{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Na'alehu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":55.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9969001,"projectId":9785934,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students now have access to hands-on math manipulatives that make learning more meaningful and exciting. Instead of only reading about math concepts, students are now able to touch, move, and explore the materials while solving problems. We are currently using these manipulatives during our lessons on fractions and mixed numbers, where students use fraction pieces to visually compare, add, and multiply fractions. One memorable moment happened when a student who usually struggles with fractions excitedly said, \"Now I can see how the pieces fit together!\" That moment showed how powerful hands-on learning can be.\r\n\r\n When the students first saw the new materials, their faces immediately lit up with excitement. They were curious and eager to start exploring. Many of them said it felt like they were doing a puzzle while learning math. The manipulatives helped them become more confident because they could physically see the relationships between numbers instead of just imagining them.\r\n\r\n Moving forward, we will continue using these resources to deepen students' understanding of math concepts through collaborative group activities, problem-solving tasks, and real-world applications. Students will work together to solve multi-step problems, explain their thinking, and build stronger mathematical reasoning skills. Your support is helping create a classroom where learning is engaging, interactive, and accessible for every student. Because of you, my students are building not only stronger math skills but also greater confidence in their ability to learn and succeed.\r\n\r\n Thank you for making a lasting difference in our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1759760178125,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-learning-brighter-futures-eng/9785934/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Learning, Brighter Futures: Engaging Students with Manipulatives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Paura","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9969001"},{"teacherId":10250924,"projectId":9780691,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your contribution, your donations bought a lot of gardening materials which students used to start a school māla (garden). We learned moʻolelo (stories) and planted Native Hawaiian plants (ipu, palapalai, naupaka) in the garden. I also bought manipulatives which were used to extend learning about the Native Hawaiian ahupuaʻa (land divisions). They are all great resources and additions to my classroom and lessons and I am grateful for this opportunity and enjoying the process of seeing students get creative, excited and inspired by their garden and classroom experiences. Even our special education class was able to use the manipulative to explore ahupuaʻa waterway systems. Mahalo nui again!","fullyFundedDate":1762692643893,"projectUrl":"project/cultural-sovereignty-and-sustainability/9780691/","projectTitle":"Cultural Sovereignty and Sustainability","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kumu Kassie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10250924"},{"teacherId":8824058,"projectId":9942147,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for giving to this project. I want to say of all my Donors Choose projects over several years, I feel this one has had the most impact. My students love the days we do \"body work\". And I have noticed how their core strength and coordination has improved.\r\n\r\nBest of all many of my fellow teachers are seeing the improvements my students are making with their stamina. They are wanting to apply these activities in tbeir classrooms.\r\n\r\nThis is only possible because of your generous donation and dedication to want to provide for our students. You are invisible angels!!!","fullyFundedDate":1765736227485,"projectUrl":"project/finding-a-balance-using-pe-skills-to/9942147/","projectTitle":"Finding a Balance: Using P.E. Skills to Increase Academic Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deleeuw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824058_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030786026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824058"},{"teacherId":9966911,"projectId":9774834,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for your generous donation to our project, \"Maximizing Interest in School through Rewards and Incentives.\" In a classroom setting, the \"spark\" of interest is everything. Sometimes, a student just needs that extra nudge a small incentive or a tangible reward to realize they are capable of meeting their goals. Because of you, I now have a \"treasure chest\" of motivation that helps my students stay focused, participate more deeply, and take pride in their daily achievements.\r\n\r\nI've already seen a shift in the energy of the room. Students who were once hesitant to speak up are now eager to earn their rewards for positive contributions. You haven't just provided \"prizes\"; you've provided the fuel for a more engaged, joyful learning environment.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our classroom's morale!","fullyFundedDate":1759446913020,"projectUrl":"project/maximizing-interest-in-school-through-re/9774834/","projectTitle":"Maximizing Interest in School through Rewards and Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Dapin","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9966911"},{"teacherId":8974104,"projectId":9773631,"letterContent":"We are so grateful for your donation! My students enjoyed the snacks. Those were the first to be gone! They are enjoying the headphones and being able to record their reading on their laptops! I used the tattoos and stickers as incentives and those were a hit! Students also appreciated the water bottles, which lessened the amount of times students go out of class to get a drink of water. The document camera is amazing and allows me to share printed work much easier versus having to take pictures and adding them to slides! Lastly, we are most definitely appreciative of being able to get fans since our classroom gets hot! Again, thank you so much for your donation! My students and I appreciate your kindness and supportiveness!","fullyFundedDate":1759444255122,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-materials-to-enhance-students/9773631/","projectTitle":"Classroom Materials to Enhance Student's Readiness to Learn and Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Karasuda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8974104"},{"teacherId":8824058,"projectId":9777168,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing supplies for this unit. It is so much fun hearing their conversations and watching their imagination. Because of you, my students are getting to aquire so many skills. The racetrack has been especially fun to watch them figure out different configurations. \r\n\r\nMost of my students come from disadvantaged homes that do not have opportunities to play with educational pieces that you have livingly provided. You help \"hook\" my kids that school is a fun place to be \r\n\r\nThere are not enough thank you's for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1759454298369,"projectUrl":"project/yearning-for-learning/9777168/","projectTitle":"Yearning for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Deleeuw","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824058_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1689030786026","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8824058"},{"teacherId":9338508,"projectId":9782761,"letterContent":"On behalf of our entire 3rd-grade class, thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of classroom supplies and activities. The new pencil boxes and pouches have already made a significant impact on our daily routine, helping students keep their pencils, erasers, and supplies neatly organized and ready for work. Additionally, the new water bottles are a wonderful addition to our desks, ensuring that every student stays hydrated and focused throughout our busy school day.\r\n\r\nWe are also thrilled to integrate the new games and STEM kits into our curriculum. The engineering craft kits are sparking amazing creativity, while the multidisciplinary games—ranging from Scrabble and parts-of-speech activities to math-based Mancala—make learning both interactive and rigorous. Your gift also provided classic team-building favorites like Don't Break the Ice, Tic Tac Toe, Wooden Stacking, and Guess Who, which are helping our students develop essential social skills and cooperation. Thank you for investing in our classroom and providing these valuable tools for our growth.","fullyFundedDate":1759608433436,"projectUrl":"project/help-my-students-stay-hydrated-organize/9782761/","projectTitle":"Help My Students Stay Hydrated, Organized, and Inspired to Learn!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Carlson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9338508_orig.png?crop=373,373,x180,y267&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697875685166","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338508"},{"teacherId":8359300,"projectId":9779819,"letterContent":"The new resources were a fantastic addition to our room! Our students were so excited to see the materials in our classroom. The students loved the minecraft blocks and it was wonderful to adapt their turn-taking lessons and also address their social emotional learning through these additional materials. \r\nThe sensory bins were a fantastic addition to our classroom. This resource was amazing for my students who had a difficult time regulating their emotions. My students were able to have time engaging with these sensory items (a lot of times we incorporated water play and play with sensory sand as well) and this break helped them come back with renewed focus and motivation. This allowed my students to achieve a lot of their goals. This also helped my students with turn-taking and sharing!\r\nI so appreciate Hawaii State Department of Education contributing all these wonderful supplies to our classroom and making learning so much fun for my students!!","fullyFundedDate":1759538614000,"projectUrl":"project/math-and-sensory-fun/9779819/","projectTitle":"Math and Sensory Fun!!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Bernard","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359300"},{"teacherId":7935667,"projectId":9774491,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, Fueling Learning with Snacks and Incentives. Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our English Language Development (ELD) pull-out classrooms.\r\n\r\nThe snacks are used intentionally as motivation and positive reinforcement during learning. Students earn snacks for participating in lessons, taking academic risks, collaborating with peers, and demonstrating perseverance when learning a new language. These incentives help create a welcoming and supportive environment where students feel encouraged to try, speak, and engage (sometimes even when they feel unsure or nervous).\r\n\r\nWhen students first saw the snacks, their faces lit up with excitement. For many of them, it immediately reduced anxiety and helped them feel more comfortable in the classroom. The snacks quickly became more than just a treat, they became a symbol of encouragement and effort.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, students are more focused, engaged, and willing to participate in speaking, reading, and writing activities. As we continue our current ELD lessons, students will use this positive momentum to build academic language, practice speaking with confidence, and strengthen comprehension skills. The supportive classroom culture you helped create will continue to motivate students as they work toward becoming confident, successful learners.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving our students not only snacks, but encouragement, motivation, and a sense that their learning matters. Your support truly fuels learning in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1759416823940,"projectUrl":"project/fueling-learning-with-snacks-and-incenti/9774491/","projectTitle":"Fueling Learning with Snacks and Incentives","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Spegar","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7935667"},{"teacherId":9468913,"projectId":9779223,"letterContent":"Aloha my Dear Donors Choose Supporters! Thank you again for these amazing materials and for enabling my students to make the most of their education and their gifts that they have been blessed with! I have nine students now, and more than half of them have delayed motor functioning, so these adapted scissors have been AWESOME, enabling my students to complete arts and crafts as well as the cut and paste TeachTown activities that we do daily. When we need a brain break, my students are DELIGHTED to make structures using the magnetic letters, tiles, and PEOPLE that were provided for in this grant. My higher functioning students can spell out their names with the magnet tiles, while the others just practice their fine motor skills making patterns, towers, and such. You can see in the larger group shot in chairs my students holding their spinning light wands. We use these in our online speech lessons where they \"speak\" \"Ready, setl, GO!\" in our LAMP/tablet talking AAC device, with the wands being activated when the child presses \"Go!\" Of course, we always need clear plastic bins from Lakeshore! You can see some in use as magnetic tile buckets here. I wish to THANK DONORS CHOOSE again for its support of my program! Much mahalo!","fullyFundedDate":1759562911881,"projectUrl":"project/scissors-to-cut-magnetic-tiles-to-build/9779223/","projectTitle":"Scissors to Cut! Magnetic Tiles to Build!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Bishop","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9468913_orig.jpg?crop=413,413,x0,y30&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729613236553","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9468913"},{"teacherId":9369409,"projectId":9773679,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for funding my project! My sweet kindergarteners now have access to the tools they need to strengthen their fine motor skills. They are now writing full sentences and holding their writing tools with the proper grasp. All students' fine motor skills have advanced greatly this school year, because of your support.\r\n\r\nThe stickers, rainbow pencils, thin markers and an adjustable height desk - for my standing learners) have greatly supported my students with their academic growth and success. All my students have made incredible academic growth, because of your generous support!","fullyFundedDate":1759387748726,"projectUrl":"project/kindergarten-fine-motor-fun/9773679/","projectTitle":"Kindergarten Fine Motor Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Briggs","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9369409_orig.jpg?crop=1829,1829,x0,y1258&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700027278422","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9369409"},{"teacherId":9691278,"projectId":9145049,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation of cameras and film for my students. We have been able to document the botany around our campus and where we live. This has given students a better understanding of the plants we eat and use for healing from the land; where, when and how to plant them, as well as, identifying what plants are endemic and which ones are invasive to Hawai'i. This adventure, photographing the plants in our back yard, has brought a collective awareness and positive collaboration with students working together and taking an interest in learning more about the land, it's fauna, and how to preserve our home island. \r\n\r\nStudents have also been working on portraiture and how to express themselves both behind and in front of the lens. They really took to the polaroid method because of the instant print results. They were excited to learn how to use different lighting techniques, working in black and white, the macro lens feature on the camera and the downloading process, from camera to computer to final print.","fullyFundedDate":1750959881498,"projectUrl":"project/photography-belonging/9145049/","projectTitle":"Photography: Belonging","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Daisy","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9691278_orig.jpg?crop=1010,1010,x557,y583&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1747093686993","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9691278"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50780","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":412,"numTeachers":24,"percentFrplEligible":71,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":14,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":15,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 6","studentTeacherRatio":"17.2:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":44.5,"schoolId":50780,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Na'alehu Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Na'alehu Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/naalehu-elementary-interm-school/50780"}