{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Prince Kalaniana'ole Elementary IS","outOfStateSupporters":36.4,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":8092294,"projectId":10103359,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom was transformed during state testing season into something positive, motivating, and empowering. What can often feel stressful became an experience filled with excitement, confidence, and encouragement.\r\nWhen the materials arrived, the students were immediately excited. When they saw the baseball pencils, bracelets, and stress balls, they instantly connected it to our testing theme.\r\nOn testing days, each student received their special \"World Series gear.\" The baseball stress balls were especially helpful for easing nervous energy. The bracelets and pencils made the day feel special and celebratory rather than intimidating. The snacks made a significant difference in stamina and morale. Having goldfish, breakfast bars, Pop-Tarts, cookies, Pringles, and juice ensured that every student had fuel during long testing sessions. The organizational supplies helped students feel prepared and confident. There is something powerful about students feeling organized and ready. That preparation translated directly into a calmer testing environment.\r\n\r\nOne of the most meaningful experiences was decorating the white baseball caps. Students used paint to design hats with motivational phrases. Watching them create positive affirmations and then proudly wear their hats during our morning pep talks was incredibly special. \r\nAfter long hours of computer-based testing, the art supplies, slime materials, and resin animals provided a much needed opportunity to decompress. The headphones ensured that students could complete audio components of the test without distraction, supporting both focus and equity.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, this project strengthened our classroom culture. Students truly embraced the \"World Series mindset.\" Testing became something they felt prepared for, not afraid of.","fullyFundedDate":1771700370551,"projectUrl":"project/stepping-up-to-the-plate-for-state-testi/10103359/","projectTitle":"Stepping Up to the Plate for State Testing Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carreira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8092294"},{"teacherId":8824228,"projectId":10108222,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom. Because of your kindness, my students have been able to use these new resources in meaningful and exciting ways. We recently used them during a classroom project where students worked together to apply their learning in a hands-on activity, and it was incredible to see their engagement and enthusiasm grow. One special moment was watching students light up as they explored the materials for the first time and immediately began sharing ideas, asking questions, and diving into the lesson with confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen my students first saw the new materials, they were thrilled. Their faces showed pure excitement, and they couldn't wait to get started. Having access to these resources made them feel valued and inspired, and it created a fresh energy in our classroom. Your generosity has not only provided tools for learning, but also encouraged curiosity, creativity, and collaboration among my students.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, these resources will continue to play an important role in our current lessons and upcoming projects. Students will be using them to build on their skills, deepen their understanding, and take their learning even further. Thank you for giving our classroom this opportunity — your support is making a real and lasting difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1771735255114,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-new-school-year/10108222/","projectTitle":"Supplies for New School Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kailimai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824228_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x395,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698281652926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-kailimai"},{"teacherId":7942310,"projectId":10111394,"letterContent":"The furniture we received was super helpful! My 3 ambulatory students in my special needs classroom are often in constant motion and have high sensory needs. We have had no equipment in the classroom over the last few years, to address that need. One student loves getting in the freestanding cocoon swing and swinging. The swing is held to the frame by a single bolt from the top of the swing, so it also spins while it swings, from the movement of the student inside the swing, shifting his weight. This causes the swing to swing and turn on its own, without staff assistance, giving my student the ability to address his restlessness without having to wait for a staff member to help him. He usually gets in the swing on his own, once to three times a day. This gives him very needed gross motor movement as a break from sedentary desk work.\r\n\r\nThe spinning chair/dish has also been great because my student loves the back and forth movement of it. We keep it under his desk, because when he is doing deskwork, he puts his feet on it and moves it back and forth. This enables him to keep his upper body stationary enough to do his deskwork and stay focused on being taught academics! When he's not doing academic work, he will pull it out from under the desk and lie on it and move himself back and forth. It is only inches off the ground, so it is super safe. \r\n\r\nIn the photo you will see the room divider you funded, blocking the sight of the TV at the front of the classroom which is showing academic videos to my other students, from my student working with staff at his desk. This is morning and afternoon to help my students remain focused on being taught when at their desk.","fullyFundedDate":1771787387278,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-furniture-for-special-needs-stud/10111394/","projectTitle":"Sensory Furniture for Special Needs Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Guenn","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7942310_orig.jpg?crop=1104,1104,x49,y118&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1665793166510","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7942310"},{"teacherId":8823695,"projectId":10107113,"letterContent":"My students have been using the butterfly kit to observe the complete life cycle of butterflies—from eggs to caterpillars to chrysalises to butterflies. They've watched closely, used magnifying glasses, smelled the plants, and fed the butterflies as a class pet, which they loved. When the kit first arrived, students were so excited and gathered around with curiosity and wonder. Watching their faces light up as the butterflies emerged and they got to feed them was truly magical. We are very grateful to the donors for this amazing opportunity that brought science to life in our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771662840774,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-beginnings-sensory-play-stem/10107113/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Beginnings: Sensory Play & STEM for Pre-K","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Suzuki","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823695_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667255904137","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823695"},{"teacherId":7400773,"projectId":7214764,"letterContent":"In order for students to have empathy they need to be mindful of themselves. Our SEL program lays the foundation for that. However, I thought yoga might be a helpful daily routine to get students in the right mindset.\r\n\r\nI have coupled our yoga mats and socks with a children's yoga program called Cosmic Kids Yoga. The program is engaging and simple enough for students to follow. The program also uses story telling with yoga to enhance the minds journey.\r\n\r\nYoga is outside of the norm for most of our students that it is not just a fun way to stimulate their senses but also a challenging one. Thank you for this amazing gift you have provided for our students..","fullyFundedDate":1687272212362,"projectUrl":"project/mindfulness-with-yoga/7214764/","projectTitle":"Mindfulness With Yoga","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Walker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7400773_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644457894438","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/alithea-walker"},{"teacherId":8092294,"projectId":9695939,"letterContent":"My students were so excited to get the materials in. The vertical whiteboards have been used every day since opening them. There is something the students love about standing up and being able to collaborate in groups that really keeps them engaged in their learning. These whiteboards have allowed our classroom the opportunity to participate in a Building Thinking Classroom format. This has allowed my students to dive deeper in their learning and discussions.\r\n\r\nThe resin animals and containers have brought determination for my third graders to master multiplication facts in hopes of unlocking a new animal. The students were so thrilled to participate in this multiplication goal and they keep talking about the animals they want next. \r\n\r\nWith your donation we were able to carry out the above and so much more! These are just a glimpse into some of the items and the smiles they brought. Please know you have made such a big difference in our learning and for that we are so thankful!","fullyFundedDate":1759452674036,"projectUrl":"project/building-thinkers-artists-and-teammate/9695939/","projectTitle":"Building Thinkers, Artists, and Teammates","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carreira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8092294"},{"teacherId":8824228,"projectId":9364970,"letterContent":"MAHALO for your wonderful contribution towards my students and their flexible seating. It has been a great pleasure for them to be able to use it during independent work time, as well as for fun free choice times. Students have been working hard in the classroom and using the fun surf rider chairs for their independent work time. They have also been using our fun scoop chairs to use during movie days and fun friday activities where we are hanging out in the classroom. Our stools have been a nice addition for extra fun seating that students can use during collaboration without having to move their own seating from their desks.","fullyFundedDate":1752807436195,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-learning/9364970/","projectTitle":"Flexible Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kailimai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824228_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x395,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698281652926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-kailimai"},{"teacherId":8824228,"projectId":9197789,"letterContent":"Students should have more learning experiences using art materials and hands-on projects. As a result from this project being funded, students were able to create an art project that helped to connect them to their sense of place, as well as a create a visual of where they live in the Hawaiian Islands.\r\n\r\nStudents were able to use glue, paints, and recycled materials to create a 3-D model of Hawai'i Island. Students created these models independently by following teacher demonstration of each step. \r\n\r\nStudents did an amazing job with the access to the materials we needed to create these island models. Future students can also have the same opportunities to expand and showcase their learning through more hands-on projects using Art.","fullyFundedDate":1744310898168,"projectUrl":"project/building-student-engagement-and-learning/9197789/","projectTitle":"Building Student Engagement and Learning Through Arts and Crafts","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kailimai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824228_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x395,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698281652926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-kailimai"},{"teacherId":8824228,"projectId":9190737,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your contributions towards my classroom and students. We are able to use the materials earned through this donation to help prepare us to function more fluidly in our class, as well as for future first graders who will join Ms. Kailimai. \r\n\r\nFolders have become a huge part in our organization and learning. We are able to organize by subject matter, as well as small group interventions. The sheet protectors are also a huge help in keeping the integrity of our papers for future use whenever we need it! \r\n\r\nProviding these extra materials, highlighters, dry-erase markers, cardstock are all beneficial to learning experiences we have in the classroom and can be accessible to all students easily.","fullyFundedDate":1742647758715,"projectUrl":"project/creating-an-organized-learning-space-for/9190737/","projectTitle":"Creating an Organized Learning Space for Students","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kailimai","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8824228_orig.jpg?crop=1170,1170,x395,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1698281652926","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/t-kailimai"},{"teacherId":8092294,"projectId":9158843,"letterContent":"Thank you so very much for your generous donation to our classroom. The materials received made the world of difference and we are so grateful. My students were so excited to open the boxes filled with all the supplies that would help them with their State Testing. Students were blown away with how much was given to us.\r\n\r\nThe play-dough was a big hit where students took the morning to have a fun soft start to their day before going into state testing for the next two hours. The snacks made students eager to show up to testing and share a snack with their friends. Due to people like you who care enough to fund our supplies, students were able to have a fun and exciting testing experience. The folders and notebooks helped us prep for testing and stay organized contributing to better test scores.\r\n\r\nWe are all so grateful to have had this donation. Thank you for showing our kids that this community supports their education. We appreciate you.","fullyFundedDate":1741966093638,"projectUrl":"project/building-bright-futures-supplies-for-su/9158843/","projectTitle":"Building Bright Futures: Supplies for Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carreira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8092294"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50767","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":236,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":63,"percentAsian":15,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":8,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":30,"percentMultiracialImputed":17,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 8","studentTeacherRatio":"9.1:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_REMOTE"},"inStateSupporters":63.6,"schoolId":50767,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Prince Kalaniana'ole Elementary IS on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Prince Kalaniana'ole Elementary IS","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/hawaii-school-district/prince-kalanianaole-elementary-school/50767"}