{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kea'au Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":39.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4823658,"projectId":10416514,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire class, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our classroom project. Receiving these materials has transformed our daily routine and enriched the educational experience for all of my students.\r\n\r\nThese resources support our classroom across several key areas:\r\n\r\nEmotional Well-Being and Focus: The vibration plate offers crucial sensory support, giving students a proactive way to regulate their bodies and settle down whenever they feel anxious or overwhelmed. Furthermore, the bean bags have upgraded our group learning area, offering comfortable seating that helps students stay focused and actively participate during lessons and community discussions.\r\n\r\nScientific Curiosity and Artistic Expression: The microscope has inspired an incredible wave of hands-on learning. My students are eager to explore the world around them, actively gathering samples and making scientific discoveries together. The art books complement this curiosity by offering a dedicated space for creative expression and sketching throughout the day.\r\n\r\nCharacter Building and Collaboration: The board and table games have become an indispensable part of our social-emotional learning. Through gameplay, students are building essential skills in teamwork, stamina, sportsmanship, and fairness, while learning how to handle losing with resilience and grace.\r\n\r\nIt is rare to find resources that bring both deep learning value and immense fun, but these items achieve both seamlessly. My students use and appreciate these items every day, and your generosity made it all possible.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting difference in our school community!","fullyFundedDate":1785509432066,"projectUrl":"project/calm-minds-are-ready-to-learn/10416514/","projectTitle":"Calm Minds are Ready to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hinton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ahinton"},{"teacherId":4587320,"projectId":10108141,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and support of our project, \"Much Needed Supplies!\" When the packages first arrived in our classroom, my students were overwhelmed with excitement. Unboxing the new materials felt like a special celebration, and their faces lit up seeing all the fresh resources ready for them to use.\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies available has transformed our daily routine. We have already put them to work in our recent classroom activities, allowing the students to engage more deeply, collaborate creatively, and take pride in their work with tools they can rely on.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are diving into our upcoming units with renewed energy and focus. Thanks to your kindness, my students have the essential resources they need to succeed and thrive every day. We are so grateful for your belief in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1778061129396,"projectUrl":"project/much-needed-supplies/10108141/","projectTitle":"Much Needed Supplies","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":8363929,"projectId":10339542,"letterContent":"Thank you for your kind donations. My students are using the new clipboards during hands-on learning activities throughout the school day. One of their favorite uses has been taking their learning around the classroom, where they can write, record observations, and work together without needing a desk. They enjoy walking around and working.\r\n\r\nDuring one recent project, students used their clipboards to walk around and practice number writing. Having a sturdy surface to write on made it easier for them to stay engaged and focused on the activity. The clipboards have given my students more flexibility to learn in different spaces and have made hands-on projects feel even more exciting. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1785597563880,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-learn/10339542/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Learn!","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":7361665,"projectId":9773973,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. Our students were delighted when the packages arrived! We unboxed as a group, so exciting!\r\n\r\nPlaydoh is always a big item for fine motor, sensory and art. Due to the age of the students, a new container is selected by the students each quarter. We use alot each year. The sand was a great replacement in our previous sand table. The writing paper is helping our students write in the lines and reduce the size of their print. Our Occupational Therapist is pleased. The ASL stickers, great reinforcement and sharing opportunity.\r\n\r\nThe pop-up sensory tent was a hit. We were also able to share it with another class. The outdoor storage cabinet replaced a previous one that would not have survived the hurricanes that came through. This new one did!\r\n\r\nMany mahalos!!","fullyFundedDate":1759453936340,"projectUrl":"project/work-and-play-for-all/9773973/","projectTitle":"Work and Play for All","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Rivera","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7361665_orig.jpg?crop=1375,1375,x0,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1627426965986","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7361665"},{"teacherId":8825666,"projectId":10327296,"letterContent":"When teachers provide snacks to their students, it plays a vital role in both their comfort and growth. Many students may come to school hungry, which can significantly affect their ability to focus and learn. Hunger can lead to irritability, difficulty concentrating, and lower energy levels, ultimately hindering their academic performance. By offering snacks, teachers ensure that students are physically prepared to engage with the material and participate actively in lessons.\r\n\r\nBeyond academic benefits, providing snacks helps students feel cared for and valued.\r\nIt creates a supportive classroom environment where students know their well-being is a priority. This simple act of kindness fosters a sense of belonging, building trust and encouraging positive relationships. Ultimately, teachers who provide snacks contribute not only to the academic success but also to the emotional and social development of their students, helping them thrive both in and out of the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1784651448942,"projectUrl":"project/snack-bar/10327296/","projectTitle":"Snack Bar","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rivera-Hiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8825666"},{"teacherId":7929243,"projectId":10108993,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the donation of the whiteboards to my classroom. They are being used quite extensively with a new program called Thinking Building Classrooms. This involves students being put in random groups of three to work out problems around the classroom. With the supply of the whiteboards it allows my students to move around the classroom and work with other students that they might not work with as frequently.\r\n\r\nStudents were excited to know that we were getting additional materials to help out learning. When I set up the whiteboards students were curious to know what we were doing. When they did their first task students were happy to get out of their seat and be engaged in the task.","fullyFundedDate":1771709501147,"projectUrl":"project/equity-for-everyone/10108993/","projectTitle":"Equity for Everyone","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Onishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929243"},{"teacherId":10438312,"projectId":10335128,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of books to our classroom! Your support has brought excitement and new learning opportunities to my students. These books are helping students practice important reading skills such as vocabulary, comprehension, identifying characters and main ideas, making predictions, and discussing what they have learned.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading happens during whole-group lessons, small groups, independent reading, and one-on-one support. I especially love seeing students become excited when they find a book that interests them. Some students who usually need extra encouragement to read are now more willing to choose a book, look through the pages, and participate in reading activities.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping us build a love of reading and giving my students books they can enjoy while strengthening their reading skills. Your kindness truly makes a difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1784995597543,"projectUrl":"project/stories-we-share-together/10335128/","projectTitle":"Stories We Share Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bernal","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10438312"},{"teacherId":7929243,"projectId":9777473,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the donation of items to my classroom. My students were very excited to see all the things they requested. They worked really hard to earn tokens throughout the year in order to bid for the item they wanted. Each student was able to walk home with one thing from our auction. \r\n\r\nThe students initially were really excited when I unboxed all the items from the shipping. When it was time to bid students were excited to bid multiple times throughout the day. They also were very eager to take home the items to show their families and friends. Student expressed gratitude for certain items like the pencil sets and water bottle saying they are excited to save for the next school year. \r\n\r\nI hope to continue this tradition of honoring student voice for every class I have.","fullyFundedDate":1759463165216,"projectUrl":"project/amplifying-student-voice/9777473/","projectTitle":"Amplifying Student Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Onishi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7929243"},{"teacherId":7333499,"projectId":10108174,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! Your support has completely transformed our classroom's daily workflow. Before receiving these materials, small transitions—like grabbing math tools, managing independent work time, or erasing dry-erase boards—would interrupt our momentum. Now, our classroom runs like a well-oiled machine. The new systems have made an immediate difference:\r\n\r\n Independence & Ownership: Thanks to the label maker, numbered stickers, and drawer storage, students know exactly where items belong and take pride in keeping our space organized.\r\n\r\n Math & Pacing Tools: Using the meal prep containers to sort math manipulatives has made set-up instantaneous, while the digital timer, number line, and wall clock keep students focused and on track during independent practice.\r\n\r\n Smoother Lessons: Anchor chart paper and clean dry-erase erasers allow us to jump straight into active learning without missing a beat.\r\n\r\nBy removing small daily frictions, you have given my students a calmer, more predictable environment where they can focus entirely on learning. Thank you for investing in our classroom and showing my students that their community supports them!","fullyFundedDate":1778061137996,"projectUrl":"project/organized-space-focused-minds/10108174/","projectTitle":"Organized Space, Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Goya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7333499"},{"teacherId":10299115,"projectId":10380259,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity and support of our classroom! Because of your kind contribution, our project for new classroom supplies has been fully funded.\r\n\r\nHaving these supplies—dry erase crayons, painting aprons, card stock, playdough, therapy putty, finger paint, rolling cart]—makes an immediate difference in our daily learning routine. These tools allow my students to engage in hands-on activities, stay organized, and focus on expanding their knowledge without worrying about missing essential resources.\r\n\r\nYour support means more than just having physical items in our room; it shows my students that there is a community of people outside our school who care about their education and want to see them succeed. That encouragement boosts their confidence and enthusiasm every single day.\r\n\r\nThank you again for making a direct, positive impact on our classroom. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1784675056886,"projectUrl":"project/learn-play-create-supplies-for-a-pres/10380259/","projectTitle":"Learn, Play, Create: Supplies for a Preschool Classroom","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":6679072,"projectId":10104829,"letterContent":"Thanks to your incredible generosity, our students now have access to a wonderful collection of new library books, literacy materials, and a magnetic storytelling board that have already made a meaningful difference in our classroom.\r\n\r\nThe new books have sparked excitement for reading and encouraged students to explore new stories, characters, and topics. They eagerly visit our classroom library each day, building their reading stamina, vocabulary, comprehension, and confidence as they discover books that capture their interests.\r\n\r\nThe magnetic storytelling board has become a favorite during our literacy lessons. Students actively participate in retelling stories, sequencing events, identifying characters, and expanding their vocabulary through interactive, hands-on learning. These engaging activities have strengthened their oral language, listening, and comprehension skills while making story time more meaningful and memorable.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our classroom has become an even more welcoming and engaging place where students are excited to learn, collaborate, and develop a lifelong love of reading. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create joyful learning experiences that will benefit them every day. Your kindness has made a lasting impact, and we are truly grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1771526034785,"projectUrl":"project/growing-readers-building-our-pre-k-libr/10104829/","projectTitle":"Growing Readers: Building Our Pre-K Library & Literacy Corner","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":8363929,"projectId":10103363,"letterContent":"Thank you for your supporting our classroom. Because of your generosity, my students have been able to use these wonderful resources everyday (small groups and independently) to deepen their learning and engage more actively in class. These fun resources helped make learning more hands-on and accessible, allowing students to be motivated and explore concepts in greater depth and with greater confidence. \r\n\r\nYour support and kind donations has made a positive difference in our classroom, and we are grateful for the opportunities these resources provide. Thank you for investing in our keiki and helping create an enriching learning environment for them.","fullyFundedDate":1771684394943,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-explorers/10103363/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Explorers","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"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_67776","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":832,"numTeachers":48,"percentFrplEligible":63,"percentAsian":12,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":7,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":28,"percentMultiracialImputed":21,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"17.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":61.0,"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"}