{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kealakehe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":2073373,"projectId":9784097,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation. The other day I was working with a small group of students. They were working on division and several students had stopped trying. I gave them a snack to help them focus and get to work. Just a small snack helped the students to start thinking to solve the division problem. \r\nOn another day one student complained his stomach hurt. I asked if he ate breakfast and he said, \"No.\" A simple snack helped him make it to lunch.\r\nOur students want to learn they just need relationships with caring adults and snacks.","fullyFundedDate":1759619113209,"projectUrl":"project/give-some-energy/9784097/","projectTitle":"Give Some Energy","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simon","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2073373_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1468889491703","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/csimon"},{"teacherId":9654586,"projectId":9773913,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom aquarium project. Your generosity has brought science to life in the most meaningful way for my students. As soon as the new decorations, food, and water-testing supplies arrived, the class immediately began using them to explore how living ecosystems work. Students now rotate through \"aquarium care\" jobs—testing water levels, feeding the fish, and observing changes in the tank. This hands-on routine has become a daily highlight that teaches responsibility, scientific thinking, and attention to detail.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the materials, their excitement was unforgettable. They gathered around the aquarium, pointing out the new décor and predicting how the fish would react. Several students eagerly volunteered to be the first \"tank helpers,\" and even those who are usually reluctant learners were fully engaged. The addition of organizational bins and healthy snacks has also made our classroom run more smoothly—students independently access materials, keep our space tidy, and stay energized throughout lessons.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our next steps involve deepening our scientific inquiry. Students will soon begin recording weekly observations, comparing how different conditions affect the tank's ecosystem, and discussing the importance of nutrition both for animals and for themselves. Your support has created a hands-on learning experience that my students truly cherish. Thank you for giving them the tools to learn, grow, and care for the world around them.","fullyFundedDate":1759417621854,"projectUrl":"project/boy-boost/9773913/","projectTitle":"BOY Boost","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Borkowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654586"},{"teacherId":9654586,"projectId":9711690,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity in supporting this classroom project. Your contribution creates meaningful, immediate change in our learning environment, and my students feel that impact every single day. Because of you, we are able to build a space where curiosity, joy, and academic growth can flourish—something that would not be possible without your support.\r\n\r\nYour donations brought so many purposeful tools into our classroom. The aquarium has transformed science into a hands-on, inquiry-driven experience, igniting curiosity and responsibility in my students. Engaging book sets, flexible seating tools like clipboards, and high-quality writing materials have elevated both literacy and creativity, giving students the confidence to express themselves and grow as readers and writers. The addition of healthy snacks, sensory tools, organizational bins, stickers, and interactive learning materials has improved focus, emotional regulation, and daily routines, helping students feel supported both academically and socially.\r\n\r\nFinally, the structured play items—like the Giant 4-in-a-Row game and World Footbag Hacky Sack—have strengthened teamwork, cooperation, and morale. All of these pieces work together to build a classroom where students feel safe, energized, and excited to learn. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their success. Your kindness truly makes a lasting difference.","fullyFundedDate":1757975139555,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-learning-smiles-for-growing/9711690/","projectTitle":"Tools for Learning, Smiles for Growing!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Borkowski","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9654586"},{"teacherId":7824556,"projectId":9774513,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom! Through this project, students were given new behavior reinforcement flexible seating options. Two table groups now have new rolling chairs, and they are definitely a hit! This project has also given us updated organization materials to help keep student materials safe in clear labeled locations throughout our classroom. We have been able to update our classroom book bins, and have also used this storage for some of our fun Friday materials (building blocks, legos, magna tiles). Mahalo nui loa for your kokua!","fullyFundedDate":1759417087196,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-a-new-year/9774513/","projectTitle":"Rolling into a New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nuzum","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7824556_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1741910518879","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7824556"},{"teacherId":9198897,"projectId":9157639,"letterContent":"Thank you for your support of my classroom. My students have had hours of fun and found many ways to use the supplies you have given our classroom. We have build many items during science focusing on engineering. We love having the ability to build and use hands on materials that without your generous donations would not be possible. \r\n\r\nStudents have spent many hours drawing and painting using items that your donations have given them. They love using stem items to work on their critical thinking skills, they work on building partnerships and understanding that many things can get the same out come even if two people do things differently. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donations to our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1741899666263,"projectUrl":"project/art-is-the-building-blocks-to-a-bright-f/9157639/","projectTitle":"Art Is the Building Blocks to a Bright Future","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sumahit","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9198897_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723753166956","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9198897"},{"teacherId":7928001,"projectId":9606768,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating to fulfil my project! A well-decorated classroom plays a powerful role in shaping third graders' learning experiences by creating an environment that stimulates curiosity, comfort, and motivation. A thoughtfully designed classroom—with bright colors, organized learning centers, and visually appealing displays—encourages active engagement and positive emotional responses to learning.\r\n\r\nFor instance, vibrant, clean bulletin boards displaying student work not only build confidence but also promote a sense of ownership and pride. The calming blue color that was donated will help with a calm environment. When the classroom feels warm, inviting, and well-organized, students are more likely to feel secure, focused, and ready to learn, reducing anxiety and distractions that can interfere with academic success.\r\n\r\nMy students were super excited to see the snacks and use the brand new clipboards to help them keep their writing neat when sitting closer to the board.","fullyFundedDate":1757806260922,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-refresh/9606768/","projectTitle":"Classroom Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7928001_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728536700181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7928001"},{"teacherId":7928001,"projectId":9607135,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! Color printing plays an important role in helping third grade students learn by making lessons more engaging, interactive, and visually stimulating. At this age, children are developing stronger reading and comprehension skills, and color can be a powerful tool to capture their attention and aid understanding. \r\n\r\nColor enhances memory retention and helps young learners organize information more effectively. For example, a science worksheet with colorful diagrams of the water cycle or a social studies map that uses distinct colors for different regions allows students to absorb complex ideas more easily. Overall, using color in printed materials transforms ordinary lessons into more dynamic learning experiences, helping students connect ideas and stay motivated to learn.\r\n\r\nStudents and families also love seeing their typed reports, diagrams, and pictures printed out in color, providing a memorable keepsake from third grade. I am also able to print out Third grade memory books for my students in color!","fullyFundedDate":1755389954148,"projectUrl":"project/print-it-in-color/9607135/","projectTitle":"Print It in Color!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Tanaka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7928001_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728536700181","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7928001"},{"teacherId":10070000,"projectId":9718153,"letterContent":"When my students first saw the new classroom materials, their excitement filled the room! They were instantly drawn to the Expandable Breathing Ball Sphere, amazed by how it opened and closed. We used it to practice calm breathing during transitions and group times, and it quickly became a classroom favorite for helping students self-regulate and focus.\r\nThe Magnifying Glasses sparked a sense of wonder and curiosity. My little explorers eagerly examined shapes that I taped to the floor. The Wooden Color & Shape Sorting Matching Box and Counting Dinosaurs Montessori Toys brought hands-on learning to life. Students practiced sorting, counting, and identifying colors and shapes while strengthening fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities through play.\r\nThe Engineer Creative Building Set inspired teamwork, creativity, and persistence. My students used their imaginative creations. These materials transformed our classroom into a space of exploration, discovery, and joyful learning.\r\nThank you for your kindness and generosity. You've helped my students develop important early learning skills while fostering curiosity, cooperation, and confidence. Your support has truly made our classroom a brighter, more inspiring place to learn and grow.","fullyFundedDate":1758255833302,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-tools-for-little-learners-to-sh/9718153/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Tools for Little Learners to Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. B","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10070000"},{"teacherId":10072509,"projectId":9449850,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donations to my students and classroom. With your donations I was able to provide for my students a computer cart to charge and store their Chromebooks, unique and colorful chair pockets where they get to store all their classwork, bins to store their art supplies, and rolling carts where they can turn in their classwork and store their headphones and computer mouses.\r\n\r\nMy students loved getting to pick out their favorite color for their chair pockets and matching the color with their folders and pencil bags. My students have personalized their chair pockets even further by decorating their name plates and putting their nicknames. \r\n\r\nIn particular, the computer cart has been super useful. My students are extremely responsible with their Chromebooks and return them to their spot when they are not using them. This computer cart is super handy as it keeps all the chargers organized in the back. I have seen other teachers having to fix their chargers at the end of everyday and I'm grateful that I have this computer cart to make this part of teaching easier.","fullyFundedDate":1753034167753,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-welcoming-space-for-my-haumn/9449850/","projectTitle":"Creating a Welcoming Space for My Haumāna","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10072509_orig.jpg?crop=2651,2651,x211,y110&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751953031019","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-sarong"},{"teacherId":9462675,"projectId":9213532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations. We are learning our Alphabet with the alphabet wooden puzzles that you gave us.\r\nThe students were so excited to use the wooden puzzle clocks and shapes. These puzzles will last for a long time. \r\nWe have been creating new laminated Velcro curriculum that give the students the hands-on learning that activates their creativity. \r\nThe dot paint will increase the students' ability to work on their fine motor skills, so they will be able to write their names. Thank you so much for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1744667393073,"projectUrl":"project/special-needs/9213532/","projectTitle":"Special Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tammy Vierra","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9462675_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1743278076257","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9462675"},{"teacherId":3346177,"projectId":9772332,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving to our class. The students are so excited to have snacks everyday. This really helps to reduce the behavior problems in our class by keeping students from becoming hangry. This also help my students to fell loved and wanted at school when I have snacks to help meet their basic needs. \r\nThe snacks also provide the students will energy to continue learning through the day. Many come to school with out eating breakfast so by the time they get to lunch they are unable to focus beyond their hunger. Your support helps keep them focused on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759193953225,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-learning/9772332/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3346177"},{"teacherId":3346177,"projectId":9152679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for generously giving to my students. They are so excited to read the Dragon Master series. When I read the first chapter of the first book to them they were captivated. They want to read all 20 plus books in the series. They are also so excited for all the other new books in the classroom. \r\nThank you for helping to inspire a love of reading in my students and in our community. When students read in greatly improves their learning and their future. Thank you for your support to help inspire all of our futures.","fullyFundedDate":1754325568406,"projectUrl":"project/books-to-inspire-reading/9152679/","projectTitle":"Books to Inspire Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Jacobs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3346177"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50773","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":924,"numTeachers":61,"percentFrplEligible":68,"percentAsian":8,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":6,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":18,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":44.6,"schoolId":50773,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kealakehe Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kealakehe Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/kealakehe-elementary-school/50773"}