{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kamali'i Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7104990,"projectId":9807384,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously providing a supply of new snacks for our classroom. This has made snack time special for our fourth graders! Your kindness has provided our students with a wonderful variety of snack options that keep them energized and ready to learn.\r\n\r\nThey are so excited each day to have some options for their morning snack break. It's amazing to see their faces light up when they get to choose their favorite treat. We are so grateful for your generosity and for investing in our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1761931776799,"projectUrl":"project/snack-attack/9807384/","projectTitle":"Snack Attack","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"},{"teacherId":7104990,"projectId":9772756,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of this project to provide some new books for our classroom library, some supplies and materials for our room, and some new games and activities for cooperative learning and projects.\r\n\r\nStudents were so excited to open up the new boxes of books when they arrived. They enjoyed sorting them and placing them in our class library. Many students chose a book right away and added it to their reading stack. The graphic novels are especially popular!\r\n\r\nThe games and activities have been a great addition to our class activities. Students enjoy working cooperatively and engaging with each other when using these materials.","fullyFundedDate":1759503073067,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-games-for-learning-and-fun/9772756/","projectTitle":"Books and Games for Learning and Fun!","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"},{"teacherId":7104990,"projectId":9617085,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of this project. These resources have been useful additions to our classroom this year.\r\n\r\nWith a gift card to Teacher Pay Teachers I have been able to purchase resources and materials for classroom learning experiences. These have been especially helpful for planning small-group lessons for students needing some extra support and practice for the concepts we are working on in class.\r\n\r\nThe raffle tickets have been a great resources as incentives and for recognizing student achievements. The students are excited to earn these for making good choices and demonstrating good work habits. They have made a positive impact on our classroom environment.","fullyFundedDate":1755733951206,"projectUrl":"project/ready-for-a-new-year/9617085/","projectTitle":"Ready for a New Year","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"},{"teacherId":7104990,"projectId":9472988,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of some basic supplies for our room and some snacks for students.\r\n\r\nThe new supply of pencils will be a beneficial resource throughout the year. Having a ready supply of pencils will assist students to be prepared each day for learning activities and assignments. This allows the focus to be on learning and makes the flow of our classroom more efficient. Students are excited for the new pencil sharpener and pencil dispenser. These are going to make distribution of sharpened pencils quick and easy!\r\n\r\nHaving snacks available for students during their morning break time helps them have the energy to focus on learning for the day.","fullyFundedDate":1753927979659,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-snacks/9472988/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Snacks","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"},{"teacherId":1915275,"projectId":9724184,"letterContent":"When our \"Feed Our Keiki - Hungry Students Seek Snacks\" project was funded, the mood in our classroom changed right away. Students who used to arrive worried about being hungry now grab a snack, settle in, and can focus on learning. One student told me, \"Now I can think,\" which perfectly sums up the impact your support has had.\r\n​\r\nBecause of you, I spend less time worrying about which students are struggling with hunger and more time teaching. My students have more energy, fewer behavior issues tied to hunger, and greater stamina for reading, math, and STEM activities. Your generosity shows them that people beyond our school believe in them, and that message is incredibly powerful.","fullyFundedDate":1766067655944,"projectUrl":"project/feed-our-keiki-hungry-students-seek-sn/9724184/","projectTitle":"Feed Our Keiki - Hungry Students Seek Snacks","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":9542024,"projectId":9635458,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom. Because of your donation, our students have been able to engage in richer, more meaningful learning experiences that have made a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nThe colored printer has been especially helpful during our Hawaiian Studies project-based learning unit. Students researched Hawaiian history, culture, and geography and used the printer to create colorful posters, maps, and visuals for their presentations. Having access to color printing allowed students to take pride in their work and clearly share their learning with others.\r\n\r\nThe fraction manipulatives have also strengthened our math instruction by giving students hands-on opportunities to explore fractions. Using these tools helped students better understand concepts such as equivalence and comparison, while building confidence and deeper comprehension.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, your support allowed each student to have their own copy of our novel during our novel study. This increased student engagement, improved comprehension, and encouraged thoughtful discussion and independent reading.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your kindness and belief in our students. Thank you for helping create engaging, impactful learning experiences in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1758833498716,"projectUrl":"project/manipulative-madness/9635458/","projectTitle":"Manipulative Madness!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rich","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9542024_orig.jpg?crop=1694,1694,x459,y283&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1715557165172","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9542024"},{"teacherId":9765117,"projectId":9763197,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of Page-Turners for Every Reader. Because of your kindness, our school library is being refreshed with new holiday books, graphic novels, and high-interest series that our students are eager to read. These titles are some of the most requested by students, and your donation is helping us meet their interests while expanding access to engaging, meaningful books.\r\n\r\nAlready, students are excited to explore the new additions and are spending more time reading for pleasure. Graphic novels are helping reluctant readers build confidence, holiday stories are fostering conversations about traditions and community, and popular series like Minecraft and The Baby-Sitters Club are motivating students to keep turning pages. When children are excited about what they are reading, it positively impacts their literacy skills and their overall love of learning.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a lasting impact on our library and our students. Thank you for investing in a space that supports curiosity, joy, and a lifelong love of reading. We are incredibly grateful for your support and for believing in our readers.","fullyFundedDate":1759170290261,"projectUrl":"project/page-turners-for-every-reader/9763197/","projectTitle":"Page-Turners for Every Reader","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cathy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9765117_orig.png?crop=246,246,x0,y5&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1754075498128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9765117"},{"teacherId":5271778,"projectId":9951550,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible generosity in supporting our Holiday Cheer project. Your kindness helped bring joy, comfort, and a sense of celebration to students who needed it most during the holiday season. Because of you, our school community was able to ensure that every child felt remembered, valued, and cared for.\r\n\r\nThanks to your support, we were able to provide support and joy for each student, creating moments of excitement and genuine happiness. What could have been a stressful time for families instead became one filled with smiles, warmth, and holiday magic. These experiences mean so much to our students and leave a lasting impact.\r\n\r\nYour generosity strengthened our Kamaliʻi ʻohana and reminded our students that their community truly shows up for them. We are deeply grateful for your support and for helping make this season brighter for our keiki. Mahalo for being part of something so meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1765299170592,"projectUrl":"project/holiday-cheer-at-our-hands-on-school/9951550/","projectTitle":"Holiday Cheer at Our Hands-On School","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":1990671,"projectId":9890370,"letterContent":"Our sweet little garden has been such a great thing to observe all year. We have planted cherry tomatoes, basil, sugar-snap peas, chard, and now we will focus on some Hawaiian canoe plants like sweet potato and kalo. Our observations will now be elevated with colored pencil drawings using very sharp pencils. The students LOVE having access to the efficient pencil sharpeners. Having one for every five students is great and students have been putting them to good use. There is no more waiting to use the pencil sharpener. We appreciate your generosity so very much. Thank you for helping us grow!","fullyFundedDate":1764805630470,"projectUrl":"project/picturing-our-garden/9890370/","projectTitle":"Picturing Our Garden","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":1990671,"projectId":9792626,"letterContent":"This has been such a great project to have funded! Thank you so much for your generous donations. The \"worry-stones\" are a BIG hit. I see many students packing them around and quietly rubbing them throughout the day. It is an avenue to talk about emotional health, and I appreciate this little gift for all my students. Each group of four kids now has their own colored pencil sharpener at their desks and to use outside. Students do a lot of drawing in my classroom, and it's been fabulous watching them spend more care with their art. Students always have a sharp pencil. I am so grateful for your support! With much ALOHA a me mahalo nui loa!","fullyFundedDate":1761150335931,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-busy-hands-busy/9792626/","projectTitle":"Keeping Busy Hands Busy","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":9268899,"projectId":9730757,"letterContent":"Once again, I would like to give a big Mahalo! to the Hawaii Department of Education, and to Marc and Lynne Benioff, for supporting my project, \"Chart Our Way to Success\". I had been wanting to add a teaching easel to my classroom since last year, and am so thrilled to finally have one. It is put to work daily, supporting activities such as our phonics lessons, brainstorming ideas for PBL projects, working on math lessons, writing/vocabulary word webs, etc. It can easily be moved to wherever we need it to support our learning activities. And it is the perfect height to allow my first grade students to participate in word sorting activities using the pocket chart, or interact with magnetic math manipulatives on the built-in whiteboard. The integrated storage shelf enables me to keep needed accessories (chart markers, cardstock, sentence strips, math manipulatives, etc.) readily available to keep the lessons running smoothly. I am very grateful that I was able to get this project approved and funded, and greatly appreciate the opportunity given to teachers through the Benioff's donation to the Hawaii DOE.","fullyFundedDate":1759424281377,"projectUrl":"project/chart-our-way-to-success/9730757/","projectTitle":"Chart Our Way to Success","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":5271778,"projectId":9763185,"letterContent":"This DonorsChoose–funded LEGO Masters: Harry Potter project has already had a powerful impact on students. In past builds, students showed deeper reading comprehension by revisiting the text to justify design choices, accurately retelling events, and explaining character traits and themes. Engagement increased noticeably, especially for reluctant readers and writers, as LEGO builds provided a hands-on entry point into academic language and reflection. Students strengthened collaboration, perseverance, and problem-solving skills while proudly presenting their work to peers and families, building confidence and joy in learning. Mahalo nui.","fullyFundedDate":1759201905702,"projectUrl":"project/lego-masters/9763185/","projectTitle":"Lego Masters","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"}],"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","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":56.1,"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"}