{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Queen Ka'ahumanu Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":24.9,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":7934090,"projectId":10117397,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Together We Succeed If Supplies Are There.\" Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in our classroom at Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, my students now have access to the supplies they need to learn, create, and grow. Having these materials readily available allows us to spend more time focused on learning and less time worrying about whether we have the resources necessary to be successful. The excitement on my students' faces when the supplies arrived was priceless.\r\n\r\nAs a fifth-grade teacher, I work with students from diverse backgrounds and varying academic levels. Your donation helps create a classroom environment where every child has the opportunity to participate, engage, and feel confident in their learning. The resources you provided support collaboration, creativity, and academic growth every day.\r\n\r\nOn behalf of my students and their families, thank you for believing in public education and investing in our future leaders. Your generosity reminds our students that there are people in the community who care about their success.","fullyFundedDate":1772135106602,"projectUrl":"project/together-we-succeed-if-supplies-are-ther/10117397/","projectTitle":"Together We Succeed If Supplies Are There","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Pagtuligan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7934090"},{"teacherId":1890013,"projectId":10155135,"letterContent":"Getting new markers, thinking putty, and whiteboard cleaners has given my students more ways to be creative and express their thinking. They were able to use the markers to visually show their learning, including through art and problem-solving representations. The whiteboard cleaners made their learning surfaces clean and easier to use daily. \r\n\r\nStudents were especially excited to use the thinking putty during independent work time and indoor recess. It also served as a helpful tool for self-regulation, giving students a calming, hands-on option when they needed a break.\r\n\r\nIn addition, resources from TeachersPayTeachers have supported targeted small-group instruction, allowing struggling students to practice and reinforce new concepts in a more structured way. These materials will continue to be valuable for supporting future students as well.","fullyFundedDate":1776102346372,"projectUrl":"project/rockin-resources-sy-25-26/10155135/","projectTitle":"Rockin Resources SY 25-26","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1890013_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473709906032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1890013"},{"teacherId":7644018,"projectId":9776964,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for providing supplies that give my students the tools and materials to have engaging learning experiences and to keep our classroom stocked and organized. We appreciate your generosity in providing what we need to have a clean, organized, productive, and engaging classroom. We will use expo pens to keep students engaged and collaborating on our vertical white boards. We'll use paper towels to keep our hands and space clean. We use folders to keep our work organized and easily retrievable. Thank you, again, for all that you do to resource our students and classrooms.","fullyFundedDate":1759451957059,"projectUrl":"project/basic-supplies/9776964/","projectTitle":"Basic Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Wan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7644018"},{"teacherId":1890013,"projectId":10106259,"letterContent":"Students were really excited to see me open another box from DonorsChoose. As soon as they saw it come into the classroom, many of them immediately recognized what it meant. They knew that new resources had arrived that were meant to support them and help improve their learning experience. Moments like these created a positive atmosphere in the classroom because students felt valued and understood that people cared about their success and well-being.\r\n When I opened the box, and students saw the variety of snacks included, their reactions were immediate and genuine. Their eyes lit up as they noticed items such as applesauce, brownie brittle, chips, and other snack choices. They were excited not only because they enjoy receiving treats, but also because the snacks represented something meaningful. Small gestures can often make a big impact, and for many students, receiving a snack can make them feel seen and appreciated.\r\n The students were consistently appreciative and grateful whenever they received a snack. Many expressed thanks, smiled, or shared their excitement with classmates. These moments reinforced the importance of supporting students beyond academics alone. This project helped provide not just snacks, but also encouragement, care, and support that positively impacted students throughout the school day.","fullyFundedDate":1771781333254,"projectUrl":"project/rocking-resources-2026/10106259/","projectTitle":"Rocking Resources 2026","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1890013_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473709906032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1890013"},{"teacherId":856853,"projectId":9778154,"letterContent":"From the bottom of my heart, and all of my students, thank you so much! Your generosity has turned a \"wish list\" into a reality, and the energy in our room has completely shifted because of your support.\r\n\r\nThe day the boxes arrived was better than a holiday. When the students first saw the materials, there was an immediate rush of excitement. They were so excited to see the new art supplies, rewards, and Legos. They became motivated to do well in class and earn their new rewards.\r\n\r\nOur journey with these resources is just beginning. We have been using the resources to engage in math, art, science, and social emotional learning. \r\n\r\nThank you for being the \"extra\" in our extraordinary classroom. We are so grateful for your kindness!","fullyFundedDate":1759460582491,"projectUrl":"project/happy-successful-students/9778154/","projectTitle":"Happy Successful Students","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robello","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp856853_orig.jpg?crop=516,516,x0,y681&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1728964989533","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/856853"},{"teacherId":9450985,"projectId":8178396,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kind gift for my classroom! My students were so excited to see the big changes it brought to the room. Seeing my students use the giant carpet for story time and project based learning really brought a smile to my face. It can be difficult to fully equip a public school classroom with everything that our students deserve, so your generous gift allowed us to get so many things that we needed. The students enjoy using the carpet, and many even learned how to vacuum using the vacuum I received from Donors Choose. In addition to the carpet and vacuum, the students have really enjoyed playing with their new indoor recess toys together. The students have loved having guppies in the classroom to take care of as well!\r\n\r\nI am so grateful to have the support of my entire community to help my students! As they say- \"It takes a village!\" Thank you for being a part of my village!","fullyFundedDate":1708623137294,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-pets-and-a-new-rug/8178396/","projectTitle":"Classroom Pets and A New Rug","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ishikawa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9450985_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y1008&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1706576057716","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9450985"},{"teacherId":9598978,"projectId":8713009,"letterContent":"The moment the boxes arrived and students saw their new materials, their faces lit up. My students were incredibly excited and eager to dive in, seeing these new materials not just as supplies, but as tools to design, test, and solve real-world problems. It has been a joy to watch their faces light up as they realize they have the professional-grade resources—like the precise measuring sticks and timers—needed to take their scientific inquiries to the next level.\r\n\r\nEach grade level is utilizing these resources to tackle different challenges. Currently, our 2nd graders are using the blue tape to engineer intricate joints and braces for earthquake-proof structures, testing the limits of stability. Meanwhile, 3rd and 4th graders are busy calculating kinetic energy; they use the measuring sticks to track how far their cars travel and the timers to ensure every trial is consistent and fair. Even our youngest learners in Kindergarten and 1st grade are getting their hands busy, using the glue and craft supplies to bring various STEM projects to life. These tools have turned our classroom into a true laboratory of discovery.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, our Kindergarten and 1st grade students are beginning a plant study, using pipe cleaners to model different parts of a flower. Our 2nd graders are refining their earthquake towers to withstand large earthquakes, while the 3rd and 4th graders are pivoting to safety engineering by designing crash restraint systems for their vehicles. Finally, our 5th graders are embarking on a vital renewable energy project, using our new supplies to build functional water bottle filters. Your generosity has provided the foundation for all these lessons, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1728081003247,"projectUrl":"project/empowering-future-innovators-support-st/8713009/","projectTitle":"Empowering Future Innovators: Support STEM Education at Q. School!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Penaredondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9598978_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723055359651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9598978"},{"teacherId":8359253,"projectId":9910265,"letterContent":"The books were a hug hit. My kids set goals for themselves to read chapter books by the end of the year. You may not realize what an amazing goal that is for struggling readers. The sight word cards are great for a center. The kids will pair up and test each other. They do this with multiplication/division flashcards as well. I love that they are taking initiative and really trying. Building a sped kids confidence is everything. My gift was the tape and expos as it is bewildering how much I go through in a month. There is something very comforting about a back up supply and not waiting for the last of my supplies to run out. Thank you again!","fullyFundedDate":1767250459422,"projectUrl":"project/keeping-up-the-momentum/9910265/","projectTitle":"Keeping Up the Momentum","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lewis","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8359253"},{"teacherId":9553898,"projectId":9705127,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity! It's thanks to you that our school has its first-ever yearbook club, with a wonderful staff of Fourth- and Fifth-Graders. Thanks to your incredible support, my students now have access to a brand-new iMac, which is essential for our Yearbook Club and advanced iMovie project for my older students.\r\n\r\nThis new technology is already making a significant impact on our students' learning. Before your donation, our students were working with outdated equipment that was slow and unable to handle the demands of modern digital media software. This was a major obstacle. With your donation, they are more engaged and excited about their projects, and I can see their confidence growing with every new skill they master. My students have also had the pleasure of working with photo-editing tools and various software that helped bring their ideas to life.\r\n\r\nYour donation has done more than just provide a piece of equipment; it has opened up a world of possibilities for my students. You have given them the tools they need to succeed and shown them that people believe in their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1757953589233,"projectUrl":"project/ready-set-action/9705127/","projectTitle":"Ready, Set, Action!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Terao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9553898_orig.jpg?crop=3128,3127,x0,y344&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716334300345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9553898"},{"teacherId":9553898,"projectId":9782723,"letterContent":"Mahalo nui loa for your incredible generosity! We are absolutely thrilled that our project was funded, and we are so excited to have these new resources in our classroom.\r\n\r\nMy students thrive on hands-on learning and creative expression, and with your generous support, we can transform our classroom into an even more dynamic and engaging space. Have used the markers, color pencils, and crayons to bring our art projects and assignments to life, allowing every student to explore their artistic potential. We have made posters around our campus, used some to help do mindful coloring pages when they are stressed, and design games with vibrate colors.\r\nTo foster collaborative learning and make our lessons interactive, a set of dry erase markers, individual reusable pouches, and carpet has helped to get students engaging not only during our gifted and talented program, but also during computer science.","fullyFundedDate":1769026712149,"projectUrl":"project/breath-some-color-back-into-the-classroo/9782723/","projectTitle":"Breath Some Color Back into the Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Terao","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9553898_orig.jpg?crop=3128,3127,x0,y344&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1716334300345","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9553898"},{"teacherId":1890013,"projectId":9593019,"letterContent":"My students were thrilled when the Amazon boxes appeared on the back table of our classroom. As I opened them, the students eagerly watched and immediately noticed the new classroom resources, such as the sensory putty and the large digital clock. When I hung up the clock, one student excitedly exclaimed, \"Now I know what time it is!\"\r\n\r\nEach day, a student is responsible for turning the classroom clock on and off, which has helped build responsibility and independence. The sensory putty has also been a big hit during indoor recess, especially with the many rainy days we've been having. In addition, the laminator has been incredibly helpful, particularly for our Building Thinking Classroom activities.\r\n\r\nThese new resources have made teaching more enjoyable and a little easier, while also supporting student learning and engagement. Thank you so much for your continued support of the students in my classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1757989179466,"projectUrl":"project/resources-for-dolphins-2025/9593019/","projectTitle":"Resources for Dolphins 2025","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Lung","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1890013_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1473709906032","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1890013"},{"teacherId":9598978,"projectId":9536760,"letterContent":"Since receiving the new resources and materials, our PreK through 5th-grade students have been actively using them to tackle a whole bunch of exciting, real-world engineering challenges. We had been repurposing some of the materials that we lacked so when the students first saw the materials, they were very excited and eager to design and build. It was rewarding to see their eyes light up, knowing they had many more resources on hand to fuel their creativity and design their ambitious projects.\r\nThese donations have directly supported essential projects that teach problem-solving and critical thinking. For example, our young engineers have used the materials to design a tool to effectively pollinate a flower, build a functional water filtration system, and create an animal shelter that can withstand both a rainstorm and a tornado. A particularly memorable moment was when a class worked on creating a zipline to safely transport a Lego explorer. Having quality materials available have truly elevated the learning experience for every single student, from the youngest builders to our nearly-graduating 5th graders.\r\nLooking ahead, we are committed to building on this fantastic foundation by continuing to integrate the Engineering Design Process into fun, relevant, and real-world STEM activities. Our students will continue to apply their skills to solve challenging problems, with upcoming projects focused on important topics like conservation, natural disasters, weather phenomena, and the science of sound. Your contribution has ensured that every student has the resources they need to keep learning, keep inventing, and most importantly, keep having fun in STEM. Thank you again for being such an essential partner in our students' education!","fullyFundedDate":1757953679544,"projectUrl":"project/building-on-success-continuing-our-stem/9536760/","projectTitle":"Building on Success: Continuing Our STEM Journey at Queen Ka'ahumanu!","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Penaredondo","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9598978_orig.jpg?crop=992,992,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723055359651","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9598978"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50832","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":477,"numTeachers":37,"percentFrplEligible":63,"percentAsian":32,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":3,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":11,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":34,"percentMultiracialImputed":16,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"12.9:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":75.1,"schoolId":50832,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Queen Ka'ahumanu Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Queen Ka'ahumanu Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kaahumanu-elementary-school/50832"}