{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Kalihi Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":56.5,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9164916,"projectId":10515894,"letterContent":"Thank you making these wonderful resources possible for our classroom! These materials have helped support our students' social-emotional learning (SEL) while also giving them opportunities to participate in fun, hands-on learning experiences. We have already incorporated some of the materials into our science projects and our Choose Love activities, including creating gratitude and kindness rocks. It has been wonderful seeing students use their creativity while learning important lessons about kindness, gratitude, teamwork, and self-expression.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were so excited! They couldn't wait to see what we would be creating and learning together. Although we haven't had the chance to use every single item yet, because some of our projects are still coming up, the students are already looking forward to exploring and using them.\r\n\r\nAs a Title I school serving many students from low-income families, opportunities like these make a meaningful difference in our classroom. Not every student has access to these materials at home, so having them available at school allows everyone to participate, explore, and experience learning in new ways. We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support of our community. Your donations remind our students that people believe in them and want to see them succeed. From the bottom of our hearts, mahalo for helping make our classroom a more engaging, creative, and supportive place to learn!","fullyFundedDate":1789849689310,"projectUrl":"project/explore-learn-grow/10515894/","projectTitle":"Explore, Learn & Grow","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9164916_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724098711289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9164916"},{"teacherId":10316979,"projectId":10707995,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! Your donations of books, educational games, classroom supplies, and learning materials will make a wonderful difference in our classroom. Your contributions will help create fun learning opportunities, encourage creativity, and inspire a love of reading. We truly appreciate your support and your investment in our students' education and success. Thank you for making a difference and brightening our students' days. Your generosity means the world to us!","fullyFundedDate":1790801991691,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-minds/10707995/","projectTitle":"Engaging Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316979"},{"teacherId":10316979,"projectId":10658789,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and making these new resources possible! Your generosity has made a meaningful difference in my students' learning experiences.\r\n\r\nSince receiving the materials, my students have been excited to explore and use them during our classroom activities and lessons. The new resources have given them more opportunities to participate, collaborate, be creative, and engage in hands-on learning. It has been wonderful to see their excitement as they discover new ways to learn and build their skills.\r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students were thrilled! Their curiosity and enthusiasm were contagious. They were eager to explore everything and couldn't wait to put the new resources to use. Seeing their smiles and excitement reminded me how much of an impact these opportunities can have on young learners.\r\n\r\nMoving forward, we will continue incorporating these resources into our lessons and classroom projects. My students will have opportunities to practice their skills, work together, share their ideas, and apply what they are learning in meaningful ways.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where learning is exciting, engaging, and full of possibilities. Your kindness is making a difference, and we are truly grateful!","fullyFundedDate":1789829073085,"projectUrl":"project/giving-our-students-the-tools-to-shine/10658789/","projectTitle":"Giving Our Students the Tools to Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Morgan","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-10_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10316979"},{"teacherId":9655622,"projectId":10106727,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for choosing to support our project to provide small learning centers for our students. With these new resources available for use now, we have implemented daily small group centers every morning to practice phonics, handwriting, and reading comprehension. The students had so much fun trying these activities, and had the most excitement for the magic disappearing ink in the grooved writing books. The short vowel phonic books were very engaging and allowed for a lot of integrated conversations and writing. \r\n\r\nThe math ten frames had provided lots of support with their number sense and enforcing algebraic and number base-ten practices. The students had so much with these centers, that they were always eager to ask for more center time. \r\n\r\nWe hope that with the new school year, we will continue to utilize these easy no-prep learning centers to better improve their skills and foundational practices.","fullyFundedDate":1774449939036,"projectUrl":"project/we-can-do-it-self-directed-and-small-gr/10106727/","projectTitle":"We Can Do It! Self-Directed and Small-Group Intervention Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9655622_orig.jpg?crop=914,914,x0,y204&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723603454044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655622"},{"teacherId":9655622,"projectId":9698544,"letterContent":"I just wanted to start it off by saying thank you so much and how grateful I am for your donations to help support the education of our young learners, who come from all kinds of different financial backgrounds. Many of our students come from a non-English-speaking, low-income household so they do not have the privileges of purchasing their own supplies nor understanding what it is that they are required for school. \r\n\r\nThe supplies granted through this project has helped me supply their learning needs, from daily necessities (pencils, markers, erasers, paper), manipulatives that can support their Tier-2 or Tier-3 learning (whiteboards, learning centers), and snacks to recharge their energy.","fullyFundedDate":1767230642967,"projectUrl":"project/to-a-brand-new-year/9698544/","projectTitle":"To a Brand New Year!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Phu","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9655622_orig.jpg?crop=914,914,x0,y204&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1723603454044","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9655622"},{"teacherId":9807996,"projectId":10106587,"letterContent":"Thank you for helping my speech students grow this year! The engaging toys helped teach them about speech sounds, emotional expression, play, and so much more! They have especially enjoyed the \"Sound Sharks\" toy, which I have used to help students practice particular speech sounds, answer WH questions, describe functions and attributes, and label common objects. They have also enjoyed the \"Big Feelings Pineapple,\" and it has allowed me different opportunities to teach vocabulary associated with feelings. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771657755073,"projectUrl":"project/help-speech-students-grow-in-the-new-yea/10106587/","projectTitle":"Help Speech Students Grow in the New Year","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patricia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807996"},{"teacherId":9807996,"projectId":9705988,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my speech students this school year. Students loved playing and learning with the new toys and books, and earning prizes. My students especially enjoyed the book \"Pete the Cat - Rocking in My School Shoes,\" and we used it for a variety of goals like talking about different places at school, and targeting present and past tense verbs. You also helped me stay organized and transport materials to multiple classrooms and schools. I love having \"upgraded\" from my old ziploc bags to nice new zipper top bags to transport toys and printed materials. Thank you for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1771630883011,"projectUrl":"project/help-speech-students-shine/9705988/","projectTitle":"Help Speech Students Shine","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Patricia","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9807996"},{"teacherId":9164916,"projectId":10074672,"letterContent":"The ring light and thermal printer have already made a positive impact in our classroom, and we are especially excited to use them even more as graduation approaches at the end of May. Many of our students enjoy hands-on and creative activities, and this technology helps make learning and celebrating their accomplishments more engaging and memorable.\r\n\r\nThe ring light has allowed students to take high-quality photos that they can proudly bring home and use to create DIY yearbooks and graduation keepsakes. For many students, seeing professional-looking photos of themselves has boosted their confidence and excitement about graduating. The thermal printer adds another fun and interactive element because students can instantly print photos and memories to share with friends and family.\r\n\r\nWhat excites students most is the opportunity to personalize their graduation experience. They love posing for photos, decorating their yearbook pages, and creating memories together. Some students who are usually shy or less involved in group activities have especially warmed up to using the ring light and printer because it gives them a creative way to express themselves and connect with their classmates.","fullyFundedDate":1771737702273,"projectUrl":"project/shine-bright-graduation-growth/10074672/","projectTitle":"Shine Bright: Graduation & Growth","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Hong","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9164916_orig.jpg?crop=827,827,x0,y400&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1724098711289","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9164916"},{"teacherId":8244505,"projectId":10109188,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing our project, \"Egg-citing Moves & Creative Grooves,\" to life! Because of your generosity, my kindergarten students have been able to experience joyful, hands-on learning in ways that truly support their growth. From the moment the materials arrived, the excitement in our classroom was unforgettable. My students' eyes lit up as they saw the scooter boards, craft supplies, and activity materials, and they couldn't wait to get started.\r\n\r\nWe began by introducing the scooter boards and movement activities, and they quickly became a favorite. Students practiced taking turns, moving safely, and encouraging one another as they scooted across the floor. It was amazing to see how naturally they supported their classmates, cheering each other on and celebrating small successes. One of our most memorable moments was during our egg spoon races. Students carefully balanced their eggs while walking, laughing when they dropped them, and eagerly trying again. These activities helped build coordination, balance, and teamwork, while also teaching resilience and perseverance in a fun and meaningful way.\r\n\r\nThe creative portion of our project was just as impactful. Using the wooden eggs, paint pens, and markers, students designed their own unique creations. We talked about planning their designs and taking their time, and I was so impressed by their creativity and focus. Each egg reflected the personality of its creator, and students were incredibly proud to share their work with the class. These activities helped strengthen fine motor skills while also giving students a chance to express themselves and build confidence.\r\n\r\nOne moment that stood out was when a student who often struggles with confidence proudly held up their decorated egg and said, \"I made this!\" It was a simple moment, but such a powerful reminder of how meaningful these experiences are. Every student had the opportunity to feel successful, whether through movement, creativity, or teamwork.\r\n\r\nThe snacks you provided also helped us celebrate together as a classroom community. Sharing treats created a joyful and inclusive environment where students could relax, connect, and reflect on their experiences. These small moments of celebration helped strengthen friendships and made our classroom feel even more like a family.\r\n\r\nWe will continue to use these materials throughout the year for movement breaks, cooperative games, and creative projects. The scooter boards help students refocus and stay engaged, while the art supplies allow them to keep exploring their creativity. Your generosity has given us resources that will continue to support learning long after this project.\r\n\r\nThank you for making a lasting impact in our classroom. You have helped create opportunities for my students to move, create, and grow in ways that are both meaningful and memorable. I am so grateful for your support and for the joy you have brought to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1771723754803,"projectUrl":"project/egg-citing-moves-creative-grooves/10109188/","projectTitle":"Egg-citing Moves & Creative Grooves","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8244505"},{"teacherId":9371675,"projectId":9777666,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our project, Rolling into STEM and Sensory Fun! Your kindness has made a meaningful impact on my students, and I am truly grateful. Because of you, my students have been able to dive into hands-on STEM learning experiences that spark curiosity and excitement every day. They were thrilled to explore with magnets, fascinated by the color-changing slides, and completely engaged while experimenting with kinetic sand. The ABC rice and numbers rice activities have also been a huge hit, helping reinforce literacy and math skills in a fun and interactive way.\r\n\r\nOne of their favorite activities has been building and experimenting with ramps for toy cars. Watching them figure out how to create different types of ramps has been incredible. They are learning through trial and error, thinking critically, and most importantly, collaborating with one another. These moments give students the opportunity to engage socially, share ideas, and play side by side while learning.\r\n\r\nYour support has not only provided materials but has also created an environment where students feel excited to explore, discover, and learn together. You have helped bring science to life in our classroom. Thank you again for believing in my students and for helping us create such joyful learning experiences.","fullyFundedDate":1759589727204,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-stem-and-sensory-fun/9777666/","projectTitle":"Rolling into STEM and Sensory Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Vea","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9371675"},{"teacherId":9967141,"projectId":9778110,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your support of flexible seating in our classroom. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to offer my students seating choices that better meet their individual learning needs.\r\n\r\nSince introducing flexible seating, I have seen a positive impact on student engagement, focus, and overall learning. Having options allows students to choose where they learn best, whether that means a quieter space to concentrate or a seat that helps them feel more comfortable and ready to learn. This sense of choice has helped students take greater ownership of their learning and has increased their confidence in the classroom.\r\n\r\nFlexible seating has also supported movement and collaboration, which has led to improved behavior and stronger peer interactions. Students are more motivated, attentive, and willing to participate in lessons. It has truly helped create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students can succeed.\r\n\r\nThank you again for investing in our classroom and in our students. Your support has made a meaningful difference in their daily learning experience.","fullyFundedDate":1759461185557,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-seating-for-focused-learners/9778110/","projectTitle":"Flexible Seating for Focused Learners!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shiira","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-1_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9967141"},{"teacherId":8244505,"projectId":9778081,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our kindergarten classroom. When the materials arrived, my students were filled with excitement and curiosity. My students' eyes lit up as they explored the whiteboards, microphones, voice recording buttons, and letter kits.\r\n\r\nWe now use the dry erase boards and magnetic letters daily during math and literacy lessons, giving every child a chance to participate and show their thinking. The microphone and speakers have turned reading aloud and sharing ideas into joyful experiences, and classroom snacks help students stay focused and ready to learn. One student shared, \"I can think better after snack!\"\r\n\r\nBecause of you, our classroom is a place full of laughter, learning and growing confidence. Your kindness is making a meaningful difference every day, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1759510639740,"projectUrl":"project/letters-laughter-learning-snacks-a-r/9778081/","projectTitle":"Letters, Laughter & Learning Snacks: a Recipe for Kindergarten Success","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Dang","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8244505"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_50842","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":193,"numTeachers":20,"percentFrplEligible":75,"percentAsian":21,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":1,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":14,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","percentHawaiianImputed":54,"percentMultiracialImputed":8,"gradesServed":"Pre-K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"9.6:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"RURAL_FRINGE"},"inStateSupporters":43.5,"schoolId":50842,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Kalihi Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Kalihi Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/hawaii/honolulu-school-district/kalihi-elementary-school/50842"}