{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kahakai Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":47.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8978471,"projectId":10749797,"letterContent":"Our health room has been transformed into a warm, welcoming haven thanks to your incredible generosity. The moment the boxes arrived, our new Student Health Assistant (SHA) was deeply touched, and the students were thrilled to see the new supplies. Children come in feeling anxious or unwell will immediately gravitated toward the warmth that our SHA provides. Now we have extra cuddly weighted animals that will be available for hugging them close to soothe their tummy aches and calm their nerves. \r\n\r\nHaving a full stock of durable bandages, floss, and hygiene supplies has allowed our SHA to quickly care for everyday scrapes and self-care needs, helping students feel clean, confident, and ready to return to class without missing a beat. The kids will love the colorful supply. \r\n\r\nMoving forward, these essential health room supplies will continue to serve as the foundation for our students' daily well-being and academic focus. With their basic physical, emotional, and hygiene needs consistently met, our students can spend less time worrying about hunger, anxiety, or unaddressed ailments and more time engaged in classroom learning and positive social interactions. Thank you for opening your hearts to our school, supporting our wonderful SHA, and ensuring our health room remains a place where every child feels valued, healthy, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1792599775831,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-care-breakfast-snacks-first-ai/10749797/","projectTitle":"Fuel & Care: Breakfast Snacks & First Aid for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brooke (School Counselor)","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8978471_orig.jpg?crop=1459,1459,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761094044354","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8978471"},{"teacherId":8585529,"projectId":10531807,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! We use the whiteboards you provided every day during reading, math, and science lessons. My students are more engaged when they can show their thinking on their whiteboards, explain their ideas, and participate actively in lessons. These whiteboards give every student an opportunity to share their thinking and demonstrate what they have learned. Your donation has helped make our classroom lessons more interactive and engaging!\r\n\r\nThe water bottles, pencil sharpener, and binder sheet protectors have also made a big difference in our classroom. The school where I teach gets very hot, and I noticed that some students did not have water bottles and were not drinking enough water throughout the day. When they saw the new water bottles, they were so happy! Having access to water helps students stay hydrated and ready to learn. As a new teacher at this school, I also discovered that our pencil sharpener was broken, making it difficult for students to sharpen their pencils. Now, we have a brand-new pencil sharpener, and our students can keep their pencils ready for learning. We also use the binder sheet protectors regularly to help students organize and protect their learning materials. Thank you for providing these resources and helping me create a classroom where my students feel supported and have the tools they need to succeed. We truly appreciate your kindness and generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1788299092438,"projectUrl":"project/thinking-classrooms-essential-supplies/10531807/","projectTitle":"Thinking Classrooms & Essential Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8585529_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y104&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660026754053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8585529"},{"teacherId":8585529,"projectId":10403460,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! My students love having the opportunity to read engaging books together, and Dog Man has become one of their favorites. Some students who did not enjoy reading before are beginning to discover the joy of reading through these fun and exciting books. It is wonderful to see their interest in books grow, and your kindness has helped make these reading experiences possible.\r\n\r\nThe hole punchers and paper cutter are also helping me create hands-on learning materials for my students. I use them to make flashcards for academic vocabulary words and multiplication facts, giving students more opportunities to practice important skills in a fun and interactive way. These resources support both literacy and math learning in our classroom. Thank you for investing in my students and helping me create a classroom where they can build their skills, grow in confidence, and develop a love of learning. We truly appreciate your support!","fullyFundedDate":1787233268983,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-beyond-building-our-classroom/10403460/","projectTitle":"Books and Beyond: Building Our Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8585529_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y104&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1660026754053","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8585529"},{"teacherId":3132828,"projectId":10658264,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our classroom! The new snacks and supplies have truly helped our daily routine and brought so much joy to my students.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages first arrived, my students were thrilled to see the new supplies and delicious snacks especially for them. They had smiles on their faces and they couldn't wait to put them to good use.\r\n\r\nWe use the whiteboards and markers every single day across all subject areas. Whether we are practicing math problems, brainstorming ideas during writing time, or doing quick quizzes, having these individual resources allows every student to participate actively and confidently. Having healthy snacks on hand has also made a world of difference, ensuring my students stay energized, focused, and ready to learn throughout the day. That was definitely their favorite along with all the amazing prizes I was able to award with the work done.\r\n\r\nYour thoughtfulness has created a more engaging, supportive, and nourishing environment for my students, and we are deeply grateful for your investment in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1789783223708,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-and-snacks-for-all/10658264/","projectTitle":"Supplies and Snacks for All!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. CRANWELL","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3132828_orig.jpg?crop=2365,2365,x577,y268&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1593650009689","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3132828"},{"teacherId":10439517,"projectId":10113206,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of our students. The prizes and snacks have had a tremendous impact on our keiki from providing motivation to ensuring they have basic needs met such as food in their tummies throughout the school day. Your support of our local students is greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping to meet their needs and helping them stay full, focused, and regulated throughout their day which has a tremendous impact on their learning and total overall wellness and mental health. \r\n\r\nThank you!","fullyFundedDate":1778061136718,"projectUrl":"project/help-me-fuel-our-students/10113206/","projectTitle":"Help me fuel our students!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Maya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10439517"},{"teacherId":9705698,"projectId":10103027,"letterContent":"Receiving the robotics kit has brought so much excitement to our students! They were thrilled to finally have the materials they needed to build, experiment, and bring their ideas to life. As a new robotics team, my students are learning how to work together, solve problems, test their designs, and learn from mistakes.\r\n\r\nWe are using the kit to practice building and programming our robot as we prepare for our FIRST LEGO League season. Students are becoming more confident as they explore the LEGO SPIKE app and discover how their ideas can turn into a working robot.\r\n\r\nOur next steps are to continue improving our robot, preparing for the Robot Game, and developing our Innovation Project. This experience is helping my students see themselves as problem-solvers, creators, and young innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1773681102138,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-future-innovators-through-rob/10103027/","projectTitle":"Empowering Future Innovators Through Robotics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. TEJANO","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9705698_orig.png?crop=1254,1254,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1789634067616","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9705698"},{"teacherId":10579998,"projectId":10456317,"letterContent":"I am so excited to share an update on how your generous support is transforming my classroom every single day.\r\n When my students first saw the new materials arrive, they were absolutely thrilled and so happy! Their faces lit up knowing these resources were just for them.\r\n I am using these new resources to keep our energy up throughout the day. Specifically, my students who previously came to school without a snack now have reliable access to food. They are eating snack all the time, and the difference in their moods and energy levels is remarkable—they are much happier, more focused, and ready to learn.\r\n Building on this positive momentum, my next steps involve integrating our daily routine into a broader classroom lesson on health, wellness, and caring for our community, helping students understand the importance of nutrition and supporting one another.\r\nThank you again for investing in my students and making such a meaningful difference in their daily lives!","fullyFundedDate":1787799282455,"projectUrl":"project/help-a-first-year-teacher-fill-her-class/10456317/","projectTitle":"Help a First Year Teacher Fill Her Class!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Camara","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10579998"},{"teacherId":10439603,"projectId":10113494,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in funding my project, \"Bites for Brighter Days.\" The moment the boxes arrived, my counseling office was instantly transformed. As a school counselor, my primary goal is to build a safe, warm, and inviting space where students feel comfortable opening up and seeking support. Having these snacks on hand has been a complete game-changer—it breaks down initial walls, turns hesitation into comfort, and invites kids into a space where they know they are always welcome.\r\n\r\nBeyond making my office a popular destination, your kindness directly addresses a critical need in our school community. Many of our students navigate the reality of poverty and come to school without reliable access to snacks or meals. Hunger is a massive barrier to both emotional regulation and academic success. Being able to offer a child a snack when they are hungry gives them the physical nourishment they need to focus, while also letting them know that their well-being is valued and cared for.\r\n\r\nThere is truly nothing like food to bring people together. Sitting down over a simple snack opens up natural conversations that might otherwise never happen, helping me build strong, trusting relationships with students who need support the most. You didn't just donate snacks—you provided comfort, relief, and connection to children who truly need it every single day. Thank you for making these brighter days possible.","fullyFundedDate":1778061134343,"projectUrl":"project/bites-for-brighter-days/10113494/","projectTitle":"Bites for Brighter Days","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vaughan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10439603"},{"teacherId":8363136,"projectId":10114873,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. Your support has brought essential learning tools and excitement into our classroom this school year.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the boxes arrive, the room filled with immediate gasps and cheers. They eagerly gathered around to see what was inside. Seeing brand-new pens, pencils, and colorful air clay made them feel deeply valued and supported by community members like you. The incentive prizes sparked an instant buzz of motivation across the entire room.\r\nWe are already putting these resources to great use daily. The pencils and pens ensure that every single student starts their assignments with confidence, never needing to worry about missing basic supplies. Recently, we used the air clay for a hands-on modeling project where students sculpted figures to represent key concepts from our lessons. One of the most memorable moments was watching a student who usually struggles to stay focused become completely absorbed in shaping their clay model, proudly demonstrating their understanding to the rest of the class.\r\nThe momentum from your gift continues to drive our daily learning. Our next step is to use these creative materials to wrap up our current unit with student-led presentations. The incentive prizes will be awarded to celebrate their hard work, growth, and teamwork throughout this project. Your contribution did more than just buy supplies; it created a vibrant, motivated environment where my students are excited to learn every day.Thank you for being such an impactful part of our classroom community.","fullyFundedDate":1778061133193,"projectUrl":"project/bring-our-learning-to-life/10114873/","projectTitle":"Bring Our Learning to Life","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wikum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363136"},{"teacherId":3305187,"projectId":10105774,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. With the books we were able to purchase, we were able to update our student library with new and exciting titles. Students were able to choose a book based on their preferences which allowed for more engagement in nightly reading. This caused so much reading growth in our class this year! As a class we were able to increase our lexiles by an average of 1.5 years! \r\nBesides the amazing books, the snacks that were purchased because of your donation helped our classroom tremendously. Students were able to choose a snack daily and it helped students to focus since their tummies were full. Again, thank you for everything!","fullyFundedDate":1771610283393,"projectUrl":"project/reigniting-learning-for-quarter-4/10105774/","projectTitle":"Reigniting Learning for Quarter 4","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. DeGuair","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3305187_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628071796192","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3305187"},{"teacherId":9814301,"projectId":10110134,"letterContent":"The Gardening Program at Kahakai Elementary School has made a significant positive impact on students by providing meaningful hands-on learning experiences that connect classroom lessons to the real world. Through planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting, students actively engage in learning while developing important life skills.\r\n\r\nThe garden serves as an outdoor classroom where students apply concepts from science, mathematics, and language arts. Students observe plant life cycles, investigate ecosystems, collect data on plant growth, and record their findings. These activities help make learning more engaging, relevant, and memorable.\r\n\r\nThe program has also increased students' awareness of environmental stewardship. By caring for plants and learning about sustainable gardening practices, students gain a greater appreciation for nature and understand the importance of protecting the environment. They develop responsibility, patience, and a sense of ownership as they contribute to maintaining the garden.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the gardening program promotes healthy living by introducing students to fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Students learn where food comes from and the importance of making nutritious food choices. Many become more interested in trying healthy foods and developing positive eating habits.\r\n\r\nThe program also supports students' social and emotional growth. Working together in the garden encourages teamwork, cooperation, communication, and problem-solving. Students learn to share responsibilities, support one another, and take pride in their accomplishments.\r\n\r\nOverall, the Gardening Program at Kahakai Elementary School has enriched student learning, fostered environmental responsibility, encouraged healthy lifestyles, and strengthened collaboration among students. It continues to be a valuable educational resource that nurtures academic achievement, personal growth, and a stronger connection to the natural world.","fullyFundedDate":1771790631944,"projectUrl":"project/sowing-seeds-of-resilience-the-garden-r/10110134/","projectTitle":"Sowing Seeds of Resilience: the Garden Resurrection Project","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Advincula","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9814301_orig.jpg?crop=2556,2556,x0,y136&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729748684415","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9814301"},{"teacherId":2109517,"projectId":10103782,"letterContent":"The Fueling Futures project has provided a foundational layer of support for my fourth-grade students by addressing their most basic needs first. By establishing our classroom \"Fuel Station,\" your generosity ensures that students facing food insecurity or long gaps between meals no longer have to struggle with the fatigue and frustration caused by hunger. When these physical distractions are removed, my students gain the mental bandwidth necessary to self-regulate and maintain focus during our most demanding reading passages and math lessons. It is incredible to see how a simple snack can transform a student's ability to engage with complex ideas.\r\n\r\nIn addition to physical nourishment, this project introduces high-interest sensory and academic tools that turn \"small wins into big victories.\" The inclusion of items like STEM Kits, electronic math games, and classic favorites like Mastermind and UNO provides the tangible motivation our unique learners often require. These resources act as powerful incentives for attendance and participation, helping us bridge the gap between academic challenges and student joy through play-based learning and interactive rewards.\r\n\r\nBeyond the classroom walls, your donation fosters social-emotional growth and physical well-being through inclusive outdoor activities. With equipment like the croquet set and soft bat and ball sets, my students now have the opportunity to practice motor skills and social cooperation in a structured, fun environment. Ultimately, this comprehensive support system—ranging from healthy snacks to science kits—ensures that every child in my diverse classroom feels seen, supported, and fully equipped to succeed. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1771733384487,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-futures/10103782/","projectTitle":"Fueling Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. G.","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2109517_orig.jpg?crop=570,570,x42,y36&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596786791253","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2109517"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_49905","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":494,"numTeachers":42,"percentFrplEligible":56,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":34,"percentMultiracialImputed":17,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"11.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":52.4,"schoolId":49905,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kahakai Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kahakai Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/kahakai-elementary-school/49905"}