This project has already made a meaningful impact on students' learning by providing consistent access to engaging, hands-on materials used every day to strengthen reading and writing skills. With these resources readily available, students have been able to spend more time practicing, collaborating, and building confidence without interruptions. The addition of snacks, rewards, and celebration supplies has also helped create a positive, supportive classroom environment where students feel motivated, valued, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1771711539480,"projectUrl":"project/everyday-supplies-for-big-learning-in-th/10108697/","projectTitle":"Everyday Supplies for Big Learning in Third Grade","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Crystal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5559324_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690411260411","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/greshamc"},{"teacherId":6031679,"projectId":10106953,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation! My students have been enjoying all of the new items in our classroom.\r\n\r\nStudents planted seeds and are taking care of them daily and watching their sprouts grow. They are utilizing the headphones while engaging in online reading and math programs. The new Expos and erasers have been used to participate in group activities on our giant whiteboards. The motivational items have beed added to our exciting Treasure Box!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate your dedication to our keiki, and are excited to finish out our First Grade year! Mahalo for help making it special!","fullyFundedDate":1771778327514,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-fun/10106953/","projectTitle":"First Grade Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sakamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6031679_orig.jpg?crop=709,709,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1597106274476","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6031679"},{"teacherId":5271778,"projectId":10104568,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making this project possible. Your generosity has opened exciting new opportunities for my students to learn through creativity, collaboration, and real-world technology. With our new recording camera, students are now able to capture their learning in ways that go far beyond paper and pencil. They are using the camera to film interviews, create documentaries, record podcasts, document science experiments, and share presentations connected to math, literacy, STEM, and project-based learning. Technology like this helps students become active creators of knowledge rather than passive learners. They are learning how to plan projects, communicate clearly, solve problems, revise their work, and use digital tools responsibly.\r\nThe most exciting part for students has been seeing their ideas come to life on screen. They love taking turns as directors, camera operators, interviewers, and presenters. Even students who are sometimes quiet during traditional lessons have found confidence when speaking through video or helping behind the scenes. Several students who are especially interested in technology and storytelling have truly shined, showing leadership as they help classmates learn how to film, frame shots, and improve recordings. It has been wonderful to watch students discover new talents they may not have realized they had.\r\nYour support has also helped create a more engaging and inclusive classroom where every child can participate in meaningful ways. Students are proud of the projects they are creating and excited to share them with families and our school community. This camera will continue to benefit students for many years to come, giving future classes the same chance to tell their stories, build important life skills, and see themselves as creators, innovators, and leaders. Mahalo for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1771475422338,"projectUrl":"project/future-filmmakers-recording-creating/10104568/","projectTitle":"Future Filmmakers: Recording, Creating, and Sharing Our Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Seitz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5271778_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1580514419902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5271778"},{"teacherId":7048047,"projectId":10104586,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our after-school tutoring program for English Language Learners has become more than just a place to practice reading, writing, and speaking—it has become a safe, welcoming space where students feel supported, valued, and ready to learn. Many of my students come to tutoring after a full day of school, often carrying the additional challenge of learning a new language while keeping up with grade-level content. Having access to snacks during our sessions has made a powerful and immediate impact. A simple snack provides not only nourishment, but also comfort and stability. Students who may have arrived tired, distracted, or even discouraged are able to refocus and fully engage in learning. I've noticed that once students have something to eat, their confidence grows—they are more willing to participate in discussions, take risks with new vocabulary, and collaborate with their peers. The snacks have helped create a positive environment where students feel cared for, and that sense of belonging directly supports their academic growth.\r\n\r\nBeyond meeting a basic need, your support has strengthened the relationships within our learning community. Sharing snacks has become a meaningful routine that brings students together and builds a sense of family. For many of my English Language Learners, school can sometimes feel overwhelming or isolating, especially when language barriers make communication difficult. However, during our tutoring time, students laugh, talk, and connect over something as simple as a snack, which naturally leads to more authentic language use and social interaction. This has translated into noticeable improvements in both their language development and overall confidence. Students are not only making academic progress, but they are also beginning to see themselves as capable learners who belong in the classroom. Your kindness has removed a barrier to learning and replaced it with opportunity, encouragement, and joy. Thank you for investing in my students and for helping create a space where they can thrive both academically and emotionally. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771494449187,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-young-minds-healthy-snacks-for/10104586/","projectTitle":"Fueling Young Minds: Healthy Snacks for After-school Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nuese","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7048047_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y332&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1577519955304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7048047"},{"teacherId":8364399,"projectId":10105753,"letterContent":"Our students are consistently benefitting from the snacks you purchased, as well as the books, stress balls, ice pops, awards supplies and other thoughtful gifts. Every month I lead the student of the month assembly and it's so nice to have new supplies to keep it going and make it special for our entire school community.\r\nIf students are hungry, our snacks are clutch in helping them refuel so they can keep learning and playing. I think some people underestimate how much lack of food can impact a student's ability to learn and regulate their emotions.\r\nOur students and I will continue to put all of these supplies to good use. Can't thank you enough for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771769536560,"projectUrl":"project/pbis-healthy-snacks-and-inspired-minds/10105753/","projectTitle":"PBIS, Healthy Snacks and Inspired Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364399"},{"teacherId":1990671,"projectId":9979839,"letterContent":"Yipeeeee! Yeah for garden, growing, and giving! Thank you so very much for your generous donations to help us grow. Students will be planting all kinds of things in our new beds. The custodians will be assembling them over the summer for next yearʻs class, and I can't wait to have access to our new outdoor garden space. We will start off with some basil and tomatoes and observe pollinators before we have our first tasting event. The pots will trellisʻ will be perfect for growing snap peas, and I bet I can get every student in my class to try one. Hawaiian taro will be growing all year, which will help our grade level connect to several social studies standards. Mahalo nui loa for helping my students have all these learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1772660695952,"projectUrl":"project/help-us-grow/9979839/","projectTitle":"Help Us Grow!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1990671_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450565625858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cbush"},{"teacherId":5109109,"projectId":9717360,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our \"Kinder Robotics\" project! Because of your kindness, our kindergarteners now have the chance to explore the world of technology through hands-on play. These new robotics kits have transformed our classroom into a hub of discovery, where my students are already learning how to \"code\" their robots to move and react. Seeing their excitement as they successfully complete a simple sequence is a powerful reminder of how much even our youngest learners can achieve when they have the right tools.\r\nThis project is doing so much more than just teaching kids about robots; it is helping them build critical skills like problem-solving, logical thinking, and teamwork. As they work together to navigate their robots through mazes or create simple programs, they are learning how to break down complex tasks into smaller steps—a foundation that will help them in math, reading, and beyond. Your contribution has made STEM education accessible and incredibly fun for every child in our class.\r\nWe are truly grateful for your investment in our classroom and our students' future as young innovators. By providing these high-quality resources, you've given my students the confidence to experiment, fail, and try again, which is such an important part of the learning process. Thank you for being a champion for our school and for helping us spark a lifelong passion for science and technology in these wonderful kids!","fullyFundedDate":1758233768378,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-robotics-and-engineering-learning/9717360/","projectTitle":"Kinder Robotics and Engineering Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. James","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5109109_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566081046850","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5109109"},{"teacherId":1990671,"projectId":10108313,"letterContent":"A great big mahalo nui loa to Marc and Lynne Benioff for another huge donation to the Department of Education and Hawaiʻisʻ teachers. Thank you for supporting our students and school communities. Our 4th-grade students loved engineering with the Makey-Makey kits. We put them right to use and did a huge PBL and STEAM project with them. Students learned about native forest birds, made them out of clay, then hooked up the kits and recorded facts about their adaptations, habitats, and threats. They presented them to our school community, who were blown away by their projects. We appreciate your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1771689029845,"projectUrl":"project/what-can-we-makey-makey/10108313/","projectTitle":"What Can We Makey Makey?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bush","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1990671_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1450565625858","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/cbush"},{"teacherId":7104990,"projectId":10107150,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of art and creativity in my 4th grade classroom. My students were very excited to try out some of the new materials and resources from this project. Students enjoyed using new graphite pencils to create images that could be used as a way to conduct a current in an integrated art and technology lesson. They have also been excited to have new sharpwriter pencils that don't need to be sharpened. This has helped many students be ready quickly with a pencil ready to go. The new pencil sharpeners have been great for sharpening both regular and colored pencils. We appreciate all of the resources that your donation has provided for the creative learners in my class!","fullyFundedDate":1771684678263,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-full-of-color/10107150/","projectTitle":"A Classroom Full of Color","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Niemi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7104990_orig.png?crop=499,500,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651376499375","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nivolniemi"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_63277","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":342,"numTeachers":28,"percentFrplEligible":36,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":42,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":26,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":7,"percentMultiracialImputed":17,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.3,"schoolId":63277,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kamali'i Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kamali'i Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawai-i-state-department-of-education/kamalii-elementary-school/63277"}