{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kamali'i Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":43.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"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"},{"teacherId":7048047,"projectId":9763387,"letterContent":"hank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. When our kindergarten and first grade learners saw the Picasso Tiles and the marble run for the first time, their excitement was immediate and contagious. Eyes lit up, voices buzzed with ideas, and little hands couldn't wait to get started. Students were talking about all the things they wanted to build—tall towers, winding roads, houses, ramps, and even \"machines\" for marbles to race through. It was a joyful moment of curiosity and wonder that set the tone for meaningful learning.\r\nAs they began building, students naturally collaborated, problem-solved, and shared their thinking with one another. They tested ideas, revised their designs, and cheered each other on when something worked. These materials support far more than play—they encourage spatial reasoning, early engineering skills, communication, and perseverance. Students who sometimes hesitate to participate jumped right in, confident and proud to show what they could create.\r\nBecause of you, our learners now have hands-on tools that spark imagination and make learning engaging and accessible for all. Your kindness has made a lasting impact on our classroom, giving students opportunities to build, explore, and believe in their own ideas. We are so grateful for your support and for helping create such joyful learning experiences for our youngest learners. 💛Is this conversation helpful so far?","fullyFundedDate":1759198873018,"projectUrl":"project/stem-builders-hands-on-learning-with-ma/9763387/","projectTitle":"Stem Builders: Hands-On Learning With MagnaTiles & More","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":9120792,"projectId":9617653,"letterContent":"The snacks you helped purchase commenced the beginning of our kindergarten classroom relationship-building. \r\nThe students were delighted to see and taste the delicious GoGo Squeez Applesauce. They enjoyed the fruit cups with friends after a long day of learning in the classroom.\r\n\r\nTheir favorite of all the snacks they were given was the GoGo Squeez Yogurt. They could not get enough of it! \r\n\r\nThank you for helping me learn all about my students by supporting this project. The impact you have made in our classroom is greatly appreciated!","fullyFundedDate":1756199879589,"projectUrl":"project/healthy-snacks-for-growing-bodies/9617653/","projectTitle":"Healthy Snacks for Growing Bodies!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9120792_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y552&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690944453837","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9120792"},{"teacherId":8364399,"projectId":9772541,"letterContent":"My students and I are beyond grateful for the snacks + otter pops you funded, air filters to clean the air so we're not getting sick frequently, legos, weighted stuffed dog to help calm their nerves, SEL books, stickers and a calm ball. We use these resources daily in one on one and group sessions. My students were so thrilled to see the new supplies that were donated, they always ask me where we obtained these things and I let them know about your generous contribution. My next steps are to ensure our students are utilizing the tools you've donated to help calm stress and big feelings that arise on a daily basis. We are so grateful for the opportunity to have access to an abundance of materials.","fullyFundedDate":1759430078794,"projectUrl":"project/school-counseling-needs/9772541/","projectTitle":"School Counseling Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Liz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8364399"},{"teacherId":2045413,"projectId":9418685,"letterContent":"I would like to say thank you for funding the project. The materials we got from it are truly making a difference in our kindergarten class. The journal tablets are used daily when students enter the classroom, and it becomes such an important part of the day where I am walking around the classroom, teaching students their handwriting, foundational writing elements such as capitalization, spacing and punctuations.\r\nAdditionally, having large supply of sentences strips is helpful as I use them weekly, whether I'm ripping the strips for individual words, or showing students in my small group how to correctly form a letter.\r\nAs you can see in the pictures I shared, our classroom is filled with writing activities, where students are encouraged and celebrated as they become early writers!\r\nMahalo for your generous support.","fullyFundedDate":1755721905464,"projectUrl":"project/star-writer-supplies/9418685/","projectTitle":"Star Writer Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Mickelson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2045413_orig.jpg?crop=1921,1921,x174,y752&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1579921967342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2045413"},{"teacherId":9268899,"projectId":9720490,"letterContent":"On behalf of my first grade class, we would like to give a big Mahalo! to the Hawaii Department of Education for supporting our project, \"Tools to Spark Joy in Learning\", and to Ripple for matching an additional donation that was needed to fully fund the project. \r\n\tAs soon as I introduced all the new math games and phonics centers from this project, my students couldn't wait to start using them! It's so rewarding to watch students that are excited to participate in learning activities. The Playstix Construction Set was added to a smaller set that we already had in our classroom, and now that center can accommodate more students working together, collaborating and stretching their STEM muscles. The Giant Magnetic Pattern Blocks will enable the students to take their exploration of geometry concepts from the horizontal to the vertical, on a non-permanent surface, which can help enhance their collaboration and learning endeavors. My students are also very much enjoying using the Crayola Colors of the World crayons, not just for artwork involving people, but for some of our plant and animal creations that benefit from more than just one or two shades of brown. However, I think their favorite acquisition from this project is the JBL Bluetooth Speaker. Not only are they enjoying having music to dance to at recess, they like that we can explore musical concepts in the classroom, or just enjoy some quiet background music during independent work time.\r\n\tThe storage boxes, zipper pouches, and rolling cart are probably much more exciting for me than for the students, but I believe they all appreciate that our classroom is a well organized space, with learning materials easily accessible. These organizing supplies are helping me to promote the students' independence and responsibility that's so important to nurture in first grade. Thank you, Donors Choose, for helping me to give my students the tools and environment that they need to learn, grow, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1758479724543,"projectUrl":"project/tools-to-spark-joy-in-learning/9720490/","projectTitle":"Tools to Spark Joy in Learning","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"}],"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"}