{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Pa'auilo Elementary & Intermediate School","outOfStateSupporters":50.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4005031,"projectId":10007045,"letterContent":"The picture doesn't look like much, but the impact will be huge for next year's English Language Arts students. ELA class has a lot of moving parts and paper for students to keep track of. The color-coded folders will help students be organized and work efficiently to be the best readers and writers they can be. \r\n\r\nThese supplies will be used daily to organize classwork, writing assignments, reading activities, and important resources throughout the school year. Your generosity is helping students build important organizational habits that will benefit them not only in ELA class, but in all of their future learning experiences. \r\n\r\nThank you for supporting our classroom and our students!","fullyFundedDate":1771553322558,"projectUrl":"project/organization-tools-that-support-learning/10007045/","projectTitle":"Organization Tools That Support Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Calder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4005031_orig.jpg?crop=704,704,x83,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742067362895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005031"},{"teacherId":9657226,"projectId":10104022,"letterContent":"The arrival of these supplies has transformed our classroom into a bustling hub of creativity and stewardship. Our construction students have already begun the intricate process of routing their names into wood projects, using the epoxy resin, mica powders, and precision mixing tools to create professional-grade inlays. This hasn't just taught them a technical skill; it has given them a profound sense of ownership and \"tangible pride\" as they see their own names shine in polished, vibrant colors. Meanwhile, our science and agriculture students are using the field notebooks to document the growth in our new vertical planters, bridging the gap between textbook theories and the food growing right before their eyes.\r\n\r\nBeyond the academic gains, the emotional atmosphere of our classroom has flourished. The guinea pig food and bedding have ensured that S'mores and Cookie remain healthy and happy, providing a vital source of comfort and emotional support for my middle schoolers. In a Title-1 school, having a reliable \"safe space\" with living creatures to care for helps students regulate their emotions and develop a deep sense of responsibility. Whether a student is calming down by watching a guinea pig or meticulously leveling a garden bed, these materials have provided the \"hands-on\" anchors they need to stay engaged with their education.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has done more than just stock our shelves; it has validated my students' potential as the future farmers, contractors, and leaders of our rural community. By providing everything from the hydroponic pods to the simplest pink pearl erasers, you have removed the barriers to their success and allowed their natural curiosity to take flight. Thank you for investing in the heart of Hawaii—our resilient and talented youth. They now have the tools to not only \"read\" about science and craft, but to live it every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1771611085724,"projectUrl":"project/dirt-dust-and-discovery-a-multi-senso/10104022/","projectTitle":"Dirt, Dust, and Discovery: A Multi-Sensory Science Experience","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeRego","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-4_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9657226"},{"teacherId":1490174,"projectId":9774111,"letterContent":"Your generous donation to replenish our snack supplies has helped tremendously in building students' stamina during test taking, recess and throughout the day and as needed. \r\n\r\nThank you so much for donating to our third grade class. The students look forward to recess when they get to pick a snack to enjoy. They also look forward to winning at review games/quizzes and are awarded snacks. Students are also given snacks during test taking and writing assignments to help boost their stamina during those times. I am grateful for your generosity in contributing to their well being.","fullyFundedDate":1759417459088,"projectUrl":"project/snacks-for-terrific-third-graders/9774111/","projectTitle":"Snacks for Terrific Third Graders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. L","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1490174_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1659161701169","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1490174"},{"teacherId":2955456,"projectId":10107656,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating the kindergarten materials — we are truly grateful.\r\n\r\nIntegrating art into our kindergarten literacy program increases engagement, helps children remember stories, and improves understanding. Art lets students picture stories, practice the small hand movements needed for writing, and share ideas in creative ways. It supports many learners by using pictures, sounds, and movement to link spoken words with images, build vocabulary, and encourage a love of reading.\r\n\r\nActivities such as drawing, painting, and sculpting build hand strength and coordination, which are important for developing neat handwriting. Making art tied to books or classroom themes helps children learn new words and concepts and improves their ability to communicate. Art also gives children a safe way to show feelings and ideas they may not yet be able to write or say, increasing their confidence and participation.\r\n\r\nThank you again for your generous donation — it will make a meaningful difference in our students' learning and growth.","fullyFundedDate":1771684437474,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-art/10107656/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Art","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Getchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2955456_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768255047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2955456"},{"teacherId":10346003,"projectId":9883715,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation that provided garden materials for our classes. These new walking paths have made the garden so much safer and easier for students to navigate. These paths also help define the different boundaries for planting, which has been incredibly helpful. \r\n\r\nWe also have been loving the new gloves we got through your donation. All the materials and supplies have improved the garden in small but incredibly impactful ways. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your donation and support of garden education!","fullyFundedDate":1764198908938,"projectUrl":"project/stepping-into-our-garden/9883715/","projectTitle":"Stepping Into Our Garden","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kat","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10346003_orig.jpg?crop=1647,1647,x806,y1255&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1762561011055","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10346003"},{"teacherId":9814993,"projectId":9785175,"letterContent":"It has been so fun to display books in this way. My library is so full of books, getting them into the hands of the right student, the one that will connect with that particular book and relate to it/enjoy it/learn from it has been so gratifying. I have seen books being accessed more readily and with more excitement simply because they could easily see their cover! \r\n I teach at a small, rural school. Our funding is directly connected to our student enrollment numbers. We just don't have access to certain resources in the ways that larger schools do. Your donation made a huge difference in helping me cultivate a positive learning environment for my students. One in which students encounter books with excited faces and curious minds.","fullyFundedDate":1759625337868,"projectUrl":"project/front-facing-bookshelves/9785175/","projectTitle":"Front-Facing Bookshelves","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boorsma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9814993_orig.png?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729815982635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9814993"},{"teacherId":2955456,"projectId":9782553,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for donating folders and pencil bags to my kindergarten class — these materials have made a noticeable difference in my students' independence and confidence as they learn to manage their belongings and tasks. The folders and bags are helping them develop important organizational skills that will support future academic success, and having the right tools has reduced stress and increased engagement in the classroom.\r\n\r\nYour gift has also strengthened communication between school and home, making it easier for parents to find important papers, homework, and reading logs. In addition, I've even used the binders to organize our kindergarten portfolios, keeping graded work and artwork neat and accessible — thank you for supporting our students in such a practical and meaningful way.","fullyFundedDate":1759606710697,"projectUrl":"project/little-hands-big-hearts/9782553/","projectTitle":"Little Hands, Big Hearts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Getchell","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2955456_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1686768255047","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2955456"},{"teacherId":8977435,"projectId":9782065,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to our art program! Our students were excited about learning how to create mosaics; this was the first time they had ever had the opportunity to learn this skill.\r\nAfter designing their pieces of art and deciding on a color scheme, they taped the draft onto the acrylic sheets and got to work.\r\nWhat fun they had turning tiny geometric pieces of colored glass into works of art!\r\nNone of this would have been possible without your support. Thanks again for helping our students thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1759601170443,"projectUrl":"project/mosaics-for-all/9782065/","projectTitle":"Mosaics For All!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wilson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8977435"},{"teacherId":9701232,"projectId":9719938,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your generous donation! As a small school with a limited budget, fulfilling all of our students' needs can be a challenge. Thanks to your gift, we are now stocked with books that our students are already diving into. These titles specifically support our team as they prepare to compete in the Big Island Heluhelu Quiz Bowl.\r\n Our students are incredibly motivated to master the Quiz Bowl reading list. Now that we have multiple copies of every title, there is no limit to what they can achieve! Your contribution has not only fueled their love for reading but ensured that every student has the resources they need to succeed. Mahalo again for supporting our students and helping us build a vibrant literacy culture at our school.","fullyFundedDate":1759170349474,"projectUrl":"project/defending-champs-need-more-books/9719938/","projectTitle":"Defending Champs Need More Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. I","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9701232"},{"teacherId":4005031,"projectId":9635603,"letterContent":"Thank you for funding our Cornhole for a Goal project. When the game arrived, my homeroom students were immediately curious—and thrilled once we opened the box. We set it up right away and couldn't wait to start playing.\r\n\r\nWe used the game for our booth on the day of our school's annual fundraiser. The experience gave the students some insight into business and marketing: Students created posters advertising our booth and decided what to charge per game. They also suggested and voted on what to use as prizes. The day of the event, several students showed up early to set up the booth. They worked in hour long shifts to man the booth while others walked around the fair and hawked our booth. People who visited our booth enjoyed themselves. Toddlers and small children particularly liked the game. \r\n\r\nThe proceeds from the event will help fund an end-of-year field trip to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Although it is only a few hours away, many of our students have never visited. Your generosity will help make this meaningful cultural and scientific experience possible for them. Thank you for supporting our students and their learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759415323449,"projectUrl":"project/cornhole-for-a-goal/9635603/","projectTitle":"Cornhole for a Goal","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Calder","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4005031_orig.jpg?crop=704,704,x83,y288&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742067362895","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4005031"},{"teacherId":9398409,"projectId":9513916,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the continued support for my third graders! With your generous help, we were able to establish a vibrant community space at the center of our room, acquire materials for students to collaborate and showcase their thinking, and provide special recognition with certification cards for our weekly \"Star of the Week\" award.\r\n\r\nStudents have made GREAT use of the carpet this year; it is now a fundamental staple in the classroom. Whether it's to gather in the center for read-alouds, meet for group discussions, or even just relax on the ground after some diligent work on testing, the carpet, I believe, was one of the best additions to the class we've had yet!\r\n\r\nAs for the whiteboard markers, we utilize a number of large whiteboards situated around the room where students can work both independently and in groups. This setup is used extensively during math time for students to demonstrate their thinking and help peers who encounter challenging trouble spots in their learning. Having an ample supply of quality whiteboard markers is key to these activities, and we've had plenty to use. I also have a chalk board table in the room that functions similarly to a whiteboard but utilizes chalk markers. The addition of these two stations in the room has significantly helped my students grow well in math knowledge and collaborative group work skills.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for providing all of this wonderful support for my kiddos!","fullyFundedDate":1754022181142,"projectUrl":"project/support-a-bright-beginning-for-my-3rd-gr/9513916/","projectTitle":"Support a Bright Beginning for My 3rd Graders!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Jerry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9398409_orig.jpg?crop=3000,3000,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1701667158206","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9398409"},{"teacherId":9814993,"projectId":9591326,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for the awesome shelves. My students love them. They have gotten really good at remembering where they got each book from and putting them back in their places. It's been a fun opportunity to highlight genres or group favorite books together and letting my students notice the patterns for themselves has been super cool. \r\n\r\nThey have brightened our classroom and gathered enthusiasm about the books on the shelves just as I knew it would! Thanks for supporting the vision! \r\n\r\nYou're AWESOME!","fullyFundedDate":1755675819584,"projectUrl":"project/front-facing-bookshelves/9591326/","projectTitle":"Front-Facing Bookshelves!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Boorsma","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9814993_orig.png?crop=400,400,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1729815982635","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9814993"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50781","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":180,"numTeachers":13,"percentFrplEligible":57,"percentAsian":6,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":11,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":22,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":22,"percentMultiracialImputed":36,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"13.8:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"RURAL","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":50.0,"schoolId":50781,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Pa'auilo Elementary & Intermediate School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Pa'auilo Elementary & Intermediate School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/paauilo-elementary-inter-school/50781"}