{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kealakehe Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9318514,"projectId":10017084,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of elementary sports books. Your support has helped expand our physical education and classroom resources by giving students access to engaging stories that connect sports, literacy, and personal growth.\r\nOur collection includes Best Soccer Players of All Time, Girl Sports Stories, My First Book of Football, Baseball, and Basketball, the Ultimate Basketball Trivia Book, The Golden Puck, Soccer Superstar Lionel Messi, inspirational stories for young achievers, and a variety of coloring books. These materials allow students to explore different sports, learn about athletes from diverse backgrounds, and build foundational knowledge in a way that is fun and age appropriate.\r\nThe books encourage students to read independently, spark curiosity, and inspire meaningful discussions about teamwork, perseverance, and goal setting. Many students see themselves reflected in the stories, which helps build confidence and reinforces the connection between physical activity, character development, and lifelong learning.\r\n\r\nFinally, I am pleased to share that your generous donation has positively impacted every student in PE, grades K–5. Thank you for supporting our students and helping foster a love of reading, sports, and healthy living.","fullyFundedDate":1768678852478,"projectUrl":"project/elementary-sports-books/10017084/","projectTitle":"Elementary Sports Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318514_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x84,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713399459880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318514"},{"teacherId":9318514,"projectId":9893716,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation supporting our PE Power Zone activities. Your contribution has helped us create an engaging and dynamic learning environment where students build strength, coordination, and confidence through purposeful movement. The 9-inch floor dots and throw-down markers allow us to design flexible stations and create our own mini pickleball and tennis courts. These tools help students learn proper spacing, footwork, and movement patterns while encouraging active participation and smooth transitions between activities. Students are able to move with intention as they practice agility, balance, and court awareness in a structured yet fun setting. The inflatable double-sided baseball and football target set has added an exciting challenge to our throwing and aiming activities. Students work on accuracy, force control, and hand-eye coordination while practicing sport-specific skills in a safe and developmentally appropriate way. The variety of equipment keeps students motivated and allows us to adapt activities to meet different skill levels.\r\n\r\nFinally, I am pleased to share that your generous donation has positively impacted every student in PE, grades K–5. Thank you for supporting PE Power Zone and helping our students develop healthy habits, teamwork skills, and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.","fullyFundedDate":1765221535718,"projectUrl":"project/pe-power-zone/9893716/","projectTitle":"PE Power Zone","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318514_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x84,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713399459880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318514"},{"teacherId":9318514,"projectId":9887678,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation in support of our Every Jump Counts project. Your contribution has allowed our physical education classes to incorporate engaging equipment that encourages movement, teamwork, and skill development in meaningful ways.\r\nUsing the large soccer cones, students practice jumping, hopping, and landing with control as they move through obstacle courses and structured activities. Sports stopwatch timers help students track their progress, set goals, and stay motivated as they challenge themselves to improve endurance, speed, and consistency. The arm swing trainers support proper running mechanics. The walker 5-legged race band sets have been especially impactful in promoting cooperation and communication. Through partner and group activities, students learn to move together in rhythm, developing trust, coordination, and problem-solving skills while having fun. These activities reinforce the idea that every jump, step, and effort counts toward both individual growth and team success.\r\n\r\nFinally, I am grateful to share that your generous donation has positively impacted every student in PE, grades K–5. Thank you for supporting our program and helping our students build confidence, healthy habits, and a lifelong love for physical activity.","fullyFundedDate":1763003678543,"projectUrl":"project/every-jump-counts/9887678/","projectTitle":"Every Jump Counts","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318514_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x84,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713399459880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318514"},{"teacherId":4894884,"projectId":9224440,"letterContent":"The gardening supplies from this project have helped transform our garden into a calm, welcoming space for both students and teachers. With the tools, trellises, soil, watering cans, and other materials we received, students are able to help care for the garden and take pride in maintaining it. The garden has become a peaceful place where students can rest, relax, and take a much-needed break during the school day.\r\n\r\nTeachers also use this space to pull small groups for instruction and to hold meetings in a setting that feels refreshing and grounding. The garden supports learning, collaboration, and well-being, and it has made a meaningful difference in our school community. We are very grateful for the support that made this space possible.","fullyFundedDate":1745847042448,"projectUrl":"project/growing-minds-cultivating-a-school-gard/9224440/","projectTitle":"Growing Minds: Cultivating a School Garden for Hands-On Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4894884_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508109938776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4894884"},{"teacherId":4894884,"projectId":9779781,"letterContent":"The blue wobble stools from this project have become a valued part of our classroom and are used throughout the day during math stations, SFA reading groups, one-on-one instruction, technology time, and project work. They give students a comfortable way to move while learning, which has helped them stay focused and engaged without distraction. Students naturally choose the stools when they need extra support with attention, and they have blended seamlessly into our daily routines.\r\n\r\nThe stools have also helped create a calmer, more inclusive learning environment. Students feel more at ease during instruction and are able to take greater ownership of choosing seating that works best for them. This project has made a quiet but meaningful difference in our classroom, and I am truly grateful for the support that helped make our learning space more comfortable and supportive for all students","fullyFundedDate":1759618159722,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-and-fresh-pencils-for-f/9779781/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating and Fresh Pencils for Focused Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Moss","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4894884_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1508109938776","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4894884"},{"teacherId":9318514,"projectId":9653300,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. During physical education, my students actively use slam balls to throw, lift, carry, and slam in a safe and controlled environment. These activities engage their whole bodies through purposeful, meaningful movement.\r\nWe also use the slam balls during our school Makahiki Games. While playing Pōhaku Kīloi, students hoist the ball securely into their arms, pressing its weight against their chest as they step forward. This moment requires focus, balance, and strength as they swing and throw the slam ball, aiming for distance and control. Students use their entire bodies to guide its flight, and when it lands, their sense of pride is clear. Pōhaku kīloi challenges not only power, but also coordination, discipline, and respect for tradition.\r\nBeyond Makahiki, slam balls are used in training games that promote hands-on learning and help students develop strength, balance, coordination, and spatial awareness while remaining highly motivated and engaged. Using different weights in age-appropriate activities allows students to build confidence, self-control, and a positive connection to physical activity that supports lifelong healthy habits.\r\n\r\nFinally, I am truly grateful to share that your generosity has positively impacted every student in PE, grades K–5. Thank you for supporting our students and enriching their learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1762760856279,"projectUrl":"project/slam-fun/9653300/","projectTitle":"Slam Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. A","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9318514_orig.jpg?crop=1024,1024,x84,y312&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1713399459880","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9318514"},{"teacherId":7933971,"projectId":9713823,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous support of our classroom project. Because of you, my students now have access to tools that are helping close opportunity gaps, spark creativity, and create a welcoming learning environment where every child feels proud to belong.\r\n\r\nTechnology is helping my students learn by making lessons more visual, engaging, and accessible for all learners. The color printer allows me to create clear, vibrant learning materials that help students better understand concepts like multiplication and classroom routines. Organizational tools such as magnetic hooks and pen holders also support learning by helping students stay prepared, independent, and focused during instruction.\r\n\r\nWhat excites my students most about these new products is the opportunity to learn through hands-on exploration and play. Materials like magnetic tiles, sensory bins, and kinetic sand feel fun and motivating while encouraging creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. Students look forward to using these tools during centers and calming activities, which makes learning feel positive and meaningful.\r\n\r\nSome students who have especially warmed to this new technology are those who benefit from hands-on and sensory supports. Students who struggle with focus or anxiety use the sensory materials to self-regulate and return to learning more confidently. Other students who may not always shine in traditional lessons have gained confidence by building with magnetic tiles or using manipulatives to better understand math concepts, allowing every child to experience success.","fullyFundedDate":1759188977226,"projectUrl":"project/magnetic-minds-and-colorful-learning-to/9713823/","projectTitle":"Magnetic Minds and Colorful Learning: Tools to Learn","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Nahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7933971_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y685&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757821908730","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7933971"},{"teacherId":10264207,"projectId":9718133,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your donation. Because of you, my students' beginnings have become even brighter. \r\n\r\nThe magnets have helped students put more of their amazing work on display. The bandaids have helped students feel cared for, stay safe, and stay healthy. The colorful zipper bags have helped our classroom stay clean and organized. And the academic resources have helped learning feel fun and engaging for all students. We are all so grateful for your generosity. I know it will help students for years to come.","fullyFundedDate":1758153960552,"projectUrl":"project/bright-beginnings/9718133/","projectTitle":"Bright Beginnings","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nuzback","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10264207"},{"teacherId":1470644,"projectId":9774001,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous contributions to our classroom project, \"Bright, Clean, and Organized: Tools for a Thriving Classroom.\"\r\n\r\nWhen I first posted this project, I hoped to create a space where my students could focus less on clutter and more on their curiosity. Thanks to your kindness, that hope is now a reality. Having a structured and clean environment changes the entire \"vibe\" of our room—it fosters a sense of calm and respect that allows my students to dive deeper into their learning.\r\n\r\nIt is truly inspiring to know that there are people like you who value education and are willing to invest in the daily experience of students. Your support does more than just provide \"stuff\"—it tells my students that their education matters and that their community believes in them.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such an essential part of our learning journey.\r\n\r\nWith sincere appreciation,","fullyFundedDate":1759387649367,"projectUrl":"project/bright-clean-and-organized-tools-for/9774001/","projectTitle":"Bright, Clean, and Organized: Tools for a Thriving Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1470644_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x30,y157&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619211096607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1470644"},{"teacherId":10072509,"projectId":9706662,"letterContent":"My students were thoroughly excited to see the goodies that stocked their treasure box. They immediately spent their Dojo points on the lego sets, building them together on the carpet during recess. They also like to snag jibbitz and fidgets to adorn their crocs and backpacks.\r\n\r\nAt recess, students were delighted to find the classroom snacks fully stocked! I had one student in particular especially eager to get to eat the cheese puffs at recess.\r\n\r\nWhile my students might not always remember where these goodies come from, I am grateful everyday that I get to see their faces light up getting prizes from the treasure box. Mahalo nui for the donations that create this moment.","fullyFundedDate":1759097278290,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-classroom-treasure-box/9706662/","projectTitle":"Creating A Classroom Treasure Box","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":10059186,"projectId":9723877,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity in supporting our classroom. Your contributions have made a meaningful difference, not just in the environment where my students learn, but in the joy, motivation, and curiosity they bring with them each day. I'm excited to share how we've been using the wonderful new resources, how my students reacted, and what we are working toward next.\r\n\r\nFirst, the books and complete series you helped provide have already become treasured parts of our daily routine. My students wasted no time diving into them. One of the most touching moments happened during our first \"book reveal.\" I arranged the new titles on a table before they arrived, and the second they walked in, their eyes grew wide. Several students immediately rushed over, running their hands along the covers as if they couldn't believe they were allowed to actually touch them. A few students asked, \"Are these really for us?\" It was such a powerful reminder of how special access to high-quality literature can be for children, especially those who may not have many books at home.\r\n\r\nThe wobble stools have also transformed our classroom dynamics in ways I hadn't anticipated. Students absolutely love them. The first day they appeared, there was a collective gasp followed by an excited chorus of \"Can we sit on those?!\" The stools offer just the right amount of movement for students who need to wiggle to stay focused. They have created a more flexible environment where students can choose what helps them learn best. One of my students who often struggled with sitting still during independent work told me, \"This stool makes me feel calm. I can think better.\" Moments like that show me how important it is for students to have access to tools that support their individual needs.\r\n\r\nFrom a teacher perspective, the filer have been helpful in a very practical way as well. This helps me better manage grading and organization. While they're happily working there, I can more easily review their assignments without disrupting the flow of the class. It has made our classroom feel more efficient and more collaborative at the same time.\r\n\r\nAs for what's next, we are continuing to build on the momentum you helped create. In reading, students are preparing to begin book clubs where they will discuss themes, make predictions, and gather evidence from the text—skills that will support them throughout their academic future. The new series will be central to these discussions, ensuring that every student has engaging and age-appropriate material to work with. In writing, students are about to begin opinion essays, and the wobble stools will be part of our flexible seating plan that helps them stay engaged during longer writing sessions.\r\n\r\nYour generosity didn't just provide supplies—it renewed energy, sparked excitement, and expanded opportunities. Thank you for giving us the tools to learn, explore, and grow together. My students and I appreciate your kindness more than words can fully express.","fullyFundedDate":1758858225633,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-organization-and-books/9723877/","projectTitle":"Classroom Organization and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Merjan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10059186"},{"teacherId":1470644,"projectId":9675771,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project! Because of you, my students have access to the snacks they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn each day. Having something to eat when they're hungry makes a tremendous difference in their confidence, engagement, and overall well-being.\r\n\r\nYour kindness has created a more caring and supportive learning environment, and my students feel it. We are truly grateful for your willingness to invest in their success.\r\n\r\nThank you again for believing in our classroom and helping make learning a little brighter—and a lot less hungry.","fullyFundedDate":1758636818338,"projectUrl":"project/hungry-kids-cant-learnsnacks-to-fuel-s/9675771/","projectTitle":"Hungry Kids Can’t Learn—Snacks to Fuel Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1470644_orig.jpg?crop=958,958,x30,y157&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1619211096607","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1470644"}],"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":44.4,"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"}