{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kea'au Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":38.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9804088,"projectId":9777901,"letterContent":"Your generous support has transformed our school culture by providing the tangible rewards necessary to fuel our positive behavioral interventions, and supports initiative. In our school, we focus on catching students being good whether that is showing kindness to a peer, staying focused during a difficult math lesson or demonstrating leadership in the hallways. By using the snacks and toys you funded as immediate incentives, I have seen a remarkable shift in engagement. These aren't just treats. They are symbols of achievement that helped my elementary students connect their hard work with positive outcomes, turning our daily goals into a shared celebratory experience. The reaction from the students has been nothing short of magical. There is a palpable sense of excitement every time a student earns a choice from our reward cart. I've watched students who previously struggled with self regulation, become some of our most consistent role models, motivated by the pride of earning a favorite snack or a new fidget toy. One student recently told me that having these rewards make them feel like they're hard work is finally being seen. This boost in morale has created a warmer more supportive environment, where students are eager to show up, do their best and cheer each other on. Looking ahead, these resources are helping us build a foundation of intrinsic motivation. As we continue through the school year, our next steps involve using these incentives to hit even larger milestones, such as whole class goals, and collaborative projects. By reinforcing these positive habits now, we are teaching our students that consistency and character lead to success- lessons that will follow them long after they leave the school. Thank you for investing in their growth and for making our school a place where every child feels motivated to shine.","fullyFundedDate":1759541525358,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-futures-snacks-smiles-succes/9777901/","projectTitle":"Fueling Futures: Snacks, Smiles & Success for Happy Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9804088_orig.jpg?crop=703,703,x0,y103&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728937272453","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9804088"},{"teacherId":8821083,"projectId":9776626,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting our class. The students love the new supplies that have arrived. They have been using their expo markers every day. They are enjoying being able to all do work on their individual white boards rather than watching one student do it on the board in the front of room. \r\nStudents get to be more imaginative using their new building blocks and magnetic connectors as they work together during free play or indoor recess. \r\nThe students get to use their new learning tools everyday. They help keep the students engaged and eager to learn. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759607307005,"projectUrl":"project/learning-is-fun/9776626/","projectTitle":"Learning Is Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Musick","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8821083"},{"teacherId":9811812,"projectId":9774497,"letterContent":"Your generous donations has been an academic and health blessing to my students. My students all have different home lives that we as teachers do not entirely know about. We can only assume based on either the stories students tell us or their actions at school. Thie purpose of this project was based on assumption through observation when it came to noticing the students who would not go to their school bags to pull out a recess home snack. \r\nWith your donations of school snacks, I was able to make a \"snack station\" that my students can visit before heading out to recess. Everyday my students look forward to seeing what variety of snacks the station has to offer which gives them the comfort in knowjng that they have snacks waiting fornthem to refuel their brain before returing to class.","fullyFundedDate":1759454884089,"projectUrl":"project/less-worries-brings-more-learning/9774497/","projectTitle":"Less Worries Brings More Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tanya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9811812"},{"teacherId":9654577,"projectId":9703087,"letterContent":"Your generous support has completely transformed the sensory environment of our classroom. Before these materials arrived, the constant sound of chairs dragging across the tile floor was a significant source of distraction and daily stress. The addition of tennis balls for the chair feet has been an absolute lifesaver; the volume level in the room has dropped significantly, creating a much calmer, more focused atmosphere. It has truly helped maintain my \"teacher sanity\" while allowing the students to work without the jarring noise of shifting furniture.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student engagement has been equally profound. My students are absolutely in love with the chair fidgets, specifically the bands and rocking feet. These tools provide a productive outlet for their energy, helping them stay regulated and in their seats during lessons. Additionally, something as simple as the pencil topper erasers has become a cherished resource. It is heartwarming to see how much they value these erasers, taking care of them and using them until they are completely worn down.\r\n\r\nThank you for recognizing that the \"little things\" often make the biggest difference in a learning environment. These items haven't just equipped my classroom; they've improved our collective well-being and created a space where students feel supported and focused. We are so grateful for your generosity and for helping us create a quieter, more productive place to grow.","fullyFundedDate":1757804829131,"projectUrl":"project/quiet-minds-and-wiggling-feet/9703087/","projectTitle":"Quiet Minds and Wiggling Feet","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shiraishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654577"},{"teacherId":7475934,"projectId":9773181,"letterContent":"Puzzle Club has been a huge hit this year! Students have been working both independently and collaboratively. The 100 piece puzzles are great for solo runs and beginning teams. The 200 piece puzzles have been great for students wanting an extra challenge. The 500 piece puzzles students have chosen to work on together over several sessions developing patience and stamina. We have been able to have several puzzle \"races\" as a result of this project. The Snoopy race was nearly a photo finish. Not all students like the competition, so students may choose to time how long it takes them to complete a puzzle or just puzzle casually.\r\nBefore Winter Break our club completed a 1000 piece puzzle working together in one after school block! Mahalo for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1759234386940,"projectUrl":"project/building-stem-skills-through-puzzling/9773181/","projectTitle":"Building STEM Skills Through Puzzling","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":7941545,"projectId":9772439,"letterContent":"The donations provided have had a profound impact on our students' commitment to regular attendance. With the additional resources provided, we've been able to offer incentives that inspire our students to prioritize their education and attend school consistently. These incentives not only reward good attendance but also create a positive and supportive atmosphere within the school community. As a result, students are more motivated to engage in their learning, participate actively in classroom activities, and build stronger relationships with their peers and teachers. The donations have not only provided tangible rewards but have also instilled a sense of value and importance in each student's education, setting them on a path towards greater academic success and personal growth. We are immensely grateful for the impact your generosity has had on our students' educational journey.","fullyFundedDate":1759195450424,"projectUrl":"project/attend-today-achieve-tomorrow/9772439/","projectTitle":"Attend Today Achieve Tomorrow","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kaohi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7941545_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659919593836","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7941545"},{"teacherId":8357466,"projectId":9774379,"letterContent":"Thank you again for your generous donation to our class. The students were so excited to see the incentives for positive behavior that were added to our classroom treasure chest. These items are earned daily and help keep students motivated, both academically and behaviorally. We were also fortunate to grow and share our bok choy plants with our families right before Christmas. The students monitored their plants throughout the months prior and we so proud to be able to take them home. Your donation helped make great memories in our classroom this year and we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1759427049908,"projectUrl":"project/rewards-for-learning/9774379/","projectTitle":"Rewards for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bencomo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8357466"},{"teacherId":8332543,"projectId":9702678,"letterContent":"First of all I want to express how incredible you all are. You are impacting the lives of students and teachers you have never met. This is an incredible gift you are giving to my students and myself. \r\n\r\nMy students were amazed with the star chair that they get to sit in for one day. They have to earn this reward by good citizenship, participation, and being a kind person. They get to bring all their materials to the giant chair and love sitting up front and being able to work all day in this chair. It makes my students feel so special. \r\n\r\nThe microphone has helped save my voice and turned my shyest students into classroom speakers.\r\n\r\nI want to thank everyone who supported my classrooom.","fullyFundedDate":1759455018574,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-supplies/9702678/","projectTitle":"Classroom Supplies","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":8363929,"projectId":9773692,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of the small group rainbow table. Your support is already making a meaningful difference in our classroom. Students enjoy meeting at the table and they were so excited when they saw our new learning table.\r\n\r\nThe table has created a welcoming space where students can collaborate, learn together, and feel comfortable sharing their ideas. It's become a favorite spot for small group work, reading, and creative hands-on activities such as Flashlight Fridays...they can't wait for Fridays!\r\n\r\nThank you again for your kindness and for investing in our students' learning each day.","fullyFundedDate":1759418021771,"projectUrl":"project/squad-goals/9773692/","projectTitle":"Squad Goals!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Cobile","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8363929_orig.png?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1666943369847","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8363929"},{"teacherId":8825876,"projectId":9778172,"letterContent":"On behalf of our Kindergarten class, we are deeply appreciative of your generous donation to our classroom. Our students were SUPER surprised to see the box that it came. When the custodians finally put the Big Book Center holder together, they were overjoyed! They couldn't wait to utilize it into our classroom.\r\n The Big Book center has been a \"popular\" place for our kindergarteners to go. With the various big books we have in the classroom, our students LOVE to play \"school\" or \"teacher\" and grab the pointer to instruct other friends.\r\n The magnetic letters are helping students create and segment words, either real or make-believe and become skilled at decoding and blending letter sounds into words. Some of the higher students are creating sentences using the magnetic letters to create simple sentences. They like to use scratch paper to \"copy\" the sentence and continue to draw pictures that match the sentences. \r\n All in all, my students are enjoying the gift and putting that into good use. They really show the love of reading to each other and with this addition, they are having a lot of fun learning how to read.","fullyFundedDate":1759501483410,"projectUrl":"project/big-book-center/9778172/","projectTitle":"Big Book Center","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Kanno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825876"},{"teacherId":8819573,"projectId":9776931,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing snacks for our class. Our students have been able to benefit from having healthy choices to eat during recess to regain their energy. This project has supported 24 students during second quarter and has provided nutritious support while learning.\r\n\r\nStudents are grateful for the opportunities to fill their tummies and their minds with nutritious snacks. Thank you for generosity.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate all your support for our students, their basic needs, and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759454876952,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-first-graders/9776931/","projectTitle":"Fueling First Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Raras","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8819573_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1696098913220","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsraras"},{"teacherId":2032264,"projectId":9777478,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations of snacks and prizes for my students. We just had our second quarter Dojo point store where students were able to use all the Class Dojo points they earned throughout the quarter to purchase prizes. The students were so excited at all the new items in our store. My class is grateful for your generosity. Your kindness and support truly made a difference and helped create a fun, positive, and motivating environment in our classroom. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to support our class and help make our school community such a wonderful place.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your thoughtfulness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1759458997651,"projectUrl":"project/fun-incentives-for-positive-behavior-and/9777478/","projectTitle":"Fun Incentives for Positive Behavior and Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Jarneski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2032264_orig.jpg?crop=860,860,x1639,y752&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646644606280","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumujarneski"}],"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":61.2,"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"}