{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Keaukaha Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8102626,"projectId":9772513,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful to share the incredible, tangible impact your donations have made in our classroom this year. Your support through DonorsChoose didn't just provide resources; it fundamentally transformed our learning environment into a more inclusive, focused, and joyful place where every student feels supported and excited to learn.\r\n\r\nOur project centered on addressing two critical needs: boosting foundational literacy skills and strengthening our students' capacity for self-regulation and social-emotional learning (SEL). Thanks to you, we received essential items like book sets, phonics reading games, fidget toy sets, toys for Social Emotional Learning (SEL), multicolor pens, and a constant supply of a variety of cookies and crackers. The synergy of these items has created a balanced learning ecosystem where academic rigor is supported by emotional well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1759387431599,"projectUrl":"project/social-emotional-motivation/9772513/","projectTitle":"Social Emotional Motivation","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Chesebro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8102626_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1670370077988","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8102626"},{"teacherId":5498128,"projectId":9778033,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations to our class. We are so grateful for all of that supplies that you have so graciously blessed us with. My students absolutely LOVE seeing Amazon boxes arriving in the classroom. One item that they were extremely excited for was the slime prizes for our classroom store. They all couldn't wait for their turn to shop in our store. They also LOVED the brain flakes. They love playing with this during our indoor recess days. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. My students and I are forever grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1759621847442,"projectUrl":"project/crafts-and-fun-activities/9778033/","projectTitle":"Crafts and Fun Activities","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5498128_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596335786013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5498128"},{"teacherId":9102547,"projectId":9775828,"letterContent":"The students binders are looking ever so colorful. Their pictures are getting printed and they are able to see the different colors in the print. The ink is exploding with beautiful pictures that are helping to support their color recognition and name the color scheme. \r\n\r\nThe bicycle and hula hoops are coloring their lives by providing small transportation mechanism that is resourceful in learning gross motor skills. They are so excited to have a bicycle that they can ride on and take turns on the pathway on rainy days.\r\n\r\nWe are so blessed and want to thank you for providing our class with these resources.","fullyFundedDate":1759481726224,"projectUrl":"project/color-me-good/9775828/","projectTitle":"Color Me Good","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manuia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9102547_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x280,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720143195513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9102547"},{"teacherId":5498128,"projectId":9699068,"letterContent":"Thank you all so very much for your generous donations and supporting our classroom Kala Store. We are slowly getting all donations in and your kiddos are beyond stoked! Every box that is brought into the classroom, they cheer! They have been loving all of the cool prizes, delicious treats, and fun activities that is up for grabs in our Kala Store. Believe it or not, the store helps to curb behaviors in the classroom because they all want more Kala to visit our store. :)\r\n\r\nWords simply cannot express how grateful I am for your continued support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!","fullyFundedDate":1757797065593,"projectUrl":"project/b-5-classroom-store/9699068/","projectTitle":"B-5 Classroom Store","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5498128_orig.png?crop=360,360,x0,y38&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1596335786013","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5498128"},{"teacherId":8979536,"projectId":9772557,"letterContent":"We are truly grateful for your generous donations of yummy treats that will help give my students the energy and fuel they need to thrive in the classroom and beyond. As returning to class from Fall Break the kids got excited when they seen all the boxes and asked \"what is that?\" I told them \"remember I asked donors choose to help us get some snacks for us? Well here it is!\" \r\n\r\nWe cannot learn when we are hungry during the school day! Your donations helped me ensure that no stomachs are hungry and that all bellies are full. I got goldfish, cheeze-its, slim-jims, poptarts, popcorn, and cookies. Students are able to feed their brain during the school day and be ready for learning.\r\n\r\nI cannot begin to thank you enough for the donations to my classroom. The donations have kept my classroom functional, and fun! Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. My students and I appreciate it.","fullyFundedDate":1759202920222,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-future-leaders/9772557/","projectTitle":"Fueling Future Leaders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rodrigues","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8979536_orig.jpg?crop=2160,2160,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701282450513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8979536"},{"teacherId":9376198,"projectId":8058670,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my DonorsChoose project! Because of your kindness, my students now have access to fun, engaging, and age-appropriate books like Junie B. Jones, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and so many others that spark their love for reading.\r\n\r\nSeeing their faces light up when they saw the new books was truly priceless. These are titles they've been asking for — stories that make them laugh, think, and most importantly, want to read. For many of my students, these are the first books they feel personally connected to, and that kind of excitement is exactly what builds lifelong readers.\r\n\r\nYour donation has made a real difference in our classroom. These books will not only support literacy development, but also encourage creativity, imagination, and a genuine joy for learning.\r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our classroom and for being part of our story. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1705384292032,"projectUrl":"project/ignite-the-love-for-reading/8058670/","projectTitle":"Ignite The Love for Reading!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ogawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9376198"},{"teacherId":9732676,"projectId":9196616,"letterContent":"I want to sincerely thank you for your generous contribution to our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) project. Your support has made a profound impact on our classroom community and the lives of my students.\r\n\r\nSince implementing the SEL program, I have witnessed remarkable growth in students' self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation. The tools and activities provided have helped students better understand their feelings, communicate effectively, and build stronger relationships with peers and adults. This has created a safer, more supportive classroom environment where every child feels valued and heard.\r\n\r\nThese skills are essential not only for academic success but for lifelong well-being. Students are becoming more resilient, managing stress better, and showing increased motivation and engagement in their learning. The positive changes extend beyond the classroom, influencing their interactions at home and in the community.\r\n\r\nNone of this would be possible without your generosity. Your investment in SEL is helping to nurture confident, compassionate, and emotionally healthy young people who are better equipped to face challenges and thrive.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for making this transformative experience possible for my students. Your support truly changes lives.","fullyFundedDate":1746785991005,"projectUrl":"project/empower-minds-unleashing-the-power-of-s/9196616/","projectTitle":"Empower Minds: Unleashing the Power of SEL","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Martin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9732676_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753132938608","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9732676"},{"teacherId":9102547,"projectId":9368044,"letterContent":"Our students were so impressed and excited for our new items. They made sounds that I havenʻt heard and just held onto these items for a long period of time in gratitude for all your donations. They were crawling around and just showing their gratitude for these items. \r\nThey are taking care of these items and treating them really well. They talk about it almost everyday in school. They also like to show it to others around them. They are so very grateful for the generosity of people in our country.","fullyFundedDate":1755752271351,"projectUrl":"project/mindset-monday/9368044/","projectTitle":"Mindset Monday","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manuia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9102547_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x280,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720143195513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9102547"},{"teacherId":9102547,"projectId":9174476,"letterContent":"On behalf of our teachers and the preschoolers we serve, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of sleeping cots. Your kindness ensures that our little ones have a safe, comfortable place to rest, helping them recharge for learning and play.\r\n\r\nQuality rest is essential for young children's growth and development, and thanks to your support, we can provide them with the comfort they need during nap time. Your contribution makes a meaningful difference in their daily lives and reflects your commitment to their well-being.\r\n\r\nWe are truly grateful for your generosity and partnership in creating a nurturing environment for our preschoolers. Thank you for helping us give these children the care they deserve.","fullyFundedDate":1746786256833,"projectUrl":"project/lay-me-down-to-sleep/9174476/","projectTitle":"Lay Me Down to Sleep","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manuia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9102547_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x280,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720143195513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9102547"},{"teacherId":9102547,"projectId":9174199,"letterContent":"A great story begins with a single page—and because of your generous book donation, our preschoolers are now turning pages, sparking imaginations, and falling in love with reading every day. Your kindness has filled our classroom with colorful stories, new words, and endless opportunities to explore big ideas through little books.\r\n\r\nEvery time we open one of your donated books, we see wide-eyed wonder as children point to pictures, predict what happens next, and even \"read\" to their stuffed animals. These moments are the first steps in their literacy journey, and you've made them possible. Whether it's a giggle over a silly character or a quiet moment of curiosity, your gift is shaping not just readers, but thinkers, dreamers, and storytellers.\r\n\r\nFrom the bottom of our hearts—and from the tiny hands eagerly reaching for the bookshelf—thank you for giving the gift of stories, learning, and lifelong magic.","fullyFundedDate":1746786359973,"projectUrl":"project/books-galore/9174199/","projectTitle":"Books Galore","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manuia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9102547_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x280,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720143195513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9102547"},{"teacherId":9102547,"projectId":9278114,"letterContent":"We are bursting with gratitude for your generous donation to our \"Legos 4 Little Builders\" project! Thanks to your kindness, our preschoolers now have colorful bricks and endless opportunities to explore, create, and grow.\r\n\r\nEvery day, we see their eyes light up as they stack, sort, and build—developing fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork along the way. Your support has turned simple plastic bricks into powerful tools for learning, imagination, and joy.\r\n\r\nFrom intricate pieces to wobbly tires (and everything in between!), your gift is helping our little engineers dream big, one block at a time. We're so grateful for your investment in their futures!\r\n\r\nThank you for building brighter tomorrows with us!","fullyFundedDate":1746786183088,"projectUrl":"project/legos-4-little-builders/9278114/","projectTitle":"Legos 4 Little Builders","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manuia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9102547_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x280,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720143195513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9102547"},{"teacherId":9102547,"projectId":9233662,"letterContent":"We are absolutely thrilled to thank you for your incredible donation of interactive big books to our preschool classroom! Your generosity has already transformed story time into an exciting, hands-on adventure where our little learners don't just listen to stories—they jump into them!\r\n\r\nThese big books, with their vibrant illustrations, tactile elements, and engaging prompts, have captivated our students in ways we couldn't have imagined. Whether they're lifting flaps, feeling textures, or acting out parts of the story, your gift has made literacy come alive in our classroom. Every page turn sparks curiosity, laughter, and eager participation—proof that you're not just giving books, you're giving unforgettable learning experiences.\r\n\r\nPreschoolers learn best when they can touch, explore, and interact, and your donation ensures that every child—regardless of their learning style—can connect with the magic of reading. From the bottom of our hearts (and from the giggly voices of our students shouting, \"Again, again!\"), thank you for investing in their love of stories and setting the foundation for a lifelong journey of learning.","fullyFundedDate":1746786381200,"projectUrl":"project/books-are-forever/9233662/","projectTitle":"Books Are Forever","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Manuia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9102547_orig.jpg?crop=550,550,x280,y64&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720143195513","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9102547"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50774","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":341,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":28,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"11.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":68.3,"schoolId":50774,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Keaukaha Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Keaukaha Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/keaukaha-elementary-school/50774"}