{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kekaha Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":46.1,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10207762,"projectId":9782720,"letterContent":"To help inspire my fourth grade students to consider careers in agriculture, biology and environmental science here on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, I adopted a science curriculum called Veggie U. This curriculum is sponsored by the Hawaii Agricultural Foundation. Students learn about plant biology, sustainable farming and healthy eating. One aspect of the project is to have the students study plants closely under a microscope. High quality hand held digital microscopes are available for low cost these days. Thanks to your generous donation, I was able to purchase one handheld microscope for each student. We have not gotten to the lesson yet (creating a worm composting bin in next) but will be using the microscopes in a few weeks. Meanwhile I am sending you some photos of what the students have done so far. Your donation made completing the entire Veggie U curriculum possible.\r\nThanks so much!","fullyFundedDate":1759607803023,"projectUrl":"project/building-ag-careers-through-veggie-unive/9782720/","projectTitle":"Building Ag Careers through Veggie University","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. E Meharg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10207762"},{"teacherId":10207762,"projectId":9635083,"letterContent":"Thanks so much for your generous donations that made the creation of our school yard garden possible. Here on the island of Kauai we are blessed with warm weather and can grow vegetables all four seasons. That means that my students can maintain their school yard garden all school year! We have grown pumpkin, lettuce, beans sweet potato and kalo. Thanks for making this experience possible. \r\n\r\nMy hope is that I can inspire my fourth grade students to be part of the process to make Kauai more self sustainable, a place were we grow more of our own food. This was something that was true for hundreds of years on the past, and if we can inspire enough teachers and students, can possible be true once again. The majority of my students are native Hawaiians and this project provides them with a powerful inspiration for the future.\r\n\r\nEven more important, growing food plants opens up all sorts of career possibilities for my students in fields that do no require that the leave the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii is in great need of biologists, teachers, doctors, farmers, etc. Who better than the children of native Hawaiians who have lived here for centuries?\r\n\r\nMy students have taken seriously all of the aspects of this project, from seed sorting, weeding and harvesting the vegetables. This experience would not have been possible without your donations of soil, irrigation, gloves and tools.","fullyFundedDate":1756730981520,"projectUrl":"project/plant-a-seed-and-give-them-the-world/9635083/","projectTitle":"Plant a Seed and Give Them the World!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. E Meharg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10207762"},{"teacherId":8359561,"projectId":9566438,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for your generous donations. The items purchased for my students are truly appreciated.\r\nMy students will be excited to use the new learning materials, craft supplies, and incentives they can earn as rewards. These items will make a meaningful difference in our classroom and help support their creativity and motivation.\r\nWe are very grateful for your kindness and generosity. It is incredibly encouraging to have these items donated and gifted to my students. Thank you for supporting their learning.\r\nWith sincere appreciation","fullyFundedDate":1756731242128,"projectUrl":"project/restock-materials-appreciated/9566438/","projectTitle":"Restock Materials Appreciated","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667080103466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359561"},{"teacherId":9346185,"projectId":9491127,"letterContent":"The impact of the project can be measured in the stomachs and minds of the elementary students who were fed throughout the course of the early part of this year. The success of this project can be measured in the children who had something to eat that often do not have enough to eat. \r\n\r\nI want to thank the generous donors for their contribution to this project from the start and throughout the course of this year as their generous donations made the changes we sought with the project in the first place. \r\n\r\nNot only did the project help to feed those who were hungry, but it helped to nurture their learning environment and create and learning culture and culture of trust. We humbly thank you for your contribution to these kids and their futures.","fullyFundedDate":1756731483399,"projectUrl":"project/music-and-books/9491127/","projectTitle":"Music and Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Collins","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9346185"},{"teacherId":8359561,"projectId":8879906,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for your generous donations. Students were thrilled when they had supplies that came in they wanted. I purchased a cotton candy machine and cotton candy sugar to use as an incentive in our class store. I also brought more stickers to also use as class incentive. These photos are just a few pictures to share how we are utilizing your donations. \r\n\r\nStudents also enjoyed playing board games and Jenna durning their free centers. Writing journals were given to each student to use as classroom free draw journal. \r\n\r\nThank you again for your support and donations.","fullyFundedDate":1729219418133,"projectUrl":"project/class-wishlist/8879906/","projectTitle":"Class Wishlist","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Moe","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8359561_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1667080103466","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359561"},{"teacherId":9773463,"projectId":9390519,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in helping us brighten our classroom! The new wall décor has completely transformed our learning space. It's so colorful, welcoming, and full of inspiration for my students.\r\n\r\nMany of our donors might not realize how much our classroom environment affects learning. These visuals help my students stay focused, recognize key skills, and feel proud of their space. \r\n\r\nYour kindness has made our room feel warm, joyful, and full of aloha every day. Mahalo for helping us create a space where learning truly comes alive! 🌈✨","fullyFundedDate":1756730750909,"projectUrl":"project/bright-walls-bright-minds/9390519/","projectTitle":"Bright Walls, Bright Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9773463"},{"teacherId":7682939,"projectId":8824378,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for your love and support for our keiki here at Kekaha Elementary! My plan for these tools are to use them to add to our \"Classroom Calm Down Kits\" that each teacher will be provided at the beginning of next school year. Being that I will be out on maternity leave for the first couple months, I wanted to provide teachers will all the appropriate tools and resources needed to help their students be their most successful selves. These journals and sensory tools will be given to those students who need a little extra support!","fullyFundedDate":1728002976898,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-kits/8824378/","projectTitle":"Calm Down Kits.","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carveiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/layleighcarveiro"},{"teacherId":7682939,"projectId":8880187,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for your love and support for our keiki here at Kekaha Elementary! My plan for these tools are to use them to add to our \"Classroom Calm Down Kits\" that each teacher will be provided at the beginning of next school year. Being that I will be out on maternity leave for the first couple months, I wanted to provide teachers will all the appropriate tools and resources needed to help their students be their most successful selves. These journals and sensory tools will be given to those students who need a little extra support!","fullyFundedDate":1729110072729,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-calm-down-cart/8880187/","projectTitle":"Classroom Calm Down Cart","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carveiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/layleighcarveiro"},{"teacherId":7682939,"projectId":8911292,"letterContent":"It is so nice that we as teachers have a platform to support each other and buy resources that are easy and ready to use off of Teachers Pay Teachers. I do not always have the time or resources to create every resource that I use with my kiddos, so to have the place to go and search up resources created by future educator relevant to the topic I am focusing on is such a huge blessing! I will use these gift cards to add fun activities to my guidance lessons and keep my kiddos engaged throughout the topic!","fullyFundedDate":1731183713410,"projectUrl":"project/teachers-helping-teachers/8911292/","projectTitle":"Teachers Helping Teachers!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carveiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/layleighcarveiro"},{"teacherId":7682939,"projectId":9157246,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for your love and support for our keiki here at Kekaha Elementary! My plan for these tools are to use them to add to our \"Classroom Calm Down Kits\" that each teacher will be provided at the beginning of next school year. Being that I will be out on maternity leave for the first couple months, I wanted to provide teachers will all the appropriate tools and resources needed to help their students be their most successful selves. These journals and sensory tools will be given to those students who need a little extra support!","fullyFundedDate":1741882970939,"projectUrl":"project/calm-down-corner/9157246/","projectTitle":"Calm Down Corner","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carveiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/layleighcarveiro"},{"teacherId":7682939,"projectId":9248009,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui for your love and support for our keiki here at Kekaha Elementary! My plan for these tools are to use them to add to our \"Classroom Calm Down Kits\" that each teacher will be provided at the beginning of next school year. Being that I will be out on maternity leave for the first couple months, I wanted to provide teachers will all the appropriate tools and resources needed to help their students be their most successful selves. These journals and sensory tools will be given to those students who need a little extra support!","fullyFundedDate":1746786892896,"projectUrl":"project/draw-your-feelings/9248009/","projectTitle":"Draw Your Feelings!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carveiro","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/layleighcarveiro"},{"teacherId":9773463,"projectId":8813318,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to our kindergarten classroom! We're thrilled to use all the wonderful supplies you helped provide.\r\n\r\nThese tools are already making a significant difference, helping our young learners remain engaged and enthusiastic every day. We truly appreciate your kindness and support—it means a great deal to our classroom community.\r\n\r\nThe mini dry erase paddles have become a sensation, making it easy and enjoyable for every child to answer questions and participate during lessons. Our new organization station and pocket charts are helping us maintain a tidy classroom and teach the kids essential skills such as following routines and staying organized.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for considering us and for helping to make our school a better place!","fullyFundedDate":1727668392133,"projectUrl":"project/magical-musings-for-muggles/8813318/","projectTitle":"Magical Musings for Muggles","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Lee","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9773463"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50962","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":333,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":60,"percentAsian":13,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":4,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":21,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"14.5:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":53.9,"schoolId":50962,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kekaha Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kekaha Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/kapaa-kauai-waimea-school-district/kekaha-elementary-school/50962"}