{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kea'au Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9374666,"projectId":9528913,"letterContent":"Your kindness in donating to our classroom supplies is truly appreciated. Students were overjoyed with their massive Connect Four game. We incorporate it into math games and they develop essential teamwork skills while advancing their math concepts.\r\n\r\nStudents were delighted with all the huge tubs of play doh. They use to create letters to practice letter recognition and numbers to count up to ten. Students also are able to play as they choose during our Fun Friday's to create their own imaginative creations.","fullyFundedDate":1755405614698,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-year-one/9528913/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Year One!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9374666_orig.jpg?crop=1080,1080,x0,y320&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700421286455","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9374666"},{"teacherId":3270290,"projectId":9773989,"letterContent":"The sensory regulation materials and equipment you have generously donated through Donor Choose has greatly helped my students regulate themselves enough to where they have been able to attend, focus, participate and engage in their learning. The sensory equipment is part of their morning routine when they arrive in school. Through out the school day, student also have the choice of choosing what sensory equipment will help them regulate and be ready to learn. It also has help them to feel more calm and happy as they work towards their developmental goals.","fullyFundedDate":1759373852372,"projectUrl":"project/helping-me-regulate-myself/9773989/","projectTitle":"Helping Me Regulate Myself","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Costa-Rocha","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3270290"},{"teacherId":2831405,"projectId":9773381,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our first-grade class. Your gift has a direct and meaningful impact on our young students every day, and we are so grateful for your support.\r\n\r\nThanks to your kindness, we are able to provide nutritious snacks to our first graders, which is making a huge difference in their school day. When a young student's stomach starts to grumble in the afternoon, it's hard for them to focus on reading or math. But now, they can refuel and get the boost of energy they need to stay engaged and concentrate on their lessons.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only nourished their bodies but has also helped create a more comfortable and focused learning environment. Our first graders are more attentive and happier, which helps build a positive classroom community. On behalf of our students and teachers, thank you for investing in their well-being and education. You are a true partner in their success.","fullyFundedDate":1759206198352,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-first-grade-focus/9773381/","projectTitle":"Fueling First Grade Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fujita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2831405_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535917991885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-fujita"},{"teacherId":145833,"projectId":9156265,"letterContent":"Mahalo! Your support has provided our students with essential tools that will directly enhance their organization, focus, and emotional well-being, making a tangible difference in their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nThe inclusion of bouncy bands for chair legs and sensory toys acknowledges a vital need in our classroom: the ability to self-regulate and maintain focus. These items create a more inclusive and flexible learning environment by allowing students to safely channel their anxiety or excess energy in non-disruptive ways. This small but powerful investment ensures that all students feel comfortable and able to be present and engaged in their lessons, ultimately supporting their emotional health alongside their academic growth.\r\n\r\nYour donation also directly impacts organizational skills and academic accountability. The new rolling crate is a simple yet powerful item; it won't just make transporting our library books easier, but it will also foster a sense of responsibility and independence as students manage our classroom library resources. The portfolio folders are critical for our literacy foundations course. These folders will serve as dedicated spaces for students to organize work, track their progress, and reflect on their journey throughout the year, giving them a tangible measure of their growth as readers and writers.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for empowering our students. We are incredibly appreciative of your commitment to their success.","fullyFundedDate":1742062808026,"projectUrl":"project/getting-ready-for-the-next-big-think/9156265/","projectTitle":"Getting Ready for The Next Big Think!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ehrenhalt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp145833_orig.jpg?crop=1390,1390,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651282415796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daphnaehrenhalt"},{"teacherId":145833,"projectId":9031541,"letterContent":"I wanted to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our DonorsChoose project! Thanks to your support, our students are now enjoying recess snacks that help them refocus and recharge for the rest of the school day. Knowing they have a healthy and delicious snack waiting for them has already made a noticeable difference in their energy levels and ability to concentrate in the afternoon. Your kindness has a direct and positive impact on their daily learning experience.\r\n\r\nYour donation went even further by providing reusable cups and hot cocoa, which has transformed our classroom presentation setup! The students are absolutely loving the chance to pretend to be a \"mini-teacher,\" complete with their own warm drink, as they practice presenting their work. This simple addition has created an engaging, comfortable, and fun environment for building essential public speaking skills. Thank you again for investing in our classroom—your contribution provides both nourishment and creative learning opportunities for our students.","fullyFundedDate":1737581633370,"projectUrl":"project/snack-up-for-success-helping-students-s/9031541/","projectTitle":"Snack Up for Success: Helping Students Stay Energized","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ehrenhalt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp145833_orig.jpg?crop=1390,1390,x0,y524&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651282415796","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/daphnaehrenhalt"},{"teacherId":2831405,"projectId":9312323,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your incredibly generous gifts to our first-grade classroom!\r\n\r\nYour donations—the PE cart, hula hoops, jump ropes, and student desks—have already made a huge, positive impact.\r\n\r\nThe new black student desks have transformed our learning environment, giving every child a clean, dedicated, and comfortable space to focus on reading, writing, and math. Meanwhile, the PE equipment and cart are bringing our recess and physical education periods to life! The hula hoops and jump ropes encourage teamwork, active play, and help the students practice important coordination skills while having a blast.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, our students are more comfortable, engaged, and physically active throughout the school day. You didn't just donate items; you donated to better learning and happier hearts.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students' education and well-being!","fullyFundedDate":1746787365340,"projectUrl":"project/buddies-and-balance-help-us-build-brigh/9312323/","projectTitle":"Buddies and Balance: Help Us Build Brighter Days","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fujita","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2831405_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1535917991885","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/d-fujita"},{"teacherId":9811812,"projectId":9345869,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for giving my summer students the opportunity to explore and experience the world of science! \r\nThe experimental kits allowed the students to have daily end of the day fun activites after hours of math and reading rigor. They were also used as a reward for students following directions and meeting daily expectations. \r\nWe took a lot of pictures of the students in action and made collages to take home to share with their families. I had a lot of positive feedback from parents saying their child came home sharing their STEM projects and waiting to go back to school the next day! \r\nThank you again for your generosity and for rewarding these amazing little scientists.","fullyFundedDate":1747771855844,"projectUrl":"project/calling-all-summer-scientists-ready-set/9345869/","projectTitle":"Calling all Summer Scientists Ready, Set, Inquire!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tanya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811812"},{"teacherId":7929243,"projectId":9158918,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. Through your donation I was able to get items for students to use throughout the rest of the year. These items helped to organize their personal and classroom space and also supplied them the necessary materials to complete classwork. The students were really excited to see that we received new materials to utilize in the classroom.\r\n\r\nThe next steps in utilizing these materials is to take care of them and treat them respect so that next years class can enjoy them also. It is important we return the materials and keep them in good shape to set an example for the next class to follow.I hope to use these materials for years to come and not have to purchase as frequent.","fullyFundedDate":1741968717457,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-all/9158918/","projectTitle":"Supplies For All","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Onishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929243"},{"teacherId":9435572,"projectId":9153727,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation in support of music and the arts. The new resources will be utilized in the lower elementary classes to practice concepts like vocal exploration, high and low notes, steady beat, rhythm practice, and listening and reacting to music. For example, the puppets will be used for vocal exploration through books and storytelling. Rhythm sticks will be used to keep a steady beat and practice rhythm reading. Scarves are an excellent tool for students to see the difference between smooth and jerky music.\r\n\r\nAs resource classes were nearly completed by the time the materials arrived, only a few students were able to see the materials. However, they were extremely excited to get to use them in the following school year. Personally, it made me excited to see how the rest of the students will react.\r\n\r\nThese materials help keep music active. Students will be able to move around and experience music rather than sitting down in one area. This helps make music a full body experience!","fullyFundedDate":1742062100303,"projectUrl":"project/music-and-movement/9153727/","projectTitle":"Music and Movement!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Costales","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9435572"},{"teacherId":4587320,"projectId":8886949,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for these materials that we use daily in our classroom. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity displayed by our donors. Your commitment to supporting education inspires us all. Your contributions are vital, as they allow me to create a nurturing and enriching environment for my students.\r\n\r\nStudents have been loving the new additions to our flexible seating. They enjoy using the rolling chairs, wobble stools, and regular stools. They have also been enjoying purchasing snacks with their classroom money. They have been working hard to save up to buy these. In addition, the students love getting to use the scented markers when they work in a small group with me.\r\n\r\nThese classroom materials have increased student engagement and participation. They are enthusiastic and excited about using these materials throughout the day.\r\n\r\nOnce again, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your support. Your donations have a significant impact on my students' lives.","fullyFundedDate":1729639168981,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-and-rewards-for-good-behavior/8886949/","projectTitle":"Incentives and Rewards for Good Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spencer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4587320_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501294233304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4587320"},{"teacherId":4587320,"projectId":9165602,"letterContent":"Thank you immensely for providing the materials we utilize daily in our classroom. We are deeply appreciative of the generosity demonstrated by our donors. Your unwavering commitment to supporting education is truly inspiring. Your contributions are crucial, as they enable me to create a nurturing and enriching environment for my students.\r\n\r\nThe students have thoroughly enjoyed the new hosreshoe table for small group instruction. They also appreciate using the whiteboards and finger lights during this time as well.\r\n\r\nThese classroom materials have significantly boosted student engagement and participation. Their enthusiasm and excitement for using these resources throughout the day are evident.\r\n\r\nOnce again, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous support. Your donations have a profound impact on my students.","fullyFundedDate":1742087381668,"projectUrl":"project/must-have-small-group-materials/9165602/","projectTitle":"Must Have Small Group Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Spencer","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4587320_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1501294233304","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4587320"},{"teacherId":8825666,"projectId":9154326,"letterContent":"Now that we have a \"home\" for our math manipulatives, kindergartners are able to easily access the materials needed for centers. Various materials needed for their math lessons are organized and containers are manageable for tiny hands to carry from shelf to table. \r\nThey are so thrilled to be able to show their independence as they are given a choice to what materials they see fit best to help them with their problem-solving skills. For example, when working on place value students used a combination of base-10 blocks as well as the 10-frames with counters.\r\nMy students ended the school year as successful mathematicians with the help of your generous donation to fund our Math Explorers center! 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