{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kahului Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":45.2,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6786712,"projectId":10105325,"letterContent":"Mahalo for your donation as it helped my students prepare and complete their mandated testing at the end of the school year. Students used their new headphones as they utilized school approved apps that helped them practice skills to increase their growth in both ELA and Math. \r\n\r\nIn addition to my class, my after school EL students benefited from the use of the headphones that allowed them to hear and speak into the microphone that was required for their English Language program to practice language through speaking and listening. \r\n\r\nI've never seen so many kids so excited about cleaning at the end of the day. They looked forward to wiping down their desks and the smell of the fresh scented wipes! Students also looked forward to being the Floor Monitor so that they could use the new broom and dustpan set. The Floor Monitor leadership role became a very popular role in class.","fullyFundedDate":1771617534012,"projectUrl":"project/clean-classroom-happy-students/10105325/","projectTitle":"Clean Classroom-Happy Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hook","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6786712"},{"teacherId":8366335,"projectId":10104265,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting our project, \"Walls That Teach: Building a Home for Language and Culture.\" When the boxes arrived, my students were absolutely thrilled. \r\n\r\nWe have already put these resources to incredible use. For example, during a recent lesson, students used the new wall map to have meaningful discussions about their families and where they came from. Having these visual and physical resources on our walls has completely transformed our space into a vibrant, immersive learning environment. It gives the students a sense of pride and ownership over their learning environment every single day.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps are to dive into a comprehensive project where students will build their student portfolios to include their family's culture. Thanks to your kindness, our classroom truly feels like a community that celebrates identity, language, and heritage. You have made a lasting impact on these students' educational journeys.","fullyFundedDate":1771513451592,"projectUrl":"project/walls-that-teach-building-a-home-for-la/10104265/","projectTitle":"Walls That Teach: Building a Home for Language and Culture","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Balala Siores","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8366335"},{"teacherId":9622742,"projectId":9893780,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredibly generous donation of classroom supplies and wordless books! My second graders were absolutely thrilled to unpack everything. Your support means the world to us and directly helps create a more creative, well-equipped learning environment for these amazing kids.\r\n\r\nThe students dove into the wordless books, which are fantastic for building their storytelling skills, vocabulary, and imagination. Having these fresh resources makes a world of difference in our daily learning. Thank you for investing in our classroom and supporting our young readers and writers!\r\n\r\nWe appreciate you!","fullyFundedDate":1767209514994,"projectUrl":"project/imagination-has-no-limit-with-wordless-b/9893780/","projectTitle":"Imagination Has No Limit With Wordless Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Groover","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9622742"},{"teacherId":8358224,"projectId":10103769,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students have been able to benefit from these materials both this school year in Kindergarten and as I prepare for my exciting transition into 3rd grade next year. These hands-on resources have already made a meaningful impact by helping my youngest learners build strong foundational math skills through exploration, modeling, and interactive learning experiences.\r\n\r\nIn Kindergarten, students used the number lines, ten-frames, counters, dice, and whiteboards to practice counting, composing numbers, solving simple addition and subtraction problems, and developing number sense in engaging ways. The hands-on nature of these materials helped make abstract concepts more concrete and accessible for young learners.\r\n\r\nAs I move into 3rd grade next school year, these same resources will continue to support student learning at a deeper level. Third grade is a pivotal year where students begin working with multiplication, division, fractions, place value, and multi-step problem solving. Having concrete, visual tools available will help students model their thinking, build confidence, and strengthen their understanding of more complex mathematical concepts.\r\n\r\nThe dry erase number line boards, ten-frames, and two-color counters will allow students to visualize strategies and explain their reasoning, while the magnetic versions will support interactive whole-group instruction. The jumbo soft dice, whiteboards, and clipboards will encourage collaborative practice, math games, and flexible small-group learning opportunities throughout the classroom.\r\n\r\nIn addition to supporting academic growth, the stickers, smiley face incentives, and desk pet erasers have helped create a positive classroom environment where students feel motivated, celebrated, and excited to learn. Building confidence and encouraging perseverance in math are skills that will continue to benefit students well beyond this school year.\r\n\r\nYour support has allowed these materials to grow with my students across grade levels and continue making math engaging, hands-on, and meaningful. Thank you for investing in my classroom and helping create learning experiences that students will remember long after they leave our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1771600101888,"projectUrl":"project/from-kinder-foundations-to-3rd-grade-flu/10103769/","projectTitle":"From Kinder Foundations to 3rd Grade Fluency","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bediamol","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8358224"},{"teacherId":7195355,"projectId":10108249,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have access to a thoughtfully designed calming and mindfulness space that supports their social-emotional growth, self-regulation, and overall well-being. Your donations helped transform our classroom into a more inclusive, supportive environment where students can safely process emotions, build coping skills, and develop confidence.\r\n\r\nThe flexible floor seating and storage solutions have created an organized, welcoming calm-down corner where students can take purposeful breaks when needed. Sensory tools such as emotion bottles, breathing balls, motion bubblers, and mindfulness games provide students with hands-on strategies to manage stress, anxiety, frustration, and big emotions in healthy ways.\r\n\r\nThe mindfulness and play therapy resources, including therapeutic card games, coping skills activities, and professional play therapy workbooks, are already helping students strengthen communication, empathy, emotional awareness, and problem-solving skills. These tools support meaningful conversations and teach students lifelong strategies for emotional regulation and resilience.\r\n\r\nIn addition, the laminating materials, Velcro dots, magnets, and technology accessories allow us to create durable visual supports, interactive activities, and organized learning materials that students can use daily.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support, our students are learning that their feelings matter, that they have tools to manage challenges, and that school can be a safe place to grow emotionally as well as academically. Your kindness is making a lasting impact on the emotional health and success of every child we serve. Thank you for believing in our students and investing in their future.","fullyFundedDate":1771693502947,"projectUrl":"project/first-grade-feelings-building-calm-con/10108249/","projectTitle":"First Grade Feelings: Building Calm, Confidence, and Coping Skills","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Wells","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7195355"},{"teacherId":8329880,"projectId":10107184,"letterContent":"The introduction of these new project materials has positively impacted my physical education classroom. Previously, repetitive routines and worn-out equipment often led to lukewarm participation and disengagement, especially among students who don't naturally gravitate toward sports. Now, the vibrant, high-quality resources have injected a fresh wave of excitement into every class. Students enter my PE class eager to see how the materials will be used, and the shift in energy has significantly reduced the time spent on behavior management, allowing us to maximize active movement time.","fullyFundedDate":1771639096850,"projectUrl":"project/physical-education-equipment/10107184/","projectTitle":"Physical Education Equipment","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Decker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8329880"},{"teacherId":9005420,"projectId":10108479,"letterContent":"In our vibrant fourth-grade classroom, every day is an opportunity to grow our minds, our hearts, and our hands through engaging, multi-sensory learning. By funding this project, you will help us build a well-rounded educational ecosystem where empathy and critical thinking take center stage. With the novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio, my students will embark on a profound social-emotional journey, learning the invaluable lessons of choosing kindness, celebrating differences, and standing up for one another during a pivotal year in their development. To anchor our daily lessons and foster deep collaboration, a new, clean classroom whiteboard will serve as the focal point of our learning environment, ensuring that visual models, graphic organizers, and student-led brainstorming sessions are clear and accessible to every child. Meanwhile, we will bring textbook physics to life with a high-flying water bottle launcher that turns abstract science into an unforgettable, hands-on STEM experience. This exciting tool will allow these young scientists to actively practice the scientific method as they hypothesize, test variables, and witness Newton's Laws of Motion in real-time. Together, these diverse resources ensure that every type of learner—whether they thrive through literary discussion, visual organization, or experiential trial-and-error—has the tools they need to succeed. Your generous support will not only provide essential classroom materials but will also inspire a diverse room of thinkers to become more compassionate citizens and curious, lifelong learners.","fullyFundedDate":1771697241813,"projectUrl":"project/launching-for-our-wonderers/10108479/","projectTitle":"Launching for Our Wonderers","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pardo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9005420_orig.png?crop=314,314,x24,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1700614541904","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9005420"},{"teacherId":8823933,"projectId":10103906,"letterContent":"Mahalo for the resources you funded for our students. They will be used to motivate our students, encouraging them to step up as leaders both in and out of the classroom. They will also be used to honor our students during our monthly student recognition assemblies. These resources will help our students be successful in all social spaces and help them navigate the world independently. \r\nWe are ever so grateful for the funding provided as it will benefit many students in our campus from grades kindergarten all the way to fifth grade.","fullyFundedDate":1771497190663,"projectUrl":"project/awesome-sel-resources-for-student-engage/10103906/","projectTitle":"Awesome SEL Resources for Student Engagement","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Byun","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8823933_orig.png?crop=839,839,x0,y296&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667254605152","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8823933"},{"teacherId":9338399,"projectId":10105984,"letterContent":"The new sensory resources have completely transformed our classroom into a calmer, more inclusive environment. My students use these tools daily to practice proactive self-care, choosing noise-canceling headphones to block out distractions or using fidgets and squishies to channel their energy and master self-regulation. When the students first saw the materials, their eyes lit up with a mix of relief and excitement. They instantly recognized these weren't toys, but vital instruments meant to help them feel safe and supported, giving them a massive boost in confidence knowing that generous donors invested in their well-being.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, our next steps focus on building long-term independence and emotional awareness. Your incredible generosity has not only reduced daily anxiety in our room, but it is teaching these students lifelong skills for managing their emotions and focusing on their success.","fullyFundedDate":1771621243905,"projectUrl":"project/sensory-fun-and-support/10105984/","projectTitle":"Sensory Fun and Support","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Cassie","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9338399"},{"teacherId":10294640,"projectId":10108813,"letterContent":"Your generosity is greatly appreciated. My students have been positively impacted from your donation. We were able to do extra projects and have more hands on activities. \r\nThank you for giving to my class. These kiddos are in great need and have a lot to overcome. So anything extra we can give them means more. \r\nWhen the packages started to show up, the kiddos were screaming and cheering. I told them that other people, like yourself, had given this them. They were touched. It was so nice to see them reaqct to being blessed by complete strangers.","fullyFundedDate":1771702961347,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-supplies/10108813/","projectTitle":"Kinder Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taufaasau","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10294640"},{"teacherId":2407108,"projectId":10103302,"letterContent":"Thank you once again for your generous donations. Without your help, our class wouldn't have met our goals for the school year. Being able to scan worksheets and upload them to their Google Classroom made things easier for them to do their work and prepare for test. \r\nThe student enjoyed using the mini printer to capture moments that they will never forget. They will be able to take home pictures to help them remember the friends and fun times they had during their final year as elementary school students. \r\nThe Apple Pen allowed them to showcase their work while writing on their iPads and mirroring it to our television. This allowed everyone to see what they were doing as they explained their work. \r\nAgain, thank you so much for everything you do for our students. They put all of these items to great use during the school year. I'm sure that next years class will love it just as much as they did.","fullyFundedDate":1771438101778,"projectUrl":"project/a-variety-of-classroom-materials/10103302/","projectTitle":"A Variety of Classroom Materials","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Arakawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2407108_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1539968991802","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mr-arakawa"},{"teacherId":9688633,"projectId":10107635,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible generosity in funding our Bright Minds, Bright Materials project! Your support has brought a wave of excitement and renewed energy to our classroom. In a community where resources can sometimes be slim, seeing a project fully funded by the kindness of others reminds my students that their education is valued by the world beyond our school walls. You haven't just provided supplies; you've provided the fuel for 25 bright, curious minds to keep reaching for their goals.\r\n\r\nThe addition of the Replogle Explorer Globe is a true game-changer for our literacy and geography lessons. There is something magical about a child being able to spin a globe and physically point to the setting of a story we are reading. It transforms abstract concepts into tangible discoveries, allowing our young explorers to visualize the vastness of the world as they follow the journeys of the characters in our books. It turns \"once upon a time in a faraway land\" into a real place they can see, touch, and wonder about.\r\n\r\nI cannot overstate what a \"god-send\" the pencils and dry-erase markers are for a teacher on a budget. These are the humble workhorses of our daily life, and as any educator knows, they seem to disappear or run dry just when inspiration strikes! Having a steady supply means we never have to pause a math talk or a creative writing session to hunt for a working tool. Because of you, my students can focus entirely on their \"word work\" and illustrations, knowing they have everything they need to bring their stories to life. 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