{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Keaukaha Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":31.7,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8102228,"projectId":8216339,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to my classroom! Our students were extremely excited to have new toys to play with! They love playing with the donated toys during recess and earned free time! These toys not only bring joy to our students, they also help them practice important social skills with their peers! The students especially love the prize wheel that you have provided! They find so much joy in spinning the wheel and earning a prize for good behavior and hard work. Without your donation, these fun activities would not be possible!","fullyFundedDate":1708289586499,"projectUrl":"project/games-for-social-emotional-learning/8216339/","projectTitle":"Games for Social Emotional Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nishioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8102228"},{"teacherId":8102228,"projectId":8031349,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation! Your donation has supplied my classroom with art supplies that we desperately needed! My students were so excited to have more supplies for their art projects! Also, thank you for your donation of prizes for our treasure box! Our students were so excited to have new items for them to choose from! They loved the variety of prizes that they could earn for their hard work in class. Without your generosity, our classroom would not have the necessary supplies to expand our students learning in art and self expression!","fullyFundedDate":1700279198957,"projectUrl":"project/art-supplies-and-prizes-to-build-well-ro/8031349/","projectTitle":"Art Supplies and Prizes to Build Well-Rounded Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nishioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8102228"},{"teacherId":8102228,"projectId":7217628,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation! Your donation allowed me to get much needed art supplies for my students, as well as fun prizes for our class treasure box! The students loved going to pick out their treasure with all of the new items you provided! They were motivated to complete their work, with quality in order to earn a trip to the treasure box! Prior to creating this project, I asked students what they wanted to see in the treasure box, and their suggestions were so fun! They all wanted various paper fans and waterproof stickers for their water bottles! Without your help our treasure box would not have been filled with thrilling prizes for our students!","fullyFundedDate":1678057143815,"projectUrl":"project/prizes-art/7217628/","projectTitle":"Prizes & Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nishioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8102228"},{"teacherId":8102228,"projectId":9166827,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! The students love to read books, and have little access to chapter books at home. They were so excited to read some Flat Stanley books, Pizza and Taco books, and My Weird School books, to name a few. These books helped build their reading stamina. It also helped them practice their reading comprehension with a longer text. Overall, your donation helped them enjoy reading books!\r\n\r\nThe art supplies from your donation also helped my students complete amazing art projects! They had so much fun expressing themselves and being able to share their artistic talents! Without the art supplies, my students would not have access to create fun and engaging art projects!","fullyFundedDate":1742075759291,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-the-love-of-reading/9166827/","projectTitle":"Books for the Love of Reading","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nishioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8102228"},{"teacherId":8102228,"projectId":9784654,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom! The students love to read books, and have little access to chapter books at home. They were so excited to read some Flat Stanley books, Pizza and Taco books, and My Weird School books, to name a few. These books helped build reading stamina, helped them practice comprehension with a longer text, and helped them enjoy reading books that have a longer plot line. These books allowed them the opportunity to explore new ideas and go on their own mini adventures!\r\n\r\nThe art supplies also helped my students complete amazing art projects! They had so much fun expressing themselves and being able to share their artistic talents! Without the art supplies, my students would not have access to create fun and engaging art projects!","fullyFundedDate":1759623488521,"projectUrl":"project/chapter-books-art-supplies/9784654/","projectTitle":"Chapter Books & Art Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nishioka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8102228"},{"teacherId":8585734,"projectId":9781053,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students looked amazing in their matching hats and leis as they took the stage and performed at our school's winter performance. Having them all match created a sense of unity and belonging. They were proud to show off the dance they had been working on. \r\n\r\nYour donation also funded prizes used to encourage on-task behavior, kindness and responsibility. By working with my students on showing expected behaviors, it makes them ready to learn and engage with their lessons and independent work.","fullyFundedDate":1759603729944,"projectUrl":"project/shining-like-theyre-born-to-be/9781053/","projectTitle":"Shining, Like They're Born to Be!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fukamizu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8585734_orig.png?crop=2316,2316,x0,y347&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700382675503","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8585734"},{"teacherId":5219393,"projectId":9774743,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous donation to our classroom project. My students at Keaukaha Elementary are truly special; they embody an incredible spirit of aloha and kōkua (love and helping), operating as a true ʻohana that supports one another with kindness and resilience. Your gift has helped us celebrate that spirit in a very meaningful way.\r\n\r\nWith the resources you provided, we were able to stock a special \"concession stand\" for our school dance. This event was more than just a party—it was a real-world lesson in responsibility and reward. Students used their \"Kala\"—currency they earned by demonstrating positive behaviors and leadership on campus—to purchase the snacks they wanted.\r\n\r\nThe impact was immediate and powerful. Watching my students step up to the table, proudly counting out the Kala they had worked so hard to save, was a joy to witness. It transformed the snacks from a simple treat into a tangible reward for their efforts. It validated their choices to be respectful, focused, and helpful community members.\r\n\r\nWhen they saw the variety of items available to them, their excitement was electric. You didn't just provide snacks; you provided a shared experience that strengthened our classroom community and motivated them to keep doing their best. Thank you for seeing the potential in my students and for helping us create a school environment where positive behavior is celebrated with such joy.","fullyFundedDate":1759417389698,"projectUrl":"project/celebrating-success-one-snack-at-a-time/9774743/","projectTitle":"Celebrating Success, One Snack at a Time!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Brandi","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5219393_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1533415623265","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5219393"},{"teacherId":9376198,"projectId":9776705,"letterContent":"Physical Education equipment has served as a bridge between structured learning and pure, energetic play. For students, high-quality gear like the foam balls, hula hoop, cones, pool noodles transforms a standard gym class into an engaging playground of discovery. It allows them to step away from their desks and challenge their physical limits, whether they are perfecting a jump shot or navigating a complex obstacle course. This variety not only keeps them physically active but also fosters social bonding and teamwork, as the shared equipment naturally encourages collaborative games and friendly competition that build confidence and lasting memories.\r\n\r\nAs a teacher it has helped me create fun and new lessons and activities. Having the right resources allows me to design inclusive activities that cater to diverse skill levels, ensuring every student feels successful. Beyond the technical benefits, there is a distinct joy that I have witnessed. By utilizing dynamic tools, I have cultivated a vibrant, high-energy environment that reduces burnout and reinforces the intrinsic rewards of promoting lifelong health and wellness.","fullyFundedDate":1759452058442,"projectUrl":"project/keep-our-keki-physically-active/9776705/","projectTitle":"Keep Our Keki Physically Active","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ogawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9376198"},{"teacherId":8102279,"projectId":9773662,"letterContent":"My students and I appreciate your generous donation. They enjoy their new water bottles and many of them started using it right away. I made it special for them by adding their name and a picture to it. It is the perfect size for them. \r\n My parents have expressed their appreciation as well. They are thankful that they didn't need to buy another water bottle for their child. Good water bottles can be expensive and some of my parents don't have money to buy another water bottle for their child when it is lost. \r\n Thank you so much and we appreciate your kindness.","fullyFundedDate":1759379685931,"projectUrl":"project/staying-hydrated-during-the-day/9773662/","projectTitle":"Staying Hydrated During the Day","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kahea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8102279_orig.jpg?crop=1691,1691,x137,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1646691777065","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8102279"},{"teacherId":7312768,"projectId":9772586,"letterContent":"The Positive Behavior Incentive materials you funded has helped our teachers with creating their own classroom stores to ensure that we are enforcing our school-wide PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program. If teachers did not have enough resources for their students, these incentives were available for them to use so students had incentives and rewards to look forward to. \r\n\r\nOur students were ecstatic to see all of the goodies that were available for them to \"purchase\" with their school monies, which they've earned throughout the semester. There is a newfound sense of collective excitement across the campus; the students feel that their school is a place where hard work is recognized and rewarded.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to distribute \"school money\" we call, \"Kupono Kala\" to our students as we see that they are working hard and following our school wide expectations throughout the school day. We feel that consistency is key so we want to continue to work on being consistent in using our PBIS program and students to see that hard work pays off. We couldn't have done this without your help. \r\n\r\nThank you for believing in our students and supporting our entire school's growth!","fullyFundedDate":1759204143497,"projectUrl":"project/incentives-for-positive-behavior/9772586/","projectTitle":"Incentives for Positive Behavior","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baptista","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7312768_orig.jpg?crop=2913,2913,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1594258375365","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kumubaptista"},{"teacherId":7684652,"projectId":9776776,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to this project. Although our chairs did not come in, we did end up with more materials to help make Christmas festive this year.\r\nThe extra materials were used in our annual gingerbread cookie making activity we did with our grade level. \r\nWe will be celebrating our 100th day when we get back from winter break. On this day we will use the dice that we got from this project. I will also be using the laminator to start creating math games to help my students learn through play.","fullyFundedDate":1759452836443,"projectUrl":"project/counting-on-a-christmas-to-remember/9776776/","projectTitle":"Counting On A Christmas to Remember","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bagano","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7684652_orig.jpg?crop=1440,1440,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1631508824342","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/uehara"},{"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"}],"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"}