{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kea'au Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7761071,"projectId":10104824,"letterContent":"On behalf of our students and the entire school community, thank you so much for your generous gift to our hula after school program. Your support has brought the vibrant traditions of Hawaiʻi directly into our campus.\r\nBecause of you, our students now have costume materials, flowers, and hula implements they need to perform with pride and authenticity. These supplies do more than just complete an outfit; they help our children connect deeply with the stories and culture behind every movement.\r\nSeeing their faces light up as they practice has been a highlight of our semester. We are so grateful for your investment in their cultural education and creative growth.","fullyFundedDate":1771620189616,"projectUrl":"project/aloha-from-our-school/10104824/","projectTitle":"Aloha from Our School","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Baptiste","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7761071_orig.png?crop=622,622,x0,y82&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667857383927","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7761071"},{"teacherId":1865221,"projectId":10108125,"letterContent":"I want to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in helping us restock our necessary supplies. When the packages arrived, my students were buzzing with excitement, especially when they saw the new art supplies and incentive rewards. These materials have immediately transformed our daily environment. The organizational supplies have helped us create a more structured and calm workspace, while the daily operation tools ensure that our lessons run smoothly without any interruptions. It is truly heartwarming to see the students' faces light up when they earn a special reward for their hard work and positive behavior.\r\n\r\nBeyond just the physical items, your support has sent a powerful message to my students that their education and well-being matter to people beyond our classroom walls. We are currently using the art materials to integrate more creative projects into our core subjects, allowing students to express their learning in vibrant new ways. As we move forward, these supplies will continue to be the backbone of our daily routines, helping every child stay focused, organized, and motivated to reach their full potential. Thank you for being such vital partners in our journey this school year!","fullyFundedDate":1771684477258,"projectUrl":"project/restock-necessary-supplies/10108125/","projectTitle":"Restock Necessary Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pang-Ching","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1865221_orig.png?crop=352,352,x126,y128&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594684882650","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1865221"},{"teacherId":8332543,"projectId":10106638,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom project. Because of your kindness, my students now have access to a brand-new collection of leveled readers and essential school supplies that will make a world of difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nThe Impact of Your Gift\r\nIn a classroom of diverse learners, having the right book at the right time is everything. These leveled readers allow me to:\r\n\r\nMeet students where they are: Whether a student is just starting to decode words or is ready for complex narratives, they now have a book that challenges them without overwhelming them.\r\n\r\nBuild Confidence: There is nothing quite like the smile on a child's face when they realize, \"I can read this whole book by myself!\"\r\n\r\nEnsure Equity: The additional school supplies ensure that no student has to worry about having the tools they need to participate fully in our lessons.","fullyFundedDate":1771646687174,"projectUrl":"project/class-supplies-and-leveled-readers/10106638/","projectTitle":"Class Supplies and Leveled Readers","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Powers","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8332543_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644780956797","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8332543"},{"teacherId":4587320,"projectId":9782184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to this project! When students get 100% on a reading or math lesson, they can add a bead to their bracelet. My students have been busy and eager to complete their lessons thanks to the addition of our \"bead buffet.\" Because of your generosity, my students have so many different and cool choices when it comes to what bead they want to add to their bracelet.\r\n\r\nNeedless to say, they were thrilled when I introduced this new incentive to them, and the excitement has definitely not died down yet. \r\n\r\nAgain, thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. The students of E102 appreciate it!","fullyFundedDate":1759604417502,"projectUrl":"project/fun-seats-iready-bracelets/9782184/","projectTitle":"Fun Seats & iReady Bracelets","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":7475934,"projectId":10105398,"letterContent":"My puzzling students are loving all of the new puzzles! Taking turns to do and redo their favorite is never easy but they are learning to cooperate. \r\nAdditionally my two groups of artists are really making great use of all of the new supplies. When you're a first or second grader there is no such thing as too many sparkly gems on any art project! This upcoming week we're looking forward to doing gyotaku fish printing with the rubber fish we got. Both groups of students are excited to try it for the first time!\r\nThank you again for supporting my students. Donors like you make a great difference in the lives of our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771598744714,"projectUrl":"project/making-learning-fun/10105398/","projectTitle":"Making Learning Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wood","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7475934_orig.jpg?crop=319,319,x44,y3&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1598256912128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7475934"},{"teacherId":10299115,"projectId":9787964,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for your incredible generosity. The sensory regulation items you funded have transformed our classroom into a true sanctuary. For many of my students, the world can feel a bit \"too loud\" or overwhelming at times.\r\n\r\nBecause of you, these children now have the specific tools they need to reset, breathe, and find their focus again. Seeing a student go from a moment of high anxiety to a state of calm because they had the right sensory tool is a gift that goes far beyond the classroom walls. You haven't just bought supplies; you've provided peace of mind.\r\n\r\nI'm looking forward to creating a dedicated calming space in my classroom for students using many of the items from this project, a space for students to retreat to when needing some time to calm and cope with big feelings.\r\n\r\nThank you, again, for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1766026591142,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-regulate-empowering-student/9787964/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Regulate! Empowering Students Through Sensory Breaks","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Robyn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10299115_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1759458730240","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10299115"},{"teacherId":1937613,"projectId":10106323,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your continued support to both the educators and students in Hawaii. I was able to replenish many classroom materials that will last me throughout this school year and into the next. The snacks received are most appreciated by my students, it is hard to get funding for snacks as we can not use school funds to purchase them and the area we live in is socioeconomically impoverished so I thank you greatly for donating to all these hungry bellies across our campus and all throughout the state! Mahalo","fullyFundedDate":1771620288710,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies-and-snacks/10106323/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies and Snacks!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Laminman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1937613_orig.png?crop=1008,1008,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1707954578228","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1937613"},{"teacherId":9811812,"projectId":9899455,"letterContent":"With little tummies satisfied and learning brains boosted with fuel, your snack donations motivated my students to push through the second half of their morning till lunchtime. Being able to have this stock on hand and readily available eliminated the possibility of students have to push through without. \r\nThe excitement on their faces to see a enlarged sized tic tac toe added to their recess toy option was priceless. This popular item gained so much attention that it encouraged students to create new friendships through teamwork. Another simple team building tool was the Dr. Seuss activity book that I made available to students as a morning brain warm up activity. The cartoon themed worksheets became far more popular compared to the plain worksheets. \r\nWe are still in the process of designing and completing their free shirt Friday t-shirt project. The students are so excited to see the ending results. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donations!","fullyFundedDate":1763347363800,"projectUrl":"project/supporting-the-overall-learning-of-our-k/9899455/","projectTitle":"Supporting the Overall Learning of Our Keiki","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tanya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811812"},{"teacherId":5955979,"projectId":9776533,"letterContent":"I cannot thank you enough for the fidgets, slime, and sensory stickers! My students were beyond excited to get their hands on these, and to be honest, they were a much bigger hit than the usual schoolwide rewards. Seeing their faces light up when they earned a new chair band or a container of slime was such a highlight. Because they were so genuinely \"hyped\" about these specific items, I saw a huge boost in their motivation to stay on task and follow our classroom goals. It really made a difference to have rewards that they actually care about and look forward to using.\r\n\r\nBeyond just being fun, these tools have been a total lifesaver for our classroom focus. The chair bands and sensory stickers are especially great because they let the kids get that extra energy out in a way that's \"stealthy\" and quiet. They can wiggle their feet or touch a textured sticker right at their desks without distracting their neighbors or interrupting the lesson. It's been so helpful to give them a way to self-soothe and stay calm while still keeping their brains locked into what we're learning. Thank you for helping me create a space where my students can move, focus, and feel successful!","fullyFundedDate":1759447311899,"projectUrl":"project/positive-responsive-and-flexible-suppor/9776533/","projectTitle":"Positive, Responsive and Flexible Supports to Ensure Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nishitomi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5955979_orig.png?crop=882,882,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755139167902","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/nishuponastar"},{"teacherId":6679072,"projectId":9781348,"letterContent":"Thank You for Our Cuddly Reading Friends!\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generous donation of cuddly reading companions for our Pre-K classroom!\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our students now have special \"reading buddies\" to hold, hug, and share stories with during literacy time. These soft friends have quickly become an important part of our classroom — helping children feel comfortable, calm, and excited to engage with books.\r\n\r\nFor many of our young learners, reading can feel new or even a little intimidating. Having a cuddly friend by their side makes story time feel safe, fun, and inviting. These companions encourage:\r\n\r\nA love for reading\r\n\r\nIncreased confidence during quiet reading time\r\n\r\nEmotional comfort and connection\r\n\r\nPositive associations with books and storytelling\r\n\r\nIt's amazing to see how something as simple as a soft friend can make such a meaningful difference. Students are more eager to sit with a book, listen to stories, and even \"read\" to their new buddies.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us create a warm and nurturing literacy environment. Your kindness is supporting not only early reading skills, but also the emotional well-being of our young learners.\r\n\r\nWith heartfelt appreciation,\r\nOur Pre-K Classroom 💛","fullyFundedDate":1759590460815,"projectUrl":"project/cuddly-reading-buddies-to-promote-litera/9781348/","projectTitle":"Cuddly Reading Buddies to Promote Literacy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Close","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6679072_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1647543251372","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6679072"},{"teacherId":8825666,"projectId":9776470,"letterContent":"A heart-felt thank you for funding a work table so that we have an area for small group meetings. This \"bean-shaped\" table lends well for students to focus on the teacher during instruction as well as allows for easy-access for the teacher to distribute materials or point at a student's worksheet or book during redirection. It can comfortably sit 5-6 students at a time. \r\nThis table also has served us more than just during teacher-led, small group instruction. We have also used it for holiday arts and crafts stations as well as reading or math centers that students are able to independently access during their free time.","fullyFundedDate":1759453190886,"projectUrl":"project/lets-meet/9776470/","projectTitle":"Let's Meet!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera-Hiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825666"},{"teacherId":10294688,"projectId":9777979,"letterContent":"Mahalo for giving my class this wonderful opportunity to feed their bellies at recess when many are unable to bring their own snacks. Many of the items were used as a positive reward system within our class. When students finish their iReady lessons with 80% or more they receive a sticker and fill up their chart. When their chart is filled up, they get to pick a prize from our Prize Boxes. I also use the Ziplock bags for many holidays when students pass out their gifts to one another like Christmas, Valentines Day ect.","fullyFundedDate":1759494891667,"projectUrl":"project/fantastic-firsties/9777979/","projectTitle":"Fantastic Firsties!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Onaga","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294688"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67776","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":829,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":65,"percentAsian":14,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":61.5,"schoolId":67776,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kea'au Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kea'au Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/kea-au-elementary-school/67776"}