{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":54.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":6510088,"projectId":9772558,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your generous support of our project, \"Supplies for Building Thinking Classrooms\". Because of you, our classroom has undergone a total transformation.\r\n\r\nBefore these supplies arrived, many of my students viewed math as a spectator sport—something they watched me do at the front of the room. Now, thanks to the Vertical Whiteboards and materials you provided, they are the ones leading the way.\r\nInstead of sitting at desks waiting for instructions, students are immediately up on their feet, collaborating in random groups.Because markers and whiteboards are \"non-permanent,\" the fear of making a mistake has vanished. Students are bolder, trying new strategies and erasing errors without frustration.\r\n\r\nThe room is no longer silent; it's filled with the hum of mathematical arguments and \"aha!\" moments. Your investment has done more than provide physical tools; it has built a community of thinkers. Thank you for empowering my students to take charge of their own learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759195301981,"projectUrl":"project/supplies-for-building-thinking-classroom/9772558/","projectTitle":"Supplies for Building Thinking Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Kapapa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6510088_orig.png?crop=1024,1024,x256,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1771436961184","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6510088"},{"teacherId":1501335,"projectId":9416192,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our Classroom Basics project on DonorsChoose! Because of your generosity, our classroom now has the essential supplies that my students need to learn, create, and stay organized throughout the school year — from dry erase markers and scissors to pencil boxes, trays, and lamination materials.\r\n\r\nYour gift is making a real difference for our 3rd graders here at Kaiulani Elementary School. Many of our students come to school without basic supplies, but thanks to you, they now have the tools they need to take ownership of their learning and participate fully in class. Thank you again for believing in our students and helping us build a vibrant, well-equipped classroom. Your support means the world to us! 💛","fullyFundedDate":1759242016308,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-basics/9416192/","projectTitle":"Classroom Basics","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pavia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pavia"},{"teacherId":6504531,"projectId":9777941,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your extreme generosity and providing the funds for my classroom. It means a lot to be able to choose the materials that I find most beneficial for my group of students. I enjoy giving my students books of their own, because it is so important that they build a library of their own at home. My students were also able to build culture in our classroom with exciting holiday activities. They come to school so excited for the day, and this is due to the help of you and your resources that you have given our classroom. Thank you so much!","fullyFundedDate":1759594762653,"projectUrl":"project/books-for-young-learners/9777941/","projectTitle":"Books for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meehan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6504531_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663649737403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6504531"},{"teacherId":10334464,"projectId":9861883,"letterContent":"Having a bike has a very positive impact on my preschool student's overall development, especially in building motor skills. Riding a bike strengthens gross motor skills by engaging large muscle groups in the legs, arms, and core. As children pedal, steer, and balance, they develop better coordination, balance, and body control. These skills support muscle strength and endurance needed for activities such as running, jumping, and climbing.\r\n\r\nUsing a bike also improves bilateral coordination, as children learn to use both sides of their body at the same time—pedaling with both legs while steering with their hands. This coordination supports future learning tasks such as writing, cutting with scissors, and participating in group activities.\r\n\r\nIn addition, biking enhances spatial awareness and motor planning, helping children understand how their body moves in space and how to safely navigate around obstacles. Riding a bike also builds confidence and independence, as children feel proud when they ride on their own and learn to follow simple rules like stopping, turning, and waiting for others.\r\n\r\nOverall, having a bike supports a preschool student's physical development, motor skill growth, self-confidence, and encourages healthy, active play.\r\n\r\nFor these reasons, I sincerely thank all who contributed to the Wheels of Wonder project. Your donations directly support the physical development, motor skill growth, and confidence of my preschool students.","fullyFundedDate":1761655792776,"projectUrl":"project/wheels-of-wonder/9861883/","projectTitle":"Wheels of Wonder","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. JASMIN","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10334464"},{"teacherId":7927681,"projectId":9778257,"letterContent":"My students were simply amazed when they came to class the morning after I installed the calming light filters! The shift from a sterile, fluorescent environment to a cozier, more inviting space has definitely improved our classroom \"vibe\". Students from other classes and even other staff members have stopped by to enjoy the relaxing and calming environment! \r\n\r\nThe wiggle stools have been a game changer for my students who struggle with stationary sitting. Students who used to get up to wander around or lose focus within minutes are able to select a wiggle stool to let their bodies move while their minds stay engaged in learning! Rather than tilting precariously in their regular chairs, they are now able to safely and gently rock back and forth!\r\n\r\nThe new additions to our classroom library have also been a real hit! After reading the books aloud to the class, the students have been excited to reread them, both independently and with a partner!","fullyFundedDate":1759505497674,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-calming-lights-and-bo/9778257/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating, Calming Lights, and Books for 4th Grade Focus","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ching","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7927681_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690573200128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ching"},{"teacherId":1501335,"projectId":9414060,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for your generous donation to our class. There's noticing more exciting than when new packages arrive in the mail and we open them together as a class. The students were beyond ecstatic to see all their new supplies and material!!\r\n\r\nWe had an incredible time learning about arrays while designing and building their Array Cities. Your support helped our students gain a better understanding of the relationship between multiplication and division. As Winter and Christmas approach, I can't wait to share the next project — Square Snowmen — to teach them about square number multiplication!","fullyFundedDate":1757297584172,"projectUrl":"project/where-art-and-math-collide-engaging-pro/9414060/","projectTitle":"Where Art and Math Collide: Engaging Projects for Young Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Pavia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/pavia"},{"teacherId":7927681,"projectId":9260137,"letterContent":"I am so happy to share the incredible impact your generosity has had on our 4th grade classroom. The students' eyes grew so wide as we unpacked all of our new supplies! We kicked off our school year using the multi-media paper for split-self portraits to celebrate our identities and get to know each other. Another standout moment happened during our SEL (Social Emotional Learning) block. The students carefully mixed clear glue with a bit of water, glitter, food coloring and the star confetti to create their calming bottles. Watching the students mesmerized by the swirling glitter was a powerful reminder of how needed these mindfulness tools are! \r\nThe versatility of these supplies allowed us to bridge the gap between history and art! The students used the black paper to represent one of the theories of human migration to Hawaii in the style of a Palauan storyboard. It was amazing to see them capture social studies concepts using such a striking traditional art form. \r\nMost recently, our classroom transformed into a studio as students used the canvases and acrylic paints to create \"night cityscape paintings. They truly took pride in their work and are excited to take their paintings home as a holiday gift for their families.","fullyFundedDate":1749173862745,"projectUrl":"project/hands-on-healing-and-heritage-art-sel/9260137/","projectTitle":"Hands-On Healing and Heritage: Art, SEL, and Natural Hawaiian Dyes","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ching","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7927681_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1690573200128","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/ms-ching"},{"teacherId":6504531,"projectId":8954865,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity and donation towards funding my project. My students are so lucky to have people who care for them. Each of my students were able to receive their very own Bluey book. After I gave each student a book, I had one student come to school the next day and tell me that their mother read the book to them at night. Encouraging reading beyond school is incredible. When I introduced the puzzles to the students, they were so excited to show their fine motor skills and ability to solve. Thank you again for making a difference in my students lives!","fullyFundedDate":1739368023860,"projectUrl":"project/books-and-puzzles-for-kinders/8954865/","projectTitle":"Books and Puzzles for Kinders","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meehan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6504531_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663649737403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6504531"},{"teacherId":6504531,"projectId":9154184,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for making a difference in my classroom! My students are very deserving of all the materials we received. We use our headphones weekly, and it is so important for each student to have quality pair. I do a read aloud every day with my students, and we were so excited to have new books to pick from. My students also have been getting great use out of their clear tracing sleeves. They practice tracing their name everyday - which is a foundational skill for them to develop in these early years. I appreciate everything I received for this project - and would like to thank you once again!","fullyFundedDate":1741733717674,"projectUrl":"project/kinder-classroom-needs/9154184/","projectTitle":"Kinder Classroom Needs","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meehan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6504531_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663649737403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6504531"},{"teacherId":6504531,"projectId":9068098,"letterContent":"Receiving these materials made a huge difference for my students. Each week we go outside for P.E. I was able to introduce my students to the new tools we received. I did short lessons with appropriate ways to use the materials, and connect the usage of the equipment to a healthy heart. My students enjoyed learning how to throw the football, work on hand-eye coordination, as well as kicking balls. A great addition to our P.E materials, was soccer goals. My students were able to do a lot of learning around the sport of soccer, as well as learn technique with kicking soccer balls. Thank you again for your generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1742090344282,"projectUrl":"project/equipment-for-young-movers/9068098/","projectTitle":"Equipment for Young Movers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Meehan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6504531_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1663649737403","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6504531"},{"teacherId":9618445,"projectId":9157945,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom! The kids were so excited to open the boxes and see what was inside. As soon as they spotted the play dough and all the fun tools, they were already asking if we could use them right away. It was such a joyful moment, and it wouldn't have happened without you.\r\n\r\nSince then, we've been using the play dough in all kinds of ways. In math to build shapes and practice counting, in science to model things like animal habitats, and of course, during free play where their imaginations really shine. It's been amazing to see them so engaged and hands-on in their learning.\r\n\r\nYou also helped us restock some classroom basics that we were running low on, like glue sticks (which we seem to go through faster than anything!) and snacks for our prize box. Those little rewards go a long way in keeping the kids motivated and feeling proud of their hard work.\r\n\r\nRight now, we're working on a project about habitats, and the students are using play dough to create animals and the environments they live in. It's been a fun and creative way to show what they've learned. \r\n\r\nI just want you to know how much your support has meant to us. These resources have brought new energy into our classroom and given my students more ways to learn, explore, and express themselves. Thank you again for being part of our community!","fullyFundedDate":1742031240560,"projectUrl":"project/building-creativity-art-and-stem/9157945/","projectTitle":"Building Creativity: Art and STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. LaVielle","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9618445"},{"teacherId":9655799,"projectId":9158654,"letterContent":"We've already put many of the supplies to great use. In science, we've begun preparing for a project where students design and build structures that can withstand simulated earthquakes. The play dough, toothpicks, and ping pong balls have turned into tools for creativity and critical thinking as students plan, test, and redesign their mini-buildings. Watching them collaborate and engineer solutions with such enthusiasm has been an incredible experience.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, we're continuing our science unit and are planning to test our earthquake-resistant structures soon. The excitement is building (literally and figuratively), and I can't wait to see what they create. Thanks to you, our classroom has not only gained supplies but a renewed sense of energy, pride, and community. Your donation made a real difference, and we are so grateful.","fullyFundedDate":1741969782908,"projectUrl":"project/resources-galore/9158654/","projectTitle":"Resources Galore","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. DeVore","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655799"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50839","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":244,"numTeachers":23,"percentFrplEligible":72,"percentAsian":33,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":4,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"10.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":45.7,"schoolId":50839,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Princess Victoria Kaiulani Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kaiulani-elementary-school/50839"}