{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Konawaena Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9777417,"projectId":10109117,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for the generous gift of STEM and Art supplies for my resource room! Students have enjoyed augmenting their creativity with paints and beautiful paper, and their artwork adorns the classroom. They've also engaged in all kinds of STEM activities, like learning about Bubble Science! We had so much fun making the bubble solution then experimenting with different shapes and forms. We had an absolute blast! Every class, from Kindergarten through 5th grade, got to experience the joy of bubbles. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1771787628194,"projectUrl":"project/fuel-creativity-with-art-and-stem-suppli/10109117/","projectTitle":"Fuel Creativity with Art and STEM Supplies!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Fahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9777417_orig.jpg?crop=720,720,x0,y96&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1757383485872","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9777417"},{"teacherId":9398875,"projectId":10105939,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping make learning more engaging and meaningful for my students. Since receiving our new Cricut cutter, we have been using it to decorate our classroom and create personalized memory books for students to celebrate their learning and experiences throughout the year. The excitement on students' faces when they first saw the materials was unforgettable—they were eager to participate, ask questions, and begin creating right away. Having hands-on materials that feel special and personalized has made students more excited to participate in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nOne of our favorite projects so far has been using the flower garden materials to make flowers together. What seemed like a simple activity quickly became an opportunity for growth in many different areas. Students loved creating and decorating flowers, and the process naturally encouraged important social and emotional skills. Many students practiced waiting their turn and being patient while sharing materials and taking part in the activity. We also saw increased social interaction as students encouraged one another, talked about their creations, and worked together in ways that built classroom connections.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we are excited to continue using these resources for classroom projects, seasonal decorations, and memory books that help students reflect on their progress and accomplishments. We plan to incorporate more collaborative activities that strengthen communication, patience, and creativity while helping students feel proud of their work. Your generosity has created opportunities for meaningful learning experiences, and we are incredibly grateful for the positive impact you have made in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771624823849,"projectUrl":"project/lets-go-pre-k/10105939/","projectTitle":"Let's Go Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Alvarez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9398875_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1702704547421","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398875"},{"teacherId":3263834,"projectId":10106115,"letterContent":"As the school year progressed, our classroom began to experience the very real effects of daily learning wear and tear. Simple supplies that many people take for granted—pencils, paper, tape, and organizational materials—became essential tools that directly impacted our students' ability to stay engaged and productive. Thanks to this DonorsChoose project, my fifth graders were able to continue learning without interruption during one of the busiest and most academically demanding parts of the year. Instead of worrying about whether they had a sharpened pencil or enough paper to complete assignments, students could focus their energy on reading, writing, collaborating, and preparing for important end-of-year assessments. The fresh supply of classroom essentials restored a sense of readiness and stability to our daily routines. The new electric pencil sharpener alone made a noticeable difference in classroom efficiency and noise level. What used to be a frustrating and time-consuming process with old manual sharpeners became quick and seamless, allowing transitions to happen more smoothly and minimizing distractions throughout the day.\r\n\r\nThe addition of sturdy book bins also transformed the organization and functionality of our classroom library. Our students use mentor texts, independent reading books, and genre studies constantly, and before this project, keeping materials organized had become increasingly difficult. The new bins gave students ownership over their reading materials and created a more inviting, accessible library space. Students became more independent in selecting and returning books, and our classroom environment immediately felt calmer and more structured. Just as importantly, the portable microphone and sound system dramatically improved communication and participation in the classroom. Many fifth graders are still developing confidence in public speaking, and the microphone gave quieter students the courage to share their ideas during presentations and discussions. Students who were typically hesitant to speak up became excited to use the system, and their classmates were able to hear them clearly and respectfully. The sound system also helped ensure that instructions reached every corner of the classroom, supporting focus and reducing misunderstandings during lessons and group work. These tools didn't just improve classroom management—they amplified student voice, confidence, and engagement in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nOne of the most impactful parts of this project was the support it provided for students' emotional and physical well-being during a stressful season of learning. Fifth graders often have a long stretch between breakfast and lunch, and hunger can make it difficult for students to concentrate, regulate emotions, and stay motivated. The healthy snacks funded through this project became an important source of comfort and support throughout the school day. Students knew they could rely on our classroom for nourishment when they needed it most, and that security helped them stay focused and ready to learn. The small rewards for our classroom \"treasure chest\" also brought moments of joy and encouragement during testing season. Stickers, bookmarks, and fun erasers may seem simple, but to students, they represented recognition, motivation, and celebration of hard work. These incentives helped build a positive classroom culture where effort and perseverance were acknowledged daily. Overall, this project supported not only our academic goals but also the sense of community, confidence, and care that every child deserves to experience at school. Because of the generosity of donors, my students were able to finish the school year feeling prepared, supported, organized, heard, and valued.","fullyFundedDate":1771635922602,"projectUrl":"project/refresh-refuel-and-project-a-mid-year/10106115/","projectTitle":"Refresh, Refuel, and Project: a Mid-Year Boost for 5th Grade!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Heintzelman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3263834_orig.jpg?crop=2208,2208,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1720917147779","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/missdemeter"},{"teacherId":8367187,"projectId":10111841,"letterContent":"Thank you for giving our students the opportunity to self-regulate using sensory input tools. When we give our students self-regulation tools, they can regulate their bodies, learn communication and self-advocacy. Giving students opportunities to choose compression rocking and sand allows them vestibular and proprioceptive input. Your donation of sensory integration tools supports diversity and helps students manage their environments and tasks with greater ease. They provide the essential sensory input that helps regulate the nervous system these are not toys, they are tools and vital for focus, emotional stability, and physical comfort. The compression given from the sensory chair and the comfort from the companion dog, the bouncy sensory board weighted moose and sensory bins provide a variety of textures and resistances giving students a sensory buffet allowing them to select exactly what they need to feel grounded and secure.\r\nThank you for equipping our classroom with diverse sensory resources to help reduce anxiety and sensory overload and improving students' social emotional well-being.","fullyFundedDate":1771788118978,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-sensory-seekers/10111841/","projectTitle":"Empowering Sensory Seekers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Oceya","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8367187"},{"teacherId":9380797,"projectId":10105268,"letterContent":"My students have been enjoying the materials from your generous contribution. The snacks have been a big enjoyment for students as a little boost of energy throughout the day. They love picking out their own snacks before we go out to recess. Many of our families are unable to provide these extra snacks for the classroom, so this has been a great help to fuel the young minds and bodies of our 3rd graders.\r\nWe've created a bilingual book library using the resources and pouches for students to borrow books to take home. Our Spanish speaking families are enjoying reading along with their students.\r\nThank you for supporting our children!","fullyFundedDate":1771616638396,"projectUrl":"project/activity-centers-fun/10105268/","projectTitle":"Activity Centers Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9380797"},{"teacherId":9969969,"projectId":10111977,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my project. The students are very excited to use the new playground equipment. They will be able to learn new sports and now we have enough equipment to go around.\r\n\r\nThe readers in my class are thrilled to have nice new books to read. They will be able to get lost in these books, get to know the characters as they work through the series and build longevity as they stick with a series.\r\n\r\nFinally, the art lovers in my class are excited about the new art supplies. They can't wait to get moving on their next project.\r\n\r\nSo many options have been made available to my students due to your generosity. I can't thank you enough.","fullyFundedDate":1771788405084,"projectUrl":"project/finding-our-talents/10111977/","projectTitle":"Finding our Talents","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Nakamoto","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969969"},{"teacherId":10295990,"projectId":9781438,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your incredible generosity. The arrival of our new classroom materials has transformed our daily routine, and I wish you could see our students' excitement as they engage with these tools.\r\n\r\nIn a classroom where every student learns differently, having the right resources is the key to unlocking their potential. By providing these materials, you haven't just sent us resources—you have sent a message to my students that their education matters and that people they haven't even met are rooting for their success. With your support, our students have grown in their letter and number recognition mastery, which is essential to their early development. Thank you to the Hawaii Department of Education for making a huge difference in my classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759595342988,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-and-literacy-tools/9781438/","projectTitle":"Sensory and Literacy Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Brayton","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10295990"},{"teacherId":6709960,"projectId":9212949,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students are not just reading books — they're learning to think deeply about them. The new texts help them practice skills like identifying theme, analyzing characters, and citing evidence, all while enjoying the stories.\r\n\r\nReading in our classroom is active and collaborative: students discuss ideas in partners or small groups, track characters, and share insights. Several students who were once hesitant readers are now reading independently, volunteering to read aloud, and even mentoring peers.\r\n\r\nYour support has truly strengthened both their confidence and love of reading. We are so grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1744217805726,"projectUrl":"project/reviving-our-reading-nook-a-fresh-start/9212949/","projectTitle":"Reviving Our Reading Nook: A Fresh Start for Young Readers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dahl","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6709960_orig.jpg?crop=308,308,x88,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1566070624606","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6709960"},{"teacherId":9657250,"projectId":9854029,"letterContent":"Thank you from my heart for your generous donation of supplies to my classroom of care and support! When my students saw what you had given us, they cheered! The teardrop beanbags provide comforting seating for students needing quiet time and emotional support conversations. Many of my students come to school hungry each day; the snacks you offered have helped them feel nourished, especially on test days when they need additional nourishment. \r\nWhen snack time is over, it's handy to have the carpet sweeper you gave us. To help calm students as they test and learn--especially for those needing support due to conditions like ADHD--the squishy sensory toys, fidget toys, and bendables have been invaluable. As a reward for their excellent test scores, I presented the mini erasers, and was pleased to give each student a mini pop keychain as an end-of-semester celebration token. For each successful test or paper, I'm passing them back with a reward sticker for positive reinforcement. \r\nIn addition, I'm able to create helpful classroom visual learning aids for learning with the sharpie markers, post-it sheets, and index cards. Last but not least, the staplers, hole punches, and pens help me keep organized and efficient. As we continue to move into more challenging subject matter, your donation will help use feel cared for and supported, every step of the way!","fullyFundedDate":1761506975966,"projectUrl":"project/a-classroom-of-care-and-support/9854029/","projectTitle":"A Classroom of Care and Support!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Stone","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9657250_orig.jpg?crop=1290,1290,x0,y202&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1761253683728","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657250"},{"teacherId":7934462,"projectId":9917967,"letterContent":"When our DonorsChoose package arrived, the excitement in our classroom was electric! The students could hardly wait to open the boxes and explore the bright bazooka goals, colorful scoop balls, and flag football sets. As soon as we set everything up, the laughter and teamwork began. From soccer drills and flag football games to \"sharks and minnows\" and scoop ball challenges, my first graders have been learning through play—building their coordination, teamwork, and sportsmanship each week. For many of my students, this was their very first time playing with real sports equipment, and seeing their pride and joy in mastering new skills has been incredible.\r\nEvery Friday, these activities have become something the whole class looks forward to. They know that after a week of hard work—reading daily and completing their Accelerated Reader quizzes—they get to enjoy our \"Play to Learn\" time outdoors. The new equipment has made it easier for me to align our fun with our physical education standards while giving students a chance to move, collaborate, and breathe fresh island air. The high-quality materials store easily and set up quickly, which means more time for active learning and joy.","fullyFundedDate":1765415521003,"projectUrl":"project/dream-big-read-play-achieve-building/9917967/","projectTitle":"Dream Big! Read, Play, Achieve: Building Future Student Athletes","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Sullivan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7934462"},{"teacherId":9687049,"projectId":9778225,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! Because of you, my students now have wobble chairs to help them stay focused and comfortable while they learn, new book sets like Dog Man, Goosebumps, Wings of Fire, and Roald Dahl which they were so excited to read!\r\n\r\nThe snack packs and water bottles make a huge difference for students who need a quick boost so they can stay energized and ready to learn, and the dry erase markers get used almost every single day! The students were especially excited to use the new kickball bases.\r\n\r\nYour generosity helps create a classroom that is flexible, well-stocked, and full of joyful readers. My students were beyond excited when everything arrived — and so was I!\r\n\r\nThank you for making this happen for us!\r\n\r\nWith gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1759503014840,"projectUrl":"project/from-books-to-basics-resources-for-stud/9778225/","projectTitle":"From Books to Basics: Resources for Student Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. K","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9687049"},{"teacherId":9048473,"projectId":9780299,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my \"Read It Again, Please!\" project. The books have been distributed among 9 special education preschool fully self contained classrooms here in west Hawai'i. The books were gratefully received by the teachers as funding here is very tight. Teachers have been using the books as staples to re-read over and over again. This supports student engagement in reading circle time. Having a story students are familiar with allows them to more fully participate in a dual conversations where language becomes more of a two way experience than just the teacher telling the story. \r\n Students have been more actively participating in the story and are able to generate more language related to the story as they are familiar with the characters, plot, problems, and solutions. Students are able to chime in to familiar parts of the story. After actually memorizing stories such as \"Brown Bear,\" students can \"retell\" the story as they mimic \"reading\" the story. \r\n Some teachers have actually sent the books home so parents can experience the joy of reading with their children. The photo shows this. Parents are often surprised at how much their children enjoy participating in the reading experience.","fullyFundedDate":1759580004133,"projectUrl":"project/read-it-again-please/9780299/","projectTitle":"\"Read It Again, Please!\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Sakata","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9048473"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50776","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":505,"numTeachers":34,"percentFrplEligible":55,"percentAsian":7,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":9,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":32,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":27,"percentMultiracialImputed":23,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":54.1,"schoolId":50776,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Konawaena Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Konawaena Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/konawaena-elementary-school/50776"}